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This is the retelling of Agatha Christie's original classic by Dr. John Watson to Sherlock Holmes as Holmes provides clues and corrections along with illustrations which help the reader learn that Hastings is really Watson and Holmes is disguised as Hercule Poirot.
"'The Anonymous Girl' continues Zaydee's adventures, picking up from where the action ended in "That Girl Started Her Own Country." After helping journalist Steven Larson with his research on the Bilderberg Group, she gets involved in something new and dangerous, stealing two FBI agents' IDs. With the help of her friend, Lynora, she intends to open two bank accounts in their names. In the span of 277 pages, Zaydee might just become the world's first trillionare, and she might even have something to do with the infamous Bitcoin, which is said to have been invented by Satoshi Nakamoto. Many people believe that Satoshi Nakamoto is actually a group of people, and not just one person. Might it be that Zaydee is the real inventor of the digital currency Bitcoin?"
The Sovereign Order of Monte Cristo begins with a condensed retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, related through the voice of Sherlock Holmes. It includes exhilarating new adventures, characters, and ideas, carrying the reader through books I and II and into book III of an ever-expanding new series based on the classic. The author consulted the original French as well as the oldest English translations of The Count of Monte Cristo, but the style of the retelling, in the distinctive voice of Sherlock Holmes, constitutes a new work. Books II and III, incorporated herein, are wholly original sequels although they include characters from the original classic. The author of The Sovereign Order of Monte Cristo also consulted a more current 2003 translation by Robin Buss of the The Count of Monte Cristo, which helped to inspire both this work and the first sequel in this series, The Sultan of Monte Cristo. The most recent (2003) unabridged translation by Buss is indispensable to fully appreciate the original story. Those who have already had the pleasure of reading The Sultan of Monte Cristo will certainly appreciate the unique way in which the Holy Ghost Writer has expanded the original story without the help of anyone (except perhaps from the ghosts of Dumas and Doyle themselves). While The Count of Monte Cristo has been enjoyed by millions as a stand-alone work, this work is an even easier read of the original classic, as it has a condensed version of the original story retold in the voice of Sherlock Holmes. It also serves as a prequel to The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes incorporating Holmes as a character in Book III of this Special Edition.
Illustrated Enter Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.... "I'm quite interested to learn more about your adventures with Huck Finn," Dr. Watson began. "I've been thinking on it all day. What happened to the detective agency he founded under your guidance? Was it a success, as you expected?" "Well, my dear Watson, Huck didn't set up shop as a detective until he'd had a great many more adventures than the ones we've discussed, and until he had matured from an impatient boy to a determined young man. As you know, it takes a great deal of experience to become a good investigator. However, Huck and his friend Jim, who was a runaway slave if you recall, eventually made it out to the untamed American West and began a new chapter in their lives." "I remember that Huck had many adventures with his comrade, Tom Sawyer. Did Huck relate those stories to you during your years together at Yale?" "Quite colorfully," answered Sherlock. "Would you like to hear what he told me?" "That would be a great delight. Should we include this story in our literary posterity?" "Indubitably-we must tie all of these connecting stories together, especially as they may relate in any way to the Sovereign Order of Monte Cristo. Our records will be of great value to those in future generations." "I'm ready to write, then, and you are such a good storyteller that it will give me energy long into the night. Where should we begin?"
The Count of Monte Cristo as Retold by Sherlock Holmes begins with a condensed retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, related through the voice of Sherlock Holmes. It includes exhilarating new adventures, characters, and ideas, carrying the reader through book I leading to book II and with book III promising an ever-expanding new series based on the classic. The author consulted the original French as well as the oldest English translations of The Count of Monte Cristo, but the style of the retelling, in the distinctive voice of Sherlock Holmes, constitutes a new work. Books II and III, soon to follow, are wholly original sequels although they include characters from the original classic. The author of The Count of Monte Cristo as Retold by Sherlock Holmes enjoyed the 2003 translation by Robin Buss of the The Count of Monte Cristo, which helped to inspire both this work and the first sequel in this series, The Sultan of Monte Cristo. The most recent (2003) unabridged translation by Buss is indispensable to fully appreciate the original story. Those who have already had the pleasure of reading The Sultan of Monte Cristo will certainly appreciate the unique way in which the Holy Ghost Writer has expanded the original story without the help of anyone (except perhaps from the ghost of Dumas himself). While The Count of Monte Cristo has been enjoyed by millions as a stand-alone work, this work is an even easier read of the original classic, as it has a condensed version of the original story, uniquely retold in the voice of Sherlock Holmes.
This original story by Agatha Christe has been preserved with the exception that Sherlock Holmes retells it to Dr. Watson with illustrations designed to help the reader visualize same. Dr. Watson anxious to learn what became of The Sovereign Order of Monte Cristo and the heirs it was established to protect asked Sherlock Holmes, So, what became of The Count of Monte Cristo's daughters we last heard of in the antebellum South? Do you want me to skip right past the Civil War and into this present time? Holmes replied. Not entirely, but for now yes, can you please continue the story presently, I was just wandering since you jumped into the local Styles case in more modern time not involving Monte Cristo. Very well then, let me give you the connection between Styles and The Secret Adversary adventure also involving my dear student Agatha Christe. In this story, I will disguise Agatha as Tuppence, Monte Cristo's granddaughter as Jane Finn and myself as Mr. Carter. You mean to say that one of Monte Cristo's granddaughters has a connection to Agatha Christe, your protege and that you are involved with The Order in today's world? Yes, my dear Doctor, you will now learn that The Order is ever at work, and not only I am involved but The Count himself appears disguised in the story as a different 'count' from America. May I know which granddaughter, that of Mercedes or Haydee? The fact that she speaks French may give it away for you, but let me not give too much away now so that you will more thoroughly enjoy this wonderfully true, mysterious adventure.
The Sovereign Order of Monte Cristo is a continuation of The Count of Monte Cristo (Book I), related through the voice of Sherlock Holmes and The Sultan of Monte Cristo (Book II). It includes exhilarating new adventures, characters, and ideas, carrying the reader past book I and II and into book III of an ever-expanding new series based on the classic. Those who have already had the pleasure of reading The Sultan of Monte Cristo will certainly appreciate the unique way in which the Holy Ghost Writer has expanded the original story without the help of anyone (except perhaps from the ghosts of Dumas and Doyle). This work also serves as a prequel to The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
International Playgirl Zaydee finds herself in the midst of a crisis fueled by international intrigue, multinational corporate greed, and a convoluted legal system. Arrested for assult on an FBI agent, this brilliant jet-setter becomes an international media celebrity as she defends herself, an unknown girl labeled Princess Jane Doe, against false charges. With complicated and shadowy plots brewing, the book is lush and captivating and perhaps the best addition to the series yet. "I have filled my Larsson void with a book I found on Amazon..."-Brain Matthews, stieglarsson.com "A truly imaginative, unique page-turner that will leave readers wanting more."-Kirkus ..".promises to tear a wide path across the limits of your imagination and sweep you into its furious, page-turning action..."-Iforum
"For so many years, passionate fans of The Count of Monte Cristo have suffered a loss upon finishing Alexandre Dumas' last words. It is a grieving of sorts that has long been unmitigable... until now. The mysterious Holy Ghost Writer has penned "The Sultan of Monte Cristo" as a direct continuance of the story readers have long struggled against leaving behind. The adventure-laden journeys of Edmond Dantes continues in (Dumas') newly-honed role as investigative reporter who publishes his (original) book as part of (this) story. New life is breathed into those characters we all knew and loved (or loved to hate) in the original Count of Monte Cristo tale (what can now, finally, be referred to as Book 1). Haydee, the infamous Villeforts, and even Countess G are lifted from the stalemate of our beloved story and given new life, and readers will also be introduced to a host of colorful new characters (like the memorable Raymee) whose lives, loves, and circumstance flow comprehensively and effortlessly through the entire narrative. Amazingly, the prose so closely matches the mood, tone, pacing, and richness of environment of Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo that this feels like the natural continuance of those lives. The sequel manages to introduce such a microscopic view into the full-flesh world our colorful characters engage in that readers can't help being sucked in. We cannot help but run breathlessly alongside them throughout the journey, to imagine the consequences between their words, to ponder on their insights and their woe-filled courses of action. We stand next to Mercedes as she lives and breathes; we get that rare glimpse into the future of the characters that Alexandre Dumas himself surely intended. Through well-defined and multilayered plotlines, the story's laser-point pacing, and rich character building, this work lends the quagmire of adventures, missteps, and danger-filled mysteries a guarantee of unforeseen, adventurous turns and cathartic "a-ha" insights. The Holy Ghost Writer seems a literary time-traveller: the swiftness with which he carries us straight into the 1800s is mind-boggling and a rare feat even in the best historical fiction writing. Excellent novel, and highly recommended " Peanut's review.
This action packed special edition combines That Girl Started Her Own Country with The Anonymous Girl and follows the mysterious heroine Zaydee aka, Princess Jane Doe, aka Bitcion founder, Satoshi, aka Ester Bilderberg into prison from where she turns the world around her upside down.
The Boy Who Played with Dark Matter illustrated children's version is a charming tale designed to develop a love for science. Zeddy finds himself alone and forced to hide his high IQ as much as possible in front of others. His only friend is a zutterfly made of dark matter, which proves to be a significant clue to finding his missing father. Zeddy's a child genius in a dystopian future - but can he outwit Big Brother when his physicist father gets trapped in another dimension?
Zeddy's search for his father, Zane, finally leads to Zamira. After Zeddy relates dreams of travelling back in time, he and his mom, Zadie survive many adventures on a strange island in the Bermuda Triangle. There they meet and discover that The Count of Monte Cristo is Zeddy's grandfather while being attacked by Dragons and children Zombies, including uncharacteristically, Merlin. They rescue King Arthur, The Count of Monte Cristo and restore Merlin's sanity with the help of The Professor, Zachary Zenith. Along the way they encounter an entertaining version of Sherlock Holmes and even his side kick, Dr. John Watson.
Zeddy, a 6 year old boy in the year 2099, finds himself setting out on an incredible adventure following the mysterious disappearance of his father. Zeddy discovers that there is more to the world than meets the eye and things in the universe that he never imagined. As the journey begins, Zeddy encounters sorcerers, strange creatures from another world, and a professor who may just hold the answers to the location of Zeddy's father. Unfortunately in 2099, the world is a much different place than now. An International Government rules the planet and attempts to thwart the search for Zeddy's father. Will Zeddy's adventure continue or will his father be lost forever? This action-packed adventure will entertain both young and old as the harrowing saga of the Count of Monte Cristo continues. Book 11 takes us into the future of the Count of Monte Cristo series leaving readers waiting for book 12 to understand the connection to The Sultan of Monte Cristo (book 2) and That Girl Started Her Own Country (book 6).
Destacamos la traduccion del presente, El Sultan de Montecristo, obra de argumentos prodigiosos dirigida a un publico extenso, debido a sus grandes despliegues que atrapan al lector dentro de la buena ficcion literaria. Cabe senalar que, al terminar de leer el siguiente eBook, primera secuela de El Conde de Monte Cristo, el lector se encontrara avido por conocer el resto de la saga y el desarrollo de las acciones de sus personajes, deleite que encontrara en el resto de los libros que vendran a continuacion.
L'ordre souverain de Monte-Cristo est une suite au Comte de Monte-Cristo (Livre I), relate par la voix de Sherlock Holmes et le Sultan de Monte-Cristo (Livre II). Il comprend d'exaltantes nouvelles aventures, de nouveaux personnages et idees, amenant le lecteur au-dela des livres I et II et jusqu'au troisieme livre d'une nouvelle serie en pleine expansion, basee sur le classique. Ceux qui ont deja eu le plaisir de lire Le Sultan de Monte-Cristo apprecieront certainement la facon unique dont Holy Ghost Writer a developpe l'histoire originale, sans l'aide de quiconque (a l'exception peut-etre des fantomes de Dumas et Doyle). |
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