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Kidnapped (New edition)
Robert Louis Stevenson; Contributions by Judith John
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Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. A gorgeous new edition. Admired for its pace and rigorous
storytelling, Kidnapped is an enthralling read from start to
finish. A dramatic tale set in the aftermath of the Jacobite
uprising, and incorporating real events and characters, it tells of
the kidnap of David Balfour and his desperate journey across
Scotland, chased by redcoats, barely surviving until he reclaims
his rightful place in society.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
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Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. Launching Sherlock Holmes to an adoring readership A
Study in Scarlet was the first of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's enduring
stories starring his enigmatic detective and his sidekick Dr
Watson. Also includes the short story 'The Man with the Watches'.
A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon
markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is
accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced
for the modern reader. Kenneth Grahame’s treasured and
perennially popular The Wind in the Willows follows the adventures
of Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger as they spend their time ‘simply
messing about in boats’, getting lost in the Wild Wood and
getting Toad out of scrapes. The endearing characters, evocatively
idyllic setting of the gentle Thames Valley and the message of
friendship make this an enduringly heart-warming tale. The FLAME
TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and
timeless home library.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
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reader. The Last Bow features a series of adventure mysteries
starring the great detective Sherlock Holmes and the inimitable Dr
Watson: "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge", "The Adventure of the
Cardboard Box", "The Adventure of the Red Circle", "The Adventure
of the Bruce-Partington Plans", "The Adventure of the Dying
Detective", "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax", "The
Adventure of the Devil's Foot" and "His Last Bow. The War Service
of Sherlock Holmes
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
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endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
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reader. The tale of Buck, abducted and mistreated and his gradual
adaptation to the wild is a much heralded celebration of the power
of instinct and the natural world. This edition includes four short
stories: 'The Son of the Wolf', 'To the Man on the Trail', 'The
Wisdom of the Trail' and 'An Odyssey of the North'.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
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endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. Two other tales are included: The Chimes and The
Haunted Man. Ebenezer Scrooge hates everyone and everything.
Especially children. Especially Christmas. He’s greedy, wealthy
and cold-hearted, which has harrowed his features, giving him a
pointy nose and thin, blue lips. On Christmas Eve Scrooge is
visited by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come
– but can they make him change his ways? A Christmas Carol is a
novella by Charles Dickens. It was first published on 19 December
1843 and the first edition had sold out by Christmas Eve. The story
of the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge has only continued to grow in
popularity since then and it is now one of the most widely known
stories in the world. The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are
chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. Considered to be F. Scott Fitzgerald’s greatest
work, The Great Gatsby is a vivid and timely portrait of the allure
and dangerous excess of Jazz Age. The novel follows narrator Nick
Carraway, newly arrived to the town of West Egg, Long Island, as
his life becomes intertwined with that of Jay Gatsby, his rich and
enigmatic neighbour. What ensues is a tale of thwarted love and
tragedy as Fitzgerald explores the hollowness of materialism and
the corruption of the American Dream. Also includes the
short story, Winter Dreams which explores similar themes to The
Great Gatsby.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
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endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
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reader. The very name of Robert Louis Stevenson is synonymous with
storytelling adventures, Treasure Island being one of the most
popular books in English literature. Its racing narrative pace
takes the young Jim Hawkins on a lively escapade that's fired the
imagination of many generations of readers. Mysterious maps, Long
John Silver and his parrot, buried treasures, tropical islands,
leafy palms and endless blue seas, innocence and treachery, the
complicated path between good and evil, all conspire to deliver a
powerful addition to any collection of tall tales and essential
reads.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
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edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
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reader. The fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen are
renowned the world over, having inspired generations of
children’s writers ever since their first translation into
English. This classic collection includes some of his most famous
stories, such as ‘The Ugly Duckling’, ‘The Little Mermaid’,
‘The Emperor’s New Suit’, and ‘The Red Shoes’.
Characteristic and captivating, Andersen’s tales offer up a world
of enchantment, ingenuity and complex morality, and are a real
treat for children and adults alike.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
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reader. One of the finest examples of literature, written by an
author at the height her powers, Pride and Prejudice is sharply
observed, witty and acute. It is studied and enjoyed in still
increasing numbers throughout the world today. Elizabeth Bennet and
her four sisters are unmarried, much to their parents' great
anxiety. In a rollercoaster of social etiquette, wilful
misunderstanding and romantic intrigue Mr Charles Bingley and his
friend Mr Darcy vie with Mr Collins and Mr Wickham for the
attentions of the Bennet daughters. Rejection, scandal and distress
eventually lead to marriage and true love in a series of classic
happy endings resolving the conflicts between pride and prejudice
in the sisters and their beaus.
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endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
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reader. Holmes and Watson find themselves drawn into an intricate
murder case that bears the hallmarks of the dastardly genius
Professor Moriarty.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
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edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. Phileas Fogg accepts the challenge to travel the globe in
just eighty days. With his capable valet Passepartout, Fogg embarks
on his journey from Dover encountering a series of adventures in
many wonderful and dangerous places of the world in a fantastic
race against time.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. Includes Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens. An iconic
children’s classic, Peter Pan tells the story of the much-loved
boy who never grew up. An instant success upon its publication in
1911, it follows Wendy Darling and her brothers, John and Michael,
as they voyage to Neverland with Peter Pan, the tale’s titular
protagonist. A tale of imagination and adventure ensues, as they
encounter the Lost Boys, mermaids, pirates, fairies and more. A
perennial favourite for all ages, it remains as captivating today
as ever.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
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reader. Regarded by many as one of the greatest crime novels, The
Hound of the Baskervilles brings Sherlock Holmes to the brink of
failure before the inevitable triumph at the end. His deductive,
rational approach, one that determines his every move, is pitched
against supernatural forces, in the search for the mysterious cause
of Sir Charles Baskerville's death. Was it the family curse, a huge
phantom hound, or something more logical and explainable? Sherlock
Holmes has entertained readers and viewers alike for over 120
years, remaining one of the most celebrated movie characters,
played more recently by Robert Downey Jnr (Iron Man) and Benedict
Cumberbatch (Dr Strange).
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. The fifteen short stories collected in Dubliners are the
best by renowned Modernist writer James Joyce. They were written
between 1904 and 1907 and published much later in 1914. The stories
explore themes of different life stages and provide a vivid
depiction of gritty, day-to-day life in Dublin. The first story,
'The Sisters', sets the tone for the collection, exploring
childhood. 'The Dead', which is the final story in the collection,
takes place around the events of a Christmas party, culminating in
a profound epiphany. It is widely considered by critics and readers
alike to be a work of outstanding literary skill.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. David Copperfield is the story of a hard life endured is
ultimately rewarded because of perseverance, kindness and common
sense. Copperfield loses his father as a child, his mother then
marries Murdstone, a cruel man who oppresses her and sends the boy
away from home to a hostel. His mother dies, then Copperfield is
sent to a factory, before running away to his Aunt Betsey Trotwood
who protects him and whose relationship he maintains throughout his
life. Further suffering follows though when Copperfield's first
wife dies in childbirth, but by the end of the novel he too marries
once more, finally to live towards a happy end, with Agnes and
their three children. Throughout, Dickens highlights the systemic
abuse of the weak, the ill, and, often, the female, eager to show
that society is at fault for poverty, not the individual, so the
poor should be helped, not victimised.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
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edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. In this collection of thirteen thrilling tales of intrigue
and suspense, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle once again shows himself to be
the master of detective fiction. Published in 1905, The Return of
Sherlock Holmes marks the astonishing reappearance of the brilliant
detective after his apparent demise at the hands of criminal
mastermind Professor Moriarty. Revealed to be alive three years
after his presumed death, Sherlock Holmes is reunited with his
trusted partner Dr. Watson as they embark on a new series of
adventures.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. Perhaps one of the most well-known books in the world, Jane
Eyre follows the life of its eponymous orphaned protagonist. From
her early life Jane is strong-willed, passionate and kind but comes
up against a lot of struggles. She lives with her aunt and uncle
during early childhood, where she suffers under her aunt's strict
discipline before transferring to Lowood Institution. The story
follows her life - through heartbreaks and joys, exploring women's
rights, social criticism, madness and morality. Charlotte Bronte
created a powerful and emotionally evocative novel that has lost
none of its power since its publication over 150 years ago.
The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a
delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning edition
features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers
and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary
of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Set
in twelfth-century England during the reign of Richard I, Ivanhoe
is Sir Walter Scott's best known novel. Its depictions of witch
trials, violent tournaments, sieges and ambushes make it a gripping
read. The tense divisions between the Normans and the Saxons, the
rich, the poor and the controversial figure of Robin Hood, and
between King Richard and his untrustworthy brother are all explored
in this brilliant account of the medieval era.
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Emma (Hardcover, New edition)
Jane Austen; Contributions by Judith John
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R244
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The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a
delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning edition
features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers
and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary
of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.
Jane Austen has great fun with this novel, teasing at the social
mores of her time, where the hunting of a suitable partner is an
all-consuming game. Emma Woodhouse is a confident, elitist young
woman, whose self-belief leads to a series of romantic
misunderstandings as she makes and breaks engagements for her
companion Harriet Smith. Emma assumes that Elton desires to marry
Harriet, but actually Elton really wants Emma. Frank Churchill too
tries to win her, but Emma falls for Mr. Knightley, whom everyone
thinks is in love Jane Fairfax. In the end, everything all is
mended, as Emma and Mr. Knightley finally get engaged, and Harriet
and Robert Martin are brought back together again.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. Widely considered to be Thomas Hardy's greatest work, Tess
of the d'Urbervilles was first published in serialised form in 1891
and then published as a single volume one year later in 1892.
During this time, it received mixed reviews from critics who
believed it to be immoral. It is now loved worldwide and has been
adapted into plays, operas and many different films and television
programmes. The story of Tess Durbeyfield and her search for
fortune is a moving look into a Victorian world that we have left
behind, and still stands as a gripping story for contemporary
readers.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. Hard Times was published in 1854 and is set in Northern
England in Coketown, a polluted and suffering place with
smoke-filled factories and soulless workers who have been
downtrodden by the cruel and heartless Thomas Gradgrind and Josiah
Bounderby. The novel was published to mixed criticism, with many
feeling at the time that it was too distressing. However, many
modern critics have praised the book, calling it a gripping and
revealing exploration of Victorian society.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
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reader. American writer Herman Melville wrote Moby Dick in 1851 but
it took decades before it was finally regarded as a great American
novel, and worthy of its place among the greatest texts of
humankind. A tale of imagination and adventure, it recounts the
obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of a whaling ship seeking
vengeance on Moby Dick, the white whale that had bitten off his leg
on a previous voyage.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
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reader. Originally titled Susan, Northanger Abbey was written
before any of Jane Austen's other novels, but published after her
death in 1817. It is a satire of the gothic novel popular at the
time, full of weeping, frustrated romance, dark corridors and deep
yearnings. At the core of the book are the mysterious rooms within
the Abbey that nobody seems to visit. Could they hold a dark
secret? Is there a rotten core at the heart of the house and the
family that holds court to all? Catherine is determined to find out
more, but is distracted by the machinations of her fellows, the
flirtations and engagements of the family and her love for clever,
young Henry Tilney.
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