Tadalique And Company: 156 books

An eccentric millionaire and philanthropist with money to burn, plans a more novel and exciting way of getting rid of his superfluous cash. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1897 edition.

On the deathbed of her mother, little Uldene is committed to the care of the Mark and Nella Sefton, with the injunction that “She must never love, for she must never marry.” Written by Laura Jean Libbey (1862–1824) and copyright 1887, 1890 by Robert Bonner’s Sons. Transcribed...

A lampooning of P. T. Barnum's Jenny Lind song contest. Created by William Allen Butler (1825—1902) and published in 1850. Transcribed and edited as E-book by Jeffrey Merrow. Contents: Volunteer Ode The Manager and the Nightingale Barnumopsis The Zephyr Song Broadside “At...

A rivalry exists between Brandon Coyle of Caveland, and Valdimir Desparde of Cloudland for the hand of the lovely Lady Arielle Montjoie. Written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (1819–1899) and first Copyright in 1878. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the Burt...

Though irrevocably pledged to another, Mr. Orville Deville, Lieutenant in His Majesty’s provincial corps and heir of River-view, marries the young Lionne Delaforêt. Written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (1819–1899) and copyright 1863 by T. B. Peterson & Brothers. Also...

“When Shadows Die” resumes the story of the Force family from where it paused at the conclusion of “Love’s Bitterest Cup.” Written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (1819–1899) and first Copyright in 1882. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the Burt edition....

“David Lindsay” resumes the story of the Gloria de la Vera from where it paused at the conclusion of “Gloria.” Written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (1819–1899) and copyright in 1877 by Robert Bonner. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the A. L. Burt printed...

“The Mysterious Marriage” resumes the story of Ora Orkney, along with Belvidera and her friends from where it paused at the conclusion of “A Leap in the Dark.” Written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (1819–1899) and copyright 1881, 1889, 1893 by Robert Bonner's Sons. Transcribed...

Nerissa Lovel and Lancelot Roslyn are “Nearest and Dearest,” but the greater interest in this tale surrounds the strained relations between Eldiva Lisburne and John Daw. Written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (1819–1899) and first copyright in 1880 Robert Bonner's Sons. Transcribed...

“For Love and Honor” resumes the stories of Geoffrey and Gladys Huntress from where it paused at the conclusion of “Geoffrey’s Victory.” Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1888 by Street and Smith.  Transcribed...

An historical romance set in Virginia. Written by John Esten Cooke. Originally titled, “Leather Stocking and Silk, or, Hunter John Myers and His Times. A Story of the Valley of Virginia,” it was later published (1892) as simply “Leather and Silk.” Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1853 Harper Brothers edition.

One of Georgie Sheldon’s earliest novels, “The Forsaken Bride” is actually about two “Forsaken Brides.” Sir Dudley Durward, the “Earl of Durward,” is so callous and neglectful of his wife that her devoted love for him is finally  crushed, and she plans a means of avenging his...

The tale of Sir Arthur Tressilian’s son and heir Guy Tressilian, and Guy’s dastardly companion Jasper Lowder. Written by Mrs. Harriet Newell (O'Brien) Lewis (1841-1878) and published in serial form in the New York Ledger as “Tressilian Court or The Baronet’s Son.” Later published in book...

Young and gawky Esther Wellington is solemnly commissioned by her dying father to restore a valuable ruby and diamond brooch to its owner, if the rightful owner can be found. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1896, 1904 and...