Sherlock Holmes' Schöpfer hatte ihn 1893 eigentlich sterben lassen wollen, doch auf Drängen seiner überwältigend grossen Leserschaft liess Doyle den Meister des kriminalistischen Gespürs mit der untrüglichen Kombinationsgabe wiederauferstehen, um den seltsamen Ereignissen im düsteren Dartmoor auf den Grund zu gehen. 'Der Hund von Baskerville' erschien 1902 als Buchausgabe und wurde ein fulminanter Erfolg.
Noch einmal sind 10 Jahre vergangen – die drei Freunde Athos, Aramis und Porthos alt geworden. Aber es wartet noch ein letztes Abenteuer auf sie. Ludwig XIV. ist inzwischen an der Macht und führt ein sinnloses, ausschweifendes Leben auf Kosten seiner Untertanen. D’Artagnan ist sein Hauptmann. Gleichzeitig liegt ein geheimnisvoller Mann mit einer eisernen Maske seit 18 Jahren in der Bastille gefangen. Nur wenige wissen um seine Identität. Als der König die Geliebte von Athos’ Sohn zu seiner Mätresse macht, reift der verwegene Plan, Ludwig XIV. zu stürzen, und eine große Geschichte um Ehre, Liebe und Loyalität nimmt ihren Lauf.
One of the most fascinating journeys in literature, "Journey to the Centre of the Earth" is the second adventure imagined by Jules Verne in a long series he would write throughout his life. Verne's adventurous spirit is embodied in the characters of Professor Lidenbrock, an eccentric German scientist, and his young orphaned nephew Axel, an apprentice geologist under his protection. Their quest is to prove that it is possible to reach the very center of the Earth by following the traces of Arne Saknussemm, a 16th-century writer, researcher, and traveler who left behind a secret manuscript containing the keys to the expedition. With this premise, Verne immerses readers in a wild tale of adventures and continuous surprises that test the limits of his protagonists. The story is narrated by Axel, who writes to share the memories of their journey. It takes the form of a travel diary that he claims to have submitted for weekly publication, achieving great success among readers.
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Charles Dickens's novel portrays a world divided between Paris and London during the tumultuous French Revolution. The story begins with the release of Dr. Manette, who has spent eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille, reuniting with his daughter in England. There, two contrasting men—Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a brilliant yet disreputable English lawyer—become entwined through their love for Lucie Manette. As they navigate the peaceful streets of London, they are inevitably drawn to the violent chaos of Paris during the Reign of Terror, where they face the grim reality of La Guillotine. The narrative blends epic drama and personal tragedy, exploring themes of resurrection, sacrifice, and the struggle for justice. Dickens's enduring impact is evident in his ability to capture the complexities of human nature and societal upheaval, making this work a powerful reflection on the consequences of revolution and the resilience of love.
Die Geschichte vom Waisenkind Philip Pirrip (Pip) und seinen großen Erwartungen fasziniert jede Lesergeneration.
In a specialy adapted version by Eliza Gatewood Warren. Almost everyone has dreamed of being cast away on a desert island. What would we eat? Where would we live? How would we defend ourselves against wild beasts?...In this famous adventure story, the Robinson family is shipwrecked on a tropical island inhabited by beautiful birds, fragrant flowers, and rare animals. As they struggle to build a new life, they discover hidden strengths in themselves, and their love for one another takes on new meaning...Then one day a ships sails into their bay, and they have to ask one more question: Do we really want to go home?