"Tom looked up at the dark and silent building. 'Angela,' he said quietly to himself, 'where are you?' A short distance away a man in a grey raincoat stood in a dark doorway. He was watching Tom, watching every move he made..." --cover.
Each of these short stories was written specifically for Christmas. They combine concern for social ills with the myths and memories of childhood and traditional Christmas spirit-lore. The stories include "A Christmas Carol", "The Chimes", "The Battle of Life" and "The Cricket on the Hearth".
Despite multiple warnings, Horace B. Otis and his family move to Canterville Chase, a sprawling English manor with a dark history and a lingering guest. The Canterville Ghost is an irreverent mix of horror and humor. Canterville Chase is known for its troubled past, previously owned by Sir Simon de Canterville, who mysteriously disappeared after the murder of his wife. When the Otis family buys the property, they begin to notice a supernatural presence. However, unlike previous residents, they are more annoyed than afraid. Sir Simon's scare tactics fall flat, leading to a ghostly identity crisis. The Canterville Ghost subverts the expectations of the horror genre, presenting a family-friendly tale with Gothic elements balanced by slapstick humor. This entertaining story has been adapted across multiple mediums, including radio, film, and television, since its publication in 1887.
Phileas Fogg, membre éminent du Reform club parie 20 000 livres avec les membres de son club qu’il parviendra à faire le tour de la terre en 80 jours. Le soir même, accompagné de son domestique français, Passepartout, il prend le train pour Paris. Soupçonné, d’avoir volé 55 000 livres à la Banque d’Angleterre, il est suivi par le détective Fix. Après toute une série d’aventures et de rencontres, le roman se termine par un coup de théâtre. (4e de couv.).