The collection features classic penny dreadful stories from the early 1900s, which have become rare and costly over time. This edition aims to make these vintage tales accessible by republishing them in high-quality, affordable formats, preserving the original text and artwork.
Set against the backdrop of the Australian plains, the novel follows Judith Lee, a resilient young woman facing the challenges of running her family's farm after her father's death. As she navigates her responsibilities, she encounters Jack Carfax, a wealthy landowner, sparking a passionate romance. However, conflict arises when her brother becomes entangled in a plot against Jack, forcing Judith to choose between family loyalty and love. The story delves into themes of independence, love, and moral dilemmas in a harsh landscape, enriched by vivid descriptions and complex characters.
Published over a century ago, this classical work holds significant historical importance. Alpha Editions has undertaken the task of preserving it by republishing in a modern format, ensuring its accessibility for present and future generations. The book has been meticulously reformatted, retyped, and designed, providing a clear and readable text rather than relying on scanned copies of the original.
Príbehy slávneho "krotiteľa duchov" sa datujú do edwardiánskeho obdobia a je v nich cítiť ozvenu dobrodružstiev Sherlocka Holmesa. Aylmer Vance a jeho spoločník Dexter pristupujú k svetu nadprirodzeného s rovnakým dôvtipom a neohrozenosťou, s akými sa postavy sira Arthura Conana Doyla približujú k svetu zločinu.Hlavní hrdinovia poviedok publikovaných v tejto zbierke v mene tajomného spoločenstva odhaľujú a vysvetľujú nadprirodzené javy, komunikujú s mŕtvymi, odhaľujú šarlatánov a často zisťujú, že duchom je oveľa lepšie v svete neživých. Rozpadajúce sa vidiecke domy, hlboké lesy, ale aj šľachtické sídla s pohnutou minulosťou tvoria dokonalú kulisu pre pátranie dvoch slávnych vyšetrovateľov okultných záhad.