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The Beetle is a horror novel that was published in 1897 and significantly outsold Dracula, which appeared in the same year. A polymorphous Egyptian creature – the Beetle – seeks revenge on the eminent British politician Paul Lessingham for crimes committed against the disciples of an ancient cult. Although it is less well-known than Dracula to modern audiences, The Beetle remains a leading example of the Gothic novel.

The Beetle tells the tale of an evil, ancient Egyptian spirit seeking revenge on an up-and-coming British politician, Paul Lessingham. The shape-shifting creature that pursues Lessingham is possessed of hypnotic powers and takes different forms, both male and female, as well as morphing into a beetle - a figure that induces terror in its victims.

Richard Marsh's The Beetle outsold Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1897, the year both novels were published. Like Dracula, The Beetle is about a strange, unearthly being from a foreign land who infiltrates Britain by hypnotizing and preying upon his victims. This exciting adventure is narrated by four different characters who have close encounters with this rapacious creature and attempt to hunt down and destroy him.

Dive into the thrilling world of Beetle, where a shadowy figure from the East stalks a British politician through the streets of London, unleashing chaos with his hypnotic and shape-shifting abilities. Richard Marshs captivating novel stands alongside other turn-of-the-century masterpieces like Stokers Dracula and du Mauriers Trilby. Its multi-perspective narration intensifies the suspense, reminiscent of the eerie tales crafted by Wilkie Collins and others in the 1860s. Explore the sinister depths of human nature and the supernatural through the eyes of various characters in this electrifying...

In the aftermath of a night filled with debauchery and gambling, John Ferguson is haunted by a petrifying dream. His neighbor is savagely butchered by an unseen enemy in the dream, and to his horror, he wakes up to the sight of a mysterious, blood-stained woman clambering through his window, her memory lost. His terror heightens when he discovers his dream wasnt merely a nightmare, but a gruesome reality. His neighbor was indeed savagely murdered. As suspicion surrounds the enigmatic woman, Ferguson embarks on a quest to unveil her identity and apprehend the ruthless murderer. First published ...

In the eerie silence of the night, Clare finds herself stirred from sleep with no explanation. Her husbands absence from their bed leads her on a search, culminating in a strange encounter with her cousin Elsie who claims to have heard a chilling scream from Rupert. Upon her return, she discovers her husband mysteriously burning papers. As dawn breaks, the family is shaken by the brutal murder of Uncle John, a notorious and detestable moneylender. As the mystery unfolds, everyone is a suspect. Will this crime ever be solved and will Clares interrupted kiss ever find its completion? - Summary ...

A twist of fate lands a stolen cache of diamonds worth a quarter of a million pounds in the hands of Mr. Paxton, a down-on-his-luck gambler about to flee the country. As if by chance, he had overheard the true thief bragging about the heist on the train. Now, with the Duchess of Datchets prized jewels in his possession, will he turn them over to authorities, or will he be lured into a world brimming with outlaws, danger, and perhaps, unexpected love? Follow this thrilling tale to see where fate leads our unexpected hero.

Dive into the adventures of Judith Lee, a young woman gifted with the uncanny ability to read lips from afar as clearly as hearing a person beside her. Authored by the renowned Richard Marsh, known for his works like The Beetle and Joss the Reversion, this series published in the Strand Magazine in 1911, brings to life a fiercely independent female detective whose unique skill propels her into a whirlwind of mystery and intrigue.

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You Got That P.h.D? covers the most important components of your business and how to fine-tune them sanely and rationally. From grooming a growing workplace culture to delving into sales team efficiency, there's no fluff to skip or irrelevant tangents to waste your time. You Got That P.h.D? doesn't forget that you and your company don't have time to lose if you're going to out scale your competition!

In modern society writing a letter, on paper, is almost unheard of. We all scribble notes and reminders but very rarely compose our thoughts in lengthy prose for another person to read. In this volume our talented authors bring us a plethora of narratives that centre themselves on how vital a few lines are to characters navigating through the twists and turns of a story.

Richard Bernard Heldmann was born on 12th October 1857, in St Johns Wood, North London. By his early 20’s Heldmann began publishing fiction for the myriad magazine publications that had sprung up and were eager for good well-written content. Marsh was a prolific writer and wrote almost 80 volumes of fiction as well as many short stories, across many genres from horror and crime to romance and humour. His unusual characters, plotting devices and other literary developments have identified his legacy as one of the best British writers of his time.

Richard Bernard Heldmann was born on 12th October 1857, in St Johns Wood, North London. By his early 20’s Heldmann began publishing fiction for the myriad magazine publications that had sprung up and were eager for good well-written content. Marsh was a prolific writer and wrote almost 80 volumes of fiction as well as many short stories, across many genres from horror and crime to romance and humour. His unusual characters, plotting devices and other literary developments have identified his legacy as one of the best British writers of his time.