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Published in 1924, "The Man in the Brown Suit" marks a significant departure from Christie's typical detective fiction, blending elements of adventure, romance, and espionage. This novel, Christie's fourth, demonstrates her versatility as an author and her willingness to experiment with genre conventions early in her career. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I society, the story follows the adventurous Anne Beddingfeld as she becomes embroiled...
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Scientist Pierre Aronnax and his colleagues set out on an expedition to find a strange sea monster and are captured by the infamous and charismatic Captain Nemo and taken abroad the Nautilus submarine as his prisoners. As they travel the world's oceans, they become embroiled in adventures and events beyond their wildest dreams. Visionary in its outlook, Vern's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a legendary science fiction masterpiece.
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"Maria likes to be alone with her thoughts. She talks to animals and objects, and generally prefers them to people. But whilst on holiday she begins to hear things that aren't there-- a swing creaking, a dog barking-- and when she sees a Victorian embroidered picture, Maria feels a strange connection with the ten-year-old, Harriet, who stitched it. But what happened to her? As Maria becomes more lost in Harriet's world, she grows convinced that something...
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