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Richard Marsh
Richard Marsh (12 October 1857 - 9 August 1915) was the pseudonym of the English author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the late 19th century…
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The Beetle (or The Beetle: A Mystery) is an 1897 horror novel by British writer Richard Marsh, in which a shape-shifting ancient Egyptian entity seeks revenge on a British member…
The Goddess: A Demon (1900) is a novel by Richard Marsh. It was originally serialized in Manchester Weekly Times and Salford Weekly News in twelve installments. It was one of…
"The Coward Behind the Curtain" by Richard Marsh is a gripping thriller novel that weaves collectively elements of suspense, intrigue, and psychological drama. Set in opposition to the backdrop of…
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Ethel M. Chapman's "God's Green Country: A Novel of Canadian Rural Life" is a poignant depiction of rural Canadian life that captures the spirit of community, resiliency, and the splendour…
"The Crime and the Criminal" is a novel by Richard Marsh, a British author known for his contributions to the mystery and thriller genres. First published in 1899, the book…
"A Woman Perfected" is a novel written by Richard Marsh, originally published in 1895. The story is a blend of mystery, romance, and science fiction, exploring themes of identity, transformation…
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…
'The Beetle' tells the story of a fantastical creature, "born of neither god nor man," with supernatural and hypnotic powers, who stalks British politician Paul Lessingham through fin de siecle…
The Seen And The Unseen is a philosophical and metaphysical book written by Richard Marsh and originally published in 1900. The book explores the idea that there are two levels…
"The Beetle" is a gripping and unconventional Gothic horror novel written by Richard Marsh. The narrative is a tale of supernatural terror set in late 19th-century London. The story follows…
In this novel by Richard Marsh, a young woman finds herself torn between two suitors - one of whom holds a dark and dangerous secret. Set in the late 19th…
In Staunton’s Dinner, Vane Staunton returns after an absence of many years and hosts a dinner for his former friends. But they are horrified to find that he is terribly…
The Beetle (1897) tells the story of a fantastical creature, born of neither god nor man, with supernatural and hypnotic powers, who stalks British politician Paul Lessingham through fin de…
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When Robert Brierley is expelled from his prestigious public school, he sees it as an opportunity to start afresh and forge his own path in life. But his plans are…