Books matching: antique appeal
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Save:'Lady Molly Of Scotland Yard' in the series 'Short Story Collections' by Baroness Orczy follows the adventures of Lady Molly, an early fictional female detective in late 19th century London. Lady Molly, with her unique feminine intuition, solves mysteries that the men of Scotland Yard struggle with. The collection of short mysteries is often compared to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, with Lady Molly using inductive logic to piece together clues and solve cases. The stories provide a glimpse into the period language, behavior, and history of the time, while also showcasing Lady Molly's intelligence and wit.
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Save:Captain Marryat's 'The Phantom Ship' is a seafaring adventure tale filled with supernatural elements and Catholic dogma. The story follows protagonist Philip Vanderdecken on a quest to save his father's soul from eternal damnation, pitted against evil in various manifestations. The narrative delves into the legend of the Flying Dutchman, a phantom ship destined to sail around the Cape of Good Hope until judgment day, while also exploring themes of redemption and tragic romance.
