"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy is an epic novel first published in 1869. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, "War and Peace" intertwines the lives of several families as they navigate the tumultuous changes brought by war, love, and personal transformation.
"The Virgin and the Gipsy" is a novella by D. H. Lawrence, published posthumously in 1930. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Yvette and Lucille Saywell, who return to their father's rectory after finishing school.
"The Story Girl," written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published in 1911, invites readers into a nostalgic world set in the pastoral landscape of Prince Edward Island.
"The Secret Garden," a timeless classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, was first published in 1911. Set in the English countryside, it tells the enchanting story of Mary Lennox, a neglected and unloved child who discovers the healing power of nature and friendship.
"The Iron Woman," written by Margaret Deland and published in 1911, is a tale deeply rooted in the literary realism movement, exploring themes of industrialization, family dynamics, and the intricate relationships between individuals within a community.
The Double, written by Fyodor Dostoevsky in 1846, is a novella that delves into the psychological turmoil of its protagonist, Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin.