The Wheels of Chance – HG Wells (1896)
The Wheels of Chance by H.G. Wells follows Mr. Hoopdriver, a draper’s assistant, on a cycling adventure that offers a humorous critique of Victorian social norms.
Adventure
Satire
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Adventure
Supernatural
The Burial of the Rats – Bram Stoker (1896)
The Burial of the Rats by Bram Stoker is a suspenseful horror story set in 19th-century Paris, where a young Englishman is pursued by sinister rag-pickers.
Adventure
Historical
Mystery
Two Crafty Criminals! – Philip Pullman (2011)
In foggy 1894 London, Benny, Thunderbolt, Bridie, and Sharky outwit villains, clear a father’s name, and chase justice, proving even the smallest heroes can shine.
Adventure
Fantasy
Science Fiction
The People of the Crater – Andre Norton (1947)
The People of the Crater by Andre Norton follows Garin Featherstone as he journeys into a hidden underground world, encountering mystical forces and ancient civilizations.
Adventure
Historical
Mystery
Rodney Stone – Arthur Conan Doyle (1896)
Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a Regency-era novel blending boxing, naval history, and high society intrigue with real-life historical figures.
Adventure
Mystery
The Valley of Silent Men – James Oliver Curwood (1920)
The Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver Curwood is an adventure novel set in the Canadian wilderness, blending romance, law enforcement, and the struggle for survival.
Adventure
Historical
A Final Reckoning – GA Henty (1887)
A Final Reckoning by G.A. Henty is a historical adventure novel set in colonial Australia, following Reuben Whitney’s encounters with bushrangers and untamed landscapes.
Adventure
Mystery
The Treasure in the Forest – HG Wells (2012)
The Treasure in the Forest by H.G. Wells follows two men who search for hidden treasure on a remote island, only to face eerie and deadly consequences.
Adventure
Science Fiction
The Thames Valley Catastrophe – Grant Allen (1887)
The Thames Valley Catastrophe by Grant Allen is a disaster novel detailing the sudden eruption of a volcanic fissure that obliterates London in a fiery apocalypse.
Adventure
Historical
Romance
Poor Jack – Frederick Marryat (1840)
Poor Jack by Frederick Marryat follows young Tom Saunders as he navigates life along the Thames, encountering sailors, hardships, and self-discovery in Victorian England.