The South African unscrupulous millionaire Charles Van Drift spends his time travelling to exotic locations with his family. One of these trips leads them to the Riviera where Van Drift suddenly has to deal with the swindler Colonel Clay. Charles' diamond fortune is at risk. Colonel wants to trick the millionaire out of his wealth. His weapon will be Van Drift's own greed and vanity. But what does Colonel have against Charles and will his plan be successful? Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 - 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

It is Christmas time and Maisie Llewelyn is invited as a guest to Wolverden Hall. She does not know anybody there but she quickly befriends two girls. She meets them in the nearby church whose tower was recently rebuilt. It is strange and a bit suspicious that none of the other guests know the two girls but Maisie decides to trust them. After Christmas the three friends decide to climb the new church tower. Maisie is however unaware of the danger that lurks behind her back. What will happen and how will this friendship end up? Who are those girls and what do they want from Maisie? "Wolverden Tower" holds the answers. Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 - 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

Grant Allen's "Charles Darwin" is not an ordinary biography. It is a book about the life of one of the most significant and important people of the 19th century. It depicts the personal development of Charles Darwin - from early age to adulthood. It is a book about Darwin's theories, discoveries and his most significant works, which remain fundamental today, in our current understanding of the world. Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 - 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

Hilda Wade is a nurse working for the famous doctor Hubert Cumberledge. He admires Hilda and their friendship grows stronger with every passing day. Hilda's past and her future goals are however shrouded in mystery. She has one purpose in life and she is willing to go to great lengths to pursuit it. What is the goal that will make the young nurse travel across the whole world? Find out in Grant Allen's detective story "Hilda Wade". Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 - 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

Jerry Stokes is a hangman in Kingston. One day, he refuses to hang a convicted murderer because he is not so convinced that the man is actually guilty. This is the first time in his life that he rebels, and he is proud of himself. Stokes decides to delay the execution, praying that some exculpatory evidence will appear. Will he get them and will he turn out to be right? Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 - 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

Lois Cayley is an intelligent, young, attractive and independent woman who is forced to face the world on her own after the death of her stepfather. Since there is nothing left to stop her, she decides to set off in search of adventures. She visits different places, cities and countries. She meets colorful people and falls in love with one of them. Unfortunately, Harold Tillington is in prison. Can Cayley's save and free her true love? Will she be able to solve his case on her own? Find out in Grant Allen's "Miss Cayley's Adventures". Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 - 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

J. Arbuthnot Wilson is about to spend a memorable New Year's Eve. He and the group he is travelling with were going to visit the sealed pyramid of Abu Yilla on the next day but Wilson is so impatient that he decide to rush and climb the Egyptian pyramid all by himself. He finds a secret entrance and he enters a magical world full terrors and astonishments. What he sees there is far from what he expected. The mysteries he discovers are unexplainable. How will he ever get himself out of there? Find out in Grant Allen's "My New Year's Eve Among the Mummies". Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 - 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

One Londoner and an American geologist are out for a bicycle trip in the Thames valley. They talk about natural disasters and volcanic eruptions and how thankful they are that such things do not happen in these regions and at these times. The next morning will however prove them wrong and the Londoner will have to ride for his life to escape a catastrophic volcanic eruption. Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 - 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

"Twelve Tales" is a unique collection of short stories selected by Grant Allen himself. The stories are a vivid combination of horror, science fiction and detective tales. The introduction offers a window into why Grant Allen decided to become a writer of fiction and what the origin and the inception of some of his works was. Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 - 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

Starcie dwóch charakterów. Pulkownik Cuthbert Clay jest genialnym oszustem i mistrzem maskarady. Sir Charles Vandrift to z kolei biznesmen z krwi i ko´sci, wla´sciciel kopalni diamentów w Afryce. Pierwszy ma chrapke na majatek drugiego - by przeja´c miliony, siega po najwymy´slniejsze ´srodki. Ma tez asa w rekawie, pomocnice Madame Picardet, której wdziekom nie sposób sie oprze´c. Dla milo´sników powie´sci awanturniczo-kryminalnej spod znaku Edgara Wallace'a. Grant Allen (1848-1899) - brytyjski pisarz i scenarzysta. Urodzony w Kanadzie, w wieku 13 lat jego rodzina przeprowadzila sie do Anglii. Kontynuowal tam z powodzeniem nauke w zakresie przedmiotów ´scislych, pisal nawet artykuly naukowe. Prawdziwa popularno´s´c przyniosla mu jednak twórczo´s´c literacka. W czasie swojej krótkiej kariery tworzyl cieszace sie powodzeniem powie´sci, które nie stronily od problematyki spolecznej (np. przedstawialy trudna sytuacje kobiet), a dzieki wyksztalceniu wiarygodnie budowal realia wymy´slanych przez siebie historii. Pracowal do ko´nca zycia - lezac w lózku, dyktowal jeszcze swojemu przyjacielowi kolejne fragmenty swojej ksiazki. Na podstawie jego powie´sci w 1925 r. powstal scenariusz do niemieckiego filmu "Die Frau mit dem schlechten Ruf".

"In this early detective novel, the detective is Hilda Wade. She is a very capable nurse, but there is something mysterious about her from the moment she arrives at the hospital. Upon meeting her, Dr. Hubert Cumberledge greatly admires her and becomes a devoted friend. It turns out that Hilda has one purpose in life, and in pursuit of that purpose she will travel across the world, from London to South Africa, Rhodesia, India, Nepaul, Tibet and back. With Cumberledge's support, her extraordinary logic and clear thinking lead her on through deadly perils. But will that be enough to accomplish the secret purpose which has driven her so long and so far?"

After Civil Servant Philip Christy crosses paths with the mysterious Bertram Ingledew in the respectable suburb of Brackenhurst, Philip and his sister Frida, married to the wealthy Scot Robert Monteith, become friends with the stranger. Bertram has some unconventional concepts about society, and as the story unfolds, his beliefs and actions cause much disruption in the family and the neighbourhood.Who is Bertram? Where does he come from? Allen explores some interesting ideas about society, some of which are curiously relevant today.The story is preceded by an introduction which, although it may appear to have no connection with the story itself, the reader is earnestly besought by the author to read. The introduction begins as a diatribe against publishers, and develops into a philosophical justification of Allen's writing, and may, if desired, be omitted by the listener who is only interested in the story.

"Most times, especially in the time when this book was written (1895), it is just as nature and society would wish: a man and woman ""fall in love"" and get married. But it is not so for Herminia Barton and Alan Merrick. They do indeed fall in love, but Herminia has a deeply held belief in freedom for women, and she holds immutable views against what she perceives as the slavery of marriage. Alan unwillingly agrees to her strong wish to remain unmarried and to live together as ""close and dear friends"". When the birth of their child is imminent, they go to his beloved Italy to avoid the condemnation of English society. From this point on, many questions are raised: is marriage indeed so important? Is strong will always good? Is it right to go against society? And if it is, when should we stop and consider the effects on other people? What should a child do when she is raised to be what her mother dreams and develops her own dreams in the process? And, finally, how much should parents sacrifice for their children? (Summary by Stav Nisser and Ruth Golding)"