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Have the Soviets infiltrated the White House? Find out in this razor-sharp thriller!

Author ProfileTed Allbeury (1917–2005) was an intelligence officer with Great Britain’s Special Operations Executive during World War II; afterward, he ran agents between East and West Germany. Allbeury’s first-hand Cold War experiences enliven his espionage novels, and he was praised by Booklist as “a master of the genre.”

“Allbeury’s novels have won a reputation not only for verisimilitude but for crisp, economical narration and high drama … there’s no better craftsman.” — Chicago Sun-Times

“A most knowledgeable chronicler of espionage.” — The New York Times Book Review

“When I say Ted Allbeury knows where the bodies are buried I mean it literally. Truly a classic writer of espionage fiction.” — Len Deighton, author of The Ipcress File

The Twentieth Day of JanuaryTed Allbeury"A master of the genre, and this novel represents some of his best work." — Booklist. It's 1980 and, seemingly out of nowhere, wealthy businessman Logan Powell has become President-elect. Veteran British intelligence agent James MacKay uncovers shocking evidence that suggests something might be terribly wrong with the election and sets out to discover if the unthinkable has occurred: is Powell actually a puppet of the Soviet Union? (US Only). 224pp. 5 x 8.

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Pay Any PriceTed AllbeuryAs the world still reels from the Kennedy assassinations, an English intelligence operative uncovers a sinister conspiracy: the CIA has joined with the Mafia and communist Cuba to create sleeper agents, unwitting pawns hypnotized to kill on command. Now London wants in, setting its sights on the IRA and other enemies of the British empire. "Sure to add to Allbeury's already large reader-ship." — Time Out. (US Only). 240pp. 5 x 8.

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The CrossingTed Allbeury"[Allbeury] tells it as it is: he was there and he knows what it feels like." — The Washington Post. Inspired by the Soviet Union's downing of an American spy plane in 1960, one of Allbeury's very best thrillers features the brilliant British spycatcher Joe Shapiro. But even Shapiro's superiors doubt his intentions when he attempts to convince the CIA to exchange a high-powered Communist agent for the seemingly unimportant pilot. (US Only). 224pp. 5 x 8.

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The Call of the WildJack London Illustrated by Paul BransomPart collie, part St. Bernard, Buck is a pampered pet until he's stolen and forced to serve as a sled dog. In the Yukon, Buck discovers the primal allure of life beyond civilization, where "man and the claims of man no longer bound him." Jack London's urgent and vivid style, intensified by his firsthand experiences of Klondike life, makes this tale as fresh and immediate today as it was upon its 1903 publica-tion. This splendid hardcover edition features extensive illustrations by wildlife specialist Paul Bransom: in addition to 16 full-color plates, numerous color and black-and-white images include headpieces, spot pieces, and other rich embellishments. 256pp. 7 x 10.

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Author ProfileNovelist, journalist, and social activist Jack London (1876–1916) rose from abject poverty to international fame. The bestselling, highest-paid, and most popular author of his era, London created a substantial body of work in his short life, drawing upon his experiences as a cannery worker, sailor, railroad hobo, and prospector.

Artist ProfileIllustrator Paul Bransom (1885–1979) began his career as a technical draftsman for the U.S. Patent Office at the age of 13. He worked for the New York Evening Journal as a comic strip artist, and his earliest commissions included covers for The Saturday Evening Post and editions of Kipling’s Just So Stories and Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows.

Fully-illustrated hardcover edition of London’s most towering work: full-color plates, headpieces & more

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The Hours Before DawnCelia Fremlin"It grips like grim death." — The Spectator. In this 1960 Edgar Award-winning thriller, a young housewife with two lively daughters and an endlessly crying baby battles domestic chaos as well as growing suspicions of the household's new lodger. Are her fears due to sleep deprivation, as her unsympathetic husband suggests, or is there really something sinister about the respectable-seeming schoolmistress? "Highly intelligent entertainment, beautifully written with wit and humor." — Frances Fyfield. 192pp. 5 x 8.

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Uncle PaulCelia FremlinIn the award-winning Fremlin's second novel, it's been 15 years since Uncle Paul's wife, Mildred, exposed him as a murderer, sending the man to prison. Now Mildred's seaside holiday with her family forms the scene for a tense drama of suspicion, betrayal, and revenge. "Beautifully played out to a startling and valid ending ... Fremlin is here to stay as a major mistress of insight and suspense." — The New York Times. 192pp. 5 x 8.

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The Star RoverJack London"A genuine quest for the myths of the unconscious. [A work of] true power." — Andrew Sinclair. An inmate sentenced to life at San Quentin escapes the horrors of his incarceration through astral travel in this final novel by the author of The Call of the Wild. London delivers a moving indictment of the brutality and corruption of the prison system while marvelous-ly illustrating the power of imagination. 304pp. 5 x 8.

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The Window at the White CatMary Roberts RinehartWhen crooked politician Allen Fleming disappears and his beautiful daughter seeks help from attorney Jack Knox, the stage is set for this classic page-turner. Fleming's customary club, The White Cat, becomes the focus of Knox's investigation and the setting for a colorful cast of suspects. Written by "the American Agatha Christie," this briskly paced mystery combines political thrills, domestic comedy, and romance. 192pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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The Lavender DragonEden Phillpotts"A delightful exercise in inverted perspective." — Fantasy Literature. The dreaded Lavender Dragon of Yorkshire has been abducting citizens from a medi-eval village whose desperate residents entreat the protection of Sir Jasper of the Silver Lance. The stal-wart knight is astonished to encounter no ordinary dragon but a benevolent soul who transports the lonely and unwanted to a utopia of abundance and harmony. This charming modern fantasy, recounted with whimsical humor, will enchant all lovers of courtly romances. 96pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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The Water Babies A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby Charles KingsleyIllustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith In this classic Victorian fairy tale, a young chimney sweep runs away from his cruel master, tumbling into a magical underwater world of fairies and other whimsical creatures who teach him about truth, mercy, justice, courage, and other virtues. Although Charles Kingsley's 1863 fable can be read as simply a charming morality tale, it also blends elements of a scientific satire and a political tract. Kingsley not only parodied the controversy surrounding the still-new concept of natural selection, but also helped foster legislation protecting abused children like his young hero. This wondrous hard-cover collectible includes a dozen full-page color plates plus numer-ous line drawings by one of the most prominent female artists of the Golden Age of Illustration. 272pp. 7 x 10.

Author ProfileAuthor and Anglican clergyman Charles Kinglsey (1819–1875) took an active interest in the plight of the working class and was a co-founder of England’s Christian Socialist movement. In addition to writing novels, poetry, sermons, political essays, and chil-dren’s stories, Kingsley taught history at Cambridge University, served as chaplain to Queen Victoria and tutor to the Prince of Wales, and was appointed canon of Westminster Abbey.

Artist ProfileA prominent American artist during the Golden Age of Illustration, Jessie Willcox Smith (1863–1935) contributed to many popular magazines of the era, including Century, Collier’s, and Harper’s. In the course of her longtime association with Good Housekeeping, she created all of the periodical’s covers from 1915 to 1933. Smith illustrated more than 60 books, among them Little Women and A Child’s Garden of Verses.

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The Water Babies

Hardcover reprint of a timeless children’s classic: beautiful Golden Age illustrations on every page

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The Best Martin Hewitt Detective StoriesArthur Morrison Selected and with an Introduction by E. F. BleilerLike his contemporary Sherlock Holmes, the extremely popu-lar detective Martin Hewitt entertained readers of The Strand and other major magazines. These nine stories starring the Victorian sleuth feature a rash of jewel robberies, the disap-pearance of gold bullion from the hold of a sinking ship, a suicide that might have been a murder, and other intriguing cases. Novel and imaginative, these vintage mysteries retain their charm and fascination. 288pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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EclipseA Song Called Youth: Book OneJohn ShirleyThis gripping cyberpunk novel — the first in a trilogy — envisions a dystopic future in which the Soviet Union not only remains intact but invades Western Europe. In the resulting standoff, a company of fascist mercenaries are challenged by the New Resistance, a rogues' gallery of rebels who battle mind control and weapons of mass destruction with sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll. "Chillingly plausible." — Kirkus Reviews. 320pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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GalvestonSean StewartAfter magic and monsters re-enter the world, the island of Galveston splits into two sides: the "normal" half, and Carnival, an endless Mardi Gras where miracles abound. After decades of peace, the imminent death of the gatekeep-ers between the two factions threatens the survival of both worlds. Praised as "terrific fun" by Publishers Weekly and as "eerie, enthralling, [and] flavorsome" by Kirkus Reviews. 448pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Aunt Sara's Wooden GodMercedes Gilbert"This is an authentic everyday story of thousands of little families below the Mason-Dixon line, bound to the soil by poverty and blackness," noted Langston Hughes. In his Foreword to Gilbert's 1938 novel of small-town rural life in the South, Hughes offered favorable comparisons to Jonah's Gourd Vine by Zora Neale Hurston and George Henderson's Ollie Miss. Decades later, the book remains an important document of African-American social history. 272pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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The Walter Crane Storybook CollectionWalter CraneGlorious full-color illustrations grace every page of this charming storybook by a beloved Victorian-era artist. A prominent member of the Arts and Crafts movement, Walter Crane was among the most popular and influential creators of children's books in his day. This original compilation unites the best folktales from Crane's Toy Books, a colorful series of individual volumes. Brief renditions of "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Puss in Boots," and other favorites combine Crane's imaginative woodblock illustrations with an inset of rhyming text. The effect suggests an early version of the graphic novel, ideal for bedtime storytelling. This beautiful new edition will delight both parents and children. 128pp. 7 x 10.

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Author/Artist ProfileA native of Liverpool, Walter Crane (1845–1915) was the son of a lithographer and painter who achieved early suc-cess with his color illustrations for children’s books. His later art includes illustrations for the works of Shakespeare and Spencer as well as political cartoons.

Original hardcover collection of Crane’s beloved storybooks — gorgeous woodblock illustrations

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A Journal to StellaJonathan SwiftBest remembered as the author of Gulliver's Travels, Jonathan Swift was a Dublin native whose political pamphleteering led to a London-based position as editor of a conservative periodical. This letter-diary, written between 1710–1713 and addressed to Swift's longtime lover, sparkles with the satirist's renowned wit and offers an intimate account of the personalities, politics, and drama of Queen Anne's court. 288pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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The Log of a CowboyA Narrative of the American Old WestAndy AdamsThe most authentic account of cowboy life ever written, this compelling narrative traces the events of an 1882 cattle drive, during which 3,000 long-horns traversed the Great Western Cattle Trail from Brownsville, Texas, to Montana. Real-life cow-boy Andy Adams based the story on his firsthand experiences, publishing it in 1903 to refute popular but unrealistic tales, ultimately providing a great historical resource. 384pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Six-Gun in CheekAn Affectionate Guide to the "Worst" in Western FictionBill PronziniThis hilarious and informative study of "alternative Westerns" takes aim at sub-par cowboy fiction. Author Bill Pronzini surveys pulp magazines of the 1920s and 30s as well as paperbacks of the 50s, 60s, and 70s to provide juicy excerpts of laughably awful dialogue. He also offers humorous plot sum-maries, anecdotes, and historical background on tales from the heyday of the horse opera. 208pp. 5 x 8.

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The Seeds of TreasonTed Allbeury"Absorbing and sturdily crafted." — The Literary Review. The Head of British Intelligence in Berlin. An American NSA operative. An intelligence offi-cer at the GCHQ. Why did these men betray their countries? In this crackerjack Cold War suspense novel, Ted Allbeury weaves an unforgettable tale of passion, desperation, and, ultimately, treason. "No one twitches the strings more expertly than Allbeury." — The Observer (UK). (US Only). 304pp. 5 x 8.

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Show Me a HeroTed Allbeury"In book after book the prolific British writer of espionage tales has maintained a superior level." — New York Times Book Review. To most, Andrei Aarons is a middle-class New York City bookseller. However, Aarons has been hiding dark secrets for the past 40 years: not only has he served as an advisor to six U.S. presidents, the unassuming man is Moscow's greatest spy! A page-turning thriller based on a true story. (US Only). 416pp. 5 x 8.

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The Case of Jennie BriceMary Roberts RinehartRiveting and atmospheric, this mystery unfolds along the banks of Pittsburgh's Allegheny River at the turn of the 20th century. Actress Jennie Brice disappears from her boardinghouse during the chaos following a flood, and a headless body surfaces shortly afterward. When the landlady discovers blood-soaked clues implicating Jennie's husband, she leads other amateur detectives in an attempt to bring the killer to justice. 192pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Uncle Abner, Master of MysteriesA Collection of Classic Detective StoriesMelville Davisson PostThis acclaimed collection — perhaps the finest of short American detective stories — chronicles the crime-solving exploits of a powerful mind and moral figure in the 19th-century Appalachian wilderness. Uncle Abner employs shrewd deduc-tive skills and his faith-based sense of justice to expose evil-doing in these 18 intriguing stories. Enriched by historical, political, religious, and legal observations, the tales are often favorably compared with Chesterton's Father Brown mysteries. 256pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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The Great ImpersonationE. Phillips OppenheimThe year is 1913. The disgraced and formerly penniless aristocrat Sir Everard Dominey returns from Africa a reformed and wealthy man, deter-mined to take his place in society. But is he Sir Everard — or the German spy, Baron Leopold von Ragastein? Written by the "Prince of Storytellers," this landmark spy novel's fast-moving plot teems with vivid characters that offer a compelling por-trait of the English aristocracy before the Great War. 224pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Old Land, Dark Land, Strange LandStoriesJohn F. Suter"A writer's writer." — Sharyn McCrumb. The char-acters in these mysteries might look like ordinary small-town folk but some of them harbor an appall-ing capacity for greed, lust, and revenge. Created by an award-winning magazine writer and set amid the natural beauty of West Virginia, the tales include stories featuring a modern-day investiga-tive team as well as Melville D. Post's famous Uncle Abner, the righteous 19th-century sleuth who holds an important place in American detective fiction. 272pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Madame BovaryGustave Flaubert Illustrated by Richard Lindner Translated by Eleanor Marx Aveling"This life of hers was as cold as an attic that looks north," Gustave Flaubert wrote of his protagonist, "and boredom, quiet as the spider, was spinning its web in the shadowy places of her heart." Madame Bovary longs for romantic excitement, and the tedium of her provincial existence drives her to deceit and despair. Flaubert's frank, nonjudgmental treatment of adultery scandalized Madame Bovary's first readers but his realistic satire of middle-class values forever changed the way novels were written. Graced by 10 full-page line illustrations by one of the noted precursors of the Pop Art movement, this handsome hardcover edition presents the original English translation by Eleanor Marx Aveling, the youngest daughter of Karl Marx. 320pp. 7 x 10.

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Author ProfileHailed as the originator of the modern novel, Gustave Flaubert (1821–1880) was a pioneer of literary realism. He was painstaking in his creative process, spending as much as an entire week on a single page. Flaubert’s masterpiece, Madame Bovary, was five years in the writing; upon its 1857 publica-tion, the author was charged with obscenity. With his acquittal, Madame Bovary became a bestseller, and it remains among the most frequently taught works of French literature.

Translator ProfileEleanor Marx Aveling (1855–1898), the youngest daughter of Karl Marx, was a founding member of England’s Socialist League and active in the translation and editing of Das Kapital and other works by her father.

Hard-to-find 1945 edition of one of the landmarks of 19th-century fiction — includes 10 dramatic two-color plates

Artist ProfileGerman-American artist Richard Lindner (1901–1978) worked as an illustrator for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and his paint-ings are regarded as precursors of the Pop Art movement. He appears in the second row on the cover of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

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Edgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan PoeThis magnificently decorated edition presents Edgar Allan Poe's complete poems in addition to his most important critical essays on poetry. Featuring such immortal works as "The Raven" and "The Bells," the book meticulously re-creates the famed 1900 Endymion edition. Poe's dark obsessions and fascination with the supernatural find a perfect match in the powerful and haunting imagery of artist W. Heath Robinson. 256pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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The Sundering FloodWilliam MorrisThe celebrated medievalist William Morris was among the first writers to combine supernatural elements with worldbuilding, creating the precur-sors of modern fantasy fiction. In his final novel, he envisions the tale of two lovers, separated by a broad river as well as an invading army. A cap-tivating blend of chivalric romance and wizardry, this volume is a facsimile of the highly ornamented Kelmscott Press edition. 400pp. 6 x 9.

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Christopher Morley: Two Classic Novels in One VolumeParnassus on Wheels and The Haunted BookshopChristopher MorleyWeary of keeping house for her bachelor brother, Helen McGill impulsively purchases a mobile book-shop. Parnassus on Wheels traces her winsome adventures throughout New England as a travel-ing bookseller. The story's sequel, The Haunted Bookshop, unfolds in a Brooklyn store that attracts a nefarious plot as well as a budding romance. This single-volume edition of Morley's most popular novels will delight all lovers of "books about books." 400pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Clouds EndSean StewartThis spellbinding fantasy weaves the tantaliz-ing tale of a young woman's struggle against her supernatural twin. But when the mystical island of Clouds End comes under attack by the invading forces of a mad emperor, the pair must forge an uneasy alliance to defend their home. "Stewart's beautifully lucid, poetic prose makes for a nar-rative of commanding power and enchantment that echoes the best of Le Guin and Tolkein." — Booklist. 400pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Micah ClarkeSir Arthur Conan Doyle Illustrated by Henry PitzThis exciting historical romance by the creator of Sherlock Holmes unfolds during the ill-fated Monmouth Rebellion of 1685, in which Protestant dissenters attempted to overthrow their Catholic monarch. Young Micah Clarke ventures off to join the rebels, falling in with a veteran soldier of for-tune, and the pair weather a harrowing series of battles, recounted by Doyle with his customary wit and élan. 368pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Wired LoveA Romance of Dots and DashesElla Cheever ThayerBefore there was internet chat rooms, Facebook, or OkCupid there was — the telegraph. In this 19th-century bestseller, a pair of young telegraph operators meet "over the wire" and begin a romance, sight unseen, using Morse code as their secret language of love. Written in a remarkably modern voice, this charming tale offers both an authentic glimpse of Victorian society and a prescient view of online friendships. 160pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Perhaps Edmund Dulac’s finest achievement: meticulously reproduced full-color plates

Author ProfileOmar Khayyám (1048–1131) was among the Middle Ages’ most influential thinkers. Scholar, astronomer, mathematician, and poet, the Persian philosopher wrote one of the most impor-tant pre-modern treatises on algebra but is best remembered for his poetry.

Artist ProfileFrench-born artist Edmund Dulac (1882–1953) achieved prominence during the Golden Age of Illustration. His work encompasses a wide variety of themes and styles, although he preferred to work in watercolors and remains best known for his imaginative illustrations for fairy tales and other children’s books.

Translator ProfileEdward FitzGerald (1809–1883) was a scion of one of Great Britain’s wealthiest families who devoted himself to Oriental stud-ies. His translation of Khayyám’s verse, published anonymously in 1859, initially received little attention but gradually achieved enormous popularity and influence.

The Rubáiyát of Omar KhayyámOmar Khayyám Illustrated by Edmund Dulac Translated by Edward FitzGerald"A Flask of Wine, a Book of Verse — and Thou, Beside me, singing in the Wilderness," is only one of the memorable verses from Edward FitzGerald's translations of poems by the 11th-century Persian sage Omar Khayyám. This magnifi-cent version of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám reproduces the edition published by Hodder & Stoughton of London in 1909, in which the timeless poems are accompanied by full-color images by Golden Age illustrator Edmund Dulac. Critics and collectors have long debated which book rep-resents the peak of Dulac's career, and many agree that his affinity for Persian art makes this gloriously illustrated vol-ume a strong contender. 160pp. 8 1/2 x 11.

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