Historical Adaptation

Austen wrote, 'I am going to take a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like' and thus introduces the handsome, clever, rich - and flawed, Emma Woodhouse. Emma is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage; nothing however delights her more than matchmaking her fellow residents of Highbury. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr. Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protegee Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected.

Discover the timeless tale of sisterhood and self-discovery with a fresh twist in "Little Women: Adapted for Modern Readers." This edition revitalizes Louisa May Alcott's heartwarming classic by updating the language and formatting for today's audience while preserving the original charm and depth. The modernized typography and clarified dialogue make this beloved story more accessible, allowing readers to seamlessly connect with the March sisters and their journey through life's triumphs and trials. Step into the world of 19th-century New England, where the March family navigates love, ...

Discover the timeless tale of love, sin, and redemption with "The Scarlet Letter: Adapted for Modern Readers." This refreshed edition presents Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic through a contemporary lens, featuring clean formatting, updated typography, and lightly clarified language. Perfect for today's audience, it offers an easier yet authentic reading experience, making Hawthorne's intricate prose and profound themes more accessible without losing the original's depth and nuance. Set against the rigid backdrop of 17th-century Puritan New England, this novel explores themes of guilt, ...

A devastating love story. A bewitching twist on history. A blood-drenched hunt for purpose, power, and redemption. "...narrator Rory Bennet voices Sarmodel like a French Peter Lorre, and it’s *chef’s kiss*" — Book Riot In 1785, Professor Sebastian Grave receives the news he fears most: the...

This modern adaptation of The Three Musketeers preserves Alexandre Dumas’s plot, pace, and spirit while smoothing archaic phrasing for today’s readers. With clean, contemporary typography and lightly clarified language, you can dive straight into the daring exploits of d’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—no footwork needed to decipher old-fashioned turns of speech. Set in the glittering, perilous court of 17th-century France, this edition delivers everything readers love about the original: razor-sharp duels, secret plots, and unshakable friendship. Honor is tested, loyalties ...

She thought him dead. Now only he can save their daughter. When Lady Catherine de Bourgh told Elizabeth Bennet: “And this is your real opinion! This is your final resolve! Very well. I shall now know how to act. Do not imagine, Miss Bennet, that your ambition will ever be gratified. I came to try you. I hoped to find you reasonable; but, depend upon it, I will carry my point,” no one knew how vindictive and manipulative her ladyship might prove, but Darcy and Elizabeth were about to discover the bitter truth for themselves. This is a story of true love conquering even the most dire ...

She’s the anonymous Angel of Meryton. He’s falling for her words without knowing they’re hers. As the anonymous advice columnist “Mr. Solomon,” Elizabeth Bennet has guided the lovelorn, warned the naive, and earned the title “Angel of Meryton.” Her words have changed lives, and her identity remains a closely guarded secret. To the world, Elizabeth is merely the second-prettiest Bennet daughter — too sharp, too opinionated, barely tolerable. Then Mr. Darcy writes to the Angel. Under the name “Concerned Observer,” he warns about a charming officer with dangerous intentions...

Masterfully told and as suspenseful as it is haunting, The Green Mile is Stephen King’s classic #1 New York Times bestselling dramatic serial novel and inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film starring Tom Hanks. Welcome to Cold Mountain Penitentiary, home to the Depression-worn men of E Block...

When a simple misunderstanding leads to a very public engagement, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy find themselves in quite the predicament. One overheard question. One enthusiastic friend. One week of celebration they never should have agreed to. Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy are suddenly engaged—except they're not. Not really. It was all a terrible misunderstanding at a ball, and now they're trapped in a fake betrothal that's spiraling delightfully out of control. Their plan is simple—maintain the charade for one week, then quietly end the engagement and go their separate ways....

The forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion tells the earlier history of Middle-earth, recounting the events of the First and Second Ages, and introducing some of the key characters, such as Galadriel, Elrond, Elendil and the Dark Lord, Sauron. The tales of The Silmarillion are set...

UNMASKED — A Secret Love, An Unforgettable Night, A Fate Sealed by Destiny At Pemberley’s grand masquerade, beneath a sky glittering with stars, Elizabeth Bennet meets a mysterious gentleman who sees her as no one ever has. Hidden behind her mask, freed from expectation and restraint, she allows herself to feel a connection so immediate and profound that it leaves her forever changed. For Fitzwilliam Darcy, the captivating lady who embodies Cleopatra awakens a devotion he had never believed possible. Yet before they can reveal their names, she vanishes. Each carries away only a memory...

How would the story of Pride and Prejudice be altered if Mr. Wickham had been a good man? Instead of becoming a scoundrel who regularly attempts to elope with teenage girls, Mr. Wickham studies the law as he originally told Mr. Darcy when he gave up the value of the living. After finishing his studies, Mr. Wickham finds work in Meryton with Mr. Phillips, a local solicitor and the Bennets's uncle.

A marriage of convenience. A scandal that forces their hand. A love that refuses to stay practical. When Fitzwilliam Darcy proposes to Elizabeth Bennet, it isn’t for love—it’s to satisfy a will that threatens his family’s fortune. She accepts, believing she can bear a husband of pride and duty. But shared mornings, late-night confessions, and the dangerous comfort of tenderness begin to change everything. When whispers of impropriety reach London, their fragile trust is tested—and desire becomes the one truth neither can ignore. Can a marriage born of necessity survive the weight ...

With an introduction written and read by New York Times–bestselling author Gabrielle Zevin comes this special 50th Anniversary Edition of the beloved children’s classic with more than more than 10 million copies sold. This program is read by renowned actor Alexis Bledel, celebrated for her...

Jane Austen's legendary romance—minus the part where you have to Google every third word. What's a Sweary Classic? The complete original story—same plot, same characters, same emotional devastation—just translated into modern, hilarious, sweary language that doesn't require a literature degree to understand. Think: all the Regency drama, zero Victorian torture. Elizabeth Bennet has ninety-nine problems and they're all related to her mother's unhinged obsession with marrying off five daughters before they die penniless and alone. Enter: Mr. Darcy, the new rich guy in town who's so ...

Author’s Note for the Second Edition ‘Wedding at Pemberley’ holds a special place in my heart as one of my first variations of Pride and Prejudice. This new edition has undergone significant updates, including a fresh cover design and extensive editing. Moreover, the plot has been enriched with additional elements. Two months after the events in Hunsford, an unexpected encounter in London sparks a delicate blossoming of love between Elizabeth and Darcy. Their initial hesitations gradually transform into a passionate bond that helps them forget the trials they faced in Kent. More ...

He came to Hertfordshire to delay his duty. Instead, he found his destiny among the wildflowers. He promised his aunt he would consider marrying her daughter. Then he met a woman picking wildflowers in the woods. In the spring of 1812, Fitzwilliam Darcy has all but promised Lady Catherine he will propose to Anne de Bourg. To postpone the inevitable, he accepts Bingley's invitation to his new estate in Hertfordshire, where duty, at least, can wait. But one morning in the forest, duty becomes complicated. A spirited stranger gathering wildflowers challenges his assumptions with sharp wit and ...

One shy girl. One perceptive woman. One chance encounter that changes everything. When Georgiana Darcy accompanies her brother to Hertfordshire, her gentle presence becomes the key that unlocks his guarded heart—and Elizabeth Bennet is watching. What begins as curiosity transforms into something far deeper as Darcy reveals himself to be a man of profound devotion, careful thought, and unexpected warmth. In this sweet, low-angst variation on Austen’s classic, first impressions give way to true perception, and love blooms not from conflict overcome, but from hearts that recognize each ...

A wagon train of pioneers is struggling Westward toward Oregon through the howling winter and a band of Arikara warriors are hot on their trail. Little do the Arikaras suspect that they're about to come face-to-face and gun-to-gun with a ferocious fight they never expected, courtesy of the wily mountain man called Preacher. As Preacher struggles to bring the settlers to safety, he learns the real reason they were attacked and begins to suspect that the secrets they've been keeping equal a worse kind of danger.

Mistress of Pemberley – A Tale of Love Forged in Adversity When Fitzwilliam Darcy is shot mere days after his return from Kent, he finds himself facing a grim future that could turn into disaster at any moment—and only one person can help him. Despite his disastrous proposal and her painful rejection, he turns to Elizabeth Bennet, placing his fate, his sister, and his estate in her hands. Guided by her unwavering sense of justice and benevolence, Elizabeth sets aside past grievances to aid the man she once thought she despised. What begins as a compassionate yet pragmatic arrangement ...