Bøger af Thomas Peckett Prest

This captivating novel by Thomas Peckett Prest tells the story of Angelina, a young orphan girl with a mysterious past. As she grows up in the shadow of St. Mark's Abbey, she discovers secrets about her family's history that lead her on a journey of self-discovery and ultimately, redemption. This timeless tale of love, loss, and the power of family bonds is a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Set in 18th century England, this thrilling adventure story follows the fortunes of a young orphan girl as she is taken in by a group of notorious robbers. With danger lurking at every turn, Ernestine must rely on her wits and resourcefulness to survive.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The String of Pearls is a classic gothic story, which features the infamous Sweeney Todd.

Angelina Or The Mystery Of St. Mark�������s Abbey: A Tale Of Other Days is a novel written by Thomas Peckett Prest in 1841. The story is set in the past and revolves around the mysterious St. Mark's Abbey. The protagonist of the novel is Angelina, a young woman who is sent to live with her uncle at the abbey after her parents' death. However, Angelina soon discovers that the abbey is shrouded in mystery and secrets. She begins to investigate the strange occurrences that happen within the walls of the abbey and uncovers a dark and sinister plot. Along the way, she meets a cast of interesting characters, including a handsome young man named Edmund, who becomes her ally in solving the mystery.The novel is filled with suspense and intrigue as Angelina delves deeper into the secrets of the abbey. It also explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. The writing style is typical of the time period, with flowery language and descriptive passages. Overall, Angelina Or The Mystery Of St. Mark�������s Abbey: A Tale Of Other Days is a thrilling and engaging novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The String of Pearls: A Romance is the title of a story first published as a penny part serial 1846-47. The main antagonist of the story is the infamous Sweeney Todd, "the Demon Barber of Fleet Street", who here makes his literary debut.

Sweeney Todd runs a barber shop on London¿s Fleet Street. Secretly, Todd murders his patrons, turning them over to his accomplice who uses their flesh to make her popular meat pies. When a sailor goes missing, his friends follow a trail of clues that ends at Todd¿s door. Sweeney Todd: The Barber of Fleet Street is an influential penny dreadful novel.