Thomas Hardy, retold by Margaret Tarner
Regarded by Thomas Hardy as his best novel.
Giles Winterbourne is engaged to Grace Melbury, the daughter of a rich timber merchant. When Grace returns from being educated abroad she is a different person. And when Giles loses all his money, Grace's father insists she marry a handsome doctor.
ISBN: 9781405073196
English Type: British
Published Date: 20 April 2005
Pages: 96
Emile Zola, retold by Margaret Tarner
When Thérèse Raquin marries her sickly cousin Camille, her future looks as if it will be both dull and loveless. This all changes, however, with the arrival of Camille's friend Laurent. Laurent and Thérèse soon begin a love affair, an affair so passionate it can only result in tragedy.
Original work by Emile Zola
ISBN: 9781405075381
English Type: British
Published Date: 28 June 2005
Pages: 96
Joe Simpson, retold by Anne Collins
The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates's climb of the mountain Siula Grande. When Joe breaks his leg high on the mountain, he knows that he will probably die. But Simon is determined to help his friend and determines to lower him down the mountain on a rope. The plan seems to be going well. But then disaster strikes. Touching the Void is a gripping story of human courage and the will to survive.
ISBN: 9780230533523
English Type: British
Published Date: 9 January 2008
Pages: 80
10.15
When Tess Durbeyfield is sent by her family to seek out her rich relatives, she soon finds herself pursued and violently seduced by the ruthless Alex D'Urberville. The sad event which follows gives Tess the chance to hide her past and move on. Eventually she falls in love and finds happiness with Angel Clare, a clergyman's son. But Tess' honest nature means she is doomed to never escape her past as events force her to finally take control of her fate.
ISBN: 9781405074575
English Type: British
Published Date: 28 April 2006
Pages: 128
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, retold by Anne Collins
Three more intriguing cases for Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band, The Dancing Men and The Red-Headed League.
Original work by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN: 9781405076807
English Type: British
Published Date: 17 May 2005
Pages: 80
The Space Invaders
Geoffrey Matthews
In this story, set sometime in the future, Varon, an intergalactic pirate, manages to steal one of the most valuable items in the universe. When he becomes trapped, Omega offers his help but he has his own reasons for doing so.
ISBN: 9781405078054
English Type: British
Published Date: 25 May 2005
Pages: 64
Colin Dexter, retold by Anne Collins
In another great Inspector Morse mystery, Inspector Morse and his assistant, Sergeant Lewis, are called to a house where the dead body of a member of an examinations syndicate has been found. Morse immediately suspects murder and starts the painstaking task of discovering the identity of the murderer and their motive - in his usual highly idiosyncratic way.
ISBN: 9781405073073
English Type: British
Published Date: 17 May 2005
Pages: 96
William Shakespeare
Much Ado About Nothing is Shakespeare's famous comedy / drama about the war of power and understanding between men and women and the disguises they wear in their romantic relationships.
Original work by William Shakespeare
ISBN: 9780230408708
English Type: British
Published Date: ...
Pages: 112
Piers Plowright
John Samuel Fame crosses the frontier on a regular basis. He also has some friends who are suspected criminals. When a valuable gold statue is stolen from Dama museum, Inspector Roland immediately has him followed.
ISBN: 9781405078733
English Type: British
Published Date: 25 May 2005
Pages: 80
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, retold by Anne Collins
Sherlock Holmes helps Mary Morstan find out the truth about her father and the man who has been sending her pearls.
Original work by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN: 9781405076784
English Type: British
Published Date: 25 May 2005
Pages: 64