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Alexandre Dumas was a French writer. His works have been translated into many languages, and he is one of the most widely read French authors. Many of his historical novels of high adventure were originally published as serials, including The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three... Read Full Overview

Vaninka by Alexandre Dumas was useless and that he was only wasting time in gazing in that direction, he made a sign to a bearded man who was standing near a door which led to the servants' quarters. The door was immediately opened, and the culprit was seen advancing in the middle... Read Full Overview

About the end of the reign of the Emperor Paul I-that is to say, towards the middle of the first year of the nineteenth century-just as four o'clock in the afternoon was sounding from the church of St. Peter and St. Paul, whose gilded vane overlooks the ramparts of the fortress,... Read Full Overview

Vaninka is the proud and haughty daughter of General Count Tchermaylof. First indifferent to the love the young soldier Foedor has for her, she falls under his spell when he returns crowned with glory following his prowess in Italy in the war against France.Despite his friendship... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, pere (French for "father," akin to Senior in English), born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (1802-1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world... Read Full Overview

About the end of the reign of the Emperor Paul I-that is to say, towards the middle of the first year of the nineteenth century-just as four o'clock in the afternoon was sounding from the church of St. Peter and St. Paul, whose gilded vane overlooks the ramparts of the fortress,... Read Full Overview

This book contains 'Vaninka' by Alexandre Dumas - originally published in 1839 as part of the 'Celebrated Crimes' Series. Alexandre Dumas was fascinated by the biggest and most gruesome crimes in history - and here, in 'Vaninka' is the true story of brutal torture and execution... Read Full Overview

This book contains 'Vaninka' by Alexandre Dumas - originally published in 1839 as part of the 'Celebrated Crimes' Series. Alexandre Dumas was fascinated by the biggest and most gruesome crimes in history - and here, in 'Vaninka' is the true story of brutal torture and execution... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, p re, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (July 24, 1802 - December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, p re, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (July 24, 1802 - December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, p re, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (July 24, 1802 - December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including... Read Full Overview

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

La acci n de Vaninka ocurre en 1800 en San Petersburgo, durante el Zar Pablo I, y su participaci n en la segunda coalici n contra Francia. Vaninka, la hija de un general ruso, se ve involucrada en la muerte accidental de su enamorado y luego en otros cr menes para encubrir la... Read Full Overview