Most Popular Books by Leon Garfield

A New York Review Children''s Collection Original The Complete Bostock and Harris combines two delightful, suspenseful, and madly funny tales about two boys in eighteenth-century England, clever and mischievous Harris and sweet but not-so-bright Bostock, who in spite of their differences are the best of friends. In “The Strange Affair of Adelaide Harris,” the wily pair put their classical education to the test when they adopt the Spartan custom of exposing infants to the wild, leaving Harris’s infant sister, Adelaide, to the elements. The boys imagine a wolf will come to nourish her, but their plan backfires. It is springtime in “The Night of the Comet,” and in the days before Pigott’s comet will pass over their town, Harris’s and Bostock’s thoughts turn to love: Bostock swoons over Harris’s sister Mary; Harris longs for Captain Bostock’s telescope. The boys strike a deal: Bostock will make off with the telescope in exchange for Harris’s “expert” wooing advice. Unfortunately, that expertise is not quite what Bostock would have hoped.

Edwin Drood is contracted to marry Orphan Rosa, but they break the engagement off-and soon afterwards Edwin disappears. Is it murder? And is his jealous uncle-a sinister choirmaster with a double life and designs on Rosa-the killer? Dickens died before completing the story, leaving the mystery unsolved and encouraging successive generations of readers to turn detective. In addition to its tantalizing crime, the novel also offers a characteristically Dickensian mix of the fantastical world of the imagination and a vibrantly journalistic depiction of gritty reality. This edition features a new critical introduction that assesses the evidence to show whether the mystery can truly be solved, as well as a chronology, illustrations, appendixes (including one on opium use in the nineteenth century). Edited with an introduction and notes by David Paroissien.

An action-packed pirate story, with bloodcurdling deaths, terrifying ghosts and adventures galore on the high seas. Orphan Jack Holborn stows away on a ship, little guessing the dangers and excitements that lie on his journey ahead. Before long he finds himself caught up in the middle of a mystery surrounding his long-lost mother, but before he can discover the truth, he has to survive the quest through an eerie African jungle for a famous diamond, worth more than Jack''s wildest dreams.

Fantasy.

In a cave on the wild side of St James''s Park live two ragged children; young Nick and his nine-year-old sister Jubilee. Once they had a father, but now they are alone – and Nick knows it is his responsibility to find Jubilee a husband. But who would want to marry a girl who can neither cook nor sew, read nor write?

Harris offers Bostock the affections of his sister in exchange for the brass telescope of Bostock''s father and starts a string of misunderstandings about who is courting whom in Brighton

The Strange Affair of Adalaide Harris

Leon Garfield has brought together a collection of stories by some of today''s finest writers. It is a book not just for the twelve-year old but for the entire family, with stories ranging from the atmospheric ghost story to the slapstick family comedy.

Examines the lasting cultural contributions of the age of the Hanover Kings, focusing on the work and personalities of the Kings and queens, writers, musicians, architects, and scientists of the eighteenth century.

Ayant survécu à la pendaison, le terrible Black Jack entraîne Barthélemy dans son sillage et l''oblige à partager sa vie de truand. La rencontre d''une jeune déséquilibrée modifie le comportement de Barthélemy. Un roman dans la tradition des grands romans d''aventures où l''action rocambolesque des personnages colorés se déroule dans un décor historique. Un suspense maintenu du début à la fin.

The story of two apprenticed lads in 18th century London as they seek the attention of the pie-maker''s lovely daughter.

An illustrated, abridged version of the Shakespeare comedy with background information and explanatory stage directions.

A little girl named Abigail finds mad King Nebuchadnezzar eating the flowers in her garden and helps him return to his palace and to God.

Over two million Shakespeare Shorts sold Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages. When Macbeth, an ambitious general of the Scottish army, is told by witches that one day he will be king, he becomes consumed by thoughts of royalty and greatness. Encouraged by his wife, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth decides to hasten the prophesy and plots to murder the king, so he can take the crown... A dramatic retelling of this classic Shakespearean tragedy.

En ce soir de la Saint-Sylvestre, Benjamin Partridge, l''apprenti de l''apothicaire Corbett, s''est mis en route pour livrer un médicament : cinq kilomètres à parcourir par une nuit sans lune, sur un chemin battu par les vents et infesté de brigands... Il pense à la chaleur de son foyer et souhaite, de toute son âme, la mort de ce gredin de Corbett. Attention, jeune Partridge ! Et si votre imprudent souhait se réalisait ? Spectres et pactes étranges pour ce conte fantastique envoûtant. Une réflexion sur la haine et la vengeance dans un univers mystérieux.

Prehistoric story in which a close encounter with a sabre-toothed tiger sparks off the staging of the first play ever. 5-8 yrs.

Against a background of the building of the Tower of Babel, a boy tries to train a stray dog--and God watches over all.