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In this timeless classic from Earl Derr Biggers, two gentlemen engage in a high-stakes bet over whether one can successfully woo and win over a captivating woman. Full of humor, intrigue, and romance, Love Insurance is a fun and engaging read from start to finish.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.

Step into the heart of the American South with WilliamFaulkner's ""Light in August,"" a gripping novel that captures thecomplexities of identity, race, and longing in a world marked bystark contrasts and moral dilemmas. This captivating story, set inFaulkner's iconic Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi,interweaves the lives of its memorable characters: Joe Christmas,a man haunted by his mixed heritage and a violent past; LenaGrove, a resilient and determined young woman in search of thefather of her unborn child; and Reverend Gail Hightower, adisgraced minister grappling with his own ghosts.Faulkner's masterful narrative takes readers on a journey througha landscape both beautiful and brutal, exploring themes ofisolation, the human condition, and the relentless pursuit ofredemption. His rich, poetic prose and deep psychologicalinsights paint a vivid portrait of a society wrestling with its ownconscience.""Light in August"" is not just a novel, it's a profound explorationof the human spirit. Faulkner, a Nobel Prize-winning author,challenges and engages readers with his signature blend of deep,complex characters and multilayered storytelling. This book is amust-read for anyone who appreciates the art of literature at itsfinest-a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readersaround the world. Discover the power of Faulkner's words in""Light in August,"" where every page illuminates the depths ofhuman experience.

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Love Insurance by Earl Derr Biggers has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

From October 24, 1938 to December 23, 1939, the "Charlie Chan" comic strip, written and drawn by Alfred Andriola, appeared in daily newspapers six days a week. Reprinted in this book are all of those strips, in full black and white.

The Agony Column is the perfect combination of mystery and vintage romance. Earl Derr Biggers may have been the only person, besides M.M. The short story begins on July 23, 1914, as Geoffrey West, an American living in London and a devoted reader of the daily newspaper's personal column (known as the "Agony Column in England"), observes a young American woman and her father entering and taking a seat nearby who also reads the Agony Column. He fell in love with it right away. He is so enamored of her that he publishes an advertisement in the column expressing his interest in her. She replies with her name, Sadie Haight, and hotel address, assuring him that she would determine whether or not she is interested after receiving 7 letters from him within 7 days if he is interested. He continues the story in his excellently written daily letters, which she eagerly awaits. His letters provide fascinating tales of his persona, his involvement in the murder of the resident of the rooms above him, and the events that followed. The story revolves around a high-stakes romance between two strangers!

LARGE PRINT EDITION. When a Bostonian aristocrat is murdered in Hawai'i, his nephew travels to the islands in order to convince his Aunt Minerva to return home. Eventually, he becomes involved in the investigation of his uncle's death, overseen by brilliant Chinese American detective Charlie Chan. The House Without a Key is a novel by Earl Derr Biggers.