‘It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.’
On the treacherous grounds of Devonshire moors, lives Sir Charles Baskerville. One fine day he is found dead on the foggy moors, and the rumour is that a monstrous hound is responsible for this event.
As Sir Henry Baskerville, the last heir of the Baskerville estate, arrives from America to claim his inheritance, Holmes and Watson begin unravelling the dark secrets around the haunting murder.
Follows the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. John H. Watson though a thrilling investigation, as they the discover the supernatural and sinister curse that haunts the Baskerville family.
Their suspenseful journey highlights how the past continues to cast a dark shadow over the present, and the power of folklore and generational fears on the human mind.
‘Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.’
A collection of twelve riveting detective stories featuring the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend and chronicler, Dr. Watson. Set in Victorian London, the story engages readers with Holmes’s extraordinary problem solving and observation skills as he unravels complex mysteries.
The stories take readers on a thrilling journey through the shadowy streets of London, where Holmes tackles perplexing cases, from baffling murders and thefts to shocking disappearances. Alongside Holmes’s genius, Dr. Watson’s narration allows readers to witness Holmes’s methods and mind at work, capturing the essence of their enduring friendship.
‘This is a brief life, but in its brevity, it offers us some splendid moments, some meaningful adventures.’
Kimball O’Hara is a young orphan detective who lives in British India in the late 19th century. A street-smart child, he is fluent in several languages and recruited by the British Secret Service to help them gather intelligence on the Russian Empire.
Little Kim begins his journey across India, and he encounters a wide variety of people and cultures. He meets a Tibetan lama, a Hindu holy man, and a Pashtun tribesman.
Through his travels in the jungles, cities and the vibrant culture of India, Kim begins to explore what home means to him, is it in the sense of belonging he finds with the Lama so far away from his birthland?
Through his coming-of-age story, Kim’s adventures pay a homage to the inclusive, vibrant, and culturally diverse land of India.
We must go on, because we can’t turn back.’
There is nothing like a thrilling adventure transporting to wonderous lands, full of marvels showing milestone moments of life. Jim Hawkins embarks on such a voyage to find the legendary treasure buried by the infamous pirate Captain Flint.
With a treasure map in hand, he sets off to the land of pirates, dangerous ships and the angry sea. Jim and his friends fight off corrupt invaders in search of the treasure, showing how courage and bravery knows no age but just intention.
The thrill of discovery and the dream of unknown is what drives Jim, will he be able to reach his goal and accomplish his mission in this engaging and action-packed page turner? Or will the dangers serve as a reminder of why one must not blindly follow their desires?
‘Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing.’
When Dorian Gray, a handsome man is made aware of his exceptional beauty, it brings out his desire to freeze his looks. Dorian Gray sees a portrait of himself made by his close friend and on seeing that he decides to trade his soul, that which differentiates between moral and immoral, for unageing beauty.
As is often said, “beauty is as beauty does”; but what happens when Dorian loses the ability to choose moral actions and leads a life of amoral choices, seeking only to fulfil his desires; ensuring that his actions hurt everyone around him.
Will he still be beautiful, or will the portrait show another picture to the world? One with every sin displayed across the canvas.
A poignant and thoughtful story which reflects the importance of actions, intentions and realigns meaningful acts which are a source of goodness for the soul.
‘Right is right and wrong is wrong, and a body ain’t got no business doing wrong when he ain’t ignorant and knows better.’
Along the Mississippi River, in the pre-civil war days, lived a mischievous and independent little boy Huckleberry Finn. The American Society in that era was brimming with policies that were discriminating and little boys like him who were oppressed.
Huck seeking freedom runs away from his abusive father and fakes his own death to escape the constraints of civilization. On his journey, he befriends Jim an escaped slave who is also on the run, seeking freedom from the shackles of slavery.
Huck and Jim form a strong friendship, stemming from their boyish innocence and the glimmering dreams they hold in their eyes. Their adventures take the reader back to the bittersweet years of growing up.
Will these little boys grow up to build the lives they dream?
‘I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.’
Their father is at war, no one knows when he’ll be back. The four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, with their Marmee set out to live a life which is full of gratitude, love, compassion, and family.
Jo March is rebellious and creative, Meg longs for a marriage and home of her own, Beth has the softest heart whose tunes can be heard in the angelic music she plays, and Amy dreams of a refined existence and home.
They face trials on the daily basis as women living alone in the 19th century, but with compassion, love and the spirit to find joy in the smallest chores, they make every day a celebration.
Marmee fills their lives with wisdom as underneath the joy they are all nursing a deep ache.
Little women is a heartwarming, sensitive and inspiring story of female strength, compassion and their ability to spread love.
‘The sea is everything…Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides.’
Fascinated with the wonders of the sea, Professor Pierre Aronnax, a marine biologist, along with his loyal servant Conseil and the harpooner Ned Land, embarks on an expedition to search for a sea monster.
Their missions lead them to discover a technologically advanced submarine called the Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo.
The further Professor Pierre travels into the depths of the sea, his inner conflicts surface to life, as he releases ultimately his soul was seeking refuge from a world, he believed had wronged him.
The mesmerizing underwater world with exotic marine life and breathtaking landscapes is the perfect getaway for both Professor Pierre and the reader. The silence and calm invoke reflection into what is one’s purpose in life; and how must nature and humans share the planet. A thoughtful and cathartic read for all ages.
‘Science, my boy, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make because they lead little by little to the truth.’
In a thrilling adventure follow the intrepid Professor Otto Lidenbrock, his young nephew Axel, and their Icelandic guide Hans Bjelke on an extraordinary expedition into the depths of the Earth itself, to explore the world beneath our feet.
Inspired by an ancient manuscript, Professor Lidenbrock believes that a passage to the Earth’s core exists within a volcano in Iceland. The trio descends into the unknown, facing treacherous landscapes, underground seas, and encounters with prehistoric creatures.
Their adventures spark an imagination and curiosity for the unknown, making the reader wonder about the endless possibilities that lie beyond the realms visible to us.
“Undoubtedly philosophers are in the right when they tell us that nothing is great or little otherwise than by comparison.”
Lemuel Gulliver was an ambitious and naïve ship surgeon, who believed people were heroes at heart with an inherent goodwill. All his beliefs shattered when he set out on an unusual adventure on remote islands inhabited by people and creatures of different sizes.
On the first Island, the Lilliputians only six inches tall, represent the dangers of petty partisanship. The Brobdingnagians, who are giants, show him the dangers of absolute power and the importance of humility. And the Houyhnhnms, the intelligent horses, show how important it is to have reason and virtue.
However, he eventually comes to realize that the none of them are perfect, and he begins to miss his own kind.
Will Gulliver’s travels make him realize that the human race has more vices than virtues? After a thrilling and endearing journey, will Gulliver return as a changed compassionate man?
