vernon

Świetnie wykształcony Frank – wbrew woli ojca – pragnie poświęcić się literaturze i sztuce. Z tego powodu zostaje wysłany do zamku szkockich krewnych Osbaldystone’ów. Na wygnaniu jedyną bliską mu osobą staje się tajemnicza Diana Vernon. Kiedy do zamku powraca właściciel, sprawy się komplikują, a na drodze Franka i Diany staje szkocki buntownik Rob Roy.

The Yellow God is another excellent book by H. Rider Haggard. Jeekie lives in England for about 30 years, arriving in England with his uncle. His uncle, Alan Vernon was involved in a dubious financial deal and left the company, after which he lost all his money. Jeekie persuades Alan to go to West Africa in search of good luck, and now the exciting adventures begin.

Vernon Milbourne, orphaned since childhood and haunted by a recurring dream, is friends with the protective lawyer and MP Sir Edward Leithen. An Aegean cruise takes them to the mysterious island of Plakos, where Vernon is fascinated by the island’s myths. Local superstitions turn to menace as Vernon’s encounter with a beautiful woman results in obsession and adventure. „The Dancing Floor” centres on...