Marie Smith Books

A collection exploring the age of the detective story from the appearance of the first Sherlock Holmes story in the "Strand Magazine" in 1891 to the outbreak of World War II. The stories range form the arch-criminals of the gaslit London of late-Victorian times to the Edwardian era.

A scandal in Bohemia / A. Conan DoyleCheating the gallows / Israel ZangwillThe doctor, his wife and the clock (novella) / Anna Katherine GreenThe flitterbat lancers / Arthur MorrisonThe florentine dante / Fergus HumeNine points of the law / E.W. HornungIn the fog (novella) Richard Harding DavisThe fire of London / Arnold BennettLord Chizelrigg's missing fortune / Robert BarrA retrieved information / O. HenryThe four just men (complete novel) / Edgar WallaceThe mysterious railway-passenger / Maurice LeblancThe affair of the corridor express / Victor L. WhitechurchThe diamond master (complete short novel) / Jacques FutrelleThe hard-boiled egg / Ellis Parker ButlerThe master of mystery / Jack London"Spontaneous combustion" / Arthur B. ReeveA wastrel's romance (novella) R. Austin FreemanThe honour of Israel Gow / G.K. ChestertonSmothered in corpses / Ernest BramahThe angel of the Lord / Melville Davisson PostHis last bow: an epilogue of Sherlock Holmes / Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Exploring the messages to the seven churches in Revelation, this book delves into the spiritual conditions and challenges faced by each congregation. It addresses themes of love, repentance, and faithfulness, highlighting the warnings and promises given to the churches of Ephesus and Sardis. The text emphasizes the importance of returning to foundational beliefs and the consequences of spiritual neglect, while also offering hope for those who remain faithful. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their own spiritual journeys in light of these ancient admonitions.

Readers young and old will be delighted to discover the wonders of Washington State, from its natural beauty (Mount Rainier and evergreen forests), to its famous residents (Jimi Hendrix and Big Foot) and familiar skyline (Seattle's Space Needle). Intriguing facts coupled with beautiful, original artwork make E is for Evergreen an exciting journey.Marie and Roland Smith grew up in Oregon and live on a small farm south of Portland. Roland is the author of many award-winning books for children including Thunder Cave, Sasquatch, Jaguar, Zach's Lie, and The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe, which won the Pacific Northwest Bookseller's Award. Marie and Roland also collaborated on B is for Beaver: An Oregon Alphabet, published in 2003. A professional artist since she graduated from The Art Center College of Design in California, Linda Holt Ayriss also holds a BFA from Pacific Lutheran University, WA. She is the recipient of a silver medal from the Best in the West Society of Illustrators, and has been recognized in the Communication Arts Annual. Linda has taught at Cal State Northridge and is currently mentoring two students in her studio. She lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington, just across Puget Sound from Seattle.

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