"An attempted-murder mystery story. A girl who doesn't want to marry — her guardian, whom she loves, but who is in love with a memory — a gambling grandson — a murder most foul — poisoned — light at last."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, Saturday Journal, no. 408., by Rett Winwood., "May 20, 1884."--Caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 314, no. 236.
"Gilbert Grayling, sixty years old, marries a young wife whose past will not bear investigating. She murders her husband and eventually poisons herself."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, Saturday Journal, no. 397., by Wm. Mason Turner, M.D., "May 13, 1884.", "She would have fallen to the floor had it not been for Clara Dean."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Previously printed as: Fireside library (Beadle and Adams (1872-1898)) ; v. 5 no. 62., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 314, no. 235.
"A vagabond scamp of a dancing master, who formerly taught in a girls' school, comes to East Haggleford, England, where he meets one of his former pupils. The girl's mother, now poor through the extravagance and forgery of her son, is in the power of a money lender. When the latter dies of a stroke, the dancing master relieves him of his papers, and proceeds to collect the bills. He comes to a bad end."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, Fireside Library, no. 135., by Charles H. Ross., "March 4, 1884.", "Dr. Truman proffers assistance to Jacky."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Previously printed as: Fireside library (Beadle and Adams (1872-1898)) ; v. 11 no. 135., Title from page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 314, no. 225.
"A prison doctor in Westchester, England, helps a prisoner to escape. Sir Frederick, the convict, three years later plans to "do" a "Yankee" family from Titusville, Pennsylvania. He pushes his wife over a cliff and marries the Yankee's daughter. His first wife did not die and eventually serves as nurse to the second wife. Sir Frederick is finally murdered, and both women are happily married. 'Very decent sort of a fellow-for a Yankee,' said Yates."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, Fireside Library, no. 133., by Edmund Yates., "January 29, 1884.", ""Make yourself easy, Sir Frederick," said Dr. Travers, earnestly, "on the score of Lady Randall's allowance.""--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Previously printed as: Fireside library (Beadle and Adams (1872-1898)) ; v. 11 no. 133., Title from page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 314, no. 220.
"New Orleans and vicinity — actresses and gamblers — a duel in the dark — plotting for a million and a quarter — the innocent victim — flight — the yellow fever plague — love great enough to be capable of giving up the loved one to a rival."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 208., by Philip S. Warne., "November 6, 1883.", "She held the bouquet at arm's-length and glaring at it, cried: "If I could treat you as my hatred prompts, I would trample you to atoms under my feet!""--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Illustration engraved by N. Orr N.Y., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 208.
"Asbury on the Atlantic coast, Maine, and Brussels. After a week's acquaintance, Henry Clifford marries Judith Swain, five years his senior. On the honeymoon in Europe, Judith runs away with a seedy stranger and is reported dead in the wreck of an ocean steamer. Ten years later, when Clifford is about to marry Caroline Balfour, Judith turns up again, but refuses to tell where she has been. Clifford takes her to a lonely farm in Maine. Here he finds that she had been previously married but believed her husband dead until he turned up in Brussels. She commits suicide when her previous marriage is discovered, and Clifford marries Miss Balfour."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 207., by Mrs. M. L. Fordham., "October 30, 1883.", "He was gazing intently at Judith."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 207., Previously printed as: Fireside library (Beadle and Adams (1872-1898)) ; v. 3 no. 40.
by Henrietta E. de Conde., "October 23, 1883."--Caption., "Ernest divested himself of gun and hunting tackle and threw himself upon the grass at her feet."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 206., Previously printed as: Fireside library (Beadle and Adams (1872-1898)) ; v. 3 no. 40.
"New York City and a country place nearby. A disinherited and banished brother, mistaken for a lover, almost ruins two lives."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 205., by Georgiana Dickens., "October 16, 1883"--Caption., "He is quite stunned Eve."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 205.
by Philip S. Warne., "October 9, 1883"--Caption., "Ah! Monseur Stanhope, I cry you pardon, if I intrude upon your moment of privacy."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Illustration engraved by N. Orr N.Y., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 204.
by Lillian Lovejoy., "October 2, 1883"--Caption., "I soon caused the fellow to measure his length on the ground."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 203.
"Newport, R. I., Cohasset, Mass., and New York City. A man and his wife quarrel, and he is accidentally pushed off a cliff. Her 'evil genius' sees this and advises her to conceal the 'murder,' and thereby he has a hold upon her for blackmail. The husband actually escaped, and all ends well."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 202., by Harriet Irving., "September 25, 1883"--Caption., "Above all, she was now at Newport."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 202.
"New York City and Troy, N. Y. Cross purposes. Engaged to the wrong man, and a scheming lawyer's miscarried plans."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 201., by Sara Claxton., "September 18, 1883"--Caption., "He staggered back, evidently amazed."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 201.
"Vicinity of New York City. Oriole Darien, daughter of the steward of "Morley Beeches," marries the owner after a lost will turns up and he loses his inheritance."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 200., by Corinne Cushman., "September 11, 1883"--Caption., "Is this a sprite haunting my deserted house, or a creature of flesh and blood who honors my poor garden!"--Cover illustrated captioin., Printed in triple columns., Illustration engraved by N. Orr Co., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 200.
"Long Beach, Otsego Lake, N. Y., New York City, France, and Italy. Malpas Stanhope marries Effie Hayland but she is consumptive and his love strays to Olive Stahl, a Cuban girl friend of his wife. After four years of married life, the wife dies, and the husband marries Olive although she is 23 years his junior, Their temperaments differ, and they often quarrel. During a struggle for a revolver, he is accidentally killed. After his death, Olive proves a good mother to Malpas' and Effie's daughter."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 199., by Frances Helen Davenport., "September 4, 1883"--Caption., "Take back your ring and pledge, you promised more than you could perform!"--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 199.
by Mrs. Jennie Davis Burton., "August 28, 1883.", "You are nothing to me - nothing! You were cursed before you ever saw the light!"--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 198., Previously printed as: Fireside library (Beadle and Adams (1872-1898)) ; v. 7 no. 83.
"New York City, Chatham, Newport, Thousand Islands, Washington, D. C. Two sisters are in love with the same man, and though married to another, the elder is still envious of the younger and attempts to kill her by pushing her into the Passaic River. The younger is saved, and the elder dies of heart disease."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 197., by Agnes Mary Shelton., "August 21, 1883"--Caption., "She accepted his proffered arm, and moved haughtily away."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 197.
"New England coast and New York City. A bankrupt millionaire's daughter is sold to the highest bidder."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 196., by Dr. Noel Dunbar., "August 14, 1883"--Caption., "I am known as Jule, the Jewess."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Illustration engraved by N. Orr Co., Title from page 2., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 196., Printed previously as: Fireside library (Beadle and Adams (1872-1898)) ; v. 11, no. 140.
"Rahway, New York City, Hong Kong, and Brooklyn. The bad effect of smallpox scars on a lover's feelings. Eventually a runaway accident indirectly cures him."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 195., by Arabella Southworth., "August 7, 1883"--Caption., "She stopped to hear what he had to say."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 195.
by Corinne Cushman., "July 31, 1883.", "Claire's long lashes drooped, her heart pounded; for both were looking directly at her - evidently talking of her."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 313, no. 194., Previously printed as: Fireside library (Beadle and Adams (1872-1898)) ; v. 6, no. 72.
by Georgiana Dickens., "July 24, 1883"--Caption., ""A kiss, darling," he exclaimed."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 312, no. 193.
by Mrs. Jennie Davis Burton., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 312, no. 192., "July 17, 1883.", Printed in triple columns., Previously printed as: New York fireside library ; v. 6, no. 76.
"New York City and in the mountains along the Hudson. The story of two nephews, one good, one bad, and the plot of the latter for his uncle's fortune."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 312, no. 191., by Lillian Lovejoy., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 312, no. 191., "July 10, 1883.", "You seem to have had some capital sport."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns.
"New York and New Jersey. A motherless girl, living with her aunt, marries an English lord — and eventually falls heir to her father's five millions. How did the lord know she was an heiress?"--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 312, no. 190., by Corinne Cushman., Illustration engraved by N. Orr N.Y., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 312, no. 190., "July 3, 1883.", ""How dare you speak to me so! You know that I do not care for you!""--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., Previously printed as: Fireside library (Beadle and Adams (1872-1898)) ; v. 6, no. 75.
"New York City. The danger, at thirty-five, of being guardian of a girl of sixteen."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 312, no. 189., by Sara Claxton., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 312, no. 189., "June 26, 1883"--Caption., "He buried his face on the back of the seat."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns.
"A bank clerk in New York City, shielding a friend whom he believes guilty of robbing the bank, is himself accused and sent to prison."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 312, no. 188., by Col. Prentiss Ingraham., Illustration engraved by N. Orr Co., Title from page 1., "The cheapest and best library! The cream of American and foreign novels for five cents!"--Page 1., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 312, no. 188., "June 19, 1883"--Caption., "Unless you swear, upon your honor as a woman, to marry me, I will hurl you into the mad waters below."--Cover illustrated caption., Printed in triple columns., "All rights of dramatization reserved."--Page 1.