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A gothic romance set in the twilight world of Paris in the 1870s. This story has been the basis of many films and plays, as well as a world famous musical.

Three university students go on holiday to a remote part of Wales. They are going to stay in a cottage without electricity or a telephone in a remote part of the country. But who is the bearded man that haunts them?

Five stories set in the USA between the end of the 1890s and the early 1900s, which are splendid examples of the wit and invention of one of America's best-loved writers. Includes: The Good Burglar, The Last Leaf, A Lesson in Love, The Jeweller's Wife, The Car is Waiting.

Paul realises he will never be able to marry Maria if he remains poor. When he wins the story competition, he believes his problems are over. Can he marry Maria now?

Two quiet scholars have dreadful surprises in this pair of classic nineteenth century horror stories.

Four members of a team making a geological survey for a mining company find themselves trapped deep in a forest when they are delayed by heavy rains. Can Leon successfully lead them to safety?

It is the summer of 1797 and the officers of the British Navy fear that there will be further mutinies amongst the sailors who have had to endure the terrible conditions on board British ships. Billy Budd is handsome, strong, reliable, efficient and loyal. But he is victimised by Claggart, the vindictive and cruel master-at-arms, who accuses him of insubordination.

Anna is making her first trip alone to visit her aunt. She is nervous and excited. Who is the strange man in her train carriage?

Lia and Jay's grandmother is old and in poor health. She misses her husband who has recently died. She begs her family to fetch water from the well at the abandoned family farm in the hills. After listening to their parents' words of caution about the recent volcanic activity in the area, Lia and Jay set off early in the morning to walk to the farm. On their journey the teenagers meet a variety of people and when they return , it is not just the well water that they bring back to the city. * 16 pages * full colour illustrations

A romantic story of mistaken identity. On a wet day, the purchase of an umbrella leads to a romantic chance encounter. * 16 pages * full colour illustrations

Rebecca, Sue, Mark and David are on a skiing holiday in the mountains. It is going to be a fun-filled week with a skiing competition on the last day. Who will win? Recommended for younger readers. * 16 pages * full colour illustrations

This adventure story is a sequel to Photo Finish, also at Starter level. Part three In the Frame, is also available. Best friends Lisa and Alice have started their eagerly anticipated holiday. They are staying in a pretty hotel and are looking forward to enjoying the delights of the holiday island. But there is an added excitement to their stay. Are the rumours true that a celebrity couple are staying on the island too? * 16 pages * full colour illustrations