The protagonist of this story had been friends with a man named William for many years. A few years ago, William Legrand was very rich and successful. But then many unpleasant things happened to him. The man lost his wealth. It influenced William greatly.…

'The Hammerpond Park Burglary' by H. G. Wells is a funny and clever story about one burglary that goes wrong. Two thieves, Teddy Watkins and his helper, plan to steal diamonds from Lady Aveling's house during her honeymoon. Teddy pretends that he is an artist…

It is stated that the diary is a man's best friend. If you can read someone's records, then you will know a lot about this person. More than his best friend. And what if you could read the diaries of celebrities: your favorite musicians or actors.Diaries…

We use plastic all our life. It surrounds you in offices, schools and at home. Our computers are made of it, as well as our phones, furniture, and kitchen appliances. Most likely you are sitting on a plastic chair now. But what is plastic? One of the basic…

This is another case for the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes. This time two government officials come to him. These are Prime Minister Lord Bellinger and the Secretary of State for European Affairs Trelawney Hope. This is a secret matter. Somebody stole…

Someone likes quiet countryside more. Others feel more comfortable in large and noisy cities with many people on the streets. In a big city, the day starts early. People go to work at seven or eight in the morning. There are many pedestrians around, cars…

This book is based on a true story. Later a very successful film with George Clooney in the title role was made on it. The plot shows a small town. The local citizens are earning a living mostly out of catching swordfish. The reader meets the captain of a…

The boat slowed down and stopped. A man in a blue shirt opened the door. The passengers began to leave the boat and go directly to the beautiful park located in the very center of the city. Among these passengers one could see a man slightly over fifty. He…

This happened when protagonist was young. In the middle of a hot summer, he found a needle in a haystack while walking with his friends George and Kathleen. He put his hand into the stack, and when he took it out, he saw that a needle had stuck into his finger.…

Miss Marple is a big fan of mysteries. One day her acquaintance Mr. Petherick comes to visit her. He comes with his friend Mr. Rhodes. Mr. Rhodes is accused of murdering his wife. At first glance, Mr. Rhodes could be the prime suspect. Everything happened…

Jack is the eldest, Bob is the middle one, and Tom is the youngest brother. The family lived happily, but the mother was very poor. The boys decided to find a job to help their mother. Tom went to a nearby town and worked for a whole year for the person who…

Everything happens in a small cozy hotel which is located on the beach. This is a story about the employees of this hotel. George works as a hotel manager. His wife Mary helps him with his business. Judy works as a cook. Peter is already an old man, but he…

Craig stopped at the subway station entrance. In the distance, one could hear shouts and joyful songs: something about winning a cup. The guy saw a group of people in red and white shirts. There were at least eight people. These were football fans. They approached…

Most likely this is one of the first plays that you remember when you hear the name of William Shakespeare. This is a classic, no less popular than Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare has always been good in dramatic scenes, where characters suffer, but overcome…