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The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: Real life   By: (1863-1934)

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"The Lock and Key Library: Real Life" by David Phelps Abbott is a captivating collection of true stories from various nations. Abbott skillfully weaves together tales of suspense, mystery, and intrigue, drawing readers into the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances. Each story is expertly crafted and has a unique twist that keeps readers engaged until the very end.

What sets this collection apart is Abbott's ability to bring these stories to life with vivid descriptions and well-developed characters. Readers will find themselves drawn into the world of each protagonist, experiencing their joys, fears, and triumphs as if they were there themselves. From tales of love and betrayal to stories of survival and redemption, "Real Life" offers a diverse range of narratives that will appeal to a wide audience.

Overall, "The Lock and Key Library: Real Life" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys gripping, true stories that showcase the resilience of the human spirit. Abbott's storytelling prowess is on full display in this collection, making it a standout addition to any bookshelf.

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THE LOCK AND KEY LIBRARY

THE MOST INTERESTING STORIES OF ALL NATIONS

Edited by Julian Hawthorne

REAL LIFE

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PART I DETECTIVE STORIES FROM REAL LIFE

ARTHUR TRAIN

A Flight into Texas

P. H. WOODWARD

Adventures in the Secret Service of the Post Office Department

An Erring Shepherd

An Aspirant for Congress

The Fortune of Seth Savage

A Wish Unexpectedly Gratified

An Old Game Revived

A Formidable Weapon

ANDREW LANG

Saint Germain the Deathless

The Man in the Iron Mask

The Legend

The Valet's History

The Valet's Master

Original Papers in the Case of Roux De Marsilly

PART II TRUE STORIES OF MODERN MAGIC

M. ROBERT HOUDIN

A Conjurer's Confessions

Self Training

"Second Sight"

The Magician Who Became an Ambassador

Facing the Arab's Pistol

DAVID P. ABBOTT

Fraudulent Spiritualism Unveiled

A Doctor of the Occult

How the Tricks Succeeded

The Name of the Dead

Mind Reading in Public

Some Famous Exposures

HEREWARD CARRINGTON

More Tricks of "Spiritualism"

"Matter through Matter"

Deception Explained by the Science of Psychology

ANONYMOUS

How Spirits Materialize

PART I DETECTIVE STORIES FROM REAL LIFE

Arthur Train

A Flight into Texas

The flight and extradition of Charles F... Continue reading book >>


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