Francis Marion Crawford

Francis Marion Crawford was an American author born on August 2, 1854, in Bagni di Lucca, Italy. Raised in a culturally rich environment, he was the son of an American architect and an Italian mother, which fostered his love for storytelling and the arts. Crawford became known for his vivid narratives that often explored themes of love, fate, and the complexities of human relationships. With a penchant for both fiction and drama, he spent much of his life in Europe, where he drew inspiration from the diverse cultures and histories around him.

Over his prolific career, Crawford penned numerous novels, plays, and short stories, captivating readers with his imaginative plots and well-crafted characters. Some of his most notable works include "Mr. Isaacs," "A Tale of a Lonely Parish," and "The Witch of Prague," which showcase his ability to weave intricate tales that resonate with the human experience. As you explore the collection of his works in this app, you'll find a treasure trove of narratives that invite you into different worlds and times, revealing the depth of Crawford's literary genius.

Man Overboard

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Peculiar happenings aboard the schooner Helen B. Jackson when one night during a storm, the small crew found themselves diminished by one. S…

Wandering Ghosts

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This is a collection of seven ghost stories by Francis Marion Crawford. The volume includes all of the essential ingredients for good ghost …

The Witch of Prague: A Fantastic Tale

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The Wanderer is looking far and wide for the love of his life, Beatrice. Try as he may, he cannot find her again. Appealing to a witch might…

Marietta: A Maid of Venice

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This swash-buckling, romantic story of Zorzi Ballarin and Angelo Beroviero, master glass-blowers of Murano, Italy in the 1500's, is not enti…

Khaled, A Tale of Arabia

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Khaled is a powerful jinn, or genius, but he has a good heart. When he sees that Zehowah, the beautiful, virtuous daughter of the king is ab…

Katharine Lauderdale Volume 1

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Katharine Lauderdale would be a New York society belle, if it were not for her miserly father. Her older sister has escaped the unhappy pare…

The Ralstons

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Katharine has married Jack Ralston secretly and hoped to force her rich uncle's hand in assisting him to find a career. After his refusal, s…

An American Politician

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In 1880’s Boston, Mass. the good life is lead according to all the Victorian era societal rules of the New World. Political ambitions and th…

Katharine Lauderdale Volume 2

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Katherine Lauderdale would be a New York society belle, if it were not for her miserly father. Her older sister has escaped the unhappy pare…

The White Sister

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Angela Chiaromonte, daughter of a wealthy Italian prince, has her world turned upside down when, within a short period of time, she loses al…