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This is a collection of stories by American writer Bret Harte, who is known for his works inspired by life in the American West during the 19th century gold rush.
These stories deal with different topics, although most deal with different criminal acts, from fraud and fortune-telling to marriage fraud and murder.
The work is based on a true event that occurred in Spain in 1933: Aurora Rodriguez killed her daughter Hildegart, a famous fighter for women's emancipation and a cult figure on the political scene of the time.
A Serbian writer known for his satirical novels, Andrić's Ladder of Horrors dissects the Balkan mentality through a parable of Yugo-nostalgia and national myths. The title alludes to Ivo Andrić as a litmus test for criticism – Balkans claim him or reject
Dumas' version of the story depicts the adventures of d'Artagnan and his friends from 1625 to 1628.