Books like The silken thread by Cora Sandel

Candide: A Tale of Conviviality and Optimism in a Wretched World

A woman's rise from poverty to political influence, inspired by stories told by a storyteller's daughter.

A collection of short stories by Brazilian writer Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, translated into English, that examine social life, manners, and customs through humor and irony.

Erica Sanders finds love with Brian Lawson, but her mother Karen’s mistrust and a hidden betrayal threaten to tear their families apart.

PASSION'S PRISONER Alison trembled as she faced her handsome captive. In order to stop her brother from dueling with the infamous Marquis of Chatham, she had abducted the unscrupulous nobleman. She'd found the danger exhilarating, his fury, amusing ...until she stumbled close enough to see the violent passion in his dark eyes, and feel the raging strength of his vengeful embrace. Suddenly it seemed as though he held her prisoner -- and she never wanted to escape him! ECSTASY'S CAPTIVE The Marquis eyed his captor with cool fascination. The little tart thought she was safely disguised by those hideous breeches, but nothing could hide her womanly curves. And nothing would stop him from taking his revenge! He could picture every last, sweet detail...her sea-green eyes would grow wide with fear, then languid with desire; she would struggle against him, then melt in his arms; she would moan in protest, and then sigh her surrender as he bound her in love's SILKEN CHAINS.

After her prince is murdered on the wedding night, Lady Flavia uncovers a murderous plot and a danger that threatens her heart.

A collection of Luigi Pirandello’s short stories translated into English, exploring the nuances of Italian social life, manners, and customs through sharp observation and subtle humor.

In Regency‑era London, Jenna Randolph discovers a forbidden passion when the rogue Stefan enters her sheltered world, awakening desires she never imagined. A tale of desire, society, and self‑discovery.

A collection of Manoj Das's best short stories and a novella, translated into English, offering a vivid portrait of Indian social life and customs.