"New Arabian Nights" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of short stories that were first published between 1877 and 1880. The book, inspired by the classic "One Thousand and One Nights," transports the reader to a world full of mysteries, intrigues, and adventures.
In the two main story cycles, "The Suicide Club" and "The Rajah’s Diamond," we follow the fate of Prince Florizel of Bohemia and his faithful companion, Colonel Geraldine. In the first cycle, the characters encounter a mysterious club where members play a deadly card game. In the second cycle, they search for a missing diamond, leading them through a series of dangerous and exciting adventures.
Stevenson masterfully combines elements of humor, suspense, and deep reflection, creating stories that captivate and surprise at every turn. "New Arabian Nights" is a must-read for fans of adventure literature and classic tales.
This collection contains following short stories:
- The Suicide Club, containing:
-- Story of the Young Man with the Cream Tarts
-- Story of the Physician and the Saratoga Trunk
-- The Adventure of the Hansom Cab
- The Rajah's Diamond, containing:
-- Story of the Bandbox
-- Story of the Young Man in Holy Orders
-- Story of the House with the Green Blinds
-- The Adventure of Prince Florizel and a Detective
- The Pavilion on the Links
- A Lodging for the Night
- The Sire De Malétroits Door
- Providence and the Guitar
