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A mysterious stranger from India

Authors: Pilyponis, Justas
Published on: 1939
Publisher: Orientas

”A mysterious stranger from India“ was released in 1939 and is believed to be one of the most famous Lithuanian novels written by a detective genre pioneer. Although the book is old and can look boring and dull, it is full of adventures and events.

Italy, Venice, two years after famous killer Zig-zag was caught and killed. Camillus Chateauraux was a small French daily correspondent who caught the horrifying killer. But after two years, the killer comes back and like never before – he kills Dutch consul Willian den Ouden. His gorgeous daughter Marie den Ouden is heartbroken, depressed and in shock. However, Camillus is trying to take care of her. Sadly, unsuccessfully – Zig-zag kidnaps the girl from her home in front of two men. The men remember seeing her like hypnotized, following someone orders. The question arises, as to whether Zig-zag is a human or not? Can he be a powerful yogi who uses his brain power and makes people obey him? This novel is quick to pull you in the action and is full of drama. More

Svečiuose pas 40 tautų (Visiting 40 nations)

Authors: Šalčius, Matas
Published on: (Lietuvių) 1936, 1989

In 1929, Šalčius together with other famous Lithuanian traveler Antanas Poška began a great journey through the Balcans, Greece, Egypt, Middle East, India and far East countries.After this travel he published six-volume series Svečiuose pas 40 tautų (Visiting 40 nations), which was awarded the National Press Prize. More

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