#1. Unconquered (1947)

Storyline: In 1763, felon Abby Hale is sentenced to slavery in America. In Virginia, heroic Capt. Holden buys her, intending to free her, but villain Garth foils this plan, and Abby toils at Dave Bone's tavern. Garth is fomenting an Indian uprising to clear the wilderness of settlers, giving him a monopoly of the fur trade. Holden discovers Garth's treachery, but cannot prove anything against him. Can Holden and Abby save Fort Pitt from the Senecas? Many hairbreadth escapes.—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: captain, slave trader, heroine, slave, native american, friend, tense ...

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#2. Bedlam (1946)

Storyline: Nell Bowen, the protégé of Lord Mortimer, wants to help change the conditions of notorious St. Mary's of Bethlehem Asylum (Bedlam). Though she tries to reform Bedlam, but the cruel Master Sims who runs it has her committed there, though ultimate, it's the lunatics who've taken over the asylum.—Ken Yousten <kyousten@bev.net>

Plot Keywords: manager, patient, government official, patron, protégé, intense, dark ...

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#3. Seven Cities of Gold (1955)

Storyline: In the eighteenth century, a Spanish expedition is looking for seven cities of gold in a territory now known as California. A very difficult task due the opposition of the aborigines, but perhaps a divine intervention could help the Spaniards to save the life.—Luis Carvacho <lcarvach@lascar.puc.cl>

Plot Keywords: priest, captain, lieutenant, soldier, native american, chief, tense ...

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#4. Long John Silver (1954)

Storyline: After the Treasure Island adventure, Long John Silver turns up on a British Caribbean island, where he hears that rival pirate Mendoza has taken the ship carrying the governor's daughter...and his young friend Jim Hawkins. Naturally, there's more to his rescue plan than meets the eye; he hopes to get a new ship and go back for more treasure...—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: pirate, hostage, governor, sweetheart, cabin boy, thrilling, amusing ...

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