Bret Harte 
Stories in Light and Shadow 

This eclectic collection of stories from American author Bret Harte highlights his skill with characterization and ingenious plot construction. "Unser Karl, " an espionage tale set in Germany, has a surprising twist ending. "The Passing of Enriquez" is the final episode in a series of tales recounting the exploits of Enriquez Saltello, a charming and loquacious fellow whose bad luck in love is legendary.