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‘No Other Tiger’ (1927) was written by British author A.E.W. Mason, famous for his best-selling novel ‘The Four Feathers’ (1902).While in Burma, Colonel John Strickland encounters a mysterious man who brings shocking news of a woman in England. Setting out on an adventure that will take him to England and the South of France, Strickland must solve the mystery if he is to save the woman he loves.A must for readers of Mason’s Inspector Hanaud novels, this mystery thriller is perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot.Alfred Edward Wooley Mason (1865-1948) was a British writer, actor and politician. He is best remembered for his 1902 novel ‘The Four Feathers’ which has been adapted for screen on multiple occasions, including the 2002 film starring Heath Ledger and Kate Hudson.His first novel, ‘A Romance of Wastdale’, was published in 1895. Mason went on to write more than 20 books, including ‘At The Villa Rose’ (1910) which introduced his popular French detective, Inspector Hanaud, a Gallic counterpart to Sherlock Holmes. Other works include, ‘The House of the Arrow’ (1924), ‘No Other Tiger’ (1927), ‘The Prisoner in the Opal’ (1929) and ‘Fire Over England’ (1937).

When a man is found dead one early morning with his throat cut, detective J.G. Reeder knows he is about to have his work cut out for him. It can but only be the work of John Flack, Crazy John Flack. An evil genius madman, he’s escaped from Broadmoor Criminal Asylum and is on move. But detective Reeder is perhaps the only match for Crazy John, and he’s not giving up easily.A thrilling murder mystery tale of two sharp witted men trying to out-do one and another, Edgar Wallace’s ‘Terror Keep’ is ideal for fans of the blockbbuster hit "Knives Out" starring Daniel Craig.Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England. An author, journalist and poet, Wallace wrote countless novels, short stories, screen plays, stage plays, along with historical non-fiction. His work has been adapted into more than 160 films. In 1932, Wallace died suddenly in Hollywood, during the initial drafting of his most famous work, ‘King Kong’.

Kejserinde Eugénie (1826-1920) blev ikke blot Frankrigs sidste kejserinde, hun var også en af landets mest bemærkelsesværdige og intelligente monarker. Ægteskabet med Napoleon III var ulykkeligt, men mandens utroskab fik hende til at dreje sin opmærksomhed mod politik, som hun viste sig at have et stort talent for. Også efter kejserrigets fald i 1870 og hendes mands død i 1873 vedblev hun at spille en rolle i samfundet omkring sig. I sit eksil i England indrettede hun sin store landejendom til sygehjem for de sårede soldater i første verdenskrig, ligesom hendes interesse for politik forblev stærk hele livet igennem.Octave Aubrys biografi skriver sig ind under huden på denne spændende historiske skikkelse, der på mange måder overstrålede sin ægtemand, der skaffede hende pladsen på tronen. Bogen udkom oprindeligt i 1938.Octave Aubry (1881-1946) var en fransk forfatter og historiker. Allerede i en ung alder var Aubry interesseret i historie, og det er særligt denne interesse, som hans forfatterskab bærer præg af. Alligevel fik Aubry sin litterære debut med digtsamlingen "De l’amour, de l’ironie, de la Pitié" (1904). Dog fylder fascinationen for historie størstedelen af hans forfatterskab med titler såsom "Napoleons privatliv" (1939) og "Kejserinde Eugénie" (1931).

Ein kniffliger Fall für Inspector MorseDas kleine englische Städtchen Woodstock ist stolz auf seine historischen Gebäude und die edlen Pubs, in denen angeblich schon die frühen Royals zu Gast waren. Kaum einer erliegt nicht dem Charme von altehrwürdigen Mauern und schicken Hotels. Doch die heile Fassade bekommt deutliche Risse, als im dunklen Hinterhof des "Black Prince" die Leiche einer jungen Frau gefunden wird. Alles deutet auf einen Sexualmord hin. Inspector Morse wird auf den Fall angesetzt und entwickelt eine brillante Theorie nach der anderen – doch die Wahrheit scheint sich ihm immer wieder zu entziehen.Colin Dexter (1930-2017) studierte Klassische Altertumswissenschaft und war erst als Oberstufenlehrer und anschließend als Prüfer an der Oxford-Universität tätig. 1973 schrieb er Der letzte Bus nach Woodstock. Es folgten dreizehn weitere Fälle für Inspector Morse, die als Fernsehserie verfilmt wurden. Seine Werke wurden mehrfach ausgezeichnet, u. a. mehrmals mit dem CWA Gold Dagger. Für sein Lebenswerk wurde Dexter mit dem CWA Diamond Dagger und dem Order of the British Empire für Verdienste um die Literatur ausgezeichnet.

Someone is losing money. Fast. And when forged notes start to appear, Peter Clifton’s hefty riches are called into question. Even his new wife, Jane Leith, can’t help but doubt the man’s bottomless wealth. But when two inspectors clandestinely enter her room one night searching for clues, there’s no telling how a quick witted, clever and tactful woman might react.Packed with suspense and thrills, Edgar Wallace’s ‘The Forger’ is ideal for fans of ‘Inside Man’ and ‘Now You See Me’.Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England. An author, journalist and poet, Wallace wrote countless novels, short stories, screen plays, stage plays, along with historical non-fiction. His work has been adapted into more than 160 films. In 1932, Wallace died suddenly in Hollywood, during the initial drafting of his most famous work, ‘King Kong’.

War is looming as England is riven by a power struggle between King Henry III and Simon de Montfort. Into the chaos comes a fearsome figure, Norman of Torn, a warrior with a thirst for English blood.With a bounty on his head, he gathers a huge band of thieves and they run riot across the country. Norman even infiltrates de Montfort's army and seduces his daughter Bertrade. Then, as he faces near-certain death in a battle, a remarkable secret is revealed - one that could shake England and the Royal family to the core.This is perfect reading for fans of 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott and 'The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood' by Howard Pyle.Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author who created the character Tarzan. He wrote scores of adventure, science fiction and fantasy novels, including the 'Pellucidar' series, the 'Amtor' series and the 'Caspak' trilogy.He took to writing after a failed mining venture with his brothers and seven years as a pencil sharpener wholesaler. His novel 'Tarzan of the Apes' was the springboard to fame and fortune, spawning countless movies, a cartoon strip and merchandise.

Das verschwundene MädchenInspector Morse hält nicht viel von Vorschriften. Während sein Untergebener, Sergeant Lewis, penibel nach Polizeihandbuch ermittelt, folgt Morse lieber seiner Intuition, wobei ihn das tägliche Kreuzworträtsel der Times immer wieder auf verblüffende Fährten bringt. Vor allem, wenn er bei einem Pint Bitter in einem verrauchten Pub seinen Gedanken nachhängt. Eine herausfordernde Bewährungsprobe ist der Fall der spurlos verschwundenen Valerie Taylor, die vor mehr als zwei Jahren von zu Hause weggelaufen ist. Morse sieht nicht die geringste Chance, das Mädchen noch lebend zu finden. Bis ein Brief eintrifft, der scheinbar Valeries Unterschrift trägt, und der damalige Ermittler kurz darauf bei einem Verkehrsunfall ums Leben kommt. Morse glaubt nicht an einen Zufall.

It takes a great mind to study a great mind.The literary critic John Livingston Lowes puts his reputation on the line by chosing to analyse the sources, thoughts and imagination of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.The result, 'The Road to Xanadu', is a remarkable and insightful examination of the creative processes and reading material that inspired 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and 'Kubla Khan'.Lowes brilliantly uses his study of Coleridge as a springboard to a more wide-ranging analysis of the imagination.If you like Coleridge's work, you will be fascinated by this look into the mind of a literary giant.John Livingston Lowes (1867-1945) was an American scholar and critic of English literature. His best-known subjects were Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Geoffrey Chaucer, author of 'The Canterbury Tales'.His most famous work is 'The Road to Xanadu: A Study in the Ways of the Imagination', which examines the sources of Coleridge's 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and 'Kubla Khan'.

The beautiful and ambitious Ivy got exactly what she wanted when she married Jervis Lexton for his money.At least, she thought she had.In fact, she got a whole lot less than she bargained for when he and his father gamble away much of their fortune.As Ivy's frustration grows, Jervis dies from a mysterious illness that investigators think may have been a poisoning.Amid accusations and fear, suspicion builds that Ivy may have been behind it.This is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie's 'Miss Marple' books and the crime novels of Raymond Chandler.Marie Belloc Lowndes (1868-1947) was an English novelist and the sister of author Hilaire Belloc.Her first published work was the 1898 biography 'HRH The Prince of Wales: An Account of His Career'. She went on to produce more than 40 novels - mainly mysteries and sometimes based on true crime.Her writing was popular for many decades and had a following among authors, including Ernest Hemingway, who admired her understanding of female psychology.

Three suspects. Three motives. One dead body.Emil Louba is a wealthy club-owning criminal with more enemies than friends. One night, three men with three different grudges decide to pay him a visit, only to find him already dead and the police on their way.Who did it and how can they prove their innocence?This action-packed, page-turner will keep you hooked until the very end. A must-read for fans of James Bond, Alfred Hitchcock, and John Buchan.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

‘Cursory Rhymes’ is a collection of poems written for children, by one of the most popular poets of the early 20th Century. Packed with intelligent humour, these verses invite youngsters to experience the joys of wordplay and wit. With titles, such as ‘Poems Against Doctors,’ ‘The Zoo,’ and ‘Seaside,’ Wolfe reveals his anarchic side, tempered with simple rhyme schemes and topics that children will find easy to relate to. A superb introduction to poetry for youngsters, or for those who want to dip into the rhymes of the time.Born in Milan, Humbert Wolfe (1885 – 1940) emigrated to the UK with his family, when he was six years old. Raised in Bradford, he went on to gain a first at Oxford University. After leaving, he pursued a career in the Civil Service, rising from a junior position in the Board of Trade to become Deputy Secretary to the Ministry of Labour.Published in the 1920s, ‘Lampoons’ and ‘Requiem’ established him as one of the UK’s favourite poets of the time. Many of his works were set to music by composers, such as Gustav Holst. Wolfe died on his 55th birthday.

Roald Dahl's 'BFG' caught dreams with a net and trapped them in bottles.Lucky him: the rest of us make do with remembering snippets and trying to make sense of them.J. W. Dunne tried to close the gap in our understanding with the groundbreaking 'An Experiment with Time'.First, he described his own precognitive dreams and concluded that they foresaw our individual experiences to come.Then he puts together an extraordinary theory about how we are all able to see into the future.Throw in deja vu and life after death and you have a real headspin of a book that is perfect for fans of Stephen Hawking's 'A Brief History of Time'.John William Dunne (1875-1949) was a British philosopher, author, aeronautical engineer and soldier.After fighting in the Boer War, he became an aircraft designer, pioneering the first certified stable plane.He also invented a new way to practise dry fly fishing before developing an interest in speculative philosophy.He came up with the theory of Serialism, which he expounded in a series of five books, beginning with 'An Experiment with Time'.

A gripping diamond heist page-turner from the father of the modern thriller.When a valuable diamond is stolen, a private investigator is sent to track him down. However, the trail turns cold when the perpetrator turns up dead. Where is the diamond, and who murdered him?This action-packed thriller will keep you hooked until the very end. A must-read for fans of James Bond, Alfred Hitchcock, and John Buchan.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

James Bond meets Sherlock Holmes in this classic, high-octane, spy thriller.When the police can’t find the evidence to put away master criminal Caesar Valentine, there’s only one man for the job.Number Six, a secret undercover agent that operates outside the law.The only problem is, nobody knows who Number Six is, not even Scotland Yard...This action-packed page-turner will keep you hooked until the end. A must-read for fans of James Bond, Alfred Hitchcock, and John Buchan.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Eileen Broadcastle hat ihren Platz in der Akademie gefunden und selbst die schwarzmagische Organisation PRISMA konnte sie nicht aufhalten. Oder etwa doch?Als Eileen zurückkehrt, musss sie erkennen, dass die Gegner längst eingedrungen sind. Und sie schonen niemanden. Während die Direktorin der Athanor Akademie verschwunden bleibt, muss Eileen sich der Wahrheit stellen: Ist sie Ernest Broadcastles Nichte? Und wenn ja, wer lebt dann unter ihrem Namen in ihrer alten Wohnung? Und warum?Als Zuko nach einer Explosion im Gewölbe eine gefährliche Rettungsmission startet, scheint der Sieg der dunklen Seite unmittelbar bevorzustehen.Allerdings könnte sich eine Fehlentscheidung aus Eileens ersten Tagen an der Akademie jetzt unerwartet bezahlt machen.Lilly Labord ist das Pseudonym einer Frankfurter Autorin. Als Lilly Labord veröffentlicht sie überwiegend Paranormals und Urban Fantasy.

H.G. Wells's short story, 'A Catastrophe' was published alongside many of his other works in 'The Plattner Story and Others'. This novella is a poignant tale of a cloth merchant, named Winslow, whose business is on the brink of bankrupcy; his competitor Bandersnatch undercuts his prices and he still owes his investors – Helter, Skelter and Grab – money. His fortunes change, however, when the titular catastrophe strikes the family just in time to stop complete financial ruin.H.G. Wells (1866 – 1946) was a prolific writer and the author of more than 50 novels. Additionally, he wrote more than 60 short stories, alongside various scientific papers. Many of his most famous works have been adapted for film and television, including ‘The Time Machine,’ starring Guy Pearce, ‘War of the Worlds,’ starring Tom Cruise, and ‘The Invisible Man,’ starring Elizabeth Moss. Because of his various works exploring futuristic themes, Wells is regarded as one of the ‘Fathers of Science Fiction.’

Der er intet hemmeligt, som ikke skal åbenbares, og intet skjult, som ikke skal blive kendt.Lukasevangeliet kap. 12 vers 2-3 Velkommen til Chapel Croft. Her blev otte protestantiske martyrer brændt på bålet for 500 år siden. For 30 år siden forsvandt to teenagepiger ud i den blå luft. Og for blot to måneder siden begik den lokale præst selvmord.Præsten Jack Brooks ankommer til landsbyen med håbet om en ny begyndelse og en fredfyldt tilværelse sammen med sin fjortenårige datter. I stedet bliver hun mødt af en by, med en århundreder lang historie præget af blodsudgydelser og dystre hemmeligheder.Da Jack og hendes datter begynder at se ildevarslende syner, og rituelle pindedukker begynder at dukke op på deres dørtrin, bliver det klart, at byens blodige fortid stadig spøger. Jack kan ikke undgå at blive viklet ind i de ældgamle mysterier og snart må hun tilmed kæmpe for sin og sin datters overlevelse. Der er nemlig ikke ufarligt at søge sandheden i Chapel Croft, hvor alle har noget at skjule.Brændende piger er en intens og urovækkende thriller om fatale fortielser, og hvad der sker, når sandheden kommer frem om ældgamle hemmeligheder.

Printemps 2100.Le Royaume-Uni, emporté par les vents mauvais de l’histoire, n’existe plus.Il a été remplacé par la « Grande République Britannique », un régime pyramidal placé sous l’égide d’un « Protecteur ».Ce dernier exerce le pouvoir d’une main de fer, menaçant quiconque ose se dresser contre lui. Mais en coulisse, la résistance s’organise autour d’un ancien professeur émérite de Cambridge.Parviendra-t-elle à renverser le nouvel ordre établi et à raviver les feux de la démocratie ?Né à Besançon, Aymeric Janier a d’abord suivi des études de langues étrangères en France et au Royaume-Uni, avant de s’orienter vers le journalisme, sa passion de toujours. Éditeur au journal « Le Monde », et parallèlement auteur du blog « Relations internationales : États critiques », il est l’auteur de Funeste Albion et de L’Étoile d’Orion, un roman d’espionnage publié en septembre 2019 et couronné par le premier prix polar du Salon « L’Encre et les Mots » de La Rochelle.

In ‘De vreugde van het leven’ staat opnieuw een sterke, onafhankelijke vrouw in de hoofdrol, zoals een echte Catherine Cookson betaamd. Maak kennis met Ellen Jebeau, weduwe en moeder van haar zoontje Joseph. Haar overleden echtgenoot liet haar achter met enorme schulden, waardoor zijn broer, Arthur, Ellen en Joseph aanbiedt om bij hem in de trekken in zijn prachtige huis. Dat kwam goed uit voor Ellen, die alles over had voor een betere toekomst voor haar kind. Er bloeit iets op tussen de twee... Maar had Ellen dezelfde keuze gemaakt, als ze wist wat voor reusachtige gevolgen dit zou hebben voor haar en Joseph?

"Teillä on rikollisuuden tarina harmaissa silmissänne, ettekä voi välttää määräystänne."Ambroise Vilmart löytyy pienenä lapsena Belgian kaduilta. Hänen kasvatti-isänsä Theodore Vilmart juo itsensä hengiltä Ambroisen valmistuttua insinööriksi. Aikuiseksi vartuttuaan Ambroise kuulee Ranskassa salaperäiseltä mieheltä, että hänen tavalliseksi luulemansa isänsä taisteli sodassa maanalaisen ryhmän kanssa. Uusi, sodan ja taistelun täyteinen elämä valkenee Ambroiselle, joka haluaa tehdä kaikkensa kunnioittaakseen isänsä muistoa.Øvre Richter Frichin romaani Kaappaajan kynsissä sekoittaa seikkailua, jännitystä ja rikosta maailman eri kolkissa 1900-luvun alussa.Øvre Richter Frich (1872–1945) oli norjalainen kirjailija ja toimittaja, joka tunnettiin erityisesti rikoskirjallisuudestaan. Hän kirjoitti yhteensä noin 70 kirjaa ja Jonas Fjeldin seikkailuista kertovan kirjasarjan.

Í miðjum skógi í Cornwall á Englandi standa sex styttur úr steini. Sagan segir að sex jómfrúr úr klaustri í Cornwall rufu heit sín og var breytt í stein í refsiskyni. En sjöunda jómfrúin átti önnur örlög. Mörgum árum seinna er klaustrið orðið að höll St. Larston fjölskyldunnar og örlögin blikka aðra unga konu. Kerensa Carlee elst upp í fátækt rétt við St. Larnston höllina. Án annarra kvenkosta en mikils metnaðar og enn meiri fegurðar tekst henni að fá vinnu sem þerna í húsinu, en þar er reimt. Kerensa er hins vegar ástfangin af húsinu og er staðráðin í að verða húsfreyja þar. En örlögin eru með önnur áform. Þrátt fyrir metnaðinn flækist Kerensa inn í minningar og ráðgátur og tilvera hennar í Cornwall viktoríutímans vekur upp bæði brjálæði og gamla hefnigirni...Victoria Holt er eitt höfundarnafna Eleanor Alice Burford Hibbert. Hún fæddist í Bretlandi árið 1906 og lést 1993 og ritaði um 200 sögulegar skáldsögur um ævina undir hinum og þessum höfundarnöfnum, allt eftir umfjöllunarefni sagnanna. Meðal annarra höfundarnafna hennar eru Jean Plaidy og Philippa Carr. Verk hennar hafa unnið til verðlauna, verið þýdd á fjölda tungumála og hafa selst í yfir 50 milljón eintökum um allan heim.

Vom Elendsviertel in die High Socity: Sarah Rosewell kämpft für ihr GlückAls Sarah Rosewell in den Haushalt von Lady Sudbury aufgenommen wird, ändert sich ihr Leben über Nacht: Sie entkommt der Enge und der Gewalt ihres Elternhauses im Armenviertel Soho, und vor ihr liegt plötzlich eine strahlende Zukunft. Sie wird von ihrer Wohltäterin zu einer Expertin für wertvolle Gegenstände ausgebildet und beginnt, für das prestigeträchtige Auktionshaus Varnham’s zu arbeiten. Das ist jedoch vielen ein Dorn im Auge, und Sarah muss sich gegen mächtige Gegenspieler behaupten, die nur darauf warten, dass sie einen Fehler macht. Ihre Vergangenheit kann sie nicht abstreifen, und ihre Zukunft will sie nicht aufs Spiel setzen – auch wenn das bedeutet, dass sie den Mann, dem ihr Herz gehört, nie haben kann. Doch dann bricht der Erste Weltkrieg aus, und die Kriegsjahre verändern alles …Amelia Martin ist das Pseudonym einer Bestsellerautorin. Sie hat jahrelang als Sachverständige für ein weltweit handelndes Auktionshaus gearbeitet, die Provenienz von Möbeln und Kunstgegenständen geprüft und Ausstellungen organisiert. Nach Jahren in England und im europäischen Ausland unternimmt die Autorin heute ausgedehnte Recherchereisen an die Schauplätze ihrer Romane.

120 million records sold. The world’s biggest selling album of the twenty-first century. Countless awards and accolades. Adele has captured the hearts of millions and this intimate biography tells the astonishing journey of the Queen of Pop.The trademark authenticity of Adele’s songs has been hard-earned: she was raised by a single mother and has been tested by bereavements and a string of break-ups. Just when she seemed to have left the pain behind, a harrowing divorce and a career-threatening throat injury brought new darkness and doubt to her doorstep.This book takes you behind the scenes of her highs, her lows and everything in between. Separating the myths from the truth, it examines the real Adele: a shrewd and ambitious star who approaches her career with an iconic blend of tradition and innovation.But will Adele ever find happiness, or will she always be followed by what she calls her ‘very dark side’?Danny White is the author of the international and Sunday Times bestseller 1D: The One Direction Story which has been translated into sixteen languages. He has also written successful biographies of Harry Styles, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Niall Horan, will.i.am and Johnny Depp.

Queen’s Ford, seat of the Forde family for centuries, is crumbling into ruin. Devastated by their reduced circumstances, handsome and bored Jeremy Forcombe is determined to find a solution.He persuades his sister, Mariota, to go along with his outlandish plan to masquerade as highwaymen. Things go awry when they meet their match in their victim and there is an accident with a gun.Now the handsome Earl of Buckenham is injured, and the siblings are praying for his recovery – to save them from the gallows, and perhaps so much more...Chaos, scandal, and a romance to sweep you off your feet, "The Wish for Love" is perfect for fans of Julia Quinn and Georgette Heyer.Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. She is beloved worldwide and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Groza i makabra w XIX-wiecznej Anglii.Zbiór opowiadań, w których mistrz powieści obyczajowej pokazuje swoje zaskakujące oblicze - twórcy mrożących krew w żyłach historii. Niektóre zebrane tu miniaturki można potraktować jako wprawki przed wielkimi dziełami (np. opowiadanie "O Goblinach, które uprowadziły grabarza" zawiera motywy rozwinięte później w "Opowieści Wigilijnej"). Mimo zwięzłej formy, błyskotliwy styl Dickensa stale czaruje czytelników.Dla miłośników klasycznych opowieści grozy, w stylu utworów Lovecrafta.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - dziewiętnastowieczny angielski powieściopisarz, najwybitniejszy wówczas przedstawiciel powieści społeczno-obyczajowej. Czuły na niesprawiedliwość społeczną, precyzyjnie opisywał życie uboższych sfer i portretował ekscentryków w konwencji groteski i karykatury. Wywodził się z rodziny, która popadła w nędzę, bardzo wcześnie podjął pracę zarobkową w fabryce pasty do butów, uznanie w środowisku literackim zapewniła mu powieść "Klub Pickwicka".

John Dolittle loves animals. Possibly more than people. His doctor’s office is filled with mice, rabbits, pigs, and parrots, so much so that his patients have started to worry. But when he discovers the ability to speak with animals, his life turns upside down as he is launched into newfound fame.Soon, he finds himself invited to travel to Africa as an animal expert, where his real adventures begin amongst monkeys, epidemics, pirates, and the mysterious pushmi-pullyu.‘The Story of Doctor Dolittle’ is the first entry in the internationally renowned series that brought one of literature's most beloved children's characters to life.Hopelessly charming and wonderfully brilliant, discover the world that inspired Robert Downey Junior's ´Doctor Dolittle’ and Jim Carrey’s ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’."Doctor Dolittle" is a children’s fantasy series set in Victorian England, featuring the famous English physician who can speak to animals. His adventures are compelling, humourous, and quite extraordinary, turning the series into a children’s classic.Adapted into numerous animations and movies, the most recent one being the 2020’s version starring Robert Downey Jr. and Antonio Banderas.Hugh Lofting (1886-1942) was a British author of children’s books and poetry, and he is best remembered for his creation of the enigmatic Doctor Dolittle: a globe-trotting physician with the ability to speak to animals.Affected by his experiences as a veteran of the First World War, Hugh Lofting focused his imagination on the more beautiful, fantastic things in life.His wonderful imagination created some of the most beloved children’s books of all time, most famous among them ‘Doctor Dolittle’, ‘The Twilight of Magic’ and ‘Victory for the Slain’.

Based on her second marriage to Frank Russell and a pre-cursor to Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’, this darkly comic, historical romance is the tale of a naïve young woman named Lucy Entwhistle.When Lucy marries a widower, she is swept under the power of her pathologically narcissistic husband.Her new husband’s mansion ‘The Willows’ is haunted by the spirit of his late wife, Vera, whom Lucy soon comes to suspect died by suicide because she no longer wanted to ensure being married to Everard Wemyss.‘Vera’ is perfect for fans of Emily Brontë's ´Wuthering Heights´.Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany.Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim.

In Elizabeth von Arnim’s humourous novel, "The Pastor's Wife", the main character Ingeborg Bullivant goes on a spontaneous trip to Lucerne and returns engaged to a Prussian pastor.However, her new life as a wife is restrictive, and when the dashing artist Ingram comes into her life and indulges her with musings about Italy, wanderlust temps Ingeborg for a second time.This warm and witty novel is based on von Arnim’s own first marriage and will be enjoyed by fans of ‘Eat, Pray, Love’.Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany.Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim.

You are invited on a voyage to the high seas in the most amazing, spectacular and wondrous adventure yet! Hold tight, and look out for your furry friends – and fishy foes, for animals and humans alike are welcome in Lofting's second instalment to the Doctor Dolittle series. Winner of the 1923 Newbery Medal, ‘The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle’ is a must read for animal fans with a big heart.Returning from his latest voyage, it isn’t too long before Doctor Dolittle sets sail on his next. Young Tommy Stubbins needs his help, and is about to discover Doctor Dolittle’s incredible gift in the process. But with stormy weather on the horizon, the crew rock up on a mysterious Spidermonkey Island. Happening upon the Great Glass Sea Snail, further secrets lie ahead. Doctor Dolittle’s magic will be enlisted to crack the case and bring the animals to safety. But with all this monkeying around, will the shipshape gang make it back in time for tea? Ideal for wonder-seeking fans of Robert Downing Jr.’s 2020 ‘Dolittle’ film."Doctor Dolittle" is a children’s fantasy series set in Victorian England, featuring the famous English physician who can speak to animals. His adventures are compelling, humorous, and quite extraordinary, turning the series into a children’s classic. Adapted into numerous animations and movies, the most recent one being the 2020’s version starring Robert Downey Jr. and Antonio Banderas.Hugh Lofting (1886-1947) was an English civil engineer turned author. Creator of the classic children’s character ‘Doctor Dolittle’, he is celebrated today as an important pioneer of the children’s and YA fiction genres. His other fantasy works include ‘The Story of Mrs Tubbs’, ‘Noisy Nora’ and ‘The Twilight of Magic’. Winner of the 1923 Newbery Medal, Lofting remains an influential cultural figure, with Robert Downing Jr.’s 2020 ‘Dolittle’ film enchanting children and adults alike.

A study of American poet and essayist Louise Imogen Guiney, written by her colleague and friend Alice Brown. The pair traveled together to the English countryside in 1885 and become close. They were rumoured to have had a lesbian relationship together. Their friendship lasted until Guiney's death in 1920, and this biographical book was published by Brown in tribute to her friend in 1921.Alice Brown is an American novelist and short-story writer. She is best known for her tales about New England and as a writer that brings out the local colour in a place. Born in New Hampshire in 1857, Brown's stories often portray a female protagonist in a domestic setting. Her first novel, 'Stratford-by-the-Sea', was published in 1884. It cemented Brown as part of the Boston literary scene, but by the time she died in 1948 (aged 91), many of her stories had been forgotten about and were no longer in print.