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Chi non ha mai sentito parlare del dottor Jekyll e del suo alter ego, il signor Hyde? Uno dei classici della narrativa mondiale che ha ispirato innumerevoli autori e autrici che lo hanno succeduto. Londra vittoriana, cupa e coperta dai vapori e dalle esalazioni industriali, con i suoi vicoli acciottolati, le sue carrozze, i lumini a olio e le sue figure misteriose, le sue ombre pericolose—un’estetica che deve gran parte della propria fama narrativa proprio a questo romanzo. Una pietra miliare del gotico, un capolavoro dell’intreccio tra l’analisi interiore e il mondo circostante, un’indagine nell'oscura dualità che è riflessa dentro ognuno di noi.Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894) è stato uno scrittore britannico. Uno degli scrittori più famosi e influenti di sempre, i suoi libri hanno segnato la rotta per molti generi che si sono sviluppati in seguito. Tra le sue opere più famose ricordiamo "Lo strano caso del dottor Jekyll e del signor Hyde" e "L’isola del tesoro".

George y Brianna son dos niños del Londres de mitad del Siglo XIX. Cierto día, en mitad de la Exposición Universal celebrada en su ciudad en 1851, conocen al enigmático Devorador de libros, un personaje misterioso que les propone resolver un rompecabezas basado en clásicos de la literatura. George y Brianna están a punto de emprender una aventura con la que jamás habrían soñado...Pepa Mayo es una autora española nacida en Barcelona en 1966. Especializada en el mundo audiovisual, ha sido guionista y autora de musicales infantiles. Sus relatos le han valido copiosas nominaciones y galardones como el Sant Joan Despí de relatos breves para mujeres o el "Cuento a la vista". Su dilatada carrera le ha granjeado un nombre entre lo más destacado de la producción infantil y juvenil española.

‘The War of the Worlds’ is H. G. Wells’ most popular novel and is celebrated as one of the most influential and greatest science-fiction stories ever. Its popularity stems largely from the fact that it is one of the earliest stories dealing with an alien invasion on Earth. An army of Martians lands in England and their three-legged robots wreak havoc and destruction upon the unsuspecting civilians. The protagonist is separated from his wife during the onslaught and must defeat the invaders and find his wife. This thrilling novel features non-stop action from the start as the protagonist must journey through a nightmarish world in which aliens are not the only monsters. The novel remains timeless due to its critique of imperialism and its belief that civilisation will turn to other planets once their native resources have been plundered. Well’s vivid and terrifying imagery caused widespread panic when ‘The War of the Worlds’ was broadcast as a radio play in 1938 as people believed the invasion was real. The novel spawned an Academy Award-nominated movie adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise in 2005. It is clear to see why ‘The War of the Worlds’ remains influential as it is the definition of a page-turner and should be read by fans of authors such as George Orwell or Frank Herbert.H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was a celebrated English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’ influence cannot be overstated for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. A four-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, from religion to social criticism and beyond. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel ‘The Time Machine’, the sci-fi adventure novel ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’, and the mankind-versus-aliens novel ‘The War of the Worlds’. Wells occupies one of the central seats in the canon of science-fiction literature and his writing inspired other celebrated authors such as Ray Bradbury and Philip K. Dick. Wells’ stories are still widely read to this day and have had numerous cinematic adaptations including ‘The Invisible Man’ starring Elisabeth Moss.

"I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train."Jack Worthing is an important and respected person in Hertfordshire. Being a guardian to a young girl and an employer of many in the community, the list of his responsibilities is never-ending. His brother, Earnest, however, leads a scandalous life and Jack is often forced to leave for London to sort it out. What no one knows is that Earnest is not real, but Jack’s alibi, his way of creating havoc and blowing off some steam in the big city.The Importance of Being Earnest is Oscar Wilde’s most popular and enduring play. Poking fun at the ridiculousness of human nature, especially that of the Victorian elite, it is both incredibly clever and undeniably silly.It has been performed and made into films and for television many times, most recently in the 2002 film starring Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon and Judi Dench.Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, essayist, and poet, famous for ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ to name a couple. He died in Paris at the age of 46. Oscar Wilde remains one of the best-loved authors in the English-speaking world.

‘The Time Machine’ is a celebrated sci-fi novella by H. G. Wells that was adapted into a movie starring Guy Pearce in 2002. It is the work that helped skyrocket Wells’ career and its impact on the sci-fi genre can still be felt as it is the first usage of the term ‘time machine’. The protagonist travels 800,000 years into the future, and he initially believes that Earth has become a utopia. However, he quickly discovers that Earth is more inequitable than ever as there is an underground race of ape-like creatures that ensure the society above remains blissful. These violent creatures capture the protagonist's time machine, and he must journey through the dark and dangerous underground caves to retrieve it. ‘The Time Machine’ is a gripping read as Wells’ descriptions of the futuristic world and its inhabitants are strikingly disturbing. This is an incredibly poignant story as Wells criticises the rising inequality of Victorian Britain which is still relevant to this day. The blend of adventure and sentimentality in this strange and dark future turns the novel into a remarkable read that fans of shows such as ‘Doctor Who’ and directors such as Jordan Peele will find difficult to put down.H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was a celebrated English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’ influence cannot be overstated for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. A four-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, from religion to social criticism and beyond. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel ‘The Time Machine’, the sci-fi adventure novel ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’, and the mankind-versus-aliens novel ‘The War of the Worlds’. Wells occupies one of the central seats in the canon of science-fiction literature and his writing inspired other celebrated authors such as Ray Bradbury and Philip K. Dick. Wells’ stories are still widely read to this day and have had numerous cinematic adaptations including ‘The Invisible Man’ starring Elisabeth Moss.

"Women have a wonderful instinct about things. They can discover everything except the obvious."Sir Robert Chiltern is a moral and upstanding politician with a wife who adores and idolizes him, but when one of her old classmates shows up at their party the image of her perfect husband crumbles. She learns that, in the early days of her husband’s political career, he sold a state secret in order to advance his position. Now the couple has to deal with blackmail and their own moral failings.'An Ideal Husband' is a must-read for Wilde fans and anyone who appreciates wit and sarcasm. In 1999 an adaptation starring Julianne Moore, Minnie Driver and Cate Blanchett came out to great reviews.Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, essayist, and poet, famous for ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ to name a couple. He died in Paris at the age of 46.The Importance of Being Earnest is Oscar Wilde’s most popular and enduring play. Poking fun at the ridiculousness of human nature, especially that of the Victorian elite, it is both incredibly clever and undeniably silly.It has been performed and made into films and for television many times, most recently in the 2002 film starring Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon and Judi Dench.

Sidste og afsluttende bind om luksushotellet Flanagans og de hemmeligheder og intriger, der omgærder stedet og dets ejere.London 2000. Frankie elsker at drive hotel Flanagans. Det gør hende ikke noget, at hendes søster, Billie, fokuserer på sin filmkarriere og er langt væk fra London. Så længe Frankie har sin familie og sit dyrebare team på Flanagans ved sin side, kan hun klare hvad som helst. Men da hendes ægteskab begynder at vakle, ramler alt om ørerne på hende, og hun må indse, at hun ikke længere kan stå for ansvaret af hotellet alene.For Billie kommer Frankies råb om hjælp på et meget ubelejligt tidspunkt. Hun er flyttet til New York, er nyforelsket og har netop fået en hovedrolle i en film, som alle stjerner og konkurrenter er misundelige over. Verden og mulighederne ligger for hendes fødder, men kan hun sige nej til sin elskede søster?

Eine selbstverliebte Queen of Crime und ein eitler Horrorspezialist sterben so, wie sie es in ihren Romanen für ihre Opfer minutiös ausgeklügelt haben. Und nicht nur diese bestialischen Morde rauben der Psychologin und Profilerin Fiona Cameron den Schlaf, denn auch Kit Martin, ihr Lebensgefährte, zählt zu den prominentesten Erfindern des Todes. Fiona wird bald klar, dass Kit ganz oben auf der Liste des Psychopathen steht.Val McDermid, geboren 1955, arbeitete lange als Dozentin für Englische Literatur und als Journalistin bei namhaften britischen Tageszeitungen.Heute ist sie eine der erfolgreichsten britischen Autorinnen von Thrillern und Kriminalromanen. Ihre Bücher erscheinen weltweit in mehr als vierzig Sprachen.

Dastardly deeds, daring deceptions and a dress to die for... Epiphany Bloom is back on the case!Epiphany ‘Pip’ Bloom, would-be detective and London’s unluckiest woman, finds herself in a real costume drama when she unearths a theft at a fashion museum.The missing dress is a proper piece of Hollywood history, worth a fortune. And as Pip investigates, she finds the museum staff all had reasons to want the garment gone. From fancy boutiques to sketchy back alleys, Pip discovers the fashion world is not all glitz and glamour as she hunts down her prize.As if she doesn’t have enough on her plate, Pip also has her growing feelings for her housemate Tim to contend with, a family of cats to feed and her mother keeps phoning about a shipment of llamas arriving any day now from South America.But there’s no time for distractions because Pip’s not the only one after the dress. And for the most dedicated collectors, a piece like this is worth any price – even murder...A laugh-out-loud, light-hearted cozy mystery for fans of M.C. Beaton, T.E. Kinsey, Lauren Elliott and Joanne Fluke, that will have you reading late into the night.Readers are loving the Epiphany Bloom Mysteries:‘A great escapism read, funny, entertaining and easy to read. It reminded me of younger Agatha Raisin who I love and Pip is a genuinely warm and comical character... Great fun, I loved it!’ Karen Reads and Recommends‘Epiphany Bloom is my new favourite female sleuth!... What a wonderful character... I am looking forward to more from this author!’ Netgalley reviewer‘It’s a giggle a minute joining Pip in her adventures... addictive and amusing... I just loved Epiphany Bloom. She’s a fabulously funny character who can make the sun shine even on the most gloomy of days... Fans of cozy mysteries should find this book a sheer delight!’ Goodreads reviewer‘I laughed out loud over just about every one of Flis and Pip’s conversations. There was extremely clever writing and the plot points that came out of them were unique and interesting. Consider me a fangirl, avidly awaiting additional adventures for Pip.’ Fireflies and Free Kicks‘Tremendous fun!... this book has a proper and thoroughly developed mystery plot... It’s a very definite yes from me for Pip Bloom and her fledgling investigative career – I can’t wait to read more!’ It Takes a WomanAuthor sold just under 1000 copies in less than 1 month of publishing their previous titleKatie Gayle is the writing partnership of best-selling South African writers, Kate Sidley and Gail Schimmel. Kate and Gail have, between them, written over ten books of various genres, but with Katie Gayle, they both make their debut in the cozy mystery genre. Both Gail and Kate live in Johannesburg, with husbands, children, dogs and cats. Unlike their sleuth Epiphany Bloom, neither of them have ever stolen a cat from the vet.

Unfairly dismissed from her role as a governess after her lecherous employer forces himself upon her, Druscilla Morley is determined to keep her head down. Dressing drably to hide her beauty, she is surprised to find an old acquaintance staying with her new family. Valdo, Lord Marquis of Lynche, is handsome, charming and an absolute rogue. It soon becomes clear that he is having an affair with the lady of the house and proposes a marriage of convenience to Druscilla to cover his tracks.From miserable governess to Marchioness of Lynche, Druscilla can hardly believe her luck but are her feelings for the Lord Marquis as uncomplicated as it seems?An early contender in the fake dating genre, "The Audacious Adventuress" is perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Eloisa James and Merry Farmer.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances.A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.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. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Krotka powiesc kwalifikowana do zbioru slynnych "e;Opowiesci wigilijnych"e; Charlesa Dickensa. Zimowy wieczor w dziewietnastowiecznym Londynie, siarczysty mroz w noc sylwestrowa. W tej mrocznej i srogiej scenerii Tobiasz Veck - poslaniec do wynajecia zwany poblazliwie Truchtkiem - szwenda sie ze swoja nastoletnia corka Malgorzata. Tuz przed nastaniem Nowego Roku rozbrzmiewa tajemniczy dzwiek dzwonow. Idealna lektura dla milosnikow opowiesci realistycznych z nutka magii. -

Pomiedzy uznanym lekarzem dr Henrym Jekyllem, a posepnym i nieprzystepnym Edwardem Hyde'em bez watpienia istnieja pewne powiazania. Londynski prawnik Utterson uwaza, ze jeden jest zastraszany przez drugiego. Gdy z rak Hyde'a ginie parlamentarzysta sir Andrew Carew, a znajomy Jekylla umiera z szoku po tym, jak dowiaduje sie o nim pewnych rzeczy, policja i Utterson coraz bardziej interesuja sie postacia lekarza. -

Una oleada de crímenes mantiene en vilo a Londres y la reina emperatriz Victoria, triunfadora tras la sanguinaria guerra contra Marte, teme que una nueva amenaza se apodere de la capital del imperio. Todas las sospechas recaen sobre el doctor Von Frankenstein y sir Edward Sherrinford es el encargado de convencer a la única persona de todo el planeta capaz de derrotarlo: Mystero, un ser con habilidades y poderes extraordinarios. Pronto descubrirán que la amenaza es mucho mayor de lo que creían y todos se preguntan si la humanidad está al borde de una nueva guerra.Miquel Giménez es guionista, periodista y escritor en lengua catalana y castellana. Como guionista y periodista ha trabajado en programas radiofónicos y televisivos muy destacados, tales como «Osados» o «La bisagra». Ha sido columnista de El Mundo y colabora habitualmente en el diario electrónico El Plural. Amante de las novelas de misterio y fantasía, ha publicado diversos libros y relatos influenciado por estos géneros.

Isabella Courtney lever det goda livet i sextiotalets London. Hon är vacker, egensinnig och bekymmerslös, och när hon träffar den charmige Ramón har hon inte en tanke på att göra motstånd. Men vad hon inte vet är att hennes nye älskare har valt ut henne med omsorg - och att han sedan länge vet exakt hur han ska agera för att få en kvinna på fall. Ramón de Santiago y Machado har nämligen ett alias som bara ett fåtal människor känner till. I KGB kallar man honom för Gyllene Räven. Ramóns mål är att rekrytera Isabella som hemlig agent och en gång för alla sätta stopp för det vita kolonialväldet i Afrika. Men kommer hon vara villig att förråda både sin far och sitt fosterland? Snart måste Isabella välja mellan allt och alla som betyder något för henne. Blir det mannen hon älskar som drar det längsta strået? Gyllene räven är den åttonde delen i Wilbur Smiths storslagna krönika om släkten Courtney. I den episka berättelsen om släkten Courtney får vi följa äventyrslystna män och modiga kvinnor. Krönikan utspelar sig i Sydafrika sträcker sig från 1600-talet och kolonialismen till 1900-talet och apartheid. Medlemmarna i släkten Courtney får uppleva både äventyr och krig på sin jakt efter ära, makt och kärlek.Wilbur Smith (1933-2021) var en sydafrikansk författare som skapat succéer som När lejonet äter och släktkrönikan om familjen Courtney. Smiths romaner skildrar ofta den afrikanska kontinentens historia och innehåller både äventyr och romantik.

Profundo y sentimental drama teatral de María Rosa Gálvez de Cabrera, que toca temas más relevantes que nunca hoy en día. Seguimos la historia de Nancy, esposa del vividor y cruel Lord Sidney, quien pone su goce personal y sus necesidades muy por delante de las de su esposa. Ultrajada y despreciada, Nancy tendrá que confiar en su dudoso amigo Belford para recuperar a su esposo, aun a riesgo de perder su herencia y perdonar sus engaños. Un drama de sentimientos a flor de piel que nos habla del abuso al que se ha sometido a las mujeres durante siglos.María Rosa Gálvez de Cabrera es una autora nacida en Málaga en 1768 y fallecida en Madrid en 1806. Fue poetisa y dramaturga adscrita a los movimientos de la ilustración y el neoclasicismo, con ciertos componentes románticos. Mal considerada en su época por su flagrante feminismo, su independencia y sus nociones morales ajenas a las de su época, está reivindicada como una de las precursoras más importantes de la literatura y la poesía femenina.

Z chudinského předměstí Londýna je to do jedné z nejbohatších čtvrtí co by kamenem dohodil. Pro Charlieho Trumpera je to však trnitá životní cesta.Charlie má velké sny a ambice prosadit se ve světě obchodu. Po svém dědečkovi zdědí zelinářský dvoukolák a s pomocí mladé podnikatelky Becky Salmonové je odhodlán tvrdě pracovat a prorazit stůj co stůj. Než však stihne své plány zrealizovat, přichází první světová válka. Ta Charlieho vyžene z domova do nebezpečí zákopů, kde se setkává s mužem, který se stane jeho celoživotním úhlavním nepřítelem...Tento velkolepý rodinný příběh odehrávající se na třech různých kontinentech barvitě líčí více než šedesát let, během kterých musí Charlie a jeho nejbližší čelit nečekaným překážkám, podlým intrikám, osobním zvratům i společenským proměnám dvacátého století. Charlieho cesta k bohatství je totiž dlouhá a nevyzpytatelná.Jeffrey Archer je britský bestsellerový autor a bývalý politik. Vystudoval univerzitu v Oxfordu a stal se poslancem Parlamentu, členem Sněmovny lordů a také zástupcem předsedy Konzervativní strany. Jeho politická kariéra skončila skandálem a od té doby se Archer naplno věnuje psaní – po celém světě se dosud prodalo více než 275 milionů výtisků jeho knih.Jeho nejslavnějším dílem je zřejmě sedmidílná „Cliftonova kronika" a proslulý román „Kane a Abel", který obsadil první příčku v žebříčku bestsellerů listu New York Times a podle něhož byla natočena populární minisérie s Peterem Straussem a Samem Neillem v hlavních rolích.Po uvěznění za křivé svědectví v roce 2001 napsal Jeffrey Archer vysoce oceňovanou třídílnou knižní sérii nazvanou „Vězeňský deník" („Peklo", „Očistec" a „Ráj") inspirovanou vlastními zážitky a volně strukturovanou podle Dantovy Božské komedie.

Die Gesangsstudentin Anna konkurriert tagsüber beim Vorsingen gegen ihre Kommilitoninnen aus gutem Hause, nachts singt sie Jazz in einer verrauchten Bar, um die Miete bezahlen zu können.Dort trifft sie den wohlhabenden Max. Einen betörenden Winter lang oszilliert ihr Leben zwischen den schwer erkämpften Momenten auf der Bühne und den Nächten in Max’ Apartment, das über die Lichter der Stadt blickt. Doch Annas Karriere fordert einen immer größeren Teil ihres Lebens – ebenso wie Max.Imogen Crimps Romandebüt ist eine fesselnde Liebesgeschichte und ein tiefgehender psychologischer Roman über eine Beziehung mit ungleichen Machtverhältnissen, über Geld, Sex und Abhängigkeit.Imogen Crimp, geboren 1989, studierte Englische Sprache und Literatur in Cambridge und zeitgenössische Literatur in London, wo sie sich auf Autorinnen der Moderne spezialisierte. Nach ihrer Zeit an der Universität studierte sie für eine kurze Zeit Operngesang an einem Londoner Konservatorium. Imogen Crimp lebt in London.

From casual hook up ... to something more?Burlesque dancer Charlie Kent should be happy performing and hooking up with sexy people now that the pandemic is over, just like before. But now it feels empty. The audience always seems to be missing Elle - her friend-with-benefits. They were just casual, but Charlie now realises she wants more. Much more. But when Elle arrives at Seraph’s Burlesque Club on business, Charlie is not going to let this second chance go to waste.Elle’s interior design business has been booming since the pandemic with so much work she’s barely thought of the sexy-as-sin burlesque dancer who she used to hook up with.... except when she’s lonely all night. But she can’t be just friends anymore, so she stays away. When she is commissioned to refit Seraph's Burlesque Club, Elle bumps into Charlie, and all her best intentions go straight out of the perfectly dressed window.Elle must keep her professional reputation intact, and can’t allow her attraction to Charlie to derail her work and her need for love.... But what if she can have it all?‘Show Off’ is the second installment in the "Seraph’s Burlesque Club" series following ‘Show Up’ – a series of lesbian romances set in a London burlesque club.Perfect for readers who love a steamy read with friends (with benefits) to lovers plot. If you love reading about a found family with queer people who thrive, this series has that and more.Trigger warnings – Please note that this book contains mentions of the following:-tReferences to the pandemic - as the book is set in a post-COVID London where everyone is vaccinated-tReferences to a character having covid-tParental fat shaming of a main character-tParental manipulation-tA broken armA writer of Sassy Daring Romance, Renée Dahlia is an unabashed romance reader who loves feisty women and strong & clever men. Her books reflect this, with a hint of awkward humour.Renée has a science degree in physics. When not distracted by the characters fighting for her, she works in the horseracing industry doing data analysis and writing magazine articles.When she isn’t reading or writing, Renée spends her time with her partner and four children, usually watching them play cricket.

Sebbene viva in una casa elegante e imponente nella prestigiosa Belgrave Square a Londra, la vita della giovane Angelina Medwin e ben poco glamour o romantica. Passa la maggior parte del tempo ad accudire la nonna malata, Lady Medwin, e il suo amato "e;leone pechinese"e;, che Angelina porta a spasso nel bellissimo e rigoglioso parco privato della piazza. E proprio durante una di queste passeggiate che incontra l'affascinante principe Xenos di Cefalonia, in visita a Londra per l'imminente incoronazione del re Edoardo VII. Colpita dai modi esotici e dal carisma del principe, Angelina si ritrova a sognare una vita diametralmente opposta a quella che ha vissuto finora. Ma se e vero che per lei non c'e alcun modo di cambiare il presente, la chiave per la tanto agognata felicita potrebbe nascondersi proprio nel suo misterioso passato.-

Origen del famoso musical de Broadway y su adaptación en Hollywood, esta escalofriante novela cuenta la leyenda del sangriento barbero Sweeny Todd, publicada por entregas en los famosos fascículos truculentos llamados Penny Dreadfuls a mediados del S. XIX en Inglaterra. Su protagonista es un barbero en el Londres victoriano que tiene un trato criminal y antropófago con la panadera de su barrio, famosa por sus deliciosos pasteles de carne...Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.James Malcolm Rymer fue un autor inglés nacido en 1810 y fallecido en 1859. Se especializó en Penny Dreadfuls, historias truculentas y horrorosas publicadas por fascículos en la época por un penique, de las que llegó a escribir más de cien títulos como Ada la traicionadora o Varney el Vampiro.

Dick Heldar jest obiecującym młodym malarzem. Wielkie nadzieje na jego triumfalną karierę zostają przerwane widmem szybko nadchodzącej tragedii – Dick traci wzrok. Mężczyzna początkowo nie zdaje sobie sprawy z ogromu czekającego go nieszczęścia, wkrótce jednak będzie musiał zmierzyć się ze straszną prawdą. W życiu zbuntowanego artysty, którego temperament potrafi okiełznać tylko jedna kobieta, następują nieodwracalne zmiany.Angielski prozaik i autor wierszy, laureat literackiej Nagrody Nobla (1907). Do jego najbardziej znanych utworów zalicza się opowiadania „Księga dżungli" oraz powieść „Kim". Urodzony w Indiach Brytyjskich jako dziecko trafił do Anglii. Autor opowiadań, w których przedstawiał Hindusów, żołnierzy, a wreszcie wydarzenia przynależne do nierealistycznego świata. Od roku 1889 Kipling podróżował, trafiając m.in. do Japonii, Stanów Zjednoczonych i Kanady. Późne teksty pisarza stanowią wyraz jego wiary w postęp techniczny i nowoczesność. Wiele utworów Kiplinga doczekało adaptacji filmowych.

1866. I en kystby i det sydlige England bor pigen Nell. Hun ser anderledes ud, og en dag bliver hun bemærket af Jasper Jupiters forunderlige cirkus. Cirkusejeren ser potentiale i pletterne på Nells krop og køber hende. På trods af stor uvilje begynder Nell langsomt at føle et fællesskab blandt de andre artister og tage ansvar for egen skæbne. Fascinationen af det aparte er stor, og i London står folk i kø for at se showet med Jaspers hovedattraktion: Nell, der flyver højt oppe under teltdugen. Men tingene kompliceres, da hun får følelser for Jaspers bror, Toby, og begynder at drømme stort."Det forunderlige cirkus" foregår i 1800-tallets Victoriatid og er et trekantsdrama om magtforhold, forskellighed, kærlighed og cirkusliv – samt håb, mod og kontakt."Macneals anden roman er både spændende og menneskelig og vækker den brutale verden omkring et freakshow til live." – Mail on Sunday"Smukt skrevet og fuld af karakter og liv." – The Times"Vidunderlig – fuldstændig forførende." – Daily MailElizabeth Macneil er keramiker og forfatter, født og opvokset i Skotland og bosiddende i London. Hendes første roman "Dukkeværkstedet" blev en stor international bestseller, som er oversat til 29 sprog. "Det forunderlige cirkus" er hendes anden roman.

In una Londra d'altri tempi, ma piovosa e crepuscolare come quella di oggi, un misterioso killer chiamato "e;il Vendicatore"e; si avventa sulle proprie vittime con il favore delle tenebre. Nessuno sa chi sia, nessuno lo sente arrivare-se non quando e ormai troppo tardi.I proprietari della Bunting, una fatiscente pensione, notano pero una strana coincidenza. Ogni volta che il signor Sleuth, un uomo alto e magro che indossa una tuba e un mantello e che e spesso il loro unico ospite, lascia la pensione di notte, la mattina successiva Londra si sveglia per piangere una nuova vittima del Vendicatore. Potrebbe essere semplicemente un caso, ma il dubbio e ormai germogliato. 'Il pensionante' e un thriller classico, immortalato anche dal celebre adattamento cinematografico di Alfred Hitchcock.-

1912-1914 – Une riche veuve, comtesse du prestigieux domaine de Longfield Park. Un chef de la pègre londonienne. Une frêle jeune fille qui tente de survivre à la violence de son mari. Une lady éprise de liberté et bien décidée à faire progresser la cause suffragiste. Des personnages qui n’étaient pas destinés à se rencontrer vont se croiser à la faveur des événements, de ce bouillonnant début de xxe siècle. Des destins qui se croisent, s’entremêlent, ballottés au gré des bouleversements de la grande histoire.Un grand roman historique centré sur la lutte des femmes pour faire reconnaître leurs droits.Cadre dans une grande entreprise de services, Carine Pitocchi a longtemps rédigé des articles pour des associations et des partis politiques avant de se lancer dans l’écriture de romans. Elle a remporté en 2019 le « Prix Romancière » du concours de la collection &moi chez JC Lattès avec son roman Toi seul. Elle habite dans la région de Nice.

Una misteriosa viuda acaba de llegar a Wildfell Hall. Helen Graham y su hijo pequeño Arthur tratan de pasar desapercibidos, pero su presencia despierta la curiosidad de los habitantes del pueblo. Gilbert Markham se enamora de ella y, tras un apasionado cortejo, le propone matrimonio, pero Helen Graham lo rechaza. En ese momento, parece que nada podrá consolar y aplacar a Gilbert, pero entonces Helen le entrega sus diarios.A través de ellos Gilbert descubrirá el terrible pasado de Helen, su sufrimiento y su lucha para proteger a su hijo.«La inquilina de Wildfell Hall» es la historia de una mujer valiente que en la Inglaterra del siglo XIX decide alzarse contra los abusos y los maltratos.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Anne Brontë (1820-1849) fue una novelista y poetisa británica. Es conocida por ser la más pequeña de la familia Brontë, una familia de escritores formada principalmente por las hermanas Charlotte, Emily y Anne. Dos de las novelas que publicó en vida se incluyen hoy entre los grandes clásicos de la literatura inglesa: «Agnes Grey» y «La inquilina de Wildfell Hall», las cuales publicó bajo el seudónimo masculino que adoptó después de publicar la antología de poemas junto a sus hermanas: Acton Bell.

Un savant a invente une machine extraordinaire capable de se deplacer a travers les siecles. Alors qu'il atterrit en 802 701, il decouvre une Terre bien differente : elle ressemble a un grand jardin paradisiaque ou ne subsiste ni mauvaises herbes, ni animaux. Elle est habitee seulement par un peuple d'androgynes, doux et pacifiques, les Elois, qui passent leur temps a jouer et a manger des fruits au milieu d'une verdure abondante.Pourtant, sous cette apparente serenite semble se cacher un lourd secret. Des puits extremement profonds parsement les lieux et emettent d'etranges sons metalliques, et la nuit, de terrifiantes creatures font surfaces et enlevent les Elois dont ils se nourrissent...Il s'agit la d'un chef-d'A uvre de la science-fiction, devenu un veritable classique du genre. La Machine a explorer le temps est encore aujourd'hui une inepuisable source d'inspiration, et sera maintes fois adapte au cinema, entres autres par Simon Wells, l'arriere-petit-fils de H. G. Wells. George Orwell ou Jules Verne s'en inspireront pour rediger a leur tour des monuments de la science-fiction.-

Zwei dänische Mädchen, Lulu und Lisbeth, verschwinden 1985 spurlos auf der Überfahrt nach England. Jahrzehnte später fällt Journalistin Nora Sand, die in London für eine dänische Zeitung arbeitet, ein Foto der beiden in die Hände: Aufgenommen in der Zeit danach. Ihre Recherchen führen Nora nach Dänemark – und zu dem englischen Frauenmörder Bill Hix. Er sitzt seit Jahren im Gefängnis, im Hochsicherheitstrakt. In Absprache mit Scotland Yard darf Nora ihn dort besuchen. Kurz darauf gelingt Hix eine spektakuläre Flucht, und Nora muss um ihr Leben fürchten ...

Wie viel ist ein Leben wert?Auf der Flucht aus dem Iran wird der berühmte Dichter Manash Ishmail von seiner Frau getrennt. Während sich Aminas Spur in England verliert, landet er selbst in einem dänischen Auffanglager. Eine Vorzugsbehandlung erfährt der preisgekrönte Schriftsteller jedoch nicht. Zahlreiche Journalisten wollen ein Interview, doch Manash gewährt einzig Nora Sand ein Gespräch – im Gegenzug soll die London-Korrespondentin der größten dänischen Zeitung seine Frau ausfindig machen. Noras Suche führt sie tief in die Welt der illegalen Einwanderer und Behörden, zu skrupellosen Menschen, die aus der Not der Flüchtlinge Kapital schlagen wollen – und dabei über Leichen gehen.Lone Theils war jahrelang London-Korrespondentin für die angesehene dänische Tageszeitung Politiken sowie fürs Fernsehen. Ihr Debütroman und Auftakt der Reihe um Nora Sand erscheint in 16 Ländern und wird für das Fernsehen verfilmt. Neben ihrer journalistischen Tätigkeit zwischen Dänemark und England teilt die Autorin mit ihrer Protagonistin auch die Leidenschaft fürs Kickboxen.

A bela Lucretia Hedley sempre adorou a propriedade Merlyncourt e o seu belo e jovem senhor: o Marquês de Merlyncourt. Ele era o solteiro mais cobiçado de toda a Inglaterra... Mas eis que de repente Lucretia se torna sua esposa e amante através de um casamento arranjado para salvar as propriedades da família do Marquês! Lucretia sabia o quanto ele estava costumado às mais sofisticadas beldades da corte. Poderia ela com a sua pureza e juventude conquistar o amor do Marquês? Será que ele ficará logo entediado e ela acabará por perder seu próprio esposo?Ela o amava desde menina e sabia que sua idade era uma desvantagem, pois ele não tinha paciência para meninas doces e inocentes. Com medo de perder o seu grande amor, Lucretia estava determinada em mudar sua atitude para se tornar numa mulher madura, sofisticada e experiente aos seus olhos. Mas mal sabia ela que essa transformação iria envolver os dois numa intriga assustadora cheia de perigos e aventuras, mas que acabaria por se tornar numa história de amor apaixonante e fatal...Este audiolivro é narrado em português brasileiro.A Inesquecível Dama Barbara CartlandBarbara Cartland, que infelizmente faleceu em maio de 2000 com a avançada idade de noventa e oito anos, continua sendo uma das maiores e mais famosas romancistas de todo o mundo e de todos os tempos, com vendas mundiais superiores a um bilhão de exemplares. Seus ilustres 723 livros foram traduzidos para trinta e seis línguas diferentes para serem apreciados por todos os leitores amantes de romance de todo o mundo.Ao escrever o seu primeiro livro de título "Jigsaw" com apenas 21 anos, Barbara tornou-se imediatamente numa escritora de sucesso, com um best-seller imediato. Aproveitando este sucesso inicial, ela foi escrevendo de forma contínua ao longo de sua vida, produzindo best-sellers ao longo de surpreendentes 76 anos.Além da legião de fãs de Barbara Cartland no Reino Unido e em toda a Europa, os seus livros têm sido sempre muito populares nos EUA. Em 1976, ela conseguiu um feito inédito de ter os seus livros simultaneamente em números 1 e 2 na lista de best-sellers da B. Dalton, livreiro americano de grande prestígio. Embora ela seja muitas vezes referida como a "Rainha do Romance", Barbara Cartland também escreveu várias biografias históricas, seis autobiografias e inúmeras peças de teatro, bem como livros sobre a vida, o amor, a saúde e a culinária, tornando-se numa das personalidades da mídia mais populares da Grã-Bretanha e vestindo-se sempre com cor-de-rosa, como imagem de marca.Barbara falou na rádio e na televisão sobre questões sociais e políticas, bem como fez muitas aparições públicas. Em 1991, ela tornou-se uma Dama da Ordem do Império Britânico pela sua contribuição à literatura e o seu trabalho nas causas humanitárias e de caridade.Conhecida pelo seu glamour, estilo e vitalidade, Barbara Cartland tornou-se numa lenda viva no seu tempo de vida e será sempre lembrada pelos seus maravilhosos romances e amada por milhões de leitores em todo o mundo. Os seus livros permanecem tesouros intactos sempre pelos seus heróis heroicos e corajosos e suas heroínas valentes e com valores tradicionais, mas acima de tudo, era a crença predominante de Barbara Cartland no poder positivo do amor para ajudar, curar e melhorar a qualidade de vida dos outros que a fez ser verdadeiramente única e especial.

A fake date ... a real secretAn invitation to her ex's wedding is just the icing on a crappy cake for burlesque dancer Yolande. Her ex ghosted her just as they were about to take the stage for their neo-burlesque act. Yolande’s friends at Seraph's Burlesque Club convince her that attending the wedding will show her ex that she's moved on. Only one problem - she just needs a date.Shy bartender Reiko has a secret, or two. She can't risk anyone discovering that her life as a penniless PhD student and bartender is a sham. And even though she's been in love with Yolande forever, when Yolande needs a plus-one to save face at her the wedding, Reiko knows any fantasy of romance is just that – a fantasy. Yolande will never notice the way Reiko looks at her.When the drama of the wedding reveals a spark of attraction between them, Reiko will have to risk her fake identity for the chance at true love.‘Show Up’ is the first installment in the "Seraph’s Burlesque Club" – a series of lesbian romances set in a London burlesque club.Perfect for readers who love a steamy read with friends (with benefits) to lovers plot. If you love reading about a found family with queer people who thrive, this series has that and more.Trigger warnings – Please note that this book contains mentions of the following:-tReferences to a character’s mother dying in a car crash prior to the book-tA minor discussion of racism-tReferences to the pandemic - as the book is set in a post-COVID London where everyone is vaccinatedA writer of Sassy Daring Romance, Renée Dahlia is an unabashed romance reader who loves feisty women and strong & clever men. Her books reflect this, with a hint of awkward humour.Renée has a science degree in physics. When not distracted by the characters fighting for her, she works in the horseracing industry doing data analysis and writing magazine articles.When she isn’t reading or writing, Renée spends her time with her partner and four children, usually watching them play cricket.