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LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE 2022‘Gay love and desire, past and present, has never been so beautifully articulated as in Neil Bartlett’s Address Book. He takes us into the homes and minds of a handful of strangers and then—in prose full of gentle foreboding—slowly peels away the layers until their truths are revealed. Defiant, potent—and ultimately uplifting.’JULIAN CLARYAddress Book is the new work of fiction by the Costa-shortlisted author of "Skin Lane". Neil Bartlett’s cycle of stories takes us to seven very different times and situations: from a new millennium civil partnership celebration to erotic obsession in a Victorian tenement, from a council-flat bedroom at the height of the AIDS crisis to a doctor’s living-room in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. They lead us through decades of change to discover hope in the strangest of places.‘Bartlett is a pioneer on and off the page and we are lucky to have him telling our stories’—DAMIAN BARR​‘One of England’s finest writers’—EDMUND WHITE

Filip Collin, allas vår favorittjuv, är åter i farten. Efter äventyren i Hamburgstadsdelen Altona med den ryske storfursten Woetz har Collin inte bara blivit husägare, utan även gatägare. Det ger Collin ett för jäkla härligt liv: han kan vräka folk efter eget huvud, trissa upp hyrorna och vägra att reparera våningarna. Hur kunde Collin någonsin ha levt på ett annat sätt?Tillbaka i London och den förbannat ihärdiga detektiven Kenyon kan bara inte låta Collin njuta av livet. Han är honom konstant hack i häl. Collin måste byta hemvist gång på gång på gång. Topplocket ryker på Collin när det visar sig att Kenyon har lagt labbarna på hans drömvåning. Det är oacceptabelt och Filip tänker ge sig fan på att hämnas sin evige antagonist.Frank Heller (pseudonym för Gunnar Serner) (1886-1947) var en svensk författare. Han är mest känd som underhållningsförfattare, men har även skrivit reseskildringar och lyrik. Störst framgång fick Serner med noveller och romaner om äventyraren/detektiven/gentlemannatjuven Filip Collin, alias professor Pelotard.

Orpheline à la tête d’une coquette fortune, l’intrépide Ola McNewton décide de quitter l’Écosse pour se rendre à Londres. A vingt et un ans, elle ne connaît encore rien du monde. Eh bien, elle va prendre du bon temps ! Tout d’abord, elle s’installe dans l’un des hôtels les plus luxueux de la capitale, puis elle dévalise les boutiques de mode. Afin de pimenter encore l’aventure, elle ose même une ultime extravagance. – Je suis la princesse Relola d’Oltenitza ! affirme-t-elle au duc Edward de Cranborne dont elle vient de faire la connaissance. Comment aurait-elle pu deviner que cette innocente imposture la conduirait au désastre ? Soupçonnée de haute trahison, Ola se retrouve aux prises avec les services secrets britanniques. Va-t-on la jeter en prison ? La pendre ? Désormais, seul le duc est en mesure de la sauver…© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Amour masqué © Éditions J’ai lu, 2003Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Diane de Dinsdale est affligée. Son beau-père, William Walker, un homme assoiffé de pouvoir et d’argent, veut la marier à l’un de ses futurs associés. Elle s’enfuit et se fait engager comme gouvernante chez lord Anthony Clayton, où elle doit éduquer son jeune frère, un enfant capricieux et indiscipliné. Mais William est à ses trousses et il a sans aucun doute employé tous les détectives privés de Londres pour la retrouver. Elle doit à tout prix lui échapper ! Le troubland lord Anthony saura-t-il la protéger ?© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Amour à portée de main © Éditions J’ai lu, 2002Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Ulcéré, le marquis de Darincourt quitte Charlotte qui vient de repousser sa demande en mariage. Elle lui préfère un jeune homme falot mais plus titré. Quelle humiliation !Soudain, une frêle silhouette jaillit devant son carrosse. C’est Stella, la cousine de Charlotte. Elle s’est enfuie pour échapper à un mariage forcé et supplie Clive de l’emmener à Londres. Car elle a de grands projets.— Je veux devenir une courtisane ! lui annonce-t-elle tout de go.Comment expliquer à cet ange blond et candide qu’une telle profession ne sied pas aux demoiselles de bonne famille ? C’est alors que Clive a une idée :— Nous allons annoncer nos fiançailles ! décrète-t-il.© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :La Fugitive de l’amour © Éditions J’ai lu, 1999Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

— Je veux épouser le duc de Mountheron ! Et tu vas m’aider. Ébahie, Llesa regarde sa demi-sœur : en quoi pourrait-elle lui être utile, elle, modeste fille de pasteur, qui n’a jamais quitté le presbytère ? Alors que Doreen, jeune et riche veuve, est la reine de toutes les fêtes londoniennes…— J’ai besoin d’un alibi, reprend Doreen. J’ai passé la nuit dernière à l’auberge avec Hugo Randall, et l’un de nos amis communs nous y a surpris… Alors j’ai invité le duc ici, et je veux que tu lui dises que je suis en visite au presbytère depuis 2 ou 3 jours… Llesa est effarée. Voilà donc le genre de vie que mène sa sœur ! Et ce duc… Un débauché, sûrement. Pourtant, quand il apparait sur le seuil, Llesa sent battre son cœur : il est si beau, si séduisant…Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Après des années passées à l’étranger, lady Zénobia de Chadwell, orpheline, rentre enfin à Londres, anxieuse à l’idée de rencontrer son acariâtre belle-mère. Avec raison, hélas ! Car celle-ci, non contente d’avoir dilapidé la fortune familiale, lui annonce son intention de la marier au premier venu. Zénobia se rebelle. Son éducation libre et ses voyages lui ont forgé le caractère. Au mépris des convenances, elle décide de travailler. Bientôt placée chez un comte, elle se croit en sûreté sous un nom d’emprunt… C’est compter sans la méfiance de David de Lockendon qui n’a jamais rencontré une secrétaire aussi jolie et aussi élégante ! À l’évidence, cette jeune fille est une intrigante ou, pire, une débutante qui tente de le piéger ! Mais comment croire que d’innocents yeux bleus cachent des intentions si sournoises ?Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Lors d’un voyage en train, Tania Amesly, jeune beauté tout juste sortie du couvent, rencontre Rupert de Grantmore, capitaine de l’infanterie. Leur amitié naissante se mue vite en un sentiment plus troublant… Hélas, à Londres, Tania est attendue par son horrible belle-mère. — Je ne vous supporterai qu’enfermée dans la nursery… jusqu’à ce que j’aie trouvé un moyen de me débarrasser de vous !Tania est atterrée. Elle est à la merci de cette harpie qui la menace de l’interner. Que faire ? La loi est contre elle… Rupert serait -il son seul espoir ?Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Matka Lontoon köyhimmiltä alueilta rikkaimmille on linnuntietä lyhyt. Se on myös Charlie Trumperin elämänpolku.Charlien isoisä pitää hedelmä- ja vihanneskojua Lontoon East Endin slummeissa ja opettaa Charlielle kaiken, mitä kaupankäynnistä tarvitsee tietää. Charlie on luonnonlahjakkuus ja haaveilee suuresta tulevaisuudesta kauppiaana. Suunnitelmat jäävät kuitenkin kesken, kun ensimmäinen maailmansota syttyy ja pyyhkäisee Charlien pois kotoa. Juoksuhaudoissa hän kohtaa henkilön, josta tulee hänen vihollisensa vuosikymmeniksi...Linnuntietä on mukaansatempaava sukuromaani, joka ulottuu kuudelle vuosikymmenelle ja kolmelle mantereelle. Jeffrey Archer (s. 1940) on englantilainen kirjailija ja poliitikko. Hänet tunnetaan erityisesti Clifton-kronikka -kirjasarjasta, johon kuuluu seitsemän osaa. Archer on julkaissut kymmenittäin romaaneja sekä novellikokoelmia. Hän julkaisi esikoisteoksensa Miljoonan dollarin petos vuonna 1976.

Eileen Broadcastle will sich nur schnell ein Eis holen, da wird ihr Leben binnen weniger Minuten vollkommen auf den Kopf gestellt. Magier verwechseln sie mit der Erbin eines bedeutenden Zaubertrank-Meisters und man versucht sie zu entführen. Als ein Fremder namens Zuko Hitoshi sie nach Bradford "in Sicherheit" bringt, wünscht sich Eileen nur eins: nach London zurückzukehren und ihr Studium der Politikwissenschaft aufzunehmen. Stattdessen soll sie plötzlich lernen, in einer geheimen Akademie Zaubertränke zu brauen. Widerstrebend lässt sich Eileen auf die Herausforderung ein, ist aber zunächst nur an Liebestränken interessiert, denn mit Zuko hat sie den Mann getroffen, der ihr Herz höher schlagen lässt. Leider scheint er ihr Interesse nicht zu erwidern. Also versucht sie sich an ihrem ersten magischen Gebräu.Doch mit Liebestränken spielt man nicht.Schon gar nicht, wenn die magische Welt dabei ist, unaufhaltsam in Finsternis zu versinken!Lilly Labord ist das Pseudonym einer Frankfurter Autorin. Als Lilly Labord veröffentlicht sie überwiegend Paranormals und Urban Fantasy.

Detektyw Hanaud zostaje poproszony o zbadanie okoliczności śmierci bogatej wdowy, pani Dauyray. Kobieta została uduszona w swojej Willi Róż, co więcej z tym zabójstwem wiąże się kradzież jej cennej biżuterii. W kręgu podejrzanych jest młoda przyjaciółka madame Dauyray, Celia Harland, która zniknęła zaraz po zgłoszeniu zabójstwa. Inspektor Hanaud odkrywa, że w tajemniczej Willi Róż odbywały się seanse spirytystyczne, zaś piękna Celia występowała w nich jako medium. Okazuje się, że ostatni seans kobieta miała przeprowadzić właśnie w noc morderstwa... ,,Willa Róż" to najbardziej udana powieść detektywistyczna Masona. Na jej motywach powstała sztuka teatralna z 1920 r. oraz cztery adaptacje filmowe z lat 1920-1940. Książka przypadnie do gustu miłośnikom pełnych zawiłych szczegółów zagadek kryminalnych i wczesnych powieści detektywistycznych w stylu Agathy Christie. Śledztwa inspektora Hanauda - seria powieści detektywistycznych A. E. W. Masona, w których występuje fikcyjny francuski inspektor John Hanaud i jego przyjaciel, były finansista Julius Ricardo. Postać Hanauda była wzorowana na dwóch prawdziwych szefach policji Monsieur Macé i Monsieur Goron, których wspomnienia czytywał Mason. Niewysoki i przysadzisty detektyw Hanaud miał być całkowitym przeciwieństwem szczupłego Sherlocka Holmesa, przez wielu uważany jest za inspirację do stworzenia Herkulesa Poirota Agathy Christie. Alfred Edward Woodley Mason (ur. 7 marca 1865 w Dulwich, zm. 22 listopada 1948 w Londynie) - brytyjski pisarz, dramaturg, podróżnik i alpinista, polityk zaangażowany w życie społeczne. Kształcił się w Dulwich College, a w 1888 r. ukończył Trinity College w Oksfordzie. Zadebiutował w 1895 r. utworem ,,A romance of Wastale", ale największą sławę przyniosły mu ,,Cztery pióra" (1902 r.) i ,,Tajemnica Willi Róż" (1910 r.) - powieść kryminalna o losach detektywa Hanauda, uważanego za inspirację do stworzenia Herkulesa Poirota Agathy Christie. Podczas I wojny światowej piastował funkcję burmistrza, służył w Pułku Manchester oraz Royal Marines. Jako wojskowy był założycielem siatek kontrwywiadowczych w imieniu rządu brytyjskiego. W uznaniu zasług zaproponowano mu tytuł szlachecki, ale Mason odmówił jego przyjęcia, argumentując, że niewiele on by znaczył dla bezdzietnego mężczyzny.

George McWhirter Fotheringay to niepozorny sprzedawca i sceptyk, który na skutek zrządzenia bogów zostaje obdarzony nadzwyczajnymi mocami. Początkowo sam jest zdziwiony swoimi umiejętnościami, zaś jego znajomi traktują je z pobłażaniem, jako czarodziejskie sztuczki. Gdy okazuje się, jak potężna jest skala jego możliwości, mężczyzna postanawia działać na rzecz zaprowadzenia pokoju i sprawiedliwości społecznej. Nie zdaje sobie sprawy, że zbyt mocne ingerencje w światowy ład mogą wywołać efekty odwrotne do zmierzonego. W 1936 roku Lothar Mendes zrealizował film na podstawie opowiadania.Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) - jeden z prekursorów gatunku science fiction. Z wykształcenia biolog, jednak od najmłodszych lat odznaczał się bujną wyobraźnią i lekkim piórem. Gdy z przyczyn zdrowotnych musiał zrezygnować z zawodu nauczyciela, zaczął utrzymywać się z pisania - początkowo były to materiały dziennikarskie, a z czasem także literatura. Autor powieści "Wojna światów", "Wehikuł czasu" i "Wyspa doktora Moreau".

Londres, noviembre de 1941. Tras la salida de la formidable Henrietta Bird de la revista Woman's Friend, las cosas están mejorando para Emmeline Lake mientras asume el desafío de convertirse en una joven columnista de consejos en tiempos de guerra. Su relación con su novio Charles va viento en popa, mientras que Bunty, su mejor amiga, todavía se recupera de las secuelas de los bombardeos alemanes en territorio inglés, procurando mirar valientemente hacia el futuro.Cuando el Ministerio de Información pide a las revistas de Gran Bretaña que ayuden a reclutar a mujeres trabajadoras como soporte en la contienda bélica, Emmy decide dar un paso al frente y ayudar. Sin embargo, ella y Bunty conocerán a una joven que les mostrará los desafíos reales a los que se enfrentan las trabajadoras de guerra y Emmy deberá abordar el dilema de si cumplir con su deber profesional o bien apoyar con sus amigas, algo que cambiará su vida para siempre.Tan conmovedora y tierna como Querida señora Bird, esta novela es una celebración de la amistad, un testimonio de la fuerza de las mujeres y de la importancia de ayudarse mutuamente, siempre, y también, en los momentos más difíciles.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.A.J. Pearce creció en Hampshire, Inglaterra. Estudió en la Universidad de Sussex y en la Universidad de Northwestern.El descubrimiento de una revista femenina de 1939 le sirvió para inspirarse en su primera novela, Querida Señora Bird. Actualmente vive en el sur de Inglaterra.

Not dissimilar to modern day stories, ´The Vampyre´ offers an interesting mix of fangs and romance, and Polidori's tale of Lord Ruthven is a spooky love story that will leave you hiding under your duvet.The young Aubrey is captivated by the mysterious Lord Ruthven, who takes her to Rome. A disagreement between the two, leads Ruthven to travel onward to Greece on his own where he falls in love with Ianthe. She tells him about the tales and myths of vampires but is found killed shortly after.Without connecting the two incidents, Aubrey reunites with Ruthven once more and she rejoins him on his travels, which leads to her eventual heartbreak.Fans of ´Twilight´, ´Dracula´, and ´Buffy the Vampire Slayer´ will enjoy this short story, which is regarded as the first vampire novel to be published.Known by some as the creator of vampire fiction, John William Polidori was an English writer and physician. ´The Vampyre´ is his most successful piece of writing and the first published modern vampire story.A friend to Lord Byron, Polidori also brainstormed with Percy Bysshe Shelley and a soon-to-be Mary Shelley. Mary later worked on a tale with her husband which would become 'Frankenstein'.Polidori died at his father's London house aged 25, weighed down by depression and gambling debts.

Philip Marsham is orphaned by a shocking accident and he flees to London in fear of his life. There he joins the dark frigate ‘Rose of Devon’, bound for safety in Newfoundland.But before they reach their destination, Philip’s life is in danger once again as pirates seize the ship. Forced to join their company, Philip is now an outlaw too, with only the hangman’s noose awaiting him in England.Set in the 17th century, ‘The Dark Frigate’ is a classic children’s sea faring adventure by the American writer Charles Boardman Hawes. Full of betrayal, battles, bloodshed and gold, this is a story that will appeal to seafarers of all ages.Charles Boardman Hawes (1889 – 1923) was an American writer of children’s historical sea adventures. He was best known for his three novels ‘The Mutineers’, ‘The Great Quest’ and ‘The Dark Frigate’.In 1922, The American Library Association selected The Great Quest’ as a Newbery Honour Book. He was also posthumously awarded the 1924 Newberry Medal for his novel ‘The Dark Frigate.’Hawes was known for his book’s historical authenticity thanks to his extensive research and his sea adventures have seen him compared to Herman Melville. Fans of Johnny Depp and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' would appreciate his books.

Delve into the works of the visionary author H.G. Wells with this captivating collection of his hidden gems. From the depths of his imaginative mind, these lesser-explored short stories showcase Wells' unparalleled storytelling prowess and offer a fresh perspective on his literary brilliance.From "The Valley of Spiders" and "The Magic Shop" to "The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost", prepare to be enthralled as you uncover the hidden treasures of one of the greatest literary masters in history.Whether you're a dedicated fan of H.G. Wells or a curious reader looking for new literary experiences, this collection is sure to intrigue you!H. G. Wells (1866-1946), the 'father of science fiction,' was an English author known for groundbreaking works like "The Time Machine," "The Invisible Man," and "The War of the Worlds."

Imagine you wake up hundreds of years into the future. The world has been turned into an industrial hellscape, ruled over by the authoritarian White Council. And to your horror, you discover that this regime’s figurehead—the mythical ‘sleeper’—is you!This is the nightmare which greets Graham, the main character in H.G. Wells’ "When the Sleeper Wakes". Graham must choose whether to remain part of the new world order, or join the revolution.Exploring similar themes to Orwell’s "1984", this is a gripping science fiction tale from one of the genre's masters.H.G. Wells (1866–1946) was an English author often called the "father of science fiction". His work popularised some of the genre’s most abiding concepts, such as time travel and parallel universes, while also exploring social issues of the day. Among his most famous books are "The Time Machine", "The Island of Doctor Moreau", "The Invisible Man" and "The First Men in the Moon".Wells was also one of the first writers to imagine an alien invasion. In "The War of the Worlds" he depicts a devastating attack by Martians, who stalk the earth in huge metal tripods. Orson Welles famously created an American radio version in the 1930s, panicking some listeners who thought it was a real news bulletin. The book has been adapted for the screen many times, including a movie starring Tom Cruise and a BBC television series.

If you had the courage and money to lead a fast life, wouldn't you do so?'Confessions of a Young Man' is a memoir by Irish novelist George Moore who spent about 15 years in his teens and his 20s in Paris, and later in London as a struggling artist.Moore's 'confessions' are aesthetic. If there's more, you'll find a soul struggling to rid itself of Victorian morality. Of landed gentry, Moore moved from Ireland to Paris hoping to be a painter. He immersed himself in Degas and Manet and discussed Gautier and Baudelaire at his Montmartre haunt until dawn.This memoir was finished in his early 30s after he had decided to become a writer. He first tried his hand at journalism, but he found it stifling: ‘I longed to give a personal shape to something and this could not be achieved in an article.’ His memoir is youthfully all over the place, at times, but its alluring ideas are found on every page.This is a wonderful look into the mind of the younger George Moore.George Augustus Moore was an Irish novelist, short-story writer, poet, art critic and playwright. As a writer he is best known for his contribution to the natural realist genre of literature. He was amongst the first English-language writers to follow in the footsteps of the French realists, especially the writings of Émile Zola were influential in his work. Moore himself went on to influence fellow Irishman, James Joyce.Although Moore's work is often not considered to belong to the mainstream Irish and British literature of his time, he is widely accepted as being one of the first great modern Irish novelists.His works have also been adapted for film and TV such as 'Albert Nobbs' (2011) starring Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska and Aaron Taylor-Johnson; and the 'Esther Waters' TV series from 1977 starring Gabrielle Lloyd, James Laurenson and Alison Steadman.

Written by the "father of science fiction", H.G. Wells, 'Men Like Gods' is a science fiction, dystopian novel that transports readers to another world - an advanced version of Earth. Mr. Barnstaple is a journalist for 'The Liberal', a London based newspaper, living but has grown tired of his job.Determinedly resolving to take a holiday he quits - not only his job - but his wife and family too. His holiday plans are soon altered however when, in a twist reminiscent of TV's 'Black Mirror', his vehicle, alongside two others, is suddenly transported to another world.The passengers find themselves in a place "the earthlings" call Utopia, and this intriguing new world is thousands of years ahead of humanity in its development.This science fantasy story is perfect for fans of Andy Weir and Antony Doeer.H.G. Wells (1866 – 1946) was a prolific writer and the author of more than 50 novels. In addition, 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.’

Swept out to sea in a boating accident, Henry Adams is penniless and in rags ashore in London. Whilst roaming the streets, his luck changes; two brothers hand him an envelope with no explanation. Inside lies a banknote worth one million pounds. But how can a penniless man prove that he legally possesses such a banknote? What urged Adams to sail away? Why did the two brothers give away their fortune?Combining wit, humour and humility, Mark Twain’s 19th century short story provides a social commentary ideal for fans of Steven Spielberg’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’. Made into a BBC Radio 4 adaptation, ‘The Million Pound Bank Note’ remains a funny and poignant tale of power and greed.Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910) was an American humorist, lecturer, journalist and novelist. Celebrated today as the father of American literature, his work spans epic stories of boyhood such as ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’, as well as travel narratives, such as ‘The Innocents Abroad’, ‘Roughing It’, and ‘Life on the Mississippi’. A friend to presidents, artists and royalty, he is remembered today as a popular public figure. Continuing his influence, Twain inspires Disney attractions, singer Tom Petty’s ‘Down South’ and was portrayed by Nathan Osgood in the 2018 comedy ‘Holmes and Watson’.

An invisible killer, a family curse, a voodoo cult, a murdered prince, and a stolen salad dressing. Strange events call for a detective like no other, and Father Brown has a tendency to see to the heart of things. G. K. Chesterton’s famous priest-detective shines in this crime anthology, packed with mystery and paradox. From ‘The Absence of Mr. Glass’ to ‘The Head of Caesar’, Father Brown and his thief-turned-detective sidekick, Flambeau, return for a series of adventures that range from philosophical quibbles to the most fundamental matters of morality. This collection of crime short stories will tickle fans of Sherlock Holmes and Dirk Gently alike with satirical wit and enticingly clever cases.Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 – 1936) was an English writer, journalist, philosopher, and literary critic. An unparalleled essayist, he produced over four thousand essays during his lifetime, alongside eighty novels and two hundred short stories. Tackling topics of politics, history, philosophy and theology with tenacious wit and humour, G. K. Chesterton was often considered a master of the paradox. Himself both a modernist and devout Catholic, he is remembered best for his priest-detective short stories ‘Father Brown’, and his metaphysical thriller ‘The Man Who Was Thursday’. In his lifetime Chesterton befriended and debated some of the greatest thinkers of the age, such as George Bernard Shaw, H. G. Wells, and Bertrand Russell, while his works went on to inspire figures including T. S. Eliot, Michael Collins, and Mahatma Gandhi.

If you’ve seen "The Sixth Sense" with Bruce Willis, you’ll be familiar with Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome: deliberately making a person feel unwell in order to care for them. In "Jezebel’s Daughter", the poisonous Mrs Fontaine does exactly that in a plan to get her daughter, Minna, married. This is a story of romance and what happens when parents get too involved in their children’s marriages.Centred around a business based in London and Frankfort (or Frankfurt as we say today), "Jezebel’s Daughter" offers distinctive Victorian characters. Fritz Keller, the son of a partner of the business, is in love with Minna Fontaine. Meanwhile, the kindly proto-feminist Mrs Wagner runs the London office which employs women. She is caring for a patient, Jack, from the Bedlam psychiatric hospital.This thriller of a tale culminates when Mrs Fontaine, Mrs Wagner, and Jack all clash in a gothic plot that will determine the happy ending of Fritz and Minna.London-born Wilke Collins (1824-1889) became known in Victorian England for his novels and plays, sometimes writing together with Charles Dickens. His most famous works, "The Woman in White" (1859) and "The Moonstone" (1868), are examples of the first modern detective novels.

Dr Phil didn’t invent family drama. This Victorian novel might as well be given the Dr Phil caption of "I found out my parents weren’t married, and my cousin won’t give me my inheritance". A suspenseful yet poignant tale of the prejudices against illegitimacy, "No Name" captures the anxieties at the time – but also love stories – surrounding marriage.Two sisters, Magdalen and Norah Vanstone live an idyllic life in the English countryside with their wealthy parents. A tragedy upends their lives, suddenly losing their status in society. This new life brings Magdalen to York, then London, beginning her riveting tale of acting, marriage proposals, revenge, and even poison.A thriller that would put Dr Phil out of business, "No Name" emphasises romance in the face of rigid Victorian society.London-born Wilke Collins (1824-1889) became known in Victorian England for his novels and plays, sometimes writing together with Charles Dickens. His most famous works, "The Woman in White" (1859) and "The Moonstone" (1868), are examples of the first modern detective novels.

L’ispettore dell’Europol Tobia Allievi viene mandato a Londra per un’indagine. A richiamarlo è stata la grafologa Bianca Valenti, che ha riconosciuto sulla scena di un crimine la firma del Latin Killer, un assassino che Allievi sta seguendo da tempo.Nel fossato del Castello di Londra è stato infatti ritrovato il corpo di una bambina, un dito mozzato e la fotografia della Danza Macabra tra le labbra. Al suo fianco, un messaggio in latino, un tappeto ricamato, e un carillon. Toccandolo, scatta il meccanismo. Sotto al cielo nuvoloso di Londra si alzerà una melodia triste, una melodia che Allievi non vuole riconoscere.Alberto e Giorgio Ripa (1962) sono due gemelli scrittori. Entrambi laureati in chimica, con lo stesso voto, lo stesso giorno, i due si approcciano alla stesura di un libro con lo stesso metodo scientifico che ha contraddistinto il loro percorso accademico. Specializzati nel thriller e nel poliziesco, le loro opere — scritte e ideate insieme — presentano una struttura narrativa estremamente ricercata e precisa.

Kindly Mr Twitter comes across an abandoned baby one night on his way home from work. The child has been left there for him to find by a desperate, poverty-stricken woman named Mrs Frog, who hopes for a better life for her child. He takes the infant home, where he and his wife Mariar name her Mita and care for her as if she were one of their own children. The lives and problems of the rich and poor continue to intersect throughout this fascinating story by prolific children’s author R.M. Ballantyne.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

Madonna, the Queen of Pop, was not the first to be named in honour of the graceful Madonna in art. The focal point of this novel, Mary, is affectionately known as "Madonna" on account of her beauty. Moreover, Mary is both deaf and dumb: "Hide and Seek" is a bold and thrilling Victorian novel that reflects on disability in a positive light.Mary was adopted from a circus by Lavinia – who also has a disability – and Valentine Blyth. That circus past becomes the central enigma of the novel when friends Zachary and Mat become involved with Mary in London. Mat is solving his own family mystery when he stumbles upon a shocking detail linked to Mary.A tale of forbidden love, family drama, and mystery, Charles Dickens liked it so much that he declared it the "cleverest novel". (It even has a circus clown – eat your heart out Krusty the Clown.)London-born Wilke Collins (1824-1889) became known in Victorian England for his novels and plays, sometimes writing together with Charles Dickens. His most famous works, "The Woman in White" (1859) and "The Moonstone" (1868), are examples of the first modern detective novels.

Il primo romanzo di uno degli autori più importanti della letteratura mondiale. Pubblicato nel 1877 su una rivista londinese, il testo è stato riscoperto solo nel 1982 grazie a una lettera ritrovata nell’università di Yale che ne attesta la paternità dello scrittore scozzese.Come molte opere prime, "Una vecchia canzone" presenta una buona dose delle tematiche che, seppur non del tutto sviluppate, caratterizzano le opere più mature di Stevenson. Per i lettori affezionati alla penna de "Lo strano del dottor Jekyll e del signor Hyde" e de "L’isola del tesoro", questo libro sarà un tuffo nella sua genesi artistica e stilistica. La dualità della natura umana, la coesistenza di male e bene all’interno della nostra coscienza, il costante confronto con le regole sociali prestabilite, la ricerca di un'oasi di pace—"Una vecchia canzone", dal titolo così calzante, leggerà come una storia attempata, ben incastonata nella sua epoca, ma con una verticalità trasversale capace di arrivare ai lettori di oggi.Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.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".

„Wenn man das Unmögliche ausgeschlossen hat, muss das, was übrig bleibt, die Wahrheit sein, so unwahrscheinlich sie auch klingen mag." Sherlock Holmes ist der berühmteste Detektiv aller Zeiten. Mit seinem Freund und Assistenten Dr. Watson geht er im viktorianischen London auf Verbrecherjagd. 55 spannende Fälle werden in dieser Box vereint und laden dazu ein, das berühmte wie auch clevere Ermittlerduo durch die dunklen Gassen Londons zu begleiten. Ein Muss für Fans der BBC-Serie „Sherlock", aber auch für Freunde klassischer Kriminalliteratur.Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) gilt als einer der bekanntesten britischen Schriftsteller. Seine Erzählungen um den Detektiv Sherlock Holmes und seinen Freund Dr. John Watson machten ihn weltberühmt und erfreuen sich bis heute großer Beliebtheit. 1859 in Edinburgh geboren, studierte er Medizin und reiste als Schiffsarzt in die Arktis und nach Afrika. Er führte eine Arztpraxis in Portsmouth und begann nebenbei mit dem Schreiben von ersten Erzählungen, bevor er 1886 mit seinem ersten Sherlock-Holmes-Roman, „Eine Studie in Scharlachrot" begann und damit den Grundstein für seine literarische Karriere legte.

Den unge, viltre Viscount Sherringham – af venner og familie kaldet Sherry – lever et ekstravagant liv, hvor udgifterne langt overstiger indkomsten. Men for at kunne bruge af den kapital, hans afdøde far har efterladt ham, er han nødt til at gifte sig. Efter en afvisning fra den smukke Isabella Milborne og et skænderi med sin mor og morbror, farer Sherry af sted mod London. Dog først efter i hast at have svoret, at han vil gifte sig med den første kvinde, han møder på sin vej.Det bliver den sky og forældreløse Miss Wantage, som har været hemmeligt forelsket i Sherry, siden de var børn. Gift bliver de – men hvordan skal ægteskabet med den umodne Viscount Sherringham, som hellere ville have haft Isabella, nogensinde blive lykkeligt?Georgette Heyer tager os i "Den unge brud" med tilbage til begyndelsen af 1800-tallet, hvor den engelske lavadel er i centrum, komplet med alle de forelskelser og forviklinger, som også Heyers forbillede Jane Austen var en mester i.Georgette Heyer (1902-1974). Engelsk forfatterinde, bedst kendt for sine historiske romancer, der foregår i første halvdel af 1800-tallet. Hun udgav sin første roman som 19-årig og blev hurtigt populær blandt læserne. Heyer har, af eftertiden, især fået ros for sin evne til at ramme tonen og detaljerne i de historiske miljøer, hun beskriver.

Frederica ankommer til London med sine tre yngre søskende med ét formål på hjertet: at få sin smukke søster Charis gift med en rig og ordentlig mand, så hun på den måde kan sikre resten af familien. Frederica beder sin fjerne slægtning markisen af Alverstoke om hjælp, og selvom den 37-årige ungkarl ellers aldrig gider at løfte en finger for andre mennesker, så er der noget ved Frederica, der vækker hans nysgerrighed.Stik imod hans sædvanlige egoistiske tilgang til livet vælger han at præsentere Frederica og alle hendes søskende for det fineste selskab, Londons ton, uden helt selv at forstå hvorfor. Lidt efter lidt går det op for den kyniske aristokrat, at Frederica har vækket følelser i ham, som han slet ikke troede, han var i stand til at føle.Georgette Heyers historiske roman "Den ældste søster" tager os med tilbage til Jane Austens univers af intriger, kærlighed og spændinger i Regency-periodens England.Georgette Heyer (1902-1974) var en britisk forfatter, der er mest kendt for sine Jane Austen-inspirerede historiske romancer, som selv har været med til at inspirere mange af de nyere Regency romance-forfattere. Hun udgav i en årrække både en romantisk roman og en thriller om året og var en aktiv forfatter indtil sin død i 1974, hvor 48 af hendes værker stadig var i produktion.