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'A small Gothic masterpiece... I have read it many times, and with every re-read I marvel again at its many qualities - its darkness, its strangeness, its humour, its sadness, its startling images and twists of phrase' - Sarah Waters.Growing up in Edwardian south London, Alice Rowlands longs for romance and excitement, for a release from a life that is dreary and lonely. Her father, a vet, is harsh and oppressive; his new girlfriend, brash and lascivious.Alice seeks refuge in fantasy, in her rapturous longing for Nicholas, a handsome young sailor, and in the blossoming of what she perceives as her occult powers.Harrowing and haunting, this Gothic tale is a strange cross between Daphne du Maurier and Stephen King, but will also intrigue readers of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Diane Setterfield.Born and raised in England, Barbara Comyns (1909-1992) was a writer and artist who juggled various creative and entrepreneurial endeavors throughout her colorful life, leaving behind a rich literary legacy.

"Vi narrerò tre fiabe questa sera, miei piccoli amici: tre fiabe che si svolgeranno in quel villaggio di Fata Regina che conoscete già, e che vi apriranno le liete porte della fantasia" ...Misteriosi omicidi e strane sparizioni mettono in allerta Scotland Yard. Per risalire ai moventi, ai mandanti e, più in generale, ai dettagli, dei molti bizzarri episodi che sono accaduti, ci vorrebbe un investigatore dall’acume straordinario... E chi, meglio di Enderton, l’arguto detective nato dalla fervida fantasia di Alfredo Pitta? In uno dei suoi romanzi più avvincenti, ambientato in una Londra cupa e gonfia di pericoli, scopriremo cosa si cela dietro a un apparentemente innocuo programma radiofonico, in cui una certa Alice Buckland intrattiene i piccoli ascoltatori con le sue fiabe zuccherose...Alfredo Pitta (1875-1952) nasce a Lucera, dove si interessa precocemente alla letteratura e al giornalismo. Dopo aver pubblicato le prime novelle sul Foglietto – rivista diretta dal fratello Gaetano – si trasferisce a Roma, per collaborare al Messaggero di Roma, e poi a Milano. Nel 1904 entra come impiegato al Ministero dei Lavori Pubblici, posizione a cui affiancherà un febbrile lavoro di traduzione per Sonzogno e Mondadori. Negli stessi anni inizia a pubblicare i primi romanzi, che spaziano dal giallo al cappa-e-spada. Autore fertile e ricco di fantasia, pubblicherà una quarantina di libri, fra cui il celebre "Santajusta" (1936), incentrato sulla storia duecentesca della sua Lucera. Fra i suoi molti lavori, si possono citare anche "Castelmalo" (1931), "Le tredici colonne" (1933) e "L’idolo di Rankanava" (1940).

"Vedete, mio caro Lambest, in ogni uomo dabbene vi sono i germi del male, in ogni malvagio i germi del bene [...] Ah, chi di noi può dire di non essere passato per le Porte del Male, sia pure col pensiero?".In questa nuova indagine del mitico detective Enderton – nato dalla penna del fantasioso Alfredo Pitta – tutto sembra essere sempre il contrario di tutto. Se non ci si può basare sulle apparenze, in effetti, su che cos’altro si dovrebbe fare affidamento? Tutto ha inizio quando il signor Muldave, preoccupato per lui e la moglie, decide di rivolgersi a Enderton e Lambest. La sua famiglia sembra correre un grave pericolo: negli ultimi giorni, infatti, la cassetta della posta di casa Muldave ha ricevuto più di una quarantina di missive anonime, stampate con un ingegnoso trucco da ragazzini, recanti messaggi del tenore di "Morirai" e "La vendetta è vicina". Comprensibile, quindi, la loro preoccupazione...Alfredo Pitta (1875-1952) nasce a Lucera, dove si interessa precocemente alla letteratura e al giornalismo. Dopo aver pubblicato le prime novelle sul Foglietto – rivista diretta dal fratello Gaetano – si trasferisce a Roma, per collaborare al Messaggero di Roma, e poi a Milano. Nel 1904 entra come impiegato al Ministero dei Lavori Pubblici, posizione a cui affiancherà un febbrile lavoro di traduzione per Sonzogno e Mondadori. Negli stessi anni inizia a pubblicare i primi romanzi, che spaziano dal giallo al cappa-e-spada. Autore fertile e ricco di fantasia, pubblicherà una quarantina di libri, fra cui il celebre "Santajusta" (1936), incentrato sulla storia duecentesca della sua Lucera. Fra i suoi molti lavori, si possono citare anche "Castelmalo" (1931), "Le tredici colonne" (1933) e "L’idolo di Rankanava" (1940).

Love is a riddle waiting to be solved...Meet Cassy Brookes, a composed 26-year-old whose life is about to be flipped by a twist of fate.Stuck in a doctor's office, Cassy scribbles a message in a puzzle book, and when she returns for a check-up, she sees someone has replied. She soon finds herself torn between searching for love and outwitting her work rival, Martin.Will finding the mystery puzzle man be the cure to all her problems or will the truth be a bitter pill to swallow?Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Ali Hazelwood, and Lorraine Brown.What readers are saying about "Puzzle Girl":´Puzzle Girl is a fantastic debut. Sparklingly funny, original and brilliantly clever, it's a real treat. I loved it!´ - Miranda Dickinson´Clever, funny and utterly engaging.´ - Jules WakeRachael Featherstone was born and raised in Woodford. After her mother's cancer diagnosis in 2012, Rachael decided to quit her job, and fulfil a lifetime ambition to write a novel. She went back to university and completed a Masters in English Literature and had several short stories published.

Englands hovedstad, London, er en af de største og mest spændende byer i verden. Der bor flere mennesker i London end i hele Danmark, og der er mennesker fra alle verdens lande.I "Portræt af London" kan man læse, hvordan en kæmpe by som London fungerer med alt fra drikkevand til offentlig transport og skoler. Bogen præsenterer os for en række vidt forskellige London-borgere. Vi møder både en dirigent, en modedesigner og en hjemløs, og så kommer vi med hjem til nogle af de danskere, der har gjort London til deres hjem."Portræt af London" er skrevet til børn fra 12 år og opefter og udkom første gang i 1998.Ole Steen Hansen (f. 1957) har siden 1986 udgivet mere end 100 bøger, og i sit forfatterskab beskæftiger han sig især med militærhistorie, fly og asiatisk kultur. I 2019 blev han tildelt Dansk Forfatterforenings faglitterære pris med begrundelsen: "Ole Steen Hansen leverer fortællinger på et solidt, fagligt grundlag, der kobler det store overblik med myriader af detaljer".Udover at være fagbogsforfatter står Ole Steen Hansen også bag adskillige oversættelser.

While ‘The Soul of London: A Survey of a Modern City’ is not a work of fiction, it is much more than a guidebook.In these pages, Ford almost anthropomorphises England’s capital city, imbuing it with personality and character. He traces its growth and expansion, often drawing parallels between what he learns about London and what he learns about himself.Fascinating in topographical, historical, and even psychological terms, this is a fascinating book that strives to identify what makes London London.‘The Soul of London: A Survey of a Modern City’ is the ideal read for fans of ´Great Expectations´ by Charles Dickens.Born in Wimbledon, Joseph Leopold Ford Hermann Madox Hueffer (1873 – 1939) was a prolific poet, novelist, and literary critic, who would become better known by his pen-name, Ford Madox Ford.In his early twenties, Ford moved to Winchelsea with his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Martindale. Here, he befriended a number of authors including HG Wells and Henry James.However, it was Joseph Conrad with whom he decided to collaborate, writing a pirate novel titled ‘Romance’. After a nervous breakdown, Ford went to recover in Germany, which laid the foundations for ‘The Good Soldier´.On returning to England, he founded ‘The English Review’ magazine.

Set in London in 1594, ‘Tarquin of Cheapside’ is a cross between a whodunnit and a whodunwhat.We find Wessel Caxter reading ‘The Faerie Queen,’ before his evening is interrupted by a mysterious figure, known only as Soft Shoes.Soft Shoes is being pursued by Flowing Boots, but who they are and what their quarrel is, is only revealed after Soft Shoes completes a poem.Packed with literary flourishes and sharp wit, this offers a fascinating insight into the mind of a master at the start of his career.‘Tarquin of Cheapside’ is perfect for fans of Debbie Young.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Set during the First World War, ‘My Adventures, A German Spy in Britain’ is a collection of short stories narrated by secret agent, Heine.While he might have been sent to London by German Intelligence, intelligence is not his strong point. Armed with a Chilean passport and posing as a reporter for the Chinese New Bureau, the hapless Heine sets about uncovering any secrets he can.However, his natural cowardice and penchant for missing the obvious make his task much harder than necessary.A light-hearted and fun read for fans of the ‘Smithy’ series.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.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.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’.

Mr Chell is a very wealthy man. However, even his money cannot buy him a sense of humour.When he receives a letter demanding thousands of pounds to prevent his imminent kidnap, he must decide whether this is a joke or something more serious.A wry, sly tale, packed with twists and turns and an unexpected ending, ‘Gospel-Truth Mortimer’ is a rollicking read for fans of Agatha Christie.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.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.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’.

Podczas dziewiczego rejsu do Nowego Jorku na statku Buckingham doszło do groźnego wybuchu. Jaki będzie finał eksplozji bomby podłożonej tam przez IRA?Żona Harry’ego, obecnie prezes Barrington Shipping, mierzy się ze skutkami bombardowania jej liniowcai szykuje się do sprawy sądowej ze złośliwą lady Victorią. W tym samym czasie Harry Clifton dostaje awans i podejmuje niebezpieczną próbę odnalezienia w Rosji zakazanej książki o pracach dla Stalina. Kiedy Cliftonowie cieszą się na wieść o zaręczynach Sebastiana, nad Harry’m zbierają się czarne chmury - oto zostaje pojmany w Rosji i uznany za groźnego szpiega.Oto piąta z 7 części cyklu o rodzinie Cliftonów, można ją uznać za oddzielną historię lub czytać bez zachowania kolejności sagi. Jeśli lubisz powieści sensacyjne z emocjonującymi zwrotami akcji i pasjonują cię opisy trudnych procesów sądowych, oto lektura idealna dla ciebie.Kroniki rodziny Cliftonów - siedmiotomowa epicka saga, której bohaterem jest pełen ambicji Harry Clifton, syn dokera i kelnerki. Kolejne tomy cyklu pokazują losy głównego bohatera od narodzin w 1920 aż do śmierci w 1992 r. z perspektywy coraz to innej postaci. Dzięki temu cykl o burzliwym życiu Harry’ego Cliftona wciąga czytelnika bez reszty i intryguje podczas lektury każdej części tej rodzinnej sagi.Jeffrey Howard Archer, baron Archer Weston-super-Mare (ur. 15 kwietnia 1940w Londynie) - brytyjski polityk, dramaturg, autor bestsellerowych serii sensacyjnych, kryminalnych, jak również tzw. political fiction. Swoją debiutancką powieść z 1976 r.,,Co do grosza", (którą podobnie jak kolejną pt. ,,Kain i Abel" sfilmowano), napisał aby uniknąć bankructwa. Uważny czytelnik odnajdzie w jego twórczości wiele wątków związanych z polskimi emigrantami.

It’s the smoggy, gas-lit London of the 1880s. And three young men—Desborough, Challoner and Somerset—are bored stiff. So this trio make a pact. They’ll alleviate their listlessness by seeking out adventures wherever they can.These adventures form "The Dynamiter", a collection of loosely inter-connected stories, which features everything from violent Mormons to ghostly mansions. Veering from suspense to comedy, it’s a fun and light read. And for Stevenson fans, an interesting curio because it’s his only book written in collaboration with his wife, Fanny van de Grift Stevenson.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet and travel writer. Born in Edinburgh, he suffered from severe health issues for most of his life. Despite this, he still managed to produce some of the century’s most famous stories. These include the classic adventure "Treasure Island" and the horror novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde".Stevenson’s last years were spent on the Samoan island of Upolo, where he became an advocate for Samoan rights. He died in his home of a brain haemorrhage and was buried on the island’s Mount Vaea.

MIA nigdy nie była w stałym związku. Nie dlatego, że coś jest z nią nie tak. Po prostu do tej pory nikt nie zrobił na niej odpowiedniego wrażenia. Ma nudną pracę i nudne ciuchy, za to niebanalnych przyjaciół. Dziewczyna kocha Notting Hill i muzykę poważną. Kiedy pod wpływem impulsu postanawia udowodnić swojej przyjaciółce, że nie jest zwykłą nudziarą, jej życie nabiera tempa i rumieńców.WILL jest muzykiem rockowym, który przyjechał do Londynu z irlandzkiego miasteczka Clifden. Jego zespół ma za sobą wydanie debiutanckiej płyty i właśnie pracuje nad kolejną. William kocha swojego psa i wkurzać ludzi. Znakiem rozpoznawczym chłopaka są koszulki z obraźliwymi napisami. Jest przyzwyczajony do tego, że jego widok zwala kobiety z nóg. W kontaktach z innymi jest ostrożny i wycofany.Co wydarzy się, gdy tych dwoje skrzyżuje swoje ścieżki? Na pewno żadne z nich nie jest przygotowane na to, co czeka ich w takim przypadku.Czym może skutkować połączenie butnego frontmana i młodej zadziornej kobiety? Moja irlandzka piosenka to świetna propozycja z gatunku new adult! Anna Olszewska stworzyła historię, od której nie można się oderwać! Serdecznie polecam!Weronika Bar, ksiazkowapasja.blogspot.comPrzewrotna, zabawna, przepięknie opowiedziana - taka właśnie jest Moja irlandzka piosenka. Oto historia, którą czyta się jednym tchem! Mia i William to bohaterowie, których chce się pokochać!Klaudia Pankowska-Bianek, porozmawiajmy-o-ksiazkach.blogspot.comTo jedna z najpiękniejszych historii new adult, jakie przeczytałam w ostatnim czasie. Urzekająca, poruszająca i gwarantująca niezapomniane emocje. Jestem pewna, że książka Anny Olszewskiej skradnie Wasze serca, tak jak skradła moje.Hanna Smarzewska, nie-oceniam-po-okladkach.blogspot.comAnna Olszewska - polska pisarka, autorka „Mojej irlandzkiej piosenki". Autorka powieści bardzo ceni sobie swoją prywatność i pragnie, by informacje na jej temat pozostały tajemnicą...

Lassen Sie sich entführen ins schillernde Wien der Zwanzigerjahre!Die 29-jährige Sarah Rosewell wird stellvertretende Leiterin des Auktionshauses Hofmann's. Wertvolle Lampen, edle Teppiche, stilvolle Gemälde – Sarahs Ruf als Kunstkennerin ist legendär. Doch die Schatten ihrer Vergangenheit lassen sie nicht zur Ruhe kommen – jemand verfolgt sie mit einem perfiden Racheplan. Als der amerikanische Kaufhauskönig John Redloff sie bittet, sein Stadthaus in London auszustatten, zieht es sie zurück in ihre Heimatstadt. Sarah muss sich ihren Dämonen stellen und kämpft um ihren Ruf und ihre Existenz. Zumal ihr ehemaliger Geliebter Philipp Maynard plötzlich wieder vor ihr steht ...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.

"We must hit Capitalism, and hit it hard, for the plain and definite reason that it is growing stronger." Chesterton’s essays on the pitfalls of capitalism, written in the early 1900s, still strike true in the modern-day.One of England’s greatest essayists, Chesterton analyses the claims of capitalism without preaching or favouring Marxist and socialist thinkers.Instead, Chesterton’s anti-capitalist arguments are drawn from his own Christian ideals and philosophical reasoning, giving a unique perspective that is invaluable for historians and students of philosophy alike.Readers of Rebecca Henderson or Thomas Piketty should not miss this extraordinary glimpse into the ideologies of the past.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 Shore, H. G. Wells, and Bertrand Russell, while his works went on to inspire figures including T. S. Eliot, Michael Collins, and Mahatma Gandhi.

À Londres, on les surnomme les Admirables. Ils possèdent l’argent, le pouvoir et le prestige. Mais le vertige de la Belle Époque n’est qu’une illusion. Des salles de bal étincelantes de la haute société édouardienne aux champs de bataille de la Somme, « Dernier été à Mayfair » est l’histoire captivante de deux grandes familles aristocratiques qui, en une décennie, voient basculer le monde et le temps de l’insouciance.Londres, été 1911. Lord et lady Rotherfield s’apprêtent à recevoir la haute société londonienne dans leur somptueuse demeure de Berkeley Square, pour le bal des dix-huit ans de leur fille Victoria, tandis que sa sœur Evangeline, vingt ans et suffragette, manque à l’appel. Leur fère, Julian, est l’héritier de la dynastie, prisonnier d’une vie qu’il n’a pas choisie mais dont il assume les contraintes par sens du devoir. Edward, le cadet, se consacre entièrement à ses bons désirs : homme à femmes, dilettante, il est passionné d’aviation et de jeu., Tous sont fiers de leur héritage ancestral, confiants dans leur avenir. Mais peu décèlent les failles qui sont déjà apparues dans leur petit monde privilégié.Pour les fans de "Downton Abbey"."Captivant, un roman écrit avec style." cpourlesfemmes.com "Les personnalités se révèlent attachantes au fil des pages de ce roman historique qui fourmille de détails sur la société edwardienne, les combats de la Somme, la vie des infirmière au front..." Télépro "Un roman historique sympathique." La Nef "Theresa Révay connaît son histoire anglaise sur le bout des doigts et nous régale avec cette fresque au souffle romanesque de la fin du monde." Avantages "La langue, d’une admirable fluidité, vient irriguer une histoire si romanesque que les images naissent toutes seules. A quand le film ?" Le Figaro Magazine "La force coup de poing des femmes en période de crise." Le Point "Tous les traités de sociologie ne vaudront jamais un bon roman. Ainsi Theresa Révay réussit elle avec brio, dans Dernier été a Mayfair, a nous faire sentir ce que fut, en particulier en Grande Bretagne, cette période charnière du début du XXe siecle, qui s’achève en 1918." Le Figaro "La romancière, s’appuyant sur une documentation historique solide qu’elle sait glisser sans alourdir son intrigue, parvient à créer une atmosphère convaincante." Le Figaro "Theresa Révay possède le souffle romanesque de l’écrivain et la précision de l’historienne, elle s’impose comme l’une des romancières majeures des grandes fresques historiques." Valeurs actuelles "Une saga prenante par son sujet, qui brille de tous les feux du glamour, et surprenante par son écriture, d’une élégance qui sied exactement à ses personnages." Carrefour SavoirsTheresa Révay est née à Paris. Après des études de lettres, elle s’oriente vers la traduction de romans anglo-saxons et allemands, et publie deux romans, L’Ombre d’une femme, La Table Ronde (1988), et L’Ouragane, Tsuru Éditions (1990). Son premier roman historique, Valentine ou le Temps des adieux, paraît aux éditions Belfond en 2002, suivi en 2005 de Livia Grandi ou le Souffle du destin, pour lequel elle sera finaliste du prix des Deux-Magots 2006. Ses deux derniers romans, La Louve blanche et Tous les rêves du monde, ont été traduits en huit langues et ont été de grands succès en Europe (plus de 300 000 exemplaires vendus). Theresa Révay s’impose aujourd’hui comme l’une des romancières majeures de grandes fresques historiques.

Jak zmieni się życie Harry’ego i jego żony Emmy, gdy otrzymają wieści o tragicznym wypadku samochodowym ich syna Sebastiana? Harry Clifton z niepokojem obserwuje intrygi Don Pedra Martineza, który chce zniszczyć firmę Barringtonów, zaś Emma próbuje objąć funkcję prezesa rodzinnej Spółki Żeglugowej. W tym samym czasie adoptowana córka Cliftonów zdobywa stypendium w Slade Academy of Art i przyjmuje oświadczynyClive’a Binghama. Niestety szczęście młodych niszczy przyszła teściowa Jessiki, która wrzuca truciznę do ślubnego kieliszka...Oto czwarta z 7 części cyklu o rodzinie Cliftonów, można ją uznać za oddzielną historię lub czytać bez zachowania kolejności sagi. Czwarty tom kronik rodziny Cliftonów to opowieść o miłości, zemście, chorej ambicji i niepohamowanej żądzy zemsty. Lektura przypadnie do gustu miłośnikom barwnej fabuły osadzonej w latach sześćdziesiątych.Kroniki rodziny Cliftonów - siedmiotomowa epicka saga, której bohaterem jest pełen ambicji Harry Clifton, syn dokera i kelnerki. Kolejne tomy cyklu pokazują losy głównego bohatera od narodzin w 1920 aż do śmierci w 1992 r. z perspektywy coraz to innej postaci. Dzięki temu cykl o burzliwym życiu Harry’ego Cliftona wciąga czytelnika bez reszty i intryguje podczas lektury każdej części tej rodzinnej sagi.Jeffrey Howard Archer, baron Archer Weston-super-Mare (ur. 15 kwietnia 1940 w Londynie) - brytyjski polityk, dramaturg, autor bestsellerowych serii sensacyjnych, kryminalnych, jak również tzw. political fiction. Swoją debiutancką powieść z 1976 r. ,,Co do grosza", (którą podobnie jak kolejną pt. ,,Kain i Abel" sfilmowano), napisał aby uniknąć bankructwa. Uważny czytelnik odnajdzie w jego twórczości wiele wątków związanych z polskimi emigrantami.

"Smash all the Windows" won the inaugural Selfies Book Award in 2019.It has taken conviction to right the wrongs. It will take courage to learn how to live again.London, 22 August 2003. A day that began like any other would end in tragedy. Fifty-eight people set off for work, only to never return.For more than thirteen years, the search for truth has eaten up everything: marriages, families, health, careers and finances. A flawed justice system failed the victims' kin, but hope arises when a rookie law student scrutinizes the disaster and uncovers potential answers.With lies being unraveled and hypocrisies exposed, the families can all get back to their lives. Well, if only it were that simple...A gripping, highly charged, topical piece of fiction, "Smash All the Windows" is a testament to the human condition and the healing power of art.Hailed by The Bookseller as 'One to Watch', Jane Davis writes thought-provoking literary page turners with a strong commercial edge. Her first novel "Half-Truths and White Lies", won a national award established with the aim of finding 'the next Joanne Harris'.

What if the villain of your childhood turned out to be someone really rather extraordinary?A disgraced politician, Sir James Hastings is living out his retirement in a secluded Surrey village. He is unmoved by his centenarian mother's death - a woman he emotionally buried upon her abandonment.Raised by his father, a charismatic war-hero turned racing driver, the young James, torn between self-blame and longing, eventually dismissed her.But when he inherits her life's work - an incredible photography collection spanning six decades - he is forced to confront the realization that his version of the past isn't even half the story...Presenting a family that is beautifully flawed, brimming with affection, and inimitably human, "I Stopped Time" is perfect for fans of Tracy Chevalier, Audrey Niffenegger and Ali Smith.Hailed by The Bookseller as 'One to Watch', Jane Davis writes thought-provoking literary page turners with a strong commercial edge. Her first novel "Half-Truths and White Lies", won a national award established with the aim of finding 'the next Joanne Harris'.'A perfectly written book in which the author never puts a foot wrong.' Author, John Lynch

Commissioner Sanders is back again! However, this adventure sees him set against the backdrop of London rather than Africa.When a bunch of small-time crooks decide to try and steal a diamond mine, Sanders must decide whether he’s up to the job, or whether to hand it over to someone more qualified.Full of twists and turns, ‘The River of Stars’ sees our hero at his most vulnerable and introduces a bevy of fascinating characters.A film adaptation of ‘The River of Stars’ was made in 1921.This is a superb read for fans of the ´Sanders of the River´ series.Prior to the success of ´King Kong´, which he co-created, Edgar Wallace published a selection of tales about Commissioner Sanders and his adventures in Africa under British rule.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.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.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’.

Laying the foundations for the likes of ‘Silence of the Lambs,’ starring Anthony Hopkins, ‘The Murder Book of J.G. Reeder’ follows an investigator with the mind of a criminal.From the outside, our hero looks downtrodden and unremarkable. However, beneath his docile demeanour operates a fiendish brain; one that could be employed for good or for evil.In this book, Wallace gives us an anti-hero that is initially hard to like but becomes completely understandable towards the end.‘The Murder Book of J.G. Reeder’ is a great read for fans of the characters Hannibal Lecter and Sherlock Holmes.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.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.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.’

Una maravillosa colección de cuentos, cartas, notas y la génesis del libro La biblioteca de los sueños imposibles.Una historia atmosférica situada en un rincón repleto de libros en el Londres del siglo XIX. Una maravillosa novela. Un retrato de los lugares en los que los libros y las historias te pueden transportar a la vida real. Una joya de libro para todos aquellos que alguna vez soñaron con tener un rincón propio repleto de libros y de sueños...El complemento perfecto para una agradable noche de lectura: acompaña en este nuevo viaje a Ani y al Thomas Reed, los protagonistas de "La biblioteca de los sueños imposible".Siguiendo las huellas de las grandes damas de la literatura clásica como Jane Eyre, la independiente y tenaz Animant Crumb es un personaje del que los lectores se enamorarán al instante.Lin Rina es una escritora alemana nacida en 1987. Es autora de ficción y amante del té a quien en ocasiones se le quema la comida mientras se pierde en su imaginación.

Fille d’une servante et de Lord Lamb, Annabelle est la femme de chambre de Madeleine, la fille légitime de ce dernier. Les deux demi-sœurs partagent, au delà d'une ressemblance troublante, une grande complicité, au grand dam de l’épouse de Lord Lamb.Alors que la Saison va débuter, Lady Lamb est bien décidée à marier sa fille à un membre de la noblesse, sans tenir compte des sentiments de la jeune femme.Afin d'échapper à cette épreuve, Madeleine sollicite l’aide de sa demi-sœur. Annabelle va alors se retrouver prise au piège d'un jeu de faux-semblants avec le comte d’Angus.Née en 1988, en Normandie, Julie y passe sa jeunesse et fait la rencontre de son mari dans le bus du lycée (une vraie romance). Il lui aura fallu vingt ans pour apprécier la lecture grâce au film Twilight qui lui a fait découvrir la romance.Véritable coup de foudre, depuis, elle dévore les livres à raison d’au moins trois par semaine (quand elle n’écrit pas).Romances historiques, paranormales, New Adult, à la Dark, tout y passe !En 2015, elle décide, sur un coup de tête, de passer de l’autre côté du livre et se lance dans l’écriture du premier tome des MacKintosh. Une nouvelle passion est née ! Désormais, elle s’évade en écrivant ses propres histoires, en plus de dévorer celles des autres.Après la romance historique-paranormale, elle se lance dans la new romance avec la série Love and Hope. En 2020, elle s'essaie à deux nouveaux sous-genre de la romance : le drame romantique avec la duologie Malgré et la romance paranormale avec la saga Nefasta. Du highlander viril, au vampire sexy, en passant par le bad boy tatoué et adepte de foot ou le comte mystérieux, il y en a pour tous les goûts (ou presque).

It’s the ultimate plot to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. But when a criminal mastermind finds Scotland Yard detectives sniffing around his tracks, things become far from easy. And when a beautiful girl arrives on the scene, distractions are all the more inevitable.Packed with suspense, tension and thrills, Edgar Wallace’s rip-roaring crime novel ‘The Traitor’s Gate’ is perfect for fans of BBC’s hit series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch.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’.

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.’

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.

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.

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.