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Katie e Larentia non hanno molto in comune, a parte la bellezza, i capelli rosso Tiziano e il problema di non avere abbastanza soldi per accedere a delle cure vitali. Katie è un’ambiziosa ballerina che sogna di fare carriera al Gaiety Theatre di Londra, mentre Larentia è la premurosa figlia del vecchio professor Braintree, affetto da un male incurabile. La notizia della morte del Duca di Tregaron – che qualche anno prima le aveva fatto una corte esasperante – fa venire a Katie e al fidanzato Harry un’idea rischiosa. Coinvolgendo anche Larentia, metteranno in scena una fandonia di dimensioni colossali, al solo scopo di guadagnarsi una parte della sua ingente eredità. Un romanzo che gioca coi paradossi di un mondo in cui i privilegi più sfacciati sembrano essere a solo beneficio dei più disonesti…Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901-2000) è stata una delle maggiori autrici di romanzi rosa del XX secolo. Con all’attivo ben 730 libri, e con più di un miliardo di copie vendute in tutto il mondo, Cartland ha anche ottenuto dalla regina Elisabetta II il titolo onorifico di Dame. Fra i suoi moltissimi titoli, si possono citare “Verso l’aurora”, “Un bacio con il re” e “Paura di amare”, particolarmente apprezzati anche in Italia.

From Arkansas and London to Zanzibar and the Tanzanian bush, "Looking at Harry and other stories" follows a selection of unique perspectives on the human condition spanning multiple continents. An inquiry into the dichotomies of life, this short story collection features six beautifully crafted stories that all explore how there is always two sides to one coin... ©2024 Natasha Illum Berg (P)2024 Saga EgmontNatasha Illum Berg (b. 1971) is an author, hunter, and conservationist known for her debut novel "Floder af Rød" released in 1999 and her advocacy for African elephant protection through the Ivory Black Foundation.

In a neon-lit near future, the elite is gifted with the technology to make Portraits - perfect copies, designed to bear the weight of their fame.Lulabelle Rock, a star actress, exists again as her thirteenth Portrait. But unlike her predecessors, she's an assassin, meant to erase every version of Lulabelle's past self.As she winds through the maze of Bubble City, her task becomes tangled with a developing conscience and blurred identities. And when she fall's in love with one of her targets, she's faced with a profound dilemma; when you don’t want to kill yourself, what’s the alternative?A whip-smart and thrilling sci-fi read that’s perfect for fans of "Orphan Black" and "Killing Eve".©2024 Maud Woolf (P)2024 Saga EgmontTHIRTEEN WAYS TO KILL LULABELLE ROCKCover Design by Mark EcobMaud Woolf is a Scottish speculative writer with a particular focus on horror and science fiction. Her work has appeared in a variety of online magazines, including Metaphorosis Magazine where her short story "The Stranding" was selected to appear in the Best of Metaphorosis 2020.

Den første kærlighed kan medføre ekstase, men også smerte og nogle gange tvivl. For Gail Redding medførte den alle tre følelser. Men hun slider sig løs og bliver forelsket igen i en mand, der virkelig fortjener hendes kærlighed. Denne gang ved hun, at kærligheden er sand og holdbar. Men hendes mands arbejde er risikofyldt, og hendes liv bliver hårdt.Gail klarer det tappert, indtil skæbnen griber ind, og fortiden truer med at fange hende ind igen og trække hende tilbage til alt det, hun troede, hun var sluppet fri af. Pludselig er hendes og hendes mand lykke i fare…”Fortidens skygger” er en smuk kærlighedsroman, der udkom første gang i 1958. Denne oversættelse er fra 1977.Netta Muskett (1887-1963) var en engelsk forfatter, som blev kendt for sine mange kærlighedsromaner. Hun udgav sin første bog i 1927 og blev ved med at skrive helt til sin død. Hun udgav over 60 bøger og var medstifter af foreningen, Romantic Novelists' Association. Hendes bøger er oversat til et utal af sprog.

Den urgamle egyptiske kaosgud Seth lever et ekstravagant og udsvævende liv i nutidens London. Her møder han den unge kunstnerspire Victoria, som han indleder et lidenskabeligt forhold til. Victoria er af optaget skildringen af alt, der har med vinger at gøre - ikke mindst Ikarosmyten. En dag bliver Seth tilbudt at købe et maleri af Brueghel. Motivet er den faldne Ikaros. Samtidig på et landsted uden for London venter parret Gabriel og Héloise barn. Da drengen fødes under en frygtelig storm, som Seth har sat i værk, er Héloise ikke i tvivl: Hendes barn er en inkarnation af guden Horus - den eneste, der kan frelse verden fra Seths amokløb. Tredje Ikaros er en handlingsmættet spændingsroman og en moderne Ikarosfabel om kunstnerens vej til forløsning. Tredje Ikaros er anden selvstændige del af trilogien Gudestorm. ”En herlig roman fuld af spænding og drama og stor romantisk kærlighed fortalt på en baggrund af interessant og eksotisk specialviden. Det er også en roman, hvor der tænkes ambitiøst og stimulerende over livet og døden og religionen, og ikke mindst er det en uhyre velskreven roman.” Politiken “Mystikken breder sig, gåderne foldes ud, og hele herligheden vikles ind i et fintmasket net af kunsthistorie, græsk og ægyptisk mytologi … Anbefales enhver med hang til gode historier.” Kristeligt Dagblad ”Anne-Marie Vedsø Olesen er Danmarks svar på amerikanske Anne Rice med vampyr-fortællingerne. Man suspenderer gerne sin mistro, mens man hepper på Seth vel vidende, at han egentlig bør tabe.” Jyllands-Posten “Hovedværker af Mozart, Brueghel, Plutarch og Ovid spiller inciterende med i dette kulturhistoriske kapow-fyrværkeri af en roman … En herlig intellektuel gådefortælling”. Information

Det är försommar år 1939. När deckarförfattaren Miss Shirley Wombes av misstag dras in som privatdetektiv i ett stort arvsfall, tar hon sig till det idylliska grevskapet Oldthunderlamb i södra England. Där möter hon den passionerade deckarälskaren och genusforskaren Miss Dr Hahnsohn. Tillsammans utforskar de den ärvda förmögenheten, det gåtfulla Thorhamstead Manor House och dess experimentella anläggningar. Men Miss Dr Hahnsohn har även egna planer. Deras till synes slumpmässiga möte döljer i själva verket Hahnsohns strävan att själv delta i detektivdramatikens värld. Hennes plan? Att integrera sig i den kriminalroman som Miss Wombes skriver om fallet.”Bevare oss väl!” är en lekfull kriminalroman som parodiskt utmanar den konventionella uppfattningen av detektivlitteraturen. Ett genreexperiment som smidigt väver samman spänning och tankeväckande diskussion.Ulf Henrik Lindberg (född 1933) är en svensk författare och akademiker bosatt i Södertälje. Med en bakgrund som docent vid Uppsala universitet och forskning kring Alzheimers sjukdom vid Astra Neuroscience Research Unit i London har hans yrkesliv präglats av vetenskaplig upptäckarlust. Sedan 1992 har han hängivet ägnat sig åt författarskapet, där hans passion har resulterat i flera verk som spänner över olika genrer.

Engang havde Stephen Chisely alt, hvad hjertet kunne begære. Et godt omdømme, venner, et godt udseende og ikke mindst selvrespekt. Alt dette er væk nu. For to år siden begik han en skændig forbrydelse, der fik ham sat i fængsel.Nu er han på fri fod og har i månedsvis forgæves flakket om og søgt efter arbejde. Han forsøger på hverken at se sig frem eller tilbage, men en dag befinder han sig pludselig foran det hus, han havde været til middag i, den aften han blev arresteret.Da han får øje på sin gamle veninde Yvonne Latour, er hans første indskydelse at skynde sig væk. Han vil ikke belemre hende med sit selskab eller trække hende ned i andres øjne. Yvonnes reaktion overrasker ham umådeligt. Hun glædes over at se ham og insisterer på, at de skal sætte sig i parken og tale lidt sammen. Det møde bliver begyndelsen på Stephens nye liv. Pludselig virker alt muligt.”Kærlighedens under” udkom første gang i 1918.William John Locke (1863-1930) var engelsk forfatter af romaner, noveller og skuespil. Locke nød stor popularitet for sin letflydende, sentimentale temaer og elegante ironi.

Dr. James Muchison har alt, hvad han kunne ønske sig. Sin egen praksis som landsbylæge, søde børn og en kone med et hjerte af guld. Desværre er der noget, der truer hans idyl. James er nemlig afhængig af alkohol. Alkoholismen er nedarvet gennem generationer, og James frygter, at han aldrig vil kunne komme ud af sit misbrug. Da hans kone finder ud af, hvor galt det er fat, kaster hun alle sine kræfter ind i kampen mod sin mands alkoholproblem og for deres families overlevelse.”En kvindes kamp” er en rørende fortælling om det godes kamp mod det onde og om en kvindes utrættelige kamp for at holde sammen på sin familie. Bogen udkom første gang i 1907.Warwick Deeping (1877-1950) var en engelsk læge og forfatter, der skrev en lang række romaner og noveller. Inden han blev forfatter på fuld tid, deltog han i første verdenskrig som læge i Royal Army Medical Corps. Mange af Warwick Deepings værker er blevet oversat til fremmedsprog, og flere var bestsellere. Han skrev både historiske romaner og samtidige romaner, der kritiserede det engelske samfund.

Nie wszystko rzucone w ogień spłonie.Noel Debrett powraca.Zara wie, a raczej przeczuwa, że się zbliża. Przy pomocy przyjaciół stara się wrócić do normalnego życia i rozwiązać tajemnicę śmierci młodszej siostry Zoe. Tymczasem na prestiżowej Akademii Sztuki w Londynie dochodzi do tragedii. Gdy prywatne śledztwo młodej malarki odsłania kolejny szokujący sekret rodu Debrettów, dla Zary zaczyna się walka, w której stawką jest jej życie.Czy mroczny klan arystokratów znów da o sobie znać?Maggie Moon - z zawodu tłumacz, na co dzień zajmuje się również pisaniem artykułów oraz redagowaniem stron internetowych. Do swoich największych inspiracji literackich zalicza Edgara Allana Poe, Colette oraz współczesną amerykańską pisarkę Tess Gerritsen. W swoich powieściach stara się łączyć fascynację wiktoriańską Anglią z elementami literatury sensacyjnej.

Manželský pár Winifred a Daniel Coulsonovi žijí bohatým životem ve velkém rodinném sídle. Pořádají opulentní večeře pro své přátele a předstírají, že jsou dokonalá rodina. Realita je však jiná. Za nablýskanou rodinnou idylkou se schovává pravda. Společný život Winifred a Daniela je zuřivý boj a neustálé obviňování. Naproti tomu syn Winifred a Daniela, Don se má oženit s Annette Allison – ale životem milenců otřese tragédie. Jak dlouho přetvářka vydrží a co se stane, když se obraz rodinného ideálu začne hroutit?Catherine Cookson (1906–1998) byla britská autorka. Za svou kariéru vydala téměř sto románů. Její první román „Kate Hanniganová" vyšel v roce 1950. Jejích romantických knih se prodalo více než 100 milionů a byly přeloženy do více než 20 jazyků. Cooksonovy historické romantické romány nezobrazují vznešenost, ale hrdinky jsou většinou skromného původu. Postavy však bojují o lepší život.

I slutningen af 1980'erne blussede volden op mellem loyalister og nationalister i Nordirland. Langt derfra, i en lille britisk enklave ved indsejlingen til Middelhavet, får en gnist den anspændte situation i Nordirland til at eksplodere.Operation Flavius var en efterretnings- og specialstyrkeoperation rettet mod nordirske terrorister, som Storbritannien planlagde og gennemførte i marts 1988. Det var på flere måder en kontroversiel operation, og som du skal høre, er historien et eksempel på, at efterretningstjenesters handlinger på gadeplan kan få betydning, der rækker langt ud over den enkelte mission.Vært: Thomas HeeManus og tilrettelæggelse: Thomas HeeKlip og lyddesign: Matias BrogårdRedaktør: Andreas Lindinger SaxildUndercoverAlle kneb gælder når spioner og agenter jagter efterretninger. Under fremmede himmelstrøg lever de ensomme liv under falske identiteter, udsendt af hemmelige tjenester med mærkelige bogstavkombinationer. I Undercover fortæller journalist Thomas Hee historien om de mest spektakulære spion- og agentaktioner i nyere tid. Historier som nogle gange er så vilde, at det er svært at tro på, at de faktisk har fundet sted.Thomas Hee (f. 1977) er uddannet journalist fra Roskilde Universitet og har blandt andet arbejdet på TV2 og på Ritzaus bureau med særligt fokus på forsvars- og efterretningsstof.

Hay pocas voces tan inconfundibles como la que una vez poseyó Farrokh Bulsara, mundialmente conocido como Freddie Mercury, y pocos éxitos musicales, tan trasversales y rompedores como los creados por el grupo al que perteneció, Queen, una de las bandas de rock más importantes de todos los tiempos.Freddie Mercury, de origen parsi e indio, era pianista y cantante. Compuso muchos de los éxitos de Queen: «Killer Queen», «Bohemian Rhapsody», «Somebody to Love», «We Are the Champions», «Don't Stop Me Now», «Crazy Little Thing Called Love», «It's a Hard Life» o «Innuendo», y levantaba a multitudes con su poderosa voz y con sus extravagantes puestas en escena.Murió de una bronconeumonía complicada por el sida el 24 de noviembre de 1991, solo un día después de comunicar oficialmente que padecía esta enfermedad.Hoy en día, muchos siguen considerándolo el mejor cantante de rock de la historia y el interés por su personalidad y su vida no ha disminuido.Este audiolibro está narrado en español neutro.

Las revoluciones industriales originaron multitud de avances tecnológicos y uno de los más revolucionarios fue la invención del teléfono de masas.Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), científico, inventor y logopeda escocés, es mundialmente conocido por contribuir a la popularización de la comunicación telemática. En 1876 patentó el teléfono en Estados Unidos y, a través de su compañía, implantó el teléfono como medio internacional de comunicación de masas.Su figura sigue siendo polémica, sobre todo, después de que la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos reconociera en 2002 la invención del teléfono a Antonio Meucci, en lugar de a Bell. En cualquier caso, las aportaciones de Bell a la investigación de los aparatos de fonación y locución y a la difusión del teléfono son indiscutibles.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano

Años después, el mundo de la música sigue llorando la muerte de una de las voces más poderosas y originales del siglo XXI.Amy Jade Winehouse nació un 14 de septiembre de 1983 en el seno de una familia judía del norte de Londres. Con tan solo veinte años debutó como cantante y compositora con su álbum «Frank», que rápidamente se convirtió en un éxito de ventas dentro y fuera de su país. Su segundo álbum de estudio, «Back to Black» (2006), ganó cinco de las seis nominaciones a los Grammy que recibió.Por desgracia, su figura atrajo la atención de la prensa por motivos ajenos a su voz. Su estética, su tormentosa vida sentimental, sus problemas legales, sus adicciones y la presión mediática la arrastraron a un comportamiento autodestructivo.La vertiginosa y breve carrera musical de Amy Winehouse, que comenzó cuando solo contaba dieciséis años, acabó dramáticamente un 23 de julio de 2011, cuando fue encontrada muerta en su apartamento, tras sufrir una intoxicación etílica. Su música, sin embargo, sigue impresionando y emocionando a quien la escucha.Este audiolibro está narrado en español neutro.

Niektóre tajemnice na zawsze powinny pozostać nieodkryte.Zara Dormer, młoda i utalentowana artystka, wyrusza na warsztaty malarskie do zapomnianej przez współczesność posiadłości Debrettów. Ten niezwykły, zabytkowy budynek, pozornie zapomniany przez współczesność, kryje w sobie magię minionych epok, która pozwala Zarze na chwilę zapomnieć o swoich problemach.Jednak to, co z początku wydaje się ucieczką od szarej rzeczywistości, szybko staje się mroczną podróżą w nieznane. Zachowanie dumnych arystokratów zaczyna niepokoić Zarę, a przerażająca prawda, którą odkrywa, może ją kosztować życie.„Posiadłość” to mroczny i trzymający w napięciu thriller, w którym nic nie jest tym, czym się wydaje.Maggie Moon - z zawodu tłumacz, na co dzień zajmuje się również pisaniem artykułów oraz redagowaniem stron internetowych. Do swoich największych inspiracji literackich zalicza Edgara Allana Poe, Colette oraz współczesną amerykańską pisarkę Tess Gerritsen. W swoich powieściach stara się łączyć fascynację wiktoriańską Anglią z elementami literatury sensacyjnej.

Kriminalinspektør Gideon og hans medarbejdere i Scotland Yard er optaget af opklaringen af en lang række alvorlige forbrydelser: En forbryder, som det aldrig er lykkedes for Gideon at få ind bag tremmer, får halsen skåret over, og hans enke er så rædselsslagen, at hun ikke vil udtale sig. Den myrdede har stået i spidsen for en omfattende hælervirksomhed, og mange hælere får travlt med at komme af med de varme tyvekoster.Gideon er overbevist om, at der er en forbindelse til det voksende problem med børn, der bliver oplært som lommetyve. Men hvor ligger denne ”tyveskole”? En ældre mand brænder inde, men meget tyder på at hans husholderske har kvalt ham inden branden, og det viser sig, at hun i løbet af otte år har myrdet mindst 11 af mænd, hun har holdt hus for – og nu er hun forsvundet. Politiet får opklaret det meste, men i sagen, hvor ennygift kvinde springer ud fra 6. sal, er politiet ikke i stand til at bevise, at hendes mand drev hende i døden.Bag pseudonymet J.J. Marric gemmer sig et af den engelske kriminallitteraturs største navne, John Creasey (1908-1973). Af kendere placeres han fuldt ud på linje med Georges Simenon og Erle Stanley Gardner. Serien om kriminalkommissær Gideon er blandt hans største internationale successer. Bogen blev oprindeligt udgivet i 1958.Gideon-serienKrimiserie om kriminalinspektør Gideon fra Scotland Yard.John Creasey (1908 - 1973) var en britisk forfatter. Gennem sit liv skrev han mere end 600 romaner under 28 forskellige pseudonymer, herunder navnet J.J. Marric. Creaseys imponerende bagkatalog rummer primært kriminalromaner, men undertiden udgav han også romance- og westernromaner. Særligt kendt er serien om Commander Gideon fra Scotland Yard, der rummer mere end tyve udgivelser. Serien dannede grundlaget for den britiske tv-serie “Gideon’s way”, der blev vist på britisk TV i årene 1964-66, ligesom adskillige andre af Creaseys værker gennem tiden er blevet filmatiseret.

You’re invited to wander the streets of Victorian London with the nation’s literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best writers, tales of love and loss never felt so good…With classics such as Charles Dicken’s ‘Oliver Twist’, you’ll peak behind the scenes at one of the West End’s most loved musicals. You’ll then laugh till you cry at the lives of London’s high society in Thackeray’s ‘Vanity Fair’ and Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs Dalloway’.But it’s not all rosy and bright in 18th-century London. In Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’, we’ll question and query the true worth of excess. And if the streets of London weren’t strange enough, you’ll also be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…Crafting a rip-roaringly dramatic and vivid portrait of Victorian life in London, this impressive collection is perfect for fans of the silver screen adaptions ‘Oliver!’ (1968) and ‘Dorian Gray’ (2009).Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet and one of the most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. His works include ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of being Earnest’Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was a hugely influential English writer. A pioneer in the narrative device of streams of consciousness, Woolf’s breathtaking collection spans ‘Mrs Dalloway’, ‘To the Lighthouse’, and the non-fiction title ‘A Room of One’s Own’.William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was a British author and novelist. He is best known for his satirical works, including ‘Vanity Fair’, ‘The Luck of Barry Lyndon’, and ‘Second Funeral of Napolean’.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’.

‘Tales of Terror and Mystery’ is a volume of 13 short stories from the prolific ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Stories in the collection include the mystery of a disappearing train in ‘The Lost Special’ and the surprising science-fiction story ‘The Horror of the Heights’. Full of classic Doyle mystery, this collection also includes some wonderful terror tales from the much-loved author.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

'Ovington's Bank' is set in 1825 and was published in 1922 but - as the Financial Crisis of 2007 demonstrates - is as relevant today as it ever was.The story follows a run on a private bank and is based on the British Panic that saw 70 banks fail. As the financial fallout lands, the gentry and the business classes scramble to save themselves, while being forced to examine their morals and motives.This pacey narrative features a mugging, a stagecoach dash to London, a theft and a love affair. Who will be the winners and who will be the losers in this game of life?This thrilling, nail-biting novel is perfect for fans of Wilkie Collins and Fergus Hume.Stanley J. Weyman (1855–1928) was an English writer who wrote historical novels in particular. In his day, he was as popular as Charles Dickens and Rudyard Kipling. Many of his works are set in the 16th and 17th centuries. Weyman's best-known works include 'The Cardinal's Cause' and 'The True Nobleman'.

Young Jolyon Forsyte develops a friendship with his cousin Soames' estranged wife Irene. As the friendship blooms into something more, Irene’s divorce is not going as smoothly as hoped. Instead of divorcing his wife Soames embarks on a far more destructive course of action.'In Chancery' (1920) was written by English author and playwright John Galsworthy and is the second novel in his masterpiece, 'The Forsyte Saga'. The Forsyte Saga (1922) is a series of three novels and two interludes published between 1906 and 1921, all of which have been adapted for television.John Galsworthy (1867-1933) was an English novelist and playwright, best known for his masterpiece 'The Forsyte Saga', which won him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932. The trilogy depicts an upper-class English family in the years 1886-1926. It was adapted for TV in 2002 for the ITV network starring Damian Lewis, Rupert Graves and Gina McKee.In his stories, Galsworthy addresses social issues, family life, and the upper-middle class, in which he strongly criticised the morals and ideals of Victorian England. Among his other prominent works are 'From the Four Winds', 'The Silver Box', 'The Country House', and 'The Skin Game'.

Explore an epic trio of ‘Masters of Horror’ in this rip-roaring collection of dark, dangerous, and devilish tales.In ‘Frankenstein’, we’ll uncover Mary Shelly’s masterpiece as Victor Frankenstein strives to give life to a being of his own creation.We’ll then be whisked off to Transylvania to ponder over the meaning of good vs. evil as one young lawyer travels to Castle Dracula – and encounters one very peculiar count...Last but not least, you’ll be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…This dark, dangerous, and daring collection is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix's ´Dracula´ and Marcus Sedgwick's ´The Monsters We Deserve´.Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, celebrated for her early example of science fiction in her widely read Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’.Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish author celebrated for his Gothic horror ‘Dracula’.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.

The story of a young girl raised in isolation in preparation to marry the King of Ulster sounds at first a little outdated.That is until you call it what it is - an arranged marriage and child abuse.These are themes that continue to exist and they give 'Deirdre' a resonance in the 21st century.The girl at the heart of the story eventually falls in love with a young man and they run away to Scotland - cue much relief.There is a nasty twist in the tale, however, when she is lured back to Ireland many years later.The story, which is based on Irish myth and legend, has echoes of the 1993 movie 'The Piano', starring Holly Hunter and Harvey Keitel, in which a mute Scottish woman was sold into marriage by her father to a frontiersman in New Zealand.James Stephens (1880-1950) was an Irish novelist and poet who based many of his works of myth and legend from Ireland's past.Life imitated art when he created his own myth - claiming to have been born on the same day as literary legend James Joyce ('Ulysses', 'Finnegans Wake').His father died when he was two and his mother remarried, leading to his being committed to a boys' school when caught begging on the streets.During time as a solicitor and a registrar at the National Gallery of Ireland, Stephens took up writing.He is best known for 'Irish Fairy Tales' and 'The Crock of Gold', while he also wrote an influential account of the 1916 Easter Rising, describing the death of his friend Thomas MacDonagh.

A reference book for the 19th-century werewolf seeker, Sabine Baring-Gould’s ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’ explores the trying tales and magic myths of werewolves from ancient folklore, Greek and Norse myths.Unpacking the truth behind legendary beliefs, cases of Lycanthropy, and tips and tricks for curing yourself of a werewolf conviction, Baring-Gould deep dives into the dark psychological reasons as to how and why people may believe themselves to be part wolf.Asking the age-old question of how anyone can feel capable of maiming and killing another being, ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’ invites readers to ponder how and why some members of society may harbour secret desires to inflict cruelty on other animals - big and small.Weaving an intoxicating narrative, ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’ is ideal for fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’.Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was a British novelist and Anglican priest. A prolific writer, his bibliography spans more than one thousand publications, including the best-known hymns ‘Onward, Christian Soldiers’, ‘Sing Lullaby’ and ‘Now the Day is Over’.Baring-Gould's interest in folklore led to the publication of one of the most frequently cited studies of lycanthropy, ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’.

You’re invited to wander the streets of Paris with France’s literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best romantic writers, tales of love, loss, and laughter never felt so good.With classics such as Victor Hugo’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ and Gaston Leroux ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, you’ll peak behind the scenes at some of the West End’s most remarkable musicals.But it’s not all rosy and bright. In 18th-century France, Charles Dicken’s ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ and Émile Zola’s ‘Nana’ portrays the harsh and raw reality for some of society’s most struggling protagonists. This collection will leave you questioning wealth and worth at a time when struggles were rife.Ideal for fans of ‘Les Misérables’ starring Eddie Redmayne, Hugh Jackman, and Anne Hathaway, this unmissable collection is a must-read for French history, art, and culture fanatics.Gaston Leroux (1868-1927) was a French journalist and author of detective fiction. He is best known for writing the epic novel ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, now a musical masterpiece by Andrew Lloyd Weber.Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was a French novelist and pioneer of literary realism. His work spans ‘Madame Bovary’, ‘Sentimental Education’, and ‘Three Tales’.Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885) was a Romantic writer and politician. Celebrated for his internationally renowned epic novel, adapted into the Academy Award-Winning film, ‘Les Misérables’, his literary output also includes ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’.Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, playwright, and one of the most influential writers of French naturalism. Zola’s best-known works include ‘Germinal’, ‘Nana’, and ‘Work’.Celebrated as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’.

Jolyon Forsyte may be an old man and the new owner of the Soames house, but he has struck up an unlikely friendship with young Irene. Over a long summer, he slowly falls in love with her and makes decisions that will send shockwaves through his family.'Indian Summer' (1918) was written by English author and playwright John Galsworthy, and is the first interlude in his masterpiece 'The Forsyte Saga'.The Forsyte Saga (1922) is a series of three novels and two interludes published between 1906 and 1921, all of which have been adapted for television.John Galsworthy (1867-1933) was an English novelist and playwright, best known for his masterpiece 'The Forsyte Saga', which won him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932. The trilogy depicts an upper-class English family in the years 1886-1926. It was adapted for TV in 2002 for the ITV network starring Damian Lewis, Rupert Graves and Gina McKee.In his stories, Galsworthy addresses social issues, family life, and the upper-middle class, in which he strongly criticised the morals and ideals of Victorian England. Among his other prominent works are 'From the Four Winds', 'The Silver Box', 'The Country House', and 'The Skin Game'.

Deep dive into one of the greatest coming-of-age stories by the master novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens.Charting young Pip’s experiences of poverty, prison, and fights to the death, ‘Great Expectations’ follows the entwined fates of wealthy spinster Miss Havisham, the beautiful but aloof Estella, and unsophisticated yet kind blacksmith Joe.As Pip journeys through life, his expectations are shaped and shunned by the people around him. Weaving the ultimate tale of good over evil, he must question love and loss at a time when social struggles are rife.The novel has been adapted into countless films and stage adaptations, most notably the 2012 blockbuster hit ´Great Expectations´, starring Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter.Challenging our preconceived judgements, social standing, and moral cues, ´Great Expectation´ is ideal for fans of Dev Patel’s ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and fans of West End’s ‘Oliver!’Celebrated as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘David Copperfield’, and ‘Great Expectations’.Exploring the hypocrisy of British society at a time when social struggles were rife, Dickens' work probe the institutions, rules, and social codes that formed the bedrock of society as we know it today. Articulated with wit, charm, and plenty of human insight, his work is firmly embedded in modern culture today.

Deep dive into this crackling collection of ‘Classic Christmas Stories’ from the very best writers around the world!We’ll start by dissecting Dickens’ moral message in the famous and festive ‘A Christmas Carol’, before whisking away to Russia as one man attempts to secure his fortune and fate at a party in ‘A Christmas Tree and a Wedding’.We’ll then encounter elves, demons, and dungeons in ‘A Kidnapped Santa Claus’ while witnessing two troubled couples attempt to give it all in ‘The Gift of the Magi’. Lastly, we’re all invited to ‘Christmas at Thompson Hall’ as one unsuspecting woman is forced to face the festive season with her long-lost ex-lover.There are family feuds, festive fights, and plenty of personal politics in this crackling collection of ‘Classic Christmas Stories’. Perfect for fans of ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’.L Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author best known for his children’s books, particularly ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and its sequels.Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist and journalist. His works include ‘Crime and Punishment’, ‘The Idiot’, and ‘The Brothers Karamazov’.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘David Copperfield’, and ‘Great Expectations’.Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. His works include the ‘Chronicles of Barteshire’, ‘The Macdermots of Ballycloran’, and ‘The Warden’.O. Henry, the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), was an American writer, celebrated for his short stories. His works include ‘The Gift of the Magi’, ‘The Duplicity of Hargraves’, and ‘The Ransom of Red Chief’.

The first werewolf story written by a female, Catherine Crow’s ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ depicts the horrors of one man’s deadly secret - and fight for survival.Banished by those who loved him, he must now learn to manage the devil in his mind. And stop the horrors of his heart from awaking once the full moon rises...Reprinted in ‘The Best Werewolf Short Stories 1800-1849: A Classic Werewolf Anthology’, ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ will delight fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’.Catherine Crow (1803-1876) was an English novelist, children’s writer, and playwright. On stage, her writings reflect the trials and tribulations of family love and life, with ‘Aristodemus’ and the melodrama ‘The Cruel Kindness’.On the page, however, Crow turned to German gothic writers, leading to her supernatural works ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ and ‘The Night-Side of Nature’ - the latter of which influenced the likes of Charles Baudelaire.Meanwhile, her children’s stories span ‘ Uncle Tom's Cabin’, ‘Pippie's Warning; or, Mind Your Temper’ and ‘The Adventures of a Monkey’. Crow remains today the first female author of werewolf fiction.

Dive into this joyous collection of classical children’s books from some of the best writers for little hearts and young minds.Uncover the magic of childhood classics from ´Anne of Green Gables´, ´The Wind in the Willows´, and ´The Secret Garden´ to ´The Velveteen Rabbit´ and ´The Wonderful Adventures of Nils´.Follow one girl's search for belonging, go on thrilling adventures with our favourite furry friends, discover a magical garden, learn about love and reality with a toy rabbit, and join one boy as he embarks on fantastical farmland adventures!Weaving a touching and intoxicating collection of coming-of-age tales, this ‘Classic Children's Books Collection’ is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix’s ‘Anne with an E’.Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author and poet. Best known for her novel ‘Anne of Green Gables’, it remains one of the best-selling books worldwide and has been adapted for both stage and screen.Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was a British writer born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is most famous for the children’s classics ‘The Wind in the Willows’ and ‘The Reluctant Dragon’.Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. Best known for her celebrated children’s novels, Burnett’s work spans ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’, ‘A Little Princess’, and ‘The Secret Garden’.Selma Lagerlöf (1858-1940) was a Swedish author and the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her work spans ‘The Saga of Goesta Berling’, ‘The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson’, and ‘Jerusalem’.

Penny-pinching bookseller Henry Earlforward harbours a desperate love for his neighbour and customer Violet. After he succeeds in wooing and marrying her, their marriage begins to fall into ruins as Violet’s spending clashes with Henry’s miserly nature. As Henry’s health begins to decline, their loyal maid Elsie attempts to keep the household afloat, secretly waiting for her shellshocked love, Joe, to return for her. Set in Clerkenwell, London, Arnold Bennett’s ‘Riceyman Steps’ (1923) is a bittersweet tale that marked a significant departure from his other works. Fans of heart wrenching love stories will enjoy this early 20th century classic that reads like a cross between Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ and Jojo Moyes’ ‘Me Before You’.Enoch Arnold Bennett (1867 – 1931), better known as Arnold Bennett, was an English writer of novels, short stories and plays. The eldest of six children, Bennett grew up in Staffordshire as part of a cultured artistic family. His first novel, ‘A Man From The North’, was published in 1898 to critical acclaim but little commercial success. However, his prolific output soon made him a successful author, and by the time of his death at 63 he was a household name with many published classics. Bennett is best remembered for his novels ‘Anna of the Five Towns’ (1902), ‘The Old Wives’ Tale’ (1908), ‘Clayhanger’ (1910) and ‘Riceyman Steps’ (1923). His work frequently dealt with real-life issues and have been loved for their relatability and the keen insight they offer into the everyday. Posthumously recognised as a literary genius, Bennett’s works have had frequent comparisons to those of his contemporaries such as H.G. Wells and John Galsworthy.