Adventure / action fiction

I 1898 trækker det op til krig mellem amerikanerne og spanierne. Samme år bliver cowboy Ben Tyler løsladt fra fængsel, hvor han har afsonet sin straf for bankrøveri. Han skal ikke lede længe efter en ny levevej, for hans forhenværende chef hyrer ham til at transportere nogle heste til Cuba, hvor de er blevet købt af en amerikansk sukkerbaron. Da skibet ankommer til Havana, er det amerikanske skib USS Maine netop sprunget i luften, og der går rygter om, at spanierne står bag. Mens folk omkring ham forbereder sig på krig, slår Ben sig sammen med sukkerbaronens kæreste for at slå mønt på forvirringen, men inden længe er han ude, hvor han ikke kan bunde.Elmore Leonard (1925-2013) var en amerikansk forfatter, der skrev en lang række populære krimier og spændingsromaner. Hans romaner er blevet oversat til mange sprog og har solgt mange millioner eksemplarer verden over. Elmore Leonard står desuden bag en lang række filmmanuskripter, og flere af hans værker er blevet filmatiseret af stjerneinstruktører som Quentin Tarantino og Danny DeVito.

When a group of scientific adventurers are swallowed up by the Hollow Earth below, this submarine arctic expedition discovers more than it could have ever hoped.Happening upon ghastly beasts and unfriendly foes within a lost underworld, prehistoric animals soon reveal new wonders of scientific discovery with no mercy.But when the group later discover a race of vicious wolf-men and the remnants of an ancient civilisation, they must now question life on earth as we know it. Not just the beginning of our civilisation – but the dawn of the end itself.Weaving a rip-roaring tale of adventure, discovery and fright, Frank Powell’s ‘The Wolf-Men’ is said to be one of the first science-fiction books about lost worlds and lost races.Crafting an unmissable journey into a new world, 'The Wolf-Men' is the ideal adventure for fans of ‘Avatar’, 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth', and 'Jurassic Park'.Frank Powell (1845-1906) was an American author, celebrated for his widely successful science-fiction novel ‘The Wolf-Men’. Credited today as one of the first science-fiction books about lost world’s and lost races, Powell kick-started a genre of fiction that would deep dive into imaginative, and often frightening, worlds.Powell was also an influential figure in the literary creation ‘Buffalo Bill’. Whilst it is not entirely clear whether this series was published by Powell himself or Colonel Prentiss Ingraham (1942-1904), readers of Powell can expect a journey like no other, full of wonder and might throughout.

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.

Koskettava menestysteos sairaalalaivasta Korean sodassa yhdistää kahden nuoren naisen kohtalot.Tammikuussa 1951 sairaalalaiva Jutlandia lähtee Kööpenhaminasta kohti Etelä-Koreaa, jossa sota on sytyttänyt maan liekkeihin. Nuori Molly Dahl on yksi 42 sairaanhoitajasta, jotka ovat päässeet laivalle töihin. Taakse jäävät elämä Tanskassa sekä Saksan miehityksen ja siitä vapautumisen jättämät traumat.Koreassa 11-vuotias Yun on menettänyt kaiken. Napalmien liekit ovat tuhonneet hänen kotinsa ja perheensä Pohjois-Koreassa. Yun pakenee kohti etelää ja joutuu keskelle taistelukenttien hävitystä. Molly ja Yun pakenevat molemmat menneisyyttään ja toivovat löytävänsä jotain parempaa Etelä-Koreasta. Heidän kohtalonsa kietoutuvat yhteen Pusanin satamakaupungissa. Pystyykö Molly pelastamaan Yunin? Entä kuka pelastaa Mollyn?'Tyttö valkoisesta laivasta' on jännittävä ja koskettava romaani vahvoista naisista, rakkaudesta ja sodasta."‘Tyttö valkoisesta laivasta’ on hyvin onnistunut esimerkki kirjallisesta viihteestä, joka tarjoaa taattua jännitystä, paljon tietoa ja vihjeitä historialliseen pohdintaan." -Politiken.dk"Maailmanhistoria ja romaanikirjallisuus yhdistyvät korkeammalla tasolla erittäin menestyneessä ja hyvin kirjoitetussa kirjassa sairaalalaiva Jutlandiasta ja sen roolista Korean-sodassa." -Litteratursiden.dk"Tämä on todellista korkean tason viihdettä, jossa vahvat naiset ovat pääosassa." -BerlingskeJesper Bugge Kold (s. 1972) on tanskalainen kirjailija, jonka historiallisia romaaneja kriitikot ovat ylistäneet. "Tyttö valkoisesta laivasta" on ollut Koldin läpimurtoteos. Hänen kirjojaan on käännetty useille kielille. Mich Vraa (s. 1954) on tanskalainen kirjailija, toimittaja ja kirjallisuuden kääntäjä, joka on kääntänyt muun muassa Ernst Hemingwayn, Jonathan Franzenin ja John Williamsin teoksia. Monet hänen romaaneistaan ovat olleet ehdolla ja saaneet lukuisia kirjallisuuspalkintoja.

"De kommer snart att hitta mig. De får inte hitta mig! Vad i helvete har jag med detta krig att göra?! Jag reste hit för att slippa exercisen och allt annat jävulskap, för att slippa allt det gamla, som kommenderade mig."Året är 1917, i kulmen av första världskriget. Lars som är huvudpersonen i den föregående romanen har äntligen hittat sin plats i det nya hemlandet. Han har hunnit gifta sig och lever ett lugnt och tämligen tryggt liv. Desto sämre går det för den unge Knut, Lars nyanlända kusin från Värmland.Knuts vistelse i det nya hemlandet Amerika kantas med konflikter och orolighet redan från början, något som sätts på sin spets när han blir inkallad i den amerikanska armén. Knut förväntas inte bara sympatisera med utan även slåss för den amerikanska sidan, ett folk som tills nyligen var honom främmande.Ska han ingå gemenskapen av amerikansk patriotism med tillhörande krigsbenägenhet eller vidhålla den pacifistiska socialism han själv var fostrad i som svensk? Hur ska han kunna navigera sina känslor när de är så präglade av den ambivalens han känner som både svensk och nybliven amerikan? Sviker han bandet till sitt gamla hemland om han ger sig hän det nya?"Amerika" är andra delen i Walter Dicksons Amerikasvit och fortsättning på hans tidigare emigrantskildring "Carmania".Walter Dickson [1916–1990] var en svensk roman- och novellförfattare, född i USA, senare bosatt i Falkenberg. Hans emigrationsskildringar har jämförts med Vilhelm Mobergs och Artur Lundkvist ska ha sagt "att medan Moberg är realismens skildrare av emigrantlivets stora skeende, skapar Walter Dickson den inre upplevelsens realism". Dickson gör ett betydligt litterärt avtryck med sin kreativt förtroliga berättarstil.

"Zodiakringen" är en äventyrsroman fylld av skrönor från Ceylon, nuvarande Sri Lanka. Äventyren i den asiatiska ö-nationen går tretton på dussinet. I "Bankett med efterspel" leder ett journalistsammanträde, efter rikliga mängder rusdryck, till långtgående konsekvenser.I "Fem tropiska nätter" försöker berättarjaget ta sig igenom en tropisk natt utan att drunkna i sitt eget svett. Till råga på allt kan man inte ha fönsterna öppna, då kråkorna i trakten är tjuvaktiga och pickar i sig all mat det kan få tag i.Anders Eje är Axel Esséns (1880-1951) mest förekommande pseudonym. Han skrev främst exotiska underhållningsromaner, ofta på platser som Ceylon. Han arbetade även på olika tidningar, bland annat som redaktör för Vecko-Journalen.

Mitkä asiat johtivat siihen, että Suomesta tuli osa Venäjän keisarikuntaa?Eletään talvea 1808 Ruotsiin kuuluvassa Suomessa. Kun Venäjän armeija hyökkää yllättäen yli rajan, Ruotsin armeijan johtajat pitävät hätäkokouksen. Sota, joka myöhemmin tunnetaan nimellä Suomen sota, on alkanut. Olosuhteet ovat vaikeat, sillä lunta ja pakkasta riittää. Siitä huolimatta vihollinen on voitokas ja etenee tehokkaasti kohti Turkua ja muita suuria kaupunkeja. Miksi Ruotsin armeija pärjää niin huonosti vihollista vastaan?Rummut on kiehtova historiallinen romaani, joka käsittelee aikaa, jolloin Suomi siirtyi Venäjän alaiseksi.Arvi Järventaus (1883–1939) oli suomalainen kirjailija ja pappi. Järventauksen romaaneista tunnetaan parhaiten hänen esikoisteoksensa Risti ja noitarumpu.

Romantiikkaa ja kommelluksia – saavatko nuori lotta ja komea luutnantti lopulta toisensa?Kun luutnantti Arvo Marttila pääsee rintamalta kymmenen päivän lomalle, hän on intoa täynnä. Mihin kaikkeen kymmenen päivää riittää? Sotilastoverit vitsailevat, ettei Arvo ainakaan aio naisten kanssa päiviään viettää. Hieman ujo Arvo kun on tunnettu lähinnä kiinnostuksestaan kulttuuriin... Mutta jo junamatka osoittaa toverien vitsit vääriksi. Arvo nimittäin tapaa junassa harvinaisen mukavan lottana työskentelevän Mailan. Kun Arvo ja Maila sopivat tapaavansa loman aikana, asiat eivät kuitenkaan etene niin kuin nuoret toivovat – edessä on vastoinkäymisiä toisensa perään! Eikä kymmenen päivää ole kovin pitkä aika...Kymmenen päivän loma on vallaton rakkausromaani Kirsti Porrakselta.Kirsti Porras (1908–1986) oli yksi ensimmäisiä suomalaisia naisdekkaristeja. Salapoliisiromaanien lisäksi hän kirjoitti myös näytelmiä ja radiokuunnelmia.

Under mellankrigstiden i Tyskland finner det unga paret Sigmund och Leni varandra. Deras ungdomliga förälskelse växer och blir till en djupare kärlek. Men kärleken tycks i andras ögon vara opassande och förbjuden, eftersom Sigmund är jude. De är födda i samma stad, uppvuxna i samma kvarter och har gått i samma skola. Trots det betraktas inte Sigmund som äkta tysk, inte som Leni.Det sägs att nationalsocialismen aldrig kommer att få fäste i Tyskland, men snart sitter Hitler vid makten. Hoten, våldet och förföljelsen stegrar, och tar till slut över Sigmunds, Lenis och deras anhörigas liv. Kommer de kunna stanna i sitt hemland, eller kommer de tvingas fly från landet som snart står i ett brinnande krig?"Synrand" kom ut tretton år efter Andra världskrigets slut, och skildrar terrorn och främlingsfientligheten som präglade Europa under denna tid. Det är en berättelse om hur kärlek och gemenskap kan växa i krigets skugga.Céline-Marie Dickson var en svensk författare som var aktiv under 1950-talet. "Synrand" är hennes debutroman.

Det är slutet på januari 1928 i Stockholm. Det är dags att jag drar på resa, imorgon ska det ske, då ska biljetten till London köpas!Tanken hade knappt hunnit tänkas färdigt innan telefonen ringer. Samtalet kommer från Malmö. Det är den gamla bekanta Stommy som ringer: "Jo, det är så att Jules Verne fyller 100 år den 8:e februari." Sekunden efter frågar Stommy, lite sådär från en höft, om jag vill leka Phileas Fogg – alltså resa jorden runt så fort det bara går. Tänk, en tråkig januaridag blev genast en spektakulär portal in i det okända!"I Phileas Foggs fotspår" är en äventyrsroman som tar läsaren jorden runt i hejdundrande fart.Anders Eje är Axel Esséns (1880-1951) mest förekommande pseudonym. Han skrev främst exotiska underhållningsromaner, ofta på platser som Ceylon. Han arbetade även på olika tidningar, bland annat som redaktör för Vecko-Journalen.

Bókasafn barnanna eru barnabækur sem þýddar voru af Seyðisfirðingnum Theodóri Árnasyni. Bækurnar voru fyrst prentaðar í prentsmiðju Austurlands og gefnar út árið 1947, serían Bókasafn barnanna inniheldur alls 7 stuttar ævintýrabækur. Um er að ræða þýddar þjóðsögur og ævintýri frá ýmsum heimshornum.Bókasafn barnannaBókasafn barnanna er samansafn stuttra ævintýra sem þýddar voru af Seyðisfirðingnum Theodóri Árnasyni. Bækurnar voru fyrst prentaðar í prentsmiðju Austurlands og gefnar út árið 1947. Um er að ræða þýddar þjóðsögur og ævintýri frá ýmsum heimshornum. Theodór Árnason fæddist á Seyðisfirði 10. desember 1889. Hann er Íslendingum þekktastur sem rithöfundur og þýðandi. Á ferli sínum þýddi hann ævintýri handa börnum en hann skrifaði einnig bók um ævi helsti tónskálda áranna 1525-1907. Hann var tónlistarmaður og starfaði sem hljómsveitarstjóri í kvikmyndahúsi í Winnipeg og lærði hljómlist í Kaupmannahöfn.

Пролетта на 1994 год., Вашингтон. Докато администрацията на Клинтън се бори с вътрешната си политика, на шест хиляди мили в Багдад се крои заговор. Използвайки 100 милиона долара като примамка и изплитайки смъртоносна мрежа от корупция, фалшификации и терор, Саддам Хюсеин се стреми да постави в неудобно положение САЩ, открадвайки ценен исторически документ и унищожавайки го пред световните медии на 4 юли 1994. Когато започва обратното броене до Деня на независимостта, двама агенти застават на пътя на неговия почти безупречен план - Скот Брадли, изгряваща звезда в ЦРУ, който отчаяно иска да докаже патриотизма си, и Хана Копек, зашеметяваща агентка на Мосад, която вече е загубила толкова много, че не се страхува от нищо и не вярва на никого. Ще се състои ли възможно най-унизителният ден в историята на САЩ или начинанието на Брадли и Копек ще бъде увенчано с успех?Джефри Хауърд Арчър е британски политик и успешен писател на криминални романи и политически трилъри, роден през 1940 год.Кариерата му на политик започва успешно, става член на парламента през 1969 год., но в последствие става жертва на измама, която води до финансов скандал и фалит. През 1974 год. се отказва от мястото си в парламента и се отдава на писане. Същата година в опит да излезе от финансовата криза, в която се намира, завършва и първата си книга „Нито пени повече, нито пени по-малко". Това поставя начало на успешна писателска кариера като днес книгите му са продадени в над 320 милиона копия по целия свят и са преведени на над повече от 33 езика. Сред едни от най-известните му творби са трилогията „Каин и Авел", серията „Хрониките на Клифтън" и самостоятелните романи „Въпрос на чест", „Пръв между равни" и „Пътеки на славата".

Onvoorstelbare toevalligheden vormen een rode draad in het leven van Marco Stanley Fogg. Hij groeit op in de jaren zestig als weeskind zonder een verleden, laat staan een voorstelling van zijn toekomst. Maar wanneer men de eerste stap op de maan zet, voelt Marco een wereld aan avontuur aan zijn voeten liggen. Zijn belevenissen monden uit in een zoektocht naar zijn eigen verhaal: terug in de tijd, op zoek naar de vader die hij nooit gekend heeft, en vooruit naar de liefde die hem te wachten staat. Het raadsel van zijn leven tracht hij te ontrafelen, evenals de sleutel van zijn lot.Paul Auster (1947) is een Amerikaanse auteur die gezien wordt als een van de beste schrijvers uit de Verenigde Staten. Zijn werken omvatten verschillende genres als romans, poëzie, autobiografische essays en filmscripts. Hij werd vooral bekend door de detectivereeks ‘The New York Trilogy’ (1987) dankzij de onconventionele verhaallijnen en de diepere thema’s die hij aansnijdt. Dit is typerend voor de werken van Paul Auster.

Told through various eyewitness accounts, ‘Eve’s Island’ follows the adventures of Captain Tatham.On discovering a deserted island, he claims it as his own. However, he also discovers a quantity of gold and a racehorse that seems to be in good shape.Inspired to win the love of socialite Eve Smith, he decides to return to Britain and enter his new horse into the racing circuit. While he’s away, others have their eyes on ‘Eve’s Island.’A rollicking adventure story packed with action, pirates, and adventure, this is a wonderful read for those who like their books taut, tense, and shot through with some old-school romance.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’.

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’.

If you can imagine Rowan Atkinson’s ‘Mr Bean’ as a lieutenant serving in Africa during the days of the British Empire, then you’ve got a good idea of ‘Lieutenant Bones.’When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the African territories are left under the watchful eye of Lieutenant ‘Bones’ Hamilton.However, it soon becomes painfully obvious that our hapless hero is definitely not up to the job – particularly when trying to negotiate peace talks with a local chief.A light-hearted look at a soldier completely out of his depth, ‘Lieutenant Bones’ is the ideal read for those interested in humourous adventure stories.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’.

The ninth instalment in the ‘Sanders of the River’ series, ´Sandi the King-Maker´ provides a fitting end for our eponymous hero.When a missionary and his daughter go missing in Africa, Commissioner Sanders is sent there to find out what happened.However, what he uncovers will challenge even his pragmatic and idealistic approach.Set in the days of British Colonialism, ‘Sandi the King-Maker’ offers a fascinating look at life under the British Empire while packing in plenty of adventure.´Sandi the King-Maker´ is the ideal read for Wallace fans and those with an interest in colonial history.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’.

Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) er en af de største skikkelser i Italiens historie, og han spillede en hovedrolle i de begivenheder, der førte til Italiens samling. Vilhelm Østergaards roman fortæller om Giuseppe Garibaldis spændende liv, om hvordan det lykkedes ham at flygte til Sydamerika, efter han var blevet dømt til døden for deltagelse i oprøret i Piemonte i 1834, og hvordan han efter 14 år vendte tilbage i revolutionsåret 1848 og samlede en guerillahær, hvis brave kampe sammenholdt med Garibaldis strategiske talent førte til samlingen af Italien.Vilhelm Østergaard (1852-1928) var en dansk forfatter, journalist og titulær professor, der udgav en lang række bøger i forskellige genrer. Som journalist skrev Vilhelm Østergaard for blade som "Nationaltidende", "Berlingske Tidende" og "Dagens nyheder" om primært kulturliv. Han debuterede som forfatter i 1879 med novellesamlingen "Fra ulige steder" og udgav efterfølgende både romaner, digtsamlinger, erindringer, biografier, lærebøger samt genfortællinger af eventyr og sagn. I 899 blev han titulær professor, og senere blev han både Ridder af Dannebrog og Dannebrogsmand.

"Det løb ham koldt ned ad ryggen.Ret foran forstavnen af hans båd, der flød i den glinsende, svagt skælvende vandskorpe et lig med en krone på hovedet.’Men hvad er dog det? Hvad er dog det?’ udbrød han helt ude af sig selv, og tænderne klaprede i hans mund af skræk. Det er jo kong Erik, som blev halshugget på Slien! Plovpenning! Plovpenning!’ råbte han."Hvem kastede den første sten?, spørger Laura Kieler i sin historiske roman om en af danmarkshistoriens mest blodige fejder. Bogen tager os tilbage til 1200-tallet, hvor dronning Margrethe den første og hendes unge søn Erik den 5. af Pommern kæmpede imod Erik 1. Abelsen om herredømmet over Sønderjylland. Historien er levende fortalt og tager os med ind i de inderste tanker hos de menige soldater og op til selveste kongefamilien. Bogen udkom første gang i 1906.Laura Kieler (1849-1932) var en dansk-norsk forfatter, der både var kendt for sit forfatterskab, som ivrig debattør i kvindeorganisationernes tidsskrifter og for at være inspiration til to kvindeskikkelser i Henrik Ibsens skuespil. Henrik Ibsens skildringer af Laura Kieler var ikke flatterende, men udstillede i stedet aspekter af hendes liv, som hun ikke ønskede, at offentligheden skulle se. Uagtet Henrik Ibsens fremstillinger af hende og blandt andre Georg Brandes’ hårde kritik huskes Laura Kieler som en dygtig forfatter og en handlekraftig og viljestærk kvinde, der formåede at hæve sig over den uretfærdighed, verden igen og igen bød hende. Laura Kieler blev læst af mange, og hun fik som en af de få gennembrudskvinder en betydelig indkomst af sit forfatterskab. Sammen med forfatterkollegaerne Jenny Blicher-Clausen og Johanne Schjørring redigerede hun et festskrift, der udkom i 1895 i anledning af Kvindernes Udstilling samme år.

"Denne officer overbragte et brev fra prins Friederich Carl til kronprinsen af Prøjsen. Det indeholdt en bøn om, at den sidste ville trænge frem mod Østrigernes højre flanke, medens den første angreb dem i fronten. Dette brevs lykkelige overlevering beredte østrigerne nederlaget ved Sadowa."Laura Kieler skitserer en række små scener og historier fra 1870’ernes Europa. Vi kommer med til Königgrätz under Den Prøjsisk-østrigske Krig i 1866 og hører med, når de vigtigste beslutninger skal træffes bag fronten. Vi oplever, hvordan man fejrede jul i Sverige på god gammeldags manér. Noget så stilfærdigt som et gammelt dansk posthus’ kælder besøger vi også, for selv her kan Laura Kieler opstille en ejendommelig lille scene, der som alle hendes historier er spændende og finurligt fortalt. Bogen udkom første gang i 1875.Laura Kieler (1849-1932) var en dansk-norsk forfatter, der både var kendt for sit forfatterskab, som ivrig debattør i kvindeorganisationernes tidsskrifter og for at være inspiration til to kvindeskikkelser i Henrik Ibsens skuespil. Henrik Ibsens skildringer af Laura Kieler var ikke flatterende, men udstillede i stedet aspekter af hendes liv, som hun ikke ønskede, at offentligheden skulle se. Uagtet Henrik Ibsens fremstillinger af hende og blandt andre Georg Brandes’ hårde kritik huskes Laura Kieler som en dygtig forfatter og en handlekraftig og viljestærk kvinde, der formåede at hæve sig over den uretfærdighed, verden igen og igen bød hende. Laura Kieler blev læst af mange, og hun fik som en af de få gennembrudskvinder en betydelig indkomst af sit forfatterskab. Sammen med forfatterkollegaerne Jenny Blicher-Clausen og Johanne Schjørring redigerede hun et festskrift, der udkom i 1895 i anledning af Kvindernes Udstilling samme år.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The first in the ´Smithy´ series, this book is a collection of 23 short stories and vignettes featuring the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy.Easy to dip in and out of and with Wallace’s crackling use of dialogue, ‘Smithy’ is a perfect gift for any fans of one of the most prolific authors of the 20th century.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.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.’

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The third book in the series, ‘Smithy and the Hun’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark, and Spud Murphy, sent to fight in the First World War.However, rather than blood and bullets, this story focuses on our hapless heroes’ hilarious antics.Light-hearted and fun for Wallace fans of all ages.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.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.’

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’However, ‘Jam for the Enemy’ shines the spotlight on his equally scurrilous partner in crime, Nobby Clark.In this short story, Nobby comes up with a plan to use a crate of jam to scupper the advancing German army. However, as with all Nobby’s plans, the end result isn’t quite what he expected.A light-hearted look at life in the lower ranks, ´Jam for the Enemy´ is perfect for those interested in WWI stories.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’.

In 1901, the author – the real Elizabeth – went on a trip to the Baltic island of Rügen with her maid, a chauffeur, a friend, and a carriage piled high with their luggage.From this, she weaves a captivating tale of her encounters in this semi-autobiographical novel.A snobbish bishop’s wife and her handsome son, a dressmaker, and a long-lost cousin Charlotte form the basis of this story, as Charlotte tries to evade the pursuit of her husband.Elizabeth von Arnim's humorous novel ‘The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen’ will be enjoyed by fans of Thomas Hardy’s ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’.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.

Written as a journal, ‘In the Mountains’ tells the story of an English woman who after WWI decides to escape her personal troubles in London and seeks refuge at her chalet in the Swiss Alps.She arrives exhausted, and as she begins to regain her strength, two English women also escaping their personal circumstances show up on her doorstep. The hostess invites them and, together, the three women embark on a strange adventure to help one another.A novel about women and escapism, ‘In the Mountains’ will be enjoyed by fans of ‘Thelma & Louise’.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.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The second book in the series ‘Smithy Abroad’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy, trying to scheme, connive, and bluff their way out of anything resembling hard graft.However, their plans have a tendency to backfire...A light-hearted and sometimes zany read for fans of humorous historical fiction.Smithy seriesInitially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.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.’

Kun Suomen joukot joutuvat vetäytymään Syväriltä...Eletään jatkosodan aikaa. Sotamies Veikko Virtanen on tovereineen ollut jo hyvän aikaa Syvärillä Loukku-tukikohdassa. Olot korsussa ovat ahtaat. Kun uusia sotamiehiä saapuu paikan päälle, ilmassa leijuu konfliktin uhka. Mutta suomalaisten sotilaiden työ ei ole kinastella keskenään. Pystyvätkö sotilaat pelaamaan yhteen pussiin, kun täytyy? Yhteistyölle tulee tarvetta, kun joukkueen on aika vetäytyä Syväriltä kohti Suomea.Syvärin takaa on jännittävä sotaromaani Jaakko Summaselta.Jaakko Summanen (1922–1990) kirjoitti sota-aiheisia romaaneja. Hän joutui vuonna 1944 venäläisten sotavangiksi, ja Summasen romaani Sotavanki (1979) perustuu hänen omiin kokemuksiinsa.

Millaista on joutua rintamalle hädin tuskin täysi-ikäisenä?Eletään syyskuuta 1941, kun vuonna 1922 syntyneet nuorukaiset aloittavat armeijan. Heitä koulutetaan neljä kuukautta Kuopiossa, ja sitten heidät siirretään rintamalle Syvärin taakse Karjalaan. Kun nuoret miehet saapuvat rintamalle, monet heistä ovat oudoissa tunnelmissa. Taistelujen äänet kuuluvat pitkälle, ja ilma on tiheä jännityksestä. Pohjois-Savosta sotimaan lähtenyt Veikko Virtanen tukeutuu pohjoiskarjalaiseen ystäväänsä Einariin sekä kotipuolesta tuttuun, rohkeaan Anttiin. Jo ensimmäiset päivät sotatantereella vievät värin nuorten kasvoilta, mutta tunteilulle ei ole aikaa. Veikko purkaa kokemuksiaan kenttäpostin kautta Liisalle, niin miehekkäin sanoin kuin suinkin osaa. Miten nuorten käy? Ja kuinka rintaman vanhemmat sotilaat ottavat vastaan pojanklopit, jotka eivät ole vielä edes 20-vuotiaita?Nuoret sotilaat on Jaakko Summasen elävä kuvaus nuorista miehistä rintamalla.Jaakko Summanen (1922–1990) kirjoitti sota-aiheisia romaaneja. Hän joutui vuonna 1944 venäläisten sotavangiksi, ja Summasen romaani Sotavanki (1979) perustuu hänen omiin kokemuksiinsa.

Kun toinen maailmansota leviää Helsinkiin, eräs ylioppilastyttö joutuu hyvästelemään vanhan elämänsä.Hälytyssireenien ääni leikkaa ilmaa, kun Heidi juoksee pakoon Kaisaniemen puistoon. Henkivakuutusyhtiön henkilöstöä on kehotettu siirtymään välittömästi puistoon ilmahälytyksen sattuessa. Nyt Heidi seisoo lehmuksen alla, vetää henkeä ja ymmärtää sodan alkaneen. Elämä sellaisena kuin Heidi on sen tottunut näkemään, on ohi. Vakuutusyhtiön työt saavat jäädä – Heidi aikoo nimittäin lotaksi ja rintamalle. Lotta Heidin sota on koskettava dokumenttiromaani Sesse Koivistolta. Kirja perustuu Sesse Koiviston sukulaisten kokemuksiin.Sesse Koivisto (1932–2021) oli kirjailija ja biologi. Monet Koiviston kirjat käsittelevät eläimiä ja ihmisten suhdetta niihin. Aihe oli Koivistolle omakohtainen – olihan Koiviston pitkäaikainen puoliso Ilkka Koivisto Korkeasaaren eläintarhan johtaja.

Ny og gribende roman fra forfatteren bag Den sidste boghandel i London. Inspireret af den virkelige historie om amerikanske biblioteksspioner under Anden Verdenskrig.Ava troede, hendes job som bibliotekar på Library of Congress i Washington DC  ville være ensbetydende med et stille og rutinepræget liv. Men et uventet tilbud fra det amerikanske militær fører hende til Lissabon på en betydningsfuld mission.Samtidig må franske Elaine ofre sin sikkerhed for at finde sin mand, som er blevet anholdt af besættelsesmagten. Hun får til opgave at arbejde med en skjult trykpresse styret af modstandsbevægelsen i det besatte Lyon. Mens krigen raser i Europa, finder de to kvinder frem til hinanden gennem kodede beskeder, og håbet om sejr vokser.