Adventure / action fiction

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Après les terribles événements survenus sur l’île de Grossa, Nathan et Mickael pleurent leurs amis. Margaux disparue, Sophie gravement blessée, Nathan est désabusé.Mais pas le temps de s’apitoyer car tout semble indiquer que le Rescator est toujours actif sous une forme ou une autre…La résistance débute alors. Il va falloir prévoir un plan de survie pour l’humanité. Mais si tout cela n’était que fourberie ? Et si il existait une autre réalité…Né à Blois, Olivier Barbotin est l’auteur de la saga « Résilience », dont A la poursuite du passé est la première partie. Ayant plusieurs cordes à son arc, il est l’auteur également du policier « Les 4 lettres ». Amoureux de nature, de montagne, il fait parti de ces auteurs qui laisse parler leur cœur et leur peur.

Novelleja sotaan lähtemisestä ja sieltä palaamisesta.Kaksi toisilleen tuntematonta naista istuu junassa. Pian he alkavat jutella – ja hetken päästä keskustelut ovat syvällisempiä kuin kumpikaan olisi osannnut aavistaa. Ensimmäinen maailmansota on käynnissä, ja se vaikuttaa myös monen naisen elämään. Millaista on lähettää oma poika rintamalle? Entä rakas aviopuoliso? Mitä jos puoliso on selvinnyt sairaudesta, nytkö hänet pitäisi lähettää surman suuhun? Naiset puhuvat, itkevät ja käsittelevät sotaa parhaansa mukaan.Palaavien parissa on koskettava novellikokoelma surusta, kuolemasta ja sodasta.Marja Salmela, syntyjään Naemi Maria Stenroth (1875–1924), oli suomalainen kirjailija sekä raittius- ja naisasialiikkeen aktiivi. Hänen tunnetuin romaaninsa Kappale kahden matkaa julkaistiin vuonna 1908. Salmelan romaanit käsittelevät niin naiseutta kuin myös ajan ihanteita.

Jännittävä ja koskettava novellikokoelma vuoden 1918 tapahtumista.Eletään vuotta 1918. Veljekset Eerikki ja Janne seisovat kunnaalla talojensa välillä ja kuuntelevat tykinpauketta. Monta kertaa he ovat olleet tyytymättömiä siihen, että suvun talot sijaitsevat niin kaukana kirkonkylästä ja sen liiketiloista. Mutta nyt miehet ovat tyytyväisiä, että tykinpaukkeeseen ja kirkonkylään on matkaa. Juorujen mukaan sekä valkoiset että punaiset ovat ryöstäneet keskeisiä taloja. Vaan ovatko Eerikki ja Janne liian hyväuskoisia? Ovatko edes Noron sydänmaat turvassa sisällissodan kauheuksilta? Veljesten välillä on myös katkeruutta, jota sota lisää yllättävällä tavalla...Yötä ja aamua on Maila Talvion novellikokoelma, joka käsittelee Suomen sisällissotaa. Mukana on novellien lisäksi myös puheita.Maila Talvio on kirjailija Maila Mikkolan (1871–1951) salanimi. Mikkola julkaisi esikoisteoksensa Haapaniemen keinu vuonna 1895. Mikkola piti 1900-luvun alussa suosittua kirjallista salonkia Linnunlaulun huvilassa, joka on nykyään kirjailijatalo Villa Kivi.

Fantastyczna wariacja Wiesława Niezabitowskiego na temat wojny.Lata 30. XX wieku. Japonia przygotowuje się do podboju Europy. Kolekcjonuje śmiercionośną broń i zawiera sojusze z kolejnymi państami Azji, w tym mocarną Rosją.Agresja zaczyna się na Filipinach, gdzie wojska azjatyckie niszczą flotę angielską. Rozpoczyna się prawdziwa inwazja, święta wojna Wschodu przeciw Europejczykom.Kraje zachodu jednoczą się we wspólnej walce z wrogiem. Główną rolę w działaniach ofensywnych odgrywa Polska i jej żołnierze, wspierani przez armię francuską.Wacław Niezabitowski (1886 - 1928), polski pisarz i dziennikarz. Pisał m. in. dla „Dziennika Lwowskiego", „Polonii" i „Rzeczpospolitej". Wydawał także własny tygodnik społeczno-polityczny „Kresy Zachodnie". Jego prozatorskim debiutem była książka „Przez śniegi i pożogę". Znany jest głównie ze swoich powieści fantastycznonaukowych: „Ostatni na ziemi", „Huragan od Wschodu", „Skarb Aarona" i „Golfstrom".

Unos ladrones atemorizan a un pueblo de Castilla. Un vecino los ve una noche en los alrededores, cargados con escopetas y malas intenciones, y corre a avisar al alcalde. Enseguida el alcalde organiza la resistencia para proteger a su gente. Mientras tanto, Antonio aprovecha la confusión y el ajetreo para confesarse a Rosa, la hija del alcalde. Esta no será una noche tranquilaIsidro Sinesio Delgado García (1859-1928) fue un escritor y periodista español. Colaboró con el semanario «Madrid Cómico», y acabó dirigiéndolo. Publicó más de mil quinientos artículos en más de cincuenta periódicos y revistas. Una de sus obras más reconocidas es la de «Las vírgenes locas». Alfonso XIII le otorgó la Gran Cruz del Mérito Militar con distintivo blanco. En 1899 fundó junto con otros importantes autores de su época, como Ruperto Chapí o Carlos Arniches, la Sociedad General de Autores de España.

Sotaromaani Suomesta suurvaltojen puristuksessaKesällä 1919 vasta itsenäistynyt Suomi hakee Iso-Britanniasta uutta liittolaista ja tarjoaa brittiläiselle laivastolle tukikohdan Karjalankannakselta. Englantilaiset saapuvat Terijoelle suunnitelmanaan iskeä Neuvosto-Venäjän laivaston kimppuun Kronstadtissa.Terijoella on myös Sakari Virranpauha, joka on hankkinut työn Rajamaan komendatuurista päästäkseen lähelle kaunista emigranttia Svetlanaa. Kielitaitoisesta Sakarista tulee korvaamaton yhteyshenkilö brittiläisten operaatiossa. Jäädessään rakkauselämässään englantilaisen upseerin varjoon Sakari kostaa pettymyksensä Svetalle.Vuosia myöhemmin Sakari toimii kenttäoikeuden syyttäjänä jatkosodan raivotessa. Hän kohtaa vakoilusta syytetyn nuoren miehen, joka paljastuu Svetan pojaksi. Pystyykö Sakari hyvittämään vihdoin Svetalle tekemänsä vääryyden?Kronstadtin varjot on mukaansatempaava sotaromaani, joka pohjautuu historiallisiin tapahtumiin. Lassi Hakulinen kuvaa elävästi ja historiallisella tarkkuudella suomalaisten toimintaa suurvaltojen sotatoimien puristuksessa.Lassi Hakulinen on kirjailija ja metsätalousinsinööri. Hänen historialliset romaaninsa sijoittuvat Suomen lähihistoriaan ja sotiin. Kronstadtin varjot on Hakulisen neljäs teos.

A young women is kidnapped and made Empress of The Blazing World. Taking root in this new community, she adapts to the culture and ways of the alien population, exploring the vast universe with their help.But when an invasion looms, she undertakes the role of a military leader. Will our protagonist follow in the footsteps of Earth’s Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar? And more importantly, can she conquer the land she once called home?Serving as the only known female work of utopian fiction in the 17th century, Margaret Cavendish’s quick witted and insightful novella weaves adventure, romance and autobiography in one impressive epic.Ideal for fans of Apple TV’s hit adaption of Isaac Asimov’s ‘Foundation’ series. Scare seekers will also admire 2021’s fantasy horror-thriller ‘The Blazing World’, inspired by Cavendish’s text. ‘The Blazing World’ is a must read for utopian fanatics who dare to question it all.Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, (1623-1673) was an English philosopher, poet, scientist, fiction writer and playwright. Spending most of the English Civil War in France, she wrote in her own name during a period when most female writers remained anonymous.Celebrated today as the first female writer of utopian and science fiction, her work spans topics of gender, power, scientific methods and philosophy. ‘The Blazing World’ remains as one of the earliest works of science fiction today.Challenging the contemporary belief that women were inferior to men, Cavendish advocated for women’s education and became the first woman to attend a meeting at the Royal Society of London.

The second book in the ‘Parade’s End’ series, ‘No More Parades’ follows the story of Christopher Tietjens. An Edwardian Englishman through and through, Tietjens is forced to leave his ordered life behind him and join the bedlam of the First World War.Drawing on his own experiences, it’s against this backdrop that Ford describes the domestic battles between Tietjens and his unfaithful wife.Tragic and sometimes harrowing, this book deftly contrasts the chaos of private and personal conflicts against a war that would change the world, forever.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. The grandson of the artist, Ford Madox Brown, he was educated firstly in Kent, before being accepted at the University College School in London.At the age of 21, Ford eloped with his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Martindale. After living at several houses, they finally settled in Winchelsea. There, Ford befriended a number of authors living locally, 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, before being sent to fight in World War I. When the war finished, Ford spent the rest of his life travelling and writing. He leaves behind him more than 80 books and numerous poems.

The third novel in the ‘Parade’s End’ series, ‘A Man Could Stand Up’ follows the further trials of Christopher Tietjens. Set on Armistice Day 1918, the story sees Tietjens back in London, mulling over the events of World War I.So too, is his beloved Valentine, although gossip has spread about their illicit, romantic entanglements. As each debates their place in a post-war world, the main burning question is whether or not they can find happiness together.A beautifully-written and touching story from one of the best war novelists of the 20th Century, 'A Man Could Stand Up' will delight any person who is interested in World War I literature.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. The grandson of the artist, Ford Madox Brown, he was educated firstly in Kent, before being accepted at the University College School in London.At the age of 21, Ford eloped with his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Martindale. After living at several houses, they finally settled in Winchelsea. There, Ford befriended a number of authors living locally, including HG Wells and Henry James.However, it was Joseph Conrad with whom he decided to collaborate, writing a pirate novel called ‘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, before being sent to fight in World War I. When the war finished, Ford spent the rest of his life travelling and writing. He leaves behind him more than 80 books and numerous poems.

The first novel in the ‘Parade’s End’ series, ‘Some Do Not’ is widely considered to be a landmark novel surrounding the events that led to World War I.We are introduced to mathematician Christopher Tietjens, who is locked in an unhappy marriage with his wife, Sylvia. However, his relationship with a young Suffragette, Valentine, is starting to become romantic, when he is called away to fight in World War I. Both his private and professional lives will conspire to change him, forever.'Some Do Not' is a stunning novel for all fans of romance and war fiction.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. The grandson of the artist, Ford Madox Brown, he was educated firstly in Kent, before being accepted at the University College School in London.At the age of 21, Ford eloped with his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Martindale. After living at several houses, they finally settled in Winchelsea. There, Ford befriended a number of authors living locally, 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, before being sent to fight in World War I. When the war finished, Ford spent the rest of his life travelling and writing. He leaves behind him more than 80 books and numerous poems.

Una novela histórica que nos traslada a los últimos días del imperio bizantino. Constantinopla, año 1453. El sultan Mahomet II acaba de ascender al trono y necesita una victoria para consolidar su reinado. De esta forma pone ojos en la ciudad de Constantinopla, desprovista ya de su antigua gloria. Francisco de Toledo, el protagonista de la novela, acudirá en auxilio del Imperio bizantino. Pero dónde esperaba gloria, solo encontrará conspiraciones, odios y secretos.Mientras el asedio continua, en medio de la guerra y el caos, Francisco encontrará algo más: el amor de una joven protovestiaria.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Salvador Felip (Madrid, 1971) compagina su labor como escritor con su trabajo diario de informática. Su pasión por la historia le ha llevado a escribir varias obras ambientadas en el Imperio bizantino, como El ocaso de Bizancio o El sueño de Justiniano, ambas publicadas por Ediciones B. Además de su labor como escritor de novela histórica, ha escrito thrillers como Secreto de confesión.

Pubblicato nel 1903, "Betty Zane" è il primo romanzo scritto da Zane Grey, incentrato sulla vera storia di una sua celebre trisavola. Ai tempi della Rivoluzione Americana, la giovane Betty Zane è protagonista indiscussa dell’ultima grande battaglia prima della vittoria americana. L’esercito britannico, affiancato da quattrocento indiani Shawnee, detiene ancora il controllo di Detroit, preparandosi ad accerchiare il fortino in legno di Ford Henry. La ferma volontà di raggiungere la tanto agognata indipendenza, però, permetterà ai coloni di avere la meglio sull’odiata madrepatria, grazie, se non altro, al carisma naturale di un’eroina senza tempo, che fa dell’abnegazione e del coraggio le sue principali armi.Pearl Zane Grey (1872-1939) nasce a Zanesville (Ohio), quarto figlio di un affermato dentista. Appassionato fin dall’infanzia di letteratura, pesca e baseball, inizia a scrivere i primi racconti a soli quindici anni. Grazie a una borsa di studio, ottenuta proprio col baseball, nel 1896 si laurea e si trasferisce a New York, dove per qualche anno esercita la professione dentistica di famiglia. Annoiato dalla routine, però, Zane comincia a scrivere febbrilmente, producendo una notevole quantità di romanzi, tutti ambientati nell’amato West. Sebbene inizialmente rifiutato da vari editori, nel 1910 ottiene finalmente un insperato successo, grazie al best-seller "L’eredità del deserto". È l’inizio di una carriera che lo renderà uno fra i romanzieri più amati dal grande pubblico statunitense (e non solo). Fra i suoi moltissimi titoli – da cui, tra l’altro, sono stati tratti ben 110 film e una serie televisiva – si possono citare "L’anima della frontiera" (1906), "Il ponte dell’arcobaleno" (1915), "Il vagabondo del deserto" (1923) e "Stirpe eroica" (1925).

In this classic Western, good guy Linc Bradway sets out to seek revenge after his partner is killed in a poker game. He ends up in South Pass, Wyoming, where he encounters gamblers and gunslingers, and he finds himself in the heart of the action.On route, he meets the intriguing Kit Brandon, who hustles Maverick cattle from local range riders. He intends to avoid her but when he finds himself on a warpath against other cowboys and hustlers, it only drives him closer and closer to the Maverick Queen.'The Maverick Queen' was made into a Western movie starring Barbara Stanwyck and Scott Brady in 1956.A story filled with love, hate, adventure, and western landscapes, this action-packed story is a must for fans of Zane Grey.Zane Grey (1872-1939) was a popular American author, best known for his adventure novels and short stories. The topics of the American West and the Frontier were central to his writings, and Grey became totally engrossed within the Western genre.Many of his novels were written from the perspective and experience gained from his hunting and travelling trips all around the West. Some of Grey’s most famous novels include 'Riders of the Purple Sage', 'The Last Trail' and 'Valley of Wild Horses'.His novels and stories were adapted to more than 100 movie and television productions with the most well-known being the movie Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) starring Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Henry Thomas.

When Rancher Ben Ide moves his family to Arizona, it initially seems to be only because of his sick mother. But the need for finding his old riding partner Nevada is too great.Ide buys a beautiful ranch for himself and his family but there is danger luring in their new area. The surrounding territory is known for cattle rustling, and Ide struggles to keep his cattle and horses from the rustlers' claws.Who can Ben Ide trust, and who is out to get him?At the same time, Nevada resumes his life as an outlaw and gets involved in the dangerous world of rustling. Nevada once again sacrifices his own reputation, and safety, in order to protect Ben Ide, in this sequel to 'Forlorn River'.With action, violence, honor and cowboys, this is the perfect novel for Western fans.Grey's novels and stories were adapted to more than 100 movie and television productions with the most well-known being the movie Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) starring Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Henry Thomas.Zane Grey (1872-1939) was a popular American author, best known for his adventure novels and short stories. The topics of the American West and the Frontier were central to his writings, and Grey became engrossed within the Western genre.Many of his novels were written from the perspective and experience gained from his hunting and travelling trips all around the West. Some of Grey’s most famous novels include 'Riders of the Purple Sage', 'The Last Trail' and 'Valley of Wild Horses'.

'Forlorn River' (1927) is filled with cowboys, romance, and ranches. It follows horse-catching Ben Ide, his friend Nevada and their loyal Native American companion Modoc, as Ben attempts to better his reputation and win over his childhood sweetheart, Ina Blaine.As horse catching turns into cattle rustling, Ina Blaine is forced to defend Ben against her father, who has recently come in possession of a large amount of money. It doesn't bode well for Ben Ide.Distrust follows Ben when Mr. Blaine, Ina's father, and his companion, Les Setter, head out to steal Ben's land. And this is only the beginning of a great streak of trouble.This lesser-known prequel to 'Nevada' is filled with vivid descriptions and memorable characters. It is the perfect introduction to Western fiction.Zane Grey (1872-1939) was a popular American author, best known for his adventure novels and short stories. The topics of the American West and the Frontier were central to his writings, and Grey became engrossed within the Western genre.Many of his novels were written from the perspective and experience gained from his hunting and traveling trips all around the West. Some of Grey’s most famous novels include 'Riders of the Purple Sage', 'The Last Trail' and 'Valley of Wild Horses'.His novels and stories were adapted to more than 100 movie and television productions with the most well-known being the movie Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) starring Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, and Henry Thomas.

‘Tappan’s Burro, and Other Stories’ (1923) is a collection of classic western tales from the master of the genre, American author Zane Grey, best known for his romanticized stories about the old West.Tappan and his burro Jenet, is an impressive, Western duo searching for gold. Jenet is a great companion, since she knows the trails and waterholes of their upcoming journey to remote, dangerous terrain better than her prospecting owner.Trekking through the searing heat of Death Valley and the freezing blizzards of Arizona's mountains, the duo’s adventures take them to the brink of death in the search of gold.This gripping short story is a tale of loyalty, courage and friendship with a Western twist.The book features four other short stories: ‘The Great Slave’, ‘Yaqui’, ‘Tigre’ and ‘The Rubber Hunter’.Pearl Zane Grey (1872 – 1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels about the American West. His stories are credited with the creation of the ‘Western’ literary genre.The novel ‘Riders of the Purple Sage’ (1912) was Grey’s best-selling work, while other popular titles include ‘The Lone Star Ranger’ (1915), ‘The U.P. Trail’ (1918), ‘Call of the Canyon’ (1924), and ‘Code of the West’ (1934). His nonfiction books include ‘Tales of Fishing’ (1925). Grey wrote more than 80 books in total, a number of which were published posthumously.Many of his works have been adapted for tv and film, including ‘Zane Grey Theatre’ (1956-1958) and ‘Riders of the Purple Sage’ (1996) starring Ed Harris.

Glæd dig til et nyt eventyr med Guardians of the Galaxy! Denne gang skal Rocket redde sin ven Groot fra den mystiske kidnapper Collector. Det udvikler sig til en vild jagt gennem rummet, men heldigvis får Rocket hjælp af Star-Lord, Gamora og Drax. Sammen kan Guardians klare alt!© Disney/Marvel. All rights reserved.

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.

The second book in the ‘Sanders of the River’ series, ‘The People of the River’ gives us a little more insight into the working of the eponymous Commissioner’s mind.Wonderfully witty, decidedly facetious, and always irreverent, this is a collection of encounters between Commissioner Sanders and the Nigerian natives under colonial rule.In addition to the vignettes Wallace paints, this serves as a fascinating record of the cultural clash experienced by both the invaders and the oppressed.A superb read for Wallace fans and those with an interest in history, where the lines between fact and fiction are brilliantly blurred.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’.

While this might be one of Wallace’s shorter tales, he packs it with plenty of character and an unusual amount of darkness.Tam is interrogated over his role in the crashing of an artillery bus. However, the questioning leads to a chain of events with a rather unhappy ending for one character.With more than a whiff of ‘Catch 22,’ by Joseph Heller, and ‘Trainspotting,’ by Irvine Welsh, 'The Man Called McGinnice' is a superb read for those who like their short stories, wry, dry, and unsentimental.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’.

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’.

An epidemic has hit West Africa, but Commissioner Sanders hears stories of a woman, M’lama, who can reportedly heal the sick and even raise the dead.As he investigates the claims, he uncovers something that muddies the waters between scientific fact and the supernatural.On the face of it, ‘The Keepers of the King’s Peace’ is a rip-roaring adventure story. However, with some incisive acid, Wallace throws the spotlight on the cultural clash between the invading Europeans and native Africans, during the height of the British Empire.A superb introduction to the works of one of the 20th century’s most imitated writers, ‘The Keepers of the King’s Peace’ will delight those interested in British colonial history.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 Duke of Stockbridge’ (1900) is a classic novel by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888).Written in 1879, this tale, set around Shay's Rebellion of 1786 - 1787 and the armed uprising in Western Massachusetts due to the government’s tax rises, is a compelling story that has the author's political ideals at its heart.´The Duke of Stockbridge´ is a thrilling read and will delight people who are interested in American history.Edward Bellamy (1850 - 1898) was an American author, journalist and political activist. His novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888) was one of the most successful books published in the United States in the 19th century and influenced a generation of intellectuals. Referenced in many Marxist publications of the time, the book inspired the formation of Nationalist Clubs dedicated to spreading his political ideas.Bellamy’s other works include the novels ‘Six to One’ (1878), ‘Dr. Heidenhoff's Process’ (1880), ‘Miss Ludington's Sister’ (1885), ‘Equality’ (1897) and ‘The Duke of Stockbridge; a Romance of Shays' Rebellion (1900)’, as well as several short stories, such as ‘The Blindman's World’, ‘To Whom This May Come’, and ‘With the Eyes Shut’.

Huikea klassikkoromaani vie lukijan 1800-luvun Kaukasiaan.Dmitrij Andrejevitsh on moskovalainen aatelisnuorukainen, jota vaivaa jatkuva merkityksettömyyden tunne. Kun Dmitrij pestautuu armeijaan, hän uskoo löytäneensä ratkaisun ongelmiinsa. Uusi elämä Kaukasiassa tuntuu jännittävältä ja merkitykselliseltä. Dmitrij ystävystyy vanhan kasakan kanssa, joka opettaa hänelle elämästä yhtä sun toista. Nuorukainen rakastuu myös tulenpalavasti Maryanka-nimiseen naiseen. Vaan saako Dmitrij häntä ikinä omakseen?Kasakat on kiehtova romaani Leo Tolstoilta. Sen uskotaan perustuvan osittain Tolstoin omiin kokemuksiin Kaukasiassa.Leo Tolstoi (1828–1910) oli maineikas venäläinen kirjailija. Hänen tunnetuimpia teoksiaan ovat Sota ja rauha sekä Anna Karenina. Tolstoi oli huomattava yhteiskunnallinen ja uskonnollinen ajattelija. Hän opiskeli yliopistossa itämaisia kieliä ja oli muutenkin kielellisesti hyvin lahjakas – hän puhui venäjän lisäksi ranskaa, kreikkaa, italiaa, englantia ja saksaa.

Þegar hinn ungi Howard Thorne er kallaður á fund hjá ástkærum fóstra sínum fær hann loksins að heyra sannleikann um örlög foreldra sinna. Eftir að hafa verið ranglega sakaður um peningaþjófnað flúði faðir hans land en var talinn hafa látist af slysförum á sjó. Nýjar upplýsingar benda þó til annars og leggur Thorne upp í langferð með briggskipinu Naida undir traustri leiðsögn Latimers skipstjóra. Von hans er sú að finna föður sinn á lífi og hreinsa nafn hans af röngum sakargiftum.W. Bert Foster (1869-1929) var bandarískur rithöfundur. Hann skrifaði afþreyingarbókmenntir í formi smásagna og skáldsagna. Ásamt því að skrifa undir eigin nafni starfaði hann einnig sem skuggaskrifari fyrir bókaútgáfuna Stratemeyer Syndicate sem gaf út fjölmargar barnabókaseríur. Þar að auki var Foster viðloðandi kvikmyndagerð en árið 1921 kom út myndin „The Last Door" þar sem hann var meðal þriggja höfunda. Þar á eftir fylgdu nokkrar vestrænar kvikmyndir sem voru allar byggðar á sögum Fosters. Kvikmyndirnar voru allar svarthvítar og þöglar.

Ungi Englendingurinn, Rupert Challoner, situr í kyrrðini við rætur Mánafjalla í Nairobi og hugleiðir mislukkað líf sitt. Hann er djúpt sokkinn í hugsanir sínar þegar hann hrekkur upp við háværan skothvell og uppgötvar að í grenndinni á eldri maður í höggi við vígalegt villinaut. Rupert reynir hvað hann getur að koma manninum til bjargar en nær ekki í tæka tíð. Áður en maðurinn gefur upp öndina biður hann Rupert um að verða við sérkennilegri ósk. Í kjölfarið kviknar lífsneisti Ruperts að nýju þegar hann leggur upp í óvænt og leyndardómsfullt ferðalag í leit að gulli Faraós.C. Lestock Reid var sonur breskra foreldra en fæddist í Indlandi árið 1857. Um tíma sinnti hann hlutverki hershöfðingja indverska riddaraliðsins sem barðist í fyrri heimsstyrjöldinni. Eftir hermennskuna byrjaði hann leggja stund á skriftir ásamt því að ferðast um Afríku og Asíu. Í frítíma sínum naut hann þess að stunda villidýraveiðar, spila tennis og synda. Reid er þekktastur fyrir að skrifa sögulegar skáldsögur í formi spennu- og ástarsagna en hann sótti gjarnan innblástur í eigin reynslu. Hann lést árið 1936.

"När han hade gått stod man där och kände sig som en död som ännu levde så pass att man kunde minnas. Det var för jäkligt att med ens börja minnas fast man bara var nitton år. Då sa jag tyst inne i mig själv: Amerika. Och jag visste inte vad det betydde. Men det hjälpte mig."Lars står inför sitt största äventyr hittills, han ska resa till Amerika. Drömmarnas och möjligheternas land. Hans möts av en viss misstänksamhet och missunnsamhet, som om hans omgivning i sann jantelagsanda ifrågasätter hans kommande resa. Amerika, Amerika – Lars behöver skandera ordet för att finna sitt mod.Hans far var en pionjär, socialismens pionjär som alltid kämpade för "saken". Lars ville vara skaparen till sitt eget liv och följa sin egen inre kompass. Han lämnar ett Sverige bakom sig, där arbetarrörelsens framväxt nu är ett faktum. Fartyget som ska ta honom till Amerika heter Carmania och resan kommer att präglas av lika delar frihet som hämningar, i enlighet med andra amerikaemigranter före honom."Carmania" är första delen i Walter Dicksons romansvit om släktöden och emigrationen till Amerika.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.

En ung, sydamerikansk kvinna, dotter till en prominent minister, är på besök i den kungliga huvudstaden. Stockholm visar sig till en början från sin bästa sida: solen smeker och staden ligger stilla. Men snart ska hon få erfara att även Stockholm sitter på överraskningar. Överraskningar hon sent ska glömma.På väg till en naturskön park blir hon stoppad av en storvuxen, stilig man. Han knackar fram, på racklig franska, det enda språket de två kan kommunicera med:"Vill du gifta dig med mig?"Det är bara början på en händelserik vistelse i 1930-talets Stockholm...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.

En kringresande korrespondent är åter i sitt Europa. Han har just klivit av ett skepp i hamnen i Genua. Det går långsamt på jobbfronten: han bombarderar de svenska tidningarna med artikelförslag, men får allt som oftast sval respons. Han driver runt i den italienska hamnstaden med öron och ögon spetsade efter spektakulära skrönor. Han tittar på folk helt enkelt, i hopp om att hitta stoff för framtida jobb.En kväll, på favorithaket, fastnar blicken på societetsdamen Ly Beranti. En blick som väcker nyfikenhet i båda två..."Primadonnans juveler" är en färgstark skildring av en kringflackande korrespondents vardag under början av 1900-talet.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.