Historical adventure fiction

Sanger Rainsford is a big-game hunter, who finds himself washed up on an island owned by the eccentric General Zaroff.Zaroff, a big-game hunter himself, has heard of Rainsford’s abilities with a gun and organises a hunt. However, they’re not after animals – they’re after people.When he protests, Rainsford the hunter becomes Rainsford the hunted.Sharing similarities with "The Hunger Games", starring Jennifer Lawrence, this is the story that created the template for pitting man against man.Born in New York, Richard Connell (1893 – 1949) went on to become an acclaimed author, screenwriter, and journalist. He is best remembered for the gripping novel "The Most Dangerous Game" and for receiving an Oscar nomination for the screenplay "Meet John Doe".

George Kesser har gjort som vana att leva av räntan till sin förmögenhet. Men det räcker inte alltid till. Ibland behöver han, trots tilltagen förmögenhet, fylla på fickpenningen. Vad gör man då?Kesser är på väg till Teneriffa med ångbåt. Vid sin sida har han köpmannen Jilly Pilmon. De sällskapar, njuter av stark whiskey och ägnar sig mer än gärna åt spel och dobbel. Men förströelsen är bara en slöja som täcker deras egentliga planer. I själva verket planerar de en kupp... en spektakulär sådan!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.

A single death could plunge the Empire into chaos...Silus, a member of Emperor Caracalla's elite assassins, the Arcani, is dispatched to Numidia. Rumours of assassination plots against Marcellus, the Emperor's closest aide, are rife. Silus must stop them. But the forces arrayed against the Arcani are now as powerful as they are clandestine.Inducted into the Emperor’s bodyguard, his Lions, Silus soon discovers secrets that should have stayed hidden. And as the Emperor becomes ever more reckless in battle, Silus unearths a conspiracy that runs deeper than his worst nightmares.It’s not clear who is a friend and who is an enemy. Yet, whatever happens, Silus must keep the Emperor alive or – yet again – watch the ones he loves die.An awe-inspiring historical thriller of Ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Ben Kane and Andrew Frediani.Alex Gough is the author of Roman historical adventures. The Carbo Chronicles, including ´Watchmen of Rome´ and ´Bandits of Rome´, was written as a result of a lifelong obsession with ancient Rome and the culmination of a lot of research into the underclasses of the time.

Pubblicato nel 1938 col titolo "The Lost King", "Il re scomparso" non è un semplice romanzo storico, bensì una vera e propria ucronia, volta a garantire una contro-storia – un po’ meno drammatica della realtà – allo sfortunato Louis-Charles de Bourbon, ultimo delfino di Francia morto a soli dieci anni, nel 1795, a causa delle dure condizioni in cui i repubblicani lo avevano tenuto prigioniero dopo il ghigliottinamento del padre (re Luigi XVI, morto a Parigi nel 1791). In questa brillante rivisitazione dei fatti storici, Rafael Sabatini ipotizza che il giovane erede al trono sia riuscito a scappare, rifugiandosi in Svizzera fino alla maggiore età. Approfittando del breve esilio di Napoleone all’isola d’Elba, l’ormai adulto Luigi XVII fa un effimero tentativo di riappropriarsi del trono, anche se ben presto dovrà rinunciare a ogni velleità di regnare sulla Francia...Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) nasce a Jesi, figlio di due cantanti d’opera rispettivamente italiano e inglese. Cresciuto dunque in un ambiente cosmopolita, diviso fra Inghilterra, Portogallo e Svizzera, già a diciassette anni padroneggia cinque lingue. Inizia a scrivere i primi racconti attorno ai vent’anni, anche se il primo vero successo lo avrà solo col romanzo "Scaramouche" (1921). Da allora produrrà romanzi a un ritmo notevole – anche uno all’anno – creandosi un nutrito seguito di lettori fedeli, grazie anche a libri come "Captain Blood" (1922), "Bellarion the Fortunate" (1926) e "Venetian Mask" (1937). La scelta di scrivere in inglese, come ammesso da lui stesso, sarebbe dipesa dal proposito di emulare la ricchissima letteratura di età vittoriana.

Caraibi, 1680 circa. La bella Priscilla Harradine si imbarca sulla nave Centaur per fare ritorno in Inghilterra. Al suo fianco l’appiccicoso Maggiore Sands. Priscilla non fa in tempo a fare amicizia con Charles de Bernis – misterioso quanto affascinante bucaniere francese – che la loro nave viene attaccata dalla temibile Cigno Nero, comandata dal famigerato pirata Tom Leach. La faccenda sembra mettersi molto male, se non che Charles potrebbe avere un asso nella manica: non appena rivela a Leach di essere a conoscenza di una ricca flotta spagnola, carica zeppa d’oro, il destino dell’improbabile compagnia sembra riservare nuove, incredibili, avventure...Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) nasce a Jesi, figlio di due cantanti d’opera rispettivamente italiano e inglese. Cresciuto dunque in un ambiente cosmopolita, diviso fra Inghilterra, Portogallo e Svizzera, già a diciassette anni padroneggia cinque lingue. Inizia a scrivere i primi racconti attorno ai vent’anni, anche se il primo vero successo lo avrà solo col romanzo "Scaramouche" (1921). Da allora produrrà romanzi a un ritmo notevole – anche uno all’anno – creandosi un nutrito seguito di lettori fedeli, grazie anche a libri come "Captain Blood" (1922), "Bellarion the Fortunate" (1926) e "Venetian Mask" (1937). La scelta di scrivere in inglese, come ammesso da lui stesso, sarebbe dipesa dal proposito di emulare la ricchissima letteratura di età vittoriana.

Invité à passer le week-end chez un ami, le duc de Stevenwood se promet bien de remporter le steeple-chase du lendemain. Hélas, le sort en décide autrement.Comme il regagne sa suite, une surprise de taille l’attend. Une femme est endormie dans son lit ! Tout de suite, il comprend le piège qu’on lui a tendu. Lui, le plus beau parti de toute l’Angleterre, est la proie rêvée des pères qui souhaitent offrir un titre à leur fille. Et pour parvenir à ses fins, cet arriviste de John Tebbitt n’a pas hésité à compromettre la réputation de sa fille, une sotte dont le bavardage insipide a assommé le duc durant tout le dîner. Devant une telle sournoiserie, une seule solution : fuir ! Sans perdre de temps, le duc enfourche son cheval et galope vers l’Écosse. Et c’est dans une auberge de campagne que, à peine remis de ses émotions, il voit soudain la porte de sa chambre s’ouvrir sur une toute jeune fille dont les grands yeux bleus l’implorent.— Je vous en prie, sauvez-moi ! Il va me tuer...© Barbara Cartland, 2023, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Amour brille dans tes yeux © Éditions J’ai lu, 2001Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Craignant la rapacité des coureurs de dot, lord Roydon somme sa fille d’épouser celui qu’il lui a choisi. Comme Eustacia proteste, il n’hésite pas à la menacer : elle lui obéira, sinon il lui coupera les vivres ! Piquée au vif, la jeune personne décide de prouver qu’elle est capable d’acquérir son indépendance. Elle se présente sous une fausse identité à la villa des Mimosas, une charmante demeure perchée sur les hauteurs de Nice, où elle est engagée comme lectrice par la marquise de Saracan. Tout se déroule pour le mieux jusqu’à l’arrivée du petit-fils de la douairière, le vicomte Vernon. Expert dans les arts orientaux, il traîne dans son sillage un sulfureux parfum d’exotisme. Eustacia est subjuguée. Mais un tel homme, indomptable et imprévisible, chérit sa liberté plus que sa vie...Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

En revenant des obsèques de leur mère, Gabriela et ses deux sœurs découvrent une lettre d’un lointain cousin, Silvius, qui réside aux Indes. On lui propose le poste de gouverneur à condition qu’il se marie. Sans plus de façon, il demande à sa parente de lui envoyer une de ses filles ! Les deux aînées sont outrées. S’imaginer qu’on choisit une épouse comme on achète un pur-sang, qu’on peut se faire livrer une fiancée tel un vulgaire paquet ! Quelle impudence ! Gabriela, elle, ne dit rien : elle réfléchit. Elle a toujours voulu voyager. Voici l’occasion rêvée ! Les Indes, les couleurs chatoyantes, les parfums enivrants... Cependant il y a une ombre au tableau : ce cousin qu’elle ne connaît pas et qui fait partie du marché. Bah ! se dit Gabriela. Qui ne tente rien n’a rien. Une fois sur place, elle trouvera bien une solution.Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Cette compilation comprend les histoires suivantes :Le Chevalier d'HarmentalUne Fille du RégentLes Trois Mousquetaires ILes Trois Mousquetaires IILes Trois Mousquetaires IIILes Trois Mousquetaires IVVingt ans après IVingt ans après IIVingt ans après IIIVingt ans après IVVingt ans après VLe Vicomte de BragelonneLe Comte de Monte-Cristo ILe Comte de Monte-Cristo IILa Reine MargotLa Dame de MonsoreauLes Quarante-cinqAlexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) était un écrivain français. Il est surtout connu pour ses nombreux romans historiques, ainsi que ses contes, qui ont fait de lui un des auteurs français les plus lus dans le monde. Dumas a aussi écrit des pièces de théâtre, des articles pour des journaux et des périodiques, et il était un correspondant de haut profil. Dumas était métis, sa grand-mère paternelle ayant été une esclave afro-américaine. De ce fait, il fut régulièrement victime de racisme. Son fils, Alexandre Dumas fils, fut aussi écrivain et est surtout connu pour son roman La Dame aux camélias. Dumas père, quant à lui, est entre autres l'auteur du Comte de Monte-Cristo et des Trois Mousquetaires.

Lady Franklin a bien du mal à joindre les deux bouts, malgré son élevage de pékinois. Elle pousse alors son ainée, Novella, à trouver un époux de toute urgence. Sir John serait disposé à demander sa main, cependant elle ne veut pas de cet aristocrate ventripotent, beaucoup plus âgé qu’elle. Quant au baron Loukàs, c’est hors de question, il est si cruel avec les animaux ! En secret, le cœur de Novella bat pour le comte de Pembroke qui lui a proposé d’organiser une exposition canine dans son château. Mais s’il a tout du prince charmant, il a aussi le pire des défauts : il est déjà fiancé...© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :Menace au château © Éditions J’ai lu, 2016Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

— Imaginez, milord, un trésor antique, caché au cœur de la Tunisie ! Je vous jure que vous ne regretterez pas de monter cette expédition !Le marquis de Quinbourne jauge l’homme venu lui faire cette proposition. Kirkpatrick est un aventurier sympathique, certes, mais à l’imagination trop fertile. Pourtant, l’aventure le tente.Lorsque Kirkpatrick embarque avec sa fille Sandra, guindée et rabat-joie, le marquis est fort intrigué. Pourquoi est-elle si distante et pourquoi se cache-telle derrière d’énormes lunettes noires ?Le jour où il découvre d’inoubliables yeux moirés d’or, il comprend que sa quête est couronnée de succès : il a trouvé son trésor. Sandra est un joyau qu’il va chérir et gâter... pour peu qu’elle accepte de devenir sa maîtresse !© Barbara Cartland, 1987, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :Tunis au clair de lune © Éditions J’ai lu, 2004Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

C’est en lisant la rubrique mondaine que Samantha Boldington apprend que son fiancé va épouser une héritière américaine. Morfondue, la jeune fille garde pourtant la tête haute et fait la connaissance d’une sympathique journaliste, féministe convaincue, qui lui donne le goût de l’aventure. C’est décidé, Samantha voyagera elle aussi de par le monde pour rencontrer les personnalités les plus intéressantes ! Lorsqu’elle rencontre Ricardo Bonavia di Venezia, un jeune baron italien qui souhaite lancer la mode de la thalassothérapie, elle se passionne aussitôt pour le sujet, au point de s’embarquer pour Dieppe, station balnéaire célèbre pour ses cures. Le baron est si beau ! Ne serait-il pas la raison cachée de son zèle ? Mais peut-on luire confiance à un homme quand un autre vous a déjà trahie ?Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

"Le fortune del Capitano Blood", pubblicato un anno dopo l’uscita del film incentrato sull’omonimo personaggio (1936), raccoglie sei nuovi racconti che, nelle intenzioni di Sabatini, non avrebbero dovuto costituirsi come sequel del fortunato "Captain Blood" (1922), bensì come avventure indipendenti, ambientate nel periodo in cui il protagonista si dà alla pirateria nei mari caraibici. Che dire, quindi, se non abbozzare un profilo del protagonista di tali avventure? L’irlandese Peter Blood – personaggio puramente fittizio – è un medico ed ex avventuriero che, poco prima della Gloriosa Rivoluzione (1688), è accusato ingiustamente di aver preso parte a una ribellione contro re Giacomo II. Deportato alle Barbados insieme ad altri esuli, riuscirà tuttavia a fuggire e a diventare un pirata. Fra mille peripezie e colpi di scena, si intende...Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) nasce a Jesi, figlio di due cantanti d’opera rispettivamente italiano e inglese. Cresciuto dunque in un ambiente cosmopolita, diviso fra Inghilterra, Portogallo e Svizzera, già a diciassette anni padroneggia cinque lingue. Inizia a scrivere i primi racconti attorno ai vent’anni, anche se il primo vero successo lo avrà solo col romanzo "Scaramouche" (1921). Da allora produrrà romanzi a un ritmo notevole – anche uno all’anno – creandosi un nutrito seguito di lettori fedeli, grazie anche a libri come "Captain Blood" (1922), "Bellarion the Fortunate" (1926) e "Venetian Mask" (1937). La scelta di scrivere in inglese, come ammesso da lui stesso, sarebbe dipesa dal proposito di emulare la ricchissima letteratura di età vittoriana.

Der Kampf gegen die Wikinger geht weiterSeptember 882: Tankred hat noch eine Rechnung offen. Seine Stiefmutter Uta hat ihn vor Jahren um sein Erbe betrogen. Um endlich zu seinem Recht zu kommen und Uta zu Fall zu bringen, braucht er mächtige Unterstützung. Doch die bekommt er nicht ohne Gegenleistung: Im Auftrag des Königs soll der gebildete Kämpfer in einen erbarmungslosen Krieg gegen die Normannen ziehen, die sich unweit seiner Heimatstadt Maastricht verschanzt haben. Zusammen mit seinen Mitstreitern wagt er sich in die Höhle des Löwen und steht dabei plötzlich einem alten Widersacher gegenüber.Die spannende Reihe über die Wikinger-Raubzüge im Rheinland und der EifelMichael Römling, geb. 1973 in Soest, ist promovierter Historiker. Seit 2005 widmet er sich dem Schreiben historischer Romane. „Tankred – Hammer und Kreuz" ist der zweite Band seiner Wikinger-Reihe.

Dobrodružný historický příběh plný zrady, vášně a politických intrik pro milovníky akce ve stylu Tří mušketýrů!Jimram z Boskovic a Rudolf Slavata se pod vedením Albrechta z Valdštejna dávají do služeb habsburského císaře. Politická situace v řadě evropských zemí se dramaticky proměňuje a kontinentem postupuje válka.Válka se ovšem nevede pouze na bitevním poli. Přimotá-li se do vztahů mezi ambiciózními muži milostný příběh, jsou to také intriky, pomluvy a tajné dohody, které napomáhají vítězství.Emanuel Zítek velmi realisticky přibližuje situaci v českém království v průběhu jednoho z nejtemnějších období naší historie.První díl této čtyřdílné ságy popisuje události z let 1627 a 1628.Emanuel Zítek (1856–1934) byl český spisovatel, dramatik a právník. Byl členem literárního a řečnického spolku Slavia. Psal především historické romány, mezi jeho nejznámější díla patří čtyřdílná sága o Albrechtu z Valdštejna, dobrodružný čtyřdílný román Cizáci a pětidílná série Pomsta, která tematicky navazuje na ságu o Albrechtu z Valdštejna.

Nevinná hra se zvrhne v boj plný intrik. V sázce je přitom pravá láska.Ola žije poklidným životem ve Skotsku spolu se svým otcem, klanovým náčelníkem. Velmi se těší na cestu do Londýna, kam mají vyrazit na oslavy výročí královny Viktorie. Olin otec však nečekaně umírá a vypadá to, že je všechno ztraceno.Ola přesto sebere odvahu a do Londýna se vypraví v doprovodu svojí komorné Grety. Rozhodne se přitom pro bláznivý plán – bude se vydávat za tajemnou balkánskou princeznu. Doufá, že si tak užije spoustu zábavy.Díky tomuto podvodu se dostane až do Buckinghamského paláce, kde se seznámí s pohledným vévodou z Camborne. Zamiluje se do něj, ale zároveň se stále více zaplétá do vlastních lží. Dokáže se vyvléknout z nepříjemné situace, kterou sama sobě způsobila? Poradí si s nečekanými intrikami a vybojuje si svoji lásku i proti nepřízni osudu?Barbara Cartlandová (1901–2000) byla anglická spisovatelka převážně historických milostných románů. Pocházela ze slavné britské aristokratické rodiny. Je autorkou více než 700 knih a některé zdroje odhadují počet prodaných výtisků na více než jednu miliardu, je proto řazena mezi nejplodnější a komerčně nejúspěšnější spisovatele 20. století. Její romantické příběhy plné lásky a napětí z prostředí starobylých sídel anglické šlechty si získaly srdce mnoha čtenářů po celém světě.

Svatba pro peníze se zdá nevyhnutelná. Ona ale touží po skutečné lásce...Manželství je to poslední, o co by Sylvia stála. Přitom její otec, vévoda z Belham, by ji už nejraději provdal, stejně jako její starší sestry.Rodina se stěhuje do Londýna, kde musí Sylvia navštěvovat plesy a večírky, které ji nudí. Aby se vyhnula nekonečnému tančení, vykrade se jednoho večera do zahrady a zasněně se prochází pod hvězdami. Tady potkává tajemného mladíka, který ji okamžitě zaujme...Sylviin otec prohrává v kartách neuvěřitelné množství peněz a hrozí, že bude muset prodat veškerý rodinný majetek. Pomoc mu nabídne hrubý hrabě von Brauer, který chce vévodovy dluhy splatit výměnou za sňatek se Sylvií.Dokáže se Sylvia z nechtěné svatby vyvléknout? Spatří ještě někdy tajemného mladíka, po kterém její srdce doopravdy touží?Barbara Cartlandová (1901–2000) byla anglická spisovatelka převážně historických milostných románů. Pocházela ze slavné britské aristokratické rodiny. Je autorkou více než 700 knih a některé zdroje odhadují počet prodaných výtisků na více než jednu miliardu, je proto řazena mezi nejplodnější a komerčně nejúspěšnější spisovatele 20. století. Její romantické příběhy plné lásky a napětí z prostředí starobylých sídel anglické šlechty si získaly srdce mnoha čtenářů po celém světě.

Accused of a murder he didn't commit, an innocent man seeks refuge in the Canadian wilderness. Can he prove his innocence before it's too late?When a man bravely stands up to a bully, he becomes the victim of a murder hunt. As the Canadian Mounties close in, he must try his best at proving his innocence before they catch up to him.Set on the banks of Lake Superior in the 1890s in a French-Canadian pioneer village, it is a compelling tale of love, kinship, and adventure.‘A Gentleman of Courage’ is perfect for fans of Jack London.James Oliver Curwood (1878–1927) was an American writer, journalist, and conservationist, best known for his action and adventure stories such as ‘The Valley of Silent Men’ (1920), ‘The Flaming Forest’ (1921), 'Kazan’ (1914), and ‘The Grizzly King’ (1916).His books were often based on adventures set around the Hudson Bay area, Yukon or Alaska and were inspired by his love of nature and passion for conservation.A prolific writer, Curwood was a hugely successful and popular author, and his stories have been adapted for TV and film on multiple occasions. His other works of note include ‘The Danger Trail’, ‘The Flower of the North’, ‘Nomads of the North’, ‘The River's End’, and ‘Baree, Son of Kazan’.

‘Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories’ invites readers to deep dive into Twain’s wealth of knowledge and entertaining anecdotes concerning life, language, and love.With hidden gems such as ‘The Great Revolution in Pitcairn’, which imagines a society built on a deserted island, and ‘On The Decay of the Art of Lying’, which advocates for telling meaningful lies, Twain’s impressive collection offers something for every reader looking to discover the wit and charm of America’s greatest writer.Painting a captivating picture of 19th century America, this classic collection of short stories is perfect for Western lovers of Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt’s ‘The Magnificent Seven’.Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), was an American humorist, lecturer, journalist, and novelist. Celebrated today as the father of American literature, his work spans epic stories of boyhood such as ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’, as well as travel narratives, such as ‘The Innocents Abroad’, ‘Roughing It’, and ‘Life on the Mississippi’.A friend to presidents, artists, and royalty, he is remembered today as a popular public figure. Continuing his influence, Twain inspires Disney attractions, singer Tom Petty’s ‘Down South’ and was portrayed by Nathan Osgood in the 2018 comedy ‘Holmes and Watson’.

Egentligen hade inte lurendrejaren George Kesser alls tänkt att åka till Stockholm. Men ibland behöver man röra på sig. Kesser har nämligen hamnat i trubbel med rättvisan efter ha slagit ner en värd i Köpenhamn. Tillsammans med makan Juanna anländer de tillslut till huvudstaden där de har ett akut problem – pengarna håller på att ta slut. Som tur var är Kesser inte bara flink i slagsmål, han vet ett och annat om hur man lurar stålar av mindre vetande.Lätt på fickan, men kvick i tanken: det är dags att skrida till handling, herr Kesser!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.

Apoteósico final de la emblemática saga Cienfuegos, de Alberto Vázquez-Figueroa. En ella seguiremos las peripecias de un joven canario en el Nuevo Mundo en plena campaña expansiva y colonizadora de los españoles, en el siglo XVI. Aventuras, peligros, pueblos hostiles, intrigas palaciegas, conquistadores y conquistados, pillaje y colonialismo, romance y acción nos esperan en un final que dejará a los lectores sin aliento.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Alberto Vázquez-Figueroa Rial es un escritor español nacido en Santa Cruz de Tenerife en 1936. Periodista de formación y con una carrera de corresponsal para medios como La Vanguardia o Televisión Española, hoy en día se dedica por completo a la literatura y está considerado uno de los autores españoles con más proyección internacional, con una producción de más de sesenta novelas que abarcan desde la temática de aventuras a la histórica o el thriller. Su obra ha sido traducida a numerosos idiomas y ha vendido más de veinticinco millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo.

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.

"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.

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’.

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’.

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’.