Historical adventure fiction

If you enjoyed the jolly romp, ‘The Three Musketeers,’ then ‘The War of Women I’ is sure to tickle your literary fancy.Set in 17th century France, the plot of this tale is played out against the backdrop of the war between France and Spain. However, the war in question is not between the two countries.Instead, it is between two women, Nanon de Lartigues and Viscountess de Cambes, who have both fallen in love with the Baron de Canolles.Given that each is on a different political side, which one will he choose?Full of swashbuckling swagger, double identities, betrayal, and vengeful villains, the plot twists and turns at a rate of knots.´The War of Women I´ is a rollicking story, packed with historical detail and intrigue.Alexandre Dumas (1802 – 1870) was one of the most popular French authors and playwrights of the 19th Century. After the death of his father, Dumas travelled to Paris where he eventually decided to work in the theatre. He first came to public attention at the age of 27 with his first play, ‘King Henry III and his Courts.’After a succession of successful stage plays, Dumas turned his hand to writing novels. Many of these were serialised in newspapers, such as ‘La Comtesse de Salisbury; Édouard III,’ and ‘Le Capitaine Paul.’Many of Dumas’ later works have been hailed as timeless classics and adapted for television and the silver screen, such as ‘The Three Musketeers’, starring ‘Lord of the Rings’´ Orlando Bloom, and ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, starring ‘Superman’ star, Henry Cavill.

Irland im Jahre 1847: Auch nach zwei Jahren wütet noch immer die Hungersnot in dem völlig verarmten Land. Éanna und Brendan, der junge Ire, an den sie ihr Herz verloren hat, schaffen es nur mühsam, Arbeit in Dublin zu finden. Für die ersehnte Überfahrt nach Amerika können sie von ihrem dürftigen Lohn kaum etwas beiseite legen. Um ihrem Traum endlich ein Stück näher zu kommen, bittet Éanna heimlich den Schriftsteller Patrick O’Brien um Hilfe. Doch sie hat die Rechnung ohne Brendan gemacht, denn der wird rasend eifersüchtig ... Band 2 der Éanna-Reihe von Ashley Carrington.Mit einer Gesamtauflage in Deutschland von fast sechs Millionen zählt Rainer M. Schröder alias Ashley Carrington zu den erfolgreichsten deutschsprachigen Schriftstellern von Jugendbüchern sowie historischen Gesellschaftsromanen für Erwachsene.

"Omoo" è il secondo romanzo di Melville; è un libro pieno di umorismo, ma anche una favola allegorica sull’incontro e lo scontro fra la civiltà e il mondo incantato delle isole polinesiane.Racconta di una baleniera sgangherata comandata da un capitano incapace, di una ciurma di personaggi squinternati, di ammutinamenti, incarcerazioni, incontri, amicizie e battibecchi con isolani e missionari di ogni genere. Sullo sfondo, la vita di bianchi e indigeni nei Mari del Sud.Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.Herman Melville (1819 – 1891) è stato uno scrittore, poeta e critico letterario statunitense.I primi romanzi, narrazioni di avventure nei Mari del Sud, conobbero un notevole successo, facendolo diventare uno dei più conosciuti e apprezzati autori di storie marinaresche. La sua popolarità declinò dopo la pubblicazione di "Moby Dick" (1851), nonostante fosse stato accolto con favore dai recensori inglesi. Alla sua morte, Melville era quasi completamente dimenticato. "Moby Dick", da molti ritenuto il suo capolavoro, fu riscoperto solo nel 1921 e oggi è considerato una delle opere fondamentali della letteratura mondiale.

Queen’s Ford, seat of the Forde family for centuries, is crumbling into ruin. Devastated by their reduced circumstances, handsome and bored Jeremy Forcombe is determined to find a solution.He persuades his sister, Mariota, to go along with his outlandish plan to masquerade as highwaymen. Things go awry when they meet their match in their victim and there is an accident with a gun.Now the handsome Earl of Buckenham is injured, and the siblings are praying for his recovery – to save them from the gallows, and perhaps so much more...Chaos, scandal, and a romance to sweep you off your feet, "The Wish for Love" is perfect for fans of Julia Quinn and Georgette Heyer.Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. She is beloved worldwide and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

The South African unscrupulous millionaire Charles Van Drift spends his time travelling to exotic locations with his family. One of these trips leads them to the Riviera where Van Drift suddenly has to deal with the swindler Colonel Clay. Charles’ diamond fortune is at risk. Colonel wants to trick the millionaire out of his wealth. His weapon will be Van Drift’s own greed and vanity. But what does Colonel have against Charles and will his plan be successful?Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 – 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, ‘A War-Time Wooing’ tells the story of Bessie Warren and her love for Lieutenant Paul Revere Abbott.Bessie's brother has been killed in the fighting, and her beloved Paul is sent to the heart of the conflict. While they write to each other constantly, will Paul return home or suffer the same fate as Bessie's brother?At its heart, this is a historical romance. However, it is packed with fascinating details of the war between the North and the South, many of them based on the author's own experiences.This will delight anyone interested in war novels.Born in New York, Charles King (1844 – 1933) was the son of a general in the United States army. At first, a military career seemed inevitable, and King graduated from the West Point Academy, to serve in the Indian Wars as a captain.However, during that conflict, he was injured and forced to return home. After his recovery, King was appointed as a general and fought in several conflicts, including The Battle of Manila, and The Battle of Santa Cruz.On returning, he embarked on a literary career, writing more than 60 books, focussing on life in the army. In addition, he wrote several scripts for Buffalo Bill Cody. Cody was a soldier, hunter, and actor, who King befriended during the Indian Wars. King died in Milwaukee, aged 88.

One Londoner and an American geologist are out for a bicycle trip in the Thames valley. They talk about natural disasters and volcanic eruptions and how thankful they are that such things do not happen in these regions and at these times. The next morning will however prove them wrong and the Londoner will have to ride for his life to escape a catastrophic volcanic eruption.Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 – 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

The first book in the ´Sanders of the River´ series and set in the Edwardian era, ‘Sanders of the River’ focuses on the eponymous Governor of Nigeria.Commissioner Sanders struggles to balance the requests of The Crown against the needs of the natives.As he strives to juggle the demands from both parties, Sanders finds himself facing political turmoil that might push his colony to the brink of war.As a story, the reader is introduced to the struggles faced by an invading force. As a historical piece of fiction, this is an important document of the impact British colonialism had on West Africa.An excellent introduction to one of the most opinionated minds of the 20th Century.‘Sanders of the River’ is ideal for those interested in literature with a British Colonial setting.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’.

J. Arbuthnot Wilson is about to spend a memorable New Year’s Eve. He and the group he is travelling with were going to visit the sealed pyramid of Abu Yilla on the next day but Wilson is so impatient that he decide to rush and climb the Egyptian pyramid all by himself. He finds a secret entrance and he enters a magical world full terrors and astonishments. What he sees there is far from what he expected. The mysteries he discovers are unexplainable. How will he ever get himself out of there? Find out in Grant Allen’s "My New Year's Eve Among the Mummies".Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 – 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

"Twelve Tales" is a unique collection of short stories selected by Grant Allen himself. The stories are a vivid combination of horror, science fiction and detective tales. The introduction offers a window into why Grant Allen decided to become a writer of fiction and what the origin and the inception of some of his works was.Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 – 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

Doctor Nikola sets out on another adventure, which this time leads him to Venice. There he meets the old acquaintance – Richard Hatteras – whose fiancée Nikola had kidnapped, and time hasn’t resolved their conflict. Will Richard want to seek revenge? Find out in "Farewell, Nikola", a short story which is a part of the "Doctor Nikola" series by Guy Boothby.Guy Boothby was an Australian author who lived in the period 1867-1905. His earlier works described life in Australia, but he gained wide popularity with his later fiction, which offered a vivid combination of crime, science fiction and horror stories.Boothby is well known for his Doctor Nikola series, a collection of novels telling the story of an occultist who seeks immortality and world domination.Other popular stories by him are "A Prince of Swindlers", which tells the story of a thief, and "Uncle Joe's Legacy and Other Stories", which is a collection of ghost stories. All in all, Guy Boothby left the world a colourful and rich literary legacy.

Hilda Wade is a nurse working for the famous doctor Hubert Cumberledge. He admires Hilda and their friendship grows stronger with every passing day. Hilda’s past and her future goals are however shrouded in mystery. She has one purpose in life and she is willing to go to great lengths to pursuit it.What is the goal that will make the young nurse travel across the whole world? Find out in Grant Allen’s detective story "Hilda Wade".Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 – 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

‘Greenmantle’ is the second of five John Buchan novels in which we follow the adventures and exploits of Brigadier-General Richard Hannay.In ‘Greenmantle’ we reunite with Richard Hannay, as he rests and recovers following the end of WWI. It is not long, however, before his services are called upon once again by the Foreign Office to investigate reported tensions and uprisings happening in the Middle East.Accompanied by Peter Pienaar, John S. Blenkiron, and Sandy Arbuthnot, the men must thwart any planned uprisings and prevent another war at any cost.A classic spy thriller from the famous author, with plenty of espionage, intrigue, and danger.John Buchan (1875-1940) was a Scottish historian, politician, and author. Born and educated in Scotland, Buchan received a scholarship to Oxford at the age of 17 where he studied classics. It was here that his writing career began, and he won prizes for his poetry and essays.He began a career in diplomacy and government following his graduation, whilst continuing to pursue his writing career. In 1915 he published his most famous novel, the thriller ‘The Thirty-Nine Steps’, which was adapted into a film by Alfred Hitchcock in the 1930s.An author of predominantly political thrillers, some of his other best-loved works include ‘The Three Hostages’, ‘The Power-House’, and ‘The Blanket of Dark’.He died at the age of 64 in Canada, where he had been serving as the Governor General.

Gdy stracisz wszystko, nie musisz już bać się ryzyka.Cel jest jeden – złoto ukryte przez Inków. Żeby je zdobyć, oddelegowano specjalny samolot, zebrano grupę garimpeiros gotowych do ciężkiej pracy w dżungli oraz przetransportowano sprzęt mający ułatwić i przyspieszyć pracę poszukiwaczy złota. A czasu nie ma zbyt wiele – raptem jakieś trzy i pół miesiąca, nim zacznie się pora deszczowa. Wszystko zostało dokładnie przemyślane, a skarby zdają się czekać na wyciągnięcie ręki. Henry McGregor, dowódca wyprawy, nie wziął pod uwagę tylko jednego – tego, że nie wszyscy członkowie eskapady są gotowi poddać się jego woli i że jest wśród nich ktoś, komu wcale nie zależy na złocie. Wkrótce okaże się, że ten wyjątkowo sprytny gracz może zamienić zaplanowaną w najdrobniejszych szczegółach akcję w niebezpieczną walkę o przetrwanie...Mężczyzna z wysiłkiem otworzył oczy. Czarne kręgi dalej wirowały. Z trudem uniesione powieki nie wprowadziły żadnej zmiany. Po chwili zdołał zatrzymać i skupić wzrok na jednym punkcie. Zrobił to automatycznie, nie wiedział nawet, co to jest. Dopiero po chwili zrozumiał, że to dziurka od klucza w zamku. Widocznie zapalili światło w korytarzu, bo wcześniej jej nie zauważył. Uświadomił to sobie z trudnością i zaraz potem głos z wiejskiej studni skojarzył z odpowiednią osobą.[...] Dostać dwa razy w łeb w ciągu paru godzin to przynajmniej o jeden raz za dużo. Tętno mógł sobie policzyć bez dotykania ciała. Pokrywało się z uderzeniami kowalskiego młota, który od jakiegoś czasu podjął pracę w jego głowie.– Leż spokojnie. Na razie masz dość – stwierdził kapitan. – Odpoczywaj, nie wiadomo, co nas jeszcze czeka.Krzysztof Neus - polski pisarz, autor „Sekcji legalnych morderców". Autor powieści bardzo ceni sobie swoją prywatność i pragnie, by informacje na jego temat pozostały tajemnicą...

Caesar is dead. Revenge has armed his hand. His name is Octavian.Though little more than a boy, Octavian, Caesar's heir is determined to avenge his adoptive father's death.Battling against some of Rome's most imposing political figures, Octavian surrounds himself with a group of loyal allies who are as determined as himself to succeed: Maecenas, Agrippa and Rufus.They become known and feared as the 'Invincibles'; dedicated to vengeance, with the aim of punishing, one by one, all those who have Caesar's blood on their hands. Octavian is resolved to overturn the established order, and finish what Caesar has begun...Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Colleen McCullough and Damion Hunter.What readers are saying about ANDREW FREDIANI:'Frediani is an amazing storyteller, not only of historical events but also everyday life''Exciting, fast-paced with well-made characters. I really loved this book and I recommend everyone to read it''I found this beautiful book very late and now I wonder why I waited all these years to read it!'

Despite his young age, Octavian is already a consul. Yet his position is not yet consolidated, and he is yet to carry out his plans for revenge upon the murderers of his beloved adoptive father Julius Caesar.He makes powerful allies in Mark Antony and Lepidus with whom he forms a powerful triumvirate, and unleashes upon the streets of Rome a reign of terror.Soon two great armies, led by four renowned commanders, stand ready to clash in Macedonia, far from the city of Rome and its corruption. On one side, Brutus and Cassius – on the other, Octavian and Mark Antony. It is the battle of Philippi, one of the most famous in Roman history. Is this where Caesar's murder will finally be avenged?Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden and Damion Hunter.Andrew Frediani is an Italian author and academic. He has published several non-fiction books as well as historical novels including the "Invincible" series and the "Dictator" trilogy. His works have been translated into five languages.

Hiding in the seedy underbelly of Paris, Vernita is keeping her sick mother alive by selling exquisitely embroidered lingerie to a shop that supplies the Princess Pauline Borghese. When Vernita approaches the Princess directly with a new negligee, she is enchanted and employs Vernita as a personal servant.As an English noblewoman in the enemy French court, Vernita has to tread carefully. However, both the Princess’ handsome lover Count Axel de Storvik and the all-powerful Emperor Napoleon are making matters more complicated...Court intrigue, corsets, and of course, pure romance, a thrilling historical adventure that will delight fans of Lisa Kleyplas, Georgette Heyer, and Julia Quinn.The "Queen of Romance" Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels in her lifetime. She holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

A gripping historical thriller and the third instalment in the Rome's Invincibles saga. The battle for control of Rome continues.Octavian has defeated and killed Caesar's assassins, but the road to absolute power is still long and treacherous. A threat now comes from Sextus Pompeius – a cunning pirate who rules the Italian coastline, terrorising Perugia's citizens.Suddenly, Civil War seems like child's play in comparison to a campaign against piracy. Octavian is close to defeat and death. Everything seems to conspire against him: his enemy appears divinely blessed, public opinion is against him, the soldiers lack confidence in their commander, and rebellion is just around the corner...A thrilling, fast-paced historical adventure, that will hook fans of Conn Iggudlen, Robert Harris and Damion Hunter.

The final, gripping, instalment in The Invincibles series.Octavian has revenged Caesar's name, and defeated the pirate Sextus Pompeius, but now he must ensure his complete rule of Rome.He feels the potential of betrayal around every corner: from his wife Livia, to his best friends and allies Maecenas and Agrippa. He needs heirs, and he needs security, but he has the shadow of Mark Anthony breathing down his neck from Egypt.Will Octavian succeed in this, the definitive duel for the Empire of Rome, or will he destroy everything he's achieved in the process?Andrew Frediani is an Italian author and academic. He has published several non-fiction books as well as historical novels including the "Invincible" series and the "Dictator" trilogy. His works have been translated into five languages.

How the mighty will fall...1497. Pope Alexander VI Borgia is perfecting his plans for the control of Italy when a heinous crime deprives him of one of the people dearest to him. All of Rome is mobilised to discover the perpetrator but a strange series of coincidences means famous court painter Pinturicchio finds himself on the front line.To shed light on a murder, Pinturicchio is assisted by the city's most established artists, from Michelangelo Buonarroti and Filippino Lippi to Piermatteo d'Amelia and Perugino. The Borgias have so many enemies that the list of suspects grows by the day, but a masked man may be the key witness to the crime – or even its perpetrator...Andrea Frediani brings one of the most famous cold cases in history to life in this thrilling tale of intrigue and deceit set in Renaissance Rome.Andrea Frediani is an Italian author and academic. He has published several non-fiction books as well as historical novels including the "Invincible" series and the "Dictator" trilogy. His works have been translated into seven languages.

After a disagreement with her stepmother, Sandra is banished to the desolate English countryside to live with an aged aunt. Bored and restless, she escapes to the glamourous seaside resort of Brighton as the cantankerous Dowager Countess of Kyle’s young companion.Sandra meets the handsome, but cynical and sarcastic Earl of Kyle and immediately despises him. Nevertheless, there is a spark between them and Sandra wonders if she could really fall for a man who makes her blood boil so.A classic tale of enemies to lovers played against the backdrop of Regency England. Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Julia Quinn and Lisa Kleypas.Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. She is beloved worldwide and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Horrified at the thought of facing an arranged marriage, Valda runs away from her home in the beautiful French countryside.Determined to become a photographer, she heads to the south of France in the company of a Romani caravan. Learning about their way of life makes her question everything she has been raised to believe.A disastrous run-in with an arrogant and handsome stranger sends her plans awry. She is once again awakened to the possibility of a life of adventure, passion and if she dares believe it, true love.A historical romance that readers of Georgette Heyer and Julia Quinn will enjoy.Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. She is beloved worldwide and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

When Kasia’s father threatens to marry her off, she runs away to become a Governess to the Duke of Dreghorn’s unruly nephew.As Kasia gains the trust of the child, she earns first the respect and then the growing affection of the Duke. But when she and the boy are kidnapped the stakes are irrevocably raised and the Duke’s daredevil reputation is once again tested as he endeavours to rescue them.A fast-paced, swoon-worthy historical romance, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Sarah M. Eden and Julianne Donaldson.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Eléa et le Prince Héritier, partent à la recherche de légendaires coursiers. Mais ils devront faire face à de terribles épreuves.Bons baisers du Royaume d’ArgalhLe Maistre Ecuyer Royal et le Prince Héritier d'Argalh partent à la recherche des légendaires pur-sang dorés de la Province du Guépard Blanc. Tout au long de leur voyage, Calh continue d'initier Eléa aux mystères de Maïa. Ils participent à une Cérémonies des Sens et l'Etoile Cerclée est tatouée à l'intérieur du poignet de la jeune femme.Grâce aux révélations du Maistre Fauconnier du château d'Adhaïa, les deux amants n’ont jamais été aussi proches de trouver lesChevaux des Dieux. Mais une tempète se prépare...Venez découvrir avec Eléa un nouveau duché du Royaume d'Argalh, et rencontrer le mystérieux Grand Amiral de la flotte des corsaires des Iles du Levant.Léa Northmann est l’auteure des Chroniques d’Argalh, une saga française de Fantasy.Elle a travaillé pendant plus de 20 ans dans le milieu équestre.Depuis l’enfance, elle se passionne pour l’époque médiévale.Elle a su marier son goût pour la littérature Fantasy et une pointe d’érotisme sensuel so frenchy, pour créer un univers où les désirs les plus fous de liberté, d’aventure et d’amour prennent vie. Un monde dont beaucoup rêvent en secret...Imaginez : de longues chevauchées dans des paysages magnifiques, des voyages à travers les océans, des personnages hauts en couleurs, des histoires d'amour torrides, des êtres fantastiques...Mais si vous n’aimez pas être ému(e), surpris(e), transporté(e) et parfois même un peu bousculé(e) dans vos certitudes, alors effectivement les sept tomes des Chroniques d’Argalh ne sont pas pour vous.

Pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1940, "La città sottomarina" rappresenta un’interessante commistione fra romanzo storico, fantascientifico ed utopico. Ambientato negli anni della Rivoluzione Francese, vede come protagonista un umile servo che, innamoratosi della padrona, riesce a salvarla dalla ghigliottina con un espediente. Partiti insieme per sfuggire alle vicissitudini della loro epoca, i due si imbarcheranno sulla Secura al seguito di uno strano personaggio che punta ad indagare su un avvistamento di sirene. Giunti fino in Borneo e in Nuova Guinea, i protagonisti scopriranno una città sottomarina fondata un secolo e mezzo prima da degli avventurieri francesi. Concepito come un romanzo per ragazzi, non mancherà di stupire e di intrattenere anche il pubblico contemporaneo, difficilmente immune al fascino d’altri tempi di questa avanguardistica avventura...Lorenzo Chiosso (1877-1949) nasce a Torino. Considerato uno dei maggiori interpreti della prima fantascienza italiana, egli ha, fra le altre cose, pubblicato vari apocrifi del grande Emilio Salgari per l’editore fiorentino Bemporad ("Le avventure di Simon Wander", "Le mie memorie"). Autore estremamente fantasioso, è stato anche drammaturgo, regista cinematografico e sceneggiatore. I suoi due film più celebri sono "Il re dei pezzenti" (1919) e "Conquistatori d’anime" (1936). Ad ogni modo, la sua produzione si è incentrata soprattutto sul romanzo fantascientifico e d’avventura, sul solco del già citato Salgari e del francese Jules Verne. Fra i titoli più noti, si possono citare "Voragine rossa – Una storia di amore e di eroismo" (1939), "I navigatori del cielo" (1925), "Il solitario del Nilo" (1941) e "La leonessa di Serendib" (pubblicato postumo nel 1951).

Conciliando sapientemente fantasia e realtà storica, con "La banda Gordon" Marco Dell’Omo firma un romanzo irresistibile, che affonda le radici in un Abruzzo di metà Novecento, sospeso fra le follie del regime fascista e la Seconda Guerra Mondiale. La storia prende le mosse da un anziano generale in pensione, Piero Vinci, che a distanza di molti anni ripercorre la sua adolescenza ai tempi del Duce. Nipote di D’Annunzio – fatto di cui già allora si vergognava – nel 1942 il giovane Piero decide di dare corpo ad una banda, con l’aiuto degli amici che con lui condividono la passione per l’escursionismo e per il fumetto Flash Gordon, da poco bandito dal regime. Inaugurando una forma di resistenza giovanile a Mussolini e ai nazi-fascisti, i ragazzi si avventurano così in una missione spericolata fra i monti del Gran Sasso, in un mix strabiliante di suspence, misticismo, amore e tradimenti imperdonabili.Per tutti i fan de "Le fantastiche avventure di Kavalier e Clay" di Michael Chabon o del nostrano "I piccoli maestri" di Luigi Meneghello.Marco Dell’Omo (1958) nasce a L’Aquila. Distintosi negli anni come giornalista, scrittore e sceneggiatore, ha collaborato a lungo con l’Ansa in qualità di analista politico. Ha, inoltre, all’attivo una collaborazione pluriennale con la RAI, per la quale ha curato le sceneggiature di vari docu-film fra cui si possono citare "Buonasera Presidente", "Oriana Fallaci – Il lato nascosto della luna" e "Storia di Nilde". Come scrittore, ha esordito nel 2005 con "I conquistatori del Gran Sasso" (CDA & Vivalda). "La banda Gordon", edito nel 2020, è il suo primo libro pubblicato dalla casa editrice Nutrimenti.

Un viaje primaveral por Grecia acaba siendo un viaje interior en busca de armonía.Aurelio se descubre a sí mismo mientras descubre algo del mundo, a medida que recorre los yacimientos arqueológicos de ciudades como Corinto o Delfos.Para el protagonista de "Arcadia" -la primera novela de Ignacio Gómez de Liaño- estas dos dimensiones del viaje se funden hasta ser indistinguibles."Arcadia" pudo ser el nombre mítico de una región idílica, despojada de complicaciones, pero también es el nombre de un lugar donde vida y muerte se dan cita para producir las luces más extrañas.Ignacio Gómez de Liaño (Madrid, 1946) es un escritor y traductor español. Entre sus libros de ficción podemos indicar "Arcadia" (1981) y "Musapol" (1999). Sus numerosas obras incluyen ensayos filosóficos, estudios de diferentes religiones y de pensadores heterodoxos como Giordano Bruno.

Emocionante historia de aventuras que convierte en ficción un hecho real: el vuelo transatlántico realizado en 1926 desde el Puerto de Palos a Buenos Aires por el comandante Ramón Franco a lomos del avión Plus Ultra. Muchos años después, un coleccionista de objetos históricos intenta visitar la aeronave, expuesta en un museo de Argentina. Al llegar, conocerá a otro coleccionista obsesionado con aquel vuelo legendario, pero pronto ambos comprobarán que la historia oficial esconde una trama oscura que aún no se ha saldado tantos años después...José Guadalajara es un autor español nacido en Madrid. Filólogo de formación, ha cultivado una gran carrera literaria con novelas de misterio vinculadas con el Anticristo y las profecías de la Edad Media, tema al que también dedicó su tesis doctoral. Se le considera uno de los autores más destacados de la actualidad en intriga histórica.

Podczas pobytu w Birmie pułkownik John Strickland poszukuje rubinu na prezent dla swej czarującej, ale trochę postrzelonej przyjaciółki Ariadne Ferne. W międzyczasie Strickland zostaje poproszony o wzięcie udziału w polowaniu i zastrzelenie budzącego strach w okolicy tygrysa-ludojada. Mężczyzna z oddaniem realizuje swoją misję i nawet nocą stara się wytropić w dżungli groźnego drapieżnika. Kiedy w świetle księżyca jego oczom wreszcie ukazuje się coś, co przypomina wielkiego, dzikiego kota, okazuje się... że to nie żaden tygrys, ale ludzka bestia ukryta w zwierzęcej skórze. ,,Człowiek tygrys" z 1927 r. to udane połączenie powieści detektywistycznej, pełnego grozy thrillera oraz klasycznego romansu - całość utrzymana jest na wysokim poziomie literackim.Jeśli szukasz pełnej mrocznych zagadek lektury z dreszczykiem, z pewnością przypadnie ci do gustu to dzieło A. E. W. Masona.

Irland, 1845: Mehrere Missernten führen das ganze Land in eine schreckliche Hungersnot. Wie so viele verliert auch Éanna ihr Zuhause und ihre Familie. Bettelarm und ganz auf sich allein gestellt, kämpft sie fortan jeden Tag aufs Neue ums Überleben. Bis sie auf Brendan Flynn trifft, der einen Ausweg aus ihrer verzweifelten Lage zu kennen scheint: Ihre letzte Chance ist die rettende Schiffspassage nach Amerika. Doch dafür müssen die beiden erst das nötige Geld auftreiben. Und kann Éanna dem jungen Iren überhaupt vertrauen?Mit einer Gesamtauflage in Deutschland von fast sechs Millionen zählt Rainer M. Schröder alias Ashley Carrington zu den erfolgreichsten deutschsprachigen Schriftstellern von Jugendbüchern sowie historischen Gesellschaftsromanen für Erwachsene.