Historical adventure fiction

Doctor Nikola’s goal in life is to achieve world domination and immortality. When he finds out that a secret society in Tibet is way more powerful than any other human being or government on the planet, he decides to set off on a long adventure. This society can teach Nikola how to extend life and raise the dead. But are they willing to share their knowledge? Can Doctor Nikola somehow force them to do so? Find out in "Dr Nikola Returns".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.

Written by the English author Charlotte Mary Yonge, ‘The Caged Lion’ (1870) tells the story of King James I of Scotland - the caged lion of the title - who has been a prisoner in England since childhood.It’s 1421, Scotland is in chaos, and Malcolm Stewart is desperate to protect his sister and tenants. He enters service as a royal kinsman to James I and sets out on a journey that will see him fight for his King, his country, and for love.‘The Caged Lion’ is an ideal read for those new to Yonge's authorship.Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823 - 1901) was a prolific and popular English novelist, biographer, editor, historian, essayist, and journalist. She is most famous for her novels which include ‘Heartsease’, ‘The Daisy Chain’, ‘The Young Stepmother’, and the commercially successful ‘The Heir of Redclyffe’ (1853).Yonge was also a founder and editor for forty years of ‘The Monthly Packet’ magazine, while her book, ‘History of Christian Names’, is considered to be the first serious attempt at recording the subject. Profits from her books were often donated to charitable causes.

WINNAAR VAN DE JONGE JURY DEBUUTPRIJS 2023!IJshockeyer Auke weet niet wat hem overkomt als hij na afloop van een wedstrijd in Trondheim samen met zijn Noorse rivaal Sindre door mysterieuze krijgers duizend jaar terug in de tijd wordt gebracht.Auke en Sindre blijken te zijn ontvoerd om het leger van Vikinghoofdman Heimar Helgason te versterken. Die leidt veelbelovende rekruten op tot úlfheðnar, legendarische wolvenkrijgers, om de heidense manier van leven te bewaren in een veranderende wereld.Maar Heimars zus Heidrún, meesteres van de taboemagie seiðr, heeft een andere bestemming voor Auke: één die zijn ondergang betekent, als hij niet oppast.Wolventijd is een kruising tussen ‘Vikings’ en ‘Kruistocht in spijkerbroek’ met een trans hoofdpersonage. Een meeslepend avontuur vol legendarische wolvenkrijgers, actie en ontluikende liefde.Transformatie vormt in veel verhalen van Lysander Mazee (1987) een rode draad. In Lysanders boek ‘Wolventijd’ is zijn persoonlijke verhaal verweven. De hoofdpersoon is namelijk transgender, iets wat Lysander met hem deelt. En niet alleen dat, maar ook vanwege zijn liefde voor Scandinavische sprookjes en Noorse mythologie die duidelijk naar voren komt. In 2023 won dat boek ook de Jonge Jury Debuutprijs.

El traslado de la sede catedralicia de Cartagena a Murcia desata una turbia trama de intereses. Cuando don Alonso llega a Cartagena junto a su fiel escudero para supervisar el traslado de la sede episcopal desde Murcia, enseguida comprende que el obispo de esa ciudad no actúa de buena fe. Un fraile «cae» de lo alto de la torre de la catedral después de revelar la existencia de una lista negra que amenaza a aquellos miembros del Concejo de Murcia que apoyaron el traslado de la sede. A raíz de estos acontecimientos, don Alonso descubrirá un submundo de pasadizos secretos y de frailes corruptos que lo pondrá tras la pista del escurridizo asesino.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.

Poznaj tajemnicę, od której zależą losy świata!Wiadomość o nagłej śmierci babci wyrywa pracującego w siedzibie NATO kapitana Henryka Sandomierskiego z codziennej rutyny jego żołnierskiego życia. Chcąc dowiedzieć się więcej na temat przeszłości członków swojej rodziny, mężczyzna odkrywa tajemnicze powiązania z polskim wywiadem działającym podczas drugiej wojny światowej. W nieoczekiwany ciąg wydarzeń, gdzie teraźniejszość przeplata się z historią, wmieszani są również zaprzyjaźniona z Henrykiem sąsiadka babci, jego przyjaciel z wojska oraz dopiero co poznana, atrakcyjna pani poseł. Wkrótce okaże się, że oni wszyscy zostali wplątani w wielką międzynarodową intrygę mającą wiele wspólnego ze śmiercią generała Sikorskiego oraz Bursztynową Komnatą...Urodził się w Krakowie w 1978 roku. Od dzieciństwa związany ze sportem. Absolwent szkółki piłkarskiej Wisły Kraków. Kłopoty zdrowotne uniemożliwiły mu studia na Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego. Wtedy rozpoczął karierę dziennikarską oraz zainteresował się filozofią, psychologią i prawem. Swoją edukację kontynuował w szkole detektywistycznej, założonej przez byłego rektora katedry kryminalistyki UJ. Po jej ukończeniu prowadził własną firmę. Obecnie mieszka w Wielkiej Brytanii wraz z małżonką i dwójką dzieci. Prowadzi autorską audycję sportową w polonijnym radiu, jest również trenerem polonijnej, młodzieżowej drużyny piłkarskiej. Tłumione przez lata zamiłowanie do pisania wybuchło w 2016 roku, czego efektem była debiutancka powieść wydana w 2019 roku pt. Cena nieśmiertelności. Bursztynowa zagadka.

El joven Xenia vive una vida apacible en Qart-Hadast, pero encandilado con la parafernalia militar decide, en contra de la voluntad de la madre, alistarse en las tropas del general Aníbal. Durante el asedio a la ciudad de Sagunto y en el campo de batalla, con las manos manchadas de sangre de sus amigos y rodeado de los cadáveres de sus compañeros, Xenia comprueba que en la vida militar hay otra realidad menos agradable y más dura, que en la mayoría de las veces está escrita con la sangre de soldados como él.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.

Daydreamer and book-lover, Zosina, the eldest daughter of the Archduke Ferdinand of Blitzstein, is reluctantly obedient when her father announces that she must marry King Gorgy of neighbouring Dorsa to create an alliance between the two nations.On her first visit to Dorsa, Zosina is greeted by the beguiling and handsome Prince Regent. By contrast, her betrothed, the King, is wild and disagreeable. For the sake of her people, Zosina must go ahead with the marriage with a hope that someone warmer hides beneath the King's hard exterior. Yet, the longer she spends in Dorsa, the greater her fear that the Prince Regent has her heart.A tense and romantic love triangle with a dramatic twist. "Bride to the King" is an action-packed regency romance, perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Julia Quinn, and Jenny Hambly.

"Pane nell’acqua" è un racconto comparso per la prima volta nel 1895 sulla rivista Graphic, successivamente incluso nella raccolta "Il diavolo e l’abisso".Il racconto è narrato in prima persona dall'autore, presente nel racconto in veste di amico del protagonista, McPhee, effettivamente conosciuto da Kipling come capo macchinista della Breslau, una nave della compagnia di navigazione di Holdock, Steiner e Chase. Anni dopo il loro primo incontro, le strade dei due s'incrociano nuovamente, quando ormai McPhee ha alle spalle una significativa fortuna e una storia lunga e avvicente da raccontare, fatta di tante avventure quante sono le cicatrici presenti sul suo volto. Da qui la volontà di Kipling di mettere per iscritto la storia del vecchio amico, fissandola per sempre nel tempo e consegnandola così ai suoi lettori e alle generazioni a venire.

Jak snadné je uvíznout ve spárech milostné magie...Markýz z Wynstantonu se pokoušel uniknout svodům lady Locadi Marshallové dlouho, ale nakonec přece jen podlehl a stal se jejím milencem. Vášnivá Locadi očekává, že s ní markýz zůstane i po smrti jejího muže. On ale raději odjíždí na jednu ze svých dobrodružných cest.Po návratu však opět skončí v náruči svojí milenky a po čase mu dochází, že se ho k sobě Locadi snaží připoutat pomocí magie... Aby se vyhnul nechtěnému sňatku, rozhodne se utéct na svůj hrad Wyn.Tady potkává mladou bylinkářku Floru, která se mu rozhodne pomoci. Čarodějnice Locadi se však nevzdává. Zvítězí nakonec čistá láska nad zlými rituály?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.

Set during the ‘Seven Years War’ between England and France, ‘A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy’ was one of Sterne’s last works.Seen as the epilogue to his ‘Tristram Shandy’ books (later adapted for film, as ‘A Cock and Bull Story´, starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon), it tells the tale of Yorick, as he travels between the two countries.While visiting Paris, Yorick is discovered to be without a passport. When he flees to Versailles in order to get one, he is mistaken for the jester in Shakespeare's ‘Hamlet’. Will he be able to escape imprisonment, or is the game up for our hero?A superb satire on another author’s less-than-sentimental travelogue through the same countries.Born in Ireland, Laurence Sterne (1713 – 1768) was the son of a commissioned officer in the British army. As a result, the first 10 years of his life were spent travelling from place to place. However, at the age of 11, he was sent to boarding school in England, under the care of his brother. After leaving Jesus College with a Bachelor of Arts, he was ordained both a priest and a deacon.While he had previously written for the ‘York Gazetteer’, Sterne's uncle encouraged him to write for political journals, much to the consternation of the rest of the family. This was followed by his first novel, ´A Political Romance,’ which also put religion under the spotlight.After failing in the role of a farmer, he wrote his most famous book, ‘The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman.’ Six years later, he was to become part of the abolitionist movement, after publicly replying to a letter from former slave, writer, and composer, Ignatius Sancho.Sterne died in London, aged 54.

Although written after ‘The Companions of Jehu,’ ‘The Whites and the Blues’ details events leading up to the first book.It follows the fortunes of young Charles Nodier, who arrives in Strasbourg to study Greek under the tutelage of Euloge Schneider.However, when he gets there, he discovers that Schneider has become the town’s Public Prosecutor and is feared for his indiscriminate use of Madame Guillotine.All the while, the shadow of Napoleon lies heavy on the narrative.A page-turning read, full of political intrigue, betrayal, and romance, this is a must for fans of the ‘Sainte-Hermine’ trilogy.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.

Jolly Roger McKay is an outcast who is running from the law, or more precisely from Cassidy – a sheriff from the Royal Mounted Police. Nada is a young girl who lives a difficult life together with her alcoholic father, who worships Jolly Roger. McKay and Nada fall in love and decide to make the most of their time together, as sheriff Cassidy is close in on them.How did Jolly Roger become an outlaw? Will he finally get caught? Do McKay and Nadia have future together? Find all the answers in James Oliver Curwood’s novel of risks and love "The Country Beyond" from 1922.James Oliver Curwood (1878 - 1927) was an American writer as well as an unwavering nature lover and conservationist. As such, many of Curwood’s action-adventure stories were based on real events from the rugged landscapes of the American Northwest. He built himself Curwood Castle, which he used as a writing studio and as a place to greet guests. More than 150 motion pictures have been adapted to or directly inspired by his novels.

Set against the backdrop of the Paris Uprising of 1832, ‘The She-Wolves of Machecoul’ is dripping with political intrigue, sinister plots, and knuckle-cracking villains.However, at its heart, the story is a romantic one, focusing on the fortunes of the eponymous she-wolves, Mary and Bertha.While the plot to establish a new monarch unfolds, Mary and Bertha are both smitten with Baron Michel Logerie.But is the Baron all that he seems, or does he have ulterior motives?Filled with thrills, secrets, and historical detail, ´The She-Wolves of Machecoul´ is a superb adventure story, which will surely delight fans of Dumas' other works.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.

Philip Whittemore is a young man who goes on an adventure up the Churchill River. He travels to a land which he thought he knew very well, yet he finds it to be very different from what he expected. Whittemore comes across something unfamiliar, concealed among the rocks and hills outpost called Fort o’God. This place, together with its inhabitants, is shrouded in mystery.What is the purpose of Philip Whittemore’s trip? What is going to happen at Fort o’God and who is the "flower of the north"? Find all the answers in James Oliver Curwood’s adventure novel "Flower of the North" from 1912.James Oliver Curwood (1878 - 1927) was an American writer as well as an unwavering nature lover and conservationist. As such, many of Curwood’s action-adventure stories were based on real events from the rugged landscapes of the American Northwest. He built himself Curwood Castle, which he used as a writing studio and as a place to greet guests. More than 150 motion pictures have been adapted to or directly inspired by his novels.

There are dilemmas - and then there are dilemmas. Juanito Leganes faces the sort of choice that is beyond our worst nightmares.It comes after his father, Marquis of the Spanish town of Menda, leads an uprising against the French occupiers, allowing the British to take the town. When the French retake it, their general orders the hanging of the Marquis and his entire family, including his wife, three sons and two daughters.However, Marquis asks for beheadings instead and for his eldest son, Juanito, to be spared. The general agrees but on one condition: that Juanito wields the axe.Will he decapitate them all and live, or will he choose to die with them at the end of a rope?If you are a fan of Bernard Cornwell's 'Sharpe' novels and the TV series starring Sean Bean, this short story is for you.Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist and playwright, most famous for a sequence of novels, collectively called 'The Human Comedy'. His signature style was a warts-and-all representation of post-Napoleonic French life, rich in detail and featuring complex, unfiltered characters.The style means Balzac is regarded as one of the pioneers of European literary realism. He is named as an influence on writers including Emile Zola, Henry James, Charles Dickens, and Gustave Flaubert.The first novel he published under his own name was 'Les Chouans' in 1829. In 1834 he hit upon the idea of grouping his novels together to record all of society. The result, over a period of years, was 'The Human Comedy', which comprised three categories: 'Analytic Studies'; 'Philosophical Studies'; and 'Studies of Manners'.

Neewa is black bear cub who loses his mother and is adopted by a hunter and his dog, Miki. However, during a wild canoe ride, Neewa and Miki get separated from the kindly hunter. They wander through the North American wilderness for several months. Since Neewa and Miki are on their own, they quickly realise that they must stick together to survive.How did the black bear cub lose his mother? Will the two nomads survive in the Northern wilderness? Will they ever be reunited with the hunter return who saved them? Find all the answers in James Oliver Curwood’s tale of danger, friendship and survival "Nomads of the North" from 1918.James Oliver Curwood (1878 - 1927) was an American writer as well as an unwavering nature lover and conservationist. As such, many of Curwood’s action-adventure stories were based on real events from the rugged landscapes of the American Northwest. He built himself Curwood Castle, which he used as a writing studio and as a place to greet guests. More than 150 motion pictures have been adapted to or directly inspired by his novels.

Bude láska krásné Gwendolyn stačit k tomu, aby srdce sira Philipa konečně roztálo?Mladičká Gwendolyn pochází z významné, ale ne příliš bohaté rodiny lorda z Maysfieldu. Její sestra Angela se vdala do Londýna a Gwendolyn je nadšená, když ji může navštívit. Každý den společně vyráží na večírky a slavnosti.Při návštěvě parlamentu se Gwendolyn setká se sirem Philipem Chadleighem a okamžitě upoutá jeho pozornost. Jejich přitažlivost je jen těžko vysvětlitelná, vždyť sir Philip se ženám zásadně vyhýbá. Kdysi totiž tragicky přišel o svoji velkou lásku, indickou tanečnici Nadu.Gwendolyn mu ale ztracenou milou připomíná tolik, že se Philip rozhodne požádat ji o ruku. Dívka s nabídkou souhlasí a postupně se do nešťastného Philipa zamiluje...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.

Vaikka italialainen Guidobaldo da Montefeltro eli vain 36-vuotiaaksi, hänen elämänsä oli mielenkiintoinen ja täysi. Vuonna 1482 Guidobaldo astui isänsä saappaisiin ja alkoi hallita Urbinon herttuakuntaa. Myöhemmin hän osallistui sotiin paavin joukoissa ja koki monia hurjia seikkailuja. Samoina vuosikymmeninä Urbinon hovi haki hienostuneisuudessaan vertaistaan.Renessanssihallitsija halusi kaikkien noudattavan käskyjään ja kumartuvan edessään, mutta kirjailija Rafael Sabatini ei nöyristele tässä mukaansatempaavassa, osin historiallisiin tositapahtumiin perustuvassa seikkailuromaanissa, jossa rakkaudella on oma erityinen sijansa.Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) oli tuottelias, italialais-brittiläinen kirjailija. Hän kirjoitti romanttisia seikkailuromaaneja, ja hänet tunnetaan erityisesti menestysromaanista Scaramouche (1921).

Despite the arranged marriages of her two sisters ending in misery, the Duke of Cumberworth insists that his beautiful daughter, Lady "Ila" Lavinia marries the rich and aristocratic Marquis of Rakemoore, his most serious rival at Race Meetings.Ila is appalled. Not only is she determined to marry for love, but she hears that the Marquis is only asking for her hand to avoid an arranged marriage to a German Princess. She decides to run away.Fleeing through the woods near her home, Ila witnesses a young boy being dragged away by his spooked pony and heading towards a cliff edge. Rescuing the boy, Ila is knocked unconscious and wakes in a pretty cottage where she is being cared for by the young boy and his handsome uncle.To her surprise, she realises the uncle is her betrothed, the Maquis and she deliberately refuses to give a name. Preferring instead to observe him from her sick bed. For the Marquis, the mystery woman is intriguing, stirring both his curiosity and perhaps even his heart.Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly.

Scotland, 1750, just four years after Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Rising of the Clans, it’s hard to know who’s loyal to the English and who is faithful to the Stuarts. And it’s beautiful seventeen-year-old Iona’s perilous mission to ascertain whether the Duke of Arkrae, head of Scotland’s most powerful clan, is a traitor or is he in cahoots with the English.Iona’s mission is to gain the trust of the Duke and his clan by claiming to be the sister he thought to have died as a child. As all around her doubt her claim and call her a "pretender", Iona struggles to hold her nerve. Her wit and steely nerves do not fail her but almost instantly, on meeting the imperious Duke, it’s her heart that lets her down. She’s fallen deeply, hopelessly in love! Traitor or not, surely the Duke could never love the Little Pretender who was sent to ensnare him?

An action-filled reimagining of the famous Greek myth, Jason and the Golden Fleece, brilliantly told by classicist Mark Knowles.He has come to take what is yours...Iolkos, Thessaly. 1230 BC. King Pelias has grown paranoid, tormented by his murderous past and a prophecy of the man who will one day destroy him.When a stranger arrives to compete in the Games of Poseidon, Pelias is horrified, for this young man should never have grown to manhood. He is Jason, Pelias' nephew, who survived his uncle's assassins as a child. Now Jason wants his revenge – and the kingdom.But Pelias is cunning as well as powerful. He gives his foe an impossible challenge: to claim the throne, Jason must first steal the fabled Golden Fleece of Colchis.Jason assembles a band of Greece's finest warriors. They are the Argonauts, named for their trusty ship. But even with these mighty allies, Jason will have to overcome the brutal challenges hurled his way. His mission and many lives depend on his wits – and his sword.PRAISE FOR 'ARGO' AND MARK KNOWLES:'Mark Knowles has taken the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece, and stripped it down to its bare bones... What is left is a deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue... Epic battles, well-rounded characters sailing through a brilliantly described world' -Adam Lofthouse, author of 'The Centurion's Son''What a spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar legend and elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story' -Sam Taw'[Knowles] has teamed his love of learning classics and childhood love of sword-and-sandals epics to accomplish something remarkable' -Boarding Schools' Association

Probudí chudá dívka lásku v domě, kde jsou všichni chladní jako led?Chudá Nolita Walfordová zůstává po smrti rodičů jen se svou tetou, lady Kathrin. Právě na její přání se stává společnicí dvanáctileté Bettine, dcery markýze ze Sarle. Opouští proto rodný dům a ocitá se v obrovském paláci rodiny Sarlů.Brzy ale zjišťuje, že mezi zdejšími obyvateli panuje jen nenávist. Markýz je neomalený, jeho matka arogantní a malá Bettine nevychovaná a vzpurná. Události se dají do pohybu ve chvíli, kdy je děvčátko uneseno. Jak se s nečekanou situací Nolita vypořádá? Dokáže do domu Sarlů přinést chybějící lásku? A podaří se jí snad probudit city i v samotném markýzovi?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.

«Ricordo ancora il senso di vuoto alla fine della prima lettura dei Beati Paoli. Sapevo che forse sarebbe stato impossibile trovare un romanzo altrettanto coinvolgente.» – Stefania Auci (autrice de "I leoni di Sicilia")Ascolta il capolavoro di Luigi Natoli, l'Alexandre Dumas italiano, che trae spunto dalle gesta della leggendaria setta segreta dei Beati Paoli. Un romanzo d'avventura dal ritmo inarrestabile, che non manca mai di stupire, e che ti farà conoscere i Beati Paoli, gli oscuri paladini che non riconoscono né Stato né gerarchie.Nella Sicilia del XVIII secolo, Blasco di Castiglione approda a Palermo con l’intento di svelare il mistero della propria nascita, ma tra personaggi misteriosi e intricate vicende, la sua missione si rivelerà ben più complessa del previsto... Luigi Natoli (1857-1941), palermitano, fu autore di più di venticinque romanzi d'appendice ambientati in Sicilia – spesso pubblicati sotto lo pseudonimo di William Galt – che gli fecero guadagnare enorme popolarità. È ricordato soprattutto per il suo capolavoro, "I Beati Paoli", apparso per la prima volta a puntate sul Giornale di Sicilia tra il 1909 e il 1910.

Zkrotí divokého šlechtice tajné poslání, nebo láska krásné komtesy?Armand Sheringham je mladý anglický lord, znuděný svým zhýralým životem plným milostných aférek. Obléká se podle poslední módy a večery tráví na večírcích londýnské smetánky. Jeho otec nad jeho chováním přivírá oči až do chvíle, kdy se Armand dopustí vážného diplomatického prohřešku. Tehdy se otec definitivně rozhodne – přidělí synovi zvláštní úkol, aby v něm probudil zodpovědnost.Armanda zavede jeho tajné poslání do Francie ovládané Napoleonem Bonapartem. Cestou potkává krásnou komtesu Reve de Valmont a okamžitě se do ní zamiluje. Ona mu sice lásku opětuje, ale v cestě jim stojí celá řada nebezpečí a překážek. Dokážou čelit nepřízni osudu a najít společné štěstí?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.

Rispolverando il fortunato protagonista del suo romanzo d’esordio – risalente al 1865 – Anton Giulio Barrili ci riporta nel mondo colorito del capitan Dodéro, che stavolta racconta le prodezze vissute da suo padre Giovan Battista, gran viaggiatore che aveva affrontato ogni sorta di avventura fra Istanbul, l’India, la Cina e il Giappone. Con il divertito sguardo di un grande narratore, Barrili scandisce così, in una serie di episodi che hanno quasi del picaresco, le tappe di una storia intrisa di esotismo, dal fascino immortale. Come un nostrano Melville, ricorrendo alla sua penna così visionaria, l’autore ci mette in guardia dall’inseguire sogni irraggiungibili. Per citare Guido Mazzoni, che ne introdusse l’edizione del 1929, "Non siamo tutti dei cacciatori che, durante la vita, da un capo all’altro, andiamo in cerca di un merlo bianco?".Anton Giulio Barrili (1836-1908) nasce a Savona. Laureatosi in Lettere e Filosofia a Genova, nel 1859 si arruola volontario nell’esercito piemontese, partecipando a varie campagne militari al seguito di Garibaldi. Nel corso della sua vita, segnata dall’esperienza risorgimentale, fonda due riviste (L’occhialetto e Il Caffaro) e collabora come redattore al San Giorgio. Assume inoltre la direzione delle riviste Il Movimento (1860) e La Domenica Letteraria (1884). È stato autore di poesia e di commedie, firmando inoltre una cinquantina di romanzi.

Potente crónica de ficción en la que el propio escritor dice entrevistarse con un hombre preso en la cárcel de Alcalá por asesinato. A lo largo de sucesivas entrevistas, el preso le cuenta la historia de su familia, una saga que lo lleva hasta el Polo, la Tierra de Fuego o los rascacielos estadounidenses. Su relato forma una emocionante crónica de aventuras del siglo XX en una narración imposible de abandonar.José Luis Gracia Mosteo es un escritor y crítico español nacido en Calatorao (Zaragoza) en 1957. Licenciado en Filosofía y Letras, ha sido responsable de la sección de literatura del Ateneo de Madrid. Crítico literario en medios como el Heraldo de Aragón o las revistas República de las Letras y Barataria, también ha cultivado la novela en diferentes géneros siempre dominados por un fino sentido de la ironía.

Vášeň pro koně, krásná Angličanka a bohatý Američan. Jak dopadne tento závod o lásku?Alita Langová žije v domě svého strýce, vévody Lionela, spolu s jeho ženou a krásnou dcerou Hermionou. Alita je odstrkovaná a zanedbávaná, takže její jedinou útěchou se stanou koně. Ty chce teď ale odkoupit pohledný a bohatý Američan Clint Wilbur, který se stal majitelem sousedního panství...Na jedné ze svých vyjížděk Clint potkává právě Alitu a obdivuje její jezdecké umění. Alita mu na přání svého strýce zatají své skutečné jméno i původ. Clint si ji přesto velmi oblíbí a požádá ji, aby mu pomohla s přestavbou stájí na jeho panství, a dokonce aby předvedla jeho přátelům krasojízdu na svém milovaném koni Flamingovi.Alita se na vystoupení převlékne do nádherných šatů a poprvé opravdu vynikne její krása. Dokážou Alita a Clint překonat všechny překážky, které jim stojí v cestě za společným štěstím?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.

Combining romance and adventure, ‘The Blockade Runners’ is set in both Scotland and the south of America, as the American Civil War looks to become a reality. Scottish entrepreneur, Captain James Playfair, sets out on a daring mission to acquire cotton from the southern states. However, there’s more to one of his travelling companions than meets the eye and Playfair quickly finds himself facing a whole new set of challenges. A rollicking read, Verne peppers this short story with vivid details about each of the destinations our protagonist encounters.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

‘The Survivors of the Chancellor’ is a tale of shipwreck, betrayal, and intrigue. Written as journal entries from the perspective of passenger, JR Kazallon, the story starts innocently enough. Kazallon has decided to return to Liverpool from the United States and has booked passage on a ship, ‘The Chancellor.’ However, once the ship catches fire, Kazallon and his co-passengers must face all the dangers on, above, and below the unforgiving Atlantic Ocean. A masterful exploration of the lengths that people will go to to survive, ‘The Survivors of the Chancellor’ is a tense and gripping read.Jules Verne (1828 – 1905) was a French author, whose works are thought to have seen the beginnings of the science-fiction genre. During his career, Verne wrote more than 60 novels, 54 of which were part of the ‘Extraordinary Voyages’ series. Many f his famous works have been adapted for film and television, including ‘The Invisible Man,’ starring Elizabeth Moss,’20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,’ starring James Mason, and ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth,’ starring Brendan Fraser.