Historical adventure fiction

'De vondeling van het fregat Cynthia', waarvan wordt aangenomen dat het een samenwerking is tussen science-fiction grootheid Jules Verne en de Franse schrijver Andre Laurie (het pseudoniem van politicus Paschal Grousset), combineert op meesterlijke wijze actie-avontuur met een betoverend mysterie. Een gerespecteerde en welgestelde Noorse arts is geïnteresseerd in de zaak van de briljante wees Erik en belooft hem niet alleen te steunen en zijn opleiding te begeleiden, maar ook om Erik te helpen zijn ware afkomst te ontdekken. Het is het begin van een spannend avontuur...Jules Verne (1828-1905) werd geboren in de Franse havenstad Nantes en had advocaat moeten worden zoals zijn vader, maar hij rende vroeg van huis weg om toneelstukken en artikelen voor tijdschriften te schrijven. Zijn samenwerking met de uitgever Pierre-Jules Hetzel leidde tot de magisch populaire boekenreeks 'Voyages extraordinaires', of 'Buitengewone reizen'. Beroemde titels in deze serie zijn onder andere 'Naar het middelpunt der aarde' (1864), 'Twintigduizend mijlen onder zee' (1870) en 'De reis om de wereld in 80 dagen' (1873). Verne deed altijd uitgebreid wetenschappelijk onderzoek voor hij met schrijven begon.Jules Verne is ten onrechte geclassificeerd als kinderschrijver vanwege de verkorte en vervormde versies van zijn boeken, terwijl hij als auteur in Frankrijk de artistieke avant-garde heeft beïnvloed.Jules Verne is de op één na meest vertaalde auteur ter wereld - tussen Agatha Christie en William Shakespeare in - en wordt vaak de vader van het genre sciencefiction genoemd.

‘The Last Galley’ is a collection of eighteen short stories by renowned Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Split into two parts, stories in the collection include ‘The Contest’, ‘The Home-Coming’, and ‘The Marriage of the Brigadier’. Many of the stories are set in ancient Rome, and contain plenty of adventure, excitement, and mystery.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

Er gebeuren merkwaardige dingen. Vliegfanaten bespreken de mogelijkheden om het luchtruim te beheersen met lichter-dan-luchttoestellen. Een groot uitvinder beweert het tegendeel: de mensheid kan de wereld alleen veroveren met machines die zwaarder zijn dan de lucht.Jules Verne en zijn roman "Robur de Veroveraar" neemt ons mee op een science fiction reis die ons laat kennismaken met het concept van de luchtvaart en de verhitte discussies die tot grote uitvindingen hebben geleid. Hoe zal de briljante uitvinder Robur het ongelijk van de vliegclub bewijzen? Wat zal er gebeuren als ze besluiten zijn idee te stelen? Moet de vooruitgang ten koste van alles gaan of kan de mensheid behouden blijven?Ga mee op deze reis met Albatross, het multirotorvliegtuig van Robur, om te ontdekken hoe dit spannende verhaal zich ontvouwt.Jules Verne (1828-1905) werd geboren in de Franse havenstad Nantes en had advocaat moeten worden zoals zijn vader, maar hij rende vroeg van huis weg om toneelstukken en artikelen voor tijdschriften te schrijven. Zijn samenwerking met de uitgever Pierre-Jules Hetzel leidde tot de magisch populaire boekenreeks 'Voyages extraordinaires', of 'Buitengewone reizen'. Beroemde titels in deze serie zijn onder andere 'Naar het middelpunt der aarde' (1864), 'Twintigduizend mijlen onder zee' (1870) en 'De reis om de wereld in 80 dagen' (1873). Verne deed altijd uitgebreid wetenschappelijk onderzoek voor hij met schrijven begon.Jules Verne is ten onrechte geclassificeerd als kinderschrijver vanwege de verkorte en vervormde versies van zijn boeken, terwijl hij als auteur in Frankrijk de artistieke avant-garde heeft beïnvloed.Jules Verne is de op één na meest vertaalde auteur ter wereld - tussen Agatha Christie en William Shakespeare in - en wordt vaak de vader van het genre sciencefiction genoemd.

Myriam Stefford, la aviadora y actriz suizo-argentina, compañera de aventuras de Rául Barón Biza, con su existencia breve e intensa, es la protagonista de esta ficción histórica escrita por José Frattini. A Stefford está dedicado el mausoleo más alto de Argentina, donde se ambienta el comienzo del libro. Frattini investigó multitud de documentos y testimonios que le permitieron llegar a reconstruir la singular vida de esta mujer osada, en quien se condensaron tantos brillos y tragedias de su tiempo (ese cruce peligroso entre las décadas del ´20 y del ’30 del siglo pasado). El misterio que rodea las circunstancias de su muerte también tiene lugar en esta novela biográfica atrapante.José Frattini es un periodista, productor audiovisual y escritor de novelas y guiones argentino.Dirigió las películas documentales "Brochero en el camino de los sueños" (2009) y "Chingolo, el vuelo de Myriam Stefford" (2018). Sobre esta aviadora escribió previamente una novela, publicada en 2013.Formado en Letras Modernas y en Periodismo, al comienzo de su trayectoria trabajó como redactor en El diario de la República, de San Luis. Se desempeñó en funciones muy variadas dentro de los canales 8 y 10 de Córdoba (redactor creativo, camarógrafo, asistente de dirección y productor ejecutivo de programas y transmisiones en vivo).

Segunda parte de la trepidante y aclamada saga de aventuras históricas protagonizada por el joven vikingo Arnulf. En este nuevo volumen, Arnulf queda inconsciente en una playa inglesa y, al despertar, descubre que lo han traído a un monasterio donde un monje le cura las heridas. Una vez recuperado, se unirá a una expedición vikinga para proseguir su camino, pero será incapaz de olvidar el asesinato de su hermano ni a su amada Freidis. Le esperan muchas aventuras, acción a raudales... y salpicaduras de espuma de mar en la proa de su barco.Una excelente recreación histórica de la vida de un joven vikingo, que le ha valido a su autora un apabullante éxito tanto de crítica como de público.S. C. Pedersen (nacido en 1967) es un escritor y músico danés. En la apasionante serie sobre Arnulfo, revive la Edad de los Vikingos. Los personajes de ficción se basan en una investigación exhaustiva y en hechos históricos.

Una intriga histórica, aventurera y trepidante, a la altura del mejor Dan Brown. A principios del S. XVI, los templarios ocultan en el Pirineo uno de sus más poderosos símbolos. Siglos más tarde, mientras el rey Alfonso XIII desarrolla la línea de ferrocarril que habrá de unir Aragón con Francia, el secreto mejor guardado de la orden templaria está a punto de salir a la luz, con funestas consecuencias para todo el mundo...Ignacio Biggi es un autor nacido en Guipúzcoa en 1965. Psicólogo de formación, compagina su labor profesional con su pasión por la historia y la literatura. Ha publicado thrillers de intriga histórica que le han valido numerosos elogios por parte de público y crítica.

‘Count Robert of Paris’ is Walter Scott’s penultimate novel from his celebrated ‘Waverley’ series. It is a historical novel set in Constantinople during the First Crusade. The story revolves around the titular Count Robert who is captured by the Byzantine emperor and challenged to a duel to the death. Count Robert and his friend Hereward must escape their treacherous captors and reunite with their true loves, but they face many dangerous challenges along the way. This novel is a gripping read, brimming with romance, power struggles, political intrigue, and fanaticism that threatens to destroy the very foundations of civilization. Scott’s incredible romantic prose is on display in this tale as he elegantly describes Byzantine Constantinople. The historical aspect of the story focuses on the clash between cultures as Scott poetically displays the precarious relationship between the crusaders and the Byzantine emperor. This novel is a thrilling adventure through the streets of exotic Constantinople and should be read by fans of historical fiction.Walter Scott (1771 – 1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. Fascinated by traditional storytelling, during the 1790s Scott dedicated himself to researching and collecting ballads and published the epic collection ‘Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border’ in 1802. A prominent poet, Scott also wrote and published a range of poems, including the popular ‘The Lady of the Lake.’ His first historical novel ‘Waverley’ was published in 1814, whereupon it was an immediate success, receiving critical acclaim and selling out many printings. His best-known work ‘Ivanhoe’ followed in 1820. Scott died in 1832 at the age of 61. He was commemorated after his death with monuments in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and New York due to his impact on western literature. His literary works influenced and inspired many other great authors such as Virginia Woolf. Internationally renowned, Scott’s literary legacy continues to be felt all over the world to this day.

Set during the Hundred Years War, ‘The White Company’ is a historical adventure novel by famous ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Young Alleyne has been brought up in the sheltered world of a Catholic Monastery. When he discovers the world outside the monastery walls, he quickly makes friends before joining The White Company – a group of skilful archers led by the knight Sir Nigel Loring. Together with The White Company, Alleyne sets out on an adventurous quest across Europe. Full of danger and excitement, this is an incredibly detailed historical novel.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

‘The King of Pirates’ is an entertaining and creative story by Daniel Defoe. Written as Captain Avery, the notorious and feared pirate king, the book is told in two letters as Avery reveals the truth about his swashbuckling adventures. Defoe takes the reader on a captivating journey from South America to Asia as the infamous pirates encounter danger and discover lost treasure. Defoe’s thrilling stories about pirates have influenced films such as ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and created the modern-day image of pirates. This novel controversially portrays pirates as heroes and not villains in a gripping and humorous manner. ‘The King of Pirates’ should be read by fans of ‘Robinson Crusoe’ and ‘A General History of the Pyrates’.Daniel Defoe (1660 – 1731) is one of the most important authors in the English language. Defoe was one of the original English novelists and greatly helped to popularise the form. Defoe was highly prolific and is believed to have written over 300 works ranging from novels to political pamphlets. He was highly celebrated but also controversial as his writings influenced politicians but also led to Defoe being imprisoned. Defoe’s novels have been translated into many languages and are still read across the globe to this day. Some of his most famous books include ‘Moll Flanders’ and ‘Robinson Crusoe’ which was adapted into a movie starring Pierce Brosnan and Damian Lewis in 1997. Defoe’s influence on English novels cannot be understated and his legacy lives on to this day.

‘Rob Roy’ is one of Walter Scott’s most famous and acclaimed novels, telling the story of the legendary outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor and his thrilling adventures in the Scottish Highlands. Set around the time of the first Jacobite uprising, the characters must navigate a harsh landscape in which danger is constantly present and no one can be trusted. The protagonist is Francis Osbaldistone who travels to Scotland to reclaim stolen documents and rescue his family from financial ruin. On his journey, Francis encounters forbidden romance, violent rebellions, possible ghosts, and the titular Rob Roy. This sprawling novel is an incredible romantic tale as it follows a hero on a perilous adventure to defeat deceitful villains and rescue his true love. ‘Rob Roy’ has some gothic elements, such as spectral figures but remains true to Scott’s acclaimed romanticism as he vividly and lyrically portrays Scotland’s natural beauty. A gripping novel that is sure to entertain and enthral fans of romantic and historical literature.Walter Scott (1771 – 1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. Fascinated by traditional storytelling, during the 1790s Scott dedicated himself to researching and collecting ballads and published the epic collection ‘Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border’ in 1802. A prominent poet, Scott also wrote and published a range of poems, including the popular ‘The Lady of the Lake.’ His first historical novel ‘Waverley’ was published in 1814, whereupon it was an immediate success, receiving critical acclaim and selling out many printings. His best-known work ‘Ivanhoe’ followed in 1820. Scott died in 1832 at the age of 61. He was commemorated after his death with monuments in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and New York due to his impact on western literature. His literary works influenced and inspired many other great authors such as Virginia Woolf. Internationally renowned, Scott’s literary legacy continues to be felt all over the world to this day.

‘Waverley’ is among Walter Scott’s first novels and one of the original Western historical novels. The sprawling story takes place during the Jacobite Rising from 1745 and follows the life of Edward Waverley, a British soldier who falls in love with a Scottish woman and joins a revolutionary army. ‘Waverley’ shows why Scott is considered one of the forefathers of European romanticism, as the tale follows an individual hero on a grand journey through beautifully vivid settings. However, Edward Waverley follows in the footsteps of ‘Don Quixote’ as a protagonist whose dreams of heroism are difficult to achieve. This dramatic tale has elements of picaresque comedy as Scott creates a less than heroic protagonist that finds himself in ironic situations that he is ill-prepared for. Political intrigue, romance, and breathtakingly beautiful depictions of the Scottish landscape are Scott’s trademark elements that make this classic novel a rewarding read. ‘Waverley’ was celebrated at the time of its release for an accurate portrayal of Gaelic revolutionaries, but it remains timeless due to its poignant storytelling and lyrical prose. ‘Waverley’ is recommended for fans of historical fiction or romanticism.Walter Scott (1771 – 1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. Fascinated by traditional storytelling, during the 1790s Scott dedicated himself to researching and collecting ballads and published the epic collection ‘Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border’ in 1802. A prominent poet, Scott also wrote and published a range of poems, including the popular ‘The Lady of the Lake.’ His first historical novel ‘Waverley’ was published in 1814, whereupon it was an immediate success, receiving critical acclaim and selling out many printings. His best-known work ‘Ivanhoe’ followed in 1820. Scott died in 1832 at the age of 61. He was commemorated after his death with monuments in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and New York due to his impact on western literature. His literary works influenced and inspired many other great authors such as Virginia Woolf. Internationally renowned, Scott’s literary legacy continues to be felt all over the world to this day.

Published in 1919, ‘The Dealings of Captain Sharkey’ is a collection of pirate and adventure stories by internationally renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Short stories in the collection include, ‘The Striped Chest’, ‘Jelland’s Voyage’ and ‘That Little Square Box’. This is a highly enjoyable collection of nautical adventure tales.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

‘Anne of Geierstein’ is a gothic romance and adventure novel by Walter Scott. For this tale, Scott abandons his typical Scottish setting as the story follows two knights on a secret mission in Switzerland in the 1470s. This is one of Scott’s most critically acclaimed novels as it opens on a dramatic cliff edge scene and the suspense continues to escalate throughout. One of the knights, Arthur, meets the titular Anne and falls in love with her but quickly learns that she may have mystical powers. Danger is ever-present throughout their journey as the heroes encounter spectral beings, are kidnapped by secret organisations, and battle in a brutal war. ‘Anne of Geierstein’ is celebrated widely for Scott’s romantic depictions of the Swiss landscape from forests to mountains and crumbling castles. This thrilling novel is the definition of a page-turner, and its gothic aspects make it the perfect read for fans of Walter Scott or ‘Frankenstein’.Walter Scott (1771 – 1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. Fascinated by traditional storytelling, during the 1790s Scott dedicated himself to researching and collecting ballads and published the epic collection ‘Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border’ in 1802. A prominent poet, Scott also wrote and published a range of poems, including the popular ‘The Lady of the Lake.’ His first historical novel ‘Waverley’ was published in 1814, whereupon it was an immediate success, receiving critical acclaim and selling out many printings. His best-known work ‘Ivanhoe’ followed in 1820. Scott died in 1832 at the age of 61. He was commemorated after his death with monuments in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and New York due to his impact on western literature. His literary works influenced and inspired many other great authors such as Virginia Woolf. Internationally renowned, Scott’s literary legacy continues to be felt all over the world to this day.

Un thriller histórico donde la ficción, la realidad y las conspiraciones se dan cita en una trama que deja sin aliento a quienes se adentran en ella. En 1680, la Iglesia Católica encarga a Antonio Stradivarius construir doce instrumentos de cuerda capaces de provocar el apocalipsis. Siglos más tarde, un inspector de policía investiga un enigmático asesinato, mientras que una alarma sanitaria se extiende por Ginebra. ¿Pueden estar relacionados todos estos hechos?Ignacio Biggi es un autor nacido en Guipúzcoa en 1965. Psicólogo de formación, compagina su labor profesional con su pasión por la historia y la literatura. Ha publicado thrillers de intriga histórica que le han valido numerosos elogios por parte de público y crítica.

Un diamante, il sesto diamante più grande al mondo, donato da un Raja indiano ad un ufficiale inglese, è il fulcro della "detective story" che apre questa raccolta di racconti di Luis Stevenson. Attorno ad esso ruotano i sogni, le speranze e le brame dei personaggi che fanno la loro comparsa tra le pagine del libro, che siano la moglie dell'ufficiale o un suo servo effeminato, un giovane prete, un avido detective o un principe di Boemia. Tutti inseguono un tesoro destinato a far soffrire chiunque se ne voglia impossessare.Gli altri due racconti della raccolta sono ambientati nella Francia di fine Medioevo e i due protagonisti, un giovane cavaliere e un poeta vagabondo, cercano entrambi un rifugio per la notte. Diversa però sarà la loro fortuna e diversa la condizione in cui si ritroveranno la mattina dopo.Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894) è stato uno dei maggiori autori di romanzi dell'era vittoriana, spaziando dal romanzo d'avventura a quello storico, del fantastico e dell'orrore. Le sue storie di maggior successo, "L'isola del tesoro" e "Lo strano caso del dottor Jekyll e del signor Hyde" sono oggi dei classici della letteratura inglese. Nato in Scozia in una famiglia di ingegneri, costruttori di fari, fu costretto dalla sua salute cagionevole a lasciare il Paese. Finì con l'imbarcarsi per i Mari del Sud per poi stabilirsi nell'arcipelago di Samoa, dove visse fino alla morte tra gli indigeni, che lo chiamavano Tusitala, "narratore di storie".

Novelización por parte del escritor y aventurero Ciro Bayo de la expedición de Gonzalo de Pizarro a los territorios que serían conocidos como Colombia, y su incursión en la selva amazónica. En él encontraremos aventuras, junglas impenetrables, adversidades y mucha acción.Ciro Bayo y Segurola, nacido en Madrid en 1859, fue un escritor y aventurero español. Bohemio y despreocupado, luchó en las guerras carlistas, fue hecho prisionero y posteriormente liberado, recorrió buena parte de España y de los continentes europeo y americano, tanto a caballo como a pie; hazañas que recogió en su obra novelada y ensayística. Trazó buena amistad con escritores de la época como Pío Baroja. A día de hoy se le considera uno de los pioneros de la literatura de viajes, ascendente directo de Kapuscinski o Manu Leguineche.

London Socialite and friend of King George IV, the Duke of Strathnarn enjoys his London life and is reluctant and resentful when he inherits from his hated father the title and responsibilities of Chieftain of the Clan McNarn.Arriving bitterly angry in the highland fiefdom he fled as a youth, he’s faced with a terrible dilemma. To free his young nephew and heir from the clutches of his Clan’s mortal enemies, he must marry Cola, the daughter of their fearsome Chieftain. Appalled, he complies with bad grace, but refuses even to look his young bride in the face. Soon, however, a terrifying plot against the King involving a sinister poisoner unfolds and it is Cola, aided by a ghostly Grey Lady, who comes to the rescue.Only now, after so terribly misjudging and ill-treating her, does the Duke see his bride for what she is, a raven-haired, musically talented and courageous beauty. But is it too late for their marriage of convenience to be transformed by the blessing of true love?Filled with danger, family drama and last but not least romance - 'The Chieftain Without a Heart' is perfect for fans of "Outlander", Amy Jarecki, and Scarlett Scott.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.

Accustomed to spending fortunes on fast women and high living, Lord Wynchingham is horrified to lose a fortune in a card game and then finds that he is almost bankrupt.So when Tina Croome, his beautiful orphaned Ward, throws herself on his mercy he says that there is nothing he can do. Unless, she suggests, he uses the last of his credit to launch her into London Society and quickly attract a rich husband.Soon she has a long list of suitors, including the wealthy but odious Lord Welton who Tina reluctantly agrees to marry to save Lord Wynchingham. The more she comes to despise her fiancé, the deeper she falls in love with Lord Wyncingham. But it is too late to prevent the arranged marriage? Cue her evil cousin Claude who arrives on the scene with a mad kidnapping scheme.A fun, feisty, exciting romance, Cartland once again delivers a fast-paced, action-packed love story. Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Julia Quinn, and Ginny Dye.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.

A veces la gente inventa lugares habitables. Es el caso de la aldea que supieron fundar Mercedes, Luis Mariano y el Viejo Balía. Muchas mujeres y hombres aparecen en los 104 relatos breves que se engarzan en esta novela. El grupo de protagonistas, cada cual con su profundidad psicológica, se enfrenta a las amenazas de los cataclismos naturales y de la violencia política. Inspirada en los acontecimientos que vivieron personas reales, "La aldea debajo de la montaña" nos muestra lo que puede la literatura cuando juega con otros saberes. Nos sumerge en una ficción entretenida y reflexiva sobre los vínculos humanos, sobre el Caribe colombiano, sobre el paso del tiempo.

‘A General History of the Pyrates’ is a captivating account of some of history’s most notorious pirates. The author, writing as Captain Charles Johnson, blends fiction and non-fiction to provide readers with a most entertaining version of these iconic heroes and villains. This book was a massive success upon its first release due to its adventurous stories filled with danger and treasure and its influence lives on to this day as it shaped the modern view of pirates. Some of the best accounts in the book are of the infamous Blackbeard and the trailblazing female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. ‘A General History of the Pyrates’ is the definitive story of the golden age of piracy and should be read by fans of books such as ‘Treasure Island’ and movies such as ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’.Daniel Defoe (1660 – 1731) is one of the most important authors in the English language. Defoe was one of the original English novelists and greatly helped to popularise the form. Defoe was highly prolific and is believed to have written over 300 works ranging from novels to political pamphlets. He was highly celebrated but also controversial as his writings influenced politicians but also led to Defoe being imprisoned. Defoe’s novels have been translated into many languages and are still read across the globe to this day. Some of his most famous books include ‘Moll Flanders’ and ‘Robinson Crusoe’ which was adapted into a movie starring Pierce Brosnan and Damian Lewis in 1997. Defoe’s influence on English novels cannot be understated and his legacy lives on to this day.

First published in 1881 ‘The Gully of Bluemansdyke’ is a collection of seven short stories from the much-loved author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The stories are set all over the world, from Australia to Scotland and Budapest. Full of adventure, excitement and even the paranormal, tales in this collection include ‘My Friend the Murderer’, ‘The Silver Hatchet’ and ‘That Little Square Box’.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

‘The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders’ is one of Daniel Defoe’s most celebrated novels. It tells the story of Moll Flanders, a charming con woman, from an autobiographical perspective. The reader follows Moll in her travels between London and Virginia as she attempts to marry or steal her way out of destitution. This novel is both hilarious and tragic as Defoe’s acclaimed writing portrays the hardship of 17th-century life in a wholly entertaining manner. This story remains influential as the titular Moll is an early example of a feminist anti-hero in English novels. ‘Moll Flanders’ is teeming with adventure, romance, and shocking twists and it was adapted into a movie starring Morgan Freeman and a television series starring Daniel Craig in 1996. This captivating family saga should be read by fans of Charles Dickens.Daniel Defoe (1660 – 1731) is one of the most important authors in the English language. Defoe was one of the original English novelists and greatly helped to popularise the form. Defoe was highly prolific and is believed to have written over 300 works ranging from novels to political pamphlets. He was highly celebrated but also controversial as his writings influenced politicians but also led to Defoe being imprisoned. Defoe’s novels have been translated into many languages and are still read across the globe to this day. Some of his most famous books include ‘Moll Flanders’ and ‘Robinson Crusoe’ which was adapted into a movie starring Pierce Brosnan and Damian Lewis in 1997. Defoe’s influence on English novels cannot be understated and his legacy lives on to this day.

‘The Sea-Raiders’ is a short story from 1897 by the "father of science fiction", H.G. Wells. Set in the seaside town of Sidmouth, retired tea-trader, Fison makes a disturbing discovery on the shore, giant, squid-like creatures eating a human body. These terrifying sea beasts are attacking the seaside resort but where did they come from? Are they a result of an evil experiment? Will the mysterious creatures kill Fison, or will he manage to escape? Menacing tentacles will pull in readers who enjoy Herman Melville’s 'Moby Dick', Jules Verne’s 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea', and Steven Spielberg’s cult classic 'Jaws'.H.G. Wells (1866 – 1946) was a prolific writer and the author of more than 50 novels. In addition, we wrote more than 60 short stories, alongside various scientific papers. Many of his most famous works have been adapted for film and television, including ‘The Time Machine,’ starring Guy Pearce, ‘War of the Worlds,’ starring Tom Cruise, and ‘The Invisible Man,’ starring Elizabeth Moss. Because of his various works exploring futuristic themes, Wells is regarded as one of the ‘Fathers of Science Fiction.’

Platäa, 500 v. Chr: Arimnestos ist noch ein Kind, als sein Vater ermordet und er ins ferne Ephesos verschleppt wird. Nach Jahren der Sklaverei erlangt er, zum Mann gereift, die Freiheit. Von Rache beseelt macht er sich auf, den Mörder seines Vaters zu finden. Dabei gerät er in den aufbrechenden Konflikt zwischen Athenern und Persern und geht den Weg des Kriegers. Und wie sein Vorbild Achilles kennt er keine Gnade. Bald nennt man ihn erfurchtsvoll den »Menschenschlächter«. Der packende Auftakt zur neuen Reihe um die Perserkriege.Christian Cameron wurde 1962 in in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania geboren. Das literarische Steckenpferd des studierten Historikers und ehemaligen Navy-Soldaten sind historische Kriege und Schlachten. Mit seiner Reihe "Der lange Krieg" taucht er ein in die Zeit der persischen Kriege und erzählt packend von einer brisanten und hoch spannenden Zeit.

Platäa, 500 v. Chr: Arimnestos ist noch ein Kind, als sein Vater ermordet und er ins ferne Ephesos verschleppt wird. Nach Jahren der Sklaverei erlangt er, zum Mann gereift, die Freiheit. Von Rache beseelt macht er sich auf, den Mörder seines Vaters zu finden. Dabei gerät er in den aufbrechenden Konflikt zwischen Athenern und Persern und geht den Weg des Kriegers. Und wie sein Vorbild Achilles kennt er keine Gnade. Bald nennt man ihn erfurchtsvoll den »Menschenschlächter«. Die Fortsetzung des historischen Schlachten-Epos rund um die Perser-Kriege.Christian Cameron wurde 1962 in in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania geboren. Das literarische Steckenpferd des studierten Historikers und ehemaligen Navy-Soldaten sind historische Kriege und Schlachten. Mit seiner Reihe "Der lange Krieg" taucht er ein in die Zeit der persischen Kriege und erzählt packend von einer brisanten und hoch spannenden Zeit.

Escrita ya en la madurez de Acevedo Díaz, Minés tiene todos los elementos de una novela sentimental-erótica, ligada por sus perspectivas y estilo a la tradición del romanticismo. Junto con esas características, pone en juego también un drama alrededor de la cuestión religiosa, en pleno auge del impulso secularizador dentro de la sociedad uruguaya. Algunos pasajes ofrecen descripciones donde se mezclan las imágenes sagradas con las de los cuerpos amados, en otros surge una crítica directa contra la Iglesia católica. Y esa trama se muestra como parte de la agitación cotidiana en tiempos de la guerra civil.Eduardo Acevedo Díaz (Villa de la Unión, Montevideo, 1851 - Buenos Aires, 1921) fue un periodista, político y escritor uruguayo, el primero en desarrollar la novela histórica en su país. Como integrante del Partido Nacional fue senador, se involucró en distintas insurrecciones y fue desterrado en sendas oportunidades. Durante sus últimos años se dedicó a la carrera diplomática.

Als Sklave musste sich Arimnestos von Platäa seine Freiheit einst hart erkämpfen. Nun gerät diese erneut in Gefahr. Denn die Perser rücken heran, entschlossen, die aufständischen Griechen zu bezwingen und Athen niederzubrennen. Um das persische Heer aufzuhalten, sammelt sich in der Ebene von Marathon ein kleines Aufgebot aus Athenern und Platäern. Unter ihnen ist auch Arimnestos, bereit, seinem Ruf – Menschenschlächter – alle Ehre zu machen. Doch im Staub und der Hitze von Marathon, inmitten des Getümmels Schild gegen Schild und Speer gegen Speer, müssen Arimnestos und seine Kampfgefährten erkennen, wie hoch der Preis der Freiheit ist.Christian Cameron wurde 1962 in in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania geboren. Das literarische Steckenpferd des studierten Historikers und ehemaligen Navy-Soldaten sind historische Kriege und Schlachten. Mit seiner Reihe "Der lange Krieg" taucht er ein in die Zeit der persischen Kriege und erzählt packend von einer brisanten und hoch spannenden Zeit.

Orfana di padre, senza più una casa e con pochi risparmi in tasca, la bella e giovane Zelina Tiverton viene incaricata dalla zia Kathleen, sua nuova tutrice, di andare in Russia a lavorare come governante presso il principe e la principessa Volkonsky, nel loro superbo palazzo, per insegnare l'inglese ai loro figli. Salita a malincuore a bordo del piroscafo che la porterà a Stoccolma, in rotta per San Pietroburgo, Zelina incontra l'imperioso Lord Charnock, uno degli uomini più belli e carismatici che abbia mai conosciuto, ma anche il più misterioso e distaccato. All'insaputa di Zelina, Lord Charnock è diretto a San Pietroburgo in una missione diplomatica urgente e segretissima per il Primo Ministro britannico. E così Zelina si ritrova inaspettatamente preda di un mondo sconosciuto e minaccioso fatto di corpi di polizia segreti, spionaggio, sinistri intrighi e aristocratici russi predatori. Con soltanto il focoso Lord Charnock a proteggerla in una terra estranea e indifferente, riuscirà Zelina a conservare la propria innocenza e a coronare il suo sogno romantico?Barbara Cartland (1901 – 2000) è stata una scrittrice britannica molto prolifica, specializzata in particolare in romanzi rosa e novelle romantiche. In oltre settant'anni di attività scrisse oltre 730 romanzi e fu, con oltre un miliardo di copie vendute, una delle autrici di maggior successo di tutti i tempi. Tra gli anni Settanta e Novanta divenne una personalità mediatica soprattutto grazie a numerose apparizioni televisive e partecipazioni a eventi mondani, nonché in quanto imparentata con la giovane Lady Diana, principessa del Galles. Tra i titoli più conosciuti a livello internazionale spiccano "Amore innocente", "La ballerina e il principe" e "Passione sotto la cenere".

A sequel to "The Conspirators; or the Chevalier d’Harmental", "The Regent’s Daughter" is the second entry on the regency of the young King Louis XV. Much of the story focuses on Gaston de Chanley, a young man torn between his love and his dedication to the murder of the regent Duke of Orleans. It is a fascinating read because of how Dumas’ brings these historical figures to life, powerful and threatening dukes are in essence paper tigers who without their cabal of support would crumble. It is a political tinder box built on smoke and mirrors that threatens to go up at any minute. Reminiscent of Walter Scott’s work, it is a powerful plot, threaded with intrigue, romance, love and blood. It is a novel that brings pre-revolutionary France to life in a way many readers will not have experienced and is perfect for anyone who loved the intrigue of Netflix’s ‘The Crown’.Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) remains one of the most important figures in French and world literature to this day. His historical and romantic adventure pieces were largely inspired by his many travels and extraordinary lifestyle. His most famous novels include ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, ‘The Three Musketeers’ and ‘Twenty Years After’. His works totalling more than one hundred thousand pages have been adapted in to more than two-hundred films.

Part of a duology about the life of King Louis XV, "The Conspirators; or the Chevalier d’Harmental" follows the conspiracy against Phillip II, Duke of Orleans, regent of the infant King. Of his work on the period, it is considered among Dumas’ best by critics and fans alike.It is a thrilling novel, threaded through with romance, political conspiracy, and the epic clash between the Church and the Crown, for the support of the people. From the brilliant mind behind ‘The Three Musketeers’, it is another brilliant gem in his already epic body of work, perfect for anyone who loves historical fiction or the intrigue of Netflix's ‘The King’.Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was one of the most important French historical adventure writers, and one of the most widely read French novelists. His experience was also based on his many travels and exuberant lifestyle. His novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo", "The Three Musketeers", and "Twenty Years After". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies.