Historical adventure fiction

Who is the Scarlett Pimpernel? Will his identity finally be revealed? Will the elusive hero succeed in liberating Marguerite and escaping his pursuers yet again?Find out in 'The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel' by Baroness Orczy.In 1794, the reign of terror is still raging in Paris, while people are imprisoned and executed indiscriminately in the name of the revolution. The Scarlett Pimpernel, much to the chagrin of his enemies, is still at large, but Agent Chauvelin refuses to give up. He captures the Pimpernel's beloved Marguerite in the hope of luring out his enemy.The Scarlett Pimpernel has been adapted for movies and TV over the years with the most well known being from 1982 starring Jane Seymour and Ian McKellen.Baroness Orczy was a British author, born in Hungary, who lived in the period 1865 – 1947. Her literary legacy consists of a series of novels and playwrights. She gained wide popularity in 1905 with the publication of "The Scarlet Pimpernel", a play which she wrote together with her husband.The interest that followed after the first publication led to several sequels. Baroness Orczy was also an important figure during World War I as she established an organization that was women-orientated and aimed to encourage them to seek active service in the armed forces.

‘The Tomb of Ts’in’ is an adventure novel from acclaimed British author Edgar Wallace, that follows an intrepid treasure hunter through beautiful Chinese vistas in the hunt for a long forgotten tomb. Interestingly the story predates the actual discovery of the tomb by some sixty years.The story itself is humorous, fast paced and exotic, perfect for anyone interested to see what a British Indiana Jones might be like. He probably hates snakes too.Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer, poet and journalist. He was such a prolific writer that his publisher claimed his work could account for a quarter of all books sold in England. He wrote countless books, screenplays, poems and historical non-fiction, spawning over one hundred and sixty films based on his work. He unfortunately passed away suddenly before he could see his most famous creation ‘King Kong’ come to life. It has been adapted several times over the years, notably by Peter Jackson of Lord of the Rings fame, and more recently in ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ starring Millie Bobby Brown.

After running away from an arranged marriage, dressed as a little old lady, red-haired beauty Jabina finds herself being inadvertently rescued by Drue, the Duke of Warminster. When their carriage overturns on their journey, the pair are taken in by aristocratic friends of Jabina's father leading to the lie that they are married. The Duke is appalled to be stuck with the unruly and impetuous Jabina and she is less than impressed too.As Napoleon declares war on England, the couple make the perilous journey to France in an attempt to escape, but will they ever be able to live without looking over their shoulders?Brimming with drama, 'The Impetuous Duchess' is an action-packed, enemies-to-lovers tale, packed with romance, intrigue and adventure.Perfect for fans of Daphne Du Maurier, Nita Abram, 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.

Archibald Hunter arrives at Cruden Bay for his yearly seaside vacation, looking for nothing more than peace and quiet. Then all of a sudden his life becomes plagued by intimidating visions and omens of impending disaster. What are these creepy ghosts trying to tell him? And what is the mystery behind the strange cipher that has inexplicably fallen into his lap?A mystery novel at first but transforms into an exciting adventure full of intrigue, romance and treasure hunting. 'The Mystery of The Sea’ is a stark but refreshing contrast to Bram Stoker’s well-known horror classic 'Dracula', famously portrayed by film star Bela Lugosi.Highly recommended for avid fans of H.P. Lovecraft's supernatural stories, and its HBO adaptation 'Lovecraft Country'. Also a perfect fit for 'Robinson Crusoe' fans seeking a sinister adventure story about a lone man taking on the malignant forces of nature.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.

In a France torn apart by revolutions and coups, it seemed that power was right there for the taking. And the Duchess of Berry wasn’t going to pass up her chance. Together with her closest followers, she plotted to topple King Louis Philip I and put her own son on the throne. Her insurrection helped inspire the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, which was later immortalised in "Les Miserables".In classic Dumas fashion, "The Last Vendée" uses these events as the backdrop for a florid romance. Pacy and packed with intrigues, this is top draw historical fiction from the author of "The Three Musketeers".Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

'Snow Bound: The Record of a Theatrical Touring Party' is a collection of short stories by Bram Stoker, the acclaimed author of 'Dracula' which is best known for its 1931 silver screen rendition of the same name, starring Bela Lugosi.A train traveling across Scotland in the thick of winter is brought to a sudden halt by an intense snowstorm. All the passengers are members of a travelling theatrical entourage, they decide to light a fire in one of the carriages and huddle around it to stave off the extreme cold. With nothing to do but wait to be rescued, they pass the time by sharing stories, some are full of sorrow while others are brimming with mirth and cheer.A highly intriguing piece among Bram Stoker's body of work, this collection is a testament to his long-standing friendship with renowned Irish actor Sir Henry Irving, who proved a significant influence on Stoker.Highly recommended for readers who fancy a spin on 'The Orient Express'. This offers special insight into the minds and hearts of actors and performers from well before Agatha Christie's time, by none other than one of the all-time masters of the horror genre.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.

Deep in the Wild West, young Mark Twain adventures through America. He's on a journey to a faraway land. With his brother by his side, Twain treks from town to town, undertaking a variety of jobs along the way. A prequel to his first novel, ‘The Innocents Abroad’, ‘Roughing It’ is a wanderlust-filled tale of personal growth and travel. Crafted with wit and humour, the memoir transports readers on a journey back to Twain’s humble beginnings as a writer. Painting a captivating picture of 19th century America, the classic is perfect for Western lovers of Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt’s ‘The Magnificent Seven’.Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910) was an American humorist, lecturer, journalist and novelist. Celebrated today as the father of American literature, his work spans epic stories of boyhood such as ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’, as well as travel narratives, such as ‘The Innocents Abroad’, ‘Roughing It’, and ‘Life on the Mississippi’. A friend to presidents, artists and royalty, he is remembered today as a popular public figure. Continuing his influence, Twain inspires Disney attractions, singer Tom Petty’s ‘Down South’ and was portrayed by Nathan Osgood in the 2018 comedy ‘Holmes and Watson’.

Livia y Floronia, dos vestales que se aman, son separadas en un juicio injusto. Livia se verá obligada a huir apoyada por Casio, un gladiador que se arriesga por salvarla, dejando atrás la pasión que siente por Floronia. Tras ser convertida Livia en objeto de deseo de Marcia, la peligrosa mujer de Léntulo, un próspero hombre de negocios, Livia no olvida a su único amor. Embarazada de Casio, da a luz una hija que despierta los celos de Marcia. Tras el asesinato de Léntulo, y un posible nuevo arresto, Casio, Livia y la niña escapan sin un destino seguro. Nuevos obstáculos les esperan en la búsqueda de una ansiada paz. ¿Conseguirán Livia y Floronia cumplir el pacto de amor que se hicieron en su juventud?Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Obdulio López Fernández es un autor español especializado en novela histórica. Con varios libros en su haber, compagina su trabajo de día con su pasión por las letras, que vuelca en novelas de corte histórico con un fuerte componente realista.

Un héros, un cambrioleur légendaire et un secret enfoui...Été 1914, Paul Delroze vient tout juste d'épouser Elisabeth d'Andeville lorsque leur vie est bouleversée par une découverte troublante : l'image du meurtrier du père de Paul orne les murs du château familial d’Elisabeth ! Mais avant même que Paul ne puisse mener l'enquête, une autre terrible nouvelle tombe : celle de la Grande Guerre qui éclate subitement.Partagé entre sa quête personnelle pour élucider le meutre de son père et ses obligations en tant que soldat au front, Paul se distingue par son courage hors normes. Au cœur de cette intrigue complexe fait irruption nul autre qu'Arsène Lupin. Que peut lui apporter le plus grand cambrioleur français dans cette énigme ? Devra-t-il faire confiance à ce personnage aussi insaisissable qu'intrigant ?Dans « L'Éclat d'obus », Maurice Leblanc nous offre un roman palpitant mêlant aventures patriotiques teintées d’espionnage ainsi qu'un aperçu de la vie pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Publié en 1915, puis remanié et republié en 1923 pour y ajouter Arsène Lupin, ce roman est d'abord conçu comme un grand roman patriotique.Maurice Leblanc (1864-1941) est l’auteur de nombreux romans policiers, mais il est surtout le père du fameux Arsène Lupin. Né d’une famille de négociant, il fuit en Écosse durant la guerre franco-allemande, puis revient étudier à Rouen. Il fréquente Gustave Flaubert et Guy de Maupassant. C’est lorsqu’il publie en 1905 « L'Arrestation d’Arsène Lupin », sur le modèle de Sherlock Holmes, qu’il connaît un succès retentissant. Il continue sur sa lancée avec « Arsène Lupin contre Herlock Sholmès » qui provoque la colère de Conan Doyle. Il renforce son personnage Arsène Lupin au fil de sa carrière, et aujourd’hui encore, on ne cesse d’apprécier ce gentleman-cambrioleur en livre, en film ou en série.

Dans l'ombre de Paris, Arsène Lupin doit résoudre un puzzle insoluble.Nicolas Gassire, homme d'affaires respecté, voit son monde s'effondrer lorsqu'il se fait dérober sous ses yeux les investissements confiés par ses clients.Parmi les victimes potentielles, il y a l'inspecteur Béchoux, qui avait investi tout son argent dans douze actions des Mines africaines. Inutile de dire que le détective Jim Barnett, alias Arsène Lupin, est appelé en urgence pour résoudre ce mystère et retrouver les économies de l'inspecteur Béchoux.Arsène Lupin parviendra-t-il à dénouer l'affaire avant qu'il ne soit trop tard ? Et surtout, trouvera-t-il le moyen de se récompenser de ses efforts ?Maurice Leblanc (1864-1941) est l’auteur de nombreux romans policiers, mais il est surtout le père du fameux Arsène Lupin. Né d’une famille de négociant, il fuit en Ecosse durant la guerre franco-allemande, puis revient étudier à Rouen. Il fréquente Gustave Flaubert et Guy de Maupassant. C’est lorsqu’il publie en 1905 « L'Arrestation d’Arsène Lupin », sur le modèle de Sherlock Holmes, qu’il connaît un succès retentissant. Il continue sur sa lancée avec « Arsène Lupin contre Herlock Sholmès » qui provoque la colère de Conan Doyle. Il renforce son personnage Arsène Lupin au fil de sa carrière, et aujourd’hui encore, on ne cesse d’apprécier ce gentleman-cambrioleur en livre, en film ou en série.

‘The Red Silk Scarf, the Confessions of Arsène Lupin’ is a classic crime caper by the French writer Maurice Leblanc, featuring his famous gentleman-thief turned detective, Arsène Lupin.A witty and charismatic character widely regarded as the French Sherlock Holmes, the daring detective Lupin looks back on his action-packed adventures in this ‘Confessions of Arsène Lupin’ collection.The other stories featured in the collection are: 'Two Hundred Thousand Francs Reward', 'The Wedding-Ring', 'The Sign of the Shadow', 'The Infernal Trap', 'Shadowed by Death', 'A Tragedy in the Forest of Morgues', 'Lupin's Marriage', 'The Invisible Prisoner', and 'Edith Swan-Neck'.Full of murder and intrigue, these classic nail-biting mysteries are perfect for fans of the Netflix TV series ‘Lupin’ and Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ stories.Maurice Leblanc (1864 - 1941) was a French author and journalist, whose literary legacy consists of novels and short stories. Although he wrote two well-received science fiction books, he was most famous for his gentleman thief adventure series, ‘Arsène Lupin’ who was considered a French counterpart to Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional detective ‘Sherlock Holmes’.A whip-smart, witty, and roguishly handsome master of disguise, Lupin became an international success and saw Leblanc write over 60 crime novels and short stories featuring his French detective. The books inspired the hit Netflix TV series ‘Lupin’ starring Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, and Clotilde Hesme.He was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his services to literature.

‘The Seven of Hearts, the Adventures of Arsène Lupin the Gentleman Burglar’ is a classic crime caper by the French writer Maurice Leblanc, featuring his famous gentleman-thief turned detective, Arsène Lupin.A witty and charismatic character widely regarded as the French Sherlock Holmes, the detective finds himself in danger once again, when he receives an ominous message:"From the moment you open this letter, whatever happens, whatever you may hear, do not move, do not utter one cry. Otherwise you are doomed."Full of murder and intrigue, this classic nail-biting mystery is perfect for fans of the Netflix TV series ‘Lupin’ and Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ stories.Maurice Leblanc (1864 - 1941) was a French author and journalist, whose literary legacy consists of novels and short stories. Although he wrote two well-received science fiction books, he was most famous for his gentleman thief adventure series, ‘Arsène Lupin’ who was considered a French counterpart to Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional detective ‘Sherlock Holmes’.A whip-smart, witty, and roguishly handsome master of disguise, Lupin became an international success and saw Leblanc write over 60 crime novels and short stories featuring his French detective. The books inspired the hit Netflix TV series ‘Lupin’ starring Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, and Clotilde Hesme.He was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his services to literature.

‘The Infernal Trap, the Confessions of Arsène Lupin’ is a classic crime caper by the French writer Maurice Leblanc, featuring his famous gentleman-thief turned detective, Arsène Lupin.A witty and charismatic character widely regarded as the French Sherlock Holmes, the daring detective Lupin looks back on his action-packed adventures in this ‘Confessions of Arsène Lupin’ collection.The other stories featured in this compilation are: ‘Two Hundred Thousand Francs Reward’, ‘The Wedding Ring’, ‘The Sign of the Shadow’, ‘The Red Silk Scarf’, ‘Shadowed by Death’, ‘A Tragedy in the Forest of Morgues’, ‘Lupin's Marriage’, ‘The Invisible Prisoner’ and ‘Edith Swan-Neck’.Full of villains to outsmart and ladies to save, these classic nail-biting mysteries are perfect for fans of the Netflix TV series ‘Lupin’ and Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ stories.Maurice Leblanc (1864 - 1941) was a French author and journalist, whose literary legacy consists of novels and short stories. Although he wrote two well-received science fiction books, he was most famous for his gentleman thief adventure series, ‘Arsène Lupin’ who was considered a French counterpart to Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional detective ‘Sherlock Holmes’.A whip-smart, witty, and roguishly handsome master of disguise, Lupin became an international success and saw Leblanc write over 60 crime novels and short stories featuring his French detective. The books inspired the hit Netflix TV series ‘Lupin’ starring Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, and Clotilde Hesme.He was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his services to literature.

An oriental philosophical tale, ´Zadig´ traces the adventures of the titular character, a man renowned for his 'just and moderate mind' and 'sincere and noble heart'. But his gifts give rise to jealousies in others that expose him to the vagaries of fate...Appointed prime minister, then disgraced and driven out of Babylon, Zadig, like all the heroes of fairy tales, is drawn into an initiatory journey that will take him from the banks of the Euphrates to Egypt; reduced to slavery, then freed by his master, he will cross Arabia and Syria. Faced with a thousand obstacles that put his reason and his optimism to the test, Zadig discovers that it is not easy to be happy.With this book, Voltaire, faithful to his theological concerns, poses the problem of evil and Providence, as he traces the life of this character who will come to say: 'that there is no evil from which good is not born.'´Zadig´ is perfect for fans of Voltaire's ´Candide´.Voltaire (1694-1778) is a renowned writer and philosopher. A universal spirit who marked the century of the "Enlightenment" and a fierce defender of individual freedom and tolerance, Voltaire was very successful with the liberal bourgeoisie.He left behind a great legacy. Due to censorship, most of his writings were banned. They were published anonymously, printed abroad and smuggled into France.

‘The Sign of the Shadow, the Confessions of Arsène Lupin’ is a classic crime caper by the French writer Maurice Leblanc, featuring his famous gentleman-thief turned detective, Arsène Lupin.A witty and charismatic character widely regarded as the French ‘Sherlock Holmes’, the daring detective looks back on his action-packed adventures in this third tale from the ten-story collection ‘Confessions of Arsène Lupin’.The other stories in this compilation are: ‘Two Hundred Thousand Francs Reward’, ‘The Wedding Ring’, ‘The Infernal Trap’, ‘The Red Silk Scarf’, ‘Shadowed by Death’, ‘A Tragedy in the Forest of Morgues’, ‘Lupin's Marriage’, ‘The Invisible Prisoner’ and ‘Edith Swan-Neck’.Full of murder and intrigue, these classic nail-biting mysteries are perfect for fans of the Netflix TV series ‘Lupin’ and Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ stories.Maurice Leblanc (1864 - 1941) was a French author and journalist, whose literary legacy consists of novels and short stories. Although he wrote two well-received science fiction books, he was most famous for his gentleman thief adventure series, ‘Arsène Lupin’ who was considered a French counterpart to Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional detective ‘Sherlock Holmes’.A whip-smart, witty, and roguishly handsome master of disguise, Lupin became an international success and saw Leblanc write over 60 crime novels and short stories featuring his French detective. The books inspired the hit Netflix TV series ‘Lupin’ starring Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, and Clotilde Hesme.He was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his services to literature.

‘Two Hundred Thousand Francs Reward, the Confessions of Arsène Lupin’ is a collection of ten gripping short stories in which the world's premier thief looks back on a lifetime of adventures.Widely regarded as the French ‘Sherlock Holmes’, the daring Lupin finds himself on the wrong side of the law once again, as he seeks justice in his own unique way.The ten stories featured in this compilation are: ‘Two Hundred Thousand Francs Reward’, ‘The Wedding Ring’, ‘The Sign of the Shadow’, ‘The Infernal Trap’, ‘The Red Silk Scarf’, ‘Shadowed by Death’, ‘A Tragedy in the Forest of Morgues’, ‘Lupin's Marriage’, ‘The Invisible Prisoner’, and ‘Edith Swan-Neck’.Full of murder and intrigue, these classic nail-biting mysteries are perfect for fans of the Netflix TV series ‘Lupin’ and Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ stories.Maurice Leblanc (1864 - 1941) was a French author and journalist, whose literary legacy consists of novels and short stories. Although he wrote two well-received science fiction books, he was most famous for his gentleman thief adventure series, ‘Arsène Lupin’ who was considered a French counterpart to Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional detective ‘Sherlock Holmes’.A whip-smart, witty, and roguishly handsome master of disguise, Lupin became an international success and saw Leblanc write over 60 crime novels and short stories featuring his French detective. The books inspired the hit Netflix TV series ‘Lupin’ starring Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, and Clotilde Hesme.He was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his services to literature.

‘Thérèse and Germaine, the Eight Strokes of the Clock, the Adventures of Arsène Lupin’ is a compilation of short stories by the famous French writer Maurice Leblanc, featuring his famous gentleman-thief turned detective, Arsène Lupin.Follow beloved Arsène Lupin as he uses his renowned wit and charisma to unravel the mysteries and solve the hard riddles he encounters throughout his adventures.This collection includes: ´On the Top of the Tower´, ´The Water Bottle´, ´The Lady with the Hatchet´, ´Footprints in the Snow´, ´At the Sign of Mercury´, and ´Thérèse and Germaine’.Full of murder and intrigue, these classic nail-biting mysteries are perfect for fans of the Netflix TV series ‘Lupin’ and Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ stories.Maurice Leblanc (1864 - 1941) was a French author and journalist, whose literary legacy consists of novels and short stories. Although he wrote two well-received science fiction books, he was most famous for his gentleman thief adventure series, ‘Arsène Lupin’ who was considered a French counterpart to Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional detective ‘Sherlock Holmes’.A whip-smart, witty, and roguishly handsome master of disguise, Lupin became an international success and saw Leblanc write over 60 crime novels and short stories featuring his French detective. The books inspired the hit Netflix TV series ‘Lupin’ starring Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, and Clotilde Hesme.He was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his services to literature.

‘The Abbot’ is a historical fiction novel about Mary Queen of Scots’ thrilling escape from prison and is considered by many to be one of Walter Scott’s finest works. The gripping novel continues the story of Halbert and Mary Glendinning from ‘The Monastery’ but can easily be read on its own. The protagonist is a poor orphan boy, Roland who is adopted by Halbert and Mary. Many years later, Roland is sent to spy on Mary Queen of Scots while she is imprisoned, but he falls in love with her attendant Catherine, and they plot to help her escape. ‘The Abbot’ features some of Scott’s finest dramatic writing as true identities are revealed, brutal battles ensue, and forbidden romances blossom over the course of the novel. Scott depicts the Scottish countryside beautifully with his poetic prose while providing a humanist perspective on religion and romance. Celebrated widely at the time of its release, ‘The Abbot’ remains entertaining to this day and should be read by fans of Scott and romantic adventures.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.

El cartógrafo Rodrigo Silva se ve obligado a asistir al ahorcamiento público de su padre por la pérdida de un galeón a manos de los piratas ingleses. Rodrigo jura vengarse por esa gran injusticia, pero el destino le tiene preparada una sorpresa. Gracias a sus conocimientos en el arte de navegar y trazar cartas náuticas, acabará formando parte de uno de los planes más ambiciosos de Felipe II: la conquista de China.Como emisario secreto del rey habrá de partir de inmediato e infiltrarse en el fabuloso reino oriental para estudiar la viabilidad de una colonia hispana en ese territorio, trazar con datos fiables las coordenadas del vasto país e informar de la actividad de un asentamiento jesuita que Roma oculta de manera misteriosa. Sus conocimientos le abrirán muchas puertas, hasta la misma corte imperial en la Ciudad Prohibida, pero también lo expondrán a numerosos peligros. A lo largo de su trepidante peripecia, entre almirantes y corsarios, conjuras, virreyes y espías, nativos salvajes, clérigos fanáticos y misioneros bondadosos, descubrirá que no se puede confiar en cualquiera y que el amor se encuentra donde menos se lo espera.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Jesús Maeso de la Torre es un escritor, conferenciante y articulista español, conocido fundamentalmente por sus novelas históricas. Se doctoró en Filosofía e Historia por la Universidad de Cádiz y es académico de número de la Real Academia Hispanoamericana de Ciencias, Artes y Letras. En 2019 recibió el Premio Espartaco de la Semana Negra de Gijón.

En Huesca, durante el siglo XIV, un anciano monje del monasterio de San Juan de la Peña agoniza. En su lecho de muerte le revela a Diego Galaz, maestro de álgebra educado en el convento, que su nacimiento oculta un gran secreto y le entrega un misterioso objeto que lo une a su familia: un anillo con el emblema de Aragón y el símbolo judío de la inmortalidad.Galaz se lanza entonces a desentrañar el enigma que esconde el anillo e inicia una aventura arriesgada que lo lleva a los campamentos almogávares del Pirineo, a la judería de Besalú y a Zaragoza, donde recibe un extraño presagio y conoce a la dama de sus sueños, la bella conversa Isabella Santángel. Desde Barcelona a Oriente, la odisea de Diego Galaz es el hilo conductor de un fresco medieval repleto de costumbres, paisajes y personajes de lugares tan fascinantes como El Cairo, el mar Rojo, Alejandría o Sicilia.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Jesús Maeso de la Torre es un escritor, conferenciante y articulista español, conocido fundamentalmente por sus novelas históricas. Se doctoró en Filosofía e Historia por la Universidad de Cádiz y es académico de número de la Real Academia Hispanoamericana de Ciencias, Artes y Letras. En 2019 recibió el Premio Espartaco de la Semana Negra de Gijón.

Tra le strade dell’India, alla fine dell’Ottocento, si aggira un bambino tredicenne, Kimball O’Hara, figlio di un irlandese e di un’inglese. Rimasto orfano piccolissimo, Kim—così viene soprannominato—vive di espedienti e piccoli lavoretti. Kim non si sente né un indiano né un europeo ma piuttosto un cittadino dell'impero britannico. La vita del ragazzo cambia radicalmente quando incontra un monaco buddhista con cui parte alla ricerca del leggendario Fiume della Francia. Oltre a vivere un vero e proprio risveglio spirituale, Kim entra in contatto con il "Grande gioco", un sistema diplomatico-spionistico realmente creato tra Inghilterra, Russia e India. Grazia alla sua conoscenza della cultura sia europea che indiana, Kim entrerà a far parte di questa rete internazionale, e la sua esistenza non sarà più la stessa.A più di cento anni dalla sua pubblicazione, "Kim" è uno dei capolavori del del premio Nobel Kipling.Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) è stato uno scrittore britannico, nato a Bombay da genitori inglesi. La sua opera più famosa, "Il libro della giungla", ha ispirato due adattamenti targati Disney: il classico film d'animazione del 1967 e il film live-action del 2016 con Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, e Lupita Nyong’o. Vincitore del premio Nobel per la letteratura nel 1907, Kipling rimane una voce controversa e figlia del suo tempo ma fondamentale per capire la mentalità coloniale dell'impero britannico.

Yahía ben alHakam, Al-Gazal, fue un hombre singular, un adelantado a su tiempo que viajó a Bizancio para negociar en secreto con el emperador y los piratas del Mediterráneo, que participó en la defensa de Sevilla cuando esta ciudad fue asediada por los vikingos, que navegó hasta Escandinavia y que desempeñó un papel clave en la política de Abderramán II. En esta novela trepidante Maeso de la Torre recupera la trayectoria del viajero más extraordinario que ha dado nunca España.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Jesús Maeso de la Torre es un escritor, conferenciante y articulista español, conocido fundamentalmente por sus novelas históricas. Se doctoró en Filosofía e Historia por la Universidad de Cádiz y es académico de número de la Real Academia Hispanoamericana de Ciencias, Artes y Letras. En 2019 recibió el Premio Espartaco de la Semana Negra de Gijón.

Pickwick-kerho on vallaton miesten kerho, joka seikkailee ympari Englantia. Varakas herra Pickwick on antanut kerholle nimensa. Lisaksi mukana ovat runoilija Augustus Snodgrass, romantiikkaan taipuvainen Tracy Tupman, nuori Nathaniel Winkle seka herra Pickwickin palvelija Sam Weller.Talla kertaa Pickwick-kerho on jalleen keskella unohtumattomia seikkailuja. Mita tapahtuu, kun herra Pickwick kohtaa aamiaisella kaksi laaketieteen opiskelijaa? Onko ruokarauha mennytta, kun opiskelijat intoutuvat puhumaan ruumiiden leikkelysta kuin mista tahansa tyosta? Enta miksi nuhjuisesti pukeutunut oikeudenvalvoja saapuu pidattamaan nukkuvaa herra Pickwickia? Mihin hyvantuulinen herra Pickwick on voinut oikein syyllistya?Tama on kirjan Pickwick-kerhon jalkeenjaaneet paperit toinen osa.Kun Pickwick-kerho matkustaa ympari Englantia, luvassa on vaarinkasityksia ja kommelluksia oikein olan takaa! Dickensin esikoisromaani on kestanyt aikaa - kerhon edesottamukset kutittelevat nauruhermoja myos 2000-luvulla.

Eletään jatkosodan aikoja. Korpraali Matti Vartti on mies, jonka elämästä ei puutu vauhtia tai erikoisia tilanteita. Nyt Vartti on palaamassa rintamalle lomalta, joka myönnettiin hautajaisten takia. Ei sillä niin väliä, ettei tädin hautaan saatettu mies ollut Vartille läheinen. Loma kelpaa aina! Nyt Vartin on kuitenkin otettava hörppy repun viinapullosta. Asia on nimittäin niin, että hänen olisi pitänyt palata lomalta jo kolme päivää sitten. Kaikki eivät Vartin tempauksia rintamalla ymmärrä – kai sitä kaveri nyt välillä vähän myöhästyy?Raju on kranaatin tie kertoo Matti Vartin kommelluksista jatkosodassa.Kirjailija Erkki V. Salokannel (1923–1998) teki elämäntyönsä mainosalalla. Hän kirjoitti myös pakinoita Kansan lehteen. Salokanteleen romaanit käsittelevät toista maailmansotaa.

Els tripulants és una història de pirates que ens trasllada fins a una goleta que transporta un tresor molt valuós. Però després d'una plaga que ha fulminat la majoria dels mariners, els dos supervivents, Blake i Havelock, recorden com han acabat en aquesta situació. Una novel·la plena d'humor àcid i negre que mostra la degradació dels personatges en situacions cada cop més dramàtiques i debilitants. Els tripulants s'hauran d'enfrontar al pitjor enemic de la humanitat: l'egoisme.Xavier Gual (Barcelona, 1973) és escriptor i periodista, llicenciat en filologia catalana a la Universitat de Barcelona. Les seves històries, siguin curtes o llargues, estan carregades de sarcasme i d'un humor àcid molt característic de l'autor. Ha publicat reculls de contes i diverses novel·les de narrativa adulta, policíaca i novel·la juvenil. Ha guanyat diversos premis, entre ells el Premi Mercè Rodoreda, el Premi Ribera d'Ebre o el Premi Pere Quart. Els seus llibres han estat traduïts a diversos idiomes, entre ells l'italià i el francès.

Ingen får höra skriken när den lilla berberflickan Anya föds. Nyfödda flickor är inget som romarna har någon nytta av. De kan ändå inte bli soldater. Men redan från början är det de romerska herrarna som styr hur Anyas liv ska bli - och när hon bara är några år gammal blir det bara värre. Efter ett uppror utsätts berbernas by för en brutal attack där Anyas far, hövdingen, mördas. Bestraffningen tar dock inte slut där.Hela Anyas by, en samling människor, som aldrig tidigare sett havet, förflyttas plötsligt till en okänd ögrupp långt bortom horisonten. Där är allting annorlunda. Den kanariska naturen skiljer sig totalt från oasen de kommit ifrån, och dessutom bor där redan ett annat folk. Anya och hennes familj har blivit ofrivilliga inkräktare. Men mitt i allt kaos hittar flickan något som får henne att glömma allt annat: en liten nykläckt ödla..."Den sista jätteödlan" är en historisk roman där vi får följa en flickas uppväxt under romarnas förtryck, från stunden då hon föds tills dess att hon själv blir mor.Yvonne Wærn, född 1935, är en svensk författare och f.d. forskare. Som författare gillar hon att röra sig mellan olika genrer och har förutom facklitteratur skrivit både science fiction och historiska romaner. Yvonne är även grundare utav bokförlaget Fabelfarmor.

Una contundente intriga histórica que sabe a pólvora, a pistola recién disparada, a pintalabios manchado de sangre. La Barcelona de 1920 es el escenario. En ella, nuestros personajes se conocerán en el Pompeya, uno de los salones musicales más conocidos de la ciudad. La tensión política tensa el aire, se acerca una guerra civil. Es tiempo de aventura, de pasión, de espías y asesinos. El lugar ideal para entrar de la mano de uno de los maestros del género: Andreu Martín.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Andreu Martín es un autor español nacido en Barcelona en 1949. Referente absoluto y pilar del género de novela negra en España, ha escrito algunos de los títulos más emblemáticos del panorama hispanohablante en el siglo XX y XXI. Asimismo, ha cultivado la novela infantil y juvenil con series como la del detective adolescente Flanagan. Su obra le ha valido premios como el Hammet, el Nacional de Literatura Juvenil, el Deutsche Krimi Preis en Alemania o La Sonrisa Vertical.

Una apabullante novela de aventuras históricas de uno de los maestros del género en España en la actualidad: Francisco Narla. Siguiendo un hecho histórico real y comprobado, la delegación de samuráis japoneses enviada a la España del S. XVII para estrechar lazos entre ambas potencias, Narla hilvana una epopeya histórica de altos vuelos, que nos lleva de Acapulco a Filipinas, de Veracruz al Madrid de la corte, de Sevilla al corazón de Japón. Duelos, persecuciones, intrigas, política, amor y estrategia se dan la mano en esta monumental obra que nos transporta en el tiempo al encuentro de dos potencias emblemáticas.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Francisco Narla nació en Lugo en 1978. Es escritor y comandante de línea aérea. Ha publicado novelas, relatos, poesía, ensayos técnicos y artículos. Como conferenciante ha participado en diferentes foros, como centros universitarios, programas de radio y de televisión. Comprometido con la defensa de la cultura, ha abanderado proyectos como Lendaria destinado a recuperar, proteger y divulgar la tradición mágica de su tierra, Galicia.En 2009 publicó su primera novela, Los lobos del centeno. En noviembre de 2010 publicó su segunda obra, Caja Negra, reeditada en 2015 y traducida a varios idiomas. En 2012 publicó Assur, novela que conquistó a miles de lectores y encabezó la lista de los más vendidos. Y al año siguiente, presentó Ronin que lo consagró como uno de los más versátiles y talentosos escritores de novela histórica de España. En 2018 ganó el Premio Edhasa de Narrativas Históricas con la obra Laín.

Imagine being torn away from the person you love most in the world! The pain would be just too terrible to bear! This is exactly what happens to Shah Mah Phru after she falls passionately in love with King Meng GengThe king promises to return but time passes, and he never does. One day, Shah Mah Phru spots a group of horsemen riding her way, and she is overcome with joy thinking her lover has finally returned, however the horsemen bring news she could never have predicted.Oscar Wilde wrote 'For Love of the King' for his friend Mabel Cosgrove, and it was not published until after his death, in the 1920's. Its publication sparked a great deal of controversy that resulted in a trial because Mabel Cosgrove was accused of having written the play herself.A great read for any short story and Oscar Wilde fan.-

Smart, sassy and cynical about men, 21-year-old Syke Standish wants neither a husband nor a life of boring domesticity. She wants freedom, adventure... danger. And in the rugged land of Mariposa, she finds all three when she is kidnapped by the daring South American revolutionary, El Diablo.Imprisoned in his network of secret caves in the mountains, Skye plots an escape. Yet the longer she spends with this Che Guevara -like bandit, the more she learns about his devotion to the local people he fights for. Skye begins to suspect that El Diablo is far nobler than he lets on.He can certainly take her prisoner, but will he capture her heart?Fun, feisty and with enough romance to make you swoon, this classic "enemies to lovers" tale will tickle fans of Tracy Anne Warren, Ashtyn Newbold and Daphne Du Maurier's "Frenchman's Creek".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.