Humorous fiction

Love is a riddle waiting to be solved...Meet Cassy Brookes, a composed 26-year-old whose life is about to be flipped by a twist of fate.Stuck in a doctor's office, Cassy scribbles a message in a puzzle book, and when she returns for a check-up, she sees someone has replied. She soon finds herself torn between searching for love and outwitting her work rival, Martin.Will finding the mystery puzzle man be the cure to all her problems or will the truth be a bitter pill to swallow?Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Ali Hazelwood, and Lorraine Brown.What readers are saying about "Puzzle Girl":´Puzzle Girl is a fantastic debut. Sparklingly funny, original and brilliantly clever, it's a real treat. I loved it!´ - Miranda Dickinson´Clever, funny and utterly engaging.´ - Jules WakeRachael Featherstone was born and raised in Woodford. After her mother's cancer diagnosis in 2012, Rachael decided to quit her job, and fulfil a lifetime ambition to write a novel. She went back to university and completed a Masters in English Literature and had several short stories published.

Bridget Jones is zwanger... maar van wie?In dit vierde deel van de Bridget Jones-saga is onze heldin zwanger geraakt. Maar van wie? Bekentenis: ze weet het zelf niet. Er zijn twee kandidaten, die samen de perfecte man vormen... maar afzonderlijk zijn ze allebei onuitstaanbaar. De situatie is rommelig en een nakend bezoek van de Koningin maakt het er niet beter op. Maar als Bridget íets kan, dan is het wel de rommel aanvaarden en er het beste van maken. Fans van Bridget Jones weten dat dit boek gebaseerd is op de gelijknamige film. Kenners zullen daaraan toevoegen dat de eerste helft de film netjes volgt, maar dat de schrijfster nog enkele verrassingen bewaart voor de tweede helft. Kort maar krachtig, deze Bridget-novelle.Verfilmd met Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth en Patrick Dempsey.In 1995 begon Helen Fielding columns te schrijven voor The Independent, over een (naar eigen zeggen) iets te dikke dertiger die haar biologische klok hoorde tikken. De columns evolueerden tot een reeks boeken, die ook succesvol verfilmd werden. Bridget Jones werd een wereldberoemd passage.Helen Fielding (1958) is een Engelse journaliste en de auteur van de bestsellers 'Bridget Jones: het dagboek', 'Bridget Jones: het nieuwe dagboek', 'Bridget Jones: mad about the boy' en 'Bridget Jones's baby: de dagboeken'. Ze schreef ook mee aan het script van de verfilmingen met Renée Zellweger in de hoofdrol. Van de boeken in de serie zijn tientallen vertalingen verschenen, waarvan miljoenen exemplaren zijn verkocht. Ondertussen is Bridget Jones uitgegroeid tot een van de populairste fictieve personages van de 21ste eeuw.

¿Cuántos trabajos has tenido en los últimos años? ¿Alguno ha sido mínimamente serio? La protagonista de esta novela hace de todo: fregar en un barco pirata, ordenar armarios de zapatos, llevar las cenizas de su jefe, trabajar para un asesino a sueldo... Y, sin embargo, parece que nunca ha estado más lejos de tener un empleo estable, aunque ella continúa soñando con lograrlo algún día, en un mundo en el que pensar a largo plazo se antoja difícil de por sí, y más si tienes dieciocho novios y un fantasma.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Hilary Liechter es una escritora residente en Brooklyn, Nueva York. Sus textos han aparecido en publicaciones como The New Yorker, Harper’s, The New York Times o Conjunctions. Ha sido profesora en la Universidad de Columbia y en la actualidad es profesora invitada de literatura en la Universidad de Leipzig. «Algo temporal» es su primera novela.

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

Mark Twain's ‘Those Extraordinary Twins’ follows conjoined twins, Luigi and Angelo.While the former is something of a sensualist, often drinking to excess and constantly wreathed in cigarette smoke, the latter, Angelo, is much more conservative, loathing cigarettes and, despite being teetotal, enduring the hangovers his brother doesn’t.When they visit a small village, Twain explores the reaction of the inhabitants and the twins’ reaction towards them. A short story, ‘Those Extraordinary Twins’ is a perfect mix of humour and seriousness, and it takes an intriguing glance at how people interact with one another.This short story is a perfect read for fans of Mark Twain or for anyone who is simply looking for something quick and fun.Mark Twain is the pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, (1835-1910). He was an American humourist, lecturer, journalist, and novelist who acquired international fame for his adventure stories of boyhood, especially 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.Twain transcended the apparent limitations of his origins to become a popular public figure and one of America’s most beloved writers.So many of Mark Twain's stories have been made into films that it is impossible to name them all. The most popular ones are "The Adventures of Huck Finn" (1993), starring Elijah Wood, "Tom Sawyer" (1973), starring Jodie Foster, and "The Prince and the Pauper" (1990), produced by Walt Disney animation.

Klassikkosarjan avausosa!Eversti Martin "Punavyö" Lemond tähdittää villiin länteen sijoittuvaa seikkailusarjaa, josta ei puutu huumoria. Nasevasta sanailustaan kuulu Punavyö ilmestyy kuin tyhjästä siellä missä vääryys on hyvitettävä, ja hänen nimensä aiheuttaa kauhua villin lännen lainsuojattomissa. Matkatessaan ympäri Arizonaa jakamassa omakädenoikeutta Punavyö saa vierelleen sekalaisen joukon avustajia, joiden kanssa hän rankaisee konnia omaan kekseliääseen tapaansa.Avausosassa toverit Lal Meighton ja "Poju" Henriksen kohtaavat unohtumattomasti Punavyön selvittäessään hevosvarkauksia Griffinin kaupungissa. Pian ystävykset pääsevät todistamaan tapahtumien sarjaa, joka osoittaa todeksi Punavyön laajalle kiirineen maineen roistojen kauhuna.Punavyönä tunnettu eversti Martin Lemond jakaa oikeutta villin lännen roistoille klassikkosarjassa, josta ei nokkelaa sanailua ja vauhdikkaita käänteitä puutu!Simo Penttilä oli Uusi Suomi -lehden toimituspäällikön Uuno Hirvosen (1898–1971) käyttämä kirjailijanimi. Hirvonen kirjoitti pitkän kirjallisen uransa aikana muun muassa viihderomaaneja, dekkareita sekä lännenseikkailuja.

Punavyön seikkailut jatkuvat klassikkosarjan jännittävässä toisessa osassa, jossa tavataan ensikerran myös Punavyön kuuluisat apuritSuomalaissyntyiset kaverukset Pete Menken ja Dick Hill naljailevat toisilleen ja etsivät onneaan villin lännen hopeakaivoksilta. Demingen kaupungissa he kohtaavat Punavyön, huhujen lännensankarin, joka auttaa heidät pinteestä heidän jouduttuaan väärästi syytetyksi varkaudesta. Kolmikko lyöttäytyy samaan matkaan, ja pian Pete ja Dick saavat huomata, ettei Punavyön seurassa aika käy koskaan pitkäksi. Punavyö saa haltuunsa arvokkaan aarteen, jonka omistajan etsinnästä kehkeytyy kolmikolle vaiherikas seikkailu.Punavyönä tunnettu eversti Martin Lemond jakaa oikeutta villin lännen roistoille klassikkosarjassa, josta ei nokkelaa sanailua ja vauhdikkaita käänteitä puutu!Simo Penttilä oli Uusi Suomi -lehden toimituspäällikön Uuno Hirvosen (1898–1971) käyttämä kirjailijanimi. Hirvonen kirjoitti pitkän kirjallisen uransa aikana muun muassa viihderomaaneja, dekkareita sekä lännenseikkailuja.

Ægteparret Brasen driver et lille sommerhotel i det nordjyske. Hotellet er på fallittens rand, så for at redde det indrykker ægteparret en annonce i en hovedstadsavis med et godt tilbud til københavnere med lyst til en lille badeferie. Og resultatet udebliver ikke. Ikke mindre end 28 krævende gæster ankommer på en og samme dag, hvilket er langt mere, end det søvnige hotel og dets beskedne personale kan håndtere.slxHerman Bang (1857-1912) var en dansk kritiker, forfatter og journalist. I 1880 brød han igennem med romanen "Håbløse slægter", og siden blev det til en lang række værker inden for forskellige genrer. Herman Bang er kendt for sin impressionistiske skrivestil og var en af hovedkræfterne bag det moderne gennembrud i dansk litteratur.

Charles Stuart just wanted to sit quietly in the audience and watch the play, but Mrs Robinson and her two friends in the row behind had other ideas...As the curtain falls on the first act, an exasperated Mr Stuart, fed up with the constant chattering and kicking of his seat, turns to Mrs Robinson and pushes her in the face.This classic, humorous tale, plays out in the courtroom as Charles Stuart tries to defend himself against the charge of assault and battery.A witty short story, ‘The Pusher-in-the-Face’ is the ideal read for fans of Mark Twain.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

"Goddag, undskyld, det er Kirsten Paarup Madsen, Skovvejen 47. Jeg har myrdet min svoger! Nej, det har jeg selvfølgelig ikke. Nej, det har jeg altså ikke. Nej. Nej. Nej, jeg er nok lidt bimmelim. Måske trængte jeg bare til nogen at tale med. Der er ikke sket noget. Det er telefonfis!"Men Kirsten har jo faktisk myrdet sin svoger, selvom det ganske vist ikke var med vilje. Hvorfor kan hun så ikke bare forklare det til politiet? Hvorfor forsøger hun at skjule hans lig, når hun ikke har gjort noget forkert? Mens tankerne render forvirrede rundt inde i Kirstens hoved, ringer det på døren. Der står et ungt par, som er kommet for at se på hendes hus. Uden at informere hende om det har hendes kommende eksmand nemlig sat deres fælles hus til salg."Jeg er rig" er en sort og vanvittig farce om en midaldrende kvinde, der aldrig har lært at sige fra eller at stå ved sig selv. Skuespillet bugner af både humor og overraskelser. Det blev produceret i 2013 på Teater Guld med Lene Poulsen i hovedrollen.Lene Poulsen (f. 1958) er en dansk skuespiller, forfatter og teaterproducent, der har spillet med i en lang række teaterstykker, film og tv-serier. Hun står bag teaterproduktioner på blandt andet Nørrebro Teater, Solvognen og Jomfru Ane Teatret og har blandt andet medvirket i tv-serierne "Matador" og "Langt fra Las Vegas" og filmene "Anja og Viktor – Brændende kærlighed" og "Mennesker bliver spist".

This comedic short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald follows the character of Julie.A nonsensical, witty, and charming tale, 'Porcelain and Pink' features a pink girl in a bathtub and an incident involving a false identity.The bathroom setting was probably a bit shocking for the time, but Fitzgerald's humour shines through with her dialogue as she comes out with hysterical one-liners.'Porcelain and Pink' will delight fans of Mark Twain.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

A sad story filled with morality and longing, 'Mr Icky' follows a family who is growing up.While the children experience wealth, high society, and the opportunities they bring with them, they are watched on by their lonely father.A short story written in a play-like style, Fitzgerald fills it full of morals and satirizes society.´Mr. Icky´ is perfect for fans of Mark Twain.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Set in London in 1594, ‘Tarquin of Cheapside’ is a cross between a whodunnit and a whodunwhat.We find Wessel Caxter reading ‘The Faerie Queen,’ before his evening is interrupted by a mysterious figure, known only as Soft Shoes.Soft Shoes is being pursued by Flowing Boots, but who they are and what their quarrel is, is only revealed after Soft Shoes completes a poem.Packed with literary flourishes and sharp wit, this offers a fascinating insight into the mind of a master at the start of his career.‘Tarquin of Cheapside’ is perfect for fans of Debbie Young.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Dalyrimple is rich and arrogant and believes he stands above the standards of life itself. He can't find his place in society and flits between opportunities.F. Scott Fitzgerald appears to satirize society in this short story with Dalyrimple seemingly mirroring corrupt politicians.Filled with cynicism and wit, 'Dalyrimple Goes Wrong' will stick with you as it shows the lengths some people have to go to when they are really desperate.´Dalyrimple Goes Wrong´ is the perfect read for fans of Ernest Hemingway.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Deliciously funny, ‘Jemina’ is one of those rare things: a story for a story’s sake.Fifty years ago, way up in the mountains, the Tantrums and the Doldrums fell out over a game of slapjack. That feud has lasted since then, although the two families both run whiskey stills.Jemina Tantrum is hard at work when a captivating stranger appears. His desire to buy the Tantrums’ property sets a disastrous chain of events in motion.The obvious humour aside, ‘Jemina’ is evocative of the lives and temperaments of 19th-century Americans.A laugh-out-loud book, packed with sharp wit and a superb finale, ´Jemina´ is ideal for fans of Mark Twain.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Kevyt romaani suviselta Saimaalta!Nuori kaupunkilaismaisteri Selim Kekarainen joutuu ensimmäistä kertaa elämässään jättämään Helsingin vilinän taakseen ja suuntaamaan maaseudun rauhaan. Selimille on nimittäin järjestetty kesänviettopaikka Korteelan kartanosta, idylliseltä Saimaalta.Kaupunkilainen ei ole komennuksesta aluksi kovin innoissaan, mutta huomaa pian, että kesäinen Saimaa ihmisineen ei olekaan hullumpi paikka asustaa. Veijarimaisen Selimin ansiosta Korteelan kesästä tulee kaikkea muuta kuin rauhallinen. Väärinkäsitykset ja kommellukset seuraavat toinen toistaan, ja hintelän maisterin edesottamuksissa on maaseudun väestöllä ihmettelemistä.Levoton kesävieras on Asko Sorron viihteellinen kesäkertomus, joka on alun perin julkaistu vuonna 1945.Asko Sorro on Viljo Kalervo Niukkasen (1902–1944) peitenimi. Niukkanen tunnetaan myös kirjailijanimestään Viljo Rauta. Hän julkaisi erityisesti seikkailuromaaneja ja oli ammatiltaan toimittaja.

Terry Rinaldi è una ragazza costantemente coinvolta in qualche disastro: un po' per fisiologica sbadataggine, un po' per sfortuna, gliene capitano proprio di tutti i colori! A rendersene presto conto sarà, suo malgrado, Scott McGregor, suo nuovo capo alla Fashion Clothes. Fra perdite d’acqua dal soffitto e corse sotto la pioggia, un vicino di casa smemorato e un coniglio fuori di testa, Terry si trascina dietro, anche in ufficio, il caos della propria vita. Eppure, nonostante tutto, nemmeno Terry può fare a meno di notare l’estrema avvenenza del signor McGregor... Un romanzo rosa, quindi, anche se decisamente diverso dal solito, divertente e condito di sottile ironia. A patto di non farsi contagiare da Terry e da tutte le sue follie...Piera S. (1992) è nata a Nuoro. Da sempre amante della lettura, ha coltivato per anni l’ambizione di pubblicare un libro. Quindi, dopo aver scritto per sette anni su Wattpad (un social network adibito alla lettura sociale) ha esordito con "Scusa se sono un disastro" (2021), cui ha fatto seguito "Brandon" (2022). Entrambi i romanzi sono stati pubblicati da Cherry Publishing. Si descrive come una persona timida, riservata e ansiosa, ma al contempo animata da un perenne ottimismo. Al momento vive in Germania e lavora in un albergo.

POLSKIE PIEKIEŁKO W POCZEKALNI U LEKARZABohater tej nad wyraz przenikliwej opowiastki nawet nie podejrzewał, że udając się do zwykłej publicznej przychodni, trafi w sam środek polskiego piekiełka.Niczym w dramacie antycznym mamy tu jedność czasu, miejsca i akcji. Przed drzwiami gabinetu numer dwieście sześć przewija się galeria postaci jak z najlepszej klasycznej komedii, a skala konfliktów w niczym nie ustępuje tej rodem z tragedii. Mamy tu wszystko: konflikt pokoleń, ideologii, osobowości, światopoglądów. Dodajmy, że autor jest świetnym obserwatorem polskiej rzeczywistości i doskonale słyszy język ulicy.Obraz społeczeństwa, jaki wyłania się z tej opowieści, nie napawa optymizmem, dlatego na zakończenie możemy powtórzyć za wieszczem: „Kochajmy się!" wszyscy ciut bardziej, albo skromniej za autorem: „Mit primum non nocere"!Szedłem niespiesznym krokiem wzdłuż ulicy i rozmyślałem. Zdałem sobie sprawę, że przez ostatnie półtorej godziny zdążyłem stanąć w obronie honoru młodzieży, uczestniczyłem w poglądowej lekcji demokracji, sam wykazałem skłonności dyktatorskie, rzucając rękawicę posiadaczce złotej karty, odbyłem dogmatyczną dyskusję o Stwórcy i jego roli w naszym życiu, uczestniczyłem w wykładzie z socjologii i spiskologii, byłem świadkiem pojedynku szachowego, rewolwerowego i zapaśniczego, a tego ostatniego zupełnie niechcący stałem się uczestnikiem. Stałem się też specjalistą od kobiecych dolegliwości wieku średniego, choć nigdy nie przejawiałem takowych zainteresowań...Radosław Rutkowski - polski pisarz, autor „Mit primum non nocere". Autor powieści bardzo ceni sobie swoją prywatność i pragnie, by informacje na jego temat pozostały tajemnicą...

Set during the First World War, ‘My Adventures, A German Spy in Britain’ is a collection of short stories narrated by secret agent, Heine.While he might have been sent to London by German Intelligence, intelligence is not his strong point. Armed with a Chilean passport and posing as a reporter for the Chinese New Bureau, the hapless Heine sets about uncovering any secrets he can.However, his natural cowardice and penchant for missing the obvious make his task much harder than necessary.A light-hearted and fun read for fans of the ‘Smithy’ series.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

If you can imagine Rowan Atkinson’s ‘Mr Bean’ as a lieutenant serving in Africa during the days of the British Empire, then you’ve got a good idea of ‘Lieutenant Bones.’When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the African territories are left under the watchful eye of Lieutenant ‘Bones’ Hamilton.However, it soon becomes painfully obvious that our hapless hero is definitely not up to the job – particularly when trying to negotiate peace talks with a local chief.A light-hearted look at a soldier completely out of his depth, ‘Lieutenant Bones’ is the ideal read for those interested in humourous adventure stories.Prior to the success of ´King Kong´, which he co-created, Edgar Wallace published a selection of tales about Commissioner Sanders and his adventures in Africa under British rule.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Svend Speil er underdirektør i fryserfirmaet Permafrost, og hans liv med kone og to børn derhjemme kører tilsyneladende på skinner. Men om natten går Svend Speils underbevidsthed amok, og hans drømme afslører, hvordan det i virkeligheden er fat med ham. Langsomt bliver der vendt op og ned på nat og dag, og tilværelsen begynder at slå revner under den succesfulde forretningsmand ..."Arbejdets nar" udkom første gang i 1988.Finn Gemynthe (f. 1951) er bibliotekar, forfatter, opfinder og iværksætter. Han har skrevet både skøn- og faglitterære bøger, hvoraf de fleste kredser om emner som miljø og arbejdsvilkår.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The first in the ´Smithy´ series, this book is a collection of 23 short stories and vignettes featuring the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy.Easy to dip in and out of and with Wallace’s crackling use of dialogue, ‘Smithy’ is a perfect gift for any fans of one of the most prolific authors of the 20th century.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Orphan Anna’s life is changed for the better when she inherits an estate from her maternal uncle.Kind and intelligent, Anna decides to pass on some of her wealth by setting up a home for twelve women who have been mistreated throughout their life. These twelve women will be freed from financial worries, and will therefore not need to marry.Instead, they will be able to live in a place of natural beauty, forming a group of friends. Her goal is to make the women happy but achieving that may be harder than imagined...‘The Benefactress’ by Elizabeth von Arnim is a humorous historical fiction classic that will be enjoyed by fans of ‘Great Expectations’.Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany.Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim.

In 1901, the author – the real Elizabeth – went on a trip to the Baltic island of Rügen with her maid, a chauffeur, a friend, and a carriage piled high with their luggage.From this, she weaves a captivating tale of her encounters in this semi-autobiographical novel.A snobbish bishop’s wife and her handsome son, a dressmaker, and a long-lost cousin Charlotte form the basis of this story, as Charlotte tries to evade the pursuit of her husband.Elizabeth von Arnim's humorous novel ‘The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen’ will be enjoyed by fans of Thomas Hardy’s ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’.Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany.Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The second book in the series ‘Smithy Abroad’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy, trying to scheme, connive, and bluff their way out of anything resembling hard graft.However, their plans have a tendency to backfire...A light-hearted and sometimes zany read for fans of humorous historical fiction.Smithy seriesInitially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Wilma Sjögren har blivit kallad till anställningsintervju på Halmstads mest fashionabla spa Tre Hjärtan. Visst har hon hört ryktet om att den järnhårda affärskvinnan Feodora Ripa, som driver Tre Hjärtan, mutade sig till bygglovet när de tog över lokalerna till den gamla flickskolan från 1890-talet. Och hon vet mycket väl att de stora ombyggnaderna inte fallit kommuninvånarna i smaken. Men när Wilma blir erbjuden jobbet är det en chans hon inte vill missa, så hon tackar ja på stående fot. Samtidigt driver damligan med Junis Carlsson i spetsen omkring på Tre Hjärtan. Damerna var alla elever på den gamla flickskolan och var starkt emot att spaet skulle öppna i den historiska byggnaden. Nu är de fast beslutna att sätta dit Feodora för bygglovsfusk, vilket visar sig vara svårare än de trott. Men de ger inte upp i första taget och planeringsmötena i ångbastun blir allt fler och fler, samtidigt som både Junis och Wilma ställs inför nya prövningar. Vem ska vinna slaget om Tre hjärtan? "Tre hjärtan" är en humoristisk feelgood-roman, med en rapp handling och fylld av charmiga karaktärer.Lilly Emme svensk författare som skriver underhållande feelgoodberättelser för såväl stora som små läsare. Hon är i grunden utbildad pedagog men arbetar numera som författare på heltid.

Set during the First World War, ‘A Day with von Tirpitz’ sees Billy Best and Tam returning from a bombing raid, where the German naval commander is staying.When engine trouble and fog bring their aeroplane down, they need to work out whether they are behind enemy lines. However, their investigations lead them to an unexpected encounter.A taut short story, ‘A Day with von Tirpitz’ is shot through with humour and offers a fascinating insight into life in the British army, during the early 20th Century.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times - most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts.However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

‘Main Street’ is the novel accredited with launching Sinclair's trailblazing career. Unlike his contemporaries Hemingway and Fitzgerald, Sinclair chooses to focus on middle America, the rural Midwest, rather than the upper crusts of New York and Paris.We follow a young, idealistic woman as she desperately tries to implement her grand plans to change her small town for the better. The novel teems with life, offering a view in to the very soul of America, the death of its healthy curiosity, and its desire to see the bigger picture.It is an entertaining and haunting novel that is built upon characters with incredible depth. There are no over-arching protagonists; they are all painfully, beautifully human. If you loved James Dean's ‘Rebel without a Cause’, you will love this classic.Harry Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) was an American author and playwright. A Yale graduate, Lewis was the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930. He became renowned for his biting critiques and satire of American capitalism and materialism in the inter-war years.Additionally, he is remembered for his strong characterisations of modern working women in his novels. His most notable works include ´The Trail of the Hawk´, ´Main Street´, ´Free Air´, and ´Babbitt´.

‘Sanditon’ (1817) is written by the renowned English novelist Jane Austen. The story takes place in the fictional town of Sanditon on the Sussex coast, where Mr Parker, a local businessman, is determined to turn Sanditon into a fashionable tourist town.However, the arrival of his sisters and brother, a school party from the West Indies, and Sir Edward Denham soon have Sanditon buzzing with gossip, romance, and deceit.Full of all the memorable characters, humour, and tangled relationships we have come to expect from the author, this unfinished novel is a must for all Austen fans.‘Sanditon’ was made into a popular ITV series in 2019, starring Crystal Clarke, Rose Williams, and Kris Marshall.There are few authors as iconic as Jane Austen (1775-1817). Her body of work contains some of the most beloved books and characters of all time which have been in print for over two hundred years and sold millions of copies worldwide.Austen was a trailblazer, famed for her satire, her astute social commentary and her strong-willed, passionate heroines. Her ability to wield humour with realism has found her favour with critics and readers for generations.Her most famous works include Pride and Prejudice (1813), Emma (1816), Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Persuasion (1818), all of which have received success in adaptations for the screen, stage, and radio.

Odkryj świat pełen tajemnic i intryg w serii Pan Samochodzik. Rozwiąż ze śledzczym eko spisek i zagadkę śmierci amerykańskiego milionera!Seria Pan Samochodzik w najnowszej ekranizacji m.in. z Marią Dębską i Anną Dymną!Śmierć teksańskiego przemysłowca - Teda Benettona - wywołuje fale poruszeń, które docierają aż do Polski. Oprócz pól naftowych nieboszczyk posiadał imponującą kolekcję światowego malarstwa, którą po śmierci postanowił przekazać muzeom. Jakie reperkusje dla środowiska i świata sztuki będzie miała śmierć bogacza? Czy Pan Samochodzik zdoła zapobiec strajkom ekologów pragnących zemsty za wydobywanie ropy? Aktywiści w muzeum nie cofną się już przed niczym...Kultowa seria Pan Samochodzik została wcześniej zekranizowana w 1971 roku. Muzykę do serialu stworzył wybitny kompozytor Piotr Marczewski. W bohaterów wcieliły się gwiazdy polskiego kina, jak Danuta Szaflarska i Stanisław Mikulski.Jako historyk sztuki w Ministerstwie Kultury, Tomasz, zwany Panem Samochodzikiem, rozwiązuje zbrodnie artystyczne, często musząc konfrontować się z byłym przyjacielem, a obecnie przemytnikiem - Waldemarem Baturą i jego synem.Arkadiusz Niemirski - satyryk, dziennikarz, pisarz powieści kryminalnych i sensacyjnych oraz kontynuacji przygód "Pana Samochodzika". Współpracował z Programem III Polskiego Radia, pisał artykuły muzyczne do czasopism „Tylko Rock" i „Teraz Rock".