Humorous fiction

‘The Stolen White Elephant’ is a funny and satirical short story, following the investigations of Inspector Blunt when a pale pachyderm is stolen.Gifted from a king to a queen, the ship carrying the eponymous elephant stops at a harbour in New Jersey and goes missing.In this tale, Twain expertly parodies police investigative procedures, as forces fail to share information and a horribly expensive manhunt – or should that be ‘elephant-hunt’ – is launched.A laugh-out-loud read from the pen of one of the masters, ‘The Stolen White Elephant’ is sure to delight readers familiar with Twain's body of work.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.

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.

It’s December 29th, 1919, and Perry Parkhurst has a plan.Tired of his lengthy engagement to Betty Medill, he's armed with a marriage license and a proposal.However, when things don’t go according to plan, a bellyful of champagne sees our forlorn hero turning up to a fancy dress party dressed as a camel.The same party that Betty turns up at...Laugh-out-loud funny and full of wry observations on the interactions between men and women, ‘The Camel’s Back’ is a must for those who want to see Fitzgerald at his most playful.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.

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.

A salutary tale, ‘The Baby Party’ focuses on John and Edith Andros.John is at odds with himself over his attitude towards his daughter, Ede. On one hand, he’s glad that life will continue through his child. On the other, the day-to-day practicalities of fatherhood bore and irritate him.However, when Ede is invited to a party and ends up hurting another child, John’s instincts are put to the test.A pithy story, ‘The Baby Party’ suggests that there are occasions when children can act with more maturity than their grownup counterparts.Fun, fast-paced, and full of laughs, ‘The Baby Party’ is perfect 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.

"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.

Do opposites actually attract?'Head and Shoulders' features the intellectual Horace, who is totally absorbed in his studies at Princeton, but falls for a spirited dancer despite trying to remain focused.As Horace tries to be more like his new love interest and she tries to adapt her personality to better fit him, they slowly find themselves living the other's life - for better or for worse, who knows.This short story was adapted into a silent film, 'The Chorus Girl's Romance'.Perfect for fans of ´The Great Gatsby´.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.

Romantiikkaa ja kommelluksia – saavatko nuori lotta ja komea luutnantti lopulta toisensa?Kun luutnantti Arvo Marttila pääsee rintamalta kymmenen päivän lomalle, hän on intoa täynnä. Mihin kaikkeen kymmenen päivää riittää? Sotilastoverit vitsailevat, ettei Arvo ainakaan aio naisten kanssa päiviään viettää. Hieman ujo Arvo kun on tunnettu lähinnä kiinnostuksestaan kulttuuriin... Mutta jo junamatka osoittaa toverien vitsit vääriksi. Arvo nimittäin tapaa junassa harvinaisen mukavan lottana työskentelevän Mailan. Kun Arvo ja Maila sopivat tapaavansa loman aikana, asiat eivät kuitenkaan etene niin kuin nuoret toivovat – edessä on vastoinkäymisiä toisensa perään! Eikä kymmenen päivää ole kovin pitkä aika...Kymmenen päivän loma on vallaton rakkausromaani Kirsti Porrakselta.Kirsti Porras (1908–1986) oli yksi ensimmäisiä suomalaisia naisdekkaristeja. Salapoliisiromaanien lisäksi hän kirjoitti myös näytelmiä ja radiokuunnelmia.

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.’

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 third book in the series, ‘Smithy and the Hun’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark, and Spud Murphy, sent to fight in the First World War.However, rather than blood and bullets, this story focuses on our hapless heroes’ hilarious antics.Light-hearted and fun for Wallace fans of all ages.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.

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.’However, ‘Jam for the Enemy’ shines the spotlight on his equally scurrilous partner in crime, Nobby Clark.In this short story, Nobby comes up with a plan to use a crate of jam to scupper the advancing German army. However, as with all Nobby’s plans, the end result isn’t quite what he expected.A light-hearted look at life in the lower ranks, ´Jam for the Enemy´ is perfect for those interested in WWI stories.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’.

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.

Früher war Cecilia ein Fernsehstar, heute ist sie Kellnerin und Mutter eines Fünfjährigen. Als wäre das nicht genug, baggert der Besitzer des Cafés sie derart unverfroren an, dass sie kurzerhand ihren Job schmeißt. Nach einem ernüchternden Termin beim Arbeitsamt, hat sie keine andere Wahl, als sich ihrer Vergangenheit zu stellen und um eine zweite Chance als Schauspielerin zu kämpfen. Doch damit geht das Chaos erst richtig los.Auf einer Networking-Party trifft sie den vermeintlich brotlosen Schauspieler Alex und verbringt eine heiße Nacht mit ihm. Als sie ihm zu ihrem Schrecken kurze Zeit später bei einem Casting begegnet, entpuppt er sich ausgerechnet als Chef der Produktionsfirma. Doch damit nicht genug. Wenig später wird ihr morgens übel und ausgerechnet jetzt taucht auch noch der Vater ihres Sohnes auf ...Konstanze Harlan wollte schon immer ein Buch schreiben, seit sie in der Grundschule das Lesen für sich entdeckt hat. Doch die ersten Versuche scheiterten kläglich, weil die damals Achtjährige noch nicht genügend Erlebnisse hatte, aus denen sie schöpfen konnte. Im Zuge ihres späteren Lebens als Regisseurin geriet die Schreiberei zunächst in den Hintergrund und sie bearbeitete lediglich Theatertexte für den Eigenbedarf. Ihre Elternzeit konnte sie dann endlich nutzen, um ihren ersten Roman fertigzustellen. Ihre Protagonistin Cecilia ist eine Hommage an all die hart arbeitenden, alleinerziehenden Mütter, deren Lobby immer noch viel zu gering ist. Konstanze Harlan lebt mit Mann und Kindern im schönen Hamburg. Wenn sie in einer Geschichte nicht mehr weiter kommt, schnürt sie ihre Laufschuhe und rennt so lange um die Alster, bis die passende Idee eingetroffen ist.