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DescriptionThree years ago, Joyce made the most painful decision of her life and walked away from Ethan, the love of her life, without a word. Now, fate cruelly throws them back together when Ethan, now a powerful and cold executive, arrives as the VIP client at the hotel where Joyce works. Forced into a professional encounter, the space between them is just one step in the elevator, but the emotional chasm feels unbridgeable. Haunted by a past filled with family opposition, sacrifice, and a devastating secret, Joyce must navigate the treacherous waters of corporate politics and her own shattered heart. As old wounds reopen and unspoken truths simmer beneath the surface, they are forced to confront the burning question: Can love overcome the distance of betrayal and time, or are some steps truly too far to take back? A poignant and gripping tale of love, loss, and the fragile hope of a second chance.

Este libro de cuentos se interna en los pliegues inquietantes de la realidad. Los relatos avanzan con una tensión sostenida, donde nada es del todo inocente y cada detalle parece esconder una amenaza. La intriga no se construye unicamente a partir de la accion, sino tambien desde el clima: silencios densos, atmosferas opresivas y personajes atravesados por decisiones limite y un tanto oscuros.Estos cuentos dialogan con lo cotidiano. Pueblos pequeños, ciudades reconocibles, vinculos familiares y rutinas aparentemente inofensivas funcionan como escenarios donde lo siniestro irrumpe de manera gradual, casi imperceptible. El lector es llevado de la mano hacia un terreno ambiguo, donde la frontera entre victima y culpable se vuelve difusa.Cada historia propone un universo propio, pero todas comparten una misma pulsion: explorar el costado oscuro de lo humano. La violencia, la culpa, la traicion y el miedo no aparecen como golpes efectistas, sino como consecuencias inevitables de decisiones postergadas o verdades ocultas y reveladas.Este conjunto de cuentos confirma una apuesta por la lectura corta pero atrapante, consciente de que el tiempo es un elemento clave.Un libro que propone historias cortas, intrincadas y de lectura atenta, incomoda y atrapante.

Este volumen contiene las siguientes novelas:Hermano malo (Henry Rohmer)Trevellian y el asesino de policías (Neal Chadwick)Suerte de artista para los asesinos (Alfred Bekker)Trevellian y la red de Arachne: thriller (Alfred Bekker)Una galeria berlinesa es asaltada. El propietario parece haber sido asesinado, pero su cuerpo no aparece. El investigador berlines Harry Kubinke y su equipo comienzan a investigar. Rapidamente se descubre que el galerista estaba implicado en negocios muy dudosos. Al poco tiempo, otras personas de su entorno son asesinadas. Cuando un colega ruso se presenta y ofrece su ayuda a Harry Kubinke, el caso da un nuevo giro...Un apasionante thriller berlines con el inspector Harry Kubinke.Alfred Bekker es un conocido autor de novelas fantasticas, thrillers y libros juveniles. Ademas de sus grandes exitos literarios, ha escrito numerosas novelas para series de suspense como Ren Dhark, Jerry Cotton, Cotton Reloaded, Kommissar X, John Sinclair y Jessica Bannister. Tambien ha publicado bajo los nombres de Neal Chadwick, Henry Rohmer, Conny Walden y Janet Farell.

La muerte llega silenciosamente. Y es más pequeña que un pinchazo de aguja.Para el agente del FBI Jesse Trevellian, todo comienza como un caso rutinario: una joven empresaria biotecnológica yace muerta en su lujoso apartamento de Nueva York. Pero en la escena del crimen no hay ningun arma, ni rastros, solo una pequeña puncion apenas visible en la arteria carotida. Cuando Jesse encuentra una pata de araña artificial microscopica, intuye que esto es el comienzo de una pesadilla.La busqueda del asesino invisible lleva a Jesse y a su compañero Milo Tucker a lo mas profundo del submundo digital de la metropolis transparente. Se topan con una red invisible de arañas modificadas ciberneticamente que sirven como armas teledirigidas. Pero las arañas son solo los mensajeros. Detras hay una conspiracion tan poderosa que toma el control de toda la infraestructura inteligente de la ciudad, desde las cerraduras de las puertas hasta los sistemas de control del trafico.Mientras los cazadores se convierten en presas, Jesse se da cuenta de que su adversario siempre va un paso por delante. Una ingeniosa arquitecta que no deja rastro y utiliza la ciudad como su tablero de ajedrez personal.¿Como se combate a un enemigo que se arrastra por las paredes y preve cada uno de sus movimientos?

A Esmeralda do Mar é uma aventura marítima marcada por segredos, traições e a busca por justiça. Após a misteriosa emboscada ao navio Havelock, o capitão é mortalmente ferido. Em seus momentos finais

La balsa gigante narra el viaje de la familia Garral por el río Amazonas en una enorme balsa llamada jangada. Joam Garral, un hacendado respetable, se dirige con su esposa e hijos hacia Belém do Pará para asistir a la boda de su hija. Sin embargo, durante la travesia surge una amenaza: Garral es acusado injustamente de un crimen cometido años atras y podria ser arrestado antes de llegar a destino. Mientras avanzan por el rio, el viaje se convierte en una aventura llena de peligros naturales, tensiones humanas e intrigas legales. La familia y sus acompañantes deben enfrentar la selva, la fauna, las corrientes del Amazonas y la incertidumbre de un juicio que podria destruirlo todo. Al mismo tiempo, se desarrolla una historia de amor y lealtad, donde la unidad familiar y el honor se ponen a prueba. Julio Verne combina aventura, geografia y suspense judicial en una novela que muestra tanto la majestuosidad del Amazonas como el sentido de justicia y perseverancia. La obra destaca por su ritmo narrativo, su atmosfera exotica y su enfasis en la exploracion del mundo natural.

"Sueño en el pabellón rojo" es una de las grandes obras maestras de la literatura china, un universo íntimo y vasto que retrata la vida, los afectos y la caída de una familia aristocrática durante la dinastia Qing. A traves de Baoyu, un joven sensible marcado por un destino misterioso, y de las jovenes que lo rodean poetas, musicas, soñadoras atrapadas entre deberes familiares y deseos personales la novela explora el amor, la perdida, la belleza efimera y el peso de las expectativas sociales.La mansion Jia, con sus pabellones, jardines y rituales, funciona como un microcosmos del mundo imperial: un lugar donde la poesia convive con la fragilidad humana, donde el esplendor revela sus grietas y donde cada gesto cotidiano encierra significado. Con una sensibilidad profundamente estetica y un tono melancolico, Cao Xueqin construye una obra que es a la vez memoria familiar, critica social y meditacion sobre la impermanencia.Considerada una de las "Cuatro Grandes Novelas Clasicas" de China, Sueño en el pabellon rojo continua cautivando por su complejidad emocional, su riqueza simbolica y su capacidad para retratar como incluso los mundos mas refinados pueden desmoronarse desde dentro.

This collection gathers the final writings of a master satirist, published after his death on the battlefields of World War I. The stories within reflect a maturity in style while retaining the authors signature cynicism regarding social norms and human folly. In the title piece, well-meaning adults attempt to instill pacifism in children through educational toys, only to watch as the children immediately repurpose them for imaginary warfare. It is a humorous yet poignant observation on the inherent nature of conflict, serving as a fitting epilogue to a brilliant literary career.

The story of David Balfours betrayal and abduction offers a gripping look at the fractured society of 18th-century Scotland. After being kidnapped and shipwrecked, David must navigate the dangerous Highlands in the company of the flamboyant Jacobite, Alan Breck Stewart. The novel explores the tension between the prudent Whig and the romantic Highlander, creating a dynamic friendship that transcends political enmity. It is a masterpiece of historical fiction that combines breathless action with a deep understanding of Scottish identity.

The courtship of the fiery Katherina by the fortune-hunting Petruchio is a boisterous clash of wills involving starvation, sleep deprivation, and psychological games. Beneath the slapstick and the farce, the play raises difficult questions about the nature of obedience and the performance of gender roles in marriage. It is a raw, energetic comedy that depicts the domestic sphere as a battlefield where power is constantly negotiated. The work remains a provocative exploration of the social contracts that bind men and women.

Years after his first foray into politics, a widower returns to Londons parliamentary scene, only to find the stakes significantly higher and the enemies more vicious. Phineas Finns career is derailed when a bitter rivalry culminates in a shocking murder, placing him in the prisoners dock. The novel shifts from the legislative halls to the courtroom, examining the fragility of reputation and the unpredictable nature of justice. It is a dark, psychological portrait of a man fighting for his life against circumstantial evidence and public prejudice.

Leaving behind his simple Irish roots, Phineas Finn dives into the complex and often treacherous waters of the British Parliament. His charm opens doors to high society and political advancement, but he soon learns that every favor comes with a debt attached. The novel weaves his professional ascent with his romantic entanglements, featuring three distinct women who influence his career and heart in different ways. It offers a cynical yet fascinating glimpse into the mechanics of government and the personal sacrifices required for success.

The villainous Iago orchestrates the destruction of the noble Moor Othello, using nothing but insinuation and a misplaced handkerchief. The play is a claustrophobic study of jealousy, revealing how easily trust can be corroded by the whisper of doubt. It tackles profound themes of race, reputation, and the vulnerability of the outsider in a polite society. The tragedy lies not just in the death of the innocent, but in the systematic dismantling of a great mans soul.

The proud and impoverished Mr. Crawley faces the greatest trial of his life when he is suspected of stealing a cheque, a charge he is too confused to effectively deny. His humiliation ripples through the entire diocese, forcing neighbors and church officials to examine their own consciences and prejudices. The novel brings the chronicles of Barsetshire to a close with a somber, intense focus on the psychological burden of poverty and the dignity of the suffering. It is a profound exploration of stubborn integrity in the face of overwhelming social judgment.

Survivors of a shipwreck find themselves trapped in a desolate Sargasso Sea, a world of slime, silence, and monstrous evolution. The crew must fortify their vessel against the attacks of "weed men" and giant crabs, struggling to maintain their sanity in an environment hostile to human life. The archaic language mimics the style of 18th-century travelogues, adding a layer of historical realism to the biological horror. It is a gripping survival tale that emphasizes the fragility of man in the face of natures darker mutations.

This early collection of prose and poetry showcases the intense, dreamlike medievalism that defined the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The stories prioritize vivid color, emotional intensity, and heraldic symbolism over linear plotting, creating an atmosphere of trance-like beauty. Whether describing a supernatural judgment or a knights expiation for sin, the writing pulses with a sense of loss and longing. It is an essential volume for understanding the aesthetic roots of modern fantasy.

The enchanting landscape of Loch Katrine is the true protagonist of this narrative poem, which sparked a tourism boom in the Scottish Highlands. The plot revolves to the incognito travels of King James V and the clan feuds that threaten the peace of the region. Through its galloping meter and lush descriptions, the poem creates a romantic vision of a vanishing world of chieftains and bards. It is a seminal work that fused the identity of Scotland with the wild majesty of its nature.

A well-meaning but weak-willed vicar, Mark Robarts, allows his desire for social connections to lead him into a financial quagmire that threatens his standing in the community. His folly stands in stark contrast to the integrity of his sister Lucy, whose romance with a local lord faces the fierce opposition of his protective mother. The narrative explores the consequences of living beyond ones means and the subtle dangers of vanity in a close-knit parish. Ultimately, it is a story about the courage required to admit ones mistakes and the redeeming nature of honest devotion.

In Messina, a "merry war" of insults hides the true affection between Beatrice and Benedick, two of the sharpest wits in Shakespeares canon. While their friends conspire to trick them into love, a more malicious plot threatens to ruin the reputation of the innocent Hero. The play deftly balances high comedy with near-tragedy, exploring the dangers of hearsay and the fragility of honor. It is a sparkling examination of the social games men and women play to protect their hearts.

On a remote island, the sorcerer Prospero commands spirits and elements to stage a dramatic reckoning with the enemies who exiled him. The play is a rich synthesis of romance, masque, and revenge tragedy, exploring the boundaries between art and power. As Prospero breaks his staff and drowns his book, the narrative becomes a poignant meditation on the playwrights own farewell to the stage. It is a magical and redemptive work that emphasizes the necessity of letting go.