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For half a century the housewives of Pont-lEveque had envied Madame Aubain her servant Felicite.For a hundred francs a year, she cooked and did the housework, washed, ironed, mended, harnessed the horse, fattened the poultry, made the butter and remained faithful to her mistressalthough the latter was by no means an agreeable person.Madame Aubain had married a comely youth without any money, who died in the beginning of 1809, leaving her with two young children and a number of debts. She sold all her property excepting the farm of Toucques and the farm of Geffosses, the income of which barely amounted to 5,000 francs; then she left her house in Saint-Melaine, and moved into a less pretentious one which had belonged to her ancestors and stood back of the market-place.This house, with its slate-covered roof, was built between a passage-way and a narrow street that led to the river. The interior was so unevenly graded that it caused people to stumble. A narrow hall separated the kitchen from the parlour, where Madame Aubain sat all day in a straw armchair near the window. Eight mahogany chairs stood in a row against the white wainscoting.

I Will Repay was written by Baroness Emmuska Orzcy and originally published in 1906, this is a sequel novel to the Scarlet Pimpernel. The second Pimpernel book written by Orzcy, it comes (chronologically) third in the series and should be read after Sir Percy Leads the Band and before The Elusive Pimpernel.The story starts before the French revolution. Its 1783 and wealthy Paul Deroulede has offended the young Vicomte de Marny by speaking disrepctfully of his latest infatuation, Adele de Montercheri. Deroulede had not intended to get into the quarrel but has a tendency to blunder into things "no doubt a part of the inheritance bequeathed to him by his bourgeois ancestry." Incensed at the slur on Adele, who he sees as a paragon of virtue, the Vicomte challenges Deroulede to a duel, a fight which Deroulede does not want for he knows and respects the boys father, the Duc de Marny.It is Paris, 1793, the most seething time of the revolution. No one knew in the morning if his head would still be on his shoulders in the evening, or if it would be held up by citizen Samson the headsman, for the sans-culottes of Paris to see. However, the Scarlet Pimpernel, Sir Percy Blakeney.

How many voices does grief have?First published in 1930, As I Lay Dying is one of William Faulkners most daring and unforgettable novels. Told through the shifting perspectives of the Bundren family and those around them, the story follows a harrowing journey to fulfill a dying womans last wishto be buried in her hometown.As the family travels across a flood-ravaged landscape, each voice reveals private desires, fears, resentments, and moments of stark humanity. Faulkners innovative use of stream-of-consciousness narration transforms a simple plot into a profound exploration of love, duty, suffering, and endurance.Darkly comic, deeply tragic, and relentlessly human, the novel captures the raw inner lives of ordinary people confronting death and meaning.Inside this eBook, youll experience:A groundbreaking multi-voice narrative structurePowerful portraits of grief, isolation, and resilienceFaulkners signature modernist style and psychological depthOne of the most influential novels in American literatureWidely studied and celebrated as a cornerstone of literary modernism, As I Lay Dying remains essential reading for anyone seeking challenging, emotionally resonant fiction.Follow the journey where voices collide and truth emerges. Buy now and experience one of William Faulkners greatest masterpieces.

Onde não dá pé: uma jornada bilíngue é um relato autobiográfico sensível sobre crescer, ensinar e existir entre idiomas, territórios e expectativas. Escrito por Paula Gabriela , uma das vozes mais in

The Return of the Native is English author Thomas Hardys sixth published novel. It first appeared in the magazine Belgravia, a publication known for its sensationalism, and was presented in twelve monthly instalments in 1878. Because of the novels controversial themes, Hardy had some difficulty finding a publisher; reviews, however, though somewhat mixed, were generally positive. In the twentieth century, The Return of the Native became one of Hardys most popular novels.The novel takes place entirely in the environs of Egdon Heath, and, with the exception of the epilogue, Aftercourses, covers exactly a year and a day. Like all of Hardys work, The Return of the Native is passionate and controversial, with themes and sympathies beyond what a good Victorian would ever admit. A modern and honest novel of chance and choice, faith and infidelities, this dark story asks what is free will and what is fate? What is the true nature of nature, and how do we fit together? Can we fit together? A tragedy set in the barren land of Edgon Heath. Our heroine, Eustacia, is proud, passionate, cruel, fickle, avaricious, and desperate.

A Bride of the Plains is a historical novel written in 1915 by Baroness Orczy, the author of the famous The Scarlet Pimpernel series. It is dedicated to the memory of Lajos Kossuth, and in the dedication the author cries out to the dead Hungarian patriot and asks him: "What would YOU have said now had vou lived to see your country tied to Austrias chariot-wheels, the catspaw and tool of the Teutonic race which you abhorred?"CHATPER 1"God bless them all! they are good lads."It was now close on eight oclock and more than two hours ago since first the dawn broke over that low-lying horizon line which seems so far away, and tinged the vast immensity of the plain first with grey and then with mauve and pale-toned emerald, with rose and carmine and crimson and blood-red, until the suntriumphant and glorious at lastwoke the sunflowers from their sleep, gilded every tiny blade of grass and every sprig of rosemary, and caused every head of stately maize to quiver with delight at the warmth of his kiss.The plain stretched its limitless expanse as far as human eye can reacha sea of tall straight stems, with waves of brilliant green and plume-crowned crests shimmering

What if growing up didnt mean leaving wonder behind?The House at Pooh Corner is the beloved final book in A. A. Milnes Winnie-the-Pooh stories. Set once again in the gentle world of the Hundred Acre Wood, this timeless classic follows Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and Christopher Robin as they share simple adventures filled with kindness, humor, and quiet insight.As Christopher Robin begins to grow older, the stories take on a tender, reflective tonecelebrating friendship while gently acknowledging change. With warmth and wit, Milne captures the magic of childhood imagination and the comfort of companions who never truly leave us.This book is cherished by children discovering Pooh for the first time and by adults returning to a world that still feels like home.Inside this eBook, youll enjoy:Classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories filled with warmth and humorTimeless lessons about friendship, loyalty, and growing upGentle storytelling loved by readers of all agesOne of the most treasured works in childrens literatureRead aloud, shared across generations, and loved worldwide, The House at Pooh Corner remains an essential classic for families and literature lovers alike.Return to the Hundred Acre Wood and rediscover a story that stays with you forever. Buy now and enjoy one of the most beloved childrens books of all time.

What simple stories have taught the world for thousands of years?Aesop: The Complete Fables brings together the timeless tales that have shaped moral storytelling across cultures and centuries. These short, memorable fablesoften told through animals and everyday charactersdeliver powerful lessons about honesty, kindness, pride, patience, and wisdom.From well-known favorites like The Tortoise and the Hare and The Fox and the Grapes to lesser-known gems, each story offers insight into human behavior in a form that is simple, engaging, and unforgettable.These fables have been passed down for generations because their lessons remain relevant at every age. Children enjoy their clarity and charm, while adults appreciate their depth and truth.Inside this eBook, youll enjoy:A complete collection of Aesops classic fablesShort stories with clear moral lessonsTimeless wisdom told through simple storytellingOne of the foundations of world literature and ethicsUsed in classrooms, shared in families, and loved worldwide, Aesops Fables remain essential reading for anyone seeking wisdom wrapped in simplicity.Discover the stories that shaped moral thinking for centuries. Buy now and enjoy the complete fables of Aesop.

A cosmic fairytale about exile among the stars, the courage to exist, and the quiet revolution of belonging.One night, the sky notices a mistake.A single star flickers into existence where no star has ever belongedtrembling, uncertain, and painfully alone. Its presence unsettles the ancient constellations, bending lines that have held for centuries and awakening old fears the heavens hoped never to face again.As the universe debates whether to erase or accept the stranger light, two mortals are drawn into its quiet cry: a Keeper who has spent his life listening to the sky, and a woman who can hear sorrow in silence. Together, they uncover a truth long buriedof a constellation that once chose its own shape and was destroyed for daring to change.The Constellation That Didnt Belong is a luminous, emotionally rich tale about:exile and self-determinationsystems that fear changeand the fragile bravery of existing without permissionWritten in lyrical, atmospheric prose, this eighth volume of Echoes of the Veiled Stars unfolds like a whispered rebellion among the starssoft, melancholic, and quietly transformative.Perfect for readers who love poetic cosmic fantasy, symbolic storytelling, and stories where even the universe must learn how to make space.

Cassie e Zoe eram tão inseparáveis quanto duas irmãs poderiam ser, mas já se passaram duas décadas desde a última vez que conversaram. No início dos anos 2000, a banda Griffin Sisters incendiava os p

Após hiato de dez anos, Joe Hill retorna com uma obra que mudará para sempre o gênero do horrorFamoso pelos invernos congelantes e pela biblioteca excepcional, o Rackham College, no Maine, é o refúgi

Assistente editorial em uma editora tradicionalíssima — do tipo que só publicam títulos "altamente intelectuais" — Savannah Cade guarda um segredo que poderia custar seu emprego: ela está escrevendo

El legado del «rey del thriller moderno»: la explosiva secuela de su clásico best seller Odessa.Puede que los nazis perdieran la batalla. Pero la guerra no ha hecho más que empezar...Han pasado cincu

Rina Kent vuelve con una historia de deseo y destrucción.Un príncipe de la mafia neoyorquina. Un chico de oro británico. Y un juego peligroso donde el amor se mancha de sangre.No me atraen los hombres. O eso creia antes de chocar con Nikolai Sokolov. Un heredero de la mafia, un bastardo notorio y un monstruo violento.Un encuentro desafortunado me pone en su camino. Y asi como asi, tiene sus ojos puestos en mi.Un artista tranquilo, un chico de oro y el hermano gemelo de su enemigo. No parece importarle que las probabilidades esten en nuestra contra. De hecho, se propone romper mi control de acero y desdibujar mis limites.Creia que mi mayor preocupacion era que Nikolai se fijara en mi. Estoy aprendiendo por las malas que ser deseado por esta hermosa pesadilla es mucho peor.Este libro puede leerse por si solo, pero para comprender mejor el mundo, quiza quieras empezar por God of Malice.

EL MISTERIO MÁS COMENTADO EN LAS LIBRERÍAS¿Qué pasó con la famosa escritora Abril del Pino? Una librería - Una cena misteriosa - Seis presuntos culpables En vísperas de las fiestas navideñas, la famosa escritora de novela policiaca Abril del Pino desaparece repentinamente. Cuando la policia entra en su lujoso atico frente al Retiro todo esta en orden, pero la hipotesis del secuestro se perfila como la mas logica.Deshaciendo el camino de Abril hasta el momento en que fue vista por ultima vez, el inspector Jose Manuel Castillo no tarda en dirigir la mirada hacia la libreria Las Palabras Magicas. Fue alli donde el Rame-Tep, una intrigante sociedad literaria especializada en novela negra, celebro su cena de fin de ciclo anual, e invito a Abril del Pino a presidirla.Ambientada en Madrid y Valencia, La doble desaparicion de Abril del Pino es un apasionante enigma literario y un homenaje a la novela clasica de misterio tejida a traves de una fascinante incursion en el mundo del libro.La critica ha dicho: Un laberinto de alto voltaje, que homenajea a la buena literatura. Libreria El Libro ImposibleMarina Sanmartin, que, ademas de escritora, es librera y gran conocedora de la novela negra clasica y actual, pone todo lo que sabe al servicio de una historia absorbente, emocionante y llena de guiños y referencias literarias, librescas y cinematograficas. No la soltaras. Libreria Ramon LlullEscritores, libreros, metaliteratura, tequila y un misterio que resolver paseando por las calles de Madrid. Marina Sanmartin ha escrito la novela negra costumbrista que necesitamos leer todos. Libreria Verbena Libros¿Quien dijo que la novela negra y el humor eran incompatibles? Marina Sanmartin nos lleva de vuelta a los noir clasicos con una historia que merece ser leida. Libreria Somnis de Paper

La edición definitiva de la opera prima de Santiago Díaz, por la que obtuvo los premios Morella Negra y Benjamín de Tudela. Ahora, con más de 300.000 ejemplares vendidos en su haber, el autor ha revisado y afilado la novela con la que empezo a sorprender a libreros y lectores.Marta Aguilera es una periodista admirada y odiada a partes iguales, una profesional acostumbrada a nadar entre criminales y que sabe como se consigue una primicia. Nunca se doblega ante nadie, y mucho menos si es un hombre. Pero cuando recibe una noticia inesperada, queda en shock: un tumor de extraña naturaleza quiza termine con su vida antes de que pasen dos meses. Sin embargo, lo que decide es romper con todo y, sin encomendarse a nadie, invertira las semanas que le quedan en impartir justicia. La justicia a la que a veces no llegan las fuerzas del orden.La inspectora Daniela Gutierrez es una policia atribulada. Siente que su carrera esta tocando fondo, tiene serios problemas con el alcohol y la relacion con su hijo esta mas deteriorada que nunca. En el pasado, un atentado terrorista cubrio de sombra su vida. Pero nadie esta mas cerca que ella de atrapar al asesino del Talion. Debera seguir un reguero de sangre que va de Madrid a Malaga y de la Cañada Real al Pais Vasco. El cerco se estrecha sobre el caso mas apasionante que ha tenido, pero mientras la investigacion avanza hay alguien en su vida que corre el riesgo de alejarse para no regresar jamas.La critica ha dicho: Santiago Diaz es, por meritos propios, uno de los reyes de la novela negra en España. Jacobo Buceta, Hoy por Hoy (Cadena SER)Thrillers de los de taquicardia. Juan Carlos Galindo, El PaisUn experto en la alquimia del thriller. Marina Sanmartin, ABC CulturalUn autor que no baja la guardia y ofrece en cada nueva novela un impecable texto en todos los sentidos. Lluis Llort, El Punt AvuiQuedara en la memoria de los amantes del genero negro. Alberto Lardies, Cronica VascaPostula el entretenimiento como objetivo principal, con honestidad y sin complejos. Julio Fuentes, The ObjectiveUno de los escritores mas interesantes de la novela negra española. Nicole Feldmann, Diario de CadizNo pierde dinamismo ni fuelle en ninguna de sus paginas. Ana Rivera, Diari de TarragonaDeja sin aliento. Sergio Garcia, Diario VascoUno de los autores referentes de la novela negra española. Mavi Aldana, Otros acentos (RTVE)

Un huérfano sin pasado. Una vieja leyenda. Una historia de familias, secretos y venganzas que nos descubre el origen de la mafia siciliana. «Un autor con un talento extraordinario».La Vanguardia«Una

Una historia sobre las sombras de la fama, la libertad individual, la maternidad y las familias que elegimosPor la autora de Nada más ilusorio, un fenómeno editorial publicado en doce países.«Con eco

EL GANADOR DEL PREMIO INTERNACIONAL DE NOVELA HISTÓRICA REGRESA CON «UNA DE LAS PREMISAS MÁS ORIGINALES DEL AÑO» (Esquire).«EL SHERLOCK HOLMES ESPAÑOL»TVE.Otoño de 1936. En una Salamanca conquistada

Llega la épica precuela de El priorato del naranjo, la fantasía de dragones que ha vendido más de 1.000.000 de ejemplares en todo el mundo.LOS DRAGONES HAN DESPERTADO.YSCALIN, TIERRA DE SOL Y LAVANDA, PRONTO SERA PASTO DE LAS LLAMAS.Han pasado siglos desde que el Ejercito Draconico alzo el vuelo, casi extinguiendo a la humanidad.Marosa Vetalda esta prisionera en su propia casa, controlada por su frio padre, el rey Sigoso.Al otro lado de las montañas, su prometido, Aubrecht Lievelyn, gobierna Mentendon en todo menos en el nombre. Juntos, pretenden dar paso a un mundo mejor.Un mundo mejor parece imposiblemente lejano para Estina Melaugo, que caza a las bestias draconicas que han dormido por el mundo durante siglos.Y ahora el gran wyrm Fredel se agita, e Yscalin sera el primero en caer...La critica ha dicho:Nadie me cautiva como Samantha Shannon. R. F. Kuang, autora superventas de Babel Una joya brillante, audaz y devastadora... Un mundo increible, lleno de profundidad y peligro, con personajes a los que seguiria hasta los confines de la tierra. El talento de Shannon no deja de asombrarme. Victoria Aveyard, autora superventas de Reina Roja Este libro es el Rogue One del mundo de Las Raices del Caos: profundiza y enriquece los acontecimientos por venir, al tiempo que se sostiene como una historia perfecta por si sola He amado cada segundo que pase en la caida Ysaclin. Si logras salir de este relato sin jurar tu vida y tu espada a Melaugo, ¡eres un lector mas fuerte que yo!. Laura Steven, autora superventas de Silvercloak El terror absoluto que azota a Yscalin mientras se enfrentan a la pura maldad de Fredel es tan poderoso como actual. La lucha de Marosa consolida aun mas su lugar como heroina digna de ser recordada; su esperanza deslumbra, fuerte y desafiante, incluso cuando el futuro que soño comienza a desvanecerse.Kirkus Reviews Para quienes no pueden tener suficiente del worldbuilding de Shannon, este libro sera una verdadera delicia.Publishers Weekly