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Evelyn tiene que cuidar de su hermana adoptiva otra vez, está vez en su cumpleaños, y por eso está molesta con sus padres. Lo que ella no sabe es que alguien acudirá a su rescate y le cambiará su vid

Una saga familiar adictiva sobre la herencia, el privilegio de clase y la responsabilidad que ello conlleva en un mundo cambianteLa familia Brooke se reúne durante cuatro días en su mansión inglesa del siglo XVIII para despedir a Philip, el patriarca en torno al cual han orbitado sus vidas. Frannie, la hija mayor y heredera, quiere transformar la propiedad en un refugio natural frente a un mundo en declive. Milo, en cambio, sueña con convertirla en un paraiso new age para superricos, mientras que Isa, la hermana menor, distanciada de Philip durante años, acude al funeral en plena crisis de pareja. Los secretos y sentimientos que afloran esos dias les haran replantearse el papel que hasta ese momento han ocupado en la familia.Albion es una novela luminosa y profundamente contemporanea que indaga en las dinamicas familiares y en las heridas del colonialismo; en ella Anna Hope renueva la clasica novela de casa de campo inglesa y nos habla tambien de las raices del privilegio, de la responsabilidad que este conlleva y de la importancia de los valores que transmitimos a nuestros hijos.Hope aborda algunos de los problemas mas urgentes y complejos a los que se enfrenta el mundo actual y los transforma en un drama familiar fascinante. Jonathan CoeSi Succession y Downton Abbey tuvieran un hijo, seria algo parecido a esta novela. Kirkus ReviewsLa clasica novela de "casa de campo inglesa" reimaginada para nuestros tiempos: un retrato excepcionalmente bien dibujado de una familia en conflicto, que tambien aborda con astucia cuestiones relacionadas con la renaturalizacion, la herencia y el colonialismo. Claire FullerSu mejor obra hasta la fecha. Tiene algo de Retorno a Brideshead y tambien de las memorables Cronicas de los Cazalet, de Elizabeth Jane Howard. John BoyneUna novela, en todo caso, impecable, y una extraordinaria carta de presentacion en español de una escritora como Anna Hope. (La Razon)En sus paginas hay humor acido pero no corrosivo, critica inteligente y un oportuno acercamiento a esa historia que las naciones, en su afan identitario, prefieren ignorar, igual que las familias que las construyen. Ines Martin Rodrigo(Abril / El Periodico de España)

Alexanders Bridge was Willa Cathers first novel. It was originally published in 1912, then released a second time in 1922 after Cather had established her repuation. The second edition contained an authors preface.Professor Wilson arrives at the Alexanders house in Boston, Bartley Alexander having persuaded him to attend a Congress of Psychologists in the city. He is greeted by Winifred Alexander. When her husband comes home the men talk; Winifred plays the piano for them. The next day, she tells Wilson how she met her husband through her aunt.On Christmas Eve, the Alexanders prepare for Christmas dinner. Bartley tells Wilson he is having trouble with a bridge in Canada. Later he gives his wife pearl earrings. On New Years Day, Alexander makes ready to leave for London. On the ship, he endures sharp gales and goes into a bar, where he gambles at bridge, the card game. In London, Bartley visits Hilda and tells her he cannot go on having two relationships; she must forget about him and leave him alone. She is distressed. The day before he is due to return to America however, he takes her out to dinner.

"NEM TODA HISTÓRIA DE AMORTEM UM FINAL FELIZPARA SEMPRE".Alice é uma mulher que, desde de cedo, percorreu uma longa e turbulenta jornada em busca de um final "feliz para sempre". Entregando-se de forma intensa a cada relacionamento, ela viveu o amor em todas as suas nuances, muitas vezes idealizando sentimentos, desde o brilho do primeiro amor ate um casamento que, com o tempo, esvaiu-se em silencio e infelicidade. Foi nesse cenario que a paixo surgiu de forma inesperada, como uma ladra avassaladora, na figura de Chris. Esse encontro abalou as estruturas de Alice, desafiando suas crenças e valores mais profundos. Chris trouxe no apenas um novo olhar sobre o amor, mas tambem sobre si mesma, despertando questionamentos que Alice nunca havia se permitido fazer.A chegada de Chris forçou Alice a enfrentar no apenas os desejos do coraço, mas tambem suas lutas internas e sua relaço com a fe. Entre a culpa, a duvida e o desejo, ela precisara encarar suas escolhas e decidir se esta disposta a reescrever sua historia ou permanecer presa as amarras do passado.

What if curiosity led you into a world where nothing makes senseand everything matters?First published in 1865, Alices Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most beloved and imaginative books ever written. When young Alice follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole, she enters a fantastical world filled with curious creatures, absurd logic, and unforgettable characters.From the Mad Hatters tea party to the Queen of Hearts croquet ground, Lewis Carrolls playful language and inventive storytelling create a dreamlike journey that delights readers of all ages. Beneath the nonsense lies sharp wit, wordplay, and gentle satire that continues to fascinate both children and adults.This timeless classic celebrates imagination, curiosity, and the joy of seeing the world differently.Inside this eBook, youll experience:One of the most famous fantasy stories of all timeWhimsical characters and unforgettable scenesClever wordplay and playful logicA foundational work of childrens and fantasy literatureRead aloud to children, rediscovered by adults, and studied worldwide, Alices Adventures in Wonderland remains a magical journey that never grows old.Fall down the rabbit hole and rediscover a story that has enchanted generations. Buy now and enjoy one of the greatest classics in world literature.

What happens to a generation sent to die before it has lived?First published in 1929, All Quiet on the Western Front is one of the most powerful anti-war novels ever written. Drawing on his own experiences as a German soldier in World War I, Erich Maria Remarque tells the story of young men who enlist with idealismonly to face the brutal reality of trench warfare.Through the eyes of Paul Baumer, the novel exposes the physical horror, emotional numbness, and quiet despair of soldiers whose youth is consumed by violence. There is no glory hereonly fear, comradeship, loss, and the slow erosion of humanity.Written in stark, unforgettable prose, this novel strips war of romance and reveals its true cost on the mind and soul.Inside this eBook, youll experience:One of the most influential anti-war novels in historyA haunting portrayal of trench warfare in World War IThemes of friendship, survival, and lost innocenceA timeless condemnation of wars destructionBanned, debated, and studied worldwide, All Quiet on the Western Front remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the human cost of war and the silence it leaves behind.Read the novel that changed how the world sees war. Buy now and experience a masterpiece of modern literature.

El apasionado amor entre Samantha y Jake se pone a prueba...Justo cuando creen que Dougal es su único enemigo, surge un peligro mucho mayor: el rival más poderoso de Jake. El Inmortal Esca se siente atraido por Samantha a pesar de saber que ella esta unida a su enemigo. Su aparicion amenaza a todo el clan McAlaster y desencadena acontecimientos que decidiran el destino de todos a quienes ella ama.Llena de peligro, deseo prohibido y giros que aceleran el corazon, esta segunda entrega de la trilogia sumerge a Samantha aun mas en el mundo de los Inmortales donde el amor es su mayor fortaleza y su debilidad mas peligrosa.

¿Qué se siente al abandonar la Tierra y viajar más allá de lo imaginable?Alrededor de la Luna continúa la extraordinaria aventura iniciada en De la Tierra a la Luna, llevando a los lectores a un audaz viaje alrededor de nuestro satelite natural. A bordo de un proyectil lanzado al espacio, los protagonistas se enfrentan a la ingravidez, el silencio cosmico y los peligros de lo desconocido.Con asombrosa precision cientifica y una imaginacion adelantada a su tiempo, Julio Verne describe fenomenos espaciales, observaciones astronomicas y dilemas humanos que anticiparon la exploracion real del espacio decadas antes de que fuera posible.Esta novela combina ciencia, aventura y reflexion, consolidando a Verne como uno de los padres de la ciencia ficcion moderna.Esta edicion incluye:El texto completo e integro de la novelaUna continuacion esencial de De la Tierra a la LunaCiencia, aventura y vision futuristaUn clasico imprescindible de la literatura universalApasionante, ingeniosa y sorprendentemente actual, Alrededor de la Luna sigue inspirando a lectores, cientificos y soñadores de todas las edades.Atrevete a mirar la Tierra desde las estrellas. Compra ahora y vive esta aventura espacial clasica.

Hilda had left to start a new life.She had married a man who was handsome and exciting and hed promised her the world.When that world came crashing down, she returned to her home town.Not to lick her wounds but to rebuild.Robert was there to welcome her back.Then he was gone. Cruelly taken.But he left something for her.Something that would change her life.A story about lossliessecrets. A story of prejudice and hate. A story of love, forgiveness and redemption."We must be willing to get rid of the life weve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us"Joseph Campbell

Abandonada no altar pelo homem com quem planejou uma vida inteira — e traída pela melhor amiga — Ester decide nunca mais amar. Bem-sucedida, independente e dona de si, ela transforma a dor em regra:

Amber the Antelope awakens to a crisp autumn morning in her familiar meadow, enchanted by the golden light, frost-kissed grass, and vibrant colors of the changing season. Stirred by a sense of curiosity and excitement, she imagines the hidden wonders and magical secrets that might lie beyond the meadows edge. As she explores, she envisions sparkling streams, glowing mushrooms, playful critters, and sun-dappled clearings, feeling a deep connection to the life around her. With each careful step, Ambers anticipation and courage grow, and she realizes that adventure is callinginviting her to step into the unknown and discover the forests hidden beauty, where every rustle, shimmer, and whisper hints at mysteries waiting just for her.

Ame Antes que Esteja Morto é uma obra literária visceral, que mergulha na intersecção da dor existencial e da busca por significado. Revela como o amor, a fé e a verdade são frequentemente sequestrad

Amerika, Kafkas unfinished early novel, follows exiled youth Karl Rossmann through slapstick episodes in a reimagined United States. From the stokers grievance to his uncles patronage, then the degradations with Robinson, Delamarche, and Brunelda, Karl advances toward the mirage of the Nature Theatre of Oklahoma. Lucid, ironic prose animates a picaresque of bureaucratic snares and theatrical spectacle. Composed within early European modernism and published posthumously by Max Brod, the book refracts the American dream into estrangement and precarious social scripts. Franz Kafka, the Prague-born, German-speaking Jewish writer employed at the Workers Accident Insurance Institute, never visited America; his sources were newspapers, travelogues, vaudeville, and emigrants tales. Written chiefly between 1912 and 1914, the novel channels his obsessions with authority, guilt, and paternal power into comic displacement. His bureaucratic expertise, passion for popular theater, and diaristic reflections on exile illuminate Karls oscillation between coercive institutions and fleeting spectacles of freedom. Readers of modernist fiction and migration narratives will find Amerika unsettling yet buoyant. Its cinematic set pieces and mordant humor offer a welcoming entry to Kafkas oeuvre, while its portrait of bewildered youth negotiating power remains timely. Scholars and generalists alike will prize its choreography of chance, cruelty, and fragile belonging.Quickie Classics summarizes timeless works with precision, preserving the authors voice and keeping the prose clear, fast, and readabledistilled, never diluted. Enriched Edition extras: Introduction · Synopsis · Historical Context · Author Biography · Brief Analysis · 4 Reflection Q&As · Editorial Footnotes.

Temos complicado demais o estudo do passado, dando maior importância a pontos de vista, interesses nacionalistas, religiosos e morais, que colocam o fato histórico em segundo plano, subordinado aos i

Los episodios que conforman esta novela abarcan doce años en la vida del escritor—que se distancia de sí mismo para observarse como personaje—en cuatro escenarios: la Berlín de 1928, una remota isla

Você sente… ou apenas sobrevive? Alguns livros você lê.Este… você sente na pele. Há amores que tocam.Mas Amor Selvagem devora. Uma coletânea visceral de poesias que sussurram o que você sempre quis d

An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street is a classic short work of gothic horror by J. Sheridan Le Fanu. Presented as a firsthand narrative, the story details eerie supernatural events unfolding in a Dublin house. Subtle, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling, this tale exemplifies Le Fanus mastery of psychological horror and his influence on later ghost stories.

"It was the face of a man who had died in a paroxysm of terror."Two young medical students, seeking a quiet place to study, rent a massive, dilapidated old house in Dublins Aungier Street. But the silence they seek is soon shattered by heavy, unseen footsteps, the scratching of a giant rat, and the terrifying apparition of a large man with a crimson velvet waistcoat. They soon discover the houses dark history: it was once the residence of a notorious "hanging judge" who took his own life within its walls. As the atmosphere grows increasingly oppressive, the students realize that the Judges spirit is not merely wanderingit is actively seeking a new victim.The Master of Atmospheric Dread: Le Fanu is a pioneer of psychological horror. In this story, he uses the "uncanny"taking a familiar domestic space and making it feel wrong. The horror isnt just in the ghost itself, but in the growing sense of unease, the shadows that move on their own, and the feeling of being watched by something that "ought not to be there."The Legacy of the "Hanging Judge": The figure of the Judge represents a common theme in Le Fanus work: the past refusing to stay buried. The Judges cruelty in life translates into a predatory supernatural presence in death. The storys climax is a masterclass in suspense, as one of the students finds himself paralyzed by the gaze of the long-dead jurist.A Classic for Fans of the Macabre: Often cited as one of the greatest ghost stories ever written, this tale influenced a generation of horror writers, including M.R. James. It is a brief but unforgettable journey into the heart of a haunted city.Open the door to Aungier Street. Purchase this classic of Gothic horror today.

an amazing Brazilian is the intense, moving, and deeply human journey of a woman who crosses geographical, spiritual, and emotional borders to discover who she truly is. Born in Lisbon and baptized within family traditions, she leaves for Brazil at a young age, where a new life filled with challenges, discoveries, and unexpected twists begins to unfold.Amid childhood memories, unforeseen betrayals, and the struggle to adapt to an unfamiliar country, the protagonist finds strength in her studies, her work, and the arts. Her talent leads her from the theater to the cinema, and later to the United States, where she experiences both the peak and the weight of an artistic career. At the same time, she dives into profound reflections on love, forgiveness, spirituality, relationships, expectations, and the true meaning of life.

An American Tragedy is a monumental novel of realism that exposes the dark underside of the American Dream. Theodore Dreiser follows the rise and fall of Clyde Griffiths, a young man driven by ambition, social aspiration, and desire, whose moral weakness leads him toward irreversible tragedy. Deeply psychological and socially critical, the novel examines class inequality, materialism, and personal responsibility. Stark, compelling, and unforgettable, this work remains one of the most important novels of American literature.