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When Richard Luttrell is killed in an apparent accident by his brother, Brian, a cataclysmic chain of events is set in motion.Under False Pretences follows the fortunes of Richards younger cousin, Hugo, and his mission to uncover the truth behind the killing. As Hugo travels the globe, he uncovers a long-kept secret and is faced with some life-changing decisions. Throw in no fewer than two shipwrecks, a kidnapping, and the occasional dose of brain-fever, and youve got all the ingredients necessary to cook up a rollicking adventure!Under False Pretences is a taut novel, full of twists and turns. It is the perfect read for those looking for an introduction to Sergeants work.

Dr Phil didnt invent family drama. This Victorian novel might as well be given the Dr Phil caption of "I found out my parents werent married, and my cousin wont give me my inheritance". A suspenseful yet poignant tale of the prejudices against illegitimacy, "No Name" captures the anxieties at the time but also love stories surrounding marriage.Two sisters, Magdalen and Norah Vanstone live an idyllic life in the English countryside with their wealthy parents. A tragedy upends their lives, suddenly losing their status in society. This new life brings Magdalen to York, then London, beginning her riveting tale of acting, marriage proposals, revenge, and even poison.A thriller that would put Dr Phil out of business, "No Name" emphasises romance in the face of rigid Victorian society.

On 16 June 1904 Leopold Bloom wanders the streets of Dublin aimlessly as his wife Molly stays at home sleeping with other men.Having been made an involuntary cuckold, Leopold Bloom lets the soles of his shoes wear out on the pavements between the taverns in which his humiliation is acute, and hides in one memory after another as they haunt him in Dublins wet fog.Leopold Bloom is the Odyssey of the 20th century, but unlike Homers ancient warrior hero, Bloom is a modern anti-hero that you cant help feeling for.Ulysses has been turned into a film called The Ulysses Project which was filmed entirely during the Covid-19 lockdown. Stars include Aidan Gillen, John Turturro and Patrick Bergin.

Caminho sem Volta é um grande livro de um grande autor. Tudo se entrelaça de uma forma vertiginosa e tal como nas tragédias gregas, a vida humana é exposta em sofrimentos silenciados, traições, amore

Nesse momento trágico de pandemia da Covid-19, vem à luz Panarquia, um romance apocalíptico, absolutamente inovador, a tratar de um Brasil distópico. Refletindo um tempo de trevas e desesperanças, es

An unsentimental look at the lives of farmers and businessmen in the late 19th century, The Octopus details the expansion of the railroad, its tracks spreading out like tentacles across the US. We follow the farmers as they are slowly crushed by the pressures put on them by this new industry, due to the greed and corruption of cold, corporate businessmen, who are willing to go to unsavoury lengths to ensure they do not lose out on the possible financial rewards. Written without any romanticism, The Octopus gives a fascinating insight into the effects of industrialism, and the subsequent avarice that inevitably follows.

Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar for playing the Joker, capturing the psychologically dark personality of a villain. Critics were stunned just as how the villainous character of Lydia Gwilt in "Armadale" stunned critics of the time. "Armadale" might give us the Victorian answer to the Joker, but its not only a psychological thriller. This novel is also a feat of classic Victorian themes of the supernatural, detectives, and romance.Inheriting his mothers family estate in Norfolk, Allan Armadale is brought into contact with the spine-chilling Lydia who is jealous of his love interest. Meanwhile, Allans friend, Ozias Midwinter, receives a letter written years before by a man on his deathbed also named Allan Armadale. The letter reveals a shocking secret that connects the past of Allan and Ozias.Discovering this secret, Lydia "the Joker" Gwilt uses it to plot against Allan in a dramatic tale of stolen identity and family inheritance.

Imagine as a woman losing all your property to your husband. Sadly, such was the law for much of the Victorian times. Wilkie Collinss novel "The Woman in White" (starring Charles Dance in a recent BBC adaptation) first explored this absurdity. Now expanding on marriage law, Collins writes a protest for womens rights in "Man and Wife". Two young women, Anne and Blanche, live together in Scotland after Annes father abandoned her due to a legal loophole. Both women are engaged but Annes fiance, Geoffrey, is getting cold feet. Yet Anne knows a trick from the Scottish law books: if a man is witnessed to verbally declare a woman his wife, they are legally married.Meanwhile, Blanches fiance, Arnold, is sent on Geoffreys behalf to meet Anne. Under guise, Arnold publicly asks for his "wife", and accidentally potentially marries Anne. A fascinating tale of a wifes rights, this thriller will make you question the true impact of a marriage proposal.

Los sorias narra una guerra fría entre tres dictaduras: Soria, Tecnocracia y la Unión Soviética. En Soria, todos se apellidan Soria; mientras que en Tecnocracia todos se apellidan Iseka. A partir del enfrentamiento entre Personaje Iseka (el protagonista de esta novela) y unos hermanos sorias, con los que comparte habitacion en un apartamento en la frontera entre Soria y Tecnocracia, se despliega un universo distopico en el que estos tres paises se enfrentan entre si mediante todo tipo de armas surrealistas, jugando con humor negro y absurdo sobre politica, religion, guerra, historia, sexo, astrologia, magia, ciencia y tecnologia. Una novela monumental de realismo delirante escrita durante diez años y que nunca antes nadie se atrevio a publicar en Soria (España).

Los aliados han liberado Francia, y las tropas alemanas en retirada conducen a un numeroso grupo de colaboracionistas del gobierno de Vichy al castillo de Sigmaringen. Éste es el punto de partida de De un castillo a otro: mas de mil personas angustiadas, sin norte ni futuro, se hacinan en un castillo laberintico. Pero los castillos de Celine son realmente dolorosos, agitados por los espectros de la guerra, el odio y la miseria. Transparente en su autobiografia, casi a caballo entre la novela y la confesion, con aguda ironia y punzante humor, Celine nos describe a los alemanes en panico, a una Europa que retumba, a los ministros de Vichy sin ministerio y al mariscal a punto de entrar en el Tribunal Supremo.Con su prosa arrolladora y sincopada, en completo desorden pero con vivida clarividencia, Celine nos narra como nadie el caos la derrota, los excesos y las miserias de la condicion humana. Asi, este De un castillo a otro, primer volumen de lo que el propio autor concibio como una historia magna, la Trilogia del Norte, es uno de sus libros mas demoledores, y bien habria podido titularla "el final de la noche", porque es una novela que nos interpela, nos sacude, nos golpea. Una literatura radical que se escribe con las visceras.

«Los territorios recobrados» es una compilación de cuatro novelas autónomas e independientes que pueden leerse por separado sin menoscabo de su integridad. A un mismo tiempo constituyen, todas juntas

Desde un planeta lejano llamado Criptosía, llega el primer criptohéroe de la historia universal: ¡Bitman!Junto a sus amigos de la liga de la justicia encriptada, lucharán por conquistar la libertad... y no solo la financiera.En medio de sus hazañas deberan enfrentar al temible villano Ivan Kero, terricola misterioso recientemente aterrizado en Criptosia, con siniestros planes para acabar con la armonia del planeta. ¿Podra lograrlo? ¿O triunfaran Bitman y sus amigos?¡Acompañalos en este viaje intergalactico y encriptado para averiguarlo!

Pack que incluye Aquitania y Un océano para llegar a ti.Aquitania:1137. El duque de Aquitania —la región más codiciada de Francia— aparece muerto en Compostela. El cuerpo queda de color azul y con la

La fina pluma de Villaurrutia, poeta antes que otra cosa, también se ocupó de la crítica literaria, el relato y la dramaturgia. Sus versos son altamente atractivos, tanto por la sonoridad desconcertante de sus versos como por la pasion unida al terror que le inspira el tema de la muerte.

Poesía, cuento y novela -incluidos varios textos inéditos- se reúnen en las páginas de este primer volumen del excéntrico escritor mexicano, quien, como observa el ensayista y crítico Alejandro Toledo, tuvo "un destino marginal, una vocacion a la rareza", destino y vocacion, hay que añadir, que produjeron una de las escrituras mas intrigantes y sugestivas en el panorama literario del siglo XX mexicano, es decir, una obra que con el paso de los años ha ido adquiriendo el adjetivo de insustituible en el gusto y criterio de las nuevas generaciones de lectores y criticos.

Ghosts and shadows weave through these poems haunting nightscapes where the spectral Lady of the Lake calls out in drowned cries. This gothic-inspired anthology unfolds in a world scarred by war, apathy, and disruption, where natures wrath rises from the ashes of neglect. Each poem becomes a quiet act of rebellion and reflection, exploring themes of disobedience, empathy, and the fragile line between destruction and hope. Through haunting imagery, lyrical darkness, and philosophical depth, the poet confronts the ever-present shadows to find meaning amid chaos and despair. For those who listen closely to the voices beneath silence, this collection offers a journey into the souls twilight a lyrical reckoning with the beautiful, the broken, and the enduring mysteries of existence.

A lingering anger, two broken hearts, and a place full of secrets and healing: Grey House.Once arch enemies, Damien and Amara meet again after years apart and are forced by the unyielding but healing presence of the place to face their deepest fearsAmaras fear of being alone, Damiens fear of losing control.Grey House seems like a master who uses its natural magic to uncover old wounds and lead to healing. But as they come to terms with their past, something unexpected begins to grow: a tender love that could change themif they find the courage to trust it.

Over the millennia, the determination of the prime meridian was not a question of power, but also a reflection of the limits of human imagination. Exemplary for the suffering, but also the joys, of the people who lived there, as well as their historical significance, individual places repeatedly emerge from the veil of history, bearing witness to the eventful destinies of some of humanitys greatest empires.

The role and origins of the Bible have been surrounded from the outset by many question marks, mainly because of its controversial nature. Another problem is that many people confuse the holy book with Christianity itself, including the Catholic religion and the official church, but the Bible is undoubtedly more than that. David Beeris first book is nothing less than an overview, a cross-section of the Bible for lay readers, perhaps those who are not religious, and a reminder of why this ancient book is worth reading. The book delves deep into what the Bible has to say, and presents in a clear way its relevance and even its necessity in todays chaotic world.

Stories filled with magic about a talking toothbrush, a rude tooth fairy, a giant owl, and many other unusual yet everyday, tangible, and wonderful things. The excitement keeps building, but we still have to learn to calm down and breathe. If we succeed, we will see everything much more clearly. Then we may even realize that what we thought was scary is not so frightening after all... The book "Magic Tales" contains anxiety-relieving, healing stories. It helps everyone and anyone to release pent-up inner tensions while effectively developing imagination and empathy. Deep down, we all have a childlike self, and if we have the courage to bring it to the surface, we will find honesty, clarity, and peace in our lives.