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A Cinderella story about a clockwork doll who wishes to rule the world, a spinster stepsister who longs to study horology, and a prince who wears a mask to conceal his lack of scars. The problems al……続きを見る

In a remote mansion in North Wales in the savage winter of 1794, two vampires – a cold fish inventor and his siren wife – join in an uneasy partnership to change the past. Kenrick has come to a stan……続きを見る

Description: (This book relates to the first book published – Contrast World: Imagined Possibilities) Book is a more detailed background if people want it. Book has my thoughts related to sources as……続きを見る

This is an easy-to-read retelling of Ben Jonson's EVERY MAN IN HIS HUMOR. People who read this retelling first will find reading the original play much easier. 続きを見る

Drew was born neither boy nor girl, but he was raised as a man, and now he is desperate to enlist in the Great War to prove himself. His lover, who fought in the Transvaal twelve years before, is ju……続きを見る

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER AND AWARD-WINNING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK Murder, lies and betrayal in Regency England England 1819. Thomas Shield, a master at a school just outside London, is tutor……続きを見る

Bess Streeter Aldrich's 'A Lantern in Her Hand' is a poignant and realistic portrayal of the life of a midwestern pioneer woman named Abbie Deal. Aldrich expertly weaves together themes of sacrifice……続きを見る

Experience how a medieval Anchorite lives their life secluded from the outside world and how being blind influences her relationship with God. 続きを見る

De kinderen van de in 1829 overleden eigenaar van een hoeve op het Brabantse platteland blijken geen enkel middel te schuwen om hun erfdeel te vergroten. De Bredase notaris Anton Bastiaansen raakt t……続きを見る

Mention The Alamo and most people think Texas, Davy Crocket, an old, run down Spanish mission and a small bunch of brave fools fighting off a Mexican army ten times their size. But the 'devil's in t……続きを見る

This is an easy-to-read retelling of Ben Jonson's tragedy CATILINE'S CONSPIRACY. Reading this retelling first will make reading and understanding the original play much easier. 続きを見る

In 'The Essential Writings of Emma Orczy,' readers are immersed in the captivating world of the author's most iconic works, such as 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' Orczy's literary style is characterized b……続きを見る

On the eve of Napoleon's Peninsular War in Spain France was under the Emperors iron hand, the memory of the Reign of Terror made this lesser tyranny tolerable, and Napoleon's military genius was not……続きを見る

Adventures of an Aide-de-Camp follow the exploits of Lieutenant Claude Dundas, personal assistant to Sir John Stewart, of his Britannic Majesty's 62nd Regiment, in their campaign against Napoleon's ……続きを見る

Alan Sullivan's 'The Golden Foundling' is a captivating novel set in 19th century England, juxtaposing the harsh reality of industrialization with the dreamlike escapades of a young protagonist. The……続きを見る

Rafael Sabatini's 'King in Prussia' is a riveting historical novel set in 18th century Europe, focusing on King Frederick the Great of Prussia's tumultuous reign and political intrigues. Sabatini's ……続きを見る

Victor Hugos Geschichte über Ungerechtigkeit, Heldentum und Liebe folgt dem Schicksal von Jean Valjean, einem entflohenen Sträfling, der entschlossen ist, seine kriminelle Vergangenheit hinter sich ……続きを見る

Burmese War, 1852. Unable to join the famous Royal Malverns, Jack Windrush is commissioned into the despised 113th Foot. Determined to rise in the ranks and make a name for himself, he is sent with ……続きを見る

Juliet Sinclair knows her family are not traitors to the crown-the difficulty is in proving it. Driven by a desire to save the Sinclair name from disgrace, Juliet seeks assistance from her father's ……続きを見る

Rafael Sabatini's 'The King's Minion' is a gripping historical novel set in the turbulent times of King James I of England. The story follows the life of Sir Marmaduke Caradoc, a loyal knight servin……続きを見る

The Wonder Club is a small clique of brotherhood which assembles some of the most eminent men who meet in a rather esteemed pub known as the "Headless Lady." The chief delight of this club was to te……続きを見る

The story of a dying man and a waning empire The Stone Woman has stood on the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul for generations. The ancient pagan icon has become a confessor, allowing people to release ……続きを見る

Der Roman folgt der Geschochte eines Charakters namens Dan Barry, bekannt als "Whistling Dan", und seiner Alter Egos, Black Bart, Wolfhound und Satan. Im Laufe des Romans verwandelt sich Dan von ein……続きを見る

In Rafael Sabatini's gripping historical novel 'The Hounds of God', readers are transported to the tumultuous era of the Spanish Inquisition. The story follows the protagonist, Don Pedro, as he navi……続きを見る

As the first full-length novel in The White Sails Series, DISCERNING GRACE captures the spirit of an independent woman whose feminine lens blows the ordered patriarchal decks of a 19th century tall ……続きを見る

A classic crime novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, ‘The King of Detective Story Writers’, featuring Inspector French, coming soon to television. When Morrison first heard of old Stott’s idea to purchase……続きを見る

Nevil Shute Norway's 'The Chequer Board' is a poignant exploration of human relationships, war, and society. Set in the aftermath of World War II, the novel follows the lives of four characters from……続きを見る

In the anthology 'Kobo,' editors George Herbert Ely and Charles James L'Estrange present a meticulously curated collection that spans a remarkable array of literary styles and themes. This compilati……続きを見る

** NOW WITH BONUS MATERIAL EXCLUSIVE TO THIS EDITION ** BOOK OF THE YEAR - EVENING STANDARD, THE OBSERVER and THE TIMES 'Fiction that's larger than life and twice as much fun' Guardian 'Rich and evo……続きを見る

Alchemy promises the power over life and death…but, how do you choose who lives and who dies? Amelia Rimos was never afraid of hard work. Her dedication pays off when she proves her critics wrong an……続きを見る