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A THRILLING REINVENTION OF THE VAMPIRE NOVEL BY THE MASTER OF MODERN FANTASY, GEORGE R. R. MARTIN Abner Marsh, a struggling riverboat captain, suspects that something’s amiss when he is approached b……続きを見る

WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2017 A STORY OF LOVE AFTER DEATH 'A masterpiece' Zadie Smith 'Extraordinary' Daily Mail 'Breathtaking' Observer **'A tour de force' The Sunday Times The extraordinary ……続きを見る

The Golden Bough was originally published in two volumes in 1890, but Frazer became so enamored of his topic that over the next few decades he expanded the work sixfold, then in 1922 cut it all down……続きを見る

Saint Joan is a play by George Bernard Shaw about 15th-century French military figure Joan of Arc. He wrote in his preface to the play: There are no villains in the piece. Crime, like disease, is no……続きを見る

Step into the harrowing world of George Orwell's "1984," a prophetic and haunting vision of a totalitarian society where Big Brother watches your every move and individuality is crushed under the we……続きを見る

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE The “devastatingly moving” (People) first novel from the author of Tenth of December: a moving and original father-son story featuring……続きを見る

George Bernard Shaw based his 1913 play "Pygmalion" on the Greek legend of the sculptor, Pygmalion. According to the classic tale, Pygmalion despised women but fell in love with his own sculpture of……続きを見る

George Robert Gissing's "The Nether World" masterfully explores the lives of the impoverished in late Victorian England, weaving a narrative that presents both a harrowing critique of social injusti……続きを見る

In "The Adventures of Dr. Whitty," George A. Birmingham crafts a delightful narrative that blends humor with social commentary set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Ireland. The novel follo……続きを見る

The Mysteries of London in 4 volumes is a "penny blood" classic. There are many plots in the story, but the overarching purpose is to reveal different facets of life in London, from its seedy underb……続きを見る

This meticulously edited collection includes the greatest historical novels, adventure classics, legends, romance novels and war stories set in Scottish highlands and moors. Contents: Robert Louis S……続きを見る

The novel takes place between Berry and Bourbonnais and it tells the story of the life of the "bagpipes", at the end of the 18th century. The novel is divided into thirty-two evenings, where the nar……続きを見る

In "Celt and Saxon," George Meredith presents a profound exploration of the cultural dichotomy between the Celtic and Saxon peoples in Britain during the tumultuous 19th century. The narrative inter……続きを見る

In "The New Mistress: A Tale," George Manville Fenn masterfully weaves a rich narrative that explores the complexities of love, duty, and social change in the Victorian era. The novel is characteriz……続きを見る

'The Magic of Scotland' assembles a staggering anthology spotlighting more than 70 Scottish historical novels, adventure classics, and romance novels, each resonating with the enchantment and romanc……続きを見る

The story begins in late August 1865 with the meeting of Daniel Deronda and Gwendolen Harleth in the town of Leubronn, Germany. Daniel finds himself attracted to, but wary of, the beautiful, stubbor……続きを見る

In "Brown of Moukden," readers traverse the richness of early 20th-century narrative literature, drawing from a diverse array of literary styles, themes, and contexts. This unique anthology weaves a……続きを見る

In 'Jack Hardy,' Ely and L'Estrange curate a remarkable anthology that navigates the confluence of adventure and character exploration. Encompassing a vast array of literary styles, from gripping na……続きを見る

Dive into 'Kobo,' an anthology that intricately weaves themes of adventure, peril, and cultural exploration within a vividly imagined landscape. The collection encompasses a wide range of literary s……続きを見る

In the compelling anthology 'Frank Forester,' readers are invited to immerse themselves in an intricate tapestry that weaves together a multitude of narratives, each embroidered with unique emotiona……続きを見る

In Revenge Requires Two Graves young Ray Cooper is forced to escape his youth and prematurely embrace adulthood after a series of misfortunate events that happen in rapid succession to the Cooper fa……続きを見る

George MacDonald Fraser’s uproarious bestselling Flashman series, now available in one complete ebook for the first time. THE COMPLETE FLASHMAN PAPERS is the entire collection of Flashman’s perilous……続きを見る

A battle for power and passion A skilled archer with the heart of a warrior, Gwendolyn of Alvey has proven herself capable of defending her homelands. But the threat of invasion and her father’s dea……続きを見る

Vincent Lacour rose at eleven these dark mornings; by half-past twelve he had breakfasted and was at leisure. To begin the day with an elastic interval of leisure seemed to him a primary condition o……続きを見る

Coward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corner……続きを見る

Extrait : "Ma chère épouse, la présente est pour te dire que j'ai quitté le service de monsieur le comte. C'est un homme quinteux qui ne pouvait me convenir, et je l'ai quitté sans regret, je peux d……続きを見る

In the Roman Empire no one is safe from the sting of betrayal: man, woman - or child. As a boy, Nero's royal heritage becomes a threat to his very life, first when the mad emperor Caligula tries to ……続きを見る

A collection of tales of adventure in India, by George Manville Fenn 続きを見る

Il y a trois ans, il arriva à Saint-Front, petite ville fort laide qui est située dans nos environs et que je ne vous engage pas à chercher sur la carte, même sur celle de Cassini, une aventure qui ……続きを見る

A romance and family saga surrounding the French Acadian neighborhoods of New Orleans and adjacent areas. 続きを見る