Kao - Short Stories 1

Skin O' My Tooth introduces readers to a most unusual detective: a shrewd, eccentric lawyer affectionately nicknamed "Skin O' My Tooth" because of his lean appearance and relentless pursuit of justi……続きを見る

Before Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes, there was the eccentric, enigmatic "Old Man in the Corner" ー a detective unlike any other. In The Case of Miss Elliott, Baroness Orczy presents a brilliant……続きを見る

Young Muggins is a delightful and heartwarming short story that reveals Baroness Orczy's lighter, more humorous side. Set in Edwardian England, it follows the misadventures of an earnest but bumblin……続きを見る

Number 187 is a chilling tale of suspense and human fragility, set during the French Revolution when lives were reduced to mere numbers on execution lists. In this short but powerful story, Baroness……続きを見る

In Juliette, Baroness Orczy weaves a poignant tale of love and sacrifice set against the haunting backdrop of Revolutionary France. The story follows a young woman whose devotion is tested in a worl……続きを見る

The Trappist's Vow is a haunting short story where Baroness Orczy blends faith, silence, and sacrifice with her signature sense of drama. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution,……続きを見る

Before Miss Marple or Phryne Fisher, there was Lady Molly ー one of literature's very first female detectives. In Lady Molly of Scotland Yard, Baroness Orczy presents a groundbreaking collection of ……続きを見る

In The Man in the Corner, Baroness Orczy introduces one of the most unusual detectives in literary history ー a shabby, mysterious old man who sits quietly in a London teashop, solving baffling crim……続きを見る

More than three decades after first introducing her immortal hero, Baroness Orczy returned to celebrate him in The Life and Exploits of the Scarlet Pimpernel. This work gathers together some of the ……続きを見る

In Unravelled Knots, Baroness Orczy returns to the enigmatic figure of the Old Man in the Corner ー the shabby, eccentric sleuth who solves baffling mysteries without ever leaving his teashop chair.……続きを見る

The Red Carnation is a poignant and atmospheric tale that reveals Baroness Orczy's early gift for romance and suspense. Set against the turbulent backdrop of Revolutionary France, the story follows ……続きを見る

In The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, Baroness Orczy brings together a dazzling series of adventures that showcase not only Sir Percy Blakeney's genius but also the courage and loyalty of his trus……続きを見る

The Traitor is a gripping early tale by Baroness Orczy that foreshadows the suspense and intrigue of her later works. Set in the perilous days of Revolutionary France, the story explores the thin li……続きを見る

Daring disguises, secret rescues, and death-defying escapes ー Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel brings together a thrilling collection of stories about the legendary hero who defied the French Re……続きを見る

Castles in the Air is a sparkling collection of romantic adventures and cleverly spun tales, narrated by Orczy's charming storyteller, Hector Ratichon, a self-proclaimed "confidential agent of Napol……続きを見る

The Revenge of Ur-Tasen showcases Baroness Orczy's early talent for weaving exotic settings, vengeance, and fate into a dramatic short tale. Set in ancient Egypt, the story unfolds around Ur-Tasen, ……続きを見る

十杯為青春調製的創意調酒，十首伴隨夜晚的搖滾歌，十段關於愛、孤獨、告別與自我和解的微醺心理劇。 這裡沒有高深的理論，只有酒杯與音樂之間流淌的真心話ーー那些我們不敢在日光下說出口的情緒，都在這裡找到出……続きを見る

關於《百憂解物語》 「你今天，想喝點什麼？」 吧檯總是開始於這樣的一句話。簡單，但不輕忽。 《百憂解物語》是一部寫給夜晚與靜默時刻的書。它不是一本調酒入門，也不是一本哲學教科書，而是一段段發生在吧檯上……続きを見る

…and Other Disasters, the smart and moving collection of short fiction and poetry from acclaimed author Malka Older, examines otherness, identity and compassion across a spectrum of possible existen……続きを見る

After the Chinese Civil War, the Kuomintang imposed authoritarian rule on Taiwan in the name of anticommunism. The White Terror, as martial law and state repression were known, would last for decade……続きを見る

Warning: Haunted Book. Contained within are over 50 stories, or traps, for as many different ghosts. Most of them are not very friendly. A distinct possibility exists that one or more of these traps……続きを見る

What happens when a six-year-old comes home from school to discover her mother has attempted suicide? Mama's Illness, a short prequel to Reinventing Hannah, tells the story of Hannah's attempt to un……続きを見る

A collection of prose and narratives from an ancient poet, full of wit and humor. With a tongue-in-cheek style, these works capture timeless tales and reflections, blending sharp insight and playful……続きを見る

Octavia E. Butler said, “There’s nothing new under the sun, but there are new suns.” New Suns 2 brings you fresh visions of the strange, the unexpected, the shockingーbreakthrough stories, stories s……続きを見る

SAMANTHA" After loosing her parents, SAMANTHA'S life is set up on a broad stage, where she, as an orphan had to face every event that life had to bring her way. After series of humilations and tribu……続きを見る

Was für den einen Müll ist, ist für den anderen ein Schatz. Aber auf einem überfüllten Sternschiff sind nicht alle Schätze gleich. Ophelia bewacht die Schätze der Erde, also das, was auf der U.S.S. ……続きを見る

Ein Leben mit Zweck, ein Leben mit Nutzen. Es ist ein glücklicher Zustand der Gewissheit. Aber selbst diese Magie kann nicht ewig anhalten. In Seoul, die niemals schlafende Metropole der blendenden ……続きを見る

Der erste Eindruck: Du hast nur eine Chance, ihn zu machen... ...wenn du wirklich der erste bist, der Kontakt aufnimmt. Billy Clifford, ein Erstklässler an der Everton Elementary, weiß, wo die vermi……続きを見る

Etwas Außergewöhnliches verbindet Sonje Rapp mit Anabelle, ihrer geliebten Kuh. Als Sonjes Enkel kommt, um die Kuh zu rauben, versucht sie natürlich, ihn aufzuhalten. Ein Problem: Er hat herausgefun……続きを見る

Mitten in der Wüste steht eine riesige Kuppel aus verstärktem Glas. Darin: eine weitere, viel kleinere Kuppel, schwarz für die Privatsphäre. Draußen: durstige Menschen. Hunderte, vielleicht Tausende……続きを見る