William - Historical 1

In The Wild Palms, subsequently titled If I Forget Thee, Jerusalem, William Faulkner interweaves two stories. In the story Wild Palms, it’s New Orleans 1937. A man and a woman embark on a headlong f……続きを見る

From the streets of Cairo in the midst of the Arab Spring, to rebellions on distant planets, and from a daring rescue on a seastead-studded ocean to the gallows and grimy streets of 17th century Lon……続きを見る

The Lancashire Witches is novel based on the true story of the Pendle witches, who were executed in 1612 for causing harm by witchcraft. The story begins against the backdrop of the 1536 Pilgrimage ……続きを見る

William Ware's 'Aurelian; or, Rome in the Third Century' is a historical novel that vividly portrays the tumultuous period of the 3rd century in Rome. Written in a descriptive and engaging style, th……続きを見る

In his novel 'Bonanza (A Story of the Gold Trail)', William MacLeod Raine takes readers on a thrilling journey through the American West during the Gold Rush era. The book is rich in historical deta……続きを見る

William Godwin's novel "Damon and Delia: A Tale" is a classic example of the Romantic literature movement of the late 18th century. Set in the English countryside, the story follows the intertwining……続きを見る

Jack Sheppard is a historical romance novel based on the real life of the 18th-century criminal Jack Sheppard. The events of the story begin with the notorious criminal and thief-catcher Jonathan Wi……続きを見る

The Essential Works of William Harrison Ainsworth is a comprehensive collection of the various works by the esteemed author, showcasing his diverse literary style ranging from historical fiction to ……続きを見る

In this final book of the series, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Colorado secede from Canada and fighting begins. Shawn travels to New Orleans to learn more about the rebellion and is nearly killed as he ……続きを見る

William Le Queux's 'Number 70, Berlin' is a gripping espionage novel that follows the journey of a British spy as he uncovers a sinister plot in the heart of Germany. Written in a suspenseful and fa……続きを見る

Garstin, a pretty upper-middle class debutante, squanders her early youth amusing herself by living a social high life, during which her domineering mother attempts to arrange a "brilliant match" fo……続きを見る

Guy Fawkes is a historical novel based on the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, an unsuccessful attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The story starts in summer 1605 with the execution of Catholic prie……続きを見る

William Le Queux's novel 'At the Sign of the Sword' is a thrilling tale set in the late 19th century that combines elements of mystery, espionage, and romance. Le Queux's writing style is characteri……続きを見る

The Roman Traitor is a historical novel set in the 1st century BC that features the turbulent political life of the Roman Republic. In the author's opinion, the conspiracy of Catiline was a theme pa……続きを見る

One of the most famous poets of the 20th century, William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was so popular and renowned during his time that he was the leader of what came to be known as the Irish Literary R……続きを見る

A middle-aged man abandons his corporate life to follow his dream to become a painter. On the way, he develops an unlikely but beautiful relationship with an older woman. Jack is a middle-aged Ameri……続きを見る

"What A Dream!" is a short story about a very vivid and lucid dream in which the dreamer finds himself on a beach at Coney Island, New York, with his older brother, Joe, and they spend the day toget……続きを見る

Originally published in 1902, this early work is a comprehensive and informative look at the life and history of Henry Esmond. The text is split into three books: Book I. The early youth of Henry Es……続きを見る

As You Like It by William Shakespeare When Rosalind is banished by her uncle, who has usurped her father's throne, she flees to the forest of Arden where her exiled father holds court. There, dresse……続きを見る

Bestselling author William F. Buckley, Jr., offers a terrific new novelーin the gloriously gripping tradition of Howard Fast, Irwin Shaw, and Jeffery Archerーof men and women caught between the forc……続きを見る

Not a fragment, not quite a finished work, Father Abraham is the brilliant beginning of a novel which William Faulkner tried repeatedly to write, for a period of almost a decade and a half, during t……続きを見る

Plato’s metaphysical Atlantis mystery plays out on an archaeological dig on the island of Santorini. It was the chance of a lifetime. A dream job in the southern Aegean. Apprentice to the great arch……続きを見る

The most complete collection of Greek and Roman myths specially arranged to be read aloud to children aged five to twelve. "Every child deserves this book. Those who do the reading aloud will be enl……続きを見る

The dark forces of evil have taken over almost everything in this unique and extraordinary narrative. Set in Oriental-Islamic culture Beckford vividly portrays the accesses which the caliph undertak……続きを見る

King Richard the Second by William Shakespeare "The Tragedie of King Richard the Second is a play written by William Shakespeare around 1595 and based on the life of King Richard II of England. It i……続きを見る

A Lover's Complaint by William Shakespeare William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet and playwright, now widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-……続きを見る

Set in Mississippi during the Civil War and Reconstruction, THE UNVANQUISHED focuses on the Sartoris family, who, with their code of personal responsibility and courage, stand for the best of the Ol……続きを見る

NOBEL PRIZE WINNER • Family drama and the legacy of slavery haunt this epic tale of an enigmatic stranger in Jefferson, Mississippiーfrom one of the most acclaimed writers of the twentieth century. ……続きを見る

On the night of Friday, the 26th of November, 1703, and at the hour of eleven, the door of a miserable habitation, situated in an obscure quarter of the Borough of Southwark, known as the Old Mint, ……続きを見る

A literary eventーthe long-awaited novel, almost two decades in work, by the acclaimed author of The Tunnel (“The most beautiful, most complex, most disturbing novel to be published in my lifetime.”……続きを見る