Publisher: Classica Libris
A classic romance novel by A.E.W. Mason about a man who glimpses a beautiful woman, then later helps her with the various troubles caused by her unscrupulous husband.
A second collection of strange stories that take place in the oft weird and wonderful great outdoors. Contents: The Ash-tree by M. R. James A cursed estate hides horror in the ash tree outside. The Sunken Land by George W. Bayly A strange expedition leads deep into Canada's mysterious, forgotten interior. The Interlopers by Saki Two bitter enemies meet fate beneath stormy Carpathian trees. The Haunted Wood of Adoure by Elliott O'Donnell Ghostly forces stir in a shunned French woodland. A Neighbour's Landmark by M. R. James Removing a cursed boundary stone invites terrifying consequences. It All Came True in the Woods by M. W. Wellman Spoken words become flesh in the haunted woods of Amasookit. The Ordeal of Wooden-Face by Hal K. Wells A ghostly reunion ignites buried memories—and something more disturbing. Church in the Jungles by Arthur J. Burks A jungle church reveals a discovery both sacred and terrifying. Decay by J. C. Moore Among dying trees, Mr. Cotter senses something unnatural unfolding. The Vengeance of a Tree by E. F. Lewis A wrongly accused man returns through the limbs of vengeance.Show book
Longlisted for the National Book Award New York Times Bestseller The acclaimed New York Times bestselling and National Book Award—winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming delivers her first adult novel in twenty years. Running into a long-ago friend sets memory from the 1970s in motion for August, transporting her to a time and a place where friendship was everything—until it wasn’t. For August and her girls, sharing confidences as they ambled through neighborhood streets, Brooklyn was a place where they believed that they were beautiful, talented, brilliant—a part of a future that belonged to them. But beneath the hopeful veneer, there was another Brooklyn, a dangerous place where grown men reached for innocent girls in dark hallways, where ghosts haunted the night, where mothers disappeared. A world where madness was just a sunset away and fathers found hope in religion. Like Louise Meriwether’s Daddy Was a Number Runner and Dorothy Allison’s Bastard Out of Carolina, Jacqueline Woodson’s Another Brooklyn heartbreakingly illuminates the formative time when childhood gives way to adulthood—the promise and peril of growing up—and exquisitely renders a powerful, indelible, and fleeting friendship that united four young lives.Show book
Part 2 in The series The tales of Amornia. Title: The crimson sceptreAgnes sat with tears rolling down her cheeks, cradling her grandmother’s bloody head in her lap. She had managed to stem the flow of blood, but she could barely feel Astrid’s pulse. Beside her lay Knox, brother of the Emir of Thulisia’s late wife. The old mariner was unconscious, but breathing steadily.A dim red light pulsed in the otherwise darkened chamber, fluctuating in brightness as if the thing emitting it was alive. And as it flashed, two formless beings could be glimpsed by the door. They appeared amorphous and seemed to be covered in week-old ash.The Crimson Sceptre is the second volume in the Tales of Amornia series. It is an exciting, imaginative story about kings, magicians, gods - and an ordinary girl who is destined to make a journey like no other. The first volume – The Secret of the Stone Bridge – was well-received by readers and critics alike. What the book bloggers said: “A classic portal fantasy that’s aflame with storytelling glee.” @hakans.hylla“Mystery, thrills and loveable characters. A brilliant debut.”@bettan_bokpratarenShow book
One of the greatest English tragic novels, TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES (1891) is the story of a “pure woman” who is victimized both by conventional morality and its antithesis. Born near Dorchester, Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) set most of his stories in the region between Berkshire and Dorset in the fictional county of Wessex. He was a controversial writer whose work often showed the result of flouting the rigid Victorian moral code — his novel JUDE THE OBSCURE was (allegedly) burned by the Bishop of Wakefield for its shocking content. Hardy was an unflinching observer and in TESS has left us some unforgettable vignettes of rural life in late 19th-century England: the slow death of a flock of wounded pheasants, the monotony of field labour under an iron gray sky, and the itinerant farm worker’s seasonal round. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis)Show book
This is a concise summary and analysis of The Silent Patient, by Alex Michaelides. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Alex Michaelides. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview. Dive into the mesmerizing world of The Silent Patient, a gripping psychological thriller that explores the intricate layers of trauma, obsession, and the struggle for redemption. In this enthralling journey, you will meet Alicia Berenson, a celebrated painter whose life takes a shocking turn when her husband, Gabriel, is found brutally murdered. Alicia stands accused, but instead of defending herself, she chooses silence, refusing to utter a single word. Enter Theo Faber, a determined forensic psychologist who becomes captivated by Alicia’s haunting story. Driven by his own demons, Theo is convinced that he can unlock the mystery behind Alicia's silence and help her reclaim her voice. As he navigates through the corridors of The Grove, the psychiatric facility where Alicia is confined, Theo’s obsession with her case deepens. Through her diary and the intricate web of relationships surrounding her, he uncovers shocking truths that will change everything he thought he knew. Filled with unexpected twists and profound psychological insights, this audiobook invites you to reflect on the nature of love, loyalty, and the shadows of the human mind. Experience the tension, the heartbreak, and the ultimate revelation that binds Alicia and Theo together in a story that will keep you guessing until the very last moment.Show book
When I go home for the holidays, Santa has a secret waiting for me . . . I wandered far and wide in search of happiness, never finding what I sought. When I return to Christmas Falls to lick my wounds, the last thing I expect is for Santa to send me a golden-haired, blue-eyed man I once called my best friend—the friend who was taken away from me when we were kids. Milo Montgomery is back in town, and he doesn't wait for miracles to come to him. There's a special sort of magic in the way he spreads joy throughout our town. His chocolate shop might be struggling, but that can't break his festive spirit. His optimism is contagious, and his cheerful mood makes me feel like I'm thirteen again, catching snowflakes on my tongue. As we walk down memory lane, recreating every Christmas Eve we spent together, our friendship becomes everything I've been missing. Milo confesses I was his first and only love. But as a straight man, I can never love him the same way. Or can I? I'm beginning to question everything I thought I knew about myself. About the world. Maybe happiness has nothing to do with a place. Maybe all it takes is the right person. Contains mature themes.Show book
