D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

• 

  The Shadow

  Hans Christian Andersen

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily accessible to children, but presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well.

  Voir livre

• 

  The Captain's Confidant

  Ashtyn Newbold

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  For as long as Bridget Northcott can remember, she has loved her brother's closest friend, Colin Foster. She loved him long before he grew up, became Captain Foster, and long before he left her behind for a life at sea. Although she knows her feelings will never be returned, Bridget cannot help but turn away every suitor in the hopes that one day Colin will come back to Larkhall and see her for what she has grown up to be—refined, elegant, and the precise opposite of the silly girl he once knew. 
   
   
   
  When family circumstances bring Colin's unexpected return, he too has changed. Once carefree, he is now cold, hard, and distant. Determined to unravel the mysteries of Captain Foster, Bridget writes her thoughts in a note, one she never meant to send. As a hesitant friendship grows between them through their letters, Bridget determines to keep her heart uninvolved. But when her facade begins to break, she realizes the childhood silliness she abandoned might just be precisely what is needed to pull him back to shore. 
   
   
   
  Faced with a choice between loyalty and selfishness, love and letting go, Bridget must find the strength to confide her own feelings in Captain Foster before the man she loved is lost forever. But there is only so much she can do when she discovers a match between them is what she has always feared—forbidden.

  Voir livre

• 

  The Orphan’s Heartbreak - The...

  Chrissie Walsh

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  An emotional historical saga from the author of the bestselling Weaver Street series. 
  With no parents to protect her, Darcy Earnshaw must make her own way in the world. 
  After the death of her beloved mill-owner father, thirteen-year-old Darcy Earnshaw is left in the care of her lascivious uncle Abe. Not only is he determined to steal her inheritance, but as she blossoms into a captivating young woman, he longs to steal her innocence too. Desperate to avoid his advances, Darcy decides to flee. 
  Alone and homeless, she is soon taken under the wing of John Carver, a kind-hearted beloved street performer and his family who is captivated by Darcy’s beautiful voice. But it’s Danny, an Italian singer, who captures Darcy’s heart and finally seems to offer the promise of a happy future. 
  But, when war breaks out, and the pressure on Danny and John to enlist mounts, all Darcy’s dreams start to crumble. And with her evil uncle Abe still determined to wreak his terrible revenge on her, surely now there can be no happy ending for the orphan songbird? 
  Heartbreaking, heart-warming, page-turning and uplifting, Chrissie Walsh’s brilliant stories are perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Kitty Neale. 
  What readers are saying about Chrissie Walsh: 
  ‘Loved this book from the beginning to the end. I wanted the story to go on for ever and a brilliant read.’ 
  ‘A brilliant read, I really enjoyed it, it is definitely five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, looking forward to more books from this author.’ 
  ‘I was so totally engrossed and invested in the characters, written as though I were there myself. It really is a story to be appreciated and devoured... I absolutely loved it.’ 
  ‘I have loved every minute of this book, tears of sadness and tears of joy, a very enjoyable story, will read more from this author.’ 
  ‘Loved this book and there was nothing I didn't enjoy. Beautiful love story. I can't wait to read more from this writer.’ 
  'I found myself totally involved in the lives of the main characters. When they laughed I laughed, when they cried, yes, I cried. The author definitely has a way of writing that really captures your heart.'

  Voir livre

• 

  Festival of the Ghost

  João Morais

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Prizewinner in New Welsh Writing Awards 2021 Rheidol Prize for Prose with a Welsh Theme or Setting
  'Compelling... humorous and tightly plotted, with a superb sense of urban space' – Gwen Davies, adjudication, New Welsh Writing Awards 2021
  A grieving young man living with OCD discovers he can witness the events of the past. While searching for his recently deceased sister's thesis, he strives to avoid the attention of its subject, a religious sect devoted to The Ripper's Welsh double, 'the Butcher of Butetown'.
  Set in contemporary Cardiff, this diverse, pacey, high-concept time-warp crime novella explores themes of violence, ritual and alternative realities, while it seeks to honour the victims of serial killers and challenge the way that some have become part of the tourism industry.

  Voir livre

• 

  The Scarlet Plague

  Jack London

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  "The Scarlet Plague" by Jack London is a haunting dystopian novella first published in 1912. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the story unfolds in the year 2073, sixty years after a devastating pandemic known as the Scarlet Plague wipes out most of humanity. Told through the perspective of an elderly survivor, James Howard Smith, the narrative recounts the collapse of civilization as he shares his memories with his grandsons, who struggle to comprehend the advanced world that once was. 
  With vivid imagery and profound social commentary, London explores themes of human fragility, the loss of knowledge, and the cyclical nature of history. This short yet powerful tale serves as a timeless reflection on the consequences of societal hubris and the enduring spirit of survival.

  Voir livre

• 

  Healing Hope - A steamy...

  PJ Fiala

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Enjoy this steamy, small-town, protector romance from USA Today bestselling author PJ Fiala. 
  A former SEAL on a life changing mission. 
  A congressional aide caught up in the underworld of greed. 
  The explosive culmination of secrets, lies, and salvation. 
  Stopping traffickers is only half of the job; finding the victims is RAPTOR’s specialty. 
  Former SEAL, Creed Rowan, rescued a beautiful captive on a yacht during a mission, but there’s more to his rescue than meets the eye. She’s the connection RAPTOR needs to stop an international exchange and save the lives of hundreds of women. 
  Hope Dumond’s life as a congressional aide in Washington, as ugly as it was, never prepared her for being kidnapped and within minutes of being sold as a sex slave. When her rescuer is also handsome, smart, and incredibly capable of exposing those responsible, she jumps at the chance to tell him all the secrets she’s uncovered. As they compile a mountain of evidence against these despicable humans, Hope longs for revenge against those responsible for trying to take her life. 
  Will Creed’s new mission become HEALING HOPE? 
  Healing Hope is the eighth book in the RAPTOR Romantic Suspense Series, although all books in the RAPTOR world can be read as standalones. A steamy romantic story with a guaranteed happily ever after, it does have some strong language and exciting sexy times. Enjoy Creed and Hope!

  Voir livre