Maison d'édition: Babelcube
For years surviving the recurring marital chaos caused by the chemical dependency of Mike, her brother-in-law, Akira struggles to rescue Juliana, his wife, already totally immersed in the freezing waters of an existential precipice.
Some secrets are hidden not in the deepest depths of the Earth, but in the farthest reaches of Time itself. In this foundational masterpiece of Science Fiction, a brilliant Victorian inventor builds a magnificent machine capable of slipping through the boundaries of the fourth dimension. Hurtling forward to the year 802,701 AD, the Time Traveller discovers a seemingly idyllic paradise populated by the Eloi—a gentle, fairy-like species who spend their days bathing, eating fruit, and playing in the ruins of humanity's grandest achievements. But perfection is an illusion. When his Time Machine is stolen, the Traveller is plunged into a desperate struggle for survival. Beneath the serene, sunlit world lurks a sinister truth, and a horrific subterranean race known as the Morlocks. Stranded millennia from home, he must brave the ultimate darkness to reclaim his path back to the present. Why you will love this: If you are a fan of classic Science Fiction, dystopian futures, and epic time travel adventures, this gripping audiobook will hold you breathless. Woven with rich tropes of far-future world-building, post-apocalyptic societies, and thrilling man-versus-nature survival, it is an essential listen for fans of speculative fiction with profound philosophical stakes. About the Author: H. G. Well is remembered as one of the visionary fathers of the science fiction genre. His unparalleled imagination and prophetic storytelling reshaped modern literature, leaving a legacy of speculative tales that continue to fascinate and thrill readers more than a century later.Voir livre
Atlantian Chronicles: Final Prophecy is an exciting science fiction story about a great civilization inhabiting Earth 65 million years ago. This spellbinding coming of age tale is about Arius of Atlantius, who chronicles the events of his disastrous last two weeks from the unsettled safety of his wrecked light-ship. Since birth Arius has been confused about his role as the future ruler of Atlantis. He soon discovers that an impossible task bestowed upon him and his friends by his father will test his resolve and trigger his ancestral DNA. Can Arius complete the four truths of knowledge? Can he stop the extinction of his world? Don’t miss the answers to this chronicle from master storyteller William P. Messier. Independent Review: Dr. Messier spends a good deal of time drawing connections between Arius, his friends and his natural environment: the whales, flowers, Pterosaurs or flying birds and stars are all his brothers or friends. At the beginning of the story he has the heart of a little boy, eats wafers for strength, longs to be independent, etc. Also, apparently contradictory elements are repeatedly shown as aspects of one unified whole: the jungle is both kind and cruel, feminine and masculine; the sentient guardian is beautiful but deadly; the meat-eating dinosaur is noble but cruel. The novella's premise of unity helps succor Arius in the midst of his great tragedy. For Arius, success and failure are two equal facets of the same existence. They are transitory forms which capriciously arrive and depart without affecting the underlying unity between himself, his friends and nature. At the end of the story Arius has the heart of a man - As long as he focuses on this unity and sees himself as part of his friends and nature rather than as an external antagonist competing with it, he cannot be defeated by whatever misfortunes befall him.Voir livre
A classic Agatha Christie short story from the collection The Golden Ball and Other Stories Jane Cleveland is in desperate need of a job, and when she sees an ad for a woman of her description needed to impersonate a grand duchess, she cannot believe her luck. The royal retainers tell Jane that the job will be dangerous because attempts have been made on the Grand Duchess Pauline's life, but this only serves to make the job more appealing. Jane's disguise initially goes according to plan, but when she is kidnapped and drugged, it appears that her new employers are not all that they seem…Voir livre
THE ADVENTURE OF THE MISSING BETTER HALF. Did you ever wonder what happened to Godfrey Staunton, the missing Three-Quarter, after Holmes tracked him down and found him, racked with sobs and bitter grief, beside his beloved deceased wife? This story tells you. His life got much better. He met an exceptional young woman, Millicent Brocklehurst, and fell in love, and got married. He was chosen to play on England's National Team in the 1899 Home Nations Championship games. Life was good. ... and then it got much worse. Bribery, beating, murder and more. He comes back to Sherlock Holmes in desperation. Together -- Godfrey Staunton, Dr. Leslie Armstrong, Dr. Watson, and Sherlock Holmes -- must stop an unspeakable crime taking place. Will they succeed in time? Will Godfrey's life be changed forever? This 38th New Sherlock Holmes Mystery is a tribute to The Adventure of the Missing Three Quarter. Buy it now and enjoy.Voir livre
The flying blast struck London just where it scales the northern heights, terrace above terrace, as precipitous as Edinburgh. It was round about this place that some poet, probably drunk, looked up astonished at all those streets gone skywards, and (thinking vaguely of glaciers and roped mountaineers) gave it the name of Swiss Cottage, which it has never been able to shake off. At some stage of those heights a terrace of tall gray houses, mostly empty and almost as desolate as the Grampians, curved round at the western end, so that the last building, a boarding establishment called "Beacon House," offered abruptly to the sunset its high, narrow and towering termination, like the prow of some deserted ship. (Summary by Gilbert Keith Chesterton)Voir livre
Escape to the snow-covered mountains of the Isle of Skye this winter, where romance, new adventures and unexpected surprises are just waiting to be found… ‘I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!’ – KATIE FFORDE Under the winter stars, anything is possible… Ezzie Wynter can’t wait for Christmas on the beautiful Isle of Skye. Her island home sparkles at this time of year thanks to the snow-capped mountains and frosty winter walks, topped off with family gatherings with those she loves the most. But her peaceful Christmas idyll is upended when she hears that the Larsson family – the owners of Rothach Hall – are flying in from Sweden for the festivities. As Manager of their grand Scottish manor house, Ezzie suddenly has decorations to hang, food to source and itineraries to organise. Life only becomes more difficult when Mats Larsson turns up. The owners’ handsome, self-assured son is used to doing things his own way – and he is only another headache to add to her overflowing list. Yet when unexpected visitors arrive looking for Ezzie, nothing else matters as she is left questioning everything she ever knew about herself. But amidst the Christmas chaos, she might also discover that, when all is lost, it’s sometimes those we least expect who come to our aid… A beautiful, escapist festive tale to curl up with by the fire this Christmas. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Karen Swan.Voir livre
