Verlag: Bu Classics Books
In the rugged Scottish highlands, a young fisherman named Malcolm navigates a web of secrets surrounding his true parentage while serving a capricious marquis. His journey is one of nobility discovered not in bloodlines, but in character and loyalty. A sweeping tale of mystery, romance, and the clash between social classes.
What would Jesus do? When several members of an ordinary American church are challenged to not take a single action without fist asking that crucial question, they discover the power of God to transform their own lives—and their world. Charles M. Sheldon’s provocative novel, originally published in 1896 and enthusiastically rediscovered by today’s believers, testifies dramatically to the value of Christian witness in all of life. Charles M. Sheldon (1857–1946) is best remembered for his 1896 masterwork In His Steps, the multi-million copy best-selling Christian novel that continues to challenge readers today. But he was more than a best-selling author. At the turn of the twentieth century, Sheldon was perhaps the best-known clergyman in America, a preacher whose avid support of social reforms grew out of his understanding of the Christian’s responsibility to his fellowman. About the Hendrickson Christian Classics series: Acts of faith always start with a small “yes”—so how can you get better at hearing his call? Learning from trusted elders and writers in Christianity who walked before us is a fantastic way to begin! Whether you are looking to get more out of Scripture, be challenged by God’s relentless love, or gain a greater understanding for how Jesus reveals himself, the Hendrickson Christian Classics series will inspire and provoke you into a deeper relationship with the Lord. Gain Fresh Insights and Perspectives Whether you’re a new or longtime believer, get empowered and engaged in your walk with God by these inspirational Christian leaders who endured tremendous hardships, faced extreme persecution, and took consistent steps of faith! The Hendrickson Christian Classics are for you if you want to:Learn how to experience the Holy Spirit’s presence dailyGet a handle on Christian classics (like The Pilgrim’s Progress and others)Take your understanding of Scripture to a deeper levelImmerse yourself in these spiritual Christian classics! Dive deep into these amazing masterworks and experience some of the greatest Christian classics, all masterfully narrated by Emmy Award winner Stephen Johnston: The Pilgrim’s Progress (by John Bunyan)Absolute Surrender (by Andrew Murray)The Practice of the Presence of God (by Brother Lawrence)How to Pray and How to Study the Bible (by R.A. Torrey)Heretics (by G.K. Chesterton)Humility (by Andrew Murray)In His Steps (by Charles Sheldon)The Imitation of Christ (by Thomas a Kempis)The Kneeling Christian (by Albert Richardson)Orthodoxy (by G.K. Chesterton)Zum Buch
Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5th, 1850 near Dieppe in France. Maupassant’s early life was badly torn when at age 11 (his younger brother Hervé was then five) his mother, Laure, a headstrong and independent-minded woman, risked social disgrace in order to obtain a legal separation from her husband. After the separation, Laure kept custody of her two boys. With the father now forcibly absent, Laure became the most influential and important figure in the young boy's life. Maupassant’s education was such that he rebelled against religion and other societal norms but a developing friendship with Gustave Flaubert began to turn his mind towards creativity and writing. After graduation he volunteered for the Franco-Prussian war. With its end he moved to Paris to work as a clerk in the Navy Department. Gustave Flaubert now took him under his wing. Acting as a literary guardian to him, he guided the eager Maupassant to debuts in journalism and literature. For Maupassant these were exciting times and the awakening of his creative talents and ambitions. In 1880 he published what is considered his first great work, ‘Boule de Suif’, (translated as as ‘Dumpling’, ‘Butterball’, ‘Ball of Fat’, or ‘Ball of Lard’) which met with a success that was both instant and overwhelming. Flaubert at once acknowledged that it was ‘a masterpiece that will endure.’ Maupassant had used his talents and experiences in the war to create something unique. This decade from 1880 to 1891 was to be the most pivotal of his career. With an audience now made available by the success of ‘Boule de Suif’ Maupassant organised himself to work methodically and relentlessly to produce between two and four volumes of work a year. The melding of his talents and business sense and the continual hunger of sources for his works made him wealthy. In his later years he developed a desire for solitude, an obsession for self-preservation, and a fear of death as well as a paranoia of persecution caused by the syphilis he had contracted in his youth. On January 2nd, 1892, Maupassant tried to commit suicide by cutting his throat. Unsuccessful he was committed to the private asylum of Esprit Blanche at Passy, in Paris. It was here on July 6th, 1893 that Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant died at the age of only 42.Zum Buch
"I am an old man. I live here in this ancient house, surrounded by huge, unkempt gardens... and things happen in this house that I cannot explain." Deep in the desolate wilds of Western Ireland, two travelers stumble upon the ruins of a bizarre, flame-shaped manor perched over a gargantuan chasm. Within the wreckage, they discover a manuscript—the diary of a recluse who faced an onslaught of impossible terrors. From the siege of the bestial, white 'Swine-things' to a visionary journey across the 'Plain of Silence' and the eventual heat death of the universe, The House on the Borderland is an unparalleled account of a soul adrift in a malevolent cosmos. This immersive production brings the nightmare to life, blending the visceral dread of a home invasion with the awe-inspiring scope of early science fiction. As the protagonist, 'The Recluse,' fights to maintain his sanity and protect his sister from the subterranean horrors of 'The Pit,' listeners are drawn into a world where the walls between dimensions are paper-thin. Why you will love this: Hodgson’s masterpiece is a cornerstone of Cosmic Horror / Supernatural Fiction, pre-dating and deeply influencing the works of H.P. Lovecraft. It perfectly balances the claustrophobic tension of a Gothic thriller with the mind-bending concepts of Weird Fiction, creating an atmosphere of existential dread that is both terrifying and profoundly beautiful. William Hope Hodgson was a master of the macabre and a visionary of the 'unknown.' His legacy as a pioneer of the weird remains a standard for atmospheric storytelling and imaginative world-building.Zum Buch
Newly updated to feature award-winning narrator, Christopher Tester! Frankenstein is one of the earliest examples of science fiction, introducing the prototypical “mad scientist” who creates a monster who destroys everyone and everything that is dear to him. The scientist is the eponymous character of the novel but the name, Frankenstein, has become popularly attached to the creature itself, who has become one of the best-known monsters in the history of motion pictures and a constant reference point in popular culture. The novel has spoken to technological and cultural anxieties from the Enlightenment to the age of Big Tech as it engages with the ethics of technology and scientific discovery, and the power of knowledge. Perhaps its most lasting legacy, however, is that the monster comes to represent anyone who doesn't fit into societal norms; the creature experiences forms of alienation that are oddly relatable to modern life. Cover illustrated by: James Jeffers James Jeffers is a queer illustrator whose work explores the delightful world of the fantastique through colors, shapes, and whimsy.Zum Buch
Edith Nesbit was born on the 15th August 1858 in Kennington, then part of Surrey. Due to the health issues and tuberculosis of her sister Mary, Nesbit’s early life was one of constant changes of house both in England and on the continent. At age 17, Nesbit met Hubert Bland and they married three years later―whilst she was 7 months pregnant. Bland also kept his affair with another woman going throughout their marriage and the two children of that relationship were raised by Nesbit as well as her own three with Bland. Together they were founder members of the Fabian Society in 1884 naming their son Fabian in its honour. They also edited the Society's journal; ‘Today’. Nesbit was an active lecturer and prolific writer on socialism during those years but gradually her work for them dwindled as her career as a children’s writer grew. Her most famous success was ‘The Railway Children’ but she was also very prolific and greatly accomplished in poetry, short stories―especially her macabre ghost and supernatural stories―and novels for adults. In February 1917, some three years after the death of Bland she married Thomas ‘the Skipper’ Tucker in Woolwich, where he was a ship's engineer on the Woolwich Ferry. Edith Nesbit died from lung cancer on the 4th May 1924 at her house ‘The Long Boat’ at Jesson, St Mary's Bay, New Romney in Kent. She was 65.Zum Buch
A woman torn between two men. A passion too powerful to ignore. A choice that can only end in heartbreak. Paula Forrest seems to have everything—a grand estate, a devoted husband, and a life built on comfort and strength. But when the charismatic ranch manager Evan Graham enters their world, buried longing rises to the surface. As desire deepens and tensions mount, Paula becomes trapped between loyalty and a love she never expected, setting in motion a tragic chain of events that no one can escape. Praised as "Jack London's most emotionally complex and intimate novel," this story blends raw passion, psychological depth, and breathtaking intensity. It explores the fragile edges of marriage, temptation, and the human heart's unpredictable storms. If you crave dramatic love triangles, emotional turmoil, and classics that confront the cost of desire, this compelling novel will keep you turning pages. Open the book—and step into a love story powerful enough to shatter lives.Zum Buch
