Editorial: Bu Classics Books
In the aftermath of war, mercenaries revolt against Carthage, led by a warrior obsessed with the holy veil and the high priestess. The narrative drips with exotic opulence, brutal violence, and the mystique of ancient rituals. A lush, historical epic where love and war collide under the gaze of foreign gods.
Cimarron is Edna Ferber's sweeping novel of the American frontier and the making of modern society. Set during the Oklahoma land rush and its aftermath, the novel follows the Cravat family as they navigate ambition, displacement, and moral compromise in a rapidly changing territory where law, ownership, and identity are still being defined. At the center of the novel is the tension between idealism and reality. Public progress—new towns, newspapers, courts, and businesses—emerges alongside private failures, broken relationships, and unacknowledged injustice. Ferber presents the frontier not as myth, but as a social experiment shaped by power, exclusion, and endurance. Broad in scope yet attentive to personal cost, Cimarron examines how nations are formed through both vision and violence. Clear-eyed and unsentimental, the novel remains a foundational work of American historical fiction, capturing the construction of order out of expansion and uncertainty.Ver libro
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is an 1820 short story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories titled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Irving wrote the story while living in Birmingham, England. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity, especially during Halloween because of a character known as the Headless Horseman believed to be a Hessian soldier who was decapitated by a cannonball in battle. The story is set in 1790 in the countryside around the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town (historical Tarrytown, New York), in a secluded glen known as Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow is renowned for its ghosts and the haunting atmosphere that pervades the imaginations of its inhabitants and visitors. Some residents say this town was bewitched during the early days of the Dutch settlement, while others claim that the mysterious atmosphere was caused by an old Native American chief, the "wizard of his tribe ... before the country was discovered by Master Hendrik Hudson." Residents of the town are seemingly subjected to various supernatural and mysterious occurrences. They are subjected to trance-like visions and frequented by strange sights, music, and voices "in the air." The inhabitants of Sleepy Hollow are fascinated by the "local tales, haunted spots, and twilight superstitions" on account of the mysterious occurrences and haunting atmosphere.Ver libro
The twelfth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams. Against overwhelming odds they fought to tame a savage land, now they must fight to keep it. The struggle continues – a struggle to harness an alien wilderness, to lay the bold foundation for their dreams. But powers outside the Australians' control are threatening to put all they have accomplished in jeopardy. A new generation of Australians comes into its own, more newcomers arrive, and together, they all must battle to forge the glorious destiny that is rightfully theirs.Ver libro
The BRAND NEW instalment in Maisie Thomas' nostalgic and heart-warming WWII saga series that fans of Lesley Eames and Ellie Dean will love. 📖 💕 Welcome to the Wartime Hotel! Manchester, 1943. Kitty’s new venture, hosting wedding receptions at Dunbar’s Hotel, has got off to a flying start, and she’s looking to the future. With the tide of the war turning and victory on the distant horizon, Kitty is keen to keep her independence once the men come home. But will her spendthrift husband Bill agree to a divorce – and to letting her keep the business? Beatrice’s work in welfare is hugely rewarding, and she loves the children’s clubs she runs at Dunbar’s. But when a spate of thefts breaks out locally, the police become involved. Could the children be to blame, or can Beatrice help discover the true culprits? Former hotel maid Lily knows she still loves her estranged husband, Daniel. But can there be any chance of a reconciliation, when he discovers she is pregnant with another man’s baby? After everything they’ve been through – the ups and downs of war, life and love – will the women of the wartime hotel finally get their happy ending? Praise for the Wartime Hotel series: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An irresistible wartime saga brimming with warmth, courage and charm. The fabulous Maisie Thomas has woven a rich, emotional story of friendship and fresh starts and I can't wait for the next installment.' Kirsty Dougal, author of The Poppy Girls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A wonderful and uplifting tale of female friendship' Eva Glyn, author of The Dubrovnik Book Club ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher Evacuees ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is such a lovely series, full of warmth, hope and solidarity, and one which all saga lovers will enjoy.' Short Book & Scribes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gives a vivid picture of women's lives in wartime Manchester' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart' Reader ReviewVer libro
Alfraed is now the Earl of Cleveland but his new position throws him into a world of intrigue. There are plots and coups as the enemies of England try to wrest the land from King Henry. The Earl has to fight the Scots, the Welsh and Vikings before he travels to Normandy to fight alongside the king. Filled with battles and knightly combat the fast moving novel reflects the chaotic times before the first English Civil War.Ver libro
Tom Little is a circus midget with giant dreams. He may be king of the midgets, but he’s got grander ambitions—to become the ringmaster. Now, drawing on some dark ancient secrets, he’s about to get his wish. But in assuming another man’s identity, Tom must also take on his enemies—who want to make him pay for the big man’s sins. The circus is coming to town, as the audio version of If I Were You puts you in the center ring of the magic, mystery, and madness.Ver libro
