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Star Begotten is a 1937 novel by H. G. Wells. It tells the story of a series of men who conjecture upon the possibility of the human race being altered by Martians to replace their own dying planet. The protagonist of the story Joseph Davis, who is an author of popular histories, becomes overtaken with suspicion that he and his family have already been exposed and are starting to change.
Fifteen stories. One city. Countless lives caught between hope and paralysis. In this unforgettable collection, James Joyce reveals Dublin through the eyes of ordinary men and women—children discovering harsh truths, lovers facing disappointment, workers dreaming of escape, and families weighed down by duty. Each story is intimate, honest, and quietly devastating, capturing the emotional struggles hidden beneath everyday routines. Celebrated as "a cornerstone of modern literature," Dubliners blends precise prose with deep humanity, illuminating the fears, desires, and small rebellions that shape a life. Its realism and emotional resonance continue to captivate readers around the world. If you love character-driven fiction, lyrical writing, and stories that reveal meaning in the smallest moments, this classic is essential reading. Open the book—and walk the streets of Dublin, where every life holds a story worth hearing.Zum Buch
Deborah Eisenberg is nearly unmatched in her mastery of the short-story form. Now, in her newest collection, she demonstrates once again her virtuosic abilities in precisely distilled, perfectly shaped studies of human connection and disconnection. From a group of friends whose luck in acquiring a luxurious Manhattan sublet turns to disaster as their balcony becomes a front-row seat to the catastrophe of 9/11; to the Roman holiday of a schoolteacher running away from the news of her ex-husband's life-threatening illness, and her unlikely guide, a titled art scout in desperate revolt against his circumstances and aging; to the too painful love of a brother for his schizophrenic sister, whose tragic life embitters him to the very idea of family, Eisenberg evokes "intense, abundant human lives" in which "everything that happens is out there waiting for you to come to it."Zum Buch
Since the recent death of a wealthy, yet perverted, businessman, Charity Styles has been hiding in plain sight, as if challenging anyone to come after her. She’s on her own once more, living day to day on her beloved Wind Dancer, anchored near a quaint little Gulf Coast town in the Florida Panhandle. But when the son of a fishing client ends up dead, the father’s employer hires Charity to find the person responsible. Intrigue mounts faster than the list of suspects and Charity finds new purpose and direction, and possibly a guide. But will her new outlook make her fall prey to the local crime boss? Very few know of her abilities and many have come up short in trying to take her. Will this be Charity’s final downfall from grace?Zum Buch
A Regency era novella from #1 New York Times–bestselling author Stephanie Laurens about a royal bridesmaid's second chance with the man she loved and lost.Everyone's eyes are on a royal couple, but there is more behind the scenes than they'll ever know.Lady Nell Daughtry is certain her sister will be a perfect princess, if only she gets the reluctant bride safely to the church to marry Prince Frederick of Lautenberg.But what she doesn't know is that, in the wedding party, she's been paired with her former fiancé, Robert Knightly . . . and now she'll be face-to-face with the man who walked away.Zum Buch
A man who rose from nothing. A duchess with everything to lose. One irresistible transaction that exposes the truth behind luxury and desire. In this witty and incisive short story, Virginia Woolf peels back the glittering surface of high society. Oliver Bacon, London's most successful jeweller, is courted by a desperate duchess who tempts him with jewels, promises, and the illusion of acceptance among the elite. As their dance of ambition and vanity unfolds, Woolf reveals the insecurity, longing, and moral compromise hidden beneath wealth and status. Praised as "a brilliant satire of class and desire," this story sparkles with Woolf's psychological insight and elegant prose. Readers love its crisp tension, vivid characterization, and the quiet sting of its final revelations. If you enjoy sharp social commentary, compact storytelling, and Woolf's unmistakable narrative voice, this classic is a gem. Turn the page—and witness a world where temptation gleams brighter than truth.Zum Buch
Partners in Crime is a collection of short stories featuring Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, a couple who own and manage Blunt's International Detective Agency. In their previous adventure Tommy and Tuppence rescued the pink pearl against all odds. Now the best and brightest are at their door, and throughout these 15 storiues we see them crack cases from the mysterious to the murderous. The short stories included in this collection are: - A Fairy in the Flat - A Pot of Tea - The Affair of the Pink Pearl - The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger - Finessing the King/The Gentleman Dressed in Newspaper - The Case of the Missing Lady - Blindman's Buff - The Man in the Mist - The Crackler - The Sunningdale Mystery - The House of Lurking Death - The Unbreakable Alibi - The Clergyman's Daughter / The Red House - The Ambassador's Boots - The Man Who Was No. 16 Agatha Christie (1890 – 1976) was an English author. She was a prolific writer, most famous for her detective novels and short story collections which centred around the iconic characters of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Renowned as the 'Queen of Crime', she remains the bestselling novelist of all time, with her sales only second to the Bible. This audiobook is fully indexed. Once downloaded, each story will be listed so you can easily navigate to the individual section.Zum Buch
