Editorial: Charles River Editors
Ivan Turgenev was a Russian writer and playwright in the 19th century. Turgenev’s novel Fathers and Sons as well as his short stories were key contributions to Russian Realism. This edition of Annouchka: A Tale includes a table of contents.
Living peacefully in Vermont, Ryan Flannigan is shocked when a text from her oldest friend alerts her to a devastating news item. A controversial photo of her as a pre-teen has been found in the possession of a wealthy investor recently revealed as a pedophile and a sex trafficker—with an inscription to him from Ryan's mother on the back.Memories crowd in, providing their own distinctive pictures of her mother Fiona, an aspiring actress, and their move to the West Village in 1976. Amid the city's gritty kaleidoscope of wealth and poverty, high art, and sleazy strip clubs, Ryan is discovered and thrust into the spotlight as a promising young actress with a woman's face and a child's body. Suddenly, the safety and comfort Ryan longs for is replaced by auditions, paparazzi, and the hungry eyes of men of all ages.Forced to reexamine her childhood, Ryan begins to untangle her young fears and her mother's ambitions, and the role each played in the fraught blackout summer of 1977. Even with her movie career long behind her, Ryan and Fiona are suddenly the object of uncomfortable speculation—and Fiona demands Ryan's support. To put the past to rest, Ryan will need to face the painful truth of their relationship, and the night when everything changed.Ver libro
This powerful audiobook is a stunning tribute to the power of language and the beauty of great literature, transporting listeners deep into the heart of turn-of-the-century New York City and the lives of those who struggled to survive in its teeming streets. With expert pacing, rich characterizations, and a deep understanding of the complexities of the human heart, Ryan Hughes brings to life one of the most enduring and unforgettable works of American literature, revealing the beauty and resilience that can be found in even the darkest corners of the human experience. As you listen to "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets," you will be transported to a world of grit, danger, and possibility, where the power of the human spirit shines through even in the most challenging of circumstances. Through Crane's vivid descriptions of life in the slums, you will experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the Bowery and the Lower East Side, and gain a deep appreciation for the struggles faced by those on the margins of society. Whether you are a longtime fan of "Maggie" or discovering it for the first time, this audiobook is the perfect way to experience the enduring appeal of this American classic. So sit back, relax, and join us on a journey into the heart of "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets," brought to life through the power of sound and the art of storytelling. With Ryan Hughes' expert narration and The Sounding Page's immersive sound design, you will discover the enduring power of great literature and the unyielding spirit of the human heart. Get ready to experience the power of the spoken word as you step back into a world that is both specific and universal, and discover for yourself the beauty and resilience that can be found in even the darkest corners of the human experience.Ver libro
Written twenty years after the publication of Casting Off, the final volume of the Cazalet Chronicles begins in 1956 when the death of the family matriarch brings the scattered members of the extended clan back together The death of eighty-nine-year-old matriarch Kitty “the Duchy” Cazalet marks the end of an era—and the commencement of great change for the family. The long, difficult marriage of second son Edward to Villy has ended in divorce and Edward is contemplating wedlock with his longtime mistress, Diana. Hugh, the eldest son, wounded in the Great War and haunted by the death of his wife, Sybil, has finally found happiness with Jemima Leaf. Rupert, the youngest, who was missing-in-action during World War II, is now committed to rebuilding his relationship with his wife, Zoe. Rachel, who has spent a lifetime looking after others, has the chance to finally live for herself—even as she’s faced with the loss of all she cherishes most. And Home Place, the beloved Sussex estate where the Cazalets have gathered for years, is now a beloved relic that, with its faded wallpaper and leaky roof, has aged along with its occupants, including faithful servants like Mrs. Cripps, Mr. Tonbridge, and former governess Miss Milliment, now steadfast companion to Villy. Elizabeth Jane Howard’s critically acclaimed family saga comes to its conclusion as the Cazalets reflect on their past and begin the inexorable move forward.Ver libro
Knowing she was seen as a threat to the queen she served, Lady Katherine Grey, legitimate heir to the throne, longs only for the comfort of a loving marriage and a quiet life far from the intrigue of the Tudor court. After seeing her sister become the pawn of their parents and others seeking royal power and then lose their lives for it, she is determined to avoid the vicious struggles over power and religion that dominate Queen Elizabeth's court. Until she finds love-then Kat is willing to risk it all, even life in prison.Contains mature themes.Ver libro
In 1906 eight year-old Ralph Moody moves with his family from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch for his father’s health. Ralph’s family experiences the pleasures and perils of ranching; attending auctions and roundups, battling with neighbors over water rights, fighting tornados, and scratching a living from the wild prairie sod. Ralph meets Hi Beckman, the best ranch foreman and cowboy in all Colorado. Hi teaches Ralph all the tricks of the trade making “Little Britches” into a first-rate cowhand and rodeo rider. Ralph’s friends, Hi, Two Dog and the blue-roan cowhorse Sky High, give Little Britches all the learning and excitement a boy can dream of. He’ll need it as the adventures Ralph faces will have to equip him to take his ailing father’s place when the time comes....Ver libro
Hauntingly read by Justin Avoth.'Robert Dinsdale mixes history and mythology with great panache . . . Richly textured and with an appropriately labyrinthine plot, this is a book that explores the monster inside man — and vice versa. Book of the Month' Sunday TimesMan or monster? Hero or villain?London, 1861: Ten-year-old Nell belongs to a crew of mudlarks who work a stretch of the Thames along the Ratcliffe Highway. An orphan since her mother died four years past, leaving Nell with only broken dreams and a pair of satin slippers in her possession, she spends her days dredging up coals, copper and pieces of iron spilled by the river barges – searching for treasure in the mud in order to appease her master, Benjamin Murdstone.But one day, Nell discovers a body on the shore. It’s not the first corpse she’s encountered, but by far the strangest. Nearly seven feet tall, the creature has matted hair covering his legs, and on his head are the suggestion of horns. Nell’s fellow mudlarks urge her to steal his boots and rifle his pockets, but as she ventures closer the figure draws breath – and Nell is forced to make a decision which will change her life forever . . .From the critically acclaimed author of The Toymakers comes an imaginative retelling of the legend of the Minotaur, full of myth and magic and steeped in the grime of Victorian London; perfect for lovers of historical fiction with a mythical twist such as Stone Blind and Circe.Praise for Once A Monster:'Imaginative mash-up of the mythical with Victorian gothic.' - The Times'A wonderful magic trick of a story, full of very human monsters and monstrous humans. Dinsdale is a beautiful, evocative story teller. - Stuart Turton, bestselling author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn HardcastleVer libro
