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First published in 1922. Fletcher was a British journalist and author of around 200 fiction and non-fiction works. He was one of the leading writers of detective fiction during the genres "golden age."
After their father's sudden disappearance, siblings Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis relocate with their mother to a charming countryside cottage. Their adventurous spirits lead them to the nearby railway, where they forge friendships and unravel heart-stirring mysteries. Nesbit deftly weaves a story of hope and courage, capturing the magic of childhood against adversity.Ver libro
It was a blistering night in August. All day long the mercury in the thermometer had been flirting with the figures at the top of the tube, and the promised shower at night which a mendacious Weather Bureau had been prophesying as a slight mitigation of our sufferings was conspicuous wholly by its absence. I had but one comfort in the sweltering hours of the day, afternoon and evening, and that was that my family were away in the mountains, and there was no law against my sitting around all day clad only in my pajamas, and otherwise concealed from possibly intruding eyes by the wreaths of smoke that I extracted from the nineteen or twenty cigars which, when there is no protesting eye to suggest otherwise, form my daily allowance. I had tried every method known to the resourceful flat-dweller of modern times to get cool and to stay so, but alas, it was impossible. Even the radiators, which all winter long had never once given forth a spark of heat, now hissed to the touch of my moistened finger.Ver libro
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. In the rigidly status-conscious society of Regency England, the Bennet family faces a dire predicament: with five daughters and no male heir, their estate is entailed away. Their only hope for survival lies in advantageous marriages. When the wealthy, amiable Mr. Bingley rents the nearby Netherfield estate, Mrs. Bennet sees a golden opportunity. But it is Bingley’s closest friend, the haughty, incredibly wealthy Mr. Darcy, who sets the neighborhood ablaze with gossip. He offends the independent, fiercely intelligent Elizabeth Bennet, sparking a battle of wits that challenges everything they believe about themselves and each other. As societal expectations, scandalous family blunders, and disastrous marriage proposals threaten to ruin the sisters' prospects, Elizabeth and Darcy must navigate a minefield of misunderstandings, pride, and lingering prejudice to discover if they are truly meant to be. Why you will love this: This masterpiece of Classic Romance birthed the enemies-to-lovers trope that continues to captivate readers worldwide. You will be utterly drawn into the sharp social satire, historical regency charm, slow-burn romantic tension, and brilliant character archetypes. Whether it is your first time visiting Longbourn or you are returning for the witty repartee of a lush period drama, this audiobook offers the ultimate literary escape. About the Author: Jane Austen was an English novelist whose keen social observation, sparkling wit, and masterful use of irony made her one of the most widely read and beloved writers in English literature. Her timeless works continue to shape the modern romance genre today.Ver libro
The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is J Y Ackerman.Ver libro
Mary Queen of Scots imprisoned at Lochleven, the boy page who carries her messages, and the escape across the loch. Scott wrote it as the sequel to The Monastery and made a much better job of it; the Mary here is drawn from the papers of people who had guarded her. This edition is bound with a gallery of 55 plates of paintings by Edvard Munch, Gillis Mostaert, William Segar and Jan Brueghel the Elder, and includes three illustrations restored and coloured for this edition.Ver libro
A laird's heir is stolen as a child, a gypsy woman curses the house that turned her out, and an astrologer's prediction hangs over the whole thing for twenty years. Scott wrote it in six weeks and Meg Merrilies became one of the great stage parts of the century. This edition binds nineteen plates by painters including Edvard Munch, Margaret Gillies and John Glover, and restores and colours twelve in-text illustrations.Ver libro
