Maison d'édition: Bu Classics Books
Betrayal and loyalty collide during the American Revolution as a mysterious agent risks his life behind enemy lines. Caught between two warring nations, Harvey Birch navigates a landscape of suspicion where the price of patriotism is constant isolation. It is a tense, historical thriller about the unsung shadows of war.
A collection of five stories by Anthony Trollope: Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices; The Lady of Launay;Christmas at Thompson Hall; The Telegraph Girl; and Alice Dugdale - Summary by Nicholas CliffordVoir livre
In "A Study in Scarlet," Arthur Conan Doyle introduces the world to the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusty companion, Dr. Watson. A baffling murder in London sparks an investigation that spans continents. Through Holmes's unparalleled deductive genius, clues reveal a tale of love, vengeance, and a sinister secret society. As the pieces fall into place, Holmes's masterful problem-solving skills mark the beginning of a legendary partnership in crime-solving.Voir livre
"Metzengerstein: A Tale in Imitation of the German" is a short story by American writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe, his first to see print. It was first published in the pages of Philadelphia's Saturday Courier magazine, in 1832. The story follows the young Frederick, the last of the Metzengerstein family, who carries on a long-standing feud with the Berlifitzing family. Suspected of causing a fire that kills the Berlifitzing family patriarch, Frederick becomes intrigued with a previously unnoticed and untamed horse. Metzengerstein is punished for his cruelty when his own home catches fire and the horse carries him into the flame. Part of a Latin hexameter by Martin Luther serves as the story's epigraph: Pestis eram vivus—moriens tua mors ero ("Living I have been your plague, dying I shall be your death").
The story, told by an unnamed third-person narrator, takes place in Hungary at an unspecified date. There is a rivalry between two wealthy families—the Metzengersteins and the Berlifitzings—which is so old that no one knows how far back it dates. The narrator states that its origin appears to rely on an "ancient" prophecy: "A lofty name shall have a fearful fall when, as the rider over his horse, the mortality of Metzengerstein shall triumph over the immortality of Berlifitzing."
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Recipient of three "Goldies" from the Golden Crown Literary Society, the premier organization for the support and nourishment of quality lesbian literature. And Playing the Role of Herself won in the categories of Lesbian Romance, Lesbian Debut Author, and the Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award. Actress Caidence Harris is living her dreams after landing a leading role among the star-studded, veteran cast of 9th Precinct, a hot new police drama shot on location in glitzy LA. Her sometimes-costar Robyn Ward is magnetic, glamorous, and devastatingly beautiful, the quintessential A-List celebrity on the fast track to superstardom. When the two meet on the set of 9th Precinct, Caid is instantly infatuated but settles for friendship, positive that Robyn is both unavailable and uninterested. Soon Caid sees that all is not as it appears, but can she take a chance and risk her heart when the outcome is so uncertain? The leading ladies and the supporting cast of this debut novel by K. E. Lane will charm you, entertain you, and leave you with a smile on your face, eager for Ms. Lane's next offering. Contains mature themes.Voir livre
"Granny's X-Rated Birthday!" Fifty-seven year old Tracy is the married mother of two, as well as a grandmother to two more. This is the story of what can happen to a devoted wife and Granny if she's not careful during her birthday night out in the big city.Voir livre
When Elle Bissett agrees to go on a televised celebrity cooking competition, she's expecting to get some television face time, not go head-to-head with Ashley Castle, an acting rival from her youth. If she could only keep her focus on the recipes instead of getting distracted by Ashley's piercing blue eyes, she should have no problem earning the title of Celebrity Cook Off Champion. For Ashley Castle, appearing on the cooking competition show is a surefire way for her to earn the homemaker cred she desperately needs—at least according to her agent. The fanbase of her reality show, Queen of the Castle, has been waning steadily since her divorce. The only problem is, she doesn't know how to cook. It doesn't help that Elle Bissett keeps dazzling her with something more than those mad kitchen skills she keeps showing off. If she could just find a way to focus, she might stand a chance. What's a few swapped recipes between former child stars?Voir livre
