Verlag: Alien Ebooks
An austere young scientist is humanized by a brilliant lawyer and his beautiful wife. Terry is a riveting tale of personal growth, enveloped in a tapestry of complex emotions and relationships.
In At Lehmann’s by Katherine Mansfield we have the theme of innocence, vulnerability, appearance, confusion and desire. Taken from her In a German Pension collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story the reader realises that Mansfield may be exploring the theme of innocence. Sabina believes Hans’ story about why his hands are so dirty even though the story is exceptionally far-fetched and borders on the impossible. What is also interesting about Hans’ story is that because Sabina believes Hans she pities him which may be important as it highlights how good natured Sabina is. She is unable to see any bad in Hans even though he is lying.Zum Buch
The Golden Age is a collection of Kenneth Grahame’s reminiscences of childhood, notable for their conception of a world where children are locked in perpetual warfare with the adult “Olympians” who have wholly forgotten how it feels to be young—a theme later explored by J. M. Barrie and other authors.Zum Buch
Step into the enchanting world of William Shakespeare's timeless classic, "As You Like It," with our captivating digital audiobook. Immerse yourself in the whimsical forest of Arden as you join the delightful characters on their journey of love, self-discovery, and mirthful escapades. With expertly narrated prose that brings Shakespeare's lyrical language to life, you'll be transported to a realm of romance, comedy, and wit. Whether you're a seasoned Shakespeare enthusiast or a newcomer to his works, this digital audiobook promises to entertain, inspire, and illuminate the brilliance of the Bard in a way that's accessible and thoroughly enjoyable. Experience the magic of "As You Like It" like never before, wherever you are, with the convenience of an audiobook.Zum Buch
When the young heiress Gwendolen Ocumpaugh disappears from her family’s estate, the shock spreads through New York society. Known as “the Millionaire Baby,” the child is the cherished daughter of wealthy parents and the subject of an enormous reward. But her disappearance is no simple accident, and every clue seems to lead deeper into a maze of fear, secrecy, and hidden motives. Private detective Robert Trevitt sees in the case a chance to restore his fortune and reputation, but what begins as a search for a missing child soon becomes a psychological mystery involving family history, buried guilt, and dangerous deception. As suspicion falls across those closest to the child, Trevitt must decide who can be trusted before the truth is lost forever. First published in 1905, The Millionaire Baby is a richly atmospheric classic mystery from Anna Katharine Green, one of the pioneering figures of American detective fiction.Zum Buch
The anonymous narrator is suffering from a strange hyper-sensitivity to everything around him. He lives with an old man who has a clouded bluish eye, an abnormality that fascinates and disturbs him. Resolving to kill the man and dispose of his body, he soon realizes in horror, however, his innocent victim may never let him forget what he has done.Zum Buch
A wealthy American Jeorling is looking for a passage back to the USA after private studies of the wildlife on the Kerguelen Islands. Halbrane is one of the first ships to arrive at Kerguelen, and its captain Len Guy somewhat reluctantly agrees to have Jeorling as a passenger as far as Tristan da Cunha. Underway, they meet a stray iceberg with a dead body on it, which turns out to be a sailor from Jane. A note found with him indicates that he and several others including Jane's captain William Guy had survived the assassination attempt at Tsalal and are still alive.Zum Buch
