Publisher: Bu Classics Books
Witness the poignant conclusion of an era as the Forsyte family faces the final dissolution of their grand estate and the fading echoes of their once-great influence.
A fable of literally life and death significance, the story explores how the protagonist tries to keep the remembrance of his dead friends, to save them from being forgotten entirely in the rush of everyday events. He meets a woman who shares his ideals, only to find that the past places what seems to be an impassable barrier between them. Although James was not religious in any conventional sense, the story shows a deep spirituality in its treatment of mortality and the transcendent power of unselfish love. (Introduction by Wikipedia)Show book
This book was previously published as The Silent Girls Truth is often buried where few dare to look. A young girl disappears, echoing an unsolved murder from the past. The police think they’ve found their man, just as they had before. But they've already got it badly wrong once, forcing facts to fit a theory to convict an innocent man. Determined not to let that happen again, Detective Sergeant Anna Gwynne must go into the darkness that cloaks the worst of crimes and risk damaging herself in the process. Can she get what she needs before another life is lost, or could the horror lead her down a path that puts her own life in grave danger? An absolutely page-turning thriller that will have you hooked. If you love the novels of Angela Marsons and Simon McCleave, you won’t be able to put down An Unpardonable Act, Book 1 in the Anna Gwynne Black Squid trilogy.Show book
Evan All I want for Christmas is my best friend, Tyler. And so, it seems, does everyone else... I have an awesome, not at all cheesy mistletoe-related plan to make my Christmas wish come true, but before I can put it into action I’m thwarted by the arrival of not one, not two, but three of Ty’s drop-dead gorgeous former crushes. It seems they’ve all conspired to spend their holiday break at my family’s Aspen resort...and they’ve all got eyes for Tyler—I’m sure of it. Now I need to come up with a new plan. A plan that involves showing Tyler that I’m the guy for him, that what we have could be so much more than friendship... And if I happen to break a limb or burn my house down in the process? Well, as they say...love hurts. Disclaimer: this book does not contain any actual ghostsShow book
Between the strict expectations of society and the longings of the human heart, two sisters must decide whether to be guided by intellect or passion. When Mr. Dashwood suddenly passes away, the lives of his wife and three daughters are irreparably shattered. Cast out of their grand estate at Norland Park and left with a meager inheritance, the Dashwood women must start anew in a modest cottage in Devonshire. Here, Elinor, the composed and rational sister of sense, and Marianne, the intensely passionate and impulsive sister of sensibility, navigate a perilous and demanding social landscape. As Elinor hides her quiet heartbreak over the distant and mysterious Edward Ferrars, Marianne falls wildly in love with the dashing John Willoughby. But in a society where wealth and status govern every match, both sisters will face devastating betrayals that test the very limits of their sisterhood. Why you will love this: If you adore brilliant historical romance, sharp social commentary, and deeply compelling character studies, this masterpiece of Classic Fiction is essential listening. It flawlessly weaves tropes of forbidden love, social climbing, and family duty, making it a towering pillar of Regency literature that will keep you captivated until the final proposal. Jane Austen was an English novelist whose astute social observations, biting irony, and unparalleled romantic plotting revolutionized the literary landscape of the nineteenth century. Her timeless works continue to resonate globally, cementing her as one of the greatest and most beloved authors in the English language.Show book
Summer. A dark, brooding season of oppressive heat and thunderstorms, and Flotsam yearns for fresh air and a sea breeze. But business is brisk in Baker Street and becomes even brisker when a lady who purports to be a spiritualist brings Sherlock Holmes a mysterious message from the dead. The legendary detective has no time for mediums, yet the message proves remarkably prescient when, later the same day, he is consulted about the Last Will and Testament of the deceased armaments tycoon, Erasmus Belladonna. Belladonna's only child, a son, had been stolen from his cot twenty years previously and has never been seen since; shortly after the infant's disappearance, Belladonna had blown himself up in an experiment gone wrong, leaving his entire fortune to his son, to pass to him on his 21st birthday. Now, with that date looming, not one but seven young men have come forward. But which, if any, is really the missing child?Show book
I’m straight. So, when a gay guy on the train asked me out on a date, why the hell did I say yes? And why am I excited about seeing him again? Okay, let’s start again.... I thought I was straight for all of my 26 years. I dated women. I slept with women. And yeah, occasionally I’d wondered what it would be like to experiment with a guy. We’ve all done it, right? A couple of times, at least? Only, I never did more than wonder. But after one conversation with him... I still don’t know why I said yes. It wasn’t as if he was flirting with me - well, not much. All we did was talk. And then, he asked me out. Okay, so it would be a new experience. I can roll with that. But what if he wants to sleep with me? How about that? I’m nervous. I’m confused. And as for the whole "I’m straight" thing? Yeah. I’m rethinking that. Big time. And I can’t wait for Saturday till I see him again.Show book
