Maison d'édition: Carousel Books
The sins of one generation are visited upon another in a haunted New England mansion until the arrival of a young woman from the country breathes new air into moldering lives and rooms. The mysterious house becomes a metaphor for the family's struggles as the characters confront their fates and the consequences of their ancestors' actions.
Narrated by Tony Award-winning actress and musician Cynthia Erivo, Persuasion is one of the most moving love stories Austen ever penned. It's the story of Anne Elliott, Jane Austen's only aging heroine, who has devoted her life to caring for her financially irresponsible family. Just when she is growing content with her uneventful lifestyle, a long-lost love re-enters the picture — now as the potential beau of her significantly younger cousin. Anne is then faced with a choice: will she watch Captain Wentworth settle into life with another woman, or will she strive to win back his love and escape her family? Austen understood that mediated and misdirected messages frequently carry a far greater charge than explicit declarations. Persuasion pulsates with the energy of the lovers’ efforts to communicate, often indirectly, across gaps of time and perspective. Cover illustrated by: Lisa Perrin Lisa Perrin is an illustrator and hand lettering artist who had made her home in Baltimore, Maryland where she is a professor of illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work has been recognized by The Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, 3X3 Magazine, and Print Magazine. At its heart her work explores the old world in a new way, combining humor with darkness, and beauty with strangeness.Voir livre
The Haunter of the Dark" is a horror short story by American author H. P. Lovecraft, written between 5-9 November 1935 and published in the December 1936 edition of Weird Tales. It was the last written of the author's known works, and is part of the Cthulhu Mythos. The epigraph to the story is the second stanza of Lovecraft's 1917 poem "Nemesis".Voir livre
Immerse yourself in the timeless epic of The Iliad, a masterpiece of heroism, honor, and the devastating realities of war. This captivating audiobook brings to life the tale of the Trojan War, a conflict fueled by gods and mortals alike, where bravery and ambition collide with love and betrayal. Through vivid storytelling, experience the legendary battles led by Achilles, Hector, and Agamemnon, and follow their struggles with fate, loyalty, and their own humanity. The audiobook delves into themes of pride, vengeance, and the fragile bonds that unite and divide us, offering a profound exploration of the human condition. With dynamic narration and richly painted imagery, The Iliad becomes a journey not just through history, but through the eternal struggles that define us all. Whether you're a first-time listener or revisiting this classic, this audiobook is your gateway to one of the most influential stories ever told. Perfect for fans of mythology, literature, and epic tales, The Iliad promises to inspire, move, and resonate with listeners across the ages.Voir livre
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born on the 1st April 1875 in Greenwich, London. Leaving school at 12 because of truancy, by the age of fifteen he had experience; selling newspapers, as a worker in a rubber factory, as a shoe shop assistant, as a milk delivery boy and as a ship’s cook. By 1894 he was engaged but broke it off to join the Infantry being posted to South Africa. He also changed his name to Edgar Wallace which he took from Lew Wallace, the author of Ben-Hur. In Cape Town in 1898 he met Rudyard Kipling and was inspired to begin writing. His first collection of ballads, The Mission that Failed! was enough of a success that in 1899 he paid his way out of the armed forces in order to turn to writing full time. By 1904 he had completed his first thriller, The Four Just Men. Since nobody would publish it he resorted to setting up his own publishing company which he called Tallis Press. In 1911 his Congolese stories were published in a collection called Sanders of the River, which became a bestseller. He also started his own racing papers, Bibury’s and R. E. Walton’s Weekly, eventually buying his own racehorses and losing thousands gambling. A life of exceptionally high income was also mirrored with exceptionally large spending and debts. Wallace now began to take his career as a fiction writer more seriously, signing with Hodder and Stoughton in 1921. He was marketed as the ‘King of Thrillers’ and they gave him the trademark image of a trilby, a cigarette holder and a yellow Rolls Royce. He was truly prolific, capable not only of producing a 70,000 word novel in three days but of doing three novels in a row in such a manner. It was estimated that by 1928 one in four books being read was written by Wallace, for alongside his famous thrillers he wrote variously in other genres, including science fiction, non-fiction accounts of WWI which amounted to ten volumes and screen plays. Eventually he would reach the remarkable total of 170 novels, 18 stage plays and 957 short stories. Wallace became chairman of the Press Club which to this day holds an annual Edgar Wallace Award, rewarding ‘excellence in writing’. Diagnosed with diabetes his health deteriorated and he soon entered a coma and died of his condition and double pneumonia on the 7th of February 1932 in North Maple Drive, Beverly Hills. He was buried near his home in England at Chalklands, Bourne End, in Buckinghamshire.Voir livre
Middlemarch, Volume 4 brings George Eliot's epic to its culmination. Dorothea, having faced disillusionment, finds a path towards personal growth and a more authentic life. Lydgate's story reaches a poignant conclusion, exploring the consequences of his choices. The complex web of Middlemarch's society is untangled as the fates of its diverse characters converge. This final volume explores themes of redemption, acceptance, and the enduring power of human connection amidst life's inevitable disappointments.Voir livre
The hero of this story returns to England to undertake a 'respectable' marriage but is drawn to see the passionate love of his life once more. Their mutual passion attracts and repels the couple in equal measure but the young man pulls away in a literal fire of passion. He escapes from the witch of his desires to the respectability he craves but we wonder if he can be truly happy without the sensual side of his life being satisfied.Voir livre
