Junte-se a nós em uma viagem ao mundo dos livros!
Adicionar este livro à prateleira
Grey
Deixe um novo comentário Default profile 50px
Grey
Assine para ler o livro completo ou leia as primeiras páginas de graça!
All characters reduced
The Spectre In The Cart - 1908 - cover
LER

The Spectre In The Cart - 1908

Thomas Nelson Page

Editora: DigiCat

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Sinopse

In "The Spectre In The Cart," Thomas Nelson Page masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of Southern Gothic narrative that encapsulates the complexities of post-Civil War American society. Through haunting imagery and nuanced characters, Page explores themes of memory, loss, and the spectral remnants of the past that linger over the living. His lyrical prose reflects the intricate relationships between historical trauma and personal identity, creating a distinctly Southern atmosphere that resonates with both anguish and nostalgia. This novella, set against the backdrop of a decaying South, offers readers a glimpse into the psychological struggles of a community grappling with the weight of its own history. Thomas Nelson Page, a prominent figure in American literature and a noted Southern author, was deeply influenced by the cultural and historical landscape of his native Virginia. His experiences growing up in the South, coupled with his legal background, inform the moral dilemmas and social nuances portrayed in his work. Page's literary inclinations were shaped not only by the tumultuous era in which he lived but also by his commitment to capturing the authentic voice of Southern experiences. "The Spectre In The Cart" is a compelling read for those interested in the complexities of Southern identity and the intricacies of human emotion in the wake of societal change. Page's evocative storytelling invites readers to engage with the past while reflecting on its impact on the present, making this work a significant contribution to the canon of Southern literature.
Disponível desde: 01/08/2022.
Comprimento de impressão: 19 páginas.

Outros livros que poderiam interessá-lo

  • Yielding Yarn The: A Cozy Mystery of Spinning Stories and Deadly Designs - Every stitch tells a story and one tells a deadly secret - cover

    Yielding Yarn The: A Cozy...

    Hang Nguyen

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    🧶 Yarn shop owner and master knitter Stella Stitchwell is hosting the annual Fiber Arts Festival in her cozy shop, "The Yielding Yarn," when a renowned textile designer is found strangled with a rare, hand-spun wool yarn. The murder weapon comes from Stella's own exclusive inventory, making her the prime suspect. To clear her name, Stella must unravel the tangled relationships within her tight-knit crafting community. With help from her weekly knitting circle and a handsome local sheep farmer, Stella follows a trail of fiber clues—from dye lot discrepancies to distinctive spinning techniques that point to specific artisans. Each knitted pattern, woven design, and spun yarn holds coded messages about jealousy, stolen designs, and decades-old creative rivalries. But as Stella stitches together the evidence, she discovers the killer is someone she's trusted with her patterns and her friendship—and they're weaving a final, fatal design with Stella at the center.
    Ver livro
  • Unseen Past (A Barren Pines Psychological Suspense—Book #5) The: An absolutely engrossing psychological thriller packed with twists you'll never see coming - Digitally narrated using a synthesized voice - cover

    Unseen Past (A Barren Pines...

    Kate Bold

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This recording has been digitally produced by Kate Bold, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. “This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”
    —Reader review for The Killing Game
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    In the impeccable suburb of Barren Pines, uniform houses and manicured lawns conceal the imperfect truths and deadly secrets of its residents.
    
    Following her husband’s sudden and unexpected death, the young widow Sienna is thrust unexpectedly into a labyrinth of deceit.
    
    As she tries to get to the bottom of what happened, the community can't help but whisper about Sienna’s shadowed past and the misfortune that seems to follow her—and her connection to the tragic fate of her late husband’s fist wife.  
    
    With each unraveling secret, she must confront whether the sinister revelations are merely suburban myths—or if truth lies buried in her own backyard.
    
    THE UNSEEN PAST (BARREN PINES: BOOK 5) is the fifth book in a thrilling new psychological suspense series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT NOW (a free download) has received over 600 five star ratings and reviews.
    
    Future books in the series are also available!
    
    “This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”
    —Reader review for The Killing Game
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”
    —Reader review for The Killing Game
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.”
    —Reader review for The Killing Game
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”
    —Reader review for The Killing Game
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”
    —Reader review for The Killing Game
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”
    —Reader review for The Killing Game
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”
    —Reader review for The Killing Game
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”
    —Reader review for The Killing Game
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.”
    —Reader review for The Killing Game
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!”
    —Reader review for The Killing Game
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Ver livro
  • Echo Lake - cover

    Echo Lake

    Joan Sauers

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    In the sleepy, scenic Southern Highlands of New South Wales, a beautiful young woman goes missing.  
     
    Six years later, recently divorced historian Rose McHugh leaves the city to start a new life in the Highlands and finds a roll of film buried in her back garden. On it are photos of the missing woman. Against the advice of an enigmatic detective, she uses her powers of persuasion and her knack for deciphering clues to pursue the case. As Rose searches through tangled secrets and hidden places haunted by the past, she realises there is a killer at large. As she makes new friends, and dangerous enemies, Rose closes in on a suspect-but will she solve the mystery too late to save herself?  
     
    Set in the atmospheric villages and forests of the Southern Highlands, Echo Lake is a compulsive read that will keep you guessing until the very end. 
     
    'As cosy as it is compulsive, Sauers brings the eerie beauty of winter in the Southern Highlands to life. A highly recommended, vivid read!' JACQUELINE BUBLITZ, author of Leave the Girls Behind 
     
    'Not just a whodunnit, Echo Lake also contemplates what makes for a good life, reminds the reader of the importance of historical truth and throws in a ghost story for good measure.' MARYROSE CUSKELLY, author of The Cane 
     
    'Move over Miss Marple. With its indefatigable heroine, mist-shrouded setting, cast of quirky characters and as many trips to the pub as there are mysteries to solve, Echo Lake is cosy crime at its dynamic, atmospheric best - and Sauers is certainly a writer to watch.' ANNA DOWNES, author of The Shadow House 
     
    'Full of atmosphere; the very landscape echoes both freedom and foreboding. Rose McHugh, middle-aged and newly single, is a convincing, compelling and intelligent protagonist who stumbles onto a mystery and won't let it go.' VIKKI PETRAITIS, author of The Unbelieved
    Ver livro
  • All He Needs (A Vivian Fox Suspense Thriller—Book 4) - Digitally narrated using a synthesized voice - cover

    All He Needs (A Vivian Fox...

    Ella Swift

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This recording has been digitally produced by Ella Swift, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. As high-stakes auction houses become the hunting grounds for a ruthless killer, international art thief- turned- Interpol operative Vivian Fox must decipher the clues in time to stop the next murder…
    
    ALL HE NEEDS (A Vivian Fox Suspense Thriller—Book 4) is the fourth novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Ella Swift. The series begins with ALL HE TAKES (Book 1).
    
    The Vivian Fox series will keep you on the edge of your seat with a gripping cat-and-mouse narrative brimming with chilling surprises and featuring a captivating yet haunted female protagonist. With constant suspense, action, and surprise twists, this series is sure to have you reading well past bedtime. Fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot, and Lisa Regan are sure to fall in love. 
    
    Future books in the series are also available!
    Ver livro
  • Athabasca - cover

    Athabasca

    Alistair MacLean

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    The nail-biting tale of sabotage set in the desolate frozen wastes of two ice-bound oil fields, from the acclaimed master of action and suspense. 
    SABOTAGE! 
    THE VICTIMS 
    Two of the most important oil-fields in the world – one in Canada, the other in Alaska. 
    THE SABOTEURS 
    An unknown quantity – deadly and efficient. The oil flow could be interrupted in any one of thousands of places down the trans-Alaskan pipeline. 
    THE RESULT 
    Catastrophe. 
    One man, Jim Brady, is called in to save the life-blood of the world as unerringly, the chosen targets fall at the hands of a hidden enemy… 
    In this international adventure fiction, Alistair MacLean takes us on a thrilling journey of suspense and action. The best of its kind, ATHABASCA is a top pick among detective thrillers, filled with mystery and technological intricacies. 
    For fans of Frederick Forsyth (The Day of the Jackal), Ken Follett (The Armour of Light), Edward Marston (Murder in Transit), and Eric Ambler (The Schirmer Inheritance). 
    HarperCollins 2025
    Ver livro
  • In Too Deep: The absolutely pulse-pounding crime thriller from the author of the bestselling Snowdonia DI Ruth Hunter series (The Anglesey Series Book 2) - cover

    In Too Deep: The absolutely...

    Simon McCleave

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller series set on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. 
    ‘An intriguing crime thriller’ The Sun 
    ‘Full of twists and with plenty of atmosphere.’ – Million-copy bestseller Faith Martin 
    Some secrets should stay buried for ever… 
    Two months since ex-Police Negotiator Laura Hart was forced back into action after her son’s kidnap, she has re-joined the force as a DI. On her first day, an anonymous tip-off leads to the discovery of a skeleton in a crumbling castle ruin near the seaside town of Beaumaris, Anglesey. 
    Laura can’t wait to prove herself by solving the case and when the investigation leads her to MI5 and the Real IRA, she knows she’s on the trail of something truly explosive. 
    But some people will do anything to stop their secrets coming out – as the rising body count shows. With the threat drawing in and her family yet again in danger, this time, is Laura in too deep? 
    A pulse-pounding, atmospheric crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and Val McDermid .Readers love Simon McCleave! 
    ‘The fact that I've already pre-ordered the next book in this series says it all really.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
    ‘If you've never read Simon’s books, take the chance and find yourself a new go-to writer.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
    ‘Good action with unpredictable twists and turns to keep you from putting down the book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
    ‘Thanks, Simon, for another great book- please keep ‘em coming!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
    ‘Not enjoyed a book more for years! A real page-turner.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
    Simon McCleave's new detective fiction In Too Deep is a riveting blend of suspense and mystery. The procedural intricacies of the military and law enforcement are explored in this latest addition to his thrilling series. 
    For fans of J M Dalgliesh (A Dead Man on Staffin Beach), David J. Gatward (Grimm Up North), Lj Ross (Amnesia), Ed James (The Turning of our Bones), and John Carson (Do Unto Others). 
    HarperCollins 2023
    Ver livro