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The Bastable children, which some readers may remember from "The Treasure Seekers," are sent to stay in the countryside. The children (and Pincher the dog) have every intention of being well-behaved... but is the country really large enough to contain their exuberance?Edith Nesbit Bland (1858-1924) was a British author, activist and poet, who published an extensive amount of children’s books under the pen name "E. Nesbit", which are still widely read today. Amongst her most famous novels are "The Railway Children," "The Story of the Treasure Seekers," and "Five Children and It".

The Thénardiers are now poor and live in misery. In another part of the town baron Marius Pontmercy sees a very beautiful girl in a demonstration and falls head over heels in love. The girl is Cosette.When Marius helps the poor The Thénardiers, he meets Cosette again – it turns out that Cosette and Valjean help the very same family. But the Thénardiers are not good people – helping them proves to be ill-fated...Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Misérables’ is one of the most significant European novels. It takes place in the early 1800’s France, and it follows the tragic paths of multiple characters. ‘Les Misérables’ has been filmed into a movie numerous times. In 2012 Tom Hooper directed a movie starring Hugh Jackman, Russel Crowe and Anne Hathaway.Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a French writer. He is best known for his novels ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’. Hugo made his debut at a very young age; he published his very first book 'Odes et poésies diverses' at the age of 20. Hugo was also a human rights activist, and many of his works deal with human rights.

In the caliph‘s palace, the vizier is making crooked plans. The caliph‘s life is in danger. The three girls try to stay out of it. But can they manage that?The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world.Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946. As a child he loved to read, and spent much of his time reading his way through his local library's collections of history and adventure books. Gotthardt has written more than 60 books for children of which many are set within the realm of the Elves.

There is a party in the great hall in King Arthur‘s court. Among the participants, there is a young damsel and a young knight who hate each other. Can the three girls make their hearts melt? This is the second book in a series of 12 about The Enchanted Castle.The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world.Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946. As a child he loved to read, and spent much of his time reading his way through his local library's collections of history and adventure books. Gotthardt has written more than 60 books for children of which many are set within the realm of the Elves.

The Roman emperor is insane. When he condemns an innocent boy to death, the three girls are scared. They try to leave the emperor’s palace. But why can they not find the way back?The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world.Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946. As a child he loved to read, and spent much of his time reading his way through his local library's collections of history and adventure books.Gotthardt has written more than 60 books for children of which many are set within the realm of the Elves.

In a valley full of dragons, the three girls see a brightly shining ruby. When they try to take it, something amazing happens. Can the girls manage in a world full of dragons?The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world.Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946. As a child he loved to read, and spent much of his time reading his way through his local library's collections of history and adventure books.Gotthardt has written more than 60 books for children of which many are set within the realm of the Elves.

When Stick, Pop and Mane explore the old house called the Castle, they find a lot of animals. There is also an evil wizard. Can the girls stop him, before he uses the animals for his black magic? This is the first book in a series on 12 about The Enchanted Castle.The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world.Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946. As a child he loved to read, and spent much of his time reading his way through his local library's collections of history and adventure books. Gotthardt has written more than 60 books for children of which many are set within the realm of the Elves.

A group of Vikings want to attack the farm where Ragnhild and her family live. Can the three girls and Ragnhild chase away an entire group of armed men?The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world.Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946. As a child he loved to read, and spent much of his time reading his way through his local library's collections of history and adventure books. Gotthardt has written more than 60 books for children of which many are set within the realm of the Elves.

The fairies are dying of thirst, and their green world is withering. The three girls want to bring back the rain, but how will they manage to fool the evil dragon, who has brought drought to the world of the fairies?The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world.Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946. As a child he loved to read, and spent much of his time reading his way through his local library's collections of history and adventure books. Gotthardt has written more than 60 books for children of which many are set within the realm of the Elves.

Everyone in the small town is afraid of witches and devils. One day, old Dorothy is accused of witchcraft and dragged to court. Can the three girls save her from a cruel death on the stake?The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world.Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946. As a child he loved to read, and spent much of his time reading his way through his local library's collections of history and adventure books. Gotthardt has written more than 60 books for children of which many are set within the realm of the Elves.

The girl Ala and the hunters from her tribe save the three girls from a pack of vicious cave lions. But maybe the girls can also help Ala with something?The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world.Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946. As a child he loved to read, and spent much of his time reading his way through his local library's collections of history and adventure books. Gotthardt has written more than 60 books for children of which many are set within the realm of the Elves.

A sad unicorn is longing for its home in the valley of the mountains. The girls help it find its way. It is a journey full of dangers and surprises. Will the girls succeed in helping the poor unicorn?The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world.Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946. As a child he loved to read, and spent much of his time reading his way through his local library's collections of history and adventure books.Gotthardt has written more than 60 books for children of which many are set within the realm of the Elves.

The three girls have come to the mountains to find healing plants for a small, sick boy. Here, they see a strange creature. They think it is a bear cub. But they are wrong! Can they save the sick boy?The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world.Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946. As a child he loved to read, and spent much of his time reading his way through his local library's collections of history and adventure books. Gotthardt has written more than 60 books for children of which many are set within the realm of the Elves.

In the middle of the night, while everyone else is asleep, a sad girl walks from the fisherman’s house to the ocean. Stick, Pop and Mane follow her. What is going on?The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world.Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946. As a child he loved to read, and spent much of his time reading his way through his local library's collections of history and adventure books.Gotthardt has written more than 60 books for children of which many are set within the realm of the Elves.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER. Danielle Steel fortæller her historien om en ung og kreativ kvinde, som søsætter sin første tv-serie og ansætter et uforglemmeligt filmhold til at indspille en dramatisk familiesaga.Den populære og anerkendte klummeskribent, Kait Whittier, holder meget af sit arbejde, elsker sine voksne børn, og værdsætter ethvert øjeblik hun har med dem. Efter to ægteskaber foretrækker hun at undgå de komplikationer og usikkerheder, som følger med ny kærlighed.Men da den succesrige producer Zack Winter besøger Manhatten fra Los Angeles, ændres alting. Kait har skrevet et manuskript inspireret af sin ukuelige bedstemor, og Zack tilbyder at bruge det til sit næste store projekt.Indenfor få uger er Kait blevet kastet ud i en verden af skuespillere og andre professionelle indenfor branchen, som vil bringe hendes visioner til live. Hemmeligheder bliver delt, og filmholdet bliver en ekstra familie for Kait. Men i løbet af dette fortryllede år, bliver hun også tvunget til at overkomme den største udfordring en mor kan stå over for.En kvindes styrke - på tværs af generationer og blandt venner, kolleger og familie - indtager hovedrollen i denne uimodståelige roman, mens virkelige mennesker må finde modet til at ikke at vige tilbage for livets dramatik; dets hjertesorger og dets glæder.

This story is set during the occupation of France of 1940-44, during which time the author fought as a member of the Resistance. It follows her interrogation, imprisonment and her subsequent unexpected release by the German Nazi Officer Frank Van Heugen, the official interpreter in the German Kommandatur of Vichy France.

In the final weeks of 1938, in the shadow of Kristallnacht and imminent war, a heartsick Italian maestro wrote a love song called "Tu Solamente Tu". Its lyrics lamented his forced separation from his wife, the Hungarian ballerina Margit Wolf, in the wake of Mussolini's edict banishing foreign Jews from Italy. The song, first recorded by Vittorio de Sica in 1939, catapulted to the top of the Hit Parade and earned its composer the moniker "the Italian Cole Porter". The German version, "Du Immer Wieder Du", would be performed by Zarah Leander, the foremost film star of the German Reich, and its English counterpart, "You, Fascinating You", by the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. Twenty-two years would pass before the maestro and his ballerina again met face-to-face. "You, Fascinating You" begins as a backstage romance and ends as an epic triumph of the human spirit.Germaine Shames, who also writes under the pen name Casper Silk, is an american author. She has worked in and written from six continents, on a wide array of subjects. She has written operas, screenplays, musical plays, non-fiction books and novels, and writes for publications such as National Geographic Traveler and Hemispheres. She is the author of "You, Fascinating You" and "Between Two Deserts."

A story of courage, fear, and defiance based on the author's own personal experience. "A Pack Horse Called Rachel" is the remarkable tale of a young woman, half Jewish, caught in the extraordinarily brutal world of 1944 France. Rachel moves through the pages of the book with her faithful dog Nourse, touching lives as her work with the Maquis based in the Auvergne takes her perilously close to danger on a day to day basis.The story is based on personal experience. The description of historical events is as true as memory will allow. It is an elegantly written story capturing first hand Kellermann’s painful and lonely life as a resistance fighter within the "Maquis", amidst the harsh beauty of the Auvergne. Beset by the freezing cold climate prevailing in winter, the Vichy traitors amongst the normal French Population and the hostility of ordinary people afraid for their own lives.Rachel overcomes the initial animosity and mistrust of the lecherous and alcoholic farmer Raboullet on whom she comes to rely; the wrath of the Gestapo, the betrayal of St Pré, a full and passionate love affair, tragic loss and yet she survives.Marcel Kellermann notes, with descriptive talent, and intricate detail that only someone especially observant could recall. From the opening raid to the closing trial, the book gives an incisive view, as we understand the mind and soul of the resistance better with each page. This is the story of a young woman paralleled with the struggle of a nation as it regains its courage to fight back.Marcelle Kellermann was a French author and teacher who joined the French Resistance during World War II, where she met her husband, a German Jew. She later lived and taught in the U.K. and wrote "A Packhorse Called Rachel," "The Interpreter," and "The Forgotten Third Skill: Reading a Foreign Language".

Kellan considers himself lucky to have an adequate existence on earth where, in the year 2044, common citizens toil under the oppressive thumb of a corrupt and unscrupulous government. Kellan dreams of becoming part of the Department of Paranormal, Supernatural, and Fantasy Sciences, but his application is continually denied because he has no extra-sapien blood. Kellan’s simple reality shifts when Rhône unexpectedly enters his life.A.D. Ellis is a romance writer from Indianapolis, Indiana. She is the author of over twenty books, including "What Blooms Beneath," "His Reluctant Cowboy," and "Hearts Ablaze."

"e;Wildfire"e; tells the story of the temperamental stallion called Wildfire who many have tried to win and tame. Lin Slone has also spent many months following the wild horse with the only hope to finally catch it. Lucy Bostil is a strong-willed girl who wants to get everything she longs for. She loves the horses in the ranch her father has and it is on one of her rides that she stumbles across Slone and Wildfire. Lucy gets herself in trouble and it is up to Slone and Wildfire to save the woman they love. Zane Grey's Western novel from 1917 is full of majestic scenery and magnificent description of the area around the Colorado river and the canyons. It is a story about the love between a man and his horse, between a daughter and her father, between a young man and the girl he loves. The questions is: will Slone manage to save Lucy? -

Richard Gale is a young man who wants to prove his father wrong. He decides to seek new chances in the border town Casita. However he suddenly finds himself in trouble by stepping in to help an old friend, George Thorne, who is striving to rescue his fiancee Mercedes from the local Mexican bandit Rojas. Will Gale manage to escape from the danger he finds himself in? Will he meet the real love during this rescue mission? Zane Grey's "e;Desert Gold"e; is a Western novel from 1913 which successfully combines adventures and romance, dangers and courage. -

"e;Riders of the Purple Sage"e; presents the conflict between a Mormon community and non-Mormon people, Gentiles. Jane Withersteen is a born-and-raised Mormon. She however sympathizes both Mormons and Gentiles which gets her often into trouble. The gunfighter Jim Lassiter arrives in the town just in time. There is a lurking danger in Jane's life. Elder Tull, a local leader of the Mormon community and a polygamist, wants to have Jane as a third wife. Will Lassiter succeed to save Jane from the unwanted marriage or the Mormon polygamy will prevail? "e;Riders of the Purple Sage"e; is Zane Grey's most popular Western novel which is considered to have played a significant role in the shaping of the genre Western. The novel was first published in 1912.-

H.P. Lovecraft is a master of horror - and in this compilation of stories the reader gets a chance to meet some of Lovecraft's most memorable characters. In 'The Alchemist' we meet Count Antoine de C who tells about the curse of his family - due to the curse everyone is expected to die before the age of 32. In 'Dagon' the protagonist is addicted to morphine because of the terrible things that happened to him on a ghost island. In 'Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family' Arthur Jermyn tells about his strange family - and the madness that was in all Jermyns.The collection includes 100 horrific short stories. -

The fantasy and science-fiction stories in this early collection by H. G. Wells deal in extraordinary sarcasm, vividness, and attention to detail. The fantastic go hand in hand with the humorous, the scientific is both dangerous and wondrous, while the protagonists meddle with bacteria, ostriches, or large bat-like creatures. An interesting and thought-provoking anthology, "The Stolen Bacillus and Other Stories" is a multifarious collection that can appeal to all tastes!H. G. Wells was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

Arthur Jermyn was a noble man whose family was full of strange people such as adventurers, sailors and people who joined the circus. But the family members were not only strange – madness was in all the Jermyns. People were glad there were not many of them. The line put forth no branches – and Arthur was the last of it.‘Facts concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family’ is a horror short story written by H.P. Lovecraft. As Lovecraft’s both parents died in a mental hospital, it is believed that Lovecraft handled some of his own family issues in this very story.H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

The man is addicted to morphine, and can think of nothing but death. Only morphine has made his life barely tolerable. He is in this fragile mental state because of the things that happened in the past; because of the things he was forced to encounter. During the First World War he ended up alone on an island – an island that was pure horror.‘Dagon’ is a horror short story written by H. P. Lovecraft. It was first published in 1917.H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

Ulthar is a city in which it is forbidden to kill cats. But it was not always the case – years ago there was an old cotter and his wife who enjoyed trapping and killing the cats of their neighbours. The locals were frightened by the odd couple, and no one dared to put a stop to their nonsense. Things changed, however, when a certain traveller arrived in the town. When his black kitten suddenly disappeared, he decided to pray – with unexpected consequences.‘The Cats of Ulthar’ is H. P. Lovecraft’s thrilling short story first published in 1920.H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

Randolph Carter is not sure what has happened to his closest friend Harley Warren. The two of them decided to visit an old cemetery in a swamp, but something did not go as planned. Carter was found dazed on the edge of the swamp the next morning. His memory is uncertain and indistinct – but he does remember some of the awful happenings.‘The Statement of Randolph Carter’ is a horror short story written by H. P. Lovecraft.H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

"The Man of the Forest" is a Western classic that tells us the story of the 30-year-old Milt Dale, a valiant man who prefers the splendid isolation and solitary life of a hunter. One day, while sheltering in an abandoned hut from a storm, he overhears Snake Anson’s plan to kidnap Al Auchincloss’s, a distinguished rancher’s niece. Everything is a part of Beasley’s cruel plan of taking over Auchincloss’s ranch, but Dale does not hesitate to spring into action in order to rescue rancher’s niece.Will Dale’s bold plan succeed, or Beasley’s man will accomplish his evil plot? Zane Grey’s guns-and-glory novel is also adapted to a movie in 1933.Pearl Zane Grey was an American author born in 1872. He is best known with his adventure novels which idealize the American frontier and which largely created a new genre called western. The novel "Riders of the Purple Sage", published in 1912, earned Grey wide popularity. The book turned to the author’s all-time-best seller and also one of the most successful Western novels. Zane Grey wrote more than 80 books which later inspired many Western writers who followed in Zane Grey’s footsteps.

The 18-year-old Adam Larey shoots his brother Guerd after a confrontation near a gold mining town in the southwest. After he runs away into the desert in order to save himself from being hanged, Adam meets the gold miner Dismukes who teaches him the intricacies of gold mining. While exploring the desert Adam helps many people, but none of the brave deeds and acts of justice can wash away his sin.Will Adam return to the town he ran from 14 years ago to accept his punishment or he will continue his desert life? What or who will affect his decision?"Wanderer of the Wasteland" is a Western novel about adventure and romance which was first published in 1923.Pearl Zane Grey was an American author born in 1872. He is best known with his adventure novels which idealize the American frontier and which largely created a new genre called western. The novel "Riders of the Purple Sage", published in 1912, earned Grey wide popularity. The book turned to the author’s all-time-best seller and also one of the most successful Western novels. Zane Grey wrote more than 80 books which later inspired many Western writers who followed in Zane Grey’s footsteps.