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Ziegler, en gammel oliekonge der nu bygger jernbaner, har sendt bud efter Kane. Hvad skal en så velhavende og magtfuld mand mon bruge en marshal til? Det omhandler konkurrenten Planter og hans umættelige behov for mere magt. Ikke alle og enhver kan hamle op med disse kræfter, så Morgan Kane er den helt rigtige til jobbet. Planter har også hyret ekstra bemanding til det beskidte arbejde, nemlig morderen Chet Indigo, og han har tilmed sat en dusør på Kanes hoved af 10.000 dollars..."Djævlens marshal" er oprindeligt udgivet i 1972.Titlen er en genudgivelse af et tidligere værk udgivet med datidens sprogbrug.Der findes 83 bøger i serien om Det Vilde Vestens store antihelt Morgan Kane. Kane er kun to uger gammel, da forældrene, som er immigranter fra Irland, bliver dræbt af indfødte i Santa Fe. Den tragiske hændelse bliver starten på Kanes stormfulde tilværelse som dusørjæger, Texas Ranger og siden U.S. Marshal.Kjell Hallbing (1934-2004) var en norsk forfatter, der især blev berømt for western-serien om Morgan Kane, som han skrev under pseudonymet Louis Masterson. De 83 bøger i serien er oversat til mange sprog og har solgt mere end 20 millioner eksemplarer. Hallbing skrev også under andre pseudonymer.

Hvem dræbte sherif Gorman? Hans lig blev fundet i Mississippifloden, og derfor er de mistænkte Falskspillerbanden der opererer ombord på Confederate Queen og morderbanden Flodrotterne. Morgan Kane bliver sendt til New Orleans for at skabe orden i det lovløse område og finde morderen."Højt spil i New Orleans" er oprindeligt udgivet i 1969, og bogen udkom på dansk i 1974.Titlen er en genudgivelse af et tidligere værk udgivet med datidens sprogbrug.Der findes 83 bøger i serien om Det Vilde Vestens store antihelt Morgan Kane. Kane er kun to uger gammel, da forældrene, som er immigranter fra Irland, bliver dræbt af indfødte i Santa Fe. Den tragiske hændelse bliver starten på Kanes stormfulde tilværelse som dusørjæger, Texas Ranger og siden U.S. Marshal.Kjell Hallbing (1934-2004) var en norsk forfatter, der især blev berømt for western-serien om Morgan Kane, som han skrev under pseudonymet Louis Masterson. De 83 bøger i serien er oversat til mange sprog og har solgt mere end 20 millioner eksemplarer. Hallbing skrev også under andre pseudonymer.

‘Samantha on the Woman Question’ (1913) was written by best-selling American writer and humourist Marietta Holley and tells the story of Samantha and her husband Josiah as they attend a reunion of the Allen family in Washington.Holley’s hugely successful series of Samantha books focus on the character of the sage, small-town woman, Samantha Allen, and her satirical escapades across America with her half-witted husband, Josiah Allen.Famously filled with simple, opinionated, comic characters that pointed out the absurdities of American society at the time, her works shine a light on topical issues such as women's suffrage, racism, class divisions, temperance, and the treatment of women.Marietta Holley (1836–1926) was an American best-selling author and humourist who used satire to comment on U.S. society and politics.She began her literary career writing for newspapers and women’s magazines before publishing her first novel, ‘My Opinions and Betsy Bobbet’s’ in 1873.Holley went on to write over 20 novels, including ‘Round the World with Samantha at the Centennial’ (1876), ‘My Wayward Pardner’ (1880), ‘Miss Richard's Boy’ (1882), and ‘Josiah Allen's Wife’ (1899).Her works popularised women’s rights and criticised sexual double standards and the exploitation of labour. Often compared to Mark Twain, Marietta Holley is one of America's great female humorists.

‘Behind the Scenes’ (1868) was written by American civil activist and author, Elizabeth Keckley, who is best known as the confidante of the First Lady, Mary Todd Lincoln.Her astonishing life story is told in this autobiographical book which traces her eventful life, from enslavement in Virginia and thirty years as a slave to her eventual freedom and time working in the White House.This enthralling, poignant book is an extraordinary piece of American history that will delight anyone interested in slave narratives, such as Frederick Douglass' ´Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass´.Elizabeth Keckley (1818 –1907) was a successful seamstress, civil activist, and author, best known as a confidante of First Lady, Mary Todd Lincoln, and for her autobiography ‘Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House’ (1868).Born into slavery, she became a seamstress and eventually bought her freedom in 1855. She moved to Washington where she started a successful business as a seamstress and was popular amongst politicians’ wives.Meeting the President’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, Keckley became her confidante and ended up working in the White House.

De geliefde viervoeter van de dichter Willy G. Christmas kan dan misschien niet spreken, denken kan hij maar al te goed. Mr. Bones is zijn naam, woonachtig in Brooklyn, samen met zijn begaafde, poëtische en tobberige baasje. Op een dag besluiten ze erop te trekken. Ze maken een grote reis naar Baltimore, waar Willy zijn oude lerares Engels wil opzoeken. De vraag is echter of hij haar kan vinden, want leeft ze eigenlijk nog wel? Als Mr. Bones zich zorgen maakt om de eindbestemming van de reis, denkt hij vooral aan de mysterieuze plaats ‘Timboektoe’, waar zijn baasje op een dag zal belanden, maar waar hij misschien niet naar binnen mag. Verteld door de ogen van Mr. Bones, bevat Paul Austers roman een wereld aan avonturen, vol mijmeringen, oude herinneringen en diepzinnige perspectieven – een wonderbaarlijk verhaal.

Una novela sobre el legado perdurable del primer amor y las decisiones que nos persiguen para siempre.El año 1996 fue el que cambió todo para Maggie Dawes. Enviada a los 16 años a vivir con una tía que apenas conocía en Ocracoke, un pueblo remoto de Carolina del Norte, solo podía pensar en los amigos y la familia que dejó atrás. Hasta que conoció a Bryce Trickett, uno de los pocos adolescentes en la isla. Apuesto, genuino y recién admitido en West Point, Bryce le mostró cuánto había que amar en la ciudad costera azotada por el viento y la introdujo a la fotografía, una pasión que definiría el resto de su vida.En 2019, Maggie es una reconocida fotógrafa de viajes. Divide su tiempo entre dirigir una exitosa galería en Nueva York y fotografiar lugares remotos de todo el mundo. Pero este año se encuentra inesperadamente castigada por la Navidad, luchando por aceptar un diagnóstico médico aleccionador. Cada vez más dependiente de un joven asistente, se encuentra cada vez más cerca de él.Mientras cuentan juntos los últimos días de la temporada, ella comienza a contarle la historia de otra Navidad, décadas antes, y el amor que la puso en un rumbo que nunca podría haber imaginado.Este libro está narrado en castellano.Nicholas Sparks nació en Estados Unidos en la Nochevieja de 1965. Su primer éxito fue El cuaderno de Noah, al que siguió Mensaje en una botella, que han sido llevadas al cine, al igual que otros de sus éxitos como Noches de tormenta, Querido John y La última canción. Es autor de más de 20 novelas que han sido traducidas a más de 50 idiomas y publicadas en 25 países.

New Orleans, 1920. Das Paar Razi und Andrew ist unzertrennlich, ihre Liebe unvergleichlich. Doch dann stirbt Razi auf tragische Weise durch einen Unfall und alles ändert sich schlagartig. Sie beschließt jedoch als Geist zurückzukehren, um ihre Geschichte zu erzählen...

Wes Hardin er berømt og berygtet for at være én af samtidens værste mordere. Nu er han løsladt efter 16 år i fængsel, og ingen ved, hvem der bliver hans næste offer. Han skyder yderst præcist, og det undervurderer en revolvermand som Morgan Kane selvfølgelig ikke. Det bliver højdramatisk, da de to mænd møder hinanden i duel."Duel i San Antonio" er oprindeligt udgivet i 1972.Titlen er en genudgivelse af et tidligere værk udgivet med datidens sprogbrug.Der findes 83 bøger i serien om Det Vilde Vestens store antihelt Morgan Kane. Kane er kun to uger gammel, da forældrene, som er immigranter fra Irland, bliver dræbt af indfødte i Santa Fe. Den tragiske hændelse bliver starten på Kanes stormfulde tilværelse som dusørjæger, Texas Ranger og siden U.S. Marshal.Kjell Hallbing (1934-2004) var en norsk forfatter, der især blev berømt for western-serien om Morgan Kane, som han skrev under pseudonymet Louis Masterson. De 83 bøger i serien er oversat til mange sprog og har solgt mere end 20 millioner eksemplarer. Hallbing skrev også under andre pseudonymer.

Bare navnet på banden Apache kan skræmme de fredelige folk i grænselandet omkring Arizona og New Mexico. Det er i de territorier, at Apache, især krigeren Geronimo; den mest berygtede mand fra banden, hærger og efterlader et blodigt spor efter sig. Myndighederne sender deres bedste mand afsted for at stoppe dem - U.S. Marshal Morgan Kane."Apache!" er oprindeligt udgivet i 1969, og bogen udkom på dansk i 1974.Titlen er en genudgivelse af et tidligere værk udgivet med datidens sprogbrug.Der findes 83 bøger i serien om Det Vilde Vestens store antihelt Morgan Kane. Kane er kun to uger gammel, da forældrene, som er immigranter fra Irland, bliver dræbt af indfødte i Santa Fe. Den tragiske hændelse bliver starten på Kanes stormfulde tilværelse som dusørjæger, Texas Ranger og siden U.S. Marshal.Kjell Hallbing (1934-2004) var en norsk forfatter, der især blev berømt for western-serien om Morgan Kane, som han skrev under pseudonymet Louis Masterson. De 83 bøger i serien er oversat til mange sprog og har solgt mere end 20 millioner eksemplarer. Hallbing skrev også under andre pseudonymer.

Combining romance and adventure, ‘The Blockade Runners’ is set in both Scotland and the south of America, as the American Civil War looks to become a reality. Scottish entrepreneur, Captain James Playfair, sets out on a daring mission to acquire cotton from the southern states. However, there’s more to one of his travelling companions than meets the eye and Playfair quickly finds himself facing a whole new set of challenges. A rollicking read, Verne peppers this short story with vivid details about each of the destinations our protagonist encounters.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

Succombez à cette romance tendre et pétillante !Vous ne résisterez pas à l'envie d'enfilez vos santiags et de manger du chili con carne !Raphaëlle est Parisienne, Canaan est Texan. Si l'une s'apprête à se marier, l'autre ne vit que pour son ranch et ses chevaux. Elle adore la ville et les sorties entre copines, il aime les grands espaces et la tranquillité. A priori, rien ne les destinait à collaborer. Et pourtant, sauver Clarendon's Hill, le ranch Gallagher, va leur faire découvrir qu'on a tous le droit à une seconde chance.Croyez-vous qu'une simple notification sur un smartphone puisse changer votre vie ?Ce roman va vous donner la réponse !Éternelle rêveuse, Siobhan vit dans le département de la Manche avec son compagnon et ses deux enfants. Amoureuse des livres et des mots depuis l'enfance, elle a toujours aimé s'évader dans les livres. Le jour de ses 40 ans, elle se lance le défi de faire publier les histoires secrètement conservées dans ses carnets. Fan de films d'amour et grande romantique, ses histoires tendres et pétillantes mélangent romantisme, humour et sensualité.Osez lire des livres qui rendent heureux !

The Garden is not thriving. In fact, it is withering away. Once a little orchid haven, now after the worst hurricane ever seen in Florida, it is wrecked greenhouses, creeping mangroves and dangerously idle men. So when Romeo, an expert breeder of the lucrative ghost orchid, arrives from Honduras, keeper of the Garden, Blanchard, and his Irish right-hand man, Swallow, believe the winds of fortune are blowing their way.But Romeo is not who he seems, and Swallow can't shake the feeling that the newcomer will threaten his position in the Garden's flimsy hierarchy. And the ghost orchid is rare, a delicate and endangered species, hidden deep in a sweltering and treacherous cypress swamp, the Fakahatchee Strand. To capture it, Blanchard and Swallow must strike a deal with the leader of the local Seminole tribe, and his dangerously unpredictable nephew, Logan. The tribe are the only ones exempt from the laws protecting the endangered species of the glades, but Logan’s wounded pride, and the looming threat of violence, may just uproot any hope of success. As Blanchard's obsession distracts him from what is truly precious, Swallow's own long-buried traumas test his ability – and desire – to prevent the lust, betrayal and murder that engulf the Garden.Under a scorching sun, Paul Perry's debut solo novel is a tale of smothering power, with loyalty and agency thwarted by the tragic patterns of memory and behaviour. Told in spare, exact prose, The Garden is a modern fable, and a warning about trespassing against nature in the name of profit."[An] urgent, eloquent rebuke to our pillaging of nature." The Irish Times"Paul Perry’s ambitious and atmospheric first solo novel is fascinating and disturbing in equal measure." The Independent, Ireland

Hvad nu hvis? Dette spørgsmål sender en kvinde på en eventyrlig rejse igennem USA for at gense de mænd, hun engang elskede, men lod gå.Den berømte fotograf, Madison Allen, er ved at gennemgå sine personlige minder og papirer i sit eksklusive hus på Manhattan, da hun falder ned fra en stige. Et uheld der efterlader hende med mere end en brækket ankel - det forandrer hendes liv.Pludselig er Madisons travle dagligdag sat på pause, og efter et voldsomt skænderi med sin datter står hun i en sjælden livskrise. Med foden i gips og nøglerne til en lejet SUV kaster hun sig ud i et roadtrip gennem landet for at besvare spørgsmål om de tre mænd hun elskede, men aldrig giftede sig med, i de hårde år efter hun blev ladt alene med sine tre børn. Hun må vide, om de valg hun traf dengang, var de rigtige. Én ting er sikkert - før hun kan forestille sig en fremtid, må hun konfrontere sin fortid

La aclamada y esperada continuación de La evolución de Calpurnia Tate.Una novela tierna y mágica para todas las edades que mezcla con maestría la fuerza de Matar a un ruiseñor con la inocencia de El niño del pijama de rayas.Calpurnia Virginia Tate (también conocida como Callie Vee), Travis (uno de sus seis hermanos) el abuelo Walter, y todo el clan Tate regresan en esta encantadora continuación de La evolución de Calpurnia Tate, ganadora de la Medalla de Honor Newbery.Travis, el hermano menor de Callie, sigue adoptando y llevando a casa innumerables perros callejeros así como un sinfin de improbables mascotas abandonadas. Y Callie continua haciéndose cargo de todos ellos, procurando no ser descubiertos por la mirada crítica de su madre.Cuando llega el doctor Pritker, un veterinario que revoluciona la ciudad Fentress, Callie descubre no solo una nueva vida, sino también su vocación, que quiere llevar a cabo desesperadamente. Sin embargo la sociedad espera otra cosa de ella y por ello Callie necesitará todo su ingenio y valentía para convertir sus sueños en realidad.Entre perros callejeros y pícaros y adorables armadillos, entre su joven e inocente hermano y un primo distante, el curioso mundo lleno de tribulaciones de nuestra entrañable heroína Callie Vee fascinará de nuevo a todos los lectores.Jacqueline Kelly nació en Nueva Zelanda y creció en Canadá, donde se mudó con sus padres siendo muy joven. Estudió Medicina en la Universidad de Galveston y años después Derecho en la de Texas. Ejerció como abogada durante muchos años antes de darse cuenta de que su verdadera vocación era la de ser escritora de ficción. Debutó con La evolución de Calpurnia Tate en 2009 a la que le siguieron El regreso a los sauces y El curioso mundo de Calpurnia Tate. Fue reconocida con la Medalla Newberry y actualmente vive con su marido en el estado de Texas.

Reveladora, llena de sentimientos y esperanza, Cada suspiro es una novela que explora diversas facetas del amor y que hará que nos preguntemos cuánto tiempo pueden sobrevivir nuestros sueños.Hope Anderson se encuentra en la encrucijada de su vida. A sus treinta y seis años mantiene una relación amorosa con un cirujano que dura ya casi seis años. Sin planes de boda a la vista, a su padre le han diagnosticado ELA, por lo que Hope decide pasar una semana en Sunset Beach, Carolina del Norte, donde además de organizar la venta de la casa familiar, tendrá que tomar las decisiones más importantes sobre el futuro de su vida.Tru Walls nunca había visitado Carolina del Norte, hasta que recibe una carta firmada por un hombre que afirma ser su padre, un guía de safaris nacido y criado en Zimbabwe, que le cita en Sunset Beach. True espera poder resolver algunos de los misterios alrededor de la vida de su madre y recuperar los recuerdos perdidos con su muerte. Cuando los dos desconocidos se cruzan, la conexión que nace entre ellos es muy poderosa. Pero los maravillosos días que siguen a su encuentro y los sentimientos que surgen entre ellos les llevarán a tener que tomar decisiones que enfrentarán el deber familiar y la felicidad personal.

Huckleberry Finn lebt in einem kleinen Städtchen am Ufer des Mississippi. Doch das gewöhnliche Leben, das die Menschen dort führen, wird Huck schnell zu eintönig. Das ändert sich, als er auf den Sklaven Jim trifft. Aufgrund seiner Hautfarbe ist Jim ein Außenseiter – ebenso wie der weiße Huck, der mit dem Leben der Kleinstädter nichts anfangen kann. Kurze Zeit später müssen beide auf abenteuerliche Weise aus dem kleinen Örtchen fliehen und eine spannende Reise beginnt. Erzählt nach dem Klassiker von Mark Twain.Dirk Walbrecker wurde 1944 in Wuppertal geboren. Er studierte in München Literatur und Theaterwissenschaften, bevor es ihn zum Film zog. Nach einem Studium der Psychologie und der Pädagogik arbeitete Walbrecker als Lehrer, doch seine Leidenschaft für das Schreiben ließ ihn nicht los. Als freiberuflicher Autor von Kinder- und Jugendbüchern, Drehbüchern und Hörspielen lebt Walbrecker in München.

For those interested in the history of slavery and the American Civil War, 'Up from Slavery' is the autobiography from American eudcator Booker T. Washington in which he describes his experiences of living as an enslaved child during the Civil War.Washington overcame many obstacles to get an education and throughout his autobiography, he gratefully reflects on the help of his teachers and philanthropists who helped educate Black and Native Americans.The autobiography was a best seller; much to do with its honest and historically significant depiction of the struggles that Washington faced.If you are eager to know more about the history of slavery, Sojourner Truth's 'Narrative of Sojourner Truth' will provide great insight into being a slave in the North.Booker T. Washington was born into slavery in Virginia in 1856. He is regarded as one of the foremost African American leaders of the late 19th century, and founded the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in 1881.He became a teacher after the Civil War, and was also a political adviser and writer.Washington's mother, Jane, worked as a cook for a plantation owner and his father was an unknown white man, most likely from a nearby plantation.From a young age, Washington worked carrying sacks of grain to the plantations mill. Despite the sacks weighing around 100-pounds and being too heavy for a young boy, he was often beaten for not working to a high enough standard.After the Civil War, Washington and his mother moved to West Virginia, where she married a freedman. The family was very poor, and nine-year-old Washington went to work in the nearby salt furnaces instead of going to school. He then worked as a houseboy for the wife of a local coal mine owner. She recognised his desire for education and allowed him to go to school for an hour a day during the winter months.He died in November, 1915, at the age of 59, of congestive heart failure.

Max Freeman blickt auf eine lange Karriere bei der Polizei in Philadelphia zurück - bis eines Abends ein Fall zur Katastrophe wird und er in Notwehr einen Jungen erschießt. Zutiefst erschüttert hängt Freeman seinen Job an den Nagel und zieht sich in die Sumpfgebiete von Florida zurück. Doch auch hier holt ihn das Verbrechen ein und als er bei einer nächtlichen Paddeltour die Leiche eines Jungen findet, wird er selbst schnell zum Verdächtigen und muss auf einmal für seine eigene Freiheit kämpfen.Jonathon King arbeitete mehr als zwanzig Jahre lang als Reporter für die Sparte Verbrechen und Polizei für eine Zeitung in Philadelphia, in deren Zuge er unzählige Erfahrungen an Verbrechensschauplätzen, in Gerichtssälen, bei Verhören und Autopsien sammelte. All diese Erfahrungen fließen nun in seine Kriminalromane um den Ermittler Max Freeman ein. Für den Roman "Das Messer im Sumpf" wurde er 2003 mit dem Edgar Award für den Besten Ersten Kriminalroman ausgezeichnet.

A sus treinta y dos años, Russell Green lo tiene todo: una impresionante esposa, una hija adorable de seis años, una exitosa carrera como ejecutivo de publicidad y una gran casa en Charlotte. Russell vive en medio de un sueño, y su matrimonio con la encantadora Vivian es el centro de su existencia. Pero debajo de esta vida perfecta empiezan a aparecer los problemas y Russ está a punto de presenciar cómo varios aspectos de su vida que daba por sentados van a dar un giro por completo.En cuestión de meses, Russell se queda sin trabajo y sin mujer, y deberá luchar para adaptarse a una nueva y desconcertante realidad. Descubriendo el desierto de la vida monoparental, Russell se embarcará en un viaje aterrador a la vez que gratificante, que pondrá a prueba sus habilidades y sus recursos emocionales más allá de lo que nunca habría imaginado.Nicholas Sparks nació en Estados Unidos en la Nochevieja de 1965. Su primer éxito fue El cuaderno de Noah, al que siguió Mensaje en una botella, que han sido llevadas al cine, al igual que otros de sus éxitos como Noches de tormenta, Querido John y La última canción. Es autor de más de 20 novelas que han sido traducidas a más de 50 idiomas y publicadas en 25 países.

'Iola Leroy', one of the first novels published by an African-American woman, follows a group of slaves who are seeking refuge with the approaching Union army during the Civil War. The Union commander is made aware that a beautiful young woman is being held as a slave in the neighbourhood and sets her free.The narrative then switches to Iola Leroy's point of view and follows her turmoil with being tricked, misled, and eventually sold off and taken away from her mother.In a story exploring the serious social issues of education for women, religion and social responsibility, we follow Iola as she attempts to track down her family once again.People who are familiar with Harriet Jacobs' 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl' will like this novel!Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was an American abolitionist, suffragist, poet, teacher and writer. She was one of the first African-American women to be published in the United States. Harper was born free in Baltimore, Maryland, and had a long career, publishing her first book of poetry at 20-years-old. She published her novel 'Iola Leroy' aged 67 in 1892, making her one of the first Black women to publish a novel.In 1851, while she was living with the family of William Still, a clerk who helped refugee slaves make their way along the Underground Railroad, Harper turned to writing anti-slavery literature. A couple of years later she joined the American Anti-Slavery Society and began her career as a public speaker and political activist.Harper founded, supported, and held positions in several progressive organizations, becoming the superintendent of the Colored Section of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Women's Christian Temperance Union. She also helped found the National Association of Colored Women and served as its vice president.Harper died at age 85 in February, 1911, nine years before women gained the right to vote.

Dit is deel 1 van ‘De strijd tussen Noord en Zuid,’ een historische avonturenroman van Jules Verne die gaat over het grote contrast tussen vrijheid en slavernij. Deze roman is oorspronkelijk gepubliceerd in 1887 en vertelt het verhaal van twee bittere vijanden, Burbank uit het noorden en Texar uit het zuiden. Ze denken allebei anders over slavernij en hun meningsverschil leidt uiteindelijk tot wraakzucht. Burbank beschuldigt Texar van illegale acties in het verleden. Texar heeft zijn zinnen gezet op wraak. Hoe zal het verhaal zich ontvouwen? En wat gebeurt er als twee afzonderlijke groepen op zoek gaan naar Texar, die twee misdaden heeft gepleegd op twee verschillende locaties, maar wel op hetzelfde moment? Hoe is dat überhaupt mogelijk? Is het een misleidend plan dat Texar bedacht heeft of is het een mysterie zonder antwoord?Jules Verne (1828-1905) werd geboren in de Franse havenstad Nantes en had advocaat moeten worden zoals zijn vader, maar hij rende vroeg van huis weg om toneelstukken en artikelen voor tijdschriften te schrijven. Zijn samenwerking met de uitgever Pierre-Jules Hetzel leidde tot de magisch populaire boekenreeks 'Voyages extraordinaires', of 'Buitengewone reizen'. Beroemde titels in deze serie zijn onder andere 'Naar het middelpunt der aarde' (1864), 'Twintigduizend mijlen onder zee' (1870) en 'De reis om de wereld in 80 dagen' (1873). Verne deed altijd uitgebreid wetenschappelijk onderzoek voor hij met schrijven begon.Jules Verne is ten onrechte geclassificeerd als kinderschrijver vanwege de verkorte en vervormde versies van zijn boeken, terwijl hij als auteur in Frankrijk de artistieke avant-garde heeft beïnvloed.Jules Verne is de op één na meest vertaalde auteur ter wereld - tussen Agatha Christie en William Shakespeare in - en wordt vaak de vader van het genre sciencefiction genoemd.

«Aquel verano de 1889, yo tenía once años y era la única chica de siete hermanos.¿Os podéis imaginar una situación peor?Me llamo Calpurnia Virginia Tate...»Calpurnia, Callie Vee, es una niña que vive en un pueblo de Texas. A pesar de que su madre insiste en que aprenda a tocar el piano, coser y cocinar, ella está más interesada en lo que ocurre tras la puerta cerrada de la biblioteca, o en el laboratorio de su abuelo.Poco a poco irá ganándose a este señor un tanto huraño y empezará a colaborar con él en sus observaciones del medio natural, aprenderá quién es Darwin, qué son las especies y las subespecies, y también lo idiotas que se vuelven los hermanos mayores cuando se enamoran.Jacqueline Kelly nació en Nueva Zelanda y creció en Canadá, donde se mudó con sus padres siendo muy joven. Estudió Medicina en la Universidad de Galveston y años después Derecho en la de Texas. Ejerció como abogada durante muchos años antes de darse cuenta de que su verdadera vocación era la de ser escritora de ficción. Debutó con La evolución de Calpurnia Tate en 2009 a la que le siguieron El regreso a los sauces y El curioso mundo de Calpurnia Tate. Fue reconocida con la Medalla Newberry y actualmente vive con su marido en el estado de Texas.

For those interested in the abolition of slavery and the Slavery Act in America, 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl' is an autobiography by Harriet Ann Jacobs, a mother and fugitive slave.The book covers Jacobs' life as a slave and how she fought for freedom for herself and her children. With deep historical prominence, the autobiography covers the struggles she faced, including the sexual abuse that female slaves had to endure.Published in 1861 and filled with accounts of heroism and courage, 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl' will leave you shocked and brimming with admiration for Harriet Jacobs.This is perfect for fans of Fredrick Douglass' memoir 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave'.Harriet Ann Jacobs was an African-American writer, whose autobiography, 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl', is now considered an important American classic.Born into slavery in North Carolina, Jacobs was sexually harassed by her enslaver and when he threatened to sell her children if she didn't allow him to abuse her, she hid in a tiny gap under the roof of her grandmother's house for seven years. She finally managed to escape to the free North where she was reunited with her two children and her brother.During the Civil War, she went to the Union-occupied parts of the South with her daughter and founded two schools for fugitive and freed slaves. They kept boarding houses together until 1887-88, when Harriet became too ill to continue. She died in 1897 in Washington D.C.

Texas, 1943. Eva har altid drømt om at flyve, og med nazisternes hærgen i Europa, får de kvindelige piloter endelig en chance. Kvinderne danner stærke bånd, og med luft under vingerne og en mand, hun elsker, at vende tilbage til, er hver tur i luften en drøm, indtil det hele styrter i grus – og Evas fly styrter ned. Eva vågner, men hendes minder om uheldet er borte.Los Angeles, 1977. Eva er en helt almindelig husmor, gift med sit livs kærlighed og med en familie at være stolt af. Alligevel hjemsøges hun stadig af den nat for over 30 år siden, og en ulykke, hun ikke kan huske. Hvorfor har hendes søster-piloter aldrig svaret på hendes breve? Har hun gjort noget, der var så utilgiveligt, at alle hendes gamle venner brød med hende? Og hvad skete der i virkeligheden, den nat hendes fly forulykkede?Ella Carey har udgivet en lang række bestsellere, og hendes bøger er oversat til mange sprog. Hendes romaner tager ofte udgangspunkt i virkelige hændelser eller i historiske begivenheder.

Divorce, adultery, murder, female alcoholism, racism, civil war, arson, drowning, marriage dominated by hate and marriage filled with love. Is there anything left that this book doesn’t deal with?Therese finds herself a widow at a young age and is in charge of a plantation in Louisiana. She meets Hossmer, a handsome businessman, who runs the mill. A decision is made that will have a lasting and detrimental effect.Racial tensions, Catholic beliefs as the basis of a moral dilemma, the boredom of a young woman with little to do with her time and the devastating effects of drink as well as the tragedy caused by mother nature. 'At Fault' will be a big hit with fans of Kate Chopin’s work and for anyone with a love for the classics.Kate Chopin (1850-1904), born Katherine O’Flaherty, was an American writer of novels and short stories mostly set in the 19th-century American South. Her works deal with themes of the female psyche and women's limited life opportunities in the Victorian era, often in a naturalist style. She was considered controversial in her time, but is now praised as a pioneer of 20th-century feminist American literature.Her most famous works include the novel ‘The Awakening’ (1899), which explores themes of rebellion against femininity and motherhood at the turn of the 20th century. Adaptations of this title include 'Grand Isle' (1991) starring Kelly McGillis and Adrian Pasdar, and 'The End of August' (1981).

‘Through One Administration’ is a tale like no other. Through the eyes of Bertha Amory, the wife of a 19th century lawyer in Washington D.C., the author, Frances Hodgson Burnett, serves us both romance, women’s rights and American politics.Bertha may be a mother of three and a devoted wife to her husband, but she’s never forgotten the summer when a young soldier came to stay with her and her father, a renowned professor, before heading off to fight a war against the Native Americans.Many years later, the love of that summer returns to Washington D.C. Bertha is torn between the desires of her heart and her duties as a wife and mother.Those who enjoyed the interlacing of romance and political commentary as seen in works by Jane Austen, including titles such as ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘Sense and Sensibility’, will not be disappointed by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s ‘Through One Administration’.Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English American playwright and author. Born in the UK in Manchester to a family of ironmongers, she later migrated to the United States where she would go on to write some of her most famous plays and novels.During the span of her career, Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote and published more than 53 novels, most of them for adults. However, she is perhaps best known for her work in children’s literature, including famous titles such as ‘The Little Princess’ (1905), ‘The Secret Garden’ (1911), and ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’ (1886).Frances Hodgson Burnett is also known for her historical fiction, including acclaimed titles such as 'The Head of the House of Coombe' (1922) and its sequel, 'Robin' (1922).Burnett’s work has been adapted for film many times. The latest movie adaptation of ‘The Secret Garden’ was released in 2020, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.

Written by Chopin the author of the much celebrated novel "The Awakening" comes another classic rich piece of late 19th century feminist american literature.Set in the heart of America’s deep south, "Athénaïse" is a short story exploring the timeless theme of women conforming to society’s expectations, rebellion, relationships and coming of age. From the cotton plantations to New Orleans we follow the title character, Athénaïse, a strong, independent and daring young woman on her journey of self-discovery.Feeling trapped in her marriage Athénaïse with the help of her brother flees to New Orleans. She soon discovers she is pregnant; will this change her perspective on her marriage? Will her husband accept her back?An American novelist and short story writer of French and Irish descent, Kate Chopin (1850 -1904) is one of the most celebrated feminist authors of the twentieth century.Most of her fiction is set in Louisiana where she lived depicting the lives of intelligent young women, Creole culture and society in the American south. She wrote over 100 short stories including children’s tales that were all published in some of the most prestigious magazines but her most notable work is her novel ‘The Awakening’ which firmly has a place in American literature.

Ox vokser op i en religiøs familie på en tobaksfarm i South Carolina i 1980erne. Da hendes mor dør i barselssengen, forværres hendes fars mentale helbred, og teenageren Ox tvinges til at blive voksen og passe på sine seks søskende. Hun må kæmpe alt hun har lært for at holde hovedet oppe, benene nede og familiens hemmeligheder skjulte. Men i takt med at Ox finder enkelte glimt af ungdom og lykke i selskab med borgmesterens søn, tager hendes fars maniske episoder også til, og hun må sande, at ikke alle hemmeligheder kan holdes skjult for evigt.En hjerteskærende men også opløftende coming-of-age-roman af sydstatsforfatteren T.I. Lowe. Fuld af lysende håb, hårde livsvilkår og triumferende kærlighed.

Stillehavet, position ukendt. En vandflyver, der ikke længere kan lette. Ingen redning i sigte, bare en tom horisontlinje og lyden af bølgerne, der slår ind mod skroget.I 1943 udkæmper Amerika og Japan 2. Verdenskrig på havet, og en amerikansk besætning er nødlandet uden radio. Japanske piloter styrter også ned lige i nærheden. Nu sidder dødsfjenderne tæt sammen med to kvindelige blinde passagerer på det alt for lille fartøj, der driver for vind og vejr. Her begynder den store krig at blive udkæmpet i det små. Had og mistillid koger i enhver, men den fælles nød kræver, at de slutter fred og forsøger at komme levende i land. Alliancer indgås og brydes igen. Imens skræller isolationen alles facader af og blotlægger hemmeligheder, forbudt kærlighed og en fælles menneskelighed. Til sidst føler ingen sig længere sikre på, hvem de egentlig var, før de blev skibbrudne.Tilståelser er et psykologisk drama om, hvad der gemmer sig under overfladen, når alt tages fra os.

When the Vice President of the USA is abducted and his bodyguards are killed, the operation is suspiciously flawless. But Jamie Strachan, ex-SAS and the VP's confidante, doubts the official story.Teaming up with tenacious New Yorker Clare Holman, they delve into a treacherous web of political intrigue. As the VP's disappearance ties to a covert meeting with a rival, Jamie must use all his skills to uncover a conspiracy that puts his and Clare's lives at risk, racing to find his friend before it's too late...A hard-hitting, action-packed political thriller, ´Tight Lies´ is ideal for fans of L. T. Ryan, J. B. Turner, and Netflix hit ´Designated Survivor´.David Donachie (1944-2023) was an acclaimed British author, best known for his expertly crafted maritime historical novels and a rich career spanning over three decades in literature.