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‘The Time Machine’ is a celebrated sci-fi novella by H. G. Wells that was adapted into a movie starring Guy Pearce in 2002. It is the work that helped skyrocket Wells’ career and its impact on the sci-fi genre can still be felt as it is the first usage of the term ‘time machine’. The protagonist travels 800,000 years into the future, and he initially believes that Earth has become a utopia. However, he quickly discovers that Earth is more inequitable than ever as there is an underground race of ape-like creatures that ensure the society above remains blissful. These violent creatures capture the protagonist's time machine, and he must journey through the dark and dangerous underground caves to retrieve it. ‘The Time Machine’ is a gripping read as Wells’ descriptions of the futuristic world and its inhabitants are strikingly disturbing. This is an incredibly poignant story as Wells criticises the rising inequality of Victorian Britain which is still relevant to this day. The blend of adventure and sentimentality in this strange and dark future turns the novel into a remarkable read that fans of shows such as ‘Doctor Who’ and directors such as Jordan Peele will find difficult to put down.H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was a celebrated English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’ influence cannot be overstated for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. A four-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, from religion to social criticism and beyond. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel ‘The Time Machine’, the sci-fi adventure novel ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’, and the mankind-versus-aliens novel ‘The War of the Worlds’. Wells occupies one of the central seats in the canon of science-fiction literature and his writing inspired other celebrated authors such as Ray Bradbury and Philip K. Dick. Wells’ stories are still widely read to this day and have had numerous cinematic adaptations including ‘The Invisible Man’ starring Elisabeth Moss.

"Women have a wonderful instinct about things. They can discover everything except the obvious."Sir Robert Chiltern is a moral and upstanding politician with a wife who adores and idolizes him, but when one of her old classmates shows up at their party the image of her perfect husband crumbles. She learns that, in the early days of her husband’s political career, he sold a state secret in order to advance his position. Now the couple has to deal with blackmail and their own moral failings.'An Ideal Husband' is a must-read for Wilde fans and anyone who appreciates wit and sarcasm. In 1999 an adaptation starring Julianne Moore, Minnie Driver and Cate Blanchett came out to great reviews.Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, essayist, and poet, famous for ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ to name a couple. He died in Paris at the age of 46.The Importance of Being Earnest is Oscar Wilde’s most popular and enduring play. Poking fun at the ridiculousness of human nature, especially that of the Victorian elite, it is both incredibly clever and undeniably silly.It has been performed and made into films and for television many times, most recently in the 2002 film starring Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon and Judi Dench.

"e;One is impressed in America, but not favourably impressed, by the inordinate size of everything. The country seems to try to bully one into a belief in its power by its impressive bigness."e;In 1881 Oscar Wilde boarded the "e;Arizona"e; and sailed to New York to embark on a year-long lecture tour. In 'Impressions of America' he examines the cultural differences between America and Britain. He notes, for instance, that the Americans aren't necessarily well-dressed but comfortably dressed. He argues that the American youth is more acceptive of new ideas because their education is more practical, and he recounts how unimpressed he was with Niagara Falls and the ugly yellow protective wear he had to put on. Like Charles Dickens' 'American Notes for General Circulation' from some forty years prior, this essay is both entertaining and thought-provoking.-

Imagine being torn away from the person you love most in the world! The pain would be just too terrible to bear! This is exactly what happens to Shah Mah Phru after she falls passionately in love with King Meng GengThe king promises to return but time passes, and he never does. One day, Shah Mah Phru spots a group of horsemen riding her way, and she is overcome with joy thinking her lover has finally returned, however the horsemen bring news she could never have predicted.Oscar Wilde wrote 'For Love of the King' for his friend Mabel Cosgrove, and it was not published until after his death, in the 1920's. Its publication sparked a great deal of controversy that resulted in a trial because Mabel Cosgrove was accused of having written the play herself.A great read for any short story and Oscar Wilde fan.-

'Work: A Story of Experience' is a semi-autobiographical novel loosely based on Alcott's own life, which explores the social standing of women in the US, in the years around the Civil War. Christie, our heroine, is a single woman who works outside the home doing a number of odd jobs to make ends meet. This story tracks the change in women's work with the dawn of the new industrial age, the meaning of work to women and the tension and dilemmas that came with this work. It is a story of women trying to find their place in the world, in a society that continually hampers their progress. It is a mature story full of insightful and uplifting anecdotes, that gives an excellent window in to Alcott's own life as well. It is a profoundly uplifting read, with a triumphant conclusion that makes perfect reading for any fans of underdog stories.-

'Hospital Sketches' is a collection of four sketches based on Alcott's time as a nurse for the Union during the American Civil War. The sketches follow Tribulation Periwinkle a bored city girl who decides against being a teacher, acting or getting married to instead serve on the front nursing the soldiers. It is a sensitive, heart-warming, humorous collection that made Alcott an overnight sensation. The horrors of war contrasted with the human goodness in these dark times make the collection incredibly compelling, creating an intelligent and remarkable insight in to the horrors of the civil war. It is a collection perfect for lovers of short stories and history buffs alike.-

"What a silly thing Love is. It is not as useful as Logic, for it does not prove anything, and it is always telling one of things that are not going to happen, and making one believe things that are not true."A young man is in love with a girl who promises to dance with him at a ball if he brings her a red rose. The boy is at a loss because he does not know where to find a red rose. A nightingale overhears and decides to help. But is their love even worth the sacrifice of the nightingale?'The Nightingale and the Rose' is a heart-breaking fable by Oscar Wilde about the nature of love and sacrifice, and is so very captivating and emotional for such a short story.Fans of 'Aesop's Fables' will love discovering the moral of this story.Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, essayist and poet famous for ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’. He died in Paris at the age of 46.'The Importance of Being Earnest' is Oscar Wilde’s most popular and enduring play. Poking fun at the ridiculousness of human nature, especially that of the Victorian elite, it is both incredibly clever and undeniably silly.It has been performed and made into films and for television many times, most recently in the 2002 film starring Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon and Judi Dench.

France - Delicious food, beautiful buildings and an elegance of people rarely seen anywhere else!Dear reader, take my hand and enjoy this tour de France – with Henry James as your guide. Written as a first person narrative, "A Little Tour in France" is one of James’ most influential and interesting travel guides. Of course, the tour is not that "little" for the reader is invited to visit the Loire Valley, Britanny, the Bordeaux region, Provence, and Paris. And, in a typical Jamesian style, he never fails to describe the people he meets and their view of life and nature. A valuable book from James’ priceless treasure.Henry James (1843–1916) is regarded as one of the greatest novelists in the English language. Born in the United States, but mainly living and working in Europe, he was largely occupied with the clash of personalities and cultures between the Old World and the New World.He explored this topic in his famous novels 'The Portrait of a Lady' and 'The Wings of the Dove'. James was thrice nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature."The Portrait of a Lady" has been adapted for the big screen many times with the most notable being from 1996 starring Nicole Kidman and John Malkovich.

‘An Old Fashioned Girl’ is a tale of the country girl in the big city before it had ever been done. Polly Milton, on a visit to her wealthy city dweller friend Fanny Shaw, is completely in awe at the splendour of their home and clothes. She is treated like a bumpkin, but soon wins the hearts of the family with her sweet heart and gentle honesty. When financial troubles arise, this country girl rises to the occasion to save her friends. It is a tale packed with romance, drama and hard hitting life lessons. Perfect for anyone that loved ‘Sex and the City’ just with frocks and corsets instead of Sarah Jessica Parker and Fendi.Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an author, abolitionist and proud feminist. Her family suffered financially while she was growing up and so she was forced to take on multiple jobs in her youth to help provide for her family. Her writing became her outlet, forming her ideas and beliefs in the empowerment of women and people into literature that reverberates to this day. Her most notable works include "Little Women", which is now a movie starring Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet, its sequel ‘Little Men’ and ‘An Old Fashioned Girl’.

An uplifting rom-com about heartache and finding love again, 'The Spring of Second Chances' follows Phoebe who has spent the past year living under a cloud. She is determined to make a change in her life now and wants to fall in love for a second time after she lost the man she loved in a tragic accident.She has found her dream job, but there are a magnitude of stresses which have come with it. When single-dad Jack walks into her life, is she ready to fall in love again or is it too soon for her to get over her heartbreak?A story about second chances, this is a feel good read that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. For fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Josie SilverTilly has sold over 290,000 copies.Previously published as four novellas and in the collection Mishaps in Millrise.From a young age, Tilly Tennant was convinced that she was destined for the stage. Once she realised she wasn’t actually very good at anything that would put her on the stage, she started to write stories instead. There were lots of terrible ones, like The Pet Rescue Gang (aged eight), which definitely should not see the light of day ever again. Thankfully, her debut novel, Hopelessly Devoted to Holden Finn was not one of those, and since it hit the Amazon best seller lists she hasn’t looked back. Born in Dorset, she currently lives in Staffordshire.

A laugh-out-loud, heart-warming read for every parent who has struggled bleary-eyed through toddler tantrums, school fancy dress fails and found unlikely friendships over wine and cakeAs a single mom, Frankie’s bold and brave, and right now she’s winning at life – isn’t she? Underneath her big smile and daring outfits, she’s hiding a secret. Her five-year-old son Liam is awesome. But life as a solo parent is tough. Her job as a barmaid sucks, her meddling mother is taking over and she’s far from living her best life.Maybe she’s lost her way and starting to feel... lonely.When Frankie’s overbearing mother breaks her leg and has to go and live with her saintly sister, it’s time for Frankie to hit shuffle and shake things up. Because she wants to turn things around for the little boy who holds the keys to her broken heart.Surrounded by perfect mothers, Frankie realises she needs some real mum friends to get her through the repetitive school runs and red-faced dating disasters. The kind of people who won’t judge your shop bought cakes and will bring wine to your door, just because.So Frankie sweeps up anxious Kate and organised Alison in her whirlwind. As the trio face the troubles and trials of motherhood, they learn that parenting is about taking one day at a time. And together they can wing it through anything, can’t they?Perfect for fans of The UnMumsy Mum, Why Mummy Drinks and Poppy Dolan.A 5-star must-read: ‘Oh my goodness this book is so so funny! It will have you laughing until you cry!... A fantastically funny read!’ - Jessica’s Book Biz‘A brilliant, laugh out loud read... I loved the characters... it really is the perfect read... such a wonderful novel... I highly recommend this book’ Lead Reads Books‘Made me laugh out loud with a big beamer of a smile on my face... A fabulous, fun-filled, gentle read which will make you laugh.’ The Writing Garnet‘EVERYONE can enjoy this book, even if you are not a mum. There is something for everyone I promise. I was laughing out loud a lot.’ Zooloo’s Book BlogGrowing up in Birmingham, Pippa James was never without at least one book on the go and therefore lived several different lives concurrently. As an adult, she would like to spend much of her time the same way, but she now lives a chaotic life in a small Derbyshire town with her husband and two children. Her writing is frequently interrupted by parenting duties and her day job as a teacher and the only way she can find a quiet space to think, is by taking her laptop to the pub, which she does at every opportunity.

Unfairly dismissed from her role as a governess after her lecherous employer forces himself upon her, Druscilla Morley is determined to keep her head down. Dressing drably to hide her beauty, she is surprised to find an old acquaintance staying with her new family. Valdo, Lord Marquis of Lynche, is handsome, charming and an absolute rogue. It soon becomes clear that he is having an affair with the lady of the house and proposes a marriage of convenience to Druscilla to cover his tracks.From miserable governess to Marchioness of Lynche, Druscilla can hardly believe her luck but are her feelings for the Lord Marquis as uncomplicated as it seems?An early contender in the fake dating genre, "The Audacious Adventuress" is perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Eloisa James and Merry Farmer.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances.A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

En 1869, à Pantin, Jean-Baptiste Troppmann, simple ouvrier mécanicien, massacre la famille Kinck, une famille de 8 personnes.De la découverte des premiers corps dans un champ, des rebondissements de l’enquête à l’exécution du « massacreur de Pantin », Pierre Bouchardon nous plonge dans les traces de l’une des affaires criminelles les plus médiatisé du Second Empire. Il nous raconte les manipulations d’un homme à la personnalité ambiguë prêt à tout pour récupérer la fortune amassée par le père Kinck, qui l’a progressivement mené aux meurtres de la famille entière.Pierre Bouchardon (1870-1950) est un magistrat et auteur français. Il publie nombre de livres sur des affaires criminelles célèbres, appelé aujourd’hui « true crime ». Il est précurseur de ce domaine très populaire à l’époque, qui l’est toujours de nos jours. Il est admis à la Société des gens de lettres.

Esta es una recopilación de relatos de Rosario de Acuña. Entre los cuentos reunidos se encuentran «El pedazo de oro», «El primer día de libertad», «El secreto de la abuela Justa», «¡Ilusión!», «La abeja desterrada», «La noche», «La roca del suspiro», «Los pinceles» o «Periquín».Rosario de Acuña (1850-1923) fue una escritora, librepensadora y periodista española. Fue una defensora de la igualdad social entre hombres y mujeres y de los derechos humanos. Colaboró con medios de comunicación como «Las Dominicales del Libre Pensamiento», «El Imparcial» o «El Liberal», sus obras se estrenaron en los principales teatros del país y se convirtió en la primera mujer del Ateneo de Madrid.

En esta obra, Celso Lucio hace una parodia de la obra de teatro de Joaquín Dicenta «Juan José», de carácter dramático. Celso Lucio, con su mordaz sentido del humor, le da la vuelta a la tortilla para crear una obra en verso y de un solo acto cargado de ironía.Celso Lucio nació en Burgos en 1865. Trabajó en varios periódicos y revistas como redactor y se dedicó a la política, llegando a ser diputado provincial por Madrid. En su faceta literaria se dedicó casi plenamente al teatro lírico, normalmente en colaboración con otros autores. Con el sentido del humor como principal arma, escribió obras muy celebradas como «El gran capitán», «Los puritanos» o «Los secuestradores».

«Tu parte del trato» es una recopilación de relatos de Josan Hatero. El tema común de estos cuentos es la falta de comunicación y las relaciones familiares. La huida de la rutina a través de una identidad falsa, la extraña relación entre un hijo y su padre viudo, un matrimonio al que ya solo une el sexo son algunas de las historias de un conjunto de personajes que no acaban de encontrar su lugar en el mundo y buscan el sentido de su existencia. Josan Hatero se sirve de una prosa cruda y tierna al mismo tiempo para pintar la realidad cotidiana española y para ofrecer al lector un final inesperado y original.Josan Hatero es un escritor español. Es conocido sobre todo por su producción de narrativa breve, pero ha desarrollado otros géneros, como la novela, la crónica de viajes y el guion cinematográfico. Su producción ha recibido varios premios, como el Premio de Relatos Villa de Algete en 2003 o el Premio La Galera Jóvenes Lectores en 2011.

Der Duft von Meer und Wald, ein alter Gutshof und die LiebeDas Rascheln der Blätter, die in sanftes Licht getauchten Bäume und das Rauschen des Meeres. Als Ella in ihre Heimatstadt an der ostfriesischen Küste zurückkehrt, um eine Vertretungsstelle als Försterin anzunehmen, verzaubert die idyllische Landschaft sie erneut. Aber wieder in Ostfriesland muss sie sich ihrer Vergangenheit stellen und endlich wichtige Entscheidungen treffen, die ihr Familienerbe betreffen. Der attraktive Clemens, auf dessen Gutshof sie ein Haus gemietet hat, macht alles noch komplizierter. Er weckt eine tiefe Sehnsucht nach Zweisamkeit in ihr – vielleicht ist sie doch bereit, Wurzeln zu schlagen. Ist sie mutig genug, das Glück mit beiden Händen zu ergreifen?Jule Böhm ist ein richtiges Naturkind und hat es als kleines Mädchen geliebt, die Wälder und Felder ihrer Heimat zu durchstreifen. Sie studierte Germanistik und Musik und arbeitete als Kauffrau im Gesundheitswesen. Sie ist verheiratet, hat zwei Kinder und lebt bei Köln. So richtig auftanken kann sie am besten an der Nordsee, wo sie und ihre Familie mindestens einmal im Jahr zu finden sind, bei Ostfriesentee und Rosinenbrötchen.

Grayson Brisbin, Duke of Croyden, hat ein Problem. Er muss seine fünf Schwestern verheiraten, bevor er sein Erbe antreten kann. Das erweist sich als schwieriger als gedacht, denn wie findet man einen Ehemann, der es nicht nur auf Geld und Ansehen abgesehen hat? Der Marquis of Egerton ist so ein Mann, zumindest nach Graysons Meinung. Denn er hat ein dunkles Geheimnis über Lion Talbot herausgefunden, der das Gestüt leiten soll. Eugenie fühlt sich zu Talbot hingezogen, obwohl dieser nicht nur sichtbare Narben trägt. Doch wird Grayson Talbot jemals als Bräutigam für seine Schwester in Erwägung ziehen?Kajsa Arnold wurde im Sternzeichen Schütze in Essen geboren. Seit 2010 widmet sich die Autorin ganz dem Schreiben von Liebesromanen aus den Bereichen Contemporary, Historical und Young Adult. Bevor sie mit dem Schreiben ihrer Geschichten beginnt, designt die Autorin ihr eigenes Cover und erweckt so ihre Protagonistin zum Leben. Und Kajsas eigenwillige Heldinnen danken es ihr, indem sie regelmäßig die Bestsellerlisten erklimmen.

En esta obra de carácter amatorio, don Íñigo López de Mendoza, marqués de Santillana, deja que el sueño ejerza su influjo sobre él y le pose un manto de amor que a veces le hiere y le cautiva.Íñigo López de Mendoza fue el hijo del almirante de Castilla Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, señor de Hita y Buitrago, y de Leonor de la Vega, miembros de dos de las casas nobiliarias más poderosas de Castilla. Huérfano de padre desde muy corta edad, fue su madre quien administró la riqueza que heredó de este. Como militar participó en la batalla de Huelga y de Olmedo y fue precisamente tras esta última cuando le fue concedido el título de Marqués de Santillana. Como poeta cultivó diversos estilos que van desde sonetos y poemas didácticos hasta composiciones satíricas.

Este es un ensayo de Rosario de Acuña sobre el despilfarro y la ostentación de la gente de campo a finales del siglo XIX. Según denuncia la autora, uno de los mayores problemas sociales de España es que los campesinos se avergüenzan de su forma de vida y su trabajo e, incluso los más humildes, se han aburguesado.Rosario de Acuña (1850-1923) fue una escritora, librepensadora y periodista española. Fue una defensora de la igualdad social entre hombres y mujeres y de los derechos humanos. Colaboró con medios de comunicación como «Las Dominicales del Libre Pensamiento», «El Imparcial» o «El Liberal», sus obras se estrenaron en los principales teatros del país y se convirtió en la primera mujer del Ateneo de Madrid.

Se trata de una recopilación de artículos y de varios textos literarios de Rosario de Acuña. Las obras reunidas son los artículos «A un soldado español voluntario en el Ejército francés durante la Gran Guerra», «El ateísmo en las escuelas neutras», «La ramera», el cuento «El cazador de osos» y el poema «La vuelta de una golondrina».Rosario de Acuña (1850-1923) fue una escritora, librepensadora y periodista española. Fue una defensora de la igualdad social entre hombres y mujeres y de los derechos humanos. Colaboró con medios de comunicación como «Las Dominicales del Libre Pensamiento», «El Imparcial» o «El Liberal», sus obras se estrenaron en los principales teatros del país y se convirtió en la primera mujer del Ateneo de Madrid.

From casual hook up ... to something more?Burlesque dancer Charlie Kent should be happy performing and hooking up with sexy people now that the pandemic is over, just like before. But now it feels empty. The audience always seems to be missing Elle - her friend-with-benefits. They were just casual, but Charlie now realises she wants more. Much more. But when Elle arrives at Seraph’s Burlesque Club on business, Charlie is not going to let this second chance go to waste.Elle’s interior design business has been booming since the pandemic with so much work she’s barely thought of the sexy-as-sin burlesque dancer who she used to hook up with.... except when she’s lonely all night. But she can’t be just friends anymore, so she stays away. When she is commissioned to refit Seraph's Burlesque Club, Elle bumps into Charlie, and all her best intentions go straight out of the perfectly dressed window.Elle must keep her professional reputation intact, and can’t allow her attraction to Charlie to derail her work and her need for love.... But what if she can have it all?‘Show Off’ is the second installment in the "Seraph’s Burlesque Club" series following ‘Show Up’ – a series of lesbian romances set in a London burlesque club.Perfect for readers who love a steamy read with friends (with benefits) to lovers plot. If you love reading about a found family with queer people who thrive, this series has that and more.Trigger warnings – Please note that this book contains mentions of the following:-tReferences to the pandemic - as the book is set in a post-COVID London where everyone is vaccinated-tReferences to a character having covid-tParental fat shaming of a main character-tParental manipulation-tA broken armA writer of Sassy Daring Romance, Renée Dahlia is an unabashed romance reader who loves feisty women and strong & clever men. Her books reflect this, with a hint of awkward humour.Renée has a science degree in physics. When not distracted by the characters fighting for her, she works in the horseracing industry doing data analysis and writing magazine articles.When she isn’t reading or writing, Renée spends her time with her partner and four children, usually watching them play cricket.

1860 : Victoire Lemoine, une bourgeoise de Chinon, une petite ville sans histoire, est accusée d’avoir tué et brûlé le bébé de sa fille Angélina. La jeune fille, alors âgée de 15 ans, était tombée enceinte du cocher de la famille. Par orgueil et soucis d’honneur pour sa fille, Mme Lemoine avait donc multiplié les tentatives d’avortements sur celle-ci, jusqu’au moment fatidique de la naissance qui l’avait poussé à tuer son propre petit-fils.Cependant le mystère demeure sur les circonstances du décès de l’enfant : le bébé était-il déjà mort-né ou a-t-il bel et bien été tué par Mme Lemoine ?Les témoignages effacés et contradictoires d’Angélina et les examens des restes calcinés de l’enfant semblent brouiller les pistes à ce sujet.Pierre Bouchardon raconte cette affaire qui dépeint les mœurs d’une bourgeoise prête à tuer pour l’honneur de sa fille.Pierre Bouchardon (1870-1950) est un magistrat et auteur français. Il publie nombre de livres sur des affaires criminelles célèbres, appelé aujourd’hui « true crime ». Il est précurseur de ce domaine très populaire à l’époque, qui l’est toujours de nos jours. Il est admis à la Société des gens de lettres.

Este es un relato de Rosario de Acuña con finalidad pedagógica, alegoría de la creación divina de la humanidad. Dos niños, Rosario y Rafael, reciben de su padre como regalo una casa de muñecas que tienen que aprender a cuidar y conservar para ser felices.Rosario de Acuña (1850-1923) fue una escritora, librepensadora y periodista española. Fue una defensora de la igualdad social entre hombres y mujeres y de los derechos humanos. Colaboró con medios de comunicación como «Las Dominicales del Libre Pensamiento», «El Imparcial» o «El Liberal», sus obras se estrenaron en los principales teatros del país y se convirtió en la primera mujer del Ateneo de Madrid.

Se trata de una recopilación de textos de Rosario de Acuña. Reúne la dedicatoria «Sentir y pensar» que la autora redactó en 1884 tras la muerte de su padre, al que estaba muy unida, así como varios poemas: «Decoración», «El autor», «La dama de carácter», «Entre bastidores» o «Juicio del público».Rosario de Acuña (1850-1923) fue una escritora, librepensadora y periodista española. Fue una defensora de la igualdad social entre hombres y mujeres y de los derechos humanos. Colaboró con medios de comunicación como «Las Dominicales del Libre Pensamiento», «El Imparcial» o «El Liberal», sus obras se estrenaron en los principales teatros del país y se convirtió en la primera mujer del Ateneo de Madrid.

Compilación de cuplés y canciones originales e inéditos que Celso Lucio escribió bajo el pseudónimo de Clavelty y que fueron estrenados en su día por Pastora Imperio, Paquina Escribano, Argentinita, Olimpia d’Avigny, Chelito, Mary Bruni y La Goya, la cual es, además, autora del prólogo, donde celebra el ingenio de Celso Lucio.Celso Lucio nació en Burgos en 1865. Trabajó en varios periódicos y revistas como redactor y se dedicó a la política, llegando a ser diputado provincial por Madrid. En su faceta literaria se dedicó casi plenamente al teatro lírico, normalmente en colaboración con otros autores. Con el sentido del humor como principal arma, escribió obras muy celebradas como «El gran capitán», «Los puritanos» o «Los secuestradores».

Set in the frontier town of Gold Sky, Colorado, young Florence Wickes-Barnes reputation as a dramatic and passionate individual precedes her. Little do the townspeople know that below the fiery surface, all Florence longs for is a love as steady and kind as that of her mother and two fathers. When Florence spots Ansel Ortega and Brenden Black together – clearly deeply in love, she decides to find out if they can make room in their hearts for her too. ‘Three to Love’ is the fourth in the ‘Gold Sky’ historical romance series by American author Rebel Carter.Rebel Carter is a romance novelist from Colorado, USA. Her books are packed with passion, intriguing and dynamic characters, and plenty of steamy scenes. A writer of both contemporary and historical romance fiction, Carter is an exciting new voice in the romance genre.

Time is running out for Mary Sophia James, who has come to the frontier town of Gold Sky, Montana at her mother’s insistence. Mary needs to find a husband fast – before her condition becomes too obvious. When Mary spots the gorgeous Alex Pierce across the town square one day though, her world is turned upside down. Not only is Alex beautiful and intriguing – she is also a woman. A dramatic and passionate historical romance in the ‘Gold Sky’ series by author Rebel Carter.Rebel Carter is a romance novelist from Colorado, USA. Her books are packed with passion, intriguing and dynamic characters, and plenty of steamy scenes. A writer of both contemporary and historical romance fiction, Carter is an exciting new voice in the romance genre.

Diese wunderschöne Geschichte entführt uns in die aufregende Kultur der indigenen Bevölkerung Alaskas.Der Stamm der Gwich’in ist einer der schrecklichsten Hungersnöte aller Zeiten ausgesetzt. Das strenge Gesetz des Nomadenstamms schreibt in diesem Fall vor, dass die beiden ältesten Frauen geopfert werden, damit der Rest überleben kann. Ihr Häuptling hält sich daran und die „unnützen Esser" werden zurückgelassen. Doch die alten Frauen geben nicht auf und der Kampf ums Überleben mitten in der Wildnis beginnt.Velma Wallis (geboren 1960 in Alaska) ist eine US-amerikanische Schriftstellerin, die vom indigenen Volk der Gwich’in abstammt. Durch die tiefgehende Verbindung zu ihrer Mutter hat sie einen intensiven Bezug zu der Kultur und Geschichte ihres Stammes. Wallis lebte mehr als elf Jahre lang in einer Hütte in der Wildnis und übte sich als Fischerin und Jägerin. Sie veröffentlichte bisher drei Romane, die sich thematisch mit der indigenen Bevölkerung in Alaska auseinandersetzen. In „Zwei alte Frauen" verarbeitet sie ihre eigene Familiengeschichte.

«Consecuencias de la degradación femenina» es una conferencia que Rosario de Acuña pronunció en la asociación Fomento de las Artes de Madrid el 21 de abril de 1888 y que se recogió en «Las Dominicales», revista de librepensamiento. La autora reivindica con este discurso la igualdad entre hombres y mujeres en beneficio de toda la especie humana.Rosario de Acuña (1850-1923) fue una escritora, librepensadora y periodista española. Fue una defensora de la igualdad social entre hombres y mujeres y de los derechos humanos. Colaboró con medios de comunicación como «Las Dominicales del Libre Pensamiento», «El Imparcial» o «El Liberal», sus obras se estrenaron en los principales teatros del país y se convirtió en la primera mujer del Ateneo de Madrid.