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Der herrschsüchtige Tyrannenfürst Manfred fürchtet um seine Erbfolge, als sein einziger Sohn am Tag seiner Hochzeit von einem gigantischen Helm erschlagen wird. Er beschließt an die Stelle seines Sohnes zu treten, dessen Braut Isabella nachzustellen und seine eigene Frau zu verstoßen. Isabella graut es jedoch vor dem alten Intriganten. Weitere unheilvolle Begebenheiten tragen sich zu ... die düsteren Mauern der Burg von Otranto scheinen ein unheimliches Eigenleben zu entwickeln.Textgrundlage ist die Ausgabe: Walpole, Horace: Die Burg von Otranto. Berlin: o. Verlag, 1810Horace Walpole (1717–1797) war ein britischer Künstler, Schriftsteller und Politiker. Besondere Bekanntheit erlangte er als Vorreiter des "Schauerromans", heute eher als "Gothic Novel" bekannt. Diese Textgattung bricht mit den Idealen der Aufklärung, die naturalistische Darstellungen und natürliche Erklärungen in der Literatur in den Vordergrund stellten.

"e;Der Untergang des Hauses Usher"e; gilt als Inbegriff des Poe'schen Horrors.Isoliert von der Gesellschaft lebt das adelige Geschwisterpaar Madeline und Roderick Usher in einem gespenstischem Anwesen. Ein Jugendfreund sucht sie auf Rodericks Bitte hin auf und bemerkt bei seiner Ankunft einen Riss im Gemauer. Die folgenden Tage offenbaren ihm Rodericks Seelenleiden und in einer sturmischen Nacht wird er Zeuge des Niedergangs des Hauses Usher - untrennbar verbunden mit dem geistigen Zusammenbruch der gequalten Bewohner.-

El hombre de mayor fama es una comedia de corte mitológico del dramaturgo Antonio Mira de Amescua. Con las figuras mitológicas Hércules y Jasón como protagonistas, se articula en torno a los sucesos acaecidos tras el fin de la Guerra de Troya.Antonio Mira de Amescua es un poeta y dramaturgo español nacido en Guadix (Grandada) en 1577 y fallecido en la misma localiad en 1644. Enmarcado en el Siglo de Oro Español, su obra teatral entronca directamente con el auto sacramental, la comedia religiosa y el costumbrismo. Escribió más de sesenta obras que le valieron gran renombre, siempre desde un punto de vista cristiano y adscrito a la moral de su época.

Hero y Leandro es una comedia teatral del dramaturgo Antonio Mira de Amescua. En la línea de las comedias famosas del Siglo de Oro Español, se articula en torno a un malentendido amoroso que propiciará numerosas situaciones de enredo, en este caso con un trasfondo mitológico dentro de la Grecia Clásica.Antonio Mira de Amescua es un poeta y dramaturgo español nacido en Guadix (Grandada) en 1577 y fallecido en la misma localiad en 1644. Enmarcado en el Siglo de Oro Español, su obra teatral entronca directamente con el auto sacramental, la comedia religiosa y el costumbrismo. Escribió más de sesenta obras que le valieron gran renombre, siempre desde un punto de vista cristiano y adscrito a la moral de su época.

På toppen af Akropolis i Athen troner det oldgamle Parthenon sig op som et minde om de gamle grækeres storhedstid. Templet, der blev opført til ære for gudinden Athene mellem 447 og 438 f.Kr., er opført i marmor og prydes af sirlige mønstre og udførlige skulpturudsmykninger, hvis lige ikke ses ved noget andet græsk tempel.Kunsthistoriker Peter Hertz’ doktordisputats fra 1910 fortæller om en del af dette pragtfulde bygningsværk, nemlig det vestlige gavlfelt, der i sig selv fremstår som et udsøgt kunstværk.Peter Hertz (1874-1939) var en dansk kunsthistoriker og forfatter. Hans disputats "Kompositionen af den centrale gruppe i Parthenons vestlige gavlfelt" blev senere udgivet som bog, og han skrev efterfølgende flere bøger om danske samtidskunstnere under sin tid som inspektør på Statens Museum for Kunst.

Gloomy castles. Villainous Counts. Swordfights galore. If you’re looking for the ultimate Gothic novel, "The Mysteries of Udolpho" takes some beating.Set in the 1500s, it follows Emily St. Aubert, whose idyllic life in France is shattered when both her parents pass away. She falls under the influence of an Italian Count, and is taken to live in his castle. It’s a place full of secrets and things that go bump in the night. Can Emily uncover what’s really going on, before it’s too late?Thrilling and gloriously melodramatic, "The Mysteries of Udolpho" is a must read for fans of the genre.Ann Radcliffe (1764–1823) was a British writer who helped popularise Gothic fiction. Born in London, her writing career took off after her marriage to the journalist William Radcliffe. His work meant he wasn’t often at home, so Ann began writing in his absence.Unlike other Gothic writers, she favoured psychological horror over the supernatural, and female protagonists over male ones. Her best known novels include "The Mysteries of Udolpho", "The Italian" and "A Sicilian Romance".Radcliffe’s fans include Dostoyevksy and Edgar Allan Poe, and her style was even parodied by Jane Austen in her classic book "Northanger Abbey".

Eine dunkle Legende aus der Bretagne, neu erzahlt von Selma Lagerlof: Wer in der Silvesternacht stirbt, ist dazu verdammt, ein Jahr lang die Seelen der Verstorbenen sicher ins Reich der Toten zu geleiten, indem er sie von ihren Korpern erlost. Doch was ist, wenn die Toten ihre eigenen Vorstellungen haben? David Holm, Saufer und letzter Verstorbener vor Anbruch des neuen Jahres, weigert sich schlichtweg, die finstere Aufgabe zu ubernehmen. Doch der Fuhrmann kennt kein Erbarmen und nimmt David mit auf die Reise zu all den Menschen, die David je geliebt haben...-

Gunnar Hede, Sohn einer Gutsfamilie, widmet seine freie Zeit lieber der Musik anstelle seines Studiums. Doch der Gutshof ist in Schwierigkeiten, sodass Gunnar schlielich heimkehrt, um seine Mutter zu unterstutzen. Wie seine Vorfahren wird er fahrender Handler, doch der traumatische Verlust seiner Ziegenherde lasst ihn den Verstand verlieren. Fortan gilt er als verruckt und wird verspottet. Doch sein Weg kreuzt sich mit dem des Waisenmadchens Ingrid, das ihre eigene Geschichte zu erzahlen hat.-

Nothing boosts evocative narrative as well as narrow escapes. And Ann Radcliffe mastered it.In this early gothic horror novel, Radcliffe tells the story of the Mazzini household’s fall from grace through rugged and cavernous landscapes and the labyrinthine passages of Sicily’s castles and convents.When Julia, one of the daughters of Marquis Mazzini, falls in love with an Italian nobleman, her father disapproves of her choice and arranges for another marriage. Feeling suffocated, Julia tries to escape, but her father’s will and rage is not easily undone."A Sicilian Romance" (1790) explores how women’s desires were often at odds with the patriarchy and the all-powerful aristocracy at the end of the 16th century.A novel full of adventures, close calls, elopements, and forbidden love. "A Sicilian Romance" is an early gem in Radcliffe’s work.Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) was a British fiction writer, best known for her pioneering role in the English gothic tradition. She married a journalist and in his long absences, she began to write. Her works exhibit a preference for exotic and sinister places, where her female protagonists often suffer supernatural occurrences. Her best known novels include "The Mysteries of Udolpho", "The Italian", and "A Sicilian Romance".

Ever wondered how the quintessential bully acted during the Holy Inquisition? Look no further.In her unnerving gothic novel "The Italian" (1797), Ann Radcliffe explores individuality in a culture dominated by the church as the happiness of the young couple Vicento di Vivaldi and Ellena di Rosalbe is thwarted by the evil ways of the selfish and peremptory Father Schedoni.The last novel to be published during Radcliffe’s lifetime, this fast-paced gothic novel is packed with romantic rendezvous, nocturnal danger, kidnappings, murder, and mysterious characters lurking in the shadows.Hidden away in this sublime novel of concealment and disguise is an undying and triumphant light that emanates from the hearts of Vicento and Ellena who are sure of one thing: no one is above the law – not even the church.Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) was a British fiction writer, best known for her pioneering role in the English gothic tradition. She married a journalist and in his long absences, she began to write. Her works exhibit a preference for exotic and sinister places, where her female protagonists often suffer supernatural occurrences. Her best known novels include "The Mysteries of Udolpho", "The Italian", and "A Sicilian Romance".

Is there any better fuel for a novel than wronged characters and wicked revenge?From the midst of the cult of sensibility, Ann Radcliffe rose with her very own poignant style to write her first gothic novel and hugely formative "The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne" (1789).Set in the Scottish Highlands, it tells the story of two castles: one belonging to the kind and goodhearted Matilda and her children, the other to the evil Baron Malcolm. The young heir Osbert seeks revenge against Malcolm who is responsible for the death of Osbert’s father.The novel is a quest for family honour, love, and vengeance where romantic passion and dangerous escapades intertwine until the very end.Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) was a British fiction writer, best known for her pioneering role in the English gothic tradition. She married a journalist and in his long absences, she began to write. Her works exhibit a preference for exotic and sinister places, where her female protagonists often suffer supernatural occurrences. Her best known novels include "The Mysteries of Udolpho", "The Italian", and "A Sicilian Romance".

"Schalken the Painter" is a ghost short story by Sheridan Le Fanu, taking place in the 17th-century Netherlands. An aspiring painter falls in love with his master’s niece but one day, a mysterious man comes to ask for the niece’s hand, and the master agrees. Yet the heartbroken painter can’t help but feel that is something totally wrong with this new suitor. This is a short story of about greedy family relations, and is a psychologically unnerving and ghastly tale that fans of horror fiction will definitely love.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish author of short stories and novels. He was one of the most important writers of Gothic, mystery and horror stories of the Victorian era. Le Fanu’s influence cannot be neglected, for he helped develop the writing styles for atmosphere, setting, and narration. His most important works are "Uncle Silas", "The House by the Churchyard", and his short story collection "In a Glass Darkly".

"The Burned House" is a ghost short story by Vincent O’Sullivan in which a benighted traveler stumbles upon a deserted house right in the middle of nowhere. Soon, strange things begin to happen and becomes involved in a series of supernatural events. A tale of vivid imagination, terrors, and mystery, "The Burned House" includes elements from the science fiction genre as well as classic horror elements such as murder, suicide, and violence, making a chilling yet engaging read.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Vincent O’Sullivan (1868-1940) was an American writer of short stories, poetry, and criticism. His work was characterised by hopelessness and decadence, and was largely influenced by the hardships he experienced in his own life. His most popular short story collection is "A Book of Bargains", and some of his the most famous stories are "The Burned House", "Will", and "When I Was Dead".

"The Room in the Dragon Volant" is a mysterious story about a premature burial, a theme favoured by Poe some years previously. When a chivalric young man tries to save an innocent countess from the clutches of a greedy count, little does he suspect that the whole situation could be a trap. With plenty of Gothic elements and some remarkable episodes of horror, "The Room in the Dragon Volant" is a haunting mystery story that will keep readers at the edge of their seat.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish author of short stories and novels. He was one of the most important writers of Gothic, mystery and horror stories of the Victorian era. Le Fanu’s influence cannot be neglected, for he helped develop the writing styles for atmosphere, setting, and narration. His most important works are "Uncle Silas", "The House by the Churchyard", and his short story collection "In a Glass Darkly".

Gregorio Bustamente se traslada a Inglaterra, a una localidad costera en el estado de York, en busca de inspiración. En esas mismas tierras residió Bram Stoker y se sirvió del entorno para desarrollar escenas que acabó incorporando a la historia de Drácula. Bustamante también descubrirá allí el influjo del capitán Cook, personaje histórico muy celebrado en todo el país que también tiene una conexión con la zona. Pero, sobre todo, conocerá a una misteriosa joven que aparece y desaparece de su vida de una manera asombrosa y por quien sentirá una extraña atracción. Precedido por una historia que cada vez irá pesando más sobre sus espaldas, Bustamente entra en una espiral descontrolada que acaba convirtiéndose en una auténtica pesadilla.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Víctor Claudín es periodista y escritor. Ha trabajado para distintos medios de televisión, radio y prensa escrita, como Información al día, Liberación o El País. También ha ostentado cargos de renombre vinculados con el desarrollo de la cultura, tales como director de comunicación e imagen del Teatro Español y del teatro Alfil. Como escritor, cuenta con más de una treintena de libros a sus espaldas.

Versión en prosa de uno de los clásicos absolutos de la literatura universal: la Ilíada de Homero, que narra el rapto de Helena de Troya a manos de Paris y la posterior guerra entre aqueos y troyanos por recuperarla, con la intervención de las diferentes fuerzas de la naturaleza encarnadas por dioses y semidioses. Una lectura capital para todos aquellos aficionados a la Grecia clásica y a la buena literatura.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Homero (ca. siglo VIII a. C.) es el nombre que se le da al aedo, o cantante de epopeyas, a quien tradicionalmente se le ha atribuido la autoría de los principales poemas épicos griegos: la «Ilíada» y la «Odisea». Varias teorías sugieren que Homero se trataba en realidad de un grupo de artistas y poetas, encargados de recordar y transmitir la poesía épica local.

Odysseus’s greatest challenge is only just beginning. The armies of Troy have been defeated, and the city lies in ruins. His oath fulfilled, Odysseus can at last sail for Ithaca and the long-awaited reunion with his family.But the gods, who were once his allies, have turned against him. Exiled with the warrior Eperitus, he is thrust into a world of seductive demi-gods and man-eating monsters. As they struggle from one supernatural encounter to another, never knowing what the next landfall will bring, their chances of ever returning home grow fainter.Tensions reach breaking point between Odysseus and his crew. Even the faithful Eperitus’s loyalties are divided. Eventually, only one hope remains. For Odysseus to see his wife and son again, he must tread the paths of the dead and descend into the pits of Hell itself...Glyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.

The thrilling final instalment of the epic and bestselling Adventures of Odysseus. Odysseus has been to Hell and back. Deserted by the Gods, and now in bitter conflict with his friend Eperitus, times look bleak. He dreams of returning to his home. But back on Ithaca things look little better. His son Telemachus and wife Penelope are besieged by a gang of suitors, believing Odysseus to be dead and looking for the queen’s hand in marriage.Odysseus and Eperitus have survived everything. But now they face the last test, perhaps the most difficult of all... Can they reclaim what has been lost? For readers of David Gemmell, Christian Cameron and Simon Scarrow, Return to Ithaca is the stunning conclusion to the Adventures of Odysseus series.Glyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.

Only the determination of one man can bring victory.The Trojan War has been raging for ten years. Greece’s greatest warriors have fallen. But then a series of oracles appear with utterances from the gods, commands that must be fulfilled if Troy is to be defeated.Agamemnon, leader of the Greeks, knows that only one man has the courage and intelligence to complete the Olympians' tasks: Odysseus, King of Ithaca.From an island haunted by a vengeful madman to a forsaken tomb and its deadly guardian, from the palace of a hostile king to the sacred heart of Troy itself, Odysseus and his friend Eperitus must follow the trail toward the greatest deception of all time...Glyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.

Tutto comincia con il ritorno a Firenze di Alfonso e di sua moglie Ines. I due, residenti in Spagna, sono tornati in Italia dopo esser stati avvertiti da Clara, sorella di Alfonso, di un imminente pericolo.Una volta a Firenze, la coppia viene pero a scoprire che Clara e morta da poco. Alfonso e Ines si recano quindi al cimitero per darle un ultimo saluto, ma e proprio li che la storia s'infittisce: Clara in realta non e morta e ha tante cose da raccontare.Una storia di mistero ambientata tra i vicoli bui di Firenze e Parigi di fine Ottocento, "e;Il bacio d'una morta"e; si presenta come controparte italiana al noir di Edgar Allan Poe. -

"No era uno de esos tiranos salvajes que disfrutan mostrándose crueles sin que les provoquen. Las circunstancias de su fortuna habían vuelto adusto su temperamento, humano por su propia naturaleza, y sus virtudes estaban siempre dispuestas a manifestarse, a menos que la pasión oscureciera su juicio."Esta novela, escrita por el político y escritor inglés Horace Walpole en 1764, fue publicada originalmente como si se tratase de una traducción de un texto italiano escrito en el siglo XVI, aunque verdaderamente se trataba de un elemento ficticio más de la novela. "El castillo de Otrano" marcó el inicio del género literario conocido como novela gótica, que se haría extremadamente popular posteriormente.La historia, ubicada en la Italia medieval, narra la historia de Manfredo, príncipe de Otranto, y su familia, quienes sufren una maldición que data del tiempo en que el abuelo de Manfredo usurpó el castillo donde viven de su sus legítimos propietarios.En un intento por perpetuar su legado, Manfredo intenta casar a su hijo Conrado con la hija del marqués de Vicenza, pero un trágico accidente hará que la boda no se pueda celebrar.Esta novela, repleta de fenómenos sobrenaturales y siniestros, transportará a su lector o lectora a un mundo de terror gótico. Un clásico de este género esencial para los amantes de la literatura gótica.Horacio Walpole, IV conde de Orford, conocido comúnmente como Horace Walpole, (24 de septiembre de 1717 – 2 de marzo de 1797), fue un escritor británico. Escribió la célebre novela El castillo de Otranto, considerada como la primera novela gótica.

"¿Creéis que vuestro corazón está tan endurecido que podréis ver sinemocionaros los sufrimientos a los que me condenaríais?"Una novela gótica impregnada del terror que despierta la lucha entre lasuperstición y la racionalidad.El escenario de esta lucha es el espeluznante castillo Udolfo donde Emily Aubert, nuestra heroína romántica que tras haberse quedado huérfana alhaber muerto su padre habrá de enfrentarse además a una suerte deadversidades cuando el malvado Signor Montoni la separa de suenamorado Valancourt y la encierra en el castillo.Nos presenta ante nosotros un desfile de terrores sobrenaturales, fantasmas que viven en la almena del castillo, voces misteriosas, la naturaleza desgarradora con toda la potencia e intensidad que a menudo despliega en la literatura del romanticismo... Todos estos son solamente algunos de los ingredientes que mantienen en vilo la atención del lector en una novela de terror de la autora más emblemática de la imaginación gótica.La historia de Emily se considera una de las más sublimes del género y hatenido gran impacto en obras de autores posteriores, entre ellos Henry James y especialmente en Jane Austen, que hará uso de ella para constatar la ficción y el misterio con la verdad y las debilidades humanas de su protagonista.Ann Radcliffe (9 de julio de 1764 – 7 de febrero de 1823), novelista británica, pionera de la narrativa gótica.

"Uncle Silas" is a Gothic locked-room mystery novel by Sheridan Le Fanu. Maud Ruthyn is an orphan, left in the care of her mysterious and evil uncle Silas. The latter keeps thinking up new and creative ways to get rid of his niece. In a similar vein to Wilkie Collins’ novels, Le Fanu’s "Uncle Silas" depicts a heroine in danger, who moves from one hair-raising adventure to the next, making it a perfect, terrifying, horror tale of greed and vile intentions.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish author of short stories and novels. He was one of the most important writers of Gothic, mystery and horror stories of the Victorian era. Le Fanu’s influence cannot be neglected, for he helped develop the writing styles for atmosphere, setting, and narration. His most important works are "Uncle Silas", "The House by the Churchyard", and his short story collection "In a Glass Darkly".

Philip, un joven viajero americano, se encuentra extraviado en un páramo de la Bretaña francesa. Había salido de caza y no sabe encontrar el camino de regreso. Allí de pronto se encuentra a Jeanne, una misteriosa mujer que lo invita a su castillo. Se trata de la Doncella d’Ys, en cuyo castillo luego de que la relación entre ambos comienza a estrecharse, el velo de la realidad se desgarra y admite la aparición de todo tipo de criaturas asombrosas.Inesperadamente tras ser atacado por una serpiente, Philip pierde el conocimiento y cuando despierta, se halla sólo y se conmueve mediante el descubrimiento de una piedra con una dedicatoria hacia él...Robert William Chambers (1865 – 1933) nació en Brooklyn en el seno de una familia burguesa. Estudió en el New York Art Students League y en 1886 se mudó a París, donde convivió con el movimiento artístico bohemio, y donde expuso su obra en el salón de 1889. A su regreso a Nueva York, vendió ilustraciones a las principales revistas del momento. No obstante, a pesar de considerar la escritura como algo secundario, su pasión por contar historias lo llevó a publicar su primer libro, In the quarter en 1984 al cual le siguió El Rey de Amarillo, que lo convirtió en un maestro del cuento moderno de terror.Fue un escritor prolífico y sus obras alcanzaron un gran prestigio, llegando algunas a ser best-sellers. El dinero que obtuvo de ello lo invirtió en sus otras aficiones, entre las que se encontraba coleccionar mariposas y porcelana china. Chambers falleció a los sesenta y ocho años tras ser operado de una dolencia intestinal.

Главный герой рассказа Эдгара Аллана По «Человек толпы» приятно проводит время в кафе, наблюдая за прохожими и пытаясь определить род занятий прохожих. Среди множества людей его внимание привлекает дряхлый старичок. В его лице он видит злобу, холодность, скупость, страх, отчаяние и кровожадность. Он решается следовать за ним. Разглядев незнакомца поближе, рассказчик замечает у старика бриллиантовый перстень. Узнает ли наш герой, какую тайну хранит преследуемый?Эдгар Аллан По (1809-1849) - американский поэт, писатель и литературный критик. По стоит у истоков нескольких жанров: научной фантастики, литературы ужасов, детектива. Писателя считают непревзойдённым мастером новеллы, которая могла быть и трагической, и фантастической, и юмористической. Одно из его самых успешных произведений - стихотворение «Ворон», которое имело успех сразу же после публикации.

War is coming – and nothing can stop it...Settled in his small island kingdom, Odysseus wants nothing more than to rule Ithaca in peace. Meanwhile, his warrior friend Eperitus, frustrated at his quiet life, dreams of glory in battle.But when Agamemnon’s fleet appears on the horizon, Odysseus knows that war is upon him. A Trojan prince has abducted Helen of Sparta, and the armies of Greece are gathering.As the greatest heroes flock to the crusade, only one is missing. Odysseus knows that without Achilles, the gates of Troy will never fall. He must use all his cunning to hunt him down and persuade him to join their cause...From the Greek islands to the fearsome walls of Troy, this is a novel of pulse-racing battle and intrigue, perfect for readers of George R.R. Martin, Conn Iggulden and those who enjoyed Stephen Fry's Troy.‘It has suspense, treachery, and bone-crunching action... It will leave fans of the genre eagerly awaiting the rest of the series’ Times Literary Supplement.‘This is a must read for those who enjoy good old epic battles, chilling death scenes and the extravagance of ancient Greece’ Lifestyle Magazine.‘The reader does not need to be classicist to enjoy this epic and stirring tale. It makes a great novel’ Historical Novels ReviewGlyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.

The greatest battle needs the greatest of warriors.The siege of Troy is in its ninth year. But Troy still stands.When Agamemnon is threatened with mutiny by disillusioned troops, he changes tactics. Ordering attacks on Troy’s allies, he deprives the city of reinforcements, trade and supplies. Yet even this does not draw the Trojans out from behind their walls.Meanwhile, Odysseus, Eperitus and their men have become hardened soldiers. Odysseus just wants to return home to his island Kingdom of Ithaca. But while Agamemnon is still determined to revenge himself upon Troy for the theft of Helen by Paris, Odysseus is held by the oath that he himself created.Eperitus too is tormented: sworn to protect the very man who murdered his daughter. As the war continues, Odysseus realises that sheer numbers will never overwhelm Tory. If he is ever to return home, he must use cunning and guile to bring about its downfall...Glyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.

The La Motta family are on the run. Forced to flee Paris after a scandal, they need a place to hide. They settle for an abandoned abbey, where they’re joined by another person with dark secrets—the mysterious Adeline. But the abbey is far from a safe haven. Its halls seem to echo with ghostly voices, and a lecherous villain has set his sights on Adeline."The Romance of the Forest" was Ann Radcliffe’s third published novel, and her first literary success. Mixing threats real and supernatural, it builds a thrilling mystery while also exploring the power imbalances of 17th century society. A must for fans of Gothic literature.Ann Radcliffe (1764–1823) was a British writer who helped popularise Gothic fiction. Born in London, her writing career took off after her marriage to the journalist William Radcliffe. His work meant he wasn’t often at home, so Ann began writing in his absence.Unlike other Gothic writers, she favoured psychological horror over the supernatural, and female protagonists over male ones. Her best known novels include "The Mysteries of Udolpho", "The Italian" and "A Sicilian Romance".Radcliffe’s fans include Dostoyevksy and Edgar Allan Poe, and her style was even parodied by Jane Austen in her classic book "Northanger Abbey".

Anne Elliot est la deuxième fille de Sir Walter Elliot et le membre le plus sensée de sa famille. À 19 ans, Anne est convaincue qu’il lui vaut mieux rejeter la demande en mariage du jeune homme qu’elle aime, car ce ne serait pas un mariage convenable. Huit ans plus tard, les circonstances ont changé et quand Frederick Wentworth refait apparition dans sa vie, les vieux sentiments d’Anne refont surface. Toute la tension du roman tourne autour de cette question : Anna aura-t-elle droit à une seconde chance ?Persuasion est le dernier roman complet de Jane Austen et aussi le plus émouvant, publié à titre posthume en 1818. Il parle de la confusion qu’entraîne l’amour et de l’espoir d’obtenir une seconde chance. C’est aussi une portrait critique mordante et humoristique de l'époque et de la vie de la classe supérieure anglaise, qui a fait l’immortalité de toute l’œuvre de Jane Austen. Ainsi, l'auteur réalise une brillante satire des vanités et des prétentions sociales, tout en racontant une histoire d'amour teintée du regret des occasions manquées.Jane Austen (1775-1817) est une écrivaine anglaise, issue d’une famille modeste. Avec le soutien de son père, elle a joui d'une bonne éducation qu'elle étoffa grâce à la bibliothèque familiale. Malgré une relation amoureuse compliquée et sa maladie, Austen travailla sans relâche jusqu'à la fin de sa vie. Elle est l'un des écrivains anglais les plus largement lus en raison de sa critique sociale mordante mélangée à son humour décalé et à son ironie. Les histoires de ses héroïnes qui confrontent leurs rôles dans la société ont été adaptées de multiples fois au cinéma et à la télévision, notamment dans le film « Orgueil et Préjugés » (2005) de Joe Wright avec Keira Knightley et le film « Emma, l’entremetteuse » (2009) de Douglas McGrath avec Gwyneth Paltrow.

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is one of Victor Hugo most popular historical novels. It follows the story of the young Quasimodo, a hunchback who lives the solitary life of an outcast in the bell tower of Notre-Dame in Paris. When his path crosses that of the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, his little world is turned upside down. Quasimodo’s guardian, the Archdeacon Frollo, becomes equally obsessed with Esmeralda and tries to convince Quasimodo to kidnap her. This gothic tale full of betrayal and lust explores human condition and all those emotions and feelings that make us human.Hugo’s romantic description of the cathedral inspired a renewed interest in medieval architecture in France, and led to a wave of renovations across the country. His novel has been adapted into numerous big and small screen adaptations, most famously the 1996 Disney animated movie.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a prolific French poet, playwright, novelist, essayist, and statesman. His name is often associated with the Romantic movement in France. He was also an ardent politician, supporting republicanism. His best known works include "Les Miserables", "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame", "The Man Who Laughs", witnessing countless big screen adaptations.