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Walter Nilsson får jobb på en av de största trädgårdarna i Skåne: Kalle Pålssons Handelsträdgård i Viken. Här får han lära sig allt om fresior, nejlikor och krysantemum, men det är inte tillräckligt äventyrligt för Walter som vill ut i världen och se sig omkring. Efter en tid lämnar han handelsträdgården och anländer till Helsingborg för att mönstra på s/s Hedja av Höganäs som obefaren jungman. Äntligen får Walter åka ut på äventyr till sjöss och det är nu han får sitt stora intresse för skutor, handelsfartyg, båtarnas namn, ursprung och historia, fyrskepp och ålkvassar. Men livet till sjöss innebär fler risker och faror än vad han någonsin kunnat ana..."Bästemannen" är Walter Nilssons tredje roman i den fristående serien som inleddes med "Fiskarens påg" och "Trädgårdseleven".Walter Nilsson föddes 1932 på den skånska ostkusten, men spenderade större delen av sitt liv i Helsingborg, där han sedermera gick bort år 1997. Nilsson var författare och sjöfartsexpert, och hans berättelser utspelar sig allt som oftast i miljöer han själv vistats i.

La bodega es una novela de corte social del autor Vicente Blasco Ibáñez. En ella, el escritor se apoya en la trama para denunciar las situaciones de explotación de los consorcios de bodegas andaluzas hacia sus empleados y vecinos.Vicente Blasco Ibañez fue un autor español nacido en Valencia en 1867 y fallecido en Menton (Francia) en 1928. Periodista, político y escritor, se le considera uno de los pilares de las letras españolas de todos los tiempos. De ideas republicanas y progresistas, es uno de los mayores exponentes del movimiento realista y naturalista en España.

On vuosi 1921. Hannes Kolehmainen on menestynyt suomalainen juoksija, joka on saanut liikanimen "e;The Flying Finn"e;. Kolehmainen on asunut jo hyvan aikaa Yhdysvalloissa ja on loytanyt vaimokseen amerikansuomalaisen Alman. Elamaa, uraa ja perheonnea haalistavat kuitenkin Kolehmaisen pohdinnat. Pitaisiko palata Suomeen vai ei, vaimon vastustuksesta huolimatta? Miten juoksijan uran kay, kun ikaa tulee entista enemman?"e;New Yorkin lentava suomalainen"e; on Jouni Tossavaisen vuonna 2014 julkaistu romaani, joka voitti Savonia-palkinnon vuonna 2015.-

Eletaan 1900-luvun alkupuolta. Dada on eriskummallinen intialainen ylaluokkainen nainen, joka ei pelkaa tehda elamassaan radikaaleja ratkaisuja. Han on valmis menemaan vankilaan poliittisten mielipiteidensa ja naisten oikeuksien takia. Han on valmis taistelemaan, jotta Intia olisi jonain paivana itsenainen maa. Kun Dadan poika muuttaa Lontooseen opiskelemaan, poika kohtaa suurkaupungin sykkeessa suomalaisen naisen ja rakastuu. Lopputuloksena syntyy kirjailija Nina Banerjee-Louhija, joka perkaa tassa taidokkaassa romaanissa sukunsa mielenkiintoisia vaiheita. -

Gerda jobbar som sömmerska i en sybehörsaffär när hon blir uppvaktad av Edwin. Han tar med Gerda på promenader och till nyöppnade Gröna Lunds Tivoli. När den världsberömda operasångerskan Christina Nilsson ska uppträda från en balkong på Grand Hôtel tycker Gerda och Edwin att det låter väldigt spännande. Det är en chans de inte vill missa! Vad Gerda inte vet är att den händelsen kommer att förändra hennes liv för alltid..."Sorgmantlar och festklänningar" är en berättelse om 1800-talets Stockholm. Författaren Anna Barnett skildrar hur livet kunde ha tett sig för ensamstående arbetarklasskvinnor med den tidens kvinnosyn och klasskillnader. Glädje och sorg blandas med tårar och längtan i denna medryckande historiska roman som kastar läsaren tillbaka till en svunnen tid.Anna Barnett är en svensk författare och förskollärare. Hennes passion för släktforskning och historia ledde henne till en släktgåta som bara behövde berättas. Debutromanen "Sorgmantlar och Festklänningar", som kom år 2020, är ett resultat av många timmars forskning, som sedan har vävts samman med fiktion till en engagerande Stockholmsskildring från gångna tider.

Fermín Mariluán, hijo del héroe y líder mapuche Francisco Mariluán, fue entregado como rehén al Gobierno de Chile cuando era niño y educado como militar del Ejército chileno. La aculturación y la discriminación social que sufre no consiguen separarlo completamente de sus raíces. Su valentía y su sentido de la justicia lo llevan a defender la causa de su pueblo y a enfrentarse a la gente que lo rodea.Alberto Blest Gana (1830-1920) fue un novelista y político chileno, considerado el padre de la novela chilena y pionero de la novela realista en Latinoamérica. Era de ascendencia irlandesa y vasca. Publicó gran parte de su producción literaria en periódicos y revistas, producción que detuvo entre 1864 y 1887 debido a su trabajo como diplomático.

«Juan Moreira» (1879 ) es la novela gauchesca más célebre de Eduardo Gutiérrez y una de las más importantes de la literatura argentina. La obra adapta el expediente policial de Juan Moreira, un gaucho acosado por el teniente de alcalde de la región, quien pretende a la misma muchacha que Juan Moreira.Eduardo Gutiérrez (1851-1889) fue un escritor argentino autodidacta. Sus obras destacan por su costumbrismo y su temática gauchesca. «Juan Moreira» (1880) es su novela más conocida. Escribió casi treinta novelas en apenas diez años, publicadas la mayoría en formato de folletín.

Alice und Barbara waren beste Freundinnen aus der Kindheit. Sie haben alles gemeinsam gemacht - Großes und Kleines und haben jedes Geheimnis miteinander geteilt. Als sie nach der Schule getrennte Wege gehen, verlieren sie den Kontakt. Vierzig Jahre später treffen sie sich zufällig wieder und beginnen sich gegenseitig Briefe zu schreiben. Sie stellen sich gegenseitig unbeantwortete Fragen aus der Vergangenheit und noch mehr Geheimnisse kommen nun auf den Tisch!Alice Schwarzer (1942) wurde in Wuppertal geboren, und zog in jungem Alter nach Paris. Als sie nach Deutschland zurückkam bewarb sie sich um ein Volontariat bei den "Düsseldorfer Nachrichten". Somit begann ihre Karriere als Journalistin. 1970 kehrte sie nach Paris zurück und hat sich dann vor allem mit Feminismus auseinander gesetzt aus dem sich die feministische Zeitschrift "EMMA" sich formen ließ.Barbara Maia war die beste Jugendfreundin von Alice Schwarzer.

8:38, la hora a la que murió Dostoievski, marca el ritmo de esta historia pausada que empapa al lector, que lo lleva por los laberintos de la literatura, del recuerdo, del pasado cuando se estrella frontalmente contra el presente. Narra la historia de Luis Rodríguez, un autor que intenta escribir una novela basada en hechos reales y termina fracasando y suicidándose, así como las reflexiones de compañeros, lectoras y personajes ajenos a lo literario. Una biografía que es un cuento dentro de una historia falsa. Indispensable.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Luis Rodríguez es un autor nacido en Cosío, Cantabria, en 1958. Residente en Benicàssim, ha escrito cuatro novelas que han revolucionado el panorama literario desde su aparición. Según la crítica, su obra mezcla un peculiar estilo, un humor negro y nihilista y unas tramas originales y nunca vistas.

In diesem Schauspiel in 5 Aufzügen werden alle bisherigen (aristotelischen) Dramenstrukturen radikal aufgehoben, die bisherigen Theaterkonventionen werden aufgelöst. Als Vorbild für den Hauptprotagonisten dient der fränkische Reichsritter Gottfried "Götz" von Berlichingen zu Hornberg. Thematisiert wird zum einen die individuelle Unabhängigkeit sowie die persönliche Loyalität des Hauptprotagonisten, der "Götz" spiegelt die Teilung des deutschen Reiches zu dem Beginn der Neuzeit wider. Das als Historiendrama bekannte Stück gilt als eines der Hauptwerke der Epoche des "Sturm und Drang".Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wurde 1749 in Frankfurt am Main geboren und verstarb im Jahre 1832 in Weimar. Er zählt bis heute als einer der bedeutendsten deutschsprachigen Dichter und Naturforscher. Als seine bekanntesten Werke lassen sich "Die Leiden des jungen Werther" und "Faust" nennen, durch welche er europaweite Bekanntheit erlangte und welche bis heute einen wichtigen Teil der Schullektüre darstellen. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe gilt als einer der bedeutendsten Vertreter des "Sturm und Drang" sowie der "Weimarer Klassik".

Allegedly a favourite among his own works, Anthony Trollope's 'Orley Farm' centres around a contested and mysterious will, in which the late Sir Joseph Mason left Orley Farm to Lucius Mason, the son of his younger second wife, Lady Mason. Years later an aggrieved tenant decides to investigate the veracity of the will and persuades Joseph Mason's oldest son to contest the contents of it. Secrets surround the legitimacy of the will, and morals and conscience are called into question in this compelling Trollope epic. It was adapted into radio drama for BBC Radio 4 Extra in 2008, starring Ronald Pickup, Samantha Bond and Dan Stevens.-

A la manera proustiana, Felisberto Hernández revisa en esta novela corta su pasado y su presente a través de la evocación del pasado: cuando era un niño de Montevideo al que el anciano y ciego Clemente Colling formaba para su futuro como gran pianista.Felisberto Hernández (1902-1964) fue un compositor, pianista y escritor uruguayo. Su particular estilo, a medio camino entre el realismo y la literatura fantástica, ha sido elogiado por autores como Cortázar, Onetti y Calvino, entre otros.

First published in 1903 and hugely popular at the time, ‘The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft’ by George Gissing is structured as a series of diary entries. The diary keeper is the fictional former writer Henry Ryecroft, now in his fifties. An unexpected inheritance has allowed him to enjoy a slow, solitary life in Devon, where he muses about art, nature, and society through his diary. Although this is a work of fiction, there are clear parallels between the narrator's life and Gissing's own life, which has led many commenters to view it as semi-autobiographical.George Gissing (1857-1903) was a British author from Wakefield, Yorkshire. A studious child, his love of fiction was sparked when he first read Charles Dickens, who would prove to be a lifelong inspiration for Gissing. He would go on to write ‘Charles Dickens: A Critical study’ in 1898. At the age of just fifteen Gissing was awarded a scholarship to Owen’s College University, where he won a number of prizes for his writing. His university education was cut short however when Gissing was found guilty of stealing from fellow students. Following his expulsion and punishment of a month’s hard labour, Gissing travelled to America where he worked as a writer, teacher, and travelling salesman before returning to Britain. His first novels, ‘Workers in the Dawn’ and ‘Mrs Grundy’s Enemies’ were self-published, and Gissing had to supplement his income through teaching. He wrote over twenty novels during the course of his literary career, which all drew on his own experiences of near-poverty, hardship, and his deeply unhappy personal life. His most famous works include, ‘The Nether World’, ‘New Grub Street’ and ‘The Odd Women’. He died in France in 1903.

Nei suoi romanzi, Salgari racconta di giovani eroi ed eroine che vivono avventure al cardiopalma, tra giungle misteriose e mari cristallini, ma come aveva vissuto la sua giovinezza il papà di Sandokan? In questo romanzo autobiografico, un unicum nella produzione salgariana, lo scrittore veronese ci introduce nel mondo della Topaia, la comunità artistica bohémien che aveva fondato da giovane insieme ad alcuni compagni. Ripercorrendo le orme degli scapigliati intellettuali parigini celebrati dalla 'Bohème' di Puccini, Salgari e gli altri membri della Topaia si lasciano andare ad una vita vissuta alla giornata tra musica e bevute in un miscuglio dolceamaro di allegria e malinconia.Emilio Salgari (1862-1911) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Prolificissimo scrittore di romanzi d'avventura, è noto soprattutto come il creatore del pirata Sandokan. Tra le sue opere più famose ricordiamo i libri raccolti nel Ciclo dei Pirati della Malesia, tra cui le 'Tigri di Mompracem', e il Ciclo dei Corsari delle Antille, tra cui 'Il Corsaro Nero'.

Just how did we become the dominant species on the planet?Master storyteller Jack London considers the answer in "The Human Drift". Tracing humankind’s journey over the centuries, he examines the many forces that have helped shaped our story, from hunger to war. It’s a sharp-eyed essay that reflects his lifelong interest in evolutionary theory and socialism.In addition to "The Human Drift", this collection contains personal travelogues, a book review, and two one-act plays. London’s talent across form and genre is on full display. An essential for completists.Jack London (1876–1916) was one of the first American writers to achieve worldwide celebrity. He did so with rugged adventure stories set in forbidding landscapes. And heroes who survive by embracing their most primal instincts.His breakthrough best seller was "The Call of the Wild". Inspired by his time in the Klondike Gold Rush, this hard-hitting novel is told from the perspective of a sled dog named Buck. It’s inspired many adaptations, including a big-budget movie starring Harrison Ford.Among London’s other notable works are "White Fang", also featuring a canine protagonist, as well as "The Sea-Wolf", "Martin Eden" and "The Iron Heel".

Tras el arrollador éxito de La hija del Ganges Asha Miró nos narra en este libro su segundo viaje a la India y el reencuentro con su hermana carnal, sus raíces y ese mundo que creía perdido para siempre y que de pronto recupera. Con todos los ingredientes que hicieron posible el éxito de La hija del Ganges, en este libro Asha Miró vuelve a poner en práctica todo el encanto y la capacidad de fascinación que han hecho de ella una pequeña estrella.Asha Miró Vega nació en Nashik, India, y vive en Barcelona después de que la adoptara una familia española. Su libro autobiográfico La hija del Ganges fue un superventas en 2003 y desde entonces ha escrito obras de éxito que incluso han sido adaptadas a la gran pantalla.

When a family catastrophe strikes, Lucy Snowe leaves England to teach English in a small Belgian town. Immediately after arriving in Villette, Lucy is drawn into the town's charm, adventure, and romance. Bronte's characteristic episodes of social challenges, meticulous creation of intimacy, and realism make 'Villette' a wonderfully passionate and psychological novel. Charlotte Bronte's unromantic view on the world around her, and her outspoken opinions make this novel perfect for fans of Virginia Woolf's 'Miss Dalloway'. -

I den första delen av minnesseriesviten "Därhemma på gårdarna" berättar Birgit Th. Sparre om sin barndom som enda barnet på den stora gården Sjöred i Åsunden. Bland gårdarna runt sjön var hon långt ifrån ensam och hennes trygga barndom var full av både spänning och överraskningar. Varje dag på gården var händelserik och innebar sysslor, men där också julförberedelser, fest, bröllop och begravning var ett välbehövligt avbrott från vardagen. Sparre berättar också om de färgstarka personerna, släkt och vänner men också husfolk och bygdeoriginal, som ligger bakom några av hennes mest kända romanfigurer.Birgit Th. Sparre (1903-1984) var en svensk författare. Birgit föddes under hemliga omständigheter och fick aldrig veta vilka hennes biologiska föräldrar var. Hon växte upp som fosterbarn och debuterade som författare som 22-åring. Mest känd är hon för romansviten Gårdarna runt sjön.

"Sommaren 1889 läste Hedvig breven från Amerika många gånger. Hennes lycka kunde väl också finnas där borta? Hon hoppades. Och på kvällarna när hon låg i sängen med slutna ögon och ännu inte hade somnat såg hon sällsamma bilder av blomsterhav, böljande trädgårdar och färggranna frukter."Under golvbrädorna har Hilda en plåtask som hon lägger så mycket av sin lön i som hon kan. Plåtasken är början på hennes dröm, att åka till Amerika och göra något av sig själv. Det tar lång tid innan hon kommer iväg, men hennes beslut att emigrera skulle få konsekvenser långt bortom vad hon kunnat tänka sig.Alvine och hennes barn tvingas fly från ryska Samara, där gatorna färgades röda av blod under ryska revolutionen. De finner sitt hem i Sverige, men traumat ska lämna spår i familjen i flera generationer.Alvine och Hedvig är författaren Erik Erikssons mormor och farmor. I denna berättelse möter vi två kvinnor som lämnade allt för ett nytt liv. Eriksson berättar om rotlösheten i en familj med två föräldrar som inte fötts i Sverige, och hur de klarade sig när de ankom till ett Sverige som de flesta lämnade för att söka lyckan på andra platser."En bok som tar upp ett antal människoöden som ibland blir mycket dramatiskt, känslosamt, och som man verkligen lever sig in i. Läsecirkeln ger betyget 4 utav 5."Vimmerby bibliotek tipsarErik Eriksson föddes 1937 och är en svensk journalist, tv-producent och författare. Han har skrivit romaner, novellsamlingar, ungdomsböcker och lättlästa böcker. År 2009 fick han Aniarapriset för sitt författarskap.

Imprisoned for three decades. His face never seen. Who was "The Man in the Iron Mask?"In the novel "The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later", Dumas revealed the man to be Louis XIV's identical twin. But that’s far from the definitive answer. Here, Dumas dives into the real events that inspired his story, and dissects the other theories of the time. Was the prisoner in fact The Duke of Monmouth, illegitimate son to England’s King Charles II? Or the disgraced French minister Nicolas Fouquet?A recommended read for fans of Dumas’ novel, but also anyone who loves a great unsolved mystery.Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th Century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Two queens, joined by blood and rivals for the throne. Only one would survive their decades-long power play."Mary Stuart" is a fictionalised essay about Mary Queen of Scots. Mary’s reign in Scotland was marked by scandal. Her first husband was murdered, and she was heavily implicated in the crime. Forced to flea to England, Mary counted on the support of her cousin Elizabeth I. But Elizabeth feared that Mary had her sights set on the English crown. So she imprisoned her, and began building a case for her execution.Dumas portrays his protagonist as an enigmatic figure, driven by lust and a thirst for power. This story is a great companion to the many movies about Mary, such as "Mary Queen of Scots" starring Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan.Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

In 19th century Russia, a pair of lovers risk their lives by defying the tzar.Based loosely on true events, "Vaninka" takes place during the reign of Paul I. The lady of the title is a general’s daughter, who is due to be married, in a match approved of by the tzar. But Vaninka has fallen for another man—an officer under her father’s command. The pair’s illicit romance sets in motion a dark tale of death and dangerous secrets.One of Alexandre Dumas’ "Celebrated Crimes", "Vaninka" is in the tradition of great tragic love stories, from "Romeo and Juliet" to "Wuthering Heights".Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Accused of sorcery, a man of God is put on trial for his life. But the dark forces leading his persecution are far from supernatural.In "Urbain Grandier", Alexandre Dumas recounts one of France’s most infamous witchcraft trials. The story begins in the early 1600s, in the parish of Loudon. A convent of nuns claim demonic possession, and the finger of blame is pointed at local priest Father Grandier. What follows is a horror story of exorcisms, torture, and execution.Dumas offers a gripping account of the trial, but also shows us the powerful figures who orchestrated the plot. They include Cardinal Richelieu, who Dumas later made the lead villain of his classic novel "The Three Musketeers".Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

When it came to the art of poisoning, Marquise de Brinvilliers had a rare talent.She honed her craft by testing out mixtures on hospital patients. And then began her most ambitious project, murdering first her father, and then her two brothers. Her motive? The substantial family fortune. Her crimes shocked 17th century France, and triggered a nationwide panic about poisoners in the nobility.Her story inspired works by numerous writers, including Robert Browning and Arthur Conan Doyle. In his version, Alexandre Dumas picks apart the Marquise’s case and trial, including her excruciating torture by ‘water cure’. Recommended for fans of grisly true crime.Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

The only way to secure her fortune was by committing a heinous crime. This shocking tale of greed and murder is recounted here by master storyteller Alexandre Dumas.Marchioness de Bouille ​is looking forward to being very rich. She stands to inherit her brother’s money, as he and his wife, Countess de Saint-Geran, are childless. But her dreams are dashed when the Countess suddenly becomes pregnant. Together with her lover, the Marchioness hatches a plan to remove the newborn from the picture.Based a real case from 17th century France, "Marchioness de Bouille" is a true crime fan’s dream.Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

How far would you go to secure a fortune? In late 18th Century Paris, one man turned to murder.In this volume of his "Celebrated Crimes" series, Alexandre Dumas takes on the subject Antoine François Derues. Convicted of double poisoning, Derues was executed in 1777. His victims were the wealthy Madame de la Motte, whose country estate he wanted for himself, and her teenage son. In this gripping psychological portrait, Dumas ventures into the murderer’s mind, recreating scenes that stretch back to Derues' childhood.A must read for true crime fans, this work places Derues next to the other great names in the criminal pantheon – Jack the Ripper, H. H. Holmes, or Ted Bundy.Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th Century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

She had a fortune to her name. And it made her an irresistible target.A famous beauty, Marie de Rossan married the Marquis de Ganges in 1658. It appeared to be a happy match, but trouble began over the issue of Marie’s will, and who stood to inherit her money. The Marquis’ two brothers hounded her relentlessly, pressuring her to make revisions. And then, after months of threats, their campaign took a violent turn.A sordid tale of murder and greed, it’s perfect subject matter for Alexandre Dumas’ "Celebrated Crimes" series. The case also peeked the interest of the Marquis de Sade (who inspired behind the term ‘sadism’), who wrote his own novel on the subject.Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

In a morally corrupt society, where does the guilt for a crime really end?In "La Constantin", Alexandre Dumas introduces us to two women who met untimely ends—Angelique-Louise de Guerchi and Josephine-Charlotte Boullenois. While they were killed by a pair of poisoners, Dumas points the reader towards other forces that led to their deaths. Namely, the husbands and fathers who controlled their lives.A history of violence, "La Constantin" also doubles as a critique of the sexist morals and codes of 17th Century France. The book will definitely appeal to lovers of true crime fiction and diehard fans of Dumas.Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

How much power can one family wield before they're corrupted?In this first volume of his "Celebrated Crimes" series, Alexandre Dumas tackles the notorious Borgais. Originally from Spain, this noble family’s political influence was felt across Europe through much of the 15th and 16th centuries. But their name also became synonymous with scandals and murder."The Borgais" is a fictionalised account of the family’s machinations. These include Rodrigo Borgia and his reign as Pope Alexander IV, when rumours abounded of orgies at the Vatican.A must read for history buffs, and any fans of "The Borgias" television series starring Jeremy Irons.Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Facing the firing squad, Joachim Murat told them to aim for his heart. Courageous until the end, his life is one of the great rise and fall stories. And Alexandre Dumas is the perfect author to tell it.Murat was a trusted general under Napoleon Bonaparte. His marriage to Napoleon’s sister, Caroline, only served to deepen the bond between the two men. But he would eventually betray the emperor by switching allegiances during the Napoleonic Wars. This fateful decision would prove to be Murat’s undoing.Dumas paints a fascinating portrait of Murat; a brave commander with a taste for extravagance. It makes his fall from grace all the more tragic.Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.