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"Det løb ham koldt ned ad ryggen.Ret foran forstavnen af hans båd, der flød i den glinsende, svagt skælvende vandskorpe et lig med en krone på hovedet.’Men hvad er dog det? Hvad er dog det?’ udbrød han helt ude af sig selv, og tænderne klaprede i hans mund af skræk. Det er jo kong Erik, som blev halshugget på Slien! Plovpenning! Plovpenning!’ råbte han."Hvem kastede den første sten?, spørger Laura Kieler i sin historiske roman om en af danmarkshistoriens mest blodige fejder. Bogen tager os tilbage til 1200-tallet, hvor dronning Margrethe den første og hendes unge søn Erik den 5. af Pommern kæmpede imod Erik 1. Abelsen om herredømmet over Sønderjylland. Historien er levende fortalt og tager os med ind i de inderste tanker hos de menige soldater og op til selveste kongefamilien. Bogen udkom første gang i 1906.Laura Kieler (1849-1932) var en dansk-norsk forfatter, der både var kendt for sit forfatterskab, som ivrig debattør i kvindeorganisationernes tidsskrifter og for at være inspiration til to kvindeskikkelser i Henrik Ibsens skuespil. Henrik Ibsens skildringer af Laura Kieler var ikke flatterende, men udstillede i stedet aspekter af hendes liv, som hun ikke ønskede, at offentligheden skulle se. Uagtet Henrik Ibsens fremstillinger af hende og blandt andre Georg Brandes’ hårde kritik huskes Laura Kieler som en dygtig forfatter og en handlekraftig og viljestærk kvinde, der formåede at hæve sig over den uretfærdighed, verden igen og igen bød hende. Laura Kieler blev læst af mange, og hun fik som en af de få gennembrudskvinder en betydelig indkomst af sit forfatterskab. Sammen med forfatterkollegaerne Jenny Blicher-Clausen og Johanne Schjørring redigerede hun et festskrift, der udkom i 1895 i anledning af Kvindernes Udstilling samme år.

"Denne officer overbragte et brev fra prins Friederich Carl til kronprinsen af Prøjsen. Det indeholdt en bøn om, at den sidste ville trænge frem mod Østrigernes højre flanke, medens den første angreb dem i fronten. Dette brevs lykkelige overlevering beredte østrigerne nederlaget ved Sadowa."Laura Kieler skitserer en række små scener og historier fra 1870’ernes Europa. Vi kommer med til Königgrätz under Den Prøjsisk-østrigske Krig i 1866 og hører med, når de vigtigste beslutninger skal træffes bag fronten. Vi oplever, hvordan man fejrede jul i Sverige på god gammeldags manér. Noget så stilfærdigt som et gammelt dansk posthus’ kælder besøger vi også, for selv her kan Laura Kieler opstille en ejendommelig lille scene, der som alle hendes historier er spændende og finurligt fortalt. Bogen udkom første gang i 1875.Laura Kieler (1849-1932) var en dansk-norsk forfatter, der både var kendt for sit forfatterskab, som ivrig debattør i kvindeorganisationernes tidsskrifter og for at være inspiration til to kvindeskikkelser i Henrik Ibsens skuespil. Henrik Ibsens skildringer af Laura Kieler var ikke flatterende, men udstillede i stedet aspekter af hendes liv, som hun ikke ønskede, at offentligheden skulle se. Uagtet Henrik Ibsens fremstillinger af hende og blandt andre Georg Brandes’ hårde kritik huskes Laura Kieler som en dygtig forfatter og en handlekraftig og viljestærk kvinde, der formåede at hæve sig over den uretfærdighed, verden igen og igen bød hende. Laura Kieler blev læst af mange, og hun fik som en af de få gennembrudskvinder en betydelig indkomst af sit forfatterskab. Sammen med forfatterkollegaerne Jenny Blicher-Clausen og Johanne Schjørring redigerede hun et festskrift, der udkom i 1895 i anledning af Kvindernes Udstilling samme år.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The first in the ´Smithy´ series, this book is a collection of 23 short stories and vignettes featuring the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy.Easy to dip in and out of and with Wallace’s crackling use of dialogue, ‘Smithy’ is a perfect gift for any fans of one of the most prolific authors of the 20th century.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The third book in the series, ‘Smithy and the Hun’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark, and Spud Murphy, sent to fight in the First World War.However, rather than blood and bullets, this story focuses on our hapless heroes’ hilarious antics.Light-hearted and fun for Wallace fans of all ages.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’However, ‘Jam for the Enemy’ shines the spotlight on his equally scurrilous partner in crime, Nobby Clark.In this short story, Nobby comes up with a plan to use a crate of jam to scupper the advancing German army. However, as with all Nobby’s plans, the end result isn’t quite what he expected.A light-hearted look at life in the lower ranks, ´Jam for the Enemy´ is perfect for those interested in WWI stories.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

In 1901, the author – the real Elizabeth – went on a trip to the Baltic island of Rügen with her maid, a chauffeur, a friend, and a carriage piled high with their luggage.From this, she weaves a captivating tale of her encounters in this semi-autobiographical novel.A snobbish bishop’s wife and her handsome son, a dressmaker, and a long-lost cousin Charlotte form the basis of this story, as Charlotte tries to evade the pursuit of her husband.Elizabeth von Arnim's humorous novel ‘The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen’ will be enjoyed by fans of Thomas Hardy’s ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’.Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany.Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim.

Written as a journal, ‘In the Mountains’ tells the story of an English woman who after WWI decides to escape her personal troubles in London and seeks refuge at her chalet in the Swiss Alps.She arrives exhausted, and as she begins to regain her strength, two English women also escaping their personal circumstances show up on her doorstep. The hostess invites them and, together, the three women embark on a strange adventure to help one another.A novel about women and escapism, ‘In the Mountains’ will be enjoyed by fans of ‘Thelma & Louise’.Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany.Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The second book in the series ‘Smithy Abroad’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy, trying to scheme, connive, and bluff their way out of anything resembling hard graft.However, their plans have a tendency to backfire...A light-hearted and sometimes zany read for fans of humorous historical fiction.Smithy seriesInitially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Kun Suomen joukot joutuvat vetäytymään Syväriltä...Eletään jatkosodan aikaa. Sotamies Veikko Virtanen on tovereineen ollut jo hyvän aikaa Syvärillä Loukku-tukikohdassa. Olot korsussa ovat ahtaat. Kun uusia sotamiehiä saapuu paikan päälle, ilmassa leijuu konfliktin uhka. Mutta suomalaisten sotilaiden työ ei ole kinastella keskenään. Pystyvätkö sotilaat pelaamaan yhteen pussiin, kun täytyy? Yhteistyölle tulee tarvetta, kun joukkueen on aika vetäytyä Syväriltä kohti Suomea.Syvärin takaa on jännittävä sotaromaani Jaakko Summaselta.Jaakko Summanen (1922–1990) kirjoitti sota-aiheisia romaaneja. Hän joutui vuonna 1944 venäläisten sotavangiksi, ja Summasen romaani Sotavanki (1979) perustuu hänen omiin kokemuksiinsa.

Millaista on joutua rintamalle hädin tuskin täysi-ikäisenä?Eletään syyskuuta 1941, kun vuonna 1922 syntyneet nuorukaiset aloittavat armeijan. Heitä koulutetaan neljä kuukautta Kuopiossa, ja sitten heidät siirretään rintamalle Syvärin taakse Karjalaan. Kun nuoret miehet saapuvat rintamalle, monet heistä ovat oudoissa tunnelmissa. Taistelujen äänet kuuluvat pitkälle, ja ilma on tiheä jännityksestä. Pohjois-Savosta sotimaan lähtenyt Veikko Virtanen tukeutuu pohjoiskarjalaiseen ystäväänsä Einariin sekä kotipuolesta tuttuun, rohkeaan Anttiin. Jo ensimmäiset päivät sotatantereella vievät värin nuorten kasvoilta, mutta tunteilulle ei ole aikaa. Veikko purkaa kokemuksiaan kenttäpostin kautta Liisalle, niin miehekkäin sanoin kuin suinkin osaa. Miten nuorten käy? Ja kuinka rintaman vanhemmat sotilaat ottavat vastaan pojanklopit, jotka eivät ole vielä edes 20-vuotiaita?Nuoret sotilaat on Jaakko Summasen elävä kuvaus nuorista miehistä rintamalla.Jaakko Summanen (1922–1990) kirjoitti sota-aiheisia romaaneja. Hän joutui vuonna 1944 venäläisten sotavangiksi, ja Summasen romaani Sotavanki (1979) perustuu hänen omiin kokemuksiinsa.

Kun toinen maailmansota leviää Helsinkiin, eräs ylioppilastyttö joutuu hyvästelemään vanhan elämänsä.Hälytyssireenien ääni leikkaa ilmaa, kun Heidi juoksee pakoon Kaisaniemen puistoon. Henkivakuutusyhtiön henkilöstöä on kehotettu siirtymään välittömästi puistoon ilmahälytyksen sattuessa. Nyt Heidi seisoo lehmuksen alla, vetää henkeä ja ymmärtää sodan alkaneen. Elämä sellaisena kuin Heidi on sen tottunut näkemään, on ohi. Vakuutusyhtiön työt saavat jäädä – Heidi aikoo nimittäin lotaksi ja rintamalle. Lotta Heidin sota on koskettava dokumenttiromaani Sesse Koivistolta. Kirja perustuu Sesse Koiviston sukulaisten kokemuksiin.Sesse Koivisto (1932–2021) oli kirjailija ja biologi. Monet Koiviston kirjat käsittelevät eläimiä ja ihmisten suhdetta niihin. Aihe oli Koivistolle omakohtainen – olihan Koiviston pitkäaikainen puoliso Ilkka Koivisto Korkeasaaren eläintarhan johtaja.

Ny og gribende roman fra forfatteren bag Den sidste boghandel i London. Inspireret af den virkelige historie om amerikanske biblioteksspioner under Anden Verdenskrig.Ava troede, hendes job som bibliotekar på Library of Congress i Washington DC  ville være ensbetydende med et stille og rutinepræget liv. Men et uventet tilbud fra det amerikanske militær fører hende til Lissabon på en betydningsfuld mission.Samtidig må franske Elaine ofre sin sikkerhed for at finde sin mand, som er blevet anholdt af besættelsesmagten. Hun får til opgave at arbejde med en skjult trykpresse styret af modstandsbevægelsen i det besatte Lyon. Mens krigen raser i Europa, finder de to kvinder frem til hinanden gennem kodede beskeder, og håbet om sejr vokser.

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Après les terribles événements survenus sur l’île de Grossa, Nathan et Mickael pleurent leurs amis. Margaux disparue, Sophie gravement blessée, Nathan est désabusé.Mais pas le temps de s’apitoyer car tout semble indiquer que le Rescator est toujours actif sous une forme ou une autre…La résistance débute alors. Il va falloir prévoir un plan de survie pour l’humanité. Mais si tout cela n’était que fourberie ? Et si il existait une autre réalité…Né à Blois, Olivier Barbotin est l’auteur de la saga « Résilience », dont A la poursuite du passé est la première partie. Ayant plusieurs cordes à son arc, il est l’auteur également du policier « Les 4 lettres ». Amoureux de nature, de montagne, il fait parti de ces auteurs qui laisse parler leur cœur et leur peur.

Novelleja sotaan lähtemisestä ja sieltä palaamisesta.Kaksi toisilleen tuntematonta naista istuu junassa. Pian he alkavat jutella – ja hetken päästä keskustelut ovat syvällisempiä kuin kumpikaan olisi osannnut aavistaa. Ensimmäinen maailmansota on käynnissä, ja se vaikuttaa myös monen naisen elämään. Millaista on lähettää oma poika rintamalle? Entä rakas aviopuoliso? Mitä jos puoliso on selvinnyt sairaudesta, nytkö hänet pitäisi lähettää surman suuhun? Naiset puhuvat, itkevät ja käsittelevät sotaa parhaansa mukaan.Palaavien parissa on koskettava novellikokoelma surusta, kuolemasta ja sodasta.Marja Salmela, syntyjään Naemi Maria Stenroth (1875–1924), oli suomalainen kirjailija sekä raittius- ja naisasialiikkeen aktiivi. Hänen tunnetuin romaaninsa Kappale kahden matkaa julkaistiin vuonna 1908. Salmelan romaanit käsittelevät niin naiseutta kuin myös ajan ihanteita.

Jännittävä ja koskettava novellikokoelma vuoden 1918 tapahtumista.Eletään vuotta 1918. Veljekset Eerikki ja Janne seisovat kunnaalla talojensa välillä ja kuuntelevat tykinpauketta. Monta kertaa he ovat olleet tyytymättömiä siihen, että suvun talot sijaitsevat niin kaukana kirkonkylästä ja sen liiketiloista. Mutta nyt miehet ovat tyytyväisiä, että tykinpaukkeeseen ja kirkonkylään on matkaa. Juorujen mukaan sekä valkoiset että punaiset ovat ryöstäneet keskeisiä taloja. Vaan ovatko Eerikki ja Janne liian hyväuskoisia? Ovatko edes Noron sydänmaat turvassa sisällissodan kauheuksilta? Veljesten välillä on myös katkeruutta, jota sota lisää yllättävällä tavalla...Yötä ja aamua on Maila Talvion novellikokoelma, joka käsittelee Suomen sisällissotaa. Mukana on novellien lisäksi myös puheita.Maila Talvio on kirjailija Maila Mikkolan (1871–1951) salanimi. Mikkola julkaisi esikoisteoksensa Haapaniemen keinu vuonna 1895. Mikkola piti 1900-luvun alussa suosittua kirjallista salonkia Linnunlaulun huvilassa, joka on nykyään kirjailijatalo Villa Kivi.

Fantastyczna wariacja Wiesława Niezabitowskiego na temat wojny.Lata 30. XX wieku. Japonia przygotowuje się do podboju Europy. Kolekcjonuje śmiercionośną broń i zawiera sojusze z kolejnymi państami Azji, w tym mocarną Rosją.Agresja zaczyna się na Filipinach, gdzie wojska azjatyckie niszczą flotę angielską. Rozpoczyna się prawdziwa inwazja, święta wojna Wschodu przeciw Europejczykom.Kraje zachodu jednoczą się we wspólnej walce z wrogiem. Główną rolę w działaniach ofensywnych odgrywa Polska i jej żołnierze, wspierani przez armię francuską.Wacław Niezabitowski (1886 - 1928), polski pisarz i dziennikarz. Pisał m. in. dla „Dziennika Lwowskiego", „Polonii" i „Rzeczpospolitej". Wydawał także własny tygodnik społeczno-polityczny „Kresy Zachodnie". Jego prozatorskim debiutem była książka „Przez śniegi i pożogę". Znany jest głównie ze swoich powieści fantastycznonaukowych: „Ostatni na ziemi", „Huragan od Wschodu", „Skarb Aarona" i „Golfstrom".

Unos ladrones atemorizan a un pueblo de Castilla. Un vecino los ve una noche en los alrededores, cargados con escopetas y malas intenciones, y corre a avisar al alcalde. Enseguida el alcalde organiza la resistencia para proteger a su gente. Mientras tanto, Antonio aprovecha la confusión y el ajetreo para confesarse a Rosa, la hija del alcalde. Esta no será una noche tranquilaIsidro Sinesio Delgado García (1859-1928) fue un escritor y periodista español. Colaboró con el semanario «Madrid Cómico», y acabó dirigiéndolo. Publicó más de mil quinientos artículos en más de cincuenta periódicos y revistas. Una de sus obras más reconocidas es la de «Las vírgenes locas». Alfonso XIII le otorgó la Gran Cruz del Mérito Militar con distintivo blanco. En 1899 fundó junto con otros importantes autores de su época, como Ruperto Chapí o Carlos Arniches, la Sociedad General de Autores de España.

Sotaromaani Suomesta suurvaltojen puristuksessaKesällä 1919 vasta itsenäistynyt Suomi hakee Iso-Britanniasta uutta liittolaista ja tarjoaa brittiläiselle laivastolle tukikohdan Karjalankannakselta. Englantilaiset saapuvat Terijoelle suunnitelmanaan iskeä Neuvosto-Venäjän laivaston kimppuun Kronstadtissa.Terijoella on myös Sakari Virranpauha, joka on hankkinut työn Rajamaan komendatuurista päästäkseen lähelle kaunista emigranttia Svetlanaa. Kielitaitoisesta Sakarista tulee korvaamaton yhteyshenkilö brittiläisten operaatiossa. Jäädessään rakkauselämässään englantilaisen upseerin varjoon Sakari kostaa pettymyksensä Svetalle.Vuosia myöhemmin Sakari toimii kenttäoikeuden syyttäjänä jatkosodan raivotessa. Hän kohtaa vakoilusta syytetyn nuoren miehen, joka paljastuu Svetan pojaksi. Pystyykö Sakari hyvittämään vihdoin Svetalle tekemänsä vääryyden?Kronstadtin varjot on mukaansatempaava sotaromaani, joka pohjautuu historiallisiin tapahtumiin. Lassi Hakulinen kuvaa elävästi ja historiallisella tarkkuudella suomalaisten toimintaa suurvaltojen sotatoimien puristuksessa.Lassi Hakulinen on kirjailija ja metsätalousinsinööri. Hänen historialliset romaaninsa sijoittuvat Suomen lähihistoriaan ja sotiin. Kronstadtin varjot on Hakulisen neljäs teos.

A young women is kidnapped and made Empress of The Blazing World. Taking root in this new community, she adapts to the culture and ways of the alien population, exploring the vast universe with their help.But when an invasion looms, she undertakes the role of a military leader. Will our protagonist follow in the footsteps of Earth’s Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar? And more importantly, can she conquer the land she once called home?Serving as the only known female work of utopian fiction in the 17th century, Margaret Cavendish’s quick witted and insightful novella weaves adventure, romance and autobiography in one impressive epic.Ideal for fans of Apple TV’s hit adaption of Isaac Asimov’s ‘Foundation’ series. Scare seekers will also admire 2021’s fantasy horror-thriller ‘The Blazing World’, inspired by Cavendish’s text. ‘The Blazing World’ is a must read for utopian fanatics who dare to question it all.Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, (1623-1673) was an English philosopher, poet, scientist, fiction writer and playwright. Spending most of the English Civil War in France, she wrote in her own name during a period when most female writers remained anonymous.Celebrated today as the first female writer of utopian and science fiction, her work spans topics of gender, power, scientific methods and philosophy. ‘The Blazing World’ remains as one of the earliest works of science fiction today.Challenging the contemporary belief that women were inferior to men, Cavendish advocated for women’s education and became the first woman to attend a meeting at the Royal Society of London.

The second book in the ‘Parade’s End’ series, ‘No More Parades’ follows the story of Christopher Tietjens. An Edwardian Englishman through and through, Tietjens is forced to leave his ordered life behind him and join the bedlam of the First World War.Drawing on his own experiences, it’s against this backdrop that Ford describes the domestic battles between Tietjens and his unfaithful wife.Tragic and sometimes harrowing, this book deftly contrasts the chaos of private and personal conflicts against a war that would change the world, forever.Born in Wimbledon, Joseph Leopold Ford Hermann Madox Hueffer (1873 – 1939) was a prolific poet, novelist, and literary critic, who would become better known by his pen-name, Ford Madox Ford. The grandson of the artist, Ford Madox Brown, he was educated firstly in Kent, before being accepted at the University College School in London.At the age of 21, Ford eloped with his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Martindale. After living at several houses, they finally settled in Winchelsea. There, Ford befriended a number of authors living locally, including HG Wells and Henry James.However, it was Joseph Conrad with whom he decided to collaborate, writing a pirate novel titled ‘Romance´. After a nervous breakdown, Ford went to recover in Germany, which laid the foundations for ‘The Good Soldier.’On returning to England, he founded ‘The English Review’ magazine, before being sent to fight in World War I. When the war finished, Ford spent the rest of his life travelling and writing. He leaves behind him more than 80 books and numerous poems.

The third novel in the ‘Parade’s End’ series, ‘A Man Could Stand Up’ follows the further trials of Christopher Tietjens. Set on Armistice Day 1918, the story sees Tietjens back in London, mulling over the events of World War I.So too, is his beloved Valentine, although gossip has spread about their illicit, romantic entanglements. As each debates their place in a post-war world, the main burning question is whether or not they can find happiness together.A beautifully-written and touching story from one of the best war novelists of the 20th Century, 'A Man Could Stand Up' will delight any person who is interested in World War I literature.Born in Wimbledon, Joseph Leopold Ford Hermann Madox Hueffer (1873 – 1939) was a prolific poet, novelist, and literary critic, who would become better known by his pen-name, Ford Madox Ford. The grandson of the artist, Ford Madox Brown, he was educated firstly in Kent, before being accepted at the University College School in London.At the age of 21, Ford eloped with his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Martindale. After living at several houses, they finally settled in Winchelsea. There, Ford befriended a number of authors living locally, including HG Wells and Henry James.However, it was Joseph Conrad with whom he decided to collaborate, writing a pirate novel called ‘Romance’. After a nervous breakdown, Ford went to recover in Germany, which laid the foundations for ‘The Good Soldier’.On returning to England, he founded ‘The English Review’ magazine, before being sent to fight in World War I. When the war finished, Ford spent the rest of his life travelling and writing. He leaves behind him more than 80 books and numerous poems.

The first novel in the ‘Parade’s End’ series, ‘Some Do Not’ is widely considered to be a landmark novel surrounding the events that led to World War I.We are introduced to mathematician Christopher Tietjens, who is locked in an unhappy marriage with his wife, Sylvia. However, his relationship with a young Suffragette, Valentine, is starting to become romantic, when he is called away to fight in World War I. Both his private and professional lives will conspire to change him, forever.'Some Do Not' is a stunning novel for all fans of romance and war fiction.Born in Wimbledon, Joseph Leopold Ford Hermann Madox Hueffer (1873 – 1939) was a prolific poet, novelist, and literary critic, who would become better known by his pen-name, Ford Madox Ford. The grandson of the artist, Ford Madox Brown, he was educated firstly in Kent, before being accepted at the University College School in London.At the age of 21, Ford eloped with his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Martindale. After living at several houses, they finally settled in Winchelsea. There, Ford befriended a number of authors living locally, including HG Wells and Henry James.However, it was Joseph Conrad with whom he decided to collaborate, writing a pirate novel titled ‘Romance’. After a nervous breakdown, Ford went to recover in Germany, which laid the foundations for ‘The Good Soldier´.On returning to England, he founded ‘The English Review’ magazine, before being sent to fight in World War I. When the war finished, Ford spent the rest of his life travelling and writing. He leaves behind him more than 80 books and numerous poems.

Una novela histórica que nos traslada a los últimos días del imperio bizantino. Constantinopla, año 1453. El sultan Mahomet II acaba de ascender al trono y necesita una victoria para consolidar su reinado. De esta forma pone ojos en la ciudad de Constantinopla, desprovista ya de su antigua gloria. Francisco de Toledo, el protagonista de la novela, acudirá en auxilio del Imperio bizantino. Pero dónde esperaba gloria, solo encontrará conspiraciones, odios y secretos.Mientras el asedio continua, en medio de la guerra y el caos, Francisco encontrará algo más: el amor de una joven protovestiaria.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Salvador Felip (Madrid, 1971) compagina su labor como escritor con su trabajo diario de informática. Su pasión por la historia le ha llevado a escribir varias obras ambientadas en el Imperio bizantino, como El ocaso de Bizancio o El sueño de Justiniano, ambas publicadas por Ediciones B. Además de su labor como escritor de novela histórica, ha escrito thrillers como Secreto de confesión.

Pubblicato nel 1903, "Betty Zane" è il primo romanzo scritto da Zane Grey, incentrato sulla vera storia di una sua celebre trisavola. Ai tempi della Rivoluzione Americana, la giovane Betty Zane è protagonista indiscussa dell’ultima grande battaglia prima della vittoria americana. L’esercito britannico, affiancato da quattrocento indiani Shawnee, detiene ancora il controllo di Detroit, preparandosi ad accerchiare il fortino in legno di Ford Henry. La ferma volontà di raggiungere la tanto agognata indipendenza, però, permetterà ai coloni di avere la meglio sull’odiata madrepatria, grazie, se non altro, al carisma naturale di un’eroina senza tempo, che fa dell’abnegazione e del coraggio le sue principali armi.Pearl Zane Grey (1872-1939) nasce a Zanesville (Ohio), quarto figlio di un affermato dentista. Appassionato fin dall’infanzia di letteratura, pesca e baseball, inizia a scrivere i primi racconti a soli quindici anni. Grazie a una borsa di studio, ottenuta proprio col baseball, nel 1896 si laurea e si trasferisce a New York, dove per qualche anno esercita la professione dentistica di famiglia. Annoiato dalla routine, però, Zane comincia a scrivere febbrilmente, producendo una notevole quantità di romanzi, tutti ambientati nell’amato West. Sebbene inizialmente rifiutato da vari editori, nel 1910 ottiene finalmente un insperato successo, grazie al best-seller "L’eredità del deserto". È l’inizio di una carriera che lo renderà uno fra i romanzieri più amati dal grande pubblico statunitense (e non solo). Fra i suoi moltissimi titoli – da cui, tra l’altro, sono stati tratti ben 110 film e una serie televisiva – si possono citare "L’anima della frontiera" (1906), "Il ponte dell’arcobaleno" (1915), "Il vagabondo del deserto" (1923) e "Stirpe eroica" (1925).

In this classic Western, good guy Linc Bradway sets out to seek revenge after his partner is killed in a poker game. He ends up in South Pass, Wyoming, where he encounters gamblers and gunslingers, and he finds himself in the heart of the action.On route, he meets the intriguing Kit Brandon, who hustles Maverick cattle from local range riders. He intends to avoid her but when he finds himself on a warpath against other cowboys and hustlers, it only drives him closer and closer to the Maverick Queen.'The Maverick Queen' was made into a Western movie starring Barbara Stanwyck and Scott Brady in 1956.A story filled with love, hate, adventure, and western landscapes, this action-packed story is a must for fans of Zane Grey.Zane Grey (1872-1939) was a popular American author, best known for his adventure novels and short stories. The topics of the American West and the Frontier were central to his writings, and Grey became totally engrossed within the Western genre.Many of his novels were written from the perspective and experience gained from his hunting and travelling trips all around the West. Some of Grey’s most famous novels include 'Riders of the Purple Sage', 'The Last Trail' and 'Valley of Wild Horses'.His novels and stories were adapted to more than 100 movie and television productions with the most well-known being the movie Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) starring Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Henry Thomas.

When Rancher Ben Ide moves his family to Arizona, it initially seems to be only because of his sick mother. But the need for finding his old riding partner Nevada is too great.Ide buys a beautiful ranch for himself and his family but there is danger luring in their new area. The surrounding territory is known for cattle rustling, and Ide struggles to keep his cattle and horses from the rustlers' claws.Who can Ben Ide trust, and who is out to get him?At the same time, Nevada resumes his life as an outlaw and gets involved in the dangerous world of rustling. Nevada once again sacrifices his own reputation, and safety, in order to protect Ben Ide, in this sequel to 'Forlorn River'.With action, violence, honor and cowboys, this is the perfect novel for Western fans.Grey's novels and stories were adapted to more than 100 movie and television productions with the most well-known being the movie Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) starring Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Henry Thomas.Zane Grey (1872-1939) was a popular American author, best known for his adventure novels and short stories. The topics of the American West and the Frontier were central to his writings, and Grey became engrossed within the Western genre.Many of his novels were written from the perspective and experience gained from his hunting and travelling trips all around the West. Some of Grey’s most famous novels include 'Riders of the Purple Sage', 'The Last Trail' and 'Valley of Wild Horses'.

'Forlorn River' (1927) is filled with cowboys, romance, and ranches. It follows horse-catching Ben Ide, his friend Nevada and their loyal Native American companion Modoc, as Ben attempts to better his reputation and win over his childhood sweetheart, Ina Blaine.As horse catching turns into cattle rustling, Ina Blaine is forced to defend Ben against her father, who has recently come in possession of a large amount of money. It doesn't bode well for Ben Ide.Distrust follows Ben when Mr. Blaine, Ina's father, and his companion, Les Setter, head out to steal Ben's land. And this is only the beginning of a great streak of trouble.This lesser-known prequel to 'Nevada' is filled with vivid descriptions and memorable characters. It is the perfect introduction to Western fiction.Zane Grey (1872-1939) was a popular American author, best known for his adventure novels and short stories. The topics of the American West and the Frontier were central to his writings, and Grey became engrossed within the Western genre.Many of his novels were written from the perspective and experience gained from his hunting and traveling trips all around the West. Some of Grey’s most famous novels include 'Riders of the Purple Sage', 'The Last Trail' and 'Valley of Wild Horses'.His novels and stories were adapted to more than 100 movie and television productions with the most well-known being the movie Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) starring Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, and Henry Thomas.

‘Tappan’s Burro, and Other Stories’ (1923) is a collection of classic western tales from the master of the genre, American author Zane Grey, best known for his romanticized stories about the old West.Tappan and his burro Jenet, is an impressive, Western duo searching for gold. Jenet is a great companion, since she knows the trails and waterholes of their upcoming journey to remote, dangerous terrain better than her prospecting owner.Trekking through the searing heat of Death Valley and the freezing blizzards of Arizona's mountains, the duo’s adventures take them to the brink of death in the search of gold.This gripping short story is a tale of loyalty, courage and friendship with a Western twist.The book features four other short stories: ‘The Great Slave’, ‘Yaqui’, ‘Tigre’ and ‘The Rubber Hunter’.Pearl Zane Grey (1872 – 1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels about the American West. His stories are credited with the creation of the ‘Western’ literary genre.The novel ‘Riders of the Purple Sage’ (1912) was Grey’s best-selling work, while other popular titles include ‘The Lone Star Ranger’ (1915), ‘The U.P. Trail’ (1918), ‘Call of the Canyon’ (1924), and ‘Code of the West’ (1934). His nonfiction books include ‘Tales of Fishing’ (1925). Grey wrote more than 80 books in total, a number of which were published posthumously.Many of his works have been adapted for tv and film, including ‘Zane Grey Theatre’ (1956-1958) and ‘Riders of the Purple Sage’ (1996) starring Ed Harris.

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