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À Londres, on les surnomme les Admirables. Ils possèdent l’argent, le pouvoir et le prestige. Mais le vertige de la Belle Époque n’est qu’une illusion. Des salles de bal étincelantes de la haute société édouardienne aux champs de bataille de la Somme, « Dernier été à Mayfair » est l’histoire captivante de deux grandes familles aristocratiques qui, en une décennie, voient basculer le monde et le temps de l’insouciance.Londres, été 1911. Lord et lady Rotherfield s’apprêtent à recevoir la haute société londonienne dans leur somptueuse demeure de Berkeley Square, pour le bal des dix-huit ans de leur fille Victoria, tandis que sa sœur Evangeline, vingt ans et suffragette, manque à l’appel. Leur fère, Julian, est l’héritier de la dynastie, prisonnier d’une vie qu’il n’a pas choisie mais dont il assume les contraintes par sens du devoir. Edward, le cadet, se consacre entièrement à ses bons désirs : homme à femmes, dilettante, il est passionné d’aviation et de jeu., Tous sont fiers de leur héritage ancestral, confiants dans leur avenir. Mais peu décèlent les failles qui sont déjà apparues dans leur petit monde privilégié.Pour les fans de "Downton Abbey"."Captivant, un roman écrit avec style." cpourlesfemmes.com "Les personnalités se révèlent attachantes au fil des pages de ce roman historique qui fourmille de détails sur la société edwardienne, les combats de la Somme, la vie des infirmière au front..." Télépro "Un roman historique sympathique." La Nef "Theresa Révay connaît son histoire anglaise sur le bout des doigts et nous régale avec cette fresque au souffle romanesque de la fin du monde." Avantages "La langue, d’une admirable fluidité, vient irriguer une histoire si romanesque que les images naissent toutes seules. A quand le film ?" Le Figaro Magazine "La force coup de poing des femmes en période de crise." Le Point "Tous les traités de sociologie ne vaudront jamais un bon roman. Ainsi Theresa Révay réussit elle avec brio, dans Dernier été a Mayfair, a nous faire sentir ce que fut, en particulier en Grande Bretagne, cette période charnière du début du XXe siecle, qui s’achève en 1918." Le Figaro "La romancière, s’appuyant sur une documentation historique solide qu’elle sait glisser sans alourdir son intrigue, parvient à créer une atmosphère convaincante." Le Figaro "Theresa Révay possède le souffle romanesque de l’écrivain et la précision de l’historienne, elle s’impose comme l’une des romancières majeures des grandes fresques historiques." Valeurs actuelles "Une saga prenante par son sujet, qui brille de tous les feux du glamour, et surprenante par son écriture, d’une élégance qui sied exactement à ses personnages." Carrefour SavoirsTheresa Révay est née à Paris. Après des études de lettres, elle s’oriente vers la traduction de romans anglo-saxons et allemands, et publie deux romans, L’Ombre d’une femme, La Table Ronde (1988), et L’Ouragane, Tsuru Éditions (1990). Son premier roman historique, Valentine ou le Temps des adieux, paraît aux éditions Belfond en 2002, suivi en 2005 de Livia Grandi ou le Souffle du destin, pour lequel elle sera finaliste du prix des Deux-Magots 2006. Ses deux derniers romans, La Louve blanche et Tous les rêves du monde, ont été traduits en huit langues et ont été de grands succès en Europe (plus de 300 000 exemplaires vendus). Theresa Révay s’impose aujourd’hui comme l’une des romancières majeures de grandes fresques historiques.

The second book in the ‘Sanders of the River’ series, ‘The People of the River’ gives us a little more insight into the working of the eponymous Commissioner’s mind.Wonderfully witty, decidedly facetious, and always irreverent, this is a collection of encounters between Commissioner Sanders and the Nigerian natives under colonial rule.In addition to the vignettes Wallace paints, this serves as a fascinating record of the cultural clash experienced by both the invaders and the oppressed.A superb read for Wallace fans and those with an interest in history, where the lines between fact and fiction are brilliantly blurred.Prior to the success of ´King Kong´, which he co-created, Edgar Wallace published a selection of tales about Commissioner Sanders and his adventures in Africa under British rule.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’.

While this might be one of Wallace’s shorter tales, he packs it with plenty of character and an unusual amount of darkness.Tam is interrogated over his role in the crashing of an artillery bus. However, the questioning leads to a chain of events with a rather unhappy ending for one character.With more than a whiff of ‘Catch 22,’ by Joseph Heller, and ‘Trainspotting,’ by Irvine Welsh, 'The Man Called McGinnice' is a superb read for those who like their short stories, wry, dry, and unsentimental.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’.

Commissioner Sanders is back again! However, this adventure sees him set against the backdrop of London rather than Africa.When a bunch of small-time crooks decide to try and steal a diamond mine, Sanders must decide whether he’s up to the job, or whether to hand it over to someone more qualified.Full of twists and turns, ‘The River of Stars’ sees our hero at his most vulnerable and introduces a bevy of fascinating characters.A film adaptation of ‘The River of Stars’ was made in 1921.This is a superb read for fans of the ´Sanders of the River´ series.Prior to the success of ´King Kong´, which he co-created, Edgar Wallace published a selection of tales about Commissioner Sanders and his adventures in Africa under British rule.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’.

An epidemic has hit West Africa, but Commissioner Sanders hears stories of a woman, M’lama, who can reportedly heal the sick and even raise the dead.As he investigates the claims, he uncovers something that muddies the waters between scientific fact and the supernatural.On the face of it, ‘The Keepers of the King’s Peace’ is a rip-roaring adventure story. However, with some incisive acid, Wallace throws the spotlight on the cultural clash between the invading Europeans and native Africans, during the height of the British Empire.A superb introduction to the works of one of the 20th century’s most imitated writers, ‘The Keepers of the King’s Peace’ will delight those interested in British colonial history.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’.

‘The Duke of Stockbridge’ (1900) is a classic novel by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888).Written in 1879, this tale, set around Shay's Rebellion of 1786 - 1787 and the armed uprising in Western Massachusetts due to the government’s tax rises, is a compelling story that has the author's political ideals at its heart.´The Duke of Stockbridge´ is a thrilling read and will delight people who are interested in American history.Edward Bellamy (1850 - 1898) was an American author, journalist and political activist. His novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888) was one of the most successful books published in the United States in the 19th century and influenced a generation of intellectuals. Referenced in many Marxist publications of the time, the book inspired the formation of Nationalist Clubs dedicated to spreading his political ideas.Bellamy’s other works include the novels ‘Six to One’ (1878), ‘Dr. Heidenhoff's Process’ (1880), ‘Miss Ludington's Sister’ (1885), ‘Equality’ (1897) and ‘The Duke of Stockbridge; a Romance of Shays' Rebellion (1900)’, as well as several short stories, such as ‘The Blindman's World’, ‘To Whom This May Come’, and ‘With the Eyes Shut’.

Huikea klassikkoromaani vie lukijan 1800-luvun Kaukasiaan.Dmitrij Andrejevitsh on moskovalainen aatelisnuorukainen, jota vaivaa jatkuva merkityksettömyyden tunne. Kun Dmitrij pestautuu armeijaan, hän uskoo löytäneensä ratkaisun ongelmiinsa. Uusi elämä Kaukasiassa tuntuu jännittävältä ja merkitykselliseltä. Dmitrij ystävystyy vanhan kasakan kanssa, joka opettaa hänelle elämästä yhtä sun toista. Nuorukainen rakastuu myös tulenpalavasti Maryanka-nimiseen naiseen. Vaan saako Dmitrij häntä ikinä omakseen?Kasakat on kiehtova romaani Leo Tolstoilta. Sen uskotaan perustuvan osittain Tolstoin omiin kokemuksiin Kaukasiassa.Leo Tolstoi (1828–1910) oli maineikas venäläinen kirjailija. Hänen tunnetuimpia teoksiaan ovat Sota ja rauha sekä Anna Karenina. Tolstoi oli huomattava yhteiskunnallinen ja uskonnollinen ajattelija. Hän opiskeli yliopistossa itämaisia kieliä ja oli muutenkin kielellisesti hyvin lahjakas – hän puhui venäjän lisäksi ranskaa, kreikkaa, italiaa, englantia ja saksaa.

Þegar hinn ungi Howard Thorne er kallaður á fund hjá ástkærum fóstra sínum fær hann loksins að heyra sannleikann um örlög foreldra sinna. Eftir að hafa verið ranglega sakaður um peningaþjófnað flúði faðir hans land en var talinn hafa látist af slysförum á sjó. Nýjar upplýsingar benda þó til annars og leggur Thorne upp í langferð með briggskipinu Naida undir traustri leiðsögn Latimers skipstjóra. Von hans er sú að finna föður sinn á lífi og hreinsa nafn hans af röngum sakargiftum.W. Bert Foster (1869-1929) var bandarískur rithöfundur. Hann skrifaði afþreyingarbókmenntir í formi smásagna og skáldsagna. Ásamt því að skrifa undir eigin nafni starfaði hann einnig sem skuggaskrifari fyrir bókaútgáfuna Stratemeyer Syndicate sem gaf út fjölmargar barnabókaseríur. Þar að auki var Foster viðloðandi kvikmyndagerð en árið 1921 kom út myndin „The Last Door" þar sem hann var meðal þriggja höfunda. Þar á eftir fylgdu nokkrar vestrænar kvikmyndir sem voru allar byggðar á sögum Fosters. Kvikmyndirnar voru allar svarthvítar og þöglar.

Ungi Englendingurinn, Rupert Challoner, situr í kyrrðini við rætur Mánafjalla í Nairobi og hugleiðir mislukkað líf sitt. Hann er djúpt sokkinn í hugsanir sínar þegar hann hrekkur upp við háværan skothvell og uppgötvar að í grenndinni á eldri maður í höggi við vígalegt villinaut. Rupert reynir hvað hann getur að koma manninum til bjargar en nær ekki í tæka tíð. Áður en maðurinn gefur upp öndina biður hann Rupert um að verða við sérkennilegri ósk. Í kjölfarið kviknar lífsneisti Ruperts að nýju þegar hann leggur upp í óvænt og leyndardómsfullt ferðalag í leit að gulli Faraós.C. Lestock Reid var sonur breskra foreldra en fæddist í Indlandi árið 1857. Um tíma sinnti hann hlutverki hershöfðingja indverska riddaraliðsins sem barðist í fyrri heimsstyrjöldinni. Eftir hermennskuna byrjaði hann leggja stund á skriftir ásamt því að ferðast um Afríku og Asíu. Í frítíma sínum naut hann þess að stunda villidýraveiðar, spila tennis og synda. Reid er þekktastur fyrir að skrifa sögulegar skáldsögur í formi spennu- og ástarsagna en hann sótti gjarnan innblástur í eigin reynslu. Hann lést árið 1936.

"När han hade gått stod man där och kände sig som en död som ännu levde så pass att man kunde minnas. Det var för jäkligt att med ens börja minnas fast man bara var nitton år. Då sa jag tyst inne i mig själv: Amerika. Och jag visste inte vad det betydde. Men det hjälpte mig."Lars står inför sitt största äventyr hittills, han ska resa till Amerika. Drömmarnas och möjligheternas land. Hans möts av en viss misstänksamhet och missunnsamhet, som om hans omgivning i sann jantelagsanda ifrågasätter hans kommande resa. Amerika, Amerika – Lars behöver skandera ordet för att finna sitt mod.Hans far var en pionjär, socialismens pionjär som alltid kämpade för "saken". Lars ville vara skaparen till sitt eget liv och följa sin egen inre kompass. Han lämnar ett Sverige bakom sig, där arbetarrörelsens framväxt nu är ett faktum. Fartyget som ska ta honom till Amerika heter Carmania och resan kommer att präglas av lika delar frihet som hämningar, i enlighet med andra amerikaemigranter före honom."Carmania" är första delen i Walter Dicksons romansvit om släktöden och emigrationen till Amerika.Walter Dickson [1916–1990] var en svensk roman- och novellförfattare, född i USA, senare bosatt i Falkenberg. Hans emigrationsskildringar har jämförts med Vilhelm Mobergs och Artur Lundkvist ska ha sagt "att medan Moberg är realismens skildrare av emigrantlivets stora skeende, skapar Walter Dickson den inre upplevelsens realism". Dickson gör ett betydligt litterärt avtryck med sin kreativt förtroliga berättarstil.

En ung, sydamerikansk kvinna, dotter till en prominent minister, är på besök i den kungliga huvudstaden. Stockholm visar sig till en början från sin bästa sida: solen smeker och staden ligger stilla. Men snart ska hon få erfara att även Stockholm sitter på överraskningar. Överraskningar hon sent ska glömma.På väg till en naturskön park blir hon stoppad av en storvuxen, stilig man. Han knackar fram, på racklig franska, det enda språket de två kan kommunicera med:"Vill du gifta dig med mig?"Det är bara början på en händelserik vistelse i 1930-talets Stockholm...Anders Eje är Axel Esséns (1880-1951) mest förekommande pseudonym. Han skrev främst exotiska underhållningsromaner, ofta på platser som Ceylon. Han arbetade även på olika tidningar, bland annat som redaktör för Vecko-Journalen.

En kringresande korrespondent är åter i sitt Europa. Han har just klivit av ett skepp i hamnen i Genua. Det går långsamt på jobbfronten: han bombarderar de svenska tidningarna med artikelförslag, men får allt som oftast sval respons. Han driver runt i den italienska hamnstaden med öron och ögon spetsade efter spektakulära skrönor. Han tittar på folk helt enkelt, i hopp om att hitta stoff för framtida jobb.En kväll, på favorithaket, fastnar blicken på societetsdamen Ly Beranti. En blick som väcker nyfikenhet i båda två..."Primadonnans juveler" är en färgstark skildring av en kringflackande korrespondents vardag under början av 1900-talet.Anders Eje är Axel Esséns (1880-1951) mest förekommande pseudonym. Han skrev främst exotiska underhållningsromaner, ofta på platser som Ceylon. Han arbetade även på olika tidningar, bland annat som redaktör för Vecko-Journalen.

Efter att ha flytt från Pommern till Hamburg måste Irene hitta ett sätt att överleva i de ruiner som finns kvar av Tyskland. Hon lyckas ta sig till en bondgård i byn Rehagen. Där är livet hårt och dag och natt drömmer hon om mat. Husbonden har varit nazistledare och sitter därför i fångläger i Väst, men kvar på gården finns bland annat några drängar, fru Grunke, dottern Helga och Irene. Det tunga arbetet är obarmhärtigt och pågår från fem på morgonen till klockan åtta på kvällen. Irene har bara sig själv och möter motgång på motgång, men hon har bestämt sig för att göra vad som än krävs.Detta är berättelsen om en flyktingflickas orubbliga vilja att överleva mot alla odds.Waltraut Pettersson föddes i Tyskland 1930 och kom till Sverige 1952. Hon debuterade som författare på svenska 1965 och har skrivit flera böcker om hur det var att växa upp under pågående världskrig.

Lorsque la jolie Margie, Franco-africaine brillante et volontaire, tombe amoureuse de Marc, celui-ci est subjugué. Lui, l’éternel persécuté, le timide qui se rêve écrivain, est en quête de reconnaissance. Et voilà qu’avec cette belle fille à son bras, il ose croire au bonheur, il veut sa part de paradis, de soleil, de mer turquoise ! Pour être digne de son amoureuse, il se compromet gravement.Mais Margie est-elle aussi pure qu’il le croit ?Devenu proscrit, il est entraîné dans une Afrique troublée, il y rencontrera des personnages ambigus, parfois chaleureux, souvent inquiétants, eux-mêmes prisonniers de leur psychologie : femmes puissantes, féticheurs, chefs de guerre. Il sera confronté à la magie. Il devra affronter ses peurs et son passé.L’amour de Margie et la rédemption sont-ils au bout du chemin ?Jo Frehel est l’auteur de cinq romans Le tout premier est partiellement autobiographique, les quatre autres sont inspirés de ses voyages en particulier en Australie, en Inde et en Afrique où elle a vécu plusieurs années. Actuellement agent artistique pour des communautés autochtones d’Australie et d’Inde, elle expose de l’Art premier et donne des conférences sur ces mouvements artistiques. Psychologue de formation, formée à l’art thérapie, elle attache une grande importante, dans ses romans, à la construction de ses personnages, menant de front leur itinéraire mental et la dynamique de l’histoire. Lectrice assidue, ses auteurs préférés (et ses maîtres) sont Jean-Christophe Rufin, Sylvain Tesson, Robert Merle.

Redaktör Grenander släntrar in, för första gången på många år, försenad till jobbet på tidningen. Dagen har börjat dåligt. Till råga på allt väntar en ung kvinna utanför som vägrar ge sig av, trots att Grenander inte tar emot idag.Fröken i fråga bryter på ett främmande språk. Men trots tidsbristen blir redaktören ändå nyfiken. Släpp in henne, säger Grenander till slut. In stiger en spanjorska som ser vagt bekant ut. Var har Grenander träffat henne förut?Mötet väcker minnen från äventyr runtom den europeiska kontinenten. "Hans Excellens av Madagaskar" är en lättfotad och gladlynt skildring av livet som kringresande journalist under 1900-talets början.Anders Eje är Axel Esséns (1880-1951) mest förekommande pseudonym. Han skrev främst exotiska underhållningsromaner, ofta på platser som Ceylon. Han arbetade även på olika tidningar, bland annat som redaktör för Vecko-Journalen.

‘No Other Tiger’ (1927) was written by British author A.E.W. Mason, famous for his best-selling novel ‘The Four Feathers’ (1902).While in Burma, Colonel John Strickland encounters a mysterious man who brings shocking news of a woman in England. Setting out on an adventure that will take him to England and the South of France, Strickland must solve the mystery if he is to save the woman he loves.A must for readers of Mason’s Inspector Hanaud novels, this mystery thriller is perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot.Alfred Edward Wooley Mason (1865-1948) was a British writer, actor and politician. He is best remembered for his 1902 novel ‘The Four Feathers’ which has been adapted for screen on multiple occasions, including the 2002 film starring Heath Ledger and Kate Hudson.His first novel, ‘A Romance of Wastdale’, was published in 1895. Mason went on to write more than 20 books, including ‘At The Villa Rose’ (1910) which introduced his popular French detective, Inspector Hanaud, a Gallic counterpart to Sherlock Holmes. Other works include, ‘The House of the Arrow’ (1924), ‘No Other Tiger’ (1927), ‘The Prisoner in the Opal’ (1929) and ‘Fire Over England’ (1937).

War is looming as England is riven by a power struggle between King Henry III and Simon de Montfort. Into the chaos comes a fearsome figure, Norman of Torn, a warrior with a thirst for English blood.With a bounty on his head, he gathers a huge band of thieves and they run riot across the country. Norman even infiltrates de Montfort's army and seduces his daughter Bertrade. Then, as he faces near-certain death in a battle, a remarkable secret is revealed - one that could shake England and the Royal family to the core.This is perfect reading for fans of 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott and 'The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood' by Howard Pyle.Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author who created the character Tarzan. He wrote scores of adventure, science fiction and fantasy novels, including the 'Pellucidar' series, the 'Amtor' series and the 'Caspak' trilogy.He took to writing after a failed mining venture with his brothers and seven years as a pencil sharpener wholesaler. His novel 'Tarzan of the Apes' was the springboard to fame and fortune, spawning countless movies, a cartoon strip and merchandise.

A cross between the 'Three Musketeers' and 'Zorro', this swashbuckling adventure is full of sword fights and secret missions.Set during the French Revolution, it tells the story of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English aristocrat with a secret identity. He is the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel. A man who bravely saves French aristocrats from the guillotine and smuggles them back to England.But when his arch enemy asks for his help, will Sir Percy come to his rescue?This classic action-packed adventure story is the ninth book in the ‘Scarlet Pimpernel’ series and is perfect for fans of historical adventure fiction and the author Alexandre Dumas.Baroness Emmuska Orczy, (1865— 1947) was a Hungarian-born British author and artist, best known for the swashbuckling adventure novel, ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ (1905).A huge success in its day, it prompted several sequels, such as ‘The Elusive Pimpernel’ (1908) and ‘The Way of the Scarlet Pimpernel’ (1933) and has been adapted for stage and screen many times, most notably the eponymous TV series starring Elizabeth McGovern and Richard E. Grant.Baroness Orczy also wrote several detective novels, including ‘Lady Molly of Scotland Yard’ (1910) and ‘Unravelled Knots’ (1925).

Napoleon Bonaparte I (1769-1821) er en af europæisk histories mest berømte og indflydelsesrige personer, og hans politiske og militære ambitioner har været med til at forme ikke blot Frankrigs, men hele Europas historie. Historiker og forfatter Octave Aubry tager os med bag kulisserne i den store statsmands privatliv og præsenterer os for de personer, der var en del af hans liv.Bogen starter helt tilbage i barndommen på Korsika og beretter om den stejle rangstige, han måtte kravle op ad for at bryde med fastlandsfranskmændenes fordomme mod korsikanere. Den omhandler endvidere hans stormfulde ægteskab med Joséphine de Beauharnais, deres bitre skilsmisse og hans kærlighed til den polske adelskvinde Marie Walewska."Napoleons privatliv" udkom første gang i 1939.Octave Aubry (1881-1946) var en fransk forfatter og historiker. Allerede i en ung alder var Aubry interesseret i historie, og det er særligt denne interesse, som hans forfatterskab bærer præg af. Alligevel fik Aubry sin litterære debut med digtsamlingen "De l’amour, de l’ironie, de la Pitié" (1904). Dog fylder fascinationen for historie størstedelen af hans forfatterskab med titler såsom "Napoleons privatliv" (1939) og "Kejserinde Eugene" (1931).

The final novel in H. Rider Haggard’s much-anticipated trilogy, ‘Allan and the Ice Gods’, sees the return of Allan Quatermain and features Lady Luna Ragnall and the taduki drug yet again.This time, however, Allan is refusing to see Lady Luna Ragnall. The awkwardness of the last three drug-induced visions, revealing their marriage, left him squirming. But she is about to let spill that their ancient counterparts were right. And they were indeed married.As Allan is yet again transported to the barbaric Ice Age, can he restore order in the tribe? And more importantly, can he weave in new technology and intelligence without unbalancing history? ‘Allan and the Ice Gods’ is the ideal rip-roaring tale, perfect for adventure-fantasy fans of Jack Black’s ‘Gulliver’s Travels’.H. Rider Haggard KBE (1856-1925) was an English writer of adventure fiction romances and a pioneer of the lost world genre. His rip-roaring tales include ‘King Solomon’s Mines’, ‘Allan Quatermain’, ‘Nada the Lilly’ and the epic Viking romance ‘Eric Brighteyes’.Portraying the stereotypes of colonialism, his work also focused on agricultural and social reform. It’s no surprise that Haggard is remembered today as an influential figure in land reform throughout the British Empire.

When Jean-Baptiste Lamy and Joseph Projectus Machebeuf accept a commission to establish a Catholic diocese in New Mexico, they know they are in for a few trials.'Death Comes for the Archbishop' is an enchanting story that is part travelogue and part adventure, with flashes of the Wild West thrown in, as the territory the main characters get to explore is pretty wild, rugged, and challenging.This evocative novel sweeps across New Mexico, dealing with religion, the ill-treatment of native people, death and hypocrisy.This book is ideal for fans of Graham Greene's 'The Power and the Glory' and of Cormac McCarthy.Willa Cather (1873-1947) was an American writer best known for her novels of life on the Great Plains of the United States. After time as a magazine writer and editor, then as an English teacher, Cather began to publish collections of her poetry and short stories.Her first novel, 'Alexander's Bridge', was published in 1912, followed by her 'Prairie Trilogy' - 'O Pioneers!', 'The Song of the Lark' and 'My Antonia'. Numerous other novels followed as Cather became on of the US's most celebrated authors.In 1923 she won the Pulitzer Prize for her First World War-based novel, 'One of Ours'.

Born into the Wild West, Smoky knows nothing but the breath of freedom whipping through his mane as he rides into the wind. And when a cowboy named Clint takes him in as his trusty steed, his deep intelligence and strong spirit renders him the best cow horse in all the land. Everybody wants Smoky. But not just anybody can have him.Stolen by a horse thief on a dark summer’s night, Smoky’s loyalty to Clint remains unwavering. But what happens when a cow horse refuses to be ridden by a cruel thief? And more importantly, what becomes of a free spirit tossed around from owner to owner? Winner of the 1927 Newberry Medal, and adapted into three films, Will James’ ‘Smoky the Cowhorse’ is ideal for fans of the beloved adventure-animated hit, ‘Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron’.William James (1892-1942) was a Canadian-American artist and writer of the American West. Whilst his artwork featured cowboy and rodeo scenes, his short stories and books equally weaved fascinating depictions of the Wild West, including winner of the 1927 Newberry Medal, ‘Smoky the Cowhorse’. Inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in 1992, his work remains ideal for Western fans, adults and children alike.

This adventure novel is the ninth in the series and picks up where the action left off in 'Tarzan the Terrible'.Tarzan, Jane and their son Korak find an orphaned lion club, which Tarzan decides to take home and train.However when news gets out of Tarzan's discovery of the treasure chamber in the lost city, plots are concocted to try and steal his fortune.After he is captured and held captive by thieves, the race is on for him to try and save the gold and the diamonds.Popularized by Disney's animated adventure film from 1999, ´Tarzan´ is Edgar Rice Burroughs’ much-beloved series of a child who is brought up by apes in the lush African jungle. Burroughs´ novels about the feral ape-man in the loincloth cover his adventures in the jungle, his confrontations with civilization, and his kinship with both apes and humans.Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author, best known for his novel ‘Tarzan of the Apes’ (1914) and its sequels as well as the Barsoom series. During World War II, he was one of the oldest U.S war correspondents.

"The Lad and the Lion" is the first story by Burroughs that was adapted into a movie. It follows the assassination of a king, the quick escape of the heir Michael, and the subsequent fates of both the prince and his rightful country. Through a series of wild and dangerous escapades, Michael finds himself on the shores of Africa, and becomes friends with a big lion. But his enemies are right behind him. The chapters alternate from what is happening with Michael in Africa and the situation in his home country. Tarzan-like and fast-paced, the novel is definitely a must for fans of adventure fiction in general.Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author, best known for his novel ‘Tarzan of the Apes’ (1914) and its sequels as well as the Barsoom series. During World War II, he was one of the oldest U.S war correspondents.

A gripping diamond heist page-turner from the father of the modern thriller.When a valuable diamond is stolen, a private investigator is sent to track him down. However, the trail turns cold when the perpetrator turns up dead. Where is the diamond, and who murdered him?This action-packed thriller will keep you hooked until the very end. A must-read for fans of James Bond, Alfred Hitchcock, and John Buchan.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.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.’

James Bond meets Sherlock Holmes in this classic, high-octane, spy thriller.When the police can’t find the evidence to put away master criminal Caesar Valentine, there’s only one man for the job.Number Six, a secret undercover agent that operates outside the law.The only problem is, nobody knows who Number Six is, not even Scotland Yard...This action-packed page-turner will keep you hooked until the end. A must-read for fans of James Bond, Alfred Hitchcock, and John Buchan.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.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.’

Den 9. november 1918 bliver en skæbnedag for Tyskland, da kejser Wilhelm abdicerer, efter første verdenskrig er tabt. Nu kastes landet ud i et sandt kaos, mens magten over det enorme, krigshærgede rige bliver overdraget til lederen af det socialdemokratiske parti, Friedrich Ebert.Bernhard Kellermanns roman "Den 9. november" ser begivenhederne gennem den unge humanist Akermans øjne. Gennem ham oplever vi de grusomheder, som soldater og officerer udsatte den tyske befolkning for i denne tumultariske periode. Samtidig mærker vi den ensomhed og magtesløshed, et menneske kan føle over for et system, der løber løbsk, når reglerne bliver sat ud af spil."Den 9. november" udkom første gang i 1920 og var en af de første romaner, der kritiserede magthavernes opførsel over for folket på denne skæbnesvangre dag. Bogen blev forbudt under nazisterne og blev brændt offentligt. Samtidig slog den Bernhard Kellermanns navn fast som en af de vigtigste kritiske røster i mellemkrigstidens Tyskland.Bernhard Kellermann (1879-1951) var en tysk forfatter, der er kendt for sine fængslende romaner med interessante karakterskildringer og spændende plot. Mange af Bernhard Kellermanns bøger er blevet oversat til fremmedsprog, herunder dansk.

Die Jagd nach dem größten Geheimnis des Mittelalters.Festung Waldenstein, 1316: Gero von Breydenbach richtet ein Turnier aus, um seine Ernennung zum Grafen zu feiern. Er und seine Frau Hannah erwarten ranghohe Gäste, ein bunter Jahrmarkt soll außerhalb der Burg stattfinden. Endlich könnte alles friedlich sein, doch Hannah quält die Angst davor, dass Gero seinen Templern bald schon wieder in einen Krieg folgen muss. Während die Feierlichkeiten in vollem Gang sind, sinnen die Erzfeinde der Templer in Franzien auf Rache – und sie haben eine rätselhafte Waffe, mit der Gero und seine Templer nie gerechnet hätten ...Ein rasanter historischer Roman, der tief in die uralten Legenden der Templer eintaucht.Die Bestsellerautorin Martina André hat bereits viele erfolgreiche Werke veröffentlicht und ist besonders für ihre Templerromane bekannt. Sie lebt mit ihrer Familie in der Nähe von Koblenz sowie in Edinburgh, Schottland.

Charret-Lûd is een wereld waarin magie bestaat. Eeuwen geleden is één soort magie uit deze wereld verwijderd: dodelijke magie. Tovenares Giarna wil deze magie vinden en domineren. De bewoners van Charret-Lûd zijn voor hun verdediging aangewezen op de Halusir, een groep strijders, en op Samantha, een Aardlinge die toevallig in deze magische wereld belandde. Samen proberen ze Giarna voor te zijn. Tweede deel van een reeks die begon met "Aardling".Rowan Merrin (1990) werkte in de filmindustrie en als therapeut in de natuurgeneeskunde. Sinds 2019 is ze ook schrijfster. Merrin houdt van bordspellen, wandelingen in de natuur, chocolade en de fantasiewereld die ze lanceerde met "Aardling".

Peter Parker har nok at se til med både skole, venner og sin hemmelige identitet som Spider-Man. Han plejer at være god til at balancere det hele, men da high school-eleven Flash Thompson begynder at mobbe ham, får han svært ved at kontrollere sine kræfter. For at gøre det hele værre begynder Daredevil, Nova, Thing og Iron Man at lave ballade i New York City – og det er selvfølgelig op til Spider-Man at redde dagen!"Med store kræfter følger et stort ansvar!" Tag med Peter Parker aka Spider-Man, når han svinger gennem New Yorks gader og bekæmper forbrydere og superskurke...Flyv med til MARVELS fantastiske univers. Lyt til spændende og heltemodige historier med Avengers' Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Falcon, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, Deadpool og alle de andre helte og skurke fra MARVELS utrolige skatkammer. Fat din kappe og find din indre superhelt frem – nu skal vi på hæsblæsende eventyr!