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**Abduction. Murder. A conspiracy that could bring down the King.** London, 1667: In the wake of the Great Fire, a new city has emerged from the flames. The King has reopened the capitals theatres, and the royal court is hell-bent on debauched entertainment. But amid the raucous festivities, an
This box set edition of Douglas Clegg's Criminally Insane series includes the first three novels of this suspense thriller series: Bad Karma, Red Angel, and Night Cage. The Darden State Hospital for Criminal Justice is packed with sociopaths and murderers. And sometimes, they escape... "Douglas Cle
[siren Menage Everlasting: Erotic Contemporary Menage A Trois Romance, M/f/m, Sex Toys] Sous-chef Chelsea Mansfield Has Always Loved Preston And Luke Caulfield, Two Brothers Who Own A Bar And Grill In Pleasure, Montana. When She Returns Home After A Six-year Absence, They Treat Her Like The Little G
1858 Taureaux, vaches , chevaux, porcs, truies, coqs, rats, mulots, limaces, fourmis, chenilles, sauterelles mouches, vers et sangsues: tous ont eu maille à partir avec la justice pour avoir nui aux hommes ou offensé Dieu, à des degrés divers. Les procès déploient toute la solennité et les
A *New York Times* bestselling author reveals how the beautiful, isolated Napa Valley wine region of California exploded into an extraordinary outsized version of the American dream and whose vineyards sparked an unbelievable power struggle between old family stewardship and multinational corporatio
In sharply argued, fast-moving chapters, Cory Doctorow's _Information Doesn't Want to Be Free_ takes on the state of copyright and creative success in the digital age. Can small artists still thrive in the Internet era? Can giant record labels avoid alienating their audiences? This is a book about t
Homer Eon Flint was one of the pioneers of science fiction -- publishing science fiction stories in pulp magazines before the term "science fiction" had even been coined. Unfortunately, he died violently -- and mysteriously -- at age 36, leaving behind a grieving widow and three young children. Prio
A leading science-fiction editor examines the work of the great science-fiction writers, defines the genres many subdivisions, surveys the history of science fiction, and comments on the genres values as literature, entertainment, and escape. Age of Wonders: Exploring the World of Science Fiction gi
Van Buck, riche négociant, venu tancer son neveu Valentin pour ses dettes, le somme de se marier. Le jeune homme ne consent à épouser la jeune fille qu'il lui propose, Mlle de Mantes, que si elle résiste à sa stratégie de séduction. Il se rendra donc incognito au château. La Baronne discute à bâtons
på Lærkevej 13 i Karleager (flækken over alle flækker)bor Emmy Leander Nielsen, 13 år, sammen med sin mor, Dorthe. En evighed væk i København, i noget der ligner en skotøjsæske af beton,bor Tom, Emmys far, sammen med hendes storebror, Martin, på 17. Nu synes Emmy egentlig, det er ok at bo hver for s
The greatest German Renaissance artist, Albrecht Dürer produced a vast body of works, including altarpieces, religious works, portraits, copper engravings and woodcuts. Dürer established his reputation and influence across Europe when he was still in his twenties, due to his high-quality woodcut pri
One of the most acclaimed and original story collections of the last decade, Peter Orner's first book explores the brief but far-reaching occasions that haunt us. The discovery of a murdered man in a bathrobe by the side of a road, the destruction of a town's historic City Hall building, and t
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: Brian Aldiss marked the centenary year of H G Wells' birth with this ingenious novella combining comedy, terror and, intriguingly, late nineteenth-century period charm. In a sleepy East Anglian town we meet Bruce Fox and Gregory Rolles - two young men who have sworn to Think L
NORTH: North Caspian, a very successful alpha boss and his lively employee, Holly Winterbourne, will heat up your holiday and kindles. North owns a store for the celebrity babies of Hollywood. When Holly accepts a job there, she is immediately intrigued by her Scrooge of a boss. THIS BOOK IS FUN. (
In the city of Quafin, Emilie Hartford will find danger…and love I always knew that being a cop would be dangerous. Long nights, unknown threats, and the constant rush that any hesitation to act could very well mean death. But I lived for that. I loved the rush. And nowhere was more dangerous than
## Why read the *The Gumboot & Gumshoe Series?* ## Because everyone needs a laugh! If you love satire and black comedies or are fans of _Fargo_ , _Twin Peaks_ , _Murder She Wrote_ or Miss Marple, then _The Gumboot & Gumshoe Series_ is for you. What started with _Gumboots, Gumshoes, & Murde_r, is f
Le 7 avril 1803 naît à Paris la militante féministe et ouvriériste Flora Tristan, fille d'un officier péruvien au service du Roi d'Espagne et d'une bourgeoise parisienne. Un siècle plus tard, le 8 mai 1903, son petit-fils, Paul Gauguin, meurt seul et presque aveugle dans sa case des îles Marquises.
Man schreibt das Jahr 1936 und in Deutschland sind die Nationalsozialisten an der Macht. Im »Mandarin«, einer Bar des Berliner Westens, begegnet der Anwalt Eugen Goltz der schönen Irene Varo, einer Frau ohne Moral, die bei der Verfolgung ihrer Interessen keine Rücksicht kennt. Auf der Suche nach ein
The mysteries and adventure are back and bigger than ever in the second book in the Menagerie trilogy! With the magic of Brandon Mull’s Fablehaven and the charm and humor of Carl Hiaasen, *The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial* is perfect for young readers who love myths, fairy tales, and magical creatu
Preorder the long-awaited sequel to Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, the stunning conclusion to Hilary Mantel's Man Booker Prize-winning Thomas Cromwell trilogy. 'If you cannot speak truth at a beheading, when can you speak it?' England, May 1536. Anne Boleyn is dead, decapitated in the space of a
Des photos, des menus de mariage, des mèches de cheveux, des images pieuses et des liasses de lettres _ celées... Voilà le trésor que Marie-Aude découvre en vidant la maison de ses parents. C’est toute l’histoire de sa famille qui se dessine alors. Il y a Raoul tombant fou amoureux de Cécile avant s
Un chauffeur de taxi bolivien que les visions d’une passagère indienne hantent jour et nuit, un groupe d’enfants fascinés par la mort de leur petit camarade, une femme en mission sur Mars à qui apparaissent des fantômes d’animaux, ou encore une étudiante que la bigoterie maternelle entraîne dans l
Uma história de esperança, amor e coragem em meio a encontros e desencontros. Da autora de A livraria mágica de Paris. Em Londres, a caminho da escola do filho adolescente que até então não conhecia, o bretão Henri Skinner, ex-repórter de guerra, é atropelado. Levado às pressas ao hospital, Henri p
A rogue attack. A shocking kidnapping. A surprise fated mate. Joshua, the Crown Prince and Captain of the Guards, doesn’t want to fall in love, but fate has other plans for him… so do rogue wolf shifters. Leah enjoys the time she spends with her longtime friend and fiercest confidante, but when ti
Nikki and Johnathan are two people who got dumped. Their significant others threw them out like you throw away a piece of trash. Being friends, they decide to get back at their exes. How? By telling the world they’re getting married, of course. Seriously, they’re pretty crazy. But they’ve got a
A Charlie Morell, avvocato che svolge indagini per conto del Tribunale di Los Angeles, viene affidato il caso di due cubani, Ramon e José, che nel corso di una rapina a una gioielleria, hanno compiuto una strage. I due sono adepti della santería, un culto magico-religioso diffuso nei Caraibi, in cui
**Named one of the most anticipated books of the year by _Entertainment Weekly_ , _O, The Oprah Magazine_ , _BuzzFeed_ , _Electric Literature_ , _Yahoo Lifestyle_ , and Bitch Media ** **"A delightful hybrid of a book... Youll laugh, you'll cry, often both at once. Everyone should read this extr
Bullets aren’t the only things flying on this mission… When Texas Ranger Nash Sullivan finds himself in a hailstorm of gunfire during a bunker raid, he handles himself—and those around him—with his usual skill and sharp wit. It seems his charm worked its wonders too, because he’s gone from a Rang