Walter - Libros y biografía

In a decrepit, Scottish castle overlooking the sea, Edgar Ravenswood dreams of revenge. Years ago, his father's rival conspired to strip the Ravenswoods of their fortune. But fate is about to play a cruel...

'Anne of Geierstein' is a gothic romance and adventure novel by Walter Scott. For this tale, Scott abandons his typical Scottish setting as the story follows two knights on a secret mission in Switzerland...

'Count Robert of Paris' is Walter Scott's penultimate novel from his celebrated 'Waverley' series. It is a historical novel set in Constantinople during the First Crusade. The story revolves around the...

'The Pirate' is a thrilling adventure novel by Walter Scott. The story takes place on the edge of civilisation in the remote Shetland Isles during the 17th Century as a mysterious man washes up on their...

Scottish lord Nigel Olifaunt is more than a little naive. So when he arrives in London, he's soon sucked into the chaos of the big city. Pinballing between a lively cast of petty criminals, Templers,...

In Restoration England, two young lovers must battle against a wild conspiracy. Julian and Alice's love has survived a lot. For one thing, their families supported different sides in the English Civil...

'Waverley' is among Walter Scott's first novels and one of the original Western historical novels. The sprawling story takes place during the Jacobite Rising from 1745 and follows the life of Edward Waverley,...

"Guy Mannering" is the story of young Henry Bertram's kidnapping. The heir to a wealthy ancestral estate, his family's lawyer has him kidnapped in the hopes that with no male heir, the estate and its...

"Kenilworth" is a historical novel by Walter Scott that centres on the royal court romance, intrigue, and mystery between Queen Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester. Once again, Scott talks a lot about...

"The Antiquary" is a book steeped in family secrets.One of Walter Scott's "Waverley" novels, its plot revolves around a memorable odd couple: Lovel, a young man with a mysterious past, and Oldbuck, an...

Against the backdrop of the Porteous Riots, one woman must give everything to save her sister. It's 1763, and there's pandemonium on the streets of Edinburgh. Innocent protesters have been gunned down,...

Set during the reign of King Robert III of Scotland, 'The Fair Maid of Perth' is a historical romance novel by the internationally renowned Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. Catherine Glover is the beautiful...

The first volume in Scott's "Tales of my Landlord", "The Black Dwarf" is set right after the Union between England and Scotland in 1707. "The Black Dwarf" focuses on the character of Sir Edward Mauley,...

Lombard Street: A Description of the Money Market is a famous book by Walter Bagehot, published in 1873. Bagehot was one of the first writers to describe and explain the world of international and corporate...

'A fascinating story of courage, doubt and defiance across three generations' SARAH WATERS'A fierce and beautiful book' EDMUND DE WAAL'Heartfelt and upfront... A grieving daughter rediscovers her mother's...

"The Talisman" is a novel by Sir Walter Scott. It was published in 1825 as the second of his "Tales of the Crusaders", the first being "The Betrothed". "The Talisman" takes place at the end of the Third...

Walter Scott's 'The Complete Works' is a literary tour de force encompassing all of the renowned author's works, including novels, poems, and historical tales. Scott, often hailed as the inventor of the...

Sir Walter Scott's 'The Complete Works' is a collection that epitomizes the Romantic literary era with its historical novels, poems, and essays. Known for his vivid storytelling and deep character development,...

In ill health following a stroke, Sir Walter Scott wrote Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft at the behest of his son-in-law, J. G. Lockhart, who worked for a publishing firm. The book proved popular...

In Walter Scott's 'The Heroes of the Scottish Highlands', the reader is taken on an exhilarating journey through the tumultuous history and captivating landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Scott's intricate...

In Walter Pater's 'Marius the Epicurean', readers are immersed in a compelling tale of a young Roman man named Marius who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. The novel is written...

Walter Scott's 'Marmion: A Tale Of Flodden Field' is a historical romance poem that vividly portrays the events leading up to the Battle of Flodden in 1513. Written in a captivating and emotional style,...

« La vulnérabilité appelle la vulnérabilité. La mort est en embuscade. L’aide sociale inadéquate et l’apathie médiatique renforcent cette hyperfragilité. Les femmes autochtones sont surreprésentées dans...

« Le bel inconnu », écrit par Renaut de Beaujeu vers la fin du XIIe ou au début du XIIIe siècle, offre un superbe exemple de roman mythologique. Sous le décor romanesque arthurien, transparaît la mémoire...

Les personnages de ce roman sont des jeunes gens — garçons et filles d'aujourd'hui entre seize et vingt-six ans — issus de milieux populaires. Nous découvrons les faits et gestes, les pensées, les désirs,...

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.

Grand contremaître, Vauban arpente les routes de son pays comme les chantiers d’une gigantesque usine. Nul mieux que lui n'a laissé pareille empreinte sur le sol national. À Lille et à Belfort, de la...

An irresistible story of love and death, this Easy Rawlins mystery takes place during the devastating 1965 Watts riots. Easy's hunt for a killer reveals a new city emerging from the ashes -- and a new...

In this thrilling mystery, Easy Rawlins takes a job to find a missing attorney and his beautiful assistant—and faces danger around every corner. It is the Summer of Love and Easy Rawlins is contemplating...

In his late teens and early twenties, Walter Mosley was addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Drawing from this intimate knowledge of addiction and recovery, Mosley explores the deviances of contemporary...