The Hidden Force - format ePub

This book was created by Louis Marie-Anne Couperus, one of the major Dutch writers, in 1918. The story tells of two very old people who keep a terrible secret from the time they lived in the Dutch East...

Cecile, a beautiful young window, falls in love with a notorious womanizer, and for that reason must endure intense suffering and pain in the midst of polite society. Ecstasy's tranquil setting in late...

A mystical Javan prince and a promiscuous wife are twin challenges to Dutch Commissioner Van Oudijck's seemingly impregnable authority. As he struggles to maintain control of his district and his family,...

Eline Vere is a passionate and rebellious young socialite, living in The Hague in the late 19th century. Driven by a highly active imagination, she attempts to escape the narrow confines of her bourgeois...

Cornélie de Retz Van Loo, a 23-year-old recently divorced socialite, tries to begin a new life in Italy, with mixed feelings. After spending time in Rome, however, she discovers that Italy itself can...

This book was created by Louis Marie-Anne Couperus, one of the major Dutch writers, in 1918. The story tells of two very old people who keep a terrible secret from the time they lived in the Dutch East...

Louis Couperus' novel 'The Tour' is a captivating work of fiction that delves into the complexities of human relationships and society in the late 19th century Dutch East Indies. Couperus' eloquent prose...

In the novel 'Dr. Adriaan' by Louis Couperus, the reader is taken on a journey through the complexities of human nature and societal expectations. Written in a refined and introspective literary style,...

Louis Couperus's 'Small Souls' is a poignant novel that delves into the complex inner lives of a wealthy Dutch family living in colonial Indonesia. Couperus masterfully captures the stifling environment...

In Louis Couperus' 'Footsteps of Fate', readers are taken on a journey through the complexities of human relationships, focusing on the themes of fate, love, and betrayal. Couperus' intricate prose style...

Louis Couperus' novel, 'The Law Inevitable', is a compelling work that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of our actions. Written in a style that combines naturalism with...

Louis Couperus's novel 'The Later Life' is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the passage of time. Set in the late 19th century in the Netherlands, the book follows...

Louis Couperus' 'The Inevitable' is a thought-provoking novel that delves into themes of fate, love, and the complexities of human relationships. Written in a poetic and introspective style, Couperus...

Louis Couperus' 'The Hidden Force' is a groundbreaking novel that delves into the complexities of cultural clash and colonialism in Dutch East Indies during the late 19th century. Written in a vivid and...

In 'The Twilight of the Souls' by Louis Couperus, the reader is transported to the world of fin de siècle Netherlands, where themes of decadence and spiritual crisis are explored through the lives of...

Louis Couperus' novel 'Dr. Adriaan' is a captivating exploration of the human psyche, written in a naturalistic style that delves deep into the complexities of the human experience. Set in the late 19th...

Meg Butler sets sail on the Grand Voyager on a luxury world cruise, eager to visit 30 countries before she's 30. But she hasn't planned on running into murder!The ship is hosting a Bingo tournament for...

In a dark copse of trees, in the shadow of the city skyline, the fae hand a changeling child to an unsuspecting woman. Or so they think. When a human woman wants a child, and can't have one by natural...

This isn't the Wild West you've seen before. In the aftermath of a chaotic gold rush and the resulting war, a mega-corporation emerges, seizing control of the nation's gold and the technology produced...

In a frozen land where warmth is scarce, an ancient legend speaks of a magical flame capable of thawing the world. Elira, a skilled blacksmith wielding fire magic, discovers an artifact linked to this...

In the pages of this book, two enchanting stories unfold—each offering a unique glimpse into the wonders of creation, elegance, and the wisdom hidden in the simplest moments of life. The first tale takes...

Whispers of the Heart is a captivating, emotional journey that will resonate with anyone who believes in the power of love, destiny, and second chances. Set against the backdrop of a small, coastal town,...

In this third instalment of authentic short stories, Aurora Mizutani further explores the perils of being ensnared by love and servitude.The anthology of genuine narratives aims to shed light on the repercussions...

Perhaps not everyone knows that Satan is an angel, and an angel of high rank in the hierarchy of the Heavenly Host. The narration is in the first person, that is, on behalf of Satan. The author hopes...

 In Mafia Love: A Captive Heart, embark on a thrilling journey that intertwines the innocence of young love with the perilous world of desire and determination. Mahir, an ambitious boy with dreams larger...

En este nuevo relato de la serie, que comienza con el relato " Tiempo y decisión" (2021), la autora plantea una situación entre tres personajes, uno de ellos realmente extraño... y nos enfrenta a cuestionarnos...

Dear Readers, Welcome to the world of Pahalwan – The Foodie Wrestler! This story is very close to my heart because it combines two of my favourite things—food and wrestling—and does so in the most light-hearted...

An Angel Alien. A Bar Owner. A Christmas Eve Nightmare.Aliens enjoy human festivities.When Bar Owner Peter Rodgers receives an alien warning, he races against time to save a friend. He quickly realises...

A Deceiver. A Superhuman. A Questionable Hero.When Hydra Legion Captain Severus travels to a loyal Empire world, he plots to spread lies, deceit and chaos.An old enemy waits in the shadows.Gripping. suspenseful....

Ian loves the Earth to the Moon route on Christmas. It pays great bonuses. But Charles, his best friend and secret crush, offers a gripping, emotional perspective that mixes love, romance and the meaning...

Two Men On A Train Going Home For Christmas. A Sparkle. A Love Story Over The Years.When Gabriel Darling goes home for Christmas, he meets the man of his dreams on a train.Readers will love this emotional,...

He chases crooks in the nineteenth century. She researches the past in the twenty-first. When both attend festivals that turn sinister, can they solve the crimes?Vancouver, 1898. Detective Jack Winston...

Anis and her brother Jatz wish their parents would realise they are now adults.Their life changes when they discover two strange looking men washed up on the beach. The men are telepaths, people outlawed...

When a woman is murdered by a vampire, St. Augustina must become the Constable. St. Augustina's tenure as the new constable of the Magic Guild Guard is not going well. The office staff quit in protest...

A Cold December. An Awful Bar. A Bitter Detective.Detectives hate the holidays.Private Detective Peter Griffins hates the holidays. He loves money. Peter meets a silly woman needing help.Peter investigates...

The first French edition of Les Ursitory was published just after the Second World War. During the war Matéo suffered the horrors of the concentration camps, like many others in his village. This is why...

Bet Swanson has returned to Richmond, the small town she once tried to leave behind, but something unsettling awaits her. The familiar streets seem wrapped in an eerie silence, and the townspeople, once...

A Hardboiled Student. A Drug Operation. A Final Day.University students love Final Day.Student William Tau hates Christmas. He hates University. William encounters an idiot young man in deep trouble.William...

A University Student. A Cop. A Brilliant Romance.Student Kai Brands loves Christmas parties. He enjoys the free food, a rarity in his life. Kai meets a beautiful man in a shocking way.Sweet. Moving. Eye-Opening....

A Rubbish Shack. A Lot Of Drunks. A Hardboiled Detective. Detectives escape family during the holiday season. I rather like Freedom Day, a day without my family before Christmas. I enjoy Dave's Shack...

Mary Woods loves her husband. She loves being a mother. Mary wants the best for her family.When World War Two breaks out, Mary Woods watches her husband go to war and wishes her husband would come home...

A Trapped Private Eye. A Christmas Crime. Little Hope For Rescue.A woman trapped in the darkness.Private Eye Bettie English sees darkness. She feels something covering her. Bettie tries to move.Can Bettie...

How do you defeat a monster that can injure the Gods? All everyone wants to do is catch their breath. With Cadence's brother and the head of Southern Paranormal Investigations gone, Cadence, Aiden, and...

A rare rose blooms between the weeds, an innocent on the run. The abandoned city no longer abandoned, the untamed tamed. The truth will be revealed and a curse broken. 

Sam McIntosh knows he doesn't need to be in the closet with his friends, but his family is another matter entirely. He keeps his sex life under wraps and never lets on to anyone that he enjoys any gender....

A University Christmas Social. Two Men In Love. A Gay Romance Story Needing To Be Corrected.When Alex Blue tells the truth behind how he met his husband at a university party, he retells a sweet, adorable,...