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Vernon Lee's 'Limbo, and Other Essays; To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua' is a collection of essays that delves into various topics including art, aesthetics, and the supernatural. Lee's literary...

Vernon Lee was the pseudonym of the Franco-British writer Violet Paget (1856-1935). For over 50 years, Paget churned out works of both fiction and nonfiction at the rate of nearly a book a year. Perhaps...

I have tried in this little volume to explain aesthetic preference, particularly as regards visible shapes, by the facts of mental science. But my explanation is addressed to readers in whom I have no...

Vernon Lee's 'A Phantom Lover' is a haunting novella that blends themes of gothic romance and supernatural horror. Set in the picturesque English countryside, the story follows the passionate and ill-fated...

This 2-volume book is one of the best-known works by the British author Violet Paget that features the studies of the antique and the mediaeval in the Renaissance, symbolically named Euphorion after the...

Vernon Lee's 'Euphorion' is a seminal work that delves into the intricate web of influences between the antique, medieval, and Renaissance periods. Through a series of meticulous studies, Lee navigates...

Vernon Lee's 'Hauntings' is a collection of short stories that delve into the supernatural and the psychological, blending elements of horror and gothic fiction. Written in the late 19th century, Lee's...

Vernon Lee's 'The Countess of Albany' is a compelling historical novel set in 18th-century Italy, highlighting the tumultuous relationship between Prince Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender to...

Vernon Lee, seudónimo de la británica Violet Paget, nació en 1856 en Boulogne-sur-Mer (Francia), y murió en San Gervasio Bresciano (Italia) en 1935. En la literatura fue precoz y brillante desde época...

De entre todas las páginas italianas que ocuparon la obra de esta original y algo excéntrica autora, sobresalen estas miniaturas sobre Roma, la ciudad que conoció a fondo y por la que pasea una mirada...

LAS MEJORES HISTORIAS SOBRENATURALES DE MISTERIO Y TERRORSeleccionados por los críticos más aclamados, los relatos góticos más terroríficos y fantasmalesUn fenómeno editorial internacional de la prestigiosa...

Los cuentos góticos más escalofriantes, seleccionados por los críticos de la British LibraryEL MIEDO SE NUTRE DE LAS OBSESIONES Y LOS DESEOS INSATISFECHOS. LAS OBSESIONES SON PRESENCIAS QUE NADIE VE.Una...

Mary Shelley, Rosa Mulholland, Emma Frances Dawson, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Madeline Yale Wynne, Violet Hunt, Vernon Lee. Es evidente que hoy la literatura de terror ganó una centralidad que hasta hace...

Ammaliato da una strana fascinazione per il ritratto di un cantante del Settecento, in una calda estate di fine Ottocento un giovane pittore americano vive in una città della pianura padana un’avventura...

In Vernon Lee's 'Vanitas: Polite Stories,' readers are transported into a world of elegant tales that explore themes of love, vanity, and human nature. Written in Lee's distinctive literary style, the...

In the thought-provoking book 'Hortus Vitae' by Vernon Lee, the author delves into the philosophical exploration of the nature of life and death through a series of poignant essays. Lee's literary style...

Emma is a comic novel by Jane Austen, first published in December 1815, about the perils of misconstrued romance. The main character, Emma Woodhouse, is described in the opening paragraph as "handsome,...

Strangers to loversOne weekendPassion reignsNewly divorced Gabby Maxwell is ready to celebrate her newfound freedom and hitting the clubs with her friend is the perfect way. Her night out takes an unexpected...

When a one night stand doesn't really stay a one night stand, a woman can only resist the man of her dreams so much.Julienne Wulf has always been the good girl.You know the type. The one who never got...

Clara Hensley's dream is simple: turn her grandma's ice cream recipes into a thriving shop on Tidehaven's boardwalk. At twenty-six, she's poured everything into *Clara's Ice Creamery*—until Rowan Tate,...

"The Secret Thoughts of the Galaxxy Warrior" is a powerful and moving collection of poetry by Nate Campbell, a former 3x Lightweight World Boxing Champion known as "The Galaxxy Warrior." Campbell steps...

The moon hung low over the jagged hills, its pale light illuminating the world like a solemn hymn. In the quiet town of Cedar Hollow, where the church bell tolled each dawn and the air carried the scent...

Sebastian LeClerc is richer than Midas. He's also a grumpy a**hole, a playboy, and the world's worst boss. At least, according to Hadley, who was crazy enough to take the job as Sebastian's PA.Big mistake....

Fall in love with the Lusty Werewolf Today!Cyrus Quinlan's known as the biggest flirt. Playing the field until he meets his fated mate. The moment he finds her he refuses to let her go. Even if another...

For many American men, baseball is the game of boyhood. Memories of days spent at the park, fast friendships with teammates, and the culture of competition are the essential fabric that give so many of...

Book 4 in the Alpha's Alliance Series.*Can be read as a standalone* Married to a small-town police chief should ensure the safety and security Emma and her baby need. But safety is the last thing her...

Bound by Destiny's Eclipse is the first installment in The Destiny Eclipse Saga, an epic tale of war, love, and the struggle between two realms—one driven by scientific advancement, the other guided by...

The stupidest thing a con artist can ever do is fall for the man who has to catch him…Nordin likes to think of himself as a modern-day Robin Hood, redistributing the wealth from those who don't deserve...

A flaming inferno shakes a mental hospital in the Bavarian Forest and the death of a patient brings a young psychologist dangerously close to the abyss of madness. What drove the arsonist to commit his...

A 12-year old boy decides that he will only speak if somebody speak to him. Gradually, he loses the ability to have normal social contacts. As a young man he realizes that his condition may prevent him...

Follow former lawyer Nicole Fitzhenry Dawes through over 700 pages of new murders and mayhem in award-winning author Emily James' Maple Syrup Mysteries. if you love small-town settings, quirky characters,...

A book capable of summoning and controlling all demons on Earth? *Adds to TBR*London has gone to hell—literally. Lazarus, Keith, and I barely escaped Hell but now our city is crawling with demons who...

The immortal King Glëa po'Lon is rebuilding the Kingdom of Xol after his hard-won victory ended a civil war. While he plans for perpetual reign, he grapples with the prospect of outliving his aging friends....

The Butcher's Code: When Justice Fails, Blood Will Speak is a relentless, pulse-pounding horror thriller spanning approximately 300 pages of pure, unfiltered terror. In this dark tale, three seemingly...

Four Aliens travel from the planet Pangia to save the human race and read their journey to success

The Hand is an adult dystopian urban fantasy with a bi FMC, an FFM situationship, and a not-so-happy ending.In an alternate future, the United States is overrun by pixies after a breach in the veil between...

Hitchhiking is easy, right? Stick out a thumb, hop in an old jalopy and see the country from behind someone else's bug-splattered window. But even hitching from Boston to Los Angeles was a lot trickier...

Zander's the gorgeous quarterback that every girl wants…and he's only got eyes for Sienna… She's the most beautiful girl I've ever seen.If there's one thing I have to do with my last year of high school,...

"Let go of my wife if you want your species to survive."DELPHINE:Earth is dying, and the only bright spot in my life is not real—an irresistibly gorgeous alien prince who claims he's coming for me. My...

Alive or dead, blessed or cursed, Shin has to decide if she will forgive the vicious sins of her mysterious past or if her own ghosts will destroy her.Abandoned at birth, given a male's name at an automated...

Sergeant Jack Calloway has survived warzones, watched his brothers-in-arms fall, and fought to protect his country. But when he returns home, he faces a battle he never trained for—one against a corrupt...

Whispers in Ice Caves is a collection of four short stories that blend the science fiction genre with dreamy and vivid scenescapes. From the tale of a sentient robot who craves companionship to the harrowing...

Mariannridge, a small, tight-knit coloured community nestled in the heart of Durban, was a place where dreams were either born or buried. The flats and semi-detached houses stood like silent witnesses...

The Girl From My Dreams"Length:336 pagesWhat happens when your dreams are not just dreams?,  Swoet has always been haunted by the same unforgettable visions of a strikingly beautiful girl with golden...

When Syrah is confronted with half-truths after her abduction, her world falls apart. Everything she thought she knew about herself and her surroundings turns out to be a fragile web of lies and secrets....

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...