The Blotting Book - format ePub

Una comedia chispeante y antológica que nos recuerda al mejor Wodehouse. Un clásico que constituye una de las cumbres de su autor. La señorita Mapp (a la que ya conocimos en la soberbia Mapp y Lucía)...

Emmeline Lucas, conocida universalmente por sus amigos como Lucía, reina de Riseholme, es una archiesnob del más alto nivel. Cuando en sus vacaciones alquila una casita junto al mar, cree que ya nadie...

It was precisely and carefully written, stating the facts and pulling apart the saintly whitewash Mrs. Gaskell and other previous biographers had done to Charlotte's life. He does a thorough job of getting...

Miss Mapp - E. F. Benson - Lucia returns in the second instalment of E. F. Benson's classic series. Here we find Lucia battling here way to the top of the social ladder in the small village of Tilling,...

Queen Lucia E. F. Benson - Mrs. Lucas, Lucia to her intimates, resides in the village of Riseholme, a pretty Elizabethan village in Worcestershire, where she vigorously guards her status as "Queen" despite...

And in a copse close by to where the body of the murdered man was found had been discovered a thick bludgeon of a stick, broken it would seem by some violent act, into two halves. On the top half was...

Dodo, who is well-known from E.F. Benson's bestseller carrying the same name, is now settled down. But Dodo has new problems in her life. Dodo's daughter Nadine is only eighteen years old but despite...

United by a perfect chilling atmosphere and graceful literary style, these ghostly stories range from the horror of vampires, homicidal ghosts and monstrous spectral worms and slugs (appearing in the...

"Queen Lucia" (1920) is the first volume of E. F. Benson's "Mapp and Lucia" 6-novel series. It is a comedy of manners, set in provincial Riseholme (Lincolnshire). Emmeline Lucas rules local society with...

'Dodo Wonders' is the third and final installment in the 'Dodo' series by E. F. Benson. The series was rumoured to be based on Lady Asquith, though she herself claimed that she had little in common with...

The narrative follows the stylishly controversial Dodo, a young woman from the British upper-middle-class. She is very confident she is about to make a most advantageous match which should position her...

'Miss Mapp' is the second novel from the 'Mapp and Lucia' series, following the life of a progressive woman who spends her days gossiping and scheming. One must tread carefully in society, or at least...

E. F. Benson's 'ULTIMATE COLLECTION: 30 Novels & 70+ Short Stories' is a comprehensive anthology showcasing the author's diverse literary talents. Known for his keen insight into human nature, Benson's...

E.F. Benson's 'The Collected Works' is a comprehensive collection of the author's literary masterpieces that showcase his keen wit, clever humor, and insightful social commentary. The book is a testament...

E. F. Benson's 'Mapp and Lucia' is a comedic social satire set in a small English town, focusing on the power struggles and social interactions of two formidable women, Miss Elizabeth Mapp and Mrs. Emmeline...

The Collected Works of E. F. Benson showcases the diverse literary talents of the author, encompassing everything from humorous stories to supernatural tales. Benson's writing style is characterized by...

Rachel Lyon's first novel – soon to be made into a major motion picture starring Zoë Kravitz and Thomasin McKenzie Lu Rile is a relentlessly focused young photographer struggling to make ends meet. Working...

'An instant folk horror classic' Erin Kelly 'Clever and chilling' Susi Holliday 'An atmospheric, creeping tale' Syd Moore Chilling and uncanny folk suspense...

FROM THE GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING 'Ingenious' THE TIMES, Book of the Month 'A triumph… a brilliant idea...

Deep in the Malaysian rainforest, two comrades pine for each other but don't know how to declare their love; a fastidious man with perfect hearing keeps his comrades safe time after time, a woman viewed...

A wild frontier of mighty headlands, sheer crags rising from the sea and miles of lonely golden sands – Ireland's coastline is foreboding, exhilarating and achingly beautiful.Men and women have lived...

THE SUSPENSEFUL SEQUEL TO CHARLOTTE LANGLEY'S THE BLAME.'Searingly topical' The Telegraph on The Blame'Shocking' Heat on The BlameWhen a police detective is found murdered, all clues point to Amma Reynolds,...

Being ruined is the least of Isabella Astley's problems. Visiting the Dark Walks of Vauxhall seemed like a harmless adventure at the time. But ever since Lady Isabella overheard men plotting treason,...

What would you do for a second chance?When my itch for adventure brought me to Sin City, I never expected to fall in love and get married. But they say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, so I shouldn't...

'A lovely slice of Italian life... like a good coffee and pastry in a cafe in the sunshine' JO THOMAS A dream wedding in Italy? It's the chance of a lifetime! Skye has been with Tim forever and the...

`A tense, creepy page-turner´ Ian Rankin, New Statesman`Malone is the master of twists, turns and the unexpected´ Herald Scotland_______Annie surged forward, but she was too slow, too late. A hand came...

He's almost perfect . . . but he works for Death 'Charming, original love story about grief. I loved it' SOPHIE COUSENS'This may be my favourite romance of the year' 5* NETGALLEY REVIEW'Tender and romantic'...

What is the mysterious Rule 12, and why are Dr. Aran and his colleagues so distraught that they broke it? An unprovoked attack on a hospital, death toll at 117 and rising, emergency coalitions forming...

In the year 2024, Elizabeth Warren, the CEO of a multinational conglomerate, embarks on a leisurely vacation to Italy, seeking solace from the relentless pressures of corporate life. Amidst the cobblestone...

Tech Mogul Found Dead in Shocking Lab Electrocution!In a baffling turn of events, a prominent tech entrepreneur was found electrocuted in his office, with only one suspect in sight—his assistant, Betty....

María Pascual has fallen victim to the attack of her daughter Phantom, an ultraneox. Odisea and Viri, her parents, have sensed her suffering and, together with Susie and Solya, will embark on a long journey...

Bu kitap, sağlıklı ve dengeli beslenme alışkanlıklarını kolaylaştırmak için hazırlanmış bir haftalık yemek planlama rehberidir. Farklı diyet ve beslenme ihtiyaçlarına uygun tarifler, pratik öneriler ve...

Praise for the DS Rick Turner series ‘A compulsive thriller’ Ann Cleeves ‘A terrifically tense sequel!’ Daniel Sellers Justice is served...

During the Decade of Plagues, pandemics brought civilization to a standstill. The only way out was the Aspis chip: a wearable mRNA vaccine factory, able to immunize you against new viruses on the fly....

The brand-new novel from million-copy bestseller and national treasure Graham Norton - a dazzling, decades-sweeping story about love, bravery and what it means to live a significant life. 'Warm and wise,...

A dating guide - with bite! For fans of Twilight, The Vampire Diaries and all things supernatural comes a self-help guide you can really sink your teeth in to. Dating isn't always easy, especially when...

From the globally bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary's and Time Police series - the origin story of bounty hunters extraordinaire: Smallhope and Pennyroyal.'Clever, funny and made my heart...

Scandi-noir? Welcome to the world of Derry-noir!Join DI Liam McLaughlin and his team of have-a-go heroes--young upstart DS Nancy D'Arcy, ladies-man-in-his-mind DC Tom Lyons, tech whiz DC Fern Hawkins...

It's been three years since Ray proposed and his procrastination has finally pushed Sarah to leave their perpetual engagement. He wants to wed, but not while making such a paltry income. If only he could...

Blijf je, omdat het altijd al zo was of omdat je voor altijd zo wilt zijn? Xeno weet niet beter dan dat hij voor zijn moeder en jonge broertje en zusje moet zorgen. Het is niet iets waar hij bewust voor...

THE MILLION COPY #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY IS BACK WITH THE NEW BOOK OF THE MOMENT As featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Sunday Times Style, You Magazine…...

HEAR NO EVIL A lovely artist needs a painting commission…The scarred billionaire agent who grants her the prize…To complete the job they must travel together to Greece. Believing she'll never marry again...

'Glorious fun, packed with puzzles and twists. An absolute riot’ Tom Mead, author of The Murder Wheel A gripping new mystery featuring Detective Tess Fox and her con-artist...

A new investigation from Dr Mark Aldridge, exploring a lifetime of Agatha Christie’s Miss Jane Marple. In Agatha Christie’s Marple: Expert on Wickedness,‘Agathologist’ Dr Mark Aldridge...

What will she lose in the fight for freedom …? 'A nail-biting read from start to finish … a must for WW2 fiction fans' TESSA HARRIS *** Holland, 1944:...

Sometimes, the most dangerous creature in the shadows might just be your soulmate. Investigative reporter Keri Ryder thought she was on the verge of exposing a dangerous crime syndicate. Instead, she...