Big Book of Best Short Stories - Volume 15 - formato ePub

El prisionero de Zenda es una novela escrita en el año 1894 por el autor británico Sir Anthony Hoppe Hawkins (1863, Londres - 1933) del subgénero novelesco de capa y espada y que nos cuenta cómo Rudolf...

El prisionero de Zenda es una novela escrita en el año 1894 por el autor británico Sir Anthony Hoppe Hawkins (1863, Londres - 1933) del subgénero novelesco de capa y espada y que nos cuenta cómo Rudolf...

Posiblemente esta novela sea uno de los másincisivos y profundos acercamientos a la condiciónde un rey contemporáneo, contempladoen toda su grandeza y miseria. Anthony Hope,el autor de la famosísima novela...

UNA INTRIGA LLENA DE MISTERIO E IRONÍA POR EL AUTOR DEL BESTSELLERMUNDIAL "EL PRISIONERO DE ZENDA"SinopsisUn collar valiosísimo, propiedad de una familia aristócrata da origen a unaingeniosa trama que...

El prisionero de Zenda, el gran clásico de la novela de aventuras, en una cuidada edición especial con introducción de Arturo Pérez-Reverte.Rudolf Rassendyll es un joven y adinerado noble que vive apaciblemente...

El prisionero de Zenda es una novela privilegiada, pues pertenece a ese extraño y selecto club de los libros que nunca envejecen. Sus ingredientes eran —y lo siguen siendo— infalibles: amores imposibles,...

Rupert of Hentzau is a sequel by Anthony Hope to The Prisoner of Zenda, written in 1895, but not published until 1898. Queen Flavia, dutifully but unhappily married to her cousin Rudolf V, writes to her...

The Prisoner of Zenda is an adventure novel by Anthony Hope, published in 1894. The king of the fictional country of Ruritania is abducted on the eve of his coronation, and the protagonist, an English...

Anthony Hope's 'The Great Miss Driver' is a charming and captivating novel that takes place in the late 19th century. The book follows the story of the enigmatic Miss Driver and her adventures in a world...

Anthony Hope's novel, 'Captain Dieppe,' is a captivating adventure story set in the tumultuous political landscape of 19th-century Europe. Filled with intrigue, romance, and daring escapades, the book...

In Anthony Hope's 'A Man of Mark', readers are enchanted by the tale of an Englishman who finds himself embroiled in political intrigue and romance in a fictional South American country. This adventure...

In 'The Indiscretion of the Duchess' by Anthony Hope, the reader is transported to the sophisticated world of 19th-century English society. Hope's elegant prose and insightful commentary on the complexities...

In Anthony Hope's novel 'Sophy of Kravonia,' readers are taken on a captivating journey through the fictional Balkan kingdom of Kravonia. The narrative, rich in political intrigue and romance, is written...

Anthony Hope's 'The Prisoner of Zenda' is a classic adventure novel set in the fictional European country of Ruritania. The novel follows the protagonist, Rudolf Rassendyll, an Englishman who becomes...

In 'The Prisoner of Zenda' by Anthony Hope, readers are transported to the fictional kingdom of Ruritania, where the protagonist finds himself impersonating the king and facing political intrigue, romance,...

Rudolf Rassendyll, un turista inglese, giunto a Strelsau, capitale della Ruritania, casualmente incontra il principe ereditario Rudolf V, di cui scopre di essere il sosia. Alla vigilia dell’incoronazione,...

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,...

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES 'Clavell never puts a foot wrong . . . Get it, read it, you'll enjoy it mightily' DAILY MIRRORThis is James Clavell's tour-de-force; an epic saga of one Pilot-Major John Blackthorne,...

From the author of The North Wind comes a darkly reimagined tale of forbidden love, inspired by the Greek myth of Hero and Leander and the Scottish ballad Tam Lin. Brielle of Thornbrook has dedicated...

An old house turns out not to be as empty as its new owners supposed. A nobleman barters his soul for arcane knowledge. A stranger with a terrible curse looks for an unsuspecting victim to take her place....

From the acclaimed author of Wahala, a “vibrant” (Charmaine Wilkerson) decolonial retelling of Mansfield Park: Jane Austen meets The Vanishing HalfQuiet Funke is happy in Nigeria. She loves her art teacher...

After the sudden death of her boyfriend, Vera would have been happy to spend the rest of her days curiously unnoticeable, washing bed sheets and cleaning toilets in present day Glastonbury. But when the...

We assume we can spot a psychopath from across the room... Nineteen years ago, Ruth-Anne Baker's childhood friend was murdered by convicted killer, Ethan Oswald. With Oswald dead and the case closed,...

For readers of Nightbitch and We Ride Upon Sticks, this strange and sexy novel of queer love in a small town is an unsettling reminder that the horrors of modern life is a monster ready to possess us...

"The best Paula Hawkins yet – by a tense and haunting mile." – Lee Child"An atmospheric, stylish puzzle box of a thriller... truly exceptional." – Liz Moore, New York Times bestselling author of The God...

Perfect for fans of A Winter in New York by Josie Silver and Always in December by Emily Stone, Christmas at Reedy Falls is an opposites-attract, wholesome Christmas romance that will leave readers believing...

“One of the hottest horror authors on the planet” (Paste) and writer of the #HorrorBookTok sensation The Troop returns with a heart-pounding novel of terror about a young woman searching for her missing...

A sinful prince. A determined reporter. A dangerous rivalry.Gabriel Axton -the Prince of Gluttony, self-proclaimed rake of rakes - lives for indulgence. But when a hunt takes a deadly turn, he realizes...

Growing up in Roath Park, Cardiff, John Richards never envisaged a career in the cut-throat corporate 'City' – London, the world-renowned hub of trading, retail and financial marketing. Spending his childhood...

A spicy small-town, brother’s best friend, sports romance “packed with sizzling tension, heat, and sweet, swoon-worthy moments” (Peyton Corinne, author of TikTok sensation Unsteady) between a college...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

And then it started, little by little it started, until they were married five years later and his real life began.'Exquisite ... A super-abundantly gifted, big-hearted novelist.' Ian McEwan'A writer...

SAMKIEL AND DIANNA RETURN'A wicked ride from beginning to heart shattering end. Leaving me literally screaming for more. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to get more our morally corrupt heroine who...

Little Women or, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888). Written and published in two parts in 1868 and 1869, the novel follows the lives of four sisters — Meg,...

Shallow Soil is a novel that examines the complex human interactions and struggles for power in a rural context. Hamsun depicts life in a small Norwegian village, where characters confront their own desires,...

Early Autumn is a profound exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Louis Bromfield delves into the emotional turmoil faced by his characters, capturing the essence of their...

Pan is an evocative exploration of isolation, nature, and the emotional turbulence of human desire. Knut Hamsun delves into the mind of Lieutenant Thomas Glahn, a solitary man living in the wilderness...

The House of Mirthis a critical examination of social hierarchies, moral ambiguity, and the intricate nature of human relationships. Edith Wharton critiques the rigid class structure of early 20th-century...

Dr David Henry Kanyumi, author of "Social Insecurity among the Vulnerable Groups in Tanzania", speaks from an authentic point of view to engage and inform readers of Tanzania's current social problems...

  Suspense Thrillers and Romantic Suspense Collection  Books 1 – 5     Trust Me Once  Twice Burned  Triple Threat  Fourth Victim  Five in a Row Five Complete Novels That Will Keep You on the Edge of Your...

 three complete novels: Much ado about highlanders, taming the highlander, and tempest in the highlands  In 1494, a tempest drove a ship aground on Scotland's rocky northern shore. Four sailors survived,...

PENNINGTON FAMILY SERIESA JILTED BRIDE...A DUEL AT DAWN...A LONG-HIDDEN SECRET...A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE... Lady Josephine Pennington was jilted by her fiancé once rumors spread about her questionable...

 Suspense Thrillers and Romantic Suspense Collection  Books 6 - 10     Silent Waters  Cross Wired  The Janus Effect  Puppet Master  Blind Eye    Five Complete Novels That Will Keep You on the Edge of...

 Pennington family Series A WOUNDED HERO...A WOMAN WITH SECRETS...A KILLER LURKING IN THE MISTS...SCANDAL, LOVE, AND THE HAND OF FATE... Captain Ian Bell is a tortured man fighting through grief and guilt...

"The Demoiselle d'Ys" by Robert W. Chambers is a chilling tale of the supernatural, woven into the haunting atmosphere of France. The story follows the narrator as he becomes enchanted—and disturbed—by...

Metamorphosis is a novella written by Franz Kafka which was first published in 1915. One of Kafka's best-known works, The Metamorphosis tells the story of salesman Gregor Samsa who wakes one morning to...