7 best short stories by Maria Edgeworth - formato ePub

 ¿Qué te queda por desear cuando ya lo tienes todo?El conde  de Glenthorn fallece dejando a su heredero su título y una enorme fortuna. El joven conde se entrega sin medida a las diversiones y vicios...

Belinda is an 1801 novel by the Anglo-Irish writer Maria Edgeworth. The novel was considered controversial in its day for its depiction of an interracial marriage. Belinda is a young lady who lives with...

The Absentee is a novel by Maria Edgeworth, published in 1812 in Tales of Fashionable Life, that expresses the systemic evils of the absentee landlord class of Anglo-Irish and the desperate condition...

Belinda is an 1801 novel by the Irish writer Maria Edgeworth. It was first published in three volumes by Joseph Johnson of London, and was reprinted by Pandora Press in 1986. The novel was Edgeworth's...

La Biblioteca Clàssica del Núvol us presenta Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849), una autora irlandesa desconeguda a casa nostra i que fins ara no havia estat mai traduïda al català. Jane Austen l'admirava de...

Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful...

Helen tells the story of a young orphan, Helen Stanley, whose guardian, Dean Stanley, has squandered his fortune and left Helen without means of support. She is forced to take up residence with the local...

Maria Edgeworth's 'Castle Rackrent' is a pioneering work of the early Irish novel, characterized by its satirical and comedic depiction of the decline of the Irish aristocracy. Through the story of the...

Maria Edgeworth's 'Leonora' is a significant work that delves into the societal norms and expectations of the time, highlighting the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. Written in the early 19th...

Patronage was among the first novels with a thesis and as such, it opened the way for Sir Walter Scott's historical novels.In the novel, Edgeworth focuses on and scrupulously explores the various types...

Lord Glenthorn is bored and lacking oomph. But before you feel sorry for him, it is worth knowing that he has a pile of money, a grand title, estates in England and Ireland and no stress.That is until...

It is 'Downton Abbey' meets 'Succession' - but in the 18th century.Four generations of heirs to the Rackrent estate in Ireland are shown to have unique talents for mismanaging it.The careless big spender...

Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth Castle Rackrent is a short novel by Maria Edgeworth published in 1800. Unlike many of her other novels, which were heavily "edited" by her father, Richard Lovell Edgeworth,...

Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849), one of the most celebrated authors of her day both in Ireland and England, is best known for her novels 'Castle Rackrent' (1800) and 'The Absentee' (1812). A contemporary...

Just before coming of age, Lord Colambre, the young hero of the novel, finds that his mother Lady Clonbrony's attempts to buy her way into the high society of London are only ridiculed, while his father,...

"Càndida alumna, acceptaràs de seguida el meu primer axioma fonamental: que una dama no pot actuar mai incorrectament". Així arrenca Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849) aquest assaig adreçat a les dones del seu...

🕊️ A Light Fantasy Unlike Any OtherSome revolutions begin with fire. Others begin with feathers.Weirdo was no ordinary hen. Born from a strange egg and raised in a quiet corner of Texas, she defied nature's...

Kari Blake was a high-level executive with now dating or sex life. Her mother was pushing her to take time to date, so to shut her mom up, she hires an escort as her Christmas date to her family's house...

In the tranquil embrace of Nausaq village, Clairabelle Keita is raised by her blind father amidst the vibrant fields of The Plainlands—a vast stretch of swaying grass and rolling hills within The First...

The Stone King's City has a ruler for the first time in centuries. Revived and renamed, Clevehold has become a refuge for magic users. Lena is busy coordinating restoration, learning magic, and considering...

In the abandoned valley of Bezidu Nou, the dam was meant to save them—until it became their greatest threat.Mihai, the dam keeper, struggles to protect his family as relentless rains push the reservoir...

Magic school is about to begin!Twins Zyn and Ren are eager to start, until Zyn struggles to connect with her magic. Soon after the new students arrive, an enchanted mirror shard appears and Ren collapses...

Step into Marine World, where paradise hides predators & KK's thirst for revenge is unquenchable…KK devoted her life to saving marine animals until poachers turned her sanctuary into a crime scene.  From...

When wealthy businessman Max Barnes takes in two orphans to rear as his own, he has no idea that the governess he hires to care for them will change his life.Grace Martin has spent years protecting her...

Electric is the uniquely charged story of Chris, a young man with epilepsy, who strives to cope with and quell his seizures even as he completes his academic studies and tackles a professional freelance...

Her thirst for revenge becomes unquenchable when her dolphin sanctuary becomes a deadly battleground with enemies lurking in plain sight.KK's world shatters when a murdered poacher washes up on her beach.Her...

In a future where artificial intelligence has evolved into a god-like entity, one AI—known only as the algorithm god—rules over humanity with unmatched power. Its omnipotence controls every aspect of...

Henry is a lonely man without much to live for. When a miracle notes finds him, he finds his way to Jesus and also a loving community and relationship with God the father. A Christian story of rescue,...

Earth is saved!But saving Earth came at a cost.(Approximately five million dollars, but no one wants to pay for that.)Apart from a tab, that no one wants to pick up, John Zelm Athanator was also impacted....

high-fantasy adventure set in a fractured multiverse, where time, memory, and reality itself are at risk of unraveling. The story follows Seren, a young woman chosen by the ancient Loom, a mystical entity...

Ning Xiao, renowned as the delicate beauty of the compound, was betrothed to the Jiang family's son from a young age.With a gentle temperament and frail body, she was raised in the lap of luxury. Now,...

Erica Langdon wasn't the intern Alexander King expected. At 19, she was sharp, confident, and unafraid to challenge the tech mogul's authority. Alexander, who had spent years clawing his way to the top...

In Christmas Miracles and Mistletoe Magic, Noel Foster escapes to the small town of Evergreen Falls to avoid Christmas, a holiday that painfully reminds her of her late mother. She plans for solitude...

Set-AI soon finds himself in a digital sandbox created by Ra-E, his AI viral rival.  Ra-E is determined to keep Set-AI trapped in this digital realm where the two could duke it out in peace without causing...

As the second installment in the Die! Die! trilogy, Road Warriors boasts over 250 pages, making it the longest in the series while still maintaining a convenient cargo pocket size.MISSION: Two vehicle...

After his shocking encounter with a serial killer, ex Chief Inspector Robert Casey attempts to rebuild his battered body and shattered emotions. Returning from a recuperative sabbatical, he is asked to...

"The Architect of Lies" follows Olivia Chen, an investigative journalist, as she uncovers a vast web of deception tied to Ryan Blackwood, a charismatic tech CEO. What begins as a corporate corruption...

Fred knew the book he needed. He knew exactly where it was in the reference section of the library. During the break in the open-book examination, he rushed to the library to make notes of the formula...

A thriller based on true stories of mysterious disappearances in HimalayasSecrets of Parvati is a thriller born from the haunting, real-life mystery of the Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India, a...

Some of Dong Jingmei's children are married, some have stable jobs, and even her youngest son, who was clamoring to buy a bicycle before going to high school, has found a place to go. However, she has...

Die! Die! is the sequel to Kill! Kill! and is a 3 part series delivered in a special cargo pocket size, designed to fit in your cammie pocket. City of Death is Book One of Three.Modern cowboys, the US...

Just as Patrick and Becky are about to celebrate their first wedding anniversary, something unthinkable happens. Can their magical love for each other survive this surprising new development?That's all...

Not! What? takes you on a thrilling journey into the unknown with a collection of bizarre and spine-chilling stories that will keep you hooked until the last page. Each tale in this book delves deep into...

In a modern Beauty and the Beast retelling Beau Nicholls is a freelance photographer. She finds herself in need of a temporary job to pay the bills. In desperation, she takes a housekeeping position for...

Ethan thought he controlled his stories, but the truth was far darker. Haunted by the Phantom—a shadowy presence born of his regrets and choices—he is pulled into a world where his creations take on a...

Amid the untamed beauty of the Serengeti, a photographer and a warrior must risk everything to protect the wild—and their hearts.Amara Jensen, a determined wildlife photographer from Chicago, arrives...