The Absentee - 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...

In a hospital where female doctors are rarities, newly graduated Dr. Erica Werner battles rampant skepticism and harsh treatment from her male counterparts.Yet, when respected Chief Physician Bornholm...

She inherits a fortune in the millions - and the hatred of her family.In the wake of a tragic hunting party, heiress Gisela Peltzner finds herself forcibly confined to a psychiatric clinic.With her fortune...

A governess with a secret. A duke with a broken heart. Can love heal their wounds?  Miss Eleanor Clairbridge, at five and twenty, has resigned herself to a life without love. With her family's London...

This alpha's treasure was never meant to be hoarded.Alpha Kazimir Kalchik always gets his way. No one would be foolish enough to stand against a dragon shifter, especially when he owns the entire town...

Chaos bleeds blood sweat and tears for his club. Nothing comes before his before his brothers. That is until Kiera crashes into his life. Kiera has been on the run for weeks. The Reservation she once...

AmberI'm a stubborn brat. I know it.But deep inside, there's so much more.I'm passionate about my painting.I'm hiding from my past.And I'm in love with my bodyguard.He can never find out.So, I brat.IsaacI've...

Some Loves need a push, and your Deviant Darlings, Bestselling Authors J. Haney, and S.I. Hayes know exactly which buttons need the most attention.Yes, Darlin' is the first collection of The County Fair...

"I am dirty. Dirtier than a piccola principessa like you could ever handle, so don't touch me unless you're ready to get filthy. Capisci, little girl?" Serenity VivaldiI've hit an all-time low, secretly...

Future Chron Universe: A CollectionThe past can predict the future in certain situations.In the past, people sacrificed for freedom, in the future they will do the same (From The Earth Series).In the...

As leader of the rebel forces against the tyrannical government of New Atlanta, Willow knew better than to go to the vampire king for help. But when danger comes knocking on her door, she is left with...

Our father, Zack, was once the president of Areion Fury MC until he was ready to retire and pass on the gavel. The gavel itself is light in the hand, while the burden and responsibility weigh heavily....

In a realm of darkness and secrets, they'll risk everything to bring their pack back together and reclaim the magic that binds them.I can feel my world cracking when my enchanted lamp isn't returned....

'A tale to savour and devour, one that gleams like starlight and cuts like a sword' Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals, on A Feather So Black On a mysterious snowy island ruled by a trickster king...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times...

Fall I Want is a feel-good, spicy small-town, romantic comedy with a billionaire who falls first and harder. Grab a pumpkin spice latte, a warm fuzzy blanket, and make your way down to Cozy Creek.Autumn...

Some people are haunted by their past; others actively hunt it down.Fresh off an inglorious defeat, the starship Arete has been thwarted in its noble mission. Unable to move on and find some other way...

All Zoe Chamberlain wanted was to buy a skateboard for her one of her perpetually late employees. Was that so hard? It shouldn't have been, yet the minute Zoe walks into Skate City to finish up her shopping,...

Set between the icy streets and dark forests of Norway, a heart-stopping story of one man’s obsession with his coldest case, by “one of the most brilliantly understated crime novelists writing today”...

In this lyrical and stirring companion to the “spellbinding” (Harper’s Bazaar) Shallow Waters, Oya—the Yoruban deity of the weather—is brought to life during 1870s America. Perfect for fans of Children...

Born with the ability to see psychic abilities in others, Alex finds himself called to help out a mutual friend, someone with similar abilities to Alex's. Plus this mutual friend is on a mission to save...

Vicious storms of red rain sweep across Australia, raising the dead as zombies hungry for human flesh. Fortunately, we've all seen zombie movies and know what comes next, allowing the locals to band togetherand...

For fans of Western mystery novels like C. J. Box’s Joe Pickett series and Craig Johnson’s Walt Longmire Mysteries comes a witty, thrilling mystery fueled by diverse characters and set against the stunning...

Our Own Unique Affliction is the story of Alice Ann, a dejected immortal who longs for her life in the sun. Navigating guilt, loss, family, meaning, murder, and all that comes with the curse of living...

Secrets and magic are a dangerous combination. On this, the tenacious healer and the stubborn hunter agree. Celina's healing magic woke too late to save her mother, but she vowed to never fail again....

This second chance might cost him everything.Marcus Ramirez lost a lot in an explosion overseas. His military career, his foot, and any chance he might have had with an intriguing woman whose last name...

Dog's Breakfast takes the reader behind the scenes as intrigue erupts in a backwater U.S. Embassy when Andy Pulano, the second-in-command, becomes fed up with being treated with less respect than the...

The whitest snow… holds the darkest secrets.In the unforgiving expanse of Canada's High Arctic, Joel embarks on the scientific expedition of a lifetime, dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the world's...

When danger comes to the small town of Woodvalley Pines, Hunter vows to become the protector of local bakery owner, Rachel. But when things heat up, can this firefighter handle the burn?Rachel was finally...

One of the great lyricists of our time, the lead singer and songwriter for the iconic Glasgow-based band Belle and Sebastian, pens a sensitive and intimate account—his debut novel based on his own youthful...

Old flames reignite in Sunrise Cove in this charming enemies-to-lovers, second-chance, small-town, forced-proximity love story about family, friendships, and true love from New York Times bestselling...