An Act in a Backwater - formato 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...

The following pages contain certain rules and suggestions concerning health, and certain simple and sensible ways in which it may, we hope, be acquired and maintained at a very small expense of time and...

The Essential E. F. Benson: 53+ Titles in One Volume (Illustrated Edition) is a collection of diverse works by the talented author, E. F. Benson. Known for his sharp wit and keen observations of human...

In E. F. Benson's chilling novel, 'The Climber,' readers are drawn into a story of ambition, manipulation, and moral decay set against the backdrop of early 20th century English society. Through his sharp...

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...

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...

E. F. Benson's 'The Man Who Went Too Far' is a thought-provoking novella that delves into the theme of the dangers of excessive pursuit of knowledge and exploration. Written in a style that combines elements...

Edward Frederic "E. F." Benson (24 July 1867 – 29 February 1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer.

An Act in a Backwater written by E. F. Benson  an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer. This book is one of many works by him which  published in 1903. And now...

An Autumn Sowing written by E. F. Benson who was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer. This book was published in 1917. And now republish in ebook format. We...

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...

E. F. Benson's 'Visible and Invisible' is a collection of short stories that delve into the realms of the supernatural and the uncanny, showcasing Benson's talent for creating eerie atmospheres and building...

In the opulent drawing rooms and shadowy corners of Victorian London, E. F. Benson's "The Countess of Lowndes Square, and Other Stories" unveils a world of secrets, desires, and the supernatural. From...

In the quaint English village of Tilling, a peculiar discovery sends shockwaves through the community. The long-extinct dodo bird has seemingly returned, its egg found in the garden of the eccentric Miss...

"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...

🕊️ 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

A tale of family, betrayal, and destiny unfolds as four siblings uncover their bloodline's extraordinary powers—each tied to the primal forces of nature. When an ancient artifact, the Chalice of Unveiled...

"This was how it had been in the old days, when I had befriended others as easily as a child might blow seeds off a puff-flower. Those days seemed long ago."Dolan is a quiet young man who spends his days...

In Dreams in the Heart of the City, Jackson O'Connor, a young African-American entrepreneur, balances ambition and family legacy as he builds his dream business. With his steadfast mother, Martia, and...

14 Lone WolvesThey get along with no one. They travel alone, they fight alone, they live alone. They take on lost causes, impossible tasks, and fight battles no one else could win.From college reunions...

Tinsel, treachery and toxins… the perfect Christmas cocktail.Acclaimed for success in a career where sight is considered essential for detection, blind private investigator Steve Smiley has always relied...

Fate is a cruel mistress, something I learned after a one-night stand in Vegas.The same week I discovered I was pregnant; I landed this new job that was supposed to change my life.To my horror, the man...

Sometimes magic is simple—coffee grounds and salt, red pepper and castor oil. An old pair of glasses, a new deck of cards, a snippet of hair and the whisper of a crow's wing.Other times, it's far harder—mountain...

Bask in a sunbeam with three cozy fantasy novellas of the Catsprowl, a busy neighborhood brimming with cats and cat-goddesses, book-keepers and bath-houses, piping hot chai, and pouncing kittens' mischief. The...

Some cabins whisper secrets; this one screams them.Deep in the heart of the forest lies a cabin, its timbers rotting and its shadows alive with untold horrors. Once a refuge, it now feeds on the fears...

The Yellow Road Not Taken is NOT your momma's Wonderful Wizard of Oz. If you're looking for the heartwarming, sugary simplicity of the original L.Frank Baum story, run. Run now. Run far away. If you're...

JOSEPH Oldest son in the Rossi family. Heir to the empire. Loyal to the family, over and above anyone else. Even when it comes to murder. War. Kidnapping my best friend. Sloane Brennan, daughter of the...

A terrible sickness rages through the Eyrie, demanding all of Fionn's skill and magic as a healer, and leaving him no time to pine after the prince of Morven Forest.Far to the north, Kiernan awaits whatever...

After a nearly fatal encounter with a vampire, a new entity has captured the attention of Detective Graves. Although it is unclear what exactly the being is, Graves believes he is dealing with a far more...

Freedom has its own cost. And depending on who seeks it, life will find something to take as a price. Michael escaped with nothing but Anna; the woman who he could open up to. And when life took her away...

Betrayal cuts deeper than any wound, leaving scars that never truly fade. Michael, a devoted soldier, returned home to discover the unthinkable—his wife's infidelity with five men during his time in the...