The Crown of Life - formato ePub

«En este feliz país nuestro hay medio millón más de mujeres que de hombres. [...] Tantas mujeres solteras para las que no existe posibilidad de pareja. Los pesimistas las llaman vidas inútiles, perdidas...

"En este feliz país nuestro hay medio millón más de mujeres que de hombres. ... Tantas mujeres solteras para las que no existe posibilidad de pareja. Los pesimistas las llaman vidas inútiles, perdidas...

The Nether World (1889), generally regarded as the finest of Gissing's early novels, is a highly dramatic, sometimes violent tale of man's caustic vision shaped by the bitter personal experience of poverty....

New Grub Street George Gissing - New Grub Street is a novel by George Gissing published in 1891, which is set in the literary and journalistic circles of 1880s London. Gissing revised and shortened the...

First published in 1893, 'The Odd Women' by Victorian author George Gissing revolves around the themes of feminism, marriage, and love through the lives of several contrasting women. The 'odd' of the...

First published in 1903 and hugely popular at the time, 'The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft' by George Gissing is structured as a series of diary entries. The diary keeper is the fictional former writer...

The Jubilee marks the fiftieth year of the reign of Queen Victoria. Dickensian in its sweeping scope of London life, Gissing's "In the Year of the Jubilee" (1834) depicts the harsh and disreputable conditions...

From Salcot East to Winstoke there are two roads, known respectively as the old and the new. The latter was made about the middle of the present century; the old road is immemorial. By the modern highway...

George Gissing's 'New Grub Street' delves into the struggles and harsh realities of the literary world in 19th century London. The novel presents a vivid depiction of the challenges faced by writers trying...

George Gissing's novel 'Will Warburton' is a poignant exploration of social classes and the struggles of the working class in Victorian England. Set in the bustling city of London, the book follows the...

George Gissing's 'In the Year of Jubilee' offers a poignant exploration of societal norms and class struggle in Victorian England. The novel follows the struggles of the Madden family as they navigate...

George Gissing's novel, 'The Whirlpool,' explores the complexities of social class and dynamics in late 19th-century England. Written in a realist style, the book delves into themes of morality, ambition,...

George Gissing's 'The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft' is a poignant and introspective novel that delves into the life of the titular character, an aging writer who reflects on his past, his loves, and...

In 'The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories' by George Gissing, readers are taken on a journey through a collection of captivating short stories that showcase the author's keen observation of societal...

The storyline of the novel The Emancipated, written by George Gissing, is set in Italy. It depicts a group of British middle class intellectuals going on a tour through the countryside and doing things...

In the Year of Jubilee is a novel written by George Gissing and depicts the story of the romantic and sexual initiation of a suburban heroine, Nancy Lord. It shows marriage troubles and damages that industrial...

The Best Microfiction anthology series provides recognition for outstanding literary stories of 400 words or fewer. Co-edited by award-winning microfiction writer/editor Meg Pokrass, and Flannery O'Connor...

Ollie wasn't looking for trouble, but after she saved the Antichrist from being slaughtered, it came for her. Ollie lived by one rule. Never get involved with anyone for any reason; humans, demons, fae...

 'The Good, the Bad and the Bourbon' is an adult cozy culinary mystery with a hint of romance and recipes included.It will appeal to readers of Joanne Fluke and Agatha Christie.  An ex-spy discovers a...

After Alice studies the 6 of Cups card, Alice and Eliot talk about their childhoods.

All Roads Lead HomeBlakely Donaldson has always been daddy's little girl, so when the woman who birthed her calls out of the blue begging for help, his words ring in young Blakely's ears. If someone needs...

A one hour cosy romance…with a hint of spice. Finn and Elizabeth are roommates…so what if Elizabeth has had a crush on him since she was a teenager. Finn is also Elizabeth's brother's best friend…her twin brother....

The Robbers Supreme CourtThe Robbers Supreme Court, in the muckraking tradition of Upton Sinclair, is a satire of the Trumpf Supreme Court and its collusion with the heretics of rhe Heresy Foundation...

A Haunted Anthology is a collection of six short stories that cover strange, mysterious, and happily-ever-after circumstances through worlds of various levels of fantasy and romance. From one story to...

True Love's Wish is a collection of short stories that will touch your heart as wishes come true and true love's sacrifice ends with a happily ever after.True Love's WishWith her brother about to propose...

The first in a new mystery series that combines the author's love of Vermont with the importance of family, community, and the creatures who share our world and enrich our lives.Opening Moose on the Roof...

There's a saying you can't get away from sin.For him, she's his sin, and he is a sinner.Out of every damn sin he committed, she's his favorite one.And he is ready to be condemned, only if it means he...

Coby returns to his ancestral estate with Gracie and their newborn baby, embarking on a journey that will unravel secrets buried deep within Tempest Island's storied past. Inheriting more than wealth,...

Payton had lived for too long in her older brothers' shadows and it was time to step out and become the woman she wanted to be. Moving out of her brother's home caused a stir, and when she moved in with...

Prepare to be Swept Away Get ready to be swept away by the lyrical prose, the vivid characters, and the unforgettable atmosphere of rural America in the 1980s. In "Gram's Conbread Voodoo," the past comes...

EBook Bundle containing Books One to Three in the Crossroads Keeper series. Greek gods of myth and legend mingle with supernatural creatures of fantasy in this modern series filled with adventure, snarky...

When life has taught you to hide, can you ever spread your wings and take flight? Writing songs has always been the way that Beatrice Cipriani processes the world around her, but as a painful introvert,...

The song says What A Difference A Day Makes, 24 Little Hours… For Jared and Aimee, it starts with What A Difference 48 Hours Makes. Jared Avery, a charismatic Hollywood mega-star, and Aimee Carlos, a...

ما هي الصلاة؟الصلاة هي وسيلة للتحدث مع الله وشكره وطلب مساعدته.خطوات الوضوء:الوضوء:قبل الصلاة، نحتاج إلى أن نكون نظيفين، لذلك نقوم بالوضوء.نغسل وجوهنا، ثم أيدينا حتى المرفقين، نمسح رؤوسنا وأقدامنا.خطوات...

In this heartwarming and inspiring tale, follow Derwin, a young soccer enthusiast from a small town, who dreams of finding his place both on and off the field. "From Underdog to Champion: Derwin's Journey"...

From Amazon Bestselling author Melody Klink comes a new series of Cozy Fantasy short stories: Tales of Wayfaring Worlds #1, To Forge Anew. Ligrog Dale was young when she had her first taste of war.As...

Prepare for an epic rockstar romance experience with Off Limits Rockstars — the full Soul Sounds Brothers collection! Dive into these four novels that cover everything from age gaps and fake dating to...

My brother's best friend should come with a warning label…Never give him your V card.Locke doesn't do romantic entanglements that last more than a single song.He doesn't need a girlfriend, especially...

He left me with more than one memorable night.Now a surprise is on the way.One reckless night is all it took to leave me craving his arms and carrying his baby.Too bad he disappeared, and I have no way...

There was one rule and a million reasons not to break it.But one thing was worth risking it all…him.I am having my dream job.And my family needs me to keep this job or they'll end up on the streets.Except...

 In the heartwarming and adventurous tale "Who's a Chicken," readers are introduced to Chicken, an ordinary chicken with extraordinary courage. When a mysterious portal opens in his barnyard, Chicken...

Abby O'Malley's life turned upside down when she learned of her grandfather's death. A grandfather she didn't know existed. In his will, he left her O'Malley Island, and in the blink of an eye she became...

My best friend's brother took my V card four years ago and left a bun in the oven.One night of passion was all it took to change my life forever.He doesn't remember, but I can't forget it.When I'm given...

This anthology of poems invites you to rediscover and reconnect to Love's sacred essence.  It is that which resonates across universes, whilst lying at the heart of your being - mind, body and soul. This...

My Rockstar ex left me a parting gift after our breakup - a bun in the oven.And he just doesn't know it yet.He was my one and only…until he chose his rockstar lifestyle over me.When his tour brought him...

Fleeing from an unjust death sentence, Linx stumbles upon a mesmerizing land in desperate need of help. As Linx learns more about Pangotha and the corrupted forces attempting to conquer it, she slowly...