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The Count of Monte Cristo is an epic tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption set against the glittering backdrop of 19th-century France. Wrongfully imprisoned, Edmond Dantès escapes from the Château d’If and, under the mysterious title of the Count of Monte Cristo, embarks on a masterful crusade to right the wrongs done to him. This sweeping adventure weaves political intrigue, high seas daring, and unforgettable characters into a timeless classic that explores the cost of vengeance and the power of forgiveness.

The year is 33 AD and Marcellus arrives in Jerusalem with a letter for Pontius Pilate. From the international bestselling author of THE DESIGNER, THE GIRLS IN THE ATTIC and THE GERMAN DAUGHTER comes a spellbinding novel of the ancient world. The life and loves of Marcellus unfold against the vivid, sprawling panorama of the Roman Empire. As a brilliant young lawyer with the right connections, Marcellus moves easily among the great figures of his age – the emperors Tiberius, Caligula and Claudius; King Herod and his beautiful wife, Herodias; the prefect of Judea, Pilate; and the obscure ...

In this second volume subtitled ‘Young Joseph’, Mann shifts his focus to Joseph’s formative years, moving towards the novel’s ultimate conclusion where he is imprisoned by his brothers and sold into slavery.

"The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft contains all the original stories which Lovecraft wrote as an adult. It begins in 1917 with "The Tomb" and ends in 1935 with his last original work "The Haunter of the Dark." The book is ordered chronologically by the date the story was written.

The story follows Esther Greenwood, a bright and ambitious college student who wins a prestigious internship in New York City. What begins as a promising experience quickly unravels as Esther feels increasingly disconnected from the glamorous world around her and begins to spiral into depression. Plath's prose is both lyrical and razor-sharp, capturing the nuances of Esther's internal conflict with remarkable precision. Through her protagonist's descent into mental illness, Plath explores themes of alienation, gender roles, and the suffocating pressures of perfectionism and conformity.

Puppies, illness, and confusion might lead to a passionate HEA for ODC. An impromptu puppy rescue followed by a drenching rainstorm marks Lizzy’s first meeting with Mr. Darcy and his sweet sister. Quickly followed by his boorish remarks at the Assembly ball, she is left with a negative opinion of the prideful man. A bout of illness strands her at Netherfield, and a high fever leads her to the wrong room. When they are discovered the next morning, everyone ignores Lizzy’s insistence that nothing happened, and Darcy offers for her. It is with pure reluctance, and he clearly believes she ...

"If I am dear to someone else, then I must act as though I am worth the care. Even if I cannot yet feel it fully, I must begin to believe that I am worth saving. Because to be loved by another is not only a gift, it is a call to rise, to heal, to protect what has been seen as worthy." Maud is a narrative poem by Tennyson which tells the story of a tormented man who falls for the beautiful and enigmatic Maud, a love that promises salvation but spirals into obsession and despair. This book is a novelisation of Maud, intended to make the poem more accessible to the general reader and students ...

When the Athenian aristocrat Peteos unwittingly upsets supreme goddess Hera, her revenge is as ingenious as ruthless. The worlds of gods and men collide in this sweeping historical fantasy novel, set in ancient Athens and Sparta. Meet Perikles and Sokrates, Artemis and Aphrodite, Philemon and Baukis, and embark for an epic adventure in antiquity.

Inglaterra, 1880 El joven maestro Joseph Archer tiene un nuevo empleo. Decidido a dejar atrás su vida en Londres, y todas las tristezas de su pasado, Joseph llega a Sussex con su pequeño hijo, dispuesto a empezar de cero y escribir un libro. Todo cambiará cuando conozca a las hermanas Griffith, hijas de su nuevo jefe: La astuta e intrépida Angelique, y la caprichosa e impertinente Charlene. Una puede llevarle amor, y la otra, solo pesares. ¿Quién será la indicada para él? ¿Será posible encontrar el amor una vez más, después de tanto dolor?

Han pasado tres años desde que Angelique y Joseph se separaron. Él ha vivido en Londres desde entonces, intentando llevar una vida normal al lado de su hijo y amigos. Todo ese tiempo sirvió muy poco para olvidar a su amada, pero sí para convencerse de que tal vez ella nunca lo quiso de verdad. Mientras, Angie ha vivido un infierno al lado de su nuevo esposo, lord Terrance Marshall. Obligada a permanecer a su lado para salvar a Joe de la ira de su padre, la joven aprende a tolerar los malos tratos y humillaciones. Pero el destino es caprichoso, y se empeña en hacer que las cosas vuelvan...

Inglaterra, 1881 Gael ha recuperado la memoria, y con ello el recuerdo de ese pasado infame que lo obliga a alejarse de la única persona que ama. Mientras el caballero intenta olvidar y retomar su vida, en Wiltshire, Elizabeth se hunde en la tristeza de perder al hombre con el que estuvo dispuesta a pasar el resto de sus días. Cuando un secreto salga a la luz, Elizabeth hará todo lo posible por encontrar a Gael y hacerlo recapacitar, por más que él desee alejarla para protegerla de sí mismo y los peligros de lord O'connell. ¿Podrá el amor triunfar sobre todas las cosas?

Inglaterra, 1881 Con el pasado de Gael al descubierto, y la sombra de lord O’Connell detrás de él, Elizabeth y su padre deben ocultarse para evitar una tragedia. Y lord O’Connell solo tiene ojos para su principal objetivo: Encontrar a Gael vivo o muerto. Una misión en la que será capaz de jugar todas sus cartas, aunque le pese. En la calma de un monasterio apartado de todo, una decisión que cambiará el destino de todos debe tomarse. Cuando las alternativas se acaban, tal vez es momento de mirar más allá y buscar un nuevo horizonte para vivir. Un amor que empezó en las sombras, ...

Inglaterra, 1881 El amor de Elizabeth y Gael crece y se fortalece en las sombras. Él sigue sin recordar su pasado, lo que complica la situación entre ambos. Y, mientras ellos se entregan a la sensualidad y al descubrimiento de las sensaciones que da el amor, una tormenta los aguarda. Secretos que acosarán a la familia Dwight, y que pueden llevarlos a la deshonra. Enfermedades, malentendidos. Un hombre que intenta recordar y seguir adelante, una mujer dispuesta a todo por amarlo a pesar de las diferencias. ¿Qué les deparará el destino?

Embark on a grand adventure with Miguel de Cervantes’ timeless classic Don Quixote, brought vividly to life by the captivating narration of Emely Bronks. Follow the idealistic but deluded knight-errant, Don Quixote of La Mancha, as he sets out in search of chivalric glory alongside his loyal squire, Sancho Panza.

"The Secret of Kralitz" by Henry Kuttner tells the story of Franz, the twenty-first Baron Kralitz, who is summoned one night by two figures cloaked in black. These figures, wardens of the Kralitz lineage's secret, reveal a horrifying truth: the Baron is part of a long line bound to a malevolent curse and dark rituals. The story culminates in Franz's realization that each Baron Kralitz is initiated into a brotherhood of blood, and that his own name is inscribed on a sarcophagus, sealing his fate.

Was wäre, wenn du plötzlich eine Banknote im Wert von einer Million Pfund in der Tasche hättest – und sie nicht ausgeben dürftest? Doch statt Reichtum folgt eine schräge Achterbahnfahrt durch Gesellschaft, Gier und den Irrsinn des Anscheins. In bester Twain-Manier entfaltet sich eine humorvolle, clevere und zeitlose Satire, die zeigt, dass Geld nicht immer das ist, was es scheint.

A banker asks Holmes to investigate after a "Beryl Coronet" entrusted to him is damaged at his home. Awakened by noise, he had found his son, Arthur, holding the damaged coronet. Arthur refuses to speak, neither admitting guilt nor explaining himself. Footprints in the snow outside the house tell Holmes that the banker's niece had conspired with a blackguard to steal the coronet; Arthur had discovered the crime in progress and the coronet had been damaged during his struggle to prevent it being stolen. He had refused to tell his father the truth of the crime because of his love for his cousin.

Nestled in the murky depths of New Orleans folklore lies the eerie tale of Grunch Road, a story that has captivated both locals and adventurers seeking thrills. The legend originates from a small, desolate road on the outskirts of New Orleans, shrouded in mystery and steeped in macabre tales. Grunch Road is said to be the dwelling of the infamous Grunch, a creature often described as a hybrid between a goat and a human. Driven into seclusion, they supposedly found refuge in Bayou Sauvage surrounding Grunch Road, where over generations, they transformed into grotesque, cryptid-like beings. ...

A stormy evening of olive and silver was closing in, as Father Brown, wrapped in a grey Scotch plaid, came to the end of a grey Scotch valley and beheld the strange castle of Glengyle. It stopped one end of the glen or hollow like a blind alley; and it looked like the end of the world. Rising in steep roofs and spires of seagreen slate in the manner of the old French-Scotch chateaux, it reminded an Englishman of the sinister steeple-hats of witches in fairy tales; and the pine woods that rocked round the green turrets looked, by comparison, as black as numberless flocks of ravens.

Discover the Shadows of "The Marquis of Lumbría" by Miguel de Unamuno Step into the compelling, gothic world of "The Marquis of Lumbría," a masterpiece from the brilliant Spanish author, Miguel de Unamuno. This isn't just a story; it's an intense dive into a family shrouded in dark secrets, suffocating traditions, and the slow poison of resentment. Unamuno masterfully crafts the tale of a reclusive marquis who loathes sunlight and fresh air, living in a decaying mansion that mirrors his own hidden anxieties. Here, life is a monotonous ritual, interrupted only by quiet feuds and unspoken ...