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This is the Second Edition of Death of Ophelia, a collection of poems by the late Oxford poet, James Balloch. collection of poems by the late Oxford poet, James Balloch, who died in 2018.James Alan Balloch – ‘Jim’ to his friends – was an extraordinary man, delightful, unpretentious, understated, a thinker. He was clever, articulate, creative, sensitive, hardworking, warm, knowing, but with a non-judgemental sense of humour. He had an unconscious natural ability in becoming a friend to anyone; he was sociable but often alone. Jim was born on 20 June 1937 in Hornchurch, the London ...

John Fraser latest novel is about Life: - mysteries and chance, how it seems impossible to make a philosophy from a mixture of what is determinate and universal, and what is invention and potential - and then, how to botch up some plan for living in this uncertainty, cf. Petronius a celebrated author with no book extant, debauché, fine administrator, accused of treachery, forced to commit suicide by Nero. Every human has an ancestry that goes way back - to Creation? Very far, at any rate. The protagonist's name, Petronia, recalls that of the old Roman Petronius - he of the banquets and ...

Take a peep behind the boudoir curtains of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility; find out what happened when Willoughby seduced Brandon's ward, Eliza; what happened to Colonel Brandon when he was stationed in the exotic East; and how far Marianne allowed Willoughby to go when they visited Allenham together.

In a thrilling case that takes Paul and Steve to exotic Egypt, Paul Temple is called in to investigate a mysterious murder. The twisting trail takes them from London to the back streets and nightclubs of Cairo.

Charles Dickens: A Life gives full measure to Dickens's heroic stature - his huge virtues both as a writer and as a human being - while observing his failings in both respects with an unblinking eye. Renowned literary biographer Claire Tomalin crafts a story worthy of Dickens's own pen, a comedy that turns to tragedy as the very qualities that made him great - his indomitable energy, boldness, imagination, and showmanship - finally destroyed him.

When two children happen across an ancient shrine, they unintentionally summon an impish sprite named Puck, also known as Robin Goodfellow. To their wonderment, the fairy conjures up the past, taking them on ten magical adventures: They visit Roman Britain and the legion guarding Hadrian's Wall, the thirteenth-century court of King John, and Old England from the time of William the Conqueror.

For over 500 years, The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli has been one of the most influential—and controversial—works ever written on leadership, politics, and human nature. This Complete Edition brings Machiavelli’s insights to today’s listener with a faithful line-by-line modernization that keeps the original tone, structure, and message fully intact. Designed to be both accessible and authentic, this edition allows modern listeners to engage directly with Machiavelli’s ideas—without the barriers of outdated language or dense phrasing.

Chaque année, à la même date, ils se retrouvent dans la cafétéria d'un aéroport. Elle, entre deux avions, toujours sur le départ. Lui, toujours plein d'espoir, fidèle à leur serment d'enfants de s'aimer toute la vie. Entre l'humanitaire au grand cœur et le publicitaire de Manhattan, les incompréhensions n'ont cessé de grandir. Le tourbillon de la vie a rendu leur amour impossible. Un autre ouragan, bien réel celui-là, se chargera de les séparer pour de bon. À moins qu'il ne les unisse à jamais ? Une aventure émouvante et palpitante entre deux étoiles éternellement liées.

I 5. bind af Finnskog-serien, Det synger i løvet, er vi kommet til tiden omkring 1900. Igen møder vi Linas uægte datter Annikka, der stadig går og sørger over det barn, hun engang fødte i hemmelighed og begravede i et stenskred. Vi møder den afsatte, godhjertede, men fordrukne præst, der engang elskede en mand, og som har en ulykkelig og opofrende kone. Og der er den snart 100-årige, ekstremt nærige kone på Valkola. Parallelt med handlingen i Finnskogen følger vi de udvandrere, der har arbejdet sig op i Amerika.

Helmer doet zijn vader naar boven; het is tijd om schoon schip te maken. Hij haalt de woonkamer en de voormalige ouderlijke slaapkamer leeg, schildert de boel en koopt nieuwe spullen. Ooit had hij een tweelingbroer, Henk, de lieveling van zijn vader, degene die de boerderij zou overnemen. Van de ene op de andere dag werd Helmer tot opvolger gebombardeerd, door vader uit de stad gehaald en onder de koeien gezet. Nu is het grote wachten begonnen, bijna zonder dat hij het zelf in de gaten heeft.

A duty-bound prince. A rebellious historian. A royal romance neither saw coming. Prince Alexander of Caledonia is the perfect heir: stoic, traditional, and ice-cold. His only flaw? Being forced to work with Emilia Carter, a sharp-tongued historian who thrives on rattling royal cages. Emilia doesn’t care about protocol—she cares about truth. Hired to curate a royal exhibition, she’s armed with historical secrets, a scandalous podcast, and zero tolerance for Alexander’s controlling nature. Their clashes are legendary: he’s rigid, she’s reckless, and their debates spark more than ...

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 ...

Mateo, un hombre soltero de 35 años, siempre ha disfrutado de la tranquilidad de su independencia. Nunca ha querido comprometerse ni formar una familia, pues su único sueño es convertirse en un gran actor. Vive con su hermano mayor en un viejo edificio departamental y pasa sus días persiguiendo audiciones que lo acerquen a su gran oportunidad. Su mundo iba de maravilla al comenzar un romance con Alicia, una hermosa aspirante a actriz con quien siente una conexión inmediata. Todo parecía encajar en su vida hasta que, en el día de su esperada cita con ella, Mateo se topa con Estefany, ...

Entre el tintineo del hielo en el vaso y el eco de una despedida, los versos de Luis Ángel Cobos transitan por la melancolía ardiente de un amor que se bebe lento, que quema la garganta y deja su resaca en el alma. Este poemario es un viaje por la pasión, el desvelo y la embriaguez de los sentimientos más crudos, donde el amor no es solo caricia, sino también herida, recuerdo y destino. A través de versos desnudos, intensos y canallas, el autor nos sumerge en madrugadas sin retorno, en habitaciones donde la piel es testigo del deseo y en calles iluminadas por faroles que guardan ...

Renowned poet and critic Clive James presents the crowning achievement of his career: a monumental translation into English verse of Dante’s The Divine Comedy. The Divine Comedy is the precursor of modern literature, and this translation - decades in the making - gives us the entire epic as a single, coherent and compulsively listenable lyric poem. Written in the early 14th century and completed in 1321, the year of Dante’s death, The Divine Comedy is perhaps the greatest work of epic poetry ever composed.

"The Irish R.M." refers to a series of books by the Anglo-Irish novelists Somerville and Ross. They are set in the turn-of-the-20th-century west of Ireland. The humor in the audiobook is greatly enhanced if the listener has a broad understanding of the history of Ireland's relationship with England, and how Ireland was governed, as well as the Irish country way of life. The show is, however, not political, although caricatures of Irish and British people are used for humorous purposes.

In 1785, a sensational trial began in Paris that would divide the country and captivate Europe. A leading Catholic cardinal and scion of one of the most distinguished families in France stood accused of forging the queen’s signature to obtain the most expensive piece of jewelry in Europe: a 2,800-carat diamond necklace. Known as the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, it contributed to the French populace’s disillusionment with the monarchy and precipitated the French Revolution. The Queen’s Necklace, loosely based on the Affair, is Dumas’ take on the royal scandal.

Cumbres Borrascosas es la única novela de Emily Brontë, fue publicada por primera vez en 1847 bajo el seudónimo de Ellis Bell, y es considerada un clásico de la literatura inglesa. Influenciada por el romanticismo y la ficción gótica, la historia narra las turbulentas relaciones entre dos familias de la nobleza de West Yorkshire. Una historia de venganza, pasiones y desprecio que cuestionó la moral, la religión y el sistema de clases victoriano.

In this accessible and engaging book, Ralph Wood shows us that J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece is a deeply Christian work because it does not blink back the horrors of our terrible times but confronts them with startling honesty.

From the author of The Christmas Hirelings comes this Audible Exclusive production of Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s classic sensation novel Lady Audley’s Secret. English actress Olivia Poulet gives an assured and captivating narration; a cornerstone of the genre and a scandal at the time of its publication, Lady Audley’s Secret is an entertaining and shocking tale of high drama and shifting perceptions.