Caribbean Fiction

She's in deep — in love and in trouble. Scuba instructor Mia Whitman has traveled to Bonaire to forget, not forgive, the man who broke her heart. But trouble is brewing in this Caribbean island paradise — above and below the waterline. When Mia witnesses a crime, she becomes a target, and even she has to admit that having a Navy-SEAL-turned-New-York-City-cop at her side has its perks. Ryan Hayes has a knack for saving her life and stealing her heart — a tricky combination for a woman on the run. Before Mia can stop herself, she finds herself in deep — in love and in trouble. ...

Cara Leoni is trapped in the jungle. The clock is ticking, and her only hope is the one man she vowed never to trust again... Tobin Cooper was only planning on a couple of laid-back weeks on the beaches of Panama, but before he knows it, he’s racing his rusty motorcycle into the wild side. Venomous snakes, poison darts, and ruthless drug runners aren’t half as frightening as the idea of facing his ex-fiancée again. But if he and Cara are going to escape the jungle alive, they must rebuild trust, one kiss at a time. SERENDIPITY ADVENTURE ROMANCE Prequel - Off the Charts Book 1 - ...

La prosa de Ignacio Piedrahíta es una de las más bellas de la literatura colombiana de los últimos años. Su voz nos habla desde la más cercana intimidad: la del que reflexiona mientras observa en silencio, la del que habla consigo mismo. Nos susurra al oído y se apropia de la geología para hacer imágenes de una amplia gama de sensaciones y sentimientos: usa como materia prima de su discurso los saberes de una ciencia que le permiten ser profundo sin ser pretencioso y vacío.

When beautiful young Lucy Graham accepts the hand of Sir Michael Audley, her fortune and her future look secure. But Lady Audley's past is shrouded in mystery, and Sir Michael's nephew, Robert, has vague forebodings. When Robert's good friend, George Talboys, suddenly disappears, he is determined to find him and to unearth the truth. His quest reveals a tangled story of lies and deception, crime and intrigue, whose sensational twists turn the conventional picture of Victorian womanhood on its head. Can Robert's darkest suspicions really be true?

Découvrez l'ouvrage original de Rudyard Kipling. Sept récits constituent ce premier livre ; Mowgli est le héros de trois d'entre elles.

This is the final book of "The Forsyte Saga". The interlude "Awakening" introduces us to young Jon's discoveries and his love for his mother Irene. To Let tells of Soames' daughter Fleur's and Jon's love for each other - a love which is subjected to the stigma of their parents' divorce.

Ever since her mother’s death, Kela feels every bit as broken as the shards of glass, known as “mermaid’s tears,” that sparkle on the Caribbean beaches of St. Rita. So when Kela and her friend Lissy stumble across an ancient-looking comb in a coral cave, with all she’s already lost, Kela can’t help but bring home her very own found treasure.

On Midsummer’s Eve, Dan and Una enact A Midsummer Night’s Dream three times over - right under Pook’s Hill. That is how they meet Puck, “the oldest Old Thing in England” and the last of the People of the Hills. Through Puck, they are introduced to the nearly forgotten pages of old England’s history and to characters that can illuminate their own historical predicaments. Originally published in 1906, these 10 stories and accompanying poems were intended for both adults and children.

Перед вами знаменитый цикл рассказов Джека Лондона о Смоке Беллью, которого жажда приключений толкнула на полный смертельных опасностей путь отчаянных золотоискателей, покорителей Клондайка.

Un jour de printemps, Mrs Dalloway, maîtresse de maison londonienne, s'apprête à donner une réception à Westminster. Tandis qu'au fil de la journée, Big Ben sonne les heures, les personnages s'affairent, vivant chacun à leur manière leur rapport au temps et aux autres. À travers les souvenirs et les réflexions des personnages se dévoilent apparences et faux-semblants et le temps ne devient plus qu'une succession d'événements minuscules et de bouleversements camouflés.

Rasta Man: Love, Music, and Revolution take listeners on a captivating journey through the tumultuous lives of Elijah, a charismatic reggae musician and revolutionary leader, and Janelle, the woman who stands by his side through thick and thin. Set against the backdrop of Jamaica’s political unrest and the ever-evolving world of reggae music, their story is one of passion, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between two souls destined to be together. Elijah, known to his fans as the Rasta Man, has become a symbol of hope for the people of Jamaica.

Estaba la pájara pinta sentada en un verde limón se ha vuelto, con el tiempo, un hito en la literatura colombiana y uno de los textos más estudiados para entender el origen de la violencia que todavía hoy azota a este país. Su lenguaje fresco, ágil y rico ha permitido que la novela perdure y que cada día sea más valorada por las nuevas generaciones.

This audiobook looks at 12 works written by Robert Burns which were inspired by nature. We look at the works themselves, give a modern translation of each one and look at when, where, and, possibly, why they were written. This gives you quick, easy to understand information about Burns - so that you can surprise your friends with your 'in-depth knowledge.'

Esta versão em áudio da obra O Mercador de Veneza, escrita para teatro por William Shakespeare e adaptada para o público jovem por Leonardo Chianca foi valorizada pela trilha sonora desenvolvida por Sandra Branca com arranjos inovadores feitos a partir de obras do compositor Claudio Monteverdi, que é citado no texto, e de diversos compositores renascentistas. Também destaca-se a interpretação da atriz Isadora Ferrite no papel de Pórcia.Vozes.

“L’ardore di quel bacio non li abbandonò per molti giorni e riempì di fantasmi delicati le loro notti”. Due giovani, Irene e Francisco, indagano sulla scomparsa di una ragazzina. Tra loro nasce una grande passione, pervasa dall’angoscia del potere militare che incombe. Come già accadeva in La casa degli spiriti, questo romanzo di Isabel Allende usa come sfondo l’inquieto scenario della società cilena, ma la storia che ci narra acquista subito un tono originale e diverso da quello che caratterizzava il romanzo precedente.

Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's best dramatist. His plays have been translated into every major language, and are the most performed ever. His work contains stunningly modern insight, witty jokes and soaring passion; it is an endless source of amazement and inspiration. Romeo and Juliet is perhaps his most famous and beloved; this heartbreaking tale of impossible love has marked every generation since its publication, and it is an essential part of Western culture.

This landmark collection brings together for the first time in any language all of the sonnets of one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. More intimate and personally revealing than his fiction, and more classical in form than the inventive metafictions that are his hallmark, the sonnets reflect Borges in full maturity, paying homage to many of his literary and philosophical paragons—Cervantes, Milton, Whitman, Emerson, Joyce, Spinoza—while at the same time engaging the mysteries immanent in the quotidian.

What if you were forced to sail with pirates? Captured and tried for piracy. Then, sentenced to hang. Would you trade your body to the crew of the Flying Dutchman to save your soul? Ricky did. Some dead men do tell tales. And there is stolen treasure in this pirate story. Last winter, Ricky Bradshaw was another gangly freshman hoping to fit in - or at least not get picked on - and maybe catch the attention of Becky Nance, a girl in his biology class.

Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed.

Described by one reviewer as "bloody accurate", The Nationalists is an Irish story set against the bloody backdrop of the 1916 Easter Rising, the War of Independence, and the Irish Civil War. From the author of The Scribe, The Soaring Spirit, Kolbe, and Land of Our Father comes a sweeping new novel that spans the turbulent years in Irish history - 1916 to 1923. It tells the story of a doomed love affair between a revolutionary journalist and a headstrong Kerry-born Cumann na mBan girl.