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«Дилэни – не просто один из лучших фантастов современности, но и выдающийся литератор вообще говоря, изобретатель собственного неповторимого стиля», – писал о нем Умберто Эко. «Дальгрен» же – одно из крупнейших достижений современной американской литературы, книга, продолжающая вызывать восторг и негодование и разошедшаяся тиражом свыше миллиона экземпляров. Итак, добро пожаловать в Беллону. В город, пораженный неведомой катастрофой. Здесь целый квартал может сгореть дотла, а через неделю стоять...
| Автор | Сэмюэл Дилэни |
The story begins in late August 1865 with the meeting of Daniel Deronda and Gwendolen Harleth in the town of Leubronn, Germany. Daniel finds himself attracted to, but wary of, the beautiful, stubborn, and selfish Gwendolen, whom he sees losing all her winnings in a game of roulette. The next day, Gwendolen receives a letter from her mother telling her that the family is financially ruined and asking her to come home. In despair at losing all her money, Gwendolen pawns a necklace and debates...
| Автор | George Eliot |
"Daniel Deronda" by George Eliot. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone...
| Автор | George Eliot |
1348. aastal, suure katkuepideemia ajal on ühte Firenze lähedasse villasse varjunud rühm inimesi – seitse neidu ja kolm noormeest, kes hakkavad ajatäiteks ning ohutunde peletamiseks jutustama lugusid. Kümne päeva jooksul jõuab neist igaüks rääkida kümme lugu. Lood on erinevad – ühed ülistavad maiseid rõõme ja lõbusid, teised hoiatavad abielukaride eest, kolmandad pilkavad kloostriasketismi ning jumalasulaste silmakirjalikkust ja liiderlikkust. Niisugune on itaalia renessansiaja suurkirjaniku...
| Автор | Джованни Боккаччо |
1348. aastal, suure katkuepideemia ajal on ühte Firenze lähedasse villasse varjunud rühm inimesi – seitse neidu ja kolm noormeest, kes hakkavad ajatäiteks ning ohutunde peletamiseks jutustama lugusid. Kümne päeva jooksul jõuab neist igaüks rääkida kümme lugu. Lood on erinevad – ühed ülistavad maiseid rõõme ja lõbusid, teised hoiatavad abielukaride eest, kolmandad pilkavad kloostriasketismi ning jumalasulaste silmakirjalikkust ja liiderlikkust. Niisugune on itaalia renessansiaja suurkirjaniku...
| Автор | Джованни Боккаччо |
You are cordially uninvited to witness Maddy Chandler's marriage!The bride is obliged to inform you that her once true love, Joe O'Malley, suddenly swept back into her life, wanting to claim her as his wife. But that had nothing to do with Maddy's ice-cold feet. No, Maddy had never gotten over Joe, the first man she almost married, the man she'd had to leave behind.But the bewildered bride vows that Joe won't have it easy gaining her hand in marriage. Yep, a little...
| Автор | Kasey Michaels |
I know that out in the big, bright world, it is usually the mommy and daddy who announce their baby's arrival.Well, there's still seven months before my auspicious debut, but I'm announcing myself. Now. See, Mommy is keeping me hush-hush. And her cold shoulder has Daddy in a dither. But Mommy has always loved Daddy…and though they got awfully close the night I appeared, he's never uttered those three little words. (No, not «change my diaper.»)Gee whiz – parents! I just know...
| Автор | Kasey Michaels |
Hero Needed! When Dylan Foster finds Chelsea Bell and her four-year-old son, Henry, sleeping in their car in the parking lot of his restaurant, he knows he has to help. Once they’re back on their feet, he’ll send them on their way and continue on his own, just as he likes it.Chelsea’s used to protecting Henry alone, but she’s grateful for the help offered by her kind-eyed host. And, when Henry’s father arrives and Dylan steps in, Chelsea realises that, for once, having a hero around is no bad...
| Автор | Tracy Madison |
Cole Foster had only one wish this Christmas…And that was for Rachel Merriday to realize, finally, that she was in love with him! The only problem was, he and Rachel were friends…just friends. Sure, they kissed that once and what a kiss! but Cole was waiting for the right time to tell her how he really felt.But has time run out? Rachel was coming home to Colorado for Christmas with a new man! And from what Cole's been hearing, this guy might just be 'the one.' How could that be,...
| Автор | Tracy Madison |
Gavin Daugherty has made every attempt to ignore Haley Foster. He just wants to open his business and be left alone.But the feisty home-town sweetheart is simply not having it. Isn’t it enough that she’s already forced her way into his work; must she force her way into his heart too? Plus, he could do without Haley’s three over-protective brothers breathing down his neck!Of course, Haley is not deterred by Gavin’s gruff manner, because she learned long ago that you have to follow your heart. And...
| Автор | Tracy Madison |
The runaway bride returns!Daisy Lennox comes home eight years after bolting on her wedding day…but for Reid Foster nothing has changed. Seeing her walk into Steamboat Springs to care for her two little nieces, Reid is hit by an undeniable realisation: they belong together…still.Love. Marriage. Children. Daisy wanted them…a long time ago. However, loving Reid comes with too high a price – facing the family secrets she ran from. But then Reid makes his move and he’s not letting her go without a...
| Автор | Tracy Madison |
The Kalliakis CrownTalos Claims His VirginTalos Kalliakis, the youngest Prince of Agon, has found the perfect gift the King’s Jubilee gala – the talents of exquisite violinist Amalie Cartwright. But convincing Amalie to perform will require all of power and charm!Theseus Discovers His HeirPrince Theseus—second in line to the throne of Agon—is rumoured to have fathered a secret love child with royal biographer Joanne Brooks. How will Joanne react when the commanding Prince wants to claim his...
| Автор | Мишель Смарт |
A level 4 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Written for Learners of English by John Escott. Scarlet is the colour of sin, and the letter ‘A’ stands for ‘Adultery’. In the 1600s, in Boston, Massachusetts, love was allowed only between a husband and a wife. A child born outside marriage was a child of sin. Hester Prynne must wear the scarlet letter on her dress for the rest of her life. How can she ever escape from this public shame? What will happen to her child, growing up in the...
| Автор | Натаниель Готорн, Nathaniel Hawthorne и др. |
What we can learn from a Renaissance nowhere In 1516, a book was published in Latin with the enigmatic Greek-derived word as its title. Utopia—which could mean either “good-place” or “no-place”—gives a traveler’s account of a newly discovered island somewhere in the New World where the inhabitants enjoy a social order based purely on natural reason and justice. As the traveler describes the harmony, prosperity, and equality found there, a dramatic contrast is drawn between the ideal community...
| Автор | Thomas More |
D. H. Lawrence, D. H. Lawrence и др.
"Women in Love" by D. H. Lawrence. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to...
| Автор | D. H. Lawrence, D. H. Lawrence и др. |
Rugged navy captain Dino Angelis never expected his hungry attraction to Cat – a toy-shop owner, a smuggling suspect… and his fake fiancée.He’s been hired to protect her, but keeping his hands to himself might prove a different challenge altogether!
| Автор | Cara Summers |
He’s back. He’s insanely hot. He’s absolutely the last person she should date.Maddie Shaw is a part-time bartender with a never-get-involved attitude to dating and a flair for the perfectly served drink.Yet when ex-boyfriend Cale Grant walks into her bar, a whole ten years after their massive bust-up, she’s blown away all over again by his dark chocolate voice and deep blue eyes. So, just how over him is she? Put on Adele, pour a glass of wine, and get swept away.
| Автор | Joss Wood |
He’s waited patiently for payback.It arrives on his wedding day!Ever since his mother was fired for Fallon Stewart’s teen antics, Gage Campbell has sworn revenge. Now the roles are reversed. Gage got rich, and Fallon’s desperate to save her family’s company. He’ll gladly step up. But Fallon must become his bride. The danger? Losing himself in the woman…and forgetting the revenge!
| Автор | Yahrah St. John |
Her ex-lover’s back—right when she discovers her life is a lie.Ten years ago, Morgan Steele secretly eloped with River Atkinson—only to see her vows betrayed. Now River’s back, as CEO of a construction company that rivals her family’s empire. Forced to work together, they give into desire. But when hidden secrets come to light, will their second chance survive?
| Автор | Andrea Laurence |
A family feud made them enemies…Wealthy Texan Jake Ralston made a promise: to end the century-old feud between the Ralstons and Kincaids. Hiring Emily Kincaid is the first step. But once they’re at his ranch, they can’t deny their intense attraction…
| Автор | Sara Orwig |