Henry James's «The Portrait of a Lady» is the story of American Isabel Archer who after inheriting a large sum of money falls victim to the scheming of two American expatriates, Gilbert Osmond and Madame Merle. Originally serialized in «The Atlantic Monthly» between 1880-1881, «The Portrait of a Lady» is the story of a free-spirited woman who affronts her destiny and in so doing ironically loses the freedom that she cherishes.
Compiled in one book, the essential collection of books by A. A. Milne<br><br>Belinda<br>First Plays<br>Happy Days<br>The Holiday Round<br>If I May<br>Mr. Pim Passes By<br>Not that it Matters<br>Once a Week<br>The Red House Mystery<br>Second Plays<br>The Sunny Side
Though uniquely its own, A Tall History of Sugar shares themes with Marlon James's work. Akashic was very successful with James's debut novel, John Crow's Devil, and James has gone on to win numerous awards for his literature, including the Man Booker Prize for his third novel. Curdella Forbes's novel is equally as strong as James's novels, and we are confident James's large literary audience will embrace A Tall History of Sugar as well.In addition to the...
Though uniquely its own, A Tall History of Sugar shares themes with Marlon James's work. Akashic was very successful with James's debut novel, John Crow's Devil, and James has gone on to win numerous awards for his literature, including the Man Booker Prize for his third novel. Curdella Forbes's novel is equally as strong as James's novels, and we are confident James's large literary audience will embrace A Tall History of Sugar as well.In addition to the...
Royal bride on the run!On his way to a royal wedding, Will Darcy rescues a damsel in a muddy wedding dress! As they hide from the media in one hotel room, the irrepressible Sadie makes Will reconsider his priorities. Will he be able to resist the tantalizing royal runaway?
One summer with the prince… One scandalous consequence!Betrayed at the altar, Prince Hugo escapes to Australia and finds solace with the unconventional Amber Hartley. However, Hugo gets more than he bargained for as brave and sassy Amber is everything a princess shouldn’t be – not to mention she has a secret that could shock the nation!
"The Secret Agent" is Joseph Conrad's classic novel of espionage and terrorism. It is the story of Mr. Verloc, a spy who is reluctantly pressured by his superiors into an anarchist plot to blow up the Greenwich Observatory. This unspeakable act of terror sets the stage for a gripping political thriller.
