From Austen to Zola, from medieval to the modern day - all genres are catered for between the covers of these coveted classics.
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Double 9 Booksllp Emma
£19.49
Double 9 Booksllp Persuasion
Book Synopsis27-year-old Anne Elliot is Austen's most grown-up female protagonist. Eight years before the story starts appropriately, she is cheerfully pledged to a marine official, Frederick Wentworth, however, she abruptly severs the commitment when convinced by her companion Lady Russell that such a match is contemptible. The separation produces in Anne a profound and enduring misgiving. When later Wentworth gets back from the ocean a rich and fruitful chief, he tracks down Anne's family near the precarious edge of monetary ruin and his sister an inhabitant in Kellynch Hall, the Elliot domain. All the strain of the novel spins around one inquiry: Will Anne and Wentworth be brought together in their adoration? Jane Austen once contrasted her composition with painting on a tad of ivory, 2 inches square. Per users of Persuasion will find that neither her expertise for fragile, amusing perceptions of friendly custom, love, and marriage nor her capacity to apply a sharp center focal point to English habits and ethics has abandoned her in her last completed work
£12.79
Double 9 Booksllp Oliver Twist
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£20.99
Double 9 Booksllp The Woman In White
Book SynopsisThe Woman in White is a mysterious sensational novel, written by Wilkie Collins, published in 1860. A young art teacher Walter Hartright, meets an entirely white dressed mysterious woman, while he was returning, after meeting his mother and sister. Later, he came to know that she has escaped from an asylum. Walter joins a job in Limmeridge House to teach art to Laura Fairlie and Marian Halcombe Laura's step sister. Walter surprises that there is resemblance between Laura and the woman in white known as Anne Catherick. In spite of her love to Walter Laura marries to Sir Percival Glyde as she promised to her dying father. After six months of her marriage Clyde with Fosco conspirates against Laura to steal her inheritance. Story takes sensational turn Laura and Anne's places were exchanged. After persisting efforts of Walter and Marian the truth revealed, Laura's identity proved and Glyde and Fosco are killed and in the end Walter marries to Laura.
£28.49
Double 9 Booksllp Anna Karenina
£40.49
Double 9 Booksllp The Devil's Dictionary
£13.59
EduCart England, My England
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£12.59
Double 9 Booksllp News From Nowhere
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£13.49
Double 9 Booksllp The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance
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£11.39
Double 9 Booksllp Chronicles of Avonlea
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£12.59
Double 9 Books King Solomon's Mines
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£13.49
Double 9 Books The Voyages And Adventures Of Captain Hatteras
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£17.99
Double 9 Booksllp A Room With A View
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£13.49
Double 9 Booksllp The Sign Of The Four
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£9.99
Double 9 Booksllp The Vicar Of Wakefield
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£13.59
Double 9 Booksllp The Ordeal Of Richard Feverel-Complete
Book SynopsisThe Ordeal Of Richard FeverelThe earliest full-length novel written by George Meredith was The Ordeal of Richard Feverel: A History of Father and Son. The story begins with the wife of Sir Austin Feverel who runs away with a poet, leaving her husband to raise their son Richard alone. Sir Austin, a scientific humanist who believes that schools are corrupt, educates the boy at home using a system he came up with and called the System. How will Austin raise his son? What will be the fate of Richard The novel takes readers on an emotional roller coaster. While some chapters are interesting and amazing, others might create panic and thrill among the readers. The protagonist in the novel is so indulging that he compels the reader to turn pages. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of The Ordeal Of Richard Feverel is both modern and readable.
£17.09
Double 9 Booksllp Wildfire
Book SynopsisWildfire is an amazing book written by Zane Grey. This fantastic book has a story that takes place in Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon is captivating! The main character is a rancher who is so obsessed with his love of delicious horse flesh that he loses control and treats others poorly. His daughter rescues a horse hunter and his mount; she develops a relationship with him and competes against her father's prize mount. Then, as retaliation, her father kidnaps the daughter and holds her hostage for a ransom after he accidentally causes another man to lose his horses by disobeying his requirement to ferry them across the river. Will she ever get rescued by anyone? Although the story was a black-and-white western, its main themes were truth and ethics. This is a timeless masterpiece thanks to the thrill of superb horsemanship and excellent Western heroes!
£12.34
Double 9 Booksllp The Day Of The Beast
Book SynopsisThe Day of the Beast '' was written by Zane Grey and features a World War I veteran named Daren Lane. In this story, Daren returns from the battlefields of Europe to his hometown in the American Midwest, only to find that everything has changed. Daren is haunted by his experiences in the war and struggles to adjust to civilian life. He finds that his former girlfriend has married someone else, and he has trouble finding a job. When he does eventually find work, it is with a bootlegger named Dutch Muller, who is involved in illegal activities. As Daren becomes more involved with Dutch Muller and his criminal associates, he realizes that he has become a part of a dangerous world. He also discovers that his former girlfriend's husband is involved with the bootleggers, which puts her in danger. Will Daren get successful to help himself? Will he help his girlfriend? The Day of the Beast'' is a gritty and realistic novel that explores the challenges faced by World War I veterans as they try to reintegrate into society.
£12.34
Double 9 Booksllp Father Goriot
Book SynopsisHonore de Balzac wrote a book titled Father Goriot. The story, which takes place in Paris in the early 19th century, explores the concepts of love, wealth, and social status. The protagonist Father Goriot, an old widower who has used his fortune to support his two daughters, and other people are followed throughout the novel. But, the daughters have left him and are now leading lavish lifestyles while disregarding the needs of their father. Eugene de Rastignac, a young law student who is lured into Parisian high society, is another key figure. One of Father Goriot's daughters, Delphine, is the object of Rastignac's affection. Delphine, meanwhile, is already married to a rich, ruthless man who is using her to maintain his social status. The novel shows the dramatic difference between middle-class hardship and the lifestyles of the rich elite. Balzac depicts the greed and corruption that often go hand in hand with the chase of money and social prestige. Father Goriot dies in poverty and is left by his daughters at the novel's terrible conclusion, and Rastignac realises the full price of his ambitions. Father Goriot is a potent examination of 19th-century French society as well as a timeless look at human nature and the quest for happiness.
£11.99
Double 9 Books The Lost Girl
Book SynopsisThe Lost Girl by D.H. Lawrence is a novel about a young woman named Alvina Houghton who lives in the small English village of Woodhouse. Dissatisfied with her life there, Alvina sets out on a journey of self-discovery that takes her to various places in England and Europe. Alvina begins a relationship with a wealthy man named Ciccio, but soon realizes that their cultural differences and his possessiveness are too much for her. She breaks things off with him and meets a young British man named Everard Barfoot. They fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by Everard's desire for a traditional marriage and Alvina's reluctance to conform to societal norms. Alvina eventually decides to leave Everard and returns to Woodhouse, where she becomes involved with the local doctor, Mitchell. Their relationship is also tumultuous, and Alvina ultimately decides to leave him as well. In the end, Alvina realizes that she must find her own way in life and sets out once again on her journey of self-discovery. Overall, The Lost Girl explores themes of individualism, societal expectations, and the search for personal fulfillment in a rapidly changing world.
£16.19
Double 9 Books The Man Who Would Be King
Book SynopsisThe Man Who Would Be King is a captivating novella written by Rudyard Kipling, the renowned British author. Published in 1888, the story follows the adventures of two ex-British soldiers, Daniel Dravot and Peachey Carnehan, as they set out on a daring quest to become kings of Kafiristan, a remote region in Afghanistan. The novel showcases Kipling's mastery of storytelling, vivid descriptions, and rich character development. The narrative presents a thought-provoking examination of imperialism and its impact on both the colonizers and the colonized. Kipling delves into questions of identity and the inherent flaws of human ambition, ultimately questioning the price one must pay for attempting to transcend one's station. With its compelling plot, evocative imagery, and profound themes, The Man Who Would Be King remains a powerful exploration of human nature and the consequences of unchecked ambition, solidifying Kipling's status as a literary master.
£9.49
Double 9 Books Tanglewood Tales
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£11.69
Double 9 Books Twilight Land
Book SynopsisTwilight Land is a captivating collection of enchanting fairy tales written by Howard Pyle, a renowned American author and illustrator. The book transports readers to a magical realm where captivating stories unfold, blending fantasy and adventure other one moral lessons.In this collection, Pyle weaves imaginative narratives filled with mystical creatures, talking animals, brave heroes, and wicked villains. Each tale is set in the wondrous Twilight Land, a place betwixt and between the realms of reality and dreams. The stories follow protagonists who embark on extraordinary quests, facing trials and tribulations that test their courage, wisdom, and virtue. Whether it is a prince rescuing a princess from an evil enchantment, or a humble woodcutter proving his worth through kindness, each character experiences transformation and growth. Pyle's storytelling is enriched with vivid descriptions and evocative illustrations, painting a vivid picture of Twilight Land's magical landscapes. Through captivating prose and engaging dialogues, he imparts valuable life lessons, emphasizing the importance of honor, kindness, and the pursuit of truth. Twilight Land remains a timeless treasure of children's literature, enchanting readers of all ages with its timeless tales of wonder and imagination. Howard Pyle's enduring legacy lies in his ability to create a world where fantasy and reality seamlessly intertwine, leaving readers spellbound and inspired by the enduring power of storytelling.
£11.89
Double 9 Books Arsene Lupin
Book SynopsisMaurice Leblanc's Arsène Lupin introduces readers to the charismatic and cunning gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin. The collection of testimonies follows Lupin's adventures as a grasp of conceal, a notable thief, and an impressive force against the authorities. Leblanc's work offers an aggregate of mystery, suspense, and wry humor, portraying Lupin as a chivalrous and audacious parent who operates at the fringes of the law. Lupin's escapades take readers on an interesting journey as he outwits the police, aristocrats, and different adversaries using his wit, mind, and outstanding ability at deception. Despite his criminal nature, Lupin is portrayed as a captivating and complex determine, regularly involved in heists and capers that challenge each the authorities and the reader's perceptions of justice. Leblanc's writing style immerses readers inside the elaborate world of Lupin's escapades, showcasing the cleverness and resourcefulness of a character who operates on his phrases. Each tale encapsulates Lupin's complicated and multifaceted individual, making the series an interesting exploration of the blurred strains between criminal activity and heroism. Maurice Leblanc's creation remains a long lasting and beloved figure in detective literature, captivating audiences with Lupin's speeding exploits and captivating character.
£13.49
Double 9 Booksllp Master And Man
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£9.86
Andrews McMeel Publishing Pride and Prejudice: Illustrations by Marjolein
Book SynopsisGems of literature in a luxurious and unique design by Marjolein Bastin.The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series is a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes. For the first time ever, the internationally celebrated artwork of Marjolein Bastin graces the pages of a timeless classic, Pride and Prejudice, the enduring story of the Bennet sisters and their quest for suitable marriages. Beyond bringing these stories to life, Bastin’s series adds elaborately designed ephemera, such as four-color maps, letters, family trees, and sheet music. Whether an ideal gift for an Austen devotee or a treat for yourself, The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series, as a set or individually purchased, is perfect for anyone who feels a connection to these enduring literary gems.Discover anew the dramatic world of Pride and Prejudice. In early nineteenth-century England, Elizabeth Bennet and her four sisters are expected to secure their future by a suitable marriage. The family’s modest assets, however, make that a challenging prospect. Though the new neighbor Mr. Bingley would be a good match, his haughty friend Mr. Darcy does not hold the Bennets in high regard. Societal expectations and romantic aspirations collide and make finding an appropriate spouse a dramatic endeavor.
£28.00
HarperCollins Publishers The History of the Hobbit
Book SynopsisBrand new deluxe edition of this definitive companion to The Hobbit, quarter-bound, stamped in gold foil with a unique design inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's own artwork, featuring a ribbon marker and housed in a matching custom-built slipcase.The Hobbit was first published on 21 September 1937. Like its sequel, The Lord of the Rings, it is a story that grew in the telling', and many characters and plot threads in the published text are quite different from the story J.R.R. Tolkien first wrote to read aloud to his young sons as one of their fireside reads'.Together in one volume, The History of the Hobbit presents the complete text of the unpublished manuscript of The Hobbit, accompanied by John Rateliff's lively and informative account of how the book came to be written and published. Recording the numerous changes made to the story both before and after publication, he examines chapter by chapter why those changes were made and how they reflect Tolkien's ever-growing concept of Middle-earth.As well as reproducing the original version of one of the world's most popular novels both on its own merits and as the foundation for The Lord of the Rings this book includes many little-known illustrations and draft maps for The Hobbit by Tolkien himself. Also featured are extensive commentaries on the dates of composition, how Tolkien's professional and early mythological writings influenced the story, the imaginary geography he created, and how Tolkien came to revise the book years after publication to accommodate events in The Lord of the Rings.Endorsed by Christopher Tolkien as a companion to his essential 12-volume The History of Middle-earth, this thoughtful and exhaustive examination of one of the most treasured stories in English literature offers fascinating new insights for those who have grown up with this enchanting tale, and will delight any who are about to enter Bilbo's round door for the first time.Trade ReviewPraise for The Hobbit:‘The Hobbit belongs to a very small class of books which have nothing in common save that each admits us to a world of its own. Its place is with Alice and The Wind in the Willows’Times Literary Supplement ‘One of the best loved characters in English fiction… a marvellous fantasy adventure’Daily Mail ‘Finely written saga of dwarves and elves, fearsome goblins and trolls… an exciting epic of travel, magical adventure, working up to a devastating climax’The Observer
£75.00
Cornerstone The Jeeves Omnibus Vol 2
Book SynopsisCollects Right Ho, Jeeves; Joy in the Morning; and Carry on, Jeeves''If you haven''t read PG Wodehouse in a hot bath with a snifter of whiskey and ideally a rubber duck for company, you haven''t lived [...] A book that''s a sheer joy to read.'' INDEPENDENT''To dive into a Wodehouse novel is to swim in some of the most elegantly turned phrases in the English language.'' BEN SCHOTT______________________Jeeves may not always see eye to eye with Bertie Wooster on ties and fancy waistcoats, but he can always be relied on to whisk his young master spotlessly out of the soup (even if, for tactical reasons, he did drop him in it in the first place).The paragon of Gentlemen''s Personal Gentlemen shimmers through the pages in much the same way he did through the first Jeeves Omnibus. This volume contains one brilliant collection of short stories and two hilarious novels: Right Ho, Jeeves, Joy in Trade ReviewThe greatest comic writer ever * Douglas Adams *The funniest writer ever to put words to paper -- Hugh LaurieP.G. Wodehouse wrote the best English comic novels of the century -- Sebastian FaulksSublime comic genius -- Ben Elton
£16.79
British Library Publishing Death of an Author
Book SynopsisE C R Lorac spins a twisting tale full of wry humour and red herrings, poking some fun at her contemporary reviewers who long suspected the Lorac pseudonym to belong to a man (since a woman could apparently not have written mysteries the way that she did).
£9.49
Wordsworth Editions Ltd The Lost World and Other Stories
Book SynopsisWith a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D., Research Professor of English, University of Sussex. These lively, varied and thought-provoking science-fiction stories (from the era of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells) are linked by their imposing central character, the pugnaciously adventurous and outrageous Professor Challenger. The Lost World (forebear of Jurassic Park) vividly depicts a perilous region in which the explorers confront creatures from the prehistoric era. The Poison Belt presents an eerie doomsday scenario, while The Disintegration Machine satirically comments on scientific cynicism. In When the World Screamed, the planet responds violently to an experimental incursion. The strangest item is The Land of Mist, which seeks to reconcile science with spiritualism. This memorable collection provides imaginative entertainment, entrancing escapism and bold provocation.
£6.23
Wordsworth Editions Ltd Ben Hur
Book SynopsisAn immediate best-seller on publication, Ben Hur remains a dazzling achievement by any standards. A thoroughly exhilarating tale of betrayal, revenge and salvation, it is the only novel that ranks with Uncle Tom's Cabin as a genuine American folk possession. This was the book that finally overcame the inherent suspicion of fiction that still prevailed in much of america in the late nineteenth century. Wallace writes with a freshness and immediacy that brings every action-packed scene to life and illuminates the geography, ethnology and customs of the ancient world.
£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Dreadful Splendor
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A spooky gothic romance with impeccable vibes. I loved this!” — Erin Sterling, New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse "A Dreadful Splendor is a delightful mix of gothic, mystery, and romance. Con artist heroine Genevieve is a memorable addition to literature's gallery of charming rogues. I had such fun reading this book." — Gwenda Bond, New York Times bestselling author of Not Your Average Hot Guy “This gem of a book sparkles with wit and originality. . . . There is no shortage of tricks and feints in this excellent novel and Genevieve is a delightful character.” — The Globe and Mail "An intriguing whodunit . . . Myers nicely couples an unlikely and unethical sleuth with an atmospheric puzzle. Fans of roguish investigators will be delighted." — Publishers Weekly "Remember Penny Dreadful with Eva Green? Me too, and this book promises to fill the Victorian-era-séance-shaped void the show left in my heart. It’s also bound to satisfy fans of other amateur Victorian sleuths, like in A Curious Beginning, with the added bonus of Genevieve’s roguish ways — which obviously only make the journey more fun." — Book Riot, The Best Books Out this Week "A perfectly splendid novel . . . It can be easily read and relished by anyone ages twelve and up, as it is devoid of both crude language and explicit sex scenes. It is an attention grabbing, vividly imagined, suspenseful Victorian gothic mystery romance which this reader found impossible to put down! . . . The writing is fresh, original, full of surprises and features a captivating heroine in Genevieve Timmons. It’s a gem!" — Booktrib "A page-turner . . . combining mystery, romance and spiritualism in a Victorian London setting full of secrets and seances." — Saltwire (Halifax, Canada) “Breathtaking, puzzling and spine-chilling all at once. A spectacular, haunting mystery with a touch of romance and twists galore. Absolutely brilliant!” — T.A. Willberg, author of the Marion Lane Mysteries "Thrilling, atmospheric and propulsive, with healthy doses of heart and humor thrown in for good measure, A Dreadful Splendor is a cleverly crafted mystery with an irrepressible heroine you won’t soon forget. I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun reading a book!" — Tom Ryan, International Thriller Award-winning author of Keep This to Yourself "Delicious double crosses, a haunted estate, and a heroine who might just lose her heart — if she can keep her neck out of the hangman's noose. A Dreadful Splendor will keep readers guessing." — Kathleen Peacock, author of You Were Never Here "An enjoyable interpretation of an old favorite." — Publishers Weekly on Rogue Princess "Fun and imaginative." — School Library Journal on Rogue Princess "Delightful . . . a unique and fun retelling that I won't forget." — The Nerd Daily on Rogue Princess "What's not to love? . . . A swoonworthy read." — Booklist on Rogue Princess
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group Frenchman's Creek
Book SynopsisA tale of love and adventure from the internationally bestselling author of Rebecca. 'She wrote exciting plots . . . a writer of fearless originality' GUARDIAN 'One of the last century's most original literary talents' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'A pure, exhilarating adventure story - a swashbuckling tale of exquisite danger and tangled love' JULIE MYERSON The Restoration Court knows Lady Dona St Columb to be ripe for any folly, any outrage that will alter the tedium of her days. But there is another, secret Dona who longs for a life of honest love - and sweetness, even if it is spiced with danger. It is this Dona who flees the stews of London for remote Navron, looking for peace of mind amid its solitary woods and hidden creeks. She finds there the passion her spirit craves - in the love of a daring pirate hunted by all Cornwall, a Frenchman who, like Dona, would gamble his life for a moment's joy.Trade ReviewShe wrote exciting plots, she was highly skilled at arousing suspense, and she was, too, a writer of fearless originality * Guardian *Du Maurier is a storyteller whose sole aim is to bewitch and beguile * New York Times *A pure, exhilarating adventure story - a swashbuckling tale of exquisite danger and tangled love . . . a tale of emotional and sexual awakening, of loss and risk . . . sophisticated in its exploration of the human heartOne of the last century's most original literary talents * Daily Telegraph *A storyteller of cunning and geniusA heroine who is bound to make thousands of friends * Sunday Times *
£14.24
Oxford University Press Keep the Aspidistra Flying
Book SynopsisMoney is what God used to be. Good and evil have no meaning any longer except failure and success.Disgusted by society''s materialism, Gordon Comstock leaves his job in advertising to pursue an ill-fated career as a poet. In his race to the bottom, only Rosemary, his long-suffering girlfriend, challenges Gordon''s self-destructive course. The novel contains the most sustained reflections on the role of the author and the artistic imagination anywhere in Orwell''s fiction, as the book''s protagonist struggles (and ultimately fails) to reconcile his romantic-aestheticist sensibilities with the pressures of the literary marketplace and with social expectations. Completed while Orwell travelled north to work on The Road to Wigan Pier, this novel is a key transitional text in his career. Offering a powerful portrayal of the emotional toll of precarity and the desire to break with capitalism, Keep the Aspidistra Flying is a significant work of mid-century British fiction but it also speaks to our own time.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.Table of ContentsIntroduction Notes on the Text Select Bibliography A Chronology of George Orwell Keep the Aspidistra Flying Explanatory Notes
£9.49
Canelo Biggles in the Baltic
Book SynopsisWar is declared, and Biggles is ready for action!September 1939. Britain has declared war on Germany. Major James Bigglesworth, known to his friends as ‘Biggles’, is eager to get straight into the action alongside old friends Algernon ‘Algy’ Lacey and ‘Ginger’ Hebblethwaite. They don’t have to wait long.The British government has covertly acquired a small island in the Baltic, off the north coast of Germany. The island is unremarkable save for one feature: a natural sea cave, unknown to the Germans, large enough to house several aircraft.Biggles’ orders: wreak havoc on German forces for as long as possible without compromising the location of the secret base. It’s a dangerous mission, for the might of the enemy military machine will be bent on finding them, led by Biggles’ old nemesis, Erich von Stalhein.Take to the skies in a classic Biggles adventure packed with heroism and feats of derring-do. Perfect for fans of Derek Robinson and Max Hennessy.
£11.69
Persephone Books Ltd The Making of a Marchioness
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£13.00
Little, Brown Book Group Cousin Rosamund Virago Modern Classics
Book SynopsisCousin Rosamund unfolds the final chapters of the saga that began with The Fountain Overflows, Rebecca West''s acknowleged masterpiece, and continued with This Real Night.As the glitter of the 1920s gives way to the Depression, Rose and Mary find themselves feted and successful pianists. But their happiness is diminished by their cousin''s unfathomable marriage to a man they perceive as grotesque. Lacking her cousin Rosamund''s intuitive understanding, Rose looks to the surrogate wisdom of Mr Morpurgo, while quiet days with Aunt Lily and the Darcys at their pub on the Thames offer respite from the tensions of foreign concert tours. With approaching middle age Rose gains in perspective. Yet the most exciting development still awaits her: the discovery of and delight in her own sexuality...Trade ReviewA lastingly important English writer * Marghanita Laski *Rich, generous and consoling in spirit * Hilary Spurling, OBSERVER *Rebecca West highly intelligent, highly gifted, vital, original, combative, formidable and kind was a great woman * Victoria Glendinning *
£10.44
Flame Tree Publishing Around the World in Eighty Days
Book SynopsisLittle treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Phileas Fogg accepts the challenge to travel the globe in just eighty days. With his capable valet Passepartout, Fogg embarks on his journey from Dover encountering a series of adventures in many wonderful and dangerous places of the world in a fantastic race against time.
£8.54
Canelo Biggles: The Second Case
Book SynopsisThe case of the pirate U-boat!Air Commodore Raymond has a thrilling new case for Biggles, Ginger, Algy and Bertie, now the Scotland Yard Air Squad.Instead of surrendering at the end of the war, commander Von Schonbeck of submarine U-517 escaped to the south Indian ocean. From his base on an uncharted island, he has been waging his own personal war, very profitably. Among other booty, he is known to have acquired a sizeable quantity of gold.But there's very little to go on: the submarine sinks all the ships it preys upon, leaving no survivors. And Biggles & Co. have a hunting ground of a million square miles of air and ocean…Will they find the renegade submarine, or will it continue to prowl the depths?Has Biggles met his match in the hunt for the dastardly von Schonbeck?
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Alma Books Ltd Women in Love: Annotated Edition (Alma Classics
Book SynopsisFirst encountered in Lawrence’s novel The Rainbow, sisters Ursula and Gudrun Brangwen are now grown-up women living in the English Midlands at the time of the First World War. Each becomes involved in a love affair: Ursula with the misanthropic intellectual Rupert Birkin, and Gudrun with Gerald Crich, a successful industrialist. The contrast between the two relationships – the former happy and fulfilling, the latter tempestuous and violent – facilitates an examination of both the regenerative and destructive aspects of human passion, while the novel’s Alpine climax is revelatory of the intensity of close male friendship. Heavily revised by the author in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the controversy surrounding the publication of The Rainbow, which had been suppressed on grounds of obscenity, Women in Love appeared first in the US in 1920, with a British edition following the next year. Straddling the boundary between nineteenth-century realism and modernism, it was regarded by Lawrence as his most accomplished work, and is considered by many to be the author’s masterpiece.
£7.59
Wordsworth Editions Ltd Barnaby Rudge
Book SynopsisIllustrations by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz) and George Cattermole, with a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex. This vivid historical and political novel by Dickens is centred on the infamous 'No Popery' riots, instigated by Lord George Gordon, which terrorised London in 1780. Dickens' targets are prejudice, intolerance, religious bigotry and nationalistic fervour, together with the villains who exploit these for selfish ends. His intense account of the riots is interwoven with the mysterious tale of a long-unsolved murder and with a romance involving forbidden love, treachery and heroism. Barnaby Rudge abounds in memorably strange, comic and grotesque characters. Furthermore, recent historical events have renewed its political topicality.
£6.23
Pan Macmillan The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby
Book SynopsisAfter being chased from the home of an upper-class young girl called Ellie, chimney-sweep Tom falls asleep and tumbles into a river. There he is transformed into a 'water-baby' and his adventures truly begin. Beneath the surface, he enters a magical world full of strange and wonderful creatures, where he must prove his moral worth in order to earn what he truly desires.One of the most unusual children's books ever written, The Water-Babies, subtitled 'A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby', was originally intended as a satire in support of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, and explores many of the issues at the forefront of biologists' minds at the time. First published as a complete novel in 1863, Charles Kingsley's classic tale also explores ideas about religion, the Victorian education system and the working conditions of children and the poor.With glorious black and white illustrations by W. Heath Robinson and an introduction by author and journalist Christina Hardyment.Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.
£10.44
Alma Books Ltd Sons and Lovers
Book SynopsisAs the sensitive and delicate Gertrude begins to shrink from her drunken and violent husband, their marriage becomes a battleground. Gertrude turns increasingly towards her two eldest sons, William and Paul, and determines that they will not grow up to be coalminers living in poverty like their father. Yet soon William falls ill, and Paul seeks to escape his mother's suffocating influence through a series of relationships. Closely autobiographical, and widely considered to be the first English novel with a truly working-class background, Sons and Lovers is the affecting portrait of a mining family torn apart by class divisions and the conflict between filial love and the urge to follow one's own desires.Trade ReviewHas there ever been anyone like [Lawrence] for bringing places and people so vividly to life? -- Doris Lessing
£6.99
Alma Books Ltd The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other
Book SynopsisDriven to his deathbed by an incurable disease, the thirty-year-old impoverished gentleman Chulkaturin decides to write a diary looking back on his short life. After describing his youthful disillusionment and his family’s fall from grace and loss of status, the narrative focuses on his love for Liza, the daughter of a senior civil servant, his rivalry with the dashing Prince N. and his ensuing humiliation. These pages helped establish the archetype of the “superfluous man”, a recurring figure in nineteenth-century Russian literature. First published in 1850, ‘The Diary of a Superfluous Man’ was initially censored by the authorities, as some of its passages were deemed too critical of Russian society. This volume also includes two other masterly novellas, also touching on the theme of disappointed love: ‘Asya’ and ‘First Love’.Trade ReviewTurgenev to me is the greatest writer there ever was. -- Ernest Hemingway
£8.54
Wordsworth Editions Ltd Daniel Deronda
Book SynopsisWith an Introduction and Notes by Dr Carole Jones, freelance writer and researcher. George Eliot's final novel, Daniel Deronda (1876), follows the intertwining lives of the beautiful but spoiled and selfish Gwendolene Harleth and the selfless yet alienated Daniel Deronda, as they search for personal and vocational fulfilment and sympathetic relationship. Set largely in the degenerate English aristocratic society of the 1860s, Daniel Deronda charts their search for meaningful lives against a background of imperialism, the oppression of women, and racial and religious prejudice. Gwendolen's attempts to escape a sadistic relationship and atone for past actions catalyse her friendship with Deronda, while his search for origins leads him, via Judaism, to a quest for moral growth. Eliot's radical dual narrative constantly challenges all solutions and ensures that the novel is as controversial now, as when it first appeared.
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HarperCollins Publishers Seating Arrangements From the Booker Prize 2021
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling author of Great CircleJoyously good' DAILY MAILA ferociously clever comedy of manners' GUARDIANA wise, sophisticated and funny novel about family, fidelity, class and crisis' MARIE CLAIREA well-observed, hilarious, yet moving novel' WOMAN & HOMENew York Times bestseller and winner of the 2012 Dylan Thomas Prize and 2012 L.A. Times First Novel PrizeThe Van Meters have gathered at their family retreat on the New England island of Waskeke to celebrate the marriage of daughter Daphne to an impeccably appropriate young man. The weekend is full of lobster and champagne, salt air and practiced bonhomie, but long-buried discontent and simmering lust seep through the cracks in the revelry.Winn Van Meter, father-of-the-bride, has spent his life following the rules of the east coast upper crust, but now, just shy of his sixtieth birthday, he must finally confront his failings, his desires, and his own humanityMaggie Shipstead is a hugely talented young writer definTrade Review‘Joyously good’ Daily Mail ‘A ferociously clever comedy of manners’ Guardian ‘Shipstead’s sophisticated and summery debut more than lives up to the hype’ Independent ‘Distinctive and dazzling … The world has found a remarkable, humane new voice to explain us to ourselves’ Allison Pearson, Telegraph ‘A wise, sophisticated and funny novel about family, fidelity, class and crisis’ Marie Claire
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Penguin Books Ltd The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki Penguin Classics
Book SynopsisComposed in medieval Iceland, Hrolf's Saga is one of the greatest of all mythic-legendary sagas, relating half-fantastical events that were said to have occurred in fifth-century Denmark. It tells of the exploits of King Hrolf and of his famous champions, including Bodvar Bjarki, the 'bear-warrior': a powerful figure whose might and bear-like nature are inspired by the same legendary heritage as Beowulf. Depicting a world of wizards, sorceresses and 'berserker' fighters - originally members of a cult of Odin - this is a compelling tale of ancient magic. A work of timeless power and beauty, it offers both a treasury of Icelandic prose and a masterful gathering of epic, cultic memory, traditional folk tale and myths from the Viking age and far earlier.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throuTable of ContentsTranslated with an Introduction by Jesse L. ByockIntroductionThe Sagas of Ancient Times and Heroic LaysSkjold and the Skjoldung Dynasty: The Legendary PastArchaeology and the Legendary HleidargardThe Saga of King Hrolf Kraki and BeowulfBeowulf and Bodvar Bjarki: The Bear WarriorsBerserkersMyth in the SagaChristian InfluenceMap: The World of The Saga of King Hrolf KrakiNote on the TranslationThe Saga1. King Frodi Kills His Brother King Halfdan2. The Search3. The Boys Helgi and Hroar Revealed4. The Death of King Frodi5. King Helgi Rules Denmark and King Hroar Marries6. King Helgi Attempts to Marry Queen Olof7. King Helgi's Vengeance: The Girl Yrsa; The Ring8. Jarl Hrok Claims King Hroar's Ring9. Vengeance and King Hroar's Son Agnar10. King Helgi and Queen Yrsa11. The Elfin Woman and the Birth of Skuld12. King Adils and King Helgi Meet13. King Adils' Pride and Queen Yrsa's Displeasure14. Svipdag and the Berserkers15. Svipdag and His Brothers Join King Hrolf's Men16. King Hrolf Tricks King Hjorvard17. King Hring of Norway Marries Hvit18. The Love of Bera and Bjorn19. Bjorn Rejects Queen Hvit's Advances: The Curse20. Bjorn's Transformation into a Bear and the Birth of Bodvar21. Thorir Becomes King of the Gauts22. Bodvar's Vengeance23. Bodvar and His Brothers24. King Hrolf's Champions25. Bodvar Encourages King Hrolf to Recover His Inheritance26. Three Strange Nights with Hrani27. King Adils' Deceitful Welcome28. King Adils Attempts to Defeat King Hrolf29. Queen Yrsa Gives King Hrolf His Inheritance and More30. King Adils is Conquered by Gold and King Hrolf Angers Hrani31. Queen Skuld Incites King Hjorvard32. Queen Skuld Attacks King Hrolf at Yule33. The Great Battle34. The Death of King Hrolf KrakiNotesGenealogical Tables: The Family of King Hrolf Kraki; The Family of Bodvar Bjarki; The Family of SvipdagEquivalent Characters in Old Norse, Old English and Latin Accounts of King Hrolf KrakiGlossary of Proper Names
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Little, Brown Book Group The Mask of Apollo: A Virago Modern Classic
Book SynopsisSet in fourth-century B.C. Greece, The Mask of Apollo is narrated by Nikeratos, a tragic actor who takes with him on all his travels a gold mask of Apollo, a relic of the theatre's golden age, which is now past. At first his mascot, the mask gradually becomes his conscience, and he refers to it his gravest decisions, when he finds himself at the centre of a political crisis in which the philosopher Plato is also involved. Much of the action is set in Syracuse, where Plato's friend Dion is trying to persuade the young tyrant Dionysios the Younger to accept the rule of law. Through Nikeratos' eyes, the reader watches as the clash between the two unleashes all the pent-up violence in the city.Trade ReviewMary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers. She does not pretend the past is like the present, or that the people of ancient Greece were just like us. She shows us their strangeness; discerning, sure-footed, challenging our values, piquing our curiosity, she leads us through an alien landscape that moves and delights us. -- Hilary Mantel I never learned Latin or Greek; I wasn't raised on the classics, even in translation. So all my sense of the ancient world - its values, its style, the scent of its wars and passions - comes from Mary Renault. I turned to writing historical fiction because of something I learned from Renault: that it lets you shake off the mental shackles of your own era, all the categories and labels, and write freely about what really matters to you -- Emma Donoghue Mary Renault's portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her life-long passion for the Classics. Her characters live vividly both in their own time, and in ours -- Madeline Miller There's much to say about her interweaving of myth and history and, just as interestingly, there's much to wonder at in the way she fills in the large dark spaces where we know next to nothing about the times she describes ... an important and wonderful writer ... she set a course into serious-minded, psychologically intense historical fiction that today seems more important than ever' -- Sam Jordison The Guardian
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