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In "The Wyvern Mystery," Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu crafts a compelling gothic narrative that intertwines elements of mystery, horror, and the supernatural. Set against the backdrop of a decaying aristocracy,...

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu'Äôs "In A Glass Darkly" is a seminal collection of supernatural tales that intricately weaves together themes of duality, madness, and the occult within a richly Victorian context....

Carmilla, written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, is a groundbreaking novella published in 1872 that intricately weaves the gothic and horror genres. Set in the shadowy confines of an isolated Austrian estate,...

In "Uncle Silas," Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu masterfully weaves a tale of Gothic horror that explores themes of family, madness, and deception. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, the narrative...

In "Two Ghostly Mysteries," Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu masterfully intertwines elements of Gothic horror and detective fiction, creating a compelling narrative that explores the supernatural's intersection...

In "Green Tea; Mr. Justice Harbottle," Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu explores the interplay of the supernatural and psychological horror, weaving a narrative rich in Gothic elements. "Green Tea" delves into...

In 'The House by the Church-Yard,' Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu masterfully weaves a tapestry of Gothic horror and psychological drama set against the backdrop of a small Irish village. The novel employs a...

In "Madam Crowl's Ghost and Other Tales of Mystery," Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu weaves a tapestry of intrigue and spectral suspense, echoing the Victorian fascination with the supernatural and the unexplained....

The "Sheridan Le Fanu - Ultimate Collection" offers an extensive anthology of over 65 works by the renowned Irish author, celebrated as one of the progenitors of the ghost story and gothic fiction. This...

In the esteemed collection "30+ Ghostly Tales - Sheridan Le Fanu Edition," Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu expertly weaves a tapestry of the supernatural, delivering a compendium of eerie narratives that explore...

Delving into the eerie and the uncanny, "60 Supernatural Tales of Horror" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu presents a rich tapestry of Gothic fiction that intertwines the supernatural with the psychological....

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's "In a Glass Darkly" emerges as a seminal work in the realm of gothic fiction, masterfully blending mystery and horror through a collection of five interconnected narratives....

This classic of Gothic horror follows Laura, a woman haunted by a girlhood dream of a beautiful visitor to her bedroom. Now, a decade later, Laura finds Carmilla, who appears to be her own age, on the...

The House by the Churchyard (1863) is a novel by Sheridan Le Fanu that combines elements of the mystery novel and the historical novel. Aside from its own merits, the novel is important as a key source...

In 'THE SCREAM - 60 Horror Tales in One Edition', Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu delivers a collection of spine-chilling short stories that delve into the realms of gothic horror, mystery, and psychological...

Découvrez un classique du roman gothique, par l'auteur qui a inspiré Bram Stocker." Je n'ai jamais vu site plus original et plus beau que cette ravissante petite ville de Golden Friars. Elle se dresse...

Un des premiers romans qui mêlent vampirisme et lesbianisme, bien avant le "Dracula carpathe".À PROPOS DE L'AUTEUR De souche normande, le dublinois Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu naît en 1814 et meurt en 1873....

Lady Margaret est une jeune fille orpheline de mère. À la mort de son père fortuné, elle est placée chez son oncle et tuteur, le sinistre sir Arthur Tyrrell, qui a une réputation de meurtrier. À son arrivée...

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Trois nouvelles diaboliques écrites par de célèbres auteurs anglophone en version bilingue ! La série BILINGUE de 12-21 propose :• une traduction fidèle et intégrale, accompagnée de nombreuses notes •...

We are going to talk, if you please, in the ensuing chapters, of what was going on in Chapelizod about a hundred years ago. A hundred years, to be sure, is a good while; but though fashions have changed,...

Though carefully educated in medicine and surgery, I have never practised either. The study of each continues, nevertheless, to interest me profoundly. Neither idleness nor caprice caused my secession...

"Carmilla" is a Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. First published in 1872, it tells the story of a young woman's susceptibility to the attentions of a female vampire named Carmilla. "Carmilla"...

"When Lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth Sin: and Sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth Death." About sixty years ago, and somewhat more than twenty miles from the ancient town of Chester, in...

J. Sheridan LeFanu's Gothic mystery novel is narrated by Richard Beckett, a young Englishman abroad in Napoleonic-era France. He falls instantly in love with a mysterious and imperiled Countess, whom...

Carmilla is an 1872 Gothic novella by Irish author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, originally published as a serial in the London-based literary magazine The Dark Blue. It is one of the early works of vampire...

Carmilla is a Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. First published in 1871 as a serial narrative in The Dark Blue, it tells the story of a young woman's susceptibility to the attentions of a female...

In "Carmilla," Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu masterfully weaves a tale of gothic horror and psychological intrigue, exploring themes of feminine sexuality and the supernatural. Set in the isolated landscapes...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

"'Give me Harry Potter,' said Voldemort's voice, 'and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded.'"As he climbs...

"There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building… wherever they had murdered…"...

"'There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways … their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course,...

"'You are sharing the Dark Lord's thoughts and emotions. The Headmaster thinks it inadvisable for this to continue. He wishes me to teach you how to close your mind to the Dark Lord.'" Dark times have...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

'I have brought peace to the church... by joining the two faiths of Truphoria.'Hope blinked incredulously.'But... but we hate each other,' he said. Truphoria's two primary religious factions have put...

Nearly a decade under The Witen's rule has shaped Maisie into a fighter.Maisie shares her story with Jordana, recounting the start of The Witen as fallout from the execution sends several into hiding....

An isolated manor. Ancient enemies locked in an eternal struggle. An innocent woman's heart and soul caught in the middle.Lord McCardle hires me to stay at Kinloch Manor to restore the keep's magnificent...

The Legend of Tilsim Hoshruba: The Tilsim Kusha – 'The Chosen One'The saga continues…Following the spellbinding journey of The Tilsim Quest, the second sequel, The Tilsim Kusha – The Chosen One, delves...

My dark master is lost to the demon within… can we return him, and save all we hold dear?My Vampire Master Quinn rages as a Vampire Revenant, a creature of utter Night, as my Fae Prince Lucca and I give...

THE SEQUEL TO THE DRAGON AWARD NOMINATED "LOVE AT FIRST BITE" CONTINUES! Amanda Colt and Marco Catalano's original honeymoon has been extended by an all-expense paid trip to Rome. After fighting off vampires,...

Aliens attack the Earth! Souls taking the form of giant guinea pigs kill millions! Humanity is in danger. With the power of time travel, the government forms a plot to send able-bodied candidates back...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."Harry Potter has never even heard...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

"'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'" Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy...

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future...

A heart-wrenching grim cozy pirate's tale with a little bit of romance. This is not 'Cozy' in the traditional sense, unless you find misery and betrayal to be as comforting as a cup of hot cocoa."This...

The Thought Police, Doublethink, Newspeak, Big Brother – 1984 itself: these terms and concepts have moved from the world of fiction into our everyday lives. They are central to our thinking about freedom...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

"'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'"When the Knight Bus crashes...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...