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In "Snarleyyow; or, The Dog Fiend," Frederick Marryat crafts a vivid narrative that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of human and animal relationships. Set against the backdrop...

In 'Newton Forster; Or, The Merchant Service,' Frederick Marryat intertwines adventure and maritime life to examine the complexities of the British merchant navy in the early 19th century. Through the...

In "Diary in America, Series One," Frederick Marryat offers a compelling and insightful exploration of American life in the early 19th century. Written in a captivating diary format, Marryat's narrative...

In "The Pirate," Frederick Marryat crafts an exhilarating tale set against the backdrop of the 18th-century Caribbean, a time notorious for its lawlessness and adventure. Through vibrant prose and meticulous...

Frederick Marryat's "The Privateersman" is a captivating novel that expertly intertwines adventure and moral complexity within the maritime context of the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop...

In "The Poacher; Or, Joseph Rushbrook," Frederick Marryat delivers a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of rural England. With a keen eye for detail and a rich, descriptive literary style,...

In "The Pacha of Many Tales," Frederick Marryat weaves a vibrant tapestry of adventure and humor within the captivating framework of a frame narrative. Set against the exotic backdrop of the Ottoman Empire,...

Frederick Marryat's "The Mission" is a masterfully crafted narrative that intertwines adventure, spirituality, and moral inquiry against the backdrop of the early 19th-century missionary movement. Marryat...

In "The Settlers in Canada," Frederick Marryat presents a vivid depiction of pioneer life in the Canadian wilderness, blending adventure and social commentary with a rich, descriptive literary style....

In "Olla Podrida," Frederick Marryat crafts a vivid tapestry of tales that encapsulate the essence of British society in the early 19th century. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Marryat...

In "Jacob Faithful," Frederick Marryat weaves a compelling narrative that explores themes of adventure, moral integrity, and the intricacies of maritime life during the early 19th century. Written in...

In "Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet," Frederick Marryat intricately weaves a tapestry of adventure and cultural exploration through the eyes of a French expatriate in the early 19th century....

In "The Mission; or Scenes in Africa," Frederick Marryat vividly encapsulates the challenges and complexities of colonial life through the lens of a Christian missionary. Set against the backdrop of the...

In "Diary in America, Series Two," Frederick Marryat embarks on a compelling exploration of early 19th-century American society, capturing the vibrant essence of a nation in transformation. Written in...

In "The Pacha of Many Tales," Frederick Marryat presents a captivating tapestry of adventures set against the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire. This collection features a series of interwoven stories narrated...

PAR LE CAPITAINE MARRYATC’était dans la dernière partie du mois de juin de l’année 179., les vagues furieuses de la baie de Biscaye s’apaisaient par degrés après un grain aussi violent qu’inaccoutumé...

Ami lecteur, je suis né sur l’eau. Non sur l’onde amère de l’Océan irrité, mais sur les eaux douces et rapides d’une rivière. Ce fut dans une espèce de boîte flottante, appelée gabare, et sur la Tamise,...

De jeugd van de jonge Jakob Eerlijk speelt zich af op de veerboot van zijn vader. Het leven van Jakob neemt een dramatische keer als zijn ouders sterven in een bizar en verschrikkelijk incident. Als gevolg...

In 1834 schreef Marryat een roman over het leven van een marineofficier in spe tijdens de Napoleontische Oorlogen. Het verhaal begin met een vertelling over zijn vroege leven, als ‘dwaas van de familie’,...

In de zeemansklassieker Het koningskind (1830) groeit William Seymour op aan boord van de Royal Navy, als gevolg van de dood van zijn vader, die werd opgehangen tijdens de Muiterij van Nore (1797), een...

De landverhuizers in Canada (1844) is een kinderboek. Het verhaal is gesitueerd in de wildernis van Zuid-Canada in de jaren 90 van de 18e eeuw, toen het Upper Canada heette en onderdeel van het Britse...

In 'Frank Mildmay, De zeeofficier' neemt Frederick Marryat de lezer mee op een avontuurlijke reis door de wereld van de maritieme oorlogvoering in de beginjaren van de 19e eeuw. Het verhaal volgt Frank...

In "Peter Simple," Frederick Marryat crafts an engaging narrative that blends adventure, seafaring exploits, and a coming-of-age journey, all steeped in the rich tradition of maritime literature popular...

In "The Phantom Ship," Frederick Marryat crafts a riveting maritime adventure that intricately weaves themes of superstition, the supernatural, and the moral conflicts of seafaring life. Set against the...

In "Stuurman Flink; of, De schipbreuk van 'De Vrede'" voert Frederick Marryat de lezer mee naar de avontuurlijke en soms dramatische wereld van de scheepvaart in de 19e eeuw. Het verhaal volgt de jonge...

In "Poor Jack," Frederick Marryat weaves a maritime tale rich with adventure and moral complexity, reflecting the 19th-century sea narrative genre. The novel follows the life of Jack, a young boy who...

In "The Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet in California, Sonora, and Western Texas," Frederick Marryat presents an evocative travel narrative that seamlessly blends adventure, observation, and...

In "Poor Jack," Frederick Marryat crafts a vivid nautical adventure that intricately weaves themes of bravery, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life at sea. Written in the early 19th century, this...

In 'The King's Own', Frederick Marryat crafts a gripping naval adventure set against the backdrop of the early 19th century. The novel follows the young protagonist, Lieutenant Frank Mildmay, as he navigates...

In "Valerie," Frederick Marryat crafts a compelling narrative that intricately explores themes of love, sacrifice, and moral conflict, set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England. With a distinctive...

“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...

The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble,...

A burned-out pop star stranded in small-town Kentucky can't help falling for her unlikely knight in shining armour - the notoriously grumpy owner of the local pie shop - in this charming slice of romance...

An enchanting collection containing books four, five, and six of #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Regency-set Bridgerton novels—Romancing Mister Bridgerton; To Sir Phillip, with...

Now a movie starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, USA Today bestselling author Sally Thorne’s hilarious and sexy workplace comedy all about that thin, fine line between hate and love.Nemesis (n.) 1)...

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...

Can the perfect village save the perfect wedding? INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM A POSTCARD FROM ITALY Cher, the landlady of the Duck & Puddle...

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...

When the owner of the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky, makes a questionable agreement with a tattooed bad boy, a delightful friends-to-lovers romance begins to bloom - from the author of When in Rome...

My plan was perfect. My friend needed a date, and my brother's best friend was single. Problem solved.Until I saw Jaeger for the first time in years, and sparks flew in the wrong direction.Jaeger has...

A forbidden, secret affair proves that all's fair in love and science - from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. Rue Siebert might not have it all, but she has enough: a...

2 March 1810 . . . Today, I fell in love.At the age of ten, Miranda Cheever showed no signs of Great Beauty. And even at ten, Miranda learned to accept the expectations society held for her—until the...

Brimming with characters you can't help but fall for and off-the-charts chemistry, this is TikTok sensation Emily Henry doing what she does best!-----Two exes. One pact.Could this holiday change everything?Harriet...

Sethe is now miles away from Sweet Home, the farm where she was kept as a slave.Unable to forget the unspeakable horrors that took place there, she is haunted by the violent spectre of her dead child,...

Look for The Land of Sweet Forever, a posthumous collection of newly discovered short stories and previously published essays and magazine pieces by Harper Lee, coming October 21, 2025.Voted America's...

In the vast expanse of the treacherous ocean, a legendary tale unfolds, gripping the hearts of readers for generations to come. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of "Moby Dick," a literary masterpiece...

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,...

An enchanting collection containing the first three novels in New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series set in Regency England—The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me,...

Pre-order Beth's epic new novel, SWEPT AWAY, now! 'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' EMILY HENRYTiffy and Leon share...

Readers love The Ingredients for Happiness! ‘A gorgeous summer read’ ‘Uplifting, funny, romantic and charming’...

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - the language of 1984 has passed into the English language as a symbol of the horrors of totalitarianism. George Orwell's...

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece.A...

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...

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,...

‘Addictive. A first-class page-turner.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me Can the past ever be forgotten? As soon as nurse Maura Lyle sets foot inside the foreboding Essen Grange,...

"One of the strangest and most wonderful books in the world." —D. H. Lawrence "‘Moby-Dick’ is the book which I put down with the unqualified thought, 'I wish I had written that'…" —William Faulkner "What...

Is it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Friends-to-lovers TikTok sensation, The Cheat Sheet, is the rom-com that has readers laughing and rooting for these lovable best friends from the first page!...

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP BESTSELLER#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE'An utterly mesmerising novel..I absolutely loved this book' Bernardine Evaristo,...

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...

OVER 12 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDENOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina...