In the Wrong Paradise, and Other Stories - format ePub

In the quaint seaside town of Summerisle, where the sun casts a golden glow and the waves whisper secrets, a sinister undercurrent lurks beneath the idyllic facade. As summer draws to a close, a group...

In "A Short History of Scotland," Andrew Lang presents a concise yet illuminating exploration of Scotland's rich historical tapestry. Written with clarity and elegance, Lang weaves together socio-political...

The Orange Fairy Book, a remarkable collection edited by Andrew Lang, showcases a vibrant array of fairy tales from diverse cultures, encapsulating the rich tapestry of human imagination. As part of Lang's...

In "The Olive Fairy Book," Andrew Lang compiles a mesmerizing array of folktales that resonate with the cultural richness of global traditions. As the fifth installment in Lang's renowned series of fairy...

In 'Oxford', Andrew Lang masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of narrative that captures the essence of one of England'Äôs most prestigious academic landscapes. Through a blend of lyrical prose and vivid...

In "Angling Sketches," Andrew Lang masterfully intertwines the art of fishing with literary elegance, employing a blend of rich imagery and subtle humor to evoke the tranquility and challenges of the...

In "Pickle the Spy; Or, the Incognito of Prince Charles," Andrew Lang masterfully intertwines historical fiction with adventure, creating a narrative that reveals the intricate web of espionage during...

The Red True Story Book needs no long Introduction. The Editor, in presenting The Blue True Story Book, apologised for offering tales so much less thrilling and romantic than the legends of the Fairies,...

"Some of the first, and best, stories we ever hear in our lives."—Washington PostThe Pink Fairy Book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic...

In 'The Red Fairytales' by Andrew Lang, readers are transported into a world of enchanting and captivating stories. Lang's literary style combines traditional fairytales with a unique twist, creating...

Andrew Lang's 'The Blue Fairytales' is a collection of classic fairy tales presented in a scholarly and engaging manner. Lang's literary style combines a love for folklore with a keen eye for detail,...

Andrew Lang's 'The Complete Fairy Books' is a compilation of 12 volumes of fairy tales, myths, and folklore from around the world. Written in a charming and accessible style, Lang's fairy books captivate...

In 'Tales of Troy: Ulysses, the Sacker of Cities' by Andrew Lang, readers are transported to the epic world of Greek mythology through vivid storytelling and intricate detail. Lang's narrative style weaves...

An enchanting collection of fairy tales, 'The Lilac Fairytales' by Andrew Lang captivates readers with its whimsical storytelling and timeless charm. Lang's literary style seamlessly weaves together fantastical...

In Andrew Lang's 'Big Book of Fairytales (Illustrated Edition)', readers are transported into a world filled with fantastical creatures, magical adventures, and moral lessons. Featuring classic tales...

On ne pourrait définir l’homme comme un animal boycottant, les créatures inférieures pratiquant aussi l’art du Boycottage. Le troupeau, si l’on en croit le proverbe, boycotte le cerf chargé d’années ;...

Saviez-vous que la Belle au Bois Dormant avait une fille prénommée Aurore ? Que pour retrouver son amour perdu, une princesse alla jusqu'au palais à l'est du soleil et à l'ouest de la lune ? Et connaissez-vous...

Si nous possédons les registres du procès en réhabilitation de Jeanne d'Arc (1450-1456) avec les témoignages donnés sous la foi du serment de plus de cent vingt témoins oculaires qui avaient connu la...

The Lilac Fairy Book is the last of Andrew Lang’s twelve Fairy Books, which were published between 1889 and 1910. A collection of fairy and folk tales from around the world, The Lilac Fairy Book includes...

The Red Fairy Book is the second of Andrew Lang’s twelve Fairy Books, which were published between 1889 and 1910. A collection of fairy and folk tales from around the world, The Red Fairy Book includes...

Andrew Lang's Fairy Books or Andrew Lang's "Coloured" Fairy Books constitute a twelve-book series of fairy tale collections. Although Andrew Lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition,...

The ways were rude and long from Bordeaux town to Orleans, whither I had set my face, not knowing, when I left my own country, that the city was beleaguered by the English. For who could guess that lords...

The archaeologist studies human life in its material remains; he tracks progress (and occasional degeneration) from the rudely chipped flints in the ancient gravel beds, to the polished stone weapon,...

"...The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town. Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising...

The theory that Francis Bacon was, in the main, the author of "Shakespeare's plays," has now been for fifty years before the learned world. Its advocates have met with less support than they had reason...

After the heavy rain of a thunderstorm has washed the soil, it sometimes happens that a child, or a rustic, finds a wedge-shaped piece of metal or a few triangular flints in a field or near a road. There...

The stories in the Fairy Books have generally been such as old women in country places tell to their grandchildren. Nobody knows how old they are, or who told them first. The children of Ham, Shem and...

Persons not much interested in, or cognisant of, "antiquarian old womanries," as Sir Walter called them, may ask "what all the pother is about," in this little tractate. On my side it is "about" the veracity...

In the annals of ancient lore, the siege of Troy stands as a timeless epic of valor, treachery, and the whims of fate. "Tales of Troy" by Andrew Lang transports readers to the heart of this legendary...

Step into a realm of enchantment with "A Collection of Ballads (Unabridged)" by Andrew Lang. This timeless anthology gathers over 200 captivating ballads, each a tapestry of love, loss, adventure, and...

Diamonds are forever. They're a girl's best friend. Until you're the one accused of stealing them.Summer in Texas means two things: blistering heat and competitive softball. For twin sisters Samantha...

delves into the intricacies of relationships, emphasizing the importance of love and unity. This work transcends traditional love stories by incorporating adventure poems that transport readers to ancient...

Kate and Owen, a young couple from the city, decide to buy a large property in another state. They are enticed by the cheap price, not realizing that Hazelwood Estate is haunted by a great deal of its...

A strange late-night talk show lifts spirits with absurdity until it doesn't. What is causing distress in the small village, could a children's story be true? Money. That's it. Really, it can make...

All 51 Hercule Poirot short stories presented in chonological order in a single volume – plus a bonus story not seen for more than 70 years. ‘My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the...

Agatha Christie’s seasonal Poirot and Marple short story collection. First came a sinister warning to Poirot not to eat any plum pudding… then the discovery of a corpse in a chest…...

The No. 1 bestselling author Stephen King's timeless coming-of-age novella, The Body - set in Castle Rock and originally published in his 1982 short story collection Different Seasons, and adapted into...

This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents of the complete works of Oscar Wilde, containing more than 150 works. Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie...

‘No Muggle Prime Minister has ever set foot in the Ministry of Magic, for reasons most succinctly summed up by ex-Minister Dugald McPhail (term of office 1858-1865): “their puir wee braines couldnae cope...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. “In a moment I was clutched by several hands, and there was no mistaking that they were trying to haul...

The death of his wife leaves Florian the beekeeper heartbroken. Out of love for him, his bees create a duplicate wife to console him, but this act has unexpected consequences for humans and bees alike.

'Sailing away, he survived at sea, then on foreign land, and then by writing - re-living his life, many times, many ways, in English fiction' Neil Rennie, from his preface to The Secret Sharer and Other...

Being a bodyguard isn't easy, not even when you're the seventh son in a long line of seventh sons, not even when the magic comes when you call—and especially not when the man you are protecting is a treacherous,...

A body was found in the bedroom of a newly appointed Police Officer. Read the explosive letters and uncover the truth behind Kiera Reyez, Jennifer de Ville and the terrifying secret hidden by the authorities.

Her Man – A Captivating Tale of Love and Fate⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Dive into a sizzling contemporary romance that has readers raving and topping Amazon's charts! In Her Man, our strong yet tender heroine (think the charm...

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)...

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

Brought in to secure a lockdown at the Geyserland Hotel, New Zealand army sergeant Taine McKenna and his men are plagued by an ancient evil.

Ode to Hope and Despair is a collection of literary and visual art works, traveling from darkness to light in a literal epitome of a journey from despair to hope to despair to hope, in a looped circle,...

Great art demands a great sacrifice.Isobel craves more than the acclaim of the Venetian art world. She yearns to create something extraordinary that will leave its mark on the world for generations to...

Sherlock Holmes is not only the most famous character in crime fiction, but arguably the most famous character in all fiction. In sixty adventures that pit his extraordinary wits and courage against foreign...

Discover the heartwarming tale of Wally the Friendly Worm—a tiny, bright pink worm on a big adventure to find true friendship. In a bustling meadow, Wally struggles to connect with ants, butterflies,...

She locked every door. She should have locked her heart.On the eve of the year's most enchanted night, master alchemist Elanor Virelle finishes her most ambitious potion yet: one that can stretch a single...

A dark and disturbing ebook original from the master of the crime genre.A famous writer asks a boxman to open an old safe that comes with the mansion he's just bought. It's not as easy a job as he's used...

Three irresistible short stories by the global phenomenon Ali Hazelwood, now available together in paperback for the first time, with an exclusive bonus chapter.Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first,...

"The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath is a haunting exploration of the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of 1950s America, the novel follows Esther Greenwood, a talented and ambitious young woman, as she...

Isaac Asimov’s Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three...

**Pre-order DREAM COUNT, the searing, exquisite new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie now!** From the Women's Prize-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun come twelve...

Who falls in love on vacation? Lymric:When my best friend convinced me to come visit her in Wolf Valley, I thought that maybe it would be a fresh start. I thought that it would be a chance for me to find...

(Round Up) - Ils sont les meilleurs amis du monde depuis qu'ils ont quinze ans. Il a compris que la seule fille qu'il aimera, c'est elle. Vont-ils risquer leur amitié pour avoir une chance d'aimer ?Cette...