Olla Podrida - format ePub

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...

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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,...

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...

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...

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,...

“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...

"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...

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",...

Jonathan Harker, a young London solicitor travels to Transylvania to help a rich nobleman, Count Dracula, purchase an estate in England. Dracula is planning to immigrate to England, and wants Harker to...

The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil...

As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws together a disparate group of people: Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually being...

Mary Shelley began writing Frankenstein when she was only eighteen. At once a Gothic thriller, a passionate romance, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of science, Frankenstein tells the story of...

The series that inspired the Netflix show. This collection contains 38 Arsène Lupin stories (the biggest and greatest Arsène Lupin collection in the eBook world), including: - Arsène Lupin, Gentleman...

Mrs. Dalloway chronicles a June day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway–a day that is taken up with running minor errands in preparation for a party and that is punctuated, toward the end, by the suicide...

The Brothers Karamasov is a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of erotic rivalry in a series of triangular love affairs involving the “wicked and sentimental” Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov...

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...

The inspiration for the new Netflix series, Lupin, starring Omar Sy. Leblanc's creation, Gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, is everything you would expect from a French aristocrat—witty, charming, brilliant,...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

Isolated from society in a tenement basement in St. Petersburg, a malicious former civil servant vents his resentments. In the rambling notes that follow, we are exposed to the inner turmoil of the Underground...

By the time the novel appeared to tremendous popular and critical acclaim in 1871-2, George Eliot was recognized as England's finest living novelist. It was her ambition to create a world and portray...

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,...