The Card - format ePub

Priam Farll es el más reputado pintor de Inglaterra: célebre por sus cuadros sobre policías y pingüinos, es adorado por el público y la crítica. Tímido como un cervatillo, nadie conoce su aspecto, pues...

In "The Complete Works of Arnold Bennett," readers are invited to delve into the prolific literary landscape crafted by one of the pivotal figures of the early 20th century. This comprehensive collection...

In "Hugo: A Fantasia on Modern Themes," Arnold Bennett crafts a rich tapestry of narrative that blends poignant character studies with social commentary, exploring the complexities of modern life at the...

In "The Price of Love," Arnold Bennett explores the complexities of human relationships through a series of poignant and interwoven short stories. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, Bennett...

Growing up in the world of the 'five towns' of industrial England, with their furnaces and chimneys, huddled red-brown streets, prayer meetings and small-minded bigotry, Anna is dominated by her miserly...

Arnold Bennett's "The Five Towns Series" comprises three interrelated novels'Äî"Anna of the Five Towns," "The Card," and "Clayhanger"'Äîset in the fictionalized industrial landscapes of the Staffordshire...

In "The Elusive Craft of Writing," Arnold Bennett delves deeply into the intricacies of the writing process, offering an astute analysis of literary technique and the nature of creativity. Bennett's prose...

In 'The Loot of Cities' by Arnold Bennett, readers are immersed in a gripping tale of urban crime and deception. Set in the bustling city of London, the book follows the mysterious disappearance of valuable...

In 'Paris Nights, and Other Impressions of Places and People' by Arnold Bennett, readers are taken on a literary journey through various cities and the people who inhabit them. Bennett's descriptive prose...

Arnold Bennett's novel 'Lilian' is a poignant tale of love, loss, and societal expectations set in the bustling city of London. The book follows the life of Lilian as she navigates through the complexities...

Arnold Bennett's 'How to Live on 24 Hours a Day' is a practical and philosophical guide on time management and self-improvement. Written in a conversational tone, the book is both insightful and engaging,...

Arnold Bennett's 'The Collected Works of Arnold Bennett' showcases the prolific author's diverse range of literary works, including novels, short stories, essays, and criticism. Bennett's writing style...

Arnold Bennett's novel, 'The Old Adam,' is a compelling exploration of human nature and the complexities of relationships. Set in the early 20th century, Bennett's literary style is characterized by a...

In Arnold Bennett's 'The Game of Life and How to Play It & How to Live on 24 Hours a Day', the reader is presented with practical advice on how to navigate life's challenges and make the most of one's...

The novels are a coming-of-age story set in the Midlands of Victorian England, following Edwin Clayhanger as he leaves school, takes over the family business, and falls in love. Begun in 1910, written...

La réceptionniste disparaît, le maître d’hôtel démissionne, un jeune diplomate est trouvé mort et son corps est subtilisé. Et que devient donc le prince Eugène, qui devait descendre au Grand hôtel Babylon...

Tout a commencé près des marches de Riceyman à Londres, dans la librairie de M. Earlsforward. Au moment où Mme Arb a poussé la porte pour acheter un livre, le cœur du libraire s'est mis à battre intensément....

Priam Frall, peintre de génie, a choisi d'échapper au fardeau de la gloire. Il se réfugie dans un sombre appartement londonien en compagnie de son majordome. Un jour, ce dernier meurt inopinément. C'est...

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.

Au sortir de la seconde guerre mondiale, en 1945, Eugénie Droz fondait les Textes Littéraires Français, une collection dévolue à l’édition critique des textes significatifs du patrimoine littéraire de...

Riceyman Steps is a novel by British novelist Arnold Bennett, first published in 1923 and winner of that year's James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. It follows a year in the life of Henry Earlforward,...

How to Live on 24 Hours a Day (1910), written by Arnold Bennett, is part of a larger work entitled How to Live. In this volume, he offers droll, practical advice on how one might live (as opposed to just...

"Yes, he's one of those men that don't know how to manage. Good situation. Regular income. Quite enough for luxuries as well as needs. Not really extravagant. And yet the fellow's always in difficulties....

In the heart of the Five Towns, a bustling industrial region in England, Leonora Stanhope emerges as a captivating and enigmatic figure. With her striking beauty and independent spirit, she captivates...

In the whirlwind of modern life, it's easy to feel like we're constantly chasing our tails, never quite catching up. But what if there was a way to live more fully, to make the most of every precious...

Theodore Racksole, a rich American multi millionaire, buys the Grand Babylon Hotel, a luxurious hotel in London, as a whim - and then finds out there are strange things going on - a German prince is supposed...

At turns humorous, poignant, gripping, and occasionally tragic, this collection of short stories is peopled by a rich cast of characters. No one is all good or all bad in this volume, which includes "A...

In the quaint town of Bursley, amidst the bustling pottery industry, resides Edwin Clayhanger, a young man grappling with the complexities of life. As he navigates the labyrinthine streets and the intricate...

In the heart of London's bustling Five Towns, Riceyman Steps is a humble alleyway that conceals a world of secrets and hidden lives. As the sun sets, casting long shadows across the cobblestones, the...

With the advent of the modern corporate workplace in the twenty-first century, more and more people are toiling away behind desks, wearily clocking the standard forty-hour week. By 1910, writer Arnold...

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...

“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...

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

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

"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...

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...