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John Dryden's 'Annus Mirabilis - The Year of Wonders' is a masterful poetic account of the historic events of 1666, exploring the Great Fire of London and the Dutch Wars with vivid descriptions and powerful...

This book is part history and part travelogue, an account of a brief visit by a wealthy, white U.S. politician during a lamentable time in Haiti’s history of its invasion and occupation by the U.S. military....

Dryden's Palamon and Arcite is a captivating anthology that encapsulates the transformative power of adaptation and translation in the literary realm. Bringing together the genius of John Dryden with...

Dryden's Palamon and Arcite stands as a remarkable anthology that explores the confluence of classical myth and human emotion, deftly woven through the rich tapestry of poetic tradition. This collection...

One night, in the dead of night, an unnamed surgeon cuts open his chest and gives his heart to an unnamed woman. What follows is a journey, metaphorical, symbollic, & linguistic in nature, to find...

Contents: 1. All for Love, by John Dryden 2. The School for Scandal, by Richard Brinsley Sheridan 3. She Stoops to Conquer, by Oliver Goldsmith 4. The Cenci, by Percy Bysshe Shelley 5. A Blot in the...

Contents: 1. Prefaces and Epilogues, by William Caxton 2. Dedication Of The Institutes Of The Christian Religion, by John Calvin 3. Dedication of the Revolutions of the Heavenly Bodies, by Nicolaus Copernicus...

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'A first class, edge-of-your-seat thriller. Fast-paced, flawlessly executed and hugely entertaining, it'll leave you breathless.' Sara LotzA missing plane.A cabin full of suspects.One woman's quest...

In "Discourses on Satire and on Epic Poetry," John Dryden presents a fascinating exploration of two significant literary forms that shaped the 17th-century English literary landscape. This collection...

John Dryden published Absalom and Achitophel: A Poem in 1681. It is an elaborate historical allegory using the political situation faced by King David to mirror that faced by Charles II. Each monarch...

As we get older, many of us return to youthful memories of poems once significant to us. Outside their association with our youth, we may wonder what significance they have to us now. There were other...

A new and comprehensive selection of Dryden's poetry, revealing him as a master of theatricality, ventriloquism, and unmistakable originality. Brought together here are many of the poems from his time...

An elegant and witty writer, poet laureate from 1668, Dryden was on of the major dramatists, critics and poets of his age.

John Dryden's 'The Indian Emperor' is a grand tragedy that explores the clash of civilizations between the Spanish conquistadors and the Aztec empire, reflecting the political and cultural tensions of...

John Dryden's 'Discourses on Satire and on Epic Poetry' is a seminal work in the realm of literary criticism, discussing two distinct poetic genres. In this book, Dryden meticulously dissects the art...

The snow came early this year.And it's not leaving.High in the northern wilderness, the tiny mountain town of Keelridge is used to long winters — but nothing like this. A record-breaking storm has buried...

Charles David Jones is an ordinary man whose life turns dark when he becomes infected by a strange and deadly parasitic force known as Occultus Foniás. As his transformation progresses, he is driven to...

A modern Huck Finn hits the road when a young actor stumbles into a fascist plot against America in the age of Nixon. A plot to murder Ronald Reagan. Hoover in drag. Kissinger high on hash. Jim Jones....

A Witchy Bakery, a Coffee Curse, and Revenge Too Sweet to Ignore!Jess finally has it all—a new bakery, a thriving business with her sister, and her cat familiar, Maestro, by her side. But someone is determined...

They think I took one for the team, but I know the truth. And the bluff has begun.I'm the other second-in-command of the Las Vegas Russian Bratva. I show no mercy, feel little emotion. Numbers are my...

During the restoration of Point Pleasant's historic sheriff's center, a decades-old secret is unearthed—literally. A hidden body within the walls thrusts Dani Williams into a cold case steeped in betrayal...

In New Orleans, secrets don't stay buried—and neither do old, cold sins…Madeline Baker thrives on order. By day, she runs the front desk at Baker Boys Investigations; by night, she's mystery author S.C....

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Fifteen year old Christopher is about to embark on an investigation...Lots of things are mysteries. But that doesn't mean there isn't an answer to them.It was 7 minutes after midnight. The dog was lying...

"« Un scénario dynamique qui vous saisit dès le premier chapitre et ne vous laisse plus partir. » — Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (à propos de SANS LAISSER DE TRACES) Par l’auteur de polars n°1 Blake...

Prepare to be hooked . . . A compulsive thriller from Lisa Jewell.* #1 UK SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ** OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD ** HOLLY WILLOUGHBY'S SUMMER READING HIGHLIGHT **A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK...

That dumbshit map. I'd been seduced by it. Seduced by its possibilities. That map had brought me here ... That map had been a serious mistake'The map in question is of Australia, stumbled across in...

'The work of a master storyteller'Daily Telegraph'One of crime's most engaging duos'GuardianTHE SUNDAY TIMES CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023________Private Detective Cormoran Strike is contacted by a worried...

‘Ooooh how I absolutely loved this book!!… I devoured this book in one sitting!!… I cannot recommend this book enough!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars In a time of war, nowhere is...

‘A BRILLIANT edge of your seat book’ 5 stars, Netgalley reviewer When Detective Felicity Springer is reported missing, the countdown to find her begins… On...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan...

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE... YOU LIEThe bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once explores the dangers of obsession in this #1 bestselling suspense thriller. Six years...

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...

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...

‘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,...

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...

The first thriller in the Mickey Bolitar series, now airing as an original series on Amazon Prime. Bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix show Fool Me Once, Harlan Coben brings us a shocking...

'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...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘Let there be spaces in your togetherness,And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.’...

From USA Today bestselling author, Felicity Brandon comes a delicious dark romance series. With Mr. Kyle's secret revealed,Everything changes in a heartbeat.Amy is lurched from his devoted love,To his...

Paradise has no protection from a twisted killer. Is the murder a human sacrifice...or something worse? Maui detective Lei Texeira and her partner Pono dive into a case that will test their resolve as...

Lucien Rossi grew up on the streets of Santa Cruz, California. He had little to nothing to call his own and ran with a rough crowd. He only had two things he cherished in his life, the most important...

 When her ex-husband is found murdered Ellie Brightwater must delve deep to find the strength to protect her daughter.  Ellie has to break out of the protective shell she has created and learn to trust...