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"Moll Flanders" est un roman écrit par Daniel Defoe, publié pour la première fois en 1722. L'oeuvre est souvent considérée comme l'une des premières oeuvres de fiction en prose anglaise et est connue pour son approche réaliste et son exploration de la vie d'une femme au XVIIe siècle. L'histoire est racontée à la première personne par Moll Flanders elle-même. Elle relate sa vie tumultueuse, marquée par la pauvreté, la criminalité, la séduction et le mariage. Moll Flanders est un personnage complexe qui cherche à survivre dans un monde difficile, et le roman offre une réflexion sur la condition féminine, la moralité et la société de l'époque. Daniel Defoe est également célèbre pour son roman "Robinson Crusoé", mais "Moll Flanders" est considéré comme un exemple précoce de roman picaresque et a été salué pour sa représentation réaliste de la vie urbaine et de la condition féminine au XVIIe siècle.

" Il lui répugnait beaucoup d'avoir la préséance sur tant de membres honorables de la famille, en commençant la première des histoires qu'ils allaient raconter chacun à leur tour, assis en demi-cercle auprès du feu de Noël, et, modestement, il suggéra qu'il serait plus convenable que ce fût d'abord John, notre estimable hôte, dont il demandait à porter la santé. Quant à lui, dit-il, il était si peu fait à se mettre, en avant, qu'en vérité... Mais ici tous s'écrièrent d'une voix unanime qu'il devait commencer, et ils furent d'accord pour répéter qu'il le pouvait, qu'il le devait, qu'il le ferait. Il discontinua donc de se frotter les mains, retira ses jambes de dessous son fauteuil et commença: Je ne doute point, dit le parent pauvre, que par la confession que je vais vous faire, je surprendrai les membres réunis de notre famille, et particulièrement John, notre estimable hôte, à qui nous avons une si grande obligation pour l'hospitalité magnifique avec laquelle il nous a traités aujourd'hui. Mais si vous me faites l'honneur d'être surpris de n'importe ce qui vient d'un membre de la famille aussi insignifiant que moi, tout ce que je peux vous dire, c'est que je serai d'une scrupuleuse exactitude dans tout ce que je vous raconterai. Je ne suis, point ce qu'on me suppose être. Je suis tout autre. Peut-être avant d'aller plus loin, serait-ce mieux d'indiquer d'abord ce que l'on suppose que je suis."

Le "Décaméron" est un chef-d'oeuvre de la littérature italienne écrit par Giovanni Boccaccio au XIVe siècle. Le "Décaméron" est une collection de cent nouvelles racontées par un groupe de dix jeunes gens (sept femmes et trois hommes) qui se réfugient dans une villa à la périphérie de Florence pour échapper à la peste noire qui ravage la ville. Chacun des dix narrateurs raconte une histoire par jour pendant dix jours. Les histoires varient en genre et en ton, allant de la comédie à la tragédie, de l'érotique à la morale. Elles abordent des thèmes tels que l'amour, la tromperie, la loyauté, la sagesse, et sont souvent teintées d'humour et de satire sociale. Les personnages viennent de différents milieux sociaux, et les récits explorent la diversité de la société médiévale italienne. Le "Décaméron" est considéré comme l'un des premiers chefs-d'oeuvre de la prose narrative en langue italienne. Il a eu une influence significative sur la littérature européenne et a inspiré de nombreux écrivains au fil des siècles. L'oeuvre offre un tableau vivant de la vie médiévale, tout en explorant les aspects intemporels de la nature humaine.

So bloody sweet, I'll give you tooth decay.Call off the search party, here I am. Candy Crystal is back for another round with my Gambler's Monarchs. And don't be mistaken, they are mine. All mine. With the Monarchs fractured, I need to use my best moves to bring the whole biker gang back home. My best moves being reverse cowgirl, the upside down corkscrew and the underestimated cupid's arrow. Unfortunately, my appeal doesn't stretch as far as the stray who has latched onto one of my men. A charming, cunning killer to be exact. This house isn't big enough for the two of us. I'm a b!tch who knows her way around a bone, so this slutty snake had better watch her back. Did I also mention she's trying to kill me? Unless Angus and I get to her first. The Monarchs may be blind but I know an assassin when I see one. Some say I'm delusional, others use the term disturbingly obsessive. I prefer protective, and the Candy Crusher isn't my sole possession anymore. The claws are out, the game is on.Trigger Warning: This is book two of the I Love Candy series, featuring a feisty female lead. Candy is spontaneous, impulsive and reckless, which makes this book inappropriate for under 18's. She gives as good as she gets, causing chaos and leaves you wondering who is bullying who! Expect excessive amounts of steam, violence and cursing throughout. This series is a RH trilogy with a HEA...eventually.

So damn sweet, I cause cavities.S'up? I'm Candy. Excuse the name. Mom was a stripper back in her prime and I was a client gone wrong. Now stuck behind the bar, she was eager for me to join the family business. No thanks. The only circles I run in are the ones my bubblegum bubbles make. Don't worry about my teeth though, sugar-free as always. I'm not a complete psycho. Oh, except for my passive-aggressive, potty-mouthed, imaginary best friend who happens to be a gummy bear. That part is pretty nuts.I was thoroughly enjoying myself, doing whatever the hell I wanted until a group of model-worthy bikers try to muscle in on my heist. They don't seem to realise those with barely any personal belongings tend to grow protective of what's theirs, and by taking one of my beloved possessions, they've signed their own death warrants.Fooling them with a sickly sweet smile, I'll slip past their defences and claim back what's rightfully mine, no matter the cost. Putting bullies back in their place when no one else can is my speciality. No one screws over Candy Crystal twice. P.S, yeah - stripper name game is on point.Trigger Warning: This is book one of the I Love Candy series, featuring a feisty female lead. Candy is spontaneous, impulsive and reckless, which makes this book inappropriate for under 18's. She gives as good as she gets, causing chaos and leaves you wondering who is bullying who! Expect excessive amounts of steam, violence and cursing throughout. This series is a Why Choose trilogy with a HEA...eventually.

The follow-up to Booker-listed literary sensation Solar Bones is a terse metaphysical thriller, named a most anticipated book of the year by The Guardian, The Irish Times, and The New Statesman. Nealon returns from prison to his house in the West of Ireland to find it empty. No heat or light, no sign of his wife or child. It is as if the world has forgotten or erased him. Then he starts getting calls from a man who claims to know what's happened to his family-a man who'll tell Nealon all he needs to know in return for a single meeting. In a hotel lobby, in the shadow of an unfolding terrorist attack, Nealon and the man embark on a conversation shot through with secrets and evasions, a verbal game of cat and mouse that leaps from Nealon's past and childhood to the motives driving a series of international crimes launched against "a world so wretched it can only be redeemed by an act of revenge." McCormack's existential noir is a terse and brooding exploration of the connections between rural Ireland and the globalized cruelties of the twenty­first century. It is also an incisive portrait of a young and struggling family, and a ruthless interrogation of what we owe to those nearest to us, and to the world at large.

Im Nordosten Brasiliens herrschen um 1900 die Grundbesitzer nach ihren eigenen Gesetzen. Doch der Bauernsohn Virgulino widersetzt sich eines Tages der Willkürherrschaft und sammelt eine verschworene Gemeinschaft von Gesetzlosen um sich. Unter dem Namen Lampião beginnt er einen Guerillakrieg gegen das Unrecht, der bald den gesamten Nordosten Brasiliens dominiert.Doch je erfolgreicher er ist, desto gnadenloser wird er gejagt, und auch vor Verrat kann er nicht mehr sicher sein.Dem Autor und Brasilienkenner Dirk Hegmanns gelingt mit diesem Roman ein authentisches und faszinierendes Bild von Brasilien in einer Zeit, die den Beginn großer Umwälzungen in der Gesellschaft des Landes markiert.

Ein junger Mann sitzt im Kerker und wartet auf seine Hinrichtung. Es ist Reinhard, der sich mit seinem Bruder einer der Räuberbanden anschloss, die um 1800 die Eifel unsicher machten. Berüchtigte Kerle wie ¿der Fetzer¿ und Carl Heckmann sind fortan ihre streitlustigen Gesellen. Seit sie sich von einem zwielichtigen Fremden zu einem Kirchenraub anstiften ließen, scheint der Teufel selbst in ihren Raubzügen die Hand im Spiel zu haben.Als bei einem Überfall ein kleines Mädchen den Flammentod stirbt, fühlt sich Reinhard von ihrem Rachegeist verfolgt. Zu spät sieht er die Gefahr des Verrats ¿ kann er mit seiner Lebensbeichte seinen Bruder und sich vor der Guillotine retten?Dem Autor Maik Schurkus gelingt eine spannende, detailreiche Erzählung über das Räuberwesen in der Eifel um 1800. Von Aachen bis Köln bindet er tatsächliche Schauplätze und Prozessakten der Zeit in die Erzählung ein.

"Amulett" ist der einzige je geschriebene Roman, der ausschließlich im Ambergau spielt, einer Landschaft am westlichen Rand des Harzes.Zu Beginn der christlichen Zeitenrechnung leben dort Cherusker. Ihr Häuptling Hadebrand hat nach der Varusschlacht am Teutoburger Wald zwei der wenigen überlebenden Römer mitgenommen, die auf seinem Hof als Sklaven arbeiten. Zu einem der Männer geht seine Tochter Alrun eine Beziehung ein. Die Seherin des Stammes, die davon ahnt, gibt ihr zum Schutz ein Amulett. Es ist aus Silber gefertigt, welches sie im Harz gefunden hatte. Das Amulett wandert durch die Zeiten. Es wird vererbt, geht verloren und wird wieder aufgespürt. Legenden und historische Ereignisse säumen seinen Weg. Den Menschen, die es tragen, bringt es Glück, kann aber auch Unglück bringen. Schließlich wird es der Erde zurückgegeben, der es entstammt.

"A work of fiction that is both a potent portrait of early 19th-century Edinburgh but also a story about female agency or the lack of it. The result is a compelling, painful, haunted piece of work." THE HERALDUp the close and down the stair, meet the women of Burke and HareEdinburgh, 1828. Two women - one rich, one poor - must navigate life against a frenzied backdrop of medical discovery, mob mayhem, and murder.The home Helen shares in the slums of the Old Town with her lover William Burke could hardly be more different from Susan's dreams of an affluent existence as the wife of Robert Knox, one of the foremost anatomists of the day. But as people begin disappearing, these two very different women face an impossible choice. Should they protect what lives they have or tell the truth about what they know?This is the story of the notorious serial killings of Burke and Hare, told for the first time through the eyes of two very different women, whose stories explore the depths of the human heart in a perilous, vulnerable world.PRAISE FOR THE SPECIMENS"Beguiling and atmospheric, this is as much an engrossing character study as a bold reimagining of the infamous anatomy murders." HEAT MAGAZINE"A fresh, feminine take on the horrors of Burke and Hare and their complicit Edinburgh anatomists" SALLY MAGNUSSON"Gruesomely gripping, this story will stay with you for a long time, its characters so well developed, you fear you might bump into one in a dark Edinburgh close" SUE LAWRENCE"Mairi Kidd holds a lantern up to the brutality of women's lives in Burke, Hare and Knox's Edinburgh. She draws a fine thread between women's bodily experiences now and then, and her voice is so authentic I felt as if I was there" LUCY RIBCHESTER

Sie sind die Verlorenen. Waisenkinder, auf der Flucht vor dem Krieg. Und Féra ist eine von ihnen, doch sie hütet ein Geheimnis. Sie ist was alle Menschheit hasst. Anders. Was bleibt? Wenn die Zukunft absehbar ist?

Eine Rockstar-Romanze mit Feel-good-Vibes, die auch nach dem Umblättern der letzten Seite noch lange im Gedächtnis bleibt...!Toni steht nicht gerne im Rampenlicht. Außer auf der Bühne beim Stand-up! Doch leider führt ein unfreiwilliges Video ihrer Gesangseinlage auf der Königstraße dazu, dass der Sänger ihrer Lieblingsband Felix Dolor nach ihr sucht.Klingt wie ein modernes Aschenputtel-Märchen, oder?Toni hat allerdings wenig Interesse daran, gefunden zu werden. Doch der #DolorGirl lässt nicht locker und verfolgt sie hartnäckig. Toni hofft nur, dass Felix keine noch absurderen Ideen hat, um sie ausfindig zu machen.

"Briefe an Batsheva" dokumentiert meine Begegnungen mit der Holocaustüberlebenden Batsheva Dagan. Es ist eine Sammlung meiner Gedanken während der Veranstaltungen von Batsheva. Ich reflektiere die Verantwortung, die ich als ihre Zweitzeugin spüre. Ich arbeite meine Gefühle auf, die mich in der Auseinandersetzung mit dem Holocaust immer wieder überwältigen und setze mich mit dem Tod auseinander. All das festgehalten in Briefen an Batsheva.

A new job. A new home. A new start.It's all Anna wants.But in a closed rural community, strange traditions and a suspicion of outsiders mean everything is not as it seems. Three teenage girls have vanished at the annual Gathering as they reach their sixteenth birthday.No one seems to be investigating.And a fourth girl begs Anna for help, fearing that she will be next to disappear.Everyone has secrets. Anna is watching everyone.But who is watching Anna?An unpredictable and wild page-turner, with shocks, surprises and a killer twist for a finale.***Readers are loving The Neighbour's Secret:'An absolute belter' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'What a twist!'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'Shocks and surprises round every corner!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'Unputdownable' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'Wonderfully twisty and devious' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'You cannot go wrong with Sharon Bolton' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

'Anyone who wants to understand contemporary Germany must read The Granddaughter now' Le Monde 'The great novel of German reunification' Le Figaro 'A masterpiece' Maurice Szafran'A rewarding and wonderfully readable novel ... Schlink remains a perceptive chronicler of modern Germany' GuardianMay, 1964. At a youth festival in East Berlin, an unlikely young couple fall in love. In the bright spring days, anything seems possible for them - it is only many years later, after her death, that Kaspar discovers the price his wife paid to get to him in West Berlin. Shattered by grief, Kaspar sets off to uncover Birgit's secrets in the East. His search leads him to a rural community of neo-Nazis, and to a young girl who accepts him as her grandfather. Their worlds could not be more different - but he is determined to fight for her. From the author of the no.1 international bestseller The Reader, The Granddaughter is a gripping novel that transports us from the divided Germany of the 1960s to contemporary Australia, asking what might be found when it seems like all is lost.Translated from the German by Charlotte Collins

'Not all heroes wear capes, some wear M&S cardigans! A triumph!' MIKE GAYLE'A sublime mix of comedy, drama and adventure' JILL MANSELL'Just pure joy from start to finish.' ALEXANDRA POTTERMeet the Williamson sisters, Britain's most treasured World War II veterans. Now in their nineties, Josephine and Penny are in demand, popping up at commemorative events all over the country. Despite their age, they're in great form-sprightly and sparky, and always in search of their next "excitement." This time it's a trip to Paris to receive the Légion d'honneur, accompanied by their devoted great-nephew, Archie.Keen historian Archie believes his great aunts had minor roles in the Women's Royal Navy and the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, but that's only half the story. There's a reason sweet Auntie Penny can dispatch a would-be mugger with a brolly.This trip to Paris is not what it seems either. Scandal and crime have quietly trailed the sisters since the war. Now armed with new information about an old adversary, these much decorated (but admittedly ancient) veterans intend to settle scores, avenge lost friends, and pull off one last heist before the curtain comes down on their illustrious careers.

THE INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEARA TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEARAN IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARAN IRISH INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR'Important, perfectly timed and hugely necessary.' The Guardian'Magnificent. Some of the details are eye-popping.' Irish Independent'Football needs this book. A monumental piece of investigative journalism.' Irish Times'A must-read on how modern football works.' Ian Wright'Brave, forensic and utterly gripping.' Tom Holland______________________________The definitive account of how capitalism and the world's elite corrupted modern footballAs the 2022 World Cup in Qatar drew to a close, there was a bitter undercurrent to Argentina's triumph. Throughout the tournament, numerous allegations of sportswashing and financial misconduct had been made against the state of Qatar, moving what had previously been a smaller conversation into the worldwide spotlight. The question had been asked, who really owns and runs football? Journeying from Abu Dhabi to Newcastle, and onto London, Paris, Moscow and New York, journalist Miguel Delaney investigates the allegations of sportswashing and misconduct in the beautiful game. The result is a gripping account of how football has been taken over by the world's wealthiest businessmen, state-backed corporations, media tycoons and oil-rich oligarchs. From Neymar's £198 million transfer to Paris Saint-Germain and Abu Dhabi's construction empire in Manchester to failed Financial Fair Play constraints and the dawn of the European Super League, Miguel draws on exclusive interviews and unprecedented access to key stakeholders to produce an all-encompassing exposé of modern footballs highest echelons.Authoritative, riveting and eye-opening, States of Play reveals how football has become a tool for the world's elite.______________________________'The moral compass that the game needs.' Andy Brassell'In this excellent investigation, Delaney reveals the ugly side of the beautiful game.' Oliver Bullough'The most important football book of its generation.' Jack Pitt-Brooke'This book tackles the major issue affecting football today with fearlessness and forensic scrutiny. An important investigation for our times.' Laurie Whitwell'A majestic book. The essential guide to how the people's game has become the plaything of the very rich and powerful.' Jonathan WilsonMiguel Delaney's STATES OF PLAY was ranked in the Irish Times bestsellers list weeks of 11th & 18th November 2024.

Rome's desire for World dominance.....Gaius and Marcus - heroes of the Roman Empire - face cunning enemies on the battleground and the political arena In the shadow of Rome's gleaming spires, where the whispers of power and the clatter of swords meld into the symphony of an empire at its zenith, "The Eagle's Rise" unveils the journey of Gaius Marius Maximus, a commander whose heart beats with the rhythm of battle and whose soul yearns for a peace yet unseen. This opening chapter of the 'Legions of Honour' series invites readers into a world where the line between honour and ambition is as thin as the edge of a gladius.As Rome's borders stretch ever outward, touching the wild and untamed lands that lie beyond its grasp, Gaius Marius Maximus stands at the forefront of the Republic's ambitions. A leader of men, a strategist without peer, his name is destined to be sung by the bards and chronicled by the historians. Yet, beneath the veneer of triumph, Gaius harbours a vision that challenges the very foundations of the empire he serves-a dream of a realm ruled not by the might of the sword, but by the strength of diplomacy and the bonds of unity."The Eagle's Rise" follows Gaius as he navigates the treacherous waters of Roman politics, battles against fierce enemies on the field, and forges alliances with those once deemed adversaries. From the blood-soaked sands of the Colosseum to the mystical lands of Briton, where destiny awaits among the mists, his journey is one of conflict, camaraderie, and the ceaseless quest for a legacy that will endure.Accompanied by Marcus, a friend whose loyalty is as unshakeable as his humour is sharp, Gaius's path is fraught with challenges that test his beliefs, his courage, and his heart. Together, they will confront the darkness that lurks within the heart of Rome itself, a darkness that threatens to engulf the light of their aspirations."The Eagle's Rise" is not just the tale of a Roman legion's quest for glory; it is a story of human resilience, the search for meaning in a world of chaos, and the unyielding power of dreams. It is the first note in the symphony of the 'Legions of Honour' series, a melody that resonates with the spirit of adventure, the pain of loss, and the hope of redemption.Join Gaius Marius Maximus on his epic journey, where the eagle's wings spread wide to embrace a horizon filled with danger and the promise of a dawn brightened by honour and peace. "The Eagle's Rise" is a saga for the ages, a call to the brave and the bold who seek to leave their mark upon the world, not with the sword, but with the heart.

Theodore Dreiser's book "The Financier" was first released in 1912. Dreiser's Trilogy of Desire begins with this work and continues with "The Titan" and "The Stoic." The story examines Frank Cowperwood's ascent and decline as the main character against the backdrop of American finance and industry in the late 19th century. The narrative, which takes place in Philadelphia, follows gifted and aspirational banker Frank Cowperwood as he makes his way through the convoluted worlds of finance, business, and social expectations. Cowperwood engages in a number of financial scams and endeavors, such as stock and streetcar company transactions, as a result of his unwavering quest of cash and success. The story explores the moral and ethical ramifications of Cowperwood's choices, illustrating how they affected his relationships and personal life. The protagonist encounters obstacles and moral conundrums that finally lead to his demise as he accumulates wealth and power. "The Financier" reflects on the intricacies of human ambition, the business world's brutality, and the American Dream. Dreiser offers a thorough and frequently critical analysis of the social and economic dynamics at work throughout the Gilded Age. His naturalistic writing style reflects the complexities of society and human nature.

While running away from his wealthy family in Singapore, Stanley abandons his ship when it docks in Indonesia. There, he meets Eve, a simple village girl who happens to be Daddy's girl. While they fall in love, men in the village drop dead, presumably at the hands of the village ghost. With Stanley's mysterious background, Eve's Daddy disapproves of him and matchmakes her with a man of his choice.Stanley's past catches up with him when his step uncle hunts down the serial killer.What is to become of the young lovers?Will their love survive?This is the sequel to Singapore's Runaway, relaunched with a new cover and shortened title. It's formerly known as Two Worlds, One Love & a Serial Killer.

The Silver Maple, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Language and Literatures, American and Canadian literature

The Silent Call, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Language and Literatures, American and Canadian literature

The Silver Crown: Another Book of Fables, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Language and Literatures, American and Canadian literature

The Silent Battle, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Language and Literatures, American and Canadian literature

""Gulliver's Travels"" is a timeless satirical novel written by Jonathan Swift, celebrated for its wit, imagination, and biting social commentary. The story follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon, who embarks on a series of extraordinary voyages to distant lands. In each of these lands, Gulliver encounters fantastical creatures, peculiar customs, and absurd societies, offering Swift a platform to critique various aspects of 18th-century European society, politics, and human nature. From the miniature inhabitants of Lilliput to the towering Brobdingnagians, and from the rational Houyhnhnms to the savage Yahoos, Gulliver's encounters reveal the follies, vices, and hypocrisies of humanity. Through its engaging narrative and thought-provoking allegory, ""Gulliver's Travels"" offers readers a profound exploration of power, corruption, morality, and the essence of humanity itself, making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.