Bøker av Richard Chandler

Sherlock Holmes finds himself pursued, while Dr. Watson endures an attack, leaving Scotland Yard perplexed. The case revolves around the sighting of a man believed to have died five years ago, and the relentless pursuit of vengeance by his brother against Holmes.

In the autumn of 1944, Hitler and his generals congregated at The Wolf's Lair, the Germans' secluded mountain stronghold, in a final attempt to reverse the course of the war. With the Allies and Russian army steadily advancing, the truth of their impending defeat loomed ever closer. Yet, despite the reality at hand, Hitler and his companion, Eva Braun, stubbornly clung to their delusions. This last chapter within the Lair represented the Nazis' final opportunity for conquest.

This account of a journey through Asia Minor and Greece in the mid-eighteenth century provides detailed descriptions of the artwork, architecture, and culture of the region. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Eastern Mediterranean.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This fascinating travelogue details the adventures and discoveries of a group of amateur archaeologists and art enthusiasts as they journey through Asia Minor and Greece. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of their experiences, including their encounters with local people and their visits to important historical sites such as Athens, Ephesus, and Troy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Abyssinia Mythical and Historical is a detailed study of the history and mythology of the African country of Abyssinia (now known as Ethiopia), written by Richard Chandler. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the culture and history of Ethiopia, with detailed accounts of the region's myths, legends, and political history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The playwright Sophocles is now over ninety, and his sons are suing him for control over his estate, accusing him of mental incapacity; to prove his lucidity Sophocles writes the play Oedipus at Colonus, in which an old man also must fight his two rebellious sons.

The Greek poet Sophocles is writing the tragedy Antigone amid a personal crisis which could set him against Athenian law, and at a time when Perikles orders him to lead a military assault to quell a revolt. His family opposes his involvement, and may set themselves against him just as Antigone opposed her own family.

The poet Tu Fu is going home, halfway across China in the midst of a rebellion against the court to which he belonged-he sees his way of life crumbling before him, and now questions both the society he once supported, and his role in it.

The great 17th century playwright Lope de Vega has fallen in love, yet again-this time with the very clever and very married Dona Marta; only now, Lope has become a priest, Marta's husband is violently jealous, and the ensuing scandal threatens to destroy any hope for happiness. Richard Chandler is a poet and novelist living in the Pacific Northwest; his novels include Shakespeare and the Dark Lady and The Beloved's Return, and his poetry collections include Water from the Moon and 60 Sonnets.

Singer-songwriter Liv Collier is at a crossroads, both in her career and her personal life-then a medical crisis threatens to derail everything. With her future suddenly in doubt Liv must face her fears and her failings, and she knows her talent won't protect her this time.

Richard Chandler is also the author of Shakespeare and the Dark Lady, 100 More Haiku, 100 Haiku, and other titles. He lives in Oregon with his family, his dogs, and his thousands of books.

In King David's last days, his two sons are fighting to take the throne after him, and his Court is split between them. Bathsheba strives for peace-both between the warring brothers, one of them her beloved son Solomon-and between her and David, who had wronged so so often. And David knows his time is near, and he must reconcile his many sins with the God he so loved through his life, and had wronged, as well.

In 1707 Mt. Fuji erupted in Japan, and plunged the city of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) into two weeks of near-total darkness. As the Shogun Tsunayoshi struggles to keep order during the crisis, he also uncovers a terrible crime-and worse, the man he suspects is the man courting his only daughter.

Anna Blake is a low-level spy suddenly thrust into a high-level espionage game. Her cover is blown, her life is in danger, and her one hope is to take the fight to her pursuers while knowing she can't trust even her own people. Richard Chandler is a novelist and poet living in the Pacific Northwest; his books include The Beloved's Return, Death on the Thalassa, and Shakespeare in Winter.

Poetry concerns expressing truth in the right way-it concerns much more, of course, but a poem must start with truth. The sonnet form adds traditions, rules, and constrictions to that challenge-in effect, a panorama in a snow globe, an image appropriate to the winter season and its themes.From the desk of the talented Richard Chandler is a follow-up installment in his sonnet collection. Within these pages of this thin book are a collection of poems written over November and December of 2022. Along them are also replies and comments to other sonnets.Richard Chandler is a poet whose collections include Water From the Moon, Aviator and 60 Sonnets; he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his family.

Ojo Teferra is prosecuting his first murder case, but the matter soon becomes far more tangled than it first appeared. At this same time, Ojo has begun to suspect that his loving and beautiful wife might have killed her own father, which forces Ojo to face the hardest decisions of his life.

Parisians Paul and Yvonne are falling in love--but Yvonne is married. They begin an affair in hopes of keeping it secret, but guilt and indiscretion constantly threaten them as they seek happiness without destroying the innocents around them. Richard Chandler is a novelist and poet living in the Pacific Northwest; he books include The Beloved's Return, Death on the Thalassa and Shakespeare in Winter.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

14th century Persian poet Hafiz is in crisis--his wife has deserted him over his profligate spending and dissolute lifestyle. But as he tries to win her back, the Shah offers him a challenging commission--and yet, can Hafiz save his fortune without the inspiration of the love of his life?

Country music singer-songwriter Liv Collier has joined her rivals, The Southern Belles, and has promised to write and record her own solo album for that same year-the same year she welcomes a new baby to her home. But a personal betrayal in the family threatens to derail her at the height of her career-can even she succeed under such a challenge?

Virtuoso pianist Katherine Collier is at the very height of her career when an ex-lover threatens to blackmail her about their adulterous affair. If she defies him she risks her reputation--but if she gives in, she loses who she is.

Father Erik Jensen has been tasked with discovering why fellow priest FatherOlin has committed suicide; he is aided by Sister Ilsa Palme, Olin's longtime friend.But the inquiry soon proves more challenging than supposed, and bringsquestions and crises of faith suddenly to the surface.