Brilliantly funny and brutal, this is the story of one woman s escape from the clutches of polite society, by the incredible mid-century writer who destroyed her own books.
Lucy Maud Montgomery's The Emily Starr Trilogy is a captivating coming-of-age story that follows the life of Emily Byrd Starr as she navigates the challenges of growing up in early 20th century Canada.
This volume edited by Golden Deer Classics contains the following classic children's novels:- A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett - Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Black Beauty by Anna Sewell - A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain- Just so Stories by Rudyard Kipling - The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang - Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson - The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald - Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit - Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin - The Magic Fishbone by Charles Dickens - Grimm's Fairy Tales by Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm - Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) by J.
Vom Autor des großen SPIEGEL-Bestsellers und der Tik-Tok-Sensation »Die Mitternachtsbibliothek«Die Radleys sind eine ganz normale Mittelschichts-Familie, nur ein bisschen verbissener .
"Cuando llegué a mi casa, lo primero que hice fue meterme en el baño, bajarme la bombacha y ver qué pasaba en ese lejano y enigmático mundo de abajo: solo una débil mancha amarillenta, que nunca tuvo en sus planes volverse colorada, y un algodón que me hacía muecas burlonas con su cara de muñeco de nieve gordinflón".
An unbreakable, life-changing friendship will lead two young girls from different worlds to rebel against the sexism, prejudice and injustice they face living in 1930s Italy in this moving novel that echoes the spirit Elena Ferrante's beloved works.
Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'EMILY STAR - Complete Collection: Emily of New Moon + Emily Climbs + Emily's Quest' is a delightful series filled with intricate characters, vivid descriptions of Prince Edward Island, and a captivating coming-of-age story.
In his "Ghostly little book," Charles Dickens invents the modern concept of Christmas Spirit and offers one of the world's most adapted and imitated stories.
In Louisa May Alcott's iconic novel 'Little Women - Complete Edition', readers are transported to the mid-19th century America to follow the heartwarming story of the March sisters as they navigate the trials and tribulations of growing up during the Civil War.
In 'Ben Hur: Eine Geschichte aus der Zeit Christi' erzählt Lewis Wallace die epische Geschichte eines jungen jüdischen Fürsten namens Judah Ben Hur, der von seinem ehemaligen Freund Messala verraten und als Sklave in die römische Armee gezwungen wird.
Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Gables' is a timeless classic that follows the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and spirited orphan who is mistakenly sent to a middle-aged brother and sister who were looking to adopt a boy to help on their farm.
In Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'Anne of Avonlea,' the reader is transported back to the idyllic Avonlea, where Anne Shirley embarks on her journey as a schoolteacher.
In Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'Anne of Avonlea,' readers are transported back to the quaint village of Avonlea, where the charming and imaginative Anne Shirley continues to enchant readers with her delightful adventures.
Discover the dark boarding school psychological thriller, an exploration of power, corruption and retribution, perfect for fans of Girl A, My Dark Vanessa and Anatomy of a Scandal.
Ernst Weißs Roman 'Boëtius von Orlamünde' erzählt die Geschichte eines jungen Adligen, der im mittelalterlichen Deutschland um seinen Platz in der Welt kämpft.
For readers who love the emotionally charged, page-turning writing of Kristin Hannah or Anthony Doerr, a story of a mother, a daughter and a family torn apart by war.
'An engrossing read' The Sunday Times'Sharp, powerful, tragic, addictive' Chris Whitaker'Dark, compelling and beguiling' Kate Mosse'Intensely gripping' Karin Slaughter'Thrilling and deeply atmospheric' Lucy Clarke***Rose is sixteen when she arrives at High Realms boarding school, excited for the beginning of the rest of her life.
Das berührende Zeugnis einer außergewöhnlichen Freundschaft – ein mutiger, kraftvoller Text über die Hoffnung, wenigstens einem Kind eine Zukunft zu gebenNicolas Lunabba war selbst ein «Problemkind», nun kümmert er sich als Sozialarbeiter um Jugendliche, deren kriminelle Karriere vorgezeichnet scheint.
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this stunning 175th anniversary abridged edition of David Copperfield complete with a bold brand new cover.
'A breeze' The Times Delightful comedy of manners' iPaper A welcome tenth instalment of his iconic Tales Of The City saga Mail on Sunday A witty novel about identity and finding a family in 1980s England Woman&Home'The message still shines out in the new book: find the people who love and understand you' The Scotsman____________________The tenth novel in the beloved Tales of the City series, Armistead Maupin s best-selling San Francisco saga.
Ein Mord an einem 10-jährigem Mädchen, der auf einer Waldlichtung inszeniert wird, stellt die Ermittler, wegen der spärlichen Spurenlage, vor Probleme.
