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Our nameless post-modern amateur sleuth is still recovering from her first dangerous foray into detective work when her old friend Priscilla Jane Gill breezes back into her life and begs for help. Pris, now a famous travel writer, fears she’s being stalked again after a nearly fatal attack by a deranged fan a year earlier. In Pris’s dizzying world of wealth and privilege, nameless meets dreamy but sinister tech billionaire Nathan and his equally unnerving sidekick Chiles.

Bloomsbury presents Hemingway's Faith by Mary Claire Kendall, read by Regina Reagan Mary Claire Kendall grapples with Hemingway’s faith and does so commendably. She doesn’t explain him or explain him away, but she does get us closer to his Catholic heart. Those wishing to know the heart of...

Em 1991, o direito feminino ao voto e à participação política são sumariamente revogados. Em 2205, são consideradas úteis apenas as mulheres que podem servir aos homens em cargos específicos e a eles subordinados. Contudo, a economia mundial depende de um número reduzido de mulheres linguistas, que atuam como tradutoras em negociações entre povos alienígenas e corporações familiares da Terra. Quando perdem sua utilidade, elas são enviadas para as Casas Estéreis, onde apenas aguardam a morte.

Två unga, eleganta gentlemän anländer en junidag år 1901 till det ståtliga slottet i grevskapet Wiltshire i södra England. Den ene är lord Albert, som återvänder från sina ingenjörsstudier i Dresden för att bli släktens överhuvud, tillika den 13:e earlen av Manningham. Den andre heter Sverre, och de har bestämt sig för ett liv tillsammans. Det har gått många år sedan Sverre och hans bröder Lauritz och Oscar växte upp i en fattig fiskarfamilj på Vestlandet i Norge.

Discover Arad: a Hidden Gem of Central EuropeStep into the heart of Central Europe and uncover the untold stories of Arad, Western Romania — a city brimming with history, culture, and charm. Our “Arad – A City Through Time” podcast series invites you to explore the fascinating evolution of this remarkable city.Through captivating episodes, we reveal the city's historical milestones, incredible success stories, and legendary figures who shaped Arad during its golden era. From its architectural gems to the bold individuals who left their mark, you’ll be taken on a journey that brings ...

Persuasión narra la historia de una mujer madura, sensible y menospreciada, que años después de dejarse persuadir para rechazar al hombre que amaba, lo ve reaparecer en su vida, rico y honorable pero aún despechado. Quizá por primera vez en la historia de la novela, la mujer debe luchar para que el amor le conceda una segunda oportunidad. Esta obra de madurez está considerada una de las novelas más oscuras de Jane Austen, y es sin duda la más crítica con la sociedad de su época.

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘This grown-up love story is gorgeously written and romantic without being sentimental’ Good Housekeeping 'This tender tale of second chances... is a nostalgic delight' Sunday Mirror You never forget the one that got away. Daniel was the first boy to make Alison a...

A lo largo de una trama que discurre con la precisión de un mecanismo de relojería, Jane Austen perfila una galería de personajes que conforman un perfecto y sutil retrato de la época: las peripecias de una dama empeñada en casar a sus hijas con el mejor partido de la región, los vaivenes sentimentales de las hermanas, el oportunismo de un clérigo adulador...

Roger Fouts fulfilled humankind's age-old dream of talking to animals by pioneering communication with chimpanzees through sign language. Now, in Next of Kin, Fouts tells the dramatic story of his odyssey from novice researcher to celebrity scientist and caretaker of a family of chimpanzees, to...

In this compelling memoir, Jane Hawking relates the inside story of her extraordinary marriage. As Stephen's academic renown soared, his body was collapsing under the assaults of motor neurone disease, and Jane's candid account of trying to balance his 24-hour care with the needs of their...

Septembre 1939. La Pologne est envahie et la famille Cazalet apprend l'entrée en guerre de l'Angleterre. A Home Place, la routine est régulièrement bousculée par les raids allemands. Louise rêve toujours de jouer Hamlet mais doit d'abord passer par une école de cuisine. Au grand dam de sa famille, elle fume, porte des pantalons, découvre la sexualité et fait ses débuts en tant qu'actrice dans un sinistre théâtre de province. Clary, dont le père, Rupert, est porté disparu sur les côtes françaises, renseigne scrupuleusement chaque parcelle de sa vie dans des carnets.

Now that their children have left home, George and Carol finally have time for themselves again. Carol's looking forward to it being just the two of them. George, however, thinks the time is right to finally be honest with his wife - and introduces her to his alter ego Georgina....

Powerful and merciless. Cunning and cruel. A monster wrapped in luxury and wealth. Mikhail Romanov is my opposite in every way… and my new husband.

BBC radio dramatisations of classic novels centred around engaging anti-heroes who dominate high society Ambitious. Ruthless. Unprincipled. With their blurred morals and relatable imperfections, it’s no wonder we find anti-heroes so appealing and fascinating. Featuring a mixture of male and...

La paix est enfin signée, Rupert est de retour après cinq ans d’absence et la famille décide de quitter Home Place pour retourner vivre à Londres. Mais l’Angleterre est ébranlée, tout comme les certitudes et les mœurs des Cazalet. La mort du Brig et le divorce d’Edward et de Villy apportent leur lot de tensions. Les plus âgés des enfants Cazalet sont désormais adultes. Louise s’ingénue à trouver des échappatoires à son mariage, et tente de revenir à sa première passion, le théâtre.

In this BBC radio full-cast dramatisation, Jane Austen introduces us to the handsome, clever and very flawed Emma Wodehouse. While she is perfectly content with her life and has no interest in love or marriage for herself, she enjoys nothing more than matchmaking those around her. Mr Knightly tries to talk Emma Woodhouse out of this but when she pushes on anyway, her life, and the lives of the friends around her, are irreversibly changed....

Hey! Wir sind Ben & Jan, zwei Medizinstudenten mit einer Mission: Wissenschaftlich fundiertes Wissen über Langlebigkeit für alle verständlich zu machen. In unserem Podcast „Longevity Decoded“ entschlüsseln wir die Wissenschaft hinter einem langen, gesunden Leben – ohne Hype, nur echte Erkenntnisse. 🔬 Evidenzbasiert – Keine Mythen, nur Fakten 🎙 Locker & verständlich – Wissenschaft ohne Fachchinesisch 🧬 Für alle – Egal ob Mediziner oder einfach nur interessiert Abonniere uns & entdecke die Kunst des langen Lebens! 🚀

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume Two is the second instalment of our wide-ranging classic collections. Volume Two features 13 essential classic novels from Jane Austen; Edith Wharton; Leo Tolstoy; D.H. Lawrence, and many more, alongside selected poetry from Christina Rossetti; Elizabeth Browning; and Emily Dickinson. Read by a cast of incredible narrators including Joanne Froggatt, Adjoa Andoh, Jonathan Keeble, and many more, this is your new go-to collection to catch up on those classics you've always wanted to hear.

Rescued from torpor and poverty by the need to help a good friend deal with the murder of her beloved granddaughter, our downsized-social-worker protagonist and her cat, Bunnywit, are jolted into a harsh, street-wise world of sex, lies, and betrayal, to which they respond with irony, wit, intelligence (except for the cat), and tenacity.

In this classic 19th-century story of love battling pride, we meet Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth is a smart, well-rounded woman, and she is one of five unmarried daughters of Mr. Bennet, a country gentleman. Marriage is at the forefront Mrs. Bennet's mind, especially since her elderly husband's estate will not pass down to any of their daughters. The Bennets' small town is in an uproar when two highborn, eligible gentlemen, Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy, come to stay.