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E così feci quello che non avrei mai pensato di fare. Soli in mezzo a una distesa di lavanda, nei pressi del vecchio mulino, tolsi il berretto e sciolsi i capelli da quella morsa nella quale li costringevo. Col suo viso magro e aguzzo, mi guardò un attimo e mi sorrise con stupore misto a sorpresa.

Romance is a thrilling tale of betrayal, adventure, and love, set in the Caribbean during an age of smugglers and revolutionaries. When young John Kemp is drawn into a world of piracy and intrigue, he must navigate danger, deception, and unexpected romance. A gripping novel of passion and peril by two literary greats.

As one of the pioneers of Gothic fiction, this classic novel is seriously underrated. The story revolves around Ambrosio, the abbot, who is the epitome of a devout monk to the world, but in reality is the embodiment of lust and debauchery. The novel is full of creepy narrative (sporadically),surrealism, euphemisms, compelling scenes, sexual hysteria and romantic subplots. (Summary by shreyasethi)

This 5th volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances begins after the fall of the Bastille and the March on Versailles, which forced Louis XVI and his court to be escorted back to Paris. In Paris, political factions battle over the fate of the nation, the royal family, and anyone with royalist sympathies. Our heroes (like Ange Pitou) and our anti-heroes (like Gilbert) must navigate the blood-streaked landscape while keeping their necks out of the guillotine. All the while, the prophetic Balsamo urges on the revolution: "the quantity of blood which must be shed before the sun rises on the free ...

The Money Moon is a light-hearted romance. Jilted in love, our American millionaire hero, George Bellow, takes a walking tour of the Kent countryside to overcome the “Haunting Spectre of the Might Have Been”. Along the way he makes friends with a young boy out to discover a fortune to save his Aunt Anthea from having to sell the family estate and George discovers his ideal “Arcadia” and true love. (Summary by John Lieder)

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 science fiction novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott. As a satire, Flatland offered pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. However, the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions; in a foreword to one of the many publications of the novella, noted science writer Isaac Asimov described Flatland as "The best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions." As such, the novella is still popular amongst mathematics, physics and computer science students. (...

The fictionalized exploits of the very real English outlaw, Jack Sheppard. Published in 1839, this Newgate novel outsold its rival, Dickens' "Oliver Twist". (Summary by Mark Leder)

This 1895 farce inspired by the outlandish idea of women wearing pants, centers around the predicament of the three daughters of the eccentric Marchioness of Castlejordan, who determined to have sons, raised them like boys. She encouraged them to dress and act like boys at home, yet dress like ladies when out. As the girls come of age, they are conflicted. They want to please mother by acting as her sons, but, suddenly smitten with three gentlemen, they are compelled to grow up and be ladies. When their suitors secretly come to woo, they aren’t sure what to do……and what will mother do if...

This epic poem tells the dramatic story of King Pelayo, an Asturian ruler in Northern Spain who lead his people to a hard-fought victory over the Moors in 722. The young poet was greatly inspired by the works of Lord Byron. Her heroically emotive style reflects trends popular with Byron and other writers associated with Romantic Literature. - Summary by Kelly Taylor

In this tome the Northern narrator, Harold Edson, visits the American South with his college friend, Stanton White, in order to study first hand the social conditions of African Americans during the post-reconstruction era. Edson describes encounters with racist whites whose attacks on African Americans are vicious and unrepentant. This narrative reflects primitive ideas about race that prevailed in the 19th century United States--above and below the Mason-Dixon--and a level of ignorance that, to a 21st century listener, may be difficult to fully appreciate. But in fact, many of the notions ...

Dive into the gripping world of A Tale of Two Cities (1859), a historical novel by Charles Dickens that explores profound themes of guilt, shame, redemption, and patriotism. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution, the story weaves the lives of two strikingly similar men, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, whose contrasting characters illuminate the complexities of sacrifice and transformation during the Jacobin Reign of Terror. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Face of Britain by Simon Schma, read by Simon Schama and Roy McMillian. Churchill and his painter locked in a struggle of stares and glares; Gainsborough watching his daughters run after a butterfly; a naked John Lennon five...

Sneaking around with my brother’s best friend is the least of my worries…Haunted by my last heartbreak, I have sworn off my brother’s friends. They are nothing but trouble.Especially Alec Wolfe: heir to a billion-dollar fortune, high school hockey star, and my brother's best friend.I despise everything about him… that is until he sneaks into my bedroom during my brother's party and tangles me into a dangerous web of secrets and lies. Alec takes everything from me that night, including my heart.But as fate would have it, an ominous stalker, menacing threats, and sinister secrets ...

Join Rosario as she immerses herself in the pages of a heartfelt novel, A Spring Romance. As she reads, she encounters visions of true love that seem just out of reach. But on that fateful night, a blinding flash of lightning and a booming thunderclap herald an unexpected visitor at her window—who could it be? Prepare for an enchanting journey filled with passion and intrigue.

War and Peace (Russian Война и мир, Voyna i mir) is an epic masterpiece by Leo Tolstoy, first published between 1865 and 1869 in the pages of Russki Vestnik. This monumental novel intricately weaves the tapestry of Russian society during the tumultuous Napoleonic Era. Often hailed as one of Tolstoys two major works—alongside Anna Karenina—it is regarded as one of the greatest novels ever written. With a vast array of characters entangled in a narrative that spans grand themes of war and peace, along with the profound nuances of youth, age, and marriage, Tolstoys work broke ...

A fascinating look back at the state of the art of chemistry 100 years ago, this book by James C. Philip, PhD, an assistant professor of chemistry at The Imperial College of Science and Technology, Kensington, provides a "description in non-technical language of the diverse and wonderful way which chemical forces are at work, and their manifold application in modern life" in 1910. Professor Philip relates many of the key chemical discoveries of early academic researchers in the context of the practical uses to which these discoveries were applied in the early 20th century. (summary by J. M. ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Romance of the Forest, a Gothic novel that inspired the romantic ideals and supernatural fears of Catherine in Jane Austens Northanger Abbey. Penned by the illustrious Ann Radcliffe, often hailed as the Great Enchantress of her time, this novel is a masterclass in eerie thrills. Experience midnight explorations through drafty corridors, uncover mysterious notes, and encounter noblemen in disguise. With elements such as a dramatic duel, a gripping trial, a perilous illness, and a deathbed confession, the story is further heightened by the presence of a dark, ...

Romance of a Mummy and Egypt is a mesmerizing blend of historical fiction and adventure, exploring ancient Egyptian mysteries through the lens of a passionate love story. With rich descriptions of tombs, mummies, and lost civilizations, this novel offers an immersive experience of a long-lost world, where romance and archaeology intertwine.

Romance of California Life is a vivid collection of short stories capturing the humor, struggles, and adventures of early settlers in the American West. With tales of gold prospectors, outlaws, and pioneers, this collection paints a dynamic portrait of California’s rugged frontier era.

Immerse yourself in the haunting world of A Sicilian Romance, a captivating Gothic novel by Ann Radcliffe. First published anonymously in 1790, this novel unravels the turbulent tale of the fallen aristocrats of the Mazzini family, set against the dramatic backdrop of Sicilys northern shore. Narrated by a curious tourist who encounters a monk amidst the ruins of their tragic castle, the story weaves together elements of terror and poetic beauty. As noted in the introduction to the Worlds Classics edition, Radcliffe masterfully crafts a blend of psychological depth and rich description, ...