Publisher: Booklassic
The Slithering Shadow was written in the year 1933 by Robert Ervin Howard. This book is one of the most popular novels of Robert Ervin Howard, and has been translated into several other languages around the world. This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.
A smorgasbord of Christmas stories by writers from Hans Christian Andersen to August Strindberg to Karl Ove Knausgaard. This collection brings together the best Scandinavian holiday stories, including classics by Hans Christian Andersen of Denmark; Nobel Prize winner Selma Lagerlöf, August Strindberg and Hjalmar Söderberg of Sweden; as well as the popular contemporary Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgaard. These Nordic tales—coming from the very region where so much of traditional Christmas imagery originates—convey a festive and contemplative spirit laden with lingonberries, elks, gnomes, Sami trolls, candles, church spires, gingerbread, and aquavit in abundance. These unexpected literary gifts are sure to provide plenty of pleasure and hygge, that specifically Scandinavian blend of coziness and contentment.Show book
Six fascinating tales of the mysterious doings of secret societies and gentlemen's clubs. A Foggy Evening by A. J. Alan The Giraffe Problem by Barry Pain The Suicide Club by Robert Louis Stevenson The Dream by A. J. Alan The Inconsiderate Waiter by J. M. Barrie The 19 Club by A. J. AlanShow book
This electrifying debut from Jeremy Duns launches a trilogy of Cold War spy thrillers. It's 1969, and a KGB colonel has just entered the British High Commission in Nigeria and asked to defect. For MI6 agent Paul Dark, it's a promising opportunity. But Dark soon finds himself in trouble and on the run. "A wholly engrossing and sophisticated spy novel set against a forgotten corner of 20th-century history."-William Boyd, Booker and Whitbread Prize winnerShow book
The Island of the Fay invites readers into a realm of enchantment and introspection through the masterful prose of Edgar Allan Poe. Set against the backdrop of a secluded, moonlit island, this evocative tale explores themes of beauty, nature, and the passage of time. As the narrator wanders through this serene and mystical landscape, the story unfolds as a poetic meditation on the ephemeral nature of existence. Amidst the lush, verdant foliage and the shimmering reflections of the lagoon, a delicate fay—embodying the essence of nature’s transient splendor—captures the imagination. Poe’s exquisite descriptions create a dreamlike atmosphere, immersing readers in a world where the boundaries between reality and the fantastical blur. With its rich imagery and contemplative mood, The Island of the Fay offers a timeless reflection on the fleeting beauty of life and the enduring allure of the natural world.Show book
He’s an ex-military bouncer out on his night off. She’s a single mom letting loose for the first time in four years. Tonight was supposed to be a one-night thing, but can he get her to give him a lifetime instead? Denny: I would never pick up a chick at the bar I manage security at, but it’s my night off and I have nowhere else to go. So when a woman I’ve never seen before throws me eyes from across the dance floor, I have to at least buy her a drink. Could I really meet my angel in this place? Vivi: This is my first child free weekend in over four years—my first chance to cut loose, drink, and dance my cares away—and although my friend is hell-bent on finding me a man, I refuse to believe the hot and broody bear of a man across the room could be interested in my mom bod. Each book in the series is a complete, standalone story. This is a steamy, short story romance, complete with instalove and a guaranteed happily ever-after. If you're looking for a great lunchtime read, or something to spark sexy dreams before bed, you’ll want to pick this one up. Last Stand Saloon Series: Round Up, Making Up, Cowboy Up, and Giddy UpShow book
Though Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for his detective stories, he also wrote other short stories which are masterpieces of mystery and suspense. In some of the stories, a suppressed uneasiness gradually builds up and evolves into sheer terror; in others, the story line unexpectedly changes and comes to an unexpected conclusion. In "The Beetle-Hunter," a beginning doctor is employed on a strange errand to a coleopterist.Show book
