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"Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy" by Louisa May Alcott is a classic novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives and experiences of four sisters-Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March-as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a modest household during the American Civil War. The novel explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of personal dreams, showcasing the distinct personalities and aspirations of each sister. The opening of the book introduces...

“Passage to more than India! O secret of the earth and sky!” W. Whitman The book is set in the 1920’s in India and is a story of Dr. Aziz, an Indian doctor, his friend Mr. Field-ing, a British professor and two British women Mrs. Moore and Miss Adela Quested. Due to an incident occurring in the fictitious Marabar Caves (based on the Barabar Caves of Bihar, India), the characters find themselves in the turmoil of a changing India which highlights the prejudices and racial stres...

De unde a rasarit Robo Bobo cel nastrusnic? Ca doar nu l-a fabricat cineva intentionat asa?! Are atatea functii ciudate si sertare misterioase din care scoate toate nazdravaniile! Si isi doreste sa fie om, dar numai cand e vorba de ceva ce-i place lui la oameni. Si e innebunit dupa ciocolata! Si dupa copii! O poveste palpitanta despre cea mai trasnita inventie in robotica. Si despre cea mai trasnita reteta de ciocolata. Si despre o catastrofa la o fabrica, un furt, o rapire, o demascare, u...

Integrala „Andrei Mladin”: Atac in biblioteca ProfesionistulTinta in miscarePe ce picior dansati? Prefer capsuni La o vedereMisterul din fotografie O rapireFortareata nebunilor Criminalul suprem...

1933 In vagonul unui tren aflat in gara din Breslau, fostul nume german al actualului oras polonez Wroclaw, sunt descoperite doua femei fara viata. Fusesera macelarite cu bestialitate, iar crima devine cu atat mai groaznica si mai de neinteles atunci cand anchetatorii descopera prezenta scorpionilor, misunand prin maruntaiele cadavrelor si o stranie inscriptie indescifrabila. Inspectorul Mock, ajutat de asistentul sau, Herbert Anwaldt, trebuie sa descopere adevarul intr-o societate aflata deja...

"The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom" by Tobias Smollett is a satirical novel written in the mid-18th century. The narrative follows the cunning and morally ambiguous character of Ferdinand Count Fathom, a man of mysterious parentage armed with an extraordinary talent for deception and manipulation. The story sets the stage for themes of vice and virtue, exploring Fathom’s escapades and schemes as he navigates a world ripe for exploitation. The opening of the novel introduces Fathom i...

Al patrulea volum din seria “Iolanda Stireanu”, inceputa cu Indicii anatomice. Impuscata in brat, picior si cap, Iolanda Stireanu reuseste sa supravietuiasca printr-o minune. Insa, atat memoria, cat si trupul ii sunt afectate – e aproape paralizata si nu-si mai aminteste nimic din “viata ei anterioara”. E nesigura si fragila. O chinuie gandul ca, daca indivizii care au incercat sa o ucida afla ca au dat gres, ar putea veni sa isi termine treaba. Iar ea e atat de li...

O crima.Newcastle, Ajunul Craciunului. Detectivul Joe Ashworth si fiica sa, Jessie, se intorc acasa cu metroul. Trenul se opreste brusc, iar Jessie observa ca o femeie in varsta ramane nemiscata pe scaun: Margaret Krukowski fusese injunghiata mortal. Un martor.Nimeni dintre pasagerii din vagon nu pare sa fi vazut ceva. Nici camerele de supraveghere nu ofera indicii. In cautarea adevarului, Vera Stanhope ajunge in linistitul orasel Mardle din Northumberland, convinsa ca localnicii ascund mai mul...

"The Expedition of Humphry Clinker" by Tobias Smollett is a novel written during the mid-18th century. This humorous work explores the journey and misadventures of the Bramble family and their companions as they travel through Wales and England, providing a satirical glimpse into the social and cultural life of the time. The story is primarily told through a series of letters, offering a diverse range of perspectives from its characters, including the hypochondriac Matthew Bramble and his lively...

Patru prietene, foste colege de scoala, abia iesite din adolescenta, descopera cu uimire si durere ca viata reala nu seamana deloc cu visele lor. Traind intr-o lume tulbure, marcata de incertitudine si criza, fiecare isi cauta locul si sensul. Una lucreaza la o revista online pentru femei, alta este operatoare la un call center, a treia creeaza decoratiuni si se apuca de pictura, iar a patra, bibliotecara si pasionata de moda, viseaza la propriul brand. Desi incearca sa-si construiasca drumul c...

"Twenty Years After" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. It serves as the sequel to "The Three Musketeers" and continues the adventurous saga of D'Artagnan and his friends—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. This installment delves into their lives twenty years after the original tale, exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and political intrigue against the backdrop of a tumultuous France. At the start of "Twenty Years After," the reader ...

1953 Irene de Terrenoir, frumoasa si provocatoarea sotie a unui diplomat francez din Bruxelles, ii solicita detectivului Michel Van Loo sa ancheteze o enigma strie. Tatal ei, doctorul Gutmeyer, pierise in lagarul nazist de la Terezin. Sau, cel putin asa se stia, deoarece, opt ii mai tarziu, un individ care i-a reprodus perfect semnatura a reusit sa retraga averea doctorului, depozitata in conturile unei bci elvetiene. Cine e escrocul? Si de ce a fcut un ocol pe la Bruxelles, lsand in urma sa ...

"Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the mid-19th century (Victorian era). The story follows the life of a young orphan named Philip "Pip" Pirrip as he navigates social classes, personal aspirations, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative begins with Pip's fateful encounter with an escaped convict, setting the stage for themes of ambition, morality, and transformation. The opening of the novel introduces Pip as he wanders through a churchyard, reflect...

Jack Taylor. Un fost politist irlandez. Problemele pe care le-a avut cu alcoolul si cu drogurile l-au scos pe tusa. Si totusi, din cand in cand, se apeleaza la el pentru a rezolva cazuri incalcite in care, uneori, autoritatile n-au cum sa se implice sau sunt evitate. De data aceasta trebuie sa-si achite o datorie. Si nu fata de oricine, ci catre cel mai de temut gangster din Galway. Se astepta la orice, dar nu ca Bill Cassell sa-i ceara sa o gaseasca pe femeia care, cu mult timp in urma, o ajut...

"Cranford" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in a small English village dominated by women, where men are conspicuously absent from social life. The narrative is rich with observations about the peculiar rituals, customs, and dynamics of the tight-knit community, primarily focusing on the lives of its female inhabitants, including the amiable and kind-hearted Miss Matty and the spirited Captain Brown, who disrupts their tranquil existence...

"My Life - Volume 1" by Richard Wagner is an autobiographical work written in the mid-19th century. This volume details the early years and formative experiences of the famed composer, from his childhood in Leipzig to his early professional endeavors around 1842. The book reflects on Wagner's family background, his introduction to music, and the influences that shaped his artistic journey. The opening of this autobiographical account begins with Wagner’s birth and the immediate aftermath o...

"My Life - Volume 2" by Richard Wagner is a memoir written in the early 20th century. This work provides an intimate look into Wagner's life, particularly focusing on his experiences and relationships during the 1850s. In this volume, the author likely explores themes of personal struggle, artistic ambition, and the tensions within his domestic life. The beginning of "My Life — Volume 2" reveals Wagner's return to Zurich, where he and his wife Minna settle into a modest but c...

"The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling" by Henry Fielding is a novel written in the early 18th century. The narrative revolves around the life of Tom Jones, a foundling raised by the benevolent Squire Allworthy, exploring themes of morality, love, and social class. The story is rich in characters and details, illustrating the intricacies of human nature and society’s response to vice and virtue. At the start of the novel, Fielding introduces Squire Allworthy as a compassionate and virtuous...

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