Madrid, 1957. Daniel, young, wealthy and unsure of his place in the world, views the city through the lens of his camera. Ana, a hotel maid whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco. Lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city. A darkness that could engulf them all..."Gripping. Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today." The Wall Street Journal "A master of historical fiction." Elizabeth Wein on "Salt to the Sea" "Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret ... |
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In "Burmese Days", George Orwell, one of the most famous writers in the English language, draws on his own experience of living and working in Burma to write an unflinching novel about the dark side of imperialism. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by journalist and writer David Eimer. John Flory is a disillusioned timber merchant based in the remote town of Kyauktada in 1920s Burma. Whilst ... |
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Introduced by The Revd Richard Coles. Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Poetry is the perfect medium to capture the elusive nature of happiness and this beautiful anthology explores happiness in all its forms - whether it be a fleeting moment, the promise of freedom and adventure, surviving adversity or the comfort of nature. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by writer, ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... First staged in 1599, Shakespeare's history of Henry V's remarkable victory over the French at Agincourt and the subsequent peace between the two nations is also a study of war and kingship. From his wild youth, Henry comes to embody all of the kingly virtues: courage, justice, integrity and honour. Written at the end of the life of Elizabeth I, this inspirational, gripping play struck a chord in a time of uncertainty. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition is illustrated throughout by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert (1817 - 1897), and ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... A tour de force of wit and sparkling dialogue, "Pride and Prejudice" shows how the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and the aristocratic Mr Darcy must have their pride humbled and their prejudices dissolved before they can acknowledge their love for each other. Jane Austen 's best-loved novel is an unforgettable story about the inaccuracy of first impressions, the power of reason, and above all the strange dynamics of human relationships and emotions. Gorgeously illustrated by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this "Macmillan Collector's ... |
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Based on the story of Mary Shelley. Text adaptation by Bill Bowler. ... On a ship in the Arctic, Victor Frankenstein - ill and tired - tells the story of his sad life to the British man of science, Robert Walton. He talks of his family and friends in Geneva, and of his love for beautiful Elizabeth Lavenza. He speaks, too, about the terrible creature that he made from dead body parts when he was a university science student. He hates this monster, which has destroyed his life. But how does the monster feel about its maker? Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading ... |
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Longlisted for the National Book Award. From the acclaimed poet featured on Forbes Africa's "30 Under 30" list, this powerful novel in-verse captures one girl, caught between cultures, on an unexpected journey to face the ephemeral girl she might have been. Woven through with moments of lyrical beauty, this is a tender meditation on family, belonging, and home. Nima wishes she were someone else. She doesn't feel understood by her mother, who grew up in a different land. She doesn't feel accepted in her suburban town, yet somehow, she isn't different enough to belong elsewhere. Her best friend, ... |
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...because everyone deserve a fresh start. ... Smart and funny Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things The first step was learning to read, but if she really wants to turn her life around, Maggsie is going to have to trust other people - and that might just be the hardest lesson she’s ever faced... Small and dyslexic, with a short fuse, bad teeth, a prison record and something to prove, Marguerite McNaughton - Maggsie - doesn't need anybody or anything, thank you very much. She's more than capable of looking after herself. She's also about to discover that everyone needs someone, sometimes. Even her. ... |
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Noted Jane Austen artist Jacqui Oakley brings her beautiful work to the world of tarot with this sublime and whimsical package. Featuring 53 characters (including Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, Elinor Dashwood, and more) and objects (such as well-trimmed bonnets and a stack of novels) from Austen's books, each card doubles as a playing card and tarot card. With Mr. Wickham from Pride and Prejudice as the Devil, a teapot representing strength, and Austen herself as the Magician, it's perfect for both longtime and new Austen fans. Oversized, sleek, and sophisticated, this deck comes in a hinged cigar box decorated ... |
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В тази богата колекция известният историк Саймън Монтефиоре отново ни повежда на пътешествие от древни времена до наши дни. С нея той отдава почит към великите писма от световната история и културен живот. Ганди, Наполеон, Екатерина Велика, Фрида Кало, Саладин, Роза Паркс, Ленард Коен, Мандела, Хенри VIII, Оскар Уайлд, Моцарт, Елизабет I и много други - всички те са водели кореспонденция, орисана да остави дълбок отпечатък в човешката памет. Някои от тези писма са лични и сърцераздирателни, други са изпълнени със зли намерения, трети преливат от удивително чувство за хумор. Но независимо дали са любовни признания, ... |
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Книгата е част от поредица "Хроника" на ИК "Прозорец". ... Когато двама могъщи политически съперници влязат в сблъсък на личности и идеологии, те могат да съсипят живота на милиони хора. "Великите съперници в историята" пресъздава епичната битка за надмощие, белязала живота на 48 прочути врагове. В книгата ще прочетете за съперничеството между: Английската кралица Елизабет I и шотландската кралица Мери, чието съперничество за трона и различната религия ги превръщат в непримирими врагове въпреки кръвните връзки; Наполеон Бонапарт и херцог Уелингтън, величествени противници, чието ... |
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Любовната история на Елизабет Втора и принц Филип. Коледа, 1943 година. Младият офицер от флота Филип е поканен да гостува на английското кралско семейство в Уиндзор. Той и принцеса Елизабет водят кореспонденция от няколко години, но след като се опознават, любовта им разцъфва. Филип - бездомен, обеднял и без британско гражданство - намира стабилност у младата Елизабет, към която се чувства все по-привлечен. А тя усеща как все повече се влюбва в ослепителния офицер. Въпреки множеството перипетии, тяхната любовна история завършва с великолепна сватба през ноември 1947 година. ... |
