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The story that made Agatha Christie famous ends with one of her most dramatic twists. The villagers of King's Abbot are shocked when a wealthy local widow commits suicide and the very next day her fiancé, Roger Ackroyd, is stabbed to death. Dr. James Sheppard, the local physician, discovers the body of his friend and narrates the ensuing hunt for the killer. All the guests and staff at Ackroyd's country house seem to have solid alibis-except f...

Sand and Foam is a collection of profound and inspirational thoughts from the master of timeless wisdom, Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet. Abstract and specific, amused and awed, direct and circuitous, this work draws together strands of advice and motivation to enrich the mind, heart, soul and life of the reader. The lines of Sand and Foam echo with a beauty as moving and relevant today as when they were first written.

The Plumed Serpent is a 1926 political novel by D. H. Lawrence, The novel's plot concerns Kate Leslie, an Irish tourist who visits Mexico after the Mexican Revolution. She encounters Don Cipriano, a Mexican general who supports a religious movement, the Men of Quetzalcoatl, founded by his friend Don Ramón Carrasco. Within this movement, Cipriano is identified with Huitzilopochtli and Ramón with Quetzalcoatl. Kate eventually agrees to marry Cip...

Seven Pillars of Wisdom is an unusual and rich work. It encompasses an account of the Arab Revolt against the Turks during the First World War alongside general Middle Eastern and military history, politics, adventure and drama. It is also a memoir of the soldier known as 'Lawrence of Arabia'.Lawrence is a fascinating and controversial figure and his talent as a vivid and imaginative writer shines through on every page of this, his masterpiece...

Hélène (Laetita Dosch) ist eine alleinerziehende Mutter und Literaturprofessorin. In Porto begegnet sie Alexandre (Sergei Polunin) auf einer Party und verbringt mit ihm eine leidenschaftliche Nacht. Bei ihrer Rückkehr nach Paris trifft Hélène ganz zufällig immer wieder auf Alexandre, der in der russischen Botschaft tätig ist. Obwohl er verheiratet ist, entwickelt sich aus den immer häufiger werdenden Treffen eine leidenschaftliche Affäre. Stän...

As "Disguises" opens, Boone is staying at Deborah's home while recuperating from his recent shooting. Given the extent and severity of his injuries, recovery is a slow and frustrating process for him. Deborah, having grown accustomed to having him in her home, suggests they consider living together. Hesitant but game, he tries to come to grips in his mind with what would be a very different lifestyle and living arrangement than he is accustome...

The enemy you lie with isn't always your enemy Benjamin I was a snake, and she was the sweet little mouse. Sure, she could bite, but she was soft enough to soothe the most dangerous beast. Me. No matter how poised I was to strike, she ripped me wide open. Mackenzie forced me to confront the past I tried to hide from. Once she opened the box, there was no closing it. She changed everything. We may have taken her, but she left us just as scathed...

Bryan and Chris are high school juniors who have been inseparable best friends for three years. Now, they are discovering that their feelings for each other run much deeper than mere friendship. Chris, whose open-minded family is completely supportive, is ready and able to live his life out and proud. For Bryan, whose father is the pastor of a very conservative mega-church in a Kansas City suburb, being gay simply isn't an option. Bryan hopes...

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Eager to leave his job as a tour guide in Zimbabwe, international vagabond Anthony Cade meets by chance an old acquaintance who offers him a small sum to dispatch a few errands in England. Ensuing events find Cade at a weekend party at Chimneys, the historic home of Lord Caterham, when a murder occurs. As much a murder mystery as it is a treasure hunt, the tale is chockfull of impersonators, inspectors, riddles, and intrigue. The Secret of Chi...

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Featuring over 100 positive affirmations this beautiful, simple go-to support will help any HSP to thrive in a world that can feel overwhelming.

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