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Il Foxling Soldati (Serie Il cuore dei Soldati #2)
by Charlie CochetIl foxling Toka ha servito per secoli il re dei Soldati e ora si occupa del suo amato consorte. È una posizione prestigiosa che lo rende felice, perché gli permette di aiutare il principe una volta umano a adattarsi al loro regno magico e coltivare la loro amicizia. Anche i suoi incontri con Rayner, guerriero e braccio destro del re, si fanno più audaci. Ma le leggi parlano chiaro: i servi e i Soldati non hanno il permesso di accoppiarsi. Non importa che da tempo Toka sia innamorato perdutamente dell’affascinante farabutto. Rayner non avrebbe mai immaginato di innamorarsi di un servitore, ma è rimasto stregato da quel foxling bellissimo e intelligente, e non sopporta le regole che li tengono separati. Quando arriva in visita da un regno vicino un re arrogante e perfido, Rayner rischia di perdere tutto. Ma i guerrieri Soldati non si arrendono, e lui ha intenzione di combattere con tutte le sue forze per far rimanere Toka nel posto che gli appartiene: tra le sue braccia.
Die Flammen besiegen (Lang Downs (Deutsch) #4)
by Ariel TachnaThorne Lachlan weiß, wie man unbeschadet dem Feuer entkommt. Er war vier Jahre lang für die australische Armee in den Krisenherden der Welt im Einsatz. Jetzt, nach seinem Ausscheiden aus der Armee, arbeitet er als Feuerwehrmann für den Rural Fire Service. Ein Buschbrand führt ihn nach Lang Downs, wo er Ian Duncan kennenlernt. Zwischen ihnen fliegen sofort die Funken und entfachen ein Feuer, das sich nicht so leicht löschen lässt wie der Buschbrand, der Lang Downs bedroht. Doch die beiden Männer müssen erst die Geister ihrer Vergangenheit bekämpfen, bevor aus ihrer gegenseitigen Anziehung mehr werden kann als eine kurze Affäre. Während Thorne sich einerseits danach sehnt, sich mit Ian in Lang Downs niederzulassen, fürchtet er gleichzeitig, für die Bewohner der Schafstation zur Gefahr zur werden. Und Ian hat immer geglaubt, dem Albtraum seiner Kindheit bei Pflegeeltern niemals entkommen und eine Beziehung eingehen zu können. Den beiden Männern fällt es nicht leicht, anderen Menschen zu vertrauen. Doch dann zwingen die Folgen des Buschbrands sie dazu, hinter die Narben zu blicken, die ihrer Heilung im Wege stehen.
Die Liebe und der Mut zur Wahrheit
by Rick R. ReedFortsetzung zu Die Liebe und der Mut zum LebenTruman Reid ist Schüler der Abschlussklasse an der Summitville Highschool. Und er ist ‚out & proud‘ aus Überzeugung, offen, eigenwillig und kompromisslos. Dafür wurde er an seiner Schule jahrelang gehänselt und schikaniert. Kein Wunder also, dass er es kaum abwarten kann, seine kleine Heimatstadt am Ohio River endgültig hinter sich zu lassen. Er freut sich schon auf die strahlenden Lichter der Großstadt. Vielleicht kann er ja der erste Star werden, der gender-fluid ist und einen Oscar gewinnt. Doch dann sieht er am ersten Schultag in die Augen des wunderbarsten jungen Mannes, den er jemals gesehen hat. Mike Stewart – groß, dunkelhaarig und mit den schönsten blauen Augen der Welt – ist neu in der Stadt. Er ist still, männlich und hat die sexy Ausstrahlung einer verlorenen Seele. Für Truman ist es wie Liebe auf den ersten Blick. Eine Liebe, die nur noch tiefer werden kann, als die beiden bei der Schulaufführung von Harvey zusammenarbeiten – Mike hinter der Bühne und Truman als Regisseur. Aber ist Mike überhaupt schwul? Und wie sollen sie damit umgehen, dass sich Trumans Mom ausgerechnet in Mikes Dad verliebt? Und als wären das nicht schon genug Probleme, entschließt sich der unkonventionelle Truman auch noch, mit seiner kontroversen und mutigen Inszenierung von Harvey einen Skandal auszulösen, der die ganze Stadt in Aufregung versetzt. Ein Stück, das auf der Bühne des Lebens spielt – auf der Bühne von Liebe, Lachen, Weinen und dem Mut, zu sich selbst zu stehen. Wie wird es enden?
Perfekt (Die Göttlichen #2)
by M. A. ChurchFortsetzung zu UnbezahlbarBuch 2 in der Serie - Die GöttlichenDer abgeklärte Milliardär Jeff Mayfield liebt nur das, was er mit seinem Geld und seiner Macht kaufen kann, aber das Schicksal hat andere Pläne für ihn. Zuerst gewinnt ein Spieler in Jeffs Casino einen riesigen Jackpot und es bricht allgemeine Hektik aus. Und dann entdeckt Jeff auch noch mitten im Chaos den unglaublich gut aussehenden Cam Smith – Cupid in menschlicher Form. Von Lust überwältigt spricht Jeff ihn an – und muss feststellen, dass er selbst es ist, der verführt werden soll. Cam nimmt Jeffs Selbstbild auseinander und setzt es andersherum wieder zusammen. Aber Jeff ist nicht der einzige, der um Selbstbeherrschung ringt. Cam hat eine dunkle Seite namens Jealousy und wenn er die Kontrolle verliert, hat es tödliche Konsequenzen …
Come un incendio
by Kc BurnIl pompiere californiano Hayden Hurst inizia a rendersi conto che la vita non è tutta combattere incendi e bere con gli amici. Nella sua casa e nella sua vita c’è posto per qualcuno, ma non ha ancora trovato quella persona speciale. E sebbene abbia dichiarato la propria omosessualità al lavoro, sa che presentarsi a un evento sociale con un uomo al braccio è tutta un’altra cosa. Teme che questo possa essere troppo per i suoi poco tolleranti “amici”. Jez Bouchet, ballerino di Broadway, non passa per etero fin da quando, all’età di diciassette anni, è stato picchiato perché gay. Dopo aver ricevuto una redditizia offerta di lavoro a Hollywood, abbandona la sua vita a New York e raggiunge Los Angeles in auto. Il fratello gli trova in fretta un posto dove dormire a casa del suo migliore amico, Hayden. L’attrazione fra Hayden e Jez è inaspettata ma ardente, e i due vi si abbandonano ancor prima di essere sicuri di piacersi. Tuttavia Jez detesta gli amici omofobi di Hayden e Hayden sa che Jez è troppo esuberante per passare inosservato. Il fratello di Jez rappresenta un’ulteriore complicazione. Nonostante gli ostacoli, i due si gettano a capofitto in una relazione. Ma Jez ha dei segreti: un minuscolo cane viziato e uno stalker testardo. Se non racconterà tutto a Hayden, rischia di soffocare la loro storia prima che questa riesca a sbocciare.
Le feu sous la braise (Dreamspun Desires (Français) #24)
by Ari McKayLes enjeux sont élevés et la chaleur monte. Beau Walker, propriétaire du Barbecue Shack, a besoin de l’aide de Jake Parnell, ancien rival dont il est secrètement amoureux, pour une compétition télévisée de barbecue. Beau est un homme fier, mais l’enjeu est de taille, et le sexy et intelligent Jake est son seul espoir, même si sa présence réveille en lui l’attirance contre laquelle il lutte depuis des années. Jake a quitté sa ville natale, déterminé à se construire une vie dans un endroit où sa sexualité ne fera pas de tort au restaurant familial – et loin du canon obstiné Beau Walker. À la mort de son frère jumeau, Josh, Jake revient pour soutenir la femme et les enfants de ce dernier. Malgré ses réserves, il accepte d’affronter Beau sur une chaîne de télévision nationale. Entre stress et chagrin, fierté et résolution, une seule chose est certaine : la chaleur entre Beau et Jake s’étend bien au-delà de la cuisine.
Der neue Boy (Iron Eagle Gym (Deutsch) #1)
by Sean MichaelEin Titel der Iron Eagle Gym SerieLance Packet hat gerade den Auftrag bekommen, Fotos für ein erotisches BDSM-Kartenspiel zu machen. Das einzige Problem ist, Models dafür zu finden. Bis jetzt hat jeder, den er für den Job interviewt hat, gedacht, er würde Sex gegen Bezahlung wollen. Dann spazieren drei perfekte Vertreter der Gattung Mann herein: Tide und seine Freunde, Tyrone und Bran. Tide Germaine ist ein Model und ein Dom. Er und sein bester Freund Tyrone haben das Iron Eagle Gym gegründet, um schwulen Männern einen Ort zu bieten, an dem sie trainieren, Sessions abhalten und sich mit Gleichgesinnten treffen können. Das Modeln ist für Tide nur ein weiterer Job, verwandelt sich aber schon bald in eine großangelegte Verführung, als Tide sich in den schüchternen, unsicheren Photographen verliebt. Das Problem ist, dass Lance denkt, er wäre nicht in Tides Liga und er sich auch wegen der Dom- und Sub-Sache unsicher ist. Es wird nicht einfach werden, aber Tide wird Lance überzeugen müssen, dass er sowohl als Liebhaber als auch als Sub an seine Seite gehört.
Tanzstunden
by R. CooperZwei Jahre Beziehung mit seinem kontrollsüchtigen Freund haben Chico in ein Wrack verwandelt. Und das noch lange, bevor dieser ihm eröffnet, dass er sich mit einem anderen trifft. Notgedrungen zieht Chico zu seinem Cousin in die Redwoods. In dessen Apartment über der Garage kämpft er sich mühsam durch den Alltag. Um ihn ab und an vor die Tür zu bekommen, drängt sein Cousin ihn dazu, sich als ehrenamtlicher Helfer für die jährliche Aufführung bei dem örtlichen Tanzstudio zu melden. Er rechnet nicht damit, sich in einem Tanzkurs wiederzufinden und sich in den Armen des attraktiven Tanzlehrers wieder lebendig zu fühlen. Rafael, der Sohn des Studiobesitzers, einst ein sehr begabter und bekannter Tänzer, genießt das Unterrichten jetzt in vollen Zügen. Obwohl Chico ihn mag, hat er Angst, erneut zu vertrauen. Aber Rafael ist wild entschlossen und so braucht es nur einen Tanz, um Chico zu zeigen, dass er noch vieles zu lernen hat.
Sparks Fly
by Clare LondonNic Gerrard is this year's brightest young entrepreneur, charming and charismatic, with time for everyone. Aidan West is his cleverest programmer, fiercely committed to his work and with little time for friendship or socializing. Together they created the successful dating agency, Sparks, with a new and refreshing approach to matching people. A year later, their lives are very different - Nic has all the trappings of success and as much company as he wants; Aidan is solitary and disapproving of such a lifestyle. When Nic decides to update the agency's unique matching program, he and Aidan must work together again. Getting along gets harder as they deal with a malicious hacker and face a crisis at the agency. It will take both of them to make the agency work, and somehow they have to find a way to put their differences aside. Nic and Aidan have secrets to keep, and whether they'll admit it or not, they each need something - or someone - to help Sparks fly.
Near-Life Experience
by Alix BekinsAll it takes is one fateful phone call to change David's life: His ex-boyfriend is HIV-positive. Thinking back, it's all too easy to conclude he may have been exposed. With the support of his best friend Jason, David goes for testing, and the two weeks waiting for his results are a painful exercise in what ifs and what nows with only Jason - steady, calm, comforting Jason - to serve as a lifeline. There's no way to know what will happen. But David comes to realize that living is precious, and choosing the right person to love can help you make the best of the life you have.
Summer Fever
by Catt FordI was looking forward to a relaxing, enjoyable vacation at my parents' old house on the lake. No responsibility, no stress, and no entanglements, other than the odd one-night bang with a gorgeous guy (who preferably dresses left). When a cop pulled over to check on me, I was blindsided. Officer Russell Seavers was an absolute hunk - and I had to have him. Just once (or maybe twice), but no way was I in the market for anything serious. Just a quick slick grapple by the lake, a hop or two in the sack, and I'd be good. But one look at that body that just didn't quit, oh God, that ass, and those dark, dark eyes, and I was afraid my summer fling might turn into something else, something I didn't expect.
Task Force (Murder Most Gay Series #2)
by John SimpsonSequel to Murder Most GayMurder Most Gay: Book TwoPromoted to his own patrol beat after solving a series of anti-gay murders, Prince George County police officer Patrick St. James is happily deepening his relationship with his new lover, Dean, when more young, gay men start turning up dead. He and fellow officer Hank Capstone, now in a relationship of his own with a cute clerk from the local Seven-Eleven, face being outed by a blackmailer as they begin their investigation into the murders. As the killings continue and the pressure to find the perpetrator intensifies, Pat and Hank go undercover again, and Dean has to face the sometimes harsh realities of loving a cop. When a chance DUI stop nets them a potential witness who implicates one of the most powerful men in the state, the two officers have to choose between risking their lives and letting the murderer get away scot-free.
Falling (Falling and When Memory Fails #1)
by D. W. MarchwellWhen Scott Alan gets a phone call that his brother was hurt on a logging job, he rushes to Brian's side, only to find that his injuries are minor--but not before he meets Hank Ballam, an adrenaline-seeking logger who's an outcast among his co-workers. Hank is a study in contrast: he lives for the rush of climbing and cutting trees almost as much as he loves the peace he finds exploring the mountains he calls home. Scott's attraction to Hank is immediate and mind-blowing, and it's what Scott has always wanted: to know what it's like to love someone he can't live without. Scott needs to know if Hank's true feelings will be a roar of passion or simply a quiet friendship, one that doesn't match Scott's devotion. But it may be too late... Scott simply can't help himself from falling hard for Hank.
Hester Takes Charge: Hester's Hunt for Home, Book 3
by Linda BylerHester, the startlingly beautiful Native American who was rescued as an infant by an Amish couple, now lives in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She shares a house with Bappie King, another Amish woman, living their independent lives in the fast-growing mid-18th-century city. Bappie runs a highly successful stand at the downtown farmers market; Hester is Bappie’s assistant when she isn’t out in the city nursing desperately sick children and their impoverished parents with her tinctures, teas, and rubs.And then one day, Noah comes back; Noah, the first child born to Hans and Kate Zug, the Amish couple who had welcomed Hester during their childless years.Both Hester and Noah are refugees from this Amish family gone awry. Both were victims of Hans’ deep attraction to the lovely Hester. Two hurt souls, they have each had their own adult troubles. Noah left his family and the Amish to join the War. Hester is the widow of William King, an Amish man who was determined to possess his wife and dictate her life.When Noah invites Hester to join him on a visit to their childhood home, Hester can no longer ignore her buried anger at her adopted father or her bitterness toward Annie, his second wife. Nor can Hester deny the tempting thrill of spending time with the steady but sensitive Noah, who since childhood showed special care for Hester.Hester and Noah both know that the visit home will force them to face blistering questions: Can they possibly forgive their ill father, Hans, for his misplaced love for Hester and his utter neglect of Noah? Can Hester and Noah risk marriage, especially if they can’t forgive Hans? Can Hester trust herself-and Noah-enough to marry again after her failed marriage to William?Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction-novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Homestead: The Dakota Series, Book 1
by Linda BylerHannah is a fifteen-year-old Amish girl who lives on her family’s farm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. When her family, hit hard by the Great Depression, loses their farm, Hannah’s father decides it’s time for a fresh start. Destitute but inspired by grand plans and dreams of a better future west of Lancaster, he loads his family and what little they have left into their covered wagon. They settle in North Dakota, hundreds of miles from any Amish community. But things aren’t going quite as Hannah’s father had imagined—his visions of success are shattered by the reality that his knowledge of farming in Lancaster isn’t of much use in Midwestern soil. With the fields barren and her family on the verge of starvation, independent and stubborn Hannah is forced to seek help from charismatic ranch hand Clay Jenkins and his family. Clay is drawn to the independent, strong-willed newcomer who is unlike any girl he’s ever known. Hannah grapples with her own feelings for Clay, an English boy. Her life is more uncertain than ever. With Hannah’s help, will her family get back on their feet and prosper in North Dakota? And what will happen with Clay Jenkins?
Home Is Where the Heart Is: The Dakota Series, Book 3 (Dakota Series)
by Linda BylerHannah, feisty and independent as ever, has put everything into building up her family’s homestead in North Dakota. Despite tragedy and almost unimaginable hardship due to the Great Depression, unpredictable weather, and unforgiving landscape, she and her new husband Jerry are leading their Amish friends and family in their homesteading venture. When the winter storms and the untimely death of a child become too much for the rest of the community to bear, they move back east. But Hannah and Jerry stay on, doggedly pursuing Hannah’s dreams of a successful ranch. But even Jerry’s spirits begin to fail and when a flag of grasshoppers destroys every last morsel of vegetation after yet another drought, Hannah finally relents and they too return to the fertile soil of Pennsylvania, where life will be safe and predictable. Or so they think, but when tragedy strikes again, Hannah is suddenly a widow, in a place that no longer feels like home and with family who cannot grasp the depth of the losses she has experienced. Hannah grapples with her faith, struggling to understand who she is and where she belongs. Always before, a flash of anger or defiance had fueled her strong will in the face of adversity and allowed her to push on toward her goals. But what did she have left to fight for now? Slowly, painfully, her heart begins to change. As she begins to reclaim her faith and her strong sense of self, she also starts to notice a handsome, burly man who is unlike anyone she’s known before. Is it possible she could find love again in Lancaster? What will it take for her to feel like she’s home, like she finally belongs somewhere?
The Healing: An Amish Romance
by Linda BylerA hopeful story of unexpected love in the midst of illness, pain, and family conflict John is the youngest of seven boys and is constantly overshadowed by his big brothers who seem to all be stronger, smarter, and better looking than he is. As a teenager, he knows he’s overweight and is sure he’ll never be popular like his brothers are. But those struggles are nothing compared to the battle he is about to fight. After weeks of feeling exhausted, depressed, and achy, he has no idea what’s wrong with him and begins to wonder if he’ll be miserable for the rest of his life. By the time he is finally diagnosed with Lyme disease, his body is failing and his spirits are nearly at rock bottom. John’s parents and brothers try to help him, but as weeks turn into months with no real sign of improvement, the illness begins to take its toll on all of them. Minor disagreements turn into angry fights and old hurts surface amidst uncertainty and exhaustion. The Amish family that was once so tightly knit is unraveling before John’s eyes. When John’s older brother Samuel begins dating Lena Zook—John’s eighth grade teacher—he tries to be happy for them, but it’s hard not to feel jealous. With all his health issues, John figures he’ll be lucky if he makes it through rumschpringe at all; he doesn’t dare hope to date anyone as lovely and smart and fun as Lena is. Determined not to continue burdening his family, John begins to discover a quiet inner strength, even as his body falters. Recovery seems far off, but he nurtures a glimmer of hope that God has not forgotten him. And is it his imagination, or is Lena starting to spend more time with him than she’s spending with Samuel? Torn between following his heart and the fear of tearing his family apart even more, John’s struggles seem to only get more complicated, even as that glimmer of hope fans into flame.
The Reluctant Reformer
by Lynsay SandsEveryone knew Lady X... or, at least, everyone knew of her. The masked courtesan was reputedly a noblewoman fallen on hard times. What Lord James had not known was that she was Lady Margaret Wentworth -- the feisty sister of his best friend. Gerald claimed his sibling was beautiful, virtuous, naive; and he had forced James into an oath of protection. But when James tracked the girl down to a house of ill repute, what other explanation could there be but that Maggie was London's most enigmatic wanton?Snatching the wench away would be a ticklish business, and after that things would get harder. James had to ignore his quarry's violent protests that he was an idiot, that she was never the infamous X. He had to find a way to reform the hoyden, to save her from scandal. He had to steer clear of his own meddling aunt -- all while keeping his hands off those luscious goods that the rest of the ton had reputedly sampled. And, with Maggie, hardest of all would be keeping himself from falling in love.
Heartbreaker: In Bed With The Wrangler (Bestselling Author Collection)
by Diana PalmerRule number one: never settle down. J. B. Hammock treated his women well, but with a no-strings detachment they gladly accepted. Until sweet Tellie Maddox began hovering around, caring about him. And when Tellie lost her memory, she believed she was J.B.'s friend. Even he couldn't be so heartless as to push Tellie aside, and so he played his role...until friendship turned into something deeper than a heartbreaker like J.B. had ever intended. Then Tellie's memory returned....
Return to Rosewood (Rosewood, Texas)
by Bonnie K. WinnAfter an accident left big-city gal Samantha Harrison in a wheelchair, she returned to her hometown a changed woman. But Bret Conway, her former fiancé, whose heart she broke when she left, insists she's the same girl he loved and lost. And that, with his help and some Texas determination, she will walk again. But Samantha is afraid to believe in anything—herself, her caring community…or a second chance with the handsome man who's still not ready to forgive her. Until Samantha surprises them both in the most wonderful way of all.
Dawn in My Heart
by Ruth Axtell MorrenCalled home to Regency London after his brother's death, Tertius Pembroke, Earl of Skylar, must marry quickly and produce an heir. Lady Gillian Edwards seems the ideal bride: young, beautiful and innocent. But Sky is no ideal husband, having returned from the Indies gaunt, ill and plagued by a darkness that he dare not reveal — even to his betrothed.Lady Gillian had promised Sky her hand in marriage but cannot give him her heart — not when she gave it to another man three years ago. Afraid of repudiation, Gillian buries her secret so deep inside herself, no one will ever know — or so she hopes.Through lies and deceit, their marriage slowly unravels. Then Sky becomes deathly ill, and his newfound faith offers two virtual strangers a second chance at becoming husband and wife.
Harlequin Special Edition January 2019 - Box Set 1 of 2 (The Fortunes of Texas: The Lost Fortunes)
by Rochelle Alers Melissa Senate Michelle MajorHarlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes:A DEAL MADE IN TEXASThe Fortunes of Texas: The Lost Fortunesby Michelle MajorIt’s like a scene from Christine Briscoe’s dreams when flirtatious attorney Gavin Fortunado asks her to be his (pretend) girlfriend. But there is nothing make-believe about the sparks between the quiet office manager and the sexy Fortune scion. Are they heading for heartbreak…or down the aisle?A NEW LEASH ON LOVEFurever Yoursby Melissa SenateArmy vet Matt Fielding is back home, figuring out his new normal. Goal one: find his niece the perfect puppy. He never expected to discover the girl he’d left behind volunteering at the local shelter. Matt can’t refuse Claire’s offer of puppy training, but will he be able to keep his emotional distance this time around?TWINS FOR THE SOLDIERAmerican Heroesby Rochelle AlersArmy ranger Lee Remington didn’t think he’d ever go back to Wickham Falls, home of some of his worst memories. Now he’s shocked by a powerful attraction to military widow Angela Mitchelll. But as he preps for his ready-made family, there’s one thing Lee forgot to tell her…
House 23: A Thriller
by Eli YanceA psychological thriller that pits a community against a man, and that man against himself.Joseph Lee lost his wife, the love of his life. She was slain in their home, right under his nose. As if the grief weren’t enough, Lee was also blamed for her murder. At the end of the day, the detectives didn’t have any proof that Lee was the murderer, but that didn’t stop the community from shunning him or his friends and family from cutting him out of their lives. They didn’t need proof, they said.Left to stew in his own self-loathing, a miserable existence of solitude and narcotics, Lee is alone with his regrets and his remorse. But his life is about to change-there is hope yet for this hopeless man. A beautiful woman who looks uncannily like his deceased wife moves into the vacant house across the road, sparking something in Joseph Lee that he thought was long dead.But after the light at the end of the tunnel, there is even more darkness for Lee. This beautiful lookalike, and the house she now calls home, are hiding terrible secrets that will unravel everything Lee thought he knew about himself, his neighbors, and his deceased wife.
The Picture of Dorian Gray: And The Decay Of Lying (Classics To Go #309)
by Oscar WildePackaged in handsome and affordable trade editions, Clydesdale Classics is a new series of essential literary works. From the musings of literary geniuses like Mark Twain in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to the striking personal narrative of Harriet Jacobs in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, this new series is a comprehensive collection of our literary history through the words of the exceptional few.The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece and lone novel, has endured as a significant piece of literature partly due to its philosophical nature and artful prose, and partly because of the stir it caused upon its initial publication. Published originally in 1890 in Lippincott’s Magazine, The Picture of Dorian Gray—often deemed by Wilde’s contemporaries to be “indecent”—tells the story of an attractive young man eponymous with the title who desires to be eternally young. Dorian is the subject of a portrait by a painter named Basil Hallward, who deems Gray’s beauty to be inconceivably great. Rather than having to age himself, young and egotistical Dorian longs for the painting to age instead so that he can remain young and beautiful. When he sells his soul in exchange for eternal youth—a concept Wilde derived from the German legend of Faust—Dorian begins a life of vice and debauchery with its sole aim being pleasure. Meanwhile, the painting documents each of his sins within its appearance. When Dorian confronts the painting again with Hallward, a slew of unfortunate events unfold.Abundant with rich, philosophical themes and commentary, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a classic tale that warns its readers of the dangers that come with narcissism, self-indulgence, and ignorance.
Pride and Prejudice: The Story Grid Edition
by Jane AustenPackaged in handsome and affordable trade editions, Clydesdale Classics is a new series of essential literary works. From the musings of literary geniuses like Mark Twain in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to the striking personal narrative of Harriet Jacobs in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, this new series is a comprehensive collection of our literary history through the words of the exceptional few.Originally published in 1813, the novel Pride and Prejudice has been a favorite of literature readers for more than two centuries. Set in turn-of-the-nineteenth-century England, the story largely takes place in the beautiful London countryside. The narrative centers on Elizabeth Bennet, one of the five unmarried daughters of a high-class country gentleman, as she struggles with common moral and social issues for young women associated with England’s landed gentry class. At a lavish ball, Elizabeth’s eldest and most beautiful sister, Jane, is introduced to the rich, eligible, new resident, Mr. Bingley, who quickly takes a liking to her. All the while, Mr. Bingley’s seemingly arrogant friend Darcy refuses to dance with Elizabeth, despite her immeasurable wit and charm. But, like all great love stories, things change.Dubbed the number one romantic book by Time magazine, its influence is still felt today through various literary and cinematic adaptations. Pride and Prejudice tells of a young girl who navigates her way through high society, family conflict, and love with spirit and humor.