Cette auteure captive les lecteurs avec des romans historiques qui allient une prose lyrique à des détails riches. Ses œuvres, largement saluées pour leur précision historique, plongent dans le passé avec une profonde compréhension des époques qu'elle dépeint. Elle insuffle la vie à des personnages et des décors historiques, offrant aux lecteurs une expérience immersive. Sa passion pour l'art et les études médiévales imprègne son écriture, enrichissant ses récits et offrant une perspective unique pour appréhender l'histoire.
Trois Anglais prêts à tout prennent part, au bout du monde, à l'expédition du professeur Challenger. Perdus, traqués par les hommes-singes, frôlés par des ailes monstrueuses, les voyageurs découvrent alors l'impossible : la préhistoire n'est pas morte ! Et, luttant pour survivre entre les ptérodactyles et les mégalosaures, ils se demandent : "Comment faire croire cela à Londres ? "...
16-year-old Sarah is an aspiring artist who has dropped out of school and thinks she's in the middle of an existential crisis. Maybe that explains why she keeps running into different versions of herself all across town. When a big family secret is revealed, Sarah sets out to discover what went wrong on the day six years ago when her brother Bruce left home for good.
Refugee. Queen. Saint. In eleventh-century Scotland, a young woman strives to fulfill her destiny despite the risks ... Shipwrecked on the Scottish coast, a young Saxon princess and her family--including the outlawed Edgar of England--ask sanctuary of the warrior-king Malcolm Canmore, who shrewdly sees the political advantage. He promises to aid Edgar and the Saxon cause in return for the hand of Edgar's sister, Margaret, in marriage. A foreign queen in a strange land, Margaret adapts to life among the barbarian Scots, bears princes, and shapes the fierce warrior Malcolm into a sophisticated ruler. Yet even as the king and queen build a passionate and tempestuous partnership, the Scots distrust her. When her husband brings Eva, a Celtic bard, to court as a hostage for the good behavior of the formidable Lady Macbeth, Margaret expects trouble. Instead, an unlikely friendship grows between the queen and her bard, though one has a wild Celtic nature and the other follows the demanding path of obligation. Torn between old and new loyalties, Eva is bound by a vow to betray the king and his Saxon queen. Soon imprisoned and charged with witchcraft and treason, Eva learns that Queen Margaret--counseled by the furious king and his powerful priests--will decide her fate and that of her kinswoman Lady Macbeth. But can the proud queen forgive such deep treachery?
In Hard Times, Dickens illustrates the condition of England through the fictional city of Coketown. Among its inhabitants are Thomas Gradgrind, the utilitarian headmaster who attempts to impose his rigid worldview on his family circle, and the uncaring businessman Mr Bounderby. Their materialist philosophies, as opposed to the world of fancy or imagination, are tested throughout the novel, which also explores workers’ conditions, trade unions and the spurious use of statistics. Perhaps the most polemical of his novels – in which hard-biting satire, moving drama and exuberant comedy find a very succinct and powerful expression – Hard Times is the ideal introduction to the world of Dickens.
Includes an excerpt from Still life with tornado.
Ethan Frome, a poor, downtrodden New England farmer is trapped in a loveless marriage to his invalid wife, Zeena. His ambition and intelligence are oppressed by Zeena's cold, conniving character. When Zeena's young cousin Mattie arrives to help care for her, Ethan is immediately taken by Mattie's warm, vivacious personality. They fall desperately in love as he realizes how much is missing from his life and marriage. Tragically, their love is doomed by Zeena's ever-lurking presence and by the social conventions of the day. Ethan remains torn between his sense of obligation and his urge to satisfy his heart's desire up to the suspenseful and unanticipated conclusion.
In her engaging memoir, The Choice is Yours, the debut author Dr. Susan King makes inspirational reflections on her lived experiences that propelled her from humble beginnings to making the choice for higher learning. The memoir explores how the author's experiences were shaped by the socioeconomic characteristics of the family, which were envisioned not to define her destiny for learning but to fuel her passion for learning and to sustain the choices made for higher learning. While history is embedded in the educational trajectory, Dr. King's absorbing book is a majestic blend of deftly compiled research and memoir that illustrates the transformation of potential that perpetuated the creation of generational freedom for higher learning in the family. Dr. King underlines that success at college or university is underscored by a choice and passion for higher learning. The Choice is Yours will help you to make an impact on yourself and become a symbol of change. Why not share in the journey and allow yourself to find the desire within to improve, enlighten and enrich your life so you can be the best version of yourself? Hear it from someone who walked that pathway and achieved much educationally. Now, it is up to you to implement some of the strategies for your benefit.
The book enhances language learning by bridging exam preparation with real-world applications, specifically targeting B1 Preliminary. Each unit covers diverse topics, fostering confidence in everyday English and exam skills. It includes Exam Training tasks for gradual progression to full practice, while optional "Push yourself" sections challenge students to reach B2 First level. Additionally, a dedicated section for Spanish speakers addresses common pitfalls, ensuring a comprehensive and tailored learning experience.
A haunting prophecy sets the stage for a tale of revenge, intertwining fate and desire. As characters navigate the complexities of their destinies, the pursuit of truth becomes paramount. Amidst the turmoil, unexpected connections may blossom into love, challenging the boundaries of vengeance and redemption. This gripping narrative explores the delicate balance between fate and free will, revealing how deeply intertwined lives can lead to unforeseen consequences.