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"Beauty will save the world."Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a man of such pure honesty and childlike simplicity that he is mockingly dubbed "The Idiot," returns to the shark-infested waters of St. Petersburg society after years in a Swiss sanatorium. Seeking only to find the good in others, he is quickly ensnared in a volatile love triangle between the beautiful, traumatized "fallen woman" Nastasya Filippovna and the dark, obsessive merchant Rogozhin. As the Princes saintly influence clashes with the vanity and greed of the Russian elite, Dostoevsky poses a devastating question: Can a truly good man survive in a world that is anything but?The Christ-Like Protagonist: Dostoevskys goal was to depict a "perfectly beautiful" soul. Myshkin is a radical departure from the traditional literary hero; he is compassionate to a fault, lacks any ego, and suffers from epilepsya condition Dostoevsky shared and described with visceral, transcendent detail. The Prince is a mirror in which every other character sees their own failings and hidden virtues.A Tragedy of Modernity: The Idiot is a searing critique of a society obsessed with status, money, and intellectual posturing. Through the eccentric Epanchin family and the nihilistic youth of St. Petersburg, Dostoevsky captures a world on the brink of collapse, where genuine emotion is mistaken for madness and kindness is viewed as a fatal weakness. The novels shocking conclusion remains one of the most powerful and debated endings in all of world literature.Experience the radiance and the darkness. Purchase "The Idiot" today and witness Dostoevskys most heartbreaking achievement.

"I had a feeling that I was in the presence of those who had lived for centuries."While traveling through the dense forests of France, a pragmatic Englishman named Richard Whittingham loses his way and stumbles upon a mysterious chateau. Inside, he is invited to a grand soiree populated by an assembly of aristocrats who seem strangely familiar. As the evening unfolds, he realizes he is a guest at a living reunion of legendary figuresfrom a sleeping lady just awakened to a gentleman with a penchant for glass slippers. Elizabeth Gaskell, the celebrated author of Northport and South, trades industrial realism for a sparkling, eerie, and witty deconstruction of the worlds most famous folklore.A Sophisticated Literary Game: Curious, if true is a delight for lovers of intertextuality. Gaskell treats these mythical characters as aging French nobles, bound by the rigid etiquette of the 19th century. Through Whittinghams bewildered eyes, we see how the "happily ever after" would actually function in a society obsessed with lineage, marriage contracts, and social standing.Gaskells Hidden Masterpiece: Often overlooked in favor of her larger novels, this story proves Gaskells immense range. It balances a sense of "Gothic" atmospherethe dark forest, the ancient housewith a sharp, satirical bite. It is a precursor to modern "fractured fairy tales," exploring the humanity, the vanity, and the lingering magic behind the legends we think we know.Step through the shadows of the forest and into the salon of legends. Purchase "Curious, if true" today and discover a different side of Elizabeth Gaskell.

"A man that has all the virtues that can adorn a human mind."Oroonoko, a powerful African prince and brilliant general, falls deeply in love with the beautiful Imoinda. Their romance is shattered when they are both betrayed and sold into slavery, eventually reuniting on a sugar plantation in the English colony of Surinam. Renamed "Caesar" by his captors, Oroonoko cannot be broken by the chains of his station. Aphra Behns narrative is a searing, tragic exploration of the "noble savage," the cruelty of the colonial system, and the indomitable spirit of a man born to rule.A Landmark in Literary History: As one of the earliest examples of the English novel, Oroonoko is a fascinating blend of travelogue, memoir, and epic tragedy. Behn claims the authority of an eyewitness, painting a vividand often brutalpicture of life in the 17th-century Caribbean. The novel challenges the moral justifications of slavery by presenting a protagonist who possesses more honor and nobility than his "civilized" Christian masters.The Tragedy of the Heroic Ideal: The story culminates in a desperate and violent rebellion as Oroonoko seeks to win freedom for his family. It is a profound meditation on the conflict between natural law and man-made systems of oppression. Oroonoko remains a critical text for understanding the origins of the novel form and the long history of social justice in literature.Witness the strength of a royal heart in chains. Purchase "Oroonoko" today and discover a foundational work of English prose.

"I have waited for you for three hundred years."When a young man inherits a grand, ancient house from a distant relative, he discovers a striking portrait of a beautiful woman, encased in a magnificent, intricately carved ebony frame. Drawn to her haunting gaze, he soon realizes that the woman in the painting is more than mere oil and pigment. She is a soul from the past, bound by a dark pact and a love that refuses to stay buried. As the boundary between the present and the Elizabethan era begins to dissolve, he must decide if he is willing to sacrifice his reality for a phantom bride.A Masterpiece of Atmospheric Horror: Before she became a pioneer of childrens fantasy, Edith Nesbit was a master of the "shilling shocker." The Ebony Frame is a quintessential example of the Fin de Siecle ghost story, blending the elegance of Victorian prose with a visceral sense of dread. It explores the dangerous allure of nostalgia and the terrifying possibility that our ancestors lives are never truly finished.The Curse of the Unliving: Nesbit expertly weaves elements of the occult and the "femme fatale" archetype into this taut narrative. The ebony frame itself acts as a portal, a physical manifestation of the barrier between life and death. As the protagonist is pulled deeper into the ladys spell, the reader is left to wonder: is this a romantic reunion of soulmates, or a predatory haunting designed to steal a living soul?True love never diesit waits. Purchase "The Ebony Frame" today and step into a world of spectral romance.

"I saw it as plainly as I see you now... the room, the bed, and the thing that lay upon it."While walking to meet his fiancée at her new home, a young man has a sudden, inexplicable "waking dream." He finds himself inside a house that is the mirror image of his belovedsbut instead of a warm welcome, he discovers a scene of gruesome violence and a silent, murdered woman. When he finally arrives at the real house, he is horrified to find that the layout, the wallpaper, and the atmosphere match his vision exactly. Is he losing his mind, or has he glimpsed a future that he is now powerless to prevent?A Pioneer of Psychological Dread: Long before modern "final destination" tropes, Edith Nesbit explored the horror of the inevitable. The Mystery of the Semi-Detached is celebrated for its tight pacing and its refusal to rely on traditional ghosts. The terror here is purely psychological and temporal, playing on the Victorian anxiety regarding the "double" and the hidden lives behind the identical facades of suburban streets.The Horror of the Everyday: Nesbit takes the mundane setting of a new homea symbol of hope and future happinessand transforms it into a site of inescapable trauma. By stripping away the gothic castles and replaced them with a standard middle-class dwelling, she brings the supernatural uncomfortably close to home. It is a haunting reminder that the most terrifying things are often the ones we see with our eyes wide open.You cant run from what youve already seen. Purchase "The Mystery of the Semi-Detached" today and experience the ultimate Victorian nightmare.

Reader love R. O. Thorps murder mysteries:Think Christie but funnier, with more heart.Fast-paced, funny and full of intrigue. Loved every minute of it and cant wait for the next one!Scientist Finn Blanchard is trying not to think about murder. The university administrator Nina Hussar may have fallen to her death down stairs shed used for years, but the only mystery Finn wants to investigate is whether theres a shark in the local lake.But when a professors sudden death unearths cryptic clues to a missing Shakespeare play, Finn is forced to admit his research isnt the fishiest part of university life. After all, as his detective ex-boyfriend says, theres nothing more suspicious than a fall down some stairs.And if Finn cant figure out who the killer is soon, the next blood in the water might be his own . . .Praise for the Blanchard twins series:Brilliant. Ian MooreFun ahoy! Orlando MurrinClever, quirky and irresistibly fun. Jessica Bull

Esta é a incrível história de frei Paschoal, um sacerdote que deixou Portugal para desembarcar no Rio de Janeiro, em 1807, com a nobreza nativa em fuga antes da invasão dos franceses. Não custou a se

Twenty Years After reunites the legendary musketeers after decades of separation, placing them on opposing sides of political conflict. Alexandre Dumas masterfully blends personal loyalty with historical drama, exploring how time, ambition, and ideology reshape even the strongest bonds. Rich in intrigue, action, and emotional depth, this sequel deepens the Musketeers saga and stands as a classic of historical adventure fiction.

There are places where silence does not simply lingerit breathes.Songs Written in Moonlight I: The Orchard Where Dreams Fell Softly is a quiet, atmospheric story for readers who long for stillness, reflection, and gentle escape. Set in a moonlit orchard where memories awaken and dreams take shape, this book invites you into a world where time slows and the night listens.Written in poetic, flowing prose, this story unfolds like a modern lullaby for adults. It follows the awakening of an ancient presence bound to a dreaming orchard, where lantern light, falling blossoms, and forgotten promises weave together into a tale of memory, loss, and quiet hope.Perfect for evening reading, moments of calm, or as a companion before sleep, this book is not driven by conflict or speed, but by atmosphere, emotion, and gentle wonder.If you love dreamlike fantasy, lyrical storytelling, and stories meant to be felt rather than rushed, Songs Written in Moonlight will guide you softly into the quiet spaces between waking and dreaming.

Power. Desire. Control.In Power Plays Tales from the Edge of Desire, Volume II, Cassian Ward dives deeper into the seductive psychology of dominance and surrender.This collection of dark, explicit erotic short stories explores moments where power is not stolen, but willingly offered. Behind closed doors, in forbidden spaces and carefully negotiated fantasies, characters discover that true desire lives in control, trust, and deliberate imbalance.From authoritative figures and dangerous strangers to lovers who rewrite the rules of intimacy, each story is charged with tension, consent, and raw erotic intensity. Cassian Wards writing is unapologetically sensual, slow-burning, and psychologically drivencrafted for readers who crave more than surface-level erotica.Power Plays II is erotic fiction for those who understand that submission can be chosen, dominance can be intimate, and pleasure is most potent at the edge of surrender.For readers of dark romance, BDSM erotica, power-exchange fantasies, and psychologically intense erotic fiction. Adults only (18+).

O mais puro retrato da vida adolescente continua neste volume do premiado e amado Skip & Loafer!Com a chegada da primavera, Mitsumi e seus amigos finalmente entraram no segundo ano do ensino médi

São Paulo, anos 1990. Uma metrópole em ebulição, palco de um amor que desafia o tempo e a lógica. Regina, uma jovem de beleza estonteante vinda do interior, e Danilo, herdeiro de um império de superm

Most people assume their exhaustion is personal.That if they worked harder, refined themselves further, or finally found the right mindset, life would begin to respond differently.This book starts from a calmer premise.The system works.And nothing is wrong with you.Institutions, markets, careers, and cultures are functioning exactly as designed. When capable, disciplined, reflective people feel stalled, depleted, or permanently "behind," it is rarely a failure of effort or character. It is the predictable outcome of prolonged exposure to environments that reward continuity over autonomy and absorb contribution without returning leverage.This is not a book about motivation.It offers no habits, routines, affirmations, or improvement frameworks.It does not ask you to fix yourself.Instead, it explainsprecisely and without sentimentwhy hard work often increases dependence rather than freedom, why growth is an environmental property rather than a personal virtue, why money follows signal and leverage rather than intelligence or goodness, why self-worth culture and coaching exist to stabilise systems rather than liberate individuals, why freedom begins when negotiation ends, why exit and optionality outperform authority, and why happiness appears only after alignmentnot before.Written for readers who sense that their discomfort is informational rather than pathological, THE SYSTEM WORKS NOTHING IS WRONG WITH YOU is a manual for structural clarity.It does not inspire.It recalibrates.Once read, it becomes difficult to continue negotiating with systems that were never designed to reward you.And once seen, it cannot be unseen.

"O espaço é um local inexplorado. Um ambiente cercado de indagações. Vamos conhecê-lo numa aventura sensacional envolvendo ação, suspense e mistério. Uma história para todas as idades e todos os gost

Esta obra não é apenas para filhos de Oroiná, mas para todos os leitores, umbandistas ou não, que têm fé e buscam o amparo divino e a força espiritual para enfrentar os "desafios do caminho". A Orixá

This book offers a comprehensive overview of ESG issues in real estate investments, from content to systematic implementation. It combines global, regional and local perspectives, focussing on investments. The book builds a bridge between theory and practice with the aim of explaining the ESG and responsible investment terminology and its abbreviations. As a practical toolkit written by 30 authors with various professional backgrounds and nationalities, it supports readers taking a holistic view of ESG issues, making informed decisions and implementing ESG in property investment practice.Contents: Global ESG dynamics and standards The real estate investment market, ESG & investment, finance, greenwashing Due diligence, valuation, and user perspective Deep dives, f. ex. CRREM, water, brownfields, insurance and AI Contracts, procurement, and regulatory frameworks Global, regional and local perspectives, spanning from Africa, Asia, EU & UK to the US and Latin America

This book offers a comprehensive overview of ESG issues in real estate investments, from content to systematic implementation. It combines global, regional and local perspectives, focussing on investments. The book builds a bridge between theory and practice with the aim of explaining the ESG and responsible investment terminology and its abbreviations. As a practical toolkit written by 30 authors with various professional backgrounds and nationalities, it supports readers taking a holistic view of ESG issues, making informed decisions and implementing ESG in property investment practice.Contents: Global ESG dynamics and standards The real estate investment market, ESG & investment, finance, greenwashing Due diligence, valuation, and user perspective Deep dives, f. ex. CRREM, water, brownfields, insurance and AI Contracts, procurement, and regulatory frameworks Global, regional and local perspectives, spanning from Africa, Asia, EU & UK to the US and Latin America

"I am a person of no station."Leaving behind a life of tragic loss in England, the reserved and observant Lucy Snowe travels alone to the fictional French-speaking city of Villette. Finding work as a teacher at a girls boarding school, she navigates a labyrinth of cultural tensions, unrequited love, and her own crushing loneliness. Often considered Charlotte Brontes finest technical achievement, Villette is a startlingly modern exploration of the female psyche and the courage required to live an authentic life.A Ghostly Psychological Mystery: Is the "Nun" who haunts the dark corridors of the school a supernatural visitation, or a manifestation of Lucys suppressed emotions? Bronte weaves a masterful Gothic thread through the narrative, using the legend of a buried nun to mirror Lucys own isolation. As she finds herself torn between the handsome Dr. John and the fiery, irritable, yet deeply kindred Professor Paul Emanuel, Lucy must confront the "buried" parts of her own soul.The Ultimate Story of Resilience: Unlike the more romanticized heroines of the era, Lucy Snowe is a "shadow" narratordeeply private and fiercely independent. Villette challenges the conventions of the Victorian marriage plot, offering instead a profound meditation on mental health, self-reliance, and the price of freedom. It is a novel of stunning prose and devastating emotional honesty that remains a touchstone for readers who find power in the quietest voices.Step into the shadows of the heart. Purchase "Villette" today and experience the crowning achievement of Charlotte Bronte.

"He was the richest jeweller in England; but his mind was not on his jewels."Oliver Bacon has climbed from the gutters of London to the pinnacle of luxury. He is the most powerful jeweller in the world, yet he is haunted by a relentless hunger for something money cannot buy: acceptance into the upper echelons of the aristocracy. When the Duchess of Lambourne arrives at his shop with a desperate secret and a string of questionable pearls, a high-stakes psychological game beginsone where the currency is not just gold, but blood, reputation, and the past.A Masterclass in Modernist Tension: Virginia Woolf uses her signature psychological insight to peel back the layers of her characters motivations. Oliver is a man of "checks and balances," constantly weighing his humble origins against his present grandeur. The Duchess is a woman of fading glory, willing to trade her familys legacy for the sake of her gambling debts. Their encounter is a clinical study of how the "new money" of the merchant class collides with the "old status" of a crumbling nobility.The Glittering Surface of Corruption: Through vivid imageryfrom the "shining fish" of the jewels to the "rotting meat" of the Duchesss liesWoolf explores the rot beneath the polished surface of Mayfair society. The Duchess and the Jeweller is a biting, satirical look at a world where everything is for sale, and the ultimate transaction is the soul itself. It remains one of Woolfs most accessible and provocative explorations of greed and the vanity of human wishes.Discover the dark side of the diamond. Purchase "The Duchess and the Jeweller" today and witness a clash of titans in the heart of London.

"They lived in a kind of hieroglyphic world, where the real thing was never said or done or even thought, but only uttered by a set of arbitrary signs."Newland Archer is a man of the elite, a gentleman lawyer perfectly aligned with the rigid social codes of 1870s New York. His life is meticulously planned, beginning with his engagement to the beautiful, conventional May Welland. But when Mays cousin, the scandalous Countess Ellen Olenska, returns from Europe seeking a divorce, Archers world is upended. Drawn to Ellens independence and intellectual fire, he begins to question the very foundations of the society that sustains him.The Invisible Chains of Convention: Wharton brilliantly portrays a world where "the tribal ritual" of social life is more powerful than any individual passion. As Archer and Ellens forbidden attraction grows, the weight of family expectation and the subtle, unspoken threats of social exile begin to close in. It is a story where a dinner party can be as deadly as a duel, and a raised eyebrow can signal the end of a reputation.A Pulitzer Prize-Winning Masterpiece: The Age of Innocence is a lush, satirical, and ultimately heartbreaking exploration of the sacrifice required to belong. Wharton, an insider of the world she describes, uses her exquisite prose to dissect the hypocrisy and the hidden beauty of a vanished era. It remains the definitive novel of the American Gilded Agea timeless study of the conflict between the hearts longing and the worlds demands.Step behind the velvet curtain of Old New York. Purchase "The Age of Innocence" today and experience the elegance and the agony of a world bound by decorum.