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Sayaka Kuroki pensava que tinha a vida toda resolvida... até encontrar uma calcinha na cama do noivo. De repente está desempregada, solteira e desesperada. Seis meses para casar é um romance divertido e foi best-seller instantaneo no Japo. Faltando tres meses para o casamento, que esta marcado para seu aniversario de trinta anos, e logo apos pedir demisso para cuidar da cerimonia, Sayaka Kuroki descobre que esta sendo traida e que seu noivo, Kazuya, no quer mais nada com ela.Com os poucos ienes que tem na conta, uma ressaca e um restinho de dignidade, Sayaka vai ate a editora da revista em que trabalhava para pedir seu emprego de volta. Porem o cargo ja esta ocupado, e a unica alternativa e passar para outro departamento, com um chefe autocentrado, que adora se exibir e que exige que ela se case em seis meses enquanto escreve reportagens sobre konkatsu, a arte da busca por um marido.Sem muito poder de escolha, Sayaka embarca nessa misso seguindo os conselhos do chefe, que tira suas teorias mirabolantes das historias de marcas de luxo, como Louis Vuitton e Givenchy. Apesar de ser implicante e apontar suas inseguranças, um chefe desafiador talvez seja exatamente do que ela precisa para seguir em frente nessa nova etapa.Leve e divertido, Seis meses para casar explora as peculiaridades do konkatsu e da vida no Japo enquanto prova que o inesperado, o improvavel, o quase impossivel, tambem pode acontecer.

Sullo sfondo di una San Pietroburgo spettrale e luminosa, dove il sole non tramonta mai del tutto, due anime solitarie si incrociano su un ponte. Lui e il "Sognatore", un giovane che vive di visioni e letture; lei e Nastenka, prigioniera di unattesa che logora il cuore. In quattro notti magiche, il loro dialogo si trasforma in un rifugio contro la realta, unillusione di felicita che sfida il destino. Con una prosa lirica e struggente, Dostoevskij indaga il senso profondo della solitudine e la fragilita dei sentimenti umani. Unopera intramontabile che ridefinisce il significato dellamore: un attimo di beatitudine puo bastare per una vita intera? Un viaggio onirico tra speranza e disincanto.

Peregrines peculiar behavior marks him as a fairy changeling in the eyes of his neighbors, forcing him to escape the stigma of folklore to prove his worth in a wider world.

On a stormy Walpurgis Night, an Englishman foolishly wanders into a desolate graveyard, ignoring local superstitions. Lightning reveals a tomb and a wolf, signaling the presence of a dark aristocracy that rules beyond the grave. This collection gathers the fragments of fear that linger in the corners of a gothic imagination.

Overconfident and seeking quiet, a scholar dismisses the local terror surrounding a vacant home. But as the great rats swarm and the rope of the alarm bell stirs on its own, the spirit of a hanging judge prepares to pass a final sentence. The rational mind crumbles before the visceral horror of a house that hates the living.

Face the unvarnished truth of the human condition in this seminal work of pessimistic philosophy. The author argues that pain is the only positive reality, while happiness is merely the absence of suffering. Through rigorous logic and compelling prose, he dismantles the hope for earthly satisfaction. A sobering, essential read for those seeking to understand the metaphysical roots of anguish.

Honora Charlecote lives a life of quiet devotion, but her high-minded expectations for the younger generation lead to a series of bittersweet revelations about the nature of love and independence. As a spinster navigating a society that often overlooks her, she must confront the gap between her idealistic hopes and the flawed reality of the human heart. This reflective novel offers a deeply sympathetic portrait of a woman finding purpose beyond traditional marriage. It is a nuanced study of aging, disappointment, and the enduring strength of the spirit.

A noble family’s obsession with inheritance leads to a twisted plot of faked death and stolen children, shattering the facade of aristocratic honor.

A fanatical student decides that the path to liberty is paved with blood, turning a political assassination into a martyrdom that echoes through history.

A woman defines her entire existence through the men she marries, revealing a terrifying lack of self that shifts with every new relationship.

A man long dismissed by his family as dull and unremarkable is suddenly thrust into a position of immense power and wealth. As he takes on the responsibilities of his new title, he surprises his critics with a steady integrity and a quiet wisdom that they never suspected. This compelling underdog story challenges the social prejudices of the era and celebrates the depth of character found in the most unlikely places. it is a moving exploration of growth, responsibility, and the quiet triumph of the soul.

Margaret de Ribaumonts life is a high-stakes balancing act between her English roots and her role in the heart of the French aristocracy during a time of civil war. Her memoirs reveal a world of courtly intrigue, secret alliances, and the personal cost of political instability. As she navigates the dangers of the Fronde, she must use all her wit and resilience to protect those she loves. This rich historical tapestry brings the 17th century to life through the eyes of a woman who refused to be a pawn.

The daughters of James I of Scotland travel to the lavish court of Provence, exchanging a prison for a gilded cage. While one sister pines for a spiritual life, the other is swept up in the romantic intrigues of the nobility. Their divergent paths highlight the limited choices available to royal women, trapped by duty and desire. It is a lush historical tapestry woven with threads of longing, adventure, and the stark reality of dynastic pawns.

Narrated with biting irony, this collection follows a German spy who is convinced of his own brilliance while being consistently outmaneuvered by British intelligence. His reports home paint a picture of success that stands in hilarious contrast to his actual, bumbling failures.

Speed is the only defense for Alden as he carries the mail pouch through the most dangerous territory in the West. Alone on the trail, he faces blizzards, wolves, and bandits, relying on his horse and his instincts to survive. The narrative pulses with the rhythm of the gallop, celebrating the solitary bravery of the Pony Express rider. It is a tribute to the men who connected a continent at the risk of their lives.

A charismatic charlatan uses a superficial grasp of philosophy to manipulate his way into the hearts and pockets of the elite. His meteoric rise is fueled by the vanity of those who mistake confidence for genius. This witty critique of intellectual pretense exposes how easily a society can be charmed by a well-dressed void.

The May familys large and lively household is a testing ground for the high aspirations and moral convictions of eleven siblings. Following a life-altering tragedy, they must find the strength to build a future rooted in service and spiritual integrity. This expansive and beloved saga is a definitive portrait of the domestic joys and sorrows that define the Victorian experience. It is a heartwarming and deeply moving investigation into the bonds of family and the pursuit of a noble life.

The lure of a fabled diamond field draws an unlikely group into the heart of the African wilderness, where the real danger isnt the jungle, but the darkness within their own hearts. Ancient curses and modern greed collide in a suffocating struggle for survival.

Gentle humor and poignant moments define the lives of the spinsters in this beloved English town. Financial ruin is faced with elegant dignity, and small kindnesses carry the weight of grand gestures. It is a celebration of female friendship and the resilience found in community. Step into a parlor where the tea is hot and the hearts are warm.

A beautiful, working-class dreamer becomes the focal point of a tragic conflict between high-minded idealism and the cold reality of social status. Her purity of spirit inspires those around her even as her own happiness is sacrificed to the whims of the elite. This is a deeply moving, atmospheric tribute to the lost souls of the city.