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A series of letters written by travelers during a sea voyage offers a kaleidoscopic view of national prejudices and personal vanities. As the characters judge one another and the cultures they represent, the reader discovers the inherent bias in every observation. It is a clever, experimental work that deconstructs the nature of perspective itself.

The eccentric Chinese detective J.G. Reeder investigates a murder where the only clue is a bunch of daffodils placed on the victims chest. His unconventional methods and keen psychological insight expose a dark family tragedy hidden beneath layers of wealth.

An ancient, sand-dwelling creature grants a group of siblings one wish a day, but the magic always fades at sunset with disastrous results. From wings that fail to golden coins that cannot be spent, they learn that getting exactly what you ask for is often a curse in disguise.

George Darrows attempt to rekindle a romance with Anna Leath is complicated by a past indiscretion that refuses to stay buried. When the young woman from his brief affair enters their lives as a family connection, the tension becomes unbearable. The narrative dissects the corrosive nature of jealousy and the double standards applied to male and female morality. It is a psychological drama where the setting itself feels haunted by unsaid truths.

Amidst the industrial chaos of the Luddite riots, a shy heiress and a bold landowner struggle to define their own destinies against the backdrop of war and economic depression.

Relive the quintessential tale of a naughty rabbit who risks everything for a garden feast. The chase through the cabbage patch is a pulse-pounding sequence of near-misses and lost clothing. It captures the sheer terror of being small in a world of giants and rakes. The ultimate story of transgression, fear, and the comfort of chamomile tea.

A sudden flood shatters the oppressive routine of a rectory, washing away the barriers between a sheltered daughter and a mysterious outsider. In the face of the rising waters, social propriety dissolves, leaving only the raw, pulsating rhythm of instinct. This novella captures the dangerous allure of the unknown and the liberating power of catastrophe.

As the Brangwen family moves from the soil to the schoolroom, the search for meaning becomes increasingly frantic. Ursulas journey through education and romance represents the modern womans quest to break free from the cycles of the past. The narrative pulsates with a rhythmic, biblical intensity, exploring how the sexual and the spiritual are inextricably linked. It is a sweeping vision of English life standing on the precipice of a new, uncertain era.

Travel to a snowy Gloucester street where a sick tailor fears he will ruin the Mayors Christmas wedding. As he lies helpless, the tiny inhabitants of the wainscoting take up his needle and thread to perform a midnight miracle. It is a tale of exquisite embroidery, gratitude, and the magic that happens when the city sleeps. A heartwarming classic that weaves kindness into every stitch.

Witness a sharp, moral lesson delivered with the blunt force of a gun. A rude rabbit challenges the social order by stealing a carrot, only to face immediate, furry justice. The contrast between the savage and the gentle is stark, ending in a tail-less lesson on manners. A quick, impactful vignette about the perils of bullying.

Ascend to the treetops for a story of hidden stashes and mistaken identity. A squirrel is pushed down a hollow tree by his peers, landing in the secret world of chipmunks. The narrative explores the suspicion and labor that accompanies the autumn harvest. A woodland adventure about the secrets kept within the dark hearts of trees.

Climb the hill to find the secret laundry of the little animals, hidden behind a tiny door. A young girl discovers a hedgehog hard at work, washing the waistcoats and stockings of the woodland creatures. The story blurs the line between reality and magic, celebrating the dignity of labor. A cozy, steam-filled mystery full of clean linen and friendly chatter.

Observe the dangerous game played by an impertinent squirrel who taunts an owl with riddles. While his family gathers food, Nutkin dances on the edge of disaster, disrespecting the apex predator. The sudden, violent climax leaves a permanent scar and a lesson learned in blood. A rhythmic warning about the cost of arrogance.

Delve into a gritty woodland drama where two unsavory characters feud over a stolen family. The badger and the fox engage in a destructive brawl that shatters crockery and furniture. It is a story of raw conflict and the terror of the small caught between warring giants. A darker, more intense narrative that reveals the violence inherent in nature.

In a brilliant comedy of manners, a group of self-styled intellectuals gathers to discuss a topic they are terrified to admit they do not understand. Their desperate attempts to appear cultured are manipulated by a guest who sees through their facade. The escalating pretense leads to a humiliating but hilarious revelation about the nature of the "Xingu." It is a timeless skewering of snobbery and the fear of appearing ignorant.

Driven by a fatalistic curiosity, a woman abandons her life to seek out the legendary Chilchui Indians in the Mexican mountains. She becomes the willing center of a cosmic ritual, offering her existence to the sun in a ceremony of absolute sacrifice. The narrative is a hypnotic journey into the dark heart of primitive spirituality and the extinction of the self.

É fácil se perder lá foraEm uma tentativa de enterrar seu passado sombrio, Kier Templer abandona sua cidade natal para viver na estrada. No entanto, durante uma viagem a um parque em Portugal, ela desaparece sem deixar rastros.A detetive Elin Warner chega ao mesmo lugar determinada a encontrar um pouco de paz e descanso na vastido selvagem do parque. Em vez disso, se ve envolvida no desaparecimento de Kier e diante de um intrigante mapa que ela deixou para tras.Os poucos moradores de um acampamento isolado se fecham para as perguntas da detetive e, a medida que a natureza exuberante se torna cada vez mais hostil, Elin percebe que ha algo ameaçador naquele paraiso.Agora, ela esta disposta a desvendar o que realmente aconteceu com Kier, mas quem segue um rastro... tambem pode estar sendo seguido.Traduzido por Isabela Figueira

A chemistry professor barters away his painful memories, only to realize that without the capacity for sorrow, he has lost the ability to empathize with humanity.

Imperial ambitions crush the peaceful lives of citizens as the machinery of invasion rolls across the land, testing the courage of those left in its wake.

A recurring nightmare of bloodstained hands torments a man hiding a grim secret of a past duel. The bond between two friends is tested by a confession of murder that refuses to stay buried in the grave. Guilt manifests as a physical stain in this eerie exploration of conscience and the inescapable nature of sin.