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In a glittering world of luxury and lies, two lives meet each needing what the other can never truly give.In The Duchess and the Jeweller, Virginia Woolf delivers a sharp and elegant exploration of greed, class, and moral compromise.The story follows Oliver Bacon, the richest jeweller in England a man who has risen from poverty to prestige, yet remains haunted by insecurity and longing. When a Duchess comes to him with a desperate request and a tempting offer, their encounter becomes a subtle duel of manipulation, pride, and need.With her signature psychological depth and lyrical style, Woolf reveals the illusions behind wealth and the fragile humanity hidden beneath power.The Duchess and the Jeweller is at once a critique of high society and a timeless reflection on ambition, temptation, and the emptiness of material success. Click "Buy Now" and read The Duchess and the Jeweller Virginia Woolfs masterful tale of vanity, moral tension, and the hidden cost of desire.

Higor, um surfista sonhador, vê sua vida virar de cabeça para baixo ao se apaixonar por Sávio, um garoto de programa. Entre encontros intensos, lembranças de um ex-amor e dilemas familiares, Higor se

Before Jane Eyre, there was The Professor the story of a man searching for purpose, love, and identity in a world that tests every ideal he holds.In her first novel, Charlotte Bronte explores the struggles of William Crimsworth, a determined young man who rejects the comfort of privilege to forge his own path as a teacher in Belgium.Amid the rigid expectations of class and culture, Williams integrity and intellect draw him into a web of ambition, jealousy, and forbidden affection. When he meets the gentle and intelligent Frances Henri, he discovers a kindred spirit and a love that transcends social convention.Both a psychological study and a deeply human love story, The Professor reveals Brontes earliest expression of the themes that would define her later masterpieces independence, dignity, and the power of inner strength. Click "Buy Now" and experience The Professor Charlotte Brontes quietly revolutionary tale of self-discovery, resilience, and love beyond boundaries.

A lost dystopian classic, set in a future without death, introduced by Sophie Mackintosh, for fans of Jeff VanderMeer, Emily St. John Mandel, and Jacqueline Harpmans I Who Have Never Known Men.A dazzling, deadpan nightmare. Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of TimeA chilling, thought-provoking tale about the unexpected perils of eternal life.Andrew Hunter MurrayYou dont own yourself any longer. Society owns you. Bruno, a young magazine editor, seems to live a charmed life, until he discovers a growth on his neck - the first sign of incurable cancer. But his doctor offers him a unique opportunity: Bruno can choose to be frozen down until medical science has found a cure for his condition. He makes his decision, just after meeting and falling in love with an enigmatic ballet dancer.Decades later, he wakes up to find himself cured, but the world is now a very different place. Freezing technology is now ubiquitous, the pleasures of life have been subtly drained and society has started to fracture. Bruno must decide what he really wants from his life and whether its worth the cost.Fans of dystopian fiction will love this creepingly claustrophobic classic, which asks all the big questions about ageing, death, scientific progress and the meaning of life.Whilst grappling with existential questions, Freezing Point is also deeply entertaining, veering from slapdash caper to dreamlike, psychedelic sequences and deadpan absurdity.Sophie Mackintosh

Quem será o misterioso prisioneiro que tanto ameaça os frágeis alicerces do reinado de Luís XIV e se tornou uma das grandes lendas históricas da França? Neste último volume de Visconde de Bragelonne, Dumas da fim a saga que transformou o imaginario ocidental. Numa prosa eletrizante e cheia de suspense, Alexandre Dumas ficcionaliza uma figura que encarna anseios de justiça e mudança numa França monarquica em franca decadencia: o homem da mascara de ferro. Por tras do disfarce imposto, desponta um personagem inteligente, sensivel e digno, em oposiço a vaidade e autoritarismo de Luis XIV, que pode mudar tudo.Com Aramis comprometido em empreender uma arriscada misso com o enigmatico prisioneiro, o volume mais conhecido e adaptado para cinema de O visconde de Bragelonne e tambem a derradeira despedida dos leitores do quarteto fantastico da literatura ocidental. O que sera de Aramis, Porthos, Athos e DArtagnan depois de tantas aventuras quando a lealdade, a honra e a coragem vo perdendo lugar numa sociedade que caminha para um aburguesamento brutal? Dumas, com muita emoço e drama, selara seus destinos.

Coletânea de minicontos de Andréa del Fuego, autora de A pediatra e Os Malaquias. Ou, se preferir, uma reunião de comentários num elevador que despenca.Publicado pela primeira vez em 2005, numa ediçã

Powerful.DAILY TELEGRAPH[Ross] is a master of detail.TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENTA literary rollercoaster.PEOPLEChillingly real . . . unforgettable.BOOKLISTFrom a singular voice: a gripping and deeply moving story of grief and memory.1990s New York: Tony Pellar - a man of former style and fading beauty - now lives in the subway tunnels. From this place of darkness, Tony fights for his sanity as his mind overflows with memories of Agatha, a woman he calls the Soul Snatcher.Following the lost thread of his life story back to 1960s North Carolina, Ross unravels a tangle of hurt and lies with two interconnected tales: that of Mikey, his wealthy childhood best friend, and of Agatha - a complex woman with a heart full of painful secrets.Orange Laughter is a story of old prejudice and shattered innocence, and a vivid reminder of the importance of storytelling as a way to heal individual and collective memory.Readers loved Orange Laughter:Masterful! The ride is intriguing with twists and turns and a huge dose of the unexpected. This novel will enchant, surprise and mystify; but ultimately, it will satisfy. A page-turner! I could not put it down, I read it all in one sitting. The authors touch is as beautiful as it is sure. A masterpiece of storytelling. Her characters live. Her prose sings. She is a writer of visions.

Shortlisted for the Dublin Literary AwardJoin Simpsons quirky cast of seven as they upend colonial myth-making and expose the unnatural strangeness at the heart of settler-capitalism. With warm humour and canny observation, The Cure for White Ladies breaks open the self to a world still alive with people, animals, ancestors, and spirits.

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What if everything youve been taught about truth, virtue, and morality is a lie?In Beyond Good and Evil, Friedrich Nietzsche unleashes one of the most provocative and transformative works in the history of philosophy a fearless exploration of truth, power, and the human spirit.Rejecting blind faith, dogma, and traditional morality, Nietzsche challenges readers to look beyond conventional notions of good and evil and to embrace a new ideal: the pursuit of strength, creativity, and self-overcoming.With razor-sharp wit and poetic force, he dismantles the illusions of religion, politics, and philosophy exposing the will to power that drives all human behavior.Brilliant, daring, and unsettling, Beyond Good and Evil is not just a book its a philosophical revolution, urging readers to think independently and live authentically.It remains one of the most influential manifestos of intellectual freedom ever written. Click "Buy Now" and confront Beyond Good and Evil the book that dares you to think beyond the limits of morality and discover the strength of your own mind.

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"So begins Charles Dickenss sweeping masterpiece of love, loyalty, and redemption set against the violent backdrop of the French Revolution.In A Tale of Two Cities, the fates of Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat seeking honor, and Sydney Carton, a disillusioned English lawyer, intertwine in a story of courage, sacrifice, and resurrection.As the guillotine rises in Paris and injustice reigns, Dickens explores the power of love to redeem even the darkest of hearts and the human spirits ability to triumph over tyranny and despair.Rich with unforgettable characters and moments of heartbreaking beauty, this novel stands as one of literatures most powerful reflections on hope amid horror.Every page pulses with tension, emotion, and Dickenss timeless reminder that love is the greatest revolution of all. Click "Buy Now" and experience A Tale of Two Cities a story of passion, sacrifice, and eternal hope that has stirred hearts for generations.

Before Dracula, there was Carmilla the beautiful stranger who haunted dreams and hearts alike.In Carmilla, J. Sheridan Le Fanu weaves a chilling and sensual tale of love, fear, and the supernatural that forever changed gothic fiction.When young Laura welcomes a mysterious woman named Carmilla into her remote Austrian home, an intense bond quickly forms between them one that is as enchanting as it is unsettling. But soon, strange dreams, nocturnal visitations, and an aura of death reveal a terrifying truth hidden behind beautys mask.Blending haunting atmosphere, subtle eroticism, and psychological depth, Carmilla is the original vampire story, preceding Dracula by over twenty-five years. It remains a masterpiece of suspense and seduction a tale where danger whispers through affection and immortality feeds on desire. Click "Buy Now" and enter Carmilla the gothic classic that first gave shape to the vampire myth and still chills the soul today.

When empires crumble, legends are born.In The Dark Ages Collection, Charles Oman delivers a sweeping chronicle of the centuries that followed the collapse of Rome an era of chaos, transformation, and the birth of a new world.Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Oman reveals how invading tribes, warrior-kings, and emerging faiths reshaped Europe. From the fall of imperial power to the rise of the Franks, Goths, and Vikings, this collection traces the battles, beliefs, and alliances that forged the foundations of modern civilization.Rich in insight and drama, The Dark Ages Collection transforms a misunderstood period into a living epic one where courage, survival, and destiny collide on the ruins of empire.It is a journey through war and faith, ambition and endurance a story not of darkness, but of rebirth. Click "Buy Now" and uncover The Dark Ages Collection a powerful retelling of the centuries that turned Romes ashes into Europes dawn.

On the eve of war, a small English village gathers for a play and the whole world unfolds between the acts.In Between the Acts, Virginia Woolf crafts a profound and poetic meditation on time, identity, and the fragile beauty of human connection.Set during a single summers day before the outbreak of World War II, the novel centers on a country house pageant a play that reflects the history of England and the inner lives of its performers and audience.As laughter and music fill the air, moments of silence reveal deeper truths: the passage of time, the ache of memory, and the quiet despair beneath ordinary lives.Woolfs final novel is both intimate and universal a lyrical farewell to an era and a testament to arts power to unite people even as the world around them begins to fracture.Graceful, reflective, and profoundly moving, Between the Acts stands as one of literatures most haunting meditations on art, war, and the endurance of the human spirit. Click "Buy Now" and experience Between the Acts Virginia Woolfs final masterpiece, where every moment becomes a mirror of life itself.

Every ornament tells a story every light awakens a memory.In A Christmas Tree, Charles Dickens invites readers to gather around the glowing lights of a festive tree and reflect on the magic, wonder, and nostalgia of Christmas.Through vivid imagery and tender recollection, Dickens transforms a simple Christmas tree into a living symbol of childhood joy, ghostly mystery, and the timeless warmth of holiday tradition.Each ornament becomes a window into the past filled with laughter, games, gifts, and the haunting yet beautiful presence of memory.Gentle, poetic, and deeply human, A Christmas Tree captures the very essence of Dickenss genius: the ability to turn ordinary moments into timeless reflections on love, kindness, and the passage of time.It is not just a story it is an invitation to feel, remember, and believe once more in the light of Christmas. Click "Buy Now" and enjoy A Christmas Tree Charles Dickenss heartwarming celebration of memory, hope, and the enduring spirit of the season.

In a world ruled by men, two women dared to live and love on their own terms.In Shirley, Charlotte Bronte paints a vivid picture of industrial England during a time of unrest, blending social commentary with romance, courage, and defiance.Set against the turbulence of the early 19th century, the novel follows Caroline Helstone, a quiet yet passionate woman constrained by societys expectations, and Shirley Keeldar, a spirited heiress who refuses to bow to convention.Their friendship and their struggles illuminate the challenges faced by women seeking independence, dignity, and meaning in a rapidly changing world.Rich in emotion and insight, Shirley is both a love story and a revolutionary statement, revealing Brontes powerful vision of female strength, moral integrity, and social conscience. Click "Buy Now" and step into Shirley a moving tale of resilience, friendship, and the fight for freedom in an age of constraint.

One cold night, a hardened heart met a miracle.In A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens crafts one of the most beloved and timeless stories ever told a tale of redemption, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas.When the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, he is forced to confront the emptiness of his greed and the consequences of a life without kindness.What follows is a journey through memory, regret, and revelation and a transformation that warms even the coldest heart.Filled with unforgettable characters, from the gentle Bob Cratchit to the angelic Tiny Tim, A Christmas Carol shines as a universal story of compassion and renewal.More than a holiday classic, its a reminder that its never too late to change and that generosity of spirit can light even the darkest winter. Click "Buy Now" and experience A Christmas Carol the story that redefined Christmas and continues to inspire hearts around the world.

"Please, sir, I want some more."With those unforgettable words, Charles Dickens gave voice to the voiceless and created one of literatures most enduring heroes Oliver Twist, the orphan who dared to dream of kindness in a world of cruelty.Born into poverty and raised in a brutal workhouse, young Oliver escapes to the streets of London, where he falls into the hands of Fagin, the sinister master of a gang of child thieves. Amid danger, betrayal, and hardship, Olivers unbreakable spirit becomes a symbol of hope in a society that has lost its compassion.A powerful tale of survival, morality, and the fight for dignity, Oliver Twist exposes the harsh realities of 19th-century England while celebrating the strength of innocence and the triumph of goodness over greed.Dickenss blend of suspense, emotion, and social critique makes this masterpiece as moving and relevant today as it was when first published. Click "Buy Now" and experience Oliver Twist a timeless story of courage, injustice, and the unyielding power of the human spirit.

She refused to be silenced and changed literature forever.In Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte gives the world one of the most extraordinary heroines ever written a woman of intelligence, dignity, and unbreakable will who dares to love on her own terms.Orphaned and mistreated, Jane Eyre grows up defying a world that seeks to diminish her. From the cold halls of Lowood School to the mysterious Thornfield Hall, where she becomes governess to the brooding Mr. Rochester, Janes journey is one of self-respect, moral strength, and emotional awakening.But behind Thornfields dark walls lies a terrible secret one that will test Janes courage and the depth of her heart.Blending romance, mystery, and spiritual depth, Jane Eyre is a timeless story of love, independence, and integrity.It is not only a tale of passion but also a powerful declaration of freedom the voice of a woman who dares to choose herself. Click "Buy Now" and experience Jane Eyre the groundbreaking novel that redefined love, courage, and the power of the soul.

"Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show."With this unforgettable opening, Charles Dickens begins David Copperfield the story he called his "favorite child," a rich and deeply human portrait of growth, struggle, and self-discovery.From a difficult childhood filled with loss and cruelty to the trials of love, ambition, and success, David Copperfields journey mirrors the resilience of the human spirit. Along the way, he meets some of Dickenss most beloved characters the ever-cheerful Mr. Micawber, the scheming Uriah Heep, and the tragic Little Emly each revealing truths about friendship, integrity, and the search for identity.Blending humor, heartbreak, and hope, Dickens crafts a masterpiece of storytelling that celebrates perseverance and the enduring power of goodness. David Copperfield remains one of literatures most moving and inspiring coming-of-age tales a timeless reflection of what it means to live, to love, and to become. Click "Buy Now" and experience David Copperfield a timeless journey of hardship, hope, and the triumph of character.