[PDF] The Ladies Of Grace Adieu And Other Stories eBook

Author : Susanna Clarke
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 28,13 MB
Release : 2009-12-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1408809338

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A gorgeously illustrated book of short stories from the world of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, the 4-million-copy global bestseller 'These tales read as if Jane Austen had rewritten the Brothers Grimm ... wonderful' Spectator Faerie is never as far away as you think. Sometimes you find you have crossed an invisible line and must cope, as best you can, with petulant princesses, vengeful owls, ladies who pass their time embroidering terrible fates or with endless paths in deep, dark woods and houses that never appear the same way twice. The heroines and heroes bedevilled by such problems in these fairy tales include a conceited Regency clergyman, an eighteenth-century Jewish doctor and Mary, Queen of Scots, as well as two characters from Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell: Strange himself and the Raven King.

Author : Susanna Clarke
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1162 pages
File Size : 28,92 MB
Release : 2010-06-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 160819535X

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In the Hugo-award winning, epic New York Times Bestseller and basis for the BBC miniseries, two men change England's history when they bring magic back into the world. In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars in 1806, most people believe magic to have long since disappeared from England - until the reclusive Mr. Norrell reveals his powers and becomes an overnight celebrity. Another practicing magician then emerges: the young and daring Jonathan Strange. He becomes Norrell's pupil, and the two join forces in the war against France. But Strange is increasingly drawn to the wild, most perilous forms of magic, and he soon risks sacrificing his partnership with Norrell and everything else he holds dear. Susanna Clarke's brilliant first novel is an utterly compelling epic tale of nineteenth-century England and the two magicians who, first as teacher and pupil and then as rivals, emerge to change its history.

Author : Susanna Clarke
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,66 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Fairies
ISBN : 9780747587378

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Faerie is never as far away as you think. Sometimes you find you have crossed an invisible line and must cope, as best you can, with petulant princesses, vengeful owls, or with endless paths in deep, dark woods and houses that never appear the same way twice. The heroines and heroes are bedevilled by such problems in these fairy tales.

Author : Susanna Clarke
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 42,1 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1526622432

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Piranesi lives in the House. Perhaps he always has. In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food and waterlilies to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous

Author : Dan Vyleta
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 15,47 MB
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0385540175

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Readers of the Harry Potter series and Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell are sure to be mesmerized by Dan Vyleta’s thrilling blend of historical fiction and fantasy, as three young friends scratch the surface of the grown-up world to discover startling wonders—and dangerous secrets. “Dan Vyleta writes with intricacy and imagination and skillful pacing; never once would I have considered putting his book down. In the manner of both a Dickens novel and the best young adult adventure stories (the Harry Potter series among them). . .his ending, which I wouldn’t dare reveal here, is a real firecracker.”—Jennifer Senior, The New York Times Welcome to a Victorian England unlike any other you have experienced before. Here, wicked thoughts (both harmless and hate-filled) appear in the air as telltale wisps of Smoke. Young Thomas Argyle, a son of aristocracy, has been sent to an elite boarding school. Here he will be purged of Wickedness, for the wealthy do not Smoke. When he resists a sadistic headboy's temptations to Smoke, a much larger struggle beyond the school walls is revealed. Shortly thereafter, on a trip to London, Thomas and his best friend witness events that make them begin to question everything they have been taught about Smoke. And thus the adventure begins... You will travel by coach to a grand estate where secrets lurk in attic rooms and hidden laboratories; where young love blossoms; and where a tumultuous relationship between a mother and her children is the crucible in which powerful passions are kindled, and dangerous deeds must be snuffed out in a desperate race against time.

Author : Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 31,3 MB
Release : 2024-08-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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Immerse yourself in the world of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov's "The Chorus Girl." This poignant short story delves into the life of a young chorus girl whose aspirations and struggles are revealed with Chekhov's characteristic empathy and insight. The narrative explores themes of ambition, societal expectations, and the personal sacrifices made in the pursuit of dreams. Chekhov, known for his sensitive portrayal of characters and social issues, provides a detailed and emotional look at the chorus girl's experiences and the impact of her career on her personal life. The story offers a reflective examination of the challenges faced by those striving for recognition and success in a demanding industry."The Chorus Girl" is a moving read for those interested in Chekhov’s exploration of personal dreams and the sacrifices involved. Ideal for readers who appreciate stories that highlight the struggles and aspirations of individuals in the performing arts.

Author : Patricia Hagan
Publisher : ePublishing Works!
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,85 MB
Release : 2011-06-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1614170673

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Samara Labonte is the prettiest passenger aboard the train to Kansas City. Delicate and elegantly dressed, she hides a tumultuous past and holds hope that America might offer happiness... maybe even love. Then blood-curdling cries fill the air. Swept from the train by wild painted savages, Samara fears her life is over. But not even fear can overtake the growing attraction for her mysterious bronze-skinned captor and his exotic new world. OTHER TITLES by Patricia Hagan: Say You Love Me Simply Heaven Orchids in Moonlight

Author : Susanna Clarke
Publisher : Bloomsbury Paperbacks
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,70 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Fairies
ISBN : 9780747592402

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Following the enormous success of 2004 bestseller and critics favorite "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell," Clarke delivers a delicious collection of ten stories set in the same fairy-crossed world of 19th-century England.

Author : Tade Thompson
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 12,22 MB
Release : 2019-03-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0316449067

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The Rosewater Insurrection continues the award-winning science fiction trilogy by one of science fiction's most engaging voices. All is quiet in the city of Rosewater as it expands on the back of the gargantuan alien Wormwood. Those who know the truth of the invasion keep the secret. The government agent Aminat, the lover of the retired sensitive Kaaro, is at the forefront of the cold, silent conflict. She must capture a woman who is the key to the survival of the human race. But Aminat is stymied by the machinations of the Mayor of Rosewater and the emergence of an old enemy of Wormwood. Innovative and genre-bending, Tade Thompson's ambitious Afrofuturist series is perfect for fans of Jeff Vandermeer, N. K. Jemisin, and Ann Leckie. Praise for The Wormwood Trilogy: "Smart. Gripping. Fabulous!" —Ann Leckie, award winning-author of Ancillary Justice "Mesmerising. There are echoes of Neuromancer and Arrival in here, but this astonishing debut is beholden to no one." —M. R. Carey, bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts "A magnificent tour de force, skillfully written and full of original and disturbing ideas." —Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Children of Time The Wormwood Trilogy Rosewater The Rosewater Insurrection The Rosewater Redemption

Author : Adrian Tinniswood
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 22,85 MB
Release : 2008-05-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781594483097

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The remarkable story of one English family during the tumultuous seventeenth century, as revealed through their original letters and documents. "To know the Verneys is to know the seventeenth century," Adrian Tinniswood writes in this brilliant book. The Verney family's centuries-long practice of saving every piece of paper that came into their possession -- amassing some 100,000 pages of family and estate letters and documents -- resulted in the largest and most complete private collection of seventeenth-century correspondence in the Western world to date. They paint an incredibly accurate and detailed picture of life in England, Europe, and even the American colonies, through the everyday lives of one extraordinary family.