W. Somerset Maugham was one of the seminal writers of the twentieth century, and his travel writing has long been considered among his finest work. Now, acclaimed travel writer Pico Iyer maps out a masterful tour of these vivid, evocative pieces that are collected here for the first time.Maugham worked as a secret agent in Russia, published novels in London, staged plays in New York, and traveled throughout Europe, Asia, India, and the United States, chronicling his travels, wherever he went, with exceptional insight. Beginning with "In the Land of the Blessed Virgin" and culminating in "A Partial View," Iyer selects vignettes of Maugham's razor-sharp prose that track his transformation from a boyish traveler in Spain to a worldly man of letters.This is Maugham at his most keenly observant, direct, and powerful.From the Hardcover edition. Views: 53
One killer down, one to go.With the serial killer off my back, my mother, the head of Paranormal MI5, wants me to move on to another case. Only problem is, my best friend has been kidnapped and held by a man who helped the evil killer.My magic is almost restored, but the fate of my soul is still in question. If I took the time off to save my friend, and myself, would my job as top Paranormal MI5 agent still be there when I returned? The risk was great on both sides, but when life trumps magic, I have to brace myself for impact. Views: 53
How do you say goodbye to your family for the last time? Poppy Day is looking forward to her best year yet. She's thirty-two, married to her childhood sweetheart, and a full-time mum of two gorgeous children. She loves her clean little house in the countryside - a far cry from the London estate where she grew up. Her husband Mart, a soldier, has just returned safe and sound from his latest tour. But Poppy is so busy caring for others, she hasn't noticed the fatigue in her body, or the menacing lump growing on her breast. If there's anyone strong and deserving enough to defeat cancer it's Poppy. After all, she's fought harder battles than this. But does life really work like that? This is the heart-wrenching new bestseller from Amanda Prowse. Views: 53
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents two reader-favorite tales about summer love...ONE SUMMERBeing forced to spend the summer on a cross-country photo shoot is less than ideal for Bryan Mitchell. She specializes in seeing the best in people, but the cynical photojournalist Shade Colby is making her life a living hell. Bryan and Shade disagree about everything—everything, that is, except the fierce attraction they have for each other. But can they set their differences aside to give their love a shotLESSONS LEARNEDPublicist Juliet Trent never mixes business with pleasure, but her newest client, charming ladies' man and chef Carlo Franconi, is determined to whet her appetite for love. Juliet has a plan—by the time the publicity tour is over, Carlo will be the world's sexiest chef—she just needs to remain immune to his charms. ÂCandlelight, pasta and romance... Carlo is... Views: 53
What's better than a wedding? Four weddings! Meet the women of Vows, Connecticut's most fabulous event planners, who know how to create the perfect celebration—but have to face their own jitters when it's their turn to walk down the aisle. Set a date with the #1 New York Times bestselling series filled with a "likable cast" and "effortless wit." (Publishers Weekly)Vision in WhiteBed of RosesSavor the MomentHappy Ever After Views: 53
When Pastor John Endicott returns from burying his mother, he discovers the legendary haunted house in town really is inhabited, and he sets out to determine if the lady in white is a ghost or real. Constance Whetherhill left the city when her wealth failed rather than endure the sympathy of her socialite circle. Renting a "haunted" house was the most economical choice she could make to secure a home for her aging grandmother. But when wealth and privilege are offered back to her, she must choose between the new life she made and the old life she was raised to expect. Views: 53
