Ximen Nao, a landowner known for his generosity and kindness to his peasants, is not only stripped of his land and worldly possessions in Mao's Land Reform Movement of 1948, but is cruelly executed, despite his protestations of innocence. He goes to Hell, where Lord Yama, king of the underworld, has Ximen Nao tortured endlessly, trying to make him admit his guilt, to no avail. Finally, in disgust, Lord Yama allows Ximen Nao to return to earth, to his own farm, where he is reborn not as a human but first as a donkey, then an ox, pig, dog, monkey, and finally the big-headed boy Lan Qiansui. Through the earthy and hugely entertaining perspectives of these animals, Ximen Nao narrates fifty years of modern Chinese history, ending on the eve of the new millennium. Here is an absolutely spellbinding tale that reveals the author's love of the land, beset by so many ills, traditional and modern. Views: 93
Couples, both married and unmarried, collide at a country house during a weekend of sex, adventure, and shocking surprisesIn 1944, with Britain still embroiled in World War II, Henry Tillotson marries a mysterious woman in desperate need of a passport. On their wedding night, she gives her new husband a black eye and falls ill.Is Margaret mad? Or is something else driving her—something from her shadowy past? The arrival of two more couples at the Tillotson estate sets in motion a series of events that will impact all their lives—for better or for worse.In Margaret Tillotson, Mary Wesley has created one of her most wickedly creative—and unforgettable—characters. A Dubious Legacy is an irresistible page-turner of a book about love and marriage, legacies, secrets, and revenge. Views: 93
While walking home from work one evening, Jeff Manning is struck by a car and killed. Not one but two women fall to pieces at the news: his wife, Claire, and his co-worker Tish. Reeling from her loss, Claire must comfort her grieving son and contend with funeral arrangements, well-meaning family members and the arrival of Jeff' s estranged brother-- her ex-boyfriend-- Tim.With Tish' s co-workers in the dark about her connection to Jeff outside the workplace, she volunteers to attend the funeral on the company' s behalf, but only she knows the true risk of inserting herself into the wreckage of Jeff' s life. Told through the three voices of Jeff, Tish and Claire, Hidden explores the complexity of relationships, our personal choices and the responsibilities we have to the ones we love. Views: 93
"A compelling page-turner one won't want to put down."—New York Journal of Books Two women. Two families. Two lifetimes' worth of secrets.In the wake of her husband's sudden death, Cassie Costas finds her relationship with her teenage stepdaughter unraveling. After their move to historic Tarpon Springs, Florida, Savannah hates her new town, her school and most of all her stepmom, whom she blames for her father's death. Cassie has enough to contend with as she searches for answers about the man she shared a life with, including why all their savings have disappeared.When Savannah's rebellion culminates in an act that leaves single mother Amber Blair and her sixteen-year-old son homeless, Cassie empathizes with the woman's predicament and invites the strangers to move in. As their lives intertwine, Cassie realizes that Amber is hiding something. She's evasive about her past, but the fear in her eyes tells a darker story.... Views: 93
Prof. Brandt Savage—grandson of the legendary action hero—is forced into a top-secret training program where he discovers his true calling...as the perfect assassin. Dr. Brandt Savage is on sabbatical from the University of Chicago. Instead of doing solo fieldwork in anthropology, the gawky, bespectacled PhD finds himself enrolled in a school where he is the sole pupil. His professor, “Meed,” is demanding. She’s also his captor. Savage emerges from their intensive training sessions physically and mentally transformed, but with no idea why he’s been chosen, and how he’ll use his fearsome abilities. Then his first mission with Meed takes them back to her own training ground, where Savage learns how deeply entwined their two lives have been. To prevent a new class of killers from escaping this harsh place where their ancestors first fought to make a... Views: 93
Three exiting episodes from television's most popular science fiction series!Complete in this volumeBeyond the Farthest StarThe Enterprise goes to investigate a mysterious radio signal and suddenly finds itself locked in orbit around a dead star. The suddenly, as if that weren't bad enough, the alien ship is taken over by a potent alien force . . . a force that may destroy the Enterprise and everyone aboard!YesteryearSpock travels back into his past to protect his future that is still to come . . .One of Our Planets is MissingWhen a huge cosmic cloud is reported moving into the outer fringes of the galaxy, the Enterprise is sent to investigate. But before the crew can do anything, the cloud consumes the planet Alondra . . . and then heads for Mantilles— a planet with 82 million people! Views: 93
Chelsea Curtis Fraser wrote this popular book that continues to be widely read today despite its age. Views: 93
From bestselling author Lynn Austin, these epic tales of struggle and triumph bring the Old Testament story of King Hezekiah to vivid life. More than 300,000 copies sold!Collects the five novels of Lynn Austin's sweeping biblical saga Chronicles of the King in one volume! Includes:1 Gods & Kings2 Song of Redemption3 The Strength of His Hand4 Faith of My Fathers5 Among the Gods Views: 93
