Set in Gorbachev's Russia, The Anonymous Novel is a complex and compelling story of many varied characters dealing with the problems of change, coming to terms with the past and fretting about the future. Barbero manages that typically Italian trick of combining both humour and profundity, and his exceptional storytelling skill are even more clearly displayed than in this, his finest novel. The murder of Pashayev, a leading Muslim cleric in Azerbaijan, triggers a series of events. This is not a murder mystery, as the reader knows who the culprit is from the very beginning, whilst the other characters, including the investigating judge, never do, but there is nevertheless a tension - suspense even - that holds the reader, who is in any case fascinated but the breadth of the intellectual argument, the wit and the observation of human nature. Vitali Vitaliev has described this book as "a literary miracle - unique, witty and gripping. It reads like Bulgakov's prose somewhat modernised... Views: 15
Faster, Grittier, Darker, Deadlier…Chris Ryan Extreme When an old friend makes a desperate call for help, former SAS Warrant Officer Joe Gardner is thrust back into the line of fire. His journey leads him into the deadliest favela in Brazil, where violent gangs, crazed hitmen and trigger-happy paramilitaries lurk. Gardner’s only hope of staying alive is through his supreme survival skills and warrior’s instinct. Views: 15
In its two thousand years of history, London has ruled a rainy island and a globe-spanning empire, it has endured plague and fire and bombing, it has nurtured and destroyed poets and kings, revolutionaries and financiers, geniuses and visionaries of every stripe. To distill the magic and the majesty of this infinitely enthralling city into a single brief volume would seem an impossible task--yet acclaimed biographer and novelist A. N. Wilson brilliantly accomplishes it in London: A History.Founded by the Romans, London was a flourishing provincial capital before falling into ruin with the rest of the Roman Empire. Centuries passed before the city rose to prominence once again when William the Conqueror chose to be crowned king in Westminster Abbey. In Chaucer's day, London Bridge opened the way for expansion over the Thames. By the time Shakespeare's plays were being mounted at the Globe, London was a dense, seething, and explosively growing metropolis--a... Views: 15
Kicking off a brand new romantic suspense series from Lee Christine is A Dangerous Arrangement: a violinist with a secret, a billionaire with a problem and a race against time set on the beautiful Amalfi Coast. When violinist Marina Wentworth arrives in Venice en route to a cruise ship for a short working holiday, the last thing she expects is to be confronted by a handsome stranger demanding answers. After going to great lengths to keep her real reasons for the trip a secret, Marina refuses to let her immediate attraction to Dean Logan derail her plans. Desperate to recover his latest superyacht designs, Dean doesn't want to believe the lovely violinist is involved in the devastating cyber-attack that threatens to destroy his yacht-building empire. However his growing feelings for Marina fail to extinguish the nagging suspicion that she is hiding something. Set against the backdrop of Italy's Amalfi Coast, Dean and Marina must... Views: 15
Byron and the Beauty is very loosely based on Byron's biography and takes place during two weeks of October, 1809, during his visit to the Balkans. Muharem Bazdulj marvelously combines facts with imagination, history, and romance, resulting in an exceptionally beautiful novel. Lord Byron ends up experiencing and embodying the lyrical Balkan condition of unrequited love called sevdah, but his valiant behavior also lands him in a regional folk song; this nod to changing cultural production in the Ottoman lands calls to mind the works of Ismail Kadare. From coffee to customary law, from courtship rituals to the culture of conversation, Byron navigates the invigorating culture of the Balkans with the help of his Muslim and Jewish guides. Connoisseurs of Byron studies will find here an exciting reworking of the great poet's youth and also ample reflections on his world view and literary influences. Views: 15
Returning safely to England after the dramatic capture of Martinque, Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho finds an all too brief respite from war and politics in the arms of his mistress Catherine Somervell. But the shadow of a new conflict already darkens the horizon. The old enemy, France, forges an uneasy alliance with America - threatening the safety of British trade routes. Although ordered immediately to the Indian Ocean, for the first time Bolitho's thoughts are not of glory but his own - and the Navy's - past. Both Nelson and Collingwood died in their country's service. For the navy's newest Admiral, is there life beyond the sea itself? Views: 15
Get your Taboo Romance fix NOW with this naughty standalone medical romance between a BBW nurse and her hot billionaire boss.Peyton Greene needed a change. Leaving behind her old life, she moved to a new town, taking a new nursing job. But when she meets her new boss, things change. As devilishly sexy as he looks, he’s an arrogant jerk. She has been burned and is highly skeptical of all men—but she finds herself attracted to Kendrick regardless.Kendrick Adams is the town’s golden boy. He’s a doctor with a heart of gold in his professional life but is cold and distant in his personal life. He’s a ladies’ man and knows he’s attractive—but his allure doesn’t seem to work on his hot new nurse. He finds himself falling for her and this doesn’t make him happy. He doesn’t do relationships, but he finds himself craving her attention and her curves…She’s angry and he’s self-absorbed, a match made in heaven or doomed from the start?Warning: contains mature themes and language. Intended for 18+ readers only.Standalone. No Cliffhangers. Views: 15
"Your word, like any other woman's, Kate, is worthless."Kate's latest assignment was the answer to her prayers, but she'd have turned it down flat if she'd known that Jason Warwick was to be her boss! His devastating looks ensured constant female attention, yet he cynically branded all women as faithless and incapable of love.Kate wasn't interested in a temporary affair, but that was all Jason appeared to be offering. So conjuring up an imaginary boyfriend seemed the best defense against his seductive charm. But who was Kate really deceiving--Jason, or herself?Previously Published. Views: 15
Space opera: Duplicity and conspiracy on a dying, war ravaged Earth had everyone under suspicion, putting human survival at risk. Captain Jacobs never wanted to be captain of the Goliath. It had been his vision to build the ship and convince those in power to send it on a journey for a new start on another planet. But Jacobs didn't realize that at the end of their journey, something was...waiting! Views: 15
Get your Taboo Romance fix NOW with this naughty standalone BDSM medical romance between a BBW nurse and her sexy dominant doctor boss.Melissa has a nice, quiet life as a nurse in a suburban doctor’s office. Her boss is handsome, smart, compassionate, and generous. She’s always had a thing for him, but thought he was way out of her league.It turns out they have something in common when Dr. Glenn accidentally finds one of her favorite BDSM-themed romance novels. Eager to explore and dominate her curves, he makes Melissa a proposition that shocks but arouses her. Suddenly, Melissa’s life takes a turn for the wild.Can they keep their newfound interest strictly off-hours, or will it encroach on their professional life? And what will happen when things get a little too far out of hand?Warning: contains mature themes and language. Intended for 18+ readers only.Standalone. No Cliffhangers. Views: 15
