Pour Dana, jeune femme issue d’un milieu modeste, Basil Paternoster a tout du compagnon idéal : séduisant, éloquent et de bonne famille. Mais lorsque vient la rencontre avec les beaux-parents, dans leur vaste propriété de campagne lors d’un été caniculaire, les choses s’engagent mal.Ballottée entre les apéritifs qui n’en finissent pas, les traditions qui lui sont étrangères, et les échos de sombres secrets de famille, Dana doute. A-t-elle vraiment envie de faire partie de ce clan ?...

Simon ne va pas bien. D’ailleurs, depuis qu’il s’est mis à vouloir manger de l’humain, les choses ne tournent pas bien rond dans sa tête.Face à une société qui les traite, lui et ses congénères, comme des zombies, il fait de son mieux pour garder sa dignité, s’occuper de sa famille et être professionnel au bureau.Mais comment rester soi-même quand la faim frappe à la porte avec autant de délicatesse qu'un tank sur un champ de mines ?Contraint à gérer son état parasit...

« Du temps, de la vie, de l’amour et de l’impardonnable. »Grand-papy prétend que d’étranges phénomènes se sont produits il y a cinquante ans et qu’une fois encore, le pire est à venir. Mais Grand-papy, il perd la tête ces derniers temps et, plus qu’une magie qui se réveille, ce qui me préoccupe surtout, c’est le poids des responsabilités.Schmutzheim est un petit village paisible au fin fond d’une vallée reculée. Astrid, dix-sept an...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author, and creator of the Bridgerton series, Julia Quinn presents the fourth and final installment in the Bridgerton adjacent Regency era-set world featuring the romantic adventures of the well-meaning but less-than-accomplished Smythe-Smith musicians. In this case, cellist Iris Smythe-Smith finds herself courted by a suspiciously eager nobleman—but is he only playing with her heartstrings?Sir Richard Kenworthy has less ...

One of the finest and most influential horror writers of the twentieth century, Richard Matheson has left his stamp on the collective imagination. Here are more than twenty of Matheson's most memorable tales of fear and paranoia, personally selected by the author himself. Many of these stories have already entered into popular culture, including the title story, which became a landmark episode of The Twilight Zone, and "Duel," the nail-biting tale of man versus machines that inspi...

From acclaimed author Richard North Patterson comes a sweeping family drama of dark secrets and individual awakenings, set against the backdrop of the tumultuous summer of 1968.America is in a state of turbulence, engulfed in civil unrest and uncertainty. Yet for Whitney Dane—spending the summer of her twenty-second year on Martha's Vineyard—life could not be safer nor the future more certain.Educated at Wheaton, soon to be married, and the youngest daughter of the all-Amer...

Embarking on a journey through the life and legacy of Julia Ward Howe, this anthology offers a rich tableau of literary styles, from vivid biographical sketches to evocative essays, chronicling the manifold influences of her era. The collection weaves a tapestry of themes such as feminism, abolitionism, and literary innovation, set against the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century America. Readers will find themselves drawn to pieces that unearth Howe's myriad contributions, reflecting a balanc...

The book tells the story of Julia Ward Howe, an American writer, activist, and suffragist best known for writing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."The biography covers Howe's life from her childhood in New York City to her rise as a prominent figure in the women's rights movement. It also discusses her marriage to Samuel Gridley Howe, an abolitionist and founder of the Perkins School for the Blind, and her involvement in the antislavery movement.The authors also delve into Howe's literary ...

Iris Smythe-Smith a l’habitude de passer inaperçue en société… sauf lorsqu’elle monte sur scène avec ses cousines pour massacrer Mozart. Et c’est justement à l’occasion du traditionnel concert familial que sir Richard Kenworthy la remarque. Quelques jours plus tard, il demande sa main. Mais Iris n’est pas idiote. Quel homme séduisant aurait le coup de foudre pour une fille aussi insignifiante qu’elle ? Sir Richard a une raison cachée de l’épouser, et elle entend bien découvrir laquelle. Sa...

Sir Richard Kenworthy has less than a month to find a bride. He knows he can't be too picky, but when he sees Iris Smythe-Smith hiding behind her cello at her family's infamous musicale, he thinks he might have struck gold. She's the type of girl you don't notice until the second—or third—look, but there's something about her, something simmering under the surface, and he knows she's the one.Iris Smythe–Smith is used to being underestimated. With her pale hair and quiet, sly wit sh...

• Cuarta entrega del cuarteto Smythe-Smith, una serie tan divertida y chispeante como todas las novelas de Julia Quinn.• Una serie formada por cuatro títulos y ambientada en el universo de Regencia londinense de los Bridgerton (en la que está basada la exitosa serie de Netflix).• Centrada en las cuatro chicas Smythe-Smith, a quienes hemos visto haciendo sufrir a los asistentes con sus pésimas actuaciones musicales, tanto en otras novelas de Julia Quinn como en la serie de Sho...

Spanning the dynamic life and legacy of a remarkable figure, 'Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910' offers a sweeping exploration of the multifaceted persona of Julia Ward Howe through a rich tapestry of literary styles and narratives. This anthology bridges personal biography with broader cultural and historical themes, illustrating Howe's profound influence on both the literary and social reform landscapes of her time. The diverse compilation, consisting of reflective essays, vivid narratives, and...