The Sunday Times Novel of the YearLondon, 1894. John and Henry have a vision for a new way of life. But as the Oscar Wilde trial ignites public outcry, everything they long for could be under threat.'Beautifully written' Graham Norton'Subtle, sexy and beautifully crafted' Sarah Waters'Lavishly imagined' Sunday Times______________After a lifetime spent ...

Na een jarenlange worsteling met zijn verlangens vindt John Addington, getrouwd en vader van drie volwassen dochters, een nieuwe liefde. Een man, Frank. Elders in Londen wordt het huwelijk van Henry Ellis en zijn vrouw Edith op de proef gesteld door de heftige liefdesrelatie van Edith met een vrouw, Angelica. Het zijn verboden liefdes in het Londen van de late negentiende eeuw. Wanneer John en Henry elkaar leren kennen besluiten ze een boek te schrijven, een hartstochtelijk pleidooi voor p...

1894, Londres. El anhelo por un futuro mejor, capaz de dar cabida a unos sentimientos por entonces prohibidos, une a John y a Henry —ambos atrapados en relaciones acechadas por la culpa y la vergüenza—, en la escritura de un libro que iba a desafiar los usos y costumbres de toda una época., , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,John y Henry deberán decidir si llevan a cabo la publicación de su libro, arriesgándose al ostracismo social y a penas de cárcel, o bien renuncian a todo cuanto son ...

Brought to you by Penguin.*Shortlist, Debut Fiction, 2023 Nero Book Awards *London, 1894. John and Henry have a vision for a new way of life. But as the Oscar Wilde trial ignites public outcry, everything they long for could be under threat.After a lifetime spent navigating his desires, John has finally found a man who returns his feelings. Meanwhile, Henry is convinced that his new unconventional marriage ...

John Addington e Henry Ellis sono entrambi sposati, ma i loro matrimoni nascondono un segreto. John è omosessuale, o «invertito», come si diceva nell'Inghilterra vittoriana; ha avuto tre figlie con Catherine per conformarsi. Henry è legato a Edith, che però non ricambia il suo amore e trascorre con l'amica Angelica lo stesso tempo che dedica al marito. Quando Henry, medico esperto, inizia a scrivere un testo sull'omosessualità sostenendo che sia una variazione naturale del desiderio umano ...

A Ghostly Little Book brings you five brand new spooky stories from five of the best writers on the planetFrom Edgar Allan Poe to Charles Dickens, from Shirley Jackson to Toni Morrison, the greatest writers have always been drawn to that ancient, mysterious thing: the haunting.A Ghostly Little Book is a slim, beautiful testament to the enduring appeal of the spook, a landmark collection of specially composed modern ghost stories from Roddy...

A Ghostly Little Book brings you five brand new spooky stories from five of the best writers on the planetFrom Edgar Allen Poe to Charles Dickens, from Shirley Jackson to Toni Morrison, the greatest writers have, in some way or other, always been drawn to that ancient, mysterious thing: the haunting. A Ghostly Little Book is a slim, beautiful testament to the enduring appeal of the spook, a landmark collection of especially composed modern ghost s...

Andrew Morton uncovers the true story of the biggest celebrity of our age.Everyone knows Tom Cruise—or at least what he wants us to know. We know that the man behind the smile overcame a tough childhood to star in astonishing array of blockbusters: Top Gun, Rain Man, Born on the Fourth of July, A Few Good Men, Jerry Maguire, several Mission: Impossible movies, and more. We know he has taken artistic chances, too, earning him three Academy Award an...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From high school dropout to Hollywood icon, Cruise Control is the definitive, no-holds-barred biography of Tom Cruise—the man who redefined stardom. With stunning detail and relentless pace, this gripping book traces Cruise’s extraordinary journey from a turbulent childhood to global superstardom.Packed with behind-the-scenes revelations, emotional insights, and the brutal demands of doing his own stunts, this is not just a book...

Explore the awe, complexity, and enduring mystery of America’s last frontier.In A Fascination with Alaska: Beyond the Alaskan Cruise Naturalist, marine biologist William Stickle shares a lifetime of exploration, research, and teaching in Alaska’s wild and varied landscapes. With over sixty visits since 1967, Stickle offers a compelling portrait of the state’s dramatic geography, rich history, diverse ecosystems, and the effects of a changing climate.From the temper...

Book 3 of Dino Squad... WARNING: This book contains action. Lots of action. Dinosaur-fighting action. Jurassic Park meets Transformers. The countdown ticks away as the raptor menace seeks to end the war on their terms, once and for all. Dino Squad mounts a rescue mission, but even if they succeed, will they be too late to stop the raptor threat? The fate of the world hangs in the balance as the two primal foes clash one last time.

« Il y a quelques années, je ne les compte plus car le souvenir est intact, j’ai croisé Tom Cruise au Festival de Cannes.Les yeux dans les yeux.Un silence entre deux regards bleutés.Un échange sans mots pour une intensité presque fraternelle que je ressens encore aujourd’hui et qui m’a probablement appris beaucoup plus sur sa psychologie, son allure profonde et détachée, que toutes les biographies qui lui sont consacrées.Comment celui que l’on surnommait Tom Pou...