Nell’Inghilterra degli anni Trenta, nella sua antica e nobile magione di campagna, Adrian Gray riunisce i suoi sei figli. L’occasione sembra festosa, tuttavia, ognuno di essi, per ragioni differenti e misteriose, desidera segretamente la morte del padre…Scritto nella prima metà degli anni ’30 da una delle «regine della crime fiction» britannica, questo è il ritratto insolito e intrigante della psicologia di un assassino: un testo disgrazia...

«Adrian Gray nació en mayo de 1862 y murió violentamente a manos de uno de sus propios hijos el día de Navidad de 1931. El crimen fue espontáneo e impremeditado, y el asesino se quedó mirando primero el arma dejada en la mesa, luego el cadáver, a la sombra de las cortinas de tapiz, aún sin miedo, sino incrédulo y sin palabras»: así comienza Retrato de un asesino (1934), una de las primeras muestras de novela policiaca «invertida», donde la identidad del asesino es conocida desde l...

Adrian Gray was born in May 1862 and met his death through violence, at the hands of one of his own children, at Christmas, 1931. Thus begins a classic crime novel published in 1933, a riveting portrait of the psychology of a murderer. Each December, Adrian Gray invites his extended family to stay at his lonely house, King's Poplars. None of Gray's six surviving children is fond of him; several have cause to wish him dead. The family gathers on Christmas Eve – and by the following morning,...

»Mitreißend und beeindruckend« Dorothy L. SayersEngland 1931, ein verschneites Landhaus am Weihnachtsabend, eine zerstrittene Familie, ein Mord. Wer tötete Adrian Gray? Ein psychologischer Kriminalroman in der Tradition von Agatha Christie. Im Original 1933 erschienen und nun erstmals auf Deutsch.Jedes Jahr im Dezember lädt das ebenso greise wie geizige Familienoberhaupt Adrian Gray die gesamte Verwandtschaft samt Anhang in sein abgelegenes Landhaus King's Polar ein. Und alle...

Nell’Inghilterra degli anni Trenta, nella sua antica e nobile magione di campagna, Adrian Gray riunisce i suoi sei figli. L’occasione sembra festosa, tuttavia, ognuno di essi, per ragioni differenti e misteriose, desidera segretamente la morte del padre…Scritto nella prima metà degli anni ’30 da una delle «regine della crime fiction» britannica, questo è il ritratto insolito e intrigante della psicologia di un assassino: un testo disgrazia...

Dette er en historie om det victorianske England, og det konservative og rigide moralkodeks, der herskede dengang. Det er historien om to døtre af en landsbypræst. Janet, den ældste, er almindelig og kedelig, og bliver altid valgt fra til fordel for lillesøsteren Cassie, hvis skønhed er exceptionel. Cassie ødelægger dog sine egne chancer for et godt giftermål, da hun stikker af til Europa for at leve som kurtisane. Imens bliver Janet gift med den attraktive John Hardwick, og hun dedikerer ...

In "Over The Straits: A Visit to Victoria," Louisa Anne Meredith employs a vivid and lyrical prose style to bring the reader along on her journey through the scenic landscapes and cultural milieu of colonial Australia. Written in 1857, this travelogue captures the essence of Victoria, offering reflections on its natural beauty, indigenous peoples, and the emerging colonial society. Meredith deftly weaves personal narrative with observational detail, placing her experiences within the broad...

In "Over The Straits: A Visit To Victoria," Louisa Anne Meredith presents a vivid and engaging narrative detailing her experiences in mid-19th century Victoria, Australia. Blending travelogue and personal reflection, Meredith's prose is infused with a rich descriptiveness that captures the lush landscapes, burgeoning society, and the cultural nuances of the time. Her literary style, characterized by keen observation and emotive expression, immerses the reader in both the physical and socia...

In the summer of 1839, 26-year-old Louisa Anne Meredith, in the company of her husband, Charles Meredith, sailed from England to the British colony of New South Wales, in what was then New Holland.Four years later, she published a detailed account of theyears since she had left England. A fascinating window into the past, Louisa's impressions and experiences cover the four-month ocean voyage; life within the fledgling city of Sydney; travels across the Blue Mountains to Bathurst; a...

Experience God's power in your family! With a moment of Scripture, question, and prayer, transform your relationships. Suitable for all age groups.Unleash the potential of your family's spiritual growth with One Family Won. This practical tool encourages meaningful engagement with God, fostering a profound connection built on faith and mutual respect. The book's unique approach cultivates a strong family bond and encourages open, honest conversations cente...

**The first installment in the Firebringer trilogy follows a young, spitfire prince as he embarks on a perilous journey.“The language is poetic, with wonderful rhythm and sweeping images . . . The world is a compelling one, and Jan is a dramatic hero.”—Booklist**Aljan, the prince of the unicorns, is high-spirited, reckless—and the despair of his mighty father, Korr. Reluctantly, Korr allows Jan to accompany the other initiate warriors on a pilgrimage to their lost ...

Donna Tartt’s The Secret History meets Carola Lovering’s Tell Me Lies in “an addictive campus novel that slips a knife beneath the ribs of desire, marriage, and power” (Chelsea Bieker, bestselling author of Madwoman): When a mysterious young woman comes between two married professors, their carefully crafted cat-and-mouse game crumbles, as prey becomes predator.It’s the summer of 1986 on the Kelsey College campus. Sam and Vera Ward got ma...