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First Published in 2005. Between the early sixth and the late fifth century a transformation took place in the fortunes of Athens. Unimportant in the affairs of Greece at the beginning of the sixth century she drew her livelihood from a peasant economy which had become depressed and chaotic. A century later she was leading the Greek confederate states against the forces of Persia itself. By the middle of the fifth century she was the richest, the most powerful, and the most feared state in...

From debut author Anna Adams, this delightful YA romcom is all about finding yourself, your family, and perfect harmony in the big city.Maude Laurent is an orphan. Raised in Carvin, a small town in northern France, she’s always wondered about her parents—who they were and what happened to them. Her foster family, the Ruchets, certainly won’t tell her anything. For them, she’s someone to cook meals, clean their house, and look after their twin boys, but Maude dreams...

LEARN THE SECOND MOST STUDIED LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD AND HAVE REAL-LIFE CONVERSATIONS WITHIN LESS THAN A MONTH EVEN IF YOU´RE A COMPLETE BEGINNERSo it’s settled, your next vacation is going to be in France!Your mouth begins watering as you book your trip. You’ll start with the Blue Coast, making your way to Nice, catching the beaches and the beautiful sea, to end up in Paris and surrounding areas..But then you discover something you weren’t expecting... 61% of people...

Bonus – 10 Free ExercisesThis book comes with free exercises that will allow you to ingrain new vocabulary you will acquire through the short stories and help you master the grammar points that are relevant at the beginner's level A1/A2. You'll find the link to the exercises at the beginning of the book.Improve Your Vocabulary and Reading Skills in French with These Entertaining and Easy Short Stories!This book will provide you with...

In the days before the start of the French Revolution, Amelia finds herself caught between two men. One, a breadmaker's son, she loves for his heart and his gentle way. One, the son of the mayor, she can not escape no matter how hard she tries. The struggle between classes sets the backdrop for the choice Amelia must make. The elite, or the commoner. She prays that her choice will be easy to see. At the same time, her actions might just light the kindling tempers of revolution about to swe...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA New York Times Best Book of the Year (So Far)From the iconic crime writer who “inspires cultic devotion in readers” (The New Yorker) and has been called “incandescent” by Stephen King, comes the third and final book in the million-copy-bestselling Cal Hooper trilogy.**On a cold night in the remote Irish village of Ardnakelty, a girl goes missing. Sweet, loving Rachel Holohan was about to be engaged t...

Short Story Classics: French II is an anthology that offers readers a curated selection of remarkable short stories from revered French writers. This collection showcases a diverse range of voices, from the poignant realism of Guy de Maupassant to the whimsical surrealism of Alfred Jarry, encapsulating the evolution of French literature across various social and historical contexts. The literary style varies from detailed prose to lyrical narrative, allowing readers to immerse themselves f...

**A New York Times Bestseller • A New York Times Notable Book of 2024 • A New York Times Best Crime and Best Thriller Novel of 2024 • A Washington Post Best Thriller of 2024 • An NPR, New York Post, Chicago Sun-Times, and Globe and Mail Best Book of 2024 • A Wall Street Journal, Parade, and AirMail Best Mystery Book of 2024 • An Elle Best Mystery and Thriller Book of 2024“Extraordinar...

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST THRILLER OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY“[Tana French is] required reading for anyone who appreciates tough, unflinching intelligence, and ingenious plotting.” —The New York TimesThe bestselling first novel in the Dublin Murder Squad series, with over a million copies sold, that launched Tana French, “the most important crime novelist to emerge in the past 10 years” (The Washington Post)....

Best Book of 2020New York Times |NPR | New York Post"This hushed suspense tale about thwarted dreams of escape may be her best one yet . . . Its own kind of masterpiece." --Maureen Corrigan, The Washington Post"A new Tana French is always cause for celebration . . . Read it once for the plot; read it again for the beauty and subtlety of French's writing." --Sarah Lyall, The New York TimesCal Hooper thought a...

In this original prequel to his upcoming thriller, The French Illusion, #1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham introduces his next unforgettable hero in a moving story of family, ambition, and the pursuit of justice.As a college football player in small-town North Carolina, Stuart Nash has always followed the path others expected him to take. But one life-changing decision—and one family’s heartbreaking struggle for justice—sets him on ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • John Grisham delivers a gripping, suspenseful page-turner about a Paris honeymoon gone horribly wrong—and the nightmare that follows.After Paul and Chelsea Tanner’s fairytale wedding, their future is full of promise. But their honeymoon to Paris takes a dark, shocking turn when they are kidnapped while on a day trip to the French countryside. Who would target them, and why? It turns out this is not the first crime of its kind. T...