How do you escape if you don't know what you're escaping from?Her husband is a gambler and now Molly is paying the price, settling his debts with the Soleil Foundation. 'Stone walls do not a prison make,' quotes Madame Soleil, 'nor iron bars a cage.' Molly disagrees.Inspired by the song 'The House of the Rising Sun', Many a Poor Girl is at once a gripping psychological thriller, an acerbic political satire, and a darkly humorous exploration of the human condition.

In the fourth volume of his monumental work, The Natural History, Pliny the Elder delves into the realm of geography, exploring the vast and diverse regions of the known world. From the scorching sands of Africa to the icy shores of the Arctic, Pliny meticulously documents the landscapes, climates, and inhabitants of each continent. With his characteristic blend of scientific inquiry and anecdotal storytelling, he paints a vivid and comprehensive portrait of the Earth's wonders, offering i...