The classic children’s fantasy of two mice on a mission to save a Norwegian poet—and the inspiration for the beloved 1977 animated Disney movie!“Miss Sharp’s delicate and sophisticated humor is good fun for wise children from age 10 to 100.” —Los Angeles TimesMiss Bianca is a white mouse of great beauty and supreme self-confidence, who, courtesy of her excellent young friend, the ambassador’s son, resides luxuriously in a porcelain...

Art or politics, this is the question Nick Dormer dealls with in the course of this novel. Mirian Ruth, an aspiring actress, is the "tragic muse" of the title. Her concerns are a bit different: would proper society accept her as an actress, or would she have to choose between giving up acting and marrying well? A large and interesting cast of secondary characters accompany them along the way, for good or bad. This novel is for lovers of Trollope and Dickins, while James's sharp and keen ob...

New York Times and USA Today BestsellerSometimes the wrong choice can be just right . . .Fun and fearless, Cora Lewis knows how to keep her tattooed ""bad boy"" friends at the Marked in line. But beneath all that flash and sass is a broken heart. Cora won't let herself get burned again. She's waiting to fall in love with the perfect man—a baggage-free, drama-free guy ready for commitment. Then she meets Rome Archer.Rome Archer is as far from perfect...

It must, to admirers of Browning's writings, appear singularly appropriate that so cosmopolitan a poet was born in London. It would seem as though something of that mighty complex life, so confusedly petty to the narrow vision, so grandiose and even majestic to the larger ken, had blent with his being from the first. What fitter birthplace for the poet whom a comrade has called the "Subtlest Assertor of the Soul in Song," the poet whose writings are indeed a mirror of the age? A man may be...

It is when the trees are leafless, or when the last withered leaves rustle in the wintry air, creeping along the bare boughs like tremulous mice, or fluttering from the branches like the tired and starving swallows left behind in the ebbing tides of migration, that the secret of the forest is most likely to be surprised. Mystery is always there. Silence and whispers, still glooms, sudden radiances, the passage of wind and idle airs, all these inhabit the forest at every season. But it is n...

Life of Robert Browning presents an insightful blend of biography and literary critique, tracing the journey of a poet whose work became a defining voice of the Victorian era. The narrative opens with depictions of his childhood in London, shaped by a supportive family environment and early immersion in literature and the arts. His youthful curiosity and precocious talent are highlighted alongside encounters with varied cultural influences that expanded his poetic vision. As the account pr...

Protagonist: The main character is typically portrayed as a passionate and conflicted individual, whose romantic and personal struggles drive the plot. The protagonist's journey involves deep emotional and psychological exploration.Setting: The novel is set in an exotic location, which plays a significant role in creating the atmosphere of the story. The setting enhances the romantic and adventurous elements of the narrative, contributing to the overall mood.Romantic Plot: Central to the s...

The first three books in the beloved Marked Men series, from NYT and USA Today bestselling author Jay Crownover!This book set includes the following novels:RULE: Shaw Landon loved Rule Archer from the moment she laid eyes on him. Rule is everything a straight--A pre-med student like Shaw shouldn't want--and the only person she's never tried to please. Though she knows that Rule is wrong for her, her heart just won't listen....

Set on the Hebridean island of Pharais, the novel follows Pharis, a young woman who is both the daughter of a chieftain and the keeper of ancient traditions. The island is portrayed as a magical and mysterious place, where the boundaries between the natural and supernatural blur. Pharis is torn between her responsibilities to her people and her personal desires, particularly her love for a young man named Ewen. The story explores themes of love, duty, and the conflict between tradition and...

INTO this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature—of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self. In the preparation of this edition I have carefully followed the author's written and spoken instructions as to select...

New York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me’s Submissive series is an international sensation. Now, Abby and Nathaniel’s story continues with their romantic wedding and a honeymoon too hot to believe…Submitting her body was only the beginning.Abby King didn’t know true passion until she gave herself to Nathaniel West, one of New York City’s most eligible bachelors and desired Dominants. Now, on the eve of her marriage, she realizes all her dreams...

The Laughter of Peterkin by William Sharp is a captivating retelling of ancient Celtic myths and legends. Through the narrative frame of Peterkin, a curious and whimsical character, the book brings to life the magic and mystery of the Celtic Wonderworld. The tales include stories of heroic deeds, mystical creatures, and the interplay of mortals with the supernatural, showcasing the rich imagination of Celtic folklore.Sharp’s lyrical prose and vivid imagery make these timeless tales accessi...