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Wives and Daughters follows the daily life of a widowed county doctor, Mr. Gibson, and his daughter, Molly. During our time with the Gibsons, Mr. Gibson decides to marry a woman who has a daughter near Molly's age, Cynthia. Molly and Cynthia grow up together, fall in love, and spend their days with the many characters in Hollingford.

"Dracula" is a classic 1897 Gothic novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, followed by numerous "Count Dracula" film versions. The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so he may find new blood and spread the undead curse. It conveys the epic battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. The novel is famous for bringing blood-sucking vampires into our imagination, and this book is the epitome of a good vs. evil horror novel.

Ready for a magical escape? The Treasure of the Isle of Mist sweeps you away to a wild Scottish island veiled in fog and folklore, where adventure lurks beyond every mossy stone. Follow Fiona, a big-hearted, witty teen with a mind of her own, as she teams up with the mischievous Urchin for an unforgettable quest—sparked by a gift from a mysterious old hawker and a shimmering copper bracelet that lets her talk to animals. Haunted caves, ancient maps, shipwreck legends, and a fairy court trial swirl together as the pair search for lost Spanish doubloons…

Als Hayley Sinclair auf die Bühne tritt, hofft sie auf tosenden Applaus. Doch am nächsten Morgen kassiert die Performerin eine vernichtende Kritik. Bis sie erfährt, dass der Mann, den sie nach der Premiere in einer Bar ansprach, der ihr so wohlwollend zuhörte und die Nacht mit ihr verbrachte, ausgerechnet ebenjener Starkritiker Alex Lyons ist. Hayley macht ihn und seinen Verrat zum Thema ihrer Show, die bald zum Phänomen wird: Immer mehr Frauen erheben die Stimme und rechnen ab.

When lawlessness sweeps across Sun Dog County, Sheriff Brick Davidson faces his toughest challenge yet. A string of daring robberies, a wrecked stagecoach, and mounting political pressure threaten to derail his re-election—and his control of the frontier town he’s sworn to protect.

In a quiet valley where time moves a little slower and shadows fall a little longer, a tale has been whispered for generations. Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow captures the strange charm of a world perched between dream and folklore—where superstition lingers, and the night rides on a restless horse. This classic story blends gentle satire, eerie beauty, and a touch of the uncanny. It doesn't just haunt—it hums like a memory just out of reach.

Тацуо Хори — признанный классик японской литературы, до сих пор малоизвестный русскому читателю. Его импрессионистскую прозу высоко оценивал Ясунари Кавабата, сам же Хори считал себя учеником и последователем Рюноскэ Акутагавы.

Long before science, there were older truths, whispered by witches, guarded by cults, and written in blood. In this sinister anthology, H. P. Lovecraft explores the shadowy world of ancient rites, folk horror, and inherited blasphemies. Here, strange festivals unfold under full moons, forgotten gods stir in rural hills, and knowledge forbidden by time itself reawakens. These stories draw from the primal roots of myth and superstition, where the line between folklore and fact is not just thin, but burning.

Le Rêve d’un homme ridicule – Fiodor Dostoïevski Au cœur d’une nuit obscure, un homme brisé, indifférent à tout, s’apprête à en finir. Mais une rencontre inattendue bouleverse son projet. Il s’endort, et dans ce sommeil surgit un rêve bouleversant : une Terre sans péché, un monde d’harmonie, d’innocence et de vérité. Ce voyage intérieur , à la frontière du fantastique et de la révélation, deviendra pour lui une renaissance . À travers ce récit d’une puissance rare, Dostoïevski explore les abîmes de l’âme humaine et les chemins sinueux de la rédemption .

In this charming patchwork of fever dreams and memories, Pirkko Saisio transports us to the 1950s Finland of her youth, where she navigates life as an only child of communist parents. Convinced she will grow up to become a man, a young Pirkko keeps trying and failing to meet the expectations of the adults around her. But as she discovers that she can be the narrator of her own story, it is in language that she finds a refuge and a way to be seen at last.

En esta historia ambientada en una Londres cubierta de niebla, Robert Louis Stevenson estudia el vínculo entre el respetable doctor Jekyll y una enigmática figura llamada Edward Hyde, mientras explora las bajezas de la naturaleza humana y acaba tejiendo una fascinante trama de misterio en torno a la búsqueda de un asesino. El extraño caso del doctor Jekyll y el señor Hyde dio carta de naturaleza a la idea de la doble personalidad, y creó uno de los grandes mitos de la literatura victoriana, que resuena como nunca en español en la estupenda traducción de Miguel Temprano García.

Главный герой книги — Джордж Эмберсон, последний отпрыск могущественного рода, эгоистичный, избалованный юноша, готовый принести в жертву своей гордости чувства самых близких людей. Почтенный мир элегантных особняков, конных экипажей и богатых землевладельцев уходит в прошлое, уступая место многоквартирным домам, машинам и ушлым дельцам.

Nell'Italia borghese di fine Ottocento, dove disciplina e decoro sembrano dettare ogni gesto quotidiano, si fa spazio una figura femminile sorprendente: energica, indipendente, fuori dagli schemi. Quando la ginnastica diventa passione e l'amore una sfida più complicata degli esercizi alla sbarra, il quotidiano si trasforma in teatro di irresistibili equivoci.

Incapace di sopportare l'infelicità del figlio, il professor Rivlin tenta di riallacciare i legami con la famiglia dell'ex nuora. Iniziano cosí le sue indagini, e le sue visite, per venire a capo di un enigma che lo fa macerare nell'ansia. Il professore ebreo, tuttavia, non riuscirà a risolvere il mistero da solo, e gli arabi, temuti e amati, arriveranno ad aiutarlo.

Una madre getta nel vuoto suo figlio appena nato, perché debole e deforme. Che precipita dall'Olimpo per nove giorni e nove notti, finché non si adagia sul fondo del mare. Lo raccolgono due ninfe, Teti ed Eurinome, che lo cresceranno nel cuore degli abissi. Lì Efesto imparerà a trovare la pace nel fuoco: fonderà i metalli, forgerà gioielli, diventerà un artista cosí famoso che persino Era sarà ammaliata dalle sue creazioni.

Maggie Cassidy (escrita en 1953 y publicada en 1959) es el tercer volumen del magno ciclo La leyenda de Duluoz. En ella, el joven Jack Duluoz, de dieciséis años, conoce a una chica en el baile de Nochevieja de 1939, coquetean, vuelven a verse, se dan celos, son víctimas de murmuraciones, se pelean, se reconcilian y se enfrentan a las primeras decisiones de la vida adulta. Es la historia del primer amor del protagonista, un amor adolescente que engloba otros despertares: al mundo exterior, la sexualidad, la espiritualidad, los estudios, el trabajo, la vocación.

Dive into the thrilling world of Conan the Cimmerian in Robert E. Howard's Jewels of Gwahlur, brought to life by the masterful narration of Mike Vendetti. This gripping tale of intrigue, ancient treasures, and supernatural mysteries follows Conan as he ventures into the forbidden valley of Alkmeenon, seeking the legendary Teeth of Gwahlur.

Red Nails by Robert E. Howard is a gripping tale of adventure, horror, and intrigue set in a mysterious, ancient city. The story follows Conan the Cimmerian and Valeria of the Red Brotherhood, two fierce warriors who find themselves entangled in the deadly feud between two factions inhabiting the decaying city of Xuchotl. The city, built by a long-lost civilization, is filled with eerie corridors, sinister traps, and remnants of dark sorcery.

The Fisherman and His Wife, a classic fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, stands as a stark and timeless parable exploring the complexities of human desire, the perils of unchecked ambition, and the true meaning of happiness.

Round about the second anniversary of the start of World War 1, Roger Waterlow is still stuck ashore in charge of the ramshackle British naval intelligence effort in a sweltering notionally "neutral" country in South-eastern Europe. As rumor follows rumor and the situation becomes daily more confused, Waterlow and his organisation learn of three couriers trying to carry correspondence to Berlin—correspondence that might give the Entente powers vital insights into German intentions for the region, if only they can be intercepted and their papers seized....