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David the King: An Historical Novel
ISBN: 9781434411617 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) "The aim of this book has been no more than to give an imaginative construction of David's life from when he was a petty king in Hebron to the birth of Solomon," says S. Fowler Wright in his Preface, but this summary ignores the vivid characters that the author has created in this riveting historical novel taken from the pages of The Old Testament. David must overcome impossible odds in creating a Jewish kingdom in the Holy Land of 1,000 B.C. But when he finds himself falling in love with the wife of one of his warlords, he must choose between the needs and the state--and the needs of the...
"The aim of this book has been no more than to give an imaginative construction of David's life from when he was a petty king in Hebron to the birth o...
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The Capone Caper: Mr. Jellipot vs. the King of Crime
ISBN: 9781434402387 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) When an American gangster is found murdered in London under suspicious circumstances, Sir Reginald Crowe, British banker and friend of Mr. Jellipot, is accused of the crime. Brought before a coroner's court, he's on the virge of being arrested and indicted when another American is found killed under similar circumstances -- a crime that Sir Reginald could not have committed.
But who is responsible for these awful acts of violence? And who owns the huge sum of money that had been in the victim's possession at the time of his death? Mr. Jellipot follows the trail of clues from London to the... When an American gangster is found murdered in London under suspicious circumstances, Sir Reginald Crowe, British banker and friend of Mr. Jellipot, i...
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The Song of Songs and Other Poems
ISBN: 9781434403438 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) This beautifully rendered sequence of traditional poetry tells the story of King Solomon of Israel and the Shulamite girl. Also included are "Some Songs of Bilitis" and "Songs of Balochistan."
This beautifully rendered sequence of traditional poetry tells the story of King Solomon of Israel and the Shulamite girl. Also included are "Some Son...
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The Jordans Murder: An Inspector Combridge and Mr. Jellipot Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403124 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) When London solicitor Mr. Jellipot discovers a nude body draped over a fence, its blood drained dry, he immediately consults his friend, Inspector Combridge. The Scotland Yard detective arrests the dead man's illegitimate son, Edward Higgins, who stands to inherit his father's fortune. As the trial begins, it appears that Higgins is doomed to the hangman's noose. But Mr. Jellipot has his own ideas!
When London solicitor Mr. Jellipot discovers a nude body draped over a fence, its blood drained dry, he immediately consults his friend, Inspector Com...
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Dante's Inferno: The Divine Comedy, Book One
ISBN: 9781434444745 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 194 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) In his introduction, the translator says: "I suppose that a very great majority of English-speaking people, if they were asked to name the greatest epic poet of the Christian era in Western Europe, would answer Dante." THE DIVINE COMEDY continues to be widely read today, whether for its religious inspiration or for the sheer power of its verse. The first part of the epic, THE INFERNO, tells how the narrator "loses his way," and finds himself in a strange landscape hes never seen before. There he encounters the shade of the ancient Roman poet, Virgil, who offers to lead him through the nine...
In his introduction, the translator says: "I suppose that a very great majority of English-speaking people, if they were asked to name the greatest ep...
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The Hidden Tribe: A Lost Race Fantasy
ISBN: 9781434402905 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Two women captured by the ruler of a lost race in the Sahara Desert find themselves faced with a fate worse than death! Only an intrepid British soldier can save the lovely ladies.
Two women captured by the ruler of a lost race in the Sahara Desert find themselves faced with a fate worse than death! Only an intrepid British soldi...
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The Blue Room: A Novel of an Alternate Future
ISBN: 9781434457332 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) In this alternate history of 1990, the world is dominated by three great nation-states. When the United States of Europe declares "limited war" on The Commonwealth of English-Speaking Nations, Lord Seeley Whitcombe must travel to Europe to find some way out of Armageddon. But the deranged European scientist, Richter, is determined to destroy most of mankind, leaving him in charge of the befuddled survivors. Can Seeley and Richter's lovely aide, Amelie, find a solution--before it's too late?
In this alternate history of 1990, the world is dominated by three great nation-states. When the United States of Europe declares "limited war" on The...
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Post-Mortem Evidence: An Inspector Combridge and Mr. Jellipot Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403186 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) When Mrs. Hamilton dies, Inspector Combridge receives an anonymous letter stating that she was poisoned. Post-mortem evidence finds traces of a rare dental anesthetic in her body, and her stepdaughter and heir, Ada, becomes the prime suspect, since she works in a dental office with her fiance. Can Mr. Jellipot solve the crime and block the couple's arrest?--for murder!
When Mrs. Hamilton dies, Inspector Combridge receives an anonymous letter stating that she was poisoned. Post-mortem evidence finds traces of a rare d...
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The Hanging of Constance Hillier: An Inspector Cleveland Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403100 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Constance Hillier and her boyfriend, Thomas Mogson, are convicted of the murder of her aunt, and both are hanged. Before his death, Thomas unsuccessfully tries to save himself by accusing Constance's sister, Margaret, of the crime. Inspector Cleveland of Scotland Yard is faced with a terrible dilemma: either Constance was innocent, or Margaret is being unjustly accused. Either way, Cleveland's career as a policeman appears to be doomed!
Constance Hillier and her boyfriend, Thomas Mogson, are convicted of the murder of her aunt, and both are hanged. Before his death, Thomas unsuccessfu...
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Elfwin: An Historical Novel of Anglo-Saxon Times
ISBN: 9781434403049 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 204 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Princess Elfwin of Wessex is betrothed to her cousin, Prince Athelstan, but she actually loves Prince Sithric of the enemy Danes. She renounces her heritage and goes to her beau, but they're separated from each other during a great battle. Only the Viking lord, Thorkeld, has the power to reunite the lost lovers.
Princess Elfwin of Wessex is betrothed to her cousin, Prince Athelstan, but she actually loves Prince Sithric of the enemy Danes. She renounces her he...
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Who Murdered Reynard? A Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403292 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Prof. Blinkwell, the suave, unscrupulous scientist and criminal mastermind, is back, this time visiting Paris. When Henri Reynard, the official investigating Blinkwell, is murdered in the hotel suite of the U.S. Ambassador, the prime suspect becomes Scotland Yard detective William Kindell, who's released when his identity is confirmed. But the Ambassador's daughter is kidnapped by Blinkwell's gang, and Kindell must race against the clock to save her. Will Prof. Blinkwell again escape the long arm of the law?
Prof. Blinkwell, the suave, unscrupulous scientist and criminal mastermind, is back, this time visiting Paris. When Henri Reynard, the official invest...
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![The Mildew Gang: An Inspector Cauldron Classic Crime Novel [The Mildew Gang Trilogy, Book One] Wright, S. Fowler 9781434402981](/9781434402981_the_mildew_gang_an_inspector_cauldron_classic_crime_novel_the_mildew_gang_trilogy_book_one.jpg "The Mildew Gang: An Inspector Cauldron Classic Crime Novel [The Mildew Gang Trilogy, Book One]") |
The Mildew Gang: An Inspector Cauldron Classic Crime Novel [The Mildew Gang Trilogy, Book One]
ISBN: 9781434402981 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Isabel Houghton has been shot dead, and her fugitive husband James is the chief suspect. Scotland Yard's Inspector Cauldron must unravel the mystery, and discover the connection between James and the notorious drug dealer, Cornelius Mildew. The first volume in a classic British crime trilogy.
Isabel Houghton has been shot dead, and her fugitive husband James is the chief suspect. Scotland Yard's Inspector Cauldron must unravel the mystery, ...
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Prelude in Prague: The Alternate World War II, Book One
ISBN: 9781434403407 / Angielski / Miękka / 2024 / 252 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) In 1935 S. Fowler Wright penned the first volume of an SF trilogy based on the notion--then considered absurd--that Adolf Hitler was an evil, empire-seeking megalomaniac bent on conquering the world. First Hitler rearms Germany, then forces Europe to accept the German occupation of Austria, and finally gives Czechoslovakia an ultimatum: accept German rule--or be conquered! The first book of a thrilling alternate history of World War II.
In 1935 S. Fowler Wright penned the first volume of an SF trilogy based on the notion--then considered absurd--that Adolf Hitler was an evil, empire-s...
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Beyond the Rim: A Lost Race Fantasy
ISBN: 9781434402936 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Deep within the Antarctic ice, three British travelers discover a lost civilization descended from 17th-century religious fanatics, and must fight to save themselves from being burned as heretics.
Deep within the Antarctic ice, three British travelers discover a lost civilization descended from 17th-century religious fanatics, and must fight to ...
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The End of the Mildew Gang
ISBN: 9781434402370 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Cornelius Mildew is dead, but his drug-trafficking gang lives on The Hon. Peter Boyle has taken administrative control of the organization, and appears to be as ruthless as his former master. But is Boyle the only member of London high society involved with the crooks?
Inspector Cauldron thinks not. When Boyle is poisoned by one of his own gang, Cauldron must push and probe the dying drug lord to give up his backers. Only Billie Wingrove seems to have the inside track on the gang's activities. But she's been kidnapped. Can Cauldron arrive in time to save her life? Watch for the other... Cornelius Mildew is dead, but his drug-trafficking gang lives on The Hon. Peter Boyle has taken administrative control of the organization, and appea...
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Three Witnesses: A Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403254 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Roger Truscott and brother Cyril inherit a controlling interest in their late father's firm. Rowton, the company manager, urges them to sell out before the business fails. The brothers argue in Rowton's office, and shortly thereafter, Cyril is shot dead on the entrance stairs. Three witnesses claim to have seen the brothers together at the exit. Is Roger doomed to hang, or can a police inspector, young solicitor, and attractive typist unravel this complex mystery?
Roger Truscott and brother Cyril inherit a controlling interest in their late father's firm. Rowton, the company manager, urges them to sell out befor...
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Crime & Co.: An Inspector Cleveland Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403087 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 188 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) When Bulfwin is found murdered in his office, the prime suspect becomes his American partner, Kingsley Starr, who admits having visited the man on the night of his death. But then the coroner finds that Bulfwin had been murdered by two DIFFERENT guns fired by two DIFFERENT men at exactly the same time. Who really killed Bulfwin--and why? One of the author's most baffling puzzles.
When Bulfwin is found murdered in his office, the prime suspect becomes his American partner, Kingsley Starr, who admits having visited the man on the...
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The Life of Sir Walter Scott: A Biography
ISBN: 9781434444608 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 760 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) is one of the best-loved Scottish writers. Beginning with a series of poetry collections and nonfiction works, Scott quickly became known as a rising force in British letters. But it was with the publication of Waverley (1814), the first of a series of sixteen bestselling historical novels known collectively as the Waverley novels, that the writer established himself as a literary icon. Such works as Guy Mannering, Rob Roy, Ivanhoe, and Kenilworth, among many others, are still widely read today, and have never been out-of-print. S. Fowler Wright here provides a...
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) is one of the best-loved Scottish writers. Beginning with a series of poetry collections and nonfiction works, Scott quic...
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The Attic Murder
ISBN: 9781518713675 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Petty criminal Francis Vaughn escapes justice and hides out in a local lodging house, after two days of his arrival there is a murder and a disappearance in the house. along with his attorney, Mr. Jellipot - Mr Hammerton /aka Vaughn sets out to catch the murderer and prove his own innocence.
Petty criminal Francis Vaughn escapes justice and hides out in a local lodging house, after two days of his arrival there is a murder and a disappeara...
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With Cause Enough?: An Inspector Combridge and Mr. Jellipot Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434481962 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Three women of very different characters and social backgrounds have been betrayed by the same man, Bruce Nolan, who married them for their money -- without bothering with messy divorces. Lady Eleanor Cresswell, Edith Westerham, and Lucille Belloes all learn the hard way that they've been sold down the river by the charming cad. Edith, Mr. Jellipot's secretary, is even convicted of libel and sent to prison.
But the truth will out: Nolan is finally unmasked and Edith released. Then Bruce is found murdered in circumstances that suggest that all three women had to have been present when the... Three women of very different characters and social backgrounds have been betrayed by the same man, Bruce Nolan, who married them for their money -- w...
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