In einem Brief an seine Geliebte, die fern in Rom weilt, gesteht ein vermeintlich wohlhabender Geschäftsmann, dass er vor dem Nichts steht und dass er nur noch einen Ausweg sieht: Selbstmord. Er beginnt, die Umstände eines begangenen Verbrechens zu beschreiben, gerät in Bekenntnisse, lässt Lebenslügen durchscheinen, gibt immer mehr von sich preis, kommt buchstäblich auf Gott, die Welt und den Sinn zu sprechen. Aber was in seinen Bekenntnissen ist echt und was lediglich Pose? Und warum verzögern sich die Dinge und werden weitere Briefe nötig? "Die Natur eines Verbrechens" ist keine...

The Fifth Queen trilogy consists of three historical novels, The Fifth Queen, Privy Seal and The Fifth Queen Crowned. The trilogy presents a fictionalized account of Katharine Howard's arrival at the Court of Henry VIII, her eventual marriage to the king, and her death. Katharine Howard is introduced as a devout Roman Catholic, impoverished, young noblewoman escorted by her fiery cousin Thomas Culpeper. By accident, she comes to the attention of the king, in a minor way at first, is helped to a position as a lady in waiting for the then bastard Lady Mary, Henry's eldest daughter, by her old...

"The Soul of London" is a 1905 book by Ford Maddox created with an ambition to preserve and transfer the excitement and impression of the greatest city of all times. The book covers different sides of city life - from the glamor of the high-class life to the hardships of the working people.

"The Good Soldier: A Tale of Passion" is a 1915 novel by the British writer Ford Madox Ford. The events of the story take place just before World War I. The book chronicles the tragedy of Edward Ashburnham, the soldier to whom the title refers, and his seemingly perfect marriage, which turned out not to be so, along with stories of his two American friends. The novel was loosely based on the experiences of Ford's messy personal life.

The Queen Who Flew is a captivating fairy tale about the Queen of an isolated kingdom, who had a bat as a friend. The bat tells her that when he was once unable to fly, he could overcome it with the help of a magical flower. He convinces the Queen that it can even give her the power to fly. It's a fascinating tale for young readers and makes a great bedtime story.

Ladies Whose Bright Eyes by Ford Madox Ford is about Ford's Mr. Sorrell, who time travels from the 1800s back to the Middle Ages. Mr. Sorrell finds that a golden cross that he carries causes him to be mistaken for a Greek miracle worker. He gains as many advantages in medieval society, including enjoying the unlimited hospitality of a castle and having beautiful ladies vying with each other for his love.

Ford Madox Ford's 'Last Post' is a novel that delves into the psychological complexities of post-World War I Europe. The narrative style, characterized by shifting viewpoints and nonlinear structure, mirrors the fractured society in the aftermath of the Great War. Through intricate characterizations and multi-layered plotlines, Ford explores themes of trauma, memory, and the disintegration of traditional values. 'Last Post' is a work of Modernist fiction that challenges readers to confront the chaos and disillusionment of the post-war era. Ford's use of innovative narrative techniques and his...

In 'Some Do Not ...' by Ford Madox Ford, readers are immersed in the intricate web of relationships and the psychological complexities of the characters. Written in a modernist style, the novel utilizes shifting perspectives and stream-of-consciousness narration to capture the disintegration of society and the human psyche during World War I. Ford's unique use of literary techniques, such as unreliable narrators and fragmented storytelling, enhances the overall sense of unease and instability throughout the book. The novel serves as a significant contribution to the development of modernist...