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A compulsively readable queer sci-fi novel about a marriage of convenience between a Mars politician and an Earth refugee.Named a Best Book of 2024 by The Washington Post • Amazon • Book Riot • LitHub • Paste Magazine • HuffPost In the wake of an environmental catastrophe, January, once a principal in London's Royal Ballet, has become a refugee in Tharsis, the terraformed colony on Mars. There, January's life is dictated by his status as an Earthstronger-a person whose body is not adjusted to lower gravity and so poses a danger to those born on, or naturalized to, Mars. January's job choices, housing, and even transportation are dictated by this second-class status, and now a xenophobic politician named Aubrey Gale is running on a platform that would make it all worse: Gale wants all Earthstrongers to naturalize, a process that is always disabling and sometimes deadly.When Gale chooses January for an on-the-spot press junket interview that goes horribly awry, January's life is thrown into chaos, but Gale's political fortunes are damaged, too. Gale proposes a solution to both their problems: a five year made-for-the-press marriage that would secure January's future without naturalization and ensure Gale's political success. But when January accepts the offer, he discovers that Gale is not at all like they appear in the press. They're kind, compassionate, and much more difficult to hate than January would prefer. As their romantic relationship develops, the political situation worsens, and January discovers Gale has an enemy, someone willing to destroy all of Tharsis to make them pay-and January may be the only person standing in the way.Un-put-downably immersive and utterly timely, Natasha Pulley's new novel is a gripping story about privilege, strength, and life across class divisions, perfect for readers of Sarah Gailey and Tamsyn Muir.

AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • From the Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, a hilarious, sharply drawn send-up of local politics • A novel about a dark-horse candidate who risks his personal happiness for a career in the Texas House of Representatives •'Required reading in these politically turbulent times.”—Susan Orlean, author of On Animals“A rollicking satire...'— Paul Begala, The New York Times Book Review Sonny Lamb is an affable, if floundering, rancher with the unfortunate habit of becoming a punchline in his Texas hometown. Most recently, to everyone's headshaking amusement, he bought his own bull at an auction. But when a fire breaks out at a neighbor's farm, Sonny makes headlines in another way: not waiting for help, he bolts to the farm where his heroic actions make the evening news.Almost immediately, and seemingly out of nowhere, a handsomely dressed lobbyist from Austin arrives at his ranch door and asks if he'd like to run for his West Texas district's seat in the state legislature. Though Sonny has zero experience and doesn't consider himself political at all, the fate of his ranch—and perhaps his marriage to the lovely “cowgirl” Lola—hangs in the balance. With seemingly no other choice, Sonny decides to throw his hat in the ring.As he navigates life in politics—from running a campaign to negotiating in the capitol—Sonny must learn the ropes, weighing his own ethics and environmental concerns against the pressures of veteran politicians, savvy lobbyists, and his own party. In tracing Sonny's attempt to balance his marriage and morality with an increasingly volatile professional life, Lawrence Wright has crafted an irresistibly funny and clever roller-coaster ride about one man's pursuit of goodness in the Lonestar State.

'¿Cuándo parará la mano el fiscal Roca? ¿Cuando no quede un solo partido en el país? ¿Cuando todos los presidentes estén tras las rejas?'. El fallido robo a una iglesia perpetrado por tres jóvenes inexpertos y la abrupta desaparición de una mujer en la noche limeña dan comienzo a un entramado de historias donde distintos personajes -siempre intensos y contradictorios- buscan vengar el pasado, combatir la impunidad o restablecer la justicia. Sin embargo, la realidad es otra: políticos, empresarios, jueces, militares, policías, sacerdotes, todos participan de una red de crimen y corrupción que reduce al silencio la voluntad de una sociedad que además debe lidiar con sus prejuicios de clase, raza y género. No juzgarás es un thriller político de notable arquitectura narrativa, que revela a un escritor en pleno dominio del oficio novelesco. Basada en episodios de la realidad peruana, esta obra muestra cómo la ficción puede ser un ámbito propicio donde conjurar los vicios largamente enquistados en el país.

. Madrugada, politicien de l'opposition modérée, est cependant de mèche avec le parti au pouvoir et travaille dans la compagnie Kiyumpala pour surveiller les opposants politiques et la société civile. Il crée un réseau bien structuré pour mener à bien ses actions et recrute notamment Nzakwali, animateur de l'émission de télévision dénommée « Le Blizzard » qui s'était imposé dans le monde des médias congolais, à la fin de l'ère du parti unique grâce à son courage. Le succès, la grandeur et le profit facile conduiront ce dernier à la dépravation et au Sida.

BOOKER PRIZE NOMINEE • A NEW YORKER AND NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • GMA BUZZ PICK • A dazzling story of modern Nigeria and two families caught in the riptides of wealth, power, romantic obsession, and political corruption from the celebrated author of Stay with Me,'in the lineage of great works by Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie'(The New York Times).Eniola is tall for his age, a boy who looks like a man. Because his father has lost his job, Eniola spends his days running errands for the local tailor, collecting newspapers, begging when he must, dreaming of a big future.Wuraola is a golden girl, the perfect child of a wealthy family. Now an exhausted young doctor in her first year of practice, she is beloved by Kunle, the volatile son of an ascendant politician.When a local politician takes an interest in Eniola and sudden violence shatters a family party, Wuraola's and Eniola's lives become intertwined. In her breathtaking second novel, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ shines her light on Nigeria, on the gaping divide between the haves and the have-nots, and the shared humanity that lives in between.

Richard Marsh's'The Beetle'is a captivating novel that intricately weaves together elements of horror, science fiction, and the gothic tradition, first published in 1897. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, skillfully employing a series of diary entries and letters that establish a complex interplay between characters. At its core, the novel explores themes of identity, colonial anxieties, and societal fears, as a mysterious creature—classic of Victorian literature—terrorizes London, reflecting the era's fascination with the unseen and the otherworldly. Marsh's vivid prose and atmospheric detail invoke a sense of unease, challenging normative boundaries and cultural stereotypes prevalent in the literature of his time. Richard Marsh was a contemporary of Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde, and his background in journalism and literature informs his rich storytelling style. His experiences with mysticism and the supernatural, alongside the socio-political climate of the late 19th century, deeply influenced his writing. Marsh's nuanced portrayal of the monstrous reflects not only personal insights into societal fears but also broader cultural anxieties surrounding the rapidly changing world of his time. For readers interested in the intersections of horror and societal critique,'The Beetle'offers a compelling exploration of Victorian fears and desires. Marsh's ability to evoke dread while examining the complexities of identity and otherness makes this novel not only a thrilling read but also a significant commentary on the human condition, appealing to fans of classic literature and modern psychological thrillers alike.

The story is set in the fictional town of Jericho, Kansas. David Constable comes to Jericho to practice law. He becomes fast friends with Tucker Wedge, owner of the newspaper. David meets and marries Belle Dunham. The friendship between David and Tucker continues until Tucker returns from Illinois with a wife of his own, Algeria Wedge. The Walls of Jericho is essentially the story of the ambitious Algeria Wedge who breaks the friendship between the two men. Paul Wellman uses no subtleties or shaded comparisons. He has painted a full-bodied canvas of a locale and an era which have been neglected in American fiction. There are many Jerichos in the sunflower state and few better novels have ever been written of them.—The New York Times, February 2, 1947. The book was made into a movie in 1948 and starred Cornel Wilde, Kirk Douglas, Linda Darnell and Anne Baxter.

Phineas Finn is a talented but naive doctor's son from Ireland with Parliamentary aspirations. He must make numerous practical and ethical choices regarding his career, his political beliefs, and his romantic life, in hopes of emerging with his character, reputation, and prospects intact.

In'Phineas Finn'and its sequel'Phineas Redux,'Anthony Trollope masterfully intertwines political intrigue with social commentary, crafting a rich narrative set against the backdrop of Victorian England. The novels follow the titular character, an Irishman seeking his fortune in British politics, as he navigates the complexities of ambition, loyalty, and the moral ambiguities of power. Trollope's prose, characterized by its wit and keen observation, serves not only as a vehicle for the plot but also as a commentary on contemporary societal values, particularly the challenges of parliamentary life and the role of gender and class in politics. Anthony Trollope, a notable Victorian novelist, draws from his own experiences within the political realm, having served in various capacities, including as a postal surveyor. His familiarity with the intricacies of British politics and social structures enriches his narrative, offering readers a nuanced perspective that reflects the tensions and transformations of his era. Trollope's personal involvement in public life informs his candid portrayal of political ambition and the ethical dilemmas faced by those in power. Readers seeking an astute exploration of political life, complete with intricate character studies and a touch of romance, will find'Phineas Finn'and'Phineas Redux'indispensable. Trollope's ability to engage with serious themes while maintaining a sense of humor makes these works a profound yet enjoyable reading experience, rendering them highly recommended for both literary scholars and casual readers alike.

This novel centres around the politician who with his camarilla sways through a big village and town and how he is counterattacked by our protagonist. Many turns of events in this novel add flavour to this novel and one can hardly guess or break the suspense of the novel.

Unasátiramacabra ydeforme deEstadosUnidos. «Heredera de El club de la lucha, El Día del Ajuste es una de las novelas más ingeniosamente jodidas, atractivas y originales publicadas este año. Piensa en Will Self, George Orwell, Stephen King y William Burroughs mezclados en un coctel molotov.» Attitude La palabra se transmite únicamente entre los elegidos de plena confianza. El misterioso libro azul de Talbott Reynolds pasa de mano en mano en la clandestinidad y una sociedad sedienta de la sangre de la élite se prepara para seguir sus instrucciones: el Día del Ajuste está aquí. Cuando llegue, los Más Odiados de América serán ejecutados y un nuevo orden se instaurará. Y los Estados Unidos se reunificarán en tres nuevos estados separados según la raza y las preferencias sexuales. Chuck Palahniuk muestra sin tapujos la grotesca realidad que tendría lugar si las fantasías separatistas y las teorías conspirativas que alberga la psique norteamericana se llegasen a imponer. Esta deforme y macabra sátira de la sociedad estadounidense aviva, con una exageración todavía más brutal y en un presente de agitación social sin precedentes, los puñetazos que El club de la lucha asestó al sistema. La crítica ha dicho... «Su mejor libro en años. [...] Como un revoltijo del ambiente febril de la Norteamérica actual y los impulsos destructivos de El club de la lucha, El Día del Ajuste atraviesa todas las tribus del arcoíris de las políticas de identidad [...] Bienvenido, Chuck.» Ian O'Doherty, Irish Independent «El autor de El club de la lucha tiene la misión de ofender a todo el mundo con esta nueva sátira de Estados Unidos [...]. Su humor expresa una ira auténtica y le da al libro una energía crepitante.» The Daily Telegraph «Palahniuk no escribe para turistas. Escribe para sus devotos más acérrimos, atraídos por el despliegue de su salvaje y enfurecida imaginación, y por un humor que rompe todos los tabúes.» The New York Times «Pocos autores contemporáneos son capaces de mezclar lo atroz y lo delirante con tanto placer.» Newsday «Palahniuk juguetea con las fronteras culturales [...]. El resultado es una novela que abarca tanto lo espeluznante como lo absurdo, como ocurre con la Norteamérica contemporánea.» Peter Rugh, Vice «Hay más que un leve olorcillo a 1984 y La Purga en la última novela de Palahniuk, que además podría ser leída como un tratado sobre el Estados Unidos de hoy en día.» TheIrish Times «Una irreverente fantasía satírica sobre una agitación sociopolítica repentina y violenta. Una mezcla de Tom Robbins y Jonathan Swift.» David Takami, TheSeattle Times «Una pesadilla distópica que muestra todas las fracturas de nuestra sociedad moderna y las lleva a un clímax distorsionado.» KirkusReviews

The Time Armada is a tale of time and space by Fox B. Holden. When parallel worlds collide things can get dangerous. Politics and science don't mix - except that Congressman Blair had the habit of dabbling in physics. That was how it all started, the beginning of an incredible journey through time and space - but it ended on a parallel world in another dimension... Trapped in this parallel time world, Douglas Blair came to play a key roll in a society that killed children to discourage wars - not knowing that his own two sons were scheduled to die!

The Beetle (or The Beetle: A Mystery) is an 1897 horror novel by the British writer Richard Marsh, in which a polymorphous Ancient Egyptian entity seeks revenge on a British Member of Parliament. It initially outsold by six times Bram Stoker's similar horror story Dracula, which appeared the same year.

The masterpiece of one of the most important and overlooked British women writers of the twentieth century, with a new introduction by Melissa Harrison;'Isabel Colegate has no rival'(The Times)'If you are curious as to why Britain is still ruled by a tiny cadre of not-very-introspective aristo-capitalists, Orlando King is essential reading'Sunday Times'Colegate's sharp-eyed trilogy about a young man on the make in 1930s London feels particularly resonant right now, given its acute take on male privilege and power'i paper, Summer Reading Picks 2020'An extraordinary achievement'Frances Wilson, Times Literary Supplement, Summer Reading Picks 2020Orlando King is a trilogy about a beautiful young man, raised in a remote and eccentric wilderness, arriving in 1930s London and setting the world of politics ablaze. In a time of bread riots and hunger marches, with the spectre of Fascism casting an ever lengthening shadow over Europe, Orlando glidingly cuts a swathe through the thickets of business, the corridors of politics, the pleasure gardens of the Cliveden set, acquiring wealth, adulation, a beautiful wife, and a seat in Parliament. But the advent of war brings with it Orlando's downfall; and his daughter Agatha, cloistered with him in his banishment, is left to pick through the rubble of his smoking, ruined legacy. Elegant and muscular, powerful and razor-sharp, Orlando King is a bildungsroman, Greek tragedy and political saga all in one; a glittering exorcism of the inter-war generation's demons to rival the work of Evelyn Waugh and Muriel Spark.

A chance meeting with a handsome stranger turns into a whirlwind affair that gets everyone talking in this New York Times bestseller. Dating is the last thing on Olivia Monroe's mind when she moves to LA to start her own law firm. But when she meets a gorgeous man at a hotel bar and they spend the entire night flirting, she discovers too late that he is none other than hotshot junior senator Max Powell. Olivia has zero interest in dating a politician, but when a cake arrives at her office with the cutest message, she can't resist—it is chocolate cake, after all. Olivia is surprised to find that Max is sweet, funny, and noble—not just some privileged white politician, as she assumed him to be. Because of Max's high-profile job, they start seeing each other secretly, which leads to clandestine dates and silly disguises. But when they finally go public, the intense media scrutiny means people are now digging up her rocky past and criticizing her job, even her suitability as a trophy girlfriend. Olivia knows what she has with Max is something special, but is it strong enough to survive the heat of the spotlight?

José Maria Eça de Queirós (1845-1900) was a Portuguese author in the realist style, whose work has been translated into 20 languages. The Count of Abranhos was published posthumously, and this is the first time it has been translated into English. Alípio Severo Abranhos, born to poor parents in a small town in the north of Portugal, goes off to spend his boyhood and adolescence with an aunt whose material well-being constitutes, for him, the lap of luxury. And he likes and becomes accustomed to luxury. As he follows a course of study for his bacharel at the University of Coimbra, certain negative character traits come to the fore, and upon completion of his degree he leaves behind a pregnant maid to take up residence in Lisbon. In the capital, he calculates—as a young man with neither position, nor fortune, nor social standing—how to get ahead in life. And the path is through marriage to a young woman of social status and promise of a sizable dowry, both of which can facilitate his rise in politics and government. Alípio's weapons, his means, are various modes of hypocrisy—social hypocrisy, religious hypocrisy, filial hypocrisy, and political hypocrisy, with dishonesty, cowardice, and a farcical duel thrown in for good measure. Eça, like all accomplished novelists, does not tell us what Alípio becomes, rather he lets us see what he becomes, for with his unerring sense of satire, of character portrayal, and plot movement he lets the Count of Abranhos, with his steps and missteps, inform us himself of what he becomes. And with his actions, Alípio Severo Abranhos emerges as the personification, the very epitome, of the grim state of politics in nineteenth-century Portugal, a state engendered by the dogged pursuit of power. And through the obsequious eyes of Alípio's biographer and the sycophantic hangers-on who wish to glory in his orbit, readers have a clear picture of the “great” man—a type who exhibits universal characteristics not confined to Eça de Queirós's native country, nor to his time.

Memorial Day had always been a special occasion for Dr. Sandford (Sandy) Beech and his precious family, filled with innocent pleasures like ice cream, clowns, and street performers in the warm Boston sunshine. Most heartwarming of all were the smiles of his lovely wife and two children as they joined together to celebrate one of the most sacred of American holidays.But one fateful Memorial Day Sandy learns first-hand how a blessed life can transform to horror in the blink of an eye.Forced to look at his life through a different lens, Sandy is surprised to find the lens itself changing focus after an unexpected encounter with a former classmate and nemesis, now a prominent politician edging closer and closer to the Oval Office.As Sandy begins to connect the dots in a mystery that puts his friends in grave danger and threatens his own life, his need for revenge and justice evolves into something he never could have imagined.Sandy's life becomes a chess game, careening perilously towards a chilling and insidious checkmate that might not actually be the end of the game.

Second String is a story of class differences, small-town scandal, politics and romance in early 20th Century England.

“The cast of characters seemed infinite in variety. Figures of monumental stature, ordinary men and women, heroes, villains, lovers and warriors, idealist, cultural icons, leaders of industry, family and friends,“ all appear in this looking glass of small-town politics and it's enthusiastic glam. The tale is one of rapture and regret, flashes of guilty pleasure and tearful refrain, proud achievement and embarrassing blunders. Then again, when all my strutting and fretting is done, my book amounts to a fun, humorous political satire. I will settle for your enjoyment of my work as one of my desires.

Linda ha 31 anni e, agli occhi di tutti, una vita perfetta: vive in Svizzera, uno dei paesi più sicuri del mondo, ha un matrimonio solido e stabile, un marito molto affettuoso, figli dolci e educati, e un lavoro da giornalista di cui non si può lamentare. Ma d'un tratto inizia a mettere in dubbio questa sua quotidianità, la prevedibilità dei suoi giorni. Non riesce più a sopportare lo sforzo che le richiede fingere di essere felice. Tutto questo cambia quando incontra per caso un suo innamorato degli anni dell'adolescenza: Jacob. È diventato un politico di successo e, durante un'intervista, finisce per risvegliare un sentimento che la donna non provava da ormai troppo tempo: la passione. Ora Linda sarà disposta a tutto per conquistare quell'amore impossibile, e dovrà esplorare fino in fondo tutte le emozioni umane per poter trovare la redenzione

Excerpt:'Some say scientists should keep their noses out of politics. Benson says it's to prevent damage to their olfactory senses. Benson's a physicist. I've known Allan Benson for a long time. In fact I've bodyguarded him for years and think I understand him better than he does himself. And when he shook security at White Sands, my boss didn't hesitate to tell me that knowing Benson as I do I certainly shouldn't have let him skip off. Or crisp words to that effect. The pressure was on. Benson was seeking a new fuel—or a way of compressing a known fuel—to carry a torchship to Mars. His loss could mean a delay of decades. We knew he'd been close, but not how close. My nickname's Monk. I've fought it, certainly, but what can you do when a well-wishing mother names you after a wealthy uncle and your birth certificate says Neander Thalberg? As early as high school some bright pundit noted the name's similarity to that of a certain prehistoric man. Unfortunately the similarity is not in name alone: I'm muscular, stooped, and, I must admit, not handsome hero model material. Well, maybe the nickname's justified, but still, Al Benson didn't have to give the crowning insult. And yet, if he hadn't, there probably wouldn't be a torchship stern-ending on Mars just about now. C. I. (Central Intelligence, that is) at the Sands figured Benson would head for New York. Which is why the boss sent me here. I registered in a hotel in the 50's and, figuring that whatever Benson intended to do would have spectacular results, I kept the stereo on News. Benson's wife hadn't yielded much info. Sure she described the clothes he was wearing and said he'd taken nothing else except an artist's case. What was in that was anybody's guess; his private lab is such a jumble nobody could tell what, if anything, was missing. C. I. knew his political feelings. Seems he'd been talking wild about the upcoming presidential election and had sworn he'd nip the draft-Cadigan movement in the bud. Cadigan's Mayor of New York City. He's anti-space. In fact, Cadigan's anti just about everything in science except intercontinental missiles. Strictly for defense, of course. Cadigan says.'

In Honey's debut novel, a man must learn how to cope with his wife's heroine addiction while raising two daughters and being the mayor of Atlanta.Atlanta's mayor, The Honorable Josiah J. Bishop, has an addiction to his wife, Mink, that is just as powerful as her toxic love affair with heroin. As her life spirals out of control due to her obsession with the needle, his love and devotion to her is slowly shredding his soul into tiny pieces. But he just can't let her go. The brotha's loyalty to the love of his life and the mother of his two young, adorable daughters is deeper than any ocean. No matter how far Mink drags Josiah down into the murkiness of drugs, booze, and danger on the streets of the ATL, he's determined to love, cherish, and honor her until death. He's hooked on her. It's just that simple. The only thing Mink is faithful to is her next fix. She'll cop it wherever she can and by any means, trying desperately to escape from the secret demons of her past that haunt her daily. Mink's troubled soul remains a prisoner of addiction, twirling violently like a tornado and destroying everything in its path. Not even the love of a good man can set her free from emotional bondage. As Election Day approaches, Josiah's bid to serve a second term in City Hall is jeopardized when Mink commits her most heinous act. The media is going wild to cover the tragic murder and robbery of one of Mink's fellow addicts, a wealthy and prominent Hollywood filmmaker who was more than generous to her after she left yet another treatment facility. She's on the run from justice, ignoring Josiah's pleas to turn herself in. Mink realizes that she's at the end of her rope, but Josiah isn't sure if he has any more forgiveness in his heart for his wife. He will always love her, but finally, he desires love in return. His addiction to Mink has blinded him of that one basic need all this time. Now Josiah has a decision to make. Will he stay in the clutches of addiction to the drug called Mink? Or will he kick the habit once and for all and free himself forever?

The brilliant and explosive new novel from the author of the award-winning The Museum of Modern Love.Why is a massive bridge being built to connect the sleepy island of Bruny with the mainland of Tasmania? And why have terrorists blown it up? When the Bruny bridge is bombed, UN troubleshooter Astrid Coleman agrees to return home to help her brother before an upcoming election. But this is no simple task. Her brother and sister are on either side of politics, the community is full of conspiracy theories, her mother is fading and her father is quoting Shakespeare. Only on Bruny does the world seem sane. Until Astrid discovers how far the government is willing to go. Bruny is a searing, subversive novel about family, love, loyalty and the new world order. It is a gripping thriller with a jaw-dropping twist, a love story, a cry from the heart and a fiercely entertaining and crucial work of imagination that asks the burning question: what would you do to protect the place you love? Praise for The Museum of Modern Love:'A glorious novel, meditative and special in a way that defies easy articulation.'Hannah Kent, author of Burial Rites'Audacious and beautiful.'Dominic Smith, author of The Last Painting of Sara de Vos'I adored it, and it is my book of the year so far.'Amanda Rayner, Readings Reviews'… coruscates with captivating energy … Incisive, beautiful, and precise.'Foreword Reviews, starred review'Captivating … a gem of a novel.'Library Journal, starred review'Deeply involving … profound … emotionally rich and thought-provoking.'Booklist, starred review'With rare subtlety and humanity, this novel relocates the difficult path to wonder in us all.'The Christina Stead Prize 2017'Profound … a tender meditation on art, love, grief, and life.'Bustle'An unusual and lively work of fiction.'Newsday

Francis Marion Crawford was born on August 2nd, 1854 at Bagni di Lucca, Italy. An only son and a nephew to Julia Ward Howe, the American poet and writer of ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic'. His education began at St Paul's School, Concord, New Hampshire, then to Cambridge University; University of Heidelberg; and the University of Rome. In 1879 Crawford went to India, to study Sanskrit and then edited The Indian Herald. In 1881 he returned to America to continue his Sanskrit studies at Harvard University.At this time in Boston he lived at his Aunt Julia house and in the company of his Uncle, Sam Ward. His family was concerned about his employment prospects. After a singing career as a baritone was ruled out, he was encouraged to write. In December 1882 his first novel, ‘Mr Isaacs', was an immediate hit which was amplified by ‘Dr Claudius'in 1883. In October 1884 he married Elizabeth Berdan. They went on to have two sons and two daughters.Encouraged by his excellent start to a literary career he returned to Italy with Elizabeth to make a permanent home, principally in Sant'Agnello, where he bought the Villa Renzi that then became Villa Crawford. In the late 1890s, he began to write his historical works: ‘Ave Roma Immortalis'(1898), ‘Rulers of the South'(1900) and ‘Gleanings from Venetian History'(1905). The Saracinesca series is perhaps his best work. ‘Saracinesca'was followed by ‘Sant'Ilario'in 1889, ‘Don Orsino'in 1892 and ‘Corleone'in 1897, that being the first major treatment of the Mafia in literature. Francis Marion Crawford died at Sorrento on Good Friday 1909 at Villa Crawford of a heart attack.

Benjamin Disraeli was a British politician who twice served as the Prime Minister and also became the Earl of Beaconsfield. Disraeli is noted for being influential as a politician and as a novelist. This edition of Vivian Grey includes a table of contents.

Richard Bernard Heldmann was born on 12th October 1857, in St Johns Wood, North London.By his early 20's Heldmann began publishing fiction for the myriad magazine publications that had sprung up and were eager for good well-written content.In October 1882, Heldmann was promoted to co-editor of Union Jack, a popular magazine, but his association with the publication ended suddenly in June 1883. It appears Heldman was prone to issuing forged cheques to finance his lifestyle. In April 1884 He was sentenced to 18 months hard labour.In order to be well away from the scandal and damage this had caused to his reputation Heldmann adopted a pseudonym on his release from jail. Shortly thereafter the name ‘Richard Marsh'began to appear in the literary periodicals. The use of his mother's maiden name as part of it seems both a release and a lifeline.A stroke of very good fortune arrived with his novel The Beetle published in 1897. This would turn out to be his greatest commercial success and added some much-needed gravitas to his literary reputation.Marsh was a prolific writer and wrote almost 80 volumes of fiction as well as many short stories, across many genres from horror and crime to romance and humour.

Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents. The Beetle is a classic horror novel written by Richard Marsh. The book was published in 1897 and was so popular that it outsold Bram Stoker's Dracula, which was published in the same year.

Introducing cross-border investigators Peter Ash and Frankie Varg of the European Crime Division in the first of a series of hard-hitting thrillers. When a newly-appointed Catholic bishop disappears shortly after receiving a macabre gift in the post – a severed human tongue – the Vatican calls in Peter Ash of the European Crime Division to help. Enclosed with the package was a bizarre note: Memini Bonn. I remember Bonn. At the same time, Ash's Swedish counterpart Frankie Varg is investigating the murder of a prominent politician. When it transpires that the two cases are linked, the pair team up to become enmeshed in a baffling investigation where nothing is as it first appears. What exactly is the significance of Bonn? And who is so determined to unleash those carefully buried memories …?

Der türkischstämmige Politiker Okan Schulze bringt sein Auto in die Werkstatt eines Freundes. Nach einer kurzen Probefahrt kommt der Mechaniker von der Fahrbahn ab - das Auto geht in Flammen auf. Schnell stellt sich heraus: Der Wagen wurde manipuliert. War Okan Schulze das Ziel des Anschlags? Der Politiker will das nicht glauben. Währenddessen wird ein türkischer Geheimdienstmitarbeiter tot aufgefunden und plötzlich überschlagen sich die Ereignisse. Die Ermittler vermuten einen Zusammenhang und müssen bald erkennen, dass dieser Fall bis in die höchsten Kreise der türkischen Regierung hineinreicht.

Richard Marsh, also known as Richard Bernard Heldmann, was a prolific British author in the Edwardian period. Marshs best known work is The Beetle, a supernatural thriller novel. This edition includes a table of contents.

Der 42-jährige Simon Kesseling will als Politiker in der Partei Deutschlands Glück (DG) Karriere machen. Der studierte Politologe verdient sein Geld als Geschäftsführer einer Cateringfirma in der Nähe der Schönhauser Allee. Um bundesweit bekannt zu werden (»Alle kennen Kesseling!«), beschließt er, Thorben Lucka, einen Schulfreund mit krimineller Vergangenheit, anzuheuern, der zum Schein ein Attentat auf ihn verüben soll. Doch dabei stirbt Kesseling wirklich …

An American defense contractor goes to Iran to sell top-secret technology, and the CIA knows all about it thanks to a spy in Tehran. But someone in Washington leaks the story to an ambitious journalist, and the spy is captured, brutally tortured and executed. The director of the CIA isn't about to let the death of his agent go unpunished. Speaker of the House John Fitzpatrick Mahoney has his own reasons to get to the bottom of the leak: it might have come from Congress. Moreover, Mahoney once had an affair with the journalist, and now that she's in jail for refusing to reveal her source, she's threatening to tell the tabloids everything unless he helps her. Joe DeMarco is tasked with getting the journalist off his boss's back, but he soon discovers that he and the CIA aren't the only ones looking for the journalist's source. A killer is following DeMarco's every move, hoping DeMarco will lead him to his prey.

WHO POISONED THE POLITICIAN WHO WAS TRYING TO PASS LEGISLATION TO HELP EDUCATION? In this third in the series about our teacher sleuth, Dana Lawrence and her good friend Reba embark on a new journey to become officers in their district's teachers'association. They unravel a lot of secrets in their new role and vow to become involved in the legislative process. Their journey to the State Capitol finds them solving the mystery of who tried to kill a legislator. Was it the lobbyist for the administrators, his girlfriend, another legislator, or someone else with a motive. Dana, together with Reba, learn more about the legislative process than they ever planned to know.

Eva Liepold liegt tot auf ihrem Sofa - nur einen Tag nach ihrer Wahl zur Stadtbezirksrätin von Hannover. War es Mord? Liepold hatte sich unbeliebt gemacht, beruflich und privat. Die Liste der Verdächtigen von Kommissar Peter Flott ist lang. Unterstützung erhält er von Kater Socke, der ganz eigene Gründe für seine Ermittlungen hat: Evas Katze, Sockes große Liebe, ist unauffindbar. Liegt hier der Schlüssel zur Lösung des Falls? Die Suche beginnt. Doch statt die Katze zu finden, verschwindet Socke spurlos …

According to Wikipedia:'Francis Marion Crawford (August 2, 1854 - April 9, 1909) was an American writer noted for his many novels… ear by year Crawford published a number of successful novels. He also published the historical works, Ave Roma Immortals (1898), Rulers of the South (1900) renamed Sicily, Calabria and Malta in 1904, and Gleanings from Venetian History (1905). In these his intimate knowledge of local Italian history combines with the romanticist's imaginative faculty to excellent effect. After most of his fictional works had been published, most came to think he was a gifted narrator, and his books of fiction, full of historic vitality and dramatic characterization, became widely popular among readers to whom the realism of problems or the eccentricities of subjective analysis were repellent. In The Novel: What It Is (1893), he defended his literary approach, self-conceived as a combination of romanticism and realism, defining the art form in terms of its marketplace and audience. The novel, he wrote, is'a marketable commodity'and'intellectual artistic luxury'(8, 9) that'must amuse, indeed, but should amuse reasonably, from an intellectual point of view.... Its intention is to amuse and please, and certainly not to teach and preach; but in order to amuse well it must be a finely-balanced creation....'The Saracinesca series is perhaps known to be his best work, with the third in the series, Don Orsino, set against the background of a real estate bubble, told with effective concision. A fourth book in the series, Corleone, was the first major treatment of the Mafia in literature, and used the now-familiar but then-original device of a priest unable to testify to a crime because of the Seal of the Confessional; the novel nevertheless failed to live up to the standard set by the books earlier in the series. Crawford himself was fondest of Khaled: A Tale of Arabia, a story of a genie (genius is Crawford's word) who becomes human...'

Karpathos publishes the greatest works of history's greatest authors and collects them to make it easy and affordable for readers to have them all at the push of a button. All of our collections include a linked table of contents. Anthony Trollope was one of the most prominent British writers during the Victorian Era. Trollope's Palliser novels, which depict British politics, are among his most famous. This collection includes the following: Can You Forgive Her? Phineas Finn Eustace Diamonds Phineas Redux The Prime Minister The Duke's Children

George Meredith was an English novelist and poet during the Victorian era. Meredith was a prolific writer and he stood out as one of the great authors of comedy of his time. With classics such as The Egoist, Diana of the Crossways, and The Ordeal of Richard Feverel, Meredith remains a popular author today. Diana of the Crossways, published in 1885, is a novel that centers around an intelligent and energetic woman who is trapped in a terrible marriage. The book is based off Meredith's friendship with the author Caroline Norton.

The Provost is an ironic look at the career of a small town merchant and politician. Set in Irvine, Scotland, it follows the life of James Pawkie, the Provost of the title. Starting as a humble apprentice, he progresses to owning his own shop and eventually acquiring a large portion of Irvine. Simultaneously, he begins involvement in local politics with a seat on the town council. Eventually, he is elevated to the supreme position of local power, the Provost, where he uses his position and wealth to manipulate the residents of Irvine to do his bidding. James Pawkie is The Prince his domain. Using a comedic touch, John Galt delves into the issues of use and misuse of power. The Provost, one of Galt's the Tales of the West novels, is heralded as his one true masterpiece.(Goodreads)

Now in paperback! Montreal journalist Lou Sabatino, under witness protection after nearly being gunned down by the Mafia, is sucked into the quirky world of a conniving Russian dominatrix who has secretly recorded herself putting the whip to the bare bottom of a high-ranking federal cabinet minister. It's the scoop of the century, but too hot a potato — if Lou breaks the story, he risks exposing himself to the mercies of the Mafia. Instead, he shows the video to Green Party leader Margaret Blake. The video is leaked, and Margaret is sued by the minister for $50 million. Enter Arthur Beauchamp, Margaret's husband and famed criminal lawyer, who had found — or so he hoped — blissful retirement on idyllic Garibaldi Island on the West Coast. But now he's representing the woman he loves while tormented by fears that she's embroiled in an affair. Whether you're encountering Arthur Beauchamp for the first time or have followed him from his first case, the paperback release of award-winning William Deverell's Whipped is not to be missed.

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Mr. Fleight by Ford Madox Ford - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)'from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Ford Madox Ford'. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Ford includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily.eBook features: • The complete unabridged text of ‘Mr. Fleight by Ford Madox Ford - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)'• Beautifully illustrated with images related to Ford's works • Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook • Excellent formatting of the text Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

From the author of Stolen Encounters with the Duchess. “Beautifully written, touching... one of the strongest historical romances I've read recently.” —All About Romance“Duty can also be pleasure, Lady Alyssa...”When politician Benedict Tawny set out to save Lady Alyssa from a nefarious plot, he never expected to find himself trapped in a compromising situation with the alluring lady. Now duty demands he propose... and claim her as his bride!Tainted by his illegitimacy, Ben knows he can't give Alyssa the life of luxury she deserves. But if he can convince her to succumb to the undeniable heat between them, their convenient marriage might just lead to the love of a lifetime.“I love the Hadley's Hellion series! While this is a traditional Regency romance, there are several dark themes explored which gives the story added depth and gives the characters more room to develop.” —The Book Review

Former steel worker Harry Perkins, has, against all the odds, led the Labour Party to a stunning victory at the general election. His manifesto includes the removal of American bases, public control of finance, and the dismantling of the newspaper monopolies. The Establishment is appalled by the prospect, and secretly decides that something must be done. As M15 conspires with the city and the press barons, Perkins the PM finds himself in a no-holds-barred battle for survival.

From the renowned author of The African Trilogy, a political satire about an unnamed African country navigating a path between violence and corruption As Minister for Culture, former school teacher M. A. Nanga is a man of the people, as cynical as he is charming, and a roguish opportunist. When Odili, an idealistic young teacher, visits his former instructor at the ministry, the division between them is vast. But in the eat-and-let-eat atmosphere, Odili's idealism soon collides with his lusts—and the two men's personal and political tauntings threaten to send their country into chaos. When Odili launches a vicious campaign against his former mentor for the same seat in an election, their mutual animosity drives the country to revolution. Published, prophetically, just days before Nigeria's first attempted coup in 1966, A Man of the People is an essential part of Achebe's body of work.

A washed-up minor league pitcher gets more than he bargained for when his affair with an older woman draws him into a tangled web of deceit and scandal When Cape Cod high school star pitcher David Greene left home, everyone in his small beach town rallied behind his dream of making it in the pros. No one expected the local legend to return broke a few years later, with an undistinguished minor league record and a painful divorce behind him. As he tries to rebuild his life, David begins an affair with Judith Silver—one that her much older, terminally ill husband, Gordon, condones on the condition that David run for a seat on the town's board of selectman against Gordon's political rival. Set in a lushly drawn seaside resort town, this thrilling novel pushes its complicated and fascinating characters to extremes of emotion. Driven by passion and a lust for power, David, Judith, and Gordon are all guilty of seduction and manipulation that will result in irrevocable consequences. As David's romantic and political involvements escalate at a fever pitch, a forceful storm rolls in off the ocean, leading up to a tumultuous climax.

A beautiful reporter helps a sexy senator evade a deadly assassin in this thrilling romantic suspense novel.TV reporter Carly Edwards has the scoop of a century! She's discovered that Senator Shane Jones is hiding a life-altering medical diagnosis. But the closer she gets to her subject, the more she's drawn to the courageous—and undeniably gorgeous—man behind the headline. And when Shane saves her life from a killer, Carly realizes there's much more to the story... and to him.A politician and a media personality are a recipe for romantic disaster. The last thing Shane wants is to endanger Carly. But how can he prevent her from getting close when the very air between them sizzles? As their lives are threatened, Shane realizes Carly's the one woman he wants forever—if he can keep them both safe!

Mörderische Geschäfte, besiegelt mit dem Blut der Unschuld – „Spuren aus Eis“ von Claudia Praxmayer jetzt als eBook bei dotbooks. Für ein Projekt ihrer Umweltschutzorganisation soll Lea im kirgisischen Hochgebirge die seltenen Schneeleoparden filmen. Doch was als interessanter Auftrag beginnt, entpuppt sich schnell als lebensbedrohlicher Höllentrip: Durch Zufall filmt sie Politiker, die mit dem Abschuss eines Schneeleoparden einen skrupellosen Deal besiegeln. Augenzeugen unerwünscht! Um sich selbst und die brisanten Aufnahmen zu retten, muss Lea das Land so schnell wie möglich verlassen. Doch in der Hauptstadt warten bereits der kirgisische Geheimdienst und ein zu allem entschlossener Auftragskiller auf sie. Eine atemlose Flucht quer durch Kirgistan beginnt … Rasant, packend, an einem aufsehenerregenden Schauplatz – der neue Thriller von Claudia Praxmayer! Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genießen: „Spuren aus Eis“ von Claudia Praxmayer. Wer liest, hat mehr vom Leben: dotbooks – der eBook-Verlag.

In politics, there are rules to being a good and proper wife. But what if a wife wants to be a woman—and what if that woman wants to be loved? On the surface, Emily Pemilly appears to be a perfect politician's wife and a model mother. But few know the price she has paid, giving up a promising journalism career and her once-dear principles to stand by an ambitious husband, who is now on the verge of becoming Britain's next prime minister. Cynical reporter Matt Morley knows that politics is all about appearances. But he never expected to find the fiery, outspoken girl he once loved pinned to the arm of a PM candidate like a lobotomized mannequin. When Matt uncovers a sordid secret about Emily's hubby, he knows it could crush the man's campaign, as well as Emily's carefully crafted world. But maybe that's not such a bad thing...

A political satire that reimagines George Wallace's last run for governor of AlabamaIt's the summer of George Wallace's last run for governor of Alabama in 1982, and the state is at a crossroads. In Katherine Clark's All the Governor's Men, a political comedy of manners that reimagines Wallace's last campaign, voters face a clear choice between the infamous segregationist, now a crippled old man in a wheelchair, and his primary opponent, Aaron Osgood, a progressive young candidate poised to liberate the state from its George Wallace-poisoned past. Daniel Dobbs, a twenty one-year-old Harvard graduate and South Alabama native, is one of many young people who have joined the campaign representing hope and change for a downtrodden Alabama. A political animal himself, Daniel possesses so much charm and charisma that he was nicknamed'the Governor'in college. Nowhe is engaged in the struggle to conquer once and for all the malignant man Alabamians have traditionally called'the Governor.'This historic election isn't the only thing Daniel wants to win. During his senior year, he fell in love with a freshman girl from Mountain Brook, the'Tiny Kingdom'of wealth and privilege, a world apart from his own Alabama origins. A small-town country boy, Daniel desperately wants to gain the favor of his girlfriend's family along with her mentor, the larger-than-life English teacher Norman Laney. Daniel also wants to keep one or two ex-girlfriends firmly out of the picture. In the course of his summer, he must untangle his complicated personal life, satisfy the middle-class dreams of his parents for their Harvard-educated son, decide whether to enter law school or launch his own political career, and, incidentally, help his candidate defeat George Wallace, in a close and increasingly dirty race. All the Governor's Men is a darkly comic look at both the political process in general and a significant political chapter in Alabama history. This second novel in Katherine Clark's Mountain Brook series depicts the social and political landscape of an Alabama world that is at once a place like no other and at the same time, a place like all others.

An adventurous Irishman sets out to find his fortune among proper English society in this classic novel from Anthony Trollope. Sent to London to become a lawyer, young Phineas Finn proves himself to be a disappointing student but truly gifted in the ways of charm, culture, and fine appearance. It is the discovery of these talents that ultimately leads him to what he believes is his true calling: English Parliament. Through sheer luck and pluck, dashing, innocent Phineas is able to win a seat on the bench, but the real journey begins as he tours the labyrinthine halls of those who hold sway over their fellow men—and the practical and romantic quandaries he must navigate if he is to advance himself. Finding both victory and defeat, love and loneliness, the path Phineas strides is one of confidence and humanity as he seeks to fulfill his wants and desires while holding true to his convictions both in his own life and in the ever-changing arena of political expediency. In Phineas Finn, Anthony Trollope invites readers to follow an irrepressible, good-minded protagonist in a comical, exciting, heartbreaking tale that resonates as much today as it did upon its first publication. Phineas Finn is the 2nd book in the Palliser Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

The New York Times bestselling author of Husbands & Lovers returns with the story of another Schuyler sister, a young woman embroiled in politics, passion, and dangerous secrets.... In the summer of 1966, Christina “Tiny” Hardcastle stands on the brink of a breathtaking future. Unlike her spirited sisters, Tiny was the consummate well-behaved debutant, poised and picture-perfect, raised to serve as a consort to a great man. Now, as her handsome husband, Frank, runs for a Massachusetts seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, that long-sought destiny lies nearly within reach. But behind her glamorous facade, Tiny's flawless life is cracking. She and Frank both have secrets in their pasts that could shatter their political ambitions and the intricate truce of their marriage. So when two unwelcome visitors arrive at the Hardcastle family's Cape Cod estate—Frank's cousin Caspian, a Vietnam war hero who knows a thing or two about Tiny's hidden past, and an envelope containing incriminating photographs—Tiny is forced into a reckless gamble against a house that always, always wins…