Llewelyn Moss goes on the run after being tempted by the bounty of a drug deal gone awry. A thrilling sequence of events ensues as a ruthless hitman and benevolent sheriff trail him in a nail-biting and suspenseful chase that will decide Moss' fate one way or another.
Chronicles the turbulent transformation of the Risorgimento, in the period of Italian Unification. It pits the waning feudal authority of the elegant and stately Prince of Salina against the materialistic cunning of Don Calogero.
The Devil comes to Moscow; but he isn't all bad. Pontius Pilate sentences a charismatic leader to his death, but yearns for redemption; and a writer tries to destroy his greatest tale, but discovers that manuscripts don't burn. Multilayered and blending satire with fantasy, this title raises eternal human concerns.
An introduction to one of the most important periods in European history. It presents the implacable Robespierre, the frightened Marie Antoinette and the iconic image of the guillotine. It also demonstrates the key role the Revolution played in the development of European politics.
Explores the themes of betrayal, cruelty and deceit. This novel follows the fortunes of Dombey, a businessman par excellence, who craves a son to inherit his enterprises.
A terrifying ghost is haunting the ancient mansion of Canterville Chase, complete with creaking floorboards, clanking chains and gruesome disguises - but the new occupants seem strangely undisturbed by his presence.
After many years, a chance encounter between two former medical students forces them to recall their sinister past and foul play that was better left buried.
Gives an introduction to classical music. Suitable for young children aged 5-7 years, this title asks readers to think about the different places in which we might hear music, whether it is in a concert hall, or just on television. They are then introduced to a selection of famous composers including Mozart and Beethoven.
Explores the classic themes of betrayal, cruelty and deceit. This novel follows the fortunes of Dombey, a businessman par excellence, who craves a son to inherit his enterprises.
Written for young readers, this legend features the characters of heroic King Arthur, the wizard Merlin, the brave Sir Lancelot, the beautiful Guinevere and the evil Morgana le Fey.
The beautiful, narcissistic Dorian Gray, torn between the influence of cynical hedonist Lord Henry Wotton and tortured artist Basil Hallward, sells the beauty of his soul in exchange for external perfection. Ultimately, he cannot escape the disfigurement of sin.
Will Tiny Tim live to see another Christmas? Can Scrooge recover his humanity and learn to love the fellow men he seems to despise? This work presents Scrooge's supernatural adventures on Christmas Eve.
Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, agrees to lend Antonio, a Venetian merchant, three thousand ducats. However, Shylock has one condition: should the loan go unpaid, he will be entitled to a pound of Antonio's own flesh. Antonio falls into bad fortune and finds he cannot repay Shylock: a dramatic trial ensues to decide his fate.
Using the New Cambridge text, as used by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this is an unabridged version of Shakespeare's tale of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet.