On a ship in the Arctic, Victor Frankenstein - ill and tired - tells the story of his sad life to the British man of science, Robert Walton. He speaks, too, about the terrible creature that he made from dead body parts when he was a university science... Zobraziť viac
During an eventful season at Bath, young, naïve Catherine Morland experiences the joys of fashionable society for the first time. She is delighted with her new acquaintances: flirtatious Isabella, who shares Catherine's love of Gothic romance and hor Zobraziť viac
First published in 1890, Oscar Wilde's story was regarded as dangerously modern in its portrayal of fin-de-siecle decadence. Dorian is a modern-day Faust; his tempter is Lord Wotton who lives selfishly for amoral pleasure, and ... Zobraziť viac
Set in the 1800s. A light-hearted account of the difficulties a pretty young woman encounters... Zobraziť viac
It came from the mind of Stephen King... You've seen the films, now read the original stories - and get a unique insight into Stephen King's take on the productions.For Stephen King, the experience of seeing his works of short fiction adapted for m... Zobraziť viac
'A quick, satisfying read . . . the sign of a master simply elevating his own legendary game yet again' USA TodayIn the small town of Castle Rock word gets around quickly. That's why Scott Carey only confides in his friend Doctor Bob Ellis about... Zobraziť viac
Lydia is hungry. She's always wanted to try sashimi, ramen, onigiri with sour plum stuffed inside - the food her Japanese father liked to eat. And then there is bubble tea and the vegetables grown by the other young artists ... Zobraziť viac
Platform Seven at 4am: Peterborough Railway Station is deserted... Zobraziť viac
A #1 national bestsellerA yarn so packed with suspense, romance, literary reference, fascinating miscellaneous knowledge, and heart that only Stephen King could have written it. Marvelousthat is, full of marvels (Booklist)... Zobraziť viac
Every marriage has two hearts, one light and one dark.Lisey knew it when she first fell for Scott. And now he's dead, she knows it for sure.Lisey was the light to Scott Landon's dark for twenty-five years. As his wife, only she saw ... Zobraziť viac
This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine's island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the ... Zobraziť viac
'This is a story about what might happen when a woman takes charge... A glorious visceral mystery' The TimesWhile on her daily walk with her dog in the woods near her home, Vesta comes across a chilling handwritten note. Her name was Magda. Nobody... Zobraziť viac
Following the phenomenal success of his Bill Hodges series, Mr Mercedes, Finders Keepers and End of Watch all Number 1 bestsellers, Stephen King has written an unputdownable crime thriller with a unique twist.. Zobraziť viac
'It is the history of a revolution that went wrong - and of the excellent excuses that were forthcoming at every step for the perversion of the original doctrine', wrote Orwell for the first edition of Animal Farm in 1945... Zobraziť viac
A satire on totalitarian government where pigs take over the farm and rule the other animals. Zobraziť viac
A quarter of a century later, the boys are men who have gone their separate ways. Though they still get together once a year, to go hunting in the north woods of Maine... Zobraziť viac
Quatre amis se retrouvent annuellement pour une partie de chasse dans une forêt du Maine... Zobraziť viac
This collection of chilling horror stories from the maestro of suspense contains nearly 20 of Edgar Allan Poe's best known stories, including "The Fall of the House of Usher", "The Masque of the Red Death" and "The Pit and the Pendulum". For readers who.. Zobraziť viac
