Literatura
David Hewson
Sarah Lund straciła wszystko. Skomplikowane śledztwo w sprawie brutalnego morderstwa kosztowało ją nie tylko karierę w wydziale zabójstw i spokój ducha, ale też wygodne życie u boku ukochanego i syna. Teraz, zesłana na prowincję, jako funkcjonariuszka straży granicznej tropi nielegalnych imigrantów i rozpamiętuje dawne błędy. Aż do nieoczekiwanej wizyty... W Mindelunden, kopenhaskim Parku Pamięci, policja znajduje ciało bestialsko zamordowanej Anne Dragsholm, prawniczki i aktywistki. Lennart Brix, były szef Sary, wie, że odpowiedzi na coraz liczniej pojawiające pytania może odnaleźć tylko bezkompromisowa i przenikliwa komisarka. Tym bardziej że morderca nie powiedział jeszcze ostatniego słowa. Czy był to mord rytualny, czy zbrodnia w afekcie? Co łączy zabitą prawniczkę z żołnierzem osadzonym w więzieniu dla psychopatycznych oprawców? I co wspólnego ze sprawą ma miejsce pamięci o ofiarach nazistów? Śledztwo prowadzi Sarę wprost do koszar, na sam szczyt władzy, do więziennej celi, a nawet na front w Afganistanie. Czy i tym razem kobieta zaryzykuje wszystko, by rozwikłać sprawę? "The Killing" to rewelacyjna powieść kryminalna, która już osiągnęła status kultowej, podobnie jak jej pierwowzór, duński serial "Forbrydelsen", na podstawie scenariusza Sorena Sveistrupa, oraz jego amerykański remake. Zapraszamy do wysłuchania pierwszego odcinka drugiego tomu! Kolejna część już wkrótce!
David Hewson
Sarah Lund straciła wszystko. Skomplikowane śledztwo w sprawie brutalnego morderstwa kosztowało ją nie tylko karierę w wydziale zabójstw i spokój ducha, ale też wygodne życie u boku ukochanego i syna. Teraz, zesłana na prowincję, jako funkcjonariuszka straży granicznej tropi nielegalnych imigrantów i rozpamiętuje dawne błędy. Aż do nieoczekiwanej wizyty... W Mindelunden, kopenhaskim Parku Pamięci, policja znajduje ciało bestialsko zamordowanej Anne Dragsholm, prawniczki i aktywistki. Lennart Brix, były szef Sary, wie, że odpowiedzi na coraz liczniej pojawiające pytania może odnaleźć tylko bezkompromisowa i przenikliwa komisarka. Tym bardziej że morderca nie powiedział jeszcze ostatniego słowa. Czy był to mord rytualny, czy zbrodnia w afekcie? Co łączy zabitą prawniczkę z żołnierzem osadzonym w więzieniu dla psychopatycznych oprawców? I co wspólnego ze sprawą ma miejsce pamięci o ofiarach nazistów? Śledztwo prowadzi Sarę wprost do koszar, na sam szczyt władzy, do więziennej celi, a nawet na front w Afganistanie. Czy i tym razem kobieta zaryzykuje wszystko, by rozwikłać sprawę? "The Killing" to rewelacyjna powieść kryminalna, która już osiągnęła status kultowej, podobnie jak jej pierwowzór, duński serial "Forbrydelsen", na podstawie scenariusza Sorena Sveistrupa, oraz jego amerykański remake. Zapraszamy do wysłuchania drugiego odcinka drugiego tomu!
Max Brand
A good classic western by Max Brand (Frederick Faust) about the famous outlaw King Bird. The King Bird, a young, reckless and mystery bandit, whose definition of happiness is freedom, the best horse, a wonderful girl, faces difficult choices when he attempts to save an old friends runaway daughter from a dangerous gang of robbers. The King Bird Rides is a fast moving, exciting, plenty of gun play and adventure. Max Brands action-filled stories of adventure and heroism in the American West continue to entertain readers throughout the world. Brand penned over 200 full-length Westerns in his career, including Destry Rides Again and Montana Rides Again.
Fred M. White
Sir Samuel Oscar was not only a great man and a South African magnate of the first importance, but also a very kind and considerate employer. Quickly began to climb the career ladder in Maggersfont Diamond Company, his secretary. No one could argue or be dissatisfied with the upcoming events. After all, Stella charmed everyone with her beauty and intelligence. The last member of her family dies and bequeaths Ravenswood mansion and other valuables. She decided to put them up for auction, and her boss, Sir Samuel, became their owner.
Talbot Mundy
The one who invented the chess, understood the worlds works. He acknowledged the fact and founded the game on him, resulting in his game so popular. And the fact that he clearly recognized is that the king does not matter if your side is a victory. You can leave your king in your corner so you can entertain yourself. But at the very moment when you start to lose your figure, your king becomes a source of anxiety.
Robert W. Chambers
The heroes learn about the fictional city of Karkos, where the King in yellow rules, and two suns shine in the sky, and this circumstance becomes the beginning of mystical changes in their destinies. Strange and terrible events in which reality and dreams are intertwined are illustrated by the outstanding Argentine artist Santiago Caruso.
The King Who Was a King. The Book of a Film
Herbert George Wells
Herbert George Wells is a huge name in the world of literature. He is known as the king of Science Fiction stories. He was an accomplished teacher, a best-selling novelist, a historian and a journalist, however, he established his name in the world through his passion for writing and will be remembered forever as Father of Science Fiction. The King Who Was a King The Book of a Film is a fascinating treatise on the development of film written by H. G. Wells and first published in 1929. Writing at the when cinema was beginning to explode, Wells explores the emerging industrys history, future, and the elements of contemporary film. H. G. Wellss conception of a great film, as much a novel as it is a film scenario. Poses the issue Is one man justified in shedding the blood of another, in order to avert the greater catastrophe of war?
E. Phillips Oppenheim
John Peters is the dissolute Crown Prince of Bergeland. The nephew of the rapacious and immoral King. Grace Pellisier is an English American actress who meets a thoughtful, serious, hiker in the mountains of Switzerland. Bernhardt is the energetic Chief of the Secret Service, protecting the aging King, and constantly searching for The Watcher, the leader of the revolutionary republicans. Written during a period of intense anti-monarchy which saw the end of the Russian Tzar, Oppenheim is using the politics of Europe to imagine an alternative path to bloody revolution. And so on, and with the material of conspiracies, love and adventure the story is woven around the Prince with that peculiar polish in dialogue and fascinating coloring characteristic of the popular author.
E. Phillips Oppenheim
In this tale of espionage set during World War I Britain, we encounter a variety of characters. Surgeon-Major General Hugh Thomson, the works apparent antagonist, who is endeavoring to clear the British troops of spies. He is on the trail of a German master spy who seems to be able to travel across the lines and back and forth between Germany and England. Captain Granet is a wounded war hero recently awarded the DSO and recovering after having been captured twice and escaping twice from the Germans. From an encounter with Captain Ronald Granet at Granets aunts luncheon, Thomson begins to feel suspicion toward him. But is this only due to Granets interest in Thomsons girl, Geraldine Conyers?
The Kings Arrow. A Tale of the United Empire Loyalists
H.A. Cody
This is a wonderful romantic story. All events take place in the forests of New Brunswick at the time of the arrival of the Loyalists. A charming tale of perseverance and loyalty to King George after the American Revolution. It hooks each historical basis.
Henry Bedford-Jones
The strange Sphinx Emerald which Richard had brought home to England from the Crusades was the property of Edward III in this year 1349 a year of triumph because of victory; of terror because of pestilence. And when a beautiful woman coveted the jewel, its tragic power came again to life. This series about the Sphinx Emerald constitutes, as has been said, a veritable Outline of History!
Ethel M. Dell
1912. Ethel May Dell (1881-1939), British writer, began writing at a young age. Most of her stories were stories of passion and love set in India and other British colonial possessions. American Nap Errol is in love with reserved Englishwoman, Lady Anne. Lady Anne is unhappily married to an unpleasant, wealthy drunk, who is twice her age. Nap is, in his own and most others opinion, a knave and a bounder. Lady Anne, miserable in her situation, is honor bound to her husband and marriage vows. Nap is soon equally miserable, as Anne refuses to enter into an adulterous liason. Fast paced, involving romance written early in the Twentieth century, The Knave of Diamonds novel stands up well to the test of time.
Aristophanes
Knighs are not just equestrians: the whole estate was called in Athens those who had enough money to keep a war horse. These were wealthy people, had small estates outside the city, lived on their income, and wanted Athens to be a peaceful, closed agricultural state. The poet Aristophanes wanted peace; therefore, he made the riders the chorus of his comedy.
Edgar Wallace
Few people today would recognize the name Edgar Wallace but before his death in 1933 he was a literary force to be reckoned with. He was both prolific and popular and his books reportedly sold at the rate of 5,000 a day. This enjoyable collection includes eight mystery stories by Edgar Wallace: The Lady Called Nita, The Man Who Married His Cook, Mr. Sigees Relations, The Knight Who Could Not Kneel, Her Fathers Daughter, The Dramatic Butler, Diana Helps, Con-Lacto Is Strength. These stories are fast-paced with some surprising twists, well written and great to read. Highly recommended for people who like to treat a mystery story as a solvable riddle.
Fred M. White
Fred M. White was a science fiction writer and wrote many spy stories. Events in the story The Lady in Blue take place in London. The main character, Rupert Kelso, returns from Norway and lives his usual life, until fate decided intervene. Kelso should assist in an investigation into the robbery of a gemstone.
The Lady in the Car. In Which the Amours of a Mysterious Motorist are Related
William Le Queux
The Prince broke open a big box of choice Petroffs, selected one, lit it slowly, and walked pensively to the window. He was in a good mood that morning, for he had just got rid of a troublesome visitor.