Charlie Chan Carries On

Earl Derr Biggers

The fifth of the Earl Derr Biggers Charlie Chan books books involves the Honolulu detective in a case of murder that stretches around the world, as members of a tour group are dying, one by one. Charlies old friend Chief Inspector Duff from Scotland Yard comes to his rescue in this book. Duff is investigating the murder of Hugh Morris Drake, a sweet old man strangled in Londons famous and exclusive hotel, Broomes. Drake is with a tour group encircling the globe. While Duffs ship is docked in Honolulu, the detective is shot and wounded by his quarry; though he survives, he is unable to continue with the cruise, and Chan takes his place on the ship to San Francisco, where finally the mystery is solved.

The Second Part of King Henry the Sixth

William Shakespeare

The play of W. Shakespeare King Henry VI was written in 1590-1592. Its events take place during the war of England with France and at the beginning of the war of the Scarlet and White Roses, which led to a feudal anarchy and untold misfortunes. The limp, unable to rule the country, King Henry becomes a toy in the hands of his power-hungry wife Queen Margarita and her lover the Duke of Suffolk...

Tajemnice Krakowa

Michał Bałucki

Powieść z początków twórczości Michała Bałuckiego. Autor przedstawia w utworze swoje miasto rodzinne i jego mieszkańców. Skupia się głównie na charakterystyce mieszczan ukochanego Krakowa.

Преступление и наказание (Zbrodnia i kara)

Фёдор Михайлович Достоевский, Fiodor Michajłowicz Dostojewski

Роман «Преступление и наказание» Федора Достоевского 2013 несравненное произведение великого русского писателя. Главный герой романа 2013 Радион Раскольников, так называемый «убийца-теоретик». Непонятно почему, мужчина возомнил себя правым вмешиваться в судьбы других людей и наказывать их за свершенное. По итогу, Радион решается на жестокое убийство, тем самым обрекая себя на душевные страдания и совестные муки. Это и глубокий философский роман, и тонкая психологическая драма, и захватывающий детектив, и величественная картина мрачного города, в недрах которого герои грешат и ищут прощения, жертвуют собой и отрекаются от себя ради ближних и находят успокоение в смирении, покаянии и вере.

The Pawns Count

E. Phillips Oppenheim

E. Phillips Oppenheim was a British writer known for his thriller novels. He is credited with writing over 100 novels including suspense, international intrigue, romance, parables, and comedies. His protagonists are known for their love of luxury, gourmet meals, and their enjoyment of criminal activities. The Pawns Count is a novel during World War I and intrigue. German, Japanese, British and Americans play roles in this novel. A chemist, Sandy Graham, has discovered a new powerful explosive, but he lets it slip in a London restaurant that he has made the discovery. So it should come as no surprise, really, when he goes to the lavatory to clean up and never comes back out. Several highly cultured spies from different governments set out to find him and the formula. Read this rather short book to find the answers.

Le roman dun enfant

Pierre Loti

Pierre Loti parle de son enfance ici. Lenfance est pleine de tendresse, damitié et de secrets. Lenfance dun petit garçon pensif vivant dans un monde dirréalités, dans lequel léducation ne distrait pas, forme constamment mille rves grandioses et impossibles, mais grâce laquelle une double vocation se réveille...

Horace

George Sand

Dans le roman Horace de George Sand, le personnage principal est confronté de nombreuses épreuves. Malheureusement, il ne tire pas une leçon juste de son expérience. Le protagoniste, passant dune romance douteuse, affichant ses idées avant-gardistes, un simple carriere, qui spécule sur ces idées.

Wisdoms Daughter. The Life and Love Story of She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed

H. Rider Haggard

The beauty of Ayesha was the only reason for the conflict in many countries. Her father was very jealous of his daughter for the pretenders for her heart. Ayesha helps the goddess Isis, and as a reward Isis leads her to the hidden kingdom of Kôr in Africa to usher in the new Golden Age. The kingdom of Kôr hides many secrets, including the Flame of Eternal Life, where in the end Ayeshas obsession, obsession and desire lead to her fall.