Author: Gian Carlo Menotti
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457463369
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
"The Old Maid and the Thief" was originally conceived as a Radio-Opera and Broadcast as Wold Premiere by the National Broadcasting Company, Aril 22, 1939. The first stage performance was by the Philadelphia Opera Company, Febuary 11, 1941.
The Old Maid and the Thief
Author: Gian Carlo Menotti
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457463369
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
"The Old Maid and the Thief" was originally conceived as a Radio-Opera and Broadcast as Wold Premiere by the National Broadcasting Company, Aril 22, 1939. The first stage performance was by the Philadelphia Opera Company, Febuary 11, 1941.
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457463369
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
"The Old Maid and the Thief" was originally conceived as a Radio-Opera and Broadcast as Wold Premiere by the National Broadcasting Company, Aril 22, 1939. The first stage performance was by the Philadelphia Opera Company, Febuary 11, 1941.
The Star Thief
Author: Lindsey Becker
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316348554
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The constellations come to life in this imaginative fantasy adventure debut. Honorine's life as a maid at the Vidalia mansion is rather dull, dusting treasures from faraway places and daydreaming in front of maps of the world. But everything changes when she catches two brutish sailors ransacking Lord Vidalia's study, and then follows a mysterious girl with wings out into the night.... Suddenly, Honorine is whisked into the middle of a battle between the crew of a spectacular steamship and a band of mythical constellations. The stars in the sky have come to life to defend themselves against those who want to harness their powers. Much to her surprise, Honorine is the crux of it all, the center of an epic clash between magic and science, the old ways and the new. But can this spirited young girl bring both sides of a larger-than-life fight together before they unleash an evil power even older than the stars?
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316348554
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The constellations come to life in this imaginative fantasy adventure debut. Honorine's life as a maid at the Vidalia mansion is rather dull, dusting treasures from faraway places and daydreaming in front of maps of the world. But everything changes when she catches two brutish sailors ransacking Lord Vidalia's study, and then follows a mysterious girl with wings out into the night.... Suddenly, Honorine is whisked into the middle of a battle between the crew of a spectacular steamship and a band of mythical constellations. The stars in the sky have come to life to defend themselves against those who want to harness their powers. Much to her surprise, Honorine is the crux of it all, the center of an epic clash between magic and science, the old ways and the new. But can this spirited young girl bring both sides of a larger-than-life fight together before they unleash an evil power even older than the stars?
Maid of Secrets
Author: Jennifer McGowan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442441380
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
In 1559 England, Meg, an orphaned thief, is pressed into service and trained as a member of the Maids of Honor, Queen Elizabeth I's secret all-female guard. But her loyalty is tested when she falls in love with a Spanish courtier who may be a threat.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442441380
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
In 1559 England, Meg, an orphaned thief, is pressed into service and trained as a member of the Maids of Honor, Queen Elizabeth I's secret all-female guard. But her loyalty is tested when she falls in love with a Spanish courtier who may be a threat.
StarCrossed
Author: Elizabeth C. Bunce
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545429455
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
16-year-old Digger thrives as a spy and sneak-thief among the feuding religious factions of Gerse. But when a routine job goes horribly wrong and her partner and lover Tegen is killed, she disguises herself in a group of young nobles and sneaks out of the city. Accepted as a lady-in-waiting at the stronghold of the powerful Nemair, she finds new peace and friendship (and some new targets). But when an old client from the city comes to the castle, she realizes her hosts may be planning the ultimate uprising against the king - and rather than true peace, she may be at the heart of the rebellion.Now with an extensive excerpt of the daring sequel, LIAR'S MOON!
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545429455
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
16-year-old Digger thrives as a spy and sneak-thief among the feuding religious factions of Gerse. But when a routine job goes horribly wrong and her partner and lover Tegen is killed, she disguises herself in a group of young nobles and sneaks out of the city. Accepted as a lady-in-waiting at the stronghold of the powerful Nemair, she finds new peace and friendship (and some new targets). But when an old client from the city comes to the castle, she realizes her hosts may be planning the ultimate uprising against the king - and rather than true peace, she may be at the heart of the rebellion.Now with an extensive excerpt of the daring sequel, LIAR'S MOON!
The Thief and His Master
Author: Brothers Grimm
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726591413
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
A father wanted his son to learn something that would be advantageous for him. And so he decided that theft would be a great trade. He sent his son to a master thief and they agreed that if the father recognized his son after an year, he would not have to pay. The father came up a plan, he and his son managed to trick the master thief and they slipped to pay. The thief is however not a stupid man so he knows very well how to get his revenge. Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726591413
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
A father wanted his son to learn something that would be advantageous for him. And so he decided that theft would be a great trade. He sent his son to a master thief and they agreed that if the father recognized his son after an year, he would not have to pay. The father came up a plan, he and his son managed to trick the master thief and they slipped to pay. The thief is however not a stupid man so he knows very well how to get his revenge. Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.
Beauty and the Thief
Author: Shana Galen
Publisher: Loveswept
ISBN: 1984800248
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sparks fly between a charismatic rogue and a beautiful secret agent in a tale as old as crime. . . . “Shana Galen remains the Queen of Historical Romantic Suspense.”—Fresh Fiction, on Traitor in Her Arms Callahan Kelly is a conman, pure and simple. He’s heading for the wilds of northeast England aboard a train littered with agents of the Crown, where he plans to lay low until it’s safe for him to return to London. In exchange, he’s offering his considerable, if not entirely legal, skills to help them train. The best part is, he’ll be paid in full even if he leaves early. Easy money. But that’s before Callahan encounters the intriguing Miss Murray, who seems completely immune to his charm. And that changes everything. Because Callahan has never walked away from a challenge. Amelia Murray is thrilled to be training with other secret agents, even if she’s feeling in over her head. However, there’s one thing she’s entirely certain of . . . She doesn’t trust Callahan Kelly. She knows his kind—too handsome and charming for his own good. But when they’re asked to pose as husband and wife in the field, Amelia finds that living in close quarters with Callahan isn’t as awful as she expected. And that’s the problem. The more time they spend together, the more danger they’re in—and the more Amelia realizes she never wants to let him go. This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Publisher: Loveswept
ISBN: 1984800248
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sparks fly between a charismatic rogue and a beautiful secret agent in a tale as old as crime. . . . “Shana Galen remains the Queen of Historical Romantic Suspense.”—Fresh Fiction, on Traitor in Her Arms Callahan Kelly is a conman, pure and simple. He’s heading for the wilds of northeast England aboard a train littered with agents of the Crown, where he plans to lay low until it’s safe for him to return to London. In exchange, he’s offering his considerable, if not entirely legal, skills to help them train. The best part is, he’ll be paid in full even if he leaves early. Easy money. But that’s before Callahan encounters the intriguing Miss Murray, who seems completely immune to his charm. And that changes everything. Because Callahan has never walked away from a challenge. Amelia Murray is thrilled to be training with other secret agents, even if she’s feeling in over her head. However, there’s one thing she’s entirely certain of . . . She doesn’t trust Callahan Kelly. She knows his kind—too handsome and charming for his own good. But when they’re asked to pose as husband and wife in the field, Amelia finds that living in close quarters with Callahan isn’t as awful as she expected. And that’s the problem. The more time they spend together, the more danger they’re in—and the more Amelia realizes she never wants to let him go. This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
The Woman Who Stole Vermeer
Author: Anthony M. Amore
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1643135309
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
The extraordinary life and crimes of heiress-turned-revolutionary Rose Dugdale, who in 1974 became the only woman to pull off a major art heist. In the world of crime, there exists an unusual commonality between those who steal art and those who repeatedly kill: they are almost exclusively male. But, as with all things, there is always an outlier—someone who bucks the trend, defying the reliable profiles and leaving investigators and researchers scratching their heads. In the history of major art heists, that outlier is Rose Dugdale. Dugdale’s life is singularly notorious. Born into extreme wealth, she abandoned her life as an Oxford-trained PhD and heiress to join the cause of Irish Republicanism. While on the surface she appears to be the British version of Patricia Hearst, she is anything but. Dugdale ran head-first towards the action, spearheading the first aerial terrorist attack in British history and pulling off the biggest art theft of her time. In 1974, she led a gang into the opulent Russborough House in Ireland and made off with millions in prized paintings, including works by Goya, Gainsborough, and Rubens, as well as Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid by the mysterious master Johannes Vermeer. Dugdale thus became—to this day—the only woman to pull off a major art heist. And as Anthony Amore explores in The Woman Who Stole Vermeer, it’s likely that this was not her only such heist. The Woman Who Stole Vermeer is Rose Dugdale’s story, from her idyllic upbringing in Devonshire and her presentation to Elizabeth II as a debutante to her university years and her eventual radical lifestyle. Her life of crime and activism is at turns unbelievable and awe-inspiring, and sure to engross readers.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1643135309
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
The extraordinary life and crimes of heiress-turned-revolutionary Rose Dugdale, who in 1974 became the only woman to pull off a major art heist. In the world of crime, there exists an unusual commonality between those who steal art and those who repeatedly kill: they are almost exclusively male. But, as with all things, there is always an outlier—someone who bucks the trend, defying the reliable profiles and leaving investigators and researchers scratching their heads. In the history of major art heists, that outlier is Rose Dugdale. Dugdale’s life is singularly notorious. Born into extreme wealth, she abandoned her life as an Oxford-trained PhD and heiress to join the cause of Irish Republicanism. While on the surface she appears to be the British version of Patricia Hearst, she is anything but. Dugdale ran head-first towards the action, spearheading the first aerial terrorist attack in British history and pulling off the biggest art theft of her time. In 1974, she led a gang into the opulent Russborough House in Ireland and made off with millions in prized paintings, including works by Goya, Gainsborough, and Rubens, as well as Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid by the mysterious master Johannes Vermeer. Dugdale thus became—to this day—the only woman to pull off a major art heist. And as Anthony Amore explores in The Woman Who Stole Vermeer, it’s likely that this was not her only such heist. The Woman Who Stole Vermeer is Rose Dugdale’s story, from her idyllic upbringing in Devonshire and her presentation to Elizabeth II as a debutante to her university years and her eventual radical lifestyle. Her life of crime and activism is at turns unbelievable and awe-inspiring, and sure to engross readers.
The Masque of Angels
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781540049728
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781540049728
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Thief of Dreams
Author: Mary Balogh
Publisher: Class Ebook Editions Ltd
ISBN: 1944654399
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
In an unusual twist of inheritance law, Cassandra Havelock becomes Countess of Worthing in her own right on her father's death, and sole owner of his grand home and vast estates and fortune. However, she is only twenty years old, and her well-meaning relatives and guardians rally around to protect her and run her property for her. Their primary concern is to help her make a brilliant match with a man who can take all the burden of managing her inheritance off her shoulders. But Cassandra is about to turn twenty-one, and she has planned a magnificent birthday ball to celebrate the end of her year of mourning and her independence. She intends to take full charge of her own life, and she can do that only if she remains single. Nigel Wetherby, Viscount Wroxley, has looked forward to the birthday ball quite as eagerly as Cassandra, though he has never met her, is quite unknown to her, and has not been invited. The occasion represents the fulfilment of all he has dreamed of for years. He introduces himself on the day of the ball as a dear friend of Cassandra's late father and she is delighted to invite him to the ball. It is soon obvious to her alarmed relatives, however, that this handsome, charming stranger, who is fast weaving a seductive spell about their charge, has some mysterious agenda of his own. Too late Cassandra realizes that in her naivete she may have been duped by a villain. And too late Nigel understands that in breaking her heart he may also be breaking his own. But...is it ever too late for love to play a hand in this game?
Publisher: Class Ebook Editions Ltd
ISBN: 1944654399
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
In an unusual twist of inheritance law, Cassandra Havelock becomes Countess of Worthing in her own right on her father's death, and sole owner of his grand home and vast estates and fortune. However, she is only twenty years old, and her well-meaning relatives and guardians rally around to protect her and run her property for her. Their primary concern is to help her make a brilliant match with a man who can take all the burden of managing her inheritance off her shoulders. But Cassandra is about to turn twenty-one, and she has planned a magnificent birthday ball to celebrate the end of her year of mourning and her independence. She intends to take full charge of her own life, and she can do that only if she remains single. Nigel Wetherby, Viscount Wroxley, has looked forward to the birthday ball quite as eagerly as Cassandra, though he has never met her, is quite unknown to her, and has not been invited. The occasion represents the fulfilment of all he has dreamed of for years. He introduces himself on the day of the ball as a dear friend of Cassandra's late father and she is delighted to invite him to the ball. It is soon obvious to her alarmed relatives, however, that this handsome, charming stranger, who is fast weaving a seductive spell about their charge, has some mysterious agenda of his own. Too late Cassandra realizes that in her naivete she may have been duped by a villain. And too late Nigel understands that in breaking her heart he may also be breaking his own. But...is it ever too late for love to play a hand in this game?
City of Saints & Thieves
Author: Natalie C. Anderson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399547606
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo meets Gone Girl in this enthralling murder mystery set in Kenya. In the shadows of Sangui City, there lives a girl who doesn't exist. After fleeing the Congo as refugees, Tina and her mother arrived in Kenya looking for the chance to build a new life and home. Her mother quickly found work as a maid for a prominent family, headed by Roland Greyhill, one of the city’s most respected business leaders. But Tina soon learns that the Greyhill fortune was made from a life of corruption and crime. So when her mother is found shot to death in Mr. Greyhill's personal study, she knows exactly who’s behind it. With revenge always on her mind, Tina spends the next four years surviving on the streets alone, working as a master thief for the Goondas, Sangui City’s local gang. It’s a job for the Goondas that finally brings Tina back to the Greyhill estate, giving her the chance for vengeance she’s been waiting for. But as soon as she steps inside the lavish home, she’s overtaken by the pain of old wounds and the pull of past friendships, setting into motion a dangerous cascade of events that could, at any moment, cost Tina her life. But finally uncovering the incredible truth about who killed her mother—and why—keeps her holding on in this fast-paced nail-biting thriller.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399547606
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo meets Gone Girl in this enthralling murder mystery set in Kenya. In the shadows of Sangui City, there lives a girl who doesn't exist. After fleeing the Congo as refugees, Tina and her mother arrived in Kenya looking for the chance to build a new life and home. Her mother quickly found work as a maid for a prominent family, headed by Roland Greyhill, one of the city’s most respected business leaders. But Tina soon learns that the Greyhill fortune was made from a life of corruption and crime. So when her mother is found shot to death in Mr. Greyhill's personal study, she knows exactly who’s behind it. With revenge always on her mind, Tina spends the next four years surviving on the streets alone, working as a master thief for the Goondas, Sangui City’s local gang. It’s a job for the Goondas that finally brings Tina back to the Greyhill estate, giving her the chance for vengeance she’s been waiting for. But as soon as she steps inside the lavish home, she’s overtaken by the pain of old wounds and the pull of past friendships, setting into motion a dangerous cascade of events that could, at any moment, cost Tina her life. But finally uncovering the incredible truth about who killed her mother—and why—keeps her holding on in this fast-paced nail-biting thriller.