Author: John Buchan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101491817
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
A new selection of short stories by "the prince of thriller writers" (The Times, London) The short stories of John Buchan are known for their authentically rendered backgrounds, taut pacing, and atmosphere of expectancy and international intrigue. These diverse tales combine Buchan's remarkable experiences and interests as a traveler, war correspondent, politician, and classical scholar. Edited by acclaimed author Giles Foden, this selection features the World War I thriller "The Loathly Opposite," the frequently anthologized "Sing a Song of Sixpence," and "Streams of Water in the South," one of Buchan's personal favorites. Addressing such themes as human frailty, strength, and redemption, the stories testify to Buchan's worldview that mastery of oneself leads to the fulfillment of one's destiny.
The Strange Adventures of Mr Andrew Hawthorn and Other Stories
Author: John Buchan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101491817
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
A new selection of short stories by "the prince of thriller writers" (The Times, London) The short stories of John Buchan are known for their authentically rendered backgrounds, taut pacing, and atmosphere of expectancy and international intrigue. These diverse tales combine Buchan's remarkable experiences and interests as a traveler, war correspondent, politician, and classical scholar. Edited by acclaimed author Giles Foden, this selection features the World War I thriller "The Loathly Opposite," the frequently anthologized "Sing a Song of Sixpence," and "Streams of Water in the South," one of Buchan's personal favorites. Addressing such themes as human frailty, strength, and redemption, the stories testify to Buchan's worldview that mastery of oneself leads to the fulfillment of one's destiny.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101491817
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
A new selection of short stories by "the prince of thriller writers" (The Times, London) The short stories of John Buchan are known for their authentically rendered backgrounds, taut pacing, and atmosphere of expectancy and international intrigue. These diverse tales combine Buchan's remarkable experiences and interests as a traveler, war correspondent, politician, and classical scholar. Edited by acclaimed author Giles Foden, this selection features the World War I thriller "The Loathly Opposite," the frequently anthologized "Sing a Song of Sixpence," and "Streams of Water in the South," one of Buchan's personal favorites. Addressing such themes as human frailty, strength, and redemption, the stories testify to Buchan's worldview that mastery of oneself leads to the fulfillment of one's destiny.
By Hook or By Crook
Author: Ed Gorman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440531048
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 709
Book Description
The annual collection edited by Ed Gorman and Martin H. Greenberg available in a hardcover limited edition signed by ALL contributors including: Dennis Lehane, Laura Lippman, Mary Higgins Clark, and others!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440531048
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 709
Book Description
The annual collection edited by Ed Gorman and Martin H. Greenberg available in a hardcover limited edition signed by ALL contributors including: Dennis Lehane, Laura Lippman, Mary Higgins Clark, and others!
Publications of the Modern Language Association of America
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Category : Philology, Modern
Languages : en
Pages : 1260
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Category : Philology, Modern
Languages : en
Pages : 1260
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G.K.'s Weekly
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Languages : en
Pages : 270
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Languages : en
Pages : 270
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Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror
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Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
A comprehensive bibliography of books and short fiction published in the English language.
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Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
A comprehensive bibliography of books and short fiction published in the English language.
“The” Spectator
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Languages : en
Pages : 856
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Languages : en
Pages : 856
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The Complete Richard Hannay
Author: John Buchan
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0140170596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1305
Book Description
Contains: Island of Sheep, Three Hostages, Mr Hostages, Mr Standfast, The 39 Steps.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0140170596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1305
Book Description
Contains: Island of Sheep, Three Hostages, Mr Hostages, Mr Standfast, The 39 Steps.
British Short-fiction Writers, 1880-1914
Author: William F. Naufftus
Publisher: Dictionary of Literary Biograp
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Information on the lives and works of some of the outstanding British writers who published short fiction in the romantic tradition during the years 1880-1914.
Publisher: Dictionary of Literary Biograp
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Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Information on the lives and works of some of the outstanding British writers who published short fiction in the romantic tradition during the years 1880-1914.
The Literary World
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Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 366
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Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 366
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The Publishers' Circular and Booksellers' Record of British and Foreign Literature
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 796
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 796
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