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eBook: \'Lost\' (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).On the 25th of May, 1866, Charles Randall leaves Germany to catch the steamer home to America, leaving behind his tearful lover Ida Werner. Forced to part because of financial problems, they promise to reunite as soon as possible, but when life starts to intervene, will the two lovers ever meet again?This sweet and lovable short story will delight fans of Bellamy\'s other works, such as ´Hooking Watermelons´ and ´Pott\'s Painless Cure´. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'Deserted\' (1898), a humorous, sentimental tale of young love amidst the Nevada desert, is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888). When young Mr. Lombard hears that Miss Dwyer and her sister Mrs. Eustis, are taking the train back to New York from San Francisco, he makes up an excuse to travel with them. Desperately in love with Miss Dwyer, he hopes to find the right moment to ask her to marry him, but the trip does not go according to plan. This fun and heartwarming tale will delight fans of Bellamy\'s other works, such as ´Hooking Watermelons´ and ´A Love Story Reversed´. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'Hooking Watermelons\' (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).New York lawyer, Arthur Steele, returns to Fairfield to visit his parents, but when he catches young Lina Maynard stealing watermelons from the backyard, his trip home takes a surprising turn.This endearing short story will delight admirers of Bellamy\'s other works, such as \'Lost\' and \'A Love Story Reversed\'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'The Cold Snap\' (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888)This tale eloquently describes a bitterly cold night that befalls a family living in New England, as they huddle together for survival and await the safety of sunrise. It is a tender, romantic depiction of family life and the power of the weather.This heartwarming short story is perfect for fans of Bellamy\'s other short stories, such as \'Hooking Watermelons\', \'Lost\' and \'A Love Story Reversed\'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'The Blindman\'s World\' (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).The Professor of Astronomy and Higher Mathematics at Abercrombie College is an expert on Mars. One night, while observing the cold, red planet, he collapses and is found lifeless on the floor by the janitor. However, something far stranger than death has visited the Professor.This short story is a quick read filled with strange encounters and philosophical perspectives on human existence and will delight fans of Andy Weir\'s ´The Martian´. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'Pott\'s Painless Cure\' (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).College student George Hunt is worried that he will have to marry his girlfriend, Annie Gifford, despite not being ready to commit. Eager to find a way to delay her plans he sets about convincing Annie that he is not yet marriage material. But will George\'s plans backfire?Fans of this short story might be interested in Edward Bellamy\'s other works, such as \'Hooking Watermelons\', \'Lost\' and \'A Love Story Reversed\'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'At Pinney\'s Ranch\' (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).It was love at first sight when John Lansing and Mary Hollister first met at Pinney\'s ranch, and four years later they are happily married. But when Austin Flint is found murdered, suspicion falls on an innocent Lansing, forcing him to flee town and leave behind everything he loves in order to prove his innocence.This tense and gripping tale will delight admirers of Bellamy\'s other works, such as ´Hooking Watermelons´ and ´Deserted´. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'With the Eyes Shut\' (1898) is a short story by the American author, journalist and political activist, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist, utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).This prophetic tale tells the story of a man who takes a long train ride to meet some friends. Unable to idle away the hours by reading, he is offered the chance to try out a futuristic phonograph to listen to a book instead, but this new technology has unexpected consequences.A fast read and an everlasting classic, \'With the Eyes Shut\' is perfect for fans of Franz Kafka and Albert Camus. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'Two Days\' Solitary Imprisonment\' (1898) is a classic short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).Wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit, a man is sent to solitary confinement but when confusion and incompetence convince his accusers of his guilt, will he be able to prove his innocence? This Kafkaesque tale about a man whose recurring dreams of unjust persecution come to pass is a gripping read and will captivate fans of Franz Kafka and Albert Camus. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'The Duke of Stockbridge\' (1900) is a classic novel by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking Backward: 2000-1887\' (1888). Written in 1879, this tale, set around Shay\'s Rebellion of 1786 - 1787 and the armed uprising in Western Massachusetts due to the government\'s tax rises, is a compelling story that has the author\'s political ideals at its heart. ´The Duke of Stockbridge´ is a thrilling read and will delight people who are interested in American history. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'An Echo of Antietam\' (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).Young couple Grace Roberts and Philip King are in love, but the civil war is raging and tearing their country apart. Set during the battle of Antietam, which proved a significant turning point in the war, this love story details the horrors of battle and the power of a just cause.A delightful yet emotional read, ´An Echo of Antietam´ is perfect for fans of Ambrose Bierce\'s ´An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge´ as well as those generally interested in the American Civil War. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'A Summer Evening\'s Dream\' (1898), a romantic, sentimental tale about second chances and first love, is a classic short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888). Elderly Mary Rood and Robert Morgan were once childhood sweethearts, and both of them now live alone on the same street in the village of Plainfield. However, when Mr Morgan pays Mary a visit during a full moon, long-forgotten memories are rekindled. Sweet and heartwarming, this quick read will delight fans of Bellamy´s other works, such as ´Hooking Watermelons´ and ´Deserted´. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'To Whom This May Come\' (1889) is a classic short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).First published in \'Harper\'s New Monthly Magazine\', it tells the tale of an unnamed narrator who is the sole survivor of a shipwreck. Washed ashore on a remote island, he is horrified to discover that its inhabitants have the ability to read minds, but to his surprise, this unique ability has consequences he never expected.This adventurous tale will excite those who are already familiar with Bellamy´s other short stories, as well as new readers who are looking for an interesting read. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A political mystery from prolific author E. Phillips Oppenheim, ‘A Lost Leader’ follows the fortunes of former Liberal politician, Lawrence Mannering. Content with his retired life in the country, his former colleagues require his talent for the future good of the party. Blackmail proves to be the only way to bring Mannering back into the political fold in London. A story full of political intrigue, suspense and mystery, ‘A Lost Leader’ also provides a fascinating insight into the world of early 20th century British politics. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Set between a pre-war London and Paris, this is a thrilling tale of international espionage and intrigue from the popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim. Captain Austen Rotherby is in Paris on a revenge mission when he encounters the lovely Felicia Delora. Back in London, her uncle Maurice mysteriously disappears, and the pair find themselves unwittingly caught up in an international plot. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Příběh jedné z nejosobitějších a nejpozoruhodnějších zemí světa. Edward Rutherfurd si získal a okouzlil miliony čtenářů svými velkolepými, široce pojatými ságami, v nichž líčí historii různých slavných míst po dobu života celých generací. V románu Čína je teď uvádí do bezmezně bohatého a fascinujícího prostředí Říše středu. Edward Rutherfurd na základě mimořádně důkladně probádaných pramenů předkládá velkolepým stylem ztvárněný obraz jedné z nejosobitějších a zároveň nejpozoruhodnějších zemí světa. Příběh se začíná odvíjet v roce 1839 na začátku první opiové války a sleduje čínské dějiny až do pádu císařství. Autor zachycuje proměnlivé životní osudy různých čínských, britských a amerických rodin, zápasících s rozbouřenými vlnami dějin. Při tom svým nezaměnitelným stylem zachycuje velice zasvěcený pohled na čínské dějiny a čínskou společnost, na její odvěké tradice a epochální zvraty, jakož i vzestup země do postavení přední světové mocnosti. Jako obvykle jsme zváni na bohatou hostinu oplývající romantickými i dobrodružnými příběhy, hrdinkami i darebáky, boji na život a na smrt, jakož i neuvěřitelnými osudy. Román Čína nám před očima oživuje scénu této obrovské a neustále se vyvíjející země. Rutherfurd líčí bouřlivý vzestup a pád říší prostírajících se od Šanghaje po Nanking a Velkou zeď v dobách, v nichž se kolonialistický Západ a bohatý a komplikovaný Východ setkávají v dramatickém střetávání kultur a národů. Edward Rutherfurd, vlastním jménem Francis Edward Wintle (*1948 v Salisbury) je anglický spisovatel, autor série románových ság popisujících historii osidlování. Ve svých knihách zajímavě kombinuje smyšlené postavy, dokonce celé rody, a skutečné historické osobnosti a události. Po studiích na Univerzitě v Cambridgi a Stanfordově univerzitě pracoval v knihkupectví a v nakladatelství, současně začal psát prózu i dramata. Když se prosadil rozsáhlým historickým románem Sarum (česky 1995, 2001), odehrávajícím se v okolí monumentu Stonehenge a města Salisbury, začal se živit psaním. Svou druhou knihu Russka (česky 2002) věnoval carskému Rusku a vylíčil v ní události, jež provázely tuto zemi od kozáckých dob až do dnů říjnové revoluce. České čtenáře nejvíce zaujal pozoruhodnou románovou ságou Londýn (česky 1999) o založení a životě britského hlavního města. Další Rutherfurdův román Hvozd (česky 2001) čtenáře provádí devíti bouřlivými staletími dějin mystického kraje lesů a vřesovišť v jižní Anglii. Pozoruhodné dílo věnované irské historii vyšlo ve dvou svazcích – Dublin: počátky (česky 2005) a Irsko: probuzení (česky 2007). Živoucí mozaiku dějin amerického velkoměsta přináší autorův New York (česky 2010). Následoval oslnivý portrét města světel Paříž (česky 2014). Rutherfurd žil řadu let v Londýně a Dublinu, nyní pobývá střídavě v Evropě a New Yorku. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Slavný eroticko-okultní román mistra extrémního hororu konečně v češtině. Právničce Ann Slavikové se zdají děsivé sny s temným sexuálním nábojem. Vrací se v nich do minulosti: na svět přivádí svou dceru Melanii a zároveň je středem pozornosti záhadných postav v pláštích, které si chlípně pohrávají s jejím tělem…V současné realitě slaví Ann úspěchy v práci, s dnes již sedmnáctiletou Melanií a svým partnerem básníkem Martinem plánuje výlet do Paříže. Jenže radostná očekávání jí kalí ona opakující se noční můra, která ji nakonec dožene k návštěvě psychiatra… a minulost o sobě dá vědět i tím, že zmatenou Ann nečekaně přivolá do jejího rodného městečka Lockwoodu, ztraceného kdesi v lesích, v hájemství vidláků a podivného matriarchálního společenství.Souběžně s tímto vším se v končinách nedaleko Lockwoodu chce dostat na svobodu dvojice nebezpečných chovanců léčebny pro choromyslné. Jakou má jejich urputná snaha souvislost s Ann? A jak se vším souvisí blížící se rovnodennost a fakt, že v noci na vše shlíží narůžovělý měsíc? Sukuby poprvé vyšly v roce 1992 v uhlazené podobě určené pro mainstreamové publikum. O devatenáct let později se dočkaly vydání nového, necenzurovaného, v podobě, jak je autor původně zamýšlel. Český překlad byl na autorovo doporučení pořízen z této pozdější verze, vydané kultovním americkým nakladatelstvím Necro Publications. Vzhledem ke všem těmto skutečnostem četbu doporučujeme čtenářům a čtenářkám starším osmnácti let, kteří jsou srozuměni s tím, že v rukou nedrží romantickou selanku. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Mickey7 je postradatelný člen lidské výpravy vyslané kolonizovat ledový svět Niflheim. Kdykoliv je nějaká mise příliš nebezpečná, pošlou Mickeyho. Když zemře, prostě se vyrobí nové tělo, do jehož paměti se nahraje většina Mickeyho starých vzpomínek. Po šesti zmrtvýchvstáních už Mickey7 dobře ví, jak to chodí… a taky chápe, proč bylo v době, kdy se rozhodl připojit k expedici, volné právě tohle jediné místo. Když se během rutinní průzkumné mise ztratí, je považován za mrtvého. A než se stihne vrátit na základnu, už je ve službě Mickey8. Souběžná existence duplicitních lidských bytostí je zakázaná a jestli na to ostatní přijdou, oba je nechají zrecyklovat.A tak musí Mickey7 existenci svého dvojníka před zbytkem kolonie tajit. Život na Niflheimu však není žádný med. Atmosféra je pro lidi nedýchatelná, jídla je málo, teraformace postupuje pomalu a velitel Marshall je z toho značně nervózní. Přežití nakonec záleží právě na Mickeym. Pokud ovšem neumře nadobro. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,V roce 2013 tehdy devětadvacetiletý Edward Snowden šokoval svět tím, když odhalil veřejnosti, že americká vláda potají buduje systém ke shromažďování dat, jehož výsledkem měl být bezprecedentní způsob masového sledování, který se dokáže vetřít do soukromého života každého člověka na zemi. Snowden popisuje, jak sám tento systém pomáhal vytvářet a proč porušením mlčenlivosti riskoval svou budoucnost. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Tajuplný příběh z období konce 18. století se odehrává na pozadí zásadních společenských změn vrcholících Velkou francouzskou revolucí a poskytuje duchovní pohled na individuální i společenský život lidí. Má sloužit jako podnět pro nasměrování čtenáře k duchovním ideálům, ale také jako upozornění, aby lidé hledající v oblastech duchovna nesahali k metodám nebo prostředkům slibujícím rychlý a snadný zisk, síly nebo schopnosti. Takové metody nebo prostředky v sobě totiž vždy skrývají nesmírná rizika a nebezpečí, která mohou nepřipraveného člověka velmi poškodit. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: It’s Budapest, early 20th century. Oswold is spending the summer at a language school, whilst Imre, a Hungarian calvary officer, is on leave. In the hustle and bustle of a café nestled deep in the city, the two men meet. As their companionship grows in the most unlikely of circumstances, their story is about to carve its own ending... At a time when society was less than kind to the gay community, Edward Prime-Stevenson’s psychological romance weaves a beautifully unexpected tale. Written under the pseudonym of Xavier Mayne, ‘Imre’ marks a turning point in LGBTQ+ literature. The openly gay love story is perfect for fans of ‘Call Me by Your Name’ with of Timothée Chalamet. Edward Prime-Stevenson, pseudonym of Xavier Mayne (1858-1942), was an American writer, journalist and author. Celebrated today as having written the first openly gay novel with a happy ending, his work spans early YA novels such as ‘The White Cockades: An Incident in the \"Forty-five\"\' and ‘Left to Themselves: Being the Ordeal of Philip and Gerald.’ In 1908, Prime-Stevenson published the nonfiction book ‘The Intersexes’; a comprehensive analysis and defence of homosexuality to date. Today, he is remembered as having marked a turning point in English literature and remains an outstanding observer of the early 20th century LGBT scene. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Published just three years before the outbreak of WWI in Europe, ‘Havoc’ gives a fascinating insight into the atmosphere on the continent at the time. Colliding in Vienna are the beautiful Mademoiselle Idiale and her lover, the Emperors of Germany and Austria and the Czar of Russia, and an American journalist who comes across a secret memo. A story of ruin, speculation, spies and crime – this is a gripping tale from popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: E. Phillips Oppenheim’s first novel, ‘Expiation’ is a story packed full of suspense and surprise. Set between England and Canada, the tale follows the fortunes of Harold Mornington, who returns to his orphaned children after twenty years of living in exile. Will they be able to accept their father? Full of heartbreak and mystery, this is an enjoyable early read from the prolific author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1907, ‘Berenice’ by E. Phillips Oppenheim tells the tale of the lonely gentleman Matravers. A man of high tastes with very definite views, he writes reviews for the London papers. After a particularly savage review of a new play, he realises that the lead is played by a beautiful young woman named Berenice – the same woman with whom he has been exchanging looks in the park. The pair become close, but will Berenice’s secretive past catch up with the couple? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Miltons Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language. It tells the story of the Fall of Man, a tale of immense drama and excitement, of rebellion and treachery, of innocence pitted against corruption, in which God and Satan fight a bitter battle for control of mankind's destiny. The struggle rages across three worlds - heaven, hell, and earth - as Satan and his band of rebel angels plot their revenge against God. At the center of the conflict are Adam and Eve, motivated by all too human temptations, but whose ultimate downfall is unyielding love. Marked by Miltons characteristic erudition is a work epic both in scale and, notoriously, in ambition. For nearly 350 years it has held generation upon generation of scholars, students and readers in rapt attention and its profound influence can be seen in almost every corner of Western culture. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Láska a matematika je mezinárodní bestseller, ve kterém se rusko-americký matematik Edward Frenkel zpovídá ze své nezřízené lásky k matematice a myšlení vůbec. Kniha však současně poslouží i jako podrobný úvod k Langlandsovu programu, který je asi největším a nejambicióznějším hnutím v celé moderní matematice. Jeho cílem je propojit různé matematické obory a nakonec možná vybudovat sjednocenou teorii celé matematiky. Z hlediska formy je Láska a matematika neobvyklé dílo. Zčásti ho tvoří autorovy osobní vzpomínky na tísnivé poměry v Sovětském svazu v 80. letech 20. století a na jeho rodinu i přátele, kteří mu pomohli najít cestu k matematice. Další složkou je líčení jeho intelektuálního a odborného vývoje, které organicky přerůstá do důkladných rozborů jednotlivých matematických problémů, se kterými se autor v té době potýkal. Kniha tak poslouží jako průvodce nejmodernější matematikou, ale současně i jako motivační příručka pro mladé vědce a mimořádně zajímavý popis různých prostředí, v nichž se dnešní matematici pohybují. Vychází ve spolupráci s nakladatelstvím Argo. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Představme si, že v roce 1934 obdrží spisovatel H. P. Lovecraft dráždivou výzvu k napsání povídky pro avantgardní literární časopis Erotesque. Je mu nabídnut velkorysý honorář a příslib, že jeho dílo bude vydáno pod pseudonymem.Věčně živořící Lovecraft by větší sumu peněz samozřejmě uvítal, jenže věc má háček: povídka pro toto exkluzivní periodikum musí být hlavně a především erotická.Poněkud puritánský autor se napřed zhrozí, ale okolnosti ho záhy přesvědčí, aby nabídku přijal, popustil otěže své představivosti a sexuálně provokativní prózu si vyzkoušel…Edward Lee (1957–), který se s představou Lovecrafta píšícího nespoutanou erotiku v této knize popasoval nadmíru nápaditým a až šokujícím způsobem, už léta patří k nejvýraznějším autorům extrémního a transgresivního hororu. Lovecrafta uvádí jako svůj hlavní inspirační zdroj a mimo jiné i Tramvají č. 1852 se jej pokouší zasadit do zcela nového kontextu, pro někoho rouhavého, pro jiné podnětně originálního. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In Paris, gambling house the Palace Noire is raided by police. Disguised as a workman, one man escapes, alongside a young girl and a monkey. Wounded on the night of the raid, Gilbert Hannaway has been searching for the girl for five years. French detective Jacques Leblun also seeks the escaped party – with hopes to track down the escaped man before he retires. Will the runaways ever be discovered? And what secrets do they hold? An exciting, adventurous novel from popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Accompanied by his trusty and beautiful companion Violet Brown, Peter Ruff decides to turn his back on his former life of crime and become a private investigator. With his established links to the criminal underworld and his skilful disguises, Ruff is hugely successful in his new venture. However, along with success comes jealousy, and Ruff soon finds himself with a wealth of enemies thanks to his new career. A thrilling tale of sleuths and crime from E. Phillips Oppenheim, which readers of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will enjoy. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Kniha Srdce podľa Márie vo forme mesačnej pobožnosti prináša jednoduché, no pritom hlboké vovedenie do mariánskej spirituality. Po jej prečítaní budeme jasne chápať, kto je Mária, ako sa stará o svoje deti a ako ju môžeme uctievať vo svojom bežnom živote. V čase, keď sa Edward Looney cítil vo svojom duchovnom živote a vo vzťahu s Bohom stratený, začal uvažovať nad tým, aká je vlastne Mária a ako by sa jej mohol väčšmi pripodobniť. Zistil, že s pomocou dennodenného rozjímania o Máriiných vlastnostiach a modlitby za milosť osvojiť si srdce, aké má ona, dokázal svoje pesimistické a kritické myšlienky nahradiť myšlienkami láskavejšími a optimistickejšími. Táto kniha, založená najmä na Svätom písme, cirkevnom učení a osobnej skúsenosti pátra Looneyho, vľúdne učí napodobňovať Máriinu lásku k blížnym a jej úctu k Bohu. Každé zamyslenie prináša jednoduché, no hlboké nahliadnutie do niektorej z čŕt Máriinho srdca. V tejto knihe možno nájsť 21 vlastností a 10 túžob jej srdca. Knihe bol v pôvodnom anglickom vydaní udelený Imprimatur. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Soldier Herbert Devereux is dismissed and disowned after deserting his post to rescue his half-brother Rupert in the heat of battle. Court-martialled, banished and in disgrace, Herbert is forced to change his name. Twenty years later, the half-brothers encounter each other once again, with unexpected consequences. A riveting tale from author E. Phillips Oppenheim, packed full of drama, suspense, forbidden love, and vengeance. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Returning home late one night, bachelor Herbert Wrayson discovers a young woman searching his flat. After interrogating her it becomes apparent that she thought she was in the flat of his upstairs neighbour, Morris Barnes. Wrayson soon finds himself caught up in a murder mystery, all the while falling for the lovely young woman. But who is she, what did she want with Barnes? And does she have anything to hide? A classic whodunnit from the skilful mystery author E. Phillips Oppenheim. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Amy is an idealistic young woman who believes in the ideals of the Revolution. When false accusations of treason are made against her, she is thrust into a web of intrigue and deception. She must fight to clear her name and protect the values she believes in. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In this novel, a young woman named Alice embarks on a journey to find her true identity. She travels to various locations around the world, meeting people who have also embarked on a search for their own identities. Ultimately, Alice discovers that she has the ability to enter into the minds of others, and she uses this power to help people in need. The Missioner is an entertaining and enlightening read that will appeal to fans of fantasy and adventure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1921, 'The Profiteers' by E. Phillips Oppenheim gives an intriguing glimpse into the mood at the start of the roaring twenties. A mysterious thriller revolving around the stock market, the novel explores the rising price of wheat, the increasing speculation and profiteering of the wealthy, and the growing poverty and dissatisfaction of the working classes. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Originally published in 1906, ‘The Malefactor’ is one of E. Phillips Oppenheim’s earlier novels. Sir Wingrave Seton has been wrongfully imprisoned for manslaughter in order to defend the honour of a lady. The years inside have changed his nature however, and upon his release Sir Wingrave wishes only to plot his revenge. Fans of Alexandre Dumas’ ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ will enjoy this similar tale of wrongful imprisonment, mystery, and vengeance. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: When beautiful actress Louise Maurel’s car breaks down in the middle of the countryside she is fortunate to find herself in the vicinity of the home of the Strangeways brothers. Though prejudiced and misogynistic, the brothers soon find themselves softening thanks to Louise’s influence. Romance and love-triangles ensue in this charming novel from prolific author E. Phillips Oppenheim. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Son of a debt-ridden aristocratic family, Gregory Ballaston, resorts to desperate means while travelling through China. Will his rash decision result in the corruption of all mankind, and a curse upon the Ballastons? A humorous adventure novel from E. Phillips Oppenheim, which fans of ‘Indiana Jones’ will enjoy. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Middle-aged politician Andrew Tallente has found his career cut short due to jealousy within his own party and a strong opposition. Having lost his seat, he retires to Devon, only to discover his wife has been having an affair with his personal secretary. Betrayed and alone, Tallente finds himself drawn into the world of socialism by the charismatic Lady Jane Partington and Dartrey – a leading socialist. A fascinating novel covering politics, intrigue and morals from author E. Phillips Oppenheim. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The orphaned Douglas Guest has had a miserable childhood being raised by his strict and religious uncle Gideon Strong. Tired of his uncle and his rural existence, Douglas steals money intended for his education and runs away to London to start a new life as a writer. Despite his aspirations, Douglas struggles to achieve his dreams, and following a shocking murder he finds himself once again faced with his family and the life he had tried to leave behind. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ we follow the story of Jacob Pratt. Once a bankrupt man, we meet him just as he is getting back on his feet. As Jacob’s fortunes change for the better however, he begins to see who his real friends are, and who has ulterior motives. A tale of mystery and revenge from well-known author E. Phillips Oppenheim. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A true Victorian romance, ‘Enoch Strone’ from author E. Phillips Oppenheim, follows the fortunes of lonely engineer Enoch Strone. Caught in a love-triangle between the poor but lovely Milly, and the beautiful wealthy widow Lady Malingcourt, when Enoch’s own fortunes change, who will he choose? And will his socialist ideals hold true? An intriguing love story from the turn of the century, with a moral dilemma at its heart. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The imaginary Eastern European Kingdom of Theos is under threat from Russia and Turkey, who are both plotting its takeover. Theos must call on its exiled former King, Ughtred of Tyrnaus to return to the Kingdom’s aid. He faces opposition however from the cunning Baron Domiloff, who is plotting to prevent Ughtred’s return. A tale of loyalty, love, jealousy, and betrayal from popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Governors’ tells the story of Phineas Duge. The leader of a group of American millionaires, Duge becomes suspicious of his fellow millionaires and manages to trick them all into signing a document which will give him ultimate control over them. When the document is stolen however, a desperate search ensues to recover it first. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Marian Forrester is the symbolic flower of the Old American West. She draws her strength from that solid foundation, bringing delight and beauty to her elderly husband, to the small town of Sweet Water where they live, to the prairie land itself, and to the young narrator of her story, Neil Herbert. All are bewitched by her brilliance and grace, and all are ultimately betrayed. For Marian longs for \"life on any terms\", and in fulfilling herself, she loses all she loved and all who loved her. This, Willa Cather\'s most perfect novel, is not only a portrait of a troubling beauty, but also a haunting evocation of a noble age slipping irrevocably into the past. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \"The Lost Letter\" is a short story by Gogol published in his 1831 collection \"Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka\". In it, an exuberant narrator, the old sexton Foma, humorously recounts the story about his grandfather\'s adventures. Assigned with the task of delivering an important letter to the Russian Czarina, the old man sets to a journey in which he encounters a Cossack man who claims to have sold his soul to the devil. That night, a demon steals the old man\'s hat with the letter tucked inside. Determined to fulfill his duty, the old man has to go through different obstacles that stand on his way. But will his determination make him enter the Hell itself?The story has numerous adaptations, among which an animated film of the same name (1945) directed by Brumberg sisters, which is considered the first Soviet cel-animated feature film, and the Soviet musical-tragicomedy film Propala Hramota (1972) which is praised as the pearl of Ukrainian cinema. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Lucien Chardon is a young man who wants nothing more than to become a notable poet. He lives in a small village, and it is not the place for an aspiring writer. When a married lady Madame de Bargeton offers Lucien help, he is more than ready to move to Paris.Paris, however, is not an easy place either. There might be more possibilities, but at the same time the big city and it's societies can be more cruel than Lucien could have ever imagined. 'Lost Illusions' is an intriguing novel written by Honoré de Balzac (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Living with her stepfather in the south of France, penniless orphan Myrtile runs away when her stepfather tries to marry her off. While fleeing she encounters two English gentlemen; the handsome playboy Gerald Dombay, and young lawyer Christopher Dent. An inevitable love-triangle forms, but there is more the Myrtile than meets the eye. Packed full of mystery and romance, this is an entertaining tale from author E. Phillip Oppenheim. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Auctioneer Alfred Burton’s life is turned upside-down following a miraculous encounter in an empty house. Burton finds himself unable to speak, see, or think anything but the truth – with far reaching and humorous consequences for both his career and love-life. A comedic story, and a rare departure from the world of espionage and mystery for the popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1912, ‘The Double Four’ by E. Phillips Oppenheim follows the story of former criminal turned country squire Peter Ruff as he is drawn back into the criminal underworld. Named as successor of the mysterious ‘Double Four’ organisation, Peter has no choice but to throw himself into his new role. Full of spies, international espionage and mystery, this is a thrilling short story from Oppenheim. (knihydobrovsky.cz)