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eBook: In time for the highly-awaited TV series, a new edition of Jane Austen\'s delightful final work, set in a newly established seaside resort with a glorious cast of hypochondriacs and speculatorsIn the final months of Jane Austen\'s life, she began work on a new novel about social drama in the small seaside town of Sanditon, once a small fishing village and now a bustling spa town. In the story of Charlotte Heywood, a new arrival, Austen she contemplated a changing society with a mixture of skepticism and amusement, and notably crafted her only character of color in the mixed-race heiress Miss Lambe. Though unfinished at the time of her death, it is a key work for readers of Jane Austen, and all the moreso with a major upcoming TV adaptation. This volume includes Sanditon, as well as two other lesser-known works, Lady Susan and The Watsons. The early epistolary novel Lady Susan depicts an unscrupulous coquette, toying with several men. And The Watsons is a delightful fragment, whose spirited heroine, Emma, finds her marriage opportunities restricted by poverty and pride. With three vital and less familiar works by one of the most important novelists in the English language, this book is a must-have for Austen fans. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: With handsome rich men and ladies of leisure fluttering their eyelids trying to catch their attention, \'The Three Sisters\' reads like a humorous trial run for \'Pride and Prejudice\'. Told via correspondence, this is in fact a tale of a single man, Mr. Watts, who is in possession of a good fortune and is in want of a wife. Mrs. Stanhope is the mother of a family of girls who is very much in want of a son-in-law. And the girls? Despite one of them being \"the happiest creature on the planet\", they aren\'t actually all that happy at all. This satirical narrative of courtship and self-interest by the young Jane Austen is a must for any fan of the modern Chick-Lit novel or Rom-Com film. As an extra treat, this edition includes four additional writings from Jane Austen, making this essential reading for any Austen fan or study.These additional pieces• A Fragment written to inculcate the practice of Virtue• A beautiful description of the different effects of sensibility on different minds• The Generous Curate.• Ode to Pity (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Beautiful Cassandra and Other Stories’ (1793) was written by the renowned English novelist Jane Austen, best-known for her novels ‘Sense and Sensibility’ (1811) and ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (1813). This collection of short stories, written when the author was very young, deals with an abundance of topics, such as murder, theft, deceit, imprisonment, romance, and intrigue. A fascinating and entertaining insight into the young Jane Austen’s mind, this collection is a sensational read for those contemplating reading some of Austen\'s famous novels later down the line, or for those already familiar with her brilliant body of work! There are few authors as iconic as Jane Austen (1775-1817). Her body of work contains some of the most beloved books and characters of all time which have been in print for over two hundred years and sold millions of copies worldwide. Austen was a trailblazer, famed for her satire, her astute social commentary and her strong-willed, passionate heroines. Her ability to wield humour with realism has found her favour with critics and readers for generations. Her most famous works include Pride and Prejudice (1813), Emma (1816), Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Persuasion (1818), all of which have received success in adaptations for the screen, stage and radio. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'Mr. Harley was one of many children. Destined by his father for the church and by his mother for the sea, desirous of pleasing both, he prevailed on Sir John to obtain for him a chaplaincy on board a Man of War. He accordingly cut his hair and sailed.\' A short but interesting flash fiction story dedicated to a midshipman on board the Perseverance. Written by a teenage Jane Austen, who loved to read her work to her family, these short stories are a perfect insight into the mind of young Austen. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Pride and Prejudice is a classic novel written by Jane Austen. Set in Georgian England, it follows the lives of the five Bennet sisters as they navigate the pressures and expectations of society in search of love and marriage. With its sharp wit, memorable characters, and timeless commentary on human nature, Pride and Prejudice is a novel that continues to captivate readers of all ages. It is considered a cornerstone of English literature and a classic of romantic fiction. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'Being good People themselves, their first & principal care was to incite in her a Love of Virtue & a Hatred of Vice, in which they so well succeeded (Eliza having a natural turn that way herself) that when she grew up, she was the delight of all who knew her.\' That was until Eliza was caught stealing a pound50 note and was thrown out by her benefactors. A classic short story from Austen\'s \"juvenilia\", written in her teenage years and originally shared with her family and friends. The perfect insight into the mind of young Austen. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A new Penguin English Library edition of Jane Austen's tantalizing final work - set to be a major Andrew Davies ITV adaptation this autumnWritten in the last months of Austen's life, Sanditon features a glorious cast of hypochondriacs and speculators in a newly established seaside resort, and shows the author contemplating a changing society with scepticism and amusement. It tells the story of Charlotte Heywood, who is transported by a chance accident from her rural hometown to Sanditon, where she is exposed to the intrigues and dalliances of a small town determined to reinvent itself - and encounters the intriguingly handsome Sidney Parker.This edition also includes the early epistolary novel Lady Susan and the delightful fragment The Watsons. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Do you love humorous and amusing stories? Then you will love this short story written by none other than Jane Austen when she was still a young teenager. \"In a retired part of the County of Sussex, there is a village (for what I know to the contrary) called Evelyn, perhaps one of the most beautiful spots in the south of England. A gentleman passing through it on horseback about twenty years ago, was so entirely of my opinion in this respect, that he put up at the little alehouse in it and enquired with great earnestness whether there were any house to be left in the parish.\" With over-the-top characters and the hero\'s exhilarating freedom, this novel is a fascinating look into young Austen\'s mind. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Román Jane Austenové vypráví o sedmnáctileté dívce Catherine Morlandové, která je v lázeňském městečku Bath poprvé uvedena do společnosti. Na plese se seznámí s okouzlujícím panem Tilneym. Avšak mladá dívka si mezi plesy, procházkami a společenským událostmi najde čas na čtení gotických hororových románů, které ji hluboce ovlivní. A tak když se jako host dostane do tajemného starého domu, promítá si do něj všechny děsivé příběhy z knih, které četla. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Lady Susan, novela v dopisech, kterou Jane Austenová nazvala podle hlavní postavy, se v mnohém vymyká nejen další autorčině tvorbě; a k titulní hrdince bychom marně hledali paralelu snad v celé literatuře devatenáctého století. Vždyť tato čerstvá vdova je nejen krásná, ale také navýsost inteligentní a vtipná, nezávislá a nespoutaná; dokáže zamotat hlavu výrazně mladším nápadníkům; v milostných hrách drtivě vítězí nad svou mladičkou dcerou; a byť je jí přibližně pětatřicet let (což mělo v dobovém nazírání k mládí daleko), jeden z mužských protagonistů ji právem označuje za „nejznámější koketu v Anglii“… Jako by už věděl, že se jeho odsudek brzy změní v okouzlení. Lady Susan dychtí po obdivu mužů a závisti žen, stejně jako po bohatství a společenském postavení; touží však také po lásce a vášni. Jednačtyřicet dopisů z mistrného pera Jane Austenové popisuje z různých úhlů pohledu – což je umožněno střídáním pisatelů a adresátů – intriky, flirt, zbožnění, radost i soužení. Autorka sama neměla v lásce štěstí, zůstala neprovdána – a snad i díky tomu se stala natolik vnímavou pozorovatelkou lidských duší, že její líčení okamžiků lásky a nenávisti čteme se zatajeným dechem a rozechvělým srdcem. A navíc je tato novela autentickým svědectvím o rodinných a společenských poutech, která se rodí – a zanikají – v hekticky žijícím Londýně i v jen zdánlivém bezčasí šlechtických sídel. Z anglického originálu přeložil Josef Pepson Snětivý. Vydává Nakladatelství ČAS s.r.o., Slepá 246, 252 03 Řitkainfo@nakladatelstvicas.cz, www.nakladatelstvicas.cz (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Written by a young Jane Austen, \'Frederic and Elfrida\' is a short story that beautifully showcases Austen as the original queen of wit. Penned at around the age of twelve, this is one of the earliest examples of her work ever to have been discovered. Austen’s purpose was to entertain, and here, she certainly succeeded. A melodramatic story of two cousins who are to be wed and the theatrics of family, this story is perfect if you\'re looking for a lighthearted and funny read. This is an unpolished story from the mind of a girl destined to become one of the greatest female authors of all time and a wonderful example of the flare that Jane Austen had for storytelling. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘When you are more intimately acquainted with my Alice, you will not be surprised, Lucy, to see the dear creature drink a little too much; for such things happen every day. She has many rare and charming qualities, but sobriety is not one of them.’ Decidedly strange, illogical and out of the norm, \"Jack and Alice\" depicts life in Pammydiddle, a pleasant English town with a love of parties, scandal and gossip. The work is full of parody and a pastiche of many literary trends of the time. Another classic short story from Austen\'s \"juvenilia\", written in her teenage years and originally shared with her family and friends. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \"I cannot imagine,\" said Sir Godfrey to his Lady, \"why we continue in such deplorable Lodgings as these, in a paltry Market-town, while we have 3 good houses of our own situated in some of the finest parts of England, and perfectly ready to receive us!\" Another classic short story from Austen\'s \"juvenilia\", written in her teenage years and originally shared with her family and friends. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Anna Elliotová už má dívčí mládí dávno za sebou. Jako devatenáctiletá poslechla přítelkyni a zrušila zasnoubení s bezvýznamným námořníkem Frederickem Wentworthem. Když se ale po osmi letech znovu setkají, je všechno jinak. Její rodina opouští rodinné sídlo a stěhuje se do Bathu, zatímco se kapitán Wentworth jako bohatý muž se zvučným jménem vrací z cest. Probudí se staré city, když se mladí lidé opět shledají? Nebo je osm let odloučení pro lásku už moc dlouhá doba? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Instrumental in revisioning the potential of the short story form, Katherine Mansfield’s ‘Bliss and Other Stories’ captures the accuracy of raw emotion and social experience. Inviting readers to reflect upon our most vulnerable of states, this collection constitutes a deep dive into what it means to be human. Featuring a selection of new poetry and short story by acclaimed New Zealand author Paul Morris, as inspired by Mansfield herself. ‘Bliss and Other Stories’ is the ideal companion for fans of Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams fans of ‘The Notebook’. Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) was a short story writer and poet from New Zealand who was widely considered one of the most influential and important authors of the modernist movement. Having settled in England at the age of 19, Virginia Woolf and D.H. Lawrence were among her literary friends and admirers. She died of tuberculosis at the age of 34. Her life and best-know short stories were adapted into the 1973 TV series \\\'A Picture of Katherine Mansfield\\\'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'Vanity takes no more obnoxious form than the everlasting desire for approval. \'This collection of 12 short mystery stories includes titles such as \'Chick\', \'For One Night Only\', \'A Writ of Summons\', \'Spotting the Lady\', and \'A Lesson in Diplomacy among others\'.The title story \'Chick\' tells of an office boy who unexpectedly inherits the title of Marquis. As well as dealing with this unexpected elevation in his status, and learning how to behave as a member of the aristocracy he also has to protect his newly inherited estate from clever con men who try to convince him that there is oil on his land.Each of the other short stories stand out as intriguing and mysterious pieces of short-form literature as only Wallace could write it.If you love Wallace\'s amazing universe, this is a great collection of stories to help you dive deeper into the mind of the genius behind \'King Kong\'.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Není pochyb o tom, že hrdinkou románu Pýcha a předsudek, Lízinkou, je sama Jane Austenová (1775–1817). Přestože prožila tak typicky nekonfliktní život (nikdy se neprovdala a jediné nabídnutí k sňatku prý během hodiny odmítla), neodráží se v jejím díle žádná osudová hořkost. Zdá se, že se ze své pozice dcery bez věna, a tudíž dívky bez zvláštních šancí na lepší sňatek, spíš nesmírně bavila – asi jako člověk, který v divadle sleduje zábavnou komedii. Přidáním ironického podtextu posunula románovou tvorbu ze sfér naivního realismu o několik generací dopředu. Víc než půldruhého století je doba, která dovedla pohltit stovky literárních děl, jimž se při zrodu prorokovala nesmrtelnost; a byla to díla s daleko efektnějšími a vzrušivějšími náměty než Pýcha a předsudek. Jemné kouzlo Jane Austenové má svůj stálý vděčný okruh čtenářů a každá nová generace autorčin odkaz objevuje po svém, v nových barevných odstínech a v novém lesku. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,JANE AUSTENOVÉ (1775–1817) mohlo celé devatenácté století děkovat za galerii krásných moderních žen, které měly odvahu chovat se tak, jak jim velel zdravý rozum – ať už to byla Elizabeth z Pýchy a předsudku, Eleonor z Rozumu a citu nebo Anna z románu Anna Elliotová. Její první publikovaný román Rozum a cit (1811) dodnes nachází vděčné čtenáře a především čtenářky, neboť hrdinkami jsou dívky a ženy, které se musí smířit s tvrdostí života a najít rovnováhu mezi rozumem a citem. I po téměř dvou staletích překvapuje Austenová neobvyklou zápletkou, jemným humorem, skvělými dialogy i vřelostí citu. Mnohými čtenáři i kritiky je proto považována za největší autorku anglické prózy. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: What do we usually find in Jane Austen\'s novels? At least one girl with a conflict and a handsome man or two to rush in and save the day. If nothing else, Jane was a romantic through and through! Catharine is a young orphan being raised in the country. Her best friends are the four children of the vicar. After the vicar’s death, they have been sent off to various locations to make their way in the world. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley come to visit Catharine and her guardian aunt. They have a daughter Camilla, and a handsome son Edward. Camilla and Catharine become friends and Camilla is sure that Catharine and Edward will become a couple. The heroine, Catharine Percival, is young and naive, but intelligent and spirited. Although she is an orphan, as befits the heroine of a novel written in the late eighteenth century, she is hampered in her adventures by her loving aunt who is overprotective and fearful of the world Catharine is soon visiting London as well. Will she reunite with her old friends? Will Catharine and Edward become a couple or will something from the past force them apart? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Instrumental in revisioning the potential of the short story form, Katherine Mansfield’s ‘Something Childish and Other Stories’ captures the vulnerability of raw emotion in its most charged state. Inviting readers to reflect upon our social experiences, this collection constitutes a deep dive into what it truly means to be human. ‘Something Childish and Other Stories’ is the ideal companion for fans of Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams in ‘The Notebook’. Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) was a short story writer and poet from New Zealand who was regarded as one of the most influential and important authors of the modernist movement. Her life was turned into a TV series in 1973 called ´A Picture of Katherine Mansfield´, and many of her stories have been made into movies and TV shows, such as ´Winners and Losers´ (1975) based on the story ´The Woman at the Store´ and the most recent from 2021 ´Dill Pickle´ starring Caroline Duncan and Jim Thalman. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories\' invites readers to deep dive into Twain\'s wealth of knowledge and entertaining anecdotes concerning life, language, and love. With hidden gems such as \'The Great Revolution in Pitcairn\', which imagines a society built on a deserted island, and \'On The Decay of the Art of Lying\', which advocates for telling meaningful lies, Twain\'s impressive collection offers something for every reader looking to discover the wit and charm of America\'s greatest writer. Painting a captivating picture of 19th century America, this classic collection of short stories is perfect for Western lovers of Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt\'s \'The Magnificent Seven\'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Written during the final stages of her illness, The Garden Party and Other Stories is full of a sense of urgency and was Katherine Mansfield\'s last collection to be published during her lifetime. The fifteen stories, many of them set in her native New Zealand, vary in length and tone from the opening story, \"At the Bay,\" a vivid impressionistic evocation of family life, to the short, sharp skectch \"Mrs. Brill,\" in which a lonely woman\'s precarious sense of self is brutally destroyed when she overhears two young lovers mocking her. Sensitive revelations of human behaviour, these stories reveal Mansfield\'s supreme talent as an innovator who freed the story from its conventions and gave it a new strength and prestige. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: “It grew dark and a mist spread over the countryside like a curtain. We were at the Bohemian border. Customs control, shouting, the din of the station, and finally the train moved on with a monotonous drone. ‘It was right here that I met Teresa Elinson,’ Marta said, in the corner of the cozy compartment. I replied: ‘Who is Teresa Elinson? I don’t remember you ever mentioning her.’ ‘No, never. It was a kind of adventure. That time too the train hurtled into the dark, where red sparks flew and lights flashed, scattering in the mist...’” Thus begins the story by Růžena Jesenská that gives this book its name. In this anthology, Kathleen Hayes has selected and translated eight stories by Czech female authors at the turn of the 19th and 20th century: a period of female political emancipation and impressive literary development. All of the writers included in the present volume were recognized in their own day and constitute a cross-section of the literary styles of the period. Tilschová’s “A Sad Time” is written in a Naturalist style; Jesenská’s “A World Apart” presents themes and motifs that appealed to the Decadents. Malířová’s “The Sylph” is both diaristic and satirical, while Svobodová’s ironical “A Great Passion”, with its rural setting and folklore motifs, reminds one of the writings of Karel Jaromír Erben. Preissová’s short story may be read as a celebration of folk culture. Benešová’s “Friends” is interesting for its psychological presentation of a child’s point of view and its implicit criticism of anti-Semitism. The book is accompanied by the biographies of each author and an introduction by Kathleen Hayes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'Tappan\'s Burro, and Other Stories\' (1923) is a collection of classic western tales from the master of the genre, American author Zane Grey, best known for his romanticized stories about the old West.Tappan and his burro Jenet, is an impressive, Western duo searching for gold. Jenet is a great companion, since she knows the trails and waterholes of their upcoming journey to remote, dangerous terrain better than her prospecting owner. Trekking through the searing heat of Death Valley and the freezing blizzards of Arizona\'s mountains, the duo\'s adventures take them to the brink of death in the search of gold. This gripping short story is a tale of loyalty, courage and friendship with a Western twist. The book features four other short \'The Great Slave\', \'Yaqui\', \'Tigre\' and \'The Rubber Hunter\'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In a preface to this collection, Louisa May Alcott calls these eight stories her "various waifs and strays" and they all beautifully demonstrate her wry sense of humour, sharp observational skills, and straightforward style of storytelling.From the light-hearted romance of 'Kitty's Class Day' to the transformational tale of 'Aunt Kipp', who is a female version of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', each story has the charm to keep you gripped.Fans of her other work, including the bestseller 'Little Women', will be pleased that she herded these stories together.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A wonderful collection of short stories, including the following: LITTLE SAINT ELIZABETH, THE STORY OF PRINCE FAIRYFOOT, THE PROUD LITTLE GRAIN OF WHEAT, BEHIND THE WHITE BRICK . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Fast-paced and fun, ‘The Thief in the Night and Other Stories’ is a collection of six tales from the pen of one of the 20th Century’s most prolific writers. The title story follows Inspector Jack Danton as he investigates a proliferation of poison pen letters and thefts to and from wealthy young debutantes. Other novelettes, such as ‘Findings are Keepings’ and ‘The Compleat Criminal,’ are laced with Wallace’s trademark wit and critical appraisal of life in the upper echelons during the early 20th century. A superb read for fans of Wallace's body of work. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1882, this is a delightful volume of five short stories from Victorian author Anthony Trollope. In it we are introduced to Frau Frohmann of the title, who is agonising over whether to raise the prices at her hotel to keep in step with the rising salaries of her guests. Other short stories in this collection include ‘The Lady of Launay’, ‘The Telegraph Girl’, ‘Christmas at Thompson Hall’ and ‘Alice Dugdale’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Written by Chopin the author of the much celebrated novel \"The Awakening\" comes another classic rich piece of late 19th century feminist american literature. Set in the heart of America’s deep south, \"Athénaïse\" is a short story exploring the timeless theme of women conforming to society’s expectations, rebellion, relationships and coming of age. From the cotton plantations to New Orleans we follow the title character, Athénaïse, a strong, independent and daring young woman on her journey of self-discovery. Feeling trapped in her marriage Athénaïse with the help of her brother flees to New Orleans. She soon discovers she is pregnant; will this change her perspective on her marriage? Will her husband accept her back? An American novelist and short story writer of French and Irish descent, Kate Chopin (1850 -1904) is one of the most celebrated feminist authors of the twentieth century. Most of her fiction is set in Louisiana where she lived depicting the lives of intelligent young women, Creole culture and society in the American south. She wrote over 100 short stories including children’s tales that were all published in some of the most prestigious magazines but her most notable work is her novel ‘The Awakening’ which firmly has a place in American literature. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This rare collection is a must for all Jane-ites. It represents what Richard Church regarded as Jane Austen's literary work-basket, and contains some Austen's earliest work - her hilarious brief "History of England", illustrated by her favourite sister, which is a worthy forerunner of "1066 & All That", to the unfinished "Sanditon", the novel of her maturity on which she was working at her death aged 42. Also included are the two epistolary novels, "Lady Susan" and "Love and Friendship" (sic), "The Watsons", "Catharine", "Lesley Castle", "Evelyn", "Frederic and Elfrida", "Jack and Alice", "Edgar and Emma", "Henry and Eliza" and "The Three Sisters". (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The chilling classic that inspired the new Netflix horror drama, \"The Fall of the House of Usher\". Venture, if you dare, into the House of Usher...The narrator visits his friend, Roderick Usher in his decaying mansion, only to witness the harrowing unravellings of Usher\'s mind and the dark family secrets lurking beneath the crumbling ancestral home. A classic tale of gothic horror that has haunted readers for generations. This collection includes \"The Raven\", \"The Tell-Tale Heart\", “The Cask of Amontillado”, \"The Masque of the Red Death\", \"The Purloined Letter\", \"The Pit and the Pendulum\", \"Berenice\", \"The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether\", \"The Fall of the House of Usher\", and \"MS. found in a Bottle\". Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer renowned for his macabre and horror-themed tales. His poetic and mysterious style explored themes of death, love, and madness, leaving a lasting impact on gothic literature. Poe\'s notable works include \'The Raven,\' \'The Tell-Tale Heart,\' and \'The Fall of the House of Usher. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Bram Stoker is primarily known for his infamous horror novel 'Dracula', and its 1931 film adaptation starring Bela Lugosi. But Stoker has also penned shorter works intertwined with peculiar and morbid themes which echo the writings of the American master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. This consists of sinister stories published by Stoker's widow following his death. For instance 'The Secret of The Growing Gold', a ghost story about revenge that will send shivers down your spine. Accompanied by the humorous albeit chilling 'The Coming of Abel Behenna' among others. This collection encapsulates the full scope of Stoker's horror fiction at its finest. A must-read of the horror genre, with a touch of nostalgia.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: 'Sauna Pleasures – and other erotic short stories from Cupido' is a collection of hot and steamy tales that will take the reader from the titular sauna to the darkness of a cinema in a series of stories that explore exhibitionism in public places and other sexual fantasies. Some of the titles included in this collection:Sailing tripBed & BreakfastLover UnknownThe Horny FlasherThe Big HandsSauna pleasuresThe TemptressFather ChristmasJealousyDaily routineUncovered sexThe Boy with the MotorbikeBoy Sex at WorkSimon SaysParents-In-LawRed LightCousin on VacationThe CountessHeaven and HellFuckbitch (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Dive into a realm of intoxicating passion where fantasies become reality in 'Naked Service - and Other Erotic Short Stories from Cupido'.From the allure of steamy sauna encounters to the thrilling restraint of bondage, this collection of sexy stories from a variety of Cupido compilations explore a world of pleasure that will leave you breathless.This collection includes compilations such as 'The Temptress', 'Sauna pleasures', 'A Midsummer Night', 'Lover Unknown', 'The Mistress', 'Naked Service', 'Tie Me Up & Set Me Free!', and many more! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Surrender to seduction and delve into a provocative world of desire and submission with 'No Control - and Other Erotic Short Stories from Cupido'.A curated collection of sexy story compilations which explores the pleasure of losing control and being dominated, it will leave you craving for more.This collection includes compilations such as 'Law's Lengthy... ', 'No Control', 'Fuckbitch', 'The Countess', 'Silky Dreams', 'The Boy with the Motorbike', and many more! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Vrcholné dílo geniální Jane Austenové. Ač okouzlující, bohatá a chytrá Emma Woodhousová nemá manžela, myslí si, že má mimořádný talent dávat páry dohromady a pak sledovat jejich šťastná manželství. A ačkoli ji od toho její drahý přítel pan Knightley zrazuje, nic ji nebaví víc než zaplétat se do milostných vztahů druhých. Když se však jeden z jejích dobře míněných plánů krutě zvrtne – jak pan Knightley správně předpověděl – musí Emma čelit následkům svého vměšování. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Ve druhém díle trojsvazkového románu se opět setkáváme se čtyřmi dcerami pana Watsona – nejstarší, laskavou Elizabeth, její krásnou mladší sestrou a naší titulní hrdinkou Emmou, marnivou Margaret a svéhlavou Penelopou. Po smrti svého otce, reverenda Watsona, jsou nuceny odejít ke svému bratru Robertovi a jeho nelaskavé ženě Jane do Croydonu. Penelopa a Margaret směřují ke splnění vysněného cíle – manželství – s rozhodností, jež nedbá na city jejich okolí a vlastně ani jich samých. Elizabeth posléze potkává štěstí v podobě ovdovělého Georga Millara, zatímco Emma, stále vzpomínající na pana Howarda, marně hledá únik z domu Roberta a Jane Watsonových, který se pro ni zvolna mění v rafinované vězení. Její švagrová Jane si je dobře vědoma toho, jak schopnou a hlavně levnou guvernantku pro svou dceru Žanetu v ní našla, a brání Emmě byť jen pomyslet na odchod. Ani to však nemůže zabránit mužům v Emmině okolí, aby neskládali hold její kráse a neobdivovali její intelekt. Na scénu tak vstupují nejen sir William Gordon (který ale miluje slečnu Osbornovou a posléze se stává jejím manželem), ale také směšný floutek Alfred Freemantle či prohnaný a elegantní doktor Morgan. Právě ten vymyslí ďábelskou lest, jak Emmě zlomit srdce a pak ji opustit, jak bývá v podobných případech jeho zvykem… Postavy, které jsme poznali v prvním díle – Emmin neohrabaný nápadník lord Osborne, jeho matka, jeho sestra Rosa, její přítelkyně slečna Carrová, bezohledný Tom Musgrove, jehož Margaret považuje za svého nastávajícího, tajná Emmina láska pan Howard či jeho sestra a synovec – pozorují ve druhém díle hemžení postav na scéně jaksi z povzdálí. O to víc se můžeme těšit na to, jak v závěrečné části vstoupí do děje. Zapomenout nesmíme ani na Emmě dosud neznámého bratra Sama – setkání s ním (byť při smutné příležitosti otcova skonu) jí udělá velkou radost a vynahradí jí chlad a vypočítavost staršího bratra Roberta, pod jehož ochranu se osiřelé dívky musí uchýlit. Ani Robert však není zcela bez citu… Ohlas první části románu Jane Austenové a Catherine Austenové Hubbackové nás přesvědčil v tom, že dílo velké spisovatelky, dokončené její talentovanou neteří, je stále živé. Tím víc nás těší, že je právě naše Nakladatelství ČAS vydává ve vůbec prvním českém překladu. Na třetí, závěrečný díl se můžete těšit na podzim roku 2011. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Pan Watson je ovdovělý vikář s početným potomstvem – dvěma syny a čtyřmi dcerami. Nejmladší z nich, Emma, byla vychována v rodině své bohaté tety, a je tudíž vzdělanější a jemnější než její sestry Elisabeth, Margaret a Penelope. Když však ovdoví i zmíněná teta a uzavře nerovný sňatek z lásky, je Emma nucena vrátit se do otcovského domu. Setkává se tam nejen s hypochondrickým a milujícím otcem, ale i s bezuzdným hledáním manžela, jímž své okolí obtěžují Margaret a Penelope. Tíhne tedy k nejstarší sestře Elisabeth, nepříliš inteligentní, avšak upřímné a oddané zbytku rodiny. V sousedství Watsonových žije šlechtická rodina Osbornových. Emma si získá nevítanou pozornost mladého lorda Osborna, zatímco Margaret doslova pronásleduje jeho bezohledného nohsleda Toma Musgravea. Ten se ovšem předvádí spíše před její švagrovou, urozenou a snobskou Jane, která přijela k Watsonovým na návštěvu, doprovázena manželem, hrubým Emminým bratrem Robertem. Blízké okolí však není prosto ani jiných mužů, a tak můžeme sledovat austenovské zahájení velké hry, při níž autorka i její následovnice pohybují figurkami na šachovnici děje s ironií i humorem. Román Mladší sestra, jehož první díl Vám nyní přinášíme v překladu Jany Velvarské, rozepsala pod názvem The Watsons Jane Austenová. Toto dílo dokončila její neteř Catherine Austenová Hubbacková, spisovatelka a strážkyně odkazu své velké tety. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Třetí, závěrečný díl je ve znamení Emmina hledání štěstí. A to se vždy, kdy už se zdá ležet nadosah, vzdálí až do nedohledna. Croydonský lékař pan Morgan, obletovaný svými pacientkami, se snaží utrhnout květ nejkrásnější – neuvědomuje si však, že Emma přesahuje místní slečny nejen půvabem, ale i rozhledem a osobností. Na scénu vstupuje srdečný sourozenecký pár, pastor Bridge a jeho neprovdaná sestra, který Emmě pomáhá uniknout z Morganových osidel i z nelaskavého domova, jemuž vládne despotická švagrová Jane a její pragmatický, pocitům ostatních nepříliš otevřený manžel Robert, croydonský advokát a nejstarší syn zesnulého pana Watsona. A další vítané pozvání přichází od novomanželů Rosy a Williama Gordonových. Sílící kontrasty – ať už mezi šedí městských ulic a jarní přírodou v Burtonu, kam se Emma uchýlila díky pohostinnosti slečny Bridgeové, nebo mezi zaslepenou cílevědomostí Emminy sestry Margaret, jíž stačí, že přinutila „džentlmena“ Toma Musgrovea, aby se stal jejím mužem, a Emminým idealismem, jenž jako by ji vzdaloval od jejího okolí – dávají tušit, že přichází velké finále. Jeho vír odvěje masky jednotlivých aktérů, kteří se tak na scéně objevují ve své pravé podobě: lord Osborne se promění ze sobeckého mladíka v citlivého a šlechetného ochránce, jeho sestra, čerstvě provdaná lady Gordonová, a její manžel sir William Gordon zapomínají, že je nepřípustné přátelit se s „nižšími“ vrstvami, lordova matka překročí v touze stát se ženou pastora Howarda všechny společenské meze, doktor Morgan, teď už posedlý představou, že jej Emma miluje, zaplatí za svou obsesi cenu nejvyšší, Fanny Carrová odhodí škrabošku způsobné mladé dámy… Jen Emma a její láska pan Howard nemají co odhazovat, neboť jejich projevy vždy vyvěraly z opravdových citů. Ohlas první i druhé části románu Jane Austenové a Catherine Austenové Hubbackové nás přesvědčil v tom, že dílo velké spisovatelky, dokončené její talentovanou neteří, je stále živé. Tím víc nás těší, že je právě naše Nakladatelství ČAS vydává ve vůbec prvním českém překladu (přeložila Jana Velvarská). (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A new selection of E. M. Forster's exquisite short stories, now in the beautifully designed Penguin English Library Series'We created the Machine, to do our will, but we cannot make it do our will now.It has robbed us of the sense of space and of the sense of touch, it has blurred every human relation and narrowed down love to a carnal act, it has paralyzed our bodies and our wills, and now it compels us to worship it.'Like his much-loved novels, E. M. Forster's short stories are rich in irony and alive with sharp observations on the surprises life holds.Telling tales of violent events, discomforting coincidences, and other disruptive happenings, his sharp and vivid prose has the ability to throw the characters', and reader's, perceptions and beliefs off balance. Selected to appeal to a new generation of readers around the world, this new selection of short stories in the Penguin English Library series celebrates E. M.Forster's unparalleled skill for storytelling, beginning with his masterful work of science fiction, The Machine Stops. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Urge: 4 Erotic Series and Other Steamy Short Stories’ is a collection from LUST which includes the four series of erotic stories ‘Nova’, ‘The Train Journey’, ‘Handyman Wanted’ and ‘Spray’, plus other sexy stories to satisfy your urges. From taboo encounters on public transport to fantasies about a visit from a handyman, this collection has something for every mood. This collection includes: Nova 1: The Reunion Nova 2: Juice Nova 3: Salt and Pepper Nova 4: The Student Nova 5: The Celt The Train Journey 1: Venetian Nights The Train Journey 2: Cinque Terre The Train Journey 3: The Sweet Smell of Provence The Train Journey 4: Moon over Marseille The Train Journey 5: The Night Train to Berlin Handyman Wanted Part 1 Handyman Wanted Part 2 Spray, Part 1 Spray, Part 2 The Urge The Neck: The Water Spirit Sixty-Four Tour de chambre Silent Retreat The Lifeguard Alice's Awakening The Switch The Postwoman’s Sexy Secrets LUST is a publishing house that publishes a collection of sexy and imaginative erotica. They’re on a mission to publish erotic literature that will appeal to every different kind of person, by representing different types of lust and desire to allow us to understand that it’s okay to think about your sexuality, sex, and what turns you on. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘Morals Sleep at Night - and Other Erotic Short Stories from Cupido’ is an anthology of erotica that centres around the dreamy fantasies of sexual encounters. From lust-filled daydreams and fiery fantasies to weddings and anniversaries, this collection has something for everyone. This book includes the following compilations: Morals sleep at night, The Anniversary, On the Way to the Top, Fantasy Friday, Double Talk, Through the Camera Lens, The wedding, Baking Love, Daydreams, When He and She met Her, Cup Final, Who’s In Charge?, The wedding gift (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘An Erotic Christmas Calendar and Other Steamy Christmas Short Stories’ is a collection of sexy tales from LUST that will get you in the mood for pleasure this holiday season. From workplace NSFW moments at the Christmas party to forbidden and taboo threesomes, your countdown to Christmas can be merry and horny. This collection includes the stories; ‘A Polyamorous Christmas’, ‘Oh, Unholy Night’, ‘Player’, ‘The Christmas Cruise’, ‘Nettles and Sauna’, ‘The Merry Widow’, ‘A Fire of Desire’, ‘A Spark of Lust’, ‘December 1: Santa Claus is cumming to town’, ‘December 2: Winter Wedding’, ‘December 3: The Gingerbread Man’, ‘December 5: The Christmas Party’, ‘December 6: Santa-Boy’, ‘December 7: The Phantom Itch’, ‘December 8: Reborn’, ‘December 9: Christmas Cheer’, ‘December 10: Naked Lucia’, ‘December 11: The Christmas Recital’, ‘December 13: St. Stephan and the horny stable boys’, ‘December 14: Cum in Your White Gown’, ‘December 16: A Special Christmas Delivery’, ‘December 17: The Mountain Cabin’, ‘December 18: The Jazz Club’, ‘December 19: Tranquility Bay’, ‘December 20: Midwinter Sin’, ‘December 22: Anton the Red-Nosed Reindeer’, ‘December 23: Mr S’, and ‘December 24: The Forbidden Threesome’. LUST is a publishing house that publishes a collection of sexy and imaginative erotica. They’re on a mission to publish erotic literature that will appeal to every different kind of person, by representing different types of lust and desire to allow ourselves to understand that it’s okay to think about your sexuality, sex, and what turns you on. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Unleash your inner desires and immerse yourself in the realm of unchecked passion with 'Ex-wife in Need - and Other Erotic Short Stories from Cupido'.With stories ranging from the exhilarating dynamics of threesomes to the tantalizing thrill of public escapades, this collection of sexy stories is sure to satisfy every curiosity.This collection includes compilations such as 'An unexpected threesome', 'Only good neighbours', 'The work trip', 'Ex-wife in Need', 'Revising at the Library', 'The School of Love', 'The Director of Sex Education', and many more! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: 'White Dreams – And Other Erotic Short Stories from Cupido' is a collection of sexy stories written and translated by LUST authors.In the titular erotica 'White Dreams', a nervous man visits his doctor for a medical certificate. However, his anxiousness soon turns to horniness when the male doctor begins to touch his body and check him over... Other titles included in the collection:Three's Not a CrowdThe AmbushAt the BarA Trip into TownPlenty of Spaces Up FrontA Tempting CarpenterSometimes Stuff HappensThis Is Not An EggshellThe Beauty of Africa (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Ve Steventonu v hrabství Hampshire se píše rok 1795 a bystrá dcerka tamního faráře Jane touží po jediném: po psaní. S rukama umazanýma od inkoustu se noc co noc probouzí a snaží se proklestit si cestu do světa svých hrdinek, Elinor a Marianny Dashwoodových.Bohužel se jí to však nedaří. Hrdinky vidí jen jako v mlze a má pocit, že ji od nich cosi odděluje – jakási neviditelná stěna jí stojí v cestě. A co víc, její sestra Cass se bude brzo vdávat a Jane má podezření, že pokud bude po maminčině, podobný osud potká v nejbližší budoucnosti i ji. Mladí páni ze vsi jsou však Jane naprosto lhostejní, v lepším případě poslouží coby přijatelní taneční partneři na plesech, které tak zbožňuje.Má se však vše změnit s příjezdem sousedčina synovce, sečtělého pana Toma Lefroye? A najde Jane konečně cestu ke svým milovaným hrdinkám? Janino srdce však musí znovu a znovu snášet zklamání a spolu s rodinou se musí vyrovnat s nejrůznějšími ranami osudu. O to neúnavněji se Jane pokouší uskutečnit svůj největší sen: vydat román. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Láska a přátelství, novela v dopisech, bývá občas zaměňována s obdobným dílem Jane Austenové: s Lady Susan. Přispívá k tomu nejen stejná literární forma, ale také film Láska a přátelství, který navzdory názvu vychází právě z Lady Susan. „Naše“ kniha, tedy Láska a přátelství, je však samostatným dílkem světoznámé autorky, pozoruhodným už tím, že je psala mezi jedenáctým a čtrnáctým rokem svého věku. Snad právě díky mládí, které bývá bezohledné, se v něm vysmála mnohým klišé romantické literatury: jmenujme jen „scény plné omdlévání“, „nečekaná zjevení dosud neznámých příbuzných“, „vznešené city versus přízemní realita“ či „povinný odpor proti rodičovskému despotismu“. Nad tím vším se vznáší nepřekonatelná ironie Jane Austenové, její břitký humor – ale také city, vášeň a láska, byť podané tak, že občas nevíme, zda se smát, či plakat. Smích je každopádně na místě, vždyť autorka psala tyto fiktivní dopisy pro pobavení rodinného kruhu; i tak ale budete líčení krásné a nesnázemi stíhané Laury číst se zatajeným dechem a neubráníte se obdivu vůči vypravěčským schopnostem mladinké Jane, která se později stala jednou z nejoblíbenějších a nejuznávanějších spisovatelek všech dob. Z anglického originálu přeložil Josef Pepson Snětivý. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

‘Tobermory’ – the title story of this collection – is widely considered one of Saki’s finest pieces, in which a short-sighted dinner-party guest introduces a talking cat to the diners, inadvertently revealing gossip and pushing fickle characters into the limelight – in the process undermining the common perceptions of grandiose and genteel high society. From some of his earliest successes, such as ‘Gabriel-Ernest’, ‘The Bag’ and the Clovis stories, about a young man with an impish sense of humour, to later tales such as ‘The Boar-Pig’, which is as bizarre as it is hilarious, and ‘The Toys of Peace’, which he was never able to see in print, this selection contains a wealth of well-known tales with vastly different themes – from reincarnation to psychological warfare – and bearing every trademark token of wit with which Saki has enthralled generations of eager readers. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘Strap-On And Other Erotic Short Stories for An Adventurous Reader’ is a collection of erotica short stories from LUST. Exploring a range of sexual adventures these stories delve into bondage and roleplay, strap-ons and submission, and taboo fantasies. This collection contains the following; ‘Evening Walk’, ‘Peach Delight’, ‘Secret Santa’, ‘Freedom in Bondage’, ‘Role Play: Cops & Robbers’, ‘At My Master's Mercy’, ‘Polyamory in Paris’, ‘Kisses and Spanking’, ‘Flesh’, ‘Valentine's Night’, ‘Midsummer Night’, ‘DILF’, ‘Strap-on’, ‘Submission’, ‘The Police’, ‘December 4: Fuckin’ around the Christmas tree’, ‘My Abduction Fantasy’, ‘The Porn Star’, ‘At Your Service!’, ‘Body on Fire’, ‘The Apprentice’, ‘Show Girl’, ‘The Watcher’, ‘The Artist's Muse’, ‘The Ballet Master’, ‘Lights, Camera, Sex!’, ‘A Three-Step Waltz’, ‘Princess Poetess’, ‘Don’t touch the art, touch me’, ‘Lust in Imperial Russia’, ‘The Writer’, ‘Being My Own Director’, ‘Objectify me’, ‘Under Observation’, ‘A Free Woman’, ‘Calendar Sex’, ‘Horny as Hell’, ‘MILF’, ‘Coffee’, ‘Pool Boy’, ‘Stephanie, the Voyeur without Inhibitions’, ‘Workout buddies’, ‘Void’, ‘Sex Please, Doctor!’, ‘Dangerous Desire’, and ‘Father’. LUST is a publishing house that publishes a collection of sexy and imaginative erotica. They’re on a mission to publish erotic literature that will appeal to every different kind of person, by representing different types of lust and desire to allow ourselves to understand that it’s okay to think about your sexuality, sex, and what turns you on. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Johanne has always been attracted to men, so when she meets a beautiful, young girl, Maliwan, at a party, she tries to pair the girl up with her friend, Jesper. It turns out, though, that Maliwan likes girls, and she has targeted Johanne as her prey of the evening... (knihydobrovsky.cz)