The Man from London

The Man from London
Author: Georges Simenon
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2020-11-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0141993804

'One of Simenon's darkest novels' Le Monde On a foggy winter's evening in Dieppe, after the arrival of the daily ferry from England, a railway signalman habitually scrutinizes the port from his tiny, isolated cabin. When a scuffle on the quayside catches his eye, he is drawn to the scene of a brutal murder and his once quiet life changes forever. A mere observer at first, he soon finds himself fishing a briefcase from the water and in doing so he enters a feverish and secret chase. As the murderer and witness stalk and spy on each other, they gain an increasingly profound yet tacit understanding of each other until the witness becomes an accomplice. Written in 1933, soon after the successful launch of the Inspector Maigret novels, this haunting, atmospheric novel soon became a classic and the inspiration for several film and TV adaptations.

Three Bedrooms in Manhattan

Three Bedrooms in Manhattan
Author: Georges Simenon
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2011-11-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1590175611

An actor, recently divorced, at loose ends in New York; a woman, no less lonely, perhaps even more desperate than the man: they meet by chance in an all-night diner and are drawn to each other on the spot. Roaming the city streets, hitting its late-night dives, dropping another coin into yet another jukebox, these two lost souls struggle to understand what it is that has brought them, almost in spite of themselves, together. They are driven—from moment to moment, from bedroom to bedroom—to improvise the most unexpected of love stories, a tale of suspense where risk alone offers salvation. Georges Simenon was the most popular and prolific of the twentieth century’s great novelists. Three Bedrooms in Manhattan—closely based on the story of his own meeting with his second wife—is his most passionate and revealing work.

The Man from Brodney's

The Man from Brodney's
Author: George Barr McCutcheon
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2024-09-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Immerse yourself in the engaging world of George Barr McCutcheon’s The Man from Brodney's, a captivating novel that combines romance, mystery, and adventure. Set in a richly detailed environment, this story takes you on an exciting journey through the twists and turns of its intriguing plot. As McCutcheon’s narrative unfolds, you'll follow the adventures of the enigmatic protagonist as he navigates a complex web of personal and professional challenges. The novel expertly weaves together elements of romance and suspense, offering a compelling glimpse into the lives of its well-developed characters.But here’s a question to ponder: How do personal secrets and hidden motives shape the course of events in a story filled with intrigue and romance? Can the revelations and decisions of the characters provide deeper insights into the nature of trust and deception? Explore the thrilling and immersive world of The Man from Brodney's, where each chapter reveals new layers of mystery and romance. This is more than just an adventure; it’s a fascinating exploration of character and plot in a richly crafted setting. Are you ready to uncover the secrets and romance of The Man from Brodney's? Discover a novel that combines intrigue and adventure in a gripping narrative.Don’t miss the chance to dive into this engrossing story. Purchase The Man from Brodney's today and embark on an unforgettable journey through a world of mystery and romance.

The Man from Morocco

The Man from Morocco
Author: Edgar Wallace
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2022-11-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This is a crime thriller novel that revolves around James Lexington Morlake, a gentleman of leisure. He is a burglar and also known as —"The Black"—the terror of every bank manager in the kingdom. Morlake was as great a source of puzzlement to the people of the country as to himself. For two years he had been master of Wold House, and nothing was known of him except that he was a rich man. He most certainly had no friends. Ralph Hamon, an old acquaintance, decides to buy Morlake's house. He threatens to expose Morlake if he refuses to sell his estate and leave the country. He refuses and also threatens to expose Hamon. Morlake is curious about Hamon's wealth. He uses a lot of energy thinking about Hamon, who poses as a big city financier trying to buy the Estate of Lord Carston with the idea that he can get the hand of the lord's daughter, Lady Joan, as part of the bargain. Will Morlake unravel the mystery?

The Hunter from the Woods

The Hunter from the Woods
Author: Robert McCammon
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1504074289

The New York Times–bestselling author presents five paranormal adventures featuring the lycanthropic British spy introduced in The Wolf’s Hour. Roaming the globe in a fight against Nazi Germany, shapeshifter Michael Gallatin stars in stories that are “tremendous fun as McCammon mashes 007 and the Wolfman in a League of Extraordinary Gentleman fashion” (SFcrowsnest). “The Great White Way” In 1927, the wife of the star wrestler in a Russian traveling circus suffers at her husband’s hand. She finds solace in the arms of the boy who cares for the animals, a young man whose true nature is yet to be revealed . . . “The Man from London” A British Secret Service operative follows rumors of a shapeshifter to a small Russian village. There, he comes face to face with someone who can be fashioned into a unique weapon. A man whose name is Mikhail Gallatinov. “Sea Chase” Arriving in Danzig, Michael Gallatin gets a job as a seaman. His mission: to infiltrate the crew. The ship harbors a weapons expert fleeing the Nazis, and the Germans will stop at nothing to halt his escape. “The Wolf and the Eagle” After their planes crash over the Libyan desert, Gallatin finds himself in the company of a German Messerschmitt ace. Together, they struggle to survive the heat, the scorpions, and a warlike tribe of scavengers . . . “Death of a Hunter” At forty-eight, Gallatin is no longer the man—or the wolf—he once was. But what he faces at the hands of deadly ninja warriors may be a fate worse than death . . .

Jack London: a Man in Search of Meaning

Jack London: a Man in Search of Meaning
Author: Stewart Gabel
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2012-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1477283331

Jack London was the best known and probably the most widely read American author at the turn of the 20th century. London was interested in the issues of who humans are in relation to one another, to other species, and to life itself. Much of London's life and writing can be viewed from psychological perspectives as an exploration of the issue of meaning in life generally and as a quest for meaning in his own life. C. G. Jung was an early psychoanalyst who broke from Freud and established his own school of analytical psychology. Jung was himself intensely concerned with the issue of meaning. For Jung, the "decisive question for man is: Is he related to something infinite or not?" (page 325). Jack London certainly would have agreed with the crucial nature of this question. In Jack London: A Man in Search of Meaning. Jungian Perspectives, the author uses the prism of analytical psychology to examine London's life and quest for meaning from deeply psychological and archetypal perspectives that are revealed in London's writings, both fictional and nonfictional. The book begins with a brief biographical sketch and personality description of Jack London. This is followed by a focus on the question of meaning in his life. The next chapter addresses the issue of meaning from the perspective of analytical psychology (Jung). Selected fiction from three periods in London's career is considered analytically in subsequent chapters. These periods are his early adult, middle and last years. The discussion of each work of fiction is preceded by a brief biographical statement of events in London's life at the time of the writing and a brief review of the narrative. A concluding chapter summarizes London's quest for meaning and where it might have led him from the perspectives of analytical psychology if he had lived beyond his untimely death at 40 years of age. There are two appendices. One contains a longer biographical statement (Appendix A). The second (Appendix B) provides longer, more detailed summaries of the works that are discussed. These longer descriptions include quotes from the texts, themselves, that reveal the immediacy, passion and soulful flavor of so much of London's writings.

The Scavengers of Graveny Marsh

The Scavengers of Graveny Marsh
Author: L.W. Hewitt
Publisher: L.W. Hewitt
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2014-12-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 131025477X

The stables stood since Elizabethan times on the grounds of Whitstable Castle in Kent. There was a time when the trumpets of war sounded the stables' grooms fitted the castle mounts for battle. That was before the Great War. Before machine guns, mustard gas, and aeroplanes. It was a glorious time, at least in the myths woven to disguise the blood and screams of men and horses dying in battle. This new war - with its machines and radios - had little use for the stone stables. Officers no longer rode their mounts into battle, swords held high. The Remount Service no longer scavenged the countryside commandeering every draft horse, leaving the peasants to plow the fields with only the sweat of their backs. For the first time in centuries there was a war, and quiet in the stables of Whitstable Castle. Until the Americans arrived.

London in my Time

London in my Time
Author: Thomas Burke
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2022-09-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

London in My Time by Thomas Burke begins with a great party celebrating the queen in England. Burke reflects on various people, shops, war, and entertainment in England. Excerpt: "Diamond Jubilee. . . . Sixty Years a Queen. . . . The Longest Reign. . . . The roofs and windows of London are rippling with red-white-and-blue; even the poorest dwelling shows its three-hap'ny flag. Every street-organ is playing and every boy whistling, Leslie Stuart's Soldiers of the Queen."

Blood on the Stage, 1925-1950

Blood on the Stage, 1925-1950
Author: Amnon Kabatchnik
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 869
Release: 2010
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0810869632

In this volume, Amnon Kabatchnik provides an overview of more than 150 important and memorable theatrical works of crime and detection between 1925 and 1950. Each entry includes a plot synopsis, production data, and the opinions of well known and respected critics and scholars.