Author : Maurice Leblanc
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Page : 240 pages
File Size : 17,99 MB
Release : 2021-01-10
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On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.
Author : Joanna Pitman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 38,48 MB
Release : 2008-12-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 1596918799
'Fascinating ...Pitman skillfully navigates the complicated history of our addiction to fair hair, skipping through the centuries with an elegant touch' Independent 'Riveting ... provocative ... ON BLONDES is ultimately a study of power-and powerlessness-between the sexes ... travelling undercover, this brunette produced a book which, like its subject, is wonderfully enlightening' Telegraph In art and literature, in history and popular culture, blonde has never been a mere colour. For 2,500 years, it has been a blazing signal and around this obsession entire industries have developed, influential trends set. From Greek prostitutes mimicking the golden-haired Aphrodite, to the Californian beach babe; from pigeon-dung and saffron dyes to L'Oreal - because you're worth it - we see the lengths to which women will go to become blonde. The power and duality of the blonde as either erotic symbol or saintly virgin waxes and wanes but never disappears. Weaving a story rich in anecdote, history and high intrigue, Joanna Pitman effortlessly combines the wealth of her knowledge with a sharp and clear-sighted view of the power of the blonde throughout the ages.
Author : Karin Slaughter
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 50,34 MB
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0062442813
A gripping short story from the New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her. A beautiful young girl was walking down the street―when suddenly… Julia Carroll knows that too many stories start that way. Beautiful, intelligent, a nineteen-year-old college freshman, she should be carefree. But instead she is frightened. Because girls are disappearing. A fellow student, Beatrice Oliver, is missing. A homeless woman called Mona-No-Name is missing. Both taken off the street. Both gone without a trace. Julia is determined to find out the reasons behind their disappearances. And she doesn't want to be next…
Author : Aidan Koch
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 13,94 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Women
ISBN :
Comic artist Aidan Koch would rather have you read your own story into her work than tell you herself. Her newest book, 'The Blond Woman', is an exploration into non-linear narrative and a dreamlike subversion of the standard comic art form. With sparse speech between unnamed characters to guide you, the plot relies on Koch's languid and painterly storytelling that feels more like visual poetry to explore a meditation on astral traveling.
Author : Maurice Leblanc
Publisher : Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
Page : 933 pages
File Size : 43,24 MB
Release : 2011-02-25
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN :
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Page : 450 pages
File Size : 47,81 MB
Release : 1852
Category : Gift books
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Author : Maurice LeBlanc
Publisher :
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 10,5 MB
Release : 2021-04-22
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In "The Blonde Lady, being a record of the duel of wits between Arsène Lupin and the English detective" - original title "Arsène Lupin contre Herlock Sholmes" - the gentleman-burglar once more meets his enemy, the English detective Herlock Sholmes. If in the last story of "Arsène Lupin, gentleman-burglar" Sherlock Holmes arrives too late (the name was at a later date changed to Herlock Sholmes in reply to complaints and threats by Conan Doyle regarding copyrights), in the two stories that compose "The Blonde Lady" these two great intellects are bound in opposite directions. Where one chooses to abide to the law, the other uses his power and wits to crime - and who is going to win?These two stories appeared in chapters and as separate pieces in the magazine Je Sais Tout, during the years of 1906 and 1907, and were published together as a book first in 1908, being the second of the books where Arsène Lupin, the kind-hearted and humorous thief, is the main character.Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Author : Maurice Leblanc
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 39,68 MB
Release : 2009-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781434407863
Maurice Leblanc (1864-1941) was a French novelist and writer of short stories, known primarily as the creator of the fictional gentleman thief and detective Arsene Lupin, often described as a French counterpart to Conan Doyle's creation Sherlock Holmes.
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Page : 782 pages
File Size : 41,60 MB
Release : 1912
Category : Industrial arts
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Author : E. M. Delafield
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 22,66 MB
Release : 2024-01-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
E. M. Delafield's The Provincial Lady is a remarkable collection of five novels that offer a glimpse into the satirical world of a middle-class English woman in the 1930s. Written in a diary format, the books capture the daily struggles, social norms, and humorous observations of the protagonist as she navigates her suburban life. Delafield's use of wit and irony adds a layer of complexity to the seemingly mundane events described in the novels, making them a fascinating study in social commentary of the time. The detailed descriptions and subtle humor in the narrative style contribute to the overall charm of the series. Delafield's sharp observations and clever writing make The Provincial Lady a beloved classic that continues to resonate with readers today. E. M. Delafield, a prolific British author known for her keen insight into social issues and gender roles, drew inspiration from her own experiences to craft the captivating narratives of The Provincial Lady. Delafield's unique perspective and engaging storytelling make her a standout figure in 20th-century literature. I highly recommend The Provincial Lady to readers interested in witty social commentary, British humor, and character-driven narratives. Delve into the world of the Provincial Lady and experience the timeless wit and wisdom of E. M. Delafield's writing.
