The Scarlet Venus
Author : Chalmers Green
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 19,94 MB
Release : 1952
Category : Michigan
ISBN :
The Vesuvius Club
Author : Mark Gatiss
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 18,78 MB
Release : 2008-11-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1847396674
Book Description
An Extraordinary and Death-Defying Tour of Edwardian Low Life and High Society, accompanied by our host Lucifer Box Esq - artist, dandy, rake ... and lethal secret agent. Lucifer Box is the darling of the Edwardian belle monde - society's most fashionable portrait painter is a wit, a dandy, a rake, the guest all hostesses (and not a few hosts) must have. But few know that Lucifer Box is also His Majesty's most accomplished and daring secret agent. Beneath London's façade of Imperial grandeur and divine aesthetes seethes an underworld of crazed anarchists, murder, and despicable vice, and Box is at home in both. And so of course when Britain's most prominent scientists begin turning up dead, there is only one man his country can turn to. Lucifer Box ruthlessly deduces and seduces his way from his elegant townhouse at Number 9 Downing Street (all his father left him), to private stews of London and the seediest, most colourful back alleys of Italy, in search of the mighty secret society that may hold the fate of the world in its claw-like hands - the Vesuvius Club.
Short Stories
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 37,16 MB
Release : 1892
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
The Scarlet Banner
Author : Felix Dahn
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 45,97 MB
Release : 2023-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
The Scarlet Banner by Felix Dahn: This historical novel tells the story of a young German nobleman named Conrad von der Alp, as he struggles to navigate the turbulent political and social landscape of medieval Germany. With its sweeping scope and detailed historical research, "The Scarlet Banner" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction. Key Aspects of the Book "The Scarlet Banner": Historical Fiction: The book is a work of historical fiction, transporting readers to medieval Germany and exploring the political and social dynamics of the time. Sweeping Scope: The book offers a sweeping and epic scope, covering a wide range of historical events and political movements. Historical Research: The book is filled with rich historical detail, showcasing Dahn's meticulous research and attention to detail. Felix Dahn was a German lawyer, novelist, and historian who lived from 1834 to 1912. He was a leading figure in the literary and intellectual scene of his day, known for his historical writing and his commitment to preserving Germany's cultural heritage. "The Scarlet Banner" is one of his most celebrated works.
Samothracian Reflections
Author : Karl Lehmann
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 44,64 MB
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1400886376
Book Description
These three essays were inspired by the Samothracian discoveries. Cyriacus of Ancona's visit to the island and his assessment of what he saw are the subject of the opening essay. This is followed by the first detailed and comprehensive analysis of Mantegna’s Parnassus, a painting which Mrs. Lehmann suggests reflects in its theme and imagery the use of a limited number of ancient sculptures and texts. The final essay is a discussion of the postclassical transformation of the iconographic type of the ancient ship-fountain. Originally published in 1973. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Journeys of Desire
Author : Alastair Phillips
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 11,37 MB
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1838716572
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to European actors in American film, this book brings together 15 chapters with A-Z entries on over 900 individuals. It includes case studies of prominent individuals and phenomena associated with the emigres, such as the stereotyping of European actresses in 'bad women' roles, and the irony of Jewish actors playing Nazis.
The Scarlet Ribbon
Author : Derry O'Dowd
Publisher : The History Press Ireland
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 15,95 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1845887298
Book Description
A tale of love, death, and medicine in 18th century Dublin The Scarlet Ribbon follows James Quinn, a young Irish surgeon battling prejudice, suspicion, and personal demons in his controversial quest to change the face of medicine. Following his marriage, tragedy strikes, thrusting James into a life of turmoil and despair. Throwing himself into his work, the young surgeon eventually begins to find solace in the most unexpected of places. From the backstreets of Paris, through the glittering social whirl of London, and finally back to Ireland again, this is a story of the thorns of love and the harsh reality of life in the 18th century, where nothing is simple and complications of all kinds surround James Quinn, man midwife.
Jade
Author : Richard Alexander
Publisher :
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 49,83 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Folklore
ISBN :
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Goddess of Love
Author : P. C. Cast
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,63 MB
Release : 2007-06-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1101205857
Book Description
The mythical Venus helps a nerdy woman find her own inner goddess in this novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author P. C. Cast's Goddess Summoning series... Pea Chamberlain needs a makeover—shoes, hair, clothes, make-up, everything—especially if she wants to attract sexy fireman Griffin DeAngelo at the fireman’s masked ball. And there's no one better suited to coax Pea out of her pod than the Goddess of Love, whom she invokes in a moment of desperation. After eons of helping others find love, Venus has no problem working her magic on Pea. But when the goddess herself starts falling head over heels for Griffin, it will take an act of divine intervention to set this love triangle to rights...
The Glamour System
Author : S. Gundle
Publisher : Springer
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 11,22 MB
Release : 2006-04-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0230510450
Book Description
In the twentieth century, glamour has often been associated with the cinema and its stars, though fashion, 'high society', popular music, shopping, glossy magazines and advertising have all sought to harness its allure. The authors explore the origins and uses of the aura of glamour and trace its history and power as a language of visual seduction.
