British & Irish
epub |eng | 2020-04-09 | Author:Smith, Alexander McCall [Smith, Alexander McCall]

* * * — Ulf reflected on the fact that he could not remember the last time he had followed somebody on foot. He felt vaguely self-conscious about it, imagining ...
( Category: Humor & Satire September 16,2024 )
epub |eng | 2008-11-01 | Author:Smith, Alexander McCall [Smith, Alexander McCall]

LA LEANED HER BICYCLE against the wall and bent down to remove the cycle clips that she placed about her trouser legs. She wore trousers for her work on the ...
( Category: Humor & Satire September 16,2024 )
epub |eng | 2005-01-01 | Author:William Deverell [Deverell, William]

On this, Day Twenty, the prospect of Margaret’s imminent return home is causing Arthur butterflies. He’s not eager to be in a courtroom today, he should be at home creating ...
( Category: Humor & Satire September 15,2024 )
epub |eng | 2003-01-01 | Author:Smith, Alexander McCall & McIntosh, Iain [Smith, Alexander McCall & McIntosh, Iain]

The Librarian realised that von Igelfeld was somehow put out by the way in which the button incident had been concluded, and decided that this would be the right time ...
( Category: Humor & Satire September 15,2024 )
epub |eng | 2007-01-01 | Author:Eng, Tan Twan [Eng, Tan Twan]

Chapter Twenty William met us as we came out of the library. “Where have you been? Everyone’s been looking for you. Isabel wants you to meet someone, Father. You too,” ...
( Category: Historical September 13,2024 )
epub |eng | 1995-01-01 | Author:Crumey, Andrew [Crumey, Andrew]

Chapter Eleven Schenck tried to imagine the separate voices which had come together to create Spontini’s work; conflicting, discordant voices which in the end drove Spontini to despair. He consulted ...
( Category: Contemporary September 12,2024 )
epub |eng | 2023-12-07 | Author:Tessa Brookman [Brookman, Tessa]

Navigating through the clusters of dandies and fops, their silk and brocade catching the light from the crystal chandeliers above, Gideon proceeded with confident and unhurried steps toward his customary ...
( Category: Historical September 12,2024 )
epub |eng | 2016-03-03 | Author:Kennedy, A. L. [Kennedy, A. L.]

A woman sits in a café on a not unpleasant day. There may be rain later, but it’s gentle now and quite mild for October. She sits by the window ...
( Category: Contemporary September 11,2024 )
epub |eng | 1998-01-01 | Author:Dyer, Geoff [Dyer, Geoff]

‘Alex est son partenaire,’ laughed Nicole. ‘They’re like that aren’t they?’ ‘Et nous sommes les Indiens.’ ‘Actually, that’s been a big breakthrough for Alex. We’re partners. Which is a very ...
( Category: Contemporary September 9,2024 )
epub |eng | 1809-01-01 | Author:Edgeworth, Maria [Edgeworth, Maria]

* White-headed boy—is used by the Irish as an expression of fondness.—It is upon a par with the English term crony.—We are at a loss for the derivation of this ...
( Category: Historical September 8,2024 )
epub |eng | 2016-01-05 | Author:A. R. Ivanovich [Ivanovich, A. R.]

Chapter 21 The ample round room became significantly smaller. Prince Varion towered above us all, the crest of his helm nearly brushing the ceiling. Each of his gauntlets were as ...
( Category: Humor & Satire September 6,2024 )
epub |eng | 2024-03-27 | Author:Plum Sykes

( Category: Humor & Satire August 20,2024 )
epub |eng | 2024-05-23 | Author:Sally Vixen [Vixen, Sally]

( Category: Historical August 20,2024 )
pdf | | 2024-07-11 | Author:Hammond Innes

( Category: Contemporary July 27,2024 )