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Unspoken
Unspoken
Celia Mcmahon
¥40.79
Set in a kingdom of warring lands, demon curses, and hidden magic, UNSPOKEN is a fantasy for fans of Maggie Stiefvater's Mercy Falls Series and Sarah J Maas’ Throne of Glass."You are unbroken."Princess Isabelle of The New Kingdom has lived her entire life in the confines of her palace. She spends her time hunting for the poverty-stricken Voiceless-people of the Old Kingdom who warred with her kingdom and ultimately lost-and dreaming of a world beyond the walls of her home. As the only remaining child of the king and queen, she is to be married off by her eighteenth birthday."My father said that magic died long ago. It was evil, cursed, and wicked. My father is a liar."When Izzy witnesses the use of forbidden magic in the woods outside the palace, she is attacked, and saved by an unknown man. Soon after she discovers her rescuer is a Voiceless servant in the castle named Fray, she befriends him to seek out the magic users who tried to kill her. Fray agrees to help, but not before Isabelle discovers the servant boy harbors a secret the king has tried to bury-that he is a Gwylis, people of the old Kingdom who made a pact with the demons of the underworld for the power to transform into giant ferocious wolves. But to shift into a beast, Fray must be able to speak the words to do so. If he is to thwart the attackers from killing her entire family, Izzy needs to cure the ailment that took away his voice."Sometimes one action-one death-can spur a movement, sway the cosmos, and move the stars."But curing Fray holds more danger than she ever thought possible. The lies of her parents and the risk of putting her own life on the line deems as destructive as falling for the servant boy. If Isabelle is to save herself and Fray, she’ll need to face enemy Gwylis, cross paths with usurper kings and princes, and decide what side she is on-human or wolf-or lose her kingdom forever."I am fearless." Are you fearless? Read Unspoken now!
Candide
Candide
Voltaire
¥7.93
Candide
The Nigger of the 'Narcissus'
The Nigger of the 'Narcissus'
Joseph Conrad
¥7.93
The Nigger of the 'Narcissus'
Lord Jim
Lord Jim
Joseph Conrad
¥7.93
Lord Jim
Chance
Chance
Joseph Conrad
¥7.93
Chance
An Unholy Magick
An Unholy Magick
Kali Rose Schmidt
¥40.79
She’s an assassin with a gift her parents died for.He’s a reluctant prince content to drink himself into oblivion.And hiding in plain sight amongst them both, a monster is searching for redemption.In a kingdom where magick is forbidden and spoken of only in whispers, they must each face their own demons, walking the line between loyalty and betrayal.?Enter a dark new world full of forbidden love, painful loss, and a growing war between those with power and those who crave it. An Unholy Magick is a bloody and spell-binding fantasy debut, the first from Kali Rose Schmidt’s shadowy series, Vile Sacraments.
Pixieland Diaries: Book One of the Pixieland Diaries
Pixieland Diaries: Book One of the Pixieland Diaries
Christina Bauer
¥57.14
“Calla is awesome!”?–?Katie, Goodreads“Never had this much fun while reading a book”?–?Diary of a Wannabe Writer“Loved meeting this sassy, sweet-and-sour pixie and her nemesis/crush/dream!”?-?Book Junkie Reads***WARNING***If you don’t like pixies, don’t read this diary.If you don’t like loud-mouthed pixies who are really cool but sometimes get told they’re immature (for no reason), then definitely stop reading.Oh, and if you’re His Awfulness The Elf Prince ‘Dare’ Darius, then you can kiss my butt. My hatred for you burns with the fire of a thousand suns. Thanks for getting me kicked out of Pixieland and exiled to attend some rando human high school on Earth. You’re the worst, even if you have a cute smile. And nice eyes. Your hair looks okay sometimes, too. But you’re still a creep and I loathe you.And to everyone else: if you’ve read this far, then you better finish my entire diary.My story is supernatural, whacked-out, and overall awesome.“Christina has done it again!! I am MADLY in love with Calla and the Pixieland Diaries!”?-?Acme Teen BooksPIXIELAND DIARIES1. Pixieland Diaries2. Calla3. Dare4. Ivy
The Unexpected Journeys of Lawrence Tyrone: A Novel
The Unexpected Journeys of Lawrence Tyrone: A Novel
AK Blackman
¥81.50
"A hard-drinking man. A dented Harley. A detour to an unexpected future."? Professor Lawrence Tyrone didn't have a drinking problem―or an obsession with his ex-wife―until he discovered she was marrying his brother. When crashing the wedding with disastrous results leaves him divorced for a second time, unemployed and close to rock bottom, Tyrone moves to the country, buys a Harley, and starts taking riding lessons from a secretive Polish expat.?? Isolated out in the country, far from his usual haunts and routines, Tyrone gets caught up in the lives of several unpredictable characters―his neighbors and their Labrador dog (who has a mind of her own), his street-smart riding instructor, a rebellious young girl, a gambler, and a medical resident caught in a love triangle. ??Meddling in other people's lives forces Tyrone to confront his own failings. For the first time in his life he wants to be a different man, but there's that lifetime of bad habits and bad behavior to overcome.... ?? The Unexpected Journeys of Lawrence Tyrone is a quixotic, inspiring misadventure with an eccentric assortment of characters!
A Szégyenl?s Serpeny?
A Szégyenl?s Serpeny?
Vizvári Cecília, Vizvári Flávió
¥26.16
Prinzessin Nancie halt sich nicht gern an Regeln. Glücklicherweise ist sie eine Prinzessin. Sie entscheidet sich, eine neue Regel aufzustellen – und zwar die, dass es keine Regeln mehr gibt. Sie m?chte sich die Haare nicht k?mmen, keine feine Kleidung tragen oder langweilige, k?nigliche Dinge tun. Sie m?chte nur spielen und Spa? haben. Bald nachdem sie die Regeln verbannt hat, bemerkt sie, dass in ihrem K?nigreich nichts mehr in Ordnung ist. Auf den Stra?en sind Staus, ihre Diener sind alle nach Hause gegangen und überall sind Menschen! Prinzessin Nancie erkennt, dass Menschen Regeln brauchen und dass sogar sie selbst sich manchmal an Regeln halten muss. Sie wiederruft also ihre Regel und stellt die alten wieder auf – jedoch mit einigen Korrekturen. Kinder werden lernen, sich an Regeln zu halten. Sie werden auch lernen, dass es nicht so einfach ist, Verantwortung zu übernehmen. Dies ist ein tolles Buch, um mit Ihren Kindern ins Gespr?ch über die Disziplin Zuhause ins Gespr?ch zu kommen. Erwerben Sie dieses Buch und lesen Sie es noch heute Abend zusammen mit Ihren Kindern!
Sherlock Holmes and the Discarded Cigarette
Sherlock Holmes and the Discarded Cigarette
Thursfield, Fred
¥53.86
London 1895. A well known author, a theoretical invention made real, and the importance of a sometimes overlooked clue challenge Holmes and Watson to prevent the perfect crime.
Professor Reflects on Sherlock Holmes
Professor Reflects on Sherlock Holmes
Alvarez, Marino
¥48.95
The uniqueness of this book is the essays and activities that include both serious and farcical writings about Arthu Conan Doyle's, Sherlock Holmes. A travelogue that compares Reichenbach Falls and Trummelbach Falls for Professor Moriarty's demise; and notes from a visit to Trinity College at Oxford to view Monsignor Knox's writings and entries in the Gryphon Club Book provide the reader with engaging insights into Sherlock Holmes' world of scholarship.
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Ruffle, David
¥48.95
A diverse collection of works from various writers, many of whom are unpublished until now. There are laughs, tears and numerous flights of fancy. In short; quirky and fun. Pull up a chair to the fireside in the comfort of the Stranger's Room and be transported to the world of Holmes and Watson. All author royalties accruing from sales of this book will be donated to 'The Beacon Society'
No Police Like Holmes
No Police Like Holmes
Andriacco, Dan
¥29.33
The Investigating Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes Colloquium and donation of the third largest private collection of Sherlockiana in the world were supposed to produce a weekend of great publicity for tiny St. Benignus college in Erin, Ohio. But when theft and murder come to campus, college public relations director Jeff Cody finds himself knee-deep in Sherlockian suspects. Besieged by an aggressive reporter he loves but no longer dates, he is also competing with his eccentric brother-in-law, Sebastian McCabe, to solve the crimes first. The mess worsens when Jeff and his ex-girlfriend, Lynda Teal, themselves fall under suspicion of murder and with good reason, for they have something to hide. This satirical romp takes Sherlock Holmes seriously, but not Holmesians. A witty and engaging spoof sure to delight not only the deerstalker set but mystery fans in general.
Anomalous
Anomalous
Williams, Samuel
¥9.71
America's first African American heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson, has a chance encounter with a mysterious Irishman, named Altamont, when they meet at the boxer s restaurant, Cafe de Champion, in August 1912. Johnson's new relationship with the unusual man, with beady eyes and hawk-like nose, places him in an unusual circumstance to help Altamont get out of a tough situation. In 1913, Johnson is nailed with a felony conviction in the American court system and flees to Canada, and later travels to England, to meet with fight promoters. But a stolen South African blood diamond and a grudge harbored against the controversial boxer from the past, puts Johnson s life in peril while on British soil, reuniting him with the mysterious Altamont. Will Johnson uncover the true identity of this Irishman, and entrust his life to Altamont's care? And as the action unfurls, Johnson forms an alliance with a black British rogue and grifter, Steve Dixie, but can this man be trusted? With all the uncertainty Johnson faces in a foreign land, and for his own protection, he calls in a favour from his American Mafia cronies, finding himself in league with American teenage mobsters, Alphonse Capone and Frankie Yale. Johnson, Altamont and their entourage of companions race against the clock, not just to save Johnson's life, but to preserve the national security and future of Britain as well.
Sherlock Holmes Have Yourself a Chaotic Little Christmas
Sherlock Holmes Have Yourself a Chaotic Little Christmas
Frame, Gwendolyn
¥53.86
It's that time of year again on Baker Street. That time when trees are trimmed, snow is falling, and... Mycroft is helping Watson to play out an old carol? Well, take one obsessive Sherlockian and give her a flood of ideas from wildly-imaginative fellow fans... and you get one wacky advent calendar of Sherlockian short stories. A picnic in a graveyard, a snowball fight, a violinist on the roof, a vampire or two, Jack the Ripper, Professor Moriarty, and the Baker Street Irregulars all combine to make this one unforgettable Christmas collection.
Detective, The Woman and the Winking Tree
Detective, The Woman and the Winking Tree
Thomas, Amy
¥63.67
Irene Adler is enjoying a quiet, undisturbed life in Sussex when the mysterious disappearance of a local farmer named James Phillimore throws her world into turmoil and forces her to enlist the aid of her friend and former enemy Sherlock Holmes. Irritated by his flatmate John Watson's romantic inclinations, Holmes journeys to Fulworth to assist The Woman in her investigation. Along the way, the two uncover the darkness, intrigue, scandal, and unexpected loyalty that lie at the heart of a seemingly-innocent village and a case filled with diabolical deception.
East Wind Coming
East Wind Coming
Hirayama, Yuichi
¥58.76
East meets West as one of the most talented British Sherlockian scholars, John Hall and a Japanese member of the Baker Street Irregulars, Hirayama Yuichi argue important Sherlockian questions. One offers the other three questions, and the other answers them with all their Sherlockian knowledge. They are serious Sherlockian battles between an English Knight and Japanese samurai! This volume also includes Hirayama's Sherlockian papers published in The Musgraves, The Baker Street Journal, The Canadian Holmes and The Shoso-in Bulletin.
Never Meant To Be
Never Meant To Be
Seitz, Stephen
¥53.86
An accident with H.G. Wells' time machine strands Cynthia Kenyon in London, 1882. Utterly alone, the prisoner of Professor James Moriarty, there is but one name from the period Cynthia knows: Sherlock Holmes. What she could not know is how powerful an attraction she would feel for Holmes' partner, the handsome Dr. John Watson. Cynthia faces a number of dangerous choices on this unique journey: allow the 19th century's great criminal mastermind to plunder the centuries? Give up her family, friends, and career for the love of one man from the past? Should she correct the history she has changed, and how? No matter what Cynthia chooses, some things are never meant to be.
Adventure of the Vatican Cameos
Adventure of the Vatican Cameos
Andriacco, Dan
¥19.52
Fresh from almost getting killed helping Sebastian McCabe solve The 1895 Murder, Jeff Cody and Lynda Teal are enjoying their honeymoon alone in Rome when mystery and murder intrude. The disappearance of a young American's Roman boyfriend seems like a familiar tale of a summer romance leading to heartbreak . . . until a cameo necklace purchased at the Vatican is stolen right off of Lynda's neck. The feisty young journalist finds a connection between the two events as she solves her own case for the first time. In a departure from the McCabe - Cody mystery novels, she also narrates the story. The many fans of Jeff and Lynda will be delighted to read this short story bridge to the next novel in the series, The Disappearance of Mr. James Phillimore.
Watson Is Not an Idiot
Watson Is Not an Idiot
Webb, Eddy
¥53.86
Over the past few years, Sherlock Holmes has exploded in popularity. The character has made a huge impact on the 21st century, with multiple interpretations gaining a growing audience of new Sherlockians. But many fans of Sherlock and Elementary know very little about the original stories themselves. Watson is Not an Idiot is an opinionated exploration of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original canon, written to illustrate interesting features and historical elements of the stories from the perspective of a lifelong fan of the material. It's not academic, but a companion - the passionate, excited, and sometimes ranty friend who sits alongside you and points out interesting bits while you read. Watson is Not an Idiot is perfect for the first-time reader of the stories and fans curious about starting a more critical reading of the material.
Question of Identity - A Modern Sherlock Holmes Story
Question of Identity - A Modern Sherlock Holmes Story
Walters, Charlotte Anne
¥9.71
When a young girl goes missing, Watson puts his mid-life crisis to one side and helps Holmes try to find her. Dealing with the sceptical police, a bunch of teenagers and a grumpy step-father all add to the challenges of the case. Can Holmes find her before it is too late? And before Detective Chief Inspector Gregson makes the mistake of his career? And will Watson achieve that illusive book-deal he's dreaming of? A modern re-working of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes adventure, A Case of Identity. The fourth story in a series of five.