Wildside press mai 2025 (21 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In 'The Open Boat,' four shipwrecked men face the relentless power of the sea, clinging to hope and each other as they struggle toward land. In 'A Mystery of Heroism,' a Civil War soldier crosses a battlefield under fire-not out of duty, but for a bucket of water. Both stories explore isolation, courage, and the indifference of nature, challenging romantic notions of heroism and human purpose.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In this swashbuckling romantic adventure, an exiled British nobleman and his companions find themselves shipwrecked on an island ruled by pirates. As the women in their group fall into the hands of the infamous Blackbeard, they uncover sinister plots, secret bloodlines, and twisted family allegiances. The story hurtles through daring escapes, naval clashes, and emotional reckonings, climaxing in a dramatic battle between good and evil, past and present. A tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the turbulent backdrop of 18th-century Atlantic piracy.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In this fast-paced tale of wit and deception, an audacious young woman known only as Four Square Jane leaves high society guests stunned as she pulls off daring jewel thefts without a trace. Each chapter unravels another episode in her double life, as Jane outwits detectives, impersonates a variety of roles, and confounds even her closest observers. While society whispers and scandals swirl, Jane continues her curious mission-targeting the rich, sparing the innocent, and leaving behind her signature: a label marked with four squares and a J. This lively series of crime capers explores both her exploits and the mounting pressure to unmask her before she strikes again.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Christine Smith's journey through the wilderness between Jerusalem and Jericho leads her to an unexpected confrontation with fate. When her touring party is intercepted by Bedouin tribesmen, she alone can communicate with their enigmatic leader, Lasrali. What begins as peril swiftly transforms into revelation, as Christine finds in Lasrali a force of nature more powerful than anything she's known-one that echoes a long-lost moment of ecstasy in her youth. Caught between the rules of civilization and the call of something ancient and vital, she must choose: return to the safety of English propriety, or claim her place beside a man whose kiss reshapes her very soul.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In a future where Earth's galactic dominance has collapsed under an irreversible energy crisis, a disgraced starship captain risks execution to unlock the secret of unlimited power. Escaping prison and exile on the scorched planet Mercury, he seizes a derelict starship and flees across the galaxy in search of the technology that could revive a crumbling civilization.Quest for Power is a sweeping tale of rebellion, sacrifice, and the burning drive to reclaim humanity's destiny among the stars.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Originally published in 1928, They Return at Evening collects thirteen ghost stories that helped shape modern supernatural fiction. With a refined, often chilling style, Wakefield moves beyond traditional Victorian ghosts to depict a more psychological and modern form of horror-quiet, civilized, and deeply unsettling. These stories span cursed houses, haunted golf courses, and spectral telephones, balancing eerie understatement with sudden shocks. 'The Red Lodge,' 'He Cometh and He Passeth By,' and 'The Seventeenth Hole at Duncaster,' are now regarded as classics of the genre.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - When a British colonial administrator is summoned to pacify the tumultuous Great King's country in Africa, he finds a land steeped in ancient traditions and simmering rivalries. Following the explosive demise of the ruling monarch, the administrator must anoint a successor from a pool of ambitious chiefs, each with their own agenda. His task is complicated by the powerful and feared 'Devil Woman' of Limbi, whose ancient magic and pronouncements hold sway over the tribes.As he endeavors to establish law and order, and secretly searches for a long-lost missionary's daughter, he must use all his cunning, knowledge of native customs, and decisive action to prevent the territory from collapsing into a bloody tribal war. The fate of a nation rests on his ability to make a king.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A master of social critique, the author dissects the hypocrisies of Edwardian society with humor and precision in this incisive collection of satirical sketches and essays. From political absurdities to the foibles of the upper class, each piece skewers the pretensions and contradictions of its time, offering a timeless reflection on human nature. Witty, insightful, and at times merciless, Abracadabra & Other Satires showcases the brilliance of a writer who understood that laughter is often the sharpest form of critique.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A father and son join a daring deep-sea expedition to locate a long-lost fortune sunk with the ill-fated Happy Hour. But a rival family, claiming the same inheritance, sets out to beat them to the treasure. Facing sabotage, underwater perils, and tropical dangers, the duo must brave sharks, storms, and betrayal to claim what's rightfully theirs. From coastal Long Island to uncharted Pacific islands, this fast-paced nautical adventure mixes suspense with survival as scientific exploration turns into a desperate race for gold.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A young English diplomat's secret romance in the French Riviera ends in tragedy, triggering a deep investigation into the lives of those he left behind. His best friend, Leonard Lydon, is pulled into a shadowy world of aristocratic facades, international deception, and psychological breakdowns. As Leonard unravels the truth behind a murder-suicide and the enigmatic woman at its center, he begins to suspect a broader conspiracy-one that could threaten not only reputations but lives.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A young noblewoman's death sparks a fateful act: her son is swapped with another child by a grieving servant. As years pass, the impostor grows up heir to a vast estate, entangled in romantic, social, and moral conflicts. Set amid English country houses and gipsy encampments, In Fine Feathers explores themes of love, deception, class, and fate-culminating in a dramatic unmasking of true identity that challenges the very foundations of nobility and belonging.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Geoff Hill, an award-winning travel writer, takes readers on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey across Canada in this brilliant collection of tales. From surviving a near-death experience while walking to work in Ontario to discovering time travel in Toronto, Hill's adventures will keep you entertained and inspired.Join Hill as he tracks down the famous frog of Fredericton, eats the mighty forests of New Brunswick, and gets screeched in as an honorary Newfoundlander. With his witty observations and engaging storytelling, Hill brings the diverse landscapes and cultures of Canada to life.Praised by fellow travel writers as having 'travel writing genius in his very soul' and being 'one of the most talented travel writers ever,' Hill's work has won multiple UK, European, and World awards. This collection showcases his trademark humor and insight, making it a must-read for anyone who loves a good travel story.Whether you're a seasoned traveler or an armchair adventurer, Hill's tales will transport you to the heart of Canada and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the beauty and quirkiness of this vast country.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A young ex-RAF pilot inherits a small legacy and seeks freedom on the sea. In a quiet English harbor, he finds a ketch with a violent history and a strange current crew. But buried beneath the ballast is a secret worth killing for-and soon he's drawn into a web of wartime secrets, gold smuggling, and international intrigue.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A modest village schoolteacher's life transforms overnight when she inherits a fortune from a father she never knew. Swept into the opulent world of high society, she faces the trials of sudden wealth, complex love, and the haunting pull of her simple past. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, Diana & Destiny explores the timeless conflict between heart and duty as a young woman strives to find her true place in an uncertain world.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A charming rogue steps into a world of secrets and deception after being mistaken for someone else. Navigating blackmail, danger, and double-crosses, he relies on nerve, wit, and style to survive. Set against a backdrop of high society and criminal undercurrents, this brisk, stylish thriller captures the early brilliance of a writer who would later redefine the gentleman adventurer.Daredevil blends romantic entanglement, comic reversals, and pulse-pounding twists into a high-stakes game of bluff and bravado.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - When a murder shocks the quiet suburb of Putney Hill, suspicion spreads through the respectable community like wildfire. The victim-a visitor with a shadowy past-had only recently arrived in England. Whispers of espionage, hidden identities, and unspoken grudges begin to stir. In the wake of this upheaval, the French detective Hercules Popeau is quietly called in. Observant and methodical, Popeau understands that beneath the surface of polite society lie powerful motives, suppressed fears, and dangerous resentments.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A young woman from provincial Pennsylvania defies expectations to become a stenographer in New York City during the early 1900s. Navigating gendered workplace dynamics, economic hardship, and her own romantic yearnings, she wrestles with what it means to have both independence and fulfillment.The Job reveals the emotional and societal cost of female ambition in an era that discouraged it, portraying a portrait of feminist resolve long before the movement had a name.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Malice Domestic anthology series returns with a new take on mysteries in the Agatha Christie tradition-original tales with a humorous bent! Included in the new collection are works by: - Donna Andrews- Marcia Talley- Gigi Pandian- William Ade- Gregory Meece- Nikki Knight- M.S. Greene- Becky Clark- Brian Cox- Melinda Mullet- Nina Mansfield- Sylvia Maultash Warsh- Suzanne Flaig- Donna Clancy- Susan Love Brown- Ed Ridgley- Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier- Sarah Bewley- Hugh Lessig- P.J. Nelson- Melissa Westemeier- Patricia Gouthro- Jean Macaluso- Victoria Dowd- Steve Shrott- David Bart- J. Jamie Groce- Rebecca Brittenham.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A young English diplomat's secret romance in the French Riviera ends in tragedy, triggering a deep investigation into the lives of those he left behind. His best friend, Leonard Lydon, is pulled into a shadowy world of aristocratic facades, international deception, and psychological breakdowns. As Leonard unravels the truth behind a murder-suicide and the enigmatic woman at its center, he begins to suspect a broader conspiracy-one that could threaten not only reputations but lives. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - When a murder shocks the quiet suburb of Putney Hill, suspicion spreads through the respectable community like wildfire. The victim-a visitor with a shadowy past-had only recently arrived in England. Whispers of espionage, hidden identities, and unspoken grudges begin to stir. In the wake of this upheaval, the French detective Hercules Popeau is quietly called in. Observant and methodical, Popeau understands that beneath the surface of polite society lie powerful motives, suppressed fears, and dangerous resentments.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Here is the tenth volume in our popular Western Novel MEGAPACK(R) series, featuring more classic frontier adventures. In this volume: - The Mine with the Iron Door, by Harold Bell Wright- Meadowlark Basin, by B.M. Bower- Timber-Wolf, by Jackson Gregory- Athabasca Bill, by Bessie MarchantThese four classic Western novels explore love, mystery, and survival on the edge of civilization. In The Mine with the Iron Door, a mysterious girl raised by prospectors uncovers the secrets of her past and a legendary lost mine. In Meadowlark Basin, family loyalties and rivalries clash when rustling, romance, and revenge sweep across Montana's open range. Timber-Wolf follows a hardened man hunted by his enemies-and his conscience-through the Sierras. Finally, Athabasca Bill journeys into the Canadian North, where icy hardship and human honor collide. These frontier sagas pulse with grit, gunfire, and the enduring hope of redemption on a wild continent's edge.If you enjoy this volume in our best-selling MEGAPACK(R) series, search for 'Wildside Press MEGAPACK' in your favorite Elektronisches Buch store to see 400+ more volumes -- covering not just westerns, but mysteries, adventure fiction, historical fiction, romance, science fiction, and much, much more. …