War and Peace
War and Peace is a novel by Leo Tolstoy, first published from 1865 to 1869 in Russkii Vestnik, which tells the story of Russian society during the Napoleonic Era. It is usually described as one of Tolstoy"s two major masterpieces (the other being Anna Karenina) as well as one of the world"s greatest novels. War and Peace offered a new kind of fiction, with a great many characters caught up in a plot that covered nothing less than the grand subjects indicated by the title, combined with the equally large topics of youth, marriage, age, and death. Though it is often called a novel today, it broke so many conventions of the form that it was not considered a novel in its time. Indeed, Tolstoy himself considered Anna Karenina (1878) to be his first attempt at a novel in the European sense.
Mr. Possessive Guardian: Please let Me Go!
In home, he was her guardian, In school, he was her professor, In bed, he was her husband, Her mother died, a strange man conquered her home, dispossessed her heritage, became her guardian and professor. To her surprise, he even wanted to be her husband! He used his possessive love and supreme power lured her heart step by step. After she fell into his love trap, everything changed... **Daily update**
Les Misérables
The only completely unabridged ebook edition of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece—a sweeping tale of love, loss, valor, and passion. Les Misérables ranks among the greatest novels of all time. In it, Victor Hugo takes readers deep into the Parisian underworld, immerses them in a battle between good and evil, and carries them to the barricades during the uprising of 1832 with a breathtaking realism that is unsurpassed in modern prose.
War and Peace
War and Peace is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, published serially, then in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as a central work of world literature and one of Tolstoy"s finest literary achievements. The novel chronicles the French invasion of Russia and the impact of the Napoleonic era on Tsarist society through the stories of five Russian aristocratic families. Portions of an earlier version, titled The Year 1805, were serialized in The Russian Messenger from 1865 to 1867, then published in its entirety in 1869. Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828 – 1910), usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. He received multiple nominations for Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906, and nominations for Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902 and 1910, and his miss of the prize is a major Nobel prize controversy. Translators: Louise and Aylmer Maude
The Master and The Maiden
“No! He shall not be pardoned. No-one steals from me and lives to tell the tale,” master Fareed replied, turning away from her, a stoic and hardened expression on his face. His back was turned to her, wide and rigid, like the back of a warrior in the face of war. The sands swept across her face; the Arabian desert was beginning to stir. The sun was already setting in the west horizon, stretching their shadows to the east. Tallest among them was the executioner's dagger, raised above her father's head; poised and ready to strike at the master's command. “Please! I beg of you,” she sobbed, bowing her head. She was aware of the numerous eyes staring down at her with their breaths held. Never had a woman stood up to master Fareed. Never. “I'll do anything you ask me to. Please spare my father,”she begged. “Anything.” “Anything?” master Fareed turned to her, a single eyebrow raised sharply. “Anything,”Noor replied, looking up into his eyes for the first time. P.S: for more information about upcoming books, teasers and more in-depth explanations on this story and future stories, join my Facebook group “Mystic Inkwell”
Death Do Us Part
“Have you ever hurt a woman?” I knew what she meant but decided to play dumb, “Well, I would like to believe that I have wounded some of their hearts…” I replied then with a tell-tale wink added, “…and hurt at least some of them to their liking.” She had the nerves to look annoyed! She rephrased the question, “Have you ever, intentionally, physically hurt a woman in a way that caused her distress or physical injury?” -“No” -“A child?” -“No” -“An old person?” -“No” -“Have you ever sexually assaulted a woman…” -“I believe, I have already answered this question…” I cut in, unable to control anymore. Unfezed by my protest she finished her question, “...or became an accessory in it or, helped someone to get away with it, willingly or unknowingly?” -“No” -“A child?” She had no idea how much danger she was in. I somehow controlled the rage that was threatening to surface and said, “No” Her interrogation was over, but I was just getting started. -“That’s it?” I asked and she looked confused. -“So it’s alright for me to assault people unless they are women, children or old men?” I prodded. At least she had the decency to look ashamed. "Just because I said that I did not, can you be sure that I actually never did hurt any of the people you just listed? What makes you think that a master deceiver like me would be honest with you?" “What if I killed a hundred men, savaged women double that number, brutally mistreated an innumerable number of children, yet lied to your face? Is my “no” enough for you to let go of that suspicion? Are you that gullible? Or is your ego that easily satisfied, because the salary that I am paying you is too difficult to let go of? ...Can you be sure that I am not shuffling through ways of torturing you in my mind, right at this moment…and that once I am done shuffling I would not turn your life into a living hell?” I couldn't recollect crossing the distance from my chair to hers and towering over her in my blinding rage, but when I realized what I was doing and prepared to back off, she surprised me with her reply... *** Please express you opinion about the story in the comments. Follow me if you like the book.
I Was Never Yours, Mr. Billionaire
#Daily Updates# Vichy, the daughter of the President, comes from one of the powerful families of this country. Having fallen out with her father, she left the family with her true identity hidden. She then met a man who is handsome and super rich. Even he didn't know her past and true identity, they still got married. Vichy thought she met her Mr. Right, however, the only reason he married her was that he needs the marrow of their children to save his first love... --------- It was just a game of love, I didn’t expect to really fall in love with you. ******* Hi, my dear readers, my new book: His Adopted Brother Turned To Be A Girl！is coming, here is the blurb, hope you like it: “Laraine don’t blame us. We don’t want this any more than you do.” “We have kept you in our home! We fed you, spent money on you for so many years, and this is how you pay us back!?” “Tiffany needs this heart more than you do. She will die without it!” With the last trace of strength she had, Laraine yanked the needle out of her neck and into her chest where her heart was thumping wildly. “Laraine!” Nathan shouted angrily, his eyes becoming fierce, “Why? Why did you do that? Tiffany is your sister. You would rather destroy your heart than give it to her! She was right. You are very selfish!” Laraine felt like she was on fire. Hot! It was so hot! Suddenly, she felt someone kissing her lips, crushing and gnawing on them. She tried to push the person away, but the fire and pain in her body made her approach him if only to ease her pain. Suddenly, her sharp pain subsided, as quickly as it had come. Laraine blearily opened her eyes. She tested her limbs and was surprised to find her naked body still ached. Where was she? Had not she been killed? Why was she lying naked in a strange bed?
Mistakenly Forgotten
"Arya, do you trust me?" "No!" "Okay, Now you are just being rude!" With that, Lucas grabbed her waist and pulled her towards him, crashing their bodies together, grabbing a fistful of her hair, he connected their lips. The sound of flying bullets, crashing bombs and blazing sirens, all seemed to dissolve into erupting fireworks, as their lips danced in harmony and their tongues melted, tasting each other's mouth. "I hate the thought of blood smudged over my Brioni suit, but we have to jump or we'll be dinner to some very angry Hungarians. So hold your panties on." He screamed with excitement while she screamed in fear as they jumped down from the building. --------------------------- Lucas Santiago - The notorious Lord of world's biggest money laundering mafia loves his life full of guns, wars, designer clothing and women. When his armory deal in New York is raided, he orders his men to kidnap the commissioner's daughter, a day before her wedding. However a confusion leads to the Bride's cousin getting abducted, instead. Arya Scott is a witty brown head, with excellent combat skills but amnesia ridden brain. But to Lucas, she is the perfect opportunity. So he tricks her into believing that he runs a Secret Spy Agency and she works for him, against her uncle, the commissioner. Making her, his human war machine, together they fight gangs and lead on expeditions where she picks back pieces of her memory. He is not your regular cup of Mr. Goody shoes / the hero who saves the day and she is no plain Jane / damsel in distress. So how will they blend together? Buckle up for a sexy ride of action, thrill-suspense, comedy and a unique form of romance!
The Caversham Chronicles ~ the Beginning
THE CAVERSHAM CHRONICLES ~ The Beginning This is where it all started. One family defining honor, finding love, and building a family. Miss Amelia Lands a Duke, the prequel novella ~ Spinster Amelia is a companion to her aunt when she finds herself deflecting a potential scandal by accepting a marriage proposal from the widowed eighth duke of Caversham. The affection and love that blossoms between them creates the foundation for their family to thrive for generations. Caversham’s Bride ~ Desperation brings together Ren and Lia, two strong-willed lovers who will both have to learn to compromise if there is to be any hope for a future for them. Once love conquers their stubbornness there is no limit to the depth of passion they share. Already His ~ Honor and trust are lessons that are not easily come by when they pertain to Elise and Michael, lovers who are both too proud to give quarter. But even the mighty fall when love finally brings them together. Once they realize they were both wrong about the other and they are free to love each other, they become the lovers they were meant to be all along. Loving Sarah ~ Impulsive and adventurous Sarah never intended to turn her handsome captain’s life upside down by landing aboard his boat. Ian was running from his destiny while hiding aboard his ship and sailing the world. But when they are forced to marry to save their reputations, they both have to grow into their new roles as husband and wife, and becoming a family. Lucky’s Lady ~ Lies, deception, forgiveness, and redemption. Encouraged by her dying husband to seek a sire for the child she desires, Mary-Michael decides who better to use for her purposes than Lucky, the handsome captain who will leave once his business with her husband’s shipyard is through. But neither of them counted on their instant passion leading to love. Plus a special bonus transitional short story, What the Fates Decree, introducing the next generation. Look for the first book, Fated Love, in the new sub-series, The Titans of the Revolution, where the children of The Caversham Chronicles navigate their way in the changing world of Victorian England.
A Heart In The Highlands
"I have the privilege of being half-Scottish and for me Scotland is the most romantic country in the world.I admit to a number of Scottish admirers and indeed I married two Scotsmen.But for me nothing can compete with Scotland's rugged sweeping mountains, cascading waterfalls, the skirl of the bagpipes and the swirl of the kilt.Dream Castles and tall handsome Highlanders.Romance Heaven for the heart."Barbara Cartland The Books In this first book of Favourites are : 1. The Little Pretender2. The Chieftain Without A Heart3. The Secret of The Glen4. The Duchess Disappeared5. Love Lifts the Curse6. The Call of The Highlands7. The Heart of The Clan8. The Curse of The Clan9. A Chieftain Finds Love10. The Scots Never Forget