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Princes of Ireland - Edward Rutherfurd
From Publishers WeeklyDistinctly evocative of James Michener's all-encompassing recapitulations of history, this lackluster saga by the author of bestselling London and, most recen... -
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
EDITORIAL REVIEW: This retelling of 'Pride and Prejudice', by Hilary Burningham, is a simplified version of the novel, accompanied by key passages from the original. Illustrations ... -
Peter Pan - James M. Barrie
SUMMARY: A stunning edition of J.M. Barrie's classic tale, illustrated by two-time Kate Greenaway Medalist, Michael Foreman. Ever since Peter Pan first flew through Wendy's window,... -
New Orleans Noir - Julie Smith
From Publishers WeeklyThe excellent 12th entry in Akashic's city-specific noir series illustrates the diversity of the chosen locale with 18 previously unpublished short stories fr... -
Morrigan's cross - Nora Roberts
SUMMARY: As a storm rages, the tale of a powerful vampire's lust for destruction-and of the circle of six charged by the goddess Morrigan to stop her-begins. One of the chosen is a... -
Lightning Man_ The Accursed Lif - Kenneth Silverman
From Publishers WeeklyThe New York Herald may have eulogized the inventor of the telegraph in 1872 as "perhaps the most illustrious American of his age," but Samuel Morse may have ... -
Last Snow - Eric van Lustbader
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Isis - Douglas Clegg
New York Times bestselling author Douglas Clegg brings us Isis, a beautifully illustrated, unforgettable novella that is sure to become a classic tale of the supernatural. If you l... -
In the Devil's Garden_ A Sinful - Stewart Lee Allen
Amazon.com ReviewLust, gluttony, pride, sloth, greed, blasphemy, and anger--the seven deadly sins have all been linked to food. Matching the food to the sin, Stewart Lee Allen's In... -
Ilustrado - Miguel Syjuco
SUMMARY: Garnering international prizes and acclaim before its publication, "Ilustrado" has been called "brilliantly conceived and stylishly executed . . .It is also ceaselessly en...