Susan Hill
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A short story by Susan Hill from the collection Reader, I Married Him: Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In 'Reader, I Married Him', an American socialite reflects on her rise through England's social circles, and a whirlwind romance. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte...
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Im englischen Städtchen Lafferton scheint die Welt noch in Ordnung zu sein. Bis zu dem Morgen, als eine Frau spurlos im Nebel verschwindet. Die Polizei möchte den Fall schnell zu den Akten legen, nur die junge Ermittlerin Freya Graffham hat ein ungutes Gefühl bei der Sache. Zusammen mit ihrer heimlichen Liebe, dem gleichermaßen schöngeistigen wie rätselhaften Polizeichef Simon Serrailler, macht sie sich an die Ermittlungen. Dann verschwinden...
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First published in 1940, Lassie Come-Home has become a cultural phenomenon and one of the best-loved dog stories in the world, inspiring several movies and TV shows. Now, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the original book, comes a picture book with a fresh and appealing commercial look just right for a new generation of dog lovers.
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Mole lives alone deep underground until one fine day he dares to go up. He is shy and afraid of water, but he soon meets a friendly Water Rat who composes a poem as the story progresses. Will Mole run away or face his fears?
This reader is the perfect introduction to Kenneth Grahame's classic The Wind in the Willows, with illustrations by Michael Hague.