Death of Kings
- 320 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
The latest witty, colourful Shakespearean murder mystery in the Nick Revill series
Philip Gooden Libros
Philip Gooden crea misterios cautivadores intrincadamente entrelazados en el tejido de las obras de Shakespeare, donde el drama en el escenario refleja la narrativa que se desarrolla. Su prosa combina magistralmente el detalle histórico con tramas cautivadoras, transportando a los lectores al corazón de la intriga isabelina. A través de su obra, explora temas atemporales de destino, amor y traición que resuenan a lo largo de los siglos. Sus novelas ofrecen un viaje literario único, iluminando tanto el pasado como las complejidades perdurables de la naturaleza humana.
From its first arrival in Britain with the Norman forces of William the Conqueror, violence and revenge are the cursed sword's constant companions. From an election-rigging scandal in 13th century Venice to the battlefield of Poitiers in 1356, as the Sword of Shame passes from owner to owner in this compelling collection of interlinked mysteries, it brings nothing but bad luck and disgrace to all who possess it.
Who's Whose
A No-Nosense Guide to Easily Confused Words
Lists in alphabetical order some of the more commonly confused English words with definitions, examples of proper and improper usage, and how to avoid typical mistakes.
Idiomantics is a unique exploration of the world of idiomatic phrases. To cite three examples - from American English, Dutch and Italian - what on Earth are a snow job, a monkey sandwich story, and Mr Punch's secret? Idiomantics explains all...
The Story of English
- 296 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
The extraordinary story of the development and spread of the English language, from Dark Age Britain to the age of the Internet.
Sleep of Death
- 320 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
History meets mystery with a new twist in this raucous, colourful novel set in the bustling theatrical world of Shakespeare and Marlowe during the reign of the formidable Elizabeth I.
The Pale Companion
- 336 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
History meets mystery with a new twist in this raucous, colourful novel set in the bustling theatrical world of Shakespeare and Marlowe during the reign of the formidable Elizabeth I.
Alms for Oblivion
- 320 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
Nick Revill's friend Peter arrives in London hoping to tread the stage. Nick is happy to help him but within a few days of his arrival he is found dead in Nick's cheap lodgings. Nick is forced to prove his innocence and sets off on a quest.
History meets mystery with a new twist in this raucous, colourful novel set in the bustling theatrical world of Shakespeare and Marlowe during the reign of the formidable Elizabeth I.
An Honourable Murderer
- 288 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
The sixth novel in the Nick Revill series. History meets mystery with a new twist in this raucous, colourful novel set in the bustling theatrical world of Shakespeare and Marlowe during the reign of the formidable Elizabeth I.
