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Bajo las sábanas de Ponce es una cautivadora colección de cuentos que nos transporta a la diversidad cultural y social de Puerto Rico en el siglo XVIII, a través de relatos en los que la historia y la ficción se entrelazan de manera sorprendente. José Gregorio Parada reúne con maestría historias de amor, pasión prohibida, conflictos familiares y las luchas de los más desfavorecidos, revelando las complejidades de una sociedad marcada por normas estrictas y secretos ocultos. Cada cuento ofrece un vistazo a la vida de personajes apasionados y sufridos, invitando al lector a ...

North of Nelson presents six gripping short stories set in the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan will hold the listener spellbound as the various protagonists live, and sometimes perish, in this often harsh and rugged land. The mythical village of Nelson frames the life and plights of the various actors as they plunge headlong physically, psychologically, and metaphorically into the treacherous waters of the Sturgeon River Country, where humans live precariously on the edge of a knife, and every mistake could be fatal.

A mysterious inheritance. A haunted castle. And a dark romance that will unravel secrets long buried. Amelia Whitmore’s life is far from ideal. Struggling financially and desperate for a new start, she receives an unexpected summons that could change everything: an inheritance from a distant relative she barely knew, tied to the enigmatic and reclusive owner of Cadworth Castle, Lucien Blackwood. With little to lose, Amelia journeys to the foreboding castle, hoping for a fresh beginning—but instead, she steps into a world filled with shadowed secrets. Lucien, the brooding and mysterious ...

In Victorian London, Margaret Brink, in search of a better life, arrives by train from the countryside. While at the outset she gains employment, after some misfortune, she soon falls by the wayside. Told in the form of a letter, an inquiry from a relative of Margaret's is answered by a minister who did what he could for her. The Troubles of Margaret Brink is a short, but evocative tale from Award Winning author, Robert E. Kearns

Twelve New and Exciting Stories from Richard Skorupski! · ◆ Whiteout! - It’s 1925 on the Northern Plains. It’s a beautiful winter day. Then it came out of nowhere. The fiercest blizzard to hit the state in years. This is a story of romance, heroism, and battling against Mother Nature · ◆ Brothers - Two brothers court two sisters. Can there be a double wedding? The problem? The brothers despise each other. · ◆ The Letter - Set in the days of the Great Depression. Delia has given up all hope of saving the farm when she gets a letter from her late husband’s brother. Is it ...

Jack London relata la historia de Felipe Rivera, un joven mexicano consumido por el fervor revolucionario. En medio de la opresión y la lucha por la libertad de su país, Rivera encuentra su llamado en el boxeo, no por pasión deportiva sino como medio para financiar la causa revolucionaria. En Estados Unidos, enfrenta desafíos que ponen a prueba su determinación y sus habilidades en el ring. Con cada golpe, Rivera no solo busca ganar un combate, sino también apoyar la revolución para liberar a su pueblo.

Take advantage of this incredible 30 books in one boxed set! Clean and Wholesome American Historical Mail Order Bride and Contemporary Christian Western Short Story Romance. Looking for a great read? Then look no further than this fantastic Best Selling of the First Book of 30 different series-book box sets! It can be read as stand-alone. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll definitely find it in these pages. Follow brave young mail order brides as they make their way west on a wing and a prayer, hoping to marry the men of their dreams. Walk in the footsteps of history as these women...

Renowned Jewish vocalist and writer Elizabeth Schwartz’s first book of fiction “The Sweet Fragrance of Life & Other Stories” is a meditation on historic European Jewish Culture seen through the lens of a woman’s point of view. As if Sholem Ale­ichem and Angela Carter had a child, The Sweet Fra­grance of Life & Oth­er Hor­ror Sto­ries explores Euro­pean Jew­ish his­to­ry, cul­ture, and real world events through a fem­i­nist, shtetl perspective. This is an eerie collection of new Jewish-themed horror stories from a world that was.

16 Days of Christmas Historical Mail Order Bride Magic - Massive Box Over 1,000 pages of heartwarming holiday romance! From four bestselling authors - Katie Wyatt, Kat Carson, Ellen Anderson, and Ada Oakley! Escape to a winter wonderland of romance with 16 heartwarming Christmas tales from the American frontier Sweet, clean historical romance and Guaranteed happily-ever-after Fall in love 16 times over with these enchanting stories of hope, faith, and Christmas miracles in the American West. Each standalone novel follows the journey of a brave young woman who takes a leap of faith during ...

A genius with a brush. A menace with a blade. A single night that shattered everything. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was already infamous in Rome for his temper, his brilliance, and the trail of chaos he left behind. Patrons loved him. Rivals feared him. Friends never fully trusted him. He was the sort of man who could paint a saint with breathtaking tenderness in the morning and find himself in a tavern fight before sunset. But one night, deep in one of Rome’s narrow alleys, Caravaggio crossed a line even he could not outrun. This taut, immersive 5,000-word short read drops you into...

Embark on a journey through the captivating tapestry of Tudor history with Eleanor, a seasoned courtier entwined in the grand theater of power, alliances, and ambition during Henry VIII's reign. As the aftermath of Anne of Cleves' divorce ushers in a new era, Eleanor takes the inexperienced Katherine Howard under her wing. Witness the mentorship unfold, revealing Eleanor's protective instincts, sage counsel, and a front-row seat to the king's infatuation. In this meticulously researched historical narrative, explore the delicate dance of courtly life and the enduring impact of mentorship ...

In four stories that are a deft amalgam of fact and fiction, Jay Cantor captures the reverberations of Kafka's influences on the lives of some of the friends and lovers who survived him. Here is Kafka's last lover, Dora Diamant: their love opening out with both passion and pathos as he succumbs to tuberculosis...

Brought to you by Penguin. Five lives overlap across two centuries. School teacher Geoffrey’s war takes him to the brink of sanity; Billy’s fortitude lifts him from the Victorian slums in London; Elena and Jeanne interrogate the notion of the soul, from opposite points of view, a century...

In the rugged heartland of old Texas, the township of Clover thrives on luck and laissez-faire, where the Brazos River creates dreams and disputes alike. When the beloved, booze-soaked Sheriff 'Old Ned' meets his demise, the town faces a crisis: who will uphold justice in a place that loathes taxes and loves its freedom? Enter Darlene Nightingale, a sharp-witted, sharpshooting woman who defies convention to claim the roles of sheriff, judge, and jailor. With her husband Tom cheering her on, Darlene trades petticoats for pistols, earning respect with her steady nerve and deadly aim. But as ...

What if the man you married vanished for years… and when he came back, you believed him until someone else claimed to be the real husband? In a quiet French village in the 1500s, one of the most baffling and unforgettable court cases in history unfolded. A peasant named Martin Guerre disappeared. Years later, a man claiming to be him returned and was welcomed by his wife, family, and neighbors. For three years, he lived among them, until a shocking accusation forced the village to confront an impossible truth. The Return of Martin Guerre tells the true story of identity stolen and ...

Winner of the McNally Robinson Aboriginal Book of the Year and the Aboriginal Fiction Book of the Year—a collection of twenty short stories told in Thomas King's classic, wry, irreverent, and allegorical voice.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Room comes a moving set of historical stories spanning centuries and continents. ​ The fascinating characters that roam across the pages of Emma Donoghue's stories have all gone astray: they are emigrants, runaways, drifters, lovers old and new...

In this six-part mini-series, the dramatic reign of Henry VIII is seen through the eyes of Eleanor, a devoted lady-in-waiting who served all six of his wives. Eleanor's unique perspective provides an intimate look at the personal struggles of the queens, the intrigues of the Tudor court, and the growth of Henry's children. From Catherine of Aragon's steadfast faith to Anne Boleyn's controversial rise and fall, Jane Seymour's brief triumph, Anne of Cleves' unexpected resilience, Katherine Howard's tragic naivety, and Catherine Parr's wise guidance. Through her eyes, readers gain insight into...

En esta antología se reúne un número apreciable de cuentos de José Gregorio Parada, ganadores en distintos certámenes en Venezuela, compuesta por un banquete de 42 relatos que llevan al lector a los cuatro costados del planeta, aunque muchas sean historias salidas de su lar nativo, un pueblo de la Cordillera andina de Venezuela.

Joey wants to find love. Jake wants to help his best friend get there in one piece. What starts as a hopeful search for love becomes a journey of friendship, faith, and laughter that neither man will ever forget. From small-town Texas to the beaches of Mexico, the hills of San Francisco, and the bright lights of Las Vegas, Jake and Joey stumble through life’s lessons with humor, faith, and an unshakable friendship. Whether they’re fishing, falling in love, or just trying to stay out of trouble, their journey reminds us that true love and friendship can show up when you least expect it. ...