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The fast legal drama explores the story behind the cold blooded murder of Michael Boxer. Families and friends often hide dark secrets - but the jury must find the truth

A little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters.

It is 1941 and Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer, is posted to the Greek island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. At first he is ostracised by the locals, but as a conscientious but far from fanatical soldier, whose main aim is to have a peaceful war, he proves in time to be civilised, humorous - and a consummate musician. When the local doctor's daughter's letters to her fiancé - a member of the underground - go unanswered, the working of the eternal triangle seems inevitable. But can this fragile love survive as a war of bestial savagery gets closer and the lines are drawn between invader and defender?

As relevant today as at its initial publication, this novel masterfully intertwines a compelling love story with the tension between profit and humanitarian ideals. When Margaret Hale's father leaves the Church, the family relocates from their comfortable Hampshire home to the industrial town of Milton in the North of England. Initially disturbed by her new surroundings, Margaret soon becomes acutely aware of the local mill workers' poverty and suffering, igniting her sense of social justice. This awareness deepens through her tumultuous relationship with John Thornton, a mill owner whose treatment of his employees sparks fierce debates, revealing a complex attraction beneath their opposition. The narrative deftly combines personal emotion with social commentary, establishing Margaret Hale as one of the most distinctive heroines of Victorian literature. The introduction by Patricia Ingham explores Gaskell's portrayal of geographical, economic, and class disparities, as well as gender roles within the story. This edition also features further reading, notes, and a glossary. Elizabeth Gaskell, born in London and raised in Knutsford, published her first novel in 1848, gaining recognition from Charles Dickens, and maintained a close friendship with Charlotte Brontë. If you enjoyed this work, you might also appreciate Jane Austen's Persuasion.

This new series of Bookworms offers younger readers the chance to enjoy lively and accessible adaptations of the best classic and modern fiction. Each title is highly illustrated to engage the reader in the world of the book and help with specific vocabulary. Accompanying exercises make all these titles suitable for use in class or at home.

When Dr. Stephen Strange, one of the world's greatest surgeons, has a terrible car accident, his life changes completely. His hands are badly damaged, and he cannot work as a surgeon again. Then Strange learns about a mysterious place called Kamar-Taj, in číst celé

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