Richard Mason Libri

Il sole sta tramontando su un mare in tempesta, e James Farrell lo osserva da una finestra di Seton Castle, la residenza in Cornovaglia che, per più di quarant'anni, ha condiviso con sua moglie Sarah. Ma Sarah è morta, ed è stato James ad ucciderla, appena ventiquattr'ore prima. Perché? Perché un uomo pacifico ha ucciso la sua compagna, dopo mezzo secolo di felice convivenza? Le risposte non sono facili da affrontare, ma James sa di doverlo fare, e sa che, per farlo, deve ricostruire il proprio passato: deve tornare all'epoca in cui, rampollo dell'alta società londinese, aveva conosciuto Ella, la cugina di Sarah, e l'aveva amata appassionatamente, contro tutti e contro tutto...

Julian, Jake, Adrienne e Maggie: quattro ragazzi a Oxford, poco studio e molte discussioni, slanci di passione, amori, litigi e notti passate a raccontarsi la vita. Julian e Maggie provengono da una famiglia dell'upper class inglese, Adrienne è bella e ricca, Jake ha potuto frequentare le scuole migliori solo grazie ai soldi vinti a una lotteria. In collegio è stato sottoposto ad ogni sorta di umiliazione. Potrebbe dimenticare, forse, ma non Maggie che quando si innamora di lui, decide di regolare i conti con i suoi nemici. Un romanzo sull'amore e sulla crudeltà, sull'irresponsabilità dell'adolescenza, quando tutto è assoluto e ad ogni passo sembra che la vita intera sia in gioco. Una sana sete di giustizia si trasforma in una tragedia farsesca...

The book, recognized with the 1948 John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, explores profound themes of identity and belonging through its richly developed characters. Set against a backdrop of societal change, it delves into the complexities of human relationships and the search for purpose. The narrative weaves together personal struggles and broader cultural commentary, making it a compelling read that resonates with both historical and contemporary issues. Its award highlights the impact and significance of its storytelling.

Joan McAllistair is about to embark on the 'Trip of a Lifetime' with her daughter Eloise; a journey back to her childhood South Africa and the family homestead in the old Boer Republic of the Orange Free State. For Eloise, the trip is partly a gift, partly a means of assuaging her guilt at moving her mother into a care home. For Joan, the discovery of her grandmother's journal transports her to the troubled times of the Anglo-Boer war. Eloise, in the meantime, has gambled her business's entire fortune on a promise made by an old lover. As their stories unravel, Joan takes increasing refuge in the landscape of her mind - in journeys to her own past. She also finds an unexpected friend in a lonely teenager who shares her fascination with history.

Penguin Books reintroduces the timeless story of the love affair between a British artist and a Chinese prostitute. Robert is t he only resident of the Nam Kok hotel not renting his room by the hour when he meets Suzie at the bar. She becomes his muse and they fall in love. But even in Hong Kong, where many white expatriates have Chinese mistresses, their romance could jeopardize the things they each hold dear. Set in the mid-1950s, The World of Suzie Wong is a beautifully written time capsule of a novel. First published more than fifty years ago, it resonated with readers worldwide, inspiring a film starring William H olden, a ballet, and even a reggae song. Now readers can experience the romance of this groundbreaking story anew.

'A sharply written story of love, money and erotic intrigue pulsing behind the staid canal fronts of nineteenth-century Amsterdam' Daisy Goodwin

The book focuses on the scarcity and rising costs of early literature from the 1900s and earlier. It highlights a commitment to republishing these classic works in accessible, high-quality editions that preserve the original text and artwork, making them available to a new generation of readers.