Robert J. Harris Libri

Firenze 1466. Il giovane da Vinci incappa in qualcosa che non avrebbe dovuto vedere: il disegno di un congegno in cui ruote dentate, carrucole, pesi e contrappesi si incastrano per formare una macchina misteriosa e forse letale. Leonardo non resiste e vuole sapere che cosa succederà quando la macchina entrerà in funzione. Ma la sua intelligenza e il suo coraggio saranno messi a dura prova: lo attendono omicidi, rapimenti e fughe rocambolesche per le campagne toscane. Una congiura è in atto contro i Medici, e solo un genio come Leonardo potrà sventarla in tempo. Un romanzo storico col ritmo di un thriller, ambientato nella Firenze rinascimentale centro dell'arte, della cultura ed dell'intrigo.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this thrilling narrative reimagines Sherlock Holmes as he faces a new adversary—a killer mimicking the infamous Jack the Ripper. The story blends historical elements with the iconic detective's sharp intellect, as he navigates the challenges of a war-torn society while unraveling a series of gruesome murders. The unique setting and the chilling echoes of the past create a captivating atmosphere that tests Holmes's legendary skills.

'At that moment the kitchen door opened and something colossal came stomping out. It was about seven feet tall with green skin and tufts of black fur on the back of its ham-like hands. A long, thick tail was dragging heavily across the floor behind it. It was wearing Mum's green summer dress and white apron.' Lewis and Greg have accidentally turned their mum into a troll, and the town of St Andrews into a fantasy world overrun by yetis, elves, dragons and valkyries - few of them friendly. When the brothers recited an ancient rhyme to conjure up an extra day of the week, they had no idea it would work - or that the day would belong to the banished Norse god, Loki, master of mischief, monsters and mayhem. As the day wears on, time seems to be lagging behind. Will this day of madness never end? Can two ordinary boys outwit an ancient lord and his monstrous minions?

Set against the backdrop of wartime Paris, Richard Hannay embarks on a thrilling mission to uncover a mysterious figure in possession of critical war secrets. As he navigates the dangers of espionage, Hannay must outsmart the Nazis to secure vital information that could alter the course of the conflict. This gripping tale combines suspense and adventure, showcasing Hannay's resourcefulness and determination in a high-stakes environment.

Jednoho dne stvoří Arthur Conan Doyle toho nejznámějšího detektiva na světě – Sherlocka Holmese. Teď je mu ale dvanáct a řeší své vlastní záhady! Artiemu je dvanáct a řeší své vlastní záhady. Když se jednou v noci vplíží se svým nejlepším kamarádem na hřbitov, rozhodně nečekají, že tam potkají ducha Šedé paní a objeví stopy obrovského psiska. Podivná vodítka je dovedou k sérii krádeží, jež má na svědomí tajemný Klub hrobníků. Pátrání je zavede nejen na hřbitovy, ale i do ponurých uliček Edinburghu…

71 avant J.-C., la République romaine est déchirée, le sénat est le théâtre de tous les complots. Dans le sud, Crassus mate Spartacus et ses esclaves en révolte ; en Espagne, Pompée lutte contre les rebelles de Sertorius ; à Rome, un jeune sénateur, Marcus Tullius Cicéron, rêve d'accéder à l' imperium, le pouvoir politique suprême. Mais sans fortune ni naissance, ce brillant avocat ne peut compter que sur son éloquence pour réussir. Une affaire pourrait bien servir ses desseins : un homme lui demande d'assurer sa défense contre Gaius Verrès, le redouté gouverneur de Sicile, qui l'aurait odieusement spolié. L'irrésistible ascension de Cicéron commence...