Stalky & Co.

Author	Constance Savery
ISBN	1883937426

In an interesting turnabout, the Revolutionary War is seen through the eyes of a British family to whom an American prisoner of war has been entrusted. Technically the young prisoner is in Uncle Lawrence's custody, but the children soon forge a forbidden friendship with him after he nearly dies in an...

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Marquis de Sade

Justine was the Marquis de Sade's first novella, written in 1787, whilst imprisoned for two weeks in the Bastille. Although published anonymously, de Sade was eventually indicted for blasphemy and obscenity (without trial) for the authorship of Justine at the behest of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Author	Louis de Wohl
ISBN	1586174142

A Novel about Don Juan of Austria

Don Juan of Austria, one of history’s most triumphant and inspiring heroes, is reborn in this opulent novel by Louis de Wohl. Because of the circumstances of his birth, this last son of Emperor Charles the Fifth spent his childhood in a Spanish peasant’s...

Author	Thomas Hughes
ISBN	0192835351

If you're into stuff like this, you can read the full review.



Boarding Schools: "Tom Brown's Schooldays" by Thomas Hughes



(Original Review, 1981-01-22)



The issue of class and elitism (subjects dear to my heart) are, paradoxically, less important...

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Hilda van Stockum

It isn't always easy raising a family without much money, but the O'Sullivans prove that it is not only possible, but that there is no price tag on fun and adventure. Father, Mother, Michael, Brigid and twins Francie and Liam share a warm and mirthful existence in their cottage at Bantry Bay the fullness...

Author	Rosemary Sutcliff
ISBN	0374469849

Sixteen-year-old Bjarni Sigurdson didn’t mean to kill the man of the White Christ. But the man kicked Bjarni’s dog. So Bjarni dunked the old man’s head in the water for just a short time. How was Bjani to know the man couldn’t hold his breath very long, and so drowned? And how was Bjarni to know that...

Author	Madeleine A. Polland
ISBN	1883937086

Two cultures, two faiths, struggle against each other in this exciting story by Madeleine Polland. You can almost hear the clash of arms and taste the Great Hall feasts in this authentic recreation of 9th century Europe, when Viking raiders ravaged the coasts of Ireland. Amid the battles and shipwrecks...

Author	George Călinescu
ISBN	9735915588

Tânărul Felix Sima vine de la Iaşi la tutorele său, Costache Giurgiuveanu, la Bucureşti, ca să înceapă cursurile Universităţii de Medicină. Aici o întâlneşte pe fiica acestuia, Otilia.

Enigma Otiliei este, pe scurt, un roman puternic, impecabil construit, un roman auctorial...

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Camil Petrescu

"La aparitie, in 1930, romanul lui Camil Petrescu, Ultima noapte de dragoste, intaia noapte de razboi, a surprins critica prin caracterul lui aparent neunitar. O poveste clasica de dragoste si un jurnal de razboi, greu de legat intre ele. Persoana intai a naratiunii nu parea suficienta pentru a fi...