147 results for 'Marquis, Krystal'

Neil Gaiman's preferred edition of his first novel, featuring his "preferred text" and the special tale "How the Marquis Got His Coat Back".This edition reconciles the various versions of the novel...

The Bloody Chamber tells the story of a young woman who marries a charismatic Marquis, seemingly living her fairy tale dream. However, when he is called away on their wedding night, she is left with...

Lady Whistledown's latest revelations have sent shockwaves through society. A young woman's engagement is called off by her intended, only to be swept away by his charming brother - but at what cost?...

Stella Sandford explores Simone de Beauvoir's philosophical basis for her reflections on social existence and human identity. Her work examines the meaning of sexuality, old age, and what it means to...

In 1785, Venice was abuzz with a scandalous accusation: a wealthy man had allegedly seduced an 8-year-old girl. This shocking case before the city's blasphemy tribunal highlights the darker side of...

Oliver Cromwell's involvement with Ireland remains a highly contested topic in history. This collection of essays offers a fresh perspective on his military campaign of 1649-1650, reassessing the...

In this unique and humorous novella, twenty famous dead individuals from various eras come back to life in Paris. Each character's story is presented as a standalone vignette, set against the...

The Marquis de Lafayette in the Somewhat United States is an insightful account of the life and experiences of this swashbuckling French aristocrat during the American Revolution. Sarah Vowell's...

A sparkling anthology starring Lady Whistledown, the elusive Regency-era gossip columnist. This collection brings together three captivating tales that will transport you to the world of Regency...

Tales of the Wars of Montrose by James Hogg is a collection of five short stories that focus on the Scottish civil war of 1644-45. Each tale centres on one of the major battles of this pivotal...

Take Your Framework And Stick It Up Your Pipeline Finding a New Normal in Business by Hugh Marquis A fresh perspective on business is long overdue. For too long, the focus has been on fear, greed,...

The 120 Days of Sodom by Marquis de Sade is a provocative and disturbing novel that explores themes of power, control, and exploitation. Written during his imprisonment in the Bastille, this work is...

Sebastian St. Cyr is drawn into a treacherous investigation when his mother's lost necklace is found at the scene of a murder. A young woman, the wife of an aging marquis, has been killed in the arms...

The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales is a collection of writings by the Marquis de Sade, known for his dark and unflinching exploration of human nature. This edition brings together some...

Beckett and Sade explores the complex relationship between Samuel Beckett and the Marquis de Sade. This Element provides a systematic examination of their connection, tracing its development over...

The Annotated Archy and Mehitabel is a unique collection of poems by Don Marquis, featuring the humorous exploits of two immortal characters. Originally published in New York newspaper columns, these...

The Devil's Brigade by Samuel Marquis is a gripping thriller that follows Nick Lassiter as he navigates a complex web of espionage and deception. After losing his girlfriend, job, and unpublished...

The Marquis de Custine's account of his journey to Russia in 1839 offers a unique perspective on a country under oppressive rule. His experiences, which began with encouragement from Balzac, resulted...

Cecily Bonville-Grey was one of the wealthiest women of her time, inheriting significant fortunes at a young age. In 1474, she married Thomas Grey, who became Marquis of Dorset a year later. This...

The Captive Sea: Slavery, Communication, and Commerce in Early Modern Spain and the Mediterranean by Daniel Hershenzon explores the interconnected histories of Muslim and Christian captives in the...

The Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition of Philosophy in the Boudoir presents a provocative exploration of desire and morality. Written by Marquis de Sade, this influential work recounts the education of...

Entertain like royalty with this official cookbook from the popular Bridgerton series. With 40 recipes for delicious food and drink, you can recreate the high society of the show in your own home...

Archy and Mehitabel is a humorous collection of poems by Don Marquis. Originally published in newspaper columns from 1916 onwards, it was first published in book form in 1927. The stories centre...

Under the streets of London lies a world most people could never dream of. When Richard Mayhew helps a mysterious girl he finds bleeding on the pavement, his boring life changes in an instant. Her...

Above the Trenches is a graphic novel that tells the story of American pilots who joined the French military during World War I. In 1914, America initially planned to stay out of the war, but some...

Lafayette: A Life of Two Revolutions. Harlow Unger's biography is a remarkable and dramatic account of Gilbert de Motier, marquis de Lafayette's life, which was as fully lived as it is possible to...

Sebastian Grenville, Duke of Sindalton, has long been known for his scandalous past. At just twelve years old, he was thrust into the spotlight following his father's involvement in 'The Scandal of...

This biography explores the remarkable story of Marquis de Lafayette and his wife General and Madame de Lafayette: Partners in Liberty's Cause in the American and French Revolutions. The book reveals...

The Crimes of Love by Marquis de Sade is a collection of short stories that explore the darker aspects of love and desire. In these tales, the boundaries between pleasure and pain are blurred, and...

Witchy Mama Magickal Traditions, Motherly Insights and Sacred Knowledge by Melanie Marquis and Emily A. Francis offers practical and magickal ideas to help mothers overcome stress and exhaustion,...

Through Hell to Dunkirk: A Frontline Story of the Miraculous Evacuation of France in World War II In the spring of 1940, the German invasion of France led to a desperate situation for the British...

A new translation of Marquis de Sade's notorious novel, first published in 2016. This Penguin Classics edition brings Sade's provocative work into English for the first time, reigniting debate around...

Dennis Cooper is one of the most inventive and prolific artists of our time. His work spans multiple forms and media, from punk poetry to queercore novels, indie filmmaking, and blogging. This first...

Samuel Beckett and the Terror of Literature by Christopher Langlois explores the connection between terror and literature through the work of Samuel Beckett. This study examines how Beckett's major...

A Palace in Sicily: A Masterpiece Restored is a beautifully illustrated book that showcases the stunning Di Lorenzo del Castelluccio palace. This 18th-century palace, once the grand residence of...

The Sadeian Woman by Angela Carter explores the darker aspects of human sexuality through the twisted imagination of philosopher and pornographer Marquis de Sade. With inventive genius, Carter...

The Duke of Windsor and the Strange Murder of Sir Harry Oakes. (H/C) In 1943, a shocking murder in the Bahamas sent shockwaves around the world. As Governor of the British colony, the Duke of Windsor...

Lady Alice Carpenter checks off another eligible bachelor from her list, but her morning ride in Hyde Park brings an unexpected encounter with Gifford, the Marquis of St Albans. With his noble title...

Cistem Failure: Essays on Blackness and Cisgender by Marquis Bey explores the complex relationship between blackness and cisgender identity. Bey examines how the concept of cisgender, which assumes a...

Frances Wright was a woman who dared to challenge the status quo. Born in Scotland in 1795, she came to the United States in 1818 and spent half her adult life here, fighting for equality among all...

The complex relationships between Scotland and Ireland during the mid-seventeenth century are explored in this comprehensive study. The Scottish Covenanters' army in Ireland played a crucial role in...

Lafayette! (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #8) is a gripping graphic novel that tells the story of French nobleman and American Revolutionary War hero Gilbert du Motier, better known as the Marquis de...

The Fort William Henry massacre was a pivotal incident in the French and Indian War. In August 1757, British and colonial troops under Lt. Col. Munro surrendered to the besieging French army led by...

The House of Ulloa is a rich and unforgettable tragic-comic novel that combines elements of gothic fiction with humour and social satire. Set in a remote country estate, the story follows Father...

The Black Count: Napoleon's Rival and the Real Count of Monte Cristo by Tom Reiss is a gripping biography that uncovers the extraordinary life of Alexandre Dumas, the son of a marquis and a black...

The Italian Wars Volume 4: The Battle of Ceresole 1544 - The Crushing Defeat of the Imperial Army by Massimo Predonzani and Vincenzo Alberici. In April 1544, two of Europe's most powerful states...

Lady Hero Batten's life was one of perfect propriety, but her future was about to take an unexpected turn. She had chosen Thomas Remmington, the Marquis of Mandeville, as her husband - a union that...