766 results for 'Fitzgerald, Penelope'

Carrie Nation's Hatchet How Jesse James Met His Demise by Ron Horton is a historical fiction novel that explores an intriguing encounter between two infamous figures. In 1909, Carrie Nation and Jesse...

Sails on the Horizon is a gripping novel set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. In 1797, Britain's naval resistance to Napoleon's conquests reaches its peak, while on the high seas, young...

A powerful historical fantasy that shines a light on the drowned Black towns of the American South. 'Our home began, as all things do, with a wish.' Jane Edwards hasn't spoken since she was eleven...

Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of Izmir, Turkey. This unique region is steeped in culture and offers a wealth of facts to discover. According to local legend, people from this...

The Nearest Thing to Life by James Wood is a unique blend of memoir and criticism that explores the connections between fiction and life. Wood argues that fiction has a special ability to describe...

Norma Miller's memoir of Harlem's legendary Savoy Ballroom is a captivating account of a pivotal moment in American cultural history. As a dancer, choreographer, and performer, Miller shares her...

Jo Green has just left her boyfriend and is looking for a fresh start in the big city. She answers an ad for a nanny job that seems too good to be true, with its promise of excitement, a cool car,...

Tender Is the Night A Novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald is set against the glamorous backdrop of 1920s France, where wealth and luxury are matched only by the fragility of the human psyche. At its heart...

The Conference of the Birds is a timeless allegory of spiritual quest and self-discovery, presented in a captivating poetic style. Written by Farid ud-Din Attar, a Persian poet, druggist, and social...

A Moveable Feast is a personal and poignant account of Ernest Hemingway's time in Paris after World War I. This restored edition presents the original manuscript as the author prepared it to be...

A Rotten Crowd: America, Wealth, and One Hundred Years of The Great Gatsby by John Marsh explores how class in America has evolved over the past century. Through an examination of F. Scott...

Budd Schulberg's The Disenchanted is a poignant tale of fallen stardom and generational disillusionment. In 1930s Hollywood, writer Manley Halliday struggles with the demons of alcoholism, as his...

The Kennedy Heirs: A Legacy of Tragedy and Triumph by J. Randy Taraborrelli A unique burden was passed down to the children of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Senators Robert and Ted Kennedy,...

The Oxford Companion to Jazz provides an in-depth exploration of this vibrant music genre. With 60 specially-commissioned essays from leading jazz performers, writers, and scholars, it offers a...

Great Short Stories by Great American Writers brings together 30 of the most celebrated short stories from America's rich literary heritage. Spanning over a century, this anthology takes readers on a...

Hardcover edition of The Rules of Dating My Best Friend's Sister by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. After losing his best friend, Holden Catalano made a promise to always protect his sister-in-law,...

This Is Sweden---A Kid's Guide to Stockholm is a large print picture book that takes young children on an imaginary journey through one of Scandinavia's most beautiful cities. With its unique blend...

The Irish Army Ranger Wing: A Secret History In 1980, the Irish Defence Forces sanctioned the creation of a new unit, the Irish Army Ranger Wing (ARW), a specialist counter-terrorism and...

The novel is a literary form that has been extensively discussed and debated throughout history. From its origins with Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote to the works of authors such as Jane Austen, F...

The Gatsby Affair: Scott, Zelda, and the Betrayal that Shaped an American Classic by Kendall Taylor is a fresh perspective on the tumultuous relationship between F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre...

The Gospel of the Hold Steady: How a Resurrection Really Feels A 20-year oral history of one of America's most beloved rock bands, told in their own words. In January 2003, four men took to the stage...

The Very Best Men: A Story of Idealism and Hubris in the CIA's Early Years. This is the story of four men who risked everything to contain the Soviet threat, planning covert operations from the end...

Charlotte Lawrence returns to Sundar, the tea plantation owned by her family, after eleven years in school in England. She finds an empty house and learns that her father has died, leaving her his...

The Great Gatsby's enduring power has long fascinated readers. Yet, how well do we truly know F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece? Maureen Corrigan, a renowned book critic and scholar, offers a fresh...

Words to Shape My Name by Laura McKenna is a powerful and timely novel that explores themes of liberty, equality, and identity. In 1857, Harriet Small is approached by a stranger who asks her to hear...

Blake and Erica Landon's dream honeymoon takes an unexpected turn when scandal threatens their newfound peace. As Blake is drawn into the controversy surrounding would-be governor Daniel Fitzgerald's...

Windsor Castle is a historical romance novel that explores the tumultuous events surrounding Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn. The story delves into the complexities of royal politics and the...

A heartwarming new romance for fans of uplifting stories. Constance Fitzgerald is approaching 70 and has spent her life untethered and free. But when she finds herself newly engaged and a soon-to-be...

Sophocles' The Theban Plays: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus brings together three timeless tragedies in a single volume. Translated by renowned scholars Elizabeth Wyckoff, David...

A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway is a personal and introspective work that offers a unique insight into the author's early experiences in Paris after World War I. This restored edition presents...

The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a poignant novel that explores the complexities of married life and intimacy in the early 20th century. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Jazz...

By the Hands of Men: Book Five - The Wrath of a Righteous Man A gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of war, duty, and personal conviction. This fifth installment in...

The 1920s were a time of great change and liberation for young women. They dared to be different, to challenge traditional norms and expectations. For six remarkable individuals - Diana Cooper, Nancy...

Zelda: A Biography by Nancy Milford is a profound and moving portrayal of a complex life. This biography clarifies Zelda's relationship with her husband F. Scott Fitzgerald, tracing the inner...

A rich tapestry of American writing about Paris, spanning three centuries. This anthology brings together stories, letters, memoirs, and reporting that capture the city's enduring allure for writers...

The Classical Tradition in Modern American Fiction by Tessa Roynon explores the significance and complexity of classical allusiveness in modern American novels. This book sheds new light on canonical...

Anya Keating's life is one of comfort and routine as she works as PA to Macdara Fitzgerald, owner of Lismore estate and its string of racehorses. However, when Macdara proposes marriage, their...

Song of Blood & Stone Earthsinger Chronicles, Book One by L. Penelope is an epic fantasy about a young woman drawn into a war between two powerful rulers. The kingdoms of Elsira and Lagrimar have...

Detective Chief Inspector Michael Lambert has left his old life behind and is now working for Europol as a front-line Liaison Officer at The Hague. His first case for Europol involves the abduction...

F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tender Is the Night is a sumptuous and lyrical novel that explores the darker side of the American Dream. Set against the glamorous backdrop of the French Riviera, the story...

St. Paul's letters are our most direct and earliest primary sources from the beginning of Christianity. This volume presents these letters with an introduction and annotations by Wayne A. Meeks and...

There are three kinds of women who may struggle with confidence in their relationships. One is the woman who knows exactly what she wants and isn't afraid to ask for it. Another is the woman who has...

The Rules of Dating My One-Night Stand by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland is a new standalone romance novel. After a lengthy dating slump, I met someone who sparked my interest - but our initial...

Gloria Richardson's life was marked by a profound commitment to racial equality and human rights. As the leader of the Cambridge Nonviolent Action Committee, she played a pivotal role in challenging...

A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway is a personal and poignant account of the author's experiences in Paris after World War I. This restored edition presents the original manuscript as Hemingway...

A comprehensive guide to English Literature for KS3 students, covering poetry, Shakespeare, drama and prose. This book provides a structured approach to essay writing skills, starting with analytical...

The Naseby Cup: A Numismatic Masterpiece The Naseby Cup is one of the most exceptional numismatic objects in the world, and this publication offers an in-depth look at its significance. Commissioned...

Malcolm Cowley's Exile's Return is a literary odyssey that explores the lives and experiences of American writers who fled to Europe in the 1920s. This period, marked by disillusionment with American...

Edmund Fitzgerald's life is about to change in ways he never expected. After years of being sheltered by his mother, he's now entering formal education for the first time at sixteen. As he navigates...

Ann McCutchan's biography of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author behind the beloved classic The Yearling. Born in Washington,...

Penelope Anthias's Limits to Decolonization explores one of the most pressing issues in contemporary indigenous politics: struggles for territory. Based on the experience of thirty-six Guaraní...

A haunting horror novel set in a small Georgia town, Those Across the River is a captivating tale of terror and sacrifice. Frank Nichols, a man haunted by memories of the Great War, has arrived in...

Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood is a fantasy romance inspired by Greek mythology, reimagining the tale of Penelope's twelve hanged maids. In the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, a tragic...

Midnight Cowboy, a novel considered by many to be one of the best American novels published since World War II, tells the story of Joe Buck, a young Texan who leaves his dead-end job in search of a...

Caresse Crosby From Black Sun to Roccasinibalda by Anne Conover In the vibrant world of 1920s Paris, Caresse Crosby was a figure of great flair and creativity. As co-founder of the Black Sun Press,...

Explore the wit, heart, and whimsy of correspondence from some of history's most notable letter writers in this charming gift book. Quotabelle presents a collection of quotations drawn from inspiring...

Cat Jones is given the opportunity of a lifetime to present a live daytime show, alongside TV royalty David Fitzgerald. However, she's not sure she's ready for the challenge. Her mother's friend...

A Strange Kind of Brave by Sarah Moore Fitzgerald is a gripping story about the power of fear, love and food. When Jake McCormack deliberately runs over a boy with his truck in front of everyone,...

Psychic Surveys Book Ten: Field of Flowers is a gripping supernatural thriller that marks a significant shift in the series. The team faces a new challenge when a call from Conor Byrne sets them on a...

Greek Tragedies 3: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides brings together four iconic plays from ancient Greece. Richmond Lattimore's translation of Aeschylus' "The Eumenides" is paired with David...

The Letters of Ernest Hemingway: Volume 2 (1923-1925) is a collection of previously unpublished letters that shed light on the life and creative development of one of the most influential writers of...

Summer 1936 in Hollywood was abuzz with the news that Margaret Mitchell's novel "Gone with the Wind" had taken the world by storm. Renegade producer David O. Selznick had snapped up the movie rights,...

H.L. Mencken: A Life of Uncompromising Thought and Wit A towering figure in American cultural history, H.L. Mencken was a fearless iconoclast who left an indelible mark on the nation's literary...

Death Row: the Final Minutes My Life As an Execution Witness in America's Most Infamous Prison Michelle Lyons spent 12 years witnessing nearly 300 executions, first as a reporter and later as a...

Eugene Bullard's life was a testament to the power of determination and adaptability. Born to a former slave and an indigenous Creek woman, Bullard fled his Georgia community at the age of eleven to...