69 results for 'Brassard, Spenser'

A Triple Shot of Spenser A Thriller by Robert B. Parker is a gripping collection of three novels featuring the iconic private investigator Spenser. In this triple-shot omnibus, Spenser revisits a...

Spenser takes on a unique case when four stunningly beautiful women hire him to protect them against a blackmailer threatening to expose their infidelities. As he tracks down Gary Eisenhower, the...

Spenser investigates a case that starts with a joke. Seventeen-year-old Dillon Yates set up a prank Twitter account for his vice principal, but it landed him in trouble. Dillon's mother hires Spenser...

Spenser investigates the secrets of an elusive tech billionaire in this latest instalment of Robert B. Parker's series, written by Mike Lupica. A beautiful wife seeks Spenser's help to uncover what...

Spenser investigates the secrets of an elusive tech billionaire in this latest instalment of Robert B. Parker's series. A beautiful woman seeks his help to uncover what lies behind her husband's...

The Godwulf Manuscript by Robert B. Parker is a gripping crime thriller that introduces Spenser, a tough and wisecracking private investigator with a talent for solving complex cases. When a rare...

Edmund Spenser's life has long been marked by controversy and contradiction. A poet celebrated for his innovative works, he is also remembered for his role in England's colonization of Ireland. In...

Edmund Spenser's Poetry: Authoritative Texts and Criticism is a comprehensive collection of the poet's works, featuring newly included pieces such as Mother Hubberds Tale from his 1591 Complaints...

God's Only Daughter: Spenser's Una As the Invisible Church challenges traditional interpretations of Una as a figure in English literature. Kathryn Walls argues that Una represents Augustine's City...

Spenser's latest case takes an unexpected turn when a stolen painting leads to murder. Art professor Ashton Prince hires him to recover the painting, but things take a deadly turn when the painting...

Boston PI Spenser and his partner Hawk follow a con man's trail of deception in this latest entry in the iconic crime series. A master grifter has been conning everyone from local cops to cable news...

Introduce your children to the world of classic literature with this edition of Edmund Spenser's work. This abridged and accessible version is designed to capture the imagination of young readers,...

April Kyle's return to Spenser's life brings deadly complications.A former prostitute from his past, April's reappearance sets off a chain of events that puts Spenser in grave danger. As he delves...

Spenser investigates a case that hits dangerously close to home in this latest installment. Rita Fiore has been shot, and Spenser knows that family will always be protected. As one of the city's...

Spenser's latest case takes an unexpected turn when he's hired to act as a stand-in spouse for wealthy socialite Heidi Bradshaw. The job seems straightforward, but things quickly become complicated...

Spenser's formative years are revealed in this event book for fans and a revelation for teens about to discover an American icon. Robert B. Parker, Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, sheds...

Now a Netflix film, Spenser Confidential stars Mark Wahlberg. When Henry Cimoli needs help with a problem at his Revere Beach condo, he turns to private eye Spenser and his apprentice Zebulon Sixkill...

Teddy Spenser Isn't Looking for Love is a fun and heartwarming romantic comedy about a man who's not interested in love. Teddy spends his days pitching design ideas to clients, including his nemesis...

Edmund Spenser's Amoretti is a collection of sonnets that explore themes of love and desire. Written in the 16th century, these poems showcase Spenser's mastery of language and form. The volume also...

Delta's world has ended. After the crash-landing on Spenser Island, she's left to lead eleven inexperienced teenagers who are struggling with their own personal demons. With an immortality machine...

Edmund Spenser's Fierce Wars and Faithful Loves is a foundational work of English poetry that explores the concept of Holiness. This first book of 'The Faerie Queene' presents a rich tapestry of...

Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene is an epic romance filled with fantastical creatures and monstrous beings. This book provides an in-depth examination of these creatures, exploring their role in...

This anthology offers a radically new approach to teaching and studying English writing from Geoffrey Chaucer to Edmund Spenser's early work. Derek Pearsall provides a comprehensive collection of key...

The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser is a foundational work of English literature, celebrated for its richly imagined world and exploration of virtue and morality. Written in the 16th century, this...

Fertile Ground: A Mind-Body Approach to Getting Pregnant Without It Taking Over Your Life by Spenser Brassard offers a fresh perspective on fertility and conception. After an eight-year journey, the...

Spenser investigates a series of death threats against a rising star in national politics. Carolina Garcia-Ramirez is facing her second campaign and has become a target for intimidation and violence...

Spenser is good at finding things. But this time he has a client who is in over his head. Harvey Shepard's wife has turned up as a suspect in a murder case, and the husband is in grave danger. With...

Spenser takes on his youngest client yet in this gripping mystery. When Mattie Sullivan asks Spenser to look into her mother's murder, he's not convinced by her claim that the wrong man was convicted...

A scholarly masterpiece that has shaped generations of writers and scholars, Spenser's edition is renowned for its meticulous scholarship and close reading. This revised edition brings together the...

Spenser heads to Hollywood to investigate the disappearance of a young woman with big dreams. Two years after she vanished from her apartment, Gabby Leggett's family and former boyfriend are no...

A hotshot reporter's untimely death in Wheaton, Massachusetts, sets off a chain of events as Spenser investigates the circumstances surrounding his demise. Was he killed for getting too close to the...

Spenser's latest case takes an unexpected turn when he is hired to protect a woman with a troubled past. Rachel Wallace is a force to be reckoned with, but her code of honor is at odds with Spenser's...

Spenser takes on a high-stakes case when an adoring wife's secret is used to blackmail her husband, a senatorial candidate. A compromising videotape threatens to derail his campaign, and Spenser must...

Robert B. Parker's Promised Land is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature.A seemingly straightforward case for private investigator Spenser turns sinister when his...

The Faerie Queene: A Reader's Guide by Elizabeth Heale provides a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to Spenser's epic poem. This handbook is designed for students to consult while reading the poem,...

Robert B. Parker's Someone to Watch Over MeA new Spenser thriller by Ace Atkins brings together Boston PI Spenser and his young protégée Mattie Sullivan in a case that takes them from the streets of...

A murder takes place backstage at a waterfront theatre, drawing Boston PI Spenser into a world of drama and deception. As he investigates, he uncovers a complex web of secrets and motives that lead...

The Brain of an Army: A Popular Account of the German General Staff by Spenser Wilkinson. This influential work has been preserved and made available to the public, providing valuable insights into...

Spenser Mallon's dark past has left an indelible mark on those who witnessed his brutal ritual. Forty years have passed since that fateful night, yet the trauma remains. Now, as Spenser re-emerges...

The New Oxford Book of Sixteenth-Century Verse by Emrys Jones is a comprehensive anthology that showcases the poetic richness of 16th-century England. This collection brings together masterpieces and...

The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser, Erik Irving Gray, Carol V. Kaske, Dorothy Stephens and Andrew Hadfield In Book Two of this epic poem, the nature of heroism and chivalry is redefined through the...

Adorned with beautiful art from Trina Schart Hyman, this Caldecott Medal-winning tale tells a story of bravery and peace. A retelling of an epic episode from Edmund Spenser's poem, it follows the Red...

John Keats's Selected Poems is a collection of his most celebrated and enduring works.Spanning his short but remarkable career, this selection includes poems from his early days, such as 'Imitation...

Winnie's dream of becoming a famous playwright seems further away than ever. For now, she'll have to settle for assisting celebrated playwright Juliette Brassard.A trip to London to stage Juliette's...

Dante in English explores the poet's influence on later writers. This collection includes extracts from works inspired by Dante, such as Spenser's Faerie Queen and Milton's Paradise Lost. The...

Renaissance Self-Fashioning: From More to ShakespeareThis study examines the structure of selfhood in sixteenth-century life and literature, exploring how new questions surrounding identity...

The Liberation of Jerusalem, written by Torquato Tasso in 1581, is an epic poem that explores the Christian capture of Jerusalem during the First Crusade. Set against the backdrop of war and siege,...

The Faerie Queene, Book One is a poem written in opulent stanza, blending elements of epic and romance. At its core, it tells the story of a knight's journey to find balance between human and divine...

When Kiki Jackson's marriage falls apart, she turns to her sister's guesthouse in Butterfly Cove for refuge. With her two children in tow, she worries about disrupting her sister's wedding plans...

The Metamorphoses is a rich and witty collection of myths and legends that explore the transformative power of love. In this beautifully crafted work, Ovid weaves together a magical world in which...

The Oxford Book of English Verse, Part 1: Medievals to Marlowe brings together a diverse range of poetry from Britain's medieval period. This collection features madrigals, ballads, devotional works,...

C. S. Lewis's Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Literature is a collection of fourteen essays that explore the literature of medieval and Renaissance Europe. This volume includes three introductory...

Renaissance Literature: A Comprehensive Anthology of Poetry and Prose brings together the most significant works from 1509 to 1640. This revised edition features an expanded range of texts, including...

When Jonah Pastern disappears from Ben Spenser's life, he leaves behind only betrayal and heartache. For six months, Jonah was the love of Ben's life, but his deception led to Ben being jailed and...

The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakespeare Unfolded by Delia Bacon Delia Bacon presents a provocative theory about the authorship of Shakespeare's plays. According to her Baconian theory, these works...

A collection of sonnets spanning centuries, this anthology brings together some of the most celebrated poets in the English language. From the masterpieces of Wordsworth and Keats to the innovations...

Stephen Greenblatt's seminal work on Renaissance self-fashioning explores the emergence of modern self-consciousness in 16th-century society. Through a series of insightful readings, Greenblatt...

Virgil: Aeneid I-VI by Virgil This is the first volume of R. Deryck Williams' classic edition of the Aeneid, covering books I-VI. It includes the Latin text, accompanied by an English introduction,...

The sense of touch had a deeply uncertain status in 16th and 17th century England. It was seen as both essential for survival and potentially tainted by sensual and sexual connotations. Feeling...

Shakespeare's Secret Booke Deciphering Magical and Rosicrucian Codes by David Ovason (CLAIRVIEW BOOKS) A hidden side to Shakespeare's work reveals itself in this intriguing exploration of the...

The Elizabethan Mind: A Search for the Self in Turbulent Times Helen Hackett's comprehensive guide explores the complex ideas about the mind that dominated Elizabethan thought. During this period of...

A fresh and approachable translation of Petrarch's poetry, this collection brings the Italian master's work into English with clarity and precision. David Young's version is the most readable and...

Christmas at Butterfly Cove by Sarah Bennett Nee Sutherland's return to her hometown for her sister's wedding is a chance to reconnect with her past and face the mistakes that have held her back. Her...

The Penguin Book of Renaissance Verse 1509-1659 A landmark collection of poetry from one of the most fertile epochs in world literature. This anthology brings together a broad selection of works by...

England's Insular Imagining: The Elizabethan Erasure of Scotland by Lorna Hutson This book explores how England has conceived of Scotland, tracing the development of a contested narrative of British...

Raphael Samuel's Routledge Revivals: Patriotism: the Making and Unmaking of British National Identity (1989) Volume III: National Fictions explores how the concept of patriotism has evolved in...

Elizabeth's reign is reaching its winter, and England's old adversaries are fading. But in a world on the brink of change, showing any weakness can be fatal. In 1598, Nicholas Shelby, a physician and...

Renaissance and Reformations: An Introduction to Early Modern English Literature by Michael Hattaway offers a comprehensive overview of early modern habits of writing and reading, publication and...

The Elizabethan Conquest of Ireland by James Charles Roy is a detailed account of the tumultuous relationship between England and Ireland during the 16th century. This period, marked by subjugation...