Catálogo de libros: Ficción histórica

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  • Brazenhead the Great
    Maurice Hewlett
    Brazenhead the Great by Maurice Hewlett is a picaresque novel following the adventures of the bold and boastful Brazenhead, a wandering rogue in medieval Europe. With wit and humor, Hewlett presents a character whose escapades blur the line between heroic and absurd, exploring themes of chivalry, deception, and the human desire for fame. The novel offers a satirical yet affecti...
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    20,57 €

  • The Nest of the Sparrowhawk
    Emmuska Baroness Orczy
    The Nest of the Sparrowhawk is a historical romance set in 17th-century England. The story follows a cunning nobleman, Sir Marmaduke, who devises a scheme to secure wealth through deception, only to be met with unexpected twists and moral reckoning. Filled with suspense, intrigue, and vivid depictions of Restoration England, the novel combines mystery with themes of love, loyal...
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    23,65 €

  • The Intruder
    Gabriele D'annunzio / Gabriele D’Annunzio / Arthur Hornblow
    The Intruder by Gabriele D’Annunzio explores themes of jealousy, passion, and psychological turmoil within a complex family dynamic. Set in Italy, the novel delves into the inner struggles of a man who becomes increasingly alienated and suspicious of those around him, leading to tragic consequences. D’Annunzio’s evocative prose and intense character study offer a compelling loo...
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    20,56 €

  • BAB
    Mary Roberts Rinehart
    Bab: A Sub-Deb by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a humorous novel following the spirited teenage protagonist, Bab, as she navigates the social mishaps and misunderstandings of young adulthood. Written in a diary style, the story captures Bab’s exaggerated yet endearing perspective on love, family, and societal expectations. Rinehart’s wit and insight into the trials of growing up mak...
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    21,59 €

  • The One Woman
    Thomas Dixon
    The One Woman: A Story of Modern Utopia is a novel exploring themes of love, faith, and societal reform. Centered around a preacher who becomes entangled in a love triangle while championing progressive social change, the story critiques both personal and public morality, as well as the impact of ambition on personal relationships. The narrative reflects the cultural tensions o...
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    21,58 €

  • Nono
    Gaston Roupnel
    Nono is a nostalgic coming-of-age novel set in the French countryside, where a young boy named Nono explores the beauty and simplicity of rural life. Through Nono’s innocent perspective, Roupnel captures the essence of traditional French village life, evoking themes of childhood wonder, nature, and the passage of time in a rapidly modernizing world. ...
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    19,62 €

  • Idolatry
    Julian Hawthorne
    Manetho’s devotion to Helen seems unwavering; yet sometimes it is hard not to suspect a secret understanding between him and Salome. He has ceased to wear his diamond ring, and once we caught a diamond-sparkle from beneath the thick folds of lace which cover Helen’s bosom; but, on the other hand, we fear his arm has been round the gypsy’s graceful waist, and that she has learnt...
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    15,17 €

  • Idolatry
    Julian Hawthorne
    Manetho’s devotion to Helen seems unwavering; yet sometimes it is hard not to suspect a secret understanding between him and Salome. He has ceased to wear his diamond ring, and once we caught a diamond-sparkle from beneath the thick folds of lace which cover Helen’s bosom; but, on the other hand, we fear his arm has been round the gypsy’s graceful waist, and that she has learnt...
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    25,50 €

  • Cinderella and Other Stories
    Richard Harding Davis
    Collection of Davis’s short stories, originally published in 1899. Included are: 'Cinderella,' 'Miss Delamar’s Understudy,' 'The Editor’s Story,' 'An Assisted Emigrant,' and 'The Reporter Who Made Himself King.' ...
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    14,48 €

  • The Deserter
    Capt Charles King
    When the morning sun dawns on the picturesque valley in which the cantonment nestled but the day before, it illumines an almost deserted village, and brings no joy to the souls of some twoscore of embittered civilians who had arrived only the day previous, and whose unanimous verdict is that the army is a fraud and ought to be abolished. For four months or more some three regim...
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    14,97 €

  • The Copy-Cat & Other Stories
    Mary E. Wilkins / Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins
    This collection of short stories showcases Freeman’s keen insight into human nature and the intricacies of small-town life in New England. The stories explore themes of childhood, family dynamics, social expectations, and moral dilemmas, often with a touch of irony or humor. Freeman’s characters, particularly women and children, navigate the constraints of society, revealing th...
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    15,17 €

  • The Forty-Five Guardsmen
    Alexandre Dumas
    The Forty-Five Guardsmen is the third and final book in the Valois Trilogy, following La Reine Margot and La Dame de Monsoreau. Set during the turbulent French Wars of Religion in 16th-century France, the novel focuses on the political and religious intrigues of the time. It tells the story of Diane de Méridor seeking revenge against the Duke of Anjou for betraying her lover, B...
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    21,41 €

  • Shriek with Pleasure
    Toni Howard
    Foreign Correspondent Carla MacMurphy would do anything to scoop a headline-lie, cheat or betray the men who confided in her. A tempestuous and beautiful woman working in postwar Germany she never missed an opportunity to turn a romantic interlude or a political incident to her own advantage.This passionate tour of the newsfronts of Europe takes you behind the scenes of occupie...
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    16,48 €

  • Tales of Daring and Danger
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    Tales of Daring and Danger by G.A. Henty is a collection of adventure stories first published in 1890. The book contains five tales showcasing Henty’s flair for historical fiction and thrilling escapades, often involving brave young men overcoming perilous situations. The stories are set in various adventurous locales, from the African jungle to dangerous seafaring missions, wi...
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    14,21 €

  • Fond Adventures
    Maurice Hewlett
    Fond Adventures by Maurice Hewlett is a collection of short stories published in 1921. The tales in this collection explore themes of love, chivalry, and human nature, often set in historical or romanticized medieval settings. Hewlett was known for his ability to evoke a rich sense of place and period, bringing to life characters who grapple with the complexities of their time....
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    21,67 €

  • Fond Adventures
    Maurice Hewlett
    Fond Adventures by Maurice Hewlett is a collection of short stories published in 1921. The tales in this collection explore themes of love, chivalry, and human nature, often set in historical or romanticized medieval settings. Hewlett was known for his ability to evoke a rich sense of place and period, bringing to life characters who grapple with the complexities of their time....
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    31,84 €

  • Mary Gray
    Katharine Tynan
    This novel tells the poignant story of Mary Gray, a young woman whose life is shaped by love, loss, and the societal expectations of Victorian England. Through Mary’s journey, the novel explores themes of self-discovery, moral dilemmas, and the tension between personal desire and duty. Tynan’s lyrical prose and keen insights into character development make this a moving and ref...
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    16,58 €

  • Madame Delphine
    George W. Cable / George WCable
    Set in 19th-century New Orleans, this novella explores the complex world of Creole society and racial identity. Madame Delphine, a woman of mixed race, faces a moral dilemma as she seeks a better life for her daughter, Olive, whose light skin offers her a chance to pass as white. The story delves into themes of love, race, social status, and the sacrifices a mother makes for he...
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    11,84 €

  • Mr. Crewe’s Career
    Winston Churchill
    This political novel follows the rise of Mr. Crewe, a wealthy railroad magnate who embarks on a campaign for political office in New Hampshire. As he navigates the treacherous waters of state politics, the story explores themes of ambition, reform, and the influence of big business on governance. Churchill weaves a narrative rich with satire and social commentary, critiquing th...
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    26,80 €

  • By Neva’s Waters
    John R. Carling / John RCarling
    By Neva’s Waters by John R. Carling is a historical adventure novel set in Imperial Russia. The story follows a young Englishman who becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue, romance, and espionage while navigating the complex and dangerous world of Russian aristocracy. With vivid descriptions of Saint Petersburg and a backdrop of rebellion, Carling weaves together them...
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    20,56 €

  • Jimgrim and the Affair in Araby
    Talbot Mundy
    A highly exciting adventure story featuring James Schuyler Grim, better known as Jimgrim. Jimgrim is an American secret service agent employed by the British and stationed in Jerusalem. With him are his faithful sikh shadow, Narayan Singh, as well as Ramsden, an American, and Jeremy Ross, an ex-soldier of the Australian forces, both eager for a fight of any kind. This opportuni...
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    14,16 €

  • The Ivory Trail
    Talbot Mundy
    Talbot Mundy’s classic adventure novel. Features a new introduction by Darrell Schweitzer. ...
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    25,02 €

  • Caesar Dies
    Talbot Mundy
    Set during the reign of the Emperor Commodus, here is Talbot Mundy’s tale of palace intrigue, the brutalities and debaucheries of Rome, and a man who would make himself ruler of the civilized world! Features an introduction by scholar Darrell Schweitzer. ...
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    16,73 €

  • The Minikins of Yam
    Thomas Burnett Swann
    'The Minikins of Yam offers us an outre ancient world -- in this case Egypt -- where the creatures of myth ... exist alongside true historical characters and settings. The 12-year-old Pharoah, Pepy II (whom Swann tells us really existed), is a humanitarian soul, sneaking out of the palace at night in disguise to distribute largesse among the poor and downtrodden. But Pepy is t...
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    15,53 €

  • The Minikins of Yam
    Thomas Burnett Swann
    'The Minikins of Yam offers us an outre ancient world -- in this case Egypt -- where the creatures of myth ... exist alongside true historical characters and settings. The 12-year-old Pharoah, Pepy II (whom Swann tells us really existed), is a humanitarian soul, sneaking out of the palace at night in disguise to distribute largesse among the poor and downtrodden. But Pepy is th...
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    30,33 €

  • Queens Walk in the Dusk
    Thomas Burnett Swann
    Thomas Burnett Swann was a brilliant fantasy writer who died in 1976. He wrote primarily about the ancient Greek and Roman world, blending myth with romance and adventure. A reviewer in the Village Voice sums his work up well: 'Swann’s neo-romantic fantasies of the past are unique. He uses the stuff of myth but with twists and inventions of his own.' Swann’s last published nove...
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    33,17 €

  • Queens Walk in the Dusk
    Thomas Burnett Swann
    Thomas Burnett Swann was a brilliant fantasy writer who died in 1976. He wrote primarily about the ancient Greek and Roman world, blending myth with romance and adventure. A reviewer in the Village Voice sums his work up well: 'Swann’s neo-romantic fantasies of the past are unique. He uses the stuff of myth but with twists and inventions of his own.' Swann’s last published nove...
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    14,48 €

  • The Goat Without Horns
    Thomas Burnett Swann
    The Goat Without Horns was Thomas Burnett Swann’s first book-length work -- a strange tale of a remote island, an island which should be a paradise, but quickly becomes a nightmare in which all known rules of behaviour seem reversed. There, a young man brought up amidst the proprieties of Victorian England finds that his only friend is one small, lonely dolphin...and his enemie...
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    14,44 €

  • Jimgrim and the 'Iblis' at Ludd
    Talbot Mundy
    Major James Grim -- Jimgrim to his friends -- faced many challenges during his posting to Arabia, but one of the greatest involved two tons of stolen TNT. Jimgrim is off to Ludd to investigate, charged with recovering the explosives, clearing the man charged with the loss, and finding the real culprits. ...
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    26,95 €

  • Under Two Flags
    Louisa Ouida De La Ramee
    A sweeping adventure novel set in the backdrop of French-Algerian military life, this story follows a noble Englishman who escapes betrayal and dishonor by joining the French Foreign Legion. His adventures are filled with daring cavalry charges, personal sacrifice, and complex relationships. As he navigates a new life far from his aristocratic roots, themes of loyalty, honor, a...
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    22,54 €


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