George Robert Sims Knihy
George Robert Sims bol plodným anglickým novinárom a spisovateľom, ktorý sa preslávil svojimi satirickými a humornými dielami. Jeho písanie sa čoskoro zameralo na sociálnu reformu, najmä na ťažký život chudobných obyvateľov londýnskych slumov, hoci sa venoval aj románom. Okrem novinárskej a literárnej činnosti bol tiež úspešným dramatikom, ktorého hry dosiahli medzinárodný úspech a dlhé reprízy. Sims bol známy svojim bohatým životom v kruhu priateľov z umeleckých a literárnych kruhov.






Rediscovered satirical work by one of the greatest satirists of the turn of the last century. Since mothers-in-law have always been misunderstood and no one has ever taken up their side of the argument properly, Jane is determined to set the record straight and plead the cause of the most maligned race on the face of the earth.
Leo Selver, a middle-aged antiques dealer, is stunned when the beautiful and desirable Judy Latimer shows an interest in him. Soon they are lying in each other's arms, unaware that this embrace will be their last. This exhilarating and innovative thriller was first published in 1976.
The Last Best Friend
- 192 stránok
- 7 hodin čítania
At 2pm on a Monday in 1966, Ned Balfour wakes in Corsica beside a beautiful woman. In the same instant, back in London, fellow art dealer and Dachau survivor Sam Weiss falls ten stories to his death. First published in 1967, this thrilling tale of vertigo, suspicion and infidelity is a long-forgotten classic with an intriguing plot twist.
The Poetical Works Of George R. Sims
- 326 stránok
- 12 hodin čítania
George Robert Sims was one of the most popular poets of the late 19th century, and this collection brings together some of his most famous works. Sims covers topics such as love, loss, and social justice, and his poems are known for their wit, humor, and emotional depth. Whether you are a poetry lover or simply interested in the culture of the era, this collection is an essential read.
Three Brass Balls
- 264 stránok
- 10 hodin čítania
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Living London; Its Work and Its Play, Its Humour and and Its Pathos, Its Sights and Its Scenes;; Volume 1
- 410 stránok
- 15 hodin čítania
Take a journey through the bustling streets of Victorian-era London with this fascinating book. Filled with colorful characters and vivid descriptions, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of London or Victorian-era literature.
Living London; its Work and its Play, its Humour and and its Pathos, its Sights and its Scenes;: 2
- 398 stránok
- 14 hodin čítania