Israel Rank
- 418 stránok
- 15 hodin čítania
'There is an old saying, 'Murder will out.' I am really unable to see why this should be so...'Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal (1907) inspired the classic Ealing film Kind Hearts and Coronets.
Roy Horniman Knihy
Roy Horniman bol britský dramatik a románopisec, ktorého diela často skúmali spoločenské hranice a morálne dilemy. Jeho scenáre a adaptácie sa vyznačovali bystrým pozorovaním ľudskej povahy a satirickým nádychom. Horniman sa pohyboval v rôznych umeleckých oblastiach, od divadla po film, a zanechal stopu vo forme literárnych diel, ktoré oslovovali dobové publikum aj budúce generácie. Jeho tvorba je charakteristická premyslenými zápletkami a prenikavými postavami.
Lord Cammarleigh's Secret: A Fairy Story Of To-day
- 370 stránok
- 13 hodin čítania
Lord Cammarleigh's Secret: A Fairy Story of To-day is a whimsical fantasy tale in the tradition of Lewis Carroll and J.M. Barrie. Roy Horniman weaves an enchanting story of magic and adventure that will captivate readers of all ages.
Jenny
- 342 stránok
- 12 hodin čítania
In this ground-breaking novel, Roy Horniman creates a complex and sympathetic portrait of a young woman struggling to assert her independence in the face of social convention. As she navigates the challenges of love, marriage, and motherhood, she confronts the limitations placed on women by a society that values them only for their beauty and obedience. Compassionate and insightful, Jenny is a novel ahead of its time.
Set in contemporary England, the narrative centers on Lord Cammarleigh, a wealthy aristocrat with a dangerous secret that could ruin him. His life takes a turn when Dorothea enters the scene, threatening to expose the truth. As the story unfolds, themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for power emerge, revealing the complexities of Cammarleigh's past. Filled with unexpected twists, this fairy story captivates readers with its exploration of secrets and the intricate web of relationships.
Israel Rank wächst in einem glücklichen Elternhaus auf, könnte aber mehr erreichen, da er zur adligen Familie der Gascoynes gehört. Neidisch auf deren Reichtum, schmiedet er einen perfiden Plan, um die Erbfolge zu sichern, was zu bizarren „Unfällen“ innerhalb der Familie führt. Der Roman inspirierte den Film "Adel verpflichtet".