The Wolves Of Venice
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The Wolves Of Venice
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Author : Alex Connor
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2020-09-03
The Wolves Of Venice written by Alex Connor and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-03 with Fiction categories.
The city has secrets kept in the shadows. Venice, 16th century. The staggering wealth of Venice contrasts the brutal lives of those in the ghetto. Opportunistic merchants arrive to make their fortune. Deception, malice and perversion thrive, leading to the emergence of a dark society: The Wolves of Venice. Drawn into the Wolves' plots are the innocents – including Marco Gianetti, assistant to Tintoretto; Ira Tabat, a Jewish merchant; Giorgio Gabal, an artist's apprentice; and Giovanni Spoletto, the doomed castrato – all manipulated by the likes of Pietro Aretino, the courtesan Tita Boldini and the spy Adamo Baptista. The lives of these characters criss-cross one another. Their destinies intermingle in a Venice corrupted by spies lingering in the shadows, working for paymasters that change allegiance with the wind. As the betrayals, murders and tragedies continue, will anyone be able to bring the Wolves of Venice to justice? Praise for Alex Connor: 'Alex Connor is a master at keeping the pace moving [and] keeps you turning the pages even though you promised yourself to put the light out fifteen minutes ago!' HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW. 'A deep knowledge of the art world is displayed by Connor... The pace is steady with spikes of frantic action... A marvellous twist at the end' CRIMESQUAD. 'A truly superb book... The end is totally unexpected. Highly recommended' EURO CRIME. 'The book sped by and entertained me immensely. I will be without doubt picking up the other books by this author, finding a good thriller writer is hard, finding a great one is nigh on impossible' PARMENION BOOKS. 'Convincing characters and a fast-moving plot lift this above the pack of mystery thrillers centered on an old work of art' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY.
The Wolves Of St Peters
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Author : Gina Buonaguro
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada
Release Date : 2014-04-01
The Wolves Of St Peters written by Gina Buonaguro and has been published by HarperCollins Canada this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-01 with European fiction categories.
1508. When Francesco Angeli, houseboy to Michelangelo, sees the body of a golden-haired woman being pulled from the Tiber on a rainy morning, he is shocked to realize that he knows her. As Francesco follows a deepening mystery from Rome's back streets to the pope's inner sanctum, he begins to realize that danger and corruption may lurk behind the most beautiful of facades.
Decameron Fourth Day In Perspective
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Author : Michael Sherberg
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2020
Decameron Fourth Day In Perspective written by Michael Sherberg and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Literary Criticism categories.
This compilation of eleven essays offers exciting new perspectives on one of the greatest works of Italian literature.
Talina In The Tower
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Author : Michelle Lovric
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-02-02
Talina In The Tower written by Michelle Lovric and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-02 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Savage hyena-like creatures threaten Venice - the Ravageurs are on the prowl and seizing men, women and children. On the night of 30 June 1846 Talina's parents disappear and she and her cat, Drusilla, are forced to go and live with her Guardian and his three savage dogs in his lonely tower in the northernmost edge of the city. Here she discovers that she has the ability to change herself into a cat, but changing herself back into a girl isn't quite so easy. As a cat she learns about the Ravageurs and how over the centuries they have become semi magical creatures, visible only to children in the human world, and that they are intent on destroying Venice. She is determined to save the city - it's time for desperate measures - and her adventures are about to begin.
The Unjust Justice
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Author : Edward Castle
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2011-12
The Unjust Justice written by Edward Castle and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12 with Fiction categories.
In his late teens, Henry Carmel was stricken with schizophrenia--a life-altering mental illness characterized by tormenting voices, impaired judgment, and acute paranoia. In 1996, Henry was attacked by a huge dog. Fearing for his life, he panicked and killed the animal. Despite test results and reports supplied by an unbiased veterinary pathologist, the corrupt county veterinarian contradicted the pathologist and aggravated the incident with a false theory. At the hands of a power-hungry deputy district attorney (DDA), Henry was prosecuted. The jury remained unaware of his illness, so he was sentenced to prison rather than the hospitalization he needed. Expecting acquittal, the defense agreed to the nondisclosure of the illness.As desired by the DDA, Henry was sentenced to serve an exaggerated prison term. When his sentence was complete, his illness was disclosed. He was certified as a mentally disordered offender (MDO) and kept hospitalized year after year. In the years after his trial, Henry's condition improved; however, at annual hearings the DDA and judges ignored Henry's successes and extended his confinement each year. This was abusive and unjust. No socially accepted rules of ethics were followed.The Unjust "Justice" is the story of a young man who, because of the social stigma that prevails over individuals plagued with schizophrenia, lost his freedom within an abusive system of injustice.
The Wolves Of St Peters
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Author : Gina Buonaguro
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2013-04-23
The Wolves Of St Peters written by Gina Buonaguro and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-23 with Fiction categories.
1508. When Francesco Angeli, houseboy to Michelangelo, sees the body of a golden-haired woman being pulled from the Tiber on a rainy morning, he is shocked to realize that he knows her. As Francesco follows a deepening mystery from Rome’s back streets to the pope’s inner sanctum, he begins to realize that danger and corruption may lurk behind the most beautiful of facades.
Of Wolves And Men
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Author : Barry Lopez
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2024-06-25
Of Wolves And Men written by Barry Lopez and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-25 with Nature categories.
Originally published in 1978, this classic exploration of humanity’s complex relationship with and understanding of wolves returns with a new afterword by the author. Humankind's relationship with the wolf is the sum of a spectrum of responses ranging from fear to admiration and affection. Lopez’s classic, careful study has won praise from a wide range of reviewers and improved the way books on wild animals are written. Of Wolves and Men explores the uneasy interaction between wolves and civilization over the centuries, and the wolf's prominence in our thoughts about wild creatures. Drawing upon an impressive array of literature, history, science, and mythology as well as extensive personal experience with captive and free-ranging wolves, Lopez argues for the wolf's preservation and immerses the reader in its sensory world, creating a compelling portrait of the wolf both as a real animal and as imagined by different kinds of men. A scientist might perceive the wolf as defined by research data, while an Eskimo hunter sees a family provider much like himself. For many Native Americans the wolf is also a spiritual symbol, a respected animal that can strengthen the individual and the community. With irresistible charm and elegance, Of Wolves and Men celebrates careful scientific fieldwork, dispels folklore that has enabled the Western mind to demonize wolves, explains myths, and honors indigenous traditions, allowing us to understand how this remarkable animal has become so prominent for so long in the human heart.
The Teleportation Accident
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Author : Ned Beauman
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-07-19
The Teleportation Accident written by Ned Beauman and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-19 with Fiction categories.
HISTORY HAPPENED WHILE YOU WERE HUNGOVER. When you haven't had sex in a long time, it feels like the worst thing that could ever happen to anyone. If you're living in Germany in the 1930s, it probably isn't. But that's no consolation to Egon Loeser, whose carnal misfortunes will push him from the experimental theatres of Berlin to the absinthe bars of Paris to the physics laboratories of Los Angeles, trying all the while to solve two mysteries: whether it was really a deal with Satan that claimed the life of his hero, the great Renaissance stage designer Adriano Lavicini; and why a handsome, clever, charming, modest guy like him can't, just once in a while, get himself laid. From the author of the acclaimed Boxer, Beetle comes a historical novel that doesn't know what year it is; a noir novel that turns all the lights on; a romance novel that arrives drunk to dinner; a science fiction novel that can't remember what 'isotope' means; a stunningly inventive, exceptionally funny, dangerously unsteady and (largely) coherent novel about sex, violence, space, time, and how the best way to deal with history is to ignore it. LET'S HOPE THE PARTY WAS WORTH IT
The Wolf The Watcher
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Author : Kendrai Meeks
language : en
Publisher: Tulipe Noire Press
Release Date : 2019-05-09
The Wolf The Watcher written by Kendrai Meeks and has been published by Tulipe Noire Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-09 with Fiction categories.
A year of separation has done little to discourage a werewolf's heart, even if the consequence is death. Alpha Andreas Baron loves Gerwalta Faust, even if she is his natural enemy, and he will have none other for his mate. If only he can convince her of that before the Grand Matron awards his beloved's hand to another... Gerwalta knows that to give in to desire would sentence Andreas to death. What she feels is irrelevant. She will not condemn him by falling for his attempts at seduction. When she's given a mission that will take her far from the Black Forest, Gerwalta pushes forward, thankful for the distance. Until she discovers that Andreas will be part of the party, that is. Their purpose: capture a band of seven deadly vampires whose schemes would place werewolves and vampires on opposite battlefields for Europe's two great empires. The true danger, however, arises when the wolf and the watcher, away from the influence of clan and pack, cross the point of no return, changing the course of the supernatural world forever...
Wolves At The Door
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Author : Peter Arnds
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2021-01-14
Wolves At The Door written by Peter Arnds and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-14 with Literary Criticism categories.
In view of the current rhetoric surrounding the global migrant crisis with politicians comparing refugees with animals and media reports warning of migrants swarming like insects or trespassing like wolves this timely study explores the cultural origins of the language and imagery of dehumanization. Situated at the junction of literature, politics, and ecocriticism, Wolves at the Door traces the history of the wolf metaphor in discussions of race, gender, colonialism, fascism, and ecology. How have 'Gypsies', Jews, Native Americans but also 'wayward' women been 'wolfed' in literature and politics? How has the wolf myth been exploited by Hitler, Mussolini and Turkish ultra-nationalism? How do right-wing politicians today exploit the reappearance of wolves in Central Europe in the context of the migration discourse? And while their reintroduction in places like Yellowstone has fuelled heated debates, what is the wolf's role in ecological rewilding and for the restoration of biodiversity? In today's fraught political climate, Wolves at the Door alerts readers to the links between stereotypical images, their cultural history, and their political consequences. It raises awareness about xenophobia and the dangers of nationalist idolatry, but also highlights how literature and the visual arts employ the wolf myth for alternative messages of tolerance and cultural diversity.