Recently widowed, the beautiful and flirtatious Lady Susan Vernon seeks a new marriage to make her way into high society. Jane Austen’s first novella presents a delightful journey of Regency manners through the author’s timeless expression of elegance, charm and wittiness.
Paris, 1482. In the vaulted towers of Notre-Dame, dark passions haunt the tortured priest Frollo, whose hidden love for young Esmeralda corrupts a pious soul with forbidden remorse. And in the shadows of the bell towers, the broken figure of Quasimodo watches love turns to hatred as the fate of Notre-Dame is drawn into a tale of lust and vengeance.
Poems on the go, a travel-sized, daily source of inspiration on themes of experience, nature, passion and spirit, including the selected work of celebrated classic poets as well as collaborations with Australian contemporary authors in partnership with Red Room Poetry.
Oh, no! Baby Koala had a bad fall and has to go to the hospital! But with the help of friends and family, he soon finds out that love and care are everywhere around him. Published in partnership with the Starlight Foundation.
The Old Ones were, the Old Ones are, the Old Ones shall be. With a unique fusion of supernatural horror and visionary science fiction, Lovecraft’s Mythos is one of the greatest contributions to supernatural literature, presenting a series of interconnected fictions.
For the Term of His Natural Life, written by Marcus Clarke, is the best know novelisation of life as a convict in early Australian history, relating the epic odyssey of Rufus Dawes, a young man transported to an early penal settlement for a murder he did not commit. A powerful tale that captures the strength of the human spirit and its enduring ......
Seven Little Australians is a classic Australian tale by Ethel Turner. Set in the late 19th century, the novel relates the adventures of the Woolcot family and their mischievous children. Outside of being a beloved tale in children’s literature, the work offers a profound reflection on the meaning of education and how rules and regulations are ......
We of the Never Never is a classic of Australian literature by Jeannie Gunn, depicting the enduring hardships of life in the Australian outback and exploring Australian themes relating to the love of the land, enduring comradeship and the fight against prejudice. The novel provides symbols of what made the country different from anywhere else, ......
The Metamorphoses by Ovid is a masterpiece of classical mythology, a poetic narrative weaving tales of transformation, gods, and heroes. Through 15 books, it explores the evolution of the world, blending love, tragedy, and fantastical elements. Ovid's eloquent verses bring to life timeless stories, from the creation of the universe to the exploits ......
