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Tove Jansson Letters from Klara
In this collection comprising of thirteen short stories, Jansson masterfully crafts unsettling narratives that delve into unexpected connections, awkward encounters, and solitary moments From reconnecting with childhood friends in "Party Games" to exploring the theme of ageing in "Trip to the Riviera", Jansson's short story collection "Letters from Klara" beautifully and intimately depicts the human condition in all its pain and joy. © 2024 Tove Jansson, Moomin Characters™ Published in the English...
Engels | 3 uur 33 minuten (155 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Natasha Illum Berg Looking at Harry and Other Stories
From Arkansas and London to Zanzibar and the Tanzanian bush, "Looking at Harry and other stories" follows a selection of unique perspectives on the human condition spanning multiple continents. An inquiry into the dichotomies of life, this short story collection features six beautifully crafted stories that all explore how there is always two sides to one coin... ©2024 Natasha Illum Berg (P)2024 Saga Egmont Natasha Illum Berg (b. 1971) is an author, hunter, and conservationist known for her debut...
Engels | 5 uur 36 minuten (246 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Tove Jansson Travelling Light
Venture beyond the familiar and discover the fragile line between tranquility and turmoil in 12 gripping and unnerving short stories, masterfully crafted by Tove Jansson. From a professor stranded in a picturesque Spanish village to a holiday in Finland disrupted by an intrusive child, each tale unravels the unsettling facets of journeys that veer off course. Brilliantly evoking the shifting scenes and restlessness of summer, "Travelling Light" is guaranteed to surprise. © 2024 Tove Jansson, Moomin...
Engels | 5 uur 36 minuten (244 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Tove Jansson The Summer Book
On a pristine island in the Gulf of Finland, six-year-old Sophia is awakening to life, while her wise yet cranky grandmother is contemplating its end. This unlikely duo becomes each other's perfect companions for a season of unforgettable adventures. From crafting boats out of bark to creating their own miniature Venice, they explore their island world with youthful curiosity and aged wisdom. Along the way, they tackle the universal questions that captivate young and old: What is life and death?...
Engels | 4 uur 2 minuten (177 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Lina Wolff Bret Easton Ellis and the Other Dogs
At a run-down brothel in Caudal, Spain, the prostitutes are collecting stray dogs. Each is named after a famous male writer: Dante, Chaucer, and Bret Easton Ellis. When a john is cruel, the dogs are fed rotten meat. To the east, in Barcelona, an unflappable teenage girl is endeavouring to trace the peculiarities of her life back to one woman: Alba Camb, writer of violent short stories, who left Caudal as a girl and never went back. Mordantly funny, dryly sensual, written with a staggering lightness...
Engels | 9 uur 55 minuten (434 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2023
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Lotte Kirkeby The Reunion
Visceral and poetic, these short stories reveal everyday miracles and trivialities, human desires and anxieties in a very recognizable reality. The woman who cooks soup for the lover whose fidelity she questions, the man who loses courage when faced with the birth of his child, the married couple who know they have embarked on their last summer together. In English for the first time, readers of Tove Ditlevsen and Tove Jansson will be thrilled to discover the debut short story collection of a celebrated...
Engels | 3 uur 20 minuten (146 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2023
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H. G. Wells H. G. Wells Top Stories
Delve into the works of the visionary author H.G. Wells with this captivating collection of his hidden gems. From the depths of his imaginative mind, these lesser-explored short stories showcase Wells' unparalleled storytelling prowess and offer a fresh perspective on his literary brilliance. From "The Valley of Spiders" and "The Magic Shop" to "The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost", prepare to be enthralled as you uncover the hidden treasures of one of the greatest literary masters in history....
Engels | 3 uur 12 minuten (139 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022
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Maurice Leblanc The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar
The book that inspired the new Netflix series, "Lupin" with Omar Sy. "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar" is the first collection of stories about the infamous thief, Arsene Lupin. Cunning, charming, and roguishly good-looking, Lupin leads the French police department on a merry dance across Belle Epoque Paris in these adventure-filled mysteries. Evading the authorities, getting the girl and usually pocketing some rare jewel for himself, Arsene Lupin's adventures will...
Engels | 6 uur 12 minuten (270 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Hans Christian Andersen Tales About Hope
What is hope? Hope shines through the fairy tales selected for this collection. Let Hans Christian Andersen enchant you and let your favourite characters teach you about what hope is and how to find it even at the darkest moments! A collection for the curious and empathetic young and adult readers. Contains the following fairy tales: - The Little March Girl - The Nightingale - The Flying Trunk - The Swineherd - The Wild Swans Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and...
Engels | 1 uur 21 minuten (59 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Hans Christian Andersen The Goblin and the Woman
In every peasant dwelling, lives a goblin, a small invisible creature, who plays all kinds of tricks on the inhabitants. At least, that is what the peasants believe, but one woman, the gardener’s wife, did not believe this. Yet, they really do exist, and the little goblin who lived in the gardener’s house was very angry that the woman did not believe in him! Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy...
Engels | 11 minuten (8 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Hans Christian Andersen Tales About Love
What is love? What does it take to love? Let Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved characters show you what love could be, what it takes to love and how love can manifest itself in many different ways, shapes and form! A collection for the curious and empathetic young and adult readers. Contains the following fairy tales: - The Steadfast Tin Soldier - The Little Mermaid - The Ugly Duckling - The Shepherdess and the Chimney-Sweep - The Sweethearts - The Happy Family - The Story of a Mother Hans...
Engels | 1 uur 55 minuten (85 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Hans Christian Andersen Tales About Truth
What is truth? What better way to learn about the topic of truth than through the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen? The storyline of these fairy tales offers a wonderful platform to think about and discuss truth and its ethical and moral aspects. A collection for the curious and empathetic young and adult readers, who would like to dive into the magical world of the beloved author. Contains the following fairy tales: - The Emperor's New Clothes - The Snow Queen - Clumsy Hans Hans Christian...
Engels | 1 uur 32 minuten (67 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Hans Christian Andersen Tales About Courage
What is courage? What does it take to be brave? How does courage show? Follow Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved characters on their adventures and discover what courage means to them. A collection of for the curious and empathetic young and adult readers. Contains the following fairy tales: - The Steadfast Tin Soldier - Little Ida's Flowers - The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep - Thumbelina - Ole Lukoie Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for...
Engels | 1 uur 20 minuten (59 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Hans Christian Andersen New Year's Eve Fairy Tales
Bring in the New Year with the whimsical fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen! This collection of wonderful stories are centred around New Year’s Eve and will enchant children and adults alike. The collection contains the following fairy tales: - The Little Match Girl - The Story of the Year - Ole, the Tower Keeper - The Porter's Son - The Gardener and the Noble Family Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most...
Engels | 2 uur 4 minuten (90 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Maurice Leblanc From the Confessions of Arsene Lupin
The book that inspired the new Netflix series, "Lupin" with Omar Sy. The gentleman burglar and criminal mastermind, Arsene Lupin, returns in five new adventures. Paris’ very own “Prince of Thieves” is once again on the loose, armed with his trademark wit and charm. Constantly one step ahead of the police and his nemesis, Inspector Ganimard, Lupin solves a few mysteries, saves a few damsels, and even manages to pocket a small fortune for himself. “The Two Hundred Thousand Franc Rewards!”, “The Wedding...
Engels | 4 uur 41 minuten (203 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Maurice Leblanc B. J. Harrison Reads Shadowed by Death
From the books that inspired the new Netflix series “Lupin” with Omar Sy. At Chateau de Maupertuis, death shadows Lady Jeanne Darcieux, as she escapes more than one attempted murder. But hero and gentleman burglar, Arsene Lupin is lying in wait and he can't help saving a stranger, especially if she's young and rich. The sixth story in Maurice Leblanc’s collection “The Confessions of Arsène Lupin” about gentleman thief and criminal mastermind, Arsene Lupin. A classic detective series perfect for...
Engels | 45 minuten (33 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Jack London B.J. Harrison Reads The Unexpected
Edith Whittlesey is born in a country district of England, where life flows as per the rule of thumb. She is married to an honest and hardworking miner, who works together with four other men. Usually no unexpected things happen, but one day it all changes. One of the miners bursts into the hut where his partners are sitting together with Edith. The man kills two of them but is stopped and tied up thanks to Whittlesey’s quick reaction. Why did the miner tried to kill his partners? Is it because...
Engels | 51 minuten (37 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Jack London B.J. Harrison Reads To Build a Fire
A man travels through the frozen wasteland bordering the Yukon River, accompanied by his best friend – a large husky dog. The dog tries to dissuade the man from walking farther into the frozen land, but the man pushes on. At some point the man decides to stop and build a fire. Unfortunately, snow falls from one of the trees and extinguishes the fire. This is the moment where the problems truly begin. Why is the man travelling through the Canadian frozen lands? Where is he heading to? Will he manage...
Engels | 48 minuten (35 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Jack London B.J. Harrison Reads When the World Was Young and Moon-Face
"When the World Was Young" introduces us to a thief named Dave Slotter, who intends to steal from James Ward - a famous and wealthy businessman. However, while Slotter walks through Ward’s property, he encounters a wild barbarian and is forced to fight for his life. Will Slotter escape from the wild man who wants to kill him? Who is the barbarian and what is he doing on Ward’s lands? Will the thief succeed in his plan? "Moon-Face" introduces us to John Claverhouse, a man who is unreasonably despised....
Engels | 1 uur (44 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Jeffrey Archer To Cut a Long Story Short
The fourteen short stories in To Cut a Long Story Short show Jeffrey Archer’s great skills with a wide variety of character, of subject and of setting, but all with that trademark twist in the tale. Every reader will have their own favourites: the choices run from love at first sight across the train tracks to the cleverest of confidence tricks, from the quirks of the legal profession – and those who are able to manipulate both sides of the Bar – to the creative financial talents of a member of...
Engels | 7 uur 42 minuten (335 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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