Caribbean Fiction

The "Way of Peace" is a New Thought book written by James Allen. Although Allen is more widely known for his "As a Man Thinketh", it is the lesser known "The Way of Peace" (1907) which reflects more accurately his New Thought Movement affiliations, referencing as it does Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism. The book is essentially a treatise on the importance of meditation as a "pathway to divinity". Whatever we meditate upon, Allen explains, we become.

El autor de Tinta Roja y Sobredosis vuelve a Grupo Planeta. Sobredosis es un libro intenso. Su publicación amplió los horizontes de la literatura chilena y esta no volvió a ser la misma. El lenguaje utilizado y las situaciones extremas lo transformaron en un clásico. La pólemica crítica de los primeros años de la democracia lo volvió un objeto de culto. En este conjunto de cuentos, Fuguet escarba en lo más profundo de la sociedad.

Es un cuento que se desarrolla en Río de Janeiro a finales del siglo XIX. La narración se centra en el mayor Anacleto, un anciano de modestos recursos que inesperadamente hereda una gran suma de dinero. Esta ganancia inesperada altera su posición social y expone la verdadera naturaleza de quienes lo rodean. Mientras el Mayor Anacleto navega por las complejidades de la nueva riqueza, Machado de Assis examina satíricamente la respuesta humana al dinero. La historia ofrece un agudo comentario sobre las actitudes sociales hacia la riqueza, revelando la hipocresía y el oportunismo.

Gleich zum Auftakt ihrer nachgeholten Flitterwochen erleben Commissaire Girard und ihr Mann Patric, dass die karibische Insel sie wenig willkommen heißt.

The magic of the impish Puck transports little Una and Dan to centuries past, where they witness the making of myth and the making of history, the heritage of England.

День, который мы празднуем — история, вышедшая из-под пера популярного американского новеллиста О. Генри (англ. O. Henry, 1862–1910). Попугай, бездумно повторяя заученные слова, заставил друзей вспомнить о днях лишений на банановых плантациях далекой Коста-Рики. Писатель также прославился благодаря рассказам "Фараон и хорал", "Сыщики", "Момент победы", "Закон и порядок", "День, который мы празднуем", "Тысяча долларов", "Багдадская птица" и "Орден золотого колечка".

Barbados, 1834. El amo de la plantación Providence reúne a sus esclavos y anuncia que el rey de Inglaterra ha decretado el fin de la esclavitud. Pero los gritos de alegría se apagan cuando les advierte que ya no son esclavos, sino aprendices. Nadie puede irse. Deberán trabajar para él durante seis años más. La libertad es solo otro nombre para la vida que siempre han vivido. Esa noche Rachel huye y se convierte en fugitiva. Comienza una búsqueda desesperada para encontrar a sus hijos, los cinco que sobrevivieron al nacimiento y fueron vendidos.

Cuento costumbrista escrito por el autor antioqueño Tomás Carrasquilla en 1897. Narra la historia de Peralta, un hombre generoso que recibe cinco deseos de Cristo y con su astucia logra burlar a la muerte y al diablo.

Nora Sommer's first case for the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is one she'll never forget - if she survives. When the daughter of a wealthy businessman is taken, Nora is first on the scene and unwittingly "chosen" by the kidnapper. With the crime live-streamed across the internet, the eyes of the world are upon her as she faces a sequence of difficult challenges with the life of the kidnapped girl hanging on Nora's success - or failure.

In der LILYLA Hörbuch-Edition "Meistererzählungen" widmen wir uns einem Autoren, dessen Werke in Ausdruck, Authentizität und Sprachgewalt Einzug in den erlauchten Kreis der Weltliteratur erhalten haben und dessen Werke mit Recht dem Kanon der Weltliteratur zugerechnet werden, weil sie das widerspiegeln, was dem jeweiligen Zeitgeist entspricht und weil ihre Erzählungen von dem handeln, was von zeitloser Ästhetik und Würde ist.

The setting is the years prior to the outbreak of World War I. It is a time when Germany is outwardly preparing for war, but Britain continues to believe it is invincible and that no one would challenge her. A vast German spy network flourishes in England, often in plain view. The main character is Francis Norgate, an aspiring British diplomat who falls in disfavor with his superiors for defending a woman while stationed in Berlin. The resulting scandal causes Norgate to be recalled.

Widow and scuba diver Rose Lambert uses her savings to buy a ramshackle four-room hotel on a Caribbean beach. She hires local workers, overcomes unexpected obstacles, makes friends, and works to build a life for herself on a small island where everyone knows everyone else--and their business. She knew it would be hard work, but what she didn't plan on was Ignatius and the way he made her feel. The Seaview will have the listener imagining they are on a Caribbean vacation with engaging islanders, breathtaking scenery above and below water, and a little romance.

"O Espelho" é um conto filosófico de Machado de Assis que explora a complexidade da identidade humana. A história é narrada por Jacobina, um homem que, em uma conversa com amigos, relata uma experiência extraordinária que vivenciou. Após receber um uniforme militar, Jacobina se isola em uma casa de campo onde, ao se olhar em um espelho, começa a perceber uma mudança inquietante: sua imagem refletida parece perder a substância à medida que sua vida social e exterior se distancia.

Durante visita a um museu, o narrador admira uma determinada múmia asteca em excelente estado de conservação, quando é interpelado por um misterioso homem que alega estar morto e reivindica para si a "fabricação" da preciosidade arqueológica. A partir deste incidente, desenrola-se uma interessante história a respeito da origem da múmia, repleta de curiosidades sobre o submundo das falsificações de relíquias pré-colombianas destinadas à venda para homens da ciência e turistas ingênuos.

After watching his yacht burn to the waterline in a fiery explosion, Jerry Snyder is forced to make a deal with the only devil who can help track down a lead—his estranged, mob-connected father figure, Arlen Burkhart.

Joanna and Rikki are taking a cruise trip to the Bahamas to celebrate their anniversary. Their luxury suite comes with all the amenities and a personally assigned crew member to look after them during their stay. It’s Beth’s job to make sure the couple have everything they need. Having a threesome with them is most definitely not part of that description, but it’s a perk Beth is very willing to give them!

Esposa de Diego Rivera y, después, del poeta y crítico Jorge Cuesta, autor insigne de los Contemporáneos, María Guadalupe Marín Preciado, Lupe Marín (1895-1983), fue protagonista de una época esplendorosa y musa de una pléyade de creadores como Xavier Villaurrutia y Juan Soriano, además de ejercer una influencia poderosa sobre hijos y nietos, herederos de un legado tan deslumbrante como imperioso. Una vida extraordinaria que sólo puede contarse en una novela.

Edward Rod, policía en Londres, tras caer en una depresión decide aceptar un puesto de inspector jefe en una isla caribeña. Su esposa, Margaret, está a punto de abandonarle y regresar con su hija a Inglaterra, pero unos crímenes inesperados les obligarán a permanecer en la isla mientras se desata el huracán más virulento de los últimos veinte años. Inesperadamente la hija de Edward es secuestrada por el peligroso asesino en serie que parece estar detrás de los crímenes.

Katie Connell has swapped the practice of law in Texas for an exotic Caribbean home, three young kids, and a partnership with her husband Nick Kovacs in their investigations company - not without friction between the newlyweds, however. Katie believes it’s nothing a belated clothing-optional, room service-mandatory honeymoon can’t fix, but before the duo can board a plane to St. Bart’s, they must make a command appearance at the beachside house party of their wealthy client, Fran Nelson, an island matriarch.

He always knew that his ancestor was a brutal pirate back in the 1600s. As a kid he use to daydream about him. He always played the part of a pirate in all the games. When his new girlfriend suggested that they take a vacation in the Caribbean he was anxious to go. He was especially motivated during the last few weeks because he could not get his old pirate ancestor out of his mind. He seemed to have vivid images of him killing people and hiding treasure.