The unknown masterpiece, or "Le chef-d'oeuvre inconnu", is a story by French author Honoré de Balzac. This short text was of tremendous importance in the world of art, for it...

Donkeyskin (French: Peau d'Âne) is a French literary fairytale written in verse by Charles Perrault.A king had a beautiful wife and a rich castle, including a marvelous donkey...

The myth of Echo and Narcissus appears in Ovid's Metamorphoses, a Latin mythological epic from the Augustan Age. It is one of the most touching stories ever written, and has...

The Adventures of Pinocchio is an Italian novel for children, by Carlo Collodi. A poor carpenter, Geppetto, wants to build a marionette from a piece of wood. But it begins to talk...

Get ready to join Gavin, Clare, Michael and Mot on another thrilling adventure! After successfully taking down a gang of crazy criminals, the kids are now busy converting a ruined...

We have collected for you the best fables and fairy tales ever written. This collection begins with tales from Hans Christian Andersen and Charles Perrault, two absolute masters...

Gustave Flaubert is one of the major figures of French literature. He was made famous by his first novel, Madame Bovary, and is also remembered for his Correspondance, full of...

Meet DI Andy Horton. He’s a risk-taking Harley-Davidson-riding detective who doesn’t always play by the rules . . . which often lands him in trouble with his bosses.Suspicious...

A killer riff that hits a deadly note.When a member of rock star Brendan Phelan's road crew turns up dead, all fingers point to the colourful cast of characters on stage -...

Beneath the blooms of Chelsea Flower Show, danger lurks behind every petal...When a suspicious death occurs at the high-profile book launch party of Welsh TV chef Griff Madoc, DI...