The Elixir of Life is a fantastic tale by the French novelist and writer Honoré de Balzac in which he gives a satirical version of the legend of Don Juan. This early short story...

The Lurking Fear. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) is a novelist famous for his horror stories, fantasy and science fiction. Although he was not famous during his lifetime,...

Just So stories is a classic of children's literature, and one of Rudyard Kipling's best known books. It was published in 1902, as a collection of the stories he told his daughter...

King Kojata is a Slavonic fairy tale. A king and a queen had no children. One day, the king was travelling and grew thirsty. He found a spring with a cup floating in it. Trying to...

Step into a world of adventures with this collection of timeless stories whose legendary heroes have become an essential part of humanity's cultural legacy. Follow Tom Thumb in...

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a story written by British author Beatrix Potter, for the five-year-old son of her governess. It is a cautionary tale, warning children about the...

'A singular novel, sometimes brutal, certainly merciless.' - Le Figaro (France)Ferocious and irreverent, this multiple prize-winning novel burns down the pretensions of a pompous...

When a health scare forces Orla, 29, to move in with her secretive father, she decides it's time to swap family drama for sun-soaked Greek beaches.After checking into a charming...

It’s the right time for love, but is it the right place?Following her husband's untimely passing, Martha's life revolves around their daughter, Rosie. But with Rosie leaving the...

Who was the man that would become Caesar's lieutenant, Brutus' rival, Cleopatra's lover, and Octavian's enemy?When his stepfather is executed for his involvement in the...