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Roy J. Snell The Purple Flame
Published two years after the conclusion of Roy J. Snell’s earlier novel ‘The Blue Envelope’ we re-join the plucky Marian in ‘The Purple Flame’ as she and her cousin Patsy work together to care for the family reindeer herd after Marian’s father was taken ill. The girls are faced with a range of challenges – from blizzards to poachers, and hungry wolves to treacherous mountain passes, and must overcome them all in order to survive. How will the girls cope with so many odds stacked against them? A...
Engels | 4 uur 22 minuten (196 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Anna Hamlin Weikel Betty Baird's Ventures
"'Oh, this indigent family of ours! I certainly must bestir myself and do something to support it,' said Betty Baird, airily, to her mother, yet looking determined, and straightening herself up among the cushions piled high on the broad window-seat in her room." Betty is back home with her parents on Long Islands, when she discovers her father is struggling to pay back the mortgage. She decides to help. But can a young girl in 1907 earn enough money to make a difference? And does Betty have the...
Engels | 6 uur 34 minuten (290 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2020
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Booth Tarkington Penrod
Eleven-year-old Penrod Schofield and his wistful dog Duke go on a hilarious romp through turn of the century Indianapolis. "Penrod" (1914) chronicles his life, loves, and mostly the trouble he gets into. His adventures in pre-World War I Midwest have been likened to those of Tom Sawyer (Mark Twain), and this first collection of comic sketches by Booth Tarkington was followed by two further episodes: "Penrod and Sam" (1916) and "Penrod Jashber" (1929). Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) was an American...
Engels | 5 uur 58 minuten (264 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2020
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Augusta Huiell Seaman The Dragon's Secret
Sixteen-year-old Leslie has come to the New Jersey shore as a companion to her ailing Aunt Marcia, whose doctor has sent her there for some quiet rest and recuperation. While the beach is lovely in October, Leslie quickly finds herself getting lonely with no one her own age to talk to. But one day, her dog digs up a metal box with an engraved dragon on it. This will lead Leslie not only to a mystery but also to a new friend. Augusta Huiell Seaman (1879-1950) was a prolific American author of...
Engels | 3 uur 25 minuten (154 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2020
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Maurice Leblanc B.J. Harrison Reads The Wedding Ring
From the books that inspired the new Netflix series "Lupin" with Omar Sy. Yvonne d’Origny’s life is full of misery, hatred and fear. She has tried to divorce her malicious husband, but he is willing to go to great lengths to get what he wants – and that’s her. He even uses their son as a pawn. How will Yvonne’s story unfold, and what will Lupin’s role be in it? The second story in Maurice Leblanc’s collection "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin" about gentleman thief and criminal mastermind, Arsene...
Engels | 39 minuten (28 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Maurice Leblanc B.J. Harrison Reads The Red Silk Scarf
From the books that inspired the new Netflix series "Lupin" with Omar Sy. Arsene Lupin is suddenly and suspiciously willing to share some secrets with Inspector Ganimard which will help the police unveil a murder. But is Lupin helping out of the goodness of his heart or does a large jewel connected to the deceased have anything to do with it? The fifth story in Maurice Leblanc’s collection "The Confessions of Arsene Lupin" about gentleman thief and criminal mastermind, Arsene Lupin. A classic...
Engels | 54 minuten (39 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Maurice Leblanc B.J. Harrison Reads The Sign of the Shadow
From the books that inspired the new Netflix series "Lupin" with Omar Sy. On 15th April, every day, Louise d’Ernemont leaves the house in the morning with her daughter and does not return home until nightfall – and nobody knows where she goes. It turns out that she is in fact the granddaughter of the wealthy d'Ernemont, who was guillotined on that exact date years earlier. A lost fortune, hidden jewels, a family mystery, it’s time for Arsene Lupin to step in to help the heirs of d’Ernemont. The...
Engels | 47 minuten (34 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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F. Scott Fitzgerald B. J. Harrison Reads The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
“I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of. If you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.” When Benjamin Button is born he looks oddly like an old man. He's not interested in playing with other kids and he's too low on energy to participate anyway. When Benjamin turns 20 it dawns on his family that he is aging backwards. The younger he grows, the more he learns to...
Engels | 1 uur 5 minuten (47 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2020
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Cobra Museum voor Moderne Kunst | Maarten Bertheux | Rudi Fuchs | Joke de Wolf Grenzeloos en vrij
Catalogus ter gelegenheid van de 75e verjaardag van de Cobra-beweging.
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Nederlands | Engels | 127 pagina's | Cobra Museum voor Moderne Kunst, Amstelveen | 2023
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John Harkin The Fear of Falling
Revenge. Betrayal. Murder. In the gritty underbelly of 1980s Glasgow, Scotland, one cop stands tall - even with a fear of heights. Faced with a daunting task, DI Luc Kidston must focus on finding a samurai sword-wielding vigilante while untangling the case of one of his protégés, who's accused of a chilling crime. To solve both problems Kidston will have to take some unorthodox steps, including enlisting the help of a forensic hypnotist and challenging his own colleagues. As the stakes rise,...
Engels | 8 uur 15 minuten (376 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2023
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Pamela Kent Meet me in Istanbul
Perfect for fans of the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn. Gay is living a luxurious life in Istanbul but wants to escape what has become a caged life. She turns to Charles Villers, a fellow countryman she hardly knows, to help her leave. What follows is an adventure beyond her imagination set in romantic and exciting surroundings. The thrilling tale of love dates back to the 20th century and was written by Pamela Kent, a pseudonym of the beloved romance writer Ida Pollock. A must-read for fans...
Engels | 5 uur 3 minuten (241 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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F. Scott Fitzgerald B. J. Harrison Reads The Offshore Pirate
“You see, this is the beauty I want. Beauty has got to be astonishing, astounding--it's got to burst in on you like a dream, like the exquisite eyes of a girl.” Ardita, a beautiful and bored young Flapper, is hanging out on her uncle's yacht when it's suddenly captured by pirates. When Ardita meets and falls in love with the charming captain she knows she's been right to reject the boring and rich society men. But a truth lurks around the corner that will make her question everything she thinks she...
Engels | 1 uur 13 minuten (53 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2020
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Maurice Leblanc B. J. Harrison Reads 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 (269 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Maurice Leblanc B.J. Harrison Reads The Infernal Trap
From the books that inspired the new Netflix series "Lupin" with Omar Sy. Fifty thousand francs are stolen from Nicolas Dugrival’s jacket and Arsène Lupin is the main suspect. When Dugrival commits suicide, his widow swears revenge and sets an inescapable trap for our hero... The fourth story in Maurice Leblanc’s collection "The Confessions of Arsene Lupin" about gentleman thief and criminal mastermind, Arsene Lupin. A classic detective series perfect for readers who love Arthur Conan Doyle’s...
Engels | 52 minuten (37 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Susan Barrie Mountain Magic
When Toni Darcy was rescued from a bad employer and a poor situation by Kurt Antoine, she was grateful. She would now be working at his new hotel in Tyrol, Austria. Yet the attractive manageress of the hotel did not seem all that pleased with Toni’s presence. At least she had the protection of Kurt, whose attentions certainly stirred Toni’s feelings... The love tale dating back to the 20th century was written by Susan Barrie, one of the pseudonyms of the beloved romance writer Ida Pollock. A must-read...
Engels | 3 uur 50 minuten (168 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Susan Barrie So Dear to my Heart
Virginia accompanies Lisa, her young pianist of a sister, to Switzerland where the latter can get help with her hand injury and play piano again. The famous Swiss surgeon, Dr. Leon Hanson, is charming and well able to come to the rescue. Although Lisa is usually the one to attract attention, the doctor’s gaze is this time fixed upon the sweet Virginia. How can Virginia resist, and in such stunning scenery? The intriguing tale was written in the 20th century under one of Ida Pollock’s pseudonyms,...
Engels | 7 uur 27 minuten (327 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Susan Barrie The Stars of San Cecilio
Lisa’s magical time at Costa Brava is about to come to an end and tomorrow she must head back to London to find work. Then, as if by fate, a handsome stranger by the name of Julio Fernandez approaches her, blowing her plans apart. He offers her a job as a governess to his young daughter, and she is thrilled at the prospect of staying and getting close to this alluring man. Yet, it seems, that she is not the only woman eager to settle herself in Senor Fernandez' life and may need to fight to claim...
Engels | 5 uur 35 minuten (246 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Susan Barrie Night of the Singing Birds
Angela is part Spanish and part English, having spent her youth in Spain. Thus a part of her protests to an arranged marriage to Don Felipe Martinez, as intriguing and charming as he may be. Torn between mixed feelings, she must decide: will she marry Don Felipe and surrender to her budding desires or choose differently? The 20th-century story was written under Susan Barrie, a pseudonym of the master of romance, Ida Pollock. A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate....
Engels | 4 uur 53 minuten (214 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Susan Barrie The Wings of the Morning
No one is more surprised than Kathy when she receives an invitation from Lady Fitzosborne for some weekend festivities. Usually, such invitations are extended to her more attractive two sisters. She prepares to make herself useful and instead manages to catch the eye of a Portuguese aristocrat. The mystery man woos her, setting off events almost too dreamy to be true. Yet as their relationship deepens, Kathy soon discovers that there is more to the man than meets the eye. The Cinderella-like romance...
Engels | 5 uur 33 minuten (243 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Averil Ives Master of Hearts
Perfect for fans of the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn. Kathleen O’Farrel finds herself as the governess of Conde de Chaves’ two young nephews. What follows is a clash of wills: Kathleen has a strong will of her own, while Conde is strict and old-fashioned. Although the circumstances are far from easy from the start, Kathleen finds herself drawn to the romantic Portugal. Can she find a softer side to her relationship with Conde as well? The charming novel written in the 20th century under one...
Engels | 5 uur 58 minuten (284 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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