Unicorn publishing group ipsuk feb 2026 (2 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Farm is a gripping historical thriller that intertwines a Nazi POW's assassination plot with a woman's harrowing choice in post-war America. Set against the backdrop of 1940s Tennessee, it explores themes of women's rights, societal expectations, and the enduring impact of war.The Farm is a provocative historical thriller set in post-WWII America. When wounded Nazi prisoner of war Olaf 'Ollie' Weber escapes from a POW camp in Tennessee, he embarks on a chilling mission: assassinating President Truman. Ginger 'Snaps' Wright, a struggling actress, inadvertently helps Ollie escape. After Ollie attacks Snaps, leaving her pregnant and him dead, she faces the difficult realities of an unexpected pregnancy in the mid-1940s. Due to Army regulations, Snaps must decide whether to carry the fetus to term or terminate it, making her confront a heartbreaking choice. This timely exploration of women's rights and abortion is set against the backdrop of post-war Southern America, offering a poignant glimpse into the era's social and economic hardships. The Wright family, dealing with grief and loss, searches for new purpose in the changing landscape. The massacre at Malmedy, a Nazi war crime that claimed the life of Snaps' brother-in-law, adds historical weight to the story. From the author of the acclaimed novel Gettysburg by Morning, The Farm is a captivating tale of love, loss, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - An abridged version of Dream of the Red Chamber written especially for readers in the West. The paintings are represented with captions to invite international readers to experience the profoundness and culture of this great classic.This book is compiled by a group of international Redology experts. The 80,000 words narrate the stories in the paintings as an abridged version of Dream of the Red Chamber written especially for readers in the West. The paintings a represented with captions to invite international readers to experience the profoundness and culture of this great classic. The images were created by Sun Wen (18191891), a folk art painter of the Qing dynasty. A fan of the classic book, he spent 36 years painting the stories with a fine brush technique. A portfolio of his works was collected by the Lv Shun Museum and first exhibited to the public in 2004.…