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John Leigh

    Cette auteure apporte une richesse d'expérience issue d'une carrière dynamique à Hollywood, où elle est passée de la lecture de scénarios à la production de films. Son parcours imprègne son écriture d'une vive compréhension de la structure narrative et du développement des personnages, se concentrant souvent sur des intrigues captivantes. Elle excelle à tisser la tension romantique avec une narration pleine de suspense, créant des lectures immersives et captivantes pour son public.

    Who Only Cricket Know
    The Search for Enlightenment
    • The Search for Enlightenment

      An Introduction to Eighteenth-Century French Writing

      • 176pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Focusing on the vibrant intellectual landscape of eighteenth-century France, this exploration highlights the responsibilities and challenges faced by prominent writers and their audiences. It delves into key works of political protest, philosophy, and religious inquiry, showcasing a variety of literary forms, including novels, poetry, and drama. Celebrating both renowned figures like Voltaire and Rousseau, as well as lesser-known yet impactful authors such as Olympe de Gouges and de Sade, the book captures the dynamic spirit of the Enlightenment.

      The Search for Enlightenment
    • When Len Hutton led the MCC to the Caribbean in 1953/54, the series was billed as the 'world championship of cricket' and described later as the most controversial since Bodyline. Who Only Cricket Know provides the first full-length account of this extraordinary tour, where a rollercoaster of a Test series was only half the story.

      Who Only Cricket Know