Israel Rank
- 418pages
- 15 heures de lecture
'There is an old saying, 'Murder will out.' I am really unable to see why this should be so...'Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal (1907) inspired the classic Ealing film Kind Hearts and Coronets.
Roy Horniman Livres
Roy Horniman était un dramaturge et romancier britannique dont les œuvres exploraient souvent les frontières sociales et les dilemmes moraux. Ses scénarios et adaptations se caractérisaient par des observations aiguës de la nature humaine et une touche satirique. Horniman a évolué dans diverses sphères artistiques, du théâtre au cinéma, laissant un héritage d'œuvres littéraires qui ont résonné auprès du public contemporain et continuent d'être redécouvertes. Son écriture se distingue par ses intrigues complexes et ses personnages perspicaces.
Lord Cammarleigh's Secret: A Fairy Story Of To-day
- 370pages
- 13 heures de lecture
Lord Cammarleigh's Secret: A Fairy Story of To-day is a whimsical fantasy tale in the tradition of Lewis Carroll and J.M. Barrie. Roy Horniman weaves an enchanting story of magic and adventure that will captivate readers of all ages.
Jenny
- 342pages
- 12 heures de lecture
In this ground-breaking novel, Roy Horniman creates a complex and sympathetic portrait of a young woman struggling to assert her independence in the face of social convention. As she navigates the challenges of love, marriage, and motherhood, she confronts the limitations placed on women by a society that values them only for their beauty and obedience. Compassionate and insightful, Jenny is a novel ahead of its time.
Set in contemporary England, the narrative centers on Lord Cammarleigh, a wealthy aristocrat with a dangerous secret that could ruin him. His life takes a turn when Dorothea enters the scene, threatening to expose the truth. As the story unfolds, themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for power emerge, revealing the complexities of Cammarleigh's past. Filled with unexpected twists, this fairy story captivates readers with its exploration of secrets and the intricate web of relationships.
Israel Rank wächst in einem glücklichen Elternhaus auf, könnte aber mehr erreichen, da er zur adligen Familie der Gascoynes gehört. Neidisch auf deren Reichtum, schmiedet er einen perfiden Plan, um die Erbfolge zu sichern, was zu bizarren „Unfällen“ innerhalb der Familie führt. Der Roman inspirierte den Film "Adel verpflichtet".