George Robert Sims Knihy
George Robert Sims byl plodným anglickým novinářem a spisovatelem, který se proslavil svými satirickými a humornými díly. Jeho psaní se brzy zaměřilo na sociální reformu, zejména na těžký život chudých obyvatel londýnských slumů, ačkoliv se věnoval i románům. Kromě novinářské a literární činnosti byl také úspěšným dramatikem, jehož hry dosáhly mezinárodního úspěchu a dlouhých repríz. Sims byl známý svým bohatým životem v kruhu přátel z uměleckých a literárních kruhů.






Rediscovered satirical work by one of the greatest satirists of the turn of the last century. Since mothers-in-law have always been misunderstood and no one has ever taken up their side of the argument properly, Jane is determined to set the record straight and plead the cause of the most maligned race on the face of the earth.
Leo Selver, a middle-aged antiques dealer, is stunned when the beautiful and desirable Judy Latimer shows an interest in him. Soon they are lying in each other's arms, unaware that this embrace will be their last. This exhilarating and innovative thriller was first published in 1976.
The Last Best Friend
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
At 2pm on a Monday in 1966, Ned Balfour wakes in Corsica beside a beautiful woman. In the same instant, back in London, fellow art dealer and Dachau survivor Sam Weiss falls ten stories to his death. First published in 1967, this thrilling tale of vertigo, suspicion and infidelity is a long-forgotten classic with an intriguing plot twist.
The Poetical Works Of George R. Sims
- 326 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
George Robert Sims was one of the most popular poets of the late 19th century, and this collection brings together some of his most famous works. Sims covers topics such as love, loss, and social justice, and his poems are known for their wit, humor, and emotional depth. Whether you are a poetry lover or simply interested in the culture of the era, this collection is an essential read.
Three Brass Balls
- 264 stránek
- 10 hodin čtení
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Take a journey through the bustling streets of Victorian-era London with this fascinating book. Filled with colorful characters and vivid descriptions, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of London or Victorian-era literature.
Living London; its Work and its Play, its Humour and and its Pathos, its Sights and its Scenes;: 2
- 398 stránek
- 14 hodin čtení