Francis Marion Crawford byl americký spisovatel známý svými četnými romány. Jeho dílo se často odehrává v Itálii, kde žil, a zabývá se historickými tématy i současnými společenskými otázkami. Crawford vynikal v popisu dobové atmosféry a psychologie postav. Jeho romány, jako je například série Saracinesca, jsou ceněny pro svou detailní znalost prostředí a působivé vyprávění, které často zahrnuje i první literární zpracování tématu mafie.
Krásná čarodějka jménem Únorna, která svými kouzly může přinutit každého muže, aby ji miloval potká muže, kterému říkají Poutník a zamiluje se do něj.Poutník ovšem hledá po světě svou ztracenou lásku Beatrice.Dokáže i jeho Únorna očarovat natolik, aby na Beatrice zapomněl?A co se stane, když se najednou objeví?
II. vydání Dramatický milostný příběh italské princezny, která se před svatbou zamiluje do krásného a statného muže. S plánovaným sňatkem je pochopitelně konec a milenci prchají vstříc tragédii obsahující vše, co k meziválečnému melodramatu patří.
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Francis Marion Crawford, an American novelist born in Italy, is celebrated for his extensive body of work. His novels often explore themes of culture and identity, reflecting his unique background and experiences. Crawford's storytelling is characterized by rich character development and intricate plots, making him a significant figure in American literature during his time. His diverse heritage and literary contributions continue to influence readers and writers alike.
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For a potent blend of horror, fantasy and fear Crawford's tales have rarely been surpassed. Most of these stories have long been out of print, so this collection is a special treat for all lovers of supernatural mysteries.
As the winter nights draw in and you settle in front of a cosy fire, it's the perfect time for a dash of the supernatural...embrace the gloom with spine-chillers from Charles Dickens, H.G. Wells, Edith Wharton and many moreDo you believe in ghosts? Ghosts, spirits, spectres or spooks, we have always felt the presence of someone - or something - hovering in the darkest corners of our imaginations.The great writers of the nineteenth and early twentieth century, from Elizabeth Gaskell to Rudyard Kipling, also produced some of the most influential ghost stories ever written, defining the genre for generations of writers to follow.Gathered in this thrilling collection are some of the most iconic Victorian ghost stories, from Charles Dickens's The Signalman to M.R. James's A Warning to the Curious, alongside more unexpected contributions from masters of the form such as J.S. Le Fanu and H.G. Wells. You may think you don't believe in ghosts, but these stories will haunt you nonetheless.
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