The Glimpses of the Moon

Серия книг «Зарубежная классика — читай в оригинале» — это бессмертные произведения великих мастеров пера, написанные ими на их родном языке и наречии. Книги из этой серии помогут читателю углубленно изучать иностранные языки, обогатят его внутренний мир и по-новому откроют произведения известных классиков

Серия книг «Зарубежная классика — читай в оригинале» — это бессмертные произведения великих мастеров пера, написанные ими на их родном языке и наречии. Книги из этой серии помогут читателю углубленно изучать иностранные языки, обогатят его внутренний мир и по-новому откроют произведения известных классиков

Edith Wharton (1862—1937) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works show the lives of people of the late nineteenth century, the times of decline in American history. She was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. Wharton also was familiar with many famous people of the time, including President Theodore Roosevelt. "The Glimpses of the Moon" tells the story of two young and poor New Yorkers, Nick Lansing, and Susy Branch, who are in love and want to marry but can't decide to do this without the wealth. They both agree to separate when even one of them finds a wealthy partner. However, as they honeymoon with wealthy friends goes on, jealousy and conscience make the idyll crumble.

Edith Wharton (1862—1937) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works show the lives of people of the late nineteenth century, the times of decline in American history. She was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. Wharton also was familiar with many famous people of the time, including President Theodore Roosevelt. "The Glimpses of the Moon" tells the story of two young and poor New Yorkers, Nick Lansing, and Susy Branch, who are in love and want to marry but can't decide to do this without the wealth. They both agree to separate when even one of them finds a wealthy partner. However, as they honeymoon with wealthy friends goes on, jealousy and conscience make the idyll crumble.

9 MONTHS LATERMoonstruck?Dr. Danni Goodlove would like to blame everything on the moon. If it hadn't been full that night, maybe the emergency room would have been quieter. Maybe one of the E.R. doctors would've had time to patch up firefighter Matt Creed. Maybe Danni could have stayed in Labor and Delivery where she belonged instead of attending Matt's injuries–and struggling to control her own heart rate.She might be able to blame that night on the full moon. But how could she explain what happened next? Matt's showing up at her medical convention in the Caribbean. His crazy proposal, her equally crazy acceptance and an unusual marriage ceremony–followed by her new husband's tender lovemaking.And now, just a the doctor's regaining her senses, she's having a baby….

Mills & Boon are excited to present The Anne Mather Collection – the complete works by this classic author made available to download for the very first time! These books span six decades of a phenomenal writing career, and every story is available to read unedited and untouched from their original release. Married in haste…!When disturbingly attractive Patrick Hardy proposes marriage, Ruth discovers that he is not as allergic to emotional attachments as she first imagined… Unable to fight her attraction to him, Ruth allows herself to be swept away to the other side of the world to become his wife.But her happiness is as at the cost of a terrible deception, and Ruth quickly realises she has put her marriage in jeopardy through a disastrous mistake. Can Patrick forgive her, or has she lost him for good?

Mills & Boon are excited to present The Anne Mather Collection – the complete works by this classic author made available to download for the very first time! These books span six decades of a phenomenal writing career, and every story is available to read unedited and untouched from their original release. Married in haste…!When disturbingly attractive Patrick Hardy proposes marriage, Ruth discovers that he is not as allergic to emotional attachments as she first imagined… Unable to fight her attraction to him, Ruth allows herself to be swept away to the other side of the world to become his wife.But her happiness is as at the cost of a terrible deception, and Ruth quickly realises she has put her marriage in jeopardy through a disastrous mistake. Can Patrick forgive her, or has she lost him for good?

The second book in an action-packed, high-stakes new adventure series for fans of Rick Riordan and STAR WARS.The Alpha Maraudi are on their way and they don’t come in peace . . .When Benny Love won a trip to visit the Moon, he had no idea that when he got there he would have to stop an attack by the Alpha Maraudi, an alien race determined to destroy Earth. Benny and the rest of the kids on the Moon succeeded in fending off the first attack, by flying hi-tech Space Runners into battle. But now the man who brought them to the Moon, genius inventor Elijah West, is missing. And Earth is still very much in danger.As Benny convinces the others to work together to warn Earth and prepare for the next phase of the alien invasion, they encounter a shadowy researcher from the dark side of the moon. He knows things about the aliens that could help to defeat them and save their planet from total destruction, but can they trust him?They’ll have to decide what they’re willing to do to save their planet soon, because more aliens are on their way – and they’re coming for Benny and his friends first.

The much-loved classic, finally in ebook. Enthralling sequel to The Weirdstone of Brisingamen It is the Eve of Gomrath – the night of the year when the Old Magic is aroused. Had Colin and Susan known this, they would never have lighted a fire on the Beacon, thereby releasing the uncontrollable ferocity of the Wild Hunt. Soon they are inextricably caught up in the struggle between their friend, the Wizard Cadellin, and the evil Morrigan. The strength of their courage will determine whether or not they survive the awaiting ordeal… Book two in the Weirdstone trilogy.

An utterly original, thoughtful and deeply compelling novel for readers who loved ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’.In the heart of the Sonoma Valley, on the edge of a sun-drenched meadow, lies the idyllic community of Greengage – where the residents wear simple clothes, lead quiet lives and whose manners could almost seem to be of another time.Into this world stumbles single mother Lux Lysander, trying to lose herself in the peaceful beauty of the Californian countryside while her young son visits his grandparents. It’s a world far away from the unpaid bills piling up and the overwhelming sense of struggle to make ends meet.Soon, Lux finds herself drawn into the lives of the people of Greengage, discovering not only the secret at the heart of their community but also a sense of belonging she didn’t know she was looking for. Torn between this life and her own with her son back in San Francisco, can Lux turn her back on the only place that has ever truly felt like home?‘Lovingly handcrafted, delectable and transcendent’—San Francisco Chronicle‘Beautifully written . . . a wonderful story about belonging, love and the aching certainty that there’s something more out there. . . . Sure to appeal to fans of Time and Again or The Time Traveler’s Wife’ Shelf Awareness (starred review)‘Captivating’ Booklist