A Second Inquiry, Into the Nature and Design of Christian Baptism: Intended as a Vindication and Further Illustration, of the Sentiments Advanced in, Strong Cyprian

Автор: Ekwensi, Cyprian
Название: Iska
ISBN: 9782462721 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789782462725
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Описание: A novel from the pen of one of Africa`s foremost writers. Iska tellsthe story of a Nigerian girl from a simple village background who goes tothe city and joins the smart literary and political world. Conflict ensues about her relationship with an unscrupulous politician. The mood and atmosphere of Nigeria are evoked in the settings of the village, the fashionable world of Lagos, and the dark ceremonies of a religious sect. The girl is a symbol of the wind which blows strongly through Africa, destroying the old and preparing for the new.

Автор: Christie Pamela
Название: Death and the Cyprian Society
ISBN: 0758286449 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780758286444
Издательство: Random House (USA)
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Описание: Arabella Beaumont, courtesan, adventuress, and sleuth, romps her way through Regency London into a dangerous affair of blackmail. . .

Arabella Beaumont is the fortunate possessor of one of England's most celebrated bodies--with a formidable business brain to match. Her latest venture: transforming a London hotel into a social club for courtesans. To afford the lavish renovations, Arabella needs her featherbrained friend Constance Worthington to repay the fortune she owes her. And now that Constance has a wealthy protector, Pigeon Pollard, she's finally good for the cash.

Alas, the imprudent Constance has also been dallying with Lady Ribbonhat's footman, and a mysterious blackmailer is threatening to tell all. If Constance pays up, there will be no money left for Arabella's renovations;if she doesn't, the cuckolded Pigeon is bound to leave her penniless. But as the case escalates rapidly from extortion to murder, Arabella's life, as well as her fortune, hangs precariously in the balance. . .

Praise For Death And The Courtesan

"Saucy. . .the effervescent and free-thinking Arabella is a delightful heroine." --The Bellingham Herald

"Historical mystery readers fond of arch and ribald takes on the genre will best appreciate Christie's debut." --Publishers Weekly