Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) books

A captivating hybrid of Gothic, oriental, and satiric fiction, Vathek documents the fall of Vathek, whose obsessive...  Read More >>

""Meet Mr. Mulliner"" is a celebrated collection of humorous short stories that showcases the peerless wit of P.G....  Read More >>

Thackeray's upper-class Regency world is a noisy and jostling commercial fairground, predominantly driven by acquisitive...  Read More >>

""The Vatican Swindle"" is a brilliant satirical novel by André Gide that explores the complexities of morality,...  Read More >>

""Venetian Lovers and Other Stories"" is a compelling collection of short fiction by the renowned journalist and...  Read More >>

""The Venetian Glass Nephew"" is a luminous and whimsical fantasy set against the opulent backdrop of eighteenth-century...  Read More >>

""Vagabonds"" is a sweeping tale of wanderlust and social transformation set against the rugged backdrop of late...  Read More >>

Oliver Goldsmith's hugely successful novel of 1766 remained for generations one of the most highly regarded and...  Read More >>

""The Vicar of Wakefield"" is a cornerstone of 18th-century English literature, celebrated for its blend of domestic...  Read More >>

""A Victorious Woman"" is a compelling character study that traces the emotional and spiritual evolution of its...  Read More >>

""The Vatican Swindle"" is a brilliant satirical novel by André Gide that explores the complexities of morality,...  Read More >>

""The Venetian Glass Nephew"" is a luminous and whimsical fantasy set against the opulent backdrop of eighteenth-century...  Read More >>

""Venetian Lovers and Other Stories"" is a compelling collection of short fiction by the renowned journalist and...  Read More >>

""Victoria"" is a poignant and lyrical novel that explores the depths of unrequited love and the rigid social structures...  Read More >>

Thackeray's upper-class Regency world is a noisy and jostling commercial fairground, predominantly driven by acquisitive...  Read More >>

""Vasco"" is a poignant exploration of post-war disillusionment and the search for authentic existence amidst the...  Read More >>

A captivating hybrid of Gothic, oriental, and satiric fiction, Vathek documents the fall of Vathek, whose obsessive...  Read More >>

""A Victorious Woman"" is a compelling character study that traces the emotional and spiritual evolution of its...  Read More >>

Oliver Goldsmith's hugely successful novel of 1766 remained for generations one of the most highly regarded and...  Read More >>

""Victoria"" is a poignant and lyrical novel that explores the depths of unrequited love and the rigid social structures...  Read More >>

""The Vicar of Wakefield"" is a cornerstone of 18th-century English literature, celebrated for its blend of domestic...  Read More >>

The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes by Joseph Conrad is a richly atmospheric novel blending romance, politics,...  Read More >>

The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes by Joseph Conrad is a richly atmospheric novel blending romance, politics,...  Read More >>

""Almayer's Folly"" and ""Tales of Unrest"" represent the foundational works of Joseph Conrad, one of the most celebrated...  Read More >>

""Norways Best Stories"" presents a curated selection of the finest short fiction from Norway, offering readers...  Read More >>