Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) books

""Instruments of Darkness and Other Stories"" is a sophisticated collection of short fiction by Alice Duer Miller,...  Read More >>

""Rok 1794: Nil Desperandum"" is a powerful historical novel by the Nobel Prize-winning author W?adys?aw St. Reymont....  Read More >>

The first volume of The Herries Chronicles, recounting the dramatic fortunes of one family from the eighteenth...  Read More >>

""The Return of the Hero"" is a satirical and imaginative exploration of Irish mythology, centering on the legendary...  Read More >>

""The Romance of Leonardo Da Vinci"" is a sweeping biographical novel that breathes life into one of the most enigmatic...  Read More >>

""The Romances of Voltaire"" is a comprehensive collection of the celebrated philosophical tales and satirical narratives...  Read More >>

""The Romance of Leonardo Da Vinci"" is a sweeping historical novel that delves into the complex life and brilliant...  Read More >>

""The River of Fire"" is a profound exploration of the eternal conflict between earthly desire and spiritual redemption,...  Read More >>

""Richard Myrtle and I"" is a compelling exploration of the complex relationship between the authorial self and...  Read More >>

""Roads to Glory"" is a poignant and stark collection of short stories that captures the harrowing reality of the...  Read More >>

""Riquet: Selected and Adapted From the Moments of Anatole France"" offers a charming and thoughtful exploration...  Read More >>

""Rodzina RoqevillardÃ3w"" to jedna z najs?ynniejszych powie?ci Henryka Bordeaux, wybitnego przedstawiciela literatury...  Read More >>

In this story of extreme contrasts--in values, social class, and cultural perspectives--an unconventional romantic...  Read More >>

""Robert Pickman"" is a profound historical novel by Maurice Baring that explores the tumultuous landscape of 16th-century...  Read More >>

""The Romantic Comedians"" is a sophisticated and biting social satire set in the fictional city of Queenborough,...  Read More >>

""Romance by Request"" is a charming and lighthearted work of early 20th-century fiction by Steuart M. Emery. This...  Read More >>

""Rosas de Francia"" es una destacada obra de la narrativa colombiana de principios del siglo XX, escrita por el...  Read More >>

""Rome Haul"" is a sweeping historical novel that captures the vibrant and gritty life along the Erie Canal during...  Read More >>

""Roux the Bandit"" is a poignant exploration of conscience and isolation set against the rugged backdrop of the...  Read More >>

""The Prophet's Cousin"" (originally published in French as ""Le Cousin de Mahomet"") is a quintessential example...  Read More >>

""Rudolph and Amina"" is a whimsical and satirical fantasy that provides a literary reimagining of the legendary...  Read More >>

""The Romantic Comedians"" is a sharp-witted social satire and comedy of manners set in the rigid society of Richmond,...  Read More >>

This novel deals with the tragedy of old age. It develops the theme in the context of Richmond society during the...  Read More >>

""The Rossetti and the Other Tales"" is a compelling collection of short fiction by the prolific British author...  Read More >>

""Sack and Sugar"" is a sparkling comedy of manners by the celebrated novelist Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick. The story follows...  Read More >>