Biographical fiction Books

Kanousky - or, The young Indian is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1862.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine,...

Alfred Lord Tennyson - A Memoir - Volume II is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and...

The Autobiography of the Late Sir Andries Stockenstrom - Volume I is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions,...

Marie Antoinette and the End of the Old Regime is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1909.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and...

La vie est une flamme dans le vent. Les voyages se terminent et commencent toujours par une seule et même errance : celle de la vie. Ce récit est une découverte universelle. Un voyage au centre des aléas de nos vies. On y lit avec fluidité la découverte...

Jeune maman effacée et dépressive, Jeanne peine à reprendre confiance en elle. Lorsqu'on lui fait miroiter les nombreux bienfaits du Krav Maga, elle dit oui ; oui à la sécurité, ce mot-clé qui déverrouille toutes les serrures du bonheur pour une femme en...

Avril 2020, nous supportons la crise sanitaire depuis plusieurs semaines et j'ai besoin de me ressourcer, de trouver un moyen de m'évader de cette situation anxiogène. Je suis en liberté conditionnelle et je dois libérer mon esprit, trouver une porte de...

Ceinture de Krav Maga orange en poche, Jeanne a changé ce qui n'allait pas dans sa vie : de nouvelles études, un nouveau club de sport. Elle a même consolidé les bases de son couple. Mais à quel prix ? Peu importe, ça valait le coup !Il est temps de se...

Within these pages are nineteen stories of a life. Stories of events such as a first dance, reluctantly, between friends. Of Elliott, a good friend who lost his way. Travel through Paris and experience the sights and sounds of the city of love before...

"Piercing black eyes surrounded by a pool of pink, meandering strands of crimson glaring at me with so much hate. I didn't understand how anyone could feel that way about another person." Relative Evil is based on the true events that occurred in...

Regency England. A land of oppression and social discontent.Arthur Thistlewood is fighting for a revolution. Susan Thistlewood is fighting for freedom. From Arthur. Unloved and mistreated by her militant husband, Susan finds comfort in food and...

1588. The Spanish Armada has been defeated, but Elizabeth Tudor is griefstricken.The Earl of Leicester has died and Elizabeth feels entirely alone. But at her court there is a young man who will chase her nightmares away and, she...

Celebrated as an author of travel and fiction, Tahir Shah has published more than forty books in a career that’s spanned three decades. In that time he’s turned his hand to many kinds of writing – from journalism to novels, and from...

July 1540. The courts of Europe are stunned to hear that Henry VIII has executed his all-powerful minister, Thomas Cromwell. Poet and classicist Nicholas Bourbon is sent from the cultured court of Queen Marguerite of Navarre to investigate. Thrust into...

Thea und Thees, Lilia und Luc - vier Figuren in einem Spannungsfeld aus Erinnerungen, Begierden und Verlusten, die eine gemeinsame Vergangenheit auf unbestimmte Zeit aneinander gebunden hat. Der tagebuchartige Roman steckt dieses Mosaik menschlicher...

English writer Evelyn Waugh was an expert satirist and an accomplishednovelist; Evelyn Waugh was the second son of the late Arthur Waugh,publisher and literary critic, and brother Alec Waugh, the famous novelist.He was educated at Lancing and Hertford...

A reader living in the early 20th century would have no need to ask, "Who is Elinor Glyn?" She was the best-read romantic novelist of her day, and the author of a passionate book that led to a poem about her sinning on a tiger skin.Born in Jersey,...

Book I in the Award-Winning Jerusalem TrilogyB.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree, Historical Novel Society Editor's ChoiceHollywood made him a blacksmith; Arab chronicles said he was "like a king."He served a leper, but defied Richard the Lionheart...

James Perdue seems to be a pretty ordinary guy, but don't let that fool you. "Key To The Highway" recounts a pretty bizzare story of epic proportions. Rock-n-roll. Hollywood. Women. Love and betrayal.

Diary of a Foreigner Hendrika's exposure to an inexplicable experience early one morning shatters her perception of life. How was she ever going to share it with anybody?Her children were growing up, moving from primary school to high school, followed by...

What happens when a bright future is interrupted?As a young man coming of age in Kingston, Ontario, Rob absorbs knowledge with a passion. His love for learning takes him all over the world, from his school's computer club, to a summer math camp in...

At 17 Anahita leaves her war-torn country to take refuge in Canada, where she can feel, taste, touch, and smell freedom with every fibre of her being. Throughout many years of working hard trying to achieve her dream of becoming a prominent physicist,...

From the end of the Napoleonic Wars to Confederation, central Canada was awash with migrants from the British Isles and their cultural values. The raw prejudice that they brought with them - against the French, the Catholics, and even Yanks and Europeans...

The question that most humans ask is, what happens when you die? Well, this book is a first-hand experience of surviving death. Waking up from a month-long coma. This book takes you on a trip of surviving death, and what happens along the way. This book...

The sweeping saga of a young woman uncovering her mysterious past, only to find herself at the epicenter of a power struggle that could shatter a nation.As an orphan who aged out of the system, Adira beat the odds, earning a nursing degree and finding a...

Jonesing for a drive-in theater and a hotrod El Camino?It's the dawn of the 1970s and everything is changing. The war in Vietnam is winding down. So is the Apollo Space Program. The tiny northwestern city of Spokane is about to host a World's Fair. But...

Forcefully-retired zoo-keeper Mick Munroe is hiding two BIG things: Alzheimer's and a 42 year-old Indian elephant called Sinbad.Mick and his elephant become overnight on-the-run, anti-hero legends when Mick, an old rebel with a cause, takes matters into...

Old Fritz and the New Era, Volume 4" by Louise Mühlbach continues the historical narrative focusing on the later years of Frederick the Great of Prussia and the subsequent developments in Prussian history. As with the previous volumes, this novel blends...

"Old Indian Days: Volume 2" by Charles A. Eastman offers a compelling collection of Native American narratives that delve into the rich tapestry of Dakota Sioux traditions and cultural practices. Through a series of historical narratives and folklore,...

Friedrich Nietzsche is the central figure of this study, with a focus on his major philosophical concepts and their development. The book explores Nietzsche's contributions to existentialism, emphasizing his critique of traditional values and his...

Old Fritz and the New Era book 3 by Louise Mühlbach is a compelling historical novel set in 18th-century Prussia, focusing on the final years of Frederick the Great (known as Old Fritz) and the novel depicts Frederick the Great dealing with physical...

On Books and Arts is an insightful exploration of literary and artistic critique, offering a comprehensive examination of the intersection between books and the arts. The book serves as a rich resource for understanding the nuances of creative expression...

"Old Indian Days: Part 1" by Charles A. Eastman is a collection of poignant and insightful narratives that provide a window into the traditional life and culture of the Dakota Sioux tribe. Through a series of stories and experiences, Eastman, himself of...

The novel is set in the context of World War I, where Father O'Flynn is sent to France as a chaplain to support the troops. The war's impact on soldiers and the broader situation provides the backdrop for the story. The narrative explores the challenges...

Imperial Purple by Edgar Saltus is a historical novel set in the opulent and politically charged environment of ancient Rome. The novel combines themes of decadence, luxury, and political intrigue to create a richly textured narrative. The novel is set...

""Old Fritz and the New Era book 2 by Louise Mühlbach is a historical novel set in 18th-century Prussia, focusing on the later years of Frederick the Great and the transition to the rule of his successor, Frederick William II. The novel intricately...

""Old Fritz and the New Era," book 1 by L. Mühlbach (Clara Mundt), is a historical novel set during the later years of Frederick the Great of Prussia, also known as ""Old Fritz."" The novel provides a dramatized portrayal of Frederick's reign, focusing...

"The Days of My Life" by Mrs. Oliphant is a fascinating autobiography that offers readers a unique glimpse into the existence and reports of the esteemed Victorian-technology creator. Mrs. Oliphant, whose complete call is Margaret Oliphant Wilson...

Bud Richardville is inducted into the Army as the United States prepares to enter World War II in 1943.A chance comment has Bud assigned to the Graves Registration Service, where his unit is tasked with locating, identifying, and burying the dead. Bud...

Die Autorin schildert leicht und doch fesselnd heitere und auch besinnliche Begebenheiten aus ihrer Kindheit und Jugend in ihrer masurischen Heimat. Ein Kaleidoskop aus Geschichten, Erzählungen und Personen aus dem Land, in „dem der Mond noch mit der...

Hinterher haben es alle vorher gewusst. Die geschiedenen Eltern, die konservative Familie, die ehrgeizige Mutter, Intelligenz, Sensibilität - dieses Mädchen musste magersüchtig werden. Vielleicht. Vielleicht waren meine sämtlichen Gedanken, Gefühle,...

Mitten in Südamerika, an den Ufern des Rio Paraná, als im 17. Jahrhundert in Deutschland der 30-jährige Krieg wütete, schufen Jesuiten gemeinsam mit Guarani-Indianern ein staatenähnliches Gemeinwesen, das zu den schönsten Seiten der Menschheitsgeschichte...