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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Discover a haunting literary classic of greed, obsession, and social decay - now available in English for the first time.Set in 19th-century Catalonia, The Strangler of the Poor (L'Escanyapobres) tells the chilling story of Olaguer, a mysterious muleteer turned miser, who claws his way to power through ruthless usury and quiet malice. As his wealth grows, so too does the hatred of the village he exploits - and the dark nickname they give him: The Strangler of the Poor or L'Escanyapobres.But greed has its own price. Amid the crumbling farms, the rise of the railroad, and the decline of rural life, Olaguer's obsession isolates him, twists him, and leads to an unforgettable, ironic reckoning.This first-ever English translation of Narcis Oller's 1884 masterpiece brings to life one of the most important novels of Catalan literature, a darkly ironic critique of ambition and avarice in the face of social change. Perfect for readers of Emile Zola, Honore de Balzac, or Thomas Hardy.Why You'll Love This Book: A gripping psychological portrait of a man consumed by greedVivid depictions of 19th-century Catalan village life on the brink of modernityA literary classic praised for its social realism and moral depthPerfect for fans of Gothic, historical, and literary fictionIncludes new translation notes and retains Oller's sharp, ironic tone This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Step into the shadowy world of American Phantoms, a chilling collection of ghost stories from celebrated American author Ambrose Bierce. This anthology gathers Bierce's most haunting and unforgettable tales-spine-tingling narratives steeped in Civil War lore, haunted houses, mysterious disappearances, and supernatural justice.With stark prose and psychological depth, Bierce explores the fragile line between the living and the dead. Each story is a masterclass in gothic horror and macabre storytelling, rooted in a uniquely American sense of place and unease. Whether it's spectral soldiers walking war-torn battlefields or spirits lurking in frontier cabins, Bierce's phantoms continue to haunt the literary imagination.Edited and introduced by Lucius Madison, this edition offers a carefully curated journey into Bierce's most supernatural work-presented in a beautiful collector's format for modern readers.Perfect for readers who love: Classic ghost stories and gothic fictionAmerican horror and weird talesAuthors like Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and H.P. LovecraftSupernatural short stories and haunted AmericanaDiscover why Ambrose Bierce is one of the unsung masters of 19th-century horror literature and why his phantoms still walk the pages, long after the ink has dried. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Hidden Realms: The Eater of Souls, Dragon Moon, and Secret of the Earth StarThree gateways. Three worlds. One of the greatest imaginations of science fiction and fantasy.Henry Kuttner (1915-1958) was one of the great architects of the Golden Age of pulp magazines, a writer whose stories blended the weird, the wondrous, and the cosmic. In Hidden Realms, three of his most striking early works are brought together in a single collection: The Eater of Souls (1937): Far beyond the stars, in the city of Bel Yarnak, a godlike entity waits in the Gray Gulf, feeding on the souls of the living.Dragon Moon (1941): In Atlantis's last age, a reluctant heir is called back to a throne-and a war against an inhuman power.Secret of the Earth Star (1942): A rare jewel. A masked thief. A trail that leads to a hidden city beneath the Sahara.These tales span science fiction, sword-and-sorcery, and cosmic horror-three different worlds, united by Kuttner's unmatched ability to conjure danger, mystery, and wonder.For readers who crave the atmosphere of Weird Tales, the adventure of early science fiction, and the imagination that inspired writers from Bradbury to Gaiman, Hidden Realms is a journey through the strange, the forgotten, and the extraordinary. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Step into the shadowy world of American Phantoms, a chilling collection of ghost stories from celebrated American author Ambrose Bierce. This anthology gathers Bierce's most haunting and unforgettable tales-spine-tingling narratives steeped in Civil War lore, haunted houses, mysterious disappearances, and supernatural justice.With stark prose and psychological depth, Bierce explores the fragile line between the living and the dead. Each story is a masterclass in gothic horror and macabre storytelling, rooted in a uniquely American sense of place and unease. Whether it's spectral soldiers walking war-torn battlefields or spirits lurking in frontier cabins, Bierce's phantoms continue to haunt the literary imagination.Edited and introduced by Lucius Madison, this edition offers a carefully curated journey into Bierce's most supernatural work-presented in a beautiful collector's format for modern readers.Perfect for readers who love: Classic ghost stories and gothic fictionAmerican horror and weird talesAuthors like Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and H.P. LovecraftSupernatural short stories and haunted AmericanaDiscover why Ambrose Bierce is one of the unsung masters of 19th-century horror literature and why his phantoms still walk the pages, long after the ink has dried. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Discover a haunting literary classic of greed, obsession, and social decay - now available in English for the first time.Set in 19th-century Catalonia, The Strangler of the Poor (L'Escanyapobres) tells the chilling story of Olaguer, a mysterious muleteer turned miser, who claws his way to power through ruthless usury and quiet malice. As his wealth grows, so too does the hatred of the village he exploits - and the dark nickname they give him: The Strangler of the Poor or L'Escanyapobres.But greed has its own price. Amid the crumbling farms, the rise of the railroad, and the decline of rural life, Olaguer's obsession isolates him, twists him, and leads to an unforgettable, ironic reckoning.This first-ever English translation of Narcis Oller's 1884 masterpiece brings to life one of the most important novels of Catalan literature, a darkly ironic critique of ambition and avarice in the face of social change. Perfect for readers of Emile Zola, Honore de Balzac, or Thomas Hardy.Why You'll Love This Book: A gripping psychological portrait of a man consumed by greedVivid depictions of 19th-century Catalan village life on the brink of modernityA literary classic praised for its social realism and moral depthPerfect for fans of Gothic, historical, and literary fictionIncludes new translation notes and retains Oller's sharp, ironic tone This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The law can't catch him. The banks can't outsmart him. And heaven help anyone who underestimates him. Meet John Strobbins - every crook's hero and every detective's nightmare. For the first time in English, Jose Moselli's classic tales of wit, irony, and audacious heists come alive in The Curious Crimes of John Strobbins, a must-read for fans of classic noir, Sherlock Holmes, and the gentleman-thief tradition.First published in 1912, Moselli's stories follow Strobbins as he outwits corrupt bankers, humiliates pompous museum officials, and kidnaps the police chief, all while leaving his own wry commentary on the hypocrisy of polite society. This definitive edition collects three of his greatest adventures: An Inexplicable Disappearance - a baffling vanishing act and an even more baffling revelation.The Margarita - the theft of a priceless pearl in plain sight.The Amateur - a countryside escapade that leaves the law licking its wounds.Translated and typeset with care by Lucius Madison and Cinder Oracle, this edition preserves Moselli's wit and biting social satire while making it accessible for today's readers. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Hidden Realms: The Eater of Souls, Dragon Moon, and Secret of the Earth StarThree gateways. Three worlds. One of the greatest imaginations of science fiction and fantasy.Henry Kuttner (1915-1958) was one of the great architects of the Golden Age of pulp magazines, a writer whose stories blended the weird, the wondrous, and the cosmic. In Hidden Realms, three of his most striking early works are brought together in a single collection: The Eater of Souls (1937): Far beyond the stars, in the city of Bel Yarnak, a godlike entity waits in the Gray Gulf, feeding on the souls of the living.Dragon Moon (1941): In Atlantis's last age, a reluctant heir is called back to a throne-and a war against an inhuman power.Secret of the Earth Star (1942): A rare jewel. A masked thief. A trail that leads to a hidden city beneath the Sahara.These tales span science fiction, sword-and-sorcery, and cosmic horror-three different worlds, united by Kuttner's unmatched ability to conjure danger, mystery, and wonder.For readers who crave the atmosphere of Weird Tales, the adventure of early science fiction, and the imagination that inspired writers from Bradbury to Gaiman, Hidden Realms is a journey through the strange, the forgotten, and the extraordinary. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …