Ergebnis für "Gerry" in Literatur & Belletristik

The bohemian inhabitants of Marlborough Road lead lives of barely contained chaos, full of demands, distractions and domestic dramas. Fortunately, they have one person they can count on when things go wrong - Sally, their cleaning lady-cum-therapist.

Another delightful entry into the beloved Fentons series. This time a novella featuring all your favorite characters mixed up in a truly Gothic mystery complete with villains, rescued beauties, treasure and a secret society of terrible aspirations. Baron Balfour, a great giant of a man, and his new wife, who used to be Euphemia Fleet, a put-upon companion, are on their honeymoon in France when the baroness spots a villainous looking individual, just like her idea of a character from a Gothic novel. He is in the company of a frightened young beauty and Euphemia decides to rescue her.

Meet Viktor Sniperbone, a guy who seems to have it all—youth, good health, independence, and a promising future. But something’s missing. When he meets Mandi Hindleg, the woman of his dreams, his life takes an unexpected turn. They’ve only been dating for six months, and yet Viktor is convinced she’s “the one”. The only hurdle? Meeting Mandi’s quirky family, the Hindlegs. Viktor then hatches a crazy plan to secretly film the Hindleg family, capturing their real-life drama like you’ve never seen before.

After the death of her GP husband, widow Sarah is battling to bring up her strong-willed 18-year-old daughter, Clare, hindered by her meddling mother, Eleanor. Living on the middle floor of the family home, with Clare downstairs and Eleanor upstairs, Sarah finds herself besieged from above and below as she tries to cope with the demands of both her mum and her daughter. Luckily, she finds solace at work, where her best friend and boss at Bygone Books, Russell, provides a sympathetic ear.

Derald Grake's pursuit of the American Dream takes a hilariously dark turn when he puts his family home on the market. But what starts as a simple real estate transaction quickly turns into a nightmare when a body is discovered under the bed. Is it a prank, or something more sinister? As Derald and his family are drawn into a web of wild accusations, bizarre mishaps, and laugh-out-loud absurdity, they find themselves at the center of an outrageous conspiracy that threatens to unravel their lives. In this twisted world, nothing is as it seems, and no one can be trusted.

Marx hinterm Tresen. Grandios gedacht, glänzend gemacht: "Das Puzzle". "Anfangs klingt alles echt: der "mit sozialistischem Gruß" schließende Bericht der zentralen Auswertungs- und Dokumentationsgruppe des Sicherheitsdienstes an den Minister über die Entwendung zweier Bronze-Figuren mittels unbekannter Technik: "Gewicht Marx inkl. Stuhl: 4353 kg, Gewicht Engels: 4202 kg, inkl. Manifest 4221,8 kg. Marx sitzend, Engels seitlich hinter ihm stehend, rechte Hand auf linker Schulter des Marx."

A darkly funny tale of desire and shopping. If Conn makes the correct selections, his Valentine's Day will really go with a bang.

Raoul is overwhelmed by the stink of bleach, beer dregs, and burger fat. But when you're on the hunt, distractions can be fatal. Particularly if you have a boss as murderous as Raoul's. A darkly funny tale foraged from the heart of the city. This story is part of a compilation called Tales of Urban Encounters.

If all you have is hope and a tentative hold of a drainpipe, perhaps its time to call on St. Jude, the patron saint of lost causes. But if others let you go, shouldn't you let go too?

Mr. Peacelove just wants a cruise for less than four thousand pounds. Yet, it's murky waters down at Fabulousness Travel Agency.

Mischief, prank, and mistaken identity take on a new meaning in this delightful concoction by the master of the silver age of Russian literature Dmitrey Merezhkovsky. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Transformation, and experience the compelling world of short-story fiction.