Ergebnis für "The Picture of Dorian" in Liebesromane

Mein Auftrag ist klar. Er lautet Provokation. Nur deshalb trete ich die Stelle als Tanzlehrer am Ballettinternat an. Doch ihn auszuführen, ist schwerer als gedacht, sobald mein Blick auf sie fällt. Meine Schülerin Odette. Auch im Abschlussjahr steht Odette im Schatten der anderen Tänzerinnen, hat keine Chance auf die Hauptrolle und damit genauso wenig auf einen festen Platz in einem Ballettensemble. Tag für Tag kämpft sie gegen ihre quälende innere Dunkelheit.

The Picture of Dorian Gray centers on the character of Dorian Gray, a handsome young man who is the muse for a talented painter. Dorian wishes for a painting of himself to take on the effects of aging instead of him so he can give into any vice he wants - and his wish comes true. The novel follows Dorian Gray’s life of giving into every temptation and moral malfeasance that come his way, ranging from smaller vices like vanity and dishonesty all the way to debauchery and murder.

The Picture of Dorian Gray has had an enduring impact on society - one that shows no signs of diminishing any time soon. Since the inimitable Oscar Wilde first created this seductive thriller, countless fans have been chilled by his unflinching look at the darker side of human nature. A look made even more chilling, perhaps, by the recognition - if we are truly honest with ourselves - that inside each of us lurks a little bit of Dorian Gray.

Attempted poisoning was bad enough, but when the would-be killer messes with the brakes on Marc’s precious Porsche, the art dealer admits he needs help. He just wasn’t expecting help to be quite so dark and sexy. Royce Karras loves his job at Ward Security. He’s making up for a lifetime of bad decisions and a bloody past he’d rather forget. But Marc isn’t the spoiled rich boy he thought he’d be protecting.