Carmilla (1872) is a Gothic novel that begins when Laura, a young woman living with her father in an isolated castle in Styria, receives an unexpected visit from Carmilla, a mysterious young woman who, following an accident during her journey, stays as a guest at the family home. As the two young women grow closer, Laura finds herself increasingly fascinated by her new companion. However, Carmilla's strange behaviour, her prolonged absences at night and the unsettling secrets surrounding h...

George Smiley is one of the most brilliantly realised characters in British fiction. Bespectacled, tubby, eternally middle-aged and deceptively ordinary, he has a mind like a steel trap and is said to possess ‘the cunning of Satan and the conscience of a virgin’. Smiley, now head of the Circus, must rebuild trust in the shattered organisation. He is also determined to destroy his nemesis, Karla, and his spy networks. He recruits Jerry Westerby, occasional spy, occasional news reporter, ful...

George Smiley is one of the most brilliantly realised characters in British fiction. Bespectacled, tubby, eternally middle-aged and deceptively ordinary, he has a mind like a steel trap and is said to possess ‘the cunning of Satan and the conscience of a virgin’. The Berlin Wall is down, the Cold War is over, but the world’s second oldest profession is very much alive. Smiley accepts an invitation to dine with the eager young men and women of the Circus’ latest intake; and over coffee and ...

Phantoms in the Parlor – 3 Classic Haunted House Tales invites readers into the ethereal corridors of Victorian and early 20th-century gothic literature, where spectral presences and psychological complexities intertwine. This collection masterfully compiles tales that explore the haunted house trope with a rich blend of suspense, atmosphere, and cultural tension. Each story unfolds with a shimmering style that captures the unsettling beauty and latent terror of apparitions, set against th...

2021 Audio Book of the Year - Australian Business Book AwardsThis is a laugh-out-loud, narrative-driven self-help book – think Bridget Jones getting a critical-thinking makeover.In Why Smart Women Make Bad Decisions, protagonist Kat learns that the philosophies of ‘Believe in yourself’ and ‘Magic will happen’ will not deliver her a better life. Her story, which recounts her hapless attempts to navigate scenarios that will be distur...

A collection of factual dramas exploring the history of oil - and the price we pay for itEver since it was first drilled over 150 years ago, oil has been both a blessing and a curse. It has enabled economic growth; provided an efficient energy source; fuelled our entire infrastructure - and caused wars, pollution and global warming. These seven dramas, set between 1951 and 2045, and taking us from postwar Iran to futuristic Lancashire, examine the role oil has play...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips******Great Britain reveals 37 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Great Britain that range from 2-day escapes to adventures of a week or more, from motoring through the majestic Welsh mountains, to visiting the mysterious Stoneheng...

Poets Choice is a poetry book publishing brand registered and having its head office in Mumbai, India. We are on the verge of setting up our offices in USA as well.We have been around since 2010.Our writers hail from over 48 countries across the world. To view the complete list visit our website.We welcome book reviews on our website – www.poetschoice.in . Books can also be ordered directly from our website.Now, video and audio reviews can be sent across to ...

The anthology '60 Gothic Classics' offers an expansive exploration into the depths of Gothic literature, capturing the essence of eerie atmospheres and complex narratives that characterize the genre. The collection encompasses a wide array of literary styles, from the haunting stories of psychological terror to the romantic and mysterious tales of suspense. Each work contributes to the rich tapestry of Gothic tradition, inviting readers into shadowy labyrinths of the macabre and the sublim...

**Now watch the BBC drama Doing Money**‘They took me because I would not be missed’This is the shocking true story of how an ordinary young girl was kidnapped off the street as she walked home and turned into a slave – before fighting for her freedom and finding the courage to help the police in one of the UK’s most shocking modern-day slavery trials.Anna was an innocent student when she was kidnapped, beat...

The Loss of Innocence is a book of poetry written by a child, who is a separate and distinct part of the adult. She prefers to be called Anna. She has no voice; her pain, fear, sadness, and loneliness have been buried inside for over fifty years. The Loss of Innocence is extremely personal and difficult for the author to share. Only through the use of poetry is she able to speak and put those feelings into words. This book allows others to share a glimpse inside the soul of the author and ...

Davian and Alicia…They were lovers on the screen but not in real life.But Alicia loved Davian because he was the man of her dreams and he had a warm and kind personality.Davian made one mistake six years ago and fell for another woman, the woman he believed he would always be responsible for.When he is forced to marry Alicia - his best friend's sister - instead of the woman he loves, he has no choice but to make it a contract marriage.But as the lies sta...