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A strange triangle of a man, a woman, and a boy, locked in patterns of guilt and love. Liam O'Connell is a man haunted by his past, who lives by stealing, scavenging and tricking those he meets. He takes shelter in a derelict cottage belonging to the recently widowed Laura West, and the unlikely pair begin a relationship. After a visit from Liam's estranged wife, Peggy, they are left with Danny, the child she claims is Liam's, currently living in care. The pressure on all sides leads to a complete breakdown between Liam and Laura and he leaves. On his return a year later Liam discovers that Danny is living at Laura's house and has sworn to kill him. Now Liam has to find a way to survive Danny without losing Laura. A story of guilt, loss and redemptive love.

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All the imagination, whimsy, and invention that have made Alexander Calder's mobiles and stabiles so popular. 36 fables — in rhymed translation by Eunice Clark — with a Calder drawing for each fable and 12 additional vignettes. Includes "The Lion in Love" and "The Hen That Laid the Golden Eggs." Contains mature content.

Seventeenth-century Frenchman Jean de La Fontaine happily plundered Aesop and other classical writers as a source for his witty, elegant fables, as well as inventing a number of his own. de La Neziere which which charmingly capture La Fontaine's unforgettable cast of animal personalities. schovat popis

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Jean de La Fontaine was one of the greatest French fabulists, and this collection of his fables, rendered in English verse, showcases his wit and wisdom. Whether he is writing about foxes and grapes, ants and cicadas, or wolves and sheep, La Fontaine's stories are timeless in their relevance and appeal. This beautifully illustrated edition is a must-have for anyone who loves classic literature.

This book features a collection of tales and novels in verse, with illustrations by Charles Eisen and stories by Jean de la Fontaine. The French fables and stories are known for their timeless appeal and wit, and Eisen's illustrations add another layer of beauty and sophistication. A must-read for fans of classical literature.