Dane Clemence Bücher

Obsessive friendships lead to tragedy in this early-twentieth-century novel about a charismatic schoolmistress, a naïve new teacher, and an impressionable student—with an afterword by Melissa Broder, author of Milk Fed and The Pisces. Clare Hartill is a brilliant, commanding educator at a private all-girls boarding school: the undisputed queen of her own small kingdom. But her tightly controlled world is disrupted when she meets Alwynne Durand, a nineteen-year-old teacher with no formal training. Alwynne's innocence and openness endear her to the secretive Clare. Alwynne is drawn to Clare's intelligence and sophistication. The two women fall headlong into an all-consuming friendship and begin planning a life together. But their relationship is tested when an exceptionally gifted student named Louise enters their orbit. Louise will do anything to win Clare's approval. Meanwhile, Clare's jealous and manipulative nature slowly pulls Alwynne away from her friends, her students, and her family—anyone, in fact, who is not Clare Hartill. Written in the early twentieth century by Winifred Ashton (under the pseudonym Clemence Dane), Regiment of Women is a complex tale of love and power that asks: How well do we truly see the people we love? And what are we willing to sacrifice for them? The Modern Library Torchbearers series features women who wrote on their own terms, with boldness, creativity, and a spirit of resistance.

Set against the backdrop of a gripping murder trial, the narrative follows Martella Baring, a young actress wrongfully convicted of killing Edna Druce. Sir John Saumarez, an astute actor and manager, believes in her innocence and dedicates himself to proving it. With the assistance of his stage manager and wife, he navigates the complexities of the case to save Martella from execution. This British crime tale, penned in 1928, not only inspired a sequel film but also influenced Alfred Hitchcock's early works.

Focusing on the life and artistry of Madala Grey, Anita Serle's biography draws from private correspondence and personal insights. It explores the inspirations behind Grey's captivating work, while also sparking debate over the use of the term "genius" in her context. The narrative is praised for its literary merit, establishing Serle as a notable biographer. As reviews emerge, the book invites readers to reflect on Grey's legacy and Serle's role in shaping it, questioning how future generations will perceive both figures in literary history.

In the quiet seaside town of Whynmouth, Inspector Rudge seldom faces murder cases. However, his routine is shattered when an old sailor arrives with a rowing boat carrying a fresh corpse, stabbed in the chest. The investigation reveals multiple challenges; the vicar, owner of the boat, seems to be hiding crucial information, and the victim's niece has mysteriously vanished. The case grows increasingly complex, raising doubts about the victim's identity and the number of people involved in this extraordinary crime. Inspector Rudge grapples with the intricacies of the situation, questioning whether he will ever uncover the truth. In 1931, a group of crime writers, including Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, collaborated on a unique literary project under the Detection Club. Each author contributed a chapter in a game of literary consequences, with G.K. Chesterton providing a paradoxical prologue and Anthony Berkeley resolving the story. The authors also submitted their own solutions in sealed envelopes, revealed at the book's conclusion, with Agatha Christie's clever resolution noted as particularly outstanding. The contributors included notable figures such as Canon Victor Whitechurch, G.D.H. Cole, and Ronald Knox, among others.

Králové jeviště jednají o rodu mužů a žen, kterým byla dědičně dána do vínku schopnost okouzlit, uchvátit, přimrazit do nehnutí nebo rozvášnit k nadšení tisíceré zástupy diváků.