Résultats pour "Wallace" dans Arts et divertissement

In 1529, Michelangelo was in Venice when he first met Titian, Venice's famed painter of princes, gods, and goddesses. Coming face-to-face with Titian's drama-infused, richly colored works, the creator of David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling realized he had met a worthy opponent. Twenty-five years later, Titian came to Rome to paint the pope, and the two met again. Painting in the Vatican, Titian experienced the full power of Michelangelo's work and vowed to surpass the achievements of his older contemporary.

"The Other Man" by Edgar Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a foggy London, introducing us to an array of characters entwined in a web of intrigue, including a young street messenger who plays a crucial role in the unfolding drama. The central conflicts revolve around financial schemes, personal relationships, and a tense atmosphere surrounding the mysterious Count Poltavo. The characters are vividly portrayed, with underlying tensions emerging, particularly in the romantic rivalry between the two protagonists, further complicated by Mr. Grayson's ...

Dive into the fascinating world of Nicole Alejandra Wallace del Barrio with Biography Flash, the podcast that brings you the full, richly detailed life story of one of Spain's most exciting young talents. Born on March 22, 2002, in Madrid to an American father and a Spanish mother, Nicole Wallace grew up immersed in art, music, and culture, training for years in viola, piano, singing, and modern dance before stepping into the spotlight that would make her a household name across Spain and Latin America. This show traces every chapter of her remarkable journey, from the eight-year-old girl ...

The master criminal Caesar Valentine is rich, suave and seemingly untouchable. He has confounded Scotland Yard time and time again, stealing and killing beyond the long arm of the law. Hallet of the London C.I.B. thinks he has a solution though. He will recruit a special agent, designated Number Six, that no one will know the identity of and who will operate completely off the books. Number Six's sole goal is to infiltrate Caesar Valentine's inner circle and take him down. Who is this mysterious Number Six and will they succeed where all others have failed? - Summary by Ben Tucker

A millionaire is taken suddenly ill, and sensing his mortality, he asks his attorney to do him one last favor—to find and secretly watch over his missing niece, the daughter of his profligate deceased sister. This niece at the appropriate time would become heir to his millions. However, the millionaire is mysteriously murdered, stabbed to death in his sick bed. Oliva Cresswell, the unsuspecting niece, has been a cashier in a large West End store for five years when she meets a Mr. Beale, a self-described wheat merchant, is attacked in her flat and rescued by this Mr. Beale, is offered a job ...

Lois Reddle is a young girl who works as a clerk in a lawyer’s office. One day her boss, Mr. Shaddles, asks her to pay a visit to Telsbury women’s prison on a legal errand. Whilst there she encounters an intriguing inmate only to discover that she is a notorious convicted murderer. Regardless of this fact she is somehow drawn to this woman and finds she remains on her mind after the visit. Her boss then recommends Lois to be hired by an esteemed client, and she takes on a job at the home of the Countess of Moron. Soon she encounters a man named Michael Dorn who seems to be more than ...

Saul Arthur Mann is a meticulous and eccentric individual. His life revolves around the gathering of every fact and statistic he can possibly acquire. As a consultant to the police, he is often called upon as a trusted and reliable resource. When a case of murder and fraud arises with regard to a local millionaire, he gladly offers his assistance but even he cannot always be sure of what he will discover. “The Man Who Knew” is a story full of mystery, love and revelation. (Summary by Howard Skyman)

Discover the transformative power of Wallace D. Wattles final installment in the acclaimed Science of... trilogy. In this insightful guide, Wattles delves into the essence of greatness, exploring the profound influence of our thoughts, habits, and actions. He emphasizes that regardless of your current situation, you possess the ability to change and achieve greatness. Join narrator Daniel Sanchez as he unpacks these timeless principles, offering you the tools to elevate your life and fulfill your potential.

Produksjonsbransjen for tv programmer er i dag en milliardindustri. Det var den ikke i begynnelsen av 1980 tallet. Da eksisterte den i praksis ikke. Petter Wallace og Styrk Jansen forteller i denne episoden av podkasten "Wallace og Jansen" om den spede begynnelsen og drømmen om å kunne leve av å produsere innhold for tv-kanalene.

The Science of Being Great by Wallace D. Wattles. The Science of Being Great, published in 1910 by Wallace D. Wattles, is a self-help book that teaches readers how to achieve personal greatness through self-awareness, right thinking, and spiritual development, focusing on aligning one's life with an inner, "pure idea" of power and greatness. It's a practical guide for unlocking potential, emphasizing obedience to the soul and abandoning outdated ideas to live a more powerful and purposeful life.

The Just Men of Cordova by Edgar Wallace. Once again our vigilante heroes lend their great talents to serve against those outwith the law; The setting is the Spanish city of Cordova, wherein a number of wealthy European financiers have succumbed to a mysterious poison. Manfred, Gonzales, Poiccart and another meet out justice in there usual inimitable fashion, thwarting the devious shenanigans of the criminals of the early twentieth century.

Join host and legendary musician John Wallace as he deep-dives into unexpected musical treasures in the company of other brilliant performers, composers and creators.

In the era when this story was written it was unusual to have a woman portrayed as a criminal mastermind. However in this case Edgar Wallace has presented us with Kate Westhanger, a beautiful young lady with a talent for pulling off nefarious plots with incredible originality who leads a team of male associates in crime. Kate comes up with a brilliant scheme to pull off a huge caper. Enter Inspector Michael Pretherston, an equally intelligent practitioner on the other side of the law who must somehow bring Kate to justice. This is especially difficult due to the fact that Kate always keeps her...

Here we have another fine novel by the eminent British author Edgar Wallace. The usual mystery of this sort usually revolves around the classic “who done it” theme. However this one is different. Rather than asking the question “who done it?” this is rather a “who is it?”. The reason for this is a vigilante in the story by the name of Jack O’ Judgement. This interesting character is a cross between an assassin and a giggling clown that keeps the reader guessing as to his or her identity. Jack wants to exact justice where traditional law enforcement fails and wreaks havoc upon the...

When this was written, literary traditions still decreed beauty to be the outward sign of inner saintliness, whereas evil characters tended to be “ugly as sin.” Jean Briggerland defies these expectations by being every bit as angelically beautiful as she is sociopathic. So lovely that all around her are blinded to her guilt no matter how blatant her crimes, only Jack Glover, best friend and lawyer of her most recent victim, is aware of her true nature. Can he stop her crime spree and bring her to justice before she murders her way to wealth and happiness? He really, really shouldn’t ...

The Double by Edgar Wallace. When Dick Staines graduated the University of Cambridge without family connections or inherited wealth, he decides to put his honours science degree in the service of Scotland Yard, where he is marked for rapid promotion. Ten years later, and Detective Inspector Richard Staines is confronted by a murder from his past, involving a doppelgänger and a mysterious thumbprint. From the golden age of detective fiction, Edgar Wallace was a prolific author with over 170 novels to his credit, including King Kong. More than 160 films have been made of his works, and a ...

The Strange Countess by Edgar Wallace. Lois Reddle is a young girl who works as a clerk in a lawyer’s office. One day her boss, Mr. Shaddles, asks her to pay a visit to Telsbury women’s prison on a legal errand. Whilst there she encounters an intriguing inmate only to discover that she is a notorious convicted murderer. Regardless of this fact she is somehow drawn to this woman and finds she remains on her mind after the visit. Her boss then recommends Lois to be hired by an esteemed client, and she takes on a job at the home of the Countess of Moron. Soon she encounters a man named ...

The Door with Seven Locks by Edgar Wallace. Dick Martin is on his last day on the job at Scotland Yard, having planned to retire early due to an inheritance windfall, when he becomes entangled in a strange and convoluted mystery involving a missing heir, a stolen library book, vivisection, a series of murders and a mysterious tomb with a complicated and unique set of locks, the keys of which have been scattered to the winds. But as the pieces start to come together, what seems at first a series of odd and random coincidences begin to add up to a sinister plot to seize a fortune!Become a ...

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