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"Les faits merveilleux ou surnaturels ne sont pas aussi rares qu'on le croit ; il faudrait plutôt dire qu'ils se produisent sans ordre." Ainsi commence "La femme changée en renard", publié au début des années 1920, et qui révéla David Garnett, écrivain proche du groupe de Bloomsbury animé par Virginia Woolf. Roman fantastique, conte ou fable, ce récit qui conjugue l'humour et la fantaisie est également empreint de gravité, voire de cruauté.

Anne Dunnock finds herself trapped in a world of discontent. With a widowed father who is a clergyman more committed to his duties than to the people he serves, Anne struggles to connect with the villagers who have turned their backs on them. Despite her best efforts to fit in, its only when she escapes into marriage that her father finally reveals the depth of his appreciation for her. Join us as we explore themes of isolation, acceptance, and the complex bonds of family. - Summary by LynneT

NATIONAL BESTSELLER​ A unique, unfiltered memoir from the NBA champion and fifteen-time all-star ahead of his induction into the Hall of Fame. Kevin Garnett was one of the most dominant players the game of basketball has ever seen. He was also one of its most outspoken. Over the course of his...

In a bewildering turn of events, Sylvia Tebrick, a 24-year-old wife, is transformed into a fox during a tranquil walk in the woods with her husband, Richard. Determined to protect their secret, Mr. Tebrick sends away their staff, but both must navigate the challenges and emotional turmoil that this unexpected change brings to their lives. (Summary by Annise)

In this enchanting tale, a young Victorian housewife unexpectedly transforms into a fox, leading her husband into a whirlwind of challenges as he navigates her increasingly untamed behavior. This unique narrative offers a fresh perspective on the timeless struggles inherent in the dynamics of marriage, revealing the wild nature that lies beneath the surface. - Summary by Tony Addison

This solemn fable relates the tale of a man's wife mystically turning into a fox, with both heartwarming and horrific results.

Abolitionism was the movement that strove to end slavery in the United States. The abolitionists saw slavery as a stain and an affliction on the United States and made it their goal to eradicate slave ownership. Abolitionists produced anti-slavery literature, sent petitions to Congress, and ran for political office.

ספר שני של אחד הסופרים האהובים והמצליחים של "תשע נשמות"! שנתיים לאחר ש"מאישה לשועלה" נהיה רב-המכר הגדול של אנגליה בשנות העשרים והשלושים, הוסיף דייוויד גארנט ללמוד...