Václav Patejdl Book order (chronological)

Set against the backdrop of the North West Territories, the story follows Lt. Jasper Hobson and his team from the Hudson's Bay Trading Co. as they journey to Cape Bathurst to establish a new trading post. Accompanying them are Mrs. Paulina Barnett, eager for adventure, and Thomas Black, who aims to witness a solar eclipse the following summer. This expedition intertwines themes of exploration, ambition, and the challenges of navigating the harsh Arctic landscape.

A bestseller since 1880... The classic saga of the Roman Empire From a thrilling sea battle to its famous chariot race to the agony of the Crucifixion, this is the epic tale of a prince who became a slave and by a twist of fate and his own skill-won a chance at freedom.

The story follows Kin-Fo, a wealthy Shanghai man facing an existential crisis after losing his fortune, leading him to contemplate suicide to claim his life insurance. Unable to go through with it himself, he enlists his friend Wang to do the deed, only for Wang to vanish. As Kin-Fo grapples with newfound discomfort and learns his fortune is intact, he embarks on a journey across China to evade the hit contract, only to discover that Wang has passed it to the dangerous Lao-Shen. The narrative explores themes of despair, friendship, and the quest for meaning.