Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

Florence Bell

    Florence Bell was a British writer and playwright. Her works are characterized by a deep insight into the human psyche and the social issues of her time. Bell focused her creative output on depicting complex relationships and moral dilemmas.

    The Mill on the Floss
    Great Expectations
    Riders of the purple sage
    Alan's Wife
    At The Works
    Jane Eyre
    • Jane Eyre

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      4.3(9939)Add rating

      Orphaned Jane Eyre grows up in the home of her heartless aunt and later attends a charity school with a harsh regime, enduring loneliness and cruelty. This troubled childhood strengthens Jane's natural independence and spirit - which prove necessary when she finds a position as governess at Thornfield Hall.However, when she finds love with her sardonic employer, Rochester, the discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a choice. Should she stay with him and live with the consequences, or follow her convictions, even if it means leaving the man she loves? A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre (1847) dazzled and shocked readers with its passionate depiction of a woman's search for equality and freedom.

      Jane Eyre
    • At The Works

      A Study Of A Manufacturing Town (1907)

      • 312 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote important literature by providing an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original. This commitment highlights the value of cultural heritage in the literary world.

      At The Works
    • Alan's Wife

      A dramatic study in three scenes

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Set in three dramatic scenes, this work explores complex themes of love and relationships through the lens of Alan and his wife. The narrative delves into the emotional struggles and societal expectations of the time, offering a poignant reflection on marriage and personal identity. This high-quality reprint preserves the essence of the original 1893 edition, providing readers with an authentic experience of late 19th-century drama.

      Alan's Wife
    • Riders of the purple sage

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      4.3(332)Add rating

      A simplified retelling of Zane Grey's tale of Lassiter, a gunman with a reputation, who rode into a Mormon village and found a mob angry at the richest woman in town because she was unwilling to give up control of her spring water.

      Riders of the purple sage
    • Great Expectations

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.9(276)Add rating

      An unknown benefactor provides Philip Pirrip with the chance to escape his poor upbringing. Aspiring to be a gentleman, and encouraged by his expectations of wealth, he abandons his friends and moves to London. His expectations prove to be unfounded however, and he must return home penniless.

      Great Expectations
    • The black tulip

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      3.3(33)Add rating

      Macmillan Readers series is one of the most popular simplified readers for learners of English. The information is controlled, with pictures explaining some of the difficult vocabulary. This book has 600 basic words for Beginner-level students and explains how Cornelius wants to grow the first black tulip but there are many factors in his way.

      The black tulip