Bøger af William J. Locke

”Det har aldrig været mig muligt at forstå, hvorfor han netop valgte at adoptere mig blandt samtlige Londons uvaskede gadedrenge. Jeg spurgte ham engang.’Fordi du var grim, snavset, ulevedygtig, hæmmet i væksten, underernæret og komplet uinteressant,’ sagde han. ’Desuden fordi din moder var den mest umulige vaskekone, der nogensinde har emmet genever i sit skjortebryst.”Paragot er en velrenommeret arkitekt, der lever et rigt og godt liv. Alligevel beslutter han sig en dag for at prøve at se verden fra en anden vinkel – nedefra, så at sige. Han forklæder sig som landstryger og sætter kurs mod Londons beskidte gader. Her samler han en ung gadedreng op og tager ham under sine vinger. I løbet af de næste måneder lærer de to landstrygere hinanden godt at kende – og undervejs lærer de også en ting eller to om sig selv.”Den elskelige landstryger” udkom første gang i 1906 og er William J. Lockes mest berømte bog. Den er sidenhen blevet både filmatiseret og opført som skuespil.William John Locke (1863-1930) var engelsk forfatter af romaner, noveller og skuespil. Locke nød stor popularitet for sin letflydende, sentimentale temaer og elegante ironi.

William J. Locke "The Demagogue and Lady Phayre" is a gripping narrative about politics, cultural expectations, and love intrigue. The novel takes place in a universe where the demagogue, a charismatic and powerful political figure, meets Lady Phayre, an aristocrat. As the demagogue's reputation grows, Lady Phayre becomes attracted to him, leading in a complex interplay of power, passion, and social expectations. The novel effectively explores the complexities of social status, politics, and human relationships. Locke creates a novel that delves into the inner workings of the characters' minds, offering readers insight into the challenges and dilemmas they face. The drama unfolds against the backdrop of political upheaval and societal expectations, with a mix of tension, romance, and a sophisticated examination of human nature. "The Demagogue and Lady Phayre" is written in Locke's unique manner and captivates readers with its deep character development and thought-provoking subjects. The novel urges readers to consider the complexities of human conduct and the decisions they make in the face of societal and personal constraints.

Engang havde Stephen Chisely alt, hvad hjertet kunne begære. Et godt omdømme, venner, et godt udseende og ikke mindst selvrespekt. Alt dette er væk nu. For to år siden begik han en skændig forbrydelse, der fik ham sat i fængsel. Nu er han på fri fod og har i månedsvis forgæves flakket om og søgt efter arbejde. Han forsøger på hverken at se sig frem eller tilbage, men en dag befinder han sig pludselig foran det hus, han havde været til middag i, den aften han blev arresteret. Da han får øje på sin gamle veninde Yvonne Latour, er hans første indskydelse at skynde sig væk. Han vil ikke belemre hende med sit selskab eller trække hende ned i andres øjne. Yvonnes reaktion overrasker ham umådeligt. Hun glædes over at se ham og insisterer på, at de skal sætte sig i parken og tale lidt sammen. Det møde bliver begyndelsen på Stephens nye liv. Pludselig virker alt muligt.”Kærlighedens under” udkom første gang i 1918.William John Locke (1863-1930) var engelsk forfatter af romaner, noveller og skuespil. Locke nød stor popularitet for sin letflydende, sentimentale temaer og elegante ironi.

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Hoofdpersoon Hugh Colman is in het geheim getrouwd met de joodse Mirna Hart. Haar familie mag dit niet weten, want als Mirna getrouwd blijkt te zijn met een niet-jood, gaat de forse familie-erfenis aan haar voorbij. Het geheim wordt een probleem als Mirna's vader wordt vermoord, en Hugh als verdachte aan wordt gewezen. Zijn alibi? De vrouw van wie niemand mag weten dat ze zijn geliefde is.-

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.