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Edgar Allan Poe's Classic Tales of Horror - Edgar Allan Poe - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Edgar Allan Poe's Classic Tales of Horror - Edgar Allan Poe - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This handsome hardback collection brings together 20 chilling horror stories from the maestro of suspense, Edgar Allan Poe, presented with a gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and beautiful endpapers. Edgar Allen Poe is regarded as one of the greatest American writers and a pioneer of the horror genre, and this collection brings together some of his most celebrated tales. Themes of guilt, fear and revenge abound as the master of gothic horror transports readers to mysterious worlds, carries them on dangerous sea voyages, and investigates gruesome murders. Exploring the hidden depths of the human mind, these are tales full of thrills and intrigue. Includes:• The Fall of the House of Usher• The Tell-Tale Heart • The Black Cat• The Cask of Amontillado• The Masque of the Red Death• The Pit and the PendulumThis elegant pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged stories , presented with a gold embossed cover design , ivory paper , beautifully designed endpapers and black gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this edition makes wonderful gift for any lovers of classic fiction. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

DKK 112.00
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Macbeth - William Shakespeare - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Macbeth - William Shakespeare - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This handsome hardback edition presents William Shakespeare''s classic tragedy, Macbeth , featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Often referred to superstitiously as ''the Scottish play'', Macbeth is one of Shakespeare''s best-loved works. As a general in the army of the Scottish king, Macbeth meets three witches who prophesy that he will one day take his master''s place. When the strange predictions of three witches begin to come true, the Scottish general Macbeth realises that the opportunity to become King of Scotland is within his grasp, but in order to do so he must commit murder, and one murder leads to another... and another.A tumultuous tale of how ambition, guilt and paranoia lead to deceit and murder, it is one of the greatest studies of morality and corruption.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged text , presented with a gold embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

DKK 105.00
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The Story of Christmas - Katharine Bamfield - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Story of Christmas - Katharine Bamfield - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This heritage hardback edition of The Story of Christmas features Katharine Bamfield''s classic text and Margaret Tarrant''s original full-colour artworks, bringing the traditional nativity story to life for young readers. Closely following the Bible, The Story of Christmas retells the story of Jesus''s birth, taking us through the annunciation and Jesus'' birth to the visits of the shepherds, the wise men, the flight into Egypt and Jesus'' early childhood. Margaret Tarrant''s classic artworks are a wonderful accompaniment to this timeless story - perfect to share with the next generation. It''s a must-have classic for children aged 5+.

DKK 120.00
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Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This striking hardback edition presents Daniel Defoe''s classic tale of adventure, Robinson Crusoe, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. After being shipwrecked on a desert island, marina Robinson Crusoe spends over 30 years surviving in complete solitude. Until he spies a footprint on the shore and realises, he is not as alone as he thought...Robinson Crusoe was first published in 1719 and has been hailed as the classic adventure story. Although the inspiration came from a real-life castaway called Alexander Selkirk, the novel can be enjoyed as a tale of survival, of spiritual awakening, or as a mythic quest.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged text , presented with an embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

DKK 113.00
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M. R. James Ghost Stories - Montague Rhodes James - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

M. R. James Ghost Stories - Montague Rhodes James - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This handsome jacketed hardback brings together the classic short fiction of M.R. James, one of the most acclaimed ghost story writers of all time. Set among dark cathedrals, remote inns, and rural estates, with ancient artefacts of awful power lurking in the shadows, a sense of dread and unease builds until some terrible force is unleashed. These haunting tales by one of the genre''s all-time greats will keep you transfixed even as your blood turns to ice. Inside, you will find 20 terrifying tales including:• Oh, Whistle and I''ll Come to You, My Lad• Casting the Runes• Count Magnus• Lost Hearts• The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral• And many more. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Mysteries and Marvels series brings together thrilling short stories from classic fiction, including spine-chilling ghost stories, gripping detective fiction and cosmic horror. These hardback anthologies with foil accented cover designs make wonderful gifts for any classic lover.

DKK 152.00
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The Odyssey - Homer - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Odyssey - Homer - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This elegant collector''s edition presents Homer''s classic epic myth, The Odyssey , featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Trouble is brewing at the home of the hero Odysseus, who has spent years fighting in the Trojan Wars and is now captive of the beautiful nymph Calypso. Hordes of suitors to his wife have invaded the family house, and Odysseus'' son Telemachus sets out to find his father. Freed from the clutches of Calypso after the intervention of Jupiter, Odysseus begins his epic return journey.The timeless themes of the Odyssey - survival, courage, loyalty and hospitality - have resonated with readers through the ages, making it the most enduring classic in western civilization.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic prose translation by T. E. Lawrence , presented with a gold embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

DKK 113.00
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The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This beautiful hardback gift edition presents Kenneth Grahame''s classic children''s story, The Wind in the Willows , featuring classic full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges. One sunny spring day, Mole decides to visit the river bank. There he meets and soon becomes firm friends with Ratty, Badger, and car-crazy Mr Toad. Life on the river couldn''t be better, until Toad''s reckless driving lands him in jail. When the nasty weasels and stoats decide to take over Toad Hall, it''s up to the friends to save the day.One of the greatest animal stories ever written, Kenneth Grahame''s classic story remains beloved by readers all over the world. This covetable gift edition with 25 original, full-page illustrations by Tiziana Longo makes a wonderful collectible for readers of all ages. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Deluxe Children''s Classics are exquisitely designed hardcover editions of classic children''s literature, beautifully presented with full-colour illustrations, stencilled page-edges, and decorative endpapers. Together, they make a wonderful entryway into these best-loved classics that children can treasure forever.

DKK 192.00
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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This beautiful jacketed hardback presents Oscar Wilde''s classic novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray , with brand-new, full-colour illustrations by Eugenia Nobati. This classic novel about the frailty of human beauty and sensual experience and the futility of vanity remains as powerful today as when it was first published in 1891. A truly extraordinary piece of work, The Picture of Dorian Gray has come to be regarded as the finest novel of the aesthetic and decadent movements. In this cautionary tale, the handsome Dorian Gray wishes that his portrait should age rather than himself, and then launches on a life of excess and depravity, with shocking consequences.Whether you''re approaching The Picture of Dorian Gray for the first time, or want to experience it afresh with new illustrations , this unabridged collectible edition is perfect for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Classics series brings together handsome hardcover editions of classic works, beautifully presented with full-colour, specially-commissioned illustrations, patterned endpapers and dust jackets.

DKK 141.00
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories - Washington Irving - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories - Washington Irving - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This elegant collector''s edition presents Washington Irving''s terrifying tale, ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'' alongside 15 other of his classic short stories, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges. ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'' tells the tale of superstitious schoolmaster Ichabod Crane who seeks the hand of Katrina, but finds he has a rival for her affections in the form of Brom Bones Van Brunt who likes to play tricks on him. Turned down by Katrina, ''heavy-hearted and crestfallen'' he rides through the autumn night where he encounters a headless horseman in a classic American ghost story that is often referenced today. It''s a companion piece to ''Rip Van Winkle'', which you''ll also find here among many other great short stories from Washington Irving.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains these classic and unabridged tales , presented with a gold embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

DKK 113.00
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

"Mark Twain was the first truly American writer, and all of us since are his heirs." - William Faulkner This elegant collector''s edition presents Mark Twain''s classic novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer , featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Mark Twain''s classic of smalltown life along the banks of the Mississippi features loveable rascal Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn - a social outcast and son of the town drunk. Dogged his nemesis - the villainous Injun Joe - Tom embarks with Huck on a series of boyhood adventures, which include witnessing a murder in a graveyard at dead of night, running away to become a pirate and hunting for buried treasure in a haunted house. Twain paints a wonderfully droll and idyllic picture of rural Missouri as his quick-witted hero keeps weaving his way into, and out of, trouble. This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text , presented with a gold embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

DKK 113.00
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass - Lewis Carroll - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass - Lewis Carroll - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This exquisite hardback edition presents Lewis Carroll''s classic children''s tale, Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland, featuring classic full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole in this enchanting work by Lewis Carrol, featuring a cast of unforgettable characters - from the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, to Humpty Dumpty and the Queen of Hearts. This edition features Alice''s first adventure in Wonderland, as well as the additional tales Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There. This collectors edition features Sir John Tenniel''s classic illustrations , colourised by Katy Jackson, as well as two letters written by Lewis Carrol to his young readers: ''An Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves Alice'' and ''A Christmas Greeting from A Fairy to a Child''. With stencilled page edges, beautiful endpapers and ivory pages, this deluxe hardback makes a wonderful for all fans of these beloved tales. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Deluxe Children''s Classics are exquisitely designed hardcover editions of classic children''s literature, beautifully presented with full-colour illustrations, stenciled page-edges, and decorative endpapers. Together, they make wonderful entryway into these best-loved classics that children can treasure forever.

DKK 190.00
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A Room of One's Own - Virginia Woolf - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Room of One's Own - Virginia Woolf - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This handsome gift edition presents Virginia Woolf''s classic work, A Room of One''s Own , featuring a luxurious gold embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. One of the greatest arguments for female emancipation, A Room of One''s Own began as a lecture series at Cambridge University defending women''s independence. In this extended essay, Virginia Woolf brings to life the many issues facing women of her era and pioneered the path toward a more equal future. Passionate, insightful, and beautifully written, A Room of One''s Own is a tour-de-force by one of the 20th century''s greatest writers.This pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text , presented with a gold embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

DKK 112.00
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At the Mountains of Madness and Other Stories - H. P. Lovecraft - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

At the Mountains of Madness and Other Stories - H. P. Lovecraft - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This handsome hardback edition presents H. P. Lovecraft''s classic cosmic horror novella At the Mountains of Madness , among other celebrated tales, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. In H. P. Lovecraft''s chilling novella , At the Mountains of Madness, scientists from Miskatonic University embark on an expedition to an abandoned city in the Antarctic. As its secrets are gradually revealed, the professors discover there are ancient terrors lurking beneath the ice-and they promise a future too horrible to contemplate.This collection also includes two other classic tales from the Cthulhu mythos, "The Shadow over Innsmouth" and "The Thing on the Doorstep". Together these three stories provide the perfect introduction to the unnerving world of the Cthulhu mythos.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged text , presented with a gold embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

DKK 113.00
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The Gambler - Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Gambler - Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This striking gift edition presents Dostoevsky''s classic work The Gambler , featuring a luxurious, silver-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. In this gripping literary classic, Alexei Ivanovich is tutor to a Russian family. They are bankrupt and eagerly awaiting the death of ''Grandmother''. Alexei falls in love twice: first, with the beautiful but impossible Polina; and second, with the game of roulette. His addiction turns out to be shared by Grandmother who suddenly appears, very much alive, and willing to gamble down to her last banknote. The Gambler is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking work that showcases Dostoevsky''s unparalleled ability to explore the complexities of the human condition. This pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text , presented with a silver embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and silver gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

DKK 112.00
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The Little Prince - Antoine De Saint Exupery - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Little Prince - Antoine De Saint Exupery - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A beautiful hardback edition of this children''s classic, featuring Antoine de Saint-Exupery''s original artwork in full-colour. When a pilot crash-lands in the Sahara Desert he meets a stranger - a little prince - who has arrived on Earth from an entirely different planet. By listening to the prince''s stories and his questions about the world, it becomes clear to the pilot that truths about life can reveal themselves in the most unlikely of places.This classic edition is a wonderful addition to any child''s bookshelf.

DKK 117.00
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Mythology Wordsearch - Eric Saunders - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Mythology Wordsearch - Eric Saunders - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Enter the world of Titans and Olympians, Hercules and Zeus, gorgons and hydras with this excellent collection of mythological wordsearch puzzles based on classical Greek and Roman mythology. Join the gods and heroes of old on a quest to discover all of the words that have been cleverly hidden in the grids within. With a variety of fun and intriguing themes such as Jason and the Argonauts and mythological monsters, as well as puzzles based on excerpts from classic stories and text, you''ll be entertained for hours.Themes include: • Circe• Pandora''s Box• The Furies• Weapons of the Gods• The Stealing of Helen ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

DKK 119.00
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The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgson Burnett - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgson Burnett - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This beautiful hardback gift edition presents Frances Hodgson Burnett''s classic children''s story, The Secret Garden, featuring classic full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges. Spoilt and contrary Mary Lennox is sent to live at her uncle''s gloomy manor in Yorkshire. Here, quite unexpectedly, she discovers a new world of warmth and friendship. Unlocking a hidden garden in the grounds, Mary reveals a place of enchantment that begins to weave its magic on her and those around her. This covetable gift edition with 25 original, full-page illustrations by Leire Salaberria, is sure to enchant readers of all ages. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Deluxe Children''s Classics are exquisitely designed hardcover editions of classic children''s literature, beautifully presented with full-colour illustrations, stencilled page-edges, and decorative endpapers. Together, they make a wonderful entryway into these best-loved classics that children can treasure forever.

DKK 192.00
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Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This handsome hardback edition presents the classic text, Tao Te Ching , beautifully illustrated in full colour with traditional Chinese artwork. The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2,500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of eastern philosophy. Best translated as the classic of the way and its power (or virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility, and ''non-action'', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound.This illustrated hardback edition features exquisite Chinese images in full-colour that bring out the timeless wisdom of the text and its subtle guidance on how to live well. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ancient Wisdom Library series brings together classic works on ancient philosophy and spirituality, each imparting timeless wisdom which continues to resonate in the modern world. These compact hardback editions with full-colour illustrations are perfect for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

DKK 139.00
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The Odyssey - Homer - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Odyssey - Homer - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Odyssey is the most enduring classic of western civilization, telling the story of Ulysses and his eventful voyage home after the Trojan War. This deluxe hardback edition features Alexander Pope''s classic 1726 translation which perfectly captures the lyricism of this epic poem. Featured alongside the text are wonderful illustrations derived from John Flaxman''s neoclassical designs, as well as an useful introduction and commentary by George Davidson which allows you to easily follow the action. With gilded page-edges, silver embossed cover design and beautifully designed endpapers, thiselegant and timeless hardback edition makes a wonderful collector''s item or gift. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.

DKK 192.00
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The Adventures of Father Brown - G. K. Chesterton - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Adventures of Father Brown - G. K. Chesterton - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Father Brown is one of the best-loved sleuths from Golden Age of detective fiction. This handsome hardback volume collects four of his classic cases, presented with a modern cover design. Hiding behind his genial appearance, this priest-come-detective has a razor-sharp mind. Through his experience as a confessor, Father Brown has gained has an intrinsic knowledge of humanity''s capacity for evil which makes him an expert at solving crimes. This gifted sleuth uses intuition over scientific method, putting himself in the shoes and minds of the criminals he seeks. Stories include: • The Resurrection of Father Brown • The Oracle of the Dog • The Mirror of the Magistrate • The Actor and the Alibi Now streaming as a popular series on Netflix, Father Brown''s crime-solving adventures remain as compelling now as they ever were. This complete and unabridged edition is the perfect companion title to Father Brown Short Stories. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Mysteries and Marvels series brings together thrilling short stories from classic fiction, including spine-chilling ghost stories, gripping detective fiction and cosmic horror. These hardback anthologies with foil accented cover designs make wonderful gifts for any classic lover.

DKK 149.00
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This handsome hardback edition presents the first collection in Arthur Conan Doyle''s classic Sherlock Holmes stories, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Sherlock Holmes and the faithful Dr Watson are featured here in a series of twelve of their earliest cases. They include A Scandal in Bohemia where Holmes is outwitted by an unexpected rival; The Red-Headed League , which begins with a bizarre newspaper advertisement for red-haired men; and The Adventure of the Speckled Band , in which the great detective traces a sinister whistling sound to its lethal source. First published month by month in The Strand magazine (1891-1892), the stories include 16 full-page illustrations by Sidney Paget, who created the image of Holmes in his signature deerstalker hat and Inverness cape.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged text , presented with a gold embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

DKK 113.00
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Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales - Hans Christian Andersen - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales - Hans Christian Andersen - Bog - Arcturus Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This elegant hardback edition presents Hans Christian Anderson classic fairy tales, featuring beautiful gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Hans Christian Anderson is the ultimate author of the literary fairy-tale. His utterly original stories with their beauty, tragedy and strangeness have captivated the imagination of readers, both young and old. This collection contains 35 of his best-known tales, including ''The Little Mermaid'', ''The Ugly Duckling'', ''The Snow Queen'', ''The Emperor''s New Suit'', ''The Little Match-Seller'' and ''Thumbelina''.This deluxe pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic translation by H. P. Paull, and is presented with an embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

DKK 112.00
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