Category: Historical Fiction
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A Gentleman in Moscow
Rs. 2,690.00or 3 X Rs.896.67 with
Amor Towles
- OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD
- Chosen for the Duchess of Cornwall’s online book club The Reading Room
- A BOOK OF THE DECADE, 2010-2020 (INDEPENDENT)
- THE TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017
- A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017
- A MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017
- A DAILY EXPRESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017
- AN IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017
- ONE OF BARACK OBAMA’S BEST BOOKS OF 2017
- ONE OF BILL GATES’S SUMMER READS OF 2019
- NOMINATED FOR THE 2018 INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLERS WEEK AWARD
‘No historical novel this year was more witty, insightful or original‘ – Sunday Times, Books of the Year
‘Charming … shows that not all books about Russian aristocrats have to be full of doom and nihilism’ – The Times, Books of the Year
‘This novel is astonishing, uplifting and wise. Don’t miss it’ – Chris Cleave
On 21 June 1922, Count Alexander Rostov – recipient of the Order of Saint Andrew, member of the Jockey Club, Master of the Hunt – is escorted out of the Kremlin, across Red Square and through the elegant revolving doors of the Hotel Metropol.
Deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, the Count has been sentenced to house arrest indefinitely. But instead of his usual suite, he must now live in an attic room while Russia undergoes decades of tumultuous upheaval.
Can a life without luxury be the richest of all?
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Circe
Rs. 2,790.00or 3 X Rs.930.00 withThis #1 New York Times bestseller is a “bold and subversive retelling of the goddess’s story” that brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey (Alexandra Alter, TheNew York Times).
In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child — not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power — the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus.
But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.
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Don Quixote
Original price was: Rs. 3,490.00.Rs. 3,190.00Current price is: Rs. 3,190.00.or 3 X Rs.1,063.33 withCervantes
“Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes is a groundbreaking novel that was originally published in two parts in 1605 and 1615. It is considered one of the most significant works in Spanish and worldwide literature, setting the foundation for the modern novel with its long, complex story, well-drawn characters, and social critique. The novel’s protagonist, Don Quixote, and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, have become iconic figures in literature and popular culture, symbolizing idealistic dreamers who pursue their noble ideals despite the challenges they face. The novel’s enduring themes and symbols, such as the motif of “tilting at windmills,” continue to be referenced and studied today, making “Don Quixote” a timeless masterpiece.
“Don Quixote” has had a lasting impact on the literary world, as it is one of the most translated and published works after the Bible. Its satirical and humorous tone, along with its innovative narrative structure, have made it a landmark in Western European literature. Cervantes’ work is celebrated for its exploration of the human condition, the concept of reality versus illusion, and the power of imagination. With its memorable characters, engaging story, and enduring themes, “Don Quixote” continues to captivate readers and scholars alike, making it a seminal work in the history of literature.
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Lust For Life: The Story of Vincent Van Gogh
Rs. 2,690.00or 3 X Rs.896.67 withIrving Stone
Lust for Life is the classic fictional re-telling of the incredible life of Vincent Van Gogh.
“Vincent is not dead. He will never die. His love, his genius, the great beauty he has created will go on forever, enriching the world… He was a colossus… a great painter… a great philosopher… a martyr to his love of art. “
Walking down the streets of Paris the young Vincent Van Gogh didn’t feel like he belonged. Battling poverty, repeated heartbreak and familial obligation, Van Gogh was a man plagued by his own creative urge but with no outlet to express it. Until the day he picked up a paintbrush.
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