The Spanish Promise

The Spanish Promise Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of The Spanish Promise book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.

The Spanish Promise

Karen Swan
The Spanish Promise Book PDF

Author : Karen Swan
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781529006193

Get Book

The Spanish Promise by Karen Swan Pdf

The Spanish Promise is a sizzling summer novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Swan, set in the vibrant streets of Madrid, for fans of Victoria Hislop and Santa Montefiore. One of Spain’s richest men is dying. But as he prepares his estate, his family is shocked to discover he is making plans to give away his wealth to a young woman they have never even heard of. Who is she and what hold does she have over him? Charlotte Fairfax is asked to travel to the troubled family’s home in Spain to get to the bottom of the mysterious bequest. It’s the week before her wedding but she is confident she has time – there’s only one reason an older man leaves his money to a beautiful woman, isn’t there? But in Madrid, things don’t go to plan when the woman denies knowing anything about the gift. Is she lying? Looking for clues, Charlotte digs into the prominent family’s history and unearths a dark and shocking past in which two people were torn apart by conflict. But now, their long-buried secrets are starting to reach into the present and Charlotte starts to wonder whether love does not need to forgive or forget in order to endure – but just needs two hearts to keep beating. 'The perfect summer read' - Hello! Enjoy more of Karen Swan's captivating summer novels with The Greek Escape and The Rome Affair.

The Spanish Promise

Karen Swan
The Spanish Promise Book PDF

Author : Karen Swan
Publisher : Pan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-11
Category : Domestic fiction
ISBN : 9781529006186

Get Book

The Spanish Promise by Karen Swan Pdf

One of Spain's richest men is dying. But as he prepares his estate, his family is shocked to discover he is making plans to give away his wealth to a young woman they have never even heard of. Who is she and what hold does she have over him? Charlotte Fairfax is asked to travel to the troubled family's home in Spain to get to the bottom of the mysterious bequest. It's the week before her wedding but she is confident she has time - there's only one reason an older man leaves his money to a beautiful woman, isn't there? But in Madrid, things don't go to plan when the woman denies knowing anything about the gift. Is she lying? Looking for clues, Charlotte digs into the prominent family's history and unearths a dark and shocking past in which two people were torn apart by conflict. But now, their long-buried secrets are starting to reach into the present and Charlotte starts to wonder whether love does not need to forgive or forget in order to endure - but just needs two hearts to keep beating. PRAISE FOR KAREN SWAN 'The perfect summer read' Hello! 'Smart plots, brilliant characters and juicy romance' Heat 'A stunning journey' Sunday Express

The Promise

Danielle Steel
The Promise Book PDF

Author : Danielle Steel
Publisher : Dell
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1989-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780440170792

Get Book

The Promise by Danielle Steel Pdf

Young architect Michael Hillyard and artist Nancy McAllister are determined to get married despite his wealthy mother's disapproval. Then, minutes before their wedding, a terrifying accident and a cruel deception separate Michael and Nancy -- perhaps forever. Each pursues a new life -- Nancy in California, Michael in New York. But eventually nothing -- and no one -- can keep them apart as they keep their vow never to say good-bye.

The Promise of the Foreign

Vicente L. Rafael
The Promise of the Foreign Book PDF

Author : Vicente L. Rafael
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-12-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822387411

Get Book

The Promise of the Foreign by Vicente L. Rafael Pdf

In The Promise of the Foreign, Vicente L. Rafael argues that translation was key to the emergence of Filipino nationalism in the nineteenth century. Acts of translation entailed technics from which issued the promise of nationhood. Such a promise consisted of revising the heterogeneous and violent origins of the nation by mediating one’s encounter with things foreign while preserving their strangeness. Rafael examines the workings of the foreign in the Filipinos’ fascination with Castilian, the language of the Spanish colonizers. In Castilian, Filipino nationalists saw the possibility of arriving at a lingua franca with which to overcome linguistic, regional, and class differences. Yet they were also keenly aware of the social limits and political hazards of this linguistic fantasy. Through close readings of nationalist newspapers and novels, the vernacular theater, and accounts of the 1896 anticolonial revolution, Rafael traces the deep ambivalence with which elite nationalists and lower-class Filipinos alike regarded Castilian. The widespread belief in the potency of Castilian meant that colonial subjects came in contact with a recurring foreignness within their own language and society. Rafael shows how they sought to tap into this uncanny power, seeing in it both the promise of nationhood and a menace to its realization. Tracing the genesis of this promise and the ramifications of its betrayal, Rafael sheds light on the paradox of nationhood arising from the possibilities and risks of translation. By repeatedly opening borders to the arrival of something other and new, translation compels the nation to host foreign presences to which it invariably finds itself held hostage. While this condition is perhaps common to other nations, Rafael shows how its unfolding in the Philippine colony would come to be claimed by Filipinos, as would the names of the dead and their ghostly emanations.

The Fountains of Silence

Ruta Sepetys
The Fountains of Silence Book PDF

Author : Ruta Sepetys
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780698174511

Get Book

The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys Pdf

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray comes a gripping, extraordinary portrait of love, silence, and secrets under a Spanish dictatorship. Madrid, 1957. Under the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret. Meanwhile, tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming promise of sunshine and wine. Among them is eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson, the son of an oil tycoon, who arrives in Madrid with his parents hoping to connect with the country of his mother's birth through the lens of his camera. Photography--and fate--introduce him to Ana, whose family's interweaving obstacles reveal the lingering grasp of the Spanish Civil War--as well as chilling definitions of fortune and fear. Daniel's photographs leave him with uncomfortable questions amidst shadows of danger. He is backed into a corner of difficult decisions to protect those he loves. Lives and hearts collide, revealing an incredibly dark side to the sunny Spanish city. Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love, repercussions of war, and the hidden violence of silence--inspired by the true postwar struggles of Spain. Includes vintage media reports, oral history commentary, photos, and more. Praise for The Fountains of Silence "Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood’s Gilead in Ruta Sepetys’s suspenseful, romantic and timely new work of historical fiction . . . Like [Shakespeare's family romances], 'The Fountains of Silence' speaks truth to power, persuading future rulers to avoid repeating the crimes of the past." --The New York Times Book Review “Full of twists and revelations…an excellent story, and timely, too.” --The Wall Street Journal "A staggering tale of love, loss, and national shame." --Entertainment Weekly * "[Sepetys] tells a moving story made even more powerful by its placement in a lesser-known historical moment. Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction." --Booklist, *STARRED REVIEW* * "This gripping, often haunting historical novel offers a memorable portrait of fascist Spain." --Publishers Weekly, *STARRED REVIEW* * "This richly woven historical fiction . . . will keep young adults as well as adults interested from the first page to the last." --SLC, *STARRED REVIEW* * "Riveting . . . An exemplary work of historical fiction." --The Horn Book, *STARRED REVIEW*

The Eve of Spain

Patricia E. Grieve
The Eve of Spain Book PDF

Author : Patricia E. Grieve
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780801890369

Get Book

The Eve of Spain by Patricia E. Grieve Pdf

Finally, Grieve focuses on the misogynistic elements of the story and asks why the fall of Spain is figured as a cautionary tale about a woman's sexuality.

The Secret Path

Karen Swan
The Secret Path Book PDF

Author : Karen Swan
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781529006278

Get Book

The Secret Path by Karen Swan Pdf

Taking us deep into the heart of the Costa Rican jungle, Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Swan returns with The Secret Path – complete with her trademark romance, glamour, and jaw-dropping twists. 'A glamorous adventure' - Hello! 'A twisty, glamorous read, bringing jungles, beaches and ancient towns to life' - My Weekly An old flame. A new spark. Love can find you in the most unlikely places . . . At only twenty, Tara Tremain has everything: she’s a trainee doctor, engaged to the man of her dreams – Alex, a passionate American biology student. But just when life seems perfect, Alex betrays her in the worst way possible. Ten years later, she’s moved on – with a successful career, good friends and a man who loves her. But when she’s pulled back into her wealthy family’s orbit for a party in the heart of Costa Rica, she’s flung into a crisis: a child is desperately ill and the only treatment is several days’ trek away, deep in the jungle. There's only one person who can help – but can she trust the man who broke her heart? Your Costa Rican adventure awaits . . . What Karen's readers are saying: 'So immersive I could feel the heat, see the dense forest' 'Pure escapism, action, adventure, romance and intrigue' 'So detailed and real that I started itching with imaginary insect bites!'

A Winter's Promise

Christelle Dabos
A Winter s Promise Book PDF

Author : Christelle Dabos
Publisher : Europa Editions
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781609454845

Get Book

A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos Pdf

“A stunningly atmospheric fantasy that doubles as an exceptional character study . . . we can’t wait to see where Dabos takes it next.” —Entertainment Weekly (“The 10 Best YA Books of 2018”) One of Publishers Weekly’s Best YA Books of the Year A National Indie Bestseller Lose yourself in the fantastic world of the arks and in the company of unforgettable characters in this French runaway hit, Christelle Dabos’ The Mirror Visitor quartet. Plain-spoken, headstrong Ophelia cares little about appearances. Her ability to read the past of objects is unmatched in all of Anima and, what’s more, she possesses the ability to travel through mirrors, a skill passed down to her from previous generations. Her idyllic life is disrupted, however, when she is promised in marriage to Thorn, a taciturn and influential member of a distant clan. Ophelia must leave all she knows behind and follow her fiancé to Citaceleste, the capital of a cold, icy ark known as the Pole, where danger lurks around every corner and nobody can be trusted. There, in the presence of her inscrutable future husband, Ophelia slowly realizes that she is a pawn in a political game that will have far-reaching ramifications not only for her but for her entire world. The World of the Arks Long ago, following a cataclysm called the Rupture, the world was shattered into many floating celestial islands, now known as arks. Over each, the spirit of an omnipotent and immortal ancestor abides. The inhabitants of these arks each possess a unique power. Ophelia, with her ability to read the pasts of objects, must navigate this fantastic, disjointed, perilous world using her trademark tenacity and quiet strength.

The Promise

Nicola Davies
The Promise Book PDF

Author : Nicola Davies
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781536221718

Get Book

The Promise by Nicola Davies Pdf

“This tale is a sturdy one that is made even more emphatic by Davies’s terse writing style. The text is heightened in every way by Carlin’s outstanding mixed-media artwork.” — Booklist (starred review) On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But the frail old woman says the thief can’t have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the girl’s life — and a chance to change the world, for good.

A Promise is a Promise

Robert N. Munsch,Holly Harris,Michael Kusugak
A Promise is a Promise Book PDF

Author : Robert N. Munsch,Holly Harris,Michael Kusugak
Publisher : Dramatic Publishing
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0871294931

Get Book

A Promise is a Promise by Robert N. Munsch,Holly Harris,Michael Kusugak Pdf

". . . warmth and humor of Munsch at his best".--Globe and Mail. Full-color illustrations.

America's Promise

W. J. Rorabaugh,Donald T. Critchlow,Paula C. Baker
America s Promise Book PDF

Author : W. J. Rorabaugh,Donald T. Critchlow,Paula C. Baker
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 074251191X

Get Book

America's Promise by W. J. Rorabaugh,Donald T. Critchlow,Paula C. Baker Pdf

America's Promise is a concise, highly readable introduction to American History. Designed to clearly explain major themes and events, it also captures the rich and often amusing character of the American people. The strong narrative emphasizes public life and how individuals constructed public structures in which they lived and worked. Including the latest scholarship in social, cultural, and political history, the work integrates the history and importance of women and minorities. To aid students in learning and reviewing, each chapter begins with a preview of the main ideas that will be discussed and ends with a conclusion that reinforces the key concepts. Rather than being simply declaratory signposts, section headings highlight main ideas and help carry along the narrative. A glossary defines main terms, and a timeline helps students keep track of events. Selected readings are also included to encourage further reading and study. Finally, carefully selected illustrations and maps portray, pinpoint, and illuminate important episodes in American history. The most concise and competitively priced book available, America's Promise is a breath of fresh air in the introductory market.

I Promise

LeBron James
I Promise Book PDF

Author : LeBron James
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780063017344

Get Book

I Promise by LeBron James Pdf

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!

The Spanish-Cuban-American War and the Birth of American Imperialism, 1895-1902: 1895-1898

Philip Sheldon Foner
The Spanish Cuban American War and the Birth of American Imperialism 1895 1902 1895 1898 Book PDF

Author : Philip Sheldon Foner
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Cuba
ISBN : 9780853452669

Get Book

The Spanish-Cuban-American War and the Birth of American Imperialism, 1895-1902: 1895-1898 by Philip Sheldon Foner Pdf

"This major work by Philip Foner, the well-known historian, has as its chief object the re-definition of the conflict known in the U.S. historiography as the "Spanish-American" war. This very name, in his view, reflects the bias of two generations of historians who relegated Cuba to the passive position of a prize in a struggle between Spain and the United States. It is his contention that the Cuban nation, by virtue of its prolonged and successful rebellion of 1895-1898 (treated in Vol. 1) was a central protagonist of the conflict, its role ending when it was subjected to neocolonial status by the United States. In pursuing this new outlook, Professor Foner studied the sources available in the United States, the rich materials in the Archivo Nacional and the Library of the City Historian in Havana, and enlisted help and documentary evidence furnished by the leading historians and historical institutes of Cuba. These sources have enabled him to deal at length with the occupation and subjugation of Cuba by the United States and reconstruct the story in richer detail and in a more realistic interpretation than has ever been done before. Volume II begins with the war in Cuba after U.S. intervention in 1898 and covers the imposition of U.S. domination of Cuba through the Platt Amendment, which marked the beginning of American neocolonialism"--Back cover.

The Shadow of the Wind

Carlos Ruiz Zafon
The Shadow of the Wind Book PDF

Author : Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101147061

Get Book

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon Pdf

The New York Times bestseller “The Shadow of the Wind is ultimately a love letter to literature, intended for readers as passionate about storytelling as its young hero.” —Entertainment Weekly (Editor's Choice) “One gorgeous read.” —Stephen King Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer’s son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julián Carax. But when he sets out to find the author’s other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax’s books in existence. Soon Daniel’s seemingly innocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona’s darkest secrets--an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love.

Together by Christmas

Karen Swan
Together by Christmas Book PDF

Author : Karen Swan
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781529006117

Get Book

Together by Christmas by Karen Swan Pdf

Set in snowy Amsterdam, Together by Christmas is a moving read of secrets, romance and heartbreaking dilemmas by Sunday Times bestseller Karen Swan. 'We couldn't put it down' – Bella magazine When Lee first came to Amsterdam, it was with a newborn baby and a secret. Five years later, her life is approaching normal: her career as a celebrity photographer is flourishing, her son Jasper is growing up, and they are enjoying the run-up to Christmas with their tight circle of close friends. But all this changes one morning when Lee finds a book in the basket of her bicycle – and scrawled inside it, a desperate message. Who left it for her, and why? Lee feels compelled to help and tracks down the book’s author, Sam. With an instant, undeniable connection it seems they might have a shot at a real future together. Until her past comes calling. As the snow falls and ice thickens on the city’s canals, the secret Lee has never told resurfaces. Suddenly everything she holds dear hangs in the balance. Christmas is a time for being together – but what if the truth means she ends up alone? 'A real treat to get absolutely lost in. Go on - spoil yourself!' - Veronica Henry, bestselling author on The Christmas Party by Karen Swan Real readers love Karen Swan: 'Gritty, real and romantic in equal measure' 'Something very special' 'Christmassy, romantic, heartbreaking' 'One of my favourite reads of the year' 'Laughed, cried . . . couldn't put it down'