But an unfortunate confrontation with a boy in his school results in a prank that goes badly wrong and suddenly he's incarcerated - without chance of release. Inspired by the Count of Monte Cristo, Fry's psychological thriller is written with the pace, wit and shrewd insight that we have come to expect from one of our finest novelists.

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Step into Stephen Fry's richly colourful world of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods in MYTHOS: THE ILLUSTRATED STORY .

Mythos - The stunningly iIllustrated story

« Je maudissais cette fille de ne pas m'avoir dit ce que j'étais censé rechercher. Si au moins elle m'avait donné une vague indication, je me serais arrangé pour la conforter dans ses illusions. Mais quelles illusions Ma dernière visite à Swafford m'avait beaucoup distrait, certes, mais de là à parler de miracles... »Poète déchu, critique dramatique acariâtre, vieux libidineux aigri confit de misanthropie, Ted Wallace est un inébranlable rationaliste et ennemi tonitruant des bonnes manières. Alors qu'il vient de se faire mettre à la porte du journal pour lequel il écrit, il se voit investi d'une mission secrète par sa très charmante filleule Jane : soulever le mystère de Swafford Hall, demeure du richissime lord Logan. David, le fils de maison, détient-il réellement le pouvoir de guérir les gens ?Armé de flair, d'esprit critique aiguisé et de whisky, Ted Wallace arpenter le château à la recherche de la vérité.Un roman où humour et sarcasme bousculent l'intrigue.

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There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building . wherever they had murdered .When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny ...

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (UK Edition)

A funny story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star!

 For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world.

 Paddington finds himself at a loose end, which spells trouble for the Brown family! They have lots of suggestions for jobs to keep him occupied, but Paddington's way of doing things are not always what's expected .

Paddington and the Busy Day

A funny story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star!

 For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world.

 When the Browns go out for the day, Paddington decides to surprise them by baking a chocolate cake and spring cleaning the house. However, it isn't a good idea to try and do both things at the same time, as Paddington soon finds out .

Paddington Minds the House

A funny story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star!

 For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world.

 Paddington enjoys a fun-filled day at the fair with the Browns. He tries his paw at the coconut shy, slides down the helter-skelter and even jets off on the sky-rocketing Space Craft ride! All in all, a rather exhausting day for a small bear as the fortune-teller knowingly predicts .

Paddington at the Fair

A funny, festive picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru.

 When the Browns take Paddington to the Christmas grotto at the local department store, their journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of unexpected surprises. But the best surprise is a present from Santa. After all, who else would find the perfect present for a bear like Paddington?

 Join Paddington on his festive adventure as he discovers why Santa Claus makes everyone's Christmas so special.

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