Nikki is embroiled in a hurricane of an existence in Antigua which includes a political hot potato, confusion in her romantic life, and deepening involvement in the lives of her abandoned family in a stirring novel about a woman facing cross-cultural odds.

Step into the exhilarating world of Jeffery Farnol’s The Amateur Gentleman, a classic novel brimming with adventure, romance, and the charm of a bygone era. Follow the engaging journey of a young man who transforms his life from humble beginnings to remarkable experiences in a richly depicted historical setting. As Farnol’s tale unfolds, you’ll be captivated by the protagonist’s quest for honor and love amidst a backdrop of societal expectations and personal discovery. The novel masterfully blends elements of swashbuckling adventure with a heartfelt romance, creating a compelling narrative full of intrigue and excitement.But here’s a question to ponder: How does a man’s quest for personal growth and honor intersect with the challenges and adventures of his time? Can the journey from an amateur to a gentleman reveal deeper truths about character and aspiration? Explore the thrilling and romantic world of The Amateur Gentleman, where each chapter unveils a new facet of the protagonist’s adventurous and transformative journey. This is more than just a tale of romance and adventure; it’s a celebration of personal growth and the pursuit of one’s ideals. Are you ready to join the adventure and romance of The Amateur Gentleman? Discover a novel that combines excitement, charm, and the quest for honor in a captivating narrative.Don’t miss the chance to experience this classic story. Purchase The Amateur Gentleman today and embark on a journey through a world of adventure and personal transformation.

From the Modern Library’s new set of beautifully repackaged hardcover classics by William Faulkner—also available are Snopes, As I Lay Dying, The Sound and the Fury, Light in August, and Absalom, Absalom! William Faulkner was a master of the short story. Most of the pieces in this collection are drawn from the greatest period in his writing life, the fifteen or so years beginning in 1929, when he published The Sound and the Fury. They explore many of the themes found in the novels and feature characters of small-town Mississippi life that are uniquely Faulkner’s. In “A Rose for Emily,” the first of his stories to appear in a national magazine, a straightforward, neighborly narrator relates a tale of love, betrayal, and murder. The vicious family of the Snopes trilogy turns up in “Barn Burning,” about a son’s response to the activities of his arsonist father. And Jason and Caddy Compson, two other inhabitants of Faulkner’s mythical Yoknapatawpha County, are witnesses to the terrorizing of a pregnant black laundress in “That Evening Sun.” These and the other stories gathered here attest to the fact that Faulkner is, as Ralph Ellison so aptly noted, “the greatest artist the South has produced.” Including these stories: “Barn Burning” “Two Soldiers” “A Rose for Emily” “Dry September” “That Evening Sun” “Red Leaves” “Lo!” “Turnabout” “Honor” “There Was a Queen” “Mountain Victory” “Beyond” “Race at Morning”

A sweeping anthology of works by an American original, including the complete text of The Sound and the Fury, a foreword by the author, his Nobel Prize address, and a selection of brilliant novellas and short stories, including: “The Bear” (from Go Down, Moses) “Old Man” (from The Wild Palms) “Spotted Horses” (from The Hamlet) “A Rose for Emily” “Barn Burning” “Dry September” “That Evening Sun” “Turnabout” “Shingles for the Lord” “A Justice” “Wash” “An Odor of Verbena” (from The Unvanquished) “Percy Grimm” (from Light in August) “The Courthouse” (from Requiem for a Nun)