The Iliad / Homer, Null.

ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP The story of the Trojan War, an epic tale of men and gods, of the heroes and horrors of war. THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: A concise introduction that gives readers important background information A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations Detailed explanatory notes Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON

The Killing Room / Swartwood, Robert

From USA Today bestselling author Robert Swartwood comes another bone-chilling thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat On a vacation in Las Vegas, a man wakes up in a hotel room that isn't his with a dead woman he doesn't recognize in the bathtub. Panicked, he runs. Before he can get far the police have caught him, and two detectives inform him that he's the one who murdered the woman-they've even found the weapon. Only the man has no recollection of the murder. Desperate, he tells the detectives that he is innocent, there's no way he killed anyone. And he'll do anything not to go to prison. That's when they offer him a way out. Only the detectives are not what they seem-but neither is he.

The Lady With the Dark Hair : A Novel / Bartels, Erin

Esther Markstrom and her artist mother have always been proud of their ancestor, painter Francisco Vella. They even run a small museum and gallery dedicated to raising awareness of his scandalously underappreciated work. But when Esther reconnects with her former art history professor, she finds her once-solid family history on shaky ground as questions arise about Vella's greatest work--a portrait entitled The Lady with the Dark Hair. In 1879, Catalan orphan-turned-fugitive Viviana Torrens has found sanctuary serving in the home of an aging artist in Southern France. It is in his studio that she meets Francisco Vella, a Gibraltarian merchant who sells artists' pigments. When her past catches up to her, she is compelled to pose as Vella's sister and join him on his travels or be deported back to Spain to stand trial. Along the way she will discover that the many parts she has been playing in order to hide her identity have far-reaching implications she never could have foreseen. This dual-timeline story from award-winning author Erin Bartels takes readers from the sleepy Midwest to the sultry Mediterranean on a relentless search for truth, identity, and the freedom to follow one's dreams.

The Lost Letters of Evelyn Wright / Swatman, Clare

Starting over can be hard to do... So when mum of two Beth moves out of her beloved marital home and into an unloved and unkempt cottage, she can't help but feel demoralised. Faced with months of DIY and dust, her children Jacob and Olivia aren't impressed either. But when Beth finds a box of letters while she's clearing out the children's room, things start to look up. The correspondence is decades old, between agony aunt Evelyn and those in need of solace. Intrigued as to why the letters have been kept safe all these years, Beth can't resist reading them, and as the wisdom and kindness of Evelyn falls off the pages, so Beth starts to feel she has a friend and champion in this woman she has never met. Good advice doesn't age, and as life starts to look brighter, Beth begins to wonder if she could track down Evelyn and thank her for her help. But as Beth uncovers more about Evelyn's story, it becomes clear that everything is not as it seems. And now Beth is determined to bring peace to Evelyn as she has to her. A spell-binding, heart-warming story of friendship, love and being brave enough to be yourself. Praise for Clare Swatman: 'A sensitive, touching story with emotional depth and page-turning quality' Helen Rolfe 'I loved The Night We First Met by Clare Swatman. Warm, romantic and wonderfully written, it's an emotional and thought-provoking read with such relatable characters.' Debbie Howells 'The Night We First Met is a beautiful love story that vividly evokes time and place, transporting the reader... and leaves you rooting for everyone who is brave enough to follow their heart and not their head.' Victoria Scott 'Heart-breaking and life-affirming in equal measures, Before We Grow Old is the tender story of a chance meeting between former childhood sweethearts Fran and Will, and is packed with secrets and revelations. Through her beautiful writing, Clare Swatman delivers a powerful lesson in learning to love with your whole heart and accepting the same, no matter what life throws at you.' Sarah Bennett 'Irresistible... A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day' - Sunday Mirror 'The Night We First Met is a breathless story of enduring love that will fill your heart and give you hope.' Laura Kemp 'The Night We First Met is such a special book, filled with broken and relatable characters, who you can't help but love. Just Gorgeous!' Emma Cooper 'The Night We First Met is a gorgeously romantic, sliding doors love story about how The One will find you in the end.' Katy Regan Readers love Clare Swatman: 'I've enjoyed all of Clare's books, but this one I just couldn't put down. I was hooked from the first page.' 'Another amazing read from Clare x another must read from her! You can't wait to get to the bed.' 'I really enjoyed this book, a real page turner. Great characters in a brilliant mystery story. Worthy of a book club, I wish I had someone to discuss it with!!' 'Clare Swatman weaves a beautiful tale that grips you from the first page, leaves you wanting to travel on this journey and ultimately tells a beautiful story. I heartily recommend this book, I loved her style of writing and will be reading more from this author.' 'This is another great, page-turner from Clare Swatman. A really enjoyable read, as are all her books. The characters are believable and you are rooting for Laura right from the off. The book does not disappoint, give it a go. A great summer holiday read.'

The Missing Maid : The BRAND NEW page-turning historical cozy murder mystery from Holly Hepburn for 2024 / Hepburn, Holly

PRE-ORDER NOW - A GLORIOUS SHERLOCK HOLMES-INSPIRED MYSTERY FOR FANS OF NITA PROSE AND JANICE HALLETT London, 1932. When Harriet White rebuffs the advances of her boss at the Baker Street building society where she works, she finds herself demoted to a new position... a very unusual position. Deep in the postal department beneath the bank, she is tasked with working her way through a mountain of correspondence addressed to Baker Street's most famous resident: Mr Sherlock Holmes. Seemingly undeterred by the fact that Sherlock Holmes doesn't exist, letter after letter arrives, beseeching him to help solve mysteries, and Harry diligently replies to each writer with the same response: Mr Holmes has retired from detective work and now lives in Sussex, keeping bees. Until one entreaty catches her eye. It's from a village around five miles from Harry's family estate, about a young woman who went to London to work as a domestic, then disappeared soon afterwards in strange circumstances. Intrigued, Harry decides, just this once, to take matters into her own hands. And so, the case of the missing maid is opened...

The Mistress / Keogh, Valerie.

Pre-order the next psychological thriller from the NUMBER ONE bestselling author Valerie Keogh! She wants what you have... Hannah Parker is a woman who always gets what she wants. When her current husband discovers she has been lying to him - again - she knows it's time to move on and find someone who can give her the life she desires... The life she knows she deserves... But who will be the lucky man? When her eye catches a glimpse of an old flame in a photograph, she's sure it's a sign. Mark Shepherd has always been in her thoughts - they'd been happy once, he'd adored her, but she'd made a mistake and let him get away. She won't make the same mistake again.... Hannah is older now and wiser. She knows what men want and she knows how to keep them happy. So what if Mark is happily married with a family of his own? All good things must come to an end... 'Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots' Jenny O'Brien 'A wonderful book, I can't rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it's that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Anita Waller 'This deliciously twisty story kept me up late at night, desperate to know the outcome. A definite 5 stars.' Keri Beevis 'I was blown away with this book!' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'A rollercoaster of a story!' ★★★★★ Reader Review

The Mystery Writer : A Novel / Gentill, Sulari

"Gentill nimbly balances the plausible with the outlandish in this sly thriller set in the publishing world." -Publishers Weekly From 2023 Edgar Award nominee and bestselling author Sulari Gentill comes a literary thriller about an aspiring writer who meets and falls in love with her literary idol-only to find him murdered the day after she gave him her manuscript to read. There's nothing easier to dismiss than a conspiracy theory-until it turns out to be true When Theodosia Benton abandons her career path as an attorney and shows up on her brother's doorstep with two suitcases and an unfinished novel, she expects to face a few challenges. Will her brother support her ambition or send her back to finish her degree? What will her parents say when they learn of her decision? Does she even have what it takes to be a successful writer? What Theo never expects is to be drawn into a hidden literary world in which identity is something that can be lost and remade for the sake of an audience. When her mentor, a highly successful author, is brutally murdered, Theo wants the killer to be found and justice to be served. Then the police begin looking at her brother, Gus, as their prime suspect, and Theo does the unthinkable in order to protect him. But the writer has left a trail, a thread out of the labyrinth in the form of a story. Gus finds that thread and follows it, and in his attempt to save his sister he inadvertently threatens the foundations of the labyrinth itself. To protect the carefully constructed narrative, Theo Benton, and everyone looking for her, will have to die.

The perfect expression. Jessie Hunt psychological suspense thriller / Pierce, Blake

In an exclusive, wealthy neighborhood, women are turning up dead, a killer amongst them in plain sight. Jessie must immerse herself in the world of the wealthy, and look behind their delicate façade to uncover the secrets and lies, and to find the truth before it's too late.... "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." -Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE PERFECT EXPRESSION is book #31 in a new psychological suspense series by bestselling author Blake Pierce, which begins with The Perfect Wife, a #1 bestseller (and free download) with over 5,000 five-star ratings and 1,000 five-star reviews. A fast-paced psychological suspense thriller with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding suspense, the JESSIE HUNT series is a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series will soon be available. "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings... I can't wait to see what happens next." -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop... A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Everything that I look for in a book... a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book... a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Perfect Trap : Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller / Pierce, Blake

A killer targets single women who are dating, and Jessie must race to find the connection between them-and to put herself up as bait as the only way to stop a killer from striking again. Directly in harm's way, Jessie must wonder: has she gone too far? "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." -Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE PERFECT TRAP is book #30 in a new psychological suspense series by bestselling author Blake Pierce, which begins with The Perfect Wife, a #1 bestseller (and free download) with over 5,000 five-star ratings and 1,000 five-star reviews. A fast-paced psychological suspense thriller with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding suspense, the JESSIE HUNT series is a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series are also available. "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings... I can't wait to see what happens next." -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop... A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Everything that I look for in a book... a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book... a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Players Club Series : Books #4-7. Players Club / Wilde, Erika

The Players Club Series (Includes 4 stand-alone novels)PLAYING HIS WAYAs the new owner of The Players Club, Brent "Mac" MacMillan is all about dirty sex, wicked sin, and carnal pleasure . . . served up his way. After being burned in the past, he's always been careful to choose experienced females who enjoy submitting to his dark desires, and are willing to play by his demanding rules without expecting any emotional attachments in return.PLAYING WITH HERBrent "Mac" MacMillan never believed he'd settle down again with just one woman. Until Stephanie Randall turned the heated lust between them into love. Now, he can't imagine his life, and The Players Club, without her in it. But between their busy work schedules and planning a wedding, their "play time" has become secondary to their hectic lives. Mac is prepared to change that, and Stephanie's birthday is the ideal night to surprise his fiancée with one of the hottest, most unforgettable gifts imaginable.PLAYING WITH DESIREWhen Summer Hughes is finally given an invitation to The Players Club, she's beyond ready to spend an evening with a gorgeous, dominant stranger. Declan Burke is pure alpha male and exactly what she's looking for, the kind of man who will tap into all her dark, forbidden desires and make them all a reality. What Summer doesn't count on is Declan's step-brother, Rick Dunne, who is equally commanding . . . and fiercely protective. Both men want her . . . but can they both have her?PLAYING BY HIS RULESIf someone would have asked Madison Corbin what she wanted to be when she grew up, her answer wouldn't have been an escort. But desperate times called for desperate measures, and when she finds herself being laid off from her job and in over her head in a debt that isn't of her own making, being a man's companion for the night-no sex involved-seems like a quick, easy way to pay off the bills that are piling up. But she hadn't counted on Rick Dunne, a breathtakingly gorgeous, sexy man who seems to know her deepest, most intimate fantasies without her even speaking them. He's a gentleman in public and a hot as sin dominant in the bedroom. And he's the one man who is able to fulfill all those dirty desires she'd imagined for years.