The Jewel in the Crown is a 1966 novel by Paul Scott that begins his Paradise Quartet. The Quartet novel sequence in four volumes is set in the last days of British rule in India during World War II.
A historical fantasy adventure set during the golden age of piracy in the early 18th century. The novel served as the inspiration for the fourth film in the series, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), although the film deviates significant
Zagrebačka naklada, 2011.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
7.26 - 7.42 €
Novel • A war novel • Polish literature
The novel Ashes and Alem-Kamen is set in the city of Ostrowiec during the last days of World War II, from May 5 to 8, 1945. The work explores the political and moral dilemmas that accompany Poland's transition from Nazi occupation to communist rule.
Matica hrvatska, 1947.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
7.62 €
Novel • Francuska književnost • Historical novel
The novel Taida, published in 1890, is one of the most famous works by French Nobel Prize winner Anatole France. The work is inspired by the legend of Saint Taida of Egypt, a 4th-century courtesan who converted to Christianity.
Naklada kraljevske zemaljske tiskare, 1917.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
6.42 €
Thriller • Detective Stories • Novel • Scandinavian literature
An excellent and enjoyable thriller full of humor, unusual existences, and good karma. This crime novel is a real pleasure, the kind of story that the reader has a hard time putting down...
The book "El Hakim" by John Knittel is one of his most famous novels, combining the exotic setting of Egypt with universal themes of humanity, medicine, morality, and spirituality.
Mladost, 1969.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.