Landscape architect Nick LeGrande has never experienced a more disastrous trip! When he ends up stranded in a Colorado blizzard, he’s glad to have the company of his little canine buddy, Cedric, whom circumstances forced him to bring along. Then a sexy Good Samaritan rescues them and Nick is introduced to a world he hardly knew existed. He is quickly enthralled.<br><br> Caleb Storm is a loner, a rancher whose Native American blood sets him a bit apart from most of his fellows. When a spring blizzard dumps Nick LeGrande and his tiny dog into Caleb’s life, he and his old stock dog Cheyenne hardly know what to make of their visitors.<br><br>Caleb finds Nick very attractive but doubts such a successful and 28e man could have any interest in him. However, their dogs hit it off from the start and seem to conspire to get their masters together. Can a pair of canine cupids work the necessary magic?
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17 Chs
The Maltese Manuscript
The best spy story; the worst spy.
The world's worst criminal vs. the world's worst spy. Literary, there's nothing better.
Khalid el Bullít is the most dangerous terrorist on Earth. He deals deadly drugs to children, he feeds guns to warlords in countries where hunger rules, and he dreams of a nuclear attack on a major Western city, probably New York. It's not strange if you've never heard about him: the entire island of Malta protects Khalid's secret identity. But Khalid made one mistake and now the LSD is after him.
A manuscript about a maniac leads to a manhunt to save mankind. Is Malik, the writer of that manuscript, a pawn or a player? Does Khalid play with black or white? Sami, The Runner, should leave this mission to The Agent. Noxious Secrets are extremely bad for your health.
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15 Chs
Concorde
Concorde, a nation built because of chaos, brought down because of chaos.
Witness how Concorde rose to power and how it fell.
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3 Chs
Concórdia
O que é concórdia? você está pronto? ninguém segura o que não pode ser contido, as coisas são como devem ser, as traições são escondidas e devem ser mantidas escondidas, os segredos mechem, abalam, quem meche com que não deve acha o que não quer.
Venha, mergulhe e descubra todos os segredos que abalam um grupo de pessoas no interior do Brasil, que serão asoladas por um segredo antigo, algo que nunca deveria ter sido desenterrado, uma vez que você faz o que não não deve há um preço a se pagar.
Uma coisa é certa, nada é realmente real, e se salva não será nada fácil.
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2 Chs
Colored Lord Corona
Today the corona pandemic has caused outcry all over the world. Even superpowers are not spared from this pandemic. This epidemic has told man that whenever there has been atrocities with nature, he has taken his revenge by sending his servant. Today's man has become selfish and abominable in nature. He has started considering himself as God, who also respects God. They are also enjoying the fruits of their actions like mites.
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7 Chs
A Coroa do Corvo
Em uma vila simples, onde o amor de seus pais era seu maior tesouro, Cauã sempre sonhou com grandes aventuras. Mas seu destino, marcado por um passado desconhecido, o arrastará para um enigma que ele jamais imaginou. Enquanto o sangue de antigos segredos e as sombras da morte o seguem, Cauã será forçado a enfrentar uma verdade oculta sobre sua linhagem – e descobrir que o preço de seu destino pode ser mais alto do que ele jamais imaginou.
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5 Chs
corvo
A família Vasquez se muda para uma casa isolada, cercada por uma paisagem desolada e um silêncio inquietante. Logo, acontecimentos estranhos começam a assombrá-los—ruídos inexplicáveis, pesadelos aterrorizantes e uma sensação crescente de que algo os observa.
Enquanto o medo se instala, segredos antigos emergem, e a realidade se distorce em um pesadelo inevitável. Para sobreviver, eles precisarão enfrentar forças que desafiam a razão, antes que seja tarde demais.
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2 Chs
CORES
Alexander was named after a king and was meant to do great things. So far, he has a privileged lifestyle, a nice car, good parents, popularity, and smarts. Alex always knew wealth, until it is taken from him, and his life is turned upside down, now all he wants is to right the wrongs done to him. After receiving a false accusation and being sentenced for murder. He was sent off to a planetary jail. While there, his power and CORE are discovered. Will his newfound abilities save him and his future?
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4 Chs
COLD COMFORT
Six teens, planning on solving a mystery befalling them, they are being threatened by an unknown person aiming for a particular chip that is being installed into one of the six teens bodies and this unknown person is obsessed with one of the six teens that the chip is implanted in one of the teens body, will the teen succeed in catching a killer who leaves no clue.
Well, the Maltese Falcon in the novel is a symbol of great value. It's like a magnet for the seedy underworld characters in the story. Its significance lies in how it shows the dark side of human nature. People in the book, like Sam Spade, are constantly dealing with others who are after this precious object. It's not just a trinket; it's the center of a web of lies and intrigue.
Maltese fiction is known for its ability to blend the old and the new. It can tell stories of ancient Maltese legends and superstitions while also addressing modern - day issues like globalization and the changing social fabric. The settings are typically very detailed, transporting readers to the narrow streets of Valletta or the idyllic beaches of Gozo. And the characters are usually complex, with their identities being influenced by Malta's multi - cultural past and present.
Yes. 'The Maltese Falcon' is indeed a classic in detective fiction. It features a hard - boiled detective, Sam Spade, and is filled with mystery, intrigue, and complex characters. The story's convoluted plot involving the search for a valuable statuette, the Maltese falcon, has influenced countless detective stories that came after it.
Sam Spade is a key character. He is a tough and cynical private detective. His moral code is somewhat ambiguous, which makes him a very interesting character. He is smart and resourceful in dealing with the complex mystery surrounding the Maltese falcon.
The Maltese Falcon is purely fictional. It was crafted by the writer to entertain readers with a captivating and invented plot rather than being drawn from real events.
Joel Cairo is also an important character. He is a rather effeminate man who is also after the Maltese falcon. His interactions with Sam Spade add to the complexity and intrigue of the story as he tries to outmaneuver Spade to get the valuable item.
Another important theme is deception. There are numerous lies and double - crosses among the characters. For example, Brigid O'Shaughnessy lies to Sam Spade multiple times, and this web of deception is central to the plot. The characters are constantly trying to outwit each other, which shows how trust is hard to come by in the world of the novel.