Bøger af Henry Porter

The Pleasant History Of The Two Angry Women Of Abington is a novel written by Henry Porter and first published in 1841. The story is set in the town of Abington and revolves around two women, Mistress Anne and Mistress Frankford, who are both angry and dissatisfied with their husbands. They decide to take matters into their own hands and set out on a journey to find happiness and fulfillment.As they travel through various towns and encounter different people, they learn valuable lessons about life, love, and relationships. Along the way, they also have many adventures and mishaps, which add to the humor and entertainment of the novel.The Pleasant History Of The Two Angry Women Of Abington is a satirical work that pokes fun at the societal norms and expectations of the time. It also explores themes of gender roles, marriage, and the pursuit of happiness. The novel is written in a witty and engaging style, with colorful characters and a lively plot that keeps readers entertained from beginning to end.Overall, The Pleasant History Of The Two Angry Women Of Abington is a charming and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on life and love in 19th-century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

First published in two editions in London in 1599. The Two Angry Women of Abington is a rollicking country piece including two comic characters, Dick Coomes and Nicholas Proverbes, who were advertised in the title page of the original edition. The play was well received and Porter could have gone on to become a great talent in the Elizabethan theatre. Unfortunately he was stabbed to death by another playwright.

""The Two Angry Women of Abingdon"" is a play written by Henry Porter in 1599. The play is set in Abingdon, a market town in England, and follows the story of two sisters, Mistress Anne and Mistress Francis, who are wronged by their male suitors. The sisters, fueled by anger and a desire for revenge, hatch a plan to get back at their lovers. With the help of their maidservant, they disguise themselves as men and set out to confront the men who have wronged them. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including a bumbling constable and a group of traveling players. The play is a mix of comedy and drama, with elements of farce and satire. It explores themes of gender roles, power dynamics, and justice. The play was popular in its time and has since been revived and adapted for modern audiences.Text Is Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A terrifying plot to unleash destruction in London and a very unlikely spy from "one of our most accomplished thriller writers" (Financial Times).ConstantineLindow is waiting for his brother Eamonn outside a central London tube stationwhen a bus turns into the street and explodes. The next day Con is arrested asthe prime suspect for the bombing.Con isdetermined to prove his innocence, but the only way he can do that is to findthe real bomber. As he digs deeper, he finds himself confronted by his ownbrother's secret life--and the cold-blooded killers from his past. The trailleads Con halfway across the world and back to London, where he tracks down akiller with a genius for encryption codes. Only Con can crack the code.

"A powerful, propulsive piece of thriller writing...Porter has consolidated his reputation for writing some of the best espionage thrillers around." --Guardian (UK)The head of the US National Security Agency is assassinated in spectacular fashion at Heathrow. An airport employee and his family are found murdered in their council house in Uxbridge. In New York, a fashionable Upper East Side osteopath receives two postcards showing the Empire State Building. A group of migrant workers are brutally gunned down in Macedonia.Legendary spy Robert Harland is drawn back into a world he thought he'd left behind with a dual role for the UN and MI6 in the nail-biting quest to find the link between these apparently random events.

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In this blistering sequel to bestselling author Porter's "timely and terrific" (Mick Herron) Firefly, former MI6 agent Paul Samson is dispatched to rescue a Greek aid worker who is being held hostage by a Mafia group with terrorist ties.

Cups and Their Customs is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1869.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Terrifyingly plausible and timely surveillance thriller from 'an espionage master' (Charles Cumming)

WINNER OF THE IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER. A sophisticated and compelling historical thriller about the fall of the Berlin Wall, by an author who was on the scene

A Spy's Life by Henry Porter is a gripping masterpiece that you won't be able to put down. Published in 2019 by Quercus Publishing, this book takes you on a thrilling journey through the secretive world of espionage. The story is filled with unexpected twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The author, Henry Porter, masterfully weaves a tale that is both captivating and thought-provoking. The genre of this book is spy thriller, and it certainly lives up to the expectations of the genre. With its intricate plot and well-developed characters, A Spy's Life is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good thriller. Don't miss out on this incredible book from Quercus Publishing. It's definitely worth your time.

The second compelling Robert Harland spy thriller from the award-winning author of Brandenburg and Firefly

The stunning new thriller from 'the proud carrier of the flag first unfurled by John le Carre' (LEE CHILD)

A superb new international thriller from this acclaimed and prize-winning writer: the boy could lead them straight to a terror threat at the heart of Europe. They just have to find him first - before the other side does

In Henry Porter's critically acclaimed novel "The Bell Ringers, " England in the near future is eerily familiar. There are concerns about terrorism, the press is feisty, and the prime minister is soon to call a general election. But quietly--largely unknown to the public or even most in government--things have become undeniably Orwellian. Cameras with license-plate recognition software record the movements of every car. A sophisticated top-secret data-mining system known as Deep Truth combs through personal records, identifying violators of minor laws as well as those disposed to "antigovernment" beliefs. In the interest of security, the divide between private and public has crumbled. Freedom has given way to control. David Eyam was once the prime minister's head of intelligence. He was one of those who knew about Deep Truth, but he suffered a fall from grace. Then, while on vacation in Columbia, he was killed by a terrorist bomb. Now his former lover, Kate Lockhard, has been named as the benefactor of his estate. But Eyam has left her more than just wealth; Kate is also heir to his dangerous secrets. Chilling, absorbing, and unsettlingly realistic, "The Bell Ringers" is a fearless work from a talented novelist at the top of his game.