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A surveyor is lost in a labyrinth in this 1926 German novel, reflecting the author's concern with man's inability to assert himself in the face of bureaucracy.

In spare, allusive prose, Sheila Watson charts the destiny of a small, tightly knit community nestled in the BC Interior.

Originally published in 1925, this book became known for the frank sexuality of its contents and its account of middle class French morality.

Sequel to "The radiant way", this novel continues the story of Alix, Liz and Esther and focuses on the industrial city of Northam in Yorkshire, where the problems and opportunities of eighties Brit

Life stories of two Métis sisters who suffer the breakdown of family relations and the injustices of the social services system. Culleton has made April Raintree the spokesperson for the Métis.

Brewer's story features a 500-year-old Ghosthead Oak, whose stately presence has borne witness to the rise and fall of generations, to the hopes and dreams of untold lives, and to the births and de

Presents a story about growing up in rural Mississippi's working class.

Part travel diary, part philosophy, part love story, "Soul Mountain" is a novel that journeys deep into the heart of modern-day China.

Twenty years after her bipolar brother's penchant for chasing tornadoes leads to deadly consequences, Karena Jorge finds out that he has escaped from a psychiatric ward, prompting her to join a ban

In Haiti during the dictatorial 1960s, the man known as the "dew breaker" was a torturer.

Mary Jo's caustic comments about love and life can't conceal her confusion about both, but liberated baptist Fayrene and party girl Collie help Mary Jo cope in a white, patriarchal world.

Presents four short stories by the 19th century New England writer.

Julianna and her niece are marking time in a villa in Venice.

Presents the story about a young, working girl in a poor London neighborhood. Her sad story is the story of poverty everywhere.

Through 12 expressive and haunting short stories, Lincoln explores the lives of an African American community in the South.