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Fox, James 1939-
Most widely held works about
James Fox
Most widely held works by
James Fox
Sherlock Holmes(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
2009
and
2010
in
English
and held by
1,945
libraries
worldwide
After finally catching serial killer and occult 'sorcerer' Lord Blackwood, legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson can close yet another successful case. After his execution, Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take up the hunt once again. Contending with Watson's new fiancée and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard, the determined detective must unravel the clues that will lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black magic, not to mention the deadly embrace of temptress Irene Adler.
The remains of the day(
visu
)
17
editions published
between
1993
and
2006
in
English and Italian
and held by
1,740
libraries
worldwide
The story of blind devotion and repressed love between a fanatically proper butler and a high-spirited, strong-minded young housekeeper employed by a British lord who is unwittingly a Nazi dupe.
The prince & me(
visu
)
4
editions published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
1,198
libraries
worldwide
Paige is a college student at a university in Wisconsin where she hopes to attend medical school. One day, Paige meets a new student on campus, Eddie, who is obviously attracted to her. Paige and Eddie strike up a friendship which slowly turns into romance. Paige learns that Eddie is actually Prince Edward, heir to the throne of Denmark, who has come to Wisconsin to chase girls and enjoy himself away from the eye of the European press. Now Paige must decide if she wants to give up her dreams and ambitions, even if she gets her prince in return.
Patriot games(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1992
and
2008
in
English
and held by
1,100
libraries
worldwide
A former CIA analyst vacationing with his family in London helps thwart a terrorist attack on a member of the Royal Family and becomes the target of the terrorist whose brother he killed.
A passage to India(
visu
)
21
editions published
between
1984
and
2008
in
3
languages
and held by
984
libraries
worldwide
While on a trip in 1928 to visit her son, Mrs. Moore, accompanied by her son's fiancee, is appalled at the treatment of the Indians by the ruling British government. Later, they befriend a native Indian who, over-stepping the accepted norms of his culture, invites the two ladies on an excursion. In a strange turn of events, he is accused of attempting to rape the young woman.
Gulliver's travels(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1996
and
2010
in
English
and held by
740
libraries
worldwide
The tale of an 18th-century physician who takes eight years to travel through a variety of fantastical lands, only to have everyone but his wife take him for a madman when he returns home.
The golden bowl(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
2000
and
2001
in
English
and held by
635
libraries
worldwide
Set in the early 1900's, Maggie is the daughter of American tycoon Adam Verver, who marries an impoverished yet charming Italian aristocrat, Prince Amerigo. Through a twist of fate, Adam marries the Prince's former lover, Charlotte. Maggie's suspicions deepen to a possible affair between the Prince and Charlotte, when Maggie makes the ill-fated purchase of a golden bowl. It becomes only a matter of time before Maggie unravels the truth from a world full of deception and lies.
Sexy beast(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
2001
and
2002
in
English
and held by
615
libraries
worldwide
High voltage crime thriller that crackles with chilling style and wit. A savage gangster named Don Logan is met with resistance when he tries to recruit a retired pal for "one last job". But Logan just won't take no for an answer--Container.
Thoroughly modern Millie(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1986
and
2003
in
English
and held by
560
libraries
worldwide
'Thoroughly modern Millie' is the story of an innocent country girl who comes to the big city in search of a husband. Along the way she becomes the secretary of the rich and famous Trevor Graydon, befriends the sweet Miss Dorothy, fights off white slaver Mrs. Meers and hooks up with a lively paper clip salesman, Jimmy. In the end it takes a rich and nutty jazz baby like Muzzy to unravel all these complications, give a great party, and match up lovers.
The Old curiosity shop(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1994
and
2005
in
English
and held by
443
libraries
worldwide
Young Nell and her grandfather are forced to flee London and their curio shop when their money-grubbing landlord finds out that the grandfather has been gambling away money borrowed to help the shop stay afloat. In flight, the two meet a fabulous collection of characters in colorful 19th century England.
The servant(
visu
)
22
editions published
between
1963
and
2008
in
English
and held by
428
libraries
worldwide
"A pampered playboy acquires an elegant townhouse complete with a dedicated man servant. But when the young man's fiancè becomes suspicious of the servant's intentions, he and his 'sister' thrust the household into a sinister game where seduction is corruption and power becomes the most shocking desire of all."--Container.
A passage to India(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2004
and
2008
in
English
and held by
402
libraries
worldwide
Adela Quested is a plucky young woman who journeys from England with the free-spirited Mrs. Moore. Flouting convention, the two women accompany the handsome Dr. Azis on a tour of the mysterious Marabar Caves. But things turn ugly when Adela returns scratched and bloodied from the expedition. As British authorities urge her to press charges against Aziz, the line separating truth and fantasy begin to blur.
Those magnificent men in their flying machines(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1965
and
2004
in
English
and held by
333
libraries
worldwide
A newspaper publisher is convinced to sponsor an air race from London to Paris.
Anna Karenina(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1997
and
2005
in
English and French
and held by
299
libraries
worldwide
Leo Tolstoy's novel of love in 1880s Imperial Russia.
Greystoke the legend of Tarzan, lord of the apes(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
1994
and
2004
in
English
and held by
272
libraries
worldwide
The ape-raised son of shipwrecked aristocrats comes home to his grandfather and the understanding Jane Porter in Edwardian England.
Performance(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
248
libraries
worldwide
Follow a gangster with a talent for violence and intimidation, on the run and looking for a place to hide. He ends up hiding out with a reclusive rock superstar. It all leads up to a shocking final performance for the rock star.
The Russia house(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1991
and
2001
in
English and French
and held by
246
libraries
worldwide
Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer both deliver exceptional performances as two people - he from England, she from Russia - caught up in a world of spies and politics, whose love could prove fatal to them both. When Katya, a beautiful Russian book editor attempts to send British publisher Barley Blair a manuscript written by "DANTE", a noted Soviet scientist, she unwittingly involves him in a world of international espionage. Having met Blair at a dinner party, Dante trusts him to publish the manuscript, which contains information that could alter the balance of world power. But before the manuscript reaches Blair it is intercepted by the West's spy-masters, who then send Blair to Russia to gain more information on the mysterious manuscript. But when Blair falls in love with Katya, he must decide whose side he is really on.
The mystic masseur(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
2002
and
2003
in
English
and held by
244
libraries
worldwide
"Set amidst the large and prosperous Indian community in mid-20th century Trinidad, [the film] is a magical, bittersweet fable about Ganesh (Aasif Mandvi), a young, aspiring author whose unexpected talents as a healer bring him local fame and enable him to realize his ambitions as a writer. But he also realizes his limitations when his reputation as the legendary 'mystic masseur' propels him to national renown and draws him far from his roots and his true self" -- Container.
Comeback : an actor's direction by James Fox (
Book
)
10
editions published
between
1983
and
1987
in
English
and held by
233
libraries
worldwide
James Fox was converted to Christianity in 1969. He left acting and worked for 10 years with the Navigators. He then returned to acting and this is his story of his comeback to acting as Christian.
My life as a fairytale Hans Christian Andersen(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
2003
and
2005
in
English
and held by
200
libraries
worldwide
Takes you on a journey through a set of tales wound together. Among these tales are among some of the unforgettable tales by the world's most magical storyteller - Hans Christian Andersen.
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 Related Identities
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Ivory, James Director
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Jhabvala, Ruth Prawer 1927- Scenarist
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Thompson, Emma Actor
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Miles, Sarah 1941- Costume designer
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Hopkins, Anthony 1937- Actor
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Havers, Nigel 1949- Actor
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Merchant, Ismail
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Ashcroft, Peggy Dame Actor
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Lean, David 1908-1991 Author of screenplay
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Bogarde, Dirk 1921-1999 Costume designer
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Alternative Names
Fox, William, 1939-
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