Hermann Stiehl Book order (chronological)

Originally published in 1954, William Golding's Lord of the Flies is one of the most disturbing and celebrated novels of modern times. A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. At first they revel in the freedom and celebrate the absence of grown-ups. Soon though, as the boys' fragile sense of order begins to collapse, their fears start to take on a sinister, primitive significance. Suddenly, the world of cricket, homework and adventure stories seems a long way away. The boys are faced with a more pressing reality - survival - and the appearance of a terrifying beast who haunts their dreams.

Mitten im 18. Jahrhundert verlassen die Zwillinge Colin und Bea die Schweiz, um eine lange Reise nach China anzutreten: Er hat ein außergewöhnliches Talent als Uhrmacher, und der Kaiser benötigt seine Fähigkeiten; sie hat eine bezaubernde Schönheit geschenkt bekommen. Doch erst als sie die fabelhafte Stadt Ayuthia mit ihren tausend goldenen Kuppeln erreichen, begegnen die beiden Geschwister ihrem Schicksal: Colin verliebt sich in eine Frau, die der Herrscher ganz für sich beanspruchen will, während Bea sich von einer Leidenschaft mitreißen lässt, die sie zum Verrat führen wird...

Exploring the pressures of societal expectations, the novel follows Laurence, a seemingly perfect woman in 1960s Paris, who juggles a successful career, a loving family, and a lover. Despite her outward success, she struggles with the relentless pursuit of perfection that has overshadowed her happiness. The turning point comes when her daughter, Catherine, begins to express her frustrations about the world's injustices, prompting Laurence to confront her own sacrifices and desires. Translated by Lauren Elkin, this work delves into themes of feminism and identity.

One man's vision of erecting a magnificent cathedral spire heralds apocalypse in this epic tale of obsession by the radical Nobel Laureate and author of Lord of the Flies, William Golding (recorded by Benedict Cumberbatch as an audiobook). There were three sorts of people.