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Een jonge Amerikaanse vrouw die na haar scheiding met haar zoontje een hotelletje in een stadje in Californië drijft, wordt verdacht van de moord op haar ex-echtgenoot, een bekende politicus.






Een jonge Amerikaanse vrouw die na haar scheiding met haar zoontje een hotelletje in een stadje in Californië drijft, wordt verdacht van de moord op haar ex-echtgenoot, een bekende politicus.
Het biggetje dat door een echtpaar geadopteerd is, verovert menig mensenhart.
The long-buried secrets of the Old Kingdom and the Ninth Gate are revealed in the sequel to Sabriel and Lirael. Orannis, the Destroyer, has been freed from its subterranean prison and now seeks to unleash its terrible powers. Only Lirael, Abhorsen-in-Waiting, has any chance of stopping this enemy of all Life. As she and her companions - Sameth, the Disreputable Dog and Mogget - set out on their fated journey, Lirael has no idea of what lies ahead. Only days earlier, Lirael was merely a Second Assistant Librarian. Now, with only a vision from the Clayr to guide her and without the experience of Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone, she must search both Life and Death for some means to defeat the Destroyer. Before it is too late...
Het leven van de jonge genezeres, de wolfling Diane - zij is de spreker met wolven - verandert van de ene op de andere dag als ze, nagejaagd door de meedogenloze slavenhalers van Salmi, wordt meegesleurd in een wervelwind van avontuur. Gedreven door de gebeurtenissen en met de dreiging van een schijnbaar onafwendbare oorlog aan de horizon, beleven de voortvluchtige Diane en haar trouwe reisgezel, de grote grijze wolf Hishn met wie zij in nauw telepatisch contact staat, bizar avontuur na bizar avontuur. Op zoek naar een uitweg uit haar toenemend benarde positie, alleen in de verlatenheid van het woudenrijke berglandschap waar de wolven haar enige gids zijn, gaat Diane tenslotte een andere mogelijkheid is er niet, op zoek naar het geheim van de legendarische en geheimzinnige Ouden....
**The Temptation of Gracie's Flappy now takes centre stage in her very own novel, more charismatic and competitive than ever! Don't miss Flappy Entertains - out now** WINNER OF THE GOLDSBORO BOOKS HISTORICAL ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARD 2019, FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR Never give up on your dreams, no matter how long you hold on to them . . . When Gracie Burton stumbles upon an advertisement for a week-long cookery course in the heart of the Tuscan countryside,she cannot resist, and ploughs her life savings into the trip. Her only family - daughter Carina and granddaughter Anastasia - are hesitant about what has prompted this seemingly random venture. But they have no sense of Gracie's past; of what could possibly be calling her to Italy. They have no idea that Gracie is harbouring the secret of an extraordinary life that preceded them . . . Bestselling author, Santa Montefiore, returns with an unforgettable tale of love lost and rediscovered, set across the beautiful landscape of Italy ***PRAISE FOR SANTA MONTEFIORE*** 'Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore' JOJO MOYES 'An enchanting read overflowing with deliciously poignant moments' DINAH JEFFERIES on Songs of Love and War 'Santa Montefiore hits the spot for my like few other writers' SARRA MANNING 'One of our personal favourites' THE TIMES on The Last Secret of the Deverills 'Accomplished and poetic' Daily Mail 'Santa Montefiore is a marvel' Sunday Express
Stellenbosch, tegenwoordige tijd. Het lichaam van een jonge blanke vrouw, Melanie du Preez, wordt drijvend in de rivier gevonden. Inspecteur Eberard Februarie, een gekleurde man die worstelt met demonen uit zijn eigen verleden, krijgt de zaak toegewezen. Tijdens het onderzoek belandt hij in een verborgen wereld die leidt naar het verrotte hart van de oude stad. Een wereld van decadentie, van seks en drugs, waarin blanken en zwarten zich aan elkaar verlustigen. Stellenbosch, zeventiende eeuw.Martin van der Keesels talent voor de wijnbouw is even groot als de wreedheid waarmee hij de slaven behandelt die voor hem werken. Als hij zijn aandacht richt op de familie Boorman, en in het bijzonder op hun jonge dochter Sanna, zet dat gebeurtenissen in gang die niet alleen doordreunen in de vroege koloniale gemeenschap, maar waarvan drie eeuwen later de echo zelfs nog doorklinkt. Met deze twee verweven verhaallijnen heeft Andrew Brown een fascinerende literaire thriller geschreven over vooroordelen, verraad, moed en verlossing. Het lied van dood is een intelligent, ijzingwekkend en meeslepend verhaal waarin Februarie snel moet handelen in een zaak die de maatschappelijke vooroordelen overstijgt om te voorkomen dat er nog meer slachtoffers vallen.
On Christmas Eve, 1999, a mysterious celestial event devastates a secret military research facility in Israel, leaving only one mute survivor who disappears into the desert. A World News Network team, in Jerusalem for a Millennium Eve special, investigates rumors of a Jordanian SCUD attack and uncovers a life-altering story involving veteran reporter Jonathan Feldman and cameraman Breck Hunter. As the year draws to a close, various messianic sects gather in religious centers, convinced the Last Days are near. At midnight on New Year's Eve, a striking young woman named Jeza appears at the Israelite Temple of the Messiah, coinciding with a violent earthquake that shakes Jerusalem and the Vatican. WNN captures the event on tape, and Jeza quickly becomes a global sensation, attracting attention from religious leaders and spawning a market for merchandise featuring her image. Despite claims of miracles and the announcement of an 11th commandment promoting gender equality, doubts arise about Jeza's true nature—whether she is a messiah, antichrist, or a failed biotech experiment. The narrative weaves in subplots involving Vatican conspiracies and cutting-edge science, challenging readers to confront their beliefs while delivering a gripping thriller.
Fitz, Prince Chivalry's illegitimate son raised by Burrich the stableman, is ignored by all the royalty except for King Shrewd, who has him tutored as an assassin because he has the magic Skill
The third book in the Magdalene Line Trilogy takes Maureen to Florence, where she begins training in the secret teachings of The Order of the Holy Sepulcher. Under the guidance of her new teacher, Destino, she discovers the fascinating story of Lorenzo de Medici - the godfather of the Renaissance. But Lorenzo's obsession was not with culture alone.
Een begaafde jonge schilderes in het 18e eeuwse Engeland maakt haar talent ondergeschikt aan dat van haar minder getalenteerde broer.
Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy Garth Nix The fourth novel in this classic high-fantasy series, which already enjoys cult status in America. A must-read for all fans of Lord of the Rings.
A breathtaking, marvelous Graceling Realm book from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Cashore. It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. In King City, the young King Nash is clinging to the throne, while rebel lords in the north and south build armies to unseat him. War is coming. And the mountains and forest are filled with spies and thieves. This is where Fire lives, a girl whose beauty is impossibly irresistible and who can control the minds of everyone around her. Exquisitely romantic, this companion to the highly praised Graceling has an entirely new cast of characters, save for one person who plays a pivotal role in both books. You don't need to have read Graceling to love Fire. But if you haven't, you'll be dying to read it next. This edition includes an article by and an interview with the author. Look for Kristin Cashore's highly-anticipated return to the Graceling Realm, Winterkeep! “There are some books that stick with you for years, and Kristen Cashore’s Fire is one of them. Thoughtful, steamy and completely original, Fire is YA fantasy at its absolute best.”—Sabaa Tahir, author of New York Times bestselling Ember in the Ashes on Fire * "There aren't enough words to describe how awesome this book is." —Top Pick, Romantic Times, starred review of Fire A New York Times bestseller YALSA, Best Fiction for Young Adults Amelia Elizabeth Walden Book Award Winner 5 starred reviews
When Marines enter an abandoned house in Fallujah, Iraq, and hear a suspicious noise, they clench their weapons, edge around the corner, and prepare to open fire. What they find during the U.S -led attack on the "most dangerous city on Earth," however, is not an insurgent bent on revenge, but a tiny puppy left behind when most of the city’s population fled before the bombing. Despite military law that forbids the keeping of pets, the Marines de-flea the pup with kerosene, de-worm him with chewing tobacco, and fill him up on Meals Ready to Eat.Thus begins the dramatic rescue attempt of a dog named Lava and Lava’s rescue of at least one Marine, Lieutenant Colonel Jay Kopelman, from the emotional ravages of war.From hardened Marines to war-time journalists to endangered Iraqi citizens, From Baghdad, With Love tells an unforgettable true story of an unlikely band of heroes who learn unexpected lessons about life, death, and war from a mangy little flea-ridden refugee.
The chilling new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man and The Taking of Annie Thorne Driving home one night, Gabe sees the face of a little girl he knows in the rear window of the car in front. She mouths one word - 'Daddy'. He never sees his five-year-old daughter, Izzy, again. The police believe she's dead. But three years later, Gabe still drives the roads, searching for the car that took Izzy, never giving up hope . . . Fran and her daughter, Alice, aren't searching - but running. Always one step ahead of the people who want to hurt them. Because Fran knows the truth about Gabe's daughter - and she knows what those chasing her and Alice will do if they ever catch them . . .
A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava released on Jun 24, 2001 is available now for purchase.
England, 1879. Annabelle Archer, the brilliant but destitute daughter of a country vicar, has earned herself a place among the first cohort of female students at the renowned University of Oxford. In return for her scholarship, she must support the rising women's suffrage movement. Her charge: recruit men of influence to champion their cause. Her target: Sebastian Devereux, the cold and calculating Duke of Montgomery who steers Britain's politics at the Queen's command. Her challenge: not to give in to the powerful attraction she can't deny for the man who opposes everything she stands for
Het vervolg op de betoverende saga van Eragon de Drakenrijder begint wanneer de jonge boerenzoon Eragon een mysterieuze blauwe steen vindt, die een drakenei blijkt te zijn. Na de geboorte van de draak Saphira ontstaat er een bijzondere band tussen hen. Eragon ontdekt dat hij de laatste Drakenrijder is en begint aan een gevaarlijke queeste om zijn ware afstamming te achterhalen. Samen met Saphira redt hij het rebellenrijk van de Varden van de troepen van de wrede koning Galbatorix. Nu reist Eragon naar Ellesméra, het land van de elfen, voor verdere training in magie en zwaardvechten, vaardigheden die cruciaal zijn voor een Drakenrijder. Zijn reis is vol wonderen, nieuwe plaatsen en mensen, maar ook vol uitdagingen en avontuur. Ondertussen wordt hij achtervolgd door chaos en verraad, waardoor hij nooit zeker is wie hij kan vertrouwen. Zijn neef Roran staat voor een beslissende strijd in Carvahall. De vraag blijft of koning Galbatorix sterk genoeg is om het verzet te verpletteren. Wat de uitkomst ook is, Eragons leven blijft in groot gevaar.
THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR
2014. Sensible Nora has always taken success for granted, until suddenly her life begins to fall apart. Troubled by anxiety and nightmares, she finds herself drawn to the sweeping beaches of Tenby, a place she's only been once before. Together with a local girl she rents a beautiful townhouse and slowly begins to settle in to her new life. But Tenby hides a secret, and Nora will soon discover that this little town by the sea has the power to heal even the most painful memories. 1950. Teenager Chloe visits Tenby every summer. She stays with relatives, and spends the long, idyllic days on the beach. Every year is the same, until she meets a glamorous older boy and is instantly smitten. But on the night of their first date, Chloe comes to a realisation, the aftermath of which could haunt her forever.
"Anne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England, the Earl of Warwick, the 'Kingmaker', born with royal blood in their veins. Widowed at fourteen, fatherless, stripped of her inheritance and with her mother locked in sanctuary and Isabel a vengeful enemy, Anne faces the world alone. But fortune's wheel is always turning. Plotting her escape from her sister's house, she finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester, and marries without permission. Danger follows her and she finds she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen of England. Anne must protect herself and her precious son, from the treacherous royal court, her deadly royal rival, and even from the driving ambition of her husband, Richard III"--P. [4] of cover.
Kate Burkholder, who grew up in the Amish community before leaving for the outside world, has recently been appointed Chief of Police in her former hometown. What she returns to find is a world where good and evil collide.
In een wereld vol natuurgoden, geesten en demonen tracht prinses Hezhi de godheid van de Rivier te verslaan. Vervolg op 'Dochter van de rivier'.
In Aagaesia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters.
Castle Deverill, cherished home to the Deverill family in the west of Ireland, has burned to the ground. Now, young and flighty Celia Deverill is determined to restore the sad ruins to their former glory. Celia married well and has the wealth, after all, to keep it in the family and she cannot bear to see it stand neglected. But dark shadows are gathering once more, as the financial markets start to shake. And everything that felt so certain is thrown once again into doubt... --provided by publisher
Sarah en haar kleindochter Hannah maken een cruise van Californië naar Australië. Sarah keert terug naar haar geboorteland, waar ze niet meer is geweest sinds ze in 1945 aan boord stapte van de USS Mariposa. Samen met vele andere oorlogsbruiden stak zij dat jaar de Stille Oceaan over, om te worden herenigd met de Amerikaanse soldaten waarmee zij tijdens de oorlog trouwden. Hannah is van dezelfde leeftijd als haar oma toen die haar grote reis maakte, en als ze haar levensverhaal hoort, beseft ze wat haar grootmoeder destijds allemaal opgaf...
The stunning new novel of love and secrets from the number 1 bestselling author Santa Montefiore
NOW,THE EPIC FANTASY CONTINUES WITH SHADOWPLAY ! NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR TAD WILLIAMS'S SHADOWMARCH WAS HAILED AS...
Follows the perils of the citizens of the warring Malazan Empire.
Vier vriendinnen Vier harten Vier keuzes Eén beslissend jaar Met hun schooldiploma's op zak besluiten de vier vriendinnen Harper, Sophie, Kate en Becca een droomjaar in te lassen. Alle vier volgen ze hun hart. Sophie lijkt het goed voor elkaar te hebben. Maar dan komt ze plotseling op straat te staan. Ze besluit tijdelijk bij Sam in te trekken, een jongen op wie ze stiekem verliefd is. Kate lijkt haar roeping gevonden te hebben en gaat vrijwilligerswerk doen in Ethiopië. Ze wordt tegengewerkt door Darby, een arrogante student die niet meer in haar ziet dan een knap, dom blondje. Becca is tot over haar oren verliefd op Stuart. Ze belt hem wel drie keer per dag, tot ergernis van haar vriendinnen. Haar obsessieve liefde keert zich uiteindelijk tegen haar… En Harper? Zij stort zich volledig op het schrijven. Ze ontwikkelt haar eigen stijl. Zal ze hier ooit haar beroep van kunnen maken? Of gaat ze weer studeren? Ze schuift de keuze voor zich uit… De vier vriendinnen hebben elkaar harder nodig dan ooit!
Set against a backdrop of love and hidden truths, this captivating novel weaves a tale of complex relationships and emotional depth. The narrative explores the intricacies of romance and the secrets that can shape lives, inviting readers into a world rich with passion and intrigue. With Santa Montefiore's signature storytelling, the book promises to deliver an engaging experience filled with unexpected twists and heartfelt moments.
A NEW EDITION WITH EXTRA MATERIAL FROM THE AUTHOR SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Spellbinding' Guardian 'Utterly brilliant' Joanna Cannon 'A stirring, highly original piece of storytelling and world-making' Sunday Times Imagine you could hide a secret. Forever. Emmett Farmer is a binder's apprentice. His job is to hand-craft beautiful books and, within each, to capture something unique and extraordinary: a memory. If you have something you want to forget, or a secret to hide, he can bind it - and you will never have to remember the pain it caused. In a vault under his mentor's workshop, row upon row of books - and secrets - are meticulously stored and recorded. Then one day Emmett makes an astonishing discovery: one of the volumes has his name on it.
F. Scott Fitzgerald meets Wes Anderson (The Village Voice) in this inventive and witty debut about a young man s quest to become a writer and the misadventures in life and love that take him around the globe from the author of Why We Came to the City As early as he can remember, the narrator of this remarkable novel has wanted to become a writer. From the jazz clubs of Manhattan to the villages of Sri Lanka, Kristopher Jansma s hopelessly unreliable yet hopelessly earnest narrator will be haunted by the success of his greatest friend and literary rival, the brilliant Julian McGann, and endlessly enamored with Evelyn, the green-eyed girl who got away. A profound exploration of the nature of truth and storytelling, this delightful picaresque tale heralds Jansma as a bold, new American voice.
Set in the heart of Europe, 'Inferno' follows renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon as he becomes drawn into a harrowing world centred around one of history's most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces: Dante's Inferno.
A heartbreaking debut novel about family secrets, soulmates and missed opportunities.
De genezeres Diane en haar 'tweelinggeest', de grijze wolf Hishn, staan in nauw telepathisch contact met elkaar. Samenwerkend zijn ze als geen ander in staat sporen te volgen. Ook beheersen ze, met gezamenlijke inspanning, het fenomeen Ovousibas, de eeuwenoude geneesmethode waarbij mens en dier met mentale kracht van binnenuit worden genezen. Als De grijze gezel opent, spannen de verkenners van de wrede vijand die op het punt staat het land van Diane binnen te vallen zich tot het uiterste in om Diane en haar reisgenoot te onderscheppen. De reden? Alleen Diane en Hishn weten af van de dreigende invasie die het volk van de genezeres wacht. Een levensgevaarlijke tocht door een bevroren berglandschap en een ronduit vijandige omgeving van wouden en meren wacht het onafscheidelijke tweetal. Bovendien, haast is geboden, want het is maar de vraag of ze op tijd zullen komen.
Summer is not complete without a new novel from number one bestselling author Santa Montefiore
THE BRAND-NEW NOVEL FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR
One of the owners of the Whiskey Island Saloon, Megan Donaghue is brought face to face with the dark secrets of the past, when a chance encounter with Niccolo Andreani, a man determined to reveal the truth about an old murder that had profound repercussions on his family, sets off a series of events
Laura Foster is a hopeless romantic. Her friends know it, her parents know it - even she acknowledges it. What's wrong with seeing the world through rose-tinted spectacles, even if she is about to turn 30 and aware it's the one thing that consistently gets her into trouble?
Seven days. Seven keys. Seven virtues. Seven sins. One mysterious house is the doorway to a very mysterious world - where one boy is about to venture and unlock a number of fantastical secrets. Arthur's life is saved by a key shaped like the minute hand of a clock. He is safe, but his world is not.
A sweeping story of divided family, buried secrets and a love that will never die from the number one bestselling author of Songs of Love and War. Ellen Trawton has run away from London to the sweeping landscape of Connemara, hoping to find a place she can cut off all contact with the past. But beneath the wild beauty of the Irish landscape lie secrets which have been hidden for years… Conor Macausland cuts a dark, lonely figure. His young wife, Caitlin, died tragically at the old lighthouse, and her loss has devastated him. But when he and Ellen meet, a connection sparks between them. Ellen soon realizes that Conor’s past is not all it seems, and there’s more to her family history than she knew too. As the secrets are finally revealed, the truth must be told…
An epic tale of magic and mystery, duty and betrayal, Tad Williams' SHADOWMARCH trilogy is destined to become a classic of modern fantasy.At the uppermost edge of the northern kingdoms, towers shrouded in mist, lies Southmarch Castle. For hundreds of years it has remained hidden from the affairs of empire. Now its isolation can protect it no more. Southmarch is under siege; from both its neighbours, without, and the more insidious enemies who would destroy it from within. Even further to the north, within the ancient walls of Qul-na-Qar, in a land of silence and gloom, the Twilight People gather to hear Ynnir, the blind king, pronounce the dark fate of human kind. In the south, the Autarch, the god-king who has already conquered an entire continent, now looks to extend his domain once more. It is upon Southmarch that the armies advance, and to its people that darkness will speed.
The Doll Factory, the debut novel by Elizabeth Macneal, is an intoxicating story of art, obsession and possession. London. 1850. The Great Exhibition is being erected in Hyde Park and among the crowd watching the spectacle two people meet. For Iris, an aspiring artist, it is the encounter of a moment - forgotten seconds later, but for Silas, a collector entranced by the strange and beautiful, that meeting marks a new beginning. When Iris is asked to model for pre-Raphaelite artist Louis Frost, she agrees on the condition that he will also teach her to paint. Suddenly her world begins to expand, to become a place of art and love. But Silas has only thought of one thing since their meeting, and his obsession is darkening . . .'A gorgeously evocative tale of love, art and obsession' Paula Hawkins
Second Title In Garth Nix'S Gripping New Fantasy Adventure Series. Arthur Penhaligon Didn'T Think He Would Ever Have To Return To The Strange House That Nearly Killed Him On Monday The House That Contains A Fantastical And Sinister Realm Inside. But The Next Day Brings New Challenges In The Form Of An Enemy Named Grim Tuesday, Who Threatens The Safety Of Both Arthur'S Family And His World. Arthur Must Retrieve The Second Key From Grim Tuesday In Order To Save Everything An Adventure That Will Force Him To Steal A Sunship, Survive A Very Weird Work Camp, Befriend A Bearlike Spirit And Fight The Void Nithlings. Even After All That, He Will Still Have To Venture Into The Scary Far Reaches For An Ultimate Showdown.
In this suspenseful tale, a woman rents her cottage to a mysterious young stranger, exploring themes of trust and instinct. Terry Painter, a 40-year-old nurse in Delray, Florida, leads a quiet life until Alison Simms, a charming and enthusiastic twenty-something, enters it. Drawn to Alison's vivacity, Terry neglects to ask for references and quickly forms a bond with her new tenant, who fills a void in her life with friendship and warmth. Alison's presence transforms Terry's routine, bringing laughter and joy, as she indulges in Terry's cooking and gifts her with thoughtful surprises. However, as their relationship deepens, Terry's suspicions about Alison begin to surface. Alison exhibits strange habits, has an inexplicable source of cash, and seems overly familiar with Terry's home. Her reluctance to discuss her past raises red flags, and Terry becomes increasingly paranoid, especially after noticing a shadowy figure near her house and receiving unsettling phone calls. As she grapples with her instincts, Terry questions whether she should have been more cautious. Fielding expertly delves into the complexities of her characters, crafting a riveting narrative that keeps readers guessing until the final shocking twist, described as “an ending worthy of Hitchcock.” The novel combines psychological depth with engaging prose, ensuring a gripping read.
In this spellbinding historical novel, readers meet the young girl whose bright spirit sends her on an unforgettable trip down the rabbit hole--and the grown woman whose story is no less enthralling.
An utterly captivating story of three young British women in search of freedom and love in 1920s India
Celeste rouwt om de tragische dood van haar zoontje Jack. Als ze hoort dat haar neefje Bruno bij haar komt logeren, betwijfelt ze of ze het wel kan verdragen om weer een kind om zich heen te hebben. Maar als Bruno er eenmaal is, kan ze niet anders dan haar best voor hem doen. Ze wil dat hij zich welkom en geliefd voelt, ondanks haar eigen pijn. En wonderlijk genoeg lijkt de jongen meer te weten over Jack dan mogelijk is…
Persoonlijk relaas van een Schotse vrouw die ontdekte dat haar Amerikaanse echtgenoot al meer dan tien jaar was getrouwd met een andere vrouw, met wie hij vijf kinderen had.
They say love feels like going home... For Lizzy Walter though, things are more complicated. Keeper House - the beautiful family home deep in the countryside - has always been where Lizzy can escape her London life and ease her heart and mind. But trouble is on the horizon. For a start, her entire family is hiding something. Then David, the man she honestly thought was the love of her life, makes an unexpected reappearance - just when she was starting to get over him. And now Keeper House itself is in peril. By the time the Walters gather for a summer wedding, the stakes have never been higher - for Lizzy, for her family and the place they call home...
De jonge Cathan reist naar zijn vader, de Graaf van Lepidor, die bij de raadsvergadering in de centrale stad Selera Astre verblijft. Hij brengt goed nieuws: op Lepidor is ijzer gevonden. Van een arm dorp kan het nu uitgroeien tot een welvarende stadstaat. Onderweg raakt Cathan verstrikt in een ondergrondse beweging die het almachtige Domein omver wil halen en een eind wil maken aan het tijdperk van fundamentalisme. Maar elke verandering wordt te vuur en te zwaard bestreden door de Sacri, de heilige krijgers vanhet Domein. Welk wapen kan het tegen hen opnemen?
Vaclav ha dieci anni e un sogno: diventare un mago famoso in tutto il mondo. Ma il sogno più grande è fare di Lena, la sua compagna di scuola molto speciale, la sua incantevole assistente. Nasce così, all’insegna della magia, l’amicizia che cambierà la vita dei due ragazzini. Vaclav vive con i genitori, ebrei russi emigrati, in un modesto appartamento di Brooklyn. Stesse origini ha Lena che, però, non ha i genitori e abita con una giovane zia sbandata che la lascia molto tempo da sola. Un giorno la madre di Vaclav scopre un segreto sconvolgente sulla piccola Lena. E da quel giorno la bambina sparisce, come per effetto di un numero di magia. Cosa le è successo? Chi si occuperà di lei? Chi la proteggerà? Per sette anni Vaclav si porrà queste domande, in continuazione. Finché la sera del diciassettesimo compleanno di Lena riceverà una telefonata che gli rivelerà ogni cosa e cambierà per sempre la sua vita...
THE CAR CRASH SHOULD HAVE KILLED HER. But rookie paramedic Peter Webster takes the emergency call, and helps the young woman, Shiela Arsenault, to survive. After the accident, she haunts his thoughts, despite his misgivings about getting involved with a patient. Soon he is embroiled in an intense love affair and in Shiela's troubled life. Eighteen years later, Shiela is long gone and Peter is raising their daughter, Rowan, alone. But Rowan is veering dangerously off course, and for the first time in their quiet life together Peter fears for her future. He seeks out the only person who may be able to help Rowan, although Shiela's return is sure to unleash all the questions Peter has been carefully keeping at bay: why would a mother leave her family? How did the marriage of two people deeply in love unravel? A novel of trespass and forgiveness, buried secrets and the seismic force of the truth, RESCUE is the compelling story of a family trying to understand its own fractured past and begin again.
FROM THE AUTHOR OF SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH, BREATHLESS, COMES A SPINE-TINGLING AND GRIPPING NEW THRILLER, NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!When she's gifted a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic cruise, Olivia has never been anywhere so spectacular.Huge cliffs of ice loom up to the sky.The sun never sets over the sparkling sea.And there's a killer on board...Unable to sleep in the endless eerie daylight, Olivia has no idea who she can trust. And if she can't figure it out soon, she won't make it back alive...Praise for Amy McCulloch:'A high-altitude, high-stakes thriller. I loved it' MATT HAIG'Had me on the edge of my seat. A must read' SARAH PEARSE'Suffocatingly tense, highly original and exhilarating' DAILY EXPRESS'Tense, chilling and terrifying' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'An addictive, tightly plotted thriller that will leave you chilled to the bone' LUCY CLARKE'Chilling, vivid and entirely unique' ABIGAIL DEAN'A real page-turner. Tense, terrifying and fascinating in equal measure' CATHERINE COOPER'A truly terrifying thriller with a tense and twisty plot. Superbly executed' ALLIE REYNOLDS
From the author of the bestselling Neanderthal comes this novel of gripping suspense and scientific conquest–a page-turning historical mystery that brilliantly explores the intrigue behind Darwin and his theory of evolution.It’s 1831, and aboard HMS Beagle the young Charles Darwin sets off down the English Channel for South America. More than 150 years later, two ambitious scholars pursuing their obsession with Darwin (and with each other) come across the diaries and letters of Darwin’s daughter. What they discover is a maze of violent rivalries, petty deceptions, and jealously guarded secrets, and the extraordinary story of an expedition embarked upon by two men. Only one returned–and changed history forever.
Struggling to maintain her sense of self while spending the first year of her marriage in Kenya, Margaret participates in a climbing expedition to Mt. Kenya and is challenged to come to terms with a devastating accident.