Welcome to Otisville, America's only Jewish prison...where a new celebrity inmate is about to shatter the peace. Jonathan Stone brings the sensibility of Saul Bellow and Philip Roth to the post-truth era in a sharply comic novel that is also wise, profound and deeply moral.
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Jonathan Stone is an accomplished author whose writing stems from a deep understanding of fiction. His skill in portraying characters and their motivations reveals masterful craftsmanship. Stone focuses on exploring the human psyche and life's complexities, with a style often compared to modern classics. His works are marked by keen insight and engaging storytelling.




Decadence and Modernism in European and Russian Literature and Culture
Aesthetics and Anxiety in the 1890s
- 236 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Exploring the intersection of decadence and modernism, this work delves into European and Russian literature and culture during the transformative 1890s. It examines how aesthetic movements reflected societal anxieties and shifts, highlighting key literary figures and cultural trends. The book analyzes the tension between artistic expression and the psychological turmoil of the era, revealing how these dynamics influenced the evolution of modernist thought and literature. Through a critical lens, it offers insights into the complexities of cultural identity during a pivotal historical moment.
Nach dem Abschluss der Polizeiakademie von New York tritt Julian Palmer ihre erste Stelle in der tiefsten Provinz an. Sie trifft auf Vorurteile, einen Polizeichef mit legendärem Ruf und einen bestialischen Mord.
Die junge Polizeidetektivin Julian Palmer wird zur Oberkommissarin in Troy befördert und ermittelt im Mordfall eines angesehenen Ehemanns. Unter Druck von der Familie und der Presse erhält sie unerwartet Hilfe von ihrem ehemaligen Ausbilder, Winston 'Bär' Edwards, der trotz seiner dunklen Vergangenheit seine Fähigkeiten als Ermittler einsetzt. Gemeinsam decken sie eine schockierende Wahrheit auf.