Miebeth van Horn Books

Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the approval of his father and resolves to win the local kite-fighting tournament, to prove that he has the makings of a man. His loyal friend Hassan promises to help him - for he always helps Amir - but this is 1970s Afghanistan and Hassan is merely a low-caste servant who is jeered at in the street, although Amir still feels jealous of his natural courage and the place he holds in his father's heart. But neither of the boys could foresee what would happen to Hassan on the afternoon of the tournament, which was to shatter their lives. After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return, to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.

This gripping thriller introduces Travis Devine, a character embroiled in a high-stakes narrative filled with tension and intrigue. As an international bestselling author, David Baldacci weaves a compelling story that promises suspense and unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The novel explores themes of justice and morality, making it a must-read for fans of intense, fast-paced thrillers.

In 1940 zette historicus Emanuel Ringelblum in het getto van Warschau een clandestiene organisatie op van professionele en amateur-historici. Codenaam: Oneg Shabbat. Doel: alle facetten van het joodse leven bestuderen en documenteren, om weerstand te bieden aan de uitroeiingspolitiek van de nazi's. Oneg Shabbat legde de gedachten en ervaringen vast van duizenden, die stierven van de honger, of aan ziektes, terwijl het langzaam tot hen doordrong wat de nazi's van plan waren. Kort voordat het getto werd leeggehaald en met de grond gelijk gemaakt, slaagde Oneg Shabbat er nog in duizenden documenten te verbergen in blikken en melkbussen. In de overtuiging dat de Duitse overwinning zeker was, werden deze op verschillende plekken begraven, in een heldhaftige poging om te voorkomen dat de stem en de cultuur van een volk dat zijn ondergang tegemoet ging, ook verloren zouden gaan. Twee van deze bergplaatsen zijn na de oorlog teruggevonden. Nu, tientallen jaren later, is het archief eindelijk ontsloten. Wie schrijft onze geschiedenis is het unieke en aangrijpende verhaal van Emanuel Ringelblum en Oneg Shabbat, een groep die met geschiedkundige eruditie en een verzameling documenten weerstand wilde bieden aan uitroeiing door de nazi's. Van de ruim zestig medewerkers overleefden er slechts drie. Ook Ringelblum en zijn gezin kwamen in maart 1944 om.

Voor de laatste maal keert Harry Wainwright, een succesvol zakenman die nog maar kort te leven heeft, terug naar een vakantieoord in het betoverende Maine. Twee dingen staan Harry voor ogen: nog eenmaal vissen op de plek waar hij dertig jaar lang troost heeft gevonden, en het bekendmaken van zijn erfenis, waarmee hij het leven van zeker vier mensen voorgoed zal veranderen. Ieder van hen vertelt zijn verhaal: Jordan Patterson, de jongeman die Harry op zijn laatste reis zal begeleiden; de eigenaar van het kamp, Joe Crosby, dienstweigeraar tijdens de Vietnam-oorlog die met de ingrijpende consequenties daarvan moet leren leven; Lucy, getrouwd met Joe en de vrouw van wie Harry heimelijk al dertig jaar houdt; en ten slotte Kate, de dochter van Joe en Lucy, die de sleutel bewaart van de laatste nog gesloten deur naar het verleden.

When Tiro, the confidential secretary of a Roman senator, encounters a terrified stranger on a cold November morning, he unwittingly sets off a series of events that will lead his master into a historic courtroom drama. The stranger, a Sicilian wronged by the corrupt governor Verres, brings a case to Cicero, a brilliant young lawyer and orator eager to achieve supreme power. This marks the beginning of a compelling narrative, told from Tiro's perspective, that immerses readers in the treacherous world of Roman politics. It explores how one man—clever, compassionate, and vulnerable—navigates the complexities of ambition and power. The story emphasizes the significance of articulating ambition, as Cicero's bold declaration of his aspirations ignites hope and possibility. Robert Harris reflects on his long-standing fascination with politics, likening it to a contact sport. He highlights the timeless elements of oratory, strategizing, and public manipulation that make politics exhilarating. Cicero’s journey is not just a historical account but a universal exploration of ambition and the thrill of political life.

Overspel, daar begint het mee. Een jonge weduwe en een getrouwde man brengen de nacht door in een verlaten motel aan de kust ergens in Californië. Ze bedrijven de liefde, eerst plichtmatig en afstandelijk, dan heftig en emotioneeel. Om beurten vertellen zij hoe ze hun dwingende, seksuele spel beleven - of is het meer dan een spel? De man, van Perzische afkomst, verloor zijn beste vriend tijdens een studentenopstand in Iran. De vrouw, weduwe van een vermoorde jood, worstelt niet alleen met haar verdriet, maar ook met haargevoeldens jegens de Arabische moordenaars van haar echtgenoot. "Naspel" is een politiek beladen roman over schuld, wraak, verlies en schaamte. In een verraderlijk sobere stijl schrijft Tristram over het mesnelijke verlangen naar nabijheid op momenten van kwetsbaarheid.

I parallelle forløb berettes om krigens afslutning i Tjekkoslovakiet i 1945 og om murens fald i l989 gennem to kærlighedshistorier, der viser sig at løbe sammen til sidst

"Yalom describes his patients' struggles-- as well as his own-- to come to terms with the two great challenges of existence: how to have a meaningful life, and how to reckon with its inevitable end"--Dust jacket flap.

An immigrant's epic saga spanning the entire twentieth century, Songs for the Butcher's Daughteris one of the most captivating books of the year

Sharla Cody is only five, but has already lived a troubled life -- only to find herself dumped on an elderly neighbor's doorstep when her mother takes off for the summer. Although Sharla is not the angelic child Addy Shadd had pictured when she agreed to look after her, the two soon forge a deep bond. To Addy's surprise, Sharla's presence brings back memories of her own childhood in Rusholme, a town settled by fugitive slaves in the mid-1800s. She reminisces about her family, her first love, and the painful experience that drove her away from home. Brilliantly structured and achingly lyrical, this is a story about the redeeming power of love and memory, and about two unlikely people who transform each other's lives forever.

Evocative and compelling, rich in imagination and atmosphere, Under This Unbroken Sky is a beautifully wrought debut from a gifted new novelist.Spring 1938. After nearly two years in prison for the crime of stealing his own grain, Ukrainian immigrant Teodor Mykolayenko is a free man. While he was gone, his wife, Maria; their five children; and his sister, Anna, struggled to survive on the harsh northern Canadian prairie, but now Teodor—a man who has overcome drought, starvation, and Stalin's purges—is determined to make a better life for them. As he tirelessly clears the untamed land, Teodor begins to heal himself and his children. But the family's hopes and newfound happiness are short-lived. Anna's rogue husband, the arrogant and scheming Stefan, unexpectedly returns, stirring up rancor and discord that will end in violence and tragedy.Under This Unbroken Sky is a mesmerizing tale of love and greed, pride and desperation, that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Shandi Mitchell has woven an unbearably suspenseful story, written in a language of luminous beauty and clarity. Rich with fiery conflict and culminating in a gut-wrenching climax, this is an unforgettably powerful novel from a passionate new voice in contemporary literature.

THE RUNAWAY SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER AND THRILLER OF THE YEAR, NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING EMILY BLUNT 'Really great suspense novel. Kept me up most of the night. The alcoholic narrator is dead perfect' STEPHEN KING Rachel catches the same commuter train every morning. She knows it will wait at the same signal each time, overlooking a row of back gardens. She's even started to feel like she knows the people who live in one of the houses. 'Jess and Jason', she calls them. Their life - as she sees it - is perfect. If only Rachel could be that happy. And then she sees something shocking. It's only a minute until the train moves on, but it's enough. Now everything's changed. Now Rachel has a chance to become a part of the lives she's only watched from afar. Now they'll see; she's much more than just the girl on the train...

A pregnant young woman leaves her small Irish town to search for her boyfriend in the English Midlands.

"In twenty-nine years, Rose Darlen has never spent a moment apart from her twin sister Ruby. She has never gone for a solitary walk or had a private conversation. Yet, in all that time, she has never once looked into Ruby's eyes. Joined at the head, "The Girls" (as they are known in their small town) attempt to lead a normal life, but can't help being extraordinary. Now almost thirty, Rose and Ruby are on the verge of becoming the oldest living craniopagus twins in history, but they are remarkable for a lot more than their unusual sistery bond."--Back cover.

A modern serial killer - hunting an ancient secret. A woman is left to die as the rebuilt Globe theatre burns. Another woman is drowned like Ophelia, skirts swirling in the water. A professor has his throat slashed open on the steps of Washington's Capitol building. A deadly serial killer is on the loose, modelling his murders on Shakespeare's plays. But why is he killing? And how can he be stopped? A gripping, shocking page turner, The Shakespeare Secret masterfully combines modern murder and startling true revelations from the life of Shakespeare. It has been acclaimed as one of the most compulsively readable thrillers of recent years.

Autobiografisch getint relaas van het leven van een jongen van Iers-Duitse afkomst in de jaren vijftig en zestig.