Giovanna Scocchera Book order (chronological)

The Number One Global Sensation *Foyle's Fiction Book of the Year* *Amazon Book of the Year* *Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year* *Fiction Book of the Year 2024 - British Book Awards* 'Addictive' Grazia 'Hugely entertaining' Observer 'Provocative' Mail on Sunday THIS IS ONE HELL OF A STORY. IT'S JUST NOT HERS TO TELL. When failed writer June Hayward witnesses her rival Athena Liu die in a freak accident, she sees her opportunity... and takes it. So what if it means stealing Athena's final manuscript? So what if it means 'borrowing' her identity? And so what if the first lie is only the beginning... Finally, June has the fame she always deserved. But someone is about to expose her... What happens next is entirely everyone else's fault. 'The book that everyone is talking about' Glamour 'Ingenious, astute, hugely entertaining' David Nicholls 'Breathtakingly clever on jealousy, talent, success, and who gets to tell which story' Elizabeth Day 'Hard to put down. Harder to forget' Stephen King R.F. Kuang's book Yellowface was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 04-06-23 R.F. Kuang's book Yellowface was a #5 New York Times bestseller w/c 04-06-23

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller from the author of The Poppy War, this book is described as "absolutely phenomenal" and a "brilliant, razor-sharp" work that delves into colonial history and the Industrial Revolution. From award-winning author R. F. Kuang, it serves as a thematic response to The Secret History and a tonal retort to Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, exploring student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the role of language and translation as tools of the British empire. In 1828, Robin Swift, an orphaned boy from Canton, is taken to London by the enigmatic Professor Lovell. He undergoes years of training in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese, preparing to enroll in the Royal Institute of Translation at Oxford, known as Babel. This institution is not only a center for translation but also for magic, where silver working enables the British to dominate through knowledge that fuels their imperial ambitions. For Robin, Oxford initially appears as a utopia for knowledge. However, as a Chinese boy in Britain, he grapples with the reality that serving Babel means betraying his homeland. Caught between Babel and the secretive Hermes Society, which opposes imperial expansion, Robin faces a critical choice as Britain engages in an unjust war with China over silver and opium. He must confront whether meaningful change can occur from within powerful institutions or if revolution necessitates violence.

From the author of Daisy Jones & The Six in which a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.

Celaena Sardothien è la più micidiale sicaria del regno. Lavora per la Gilda degli Assassini, ma in realtà non obbedisce a nessuno e non si fida di nessuno. Inviata in una serie di missioni nei luoghi più pericolosi, dalle Isole Morte al Deserto Rosso, Celaena inizia ad agire senza rispettare gli ordini del capo della Gilda. Ma dovrà rischiare tutto per rimanere viva... Il prequel dell'amatissima saga del "Trono di ghiaccio": cinque nuove avventure raccolte per la prima volta in volume con il racconto inedito "L'Assassina e la Guaritrice".

A hugely commercial, fabulously addictive fantastical romp - from an author with top-notch digital self-publishing pedigree and legions of fans awaiting publication

Set in the twilight years of Sherlock Holmes, the story delves into the legendary detective's struggle with aging and memory loss. As he reflects on his final case, Holmes grapples with the impact of his past decisions and the unresolved mysteries that haunt him. The narrative explores themes of identity, legacy, and the passage of time, offering a poignant look at a beloved character through the lens of his later life. The film adaptation features performances by Ian McKellen and Laura Linney, bringing this introspective tale to the screen.

A breathtaking new vision of a legendary tale. Available in time for the June 1 theatrical release of "Snow White & the Huntsman, " starring Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, and Charlize Theron.

Ein Kind unter Mordverdacht. Ein erfolgreicher Anwalt vor dem schwersten Fall seines Lebens. Daniel Hunter hat sich in London als Anwalt einen Namen gemacht. Als er die Verteidigung des elfjährigen Sebastian übernimmt, sieht es nicht gut aus für den Jungen. Er ist des brutalen Mordes an einem jüngeren Spielkameraden angeklagt, doch Sebastian beteuert seine Unschuld. Und Daniel glaubt ihm. Denn das Gefühl, am Abgrund zu stehen, kennt Daniel aus seiner eigenen Kindheit: Nur dank seiner Pflegemutter Minnie ist er nicht auf die schiefe Bahn geraten. Als er von Minnies Tod erfährt, holt ihn die Vergangenheit wieder ein. Je mehr Daniel vor Gericht für Sebastian kämpft, desto mehr verschwimmen die Grenzen zwischen damals und heute, zwischen Schuld und Unschuld.

Dorothy Hewett, una delle voci più significative della narrativa australiana, ha scritto opere come Il cottage sull'Oceano, che occupano un posto di rilievo nella letteratura del Novecento. La sua vena romantica e gotica trova la sua espressione più piena in questa raccolta di racconti, I raccoglitori di fragole e altri racconti. In queste pagine, che coprono quarant'anni della vita dell'autrice, si dispiega il mondo incantato dell'infanzia e del paesaggio rurale, un «mondo di cameratismo e sassi che volano, di discussioni lunghe e serie e insulti taglienti, di lacrime e risate a crepapelle». In Joey, un bambino di tre anni cerca di dare un senso ai misteri della vita. Nelle Barriere di Jarrabin, una ragazzina di undici anni affronta i pregiudizi razziali di una piccola città dell'entroterra. Chi si ricorderà della dolce Alice? è una storia d'amore giovanile. I raccoglitori di fragole racconta di una coppia, un ragazzo bianco e sua moglie aborigena. Joe Anchor's Rock parla di un bambino e di una tomba nascosta. Ti dispiacerebbe se passassi a trovare un mio amico? narra di un viaggio lungo la costa. Il risveglio della signorina Huggett ruota attorno a una figura infantile, mentre Sul Terrace descrive un breve incontro sessuale. Il Galle Face Hotel è una storia misteriosa, piena di presagi oscuri e presenze spettrali, come L'ombra delle sorelle Darkling.

As London is emerging from the shadow of World War II, writer Juliet Ashton discovers her next subject in a book club on Guernsey--a club born as a spur-of-the-moment alibi after its members are discovered breaking curfew by the Germans occupying their island.