De vrouw en de weduwe
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Na de inbraak in hun vakantiewoning en de vondst van een lichaam op een vakantie-eiland, spoedt een vrouw zich daarnaartoe om uit te vinden of het haar verdwenen man betreft.






Na de inbraak in hun vakantiewoning en de vondst van een lichaam op een vakantie-eiland, spoedt een vrouw zich daarnaartoe om uit te vinden of het haar verdwenen man betreft.
Ik staarde naar mijn telefoon. – Kom in beweging, dacht ik. Beweeg. – Jarenlang wilde ik er niet eens over nadenken. Maar nu wil ik het geloven. Overal waar Kaylee komt, gebeuren vreemde dingen: de bitch van de klas struikelt, precies wanneer Kaylee dat wenst. Een glas water spat kapot als ze boos is. Toeval? Dan ontdekt Kaylee dat haar biologische moeder, die als tiener het nieuws haalde vanwege haar vermeende telekinetische gaven, tot levenslang is veroordeeld voor moord. Tot op de dag van vandaag ontkent haar moeder alle schuld. Kaylee besluit dat het tijd is om de waarheid te achterhalen – over haar moeder en over zichzelf.
Rosa died five years ago. But is she really gone? This absorbing, intricately plotted thriller will keep you gripped and keep you guessing.
Fabulous family saga of secrets held through two generations, set against the atmospheric background of the Lake District at Christmas The year of 1936 is drawing to a close. Winter grips Westmoreland and causes a rare phenomenon: the lakes freeze. For two local families, the Richardsons and the Grindleys, this will bring unexpected upheaval, as the frozen lake entices long-estranged siblings and children to return home for the holiday season. Some are aware of what is happening in Europe; others don’t want to know. Everyone’s keen to put aside their troubles – money worries, love tangles, career problems, domestic rifts – and enjoy themselves skating while they can. But one visitor carries the seed of violence and not even the redoubtable matriarch of the Richardson clan can prevent the carefully buried secrets of the past from reappearing and transforming everything. A compelling blend of family closeness and strife, dazzling passion and the dark influence of history, this is an enthralling read to curl up and savour.
**'Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict' Sunday Times** Someone wants Jack Ryan Dead - and fast... Covert operative Jack Ryan Jr is enjoying some well-earned R&R when an attempt is made on his life. He survives, only to learn that another attempt on his life is imminent. Having barely survived the first time, Jack sets out to find out who wants him dead, and why... Using clues left by his would-be assassin, Jack follows a trail that leads through France and Switzerland to Rostock, a shadowy security firm based in Germany. Jack knows its head, Jurgen Rostock, from a previous operation - one that has apparently drawn the man's fury. Without the resources of The Campus - the elite agency from which he is on a leave-of-absence - but with the help of an investigative journalist, Jack embarks on his own secret campaign to uncover the truth about Rostock. And what he finds is that they are up to something both big and very, very bad. But what can one man do against all Rostock's might? The world is about to find out.
The most daring and devastating heist in literary history targets the five manuscripts of F. Scott Fitzgerald's only novels. After an initial flurry of arrests, both they and the ruthless gang of thieves who took them have vanished without trace. Dealing in stolen books is a dark business, and few are initiated to its arts - which puts Bruce Kable right on the FBI's Rare Asset Recovery Unit's watchlist. A struggling writer burdened by debts, Mercer Mann spent summers on Florida's idyllic Camino Island as a kid, in her grandmother's beach cottage. Now she is being made an offer she can't refuse: to return to the peace of the island, to write her novel - and get close to a certain infamous bookseller and his interesting collection of manuscripts
"As Inspector Thomas Lynley investigates the London angle of an ever more darkly disturbing case, his partner, Barbara Havers, is looking behind the peaceful fae of country life to discover a twisted world of desire, deceit, and murder. The suicide of William Goldacre is devastating to those left behind. But what was the cause of his tragedy and how far might the consequences reach? Is there a link between the young man's leap from a Dorset cliff and a horrific poisoning in Cambridge? After various career-threatening issues with her department, Barbara Havers is desperate to redeem herself. So when a past encounter with a bestselling feminist writer and her pushy personal assistant gives her a connection to the Cambridge murder, Barbara begs Thomas Lynley to let her pursue the crime" --
Welcome to Wormwood: a place where curiosity is discouraged and no one has ever left. Until one girl, Vega Jane, discovers a map that suggests a mysterious world beyond the walls. A world with possibilities and creatures beyond her imagining. But she will be forced to fight for her freedom. And unravelling the truth may cost Vega her life.
On Whidbey Island, secrets never stay buried. A mysterious girl who won't speak; a coal-black seal named Nera that returns to the same place every year; a bitter feud of unknown origin - strange things are happening on Whidbey Island and Becca King is drawn into the maelstrom of events. But Becca, first met in The Edge of Nowhere, has her own secrets to hide. Still on the run from her criminal stepfather, Becca is living in a secret location. Even Derric, the Ugandan orphan with whom Becca shares a close, romantic relationship, can't be allowed to know her whereabouts. As secrets of past and present are revealed, Becca becomes aware of her growing paranormal powers and events build to a shocking climax anticipated by no one. Acclaimed author Elizabeth George brings her extraordinary talents to this intriguing story that blends mystery and myth.
Autobiografie van popzanger Neil Young.
Los Angeles D.A. Rachel Knight returns in Marcia Clark's thrilling follow-up to GUILT BY ASSOCIATION.
Detective Inspector Lynley is approached by business magnate Bernard Fairclough for a confidential review - not a formal investigation - of the circumstances of his nephew's demise. The coroner's verdict is accidental death. Recovering from the murder of his wife, Lynley has personal reasons for welcoming a spell away from London. He heads to the wild beauty of the Lake District, with Deborah and Simon St James to provide cover for his inquiries. Barbara Havers, back at base, makes her own unique contribution to the case, distracted only by Isabelle's ambitions to improve her Detective Sergeant's appearance. When he comes to know the various members of the extended Fairclough dynasty, Lynley finds many possible motives for murder, and uncovers layers of deceit and betrayal that expose the lies at the heart of the Cumbrian community.
Fighting to survive in a ravaged world, a Dweller and a Savage form an unlikely alliance in New York Times bestselling author Veronica Rossi's "unforgettable dystopian masterpiece" (Examiner.com). Exiled from her home, the enclosed city of Reverie, Aria knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland—known as The Death Shop—are slim. Then Aria meets an Outsider named Perry. He's wild—a savage—and her only hope of staying alive. A hunter for his tribe in a merciless landscape, Perry views Aria as sheltered and fragile—everything he would expect from a Dweller. But he needs Aria's help too; she alone holds the key to his redemption. In alternating chapters told in Aria's and Perry's voices, Under the Never Sky subtly and powerfully captures the evolving relationship between these characters and sweeps readers away to a harsh but often beautiful world. Continuing with Through the Ever Night and concluding with Into the Still Blue, the Under the Never Sky trilogy has already been embraced by readers in twenty-six countries and been optioned for film by Warner Bros. Supports the Common Core State Standards
In her first ever cookbook, Mireille Guiliano provides her millions of readers with the recipes that are the cornerstone of her philosophy-mouthwatering, simply prepared dishes that that favour fresh, seasonal ingredients and yield high satisfaction. Organised around Mireille's three favourite pastimes-breakfast, lunch, and dinner-these recipe emphasise pure flavour, balanced ingredients and easy cooking methods. Eating pleasurably is just as important as eating healthfully, and Mirille devotes chapters to dessert and chocolate (essential components of any Frenchwoman's diet) and incorporates advice on entertaining, menu planning, and wine selection.
Five hundred years have passed since the devastating demon-led war that almost exterminated humankind. Those who escaped the carnage were led to sanctuary by the boy saviour known as Hawk: the gypsy morph. But now, the unimaginable has come to pass: the cocoon of protective magic surrounding the valley has vanished. When Sider Ament, last surviving Knight of the Word, detects unknown predators stalking the valley, and Trackers from the human village of Glensk Wood, find two of their own gruesomely killed, there can be no doubt: the once safe haven of generations has been laid bare. Together, the young Trackers, the aging Knight, and a daring Elf princess race to spread word of the encroaching danger. But suspicion and hostility among their countrymen threaten to doom their efforts from within, while beyond the breached borders, a ruthless Troll army masses for invasion. Standing firm between the two, the last wielder of the black staff and its awesome magic must find a successor to carry on the fight against the cresting new wave of evil.
Book one of the New York Times bestselling All Souls series, from the author of The Black Bird Oracle. Look for the hit series “A Discovery of Witches,” now streaming on Netflix “A wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter and Twilight” (People). Deborah Harkness’s sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight and galvanized fans around the world. In this tale of passion and obsession, Diana Bishop, a young scholar and a descendant of witches, discovers a long-lost and enchanted alchemical manuscript, Ashmole 782, deep in Oxford's Bodleian Library. Its reappearance summons a fantastical underworld, which she navigates with her leading man, vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont. Harkness has created a universe to rival those of Anne Rice, Diana Gabaldon, and Elizabeth Kostova, and she adds a scholar's depth to this riveting tale of magic and suspense. The story continues in book two, Shadow of Night, book three, The Book of Life, and the fourth in the series, Time’s Convert.
Achterkant boek: Lincoln Perry was eens een veelbelovende rechercheur in Cleveland, tot hij ruzie kreeg met Alex Jefferson, een invloedrijke advocaat en de nieuwe echtgenoot van Lincolns ex-vrouw Karen. Inmiddels werkt Lincoln als privédetective, maar als Alex dood in een weiland wordt aangetroffen is hij de hoofdverdachte. Alex had een vermogen van vele miljoenen nagelaten aan zijn zoon, en Karen vraagt Lincoln om hem op te sporen. Terwijl Lincoln probeert de verdenkingen van de politie te weerleggen, vindt hij de zoon van Alex op het moment dat deze zelfmoord pleegt. Dit trekt de aandacht van een andere partij die ook interesse heeft in de erfenis van Alex. Lincoln wordt van meerdere kanten onder vuur genomen... Michael Koryta is de auteur van Begraven , Erfenis en Het stille uur . Zijn eerste thriller belandde in Amerika direct op de shortlist voor de Edgar Award, een enorme eer voor Koryta, die toen 21 was.
An intricate, fast-paced thriller that explores just how dangerous the offer of a second chance can be.
From the critically acclaimed author of The Glass Painter's Daughter. Journey through the generations of one family of strong, vibrant women.
DI Thomas Lynley is still on compassionate leave after the murder of his wife. The discovery of a body in a Stoke Newington cemetery offers Isabelle Ardery, his temporary replacement at the Met, the chance to make her mark with a high profile murder investigation. Persuading Lynley back to work seems the best way to guarantee a result: Lynley's team is fiercely loyal to him and Isabelle needs them - and especially Barbara Havers - on side. The Met is twitchy: a series of PR disasters has undermined its confidence. Isabelle knows that she'll be operating under the unforgiving scrutiny of the media, so is quick - perhaps too quick - to pin the murder on a convenient suspect. The murder trail leads Lynley and Havers to the New Forest, and the eventual resolution of the case. Its roots are in a long-ago act of violence that has poisoned subsequent generations and its outcome is both tragic and shocking.
Grace Hammer leidt een lucratief leven samen met haar vier kinderen in het bedompte en vuile East End in Londen. Voor de kost rollen ze de zakken van rijke mensen die dom genoeg zijn om zich in East End te wagen. Grace regeert haar gezin met strakke hand en heeft alles over voor haar kinderen. Maar een roekeloze daad van zeventien jaar geleden staat op het punt zich te wreken… Robijnrood is een meeslepende roman vol liefde, verraad en spanning in het decor van het Victoriaanse Engeland en hij beschrijft het tumultueuze leven van een pittige vrouw die alles op alles moet zetten om het te redden.
Als de man die verantwoordelijk is voor de dood van zijn vader terugkeert naar het afgelegen familiehuisje in de bossen van Wisconsin, weet Frank Temple dat zijn tijd voor wraak is gekomen. Maar alles verloopt anders dan hij had kunnen voorzien en dan komt hij terecht in een dodelijke achtervolging...
Een meedogenloze huurmoordenaar in een afgelegen natuurpark in Nevada. Een reeks moorden die op het eerste gezicht geen verband met elkaar vertonen. Opnieuw wordt het uiterste gevergd van CSI's Gil Grissom, Catherine Willows, Nick Stokes, Warrick Brown, Sara Sidle en Greg Sanders...
In a tiny stained-glass shop hidden in the backstreets of Westminster lies the cracked, sparkling image of an angel.The owners of Minster Glass have also been broken: Fran Morrison's mother died when she was a baby; a painful event never mentioned by her difficult, secretive father Edward. Fran left home to pursue a career in foreign cities, as a classical musician. But now Edward is dangerously ill and it's time to return.Taking her father's place in the shop, she and his craftsman Zac accept a beguiling commission - to restore a shattered glass picture of an exquisite angel belonging to a local church. As they reassemble the dazzling shards of coloured glass, they uncover an extraordinary love story from the Victorian past, sparked by the window's creation. Slowly, Fran begins to see her own reflection in its themes of passion, tragedy and redemption.Fran's journey will lead her on a search for the truth about her mother, through mysteries of past times and the anguish of unrequited love, to reconciliation and renewal.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The sixth book in Diana Gabaldon’s acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. “The large scope of the novel allows Gabaldon to do what she does best, paint in exquisite detail the lives of her characters.”—Booklist The year is 1772, and on the eve of the American Revolution, the long fuse of rebellion has already been lit. Men lie dead in the streets of Boston, and in the backwoods of North Carolina, isolated cabins burn in the forest. With chaos brewing, the governor calls upon Jamie Fraser to unite the backcountry and safeguard the colony for King and Crown. But from his wife Jamie knows that three years hence the shot heard round the world will be fired, and the result will be independence—with those loyal to the King either dead or in exile. And there is also the matter of a tiny clipping from The Wilmington Gazette, dated 1776, which reports Jamie’s death, along with his kin. For once, he hopes, his time-traveling family may be wrong about the future.
Shadea a'Ru now holds sway as High Druid of Paranor in the wake of Grianne Ohmsford's sudden Mysterious vanishing
Schildering van de Franse manier van leven, denken, eten en bewegen; met recepten.
Claire Norton ontdekt dat ze de reïncarnatie is van een zeventiende-eeuwse edelvrouw genaamd Alice Ramsay, die veroordeeld werd wegens hekserij. En hoewel dit de vreemde visioenen verklaard die ze de laatste tijd kreeg, weet ze nog steeds niet wat ze met die visioenen moet doen - of hoe ze deze kan gebruiken in haar strijd tegen de duistere krachten die Willowmere bedreigen. Samen met Leo, een millenniaoude geest in het lichaam van een uil, bindt ze wederom de strijd aan tegen de heksen van de Duistere Cirkel...
Pheresa: de twijfelende aanstaande bruid Gavril: de verwende prins met duistere ambities Alexeika: een prinses die vecht tegen de koning Dain: voorbestemd tot grootse daden Dain, half mens, half Elf, heeft ontdekt dat hij de rechtmatige koning van Neder is en niet zijn oom, die de troon op onrechtmatige wijze heeft verkregen en het volk van Neder tiranniseert. Dain heeft gezworen dat hij de Bokaal van het Eeuwige Leven zal vinden. Met deze bokaal kan hij Vrouwe Theresa genezen, de liefde van zijn leven. Maar Theresa is beloofd aan Prins Gavril, zijn grote rivaal. Op zijn wanhopige queeste naar de Bokaal ontmoet hij Alexeika, rebel en paardendief, die hem belooft zich volledig voor zijn zaak in te zetten. Samen moeten ze niet alleen de gevaren van de reis trotseren, maak ook de moordenaars ontwijken die gestuurd zijn door de koning.
Sneeuwmaan, Stormmaan, Winterwende, Windmaan, Groenemaan, Eindelijk lente. Melk en Bloesem volgen later. Dan volgt de Donder, Gods geschater. Als Maïs na Oogst zijn gunsten brengen zal Vervloekt de Jager de Maan van Boreal. De IJsmaan met zijn laatse droevenis Zorgt dat Blenholmes jaar weer over is. Koning Conrig Wincantor heeft zijn droom, het vestigen van een Soevereiniteit over heel Hoog Blenholme, in vervulling zien gaan. Een nieuw tijdperk breekt aan voor de vier domeinen van het eens zo verdeelde eiland – een tijdperk dat welvaart en rust brengt, maar waarin ook gevaren op de loer liggen. Zo heeft de verbannen alchemist Vra-Killian een aantal machtige zegels verborgen in het Cala-paleis. Deze zegels, vervaardigd door de mythische Salka en door het wrede Beaconvolk van magische krachten voorzien, zullen van hem de machtigste man van Blenholme maken en hem helpen de ultieme wraak te nemen.
For Victoria, her grandmother's home in Corfu has always meant safety, freedom and contentment and each year as a child she looked forward to idyllic summers there. When her husband dies she discovers their marriage was a sham and escapes to the house in Corfu. There she meets photographer Patrick Hammond.
Pheresa: de twijfelende aanstaande bruid Gavril: een verwende prins met duistere ambities Alexeika: een prinses die vecht tegen de koning Dain: een jongen, voorbestemd om grootse daden te verrichten… Hun levens vervlechten zich verder in dit tweede deel van de spraakmakende trilogie Het Zwaard, de Ring & de Bokaal. Dain is nu geadopteerd door heer Odfrey, maar de adoptie is niet legaal als de koning van Mandria hier officieel geen toestemming voor geeft. Daarom reist hij met prins Gavril en zijn nieuwe vader naar het hof in de hoofdstad Savriox.Juist als hij zich daar thuis begint te voelen, krijgt hij een droomboodschap van zijn echte vader, de voormalige half-elf koning van Neder. Hij moet het opnemen tegen zijn oom, de onrechtmatige de koning die zijn plaats op de troon heeft ingenomen. Maar dat is nog niet zo gemakkelijk…
With his father on his deathbed, Prince Conrig of Cathra and his lover, the seductive sorceress Princess Ullanoth of Moss, have hatched a plan to reunite the warring kingdoms of High Blenholm under one supreme rule, in the first volume of the Boreal Moon Tale series. Reprint.