Willem van Paassen Books

From critically acclaimed world historian Antony Beevor, this is the first major account in more than twenty years to cover the whole invasion from June 6, 1944, right up to the liberation of Paris on August 25. It is the first book to describe not only the experiences of the American, British, Canadian, and German soldiers, but also the terrible suffering of the French caught up in the fighting

It hasn't rained in Kiewarra for two years. Tensions in the farming community become unbearable when three members of the Hadler family are discovered shot to death on their property. Everyone assumes Luke Hadler committed suicide after slaughtering his wife and six-year-old son. Federal Police investigator Aaron Falk returns to his hometown for the funerals and is unwillingly drawn into the investigation. As suspicion spreads through the town, Falk is forced to confront the community that rejected him twenty years earlier. Because Falk and his childhood friend Luke Hadler shared a secret, one which Luke's death threatens to unearth ..

Als haar zus om het leven komt op Bali, onderneemt Katie dezelfde reis om erachter te komen wat er zich op dit paradijselijke eiland heeft afgespeeld… Wanneer Katie hoort dat haar zus Mia zelfmoord heeft gepleegd, kan ze het eerst niet geloven. Ook al hebben ze hun leven lang een moeilijke zussenrelatie gehad, dit nieuws slaat in als een bom en breekt haar hart. Pas later vraagt ze zich af: wat deed Mia eigenlijk op Bali? Het eiland lag niet op de route van de wereldreis die Mia ging maken na de dood van hun moeder. Wat is er gebeurd voorafgaand aan de avond dat ze van een klif viel? Om antwoord op haar vragen te krijgen, besluit Katie om in Mia’s voetsporen dezelfde reis te maken, aan de hand van haar dagboek. Daarvoor zal ze haar veilige en succesvolle wereld van haar werk en verloofde moeten verlaten – om achter een schokkende waarheid over hun vader te komen. Maar pas op Bali zal ze ontdekken en volledig begrijpen wat er precies gebeurd is met Mia, en hoe het zo ver heeft kunnen komen

Since coming to power in 1999, Vladimir Putin has ruthlessly seized control of media, exiled or killed political rivals, and dismantled Russia's fragile electoral system. Masha Gessen courageously returned to Moscow to report on Putin's alarming ascent, tracking down sources who dared speak to no one else.

The gripping new novel from the author of the Sunday Times top ten bestseller, Waterstones Thriller of the Month, Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month, and Simon Mayo Radio 2 Book Club Choice, The Dry. FIVE WENT OUT. FOUR CAME BACK... Is Alice here? Did she make it? Is she safe? In the chaos, in the night, it was impossible to say which of the four had asked after Alice's welfare. Later, when everything got worse, each would insist it had been them. Five women reluctantly pick up their backpacks and start walking along the muddy track. Only four come out the other side. The hike through the rugged landscape is meant to take the office colleagues out of their air-conditioned comfort zone and teach resilience and team building. At least that is what the corporate retreat website advertises. Federal Police Agent Aaron Falk has a particularly keen interest in the whereabouts of the missing bushwalker. Alice Russell is the whistleblower in his latest case - and Alice knew secrets. About the company she worked for and the people she worked with. Far from the hike encouraging teamwork, the women tell Falk a tale of suspicion, violence and disintegrating trust. And as he delves into the disappearance, it seems some dangers may run far deeper than anyone knew

The book has received accolades as one of the best of the year, highlighting its exceptional storytelling and impactful themes. It delves into profound subjects, offering readers a rich exploration of character development and emotional depth. The narrative is crafted with skill, ensuring a compelling experience that resonates with audiences, making it a standout choice for those seeking quality literature.