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Andrew Miller

    April 29, 1960

    Andrew Miller crafts narratives that delve into the profound human experience, often weaving together themes of the past and present. His distinctive style is marked by rich prose and a penetrating insight into the psychology of his characters. Miller explores the complexities of life and moral dilemmas with a unique sensitivity. Readers will appreciate his ability to create immersive and thought-provoking literary worlds.

    On Not Being Someone Else
    The Crossing
    Ingenious pain
    One Morning Like a Bird
    The Slowworm's Song
    Between Dog and Wolf
    • 2024

      Namaste Mart Confidential

      • 246 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Set in Los Angeles in 2013, the narrative explores the intertwining lives of diverse characters navigating the complexities of urban life. Themes of ambition, identity, and the pursuit of dreams unfold against a backdrop of a vibrant city. As personal stories intersect, the characters confront their pasts and aspirations, revealing deeper truths about themselves and their relationships. This rich tapestry of experiences highlights the challenges and triumphs of modern life in a city known for its allure and contradictions.

      Namaste Mart Confidential
    • 2024

      Set in December 1962 in the West Country, the story unfolds against a backdrop of changing times and societal shifts. The narrative explores the lives of its characters as they navigate personal challenges and relationships during this pivotal era. Themes of nostalgia, identity, and the impact of historical events are woven throughout, creating a rich tapestry of human experience. The setting plays a crucial role, reflecting the beauty and complexities of the region during a transformative period in British history.

      The Land in Winter
    • 2024

      Keeping Downwind

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The protagonist is a feared bounty hunter within the Federation, renowned for targeting pirates, criminals, and corrupt executives. Her reputation as a relentless pursuer has instilled terror among those who exploit the vulnerable. The Overone of the Fey views her as a significant threat, perceiving her as a catalyst for rebellion against its oppressive telepathic control over enslaved species. This sets the stage for a gripping conflict between individual agency and systemic oppression.

      Keeping Downwind
    • 2023

      Patronage, Power, and Masculinity in Medieval England

      A Microhistory of a Bishop's and Knight's Contest over the Church of Thame

      • 246 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on a significant historical conflict in thirteenth-century England, the narrative delves into the struggles over church property and ecclesiastical patronage. Through thorough documentation, it uncovers the complexities of the disputes, highlighting the interplay between religious authority and societal power dynamics during this tumultuous period.

      Patronage, Power, and Masculinity in Medieval England
    • 2023

      The Garden of the Serpent

      A Novel of the Civil War

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Set during the Civil War, Colonel Michael Baker oversees a corrupt prison at Fort Harmer, exploiting captured Confederate soldiers through a web of bribery and violence. His reign faces a challenge when Secretary of War Edwin Stanton dispatches Major Thomas Lamond to dismantle Baker's empire. Battling personal demons, Lamond allies with a Confederate sergeant, navigating the treacherous dynamics of the prison as he seeks to topple Baker and his assistant, Major Jonathan Kelly, in a high-stakes confrontation.

      The Garden of the Serpent
    • 2023

      Gender Disparity in Occupational Therapy

      A Male Recruitment Program

      • 172 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The book highlights the gender disparities in health care professions, particularly in occupational therapy, and presents a solution through the proposed URePro (Undergraduate Recruitment Equality Program). This initiative aims to recruit more men into the field to achieve gender balance. Key literature and stakeholder feedback support the program's framework, emphasizing the importance of addressing contextual barriers to gender diversity. The discussion includes future implications for enhancing gender representation in occupational therapy, making URePro a vital step toward equity in the profession.

      Gender Disparity in Occupational Therapy
    • 2023

      Der neue große historische Roman von Andrew Miller – „Millers Schreiben ist eine Quelle des Staunens und der Freude.“ Hilary Mantel In einer Februarnacht 1809, zur Zeit der Napoleonischen Kriege, kehrt John Lacroix halb tot von einem Feldzug bei La Coruña nach England zurück. Er glaubt, das Schlimmste gesehen zu haben, was Menschen einander antun können. Allmählich gewinnt Lacroix seine Gesundheit zurück. Um auch seinen Seelenfrieden wiederzugewinnen, macht er sich auf den Weg zu den Hebriden, jedoch ohne zu wissen, dass ihm zwei Männer nach dem Leben trachten. Nicht nur er, auch die Frau, in die er sich verliebt, ist in äußerster Gefahr. „Die Korrektur der Vergangenheit“ ist ein atemberaubender historischer Roman, ein vielschichtig fesselndes Historiengemälde, geschrieben in einer klaren, leuchtenden Prosa.

      Die Korrektur der Vergangenheit
    • 2022

      The Policing Mind

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      How does it feel to be a police officer? Jessica Miller uses the most recent neuroscience and real-life examples to explore risks to individual resilience. A compulsory read for anyone with an interest in policing, the book offers practical resilience techniques and policy recommendations for police officers facing crime in a post-COVID world.

      The Policing Mind
    • 2022

      By the Costa Award-winning author of PURE, a profound and tender tale of guilt, a search for atonement and the hard, uncertain work of loving.

      The Slowworm's Song
    • 2022

      Republika Ptaków

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.6(10)Add rating

      Magia w Stolicy jest zabroniona. Każda dziewczyna wykazująca oznaki magii zostaje zabrana na Ponury Step - do życia, jak głoszą opowieści - w niewypowiedzianym horrorze. Olga jak nikt inny zna się na starożytnych księgach, mapach i magii. Kiedy ptasia armia porywa siostrę Olgi, Mirę, dziewczyna wie, że tylko ona może udać się do Republiki Ptaków, by ją uratować. Wie też, że skrywa tajemnicę, której musi pilnie strzec. Czy Olga będzie potrafiła odblokować swoją ukrytą magię i uda jej się uratować siostrę? Jessica Miller jest pisarką dla dzieci. Jej pierwsza powieść - Elizabeth and Zenobia, została nominowana do nagrody Text Prize, Readings Prize i została wyróżniona przez CBCA.

      Republika Ptaków