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John Ironmonger

    July 8, 1954

    This author explores the intricate connections between humanity and the natural world, offering a unique perspective on the unusual and the unexpected. His works are steeped in imagination, often delving into the nature of memory and how we recall or forget. Through original characters and compelling narratives, he prompts readers to reconsider the ordinary and uncover the hidden marvels of the world around us.

    John Ironmonger
    Das Jahr des Dugong
    Die unberechenbare Wahrscheinlichkeit des Zufalls
    Das Jahr des Dugong – Eine Geschichte für unsere Zeit
    The Many Lives of Heloise Starchild
    The Whale at the End of the World
    The Notable Brain of Maximilian Ponder
    • 2020

      The Many Lives of Heloise Starchild

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.9(404)Add rating

      REMEMBER ME WHEN THE COMET COMES...On the day the comet came, a girl named Heloise was born. She would live a fine life, and inherit a fortune, but would meet a cruel, untimely death.Years later, strange dreams plague Katya Nemcová, a teenager burdened with a rare and curious gift. Memories come to Katya in her dreams - images and stories from a past that isn't her own. Are these ghosts real? And what of the memory she seems to have of Heloise's treasures, two centuries old?A novel that spans the history of Europe - from revolutionary France to the world wars, the Prague Spring, post Brexit Britain, and beyond - this is the irresistible, adventurous and affectionate story of a quite extraordinary woman, her exceptionally talented ancestors and the curious memories they share.

      The Many Lives of Heloise Starchild
    • 2015

      THE STORY OF A MAN WHO HAD GIVEN UP HOPE... ...AND THE VILLAGE THAT GAVE IT BACK TO HIM 'Forget everything you know about apocalypses. This novel, set in Cornwall, will restore your faith in humanity' Elle

      The Whale at the End of the World
    • 2013

      Maximilian Ponder has been shut away for 30 years, attempting to record every memory he has ever had ... A stunning debut about friendship, memory and what makes up a life.

      The Notable Brain of Maximilian Ponder