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Katy Gardner

    January 1, 1964

    This British author is best known for her insightful explorations of human relationships and social dynamics. Her prose is characterized by a profound psychological depth and a sensitive portrayal of characters' inner lives. Through her work, she delves into the complexities of human nature and the intricacies of interpersonal connections. Her distinctive style is often described as evocative and thought-provoking.

    De zolderkamer / druk 1
    Der treue Feind
    Age, Narrative and Migration
    Losing Gemma
    The Mermaid's Purse
    Anthropology and Development
    • Age, Narrative and Migration

      The Life Course and Life Histories of Bengali Elders in London

      • 262 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Focusing on Bengali elders from Sylhet, Bangladesh, this book explores the identity and ethnicity of the first generation of migrants in Britain. It fills a gap in existing research by highlighting the unique experiences and perspectives of older South Asians, offering insights into their cultural heritage, challenges, and contributions to British society. Through in-depth analysis, it sheds light on the complexities of aging, migration, and community among this often-overlooked demographic.

      Age, Narrative and Migration2021
    • Anthropology and Development

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A critical look at how a non-traditional, technocratic development industry is failing the societies it professes to help

      Anthropology and Development2015
      4.2
    • Dass Simon oft tagelang weg ist und sie mit den Kindern allein lässt, findet Melanie unmöglich. Dass er in letzter Zeit schweigsam und unnahbar ist, macht ihr Angst. Und als ihre Tochter Poppy plötzlich spurlos verschwindet, hat Melanie einen grauenvollen Verdacht … Melanie ist verzweifelt. Wer ist dieser Mann, den sie geheiratet hat? Warum spricht er nicht über seine Familie? Was hat es mit seiner Exfreundin auf sich? Warum macht er so ein Geheimnis um sie? Fährt er zu ihr, wenn er für Tage verschwindet? Immer häufiger streiten Simon und Melanie. Als die Polizei auftaucht und Simon des Mordes verdächtigt, will die junge Mutter nur noch eines: fliehen. Doch dann taucht Poppy während des gemeinsamen Versteckspielens nicht mehr auf. Melanie ist sich sicher, dass ihr Mann sie entführt hat. Panisch durchsucht sie das ganze Haus und macht dabei einen grausigen Fund: den toten Simon. Doch wer hat ihre Tochter?

      Der treue Feind2007
      3.2
    • De zolderkamer / druk 1

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Als Melanie Stenning thuis met haar dochtertje verstoppertje speelt, blijkt dat Poppy na het aftellen écht verdwenen is. Hiermee begint voor Melanie een ware nachtmerrie. Ze verdenkt eerst haar man Simon ervan haar dochtertje te hebben ontvoerd; zij en Simon hebben flinke problemen gehad en Melanie speelt al een tijd met het idee hem te verlaten. Bang en in paniek vindt ze onderdak bij een bevriende buurvrouw, de alleenstaande, hoogzwangere Trish. Maar dan beginnen de problemen pas echt...

      De zolderkamer / druk 12006
    • Strange tides are acting upon Dr Cass Bainbridge, impelling her to leave London and the comfortable home she shares with her lover, to take up a lecturing job on the south coast. Yet Brighton isn't the natural choice for a woman with a long-standing fear of the sea. And some of the students on her course are anything but easy. Dealing with the mounting pressure of her new job is almost too much for Cass to handle and, beneath the surface, a whispering stream of disquiet is gradually building into a wave. For Cass is being stalked - a series of strange phone calls and disturbing emails, and a malignant presence around the flat, are forcing her to finally come to terms both with her own history, and the demons threatening her future

      The Mermaid's Purse2003
      3.5
    • Losing Gemma

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      This is the story of Gemma and me: how I lost her, I suppose. I don't usually tell it to anyone but myself; I save it for the darkest moments. "Losing Gemma," Katy's Gardners debut novel about adventure, losing your best friend, and self-discovery, has been translates into twelve languages and compared to Alex Garland's breakthrough novel, The Beach, among many others. This time, the backpacking heroes are girls. What makes "Losing Gemma"truly unforgettable, is the read itself; it's an impossibly suspenseful novel that's as gripping as it is psychologically rich. Two young women have gone looking for adventure, backpacking through India--but only one returns. The other one believes it's all her fault. And the mystery behind what really happened during their fateful visit to a secluded shrine compels the reader forward to a page-turning conclusion that's shocking, strange, and haunting.

      Losing Gemma2002
      3.4