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William Kinsolving

    Kinsolving's literary journey is marked by a unique trajectory, moving from the stage to screenwriting for major studios before finding his true voice as a novelist. His extensive background in acting and script doctoring imbued his writing with a keen understanding of narrative structure and character development. His novels delve into profound themes, exploring the complexities of the human condition with a nuanced perspective. Kinsolving's work is distinguished by its rich thematic explorations and the compelling depth of its characters.

    Zum Siegen geboren
    Der Meuterer
    Der Mann des Jahrhunderts
    The Diplomat's Daughter
    Mister Christian
    Born with the Century
    • 2008

      Mister Christian

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The story delves into the infamous mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh aboard HMS Bounty in 1789, highlighting the subsequent settlement of the mutineers on Pitcairn Island. While history recounts a violent end to their paradise due to a native uprising, intriguing historical accounts suggest that Christian may have survived and escaped, raising questions about the true fate of the mutineers and the legacy of their rebellion.

      Mister Christian
    • 1997

      Fletcher Christian war der Mann, der 1789 die Meuterei auf der Bounty anführte. Wie könnte sein Leben weitergegangen sein? William Kingsolving spinnt ein faszinierendes Seemansgarn, das Christian über die Weltmeere nach England und bis in die Schlacht von Trafalqar führt. Eine geheime Liebe ist der einzige Fixpunkt in Christians Leben auf der Flucht.

      Der Meuterer
    • 1994

      Lily McCann, Tochter eines amerikanischen Diplomaten im Nahen Osten, tritt nach ihrem Studium selbst in den diplomatischen Dienst ein. Dabei lernt sie, sich in einer von Intrigen dominierten Männerwelt zu behaupten.

      Die Tochter des Diplomaten
    • 1993

      The Diplomat's Daughter

      • 428 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Lily McCann, the daughter of a U.S. foreign service officer, uses her considerable beauty to attract glamorous lovers but meets her match in Worth Deloit, a rising star in the State Department.

      The Diplomat's Daughter
    • 1992

      Aufstieg, Triumph und Tragödie einer jungen Amerikanerin aus kleinen Verhältnissen in der Welt der grossen internationalen Derbys.

      Zum Siegen geboren
    • 1979

      Magnus Macpherson, a Scottish immigrant, rises to a position of power and wealth as the leader of America's liquor industry

      Born with the Century