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They may have won the prize, but will any of them make it home alive?Jason has fulfilled the mission set for him by his uncle, the scheming King Pelias of Iolkos: he and the Argonauts have won the fabled Golden Fleece of Colchis.Jason dreams of glory – of taking his uncle's throne, rightfully his – and, like his warrior shipmates, of home. But it is not only Pelias who wishes Jason ill. Before the Argonauts can make it back to Iolkos, they must contend with a legion of foes who would see them dead – and a web of allies who are not quite what they seem.Jason and his warriors must outwit the recondite Circe and the spies of mighty Troy, overcome hostile tribes beyond the Danube, and sail the troubled waters of the Archipelagos, where the Sirens wait to snare unwary seafarers.Yet Jason's perils are only beginning, for he will soon discover that a truer evil lies closer to home...A beautifully detailed reimagining of a famous Greek myth and the second book in the ´Blades of Bronze´ series, ´Jason´ is packed with action, adventure, and intrigue, and is perfect for fans of Christian Cameron, Bernard Cornwell, and Madeline Miller.Praise for ´Jason´ and Mark Knowles:'A deeply researched historical epic so brilliantly brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue... Epic battles, well-rounded characters sailing through a brilliantly described world' - Adam Lofthouse

This is... Denise.Married to Ray, her first and only love, Denise has never, for one moment, regretted putting the husband she idolised on a pedestal above everyone and everything else. But, after forty years of marriage, he is gone, leaving Denise to discover that their perfect marriage was fatally flawed. Now she faces a future alone. But first, she must face the betrayals of the past.This is... Claire.The estranged daughter of Denise, the woman who put her husband before her children, Claire took the opposite path and devoted her life to raising her family, sacrificing her marriage along the way. With her teenage sons about to flee the nest, she realises she may have left it too late to find her own happily ever after.This is the story of two women, both alone, both cautionary tales of one of motherhood's biggest decisions. Who is more important, your partner or your children? And what happens if you make the wrong choice?Perfect for the fans of Jojo Moyes, Lucy Diamond, and Marian Keyes.Praise for ´This is Me´:"Amazing story that sucks you in slowly and then has you hoping that you won't get to the end any time soon!" - reviewer"Such an emotional book and a look into how you are raised and the love you received or didn't receive affects your adult life." - reviewer

Dune is vernietigd. Wat nu?‘Dune: Kapittel’ was het zesde en laatste boek in de reeks dat door Frank Herbert zelf geschreven werd... maar dat betekent allerminst dat Herbert het verhaal netjes laat landen. Integendeel, hij zet nog een laatste keer zijn hele universum op zijn kop. De planeet Dune is vernietigd. De politieke macht berust bij de Achtenswaardige Matres. Het enige verzet tegen hen komt van de Bene Gesserit, die hun toevlucht hebben gezocht op de planeet Kapittel. Daar proberen ze Zandwormen te kweken en de geheimen van Dune weer tot leven te wekken. ‘Dune’ blijft een onvergetelijke kruising van politiek, filosofie en een machtsstrijd vol geweld die eeuwen overspant.De start van de Dune-cyclus is drie keer verfilmd, de laatste keer in een regie van Denis Villeneuve.Klassiek sciencefiction-epos over de strijd om de planeet Dune, waar de belangrijkste grondstof van het universum gevonden kan worden. Frank Herbert schreef de eerste zes boeken (en een kort verhaal), maar de reeks werd voortgezet door verschillende schrijvers.Frank Herbert (1920-1986) was een sciencefictionschrijver die vooral bekend werd met zijn zesdelige Duin-epos. Voor het eerste deel van die serie, Dune, ontving hij een Nebula Award in 1965 en een Hugo Award in 1966. Het is een van de best verkochte sciencefiction boeken ter wereld, en vormde de inspiratie voor diverse andere auteurs, film producties en games.Frank Herbert studeerde o.a. psychologie en werkte tot de jaren zestig als journalist en redacteur. Daarna richtte hij zich volledig op het schrijven van fictie en werd een van de belangrijkste sciencefiction auteurs.

¿Cuánto pueden el amor y la libertad dentro de una sociedad en guerra? "El canto del mirlo" –ficción atrapante y muy bien documentada– nos transporta a un pueblo de frontera en el noreste de Italia durante el siglo XIV. Se está levantando una muralla por miedo a los "otros". A esa comunidad en crisis llega Manfredo, un muchacho experto en el manejo de la espada, y conoce a Giuditta, la hija transgresora del gobernante, pero también a Manrico, su ambicioso hermano.Las aventuras y decisiones de estos protagonistas surtirán efectos a lo largo de los siglos por venir, según sabremos a través de nuevos personajes como Olivia y Gianni.El libro nos recuerda hasta qué punto la historia vive en el presente, y sobre todo nos hace querer a varias de esas personas imaginarias, aparentemente lejanas.

‘The Pillars of the House Volume 1’ - or ´Under Wode, Under Rode´ - is the first instalment of English writer Charlotte Mary Yonge’s story about the Underwood children.Three years after the birth of her twins, Mrs Underwood dies, leaving her thirteen children orphaned.Felix, the oldest child at 16 years of age, and his eldest sister, Wilmet, are determined their family will stay together.Set in the industrial town of Bexley, this Victorian family saga tells the story of the children as they struggle to survive and find their way in the world against all odds.This is a story of hope, love, sacrifice, and family, and it is ideal for anyone looking for a great, heartwarming family saga.Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823 - 1901) was a prolific and popular English novelist, biographer, editor, historian, essayist, and journalist. She is most famous for her novels which include ‘Heartsease’, ‘The Daisy Chain’, ‘The Young Stepmother’, and the commercially successful ‘The Heir of Redclyffe’ (1853).Yonge was also a founder and editor for forty years of ‘The Monthly Packet’ magazine, while her book, ‘History of Christian Names’, is considered to be the first serious attempt at recording the subject. Profits from her books were often donated to charitable causes.

The daughter of a poor physician, Janetta finds herself having to step into her feckless stepmother’s shoes when her father leaves.With a house full of children to look after, she is driven to desperate measures in order to survive. However, despite the trials and tribulations thrown her way, Janetta remains a true friend to even the lowliest of people.´A True Friend´ is a touching tale that explores the themes of loyalty, strength of character, and relationships. In Janetta, Sergeant creates a character who, on the face of it, may appear too good to be true but, once the surface is scratched, we see that she is as flawed and insecure as the rest of us.A book full of yearning and aspiration, ´A True Friend´ is the perfect read for those looking for an introduction to Sergeant’s work.Emily Frances Adeline Sergeant (1851 – 1904) was one of the most prolific novelists of the 19th century. Born in Derbyshire, Emily was the daughter of Richard Sergeant, a Methodist missionary, and Jane Hall, a writer of children’s books. Jane published her stories under the name Adeline, which Emily was later to adopt.During her lifetime, Adeline Sergeant wrote over 90 novels, including ‘The Story of a Penitent Soul,’ ‘No Saint,’ and ‘The Idol Maker.’ Many of her works explored the theme of religion, as her views changed from committed faith to agnosticism, and finally, to Catholicism.

‘The Pillars of the House Volume 2’ - or ´Under Wode, Under Rode´ - is the second instalment of English writer Charlotte Mary Yonge’s story about the Underwood children.Set in the industrial town of Bexley, this Victorian family saga continues the story of the orphaned children as they struggle to survive and find their way in the world against all odds.A story of hope, love, sacrifice, and family, ‘The Pillars of the House Volume 2’ will surely delight anyone interested in great family sagas.Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823 - 1901) was a prolific and popular English novelist, biographer, editor, historian, essayist, and journalist. She is most famous for her novels which include ‘Heartsease’, ‘The Daisy Chain’, ‘The Young Stepmother’, and the commercially successful ‘The Heir of Redclyffe’ (1853).Yonge was also a founder and editor for forty years of ‘The Monthly Packet’ magazine, while her book, ‘History of Christian Names’, is considered to be the first serious attempt at recording the subject. Profits from her books were often donated to charitable causes.

Life as a cowboy in the Wild West was rarely as glamorous as John Wayne or Clint Eastwood. For the truest grit, you need to read this remarkable novel by Andy Adams."Reed Anthony, Cowman" is the fictional autobiography of a simple cowman, who after the Civil War migrates to Texas and begins a new life as a cowboy.Told in a diary format, it is steeped in the authenticity and knowledge gleaned by Adams during 12 years in the saddle.The daily drama of struggling to earn a living and to actually live are woven together with descriptions of the epic cattle drives from Texas to Dakota. With gunfights, deadly snakes, showdowns, and rustling... this has the lot!The fairness and kindness of his character, as well as the historical accuracy and vivid descriptions, make "Reed Anthony, Cowman" a satisfying read for all western enthusiasts.Andy Adams (1859-1935) was an American writer of westerns, who grew up on his family’s farm in Indiana. He worked as a cowboy and cattle driver, which later prompted him to start writing his cowboy stories.He started writing novels in his forties, and his work is characterised by its realistic descriptions of everyday life and the troubles ranchers and cowboys experienced. His best-known works include 'The Log of a Cowboy', 'Reed Anthony, Cowman', and 'Wells Brothers'.

Jessica Clavering elst upp í skugganum af falli fjölskyldunnar; ættaróðalinu og lífsstílnum sem forfaðir hennar tapaði í hendur ókunnugra. En hún sér leið til að gifta sig til fjár með hinum auðuga Joss Madden. Joss er heltekinn af ópalnum Green Flash, sem er að finna í ástralskri námu og því þurfa hjónin að ferðast alla leið að eyðimörkum Ástralíu. Yfir ópalnum hvílir hins vegar bölvun og það er í Ástralíu sem Jessica þarf að horfast í augu við fortíð fjölskyldu sinnar. Og hvað með Joss? Var þetta skynsemisbrúðkaup? Eða var það kannski ást?idden /title /head body center h1 403 Forbidden /h1 /center /body /htmlVictoria Holt er eitt höfundarnafna Eleanor Alice Burford Hibbert. Hún fæddist í Bretlandi árið 1906 og lést 1993 og ritaði um 200 sögulegar skáldsögur um ævina undir hinum og þessum höfundarnöfnum, allt eftir umfjöllunarefni sagnanna. Meðal annarra höfundarnafna hennar eru Jean Plaidy og Philippa Carr. Verk hennar hafa unnið til verðlauna, verið þýdd á fjölda tungumála og hafa selst í yfir 50 milljón eintökum um allan heim.

"Di padre in figlio", pubblicato nel 1938, rappresenta idealmente l’antefatto di "Pietro e Paolo", romanzo con cui nel 1924 Mario Sobrero aveva ottenuto un massiccio successo di pubblico. Se il primo narrava le vicende contrapposte di due cugini – l’uno operaio socialista, l’altro borghese squadrista – il presente volume si concentra invece sulla storia italiana a cavallo fra gli anni 1892 e 1918. Nell’arco di tre generazioni, che vanno dal vecchio Ascanio (che ha vissuto il Risorgimento) ai figli (medico affermato e deputato socialista) e nipoti (Giusto e Graziano, rispettivamente operaio e scrittore), Sobrero tesse le fila di un racconto corale ed appassionato. L’affresco di un’Italia che è cambiata in più di un modo, anche se è sempre difficile capire quanto in meglio...Mario Sobrero nasce a Torino nel 1883. Affermatosi fin da giovane come giornalista, collabora in qualità di redattore alla Gazzetta del Popolo. È noto soprattutto per la sua produzione letteraria, che spazia dal romanzo ("Pietro e Paolo", "Violetta di Parma") alla novella ("L’addio dell’angelo"). Nel 1932 pubblica un volume di impressioni sulla città di Roma, sua patria d’elezione e luogo in cui morirà nel 1948.

Rakastetun sarjan neljäs osa!Eletään 1870-lukua. Nälkävuodet ovat jääneet taakse, mutta hurjat vuodet jättivät jälkensä jokaiseen runsorilaiseen. Leipuri Knut sai pysyvän keuhkotaudin, mutta on selvinnyt elossa ja perustanut perheen Lisbetin kanssa Waasaan. Magda ja Alfred pyörittävät edelleen Runsorin tilaa. Elmer-poika aiheuttaa Magdalle ja Alfredille kuitenkin harmaita hiuksia. Mitä terävä-älyinen nuorukainen oikein suunnittelee Runsorin varalle? Amalia puolestaan on muuttanut New Yorkiin yhdessä petollisen Oskarin kanssa. Oskarin todellinen luonne on tullut Amalialle selväksi mitä kamalimmalla tavalla. Vain muistot ja haaveet pitävät Amalian elossa. Eikö hän koskaan saa suurta rakkauttaan, Alfredia, omakseen?Vahvana valoa kohti jatkaa Mikaela Nykvistin suosittua sarjaa, jonka tapahtumat sijoittuvat historialliseen Vaasaan. Edelliset osat ovat Savua taivaalla, Palon jälkeen sekä Tuhkaa ja jäätä.Rakkautta, kuolemaa ja suuria tunteita. 1800-luvun Vaasaan sijoittuva Runsor-sarja seuraa yhden suvun vaiheita läpi Vaasan palon ja suurten nälkävuosien. Sarja on niittänyt kiitosta – ansaitusti.Mikaela Nykvist on suomenruotsalainen kirjailija. Hän työskentelee informaatiotutkimuksen parissa, mutta käyttää lähes kaiken vapaa-aikansa kirjoittamiseen. Nykvistin Runsor-sarja on saanut erittäin positiivisen vastaanoton.

Two sisters - two contrasting love affairs.Gudrun Brangwen, an artist, becomes deeply involved in a destructive entanglement with the industrialist Gerald Crich.Ursula, a schoolteacher, embarks upon a happy relationship with alienated intellectual Rupert Birkin.After a double tragedy for Gerald, the four head to the Austrian Alps for a holiday. There, the two men are confronted by feelings they have for each other, while Gudrun begins an intense friendship with an artist from Dresden.Enraged, Gerald takes drastic action that will have lifelong consequences for them all.The book was made into a movie, also called 'Women in Love', in 1969, starring Alan Bates, Oliver Reed, and Glenda Jackson.This turbulent tale of love and loss is perfect for fans of E. M. Forster's 'A Room with a View' and the work of Elizabeth Gaskell.David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) was an English author and poet. His books focused on the negative effects of industrialisation and modernity.However, he is best known for the controversy that surrounded his leading novels, which contained explicit descriptions of sex and sexuality.His novels include 'Sons and Lovers', 'The Rainbow', 'Women in Love' and 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'.When 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' was first published in full in 1960, long after Lawrence's death, the publisher Penguin was prosecuted under the 1959 Obscene Publications Act. The "not guilty" verdict resulted in greater freedom for writers and publishers.

Fans of 'The Godfather' trilogy and 'The Sopranos' will know a thing or two about vendettas.In Honore de Balzac's ´The Vendetta´, tragic consequences are laid bare. What begins as a love story between two Corsican immigrants, Ginevra and Luigi, soon becomes a tale of misery.Luigi is the sole survivor of a blood feud with Ginevra's family. And Ginevra's father Bartolomeo is determined to finish the job by killing Luigi.However, when the love-sick couple marries, he has to stay his hand - but he cuts them off, leaving them poverty-stricken.As Bartolomeo has an epiphany, his daughter is locked in a life-and-death struggle as she gives birth. Will she survive? And will her father get the chance to make things right?'The Vendetta' is an excoriating attack on the nature of honour and a tale of tragic romance that calls to mind 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare.Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist and playwright, most famous for a sequence of novels, collectively called 'The Human Comedy'. His signature style was a warts-and-all representation of post-Napoleonic French life, rich in detail and featuring complex, unfiltered characters.The style means Balzac is regarded as one of the pioneers of European literary realism. He is named as an influence on writers including Emile Zola, Henry James, Charles Dickens, and Gustave Flaubert.The first novel he published under his own name was 'Les Chouans' in 1829. In 1834 he hit upon the idea of grouping his novels together to record all of society. The result, over a period of years, was 'The Human Comedy', which comprised three categories: 'Analytic Studies'; 'Philosophical Studies'; and 'Studies of Manners'.

Der dritte Band der beliebten SAGA um die Hamburger Arztfamilie zur HaidenHamburg 1961. Mit Lucie zur Haiden ist die nächste Generation das Haus an der großen Elbstraße eingezogen. Nach dem Wunsch ihrer Mutter soll Lucie ebenfalls Ärztin werden, doch ihr kommen immer größere Zweifel. Helfen möchte sie den Menschen schon, aber das Studium fällt ihr schwer. Dann lernt sie Richard kennen, der sich als Modeschöpfer ausgibt und den ihre Mutter gleich für einen Blender hält, doch Lucie verliebt sich in ihn. Sie gibt ihr Studium auf. Der Haussegen hängt mächtig schief. Und dann bricht auch noch die Sturmflut über Hamburg herein und scheint das Haus an der Elbstraße komplett zerstört zu haben.Wolf Serno war, bevor er Schriftsteller wurde, als Werbetexter und als Dozent tätig. Mit "Der Wanderchirurg" gelang ihm der Durchbruch als Autor. Er lebt mit seiner Frau und zwei Hunden in Hamburg und Nordjütland.

Drei starke Frauen kämpfen für ihre TräumeJanuar 1919 bei Kiel. Gemeinsam mit ihrer Familie lebt Margareta Lamprecht auf Gut Erlensee. Die zurückliegenden Jahre haben den Frauen der Familie einiges abverlangt. Und dabei ahnt Margareta noch nicht einmal, wie schlecht es um die Druckerei und der Familie wirklich steht. Um wieder an Geld zu gelangen, setzt ihr Vater alles daran, Margareta mit dem benachbarten Grafen zu vermählen. Doch das will die junge Frau um jeden Preis verhindern. Der Graf ist ein unreifer Junge und Margaretas Herz gehört längst einem anderen ...

An action-filled reimagining of the famous Greek myth, Jason and the Golden Fleece, brilliantly told by classicist Mark Knowles.He has come to take what is yours...Iolkos, Thessaly. 1230 BC. King Pelias has grown paranoid, tormented by his murderous past and a prophecy of the man who will one day destroy him.When a stranger arrives to compete in the Games of Poseidon, Pelias is horrified, for this young man should never have grown to manhood. He is Jason, Pelias' nephew, who survived his uncle's assassins as a child. Now Jason wants his revenge – and the kingdom.But Pelias is cunning as well as powerful. He gives his foe an impossible challenge: to claim the throne, Jason must first steal the fabled Golden Fleece of Colchis.Jason assembles a band of Greece's finest warriors. They are the Argonauts, named for their trusty ship. But even with these mighty allies, Jason will have to overcome the brutal challenges hurled his way. His mission and many lives depend on his wits – and his sword.PRAISE FOR 'ARGO' AND MARK KNOWLES:'Mark Knowles has taken the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece, and stripped it down to its bare bones... What is left is a deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue... Epic battles, well-rounded characters sailing through a brilliantly described world' -Adam Lofthouse, author of 'The Centurion's Son''What a spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar legend and elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story' -Sam Taw'[Knowles] has teamed his love of learning classics and childhood love of sword-and-sandals epics to accomplish something remarkable' -Boarding Schools' Association

På farmen Toorberg hersker boerslægten Moolman, og det har de gjort, siden stamfaderen Abel ankom til det afsides område i Kap-provinsen med vognspand. På den golde jord i udkanten af farmen bor familien Riet, der er efterkommere af en Moolman og en farvet kvinde, og som selv generationer efter er underlagt den familien på Toorberg.Da en undersøgelsesdommer kommer til Toorberg for at undersøge de mystiske omstændigheder omkring et barns død, bliver der rippet op i gamle sår og i familiens mørke hemmeligheder. Tiderne er ved at skifte, og måske er tiden også ved at være omme for slægten Moolman.Romanen udkom første gang i 1986 og på dansk med titlen "Slægtens tale" i 1991. Etienne van Heerden (f. 1954) er en sydafrikansk forfatter, der skriver på afrikaans. Hans hovedværk er romanen "Toorberg", der på dansk udkom med titlen "Slægtens tale". Etienne van Heerden har modtaget adskillige litterære priser for sit arbejde.

Nawet czas nie jest w stanie osłabić prawdziwej miłościDorastanie w okupowanej Warszawie skutecznie zahartowało Teresę, która walczyła wówczas w szeregach AK. Z dawnych czasów pozostały jej dwie rzeczy: przekonanie, że życie jest najcenniejszym, co zostało nam dane, oraz wspomnienie pierwszej, płomiennej miłości do poznanego podczas wojennej zawieruchy Tadeusza.Dziś Teresa jest odważną, pewną siebie kobietą, która pragnie wspierać wnuczkę Alinę, w rozpoczęciu nowego etapu w życiu. Dziewczyna właśnie opuściła rodzinne miasteczko, by uwolnić się od nieudanego związku i nudnej pracy, ale nie będzie to proste – tym bardziej że wkrótce na jej drodze stanie kilku mężczyzn, którzy namieszają jej w głowie... Czy na obie kobiety czeka szczęśliwe zakończenie?Kaja Kujawska – rocznik 1986. Dziewczyna z prowincji w centralnej Polsce. Pracuje w branży IT jako Agile Coach. Literatura, zwierzęta i sport to podstawowe składowe jej codzienności. Niestrudzony zbieracz nowych informacji. Miłość do książek od zawsze budziła w niej chęć napisania własnej powieści.Nowy dom jest jej debiutem literackim.

Małżeństwo detektywów Balickich wybrało się na zasłużony urlop nad Morze Andamańskie, by choć na kilka tygodni zapomnieć o gwałcicielach, złodziejach i mordercach, ale... niedługo przyszło im cieszyć się z upragnionych wspólnych wakacji. Para została poproszona o pomoc w zagadkowej sprawie Cassandry Willliams, która po ośmiu latach nieobecności w domu przyjechała do rodzinnego Singleton w Zachodniej Australli na odczytanie testamentu swego wujka Denisa, tragicznie zmarłego od ukąszenia węża. Przybycie Cassandry do okazałej posiadłości z tajemniczą oranżerią staje się początkiem serii tragicznych wydarzeń, na czele z nieoczekiwanymi zgonami bliskich osób...,,Oranżeria rodziny Williamsów" to doskonała propozycja dla czytelników, których fascynują pogmatwane losy zamożnych rodów i oczekują suspensu na miarę dzieł amerykańskiej mistrzyni kryminałów Mary Higgins Clark.Bohaterami cyklu jest sympatyczne małżeństwo Anny i Piotra Balickich na stałe zamieszkujących Australię. Kolejne powieści z tej serii przybliżają czytelnikowi fascynujące łamigłówki kryminalne, które z zapałem rozwiązuje ta zgrana para Polaków.Janusz Brzozowski - urodzony 58 lat temu w Gliwicach. Jako 27-latek wyemigrował wraz z żoną i córką do Australii, gdzie pozostał do dziś jako mieszkaniec Perth. Przez lata podróżował po świecie i handlował perłami. Dziecięce marzenia o zostaniu pisarzem udało mu się spełnić po przejściu na emeryturę. Jego debiutanckie powieści: ,,Tydzień u rodziny" oraz ,,Sen" nagrodzono w konkursie na najlepszą książkę jesieni 2010 roku.

Die Geschichte einer Schmiedefamilie in bewegten Zeiten. Ein Roman über Heimat, Liebe, Flucht und den unverwüstlichen Glauben an die Zukunft. Düren / Rheinland 1939: Mina ist auf der Flucht. Sie kommt mit falschem Namen bei ihren bis dahin unbekannten Verwandten - der Schmiedefamilie Hansen - unter. Im Verborgenen sucht sie nach ihrem Vater und stößt dabei auf ein Familiengeheimnis, dessen Geschichte bis ins Jahr 1889 zurückgeht. Währenddessen bricht der Zweite Weltkrieg aus und droht die Familie auseinanderzureißen. Ostpreußen 1944: Der Krieg ist nun auch in dem masurischen Dorf Steintal spürbar. Wehrmachtssoldaten werden in den Häusern einquartiert, darunter ein Sohn der Familie Hansen. Er verliebt sich in Liesel, doch das junge Paar wird getrennt, als die russische Frontlinie näher rückt. Kurze Zeit später muss Liesel flüchten. Nicht nur für sie beginnt ein Überlebenskampf, der bis in die Nachkriegszeit hineinreicht. Ein spannender Roman, basierend auf wahren Begebenheiten. Tragisch, emotional und fesselnd.Judith Hages, geb. 1983, lebt im Rheinland und arbeitet als Archivarin in einem Stadtarchiv. Zeitenschmiede ist ihr Debütroman. Die erste Auflage erschien Juli 2021 im Hahne und Schloemer Verlag Düren.

In the wake of tragedy, two sisters have to piece their family back together again...Grace never thought she'd have to return home to Floral Street. Having spent most of her life building a successful career in London, she's done everything she possibly can to avoid the flower stall that's been in her family for generations. But when tragedy hits, she's got no choice. It's time to face the demons of the past and support her family.Faith has returned home after years travelling the world. The baby of the family, she always struggled to find her place. She thought that her life would be different after a trip across the globe, but as she settles back into life in her childhood room she has to come to terms with the fact her life isn't quite what she expected. And she has no way of getting out of the rut she finds herself in. Faith and Grace have never seen eye-to-eye, always clashing, never forgiving. But they might just find a way to understand one another, to fight their way through their grief and come out stronger. By opening up, they'll discover they aren't so different at all. And family will always be there for you.Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, David Nicholls and Kerry Fisher

Potente crónica de ficción en la que el propio escritor dice entrevistarse con un hombre preso en la cárcel de Alcalá por asesinato. A lo largo de sucesivas entrevistas, el preso le cuenta la historia de su familia, una saga que lo lleva hasta el Polo, la Tierra de Fuego o los rascacielos estadounidenses. Su relato forma una emocionante crónica de aventuras del siglo XX en una narración imposible de abandonar.José Luis Gracia Mosteo es un escritor y crítico español nacido en Calatorao (Zaragoza) en 1957. Licenciado en Filosofía y Letras, ha sido responsable de la sección de literatura del Ateneo de Madrid. Crítico literario en medios como el Heraldo de Aragón o las revistas República de las Letras y Barataria, también ha cultivado la novela en diferentes géneros siempre dominados por un fino sentido de la ironía.

Two worlds, two timelines and one person's impact.Manhattan, 1963: weeks before the assassination of President Kennedy, fresh-faced Raymond Wallace lands in the New York Times newsroom on a three-month bursary from Cambridge University.He soon discovers his elusive boss, Bukowski, is being covertly blackmailed by an estranged wife, and that he himself is to assist the straight-laced Doty on an article about the ‘explosion of overt homosexuality’. On an undercover assignment, a secret world is revealed to Raymond: a world in which he need no longer pretend to be something or someone he cannot be; a world in which he meets Joey.Like so many men of his time and of his kind, Raymond faces a choice between conformity, courage and compartmentalization. The decision he makes will ricochet destructively through lives and decades until—in another time, another city; Paris, 2003—Raymond’s son Joe finally meets Joey. And the healing begins.I Am not Raymond Wallace is a multi-stranded story of queer redemption spanning multiple generations, told with precision-tooled prose, sharply-imagined settings and compassionately-observed characterization.

Na začátku šestého dílu rodinné ságy Jefferyho Archera stojí sebevražedný dopis. Jeho čtení má zdrcující následky jak pro Harryho a Emmu Cliftonovi, tak pro Gilese Barringtona a lady Virginii...Giles se musí rozhodnout, zda se stáhne z politiky a pokusí se zpoza železné opony zachránit svoji lásku Karin. Ale je do něj tato žena opravdu zamilovaná, nebo je to špiónka?Lady Virginia čelí bankrotu, nicméně vidí ze svých finančních problémů východisko. Pak se ale seznámí s nešťastným Cyrusem T Grantem III. z Louisiany, který přijel do Anglie, aby viděl svého koně na dostizích v Ascotu...Sebastian Clifton je nyní generálním ředitelem banky Farthings. Jeho osobní život se však zhroutí, když se zamiluje do krásné indické dívky Priyi. Její rodiče jí totiž budoucího muže vybrali sami. Sebastianovi rivalové Adrian Sloane a Desmond Mellor mezitím plánují, jak ho sesadit a převzít Farthings.Harry Clifton stále bojuje za osvobození Anatolije Babakova z gulagu na Sibiři, kde je spisovatel vězněn kvůli svojí knize Strýček Joe. Pak se ale stane něco, co nikdo nepředvídal...A zrodí se hrdina je předposlední knihou v populární sáze Cliftonova kronika. Čtenáři se tu opět potkají s celou řadou starých i nových postav a čeká je spousta napínavých i nečekaných okamžiků.Otakar Brousek ml. je český herec a dabér, známý například jako Lojza Beneš ze seriálu Zdivočelá země. Podílel se na dabování mnoha filmů a seriálů, namluvil mimo jiné postavu profesora Remuse Lupina v legendární filmové sérii o Harrym Potterovi. V roce 2019 obdržel cenu Audiokniha roku v kategorii Nejlepší audiokniha – jednohlasá četba za své podání románu Serotonin od Michela Houellebecqa. Pochází ze známé herecké rodiny – je synem herce Otakara Brouska staršího.

Na začátku šestého dílu rodinné ságy Jefferyho Archera stojí sebevražedný dopis. Jeho čtení má zdrcující následky jak pro Harryho a Emmu Cliftonovi, tak pro Gilese Barringtona a lady Virginii...Giles se musí rozhodnout, zda se stáhne z politiky a pokusí se zpoza železné opony zachránit svoji lásku Karin. Ale je do něj tato žena opravdu zamilovaná, nebo je to špiónka?Lady Virginia čelí bankrotu, nicméně vidí ze svých finančních problémů východisko. Pak se ale seznámí s nešťastným Cyrusem T Grantem III. z Louisiany, který přijel do Anglie, aby viděl svého koně na dostizích v Ascotu...Sebastian Clifton je nyní generálním ředitelem banky Farthings. Jeho osobní život se však zhroutí, když se zamiluje do krásné indické dívky Priyi. Její rodiče jí totiž budoucího muže vybrali sami. Sebastianovi rivalové Adrian Sloane a Desmond Mellor mezitím plánují, jak ho sesadit a převzít Farthings.Harry Clifton stále bojuje za osvobození Anatolije Babakova z gulagu na Sibiři, kde je spisovatel vězněn kvůli svojí knize Strýček Joe. Pak se ale stane něco, co nikdo nepředvídal...A zrodí se hrdina je předposlední knihou v populární sáze Cliftonova kronika. Čtenáři se tu opět potkají s celou řadou starých i nových postav a čeká je spousta napínavých i nečekaných okamžiků.Jeffrey Archer je britský bestsellerový autor a bývalý politik. Vystudoval univerzitu v Oxfordu a stal se poslancem Parlamentu, členem Sněmovny lordů a také zástupcem předsedy Konzervativní strany. Jeho politická kariéra skončila skandálem a od té doby se Archer naplno věnuje psaní – po celém světě se dosud prodalo více než 275 milionů výtisků jeho knih.Jeho nejslavnějším dílem je zřejmě sedmidílná „Cliftonova kronika" a proslulý román „Kane a Abel", který obsadil první příčku v žebříčku bestsellerů listu New York Times a podle něhož byla natočena populární minisérie s Peterem Straussem a Samem Neillem v hlavních rolích.Po uvěznění za křivé svědectví v roce 2001 napsal Jeffrey Archer vysoce oceňovanou třídílnou knižní sérii nazvanou „Vězeňský deník" („Peklo", „Očistec" a „Ráj") inspirovanou vlastními zážitky a volně strukturovanou podle Dantovy Božské komedie.

Året er 1997. Tony Blair kommer til magten i England. Prinsesse Diana dør. Og Charlotte bliver gravid.Det sidste påvirker både Charlotte, hendes mor og mormor. De tre kvinder lever tæt sammen i en lille, engelsk soveby, og bølgerne kan godt gå højt, når de diskuterer manglen på mand og uddannelse. Charlottes mor har svært ved at acceptere, at hun skal være bedstemor som treogtrediveårig, Charlottes mormor får sværere og sværere ved at huske, hvor hun er, og Charlotte selv har nok at gøre med at formilde sin mor og holde styr på sin mormor, mens graviditeten bliver mere og mere tydelig.Kate Long (f. 1964) er en engelsk forfatter. Hun debuterede i 2004 med bestselleren "Håndbog for ravnemødre", der blev nomineret til en British Book Award. Siden har hun udgivet en lang række romaner, der alle har det til fælles, at de kredser om forholdet mellem mor og datter.

Wie die Parfümerie Douglas die Roaring Twenties erlebteHamburg, 1920: Zehn Jahre gibt es die Parfümerie Douglas bereits, ein Grund zum Feiern! Weil sie sich darauf konzentrieren möchten, neue internationale Kontakte zu knüpfen, geben die »Douglas-Schwestern« Marie und Anna Carstens das Tagesgeschäft in die Hände ihrer Patentöchter Hertha und Lucie Harders. Doch den jungen Frauen stehen schwierige Zeiten bevor: Die deutsche Wirtschaft leidet unter den Reparationszahlungen, die Inflation lässt die Kundenzahlen sinken. Auf der Suche nach neuen Verkaufsideen lässt sich Lucie in Berlin und New York von den »Roaring Twenties« sowie den außergewöhnlichen Düften inspirieren – und nicht zuletzt von der Liebe.

An irresistible festive treat from million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse.While her free-spirited daughter travels the world, Vivienne prepares for a lonely Christmas in Bristol, with her best friend Ellen and her ancient dog Bob. Then a letter arrives that changes everything. Vivienne's daughter is getting married in New Zealand, and she wants her mum and Ellen by her side. Out on the rugged coast of Tutukaka, the sea sparkles, romance beckons – and Vivienne falls under the spell of another life. Will she leave everything she holds dear for a chance at happiness? Or will her daughter be the only one to fall in love this Christmas?Reviews for Amanda Prowse:'If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you'll love this. There's no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest''A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side'Tripfiction'A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and a smile'New York Journal of Books

1940 gleicht Straßburg einer Geisterstadt, die meisten Bewohner sind fortgezogen. Nur die junge Patisseurin Louise Picard ist mit ihrer Großmutter Ida in der heimischen Feinbäckerei geblieben. Als sie sich nach dem Einmarsch der Wehrmacht ausgerechnet in einen deutschen Soldaten verliebt, riskiert Louise damit das Leben ihrer gesamten Familie, denn Teile der Verwandtschaft sind jüdischer Abstammung. Doch Louise möchte ihre Träume nicht aufgeben und kämpft dafür, dass der Frieden und das süße Leben in ihre Heimatstadt zurückkehren.Charlotte Jacobi ist das Pseudonym der Autoren Eva-Maria Bast und Jørn Precht. Eva-Maria Bast ist Journalistin, Jørn Precht ist Drehbuchautor und Schriftsteller.

Un diario personal de tapas negras revela la historia de Agnes, una joven italiana que huyó de la Segunda Guerra Mundial en un viaje en barco desde Génova hacia la Argentina.Extrañando a su familia, aún sacudida por los desastres de la guerra, aferrándose a la religión, ella tuvo que ganar fuerza para enfrentarse a los mandatos que pesaban sobre una mujer de su tiempo. No sabía que al hacerlo abría una brecha de libertad para las generaciones siguientes.Esta primera novela de Marisa Della Costa es un éxito de ventas y de crítica en Italia y en varios países hispanohablantes.