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The Night Watchman

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Erdrich, Louise

The Night Watchman

HarperCollins, 2020

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Titel / Autor: The Night Watchman

Veröffentlichung: HarperCollins, 2020

Physische Beschreibung: 464 S.

ISBN: 9780062671202

Datum:2020

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: WINNER OF THE 2021 PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WASHINGTON POST, AMAZON, NPR, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, KIRKUS, CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST BOOK OF 2020 Based on the extraordinary life of National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich’s grandfather who worked as a night watchman and carried the fight against Native dispossession from rural North Dakota all the way to Washington, D.C., this powerful novel explores themes of love and death with lightness and gravity and unfolds with the elegant prose, sly humor, and depth of feeling of a master craftsman. Thomas Wazhashk is the night watchman at the jewel bearing plant, the first factory located near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in rural North Dakota. He is also a Chippewa Council member who is trying to understand the consequences of a new “emancipation" bill on its way to the floor of the United States Congress. It is 1953 and he and the other council members know the bill isn’t about freedom; Congress is fed up with Indians. The bill is a “termination" that threatens the rights of Native Americans to their land and their very identity. How can the government abandon treaties made in good faith with Native Americans “for as long as the grasses shall grow, and the rivers run"? Since graduating high school, Pixie Paranteau has insisted that everyone call her Patrice. Unlike most of the girls on the reservation, Patrice, the class valedictorian, has no desire to wear herself down with a husband and kids. She makes jewel bearings at the plant, a job that barely pays her enough to support her mother and brother. Patrice’s shameful alcoholic father returns home sporadically to terrorize his wife and children and bully her for money. But Patrice needs every penny to follow her beloved older sister, Vera, who moved to the big city of Minneapolis. Vera may have disappeared; she hasn’t been in touch in months, and is rumored to have had a baby. Determined to find Vera and her child, Patrice makes a fateful trip to Minnesota that introduces her to unexpected forms of exploitation and violence, and endangers her life. Thomas and Patrice live in this impoverished reservation community along with young Chippewa boxer Wood Mountain and his mother Juggie Blue, her niece and Patrice’s best friend Valentine, and Stack Barnes, the white high school math teacher and boxing coach who is hopelessly in love with Patrice. In the Night Watchman, Louise Erdrich creates a fictional world populated with memorable characters who are forced to grapple with the worst and best impulses of human nature. Illuminating the loves and lives, the desires and ambitions of these characters with compassion, wit, and intelligence, The Night Watchman is a majestic work of fiction from this revered cultural treasure.

The Girls With No Names

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Burdick, Serena

The Girls With No Names

Harlequin Sales Corp, 2020

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Titel / Autor: The Girls With No Names

Veröffentlichung: Harlequin Sales Corp, 2020

Physische Beschreibung: 336 S.

ISBN: 9781488050992

Datum:2020

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A beautiful tale of hope, courage, and sisterhood-inspired by the real House of Mercy and the girls confined there for daring to break the rules. Growing up in New York City in the 1910s, Luella and Effie Tildon realize that even as wealthy young women, their freedoms come with limits. But when the sisters discover a shocking secret about their father, Luella, the brazen elder sister, becomes emboldened to do as she pleases. Her rebellion comes with consequences, and one morning Luella is mysteriously gone. Effie suspects her father has sent Luella to the House of Mercy and hatches a plan to get herself committed to save her sister. But she made a miscalculation, and with no one to believe her story, Effie's own escape seems impossible-unless she can trust an enigmatic girl named Mable. As their fates entwine, Mable and Effie must rely on their tenuous friendship to survive. Home for Unwanted Girls meets The Dollhouse in this atmospheric, heartwarming story that explores not only the historical House of Mercy, but the lives-and secrets-of the girls who stayed there. "Burdick has spun a cautionary tale of struggle and survival, love and family - and above all, the strength of the heart, no matter how broken." - New York Times Book Review "Burdick reveals the perils of being a woman in 1913 and exposes the truths of their varying social circles." - Chicago Tribune

The Country Guesthouse

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Carr, Robyn

The Country Guesthouse

Harlequin Sales Corp, 2020

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Titel / Autor: The Country Guesthouse

Veröffentlichung: Harlequin Sales Corp, 2020

Physische Beschreibung: 384 S.

ISBN: 9781488052293

Datum:2020

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: From the Bestselling Author of the hit Netflix series, Virgin River #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr delivers an emotional and triumphant novel about the fierce power of a mother's love. A summer rental, a new beginning.. Hannah Russell's carefully crafted plans for her life have been upended without warning. When her best friend died suddenly, Hannah became guardian to a five-year-old named Noah. With no experience at motherhood, she's terrified she's not up to the challenge. She and Noah need time to get to know each other, so she decides to rent a country house with stunning views on a lake in rural Colorado. When they arrive at the house, they are greeted by the owner, a handsome man who promises to stay out of their way. But his clumsy Great Dane, Romeo, has other ideas and Noah immediately bonds with the lovable dog. As Hannah learns to become a mother, Owen Abrams, who is recovering from his own grief, can't help but be drawn out of his solitude by his guests. But life throws more challenges at this unlikely trio and they are tested in ways they never thought possible. All three will discover their strengths and, despite their differences, they will fight to become a family. And the people of Sullivan's Crossing will rally around them to offer all of the support they need.

Inappropriate

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Keeland, Vi

Inappropriate

Smashwords, 2020

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Titel / Autor: Inappropriate

Veröffentlichung: Smashwords, 2020

ISBN: 9780463842683

Datum:2020

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: A new, sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland.

If These Wings Could Fly

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McCauley, Kyrie

If These Wings Could Fly

HarperCollins, 2020

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Titel / Autor: If These Wings Could Fly

Veröffentlichung: HarperCollins, 2020

Physische Beschreibung: 400 S.

ISBN: 9780062885043

Datum:2020

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: Perfect for fans of Laura Ruby, Laurie Halse Anderson, and Mindy McGinnis, Kyrie McCauley’s stunning YA debut is a powerful story about the haunting specter of domestic violence and the rebellious forces of sisterhood and first love. Winner of the William C. Morris Award! Tens of thousands of crows invading Auburn, Pennsylvania, is a problem for everyone in town except seventeen-year-old Leighton Barnes. For Leighton, it’s no stranger than her house, which inexplicably repairs itself every time her father loses his temper and breaks things. Leighton doesn’t have time for the crowsâ€"it’s her senior year, and acceptance to her dream college is finally within reach. But grabbing that lifeline means abandoning her sisters, a choice she’s not ready to face. With her father’s rage worsening and the town in chaos over the crows, Leighton allows herself a chance at happiness with Liam, her charming classmate, even though falling in love feels like a revolutionary act. Balancing school, dating, and survival under the shadow of sixty thousand feathered wings starts to feel almost comfortable, but Leighton knows that this fragile equilibrium can only last so long before it shatters.

Joe Biden

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West, Doug

Joe Biden : A Short Biography - 47th Vice President of the United States

Smashwords, 2018

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Titel / Autor: Joe Biden : A Short Biography - 47th Vice President of the United States

Veröffentlichung: Smashwords, 2018

ISBN: 9781370002627

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: Joe Biden would serve two productive terms as vice president of the United States under President Obama. After his term in office he was tempted to run again for the presidency in 2016, but the untimely death of his son, Beau, from cancer left him without the drive for the arduous campaign. Biden is still active speaking his mind, as he always has, on current issues. Will he run for president in 2020? Only time will tell!This short biography will take you through the highs and lows of the life of this amazing man.

The Wrong Foot

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Burgis, Stephanie

The Wrong Foot

Smashwords, 2018

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Titel / Autor: The Wrong Foot

Veröffentlichung: Smashwords, 2018

ISBN: 9780463557709

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: A frothy, witty and romantic short story starring a heroine who may happen to fit Cinderella's glass slipper..but has no interest in being chosen by anyone for her shoe-size!From the author of Snowspelled, Spellswept, and Courting Magic.First published in Daily Science Fiction.

The Power of Women

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Sarpong, June

The Power of Women

Harpercollins Pub Ltd, 2018

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Titel / Autor: The Power of Women

Veröffentlichung: Harpercollins Pub Ltd, 2018

Physische Beschreibung: 128 S.

ISBN: 9780008306779

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Trust again

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Kasten, Mona

Trust again

Bastei Lübbe, 2018

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Titel / Autor: Trust again

Veröffentlichung: Bastei Lübbe, 2018

Physische Beschreibung: 314 S.

ISBN: 9783732561766

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: She's given up on love. But he's not giving up on her. The moment she meets Spencer Cosgrove, Dawn knows she's in trouble. Spencer is sexy. Funny. Charming. Just her type. Or what used to be her type, before she vowed to steer clear of realtionships. Everyone gets hurt in the end, Dawn believes. Things only get worse when Spencer starts flirting with her, luring her in with his tenderness. But she turns him away. Because Dawn feels damaged. She knows what it's like to trust someone with her heart, only to have them shatter it into a million pieces. Never again. The wounds are still too deep. But Spencer persists. And when Dawn finds out that Spencer is hiding his own heartbreaking secret, she realizes she can't deny her feelings any more. Maybe, just maybe it really is possible for a broken heart to mend .. Trust Again is book two in the Again series. It can be read as a standalone. If you like Anna Todd, Erin Watt, and Elle Kennedy you'll love Mona Kasten. About the Author Mona Kasten was born in Germany in 1992. Before devoting herself to writing, she studied Library and Information Science. She lives with her husband, cats, and countless books in northern Germany. She loves all forms of caffeine and taking long walks in the woods. Her favorite days are the ones when she can block out the world and just write. Mona loves to interact with her readers on Twitter @MonaKasten. Her website (in German) is www.monakasten.de

Bad Reputation

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London, Stefanie

Bad Reputation

Sourcebooks Inc, 2018

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Titel / Autor: Bad Reputation

Veröffentlichung: Sourcebooks Inc, 2018

Physische Beschreibung: 384 S.

ISBN: 9781492655220

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Verity

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Phoenix, Gryffyn

Verity

Smashwords, 2018

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Titel / Autor: Verity

Veröffentlichung: Smashwords, 2018

ISBN: 9780463608074

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: THREE BOOKS IN ONE * Haven Awakening, Helm Abomination, Harbor AbsolutionSome things are better left unseen.The kids at Haven have been waiting. Legend foretold the veil-seer would lead them to victory over their sworn enemy, Helm. With her arrival comes the shocking realization that she is the one thing they never expected: a mortal.Verity didn't want the cornea transplant for her sixteenth birthday. She couldn't have imagined it would make her the veil-seer, a coveted weapon in an ancient feud. Now she's stuck trying to master her new powers, make friends, and stay alive. Having been saved by Helm too many times for comfort, Verity wonders which side she should be fighting for. The problem is something evil lurks in Haven, and the only thing it wants is for the new veil-seer to die.The Haven Awakening series shows that turning sixteen isn't always sweet.Gryffyn Phoenix takes the YA scene by storm with the Haven Awakening seriesâ€"a supernatural fantasy filled with life-threatening conflicts, heartbreaking betrayal, peer pressure, and the dangers of finding true love.

Palm Beach, Finland

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Tuomainen, Antti

Palm Beach, Finland

Lightning Source Inc, 2018

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Titel / Autor: Palm Beach, Finland

Veröffentlichung: Lightning Source Inc, 2018

Physische Beschreibung: 320 S.

ISBN: 9781912374328

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: ***Shortlisted for the CrimeFest Last Laugh Award*** ***Book of the Year in The Times*** Things don’t go entirely to plan when undercover ace detective Jan Nyman is sent to the ‘hottest beach in Finland’ to investigate a suspicious death. Fargo meets Baywatch in a mesmerising, poignant dark-comedy thriller by the King of Helsinki Noir ‘A roller-coaster read and extraordinarily poignant’ Guardian ‘Tuomainen is the funniest writer in Europe’ Marcel Berlins, The Times ‘Right up there with the best’ TLS â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" Sex, lies and ill-fitting swimwear … Sun Protection Factor 100 Jan Nyman, the ace detective of the covert operations unit of the National Central Police, is sent to a sleepy seaside town to investigate a mysterious death. Nyman arrives in the town dominated by a bizarre holiday village â€" the ‘hottest beach in Finland’. The suspect: Olivia Koski, who has only recently returned to her old hometown. The mission: find out what happened, by any means necessary. With a nod to Fargo, and dark noir, Palm Beach Finland is both a page-turning thriller and a black comedy about lust for money, fleeing dreams and people struggling at turning points in their lives â€" chasing their fantasies regardless of reason. â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" ‘Inspired meld of crime and dark comedy … Colourful characters and awkward situations, as when Nyman becomes a person of interest to the locals, enhance the zany plot. Tim Dorsey fans will have fun’ Publishers Weekly ‘A sort of Fargo in Finland, if you can imagine such a thing’ Crime Reads ‘Finnish criminal chucklemeister Tuomainen is channelling Carl Hiaasen in this hilarious novel set in a bizarre Florida-style beach resort on Finland’s chilly shore. There are comically inept dim-crims, inventive psychos, a hot babe and even a blow-up pink flamingo â€" which is a lot for ace detective Jan Nyman to deal with when he arrives, undercover, to investigate a mysterious death’ Sunday Times ‘Tuomainen’s crime comedy is frequently compared to Fargo-era Coen Brothers, but Florida’s Carl Hiaasen is likely a strong influence too … A full-blooded, off-kilter caper-gone-wrong that also serves as an acerbic commentary on the crime genre’ Irish Times 'You don’t expect to laugh when you’re reading about terrible crimes, but that’s what you’ll do when you pick up one of Tuomainen’s decidedly quirky thrillers' New York Times ’A tightly paced Scandinavian thriller with a wicked sense of humour’ Foreword Reviews ‘Like Fargo before it, unfortunate events take place and people get in over their heads … The off kilter, black comedy tone is perfect for such a far-fetched story, guaranteeing plenty of spontaneous bouts of laughter’ CultureFly ‘You’ll laugh, you’ll cry with laughter, what is there not to like? Welcome to a classic new holiday resort!’ Crime Time ‘A quirky, smirky, entertaining slice of fabulous … A wonderful wave of dark humour rolls through this novel gathering raised eyebrows and snorts’  LoveReading ‘Takes a Finnish slice from the comic, crazy, greedy, crime world of the likes of Get Shorty or Fargo. Where will Tuomainen’s imagination take us next? I don’t know but before that â€" read this one. Absolutely recommended’ EuroCrime

The Money Shot

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Woods, Stuart

The Money Shot

Penguin USA, 2018

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Titel / Autor: The Money Shot

Veröffentlichung: Penguin USA, 2018

Physische Beschreibung: 320 S.

ISBN: 9780735218604

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: In this exhilarating adventure from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Stuart Woods, Teddy Fay races to stop a scheme of extortion and a hostile takeover. Ever a man of mystery and intrigue, Teddy Fay has donned a new disguise--that of Mark Weldon, a stuntman and actor starring in Centurion Studios' newest film. When the picture's leading lady begins receiving blackmail threats, Teddy is in the perfect position to investigate, and it soon becomes clear that the villains have more in their sights than just money. Money they've got. What they need is prestige, the cache of a respected studio to lend authority and legitimacy to their artistic endeavors . . . and a little bit of vengeance in the bargain. From the seedy hidden corners of Los Angeles to the glamorous Hollywood Hills, it will take every ounce of Teddy's cunning to save an actress's career, protect the studio, and finish filming Centurion's next big hit.

The Girl With the Dragon Heart

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Burgis, Stephanie

The Girl With the Dragon Heart

Bloomsbury Pub Plc, 2018

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Titel / Autor: The Girl With the Dragon Heart

Veröffentlichung: Bloomsbury Pub Plc, 2018

Physische Beschreibung: 240 S.

ISBN: 9781408880760

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: Once upon a time, in a beautiful city famous for chocolate and protected by dragons, there was a girl so fearless that she dared to try to tell the greatest story of all: the truth. Silke has always been good at spinning the truth and storytelling. So good that since arriving as a penniless orphan, she has found her way up to working for the most splendid chocolate makers in the city (oh, and becoming best friends with a dragon). Now her gift for weaving words has caught the eye of the royal family, who want to use her as a spy when the mysterious and dangerous fairy royal family announces it will visit the city. But Silke has her own dark, secret reasons for not trusting fairies … Can Silke find out the truth about the fairies while keeping her own secrets hidden? From the author of the magical The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart comes a second magical adventure perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Cornelia Funke

Silent Sins

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Carlan, Audrey

Silent Sins

Vearsa, 2018

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Titel / Autor: Silent Sins

Veröffentlichung: Vearsa, 2018

Physische Beschreibung: 300 S.

ISBN: 9781947222595

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: My name is Honor, but I have none to speak of. I’m a high-society princess on the verge of ending it all. I have nothing to show for my life, though my bank account would say otherwise. Money and status has controlled every ounce of my world and I want no part of it. It’s what took away the most important person in my life. He’s gone and I’m alone, and no one is here to save me. Pain is the only pleasure I can feel anymore. To find a healthier avenue to deal with my grief, I turned to Lotus House Yoga for salvationâ€"and found it in the tall, dark, and brutally attractive Nicholas Salerno. He’s everything I’m not. Lives every day to the fullest, loves his family, and goes after what he wants with a thrust that’s unmatched. I can’t help but be swept up in his beauty as he attempts to show me the light and reawaken my desires. Except Nick doesn’t know what I’ve hidden, and I’m afraid he’ll despise what he finds…when my sins are no longer silent.

Intimate Intuition

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Carlan, Audrey

Intimate Intuition

Vearsa, 2018

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Titel / Autor: Intimate Intuition

Veröffentlichung: Vearsa, 2018

Physische Beschreibung: 300 S.

ISBN: 9781947222601

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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The Other Woman

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Silva, Daniel

The Other Woman

HarperCollins, 2018

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Titel / Autor: The Other Woman

Veröffentlichung: HarperCollins, 2018

Physische Beschreibung: 496 S.

ISBN: 9780062834881

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: #1 New York Times Bestseller #1 USA Today  Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller A Kirkus Best Book of 2018 A Real Book Spy Best Thriller of 2018 From Daniel Silva, the #1 New York Timesâ€"bestselling author, comes a modern masterpiece of espionage, love, and betrayal She was his best-kept secret … In an isolated village in the mountains of Andalusia, a mysterious Frenchwoman begins work on a dangerous memoir. It is the story of a man she once loved in the Beirut of old, and a child taken from her in treason’s name. The woman is the keeper of the Kremlin’s most closely guarded secret. Long ago, the KGB inserted a mole into the heart of the Westâ€"a mole who stands on the doorstep of ultimate power. Only one man can unravel the conspiracy: Gabriel Allon, the legendary art restorer and assassin who serves as the chief of Israel’s vaunted secret intelligence service. Gabriel has battled the dark forces of the new Russia before, at great personal cost. Now he and the Russians will engage in a final epic showdown, with the fate of the postwar global order hanging in the balance. Gabriel is lured into the hunt for the traitor after his most important asset inside Russian intelligence is brutally assassinated while trying to defect in Vienna. His quest for the truth will lead him backward in time, to the twentieth century’s greatest act of treason, and, finally, to a spellbinding climax along the banks of the Potomac River outside Washington that will leave readers breathless. Fast as a bullet, hauntingly beautiful, and filled with stunning double-crosses and twists of plot, The Other Woman is a tour de force that proves once again that “of all those writing spy novels today, Daniel Silva is quite simply the best" (Kansas City Star).

The Good Fight

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Steel, Danielle

The Good Fight

Random House Digital, 2018

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Titel / Autor: The Good Fight

Veröffentlichung: Random House Digital, 2018

Physische Beschreibung: 304 S.

ISBN: 9781101884133

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: "Against the electrifying backdrop of the 1960s, Danielle Steel unveils the gripping chronicle of a young woman discovering a passion for justice and of the unsung heroes she encounters on her quest to fight the good fight. The daughter and granddaughter of prominent Manhattan lawyers, Meredith McKenzie is destined for the best of everything: top schools, elite social circles, the perfect marriage. Spending her childhood in Germany as her father prosecutes Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials, Meredith soaks up the conflict between good and evil as it plays out in real time. When her family returns to the United States, she begins blazing her own trail, swimming against the tides, spurred on by her freethinking liberal grandfather, determined to become a lawyer despite her traditional, conservative father's objections. She rebels against her parents' expectations for her debutante ball and other conventions. She forges a lifelong friendship with a young German Jewish woman whose family died in theconcentration camps. And while her grandfather rises to the Supreme Court, Meredith enlists in the most pressing causes of her time, fighting for civil rights and an end to the Vietnam War. From the bright morning of JFK's inauguration, through the tumultuous years that follow as America hurtles toward the twin assassinations of Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy, Meredith joins the vanguard of a new generation of women, breaking boundaries socially, politically, and professionally. But when the violence of the era strikes too close to home, her once tightly knit family must survive a devastating loss and rethink their own values and traditions in light of the times. Encompassing the remarkable people Meredith meets, the historic events she witnesses, and the sacrifices she must make, this is the story of a woman changing her world as she herself is changed by it. Beautifully told, brimming with unforgettable moments and characters, The Good Fight is an inspiring, uplifting novel with resonance for our own time"--

The House of Tomorrow

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Bognanni, Peter

The House of Tomorrow

Penguin USA, 2018

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Titel / Autor: The House of Tomorrow

Veröffentlichung: Penguin USA, 2018

Physische Beschreibung: 368 S.

ISBN: 9781984835796

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: * "Funny and unique . . . An honest, noisy, and raucous look at friendship and how loud music can make almost everything better." --Publishers Weekly, starred review Sebastian Prendergast lives with his eccentric grandmother in a geodesic dome. His homeschooling has taught him much-but he's learned little about girls, junk food, or loud, angry music. Then fate casts Sebastian out of the dome, and he finds a different kind of tutor in Jared Whitcomb: a chain-smoking sixteen-year-old heart transplant recipient who teaches him the ways of rebellion. Together they form a punk band and plan to take the local church talent show by storm. But when his grandmother calls him back to the futurist life she has planned for him, he must decide whether to answer the call-or start a future of his own.

Celestial Bodies

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Alharthi, Johka

Celestial Bodies

Lightning Source Inc, 2018

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Titel / Autor: Celestial Bodies

Veröffentlichung: Lightning Source Inc, 2018

Physische Beschreibung: 320 S.

ISBN: 9781912240173

Datum:2018

Sprache: Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)

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Abstract: Winner of the Man Booker International Prize 2019! Winner of the 2010 Best Omani Novel Award! Celestial Bodies is set in the village of al-Awafi in Oman, where we encounter three sisters: Mayya, who marries Abdallah after a heartbreak; Asma, who marries from a sense of duty; and Khawla who rejects all offers while waiting for her beloved, who has emigrated to Canada. These three women and their families witness Oman evolve from a traditional, slave-owning society slowly redefining itself after the colonial era, to the crossroads of its complex present. Elegantly structured and taut, Celestial Bodies is a coiled spring of a novel, telling of Oman’s coming-of-age through the prism of one family’s losses and loves.