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A spellbinding concoction of crime, history and horror, perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Jonathan Creek''A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery'' NEW YORK TIMES''I enjoyed this - properly creepy and Gothic'' IAN RANKIN_______New Year''s Day, 1889.In Edinburgh''s lunatic asylum, a patient escapes as a nurse lays dying. Leading the manhunt are legendary local Detective ''Nine-Nails'' McGray and Londoner-in-exile Inspector Ian Frey. Before the murder, the suspect was heard in whispered conversation with a fellow patient - a girl who had been mute for years.What made her suddenly break her silence? And why won''t she talk again? Could the rumours about black magic be more than superstition?McGray and Frey track a devious psychopath far beyond their jurisdiction, through the worst blizzard in living memory, into the shadow of Pendle Hill - home of the Lancashire witches - where unimaginable danger awaits . . ._______Praise for The Strings of Murder:''This is wonderful. A brilliant, moving, clever, lyrical book - I loved it'' Manda Scott''One of the best debuts so far this year - a brilliant mix of horror, history, and humour. Genuinely riveting with plenty of twists, this will keep you turning the pages. It''s clever, occasionally frightening and superbly written. Everything ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery'' New York Times ''I enjoyed this - properly creepy and Gothic'' Ian Rankin_______________A CASE FOR FREY & McGRAY The Scottish Highlands, 1889. When a young heir receives a sinister death threat, Inspectors Frey and ''Nine-Nails'' McGray answer a desperate plea to offer him protection. The detectives travel north to the remote and misty Loch Maree, site of an ancient burial ground. They must stay with the mysterious Koloman family - any one of whom might be a suspect. But Frey and McGray have little time to get their bearings. Even before they arrive the boy''s guardian is brutally murdered, and one thing becomes clear to the two detectives: Someone is willing to kill to protect the secrets of Loch Maree._______________Praise for the Frey & McGray series: ''This is wonderful. A brilliant, moving, clever, lyrical book - I loved it. Oscar de Muriel is going to be a name to watch'' Manda Scott ''Fun to read and a fast page-turner. Love and murder - they go together like strawberries and cream'' Independent ''A brilliant mix of horror, history, and humour. Genuinely riveting with plenty of twists, this will keep you turning the pages. It''s clever, occasionally ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Properly creepy and Gothic'' IAN RANKIN on the Frey & McGray mysteries...December, 1889.There have been many bad days in Edinburgh police''s secret subdivision ''The Commission for the Elucidation of Unsolved Cases Presumably Related to the Odd and Ghostly''. But today is surely the worst.Because the exiled English Inspector Ian Frey, and his Scottish boss ''Nine-Nails'' McGray are summoned to a meeting in the middle of the night with the Prime Minister himself.And he tells them that Queen Victoria - the most powerful person in the world - wants them both dead.To be pardoned they must embark on a mission so dangerous that they might be saving Her Majesty the job of executing them. Because this case ties together the dark history of the Pendle witches, with the tragic case of McGray own sister, to a conspiracy within the highest office in the land...* * * * * * *Praise for the Frey & McGray mysteries:''A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery'' New York Times''A fun to read fast page-turner'' Independent''A brilliant mix of horror, history, and humour. Genuinely riveting with plenty of twists, this will keep you turning the pages. It''s clever, occasionally frightening and superbly written ... Everything you need in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE FINAL FREY & McGRAY MYSTERYAll will be revealed...* * * * *The Devil Has Come to Edinburgh...An ill-fated grave-robbery unearths a corpse with a most disturbing symbol on it. When a patient in Edinburgh''s lunatic asylum is murdered, the same sign is daubed in blood on the walls - the mark of the devil.The prime suspect: inmate Amy McGray, notorious for killing her parents years before. Her brother, Detective ''Nine-Nails'' McGray, must prove her innocence - with the help of an old friend . . .Inspector Ian Frey insists he is retired. But when called upon, he reluctantly agrees to their final case.As twists follow bombshells, leading to secrets that have been waiting in the shadows all along, all will be revealed . . .This rollicking Victorian sensationalist melodrama is the epic conclusion to the marvellous Frey & McGray mysteries.

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''A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery'' New York Times''I enjoyed this - properly creepy and Gothic'' Ian Rankin1889. The Scottish Play is coming home.But before the darling couple of London theatre, Henry Irving & Ellen Terry, take their acclaimed Macbeth to the Edinburgh stage terror treads the boards. A grisly message found smeared across the cobbles in blood, foretelling someone''s demise. As the bloody prophecies continue to appear Edinburgh''s own beloved pair - Detective ''Nine-Nails'' McGray & Inspector Ian Frey - enter the scene. Frey scoffs at this blatant publicity stunt, while McGray is convinced of supernatural affairs. As they scrutinise the key players, they discover that Terry, Irving, and his peculiar, preoccupied assistant (one Bram Stoker) all have reasons to kill, or be killed...But one thing is clear. By occult curse or human hand, death will take bow the night the curtain rises.Praise for the Frey & McGray series:''I enjoyed this - properly creepy and Gothic'' Ian Rankin''A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery'' New York Times''This is wonderful. A brilliant, moving, clever, lyrical book - I loved it. Oscar de Muriel is going to be a name to watch'' Manda Scott''Fun to read and a fast page-turner. Love and murder - ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery'' New York Times''I enjoyed this - properly creepy and Gothic'' Ian RankinA spellbinding concoction of crime, history and horror - perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Jonathan Creek_______Edinburgh, 1888. A violinist is murdered in his home.The dead virtuoso''s maid swears she heard three musicians playing in the night. But with only one body in the locked practice room - and no way in or out - the case makes no sense.Fearing a national panic over another Ripper, Scotland Yard sends Inspector Ian Frey to investigate under the cover of a fake department specializing in the occult.However, Frey''s new boss, Detective ''Nine-Nails'' McGray, actually believes in such supernatural nonsense.McGray''s tragic past has driven him to superstition, but even Frey must admit that this case seems beyond reason.And once someone loses all reason, who knows what they will lose next . . ._______''This is wonderful. A brilliant, moving, clever, lyrical book - I loved it'' Manda Scott''A great cop double-act . . . It''s the pairing of the upright Frey and the unorthodox McGray that notches up the stars for this book'' Sunday Sport''A brilliant mix of horror, history, and humour. Genuinely riveting . . . ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Madame Katerina, Detective ''Nine Nails'' McGray''s most trusted clairvoyant, hosts a séance for three of Edinburgh''s wealthiest families.The following morning everyone is found dead, with Madame Katerina being the only survivor. When questioned she alleges a tormented spirit killed the families for revenge.McGray, even though he believes her, must find a rational explanation that holds up in court, else Katerina will be sentenced to death.Inspector Ian Frey is summoned to help, which turns out to be difficult as he is still dealing with the loss of his uncle, and has developed a form of post-traumatic stress (not yet identified in the 19th century).This seems an impossible puzzle. Either something truly supernatural has occurred - or a fiendishly clever plot is covering a killer''s tracks...

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A newly revised edition of Raymond E. Feist' s continuation of his classic Riftwar series. Set twenty years after the events of the Riftwar, Prince of the Blood follows the adventures of Prince Arutha's sons in the dangerously unstable Great Empire of Kesh.Set twenty years after the events in The Riftwar Saga, Prince of the Blood follows the adventures that erupt when a group of powerful nobles attempt to overthrow the Empress of Kesh, bitterly dividing the court. In the centre of the conflict are the two princes of Krondor, Borric and Erland. When Borric escapes and makes a desperate journey back tothe court to warn of the traitor's plans - which if they were to succeed, would start a war that would twar the Empire apart.From the author of the phenomally successful novels in The Riftwar series comes the newly revised tale of swashbuckling adventure in one of the most popular fantasy worlds ever created. Prince of the Blood is the classic, action-packed saga of conflict and love, magic and legend, from the master of epic fantasy.

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This book gathers Muriel Spark's writings on the Bront? sisters lives and work.

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Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční, Jedna z nejšílenějších her je tady. Trials of the Blood Dragon je čistá arkáda, ve které musíte s konkrétním dopravním prostředkem zdolat obtížnou překážkovou dráhu. Takže hurá do toho.Bláznivá hra Trials of the Blood Dragon přináší stylizovanou vizuální stránku jako DLC Blood Dragon do Far Cry 3. Tentokrát se však nejedná o střílečku, ale o ovládání různých dopravních prostředků a zdolávání neobvyklých překážek. V praxi to znamená možnost řídit nejen motorky, ale také kola, tanky, důlní vozíky, jetpacky i autíčka na dálkové ovládání. Skutečně originální náplň působí jako skvělá oddechovka s neustálým vymýšlením nových postupů, které ve výsledku povedou ke splnění mise.Klíčové vlastnostiTři desítky náročných misí Dokonale návyková hratelnostPříběh je stylizací zasazen do béčkové filmové klasiky z...

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Buy Val McDermid''s masterful new thriller, 1989, now!''No-one can plot or tell a story like she can. The hairs on my neck literally stood up'' Daily Express''So gripping it puts your life on hold'' The Times''You should have been a detective. If there''s one thing the last year has proved, it''s how good you are at finding things out. Things that are buried so deep nobody even thinks twice about them. The sort of things that turn people''s lives inside out once they''re exposed.'' Meet Tony Hill''s most twisted adversary - a killer with a shopping list of victims, a killer unmoved by youth and innocence, a killer driven by the most perverted of desires. The murder and mutilation of teenager Jennifer Maidment is horrific enough on its own. But it''s not long before Tony realises it''s just the start of a brutal and ruthless campaign that''s targeting an apparently unconnected group of young people. Struggling with the newly awakened ghosts of his own past and desperate for distraction in his work, Tony battles to find the answers that will give him personal and professional satisfaction in his most testing investigation yet . . .A shocking, nail-biting Tony Hill and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The dazzling follow-up to the phenomenal The Book of Stolen Dreams from master storyteller David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman. Step inside the pages of an immortal adventure... Rachel and Robert have defeated the tyrant Malstain and become the heroes of Krasnia, but all is not how it should be. Robert is swept away with his new friends, leaving Rachel alone to take care of her ailing father, who's lost without their beloved mother. From nowhere, a boy appears knowing the secrets of the hidden blood-red key. For the key is a way into the Hinterland - and Rachel must promise that, as a new key keeper, she will answer when it calls. When a young girl, Elsa Spiegel, is illegally smuggled into the Hinterland, Rachel has no choice but to use her key to save Elsa. But her fate is linked to Krasnia, and Rachel must battle to save her home as she knows it. Praise for The Book of Stolen Dreams:"A new and important voice for young people." Michael Morpurgo"Dazzling! An instant classic. An eye-wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly fantastical adventure, chock-a-block with rare books, airships, and penguin-shaped hats." Ben Miller"A wonderful story. Gripping ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Brilliantly eerie'' PETER JAMES''Engrossing and beautifully dark . . . a cracking good read'' JO BRAND''A most original sleuth'' THE TIMES Welcome to the River Wye: a place of poetry, historic obsession... and occult murder.The curious death of an estate agent is being investigated by detective David Vaynor who, before joining the police, studied the famous 18th century poet William Wordsworth. As Vaynor is discovering, the dark paganism that changed Wordsworth''s life still lingers on the banks of the River Wye today - and there are some killings even the police can''t approach...Enter Merrily Watkins, parish priest, single mum, and diocesan exorcist for Hereford. Called away from her local hauntings, Merrily finds herself confronting the riverside ghosts who, as Wordsworth puts it, ''promote ill purposes and flatter foul desires''. In the ancient heart of the Wye Valley, a buried grudge is about to come to light.*Book 16 in the Merrily Watkins series - now a critically acclaimed ITV drama starring Anna Maxwell-Martin!*More praise for Phil Rickman ''Cleverly illuminates the darkest corners of our imagination'' John Connolly ''The layers, the characters, the humour, the spookiness - perfect'' Elly Griffiths''First rate crime with demons that go bump in the night'' Daily Mail''No ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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As the final thrilling chapter of Wynd takes flight, the King''s reign is coming to a close, with Pipetown unaware of what awaits them. Meanwhile, the Faeriekind mobilizes for war! In the face of dire odds, Zedra concocts a hair-raising plan concerning her deceased brother, the Bandaged Man... Eisner Award and GLAAD Media Award-winning Something is Killing the Children and The Woods (both BOOM!) scribe James Tynion IV once again joins artist Michael Dialynas to conclude the CAP-Stone Award-winning fantasy series! Collects WYND BOOK FOUR: THE POWER OF THE BLOOD #1-4.

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A lavish, illustrated companion to the Tour de France that makes for the perfect gift for any cycling fan.The Official History of the Tour de France - fully revised and updated for 2025 - is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events on the planet, and the premier competition in world cycling.Through more than 300 photographs, rarely seen documents and items of memorabilia, this book covers more than a century of fascinating stories about the Tour and its many iconic features, from the gruelling challenges of its mountain climbs to its unmistakable yellow jersey.This revised and updated edition includes an authoritative narrative account of each major era, from the origins of the event in the early 20th century, right up to and including the thrilling 2024 Tour. There are features on superstar cyclists and memorable moments from each period of the Tour''s rich history, plus a foreword from legendary Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault. A must-read for cycling fans everywhere, this is the definitive illustrated book on the Tour.

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''Darkly mesmerising'' - LocusThe first in New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop''s captivating Black Jewels trilogy. The Darkness has had a Prince for a long, long time. Now the Queen is coming. For years the realm of Terreille has been falling into corruption, as the powerful Queens who rule it turned to cruelty.But there is hope. A prophetic vision has revealed the coming of a Queen more powerful than any before. And once the foundations of her power - father, brother, lover - are in place, she will emerge from the darkness, bringing freedom. For she is the living myth, dreams made flesh. Not just any witch, but Witch.

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The epic novel of action, conspiracy and suspense from bestselling storyteller Robyn Young, author of the Brethren and Insurrection trilogies.

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OUR RESISTANCE IS POWERMa''s tears wet my neck as I backed into our hut. I slumped into Pa''s chair. His smell curled around me. I breathed him in as my tears fell and anger bubbled under my skin. I was to be a Blood Moon Bride.Rehya is a hunter with uncanny magical abilities - and magic has long been outlawed in Mennama Valley. Every winter, on the night of the Blood Moon, young women enter forced marriages for the valley''s advancement and prosperity. But this year Governor Kyra has decreed that girls of just fifteen must become Blood Moon Brides, making Rehya eligible.  When her Pa dies, Rehya''s plans of escape evaporate and she is paraded in front of suitors on Show Day. And when she is chosen to be a bride, she lashes out. As punishment, she is sent to the Nest. There Rehya must decide: should she submit to the life of a Blood Moon Bride, or rebel - and risk everything to fight for justice?A powerful and fierce YA fantasy novel by the award-winning author of Living on Hope Street.''A richly realised and provocative fantasy, Blood Moon Bride shows that even in the midst of great hardship, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘Literally out-Christies Agatha’ - Janice Hallett, author of The AppealNina de Gramont''s The Christie Affair reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie that captivated the world.In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance.I’m no Hercule Poirot.I’m her husband’s mistress.Agatha Christie’s world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame.Nan O’Dea’s world is something very different. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy. After fighting her way back to England, she’s set her sights on Agatha. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. And it’s not just her husband.Despite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to . . .A Reese Witherspoon Book Club PickThe Instant New York Times Bestseller‘Storytelling at its very finest’ - My Weekly‘Scintillating’ - Daily Mail‘Romance, enigma and wit in bucketloads’ - Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory‘A genuine marvel’ - Kristin Hannah, author of Firefly Lane‘Ingenious’ - AJ ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"Gothic horror for the ages…Combining shiver-inducing horror with sharp-fanged social commentary, this more than merits comparison to Dracula and other genre titans." – Publishers Weekly, Starred Review***"I''m in your blood, and you are in mine…"The Netherlands, 1887. Lucy''s twin sister Sarah is unwell. She refuses to eat, mumbles nonsensically, and is increasingly obsessed with a centuries-old corpse recently discovered on her husband''s grand estate.The doctor has diagnosed her with temporary insanity caused by a fever of the brain. To protect her twin from a terrible fate in a lunatic asylum, Lucy must unravel the mystery surrounding her sister''s condition, but it''s clear her twin is hiding something. Then again, Lucy is harbouring secrets of her own, too.Then, the worst happens. Sarah''s behaviour takes a turn for the strange. She becomes angry…and hungry.Lucy soon comes to suspect that something is trying to possess her beloved sister. Or is it madness? As Sarah changes before her very eyes, Lucy must reckon with the dark, monstrous truth – or risk losing her forever.A haunting gothic tale for fans of all things supernatural, Blood on Her Tongue is refreshingly biting and unashamedly chilling, taking its place as a horror story for the ages.TropesGothic HorrorSapphic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lie or Die survivor Kass Kennedy is blackmailed into competing in the reality TV sequel, Blood Moon. Lured to a mysterious location, then an ancient castle, Kass discovers that these contestants will go to extreme lengths for fame, fortune, and revenge and that far from being on the run, the Lie or Die killer has prepared a deadly comeback. Kass has just three nights of the Blood Moon to identify the Werewolves and save her friends. Lie or Die was just a rehearsal. Reality TV just got darker.

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'Nowhere have I witnessed real happiness, but surely it is to be found here...'The short story has a rich tradition in French literature. This feast of an anthology celebrates its most famous practitioners, as well as newly translated writers ready for rediscovery. Here are decadent tales, 'bloody tales', fairy tales, detective stories and war stories.They are stories about the self and the other, husbands, wives and lovers, country and city, rich and poor. The first volume spans four hundred years, taking the reader from the sixteenth century to the 'golden age' of the fin de siecle. Its pages are populated by lovers, phantoms, cardinals, labourers, enchanted statues, gentleman burglars, retired bureaucrats, panthers and parrots, in a cacophony of styles and voices.From the affairs of Madame de Lafayette to the polemic realism of Victor Hugo, the supernatural mystery of Guy De Maupassant to the dark sensuality of Rachilde, this is the place to start for lovers of French literature, new and old. Edited and with an introduction by Patrick McGuinness, academic, writer and translator.

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KING OF RUIN. KING OF DUST AND SHADOWS. KING OF DEATH. HE WILL RULE ALL. THE KING IS COMING.Marith Altrersyr – father-killer, dragonlord, leader of the blood-soaked Amrath Army – is keeping his promises. He is determined to become King of all Irlast and take back the seat of his ancestors.Only Thalia, once high priestess of the Lord of Living and Dying, the holiest woman in the Empire, might stop Marith and his army’s deadly march. But she is torn between two destinies – and if she was to return home, what would she fi nd there? A city on the brink of ruin: diseased, despairing, dying?Crawling through a tunnel deep under the ruins of her city, Landra Relast vows vengeance. Her family has been burned, her home destroyed, and now Marith – once her betrothed – must die.But as Landra cuts through the wasteland left in the wake of Marith’s army, she finds that she is not the only one who wishes him ill…

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I turned off my brain. It was time to hunt. I took a deep breath, drawing in the scent of the blood inside the humans below. They weren''t the only humans around, but they were the closest. Who you were going to hunt was the kind of decision you had to make before you scented your prey. It was too late now to choose anything.Bree Tanner can barely remember life before she had uncannily powerful sense, superhuman reflexes and unstoppable physical strength. Life before she had a relentless thirst for blood. . .life before she became a vampire.All Bree knows is that living with her fellow newborns has few certainties and even fewer rules: watch you back, don''t draw attention to yourself and, above all, make it home by sunrise or die. What she doesn''t know: her time as an immortal is quickly running out.Then Bree finds an unexpected friend in Diego, a newborn just as curious as Bree about their mysterious creator, whom they know only as her. As they come to realize that the newborns are pawns in a game larger than anything they could''ve imagined, Bree and Diego must choose sides and decided whom to trust. But ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Louise de la Balliere is the middle section of The Vicomte de Bragelonne or, Ten Years After. Against a tender love story, Dumas continues the suspense which began with The Vicomte de Bragelonne and will end with The Man in the Iron Mask. It is early summer, 1661, and the royal court of France is in turmoil. Can it be true that the King is in love with the Duchess d''Orleans? Or has his eye been caught by the sweet and gentle Louise de la Valliere? No one is more anxious to know the answer than Raoul, son of Athos, who loves Louise more than life itself. Behind the scenes, dark intrigues are afoot. Louis XIV is intent on making himself absolute master of France. Imminent crisis shakes the now aging Musketeers and d''Artagnan out of their complacent retirement, but is the cause just? This new edition of the classic English translation of 1857 is richly annotated and sets Dumas''s invigorating tale in its historical and cultural context. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"Maylis de Kerangal conjures the same painterly realism her characters hope to achieve in paint" London Magazine"Evocative and exhilerating" Booklist"Maylis de Kerangal is mining a rich and individual seam" TImes Literary SupplementBehind the ornate doors of the Institut de Peinture in Brussels, Kate, Jonas and Paula begin their apprenticeship in decorative painting, the art of visual deception. An intense year of study will cement a friendship that lasts long after their formal education ends. Paula''s initiation into trompe l''oeil will take her back through time and place as she strives for perfection. From her work on the film sets of Cinecittà to the prehistoric caves of Lascaux, her experiences will transcend artistic endeavour and gradually reveal something of her own inner world and the secret, unreachable desires of her heart.This is a coming-of-age novel like no other: an atmospheric and highly aesthetic portrayal of love, art and craftsmanship from the prize-winning author of Birth of a Bridge and Mend the Living.Translated from the French by Jessica Moore

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For romantic epic fantasy fans who loved King of Battle of Blood, The Bridge Kingdom, and Crave. Step into a world of hunters, vampires, and curses that run deeper than blood. This standalone is a must for fantasy vampire lovers.On the night of the blood moon, the Vampire Lord must die. Floriane's position as the forge maiden of Hunter's Hamlet is one of reverence, for it is her skill that arms and protects the vampire hunters. She knows her place and is a faithful servant to the Master Hunter and her community...until the night of the blood moon. Until her brother is dying at the hands of the Vampire Lord Ruvan. Wanting to defend her home at all costs, Floriane fights the vampire lord, ready to give her life if it means taking his.But Ruvan doesn't want to take her life... he wants her. Kidnapped and brought to the vampire castle, Floriane is now blood sworn to the vampire lord.She is bound in mind and body to her worst enemy. But Ruvan isn't the fiend she thought he was. She learns the truth of the vampires: They are not mindless monsters, but a proud people, twisted and tortured by an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Cosy mystery fans will love this latest delightful installment!'' NITA PROSE, bestselling author of THE MAIDFlavia de Luce, along with her pestilent younger cousin, investigates the murder of a former public hangman and uncovers secrets that bring the greatest shock of her life.****Poisonous mushrooms, pestilent cousins - and a most perplexing murder...There''s a new arrival at Buckshaw - Flavia de Luce''s obnoxious cousin Undine. Flavia reluctantly takes on the mentorship of her fellow orphan, who in her best moments shows some potential for trespassing and trickery.When Major Greyleigh, a former hangman, is found dead from a breakfast of poisonous mushrooms, suspicion falls on the de Luce family''s longtime cook, Mrs. Mullet. After all, didn''t she pick the mushrooms and serve them to Greyleigh moments before his death?Flavia knows her beloved Mrs. Mullet is innocent. Together with Dogger, estate gardener and partner-in-crime, and the odious Undine, she sets out to find the real killer and clear Mrs. Mullet''s good name.But following the case''s twists and turns will lead her to a most surprising discovery - one with the power to upend her entire life...****PRAISE FOR THE HISTORICAL FLAVIA DE LUCE MYSTERIES: ''To say I am overjoyed by the return of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Cosy mystery fans will love this latest delightful installment!'' NITA PROSE, bestselling author of THE MAIDFlavia de Luce, along with her pestilent younger cousin, investigates the murder of a former public hangman and uncovers secrets that bring the greatest shock of her life.****Poisonous mushrooms, pestilent cousins - and a most perplexing murder...There''s a new arrival at Buckshaw - Flavia de Luce''s obnoxious cousin Undine. Flavia reluctantly takes on the mentorship of her fellow orphan, who in her best moments shows some potential for trespassing and trickery.When Major Greyleigh, a former hangman, is found dead from a breakfast of poisonous mushrooms, suspicion falls on the de Luce family''s longtime cook, Mrs. Mullet. After all, didn''t she pick the mushrooms and serve them to Greyleigh moments before his death?Flavia knows her beloved Mrs. Mullet is innocent. Together with Dogger, estate gardener and partner-in-crime, and the odious Undine, she sets out to find the real killer and clear Mrs. Mullet''s good name.But following the case''s twists and turns will lead her to a most surprising discovery - one with the power to upend her entire life...****PRAISE FOR THE HISTORICAL FLAVIA DE LUCE MYSTERIES: ''To say I am overjoyed by the return of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Set ten years after the events in "Prince of the Blood", this book is a remarkable adventure of mystery and magic.In Amos Trask''s ship, Prince Nicholas and Squire Harry set sail for a friendly visit to Uncle Martin in Crydee. But while the two are guests in Crydee, disaster strikes.Nicholas, third son of Prince Arutha, is a gifted youngster, but sheltered by life at his father’s court in Krondor. To learn more of the world outside the palace walls, Nicholas and his squire, Harry, set sail for pastoral Crydee, where Arutha grew up.Shortly after their arrival, Crydee is brutally attacked. The castle is reduced to ruins, the townspeople slaughtered and two young noblewomen – friends of Nicholas – are abducted.As Nicholas ventures further from the familiar landmarks of his home in pursuit of the invaders, he learns that there is more at stake than the fate of his friends, more even than fate of the Kingdom of the Isles, for behind the murderous pirates stands a force that threatens the entire world of Midkemia, and only he is destined to confront this terrifying threat.

Objev podobné jako The King’s Buccaneer - Raymond Elias Feist

A BRAND NEW uplifting 'Golden Girls Behaving Badly' book club pick from Kate Galley ? Must-read for fans of Maddie Please and Judy Leigh!Two old friends. One unexpected adventure!When, at the age of 71, Gina Knight's husband of four decades left her unexpectedly, she thought her life over. Until she met Dorothy Reed – a woman so full of the joie de vivre you'd think she was 21, not nearly 90. Gina would do anything for Dorothy. So when Dorothy suggests she take on the role of companion for one of Dorothy's old friends, Gina sees no reason to say no. Meredith Harper is a successful writer, living in Provence, and needs help looking after her husband, whose health is deteriorating. But when Gina arrives at the grand chateau, it becomes clear that Dorothy has not given Gina the full story. Because Meredith is also writing her memoirs, and Dorothy wants to know the contents before anyone else. So much so, she's sent Gina to spy. But what secrets is Meredith keeping? And will Gina be able to find out the truth before her cover's blown?Praise for Kate Galley's books:'An uplifting, positive story... Eat Pray Love for the older generation' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Old Girls' Chateau Escape - Kate Galley

I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside.Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina''s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family''s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever''s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars-they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites.Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it''s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all.Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Young Elites - Marie Lu

Dorothy, a ropedancer and palmist, arrives at the Château de Roborey with her travelling circus, made up of motley crew of war orphans and notices strange excavations at the grounds. As a long day ends, Dorothy grows worried about her friend Saint-Quentin a young boy with a passion for adventure and a penchant for getting into trouble. Dorothy sets out to hunt for Quentin. Remembering the castle they had recently discovered, and recalling that it had fascinated Saint-Quentin who had wanted to break in, Dorothy makes her way to a rocky outcrop surrounding the rampart, where she discovers a lurking figure. She quickly hides and observes as he furtively opens up a secret passage into a hidden lair. Just then, she sees Saint-Quentin climb out of a castle window, which the man also sees and aims a rifle at Saint-Quentin, forcing Dorothy to rush out and save Saint-Quentin's life, and is now plunged headlong into mystery and adventure. The ensuing mystery involves the lord and lady of the Chateau de Roborey, a family secret involving Dorothy herself, a quest for long-lost ancestral treasure and a name from the distant past but Dorothy's new-found nemesis is always close on her trail. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Arsene Lupin 12: The Secret Tomb - Maurice Leblanc

Written by expert travel-writers with more than 40 titles to their name, Bradt''s Gascony & the Pyrenees is the only current English-language guide to the entirety of this fascinating, relatively under-visited and consequently affordable region of southwest France. Offering advice on where to stay and eat with what to do and see, this new guide provides everything you need for an enjoyable, fulfilling visit. In Gascony, everyone can find their own adventure. Surfers can ride Atlantic waves at Hossegor and Mimizan. Sun-seekers can loll on the Landes'' beaches, then stretch their legs by climbing Europe''s tallest sand dune, the Dune du Pilat. Hikers can trek high into the Pyrenees to gawp at majestic cirques, while those less energetic can go on a donkey-backl. Families can bike along numerous backways, while cycling buffs cheer on the professionals during the Pyrenees stage of the Tour de France. Activity enthusiasts aside, the region will delight anyone who craves a slower-paced holiday in beautiful natural landscapes. Culture buffs can linger in the coastal art havens of Collioure, Port- Vendres and Céret, or discover Palaeolithic cave art at Niaux and Le Mas-d''Azil. Pilgrims can follow the path to Lourdes. Fans of the bizarre can visit ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Gascony & the Pyrenees - Dana Facaros, Michael Pauls

A sweeping saga of friendship, betrayal and finding love in the unlikeliest places.1813. Haunted by her father''s death and tired of watching her mother struggle, Meg Marsh will do anything to keep a roof over her family''s head. Even if that means getting involved in a dangerous smuggling operation.When Meg catches the eye of a dashing gentleman above her station, things start to look up, and she can''t help but start dreaming of a life away from the shingle and boats of Castle Bay. Blinded by flattery and coin, Meg can''t see the danger on the horizon - and the cost just might be her life.1913. Carrie Marsh lives a quiet life as a teacher until she falls in with the wealthiest family in Castle Bay and turns the head of the charming eldest son, Oscar.In an attempt to impress her new friends, she takes them to the secret garden rumoured to be haunted by her murdered ancestor. One outing turns into a carefree summer of pleasure, and the garden becomes a hideaway for Oscar and Carrie.But when they accidentally stumble upon human bones, Carrie is forced to ask herself whether she really knows Oscar at all - and whether ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Smuggler's Secret - Lynne Francis

Intrepid adventurer Dirk Pitt must unravel an enduring historical mystery in the latest novel in the beloved New York Times bestselling series created by the “grand master of adventure” Clive Cussler.In May, 1940, as the German army blitzes Europe and Parisians flee their city, the chief curator of the Musee de l’Armee is ordered to get a mysterious piece of cargo out of the country. When he arrives at the port of Le Havre and learns that his intended ship has been sunk, he places the object on a decrepit steamer that sails out under German fire.    In the present day, National Underwater and Marine Agency Director Dirk Pitt is on a diving expedition in the English Channel when he discovers a cache of uncut diamonds on a shipwreck. When the diamonds are stolen, Pitt and the NUMA agency find themselves up against a murderous cabal that soon reveals far more destructive plans than mere theft. Vital water treatment facilities around the globe are being targeted—placing the world’s population in grave peril.    From the shadow of the Eiffel Tower to the depths of the Irish Sea to the islands of the Caribbean, only Dirk ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Clive Cussler The Corsican Shadow - Dirk Cussler

Román vypráví příběh Rosemary Harper, která se připojí k posádce lodi Wayfarer. Posádce je nabídnuta jedinečná příležitost vybudovat hyperspace tunel na vzdálenou planetu. V těsném prostoru vesmírné lodi se postupně odhalují tajemství jednotlivých členů posádky.

• Brožovaná vazba s matným přebalem
• Rozsah 432 stran pro ponoření se do příběhu
• Originální anglický text pro autentický zážitek
• Přístupná cena díky brožované verzi

Objev podobné jako The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (1473619815)

Kniha The Shining od Stephena Kinga vypráví příběh pětiletého Dannyho, který má psychické schopnosti. Když se jeho rodina přestěhuje jako správci do opuštěného hotelu Overlook, Danny začne zažívat děsivé vize. Hotel ožívá vlastním životem a rodina se ocitá v pasti během zimní bouře.

• Klasický horor od Stephena Kinga v anglickém jazyce
• Brožovaná vazba pro snadné čtení a přenášení
• Intenzivní atmosféra izolace a nadpřirozena
• Poutavý příběh s psychologickými prvky

Objev podobné jako The Shining (1444720724)

A hilarious tale that will take you all around London! Winner of the Evening Standard''s Oscar''s First Book Prize.A sudden gust of wind sets of a marvellous London adventure for the Queen, the Queen''s men and one very special hat. So let''s follow one determined, dare-devil queen through London Zoo, over Tower Bridge and up Big Ben ... just where will that hat land?Featuring favourite London landmarks, including Tower Bridge, Big Ben and London Zoo."This picture book is hard to beat. The Times"A wonderful romp of a read that''s a great introduction to London, royalty and all that makes Britain great." SunSteve Antony is a Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, a Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and the creator of the much-loved Mr Panda books.Collect all four books in The Queen Collection series: (each with a shiny foil cover!)The Queen''s Hat - Winner of the Evening Standard Oscar''s Book PrizeThe Queen''s HandbagThe Queen''s Present The Queen''s Lift-Off

Objev podobné jako The Queen's Hat - Steve Antony

** Suitable for online learning and study **Where The Lost Things Go is a ‘practically perfect’ Lent course for small group study – or for reading on one’s own – based on the popular film Mary Poppins Returns. Poet and minister Lucy Berry skilfully draws out some of the themes of the Oscar-nominated movie (which stars Emily Blunt, Ben Whishaw and Lin-Manuel Miranda) and shows how we can consider them more deeply alongside passages from the Bible.The course is based around five weekly sessions, entitled:•Were we dreaming? Belief and unbelief•This can’t be happening! Loss, denial and acceptance•The Banks children? Or the Bank’s children?•Lost people, being found: Fogs and the wilderness•Light! A seriously heavy symbolEach session includes suggested clips from the film, as well as discussion questions, Bible readings and closing prayers. There are detailed notes, advice and additional questions for leaders to help them plan an enriching group study in which all group members can feel accepted and involved. And the book contains an additional section for those who wish to make a deeper study of Mary Poppins Returns’ songs.

Objev podobné jako Where the Lost Things Go - Lucy Berry

The stage is set, and the witch-hunt is about to begin . . .***A spellbinding debut novel perfect for fans of Stacey Halls, Laura Purcell and Bridget Collins. ***England, 1645. After his half-brother dies, aspiring playwright Nicholas Pearce is apprenticed to Judge William Percival, an infamous former witch-hunter who is under pressure to resume his old profession.In a country torn apart by civil war, with escalating tensions between Catholics and Protestants, Royalists and Roundheads, and rumours of witchcraft, Nicholas hides a secret: the dead sing. He hears their secrets, but will he find the courage to speak up and save innocent lives, even if it means putting himself in great danger?''Evocative . . . weaves sublimely like its witch knots'' SUSAN STOKES CHAPMAN, bestselling author of Pandora''Darkly fascinating'' JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of Ariadne‘Wonderfully atmospheric’ ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of The Wolf Den‘Compelling’ LAURA SHEPPERSON, bestselling author of The Heroines‘A delicious, witchy delight’ HANNAH KANER, bestselling author of Godkiller

Objev podobné jako The Revels - Stacey Thomas

'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann CleevesThe death of a beloved former ambassador unearths disturbing truths in this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legendInspector Maigret is called to the home of the Comte de Saint-Hilaire, a highly respected official who has been found shot dead in the study of his elegant Parisian home. The violent death of this distinguished former ambassador - an old man without political secrets or enemies - confounds the detective. Then a mysterious bundle of old letters leads him closer towards a tragic truth. Translated by Shaun WhitesideOther titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday, Maigret Sets a Trap, Maigret Defends Himself, Maigret's Doubts, Maigret's Pickpocket, Maigret's Patience, The Saint-Fiacre Affair, Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, The Carter of 'La Providence', Maigret's Dead Man and Maigret in Vichy'Not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend' The Times

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Old People - Georges Simenon

Here, together for the first time, the shorter works of New York Times bestselling fantasy author Anne Bishop are included in one dazzling volume. A master of bringing fantasy worlds to life, this collection showcases Bishop''s impressive range, from rarities of her earliest writing to the Realms of the Blood, from darker fairytale retellings to the Landscapes of Ephemera, and from standalone stories of space exploration and fantastical creatures to the contemporary fantasy terrain of the World of the Others. Includes previously published and unpublished tales, as well as two brand-new stories, written especially for this collection: ''Friends and Corpses,'' a murder mystery in which the corpse has some decidedly unusual qualities, and ''Home for the Howlidays,'' a heartwarming return to the Blood Prophet Meg Corbyn and the shapeshifting Simon Wolfgard from The Others.

Objev podobné jako The Lady in Glass and Other Stories - Anne Bishop

Oficiální mystery box inspirovaný seriálem House of the Dragon obsahuje sběratelské předměty a doplňky s tématikou dynastie Targaryenů. Každý box má garantovanou minimální hodnotu 2000 korun. Produkt je určen pro fanoušky seriálu, kteří oceňují překvapivý obsah.

• Oficiální licencovaný produkt
• Hodnota obsahu minimálně 2000 Kč
• Sběratelské předměty pro fanoušky
• Překvapivý obsah s tématikou Targaryenů

Objev podobné jako Mystery box House of Dragon

Hudební CD - Kolekce 10CD fanoménálníjop houslisty Lonida Kogana. Kolekce 10CD fanoménálníjop houslisty Lonida Kogana. Leonid Borisovič Kogan byl sovětský houslista, jeden z nejvýznamnějších představitelů sovětské houslové školy. Seznam stop CD1 J.S.Bach: Concerto for two violins BWV.1043 / J.S.Bach: Violin Concerto No.2 BWV.1042 / Elizabeta Guilleris (Vln) / Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Otto Ackermann / 1955 recording / Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Op.64 / Orchestra of the Conservatoire de Paris, Konstantin Silvestri / Recorded in 1959 CD2 Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 / Orchestra of Paris Conservatory, Charles Brück / Paganini: Cantabile Op.17 / Andrei Muitnik (pf) / 1955 recording / Haydn: Piano Trio Hob.XV:19 / Emile Guillerith (pf) Mstislav Rostropovich (Vc) / 1950 recording CD3 Khachaturian: Violin Concerto in D minor / Saint-Saens: Habanera / Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pierre Montouux / Recorded in 1958 CD4 Beethoven: Piano Trio...

Objev podobné jako Kogan, Leonid: Milestones of a Legend (10xCD) - CD (600374)

Beautifully packaged reissue of one of Muriel Spark''s best loved novels, The Girls of Slender Means''Long ago in 1945 all the nice people in England were poor, allowing for exceptions''In the May of Teck Club - a London hostel ''three times window shattered since 1940 but never directly hit'' - the young lady residents do their best to act as if the war never happened. They practice elocution, and jostle one another over suitors and a single Schiaparelli gown. But behind the girls'' giddy literary and amorous peregrinations they hide some tragically painful secrets and wounds.''You girls are my vocation . . . I am dedicated to you in my prime''''Reading the novel as a young woman was a random gift; rereading it today is to encounter the rarest of fiction and to appreciate the early and enduring genius of Muriel Spark'' Carol Shields, Guardian''One of Spark''s most evocative novels'' Anne TaylorMuriel Spark was born and educated in Edinburgh. She was active in the field of creative writing since 1950, when she won a short-story writing competition in the Observer, and her many subsequent novels include Memento Mori (1959), The Ballad of Peckham Rye (1960), The Prime of Miss Jean ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Girls Of Slender Means - Spark Muriel

Follow the misadventures of the world’s greatest paranormal investigator in this unearthly and heartwarming graphic novel, featuring extended artwork and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, from the creator of the popular webcomic The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn.A POLYGON AND BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAROscar Zahn is just like any other paranormal investigator—he’s working hard to make the world a better place, one exorcism at a time. So what if he’s just a floating skull wearing a trench coat? He’s still got a heart of gold!In this first installment of the online webcomic sensation The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn, join Oscar and his mysterious assistant Agnes as they embark on a terrifying yet heartwarming journey across ethereal realms, rescuing lost souls and solving creepy mysteries. Their travels take them across great distances and even through time, as Oscar sleuths out why the spirits he contends with are restless and malcontent. Yet the more mysteries he solves, the clearer it becomes that there''s a greater game afoot, one that involves Oscar''s own forgotten origin story.Readers will love this beautifully illustrated paranormal graphic novel from Tri Vuong, the beloved creator of Webtoon’s The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn.This volume collects episodes 1–65 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn, Volume 1 [A Graphic Novel] - Tri Vuong

Potent and vividly emotional, Simone de Beauvoir’s captivating novel questions freedom and individual responsibility in the face of brutality‘These carefree faces, on which we allowed our smiles to spread, were for others the mask of tragedy.’Jean Blomart, patriot leader against the German forces of occupation, waits throughout an endless night for his wounded lover, Hélène, to die. Told through memories of his and her life, The Blood of Others paints an intense and moving picture of their love story and life in German occupied Paris during the Second World War. In the face of a seemingly unstoppable force, Hélène and Jean are confronted by the illusion of freedom and made to question their individual roles in the collective struggle against fascism, with devastating consequences.First published in 1945, this powerful novel resonates profoundly today and brings the ideas of one of the most important existentialist thinkers to life in spellbinding prose.With an Introduction by Ali Smith.

Objev podobné jako The Blood of Others - Simone de Beauvoirová

Muriel Spark’s classic novel of the power of loyalty and influence, now available in a stunning package that is accessible for all readers.At an Edinburgh school in the 1930s, glamorous, outspoken Miss Jean Brodie is quite certain of her role as teacher: to devote the wisdom of her prime years to six young girls, the creme de la creme, who will receive an education of the most unique kind. Known in school as the infamous Brodie set, the girls are soon entangled in their teacher''s world of unconventional ideas and manipulative schemes – destined to live in Miss Brodie''s shadow for the rest of their lives.

Objev podobné jako The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Spark Muriel

"I don''t regret for a single moment having lived for pleasure. I did it to the full, as one should do anything one does. I lived on honeycomb." Oscar WildeAlthough it is over 120 years since his infamous trial for indecency, Oscar Wilde has never held greater fascination for us. This packed illustrated biography tells the life of Oscar Wilde through his own words – private letters, poems, plays, stories and legendary witticisms. It includes his relationships with key artists and writers of the time, including John Ruskin, Charles Ricketts, and Lillie Langtry.It is illustrated throughout with paintings, engravings, contemporary photographs, cartoons and caricatures of Wilde and his social circle. With illustrations and paintings by Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, James Whistler and Max Beerbohm, it is a beautiful evocation of the glittering fin de siecle word by its most fascinating wordsmith and aesthete.The book details Wilde''s ruin after the trial and its outcome. The profundity of his writing from prison and exile form an epitaph, not only to his own life, but also for the era that carelessly delighted in it.

Objev podobné jako The Illustrated letters of Oscar Wilde - Juliet Gardiner