maigret and the ghost georges simenon

''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray It wasn''t a traditional painter''s smock that Madam Jonker was wearing. It was more a Dominican''s monk''s habit, the fabric as thick and soft as a bathrobe...She was holding a palette in her left hand, a brush in her right, and her black eyes lighted on Maigret with curiosity.During an undercover case Inspector Lognon is shot in a room he was sharing with a beautiful woman who has since disappeared. Inspector Maigret retraces Lognon''s secretive last few days and is drawn into the darker side of the art world.Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret and the Apparition.''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Ghost - Georges Simenon

''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville ''Once alone in his office, he went over and opened the window as if being in charge of this case made him gasp for a breath of fresh air... It made him feel almost fond of the petty thieves, maniacs, swindlers and offenders of all kinds that he usually had to deal with.''Maigret has no taste for politics, or politicians, but when he is summoned to a clandestine meeting by a desperate government minister one evening, he finds himself drawn into an unsavoury world of corruption, scandal and cover ups.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian ''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Minister - Georges Simenon

''The father of contemporary European detective fiction'' Ann Cleeves''You see, I mainly work at night. I''ve ended up getting to know everybody. They''re used to me in Pigalle, I exchange a few words with this person or that person. I go into the bars and cabarets where they give me a quarter bottle of Vichy without waiting for me to order anything.''An anonymous tip-off regarding the death of a restaurant owner sends Maigret into the world of Parisian nightlife, a notorious criminal gang and a man known as ''the Flea''.This novel has been pubished in a previous translation as Maigret and the Flea. ''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Informer - Georges Simenon

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THE LAST MAIGRET''The father of contemporary European detective fiction'' Ann CleevesHe needed to get out of his office, soak up the atmosphere and discover different worlds with each new investigation. He needed the cafés and bars where he so often ended up waiting, at the counter, drinking a beer or a calvados depending on the circumstances.He needed to do battle patiently in his office with a suspect who refused to talk and sometimes, after hours and hours, he''d obtain a dramatic confession.In Simenon''s final novel featuring Inspector Maigret, the famous detective reaches a pivotal moment in his career, contemplating his past and future as he delves into the Paris underworld one last time, to investigate the case of a missing lawyer.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Maigret and Monsieur Charles - Georges Simenon

''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville''You''re a good soul, inspector, and when you''re up against the second-rate criminals you get here in Paris, you''re a crack policeman. But this business isn''t for you. These guys play rough and they may hurt you. Just drop it! What concern is it of yours, anyway?''When Maigret learns that his hapless colleague Inspector Lognon is being menaced by some notorious American mobsters, he makes it his mission to bring them to justice - despite threatening warnings that he is out of his depth. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Inspector Maigret and the Killers.''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

Objev podobné jako Maigret, Lognon and the Gangsters - Georges Simenon

'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

''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville Maigret wouldn''t have admitted that what intrigued him most was the victim''s face. All he had seen of it so far was one profile. Was it the bruises that gave her that sullen air? She looked like a bad-tempered little girl. Her combed-back brown hair was very smooth but naturally wavy. The rain had diluted her make-up a little and, instead of making her older or uglier, it made her younger and more appealing.Maigret and his fellow inspector Lognon find themselves trying to out-manoeuver each other when they investigate the case of a mysterious young woman whose new life in Paris is tragically cut short.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Dead Girl - Georges Simenon

''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray ''When he had set them to work, Maigret had had a merry, almost fierce glint in his eye. He had set them loose on the house like a pack of hounds on the trail of a scent, encouraging them not with his voice, but by his whole attitude . . . would events have played out in the same manner, if the man from Rue de la Ferme hadn''t been a heavyweight like him, both physically and psychologically?'' This novel has been published in previous translations as Maigret and the Burglar''s Wife.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian ''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Tall Woman - Georges Simenon

''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray ''He had realized that it was her eyes as much as her vivacity that made her look so young. They were of a blue that was paler than the September sky over the sea and still had an expression of surprise, of wonderment''When a charming elderly widow appeals to him for help, Inspector Maigret travels to a seaside village in Normandy - uncovering a lost fortune and some poisonous family politics.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian ''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Old Lady - Georges Simenon

'His artistry is supreme' John Banville'There was no lack of picturesque individuals in a neighbourhood like Quai de Valmy. But he had seldom encountered the kind of inertia he had seen in that woman. It was hard to explain. When most people look at you, there is some sort of exchange, however small. A contact is established, even if that contact is a kind of defiance. With her, on the contrary, there was nothing.'The discovery of a dismembered body in the Canal Saint Martin leads Maigret into a tangled, baffling case involving a taciturn bistro-owner and a mysterious inheritance. 'One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories' Guardian'

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Headless Corpse - Georges Simenon

Audiokniha: Jeden z nejdramatičtějších případů komisaře Maigreta V garáži na opuštěné křižovatce padesát kilometrů za Paříží leží mrtvola, jenže podezřelý se ne a ne přiznat. Tenhle Švéd je vůbec podivín – svou sestru Elsu zamyká ve dne v noci v jejím pokoji a nepouští ji z domu… Maigret se tak ocitá v nečekaném pokušení, protože osamělá žena na něj působí záhadně a přitažlivě. Navíc je tu parta prohnaných podvodníků, tři staré vdovy se strašidelným příběhem i simulující pojišťovák. A všichni lžou. Podle novely byl roku 1992 natočen televizní film Maigret a noc na křižovatce, v roce 2017 se látka dočkala nového televizního zpracování s Rowanem Atkinsonem v hlavní roli. „Vlasákův hlas je libozvučný, jeho přednes přesný, pomalý, až líně se povalující jako Maigretův kouř z dýmky.“ - chrudimka.cz „Jan Vlasák dokázal obsáhnout všechny nálady. Do Maigreta se více vžívá, což je patrné nejen z jeho převleku na obalu audioknihy, ale i z jeho výkonu.“ - Tomáš Macháček, naposlech.cz Georges Simenon (1903 –1989) Napsal více než 200 románů a 150 povídek a díky postavě komisaře Maigreta se stal jedním z nejznámějších frankofonních spisovatelů. Psaním se živil už od šestnácti let, kdy pracoval jako novinář ve svém rodném městě v Belgii. První ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Maigret: Noc na křižovatce - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann CleevesA series of mysterious phone calls lures Inspector Maigret into a network of dangerous criminals in this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legendIt seems like a hoax when Inspector Maigret receives a series of strange phone calls from a terrified man claiming he is being followed - and that his life is at risk. But that night, the man is found dead in the Place de la Concorde. To catch the killer, Maigret must delve into his dead man's life - and into the murky Parisian underworld. Translated by David CowardOther 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 and the Old People, and Maigret in Vichy'Not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend' The Times

Objev podobné jako Maigret's Dead Man - Georges Simenon

''The father of contemporary European detective fiction'' Ann Cleeves''Maigret had never been comfortable in certain circles, among the wealthy bourgeoisie where he felt clumsy and awkward ... Built like a labourer, Oscar Chabut had hauled himself up into this little world through sheer hard work and, to convince himself that he was accepted, he felt the need to sleep with most of the women.''When a wealthy wine merchant is shot in a Paris street, Maigret must investigate a long list of the ruthless businessman''s enemies before he can get to the sad truth of the affair.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Wine Merchant - Georges Simenon

''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville ''Why all of a sudden did this shock him? He was annoyed with himself for being shocked. He felt as if he had been sucked into the bourgeois, almost edifying, atmosphere that surrounded those epeople, ''good people'' so everyone kept telling him.''A retired manufacturer has been shot dead by his own pistol, last seen alive by his son-in-law. In this seemingly motiveless murder, Inspector Maigret must rely on his famous intuition to discover the truth. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret and the Black Sheep.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century '' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Good People of Montparnasse - Georges Simenon

Audiokniha: Vypadalo to jako obyčejná vražda… To by se k ní ale nesměla připlést ta holka s čelem jako umíněná koza! V idylické čtvrti venkovského charakteru na předměstí Paříže je zavražděn postarší muž. Vyšetřování se ujímá Maigret, avšak jediným potenciálním svědkem je dívka jménem Felicie, jež pracovala jako služka oběti. Svérázná Normanďanka má hlavu poblázněnou brakovým čtivem a je odhodlaná neprozradit ani slovo z toho, co snad ví. Komisař je rozhodnutý dostat z děvčete výpověď, s prostořekou Felicií to ovšem nebude mít lehké. „Jan Vlasák je profesionál a dostane-li se mu správné příležitosti, umí textu dodat další rozměr; umí i v intimním prostředí nahrávacího studia vytvořit iluzi prostoru, času a postav.“ ‒ naposlech.cz Copyrights: Audiokniha (P) & © OneHotBook, 2016. Všechna práva vyhrazena. Georges Simenon (1903 –1989) Napsal více než 200 románů a 150 povídek a díky postavě komisaře Maigreta se stal jedním z nejznámějších frankofonních spisovatelů. Psaním se živil už od šestnácti let, kdy pracoval jako novinář ve svém rodném městě v Belgii. První knihu, humoristický románek, napsal ve svých osmnácti letech, poté se odstěhoval do Paříže, kde mu pak 10 let vycházely pod různými pseudonymy sešitové psychologické romány. První detektivku napsal pod svým skutečným jménem v roce 1930 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Maigret - Je tu Felicie - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Maigret pátrá v ulicích a barech na Montmartru Bar Picratt nepatří v Paříži zrovna k těm luxusním. Přesto sem hosty láká, co jinde nenabízejí – vzrušující erotické číslo tanečnice Arletty. Když jednoho deštivého rána podnapilá Arletta na policii oznámí, že se chystá zločin, ocitne se rychle v kanceláři komisaře Maigreta. Tam ovšem překvapivě vše odvolá. Zanedlouho je však nalezena uškrcená a dojde i k vraždě, kterou chtěla ohlásit. Maigretovi je jasné, že obě smrti mají nějakou spojitost. A tou je minulost obětí. „Jan Vlasák dokázal obsáhnout všechny nálady. Do Maigreta se více vžívá, což je patrné nejen z jeho převleku na obalu audioknihy, ale i z jeho výkonu.“ – Tomáš Macháček, naposlech.cz Audiokniha (P) & © OneHotBook, 2018. Všechna práva vyhrazena. Georges Simenon (1903 –1989) Napsal více než 200 románů a 150 povídek a díky postavě komisaře Maigreta se stal jedním z nejznámějších frankofonních spisovatelů. Psaním se živil už od šestnácti let, kdy pracoval jako novinář ve svém rodném městě v Belgii. První knihu, humoristický románek, napsal ve svých osmnácti letech, poté se odstěhoval do Paříže, kde mu pak deset let vycházely pod různými pseudonymy sešitové psychologické romány. První detektivku napsal pod svým skutečným jménem v roce 1930 – ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Maigret v Picratt Baru - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

''The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect'' Daily TelegraphA baffling case. A mysterious inheritance.It starts when a man''s arm is fished out of Paris''s Canal Saint-Martin. Then the rest of the body is retrieved - apart from the head. Inspector Maigret is determined to unearth the truth behind this disturbing murder. When he meets the strangely taciturn owner of a shabby local bistro, Madame Calas, who says her husband is away, the pieces start to fall into place. But, as the dogged, laconic detective discovers, nothing in this tangled case is as it seems.

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Headless Corpse - Georges Simenon

Audiokniha: Nový případ, který vůbec poprvé vychází jako audiokniha! Jednoho únorového dopoledne vyruší komisaře na stanici podivný telefonát. „Odpusťte, prosím… Mé jméno by vám nic neříkalo. Neznáte mě, ale znal jste mou ženu Ninu… Haló! Musím vám to všechno říct strašně rychle, protože on možná přijde…“ Vyděšený mladý muž přebíhá postupně po Paříži ze sklípku do bistra, odtud do restaurace a z hospody do kavárny, čímž se snaží setřást své pronásledovatele a z každého zařízení volá na policii z místního telefonního aparátu. Je si totiž jistý tím, že ho sleduje někdo, kdo ho má v úmyslu zabít. Jakkoli absurdně to zní, podivná naléhavost v hlase volajícího přiměje Maigreta vzít situaci vážně. Vydává se po stopách telefonátů a zapojído pátrání celé své oddělení, přesto však nedokáže vraždě zabránit. Brzy zjistí, že tato smrt souvisí s jinými násilnými činy ve městě, kterých se dopouští organizovaná skupina. Mohlo by jít o imigranty? Možná jsou dokonce z Československa... Georges Simenon (1903–1989) Napsal více než 200 románů a 150 povídek a díky postavě komisaře Maigreta se stal jedním z nejznámějších frankofonních spisovatelů. Psaním se živil už od šestnácti let, kdy pracoval jako novinář ve svém rodném městě v Belgii. První knihu, humoristický románek, napsal ve ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Maigret a jeho mrtvý - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

''The most addictive of writers'' Observer ''High up in Montmartre, there was a festive atmosphere, people were crowding round the little tables where rosé wine was being served ... Yet a hundred metres further on, the little alleyways were deserted, and the killer might find it easy to pounce''Detective Chief Inspector Maigret is known for his infallible instinct, for getting at the truth no matter how complex the case, but when someone starts killing women on the streets of Montmartre, he finds himself confounded. In the sweltering Paris summer heat, with the city in a state of siege, Maigret hatches a plan to lure the murderer out ...''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian ''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

Objev podobné jako Maigret Sets a Trap - Georges Simenon

Audiokniha: Do tohoto případu se Maigret vykázaný na francouzský venkov zakousl téměř s rozkoší… Zpráva o mrtvole spatřené v domě bývalého soudce je pro slavného detektiva, který byl ke svému nezměrnému zklamání jmenován vrchním komisařem v provinčním městečku Luçon, darem z nebes. Okamžitě se proto vypraví do pobřežní vísky Aiguil, obývané převážně rybáři a pěstiteli slávek, aby v překvapivě honosném prostředí vily rodiny Forlacroixových zahájil vyšetřování mající za cíl odhalit totožnost vraha i jeho oběti. Podaří se mu proniknout do uzavřené komunity, odhalit její dávno pohřbená tajemství a rozkrýt podivné vztahy mezi starým soudcem, jeho horkokrevným synem Albertem a nymfomanií trpící dcerou Lízou? V mistrně vystavěném příběhu s patřičně tísnivou atmosférou dostane komisař Maigret znovu příležitost prokázat svou znalost nejtemnějších zákoutí lidské mysli a schopnost nahlédnout hluboko pod povrch událostí. „Příběh z raného, životně důležitého tvůrčího období Georgese Simenona.“ – The New York Times „Spisovatel, kterému vyhovuje realita stejně jako fikce, vášeň stejně jako rozum.“ – John Le Carré „Jeden z největších spisovatelů dvacátého století... Simenon byl bezkonkurenční v tom, jak nás přiměl nahlédnout do sebe, ačkoli tuto schopnost maskovala jeho brilantnost, s jakou nás obsesivně pohlcoval svými příběhy.“ – The Guardian Vtom uviděli, jak se dveře soudcova domu otevřely. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Maigret a soudcův dům - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray The profession he had always yearned for did not actually exist ... he imagined a cross between a doctor and a priest, a man capable of understanding another''s destiny at first glance.The very first investigation by eager young police secretary Jules Maigret leads him to a wealthy Paris family''s dark secrets.''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Maigret's First Case - Georges Simenon

Audiokniha: Vědma si smrt nevyvěštila. I podezřelí jsou na zabití, ale kampak s tím na Maigreta! Policie nezabránila ohlášené vraždě věštkyně, před níž ji varoval vzkaz s podpisem „Picpus“. Kdo by taky ohlídal 482 jasnovidek na území Paříže! Ani ubohá slečna Jeanna svůj osud z koule nevyčetla, a tak horkého srpnového podvečera podlehla bodným ranám. Přitom jen pár metrů od mrtvoly – v zamčené kuchyni jejího bytu – dál sedí zmatený stařík. Vysloužilý lékař Le Cloaguen, očividně už senilní, není Maigretovi schopen vysvětlit, co na místě činu pohledává. A nadělení je i podezřelý číslo dvě: zakřiknutý karbaník a defraudant Mascouvin, jenž se při zatýkání pokusil utopit v Seině. Kdo z těch podivínů vraždil a proč? Kapitální motanice, ovšem s podporou dýmky a piva komisař indicie seřadí a přijde věci na kloub. A nemusí ani příliš hloubat nad otázkou: Kdo je Picpus? Jedna z nejžádanějších maigretovek vyšla časopisecky na přelomu let 1941/42 a poprvé byla zfilmována ještě rok před knižním vydáním (1944). V její páté adaptaci (2003) exceluje Bruno Cremer. „Případ ve věru svižném tempu. Víme, jak Maigret na vedro hudrá, zato Simenona jako by ponouklo přímo k reportážnímu trysku.“ – Le Soir „Znamenitá detektivní jednohubka. A trefné zamyšlení nad nevábnými ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Maigret - S úctou Picpus - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville''What was he doing there? A hundred times, in the middle of an investigation, he''d had the same feeling of helplessness or, rather, futility. He would find himself abruptly plunged into the lives of people he had never met before, and his job was to discover their most intimate secrets. This time, as it happened, it wasn''t even his job. He was the one who had chosen to come, because a teacher had waited for him for hours in the Purgatory at the Police Judiciaire.''When a school teacher from a small coastal town near La Rochelle asks Maigret to help prove he is innocent of murder, the Inspector returns with him to his insular community and finds the residents closing ranks to conceal the truth.''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray

Objev podobné jako Maigret Goes to School - Georges Simenon

The first novel which appeared in Georges Simenon''s famous Maigret series, in a gripping new translation by David Bellos.Not that he looked like a cartoon policeman. He didn''t have a moustache and he didn''t wear heavy boots. His clothes were well cut and made of fairly light worsted. He shaved every day and looked after his hands. But his frame was proletarian. He was a big, bony man. His firm muscles filled out his jacket and quickly pulled all his trousers out of shape.He had a way of imposing himself just by standing there. His assertive presence had often irked many of his own colleagues.In Simenon''s first novel featuring Maigret, the laconic detective is taken from grimy bars to luxury hotels as he traces the true identity of Pietr the Latvian.This novel has been published in previous translations as The Case of Peter the Lett and Maigret and the Enigmatic Lett.''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Pietr the Latvian - Georges Simenon

''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray ''Try to imagine a guest, a wealthy woman, staying at the Majestic with her husband, her son, a nurse and a governess . . . In a suite that costs more than a thousand francs a day . . . At six in the morning, she''s strangled, not in her room, but in the basement locker room''Below stairs at a glamorous hotel on the Champs-Élysées, the workers'' lives are worlds away from the luxury enjoyed by the wealthy guests. When their worlds meet, Maigret discovers a tragic story of ambition, blackmail and unrequited love.This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret and the Hotel Majestic.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian ''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

Objev podobné jako The Cellars of the Majestic - Georges Simenon

'Remarkable' New York Times'No one is better than Simenon at showing how banal domestic conflict can lead to murderous catastrophe' Financial TimesAn acerbic tale of marital warfare and emotional estrangement, in a brilliant new translationIn the oppressive silence of the sitting room, the woman finally smoothed out the paper and, without putting on her glasses, read the two words her husband had written:The cat. Amidst the din of their Parisian neighbourhood, Émile and Marguerite live in total silence. After a hasty marriage in their sixties, their uneasy peace was shattered when Émile’s beloved cat mysteriously disappeared and was later found dead. Branding his wife the culprit, Émile’s retaliation against Marguerite’s cherished parrot sparked a silent battle of wills. Now they live parallel lives, communicating only through spiteful notes, mocking glances and mute accusations. As their suspicion and resentment mount, this bitter game of psychological warfare becomes a twisted necessity, binding them together in a relentless cycle of torment from which there can only be one escape. First published in 1967, The Cat is a masterful exploration of marital discord, loneliness and the absurdity of human relationships, painting a vivid portrait of two souls trapped in quiet desperation.

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‘Maigret moved slowly, edging his bulky frame through the throng in Rue Saint-Antoine, which burst into life every morning, the sunshine streaming down from a clear sky on to the little barrows piled high with fruit and vegetables’ In these three tales of deception, set in and around Paris, Simenon's celebrated detective uncovers chilling truths about the depths of the human instinct for self-preservation.

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'Irresistible... read him at your peril, avoid him at your loss' The Sunday Times A trio of Simenon’s finest psychological novels from the 1960s, including: The Hand, Betty and The Blue RoomAmidst the fury of a relentless snowstorm, the loyalties of two friends are put to the ultimate test, with fatal consequences. In the shadows of 1960s Paris, a woman on the brink of despair is offered a chance at redemption. But as the haunting truth of her past begins to emerge, it threatens to consume her. In a secluded hotel, an adulterous affair spirals into a terrible nightmare that will transform the couple’s lives forever. This new edition brings together Georges Simenon’s most gripping psychological novels from the 1960s, capturing the raw essence of human frailty and resilience during a time of profound social upheaval, and revealing the chilling brilliance of Simenon’s romans durs.

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''Quite simply a masterpiece'' John Banville''I''ve just found a stranger in my house. In a bed on the second floor. He was dying when I got there. You''re going to have to deal with it''Hector Loursat has been a drunken recluse since his wife left him eighteen years ago. Shut away in his dilapidated mansion in the small town of Moulins, he barely speaks to his daughter. But when the sound of a gunshot penetrates the padded walls of his study one night, and he discovers a body, Loursat is forced to act. No longer able to ignore the world, he determines to get to the truth of what happened, and save an innocent life.

Objev podobné jako The Strangers in the House - Georges Simenon

''She came forward, the outlines of her figure blurred in the half-light. She came forward like a film star, or rather like the ideal woman in an adolescent''s dream. ''I gather you wish to talk to me, Inspector . . . but first of all please sit down . . .'' Her accent was more pronounced than Carl''s. Her voice sang, dropping on the last syllable of the longer words.''Maigret has been interrogating Carl Andersen for seventeen hours without a confession. He''s either innocent or a very good liar. So why was the body of a diamond merchant found at his isolated mansion? Why is his sister always shut away in her room? And why does everyone at Three Widows Crossroads have something to hide?

Objev podobné jako Night at the Crossroads - Georges Simenon

When a ghost train is seen rattling into Belle-on-Sea, Bridget Vanderpuff must use her incredible powers of invention and detection to solve the mystery on her second spooky adventure…Belle-on-Sea is getting ready for the Night of the Hungry Ghosts, the spookiest time of the year. Mr Vanderpuff''s bake will be the centrepiece of the whole parade, but he needs a new creation and he’s totally stumped. To make matters worse, salty old seadog, Captain Lufty, and his Hat Rat, Barry, have warned that something is coming to Belle-on-Sea. Something terrible…When a ghost train is seen rattling into town, and people start to go missing – first the librarian, then the Mayor – Bridget and Tom begin tracking the train’s tracks, delighted to be in the thick of another mystery.Then the unthinkable happens: the ghost train takes Mr Vanderpuff! Someone – or something – is out to destroy Belle-on-Sea. But they’ve forgotten one important detail… This is Bridget’s town.Bridget must save the missing people from their perilous prisons, rescue the parade, and come up with an idea for Mr Vanderpuff’s Hungry Ghosts bake, before it’s too late.

Objev podobné jako Bridget Vanderpuff and the Ghost Train - Martin Stewart

A beautiful new cover look for the paperback edition of Chris Riddell''s Costa Award-winning Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse. Illustrated in black and white throughout, full of adventure and dark humour, it is perfect for children aged 8 to 11!Ada Goth is the only child of Lord Goth. The two live together in the enormous Ghastly-Gorm Hall. Lord Goth believes that children should be heard and not seen, so Ada has to wear large clumpy boots so that he can always hear her coming. This makes it hard for her to make friends and, if she''s honest, she''s rather lonely.Then one day William and Emily Cabbage come to stay at the house and, together with a ghostly mouse called Ishmael, the three children begin to unravel a dastardly plot that Maltravers, the mysterious indoor gamekeeper, is hatching. Ada and her friends must work together to foil Maltravers before it''s too late!Continue this deliciously dark series with Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death and Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright.

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A pleasingly absurd caper where kids outwit crooks, ghost are let out of the bag, and grandparents refuse to behave! From beloved and best-selling author Malorie Blackman.Grandma Gertie is rather strange. With her big square glasses and a parrot on her hat, Anna and Kasper don''t know what to make of her. But Grandma''s got a secret… Grandpa Bert is a ghost and he''s travelled all the way from Barbados squished inside her handbag! Even worse, they''re being followed and Grandpa Bert could be in very grave danger… Can Anna and Kasper help their grandparents before it''s too late? A hilarious family adventure filled with ghosts and laughs.

Objev podobné jako Grandpa Bert and the Ghost Snatchers - Malorie Blackman

A warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory…‘A heartwarming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike’ GuardianIn a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch football, all foxes do. One day, they are surprised by a ghostly voice coming from deep underground. The stranger promises to grant the foxes their dearest wish if they only set him free.With their favourite football team on a losing streak, the foxes know exactly what to wish for. But can they trust the mysterious stranger?

Objev podobné jako The Fox and the Ghost King - Michael Morpurgo

Eleven-year-old Bella Bright has just moved into Darkling House in Castleton. On her first day at her new school, she is spotted by a pair of manipulative mean girls, Skylar and Regan. They push her into inviting them to a Halloween sleepover. Another much friendlier girl, Lex, comes to Bella''s rescue and offers to join the sleepover to support Bella, who is delighted to be making a real friend.On Halloween night, things start getting spooky for the four girls, when the huge front door appears to shut itself, and their mobile phones lose signal. They decide to order pizza using the landline, but a hair-raising whisper comes down the line.Skylar suggests they play hide and seek, but as she utters the words, the house appears to wobble and they discover all the exits are impossibly locked. Bella searches the manor and a ghostly teenage girl appears in front of her. She reveals herself to be Alice, a young girl who died in the house 150 years ago during a game of hide and seek gone terribly wrong. She has hidden Bella''s three friends, and gives Bella a rhyming clue to find them in the enormous and cavernous house.Bella has until ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Bella Bright and the Ghost Game - Carolyn Ward

A LitHub Most Anticipated Children’s Book of 2025 “A book that captures the dance of unlikely bonds and a way to move from a place of acceptance.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) From Matthew Forsythe, the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum, comes a “subtle, sweet” (Booklist, starred review) picture book about rules. And sharing. And an epic game of tic-tac-toe.Aggie is very excited to live on her own—until she finds out her new house is haunted. But no fear, the situation is nothing that can’t be fixed with a carefully considered list of rules: No haunting after dark. No stealing socks. No eating all the food. But the ghost doesn’t like playing by the rules and challenges Aggie to an epic game of tic-tac-toe—winner gets the house.

Objev podobné jako Aggie and the Ghost - Matthew Forsythe

During one of his outings, Yakari catches a glimpse of a white bear and, taking it for a ghost at first, runs away. Later, determined to find the strange animal that no one else believes he''s really seen, he leaves the camp alone and, having found the bear, makes a new friend. A recluse friend, though, who doesn''t want Yakari telling anyone about him... Unfortunately, the young Sioux''s behaviour draws the attention of a hunter who dreams of a white trophy...

Objev podobné jako Yakari Vol. 23: Yakari and the Ghost Bear - Job

Audioknihu Maigret váhá napsal autor: Georges Simenon, čte: Jan Vlasák. Celková stopáž: 4 hodiny, 29 minut. Ne, nemyslím si, že jde o šílence,“ opakoval Maigret.V dopise doručeném na nábřeží Zlatníků se píše, že v nejbližší době zřejmě dojde k vraždě. Jeho pisatel sice nesdělí žádné další podrobnosti ani o sobě, ani o případné oběti, přesto v něm však úmyslně jistou stopu zanechá. Pátrání dovede komisaře Maigreta do přepychového bytu v luxusní čtvrti, ve kterém je nynějším pánem advokát Parendon. Ne každému z jeho domácnosti jsou ale Maigretovy návštěvy po chuti a ne všichni s ním, zdá se, hovoří na rovinu. Podaří se nakonec komisaři zabránit předem avizovanému mordu? Anebo to celé byl jen nějaký žert?

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Join Jim Lad and Matilda as they sail the seven seas (and the coast of Dull-on-Sea) in search of adventure and pirate loot. Every full moon, a mysterious ship is seen off the coast of Dull-on-Sea. Can Matilda and Jim Lad retrieve the stolen booty from the mysterious ship before the moon fades?

Objev podobné jako The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon - Duddle Jonny

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Jane Grey comes from a rich and powerful family in Tudor England. She loves stories about ghosts and legends, and dreams about excitement and danger. But when a hunt is arranged at Bradgate House and Jane meets the mysterious White Deer and the ghost boy for herself, will she regret what she wished for?Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking and listening and scaffolding writing.Text type: A story with a historical settingIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activitiesStuart Hill left school with few qualifications and went to work in a small car factory where mice made a home in the bags of sugar meant for our tea at break time. It ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Grey Ghost - Stuart Hill

Assembled from the works of the finest masters of the genre, these compelling narratives promise to raise gooseflesh and accelerate pulses with their supernatural scenarios.Featured stories include J. S. LeFanu''s "An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street," with a mysterious old mansion as the focal point; Mary E. Wilkins'' "The Lost Ghost," in which a strange child''s disturbing presence instills fear and foreboding in all those she encounters; Robert Louis Stevenson''s "The Body-Snatchers"; "Mrs. Zant and the Ghost," by Wilkie Collins; and other gripping works by Charles Dickens, Henry James, Ralph Cram, Mrs. Henry Wood, Amelia B. Edwards, Fitz-James O''Brien, and M. R. James.Rich in detail and ghoulish incidents, this modestly priced collection will thrill readers who appreciate tales of terror as well as devotees of well-crafted literature.

Objev podobné jako Classic Ghost Stories by Wilkie Collins, M. R. James, Charles Dickens and Others - John Grafton

This fantastic range of fiction for Shared, Guided and Independent reading gives you stories your children will love to read over and over again. Gaelic and Scottish teaching support also accompanies this reading series.

Objev podobné jako Literacy Edition Storyworlds Stage 2, Fantasy World, Monty and the Ghost Train - Diana Bentley

Bublifuková pistole Ghost Bubble vytváří kouřové bubliny s vizuálními a zvukovými efekty. Součástí je speciální rukavice pro manipulaci s bublinami. Zařízení je vhodné pro děti od 5 let a nabíjí se přes USB.

• Světelné a zvukové efekty vytvářejí tajemnou atmosféru
• Kouřové bubliny připomínající duchy
• Přiložená rukavice pro hraní bez prasknutí bublin
• USB nabíjení pro dlouhou výdrž bez výměny baterií

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Winnie and Wilbur are ready for anything life throws at them! In ''Winnie''s Awful Auntie'' Winnie and Wilbur have an unexpected visit from an unbearably fussy relative; in ''Winnie Goes Cleaning'' Winnie offers her services to the local school with hilarious results; in ''Winnie and the Ghost in the Post'' Winnie and Wilbur find themselves the surprise winners of a television poetry competition; and in ''Mini Winnie'' there''s an unusual solution to a laundry problem. Four hilarious stories featuring Winnie and Wilbur and a zany supporting cast. Korky Paul''s exuberant black line illustrations complement the humour, slapstick, and moments of real drama in each story. ''Funny, mischievous, silly, and exciting. Great stuff.'' Giles Andrea, author of Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants.The spellbinding new look of this bestselling series celebrates the wonderful relationship shared by Winnie and her cat, Wilbur. Since 1987 they have been delighting children and adults all over the world and more than 7 million books have been sold. Winnie and Wilbur will be hitting TV screens worldwide in 2017, airing in the UK on Milkshake, Channel 5''s popular pre-school slot. A Winnie and Wilbur stage show is set to run in Birmingham in 2017 followed by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Winnie and Wilbur: Mini Winnie - Laura Owen

Jedná se o páté studiové album skupiny Florence and the Machine vydané v roce 2022. Produkt je deluxe edice obsahující CD a knihu s pevnou vazbou. Album patří do žánru indie rocku.

• Deluxe edice s pevnou vazbou knihy
• Páté studiové album Florence and the Machine
• Kolekční vydání pro fanoušky
• Album z roku 2022 v kompletní verzi

Objev podobné jako Florence & The Machine: Dance Fever (Deluxe Hardback Book) - CD (4545415)

A thrilling and epic silkpunk fantasy inspired by the legendary Qing dynasty. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim and Xiran Jay Zhao. When Ying left the prestigious Engineer’s Guild and the ghost her father’s death behind, she thought her life would regain a sense of normalcy.But, after her new home is attacked, by the mysterious – and deadly – Blood Phoenix, Ying is thrust back into the tense political world of the Nine Isles and, distressingly, back into the path of the man who broke her heart, High Commander Ye-yang. She’d hoped never to face him again, but Ying and Ye-yang must work together to unmask the elusive mastermind behind a far-reaching conspiracy, before the Nine Isles are torn apart. Can they find a way to defeat their new enemy, or will the cost be too great?

Objev podobné jako The Blood Phoenix - Chen Amber

''Brilliant . . . The past is felt deep in the reader’s bones'' – The ObserverA sweeping story of love, adventure and adversity, The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse is an epic tale of courageous women battling to survive in a hostile land.Olifantshoek, Southern Africa, 1688. Suzanne Joubert, a Huguenot refugee from war-torn France, journeys to the Cape of Good Hope in search of her notorious cousin, Louise Reydon-Joubert – who vanished without trace half a century ago.Franschhoek, Southern Africa, 1862. Nearly six generations later, Isabelle Joubert Lepard follows in her footsteps, determined to investigate the lives of her ancestors – and to honour their memory – only to discover that the evils of the past, though hidden, are far from buried.And that her life, too, is under threat . . .Painstakingly researched and beautifully told, The Map of Bones is the triumphant conclusion to Kate Mosse’s No.1 international bestselling Joubert Family Chronicles, following the bestselling The Burning Chambers, The City of Tears and The Ghost Ship.''This is adventure-stuffed historical fiction in the grand tradition'' – The Telegraph''A fittingly terrific conclusion [to The Joubert Family Chronicles]'' – i newspaper* The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse was a Sunday ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The classic role-playing adventure returns for younger readers! War rages through your homeland. The King has commanded you to make haste to the realm of Durenor, to retrieve the only power in Magnamund that can save your people - the Sommerswerd, the sword of the sun. Ahead of you lie treachery & sabotage, ferocious seastorms, and the ghostly death-hulks of Vonotar the Traitor. Enemies hide beyond every turn of the page. Will YOU rise to meet your destiny? The second episode in a unique interactive series of 32 books. A must-read for fans of gaming and fantasy. Â

Objev podobné jako Fire on the Water (Junior Edition) - Joe Dever

The Booker Prize-winning modern classic of contemporary war fiction from the Women''s Prize-shortlisted author of The Silence of the GirlsRecommended by Richard Osman ''One of the few real masterpieces of late twentieth-century British fiction'' Jonathan Coe ''Original, delicate and unforgettable'' Independent''A new vision of what the First World War did to human beings, male and female, soldiers and civilians. Constantly surprising and formally superb'' A. S. Byatt, Daily Telegraph1917, Scotland. At Craiglockhart War Hospital in Scotland, army psychiatrist William Rivers treats shell-shocked soldiers before sending them back to the front. In his care are poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, and Billy Prior, who is only able to communicate by means of pencil and paper. . .Regeneration, The Eye in the Door and The Ghost Road follow the stories of these men until the last months of the war. Widely acclaimed and admired, Pat Barker''s Regeneration trilogy paints with moving detail the far-reaching consequences of a conflict which decimated a generation. The Regeneration trilogy:RegenerationThe Eye in the DoorThe Ghost Road

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . . For most people, that means a time of celebration, relaxation and inebriation, but not for the staff of The Stranger Times. While a book club meeting ending in a triple murder isn’t unprecedented, it is at least noteworthy. It quickly emerges that this is no ordinary book-club-triple-murder either, as it features a librarian possessed by a chaotic entity who has broken through from another dimension and is hellbent on vengeance. He’s made a list, but he’s not checking it twice as the whole of humanity is on it. Who would want to summon such a thing? And how is anyone going to be able to send it back?As if that wasn’t enough to be dealing with, a shocking revelation about a member of The Stranger Times team’s past brings family together, but not in a way that’s ever going to make it into a Hallmark movie.Featuring demonically possessed Santas, blood-thirsty books and the ghost of a legendary nightclub, it’s beginning to look a lot like a Christmas apocalypse . . . Ring the Bells is the fifth book in the award-winning, critically acclaimed and laugh-out-loud funny The Stranger Times ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Ring the Bells - C. K. McDonnell