maigret and the tall woman 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

'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

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''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

''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

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''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

''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray The FBI man was convinced, in short, that Maigret was a big shot in his own country but that here, in the United States, he was incapable of figuring out anything . . .well, Maigret happened to believe that men and their passions are the same everywhere.Maigret is touring the United States to observe American policing methods, when a visit to a coroner''s inquest in Arizona draws him into the tragic story of a young woman and five airmen in the desert.''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

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''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

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''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

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''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

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''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

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Audiokniha: „Ženy a děti mají schopnost vytvářet pololži.“ (Maigret) Nebyla to jen chuť na ústřice a bílé krajové víno, které přiměly komisaře vydat se po boku vystrašeného učitele do Saint-André, malé vesničky na západním pobřeží Francie. Byla tu také podobnost toho místa s tím, které Maigret tak dobře znal… A samozřejmě vražda Leonie Birardové, z níž byl podezřelý právě zde přítomný Joseph Gastin. Ale může skutečně za smrt podivínské stařeny, nebo z něj místní obyvatelé jen udělali obětního beránka? „S klidem, rozvahou a kořalkou se komisař dobere nečekaných rozuzlení a já jsem s jeho výkonem plně spokojen.“ – databazeknih.cz. „Hlas Jana Vlasáka už mám neoddělitelně spjatý s postavou Maigreta a snad bych v jiném podání příběh ani nestrávila. Jeho interpretace je výborná!“ – Audiolibrix. „Mohla by být skoro moje sestra, protože otec mi vždycky říkal, že její matku mockrát převalil do stohu. Podle všeho to byla pořádná samice a její manžel byl celý život paroháč.“ Nevyjadřovalo to podstatu vesnice? – ukázka z knihy.

Objev podobné jako Maigret a zločin na vsi - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Mrtvola hned po ránu. V šatní skříňce. Jak skandální – a jak americké! Když z kovové skříňky číslo 89 v zaměstnaneckých útrobách nóbl hotelu vypadne uškrcená Američanka v černé róbě, je pověst podniku poblíž Champs-Élysées v ohrožení. Pisálkové už se k místu činu slétají jako supi, a tak musí narychlo povolaný Maigret především určit, co dámu ubytovanou zde i se synkem, jeho guvernantkou a učitelkou přimělo sejít až do sklepení. A proč je zámožný choť oběti, jenž prý tou dobou jednal obchodně v Římě, tak odtažitý – nemá on nějaké pletky? Proč v šatnách nocovali tři pracovníci, ačkoli to předpisy i v 30. letech zakazují? Kéž by ráno nepraskla duše na bicyklu vedoucího kavárenské přípravny Prospera Donge, jenž tím pádem přijel na směnu pozdě a s vrahem se u své skříňky minul jen o minutku. Nebo je to krycí historka? Pátračském esu z nábřeží Zlatníků by se spletitý případ řešil o poznání snáz, kdyby v něm ubylo nejasností stran chlapcova pravého otce, vyděračských machinací, inspekcí u prostitutek a záměn totožnosti. Vše nasvědčuje tomu, že nyní proti Maigretovi stojí možná nenápadný, snad vyděšený, zato prohnaný zločinec. „Ve vytříbené záhadě ožívá svět pařížských umývačů nádobí, jak ho svého času zachytil Orwell. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Maigret - Vražda v hotelu Majestic - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

The fifth book in the new Penguin Maigret series: Georges Simenon''s gripping tale of small town suspicion and revenge, in Linda Asher''s timeless translation.There was an exaggerated humility about her. Her cowed eyes, her way of gliding noiselessly about without bumping into things, of quivering nervously at the slight­est word, were the very image of a scullery maid accustomed to hardship. And yet he sensed, beneath that image, glints of pride held firmly in check. She was anaemic. Her flat chest was not formed to rouse desire. Nevertheless, she was strangely appealing, perhaps because she seemed troubled, despondent, sickly.In the windswept seaside town of Concarneau, a local wine merchant is shot. In fact, someone is out to kill all the influential men and the entire town is soon sent into a state of panic. For Maigret, the answers lie with the pale, downtrodden waitress Emma, and a strange yellow dog lurking in the shadows...Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. This novel has been published in a previous translation as A Face for a Clue.''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako The Yellow Dog - Georges Simenon

''You''ll get used to things, you''ll see. But you have to watch very carefully what you say and what you do.''Adil Bey is an outsider. Newly arrived as Turkish consul at a run-down Soviet port on the Black Sea, he receives only suspicion and hostility from the locals. His one intimacy is a growing, wary relationship with his Russian secretary Sonia, who he watches silently in her room opposite his apartment. But this is Stalin''s world before the war, and nothing is as it seems. Georges Simenon''s most starkly political work, The People Opposite is a tour de force of slow-burn tension.''Irresistible... read him at your peril, avoid him at your loss'' Sunday Times

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A new translation of this gripping domestic tragedy, set in Simenon''s very own neighbourhood.One by one the lighted windows went dark. The silhouette of the dead man could still be seen through the frosted glass like a Chinese shadow puppet. A taxi pulled up. It wasn''t the public prosecutor yet. A young woman crossed the courtyard with hurried steps, leaving a whiff of perfume in her wake.Summoned to the dimly-lit Place des Vosges one night, where he sees shadowy figures at apartment windows, Maigret uncovers a tragic story of desperate lives, unhappy families, addiction and a terrible, fatal greed. Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. This novel has been published in previous translations as Maigret Mystified and The Shadow in the Courtyard.''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

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''Vintage Simenon, a dark masterpiece . . . eerily prophetic'' John Banville, Guardian''It''s not because you''re foreigners. It''s because you aren''t foreign enough . . . or else that you are too foreign''Just as the Krull house sits on the edge of a rural French town, the family occupies a marginal place in the life of the community around them. Snubbed by the locals despite having lived there for decades, they rely on trade with passing sailors to earn a living. When their relative arrives unannounced from Germany, with his unsettling, nonchalant ways, the family becomes the target of increasing suspicion and the scapegoat for a terrible crime. Written on the eve of the Second World War, The Krull House is a taut, strangely prophetic novel about how distrust and hostility towards outsiders descends into hate-filled violence.''Simenon lays out with ruthless exactitude the way selfish, conscience-free greed exploits modest, hospitable decency . . . The world of Chez Krull is a common, shared one'' Julian Barnes, London Review of Books

Objev podobné jako The Krull House - Georges Simenon

The city of Simenon''s youth comes to life in this new translation of this disturbing novel set in Liège, book ten in the new Penguin Maigret series.In the darkness, the main room is as vast as a cathedral. A great empty space. Some warmth is still seeps from the radiators. Delfosse strikes a match. They stop a moment to catch their breath, and work out how far they have still to go. And suddenly the match falls to the ground, as Delfosse gives a sharp cry and rushes back towards the washroom door. In the dark, he loses his way, returns and bumps into Chabot.Maigret observes from a distance as two boys are accused of killing a rich foreigner in Liège. Their loyalty, which binds them together through their adventures, is put to the test, and seemingly irrelevant social differences threaten their friendship and their freedom.Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret at the "Gai-Moulin".''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian ''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

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''There were some weeks that were painful, nerve-racking. At the office or at home, in the middle of a meal, he would suddenly find his forehead bathed in sweat, a tightness in his chest, and at those times, feeling everyone''s eyes on him was unbearable.''During a chance meeting on the train from Venice to Paris, a stranger asks Justin Calmar to deliver a briefcase for him to an address in Switzerland. Soon this ordinary family man will become hopelessly, fatally, ensnared in a world of guilt, lies and paranoia.Originally published in 1965, shortly after Simenon moved into the new home he had built in Épalinges, Switzerland, this chilling novel is a powerful exploration of the fragility of the human psyche.

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''The father of contemporary European detective fiction'' Ann Cleeves A man picked up for wandering in obvious distress among the cars and buses on the Grands Boulevards. Questioned in French, he remains mute . . . A madman? In Maigret''s office, he is searched. His suit is new, his underwear is new, his shoes are new. All identifying labels have been removed. No identification papers. No wallet. Five crisp thousand-franc bills have been slipped into one of his pockets.A distressed man is found wandering the streets of Paris, with no memory of who he is or how he got there. The answers lead Maigret to a small harbour town, whose quiet citizens conceal a poisonous malice.Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Death of a Harbour Master.''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

Objev podobné jako The Misty Harbour - Georges Simenon

''The father of contemporary European detective fiction'' Ann Cleeves She wasn''t an ordinary supplicant. She didn''t lower her eyes. There was nothing humble about her bearing. She spoke frankly, looking straight ahead, as if to claim what was rightfully hers.''If you don''t agree to look at our case, my parents and I will be lost, and it will be the most hateful legal error...''Maigret is asked to the windswept, rainy border town of Givet by a young woman desperate to clear her family of murder. But their well-kept shop, the sleepy community and its raging river all hide their own mysteries.This novel has been published in a previous translation as The Flemish Shop.''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

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International number one bestselling author Jeffrey Archer is a master of the short story form, creating classic tales beloved by his fans and hitting the top of the bestseller lists. This illustrated edition is a collection of his best-loved, previously published stories. In The Short, The Long and The Tall the master storyteller joins forces with renowned illustrator Paul Cox, to re-imagine twenty of Jeffrey Archer''s most popular and feted short stories alongside beautifully rendered watercolour illustrations.Find out what happens to the hapless young detective from Naples who travels to an Italian hillside town to solve a murder and ends up falling in love; and the pretentious schoolboy whose discovery of the origins of his father’s wealth changes his life forever. Revel in the stories of the woman who dares to challenge the men at her Ivy League university during the 1930s, and another young woman who thumbs a lift and has an encounter she will never forget. Discover the haunting story about four men whose characters are tested to the point of death. Finally, a short parable about how pointless war is, and how decent people are caught up in the crossfire of their leaders’ ambitions. This will be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''My little puma! My darling cat! My mountain lion! How will you go on living if we leave each other?''Colette (1873-1954) is one of the most widely read and critically acclaimed French writers of the twentieth century. The Cat (first serialised then published in volume form in 1933) is one of her short novels. This story of a middle-class couple in 1920s Paris follows the familiar romantic structure of the ''eternal triangle'', with the unexpected twist that the female rival is not a woman but a cat. The novel displays her capacity to conjure up a vibrantly physical world and a particular social moment, her radical yet nuanced view of gender roles, and her empathy with non-human creatures. The Masked Woman is a collection of short texts, mainly written for the daily newspaper Le Matin, focusing on small moments that mark a transition in a person''s life, and on certain recurring themes: the pleasure and the pain in relationships between women and men, the wearing of masks both literal and metaphorical, female complicity and solidarity. They are also linked by Colette''s inimitable narrative style, by the vividly material fictional universe she creates, and her liking for surprise and paradox that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Buď překážím někomu, komu jsem na stopě, nebo alespoň někomu, kdo si to myslí... Nenapadá vás, kdo by to mohl být, Manueli? Audioknihu Maigret se brání napsal autor: Georges Simenon, čte: Jan Vlasák. Tak tohle Maigret za svou třicetiletou kariéru u policie nezažil! Když ho vyděšená dívka Nicole nenadále požádá o pomoc, zachová se jako gentleman a opilou dceru státního návladního dopraví do bezpečí. Druhý den je však obviněn z pokusu o znásilnění a mladý policejní prefekt, jehož arogantní chování komisař k smrti nesnáší, ho postaví mimo službu. Maigret pochopí, že padl do pasti. Jenže kdo ji na něho nastražil? I přes zákaz je nucen pátrat na vlastní pěst. Všechno nasvědčuje tomu, že v aféře má prsty mazaný gangster Manuel Palmari, kterého už dlouho podezírá z krádeží šperků v pařížských klenotnictvích. Postavy gangstera Palmariho a jeho ženy Aliny se objevují i ve volně navazující novele Maigretova trpělivost.

Objev podobné jako Maigret se brání (MP3-CD) - audiokniha

Jsem zde na dovolené. Nejsem pověřen žádným vyšetřováním. Audioknihu Maigret na dovolené napsal autor: Georges Simenon, čte: Jan Vlasák. Od pobytu v malém francouzském letovisku Les Sables d’Olonne si komisař Maigret slibuje především odpočinek. Pak je ale konfrontován se snad nejtragičtějším případem své kariéry, který začne podivným vzkazem: Pro smilování boží, požádejte o návštěvu u pacientky na čísle 15. Najde ho v kapse po návratu z nemocnice, kde museli kvůli zánětu slepého střeva nečekaně hospitalizovat paní Maigretovou. Než ovšem stihne přání vyhovět, dívka z pokoje číslo patnáct zemře. Audiokniha roku 2019: Nejlepší interpret - Jan Vlasák

Objev podobné jako Maigret na dovolené (MP3-CD) - audiokniha

První „oficiální“ maigretovka od Georgese Simenona. Audioknihu Maigret v akci napsal autor: Georges Simenon, čte: Jan Vlasák. V mezinárodním rychlíku Hvězda severu je nalezeno tělo muže, který byl k nerozeznání podobný dalšímu cestujícímu téhož vlaku. Mohlo by jít o zločince hledaného policií mnoha zemí? Nebo je oním gangsterem tajemný dvojník, který se ubytoval v luxusním hotelu Majestic? Komisař Maigret se svými spolupracovníky kousek po kousku odhaluje souvislosti vedoucí ke konečnému rozuzlení zamotaného případu.

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A colorful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley. The hilarious minds behind A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You have teamed up once again – this time to give a taste of the daily lives of the people, animals and objects who made history. Featuring a day in the life of early humans as they paint mammoths on the walls of a cave, a fierce gladiator battling in the Colosseum and the first woman in space. And not forgetting the animals of history – from an Egyptian cat (worshipped as a god, of course) to an albatross flying over Rapa Nui and a dog in the trenches of the First World War. Readers can also discover the stories behind famous constructions, including the Great Wall of China and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and delve into the secret diaries of a Viking, Isaac Newton’s cat and the wooden panel that became the Mona Lisa. With over 90 entries told in the friendly, informative style of Mike Barfield and brought to life by Jess Bradley’s brilliantly funny illustrations, this book will have children learning and laughing as they go.

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Alice Chaucer, Countess of Salisbury and Duchess of Suffolk, is one of the very rare people, and the only woman, not born to nobility who became an important political player in the upheaval of fifteenth-century England. Widowed, remarkably enough, at the age of 11, that ‘marriage’ nevertheless set her on the road to power and riches. Her second husband, the Earl of Salisbury, would die at the Siege of Orléans during the Hundred Years War. Her third husband, William de la Pole, was Henry VI’s Chief Minister ‒ and paid for that allegiance with his life, murdered and thrown into the English Channel.Alice survived all this and more – including a state trial in 1451 – and at the same time was a patron of the arts, commissioning artworks depicting empowered historical female characters, notably St Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary. Alice possessed a large library. As late as 1472, Alice became custodian of Margaret of Anjou, her former friend and patron. She ruthlessly protected the inheritance of her son John de la Pole, and three of his four sons would pursue the Yorkist claim to the throne against Henry VII: they would all die in the attempt. Is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The high chair lay on its side, a toy elephant and a crumpled green blanket scattered across the floor beside it. “She had a baby? Is it—?” “The baby’s gone.” When Detective Josie Quinn is called to a large house on the outskirts of the small town of Denton, she’s horrified by the viciousness of the attack – smashed glass, splintered furniture and blood spattered across the floor. The owner, a single mother, is fighting for her life, and her newborn baby is missing.A beautiful young woman caught fleeing the scene is Detective Josie Quinn’s only lead, but when questioned it seems this mysterious girl doesn’t know who she is, where she’s from or why she’s so terrified…Is she a witness, a suspect, or the next victim?As Josie digs deeper, a letter found hidden in the house convinces her the attack, the missing child, and the nameless woman are linked to a spate of killings across the county, and Josie is faced with a heart-breaking decision... Should she risk the life of one child to save many others? Or can she find another way to stop this killer before any more innocent lives are taken?

Objev podobné jako The Girl with No Name - Lisa Reganová

FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, PHILIPPA GREGORY, COMES A DEEPLY INTIMATE PORTRAYAL OF A WOMAN WHO LONGS FOR PASSION, POWER AND EDUCATION AT THE COURT OF A MEDIEVAL KILLER. Why would a woman marry a serial killer? Because she cannot refuse... Kateryn Parr, a thirty-year-old widow in a secret affair with a new lover, has no choice when a man old enough to be her father who has buried four wives - King Henry VIII - commands her to marry him. Kateryn has no doubt about the danger she faces: the previous queen lasted sixteen months, the one before barely half a year. But Henry adores his new bride and Kateryn's trust in him grows as she unites the royal family, creates a radical study circle at the heart of the court, and rules the kingdom as Regent. But is this enough to keep her safe? A leader of religious reform and the first woman to publish in English, Kateryn stands out as an independent woman with a mind of her own. But she cannot save the Protestants, under threat for their faith, and Henry's dangerous gaze turns on her.The traditional churchmen and rivals for power accuse her of heresy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Taming of the Queen - Philippa Gregoryová

**A Times best crime novel of 2025 so far**''Sharp, evocative'' Guardian''A compelling and authentic mystery that explores faith, identity, corruption, and friendship with a deft touch. Foday''s writing is vivid, thoughtful, and full of heart'' Amen AlongeWhen one of their own is found unconscious in the boot of her car, Scotland''s Sierra Leonean community is cast into a state of shock. And the young woman''s death a few days later sparks a murder investigation.Though Hawa Barrie lives on the fringes of that community, which revolves around the Lion Mountain Church, the disappearance of a second woman - her childhood friend Othella Savage - draws her in. But as the police investigation drags on, Hawa grows increasingly suspicious of the charismatic Pastor Ronald Ranka - and increasingly fearful for her friend, Othella. Desperate, she launches her own search, which will take her from Scotland to Sierra Leone and back again, revealing the true nature of Ranka''s church whilst exposing dark secrets within the fabric of both countries she calls home.A darkly compelling read inspired by a real incident, The Search for Othella Savage is an engaging and compulsive debut which examines the insidious nature of corruption - both religious and political ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Search for Othella Savage - Foday Mannah

When an unlikely pair of female samurai join forces, what begins as your run-of-the-mill quest for glory and revenge evolves into something much more complicated. Turns out fighting actual demons doesnÂ’t mean youÂ’re not running from your own internal ones. Nimona meets Attack on Titan in this edgy, unexpectedly hilarious, genre-defying young adult graphic novel.Being a samurai isnÂ’t easy. Sixteen-year-old Chihiro Ito knows that more than anyone. Her father is renowned among the samurai, but the only thing Chihiro is known for is spending way too much time on her phone obsessing over Tatsuo Nakano, ChihiroÂ’s idol and the first woman to be accepted into Kesi Academy, a prestigious samurai school.So, when ChihiroÂ’s father is conscripted for service and the opportunity arises to work with Tatsuo in his stead, Chihiro jumps at the chance to prove that sheÂ’s worthy of a spot at Kesi Academy and the samurai title. Their mission: kill the yamauba demon terrorizing a village. With a legendary samurai like Tatsuo by her side, Chihiro is convinced victory is inevitable. But Tatsuo isnÂ’t at all like the hero Chihiro imagined. Foulmouthed, quick tempered, and a terrible drunk, Tatsuo completely turned her back on the samurai way and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Worst Ronin - Tokuda-Hall Maggie

The most popular narrative about transsexuality suggests that some people are born in the wrong body – that their bodies do not correspond to their inner experience and that their bodies should therefore be transformed. But in the view of the sociologist and trans activist Miguel Missé, this narrative is a harmful myth. It is rooted in a medical paradigm that typically leads to medical intervention – to the use of hormones and surgical operations. By proposing a particular solution (modifying one’s body), doctors and psychiatrists make it difficult for trans people to overcome malaise about their body in other ways and prevent them from recognizing the burden of social norms. Drawing on his own personal experience, Missé makes the case for a different way of thinking about trans embodiment which focuses on gender identity. The trajectory that leads people to become trans is shaped by the rigidity of gender norms, where the only two models available to individuals are the masculine man and the feminine woman. But these are not the only possible choices, and by critically interrogating the rigidity of gender norms, Missé opens up a different way of thinking about being trans, beyond the essentialism of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Myth of the Wrong Body - Miquel Misse

The hunt for a trove of secret information forces Bourne to decide who lives – and who dies – in this latest installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.A hacked database known as the Files has upended the intelligence community. Careers are being destroyed. Dirty deals are showing up on the front page. Assassinations are spreading from Europe to the U.S.The new head of Treadstone sends Jason Bourne on a mission to find out who has the Files and get them back – or destroy them. But Bourne isn’t alone in this race. The Chinese want the Files. So do the Russians. And the only woman who may be able to help him is a treacherous spy known as Johanna – Bourne’s former lover – who sees the Files as the key to her own vendetta against Treadstone.Bourne has a rule for friends and enemies alike: Trust no one. That rule may be the only thing keeping him alive, because the hunt for the Files soon takes Bourne inside a twisted labyrinth of murder and betrayal, where everyone has a hidden agenda.Including Bourne himself.

Objev podobné jako Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Vendetta - Brian Freeman

She’s my bodyguard. My fake wife. And the one woman I can’t resist. Being a professional hockey player isn’t easy. But in my case, it’s even harder. Most people know me as a forward for the Florida Sun Kings. But I’ve got a secret that’s about to jeopardize my entire career: I’m royalty. Not super-important royalty. My cousin is only a baronet. But his yacht just went missing with him aboard. Now my sister is assuming the title, and my family wants me to come home, because I’m the new heir apparent. The only way they’ll let me keep playing in the States? If I agree to a bodyguard. Fine. But on one condition: she has to be a woman. That way, I can pretend she’s my new wife and keep my secret from the team. It’s the perfect plan—until I meet her. She’s gorgeous. Sharp. Completely unimpressed by me. And she executes our cover story so well that I forget it’s all an act. Except for her, it is. She’s determined to keep things professional. But I’ve never wanted anything—or anyone—more. Can I keep two secrets? Can I change her mind? Or will I lose everything in the ultimate ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako In the Offensive Zone with my Fake Bride - Dineen Miller

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)

1927: When Fred Lawson takes a summer job on St. Kilda, little does he realize that he has joined the last community to ever live on that beautiful, isolated island. Only three years later, St. Kilda will be evacuated, the islanders near dead from starvation. But for Fred, memories of that summer - and the island woman, Chrissie, with whom he falls in love - will never leave him. 1940: Fred has been captured behind enemy lines in France and finds himself in a prisoner-of-war camp. Beaten and exhausted, his thoughts return to the island of his youth and the woman he loved and lost. When Fred makes his daring escape, prompting a desperate journey across occupied territory, he is sustained by one thought only: finding his way back to Chrissie. The Lost Lights of St Kilda is a sweeping love story that crosses oceans and decades. It is a moving and deeply vivid portrait of two lovers, a desolate island and the extraordinary power of hope in the face of darkness.

Objev podobné jako The Lost Lights of St Kilda - Elisabeth Gifford

The #1 New York Times bestselling author delivers a stunningly original , high-octane thriller.`Your mother was twenty-seven when it came to her. Now you're twenty-seven, and it's come to you.'The skin of Alex's arms tingled with goosebumps. By her twenty-seventh birthday insanity had come to his mother ...Turning twenty-seven may be terrifying for some, but for Alex, a struggling artist living in the mid-western United States, it's cataclysmic. Inheriting a huge expanse of land should have made him a rich and happy man; but something about this birthday, his name, and the beautiful woman whose life he just saved, has suddenly made him - and everyone he loves - into a target. A target for extreme and uncompromising violence...Where do you turn when your own reflection spells doom?In Alex, Terry Goodkind, the NEW YORK TIMES #1 bestselling author, brings to life a modern hero in a whole new kind of stunningly original, high-octane, page-turning thriller.

Objev podobné jako The Law of Nines - Terry Goodkind

Now a major TV seriesWinner of the Man Booker Prize 2012Winner of the 2012 Costa Book of the YearShortlisted for the 2013 Women’s Prize for Fiction‘Simply exceptional…I envy anyone who hasn’t yet read it’Daily Mail‘A gripping story of tumbling fury and terror’Independent on SundayWith this historic win for Bring Up the Bodies, Hilary Mantel becomes the first British author and the first woman to be awarded two Man Booker Prizes.By 1535 Thomas Cromwell is Chief Minister to Henry VIII, his fortunes having risen with those of Anne Boleyn, the king’s new wife. But Anne has failed to give the king an heir, and Cromwell watches as Henry falls for plain Jane Seymour. Cromwell must find a solution that will satisfy Henry, safeguard the nation and secure his own career. But neither minister nor king will emerge unscathed from the bloody theatre of Anne’s final days.An astounding literary accomplishment, Bring Up the Bodies is the story of this most terrifying moment of history, by one of our greatest living novelists.

Objev podobné jako Bring Up the Bodies - Hilary Mantelová

‘Engaging, gripping, addictive and completely unpredictable. An absolute must read. Ali Blood is an author to watch’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐She''s moved onThree years after her fiancé was murdered, Gemma Morgan is, at last, starting to move on with her life.He''s long goneBut just as she thinks everything is back on track, she realises the new man in her life seems to be hiding something big from her. Gemma’s hurled right back into her pit of despair, but is it just paranoia playing tricks on her?Or is he?Only this time, it isn’t grief that consumes her – it’s fearing for her life.A pacy and gripping read with a chilling twist, perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, The Wedding Day and The Other Woman.Readers are loving The Other Fiancé…''A great story with so many twists in it, I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see how this was going to play out.'' Reader review‘An utterly stunning psychological thriller from Ali Blood that I couldn''t devour fast enough!’ Reader review‘What a thrilling ride from start to finish. Had everything I love in a book!’ Reader review‘Unputdownable!’ Reader review

Objev podobné jako The Other Fiance - Ali Blood

A rainy night in London. Shots are fired into a car which swerves on to the pavement, ploughing into a bus stop. It seems that a chilling gang initiation has cost an innocent victim their life. But the reality is far more sinister...One life is wiped out and three more are changed forever: the young man whose finger was on the trigger; an ageing gangster planning a deadly revenge, and the pregnant woman who struggles desperately to uncover the truth. Two weeks away from giving birth, how will she deal with a world where death is an occupational hazard?In a city where violence can be random or meticulously planned, where teenage gangs clash with career criminals and where loyalty is paid for in blood, anything is possible. Secrets are uncovered as fast as bodies, and the story''s final twist is as breathtakingly surprising as they come.________________The outstanding new Tom Thorne thriller, THEIR LITTLE SECRET, is out now!

Objev podobné jako In The Dark - Mark Billingham

From Wall Street Journal, BookTok, and #1 Amazon bestselling author T L Swan comes a new edition of her fan favorite series. Preorder now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last, featuring gorgeous sprayed edges, exclusive special design features, and never seen before bonus content.He left behind everything he knew… but he never expected to find her. A year off, a new identity, and a chance to escape the emptiness of his privileged life. That was the plan. But when Christopher Miles steps into a crowded hostel in Barcelona, reality hits hard. Gone are the luxuries he’s used to—his penthouse, his tailored suits, his billion-dollar empire. In their place? A shared dorm room, questionable roommates, and the one woman who might actually make this trip worthwhile. Hayden Whitmore is smart, beautiful, and completely immune to his good-looks and usual charms. She’s on her own journey, finally seizing her independence and traveling across Europe to find herself. Hayden doesn’t know (or care) who Christopher really is and she’s made one thing very clear– he’s firmly in the friend zone. Determined to prove he’s more than the player she assumes he is, Christopher plays the long game of friendship. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Do-Over - Malcolm Swanston

“For those of you—and your numbers are growing—gardening in drought-stricken parts of the country, The Bold Dry Garden will quench your thirst for inspiration.” —New York Times Book Review Ruth Bancroft is a dry gardening pioneer. Her lifelong love of plants led to the creation of one of the most acclaimed public gardens, The Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California. The Bold Dry Garden offers unparalleled access to the garden and the extraordinary woman responsible for it. In its stunningly photographed pages, you’ll discover the history of the garden and the design principles and plant palette that make it unique. Packed with growing and maintenance tips, profiles of signature plants for a dry garden, and innovative design techniques, The Bold Dry Garden has everything you need to create a garden that is lush, waterwise, and welcoming.

Objev podobné jako The Bold Dry Garden - Johanna Silver

A gripping new translation of the iconic short story collection featuring Simenon's celebrated literary detective'The truth was, Maigret knew nothing! Maigret felt. Maigret was sure he was right, would have bet his life on it. But in vain he'd turned the problem over a hundred times in his head, in vain he'd had every taxi driver in Paris questioned'A sumptuous mansion hiding terrible crimes, a distressed young woman's cry for help, a gunshot on a rainy Dieppe street, a runaway couple with a secret: these seventeen Inspector Maigret short stories, written and published in journals during the Second World War, show Simenon's celebrated detective uncovering the darkness beneath ordinary lives. These stories have been published in a previous translation as Maigret's Pipe'Not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend . . . he exposes secrets and crimes not by forensic wizardry, but by the melded powers of therapist, philosopher and confessor' Boyd Tonkin, The Times

Objev podobné jako The New Investigations of Inspector Maigret - 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 CleevesIn this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legend, Inspector Maigret's holiday in a spa town goes awry as he gets entangled in a local caseInspector Maigret and his wife take a much-needed rest cure in the spa town of Vichy, where they quickly become used to the leisurely pace of life. But when a woman who they regularly pass by on their daily strolls is murdered, Maigret can't help but offer his assistance to the local investigation - no matter where it leads. Translated by Ros SchwartzOther 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's Dead Man'Not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend' The Times

Objev podobné jako Maigret in Vichy - Georges Simenon

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

'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann CleevesInspector Maigret must do everything to prevent a murder from taking place in this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legendXavier Manto, a mild-mannered toy salesman from a Paris department store, has come to confide his secret fears to Inspector Maigret: he suspects his wife is plotting to poison him. Then when Maigret receives a visit from Madame Manton on the same day, he is not sure who to trust. Soon he becomes caught up in a treacherous feud between husband and wife, where nothing is as clear cut as it seems. Translated by Shaun WhitesideOther titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday, Maigret Sets a Trap, Maigret Defends Himself, 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, 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's Doubts - Georges Simenon