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The Paris Architect - Charles Belfoure
1942, Paris. Architect Lucien Bernard accepts a commission that will bring him huge wealth - and maybe a death sentence. He has to design a secret hiding place for a wealthy Jewish man, a space so invisible that even the most determined of Nazi soldiers won''t discover it. When one of Lucien''s designs fails horribly, the problem of hiding a Jew becomes personal, and he can no longer deny the enormity of his project. What does he owe his fellow man, and how far will he go to make things right?
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The Paris Library - Janet Skeslien Charles
HEROISM CAN BE FOUND IN THE QUIETEST PLACES - HOW LIBRARIANS DEFIED THE NAZISTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK''A wonderful novel celebrating the power of books and libraries to change people''s lives'' JILL MANSELL''Heart-breaking and heart-lifting and always enchanting'' RUTH HOGAN''An irresistible and utterly compelling novel that will appeal to bibliophiles and historical fiction fans alike'' SUNDAY EXPRESS''I devoured The Paris Library in one hungry gulp . . . charming and moving'' TATIANA DE ROSNAY''An irresistible, compelling read'' FIONA DAVIS''Paris and libraries. What''s not to love?!'' NATASHA LESTER''Compelling'' WOMAN & HOME''Delightful, richly detailed'' PUBLISHER''S WEEKLYPARIS, 1939Odile Souchet is obsessed with books, and her new job at the American Library in Paris - with its thriving community of students, writers and book lovers - is a dream come true. When war is declared, the Library is determined to remain open. But then the Nazis invade Paris, and everything changes.In Occupied Paris, choices as black and white as the words on a page become a murky shade of grey - choices that will put many on the wrong side of history, and the consequences of which will echo for decades to come.MONTANA, 1983Lily is a lonely teenager desperate to escape small-town Montana. She grows close to her neighbour Odile, discovering they share the same love of language, the same longings. But as Lily uncovers more about Odile''s mysterious past, she discovers a dark secret, closely guarded and long hidden.Based on the true Second World War story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris, this is an unforgettable novel of romance, friendship, family, and of heroism found in the quietest of places.
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The Architect's Apprentice - Elif Shafaková
A dazzling and intricate tale from Elif Shafak, Booker-shortlisted author of 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World - chosen for the Duchess of Cornwall''s online book club The Reading Room''There were six of us: the master, the apprentices and the white elephant. We built everything together...''Sixteenth century Istanbul: a stowaway arrives in the city bearing an extraordinary gift for the Sultan. The boy is utterly alone in a foreign land, with no worldly possessions to his name except Chota, a rare white elephant destined for the palace menagerie.So begins an epic adventure that will see young Jahan rise from lowly origins to the highest ranks of the Sultan''s court. Along the way he will meet deceitful courtiers and false friends, gypsies, animal tamers, and the beautiful, mischievous Princess Mihrimah. He will journey on Chota''s back to the furthest corners of the Sultan''s kingdom and back again. And one day he will catch the eye of the royal architect, Sinan, a chance encounter destined to change Jahan''s fortunes forever.Filled with all the colour of the Ottoman Empire, when Istanbul was the teeming centre of civilisation, The Architect''s Apprentice is a magical, sweeping tale of one boy and his elephant caught up in a world of wonder and danger.''A gorgeous picture of a city teeming with secrets, intrigue and romance'' The Times''Exuberant, epic and comic, fantastical and realistic . . . like all good stories it conveys deeper meanings about human experience'' Financial Times''Fascinating. A vigorous evocation of the Ottoman Empire at the height of its power'' Sunday Times''Intricate, multi-layered, resplendent, vividly evoked, beautifully written'' Observer*** ELIF SHAFAK''S NEW NOVEL, THERE ARE RIVERS IN THE SKY, IS AVAILABLE NOW ***
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Paris Library - Janet Skeslien Charles
An instant New York Times, Washington Post, and USA TODAY bestseller—based on the true story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris during World War II—The Paris Library is a moving and unforgettable “ode to the importance of libraries, books, and the human connections we find within both” (Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author). Paris, 1939: Young and ambitious Odile Souchet seems to have the perfect life with her handsome police officer beau and a dream job at the American Library in Paris. When the Nazis march into the city, Odile stands to lose everything she holds dear, including her beloved library. Together with her fellow librarians, Odile joins the Resistance with the best weapons she has: books. But when the war finally ends, instead of freedom, Odile tastes the bitter sting of unspeakable betrayal. Montana, 1983: Lily is a lonely teenager looking for adventure in small-town Montana. Her interest is piqued by her solitary, elderly neighbor. As Lily uncovers more about her neighbor’s mysterious past, she finds that they share a love of language, the same longings, and the same intense jealousy, never suspecting that a dark secret from the past connects them. “A love letter to Paris, the power of books, and the beauty of intergenerational friendship” (Booklist), The Paris Library shows that extraordinary heroism can sometimes be found in the quietest places.
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The Autobiography of Charles Darwin - Charles Darwin
The English naturalist Charles Darwin wrote an autobiography titled The Autobiography of Charles Darwin. Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character is the title of a text written by Charles Darwin for his family. He claims to have begun writing it about May 28 and finished it by August 3. The work, which included an autobiographical chapter, was published in 1887 by John Murray as part of The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, five years after Darwin's passing. Francis Darwin, Darwin's son, changed the text that appeared in Life and Letters, deleting key sentences reflecting his father's skepticism about Christianity and God. The missing chapters were eventually added by Nora Barlow, Darwin's granddaughter, in a 1958 edition published to mark the book's 100th anniversary of publication. The Autobiography of Charles Darwin 1809-1882 was the title of this publication, which Collins published in London. restored, along with the initial omissions edited with an appendix and notes by Nora Barlow, his granddaughter.
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The Voyage of the Beagle - Charles Darwin
The Voyage of the Beagle is Charles Darwin's account of the momentous voyage which set in motion the current of intellectual events leading to The Origin of Species. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by Janet Brown and Michael Neve. When HMS Beagle sailed out of Devonport on 27 December 1831, Charles Darwin was twenty-two and setting off on the voyage of a lifetime.His journal, here reprinted in a shortened form, shows a naturalist making patient observations concerning geology, natural history, people, places and events. Volcanoes in the Galapagos, the Gossamer spider of Patagonia and the Australasian coral reefs - all are to be found in these extraordinary writings. The insights made here were to set in motion the intellectual currents that led to the theory of evolution, and the most controversial book of the Victorian age: The Origin of Species.This volume reprints Charles Darwin's journal in a shortened form. In their introduction Janet Brown and Michael Neve provide a background to Darwin's thought and work, and this edition also includes notes, maps, appendices and an essay on scientific geology and the Bible by Robert FitzRoy, Darwin's friend and Captain of the Beagle. Charles Darwin (1809-82), a Victorian scientist and naturalist, has become one of the most famous figures of science to date.The advent of On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection in 1859 challenged and contradicted all contemporary biological and religious beliefs. If you enjoyed The Voyage of the Beagle, you might enjoy Darwin's On the Origin of Species, also available in Penguin Classics.
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The Children of Charles the Second - John Van der Kiste
King Charles II was the father of fourteen illegitimate children (if not more) by seven mistresses. Ironically, his marriage to Queen Catherine, a Portuguese princess, proved childless. The eldest and most notable of his children, James, duke of Monmouth, was effectively excluded from the line of succession. After his father’s death the duke launched an armed challenge for the crown against his uncle, then James II, but was defeated at the battle of Sedgemoor and executed. Some of Charles''s other sons, notably Henry, duke of Grafton, Charles, duke of St Albans, and the youngest, Charles, duke of Richmond, took part in military and naval campaigns at home and overseas. Some of his daughters married into various branches of the British aristocracy—though not without occasional scandal—while one married a composer and another took holy orders. In the context of the relaxed morals of the Restoration court, this biography examines the sometimes poorly documented lives of each of Charles’s children, their personal relations with each other, their places in English history, their love affairs, and the lines of descent through which several key figures of the modern British royal family can trace their lineage.
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The Evolution of Charles Darwin - Diana Prestonová
From the Los Angeles Times Book Prize–winning historian, the colorful, dramatic story of Charles Darwin’s journey on HMS Beagle that inspired the evolutionary theories in his path-breaking books On the Origin of Species and The Descent of ManWhen twenty-two-year-old aspiring geologist Charles Darwin boarded HMS Beagle in 1831 with his microscopes and specimen bottles—invited by ship’s captain Robert FitzRoy who wanted a travel companion at least as much as a ship’s naturalist—he hardly thought he was embarking on what would become perhaps the most important and epoch-changing voyage in scientific history. Nonetheless, over the course of the five-year journey around the globe in often hard and hazardous conditions, Darwin would make observations and gather samples that would form the basis of his revolutionary theories about the origin of species and natural selection.Drawing on a rich range of revealing letters, diary entries, recollections of those who encountered him, and Darwin’s and FitzRoy’s own accounts of what transpired, Diana Preston chronicles the epic voyage as it unfolded, tracing Darwin’s growth from untested young man to accomplished adventurer and natural scientist in his own right. Darwin often left the ship to climb mountains, navigate rivers, or ride hundreds of miles, accompanied by local guides whose languages he barely understood, across pampas and through rainforests in search of further unique specimens. From the wilds of Patagonia to the Galápagos and other Atlantic and Pacific islands, as Preston vibrantly relates, Darwin collected and contrasted volcanic rocks and fossils large and small, witnessed an earthquake, and encountered the Argentinian rhea, Falklands fox, and Galápagos finch, through which he began to discern connections between deep past and present.Darwin never left Britain again after his return in 1836, though his mind journeyed far and wide to develop the theories that were first revealed, after great delay and with trepidation about their reception, in 1859 with the publication of his epochal book On the Origin of Species. Offering a unique portrait of one of history’s most consequential figures, The Evolution of Charles Darwin is a vital contribution to our understanding of life on Earth.
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The Paris Cooking School - Sophie Beaumont
The Australian Women’s Weekly Great Read ‘there is a freshness and vivacity to this cooking school novel that is utterly beguiling.’ –The Australian Women's Weekly Life rarely serves up the perfect dish, but second chances are always on the menu . . . There’s nothing quite so beautiful as Paris in the spring; and when you add in the chance to learn the French way of food, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, who can resist? Not Gabi Picabea or Kate Evans who have come from Australia to Sylvie Morel’s Paris Cooking School. Both are at a crossroads, and learning to cook the French way in Paris, far away from all their troubles, seems like the perfect escape. Still bruised from a shocking betrayal by her ex-husband, Kate is trying to find a new place for herself in life, and emotional peace, while French–Australian artist Gabi is struggling with a crippling creative block. Meanwhile, Sylvie is facing challenges of her own – a mysterious harassment campaign against the school and a reassessment of her relationship with her commitment-shy lover, Claude. For each of the women, that extraordinary April in Paris will bring unexpected twists and transformations that will change the course of their lives.A delectable novel about love, hope and the consolations of the perfect strawberry tart, The Paris Cooking School is a treat for the soul. Praise for The Paris Cooking School ‘A delicious read.' – New Idea
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Art of the Four - Roger Billcliffe
Delve into the world of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his Glasgow School of Art-trained contemporaries who forged a unique and distinct vision in both art and architecture at the end of the Victorian era. The Glasgow Style is the name given to the work of a group of young designers and architects working in Glasgow from 1890–1914. At its centre were four young friends who had trained at Glasgow School of Art; two architects and two artists – Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Herbert MacNair, Margaret Macdonald and Frances Macdonald – who were simply known by their friends and contemporaries as ‘The Four’. Their work was a personal vision in the new international style of the 1890s, Art Nouveau, and is perhaps best known for Mackintosh’s architecture and furniture. But at the root of this new style was a graphic language which all four shared.Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Art of The Four presents the most coherent story to date of this important group, concentrating on the entirety of their artistic imagery and output, far beyond the best known work of the 1890s, and charting the constantly changing relationships between the artists and their work.
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The LEGO® Architect (1593276133)
Kniha - anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The LEGO Architect is your guide to creating amazing LEGO buildings.Travel through history and explore Neoclassical, Art Deco, Brutalist, Modernist, and other famous architectural styles.Each chapter includes a discussion of the architectural movement, photographs of famous real-life buildings, a gallery of exemplary LEGO models, as well as step-by-step building instructions for your very own mini models.Snap together some bricks, and learn all about architecture the fun way!
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Doctor Who: Charles Darwin and the Silurian Survival - L.D. Lapinski, Doctor Who
*The Tenth Doctor meets the constantly curious Charles Darwin in the second of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.*Some discoveries should never be made…When Charles Darwin takes a break from a long sea voyage to look for shells on the Galapagos Islands, he finds two things that really shouldn’t be there. The first is a sunbathing Doctor. The second is a fresh Silurian skull . . .When more Silurians are discovered by Darwin’s crew – alive, this time – there is pandemonium. And when the island’s volcano starts erupting, years ahead of schedule, it looks like all-out war.The Doctor has his hands full. Can he keep Charles – and his evolutionary theory – alive?The history of science is at stake.
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The Paris Bookseller - Kerri Maherová
INSPIRED BY AN EXTRAORDINARY TRUE STORY... ''A novel I long to live in'' Kate Quinn, author of The Alice NetworkPARIS, 1920. On the bohemian Left Bank, Sylvia runs a little bookshop called Shakespeare and Company. Here she welcomes the greatest writers of the day - and from the moment James Joyce finally walks through her door, the two become friends.When Joyce''s controversial novel Ulysses is banned, Sylvia is determined to publish it herself.But championing the most scandalous book of the century will come at a cost - and Sylvia finds herself risking ruin, her reputation and her heart, all in the name of the life-changing power of books.Set in post-war Paris, The Paris Bookseller is a sweeping story of love, courage and betrayal - and a breathtakingly beautiful love letter to books.***''A worthy homage to Sylvia Beach and a love letter to all bookstores, libraries and the passionate and committed women who run them'' New York Journal of Books''I was completely enthralled'' Natasha Lester, author of The Paris Secret''An intriguing story, beguilingly told'' Mail on Sunday''Absorbing and beautifully written... transports you to 1920s Paris - and keeps you utterly captivated with its vivid cast of characters and their bohemian lifestyles'' Heat''A compelling coming-of-age tale, in addition to an impressive piece of historical fiction'' Culturefly''A book for the bookshop lovers . . . an absorbing novel about the life changing nature of our favourite reads'' Belfast Telegraph''A compelling and fascinating look at the world-changing mavericks who bonded, bickered and triumphed in the realm of literature'' Nuala O''Connor''A compelling portrait of a remarkable woman, who steps from the pages in all her charm, courage and vulnerability'' Gill Paul''Intelligent, fierce and filled with reverence for a fascinating epoch in literary history... a delight for readers and writers'' Whitney Scharer, author of The Age of Light
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The Hunting Grounds - Charly Cox
The knife slashed one way across her mouth, then the other, silencing her words. The last thought she had as the knife plunged down was that at least it would all be over soon... When Jennie Killingbeck goes missing while driving back to Albuquerque, Detective Alyssa Wyatt and the squad quickly swing into action to bring her home, alive. But the case takes a darker turn when FBI Agent Ryker Newlin walks into their precinct. For the past six years, the FBI have been searching for a killer dubbed 'The Sunset Slayer' for their M.O. of brutally murdering young red-haired women, mutilating them with an 'X' across their lips. The Sunset Slayer has taken lives in multiple states and, upon seeing Jennie's striking red hair on the news reports, Ryker is here to warn the Albuquerque PD that they might have a serial killer operating in their midst. Finding a murderer in the desert of New Mexico won't be easy, but both Alyssa and Ryker are determined to bring an end to The Sunset Slayer's bloodshed before another victim appears. Readers can't get enough of The Hunting Grounds:'So much suspense. This one keeps you on your toes!!...Kept me guessing until the reveal and it was a shocker.' Reader Review'Wow! Could not put it down! Don't start this one late at night' Reader Review'Filled with twists and turns that kept me completely glued to the pagesfast and relentless.' Reader Review'I was hooked from the beginning and blown away by the reveal!' Reader Review'I couldn't stop turning the pages, eager to see what the killer would do next' Reader Review'For fans of crime fiction that blends procedural precision with emotional intelligence, Cox delivers a standout entry' Reader Review'Incredible! Charly Cox has hit it out of the park.' Reader Review'I'm still thinking of this book days after finishing it!' Reader Review'Charly Cox is top tier!...This is a series that gets better with each book.' Reader Review'I look forward to these books like I look forward to pizza nights. Loved it! Highly recommend this book and series!' Reader Review
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The Paris Peacemakers - Flora Johnston
The Paris Peacemakers follows three Scots as they attempt to pick up the pieces of their lives while the fabric of post-war Europe is stitched together for good or ill. 1919, Paris. As the guns fall silent, The Paris Peacemakers follows those attempting to start afresh while the fabric of Europe is stitched together for good or ill.Stella Rutherford, desperate to staunch her grief, has thrown herself into her work at the International Peace Conference, while the crucial negotiations play out. Her sister Corran is also headed to France where the wounds of war are still fresh for many, including her fiancé Rob Campbell. Rob, one of the few surviving members of a celebrated Scottish rugby team, has been profoundly marked by his time as a surgeon on the front line.What comes next for each of them? Flora Johnston was inspired by the poignant story of the pre-WWI Scottish rugby team which was decimated in the trenches, as well as the letters written by her great-aunt who was a typist at the Paris Peace Conference. For fans of Sebastian Faulks, Helen Dunmore and Pat Barker.
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Paris - The Secret Atlas - Thomas Jonglez
Paris – a secret atlas is a glorious celebration of all that is unusual and undiscovered in this magnificent city.Welcome to this richly detailed and beautifully illustrated compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre places to be discovered in Paris; a treasure trove for those who love to dig beneath the surface and explore the secret and unusual locations. Guaranteed to delight and inspire, here you can:Discover the sculpture of the goddess Isis on the façade of the LouvreDecipher the alchemical symbols on Notre-Dame de ParisScrutinize the tortoise-lyres at the Opéra ComiqueClimb the majestic grand staircase of the Ecole de MédecineDecipher Masonic symbols in unsuspected placesVisit a sublime hidden librarySearch for the enigmatic star octahedron on André Breton''s tombAdmire forgotten ceramicsParis is full of iconic sites. But if you’re more interested in the unusual and unfamiliar, turn to the Secret Atlas of Paris to uncover your new favourite location through this sumptuously illustrated guide. An ideal gift for the Paris afficionado in your life.Â
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The Paris Apartment - Lucy Foley
*The brand new thriller from Lucy Foley – THE MIDNIGHT FEAST – is available to buy now**The No.1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller*Discover the electric thriller from the No.1, million-copy bestseller, Lucy FoleyThere was a murder here last night.Who holds the key to the mystery of apartment three?‘Dazzling’ The Times‘Up-all-night reading’ Erin Kelly‘Gloriously twisty’ Ruth Ware‘Combines edge-of-your-seat tension with out-and-out Parisian chic’ Adele Parks_________________________________________________________________In a beautiful old apartment block, deep in the backstreets of Paris, secrets are stirring behind every resident’s door.The lonely wifeThe party animalThe curtain-twitcherThe secret loverThe watchful caretakerThe unwanted guestOne resident is missing. Only the killer holds the key to the mystery…_________________________________________________________________What readers are saying about The Paris Apartment:‘One to devour entirely in one delicious sitting. Stupendous’ âââââ‘Twisty and mysterious and surprising’ âââââ‘Had me gripped right from the beginning’ âââââ''Has “book of the year†written all over it’ âââââ‘A page-turner with an amazing setting’ âââââ‘A fabulously tense and mysterious read!’ âââââThe Paris Apartment was a New York Times No.1 bestseller for w/e 06/03/2022The Guest List was a Sunday Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 14/09/2022The Guest List was the Goodreads Choice Awards winner for Crime & Mystery 2020
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The Paris Notebook - Tessa Harris
‘Gripping, compelling and beautiful.’ Emma Cowell, author of The House in the Olive Grove A secret big enough to destroy the Führer’s reputation. . .January 1939:When Katja Heinz secures a job as a typist at Doctor Viktor’s clinic, she doesn’t expect to be copying top secret medical records from a notebook.At the end of the first world war, Doctor Viktor treated soldiers for psychological disorders. One of the patients was none other than Adolf Hitler. . .The notes in his possession declare Hitler unfit for office – a secret that could destroy the Führer’s reputation, and change the course of the war if exposed. . .With the notebook hidden in her hat box, Katja and Doctor Viktor travel to Paris. Seeking refuge in the Shakespeare and Company bookshop, they hope to find a publisher brave enough to print the controversial script.But Katja is being watched. Nazi spies in Paris have discovered her plan. They will stop at nothing to destroy the notebook and silence those who know of the secret hidden inside. . .Readers LOVE The Paris Notebook!‘Historical fiction devotees will flock to this romantic thriller superimposed over real settings and events of WWII… this is a captivating story based on authentic artifacts from the era.’ Booklist‘So many twists and turns and I certainly didn’t predict the ending. Five stars from me, I highly recommend this book.’ NetGalley reviewer, âââââ‘An amazing story set during World War Two. Beautifully written characters you fall in love with from the very first page.’ NetGalley reviewer, âââââ‘A mix of danger, suspense, mystery, romance and heartbreaking choices make for a story I would definitely recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer, âââââ‘A unique historical fiction story that stands out from other books in the genre.’ NetGalley reviewer, âââââ‘A bold, strong story and one that drew me in from the start. It is emotional, unique, fast paced, intriguing, engrossing and a book I just couldn''t put down!’ NetGalley reviewer, âââââ‘A wonderfully written, lovely paced book. I read late into the night, couldn''t wait to see what happened.’ NetGalley reviewer, âââââ‘Loved this book. It was filled from the first page to last with action and surprises!’ NetGalley reviewer, âââââ
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The Paris Deception - Turnbull Bryn
EVERY CANVAS HOLDS A SECRET . . .''GRIPPING'' JILL MANSELL''TENSE AND THRILLING'' NATASHA LESTER''INTRIGUES AND ENTHRALS'' KATE QUINN''A TOUR DE FORCE'' GILL PAULPARIS, 1940.Three years ago, talented art restorer Sophie fled to Paris to escape the horrors of the Nazi regime. But now, with her beloved adoptive city under occupation, Sophie is forced to work at the renowned Jeu de Paume, restoring the art ruthlessly stolen from Jewish families.Fabienne was a rising star of the glamorous Parisian art scene, until the Nazis put a stop to her craft. Mourning the loss of her husband, she''s a shadow of her former self - until her estranged sister-in-law Sophie arrives at her door with a stolen painting in hand. The two women embark on a treacherous plan: to save stolen artwork by replacing it with skilful forgeries, right under the watchful eyes of the Nazis. But just how long can they sustain their masterful illusion?__________________________________________________READERS LOVE THE PARIS DECEPTION:''Anyone who likes historical fiction with a hint of danger will enjoy this'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This novel will keep the reader on the edge of their seat. If more than five stars were an option, this book would earn them'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Totally absorbing and I had to finish the novel once I had stared . . . a real page turner'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Clear your table, historical fiction lovers! This one deserves that coveted space'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Stunning and compelling'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''The Paris Deception is so difficult to put down'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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All the Diamonds in Paris - Harmel Kristin
''Kristin Harmel is firmly in the top echelon of WW2 storytellers'' HEATHER MORRIS''A master storyteller'' SANTA MONTEFIORE''The best at sweeping historical drama'' KELLY HARMS''A dazzling diamond of a novel'' HAZEL GAYNOR***Paris, 1942: In the midst of the Nazi Occupation, Annabel Marceau begins stealing from Germans and funnelling money to the French Resistance. But when she takes a pair of valuable bracelets from a high-ranking Nazi officer, she finds herself - and her two young daughters - in the line of fire, with devastating consequences. Boston, 2018: Colette Marceau, now in her eighties, has spent a lifetime determined to find out what happened to her mother and sister that fateful night. When one of the missing bracelets surfaces at the Boston Diamond Museum, can she finally find the answers - and justice - she has been looking for? *Published under the title The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau in the US*A heart-wrenching and evocative dual-timeline novel, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Rachel Hore, Lucinda Riley and Kristin Hannah.***PRAISE FOR THE PARIS DAUGHTER:''An unmissable reading treat'' Lancashire Evening Post''Beautifully written and emotionally charged . . . impossible to put down'' HAZEL GAYNOR''The Paris Daughter tore up my heart and put it back together again'' MARTHA HALL KELLY''A gorgeous, gut-wrenching read!'' KATE QUINN
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The Paris Apartment: A Novel (0063227924)
Kniha - autor Lucy Foley, 320 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá From the New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List comes a new locked room mystery, set in a Paris apartment building in which every resident has something to hide… Jess needs a fresh start. She’s broke and alone, and she’s just left her job under less than ideal circumstances. Her half-brother Ben didn’t sound thrilled when she asked if she could crash with him for a bit, but he didn’t say no, and surely everything will look better from Paris. Only when she shows up – to find a very nice apartment, could Ben really have afforded this? – he’s not there. The longer Ben stays missing, the more Jess starts to dig into her brother’s situation, and the more questions she has. Ben’s neighbors are an eclectic bunch, and not particularly friendly. Jess may have come to Paris to escape her past, but it’s starting to look like it’s Ben’s future that’s in question. The socialite – The...
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The Paris Trilogy - Colombe Schneck
'This is valuable writing. It has immense vitality. You will encounter a female narrator whose direct and bright-eyed stare at the world, and her self, is without shame or faux modesty. At the same time, it is also a deep study of existence, at various ages and stages in life.'— Deborah Levy 'Swimming is a dreamy, bruised, and carnal book that pretty much no American would write and pretty much every American will thrill to read. Schneck’s “discovery of her body, at the age of fifty” is our encounter with an entrancing mind.'— Lauren Collins From celebrated author Colombe Schneck, in her first translation into English, The Paris Trilogy is three semi-autobiographical takes on a woman’s life, starting with Seventeen, progressing with Friendship, and then Swimming: A Love Story. Exploring questions of sexuality, bodily autonomy, femininity, friendship and loss, The Paris Trilogy is a moving meditation on a lifelong journey to reclaim the female body, accepting it for all its faults and learning to celebrate its strength. The Paris Trilogy is translated into English by award-winning translators Natasha Lehrer and Lauren Elkin.
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The Paris Affair - Melanie Hudson
Sebastian Faulks’s Birdsong meets Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale in this moving and powerful novel about love, loss and the resilience of the human spirit.Scarred by his experiences in World War One, German doctor, Sebastian Braun lives a quiet life tending to his patients and his beloved garden. Until Sophie Hathaway bursts into his life and challenges his dearly-held beliefs. And just at the moment Sebastian discovers love for the first time war is on the horizon once again, threatening not just his peace of mind…As the Germans approach the Channel Islands, Sebastian has to make choices: be the peace-loving man he has become or stand up and fight for his principles? When he and Sophie are separated, Sebastian is left realising love may have eluded him forever. Until a chance meeting in Paris sets the wheels in motion for a dangerously devastating love affair.Readers are loving The Paris Affair:‘A brilliant and very unique book…phenomenal’ Kayla‘Thoughtful and unpredictable…it took me by surprise’ Christy‘Riveting…suspensful, tense and emotional’ Karyn‘A great read… highly recommended’ Lesley‘Carefully plotted… I hated to put the book down’ Sheri‘The plot is well paced and structured and it pulled me into the deception, suspense and tension…I hope to see this on the silver screen one day’ Norma‘Quite simply epic! It should be made into a film, as the writing is so beautifully visual and presses all the emotional buttons’ Mandy‘An absolutely enthralling read from beginning to end…The historical research that has gone into this book is incredible. A fantastic story. A definite must read’ Amy‘I read this in a single sitting…Romance, history, and of course, the beautiful writing of Melanie Hudson make this an excellent addition to the WWII canon and one that you should not miss!!’ Tiffany
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The Paris Peacemakers - Flora Johnston
Paris, 1919. As the fragile negotiations of the International Peace Conference get underway, typist Stella Rutherford throws herself into her work and the mixture of glamour and devastation the City of Light reveals. She will do anything to escape the grief coming in waves for her beloved brother Jack, buried near Arras. Her sister Corran is about to put her academic career to use teaching the troops in France, a chance to see what the experience was like for countless men, including her fiancé Rob Campbell. Rob was part of the celebrated Scottish rugby team who were swept up in war fever and mown down in battle. He has been profoundly marked by his time as a surgeon on the front line, devastated by the incessant grind of the injured, dying and dead. The Paris Peacemakers follows three Scots as they attempt to pick up the pieces of their lives while the fabric of Europe is stitched together for good or ill.
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The Librarians of Rue de Picardie - Janet Skeslien Charles
The New York Times bestselling author of the The Paris Library returns with a powerful, moving new novel based on the extraordinary true story of Jessie Carson, the American librarian determined to bring books to the children of war-torn France.''This is hands down my book of 2024. A rich, glorious life-affirming ode to the power of books and female solidarity. Simply unforgettable!'' Kate Thompson''A wonderful story about the power books have not only to inspire, but also to rescue and restore. The characters are so richly drawn... I absolutely loved it'' Ruth Hogan''If you''re a fan of historical fiction with strong, inspirational women at its core, do yourself a favor and pick up this book.'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real Reader------------------------Under what was left of the roof of the ruined cottage, a girl with pigtails perched on a pile of rubble, hunched over a book...1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France, a group of women determined to rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen - children''s libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears.1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsession, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York''s famed library, but she has no idea their paths will converge in surprising ways across time.*Published under the title Miss Morgan''s Book Brigade in the US*Readers adore THE LIBRARIANS OF RUE DE PICARDIE:''Beautifully written... unforgettable!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Inspiring'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A great book for book-club discussions'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐I will be thinking of these brave women for a long time to come'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A beautiful story of female courage, friendship and the power of books'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''An enthralling, emotional story rich in historical detail... Charles has done real justice to the legacy of these courageous women; this wonderful book is a gift to the reader'' Liese O''Halloran Schwarz''A moving novel of sacrifice, heroism, and inspired storytelling immersed in the power of books to change our lives'' Patti Callahan Henry''Bibliophiles are in for a treat'' Publishers Weekly
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The Paris Dancer - Nicola Rayner
Paris, 1938.Annie Mayer arrives in France with dreams of becoming a ballerina. But when the war reaches Paris, she's forced to keep her Jewish heritage a secret. Then a fellow dancer offers her a lifeline: a ballroom partnership that gives her a new identity.Together, Annie and her partner captivate audiences across occupied Europe, using her newfound fame and alias to aid the Resistance. New York, 2012. Miriam, haunted by her past, travels from London to New York to settle her great-aunt Esther’s estate.Among Esther’s belongings, she discovers notebooks detailing a secret family history and the story of a brave dancer who risked everything to help Jewish families during the war. As Miriam uncovers Esther’s life in Europe, she realises the story has been left for her to finish. Grappling with loss and the possibility of new love, Miriam must find the strength to reconcile her past and embrace her future.
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The Paris Daughter - Harmel Kristin
''An unmissable reading treat'' Lancashire Evening Post''Beautifully written and emotionally charged . . . impossible to put down'' HAZEL GAYNORA heartwrenching and evocative wartime novel, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Rachel Hore and Lucinda Riley.Two mothers. Two daughters. Two families torn apart forever.Paris, 1939. Elise and Juliette are certain nothing can come between them. So, when war breaks out and Elise is forced to flee, she entrusts Juliette with her daughter, playmate to Juliette''s own little girl.More than a year later, with the war finally ending, Elise returns to reunite with her daughter, only to find her friend''s bookstore reduced to rubble - and Juliette nowhere to be found. What happened to Mathilde in those last terrible moments? Juliette has seemingly vanished without a trace, taking all the answers with her. Elise''s desperate search leads her to New York - and to Juliette - one final, fateful time.The Paris Daughter is a story about mothers and daughters, the way loss transforms us, and the roads we find to beginning anew in the face of impossible odds.PRAISE FOR KRISTIN HARMEL:''Kristin Harmel is firmly in the top echelon of WW2 storytellers'' HEATHER MORRIS''A master storyteller'' SANTA MONTEFIORE
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The God Conclusion - Charles S. Taylor
Is God a delusion? Barrister Charles Taylor examines the evidence in this very readable book. His findings will be controversial to some but offer hope and insight to others.We are the only species unable to live in harmony with our environment and each other. The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs is nothing compared with our impact on the Earth. We are currently responsible for "The Sixth Great Extinction" of wildlife. Religious terrorism is widespread, though current atrocities are dwarfed by the bloody record of Christianity. The Middle East is destabilised and to East and West we have Presidents Putin and Trump. So called ''rational'' thinking and the dominance of our left brains have brought us to the brink of disaster. We need a spiritual revolution allowing individuals to reconnect with their right brain, intuition and spirit. Religions have had their day. They contain key truths, but these truths are usually obscured by manmade rules constructed to gain wealth and power. At the other extreme, materialism denies God, the spirit, free will, consciousness and love. Happily, the facts contradict this dispiriting left brained faith that we are deluded robots stumbling through life.
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The Classical Style - Charles Rosen
''Brilliant and epoch-making.'' Times Literary SupplementThe Classical Style is an established classic which has remained in print since its first publication in 1971. With his experience as a world-class pianist as well as as teacher at Harvard and Oxford, Charles Rosen produced the definitive survey of the language of the music of the classical period. In the book, Rosen concentrates on the three major figures of the time - Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven - because ''it is in terms of their achievements that the musical vernacular can best be defined''.In this expanded edition, Rosen follows the development of each composer''s best known genres: for Haydn, the symphony and string quartet; for Mozart, the concerto, string quintet and comic opera; for Beethoven, the piano sonata. In addition, the author ranges widely through the material of classical music which falls outside these categories. ''The word "masterpiece" should be used rarely if at all. But it applies to The Classical Style . . . this book sets new standards for the application of language to music.'' George Steiner
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The Atrocity Archives - Charles Stross
''Brilliantly disturbing and funny at the same time'' Ben Aaronovitch on the Laundry Files''Tremendously good, geeky fun'' Telegraph on the Laundry FilesNEVER VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE DUTY . . .Bob Howard is a low-level techie working for a super-secret government agency. While his colleagues are out saving the world, Bob''s under a desk restoring lost data. His world was dull and safe - but then he went and got Noticed.Now, Bob is up to his neck in spycraft, parallel universes, dimension-hopping terrorists, monstrous elder gods and the end of the world. Only one thing is certain: it will take more than a full system reboot to sort this mess out . . .This is the first novel in the Laundry Files.Praise for this series:''Charles Stross owns this field, and his vast, cool intellect has launched yet another mad, sly entertainment that will strangle the hell out of anything else on offer right now'' Warren Ellis''Stross at the top of his game - which is to say, few do it better'' KIRKUS''Alternately chilling and hilarious'' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY''Ferociously enjoyable - SFX
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The Pickwick Papers - Charles Dickens
When young Charles Dickens was commissioned to write the text for a series of sporting illustrations in 1836, no one could have suspected that this journeyman task was to turn in to one of the great comic novels in English literature. After the premature death of the original illustrator, Dickens took charge of the project, which was published in monthly parts. The result is a brilliant panorama of English life in the 1830s, a cornucopia of stories and vignettes featuring dozens of vividly drawn characters. Chief among them are Mr Pickwick himself, a later day Don Quixote travelling about the country righting wrongs; and his Sancho Panza, Sam Weller, whose pithy sayings and bizarre anecdotes immediately became and remained part of national mythology. With The Pickwick Papers Dickens established himself at a single stroke as a major creative artist, revealing the depth of his human sympathies, the breadth of his interests and his extraordinary linguistic virtuosity.
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The Second Curve - Charles Handy
Britain''s leading guru looks to the future.Charles Handy is one of the giants of contemporary thought. His books on management – including Understanding Organizations and Gods of Management – have changed the way we view business. His work on broader issues and trends – such as Beyond Certainty – has changed the way we view society. In The Second Curve, Handy builds on a life''s work to glimpse into the future and see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. He looks at current trends in capitalism and asks whether it is a sustainable system. He explores the dangers of a society built on credit. He challenges the myth that remorseless growth is essential. He even asks whether we should rethink our roles in life – as students, parents, workers and voters – and what the aims of an ideal society of the future should be. Provocative and thoughtful as ever, he sets out the questions we all need to ask ourselves – and points us in the direction of some of the answers.
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The Life and Lies of Charles Dickens - Helena Kelly
Think you already know the story of Charles Dickens' life? Think again. Almost everything you're familiar with was first mentioned in an authorised biography written by Dickens' close friend John Forster 150 years ago. It's the version of events that Dickens himself chose to make public, and newly accessible archives reveal that it's crammed with gaps, inconsistencies, and outright lies. There's the sister whose existence Dickens kept secret and the Jewish relations whose faith he strove to conceal. There's plagiarism, fraud, and suicide. And that's only for starters. Helena Kelly, author of the acclaimed Jane Austen, the Secret Radical, retells Dickens' story from his childhood to his deathbed, uncovers the truths he tried to keep hidden, and offers a fresh - and deeply troubling - perspective on the man who remains one of Britain's best-known novelists. You won't be able to look at him - or his work - in the same way again.
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The Paris Vendetta - Steve Berry
Steve Berry offers his twistiest thriller yet, in a new adventure starring Cotton Malone and a secret conspiracy dating back to Napoleon.12.40 a.m. Copenhagen. Cotton Malone wakes up to find a stranger in his house, bearing bad news: Malone''s closest and most dangerous friend, Henrik Thorvaldsen, is in serious trouble - and the men who want to kill him are on Malone''s doorstep.Thorvaldsen has been tracking a shadowy group called the Paris Club. Not only does he believe that they are about to trigger a global financial meltdown, but also that one of the club''s members murdered his son, Cai, two years ago. Thorvaldsen won''t rest until he has avenged his boy''s death.Dragged into his friend''s schemes and secretly under pressure from the US government to stop both Thorvaldsen and the Paris Club, Malone soon discovers that the key to defeating the conspiracy and saving his friend''s life - and his own - lies in the past, and an astounding treasure that Napoleon took to his grave.
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The End of the Fucking World - Charles Forsman
*ORIGINAL SERIES NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX*At 16, I pretended to fall in love with Alyssa…Meet James and Alyssa, two typical-seeming teenagers facing the fears of coming adulthood. As their story unfolds, the chapters alternating between each character’s perspective, this somewhat familiar teenage experience takes a more nihilistic turn. With James becoming rapidly more sociopathic, and Alyssa willfully ignoring his violent fantasies, they are forced to take a road trip that owes as much to Badlands as The Catcher in the Rye -- and threatens both their futures forever.One of the most talked about graphic novels of recent years, The End of The Fucking World marks Charles Forsman’s UK debut.
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Melmoth the Wanderer - Maturin Charles
The Penguin English Library Edition of Melmoth the Wanderer by Charles Maturin' My hour is come ... the clock of eternity is about to strike, but its knell must be unheard by mortal ears!'This violent, profound, baroque and blackly humorous novel is the story of Melmoth, who has sold his soul in exchange for immortality in a satanic bargain, and now preys on the helpless in their darkest moments, offering to ease their suffering if they will take his place and release him from his centuries of tortured wanderings. Melmoth the Wanderer (1820) blended Gothic fiction and psychological realism to create a work of hallucinatory power.
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The Human Being and the Animal World - Charles Kovacs
This is a resource book for teaching about animals in comparison to human beings. It is recommended for Classes 4 and 5 (age 9 to 11) in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum.Charles Kovacs taught in Edinburgh so there is a Scottish flavor to the animals discussed in the first half of the book, including seals, red deer and eagles. In the later chapters, he covers elephants, horses and bears.
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The Paris Affair - Anton Du Beke
March 1941. As the war rages on, the Buckingham Hotel has become a microcosm of the world. Its ballroom and restaurant are peopled with exiled royal families, politicians and dignitaries, but the beating heart of the Buckingham remains its hardworking, talented staff. With the heroic Raymond de Guise away fighting in North Africa, his beloved wife Nancy must balance her new position in life- as Head of Housekeeping at the Buckingham, but also as a new mother to their child. And all the while, mysterious new figures are beginning to take centre stage: a secretive new bandleader from across the Atlantic, an unknown thief pilfering luxury goods from the Buckingham's larders, and a charismatic ghost from Raymond's past, stirring up old memories from his time on the circuit in 1920s Paris. As tensions flare and dark secrets rise to the surface, it's all the Buckingham staff can do to retain their trademark elegance and poise... **** 'Truly couldn't put it down' READER REVIEW 'A fantastic read' READER REVIEW 'So many twists and turns' READER REVIEW 'Brilliant' READER REVIEW
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Heptinstall's Pathology of the Kidney - J. Charles Jennette, Vivette D. D'Agati
Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2025! For nearly 60 years, Heptinstall’s Pathology of the Kidney has been the reference of choice for both pathologists and nephrologists for expert, authoritative coverage of kidney disease. The fully revised and reorganized Eighth Edition, edited by Drs. J. Charles Jennette, Vivette D. D’Agati, Agnes B. Fogo, Volker Nickeleit and Michael Barry Stokes offers thorough pathologic descriptions, important clinical correlations, and up-to-date discussions of causes and pathogenesis to improve understanding of kidney disease and to facilitate accurate diagnosis and optimum care of patients with kidney disease. Now in a single volume, this image-rich text conveys the unique challenges and intricacies of renal disease, offering powerful diagnostic and treatment recommendations from decades of clinical research. Features a completely reorganized, single volume format, with more than 60 concise chapters covering all kidney diseases Provides comprehensive yet concise information on pathology, differential diagnosis and clinicopathologic correlations, as well as useful overviews of pathogenesis, demographics/epidemiology, and relevant clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes Contains numerous diagnostic algorithms throughout Offers clinically oriented, quick-reference content on patterns of injury and classification Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
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Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops inFact: Level 18: The Misadventures of Charles Darwin - Isabel Thomas
Charles Darwin is one of the most important figures of modern science, but he was also a seasick sailor and a stinky schoolboy! Find out about his misadventures as well as his theories in this funny biography.TreeTops inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of topics means there are books to interest every child in this compelling series. The series is written by top children''s authors and subject experts. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
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The Paris Affair - Schneider Fiona
One Parisian night, a woman vanishes without a trace, leaving behind the man she loves. Sixty years later, the search begins… In 1942, French chef Sylvie Dubois is sent to Paris to spy on the enemy, while German soldier Christoph Baumann has sold his soul to save his sister. When they meet the world stops turning.But in a city consumed by war, love is a dangerous affair, and the star-crossed lovers will pay the ultimate price… Decades later, with Christoph’s health declining and his memory fading, his young protégé, Julia Clarke, sets out to discover what happened to the woman he never stopped loving. Can they find the woman who disappeared, or will it be too late?
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The Paris Flea Market - Kate Van Den Boogert
This inspiring stroll through Paris’s mythic flea market spotlights a fascinating array of influential vendors—revealing their unique wares, trade secrets, and the life-changing finds on sale there. The Paris Flea Market has been a mecca for designers and collectors all over the world for over 150 years. A village within a village, its bustling alleyways and hidden corners are home to over two thousand stands that collectively offer a masterclass in the history of art, craft and design. This book profiles twenty or so of the market’s key dealers, inviting readers into their worlds and revealing the hidden workings of their trade. Vibrant double-page spreads immerse readers in this little- known world. With expertise and specialties ranging from mid- century modern and Art Deco, to Memphis Milano and Louis XVI, these antique and second-hand dealers drive the market’s rich and eclectic profusion, not only preserving the history of the decorative arts, but also shaping future design trends. At once a promenade through Paris’ most epic antique, collectibles, curiosities, fashion, and design market; an ode to upcycling and a paean to the thrill of the flea market find; this extraordinary book will inspire both weekend bargain hunters and design professionals alike.
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The Paris Trilogy: A Life in Three Stories - Colombe Schneck
The Paris Trilogy is celebrated French author Colombe Schneck's first English language publication, translated by Lauren Elkin and Natasha Lehrer. Writing in response to Annie Ernaux and in conversation with Elena Ferrante, Colombe Schneck's three semi-autobiographical takes on a woman’s life form an elegant, powerful exploration of sexuality, bodily autonomy, friendship, loss and renewal. Colombe is seventeen in 1984 and carefree, busy discovering sex and studying for her baccalauréat.When she becomes pregnant her choice to have an abortion is never in question. Yet suddenly she must grapple with the body that has brought the precarity of her freedom into focus. Colombe and Héloïse are two little Parisian liberals, friends since the age of eleven.They look alike, have similar upbringings and for years they follow parallel paths: university, love affairs, work, marriage, children, divorce, more love affairs. They are the most enduring witnesses to each other’s lives, until illness betrays them. Colombe reconnects with Gabriel in her fifties; their relationship is passionate and transformative.As it unfolds, Colombe discovers many things about herself, including a newfound appreciation for swimming, and the euphoria and strength of a body learning when to push and when to let go. 'This is valuable writing. It has immense vitality. You will encounter a female narrator whose direct and bright-eyed stare at the world, and her self, is without shame or faux modesty.At the same time, it is also a deep study of existence, at various ages and stages in life.' — Deborah Levy
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The Language Animal - Charles Taylor
From Sources of the Self to A Secular Age, Charles Taylor has shown how we create ways of being, as individuals and as a society. Here, he demonstrates that language is at the center of this generative process. Language does not merely describe; it constitutes meaning, and the shared practice of speech shapes human experience.
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The Paris Express - Emma Donoghue
From Emma Donoghue, the bestselling author of Room, The Paris Express is a propulsive novel set at the end of the nineteenth century about a high-speed steam train journey, the people on board and the secrets and dangers they carry with them.
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The Paris Muse - Louisa Treger
Paris, 1936. When Dora Maar, a talented French photographer, painter and poet, is introduced to Pablo Picasso, she is instantly mesmerized.Drawn to his volcanic creativity, it isn’t long before she embarks on a passionate relationship with the Spanish artist that ultimately pushes her to the edge. A wonderfully atmospheric, intense and astonishing novel about Dora Maar – the artist, creative genius and muse who inspired some of Pablo Picasso’s greatest work – and about their love affair that broke her.
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The Paris Bookshop Secret - Iris Costello
How far will they go to find their story?When Alexis meets Maeve – a reclusive woman in her eighties – they feel an unexpected and beautiful kinship. Alexis is embracing nomad life after burning out as a big-shot editor. And Maeve is mourning her glory days as a bestselling author.Their friendship inspires Maeve to write again. Her last novel pours out of her - a story of love and heartbreak, centred around a bookshop in 1950s Paris. But the line between fact and fiction is as fine as a whisper, and the novel unfurls a long-buried mystery, one that has haunted Maeve’s existence.And will reverberate into the lives of both women, decades later…
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The Paris Daughter - Soraya Lane
A heartbreakingly beautiful, generation-spanning love story about lost love, family secrets and impossible choices, set against the stunning backdrop of Paris: the most romantic city in the world
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The Tarot Architect - Lon Milo DuQuette
A complete guide to the magical side of the tarot by a well-loved occult figure.
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Charles Ray: Genius Of Ray Charles (Mono) - LP (8122794449)
LP vinyl - The Genius Ray Charles je šesté studiové album Ray Charlese, vydané v roce 1959. Album je odklonem od soulového zvuku, jemuž se Charles věnoval v předešlých letech. Místo toho fúzuje jazz, gospel a blues se aranžemi pro swingový big band. The Genius Ray Charles je šesté studiové album Ray Charlese, vydané v roce 1959. Album je odklonem od soulového zvuku, jemuž se Charles věnoval v předešlých letech. Místo toho fúzuje jazz, gospel a blues se aranžemi pro swingový big band. Těm patří první polovina alba, zatímco druhou půlku tvoří smyčci podepřené balady. Geniální zpěvák, skladatel a muzikant byl v padesátých letech hlavním reprezentantem soulové hudby a průkopníkem fúze soulu s rhythm'n'blues nebo gospelem. Frank Sinatra ho nazval „jediným skutečným géniem v hudebním průmyslu”. Věnoval se hlavně soulu, jazzu, blues, ale i country. Rok vydání : 1959 Rok reedice : 2019 Seznam stop LP Let the Good Times Roll (2016 Mono Remaster) / It Had to Be You...
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