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Atmospheric, clever, witty and amusing. If I were only allowed to read one crime series again it would be that of Donna Leon. The TimesA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIME WRITERS ASSOCIATION GOLD DAGGER AWARDAs a favour to his wealthy father-in-law, the Count Falier, Commissario Guido Brunetti agrees to investigate the seemingly innocent wish of the Count s best friend, the elderly and childless Gonzalo, to adopt a younger man as his son. Under Italian inheritance laws, this man would become the sole heir to Gonzalo s substantial fortune, something which Gonzalo s friends, including the Count, find appalling. For his part, Brunetti wonders why they re so intent on meddling in the old man s business.Not long after Brunetti and Gonzalo meet, Gonzalo passes away. Old and frail, his death goes unquestioned, until one of his closest confidantes is strangled in her hotel room after sending an email about the adoption. To find the killer and solve a murder most foul, Brunetti must rely on his instincts which lead him to untangling long-buried secrets from Gonzalo s past. Leon s novels are unshowy and imbued with the humanist outlook that makes Brunetti such an appealing character. Sunday Times

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Crime writing of the highest order GUARDIAN Donna Leon has been giving unto us for all of the thirty years since Death at La Fenice introduced us to Brunetti Val McDermidThe gifted Venetian detective returns in his 31st case - this time, investigating the Janus-faced nature of yet another Italian institution. Brunetti will have to once again face the blurred line that runs between the criminal and the non-criminal, bending police rules, and his own character, to help an acquaintance in danger. Both tremendously enjoyable and deeply humane JESSIE GREENGRASS, Costa-shortlisted author of The High House Leon s elegant, witty prose . . . is a joy AMANDA CRAIG

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DIVE INTO THE LATEST INSTALMENT IN DONNA LEON S COMMISSARIO BRUNETTI SERIES Donna Leon provides another delectable slice of the thoughtful policeman s life at work and at home... So Shall You Reap is as witty and wise as anything Leon has written. To read her is to restore the soul. Mark Sanderson, The Times Like all of Leon s novels, it ultimately feels like a glorious invigorating holiday. Daily Express---On a cold November evening, Guido Brunetti and Paola are up late when a call from his colleague Ispettore Vianello arrives, alerting the Commissario that a hand has been seen in one of Venice s canals.The body is soon found, and Brunetti is assigned to investigate the murder of an undocumented Sri Lankan immigrant. Because no official record of the man s presence in Venice exists, Brunetti is forced to use the city s far richer sources of information: gossip and the memories of people who knew the victim. Curiously, he had been living in a garden house on the grounds of a palazzo owned by a university professor, in which Brunetti discovers books revealing the victim s interest in Buddhism, the revolutionary Tamil Tigers, and the last crop of Italian political terrorists, active in the 1980s.As the investigation expands, Brunetti, Vianello, Commissario Griffoni, and Signorina Elettra each assemble pieces of a puzzle-random information about real estate and land use, books, university friendships-that appear to have little in common. Until Brunetti stumbles over something that transports him back to his own student days, causing him to reflect on lost ideals and the errors of youth, on Italian politics and history, and on the accidents that sometimes lead to revelation.

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There is no one better than Donna Leon at showing the ripple effects of a single traumatic event . . . Leon has recast the city in her own venerable image: full of surprises and hidden beauty. Evening StandardFifteen years ago the teenage granddaughter of the grand Contessa Lando-Continui was rescued at the last moment from drowning in the canals. But young Manuela s life was never the same again. Now aged thirty, she lives trapped in an eternal youth.The Contessa, certain that this was no accident, implores Brunetti to find the culprit she believes ruined Manuela s life.But once Brunetti starts to investigate, he finds a murky past and a dark story at its heart . . . Brilliantly done, with a sense of place rarely matched in any fiction The Times A sparkling summer read. The Tablet

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PRE-ORDER THE NEXT INSTALMENT IN DONNA LEON S COMMISSARIO BRUNETTI SERIES, A REFINER S FIRE, NOW. AVAILABLE JULY 2024. A splendid series . . . with a backdrop of the city so vivid you can almost smell it. The Sunday TelegraphWinner of the Suntory Mystery Fiction Grand Prize The twisted maze of Venice s canals has always been shrouded in mystery. Even the celebrated opera house, La Fenice, has seen its share of death ... but none so horrific and violent as that of world-famous conductor, Maestro Helmut Wellauer, who was poisoned during a performance of La Traviata. Even Commissario of Police, Guido Brunetti, used to the labyrinthine corruptions of the city, is shocked at the number of enemies Wellauer has made on his way to the top - but just how many have motive enough for murder? The beauty of Venice is crumbling. But evil is one thing that will never erode with age. What a ripping first mystery, as beguiling and secretly sinister as Venice herself. Sparkling and irresistible. Rita Mae Brown Donna Leon has given fans of subtle, clever and literate mysteries something to cheer about. . . . A wonderful read. Tony Hillerman

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Donna Leon has a wonderful feel for the hidden evils that lie below the façade of the magical city The TimesImportant information is leaking from inside the Venetian Questura, and Commissario Guido Brunetti is tasked with uncovering the culprit. But before Brunetti can begin his investigation, a friend of his wife s comes asking for his help, fearful that her son is using drugs.A few weeks later, the woman s husband is found unconscious at the foot of a bridge.With only contradictory leads to follow, Brunetti navigates his way through Venice s underworld in an attempt to understand who is responsible for the vicious attack. But as he gets closer to discovering what happened, Brunetti is faced with a difficult truth: sometimes, it s the best intentions that lead to the darkest of consequences . . . En­chanting . . . drolly amusing . . . it s the living, bleeding humanity of the characters that makes Donna Leon s police procedurals so engaging New York Times Book Review

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â ˜With characteristic skill, Leon draws together multiple threads and a well-rounded cast ... With the steady, unsentimental style that has become her signature, Donna Leon keeps us hesitating until the last corner is turned.â ™ Times Literary SupplementLeon s clear-eyed descriptions of Venice still make you long to return to the calles and campos of the floating city.â ™ Sunday TelegraphWhen a young woman returns from holiday to find her elderly neighbour dead on the floor, a heart attack seems the likely cause, but Commissario Brunetti is not so sure and decides to take a closer look. Soon he discovers that she was part of an organization that cares for abused women and that her apartment was a safe-house.Convinced that this is the lead he has been looking for, Brunetti begins his search for answers. But as he sets out to discover the truth behind her death, he is drawn into a decades-old story of lies and deceit that has blighted love and ruined lives â “ and has claimed this innocent woman as its newest victim. . .â ˜[Leon s] portrait of Venice and modern Italy is, as always, captivating . . . A delightâ ™ Evening Standard

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Leon writes with great literary panache and evocative power about the world s most beautiful and mysterious city Spectator On a cold night shortly before Christmas, an immigrant street vendor is killed in Venice s Campo Santo Stefano. The nearest witnesses to the event are the tourists who had been browsing the man s wares before his death, but they have seen nothing that might be of much help to the police.When Commissario Brunetti arrives on the scene, he finds it hard to understand why anyone would murder an illegal immigrant. They have few social connections and little money; in-fighting among them is the obvious answer. But once Brunetti begins investigating this unfamiliar Venetian underworld, he discovers that matters of great value are at stake. Donna Leon has a wonderful feel for the hidden evils that lie below the façade of the magical city The Times

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Leon tells the story as if she loves Venice as much as her detective does, warts and all. The plot and subplots unfold elegantly; beauty and the beast march hand in hand, and the result is rich entertainment Sunday TimesWinner of the Crime Writers Association Macallan Silver Dagger Award for FictionCommissario Guido Brunetti gets into trouble when Franco Rossi, a young bureaucrat, pays him a visit. Rossi is there to determine whether Brunetti s apartment was built with official approval, and when Brunetti is unable to provide any documentation, he faces the prospect of both fines and the dismantling of his home. But when Rossi rings Brunetti at work, clearly scared, and is then found dead, Brunetti is drawn into an investigation that unveils a world of corruption, drug dealing and moneylenders. All Donna Leon s novels are excellent in their evocation of place, while in Brunetti she has created a character who becomes more real in each book Evening Standard

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â ˜The book is written with that depth of thought about crime and humanity that characterises the best of Leonâ ™s work.â ™ Independentâ ˜[A] fine, atmospheric novelâ ¦Twenty-one books on, [Leon] has lost none of her delightful skill and wit.â ™ Evening StandardWhen a body is found floating in a canal, strangely disfigured and with multiple stab wounds, Commissario Brunetti is called to investigate. He is convinced he recognises the man from somewhere, but with a pair of distinctive shoes as the only clue, the case cannot progress.Recalling a violent farmersâ ™ protest that took place the previous year, Brunetti suddenly remembers the victim. But what was his involvement with the protest, and what does it have to do with his murder? Acting on this fragile lead, Brunetti and Inspector Vianello set out on an investigation that will lead them from Veniceâ ™s placid canals to the slaughterhouse, and into a terrifying world of blackmail and corruption.Both a gripping case and a harrowing exploration of the dark side of Italy s food industry, Donna Leon s latest novel is a compelling addition to the Brunetti series.

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â ˜The seventeenth title in an excellent, unflagging series . . . The Girl of His Dreams marks an evolution, even a quiet revolution, in Leon s storytelling.â ™ Times Literary Supplement In The Girl of His Dreams, Donna Leon is writing at her fluent best. The IndependentA priest recently returned from years of missionary work has made a personal request of Commissario Guido Brunettiâ ”but the police detective suspects the manâ ™s motives. A new, American-style Protestant sect has begun to meet in Venice, and itâ ™s possible the priest is merely apprehensive of the competition. But the preacher could also be fleecing his growing flock, so Brunetti and Inspector Vianello, along with their wives, decide to go undercover. In the midst of the investigation, though, the body of a Gypsy child washes up in a canalâ ”and Brunetti finds himself haunted by both the crime and the girl . . .â ˜An artful examination of family ties as well as a clear-eyed survey of the pros and cons of political correctnessâ ™ Evening Standard

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The Italian detective Commissario Brunetti takes on another intriguing, but personal case in Donna Leon s Acqua Alta, an atmospheric murder mystery filled with the sights and sounds of Venice.Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice Questura is shocked to hear that his friend and art historian, Brett Lynch, has suffered a savage beating.The attack, in the beautiful palazzo home of Flavia Petrelli, reigning diva of La Scala, had come with a message: Don t keep that appointment with Dottor Semenzato. Then, with the storm clouds gathering fast over the city, a man s body is found . . .The fifth novel in the Commissario Brunetti Venetian crime series, which also includes The Anonymous Venetian and So Shall You Reap. A splendid series . . . with a backdrop of the city so vivid you can almost smell it â “ Sunday Telegraph

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The 23rd installment in the brilliant Brunetti series from The Sunday Times bestselling author, Donna Leon.A Washington Post BestsellerA New York Times Bestsellerâ ˜Inspired by the real-life looting of the Girolamini Library in Naples, this book adds to Donna Leonâ ™s best-selling Commissario Guido Brunetti series . . . Leonâ ™s description of the setting is vividâ ™ New York Timesâ ˜Will both delight and strike fear into bibliophilesâ ™ hearts. . . . A finely drawn tale that encompasses theft, blackmail, emotional violence, and murder, as well as a rich array of characters . . .â ™ Boston GlobeWhen several valuable antiquarian books go missing from a prestigious library in the heart of Venice, Commissario Brunetti is immediately called to the scene. The staff suspect an American researcher has stolen them, but for Brunetti something doesn t quite add up.Taking on the case, the Commissario begins to seek information about some of the library s regulars, such as the ex-priest Franchini, a passionate reader of ancient Christian literature, and Contessa Morosini-Albani, the library s chief donor.Soon Brunetti finds himself submerged in the dark secrets of the black market of antiquarian books. Alongside his ever-faithful team of Ispettore Vianello and Signorina Elettra, he delves into the pages of Franchini s past and into the mind of a book thief in order to uncover the terrible truth.

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AN INTERNATIONAL SENSATION! FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHORS ⠓ THE ORIGINAL LAW OF ATTRACTION TEACHINGS OF ABRAHAM THAT INSPIRED THE HIT MOVIE THE SECRETINCLUDES 22 PROVEN PROCESSES TO IMPROVE YOUR MANIFESTING AND HELP YOU FEEL MORE HAPPINESS NOWThe most comprehensive volume of the first 20 years of the teachings from Abraham - a loving group consciousness from the non-physical dimension.⠜A publishing milestone that offers you a blueprint for understanding and implementing your own destiny.⠝ -Wayne Dyer, best-selling author of The Power of IntentionAsk and It Is Given, the pivotal manifestation and law of attraction book by Esther and Jerry Hicks, presents the inspirational teachings of the nonphysical entity Abraham, to help you learn how to manifest your desires so that you⠙re living the joyous and fulfilling life you deserve. This empowering book will show you how to feel good now and as you read, you⠙ll come to understand how your relationships, health issues, finances, career concerns, and more are influenced by the Universal laws that govern your time/space reality⠔and you⠙ll discover powerful manifesting processes that will help you go with the positive flow of life. An absolute must for anyone interested in the law of attraction, and using it to better their lives, finances and relationships. - Soul Spirit magazine The reason you have not already gotten what you desire is because you are holding yourself in a vibrational holding pattern that does not match the vibration of your desire. - Abraham⠜Ask and It Is Given is primarily about how whatever we⠙re asking for is being given to us⠔and it⠙s also the first book to ever, in such clear terminology, give us the simple practical formula for how to ask for, and then how to receive, whatever we want to be, do, or have. This book offers you a hands-on course in spiritual practicality and also teaches you how not to be, do, or have anything that displeases you.⠝ - Jerry Hicks⠜One of the most valuable things about Ask and It Is Given is that Abraham gives us 22 different powerful processes to achieve our goals. No matter where we are, there⠙s a process that can make our lives better. I love this book, and I love Esther and Jerry Hicks!⠝ ⠔ Louise HayChapter Titles Include: · The Power of Feeling Good Now · We Are Keeping Our Promise to You ⠓ We Are Reminding You of Who You Are· You Do Create Your Own Reality· How Can I get There from Here?· This Simple Basis of Understanding Makes It All Fit Together· The Law of Attraction, the Most Powerful Law in the Universe· You Are Standing on the Leading Edge of Thought· You Are a Vibrational Transmitter and Receiver· The Hidden Value Behind Your Emotional Reactions· The Three Steps to Whatever You Want to Be, Do, or Have· With Practice, You Will Become a Joyous, Deliberate Creator· Your Emotional Set-Points Are Within Your Control· Allow Your Feelings to Be Your Guide· Some Things You Knew Before You Arrived· You Are a Perfect Yet Expanding Being, in a Perfect Yet Expanding World, in a Perfect Yet Expanding Universe· You Are Co-creating Within a Magnificently Diverse Universe· Where Are You, and Where Do You Want to Be?· You Can Gradually Change Your Vibrational Frequency· Only You Can Know How You Feel about You· Trying to Hinder Another s Freedom Always Costs You Your Freedom· You Are Only 17 Seconds Away from 68 Seconds to Fulfillment· The Different Degrees of Your Emotional Guidance Scale· Processes to Help You Achieve What You Now RememberIt⠙s your birthright to live a life filled with everything that is good⠔and this life-changing book will show you how to make it so in every way!

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From the bestselling author of the Brunetti crime series comes The Jewels of Paradise, a gripping tale of intrigue, music, history and greed and Donna Leon s first stand-alone novel.Caterina Pellegrini is a young Venetian musicologist hired to find the rightful heir to an alleged treasure concealed by a once-famous, but now almost forgotten, baroque composer. Sworn to secrecy, Caterina can solve the mystery only by searching through the papers contained in two chests that have not been opened for centuries. As she delves into all quarters of his life, she is drawn into one of the most scandalous affairs of the baroque era. What dark secrets do these chests hold, and just whom can she trust?

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The Italian detective Commissario Brunetti has to cut short his holiday as he takes on another tantalizing case in Donna Leon s The Anonymous Venetian, an atmospheric murder mystery filled with the sights and sounds of Venice.Commissario Brunetti s hopes of a refreshing family holiday in the mountains are once again dashed when a gruesome discovery is made in Marghera â “ a body so badly beaten the face is unrecognizable.Brunetti searches Venice for someone who can identify the dead man. But he is met with a wall of silence.Then he receives a telephone call from a contact who promises some intriguing information. And before the night is out Brunetti is confronting yet another appalling and apparently senseless death . . .The third novel in the Commissario Brunetti Venetian crime series, which also includes Acqua Alta and So Shall You Reap. A splendid series . . . with a backdrop of the city so vivid you can almost smell it â “ Sunday Telegraph

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The twenty-second instalment in the internationally acclaimed, bestselling Commissario Brunetti series The familiar characters and Venetian location are described with remarkable freshness and, as always, the edifying result is both amusing and thought-provoking. Sunday Telegraph Donna Leon has a wonderful feeling for the social complexities of Venice, where corruption is as old and deep and treacherous as the canals. Daily MailA New York Times BestsellerWhen a local man is found dead after overdosing on sleeping pills, Commissario Brunetti s wife can t help but ask him to investigate. The sweet, simple-minded man had worked at their local dry cleaner and Paola loathes the idea that he lived and died without anyone noticing or helping him.But what seems to be an open-and-shut case of suicide soon proves to be anything but. Brunetti soon discovers that there is nothing on the man: no birth certificate, no passport, no driver s license, no credit cards. Stranger still, the dead man s mother refuses to speak to the police. As secrets unravel, Brunetti begins to suspect that an aristocratic family might be somehow connected to the mystery . . .

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A perfect blend of characters, place, mystery and social issues. [Leonâ ™s] sixteenth Brunetti novel is also one of her best. The Timesâ ˜Leon builds her plot meticulously. [She] has her finger on the pulse.â ™ The MirrorWhen Commissario Brunetti is summoned to the hospital to interview a senior paediatrician whose skull has been brutally fractured, he is confronted with more questions than answers. Three men burst into the doctor s apartment in the middle of the night, attacked him and took his young son â “ but why?As Brunetti investigates, he quickly discovers that the kidnapping was not a one-off, but part of a multi-city raid targeting numerous families. It seems that small-town malice seethes beneath the surface of the beautiful city of Venice, and Brunetti must work together with Ispettore Vianelli â “ himself investigating a money-making scam between pharmacists and doctors â “ to uncover the truth. . .â ˜As ever, Leon writes with an insider s knowledge of Venice, expertly navigating its complex geography.â ™ Sunday Times

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Leon...has once again, apparently effortlessly, produced a wholly absorbing read. Sunday TelegraphIt is a luminous spring day in Venice, as Commissario Brunetti and Inspettore Vianello take a break from the Questura to come to the rescue of Vianello s friend Marco Ribetti, who has been arrested while protesting against chemical pollution of the Venetian lagoon, only to be faced by the fury of Marco s father-in-law, owner of a glass factory on the island of Murano.But it is not Marco who has uncovered the guilty secret of the polluting glass foundries of the island of Murano, nor he whose body is found dead in front of the furnaces which burn at 1400 degrees, night and day. The victim has left clues in a copy of Dante and Brunetti must descend into an inferno to discover who is burning the land and fouling the waters of the lagoon... As usual, Leon s witty portrayal of modern Venetian life, and Brunetti s model marriage, are as entertaining as the working out of the whodunnit. A joy from start to finish. Evening Standard A smart and stylish, fast-paced case of intrigue and corruption, written with wit, affection and authority. . . . Impressive. Los Angeles Times

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Leon s books are a joy, and the 19th Venice-based Commissario Brunetti novel is well up to her consistently high standard. GuardianAs Venice experiences a debilitating heatwave, Commissario Brunetti escapes the city to spend time with his family. For Ispettore Vianello, however, the weather is the last thing on his mind. It appears his aunt has become obsessed with horoscopes and has been withdrawing large amounts of money from the family business. Not knowing what to do, he consults Brunetti and asks permission to trail her.Meanwhile, Brunetti receives a visit from a friend who works at the Commune. It seems that discrepancies have been occurring at the Courthouse involving a judge and an usher with a flawless track record. Intrigued, Brunetti asks Signorina Elettra to find out what she can while he s away.When news reaches Brunetti that the usher from the Courthouse has been viciously murdered, he returns to investigate. But why would someone want a good man dead, and what might his death have to do with the Courthouse discrepancies?

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A classic example of detective-book murder . . . Leon whips up a brilliant narrative storm Sunday TimesWhen Commissario Brunetti receives a visit from one of his wife s students with a strange and vague interest in investigating the possibility of a pardon for a crime committed by her grandfather many years ago, he thinks little of it, despite being intrigued by the girl s intelligence and moral conscience. But when the girl is found stabbed to death, Claudia Leonardo is no longer Paola s student, but instead becomes Brunetti s case.Claudia seems to have no discernible living family, but lived with an elderly Austrian woman. When she in turn is found dead, the case begins to unlock long buried secrets of collaboration during the war, secrets few in Italy are happy to explore . . . Wholly engrossing Evening Standard

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Chosen as Star Pick in the Sunday Times Crime Club Chosen as a Best New Crime Novel in the Sunday Times The series that has shadowed Brunetti for three decades is an epic achievement The Times Leon s books are a joy GuardianWhen two young American women are badly injured in a boating accident, Commissario Brunetti s eye turns to the two young Italians they were with, who abandoned them in the hospital. When one of the young men is found to be involved in more sinister night-time activities in the Laguna, Brunetti has to enlist the help of Italian institutions to get to the bottom of the mystery. But can Brunetti trust unfamiliar colleagues? Could there be another motive behind this horrible crime? She is a truly fine novelist, period, and should be acclaimed as such TLS

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Leon is a superb novelist . . .You can feel the tension, fear, horror - and wonder The Times They killed him. It was bad money. A dying hospice patient gasps these cryptic words about her recently-deceased husband, who lost his life in a motorcycle accident. But what appears to be a private family tragedy turns into a bigger enigma when Brunetti discover the victim s ties to Venice s water supply. With the help of a Questura secretery, Elettra Sorzi, Brunetti will unveil the secret that lies behind the dying woman s accusation - one that threatens the health of the entire region.

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[Leon] has a wonderful feeling for the social complexities of Venice, where corruption is as old and deep and treacherous as the canals ... Like all the best detective fiction, Doctored Evidence not only solves a mystery, but also anatomises the setting in which the crime occurred Daily MailWhen a wealthy Venetian woman is found brutally murdered, the prime suspect is her Romanian maid, who dies in a tragic accident while fleeing the city, carrying a considerable sum of money and forged papers. When the old woman s neighbour returns from abroad, confessing to have given the maid the money out of pity, questions begin to arise, and Commissario Brunetti decides to take the case on himself. But what could have been the true motive for the murder in such nebulous circumstances if not greed? Or is Brunetti thinking of the wrong sin altogether?

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A smart, irreverent, and accessible guide to thinking more deeply about how religion permeates and shapes the world around us –and why you need to understand the work it s doingReligion lurks in the floorboards of our daily lives, whether we want it to or not. A departure from more traditional approaches to Religion 101, Religion Is Not Done with You gives thought-provoking context to the basics of religious studies by challenging readers to consider the origins of their assumptions about religion and broaden their perspectives on what religion is and does.Religion scholars and Keeping It 101 podcast duo Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst and Megan Goodwin offer their straightforward, plainspoken overviews of religious studies theory: that religion is what people do (not just beliefs or individual practices); that people are complicated and messy and constantly changing, which means religion is also complicated and messy and constantly changing; that religion shapes what choices you get to make. Choices like what you can learn in school; how your government works; what kind of options you have (or increasingly don’t have) in caring for your own body.Sure, you have the choice to participate in religion or not. But how you make that choice builds on your entire personal history, your connection to communities and regions, and the systems that surround you. All of which have been shaped by religion.Religion is systems and structures and assumptions we didn’t create or choose – and, to be honest, we might not even like or agree with. You can feel however you want to feel about religion, but religion is shaping your world whether you like it or not. And if you don’t like how religion is shaping our world? This book might just be your first step in diagnosing the problems and agitating for positive change. Even if you are done with religion, religion is not done with you.

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An engaging collection of stories and essays by the celebrated author of the internationally bestselling Guido Brunetti series, infused with her ever-present and delightful senses of humor and ironyDonna Leonâ ™s memoir, Wandering Through Life, gave her legions of fans a colourful tour through her life, from childhood in New Jersey to adventures in China and Iran, to her love of Venice and opera. Nowhere, however, did she discuss her writing life.In Backstage, Donna reveals her admiration for, and inspiration from, the great crime novelists Ruth Rendell and Ross Macdonald, examining their approach to storytelling as she dissects her favorite books of theirs. She expresses her love for Charles Dickensâ ™ Great Expectations and her appreciation of Sir Walter Scottâ ™s generosity of spirit. And she chronicles the lengths amount of research she undertakes to be able to present authentically, through Guido Brunetti and his colleagues, places and characters far from her own experience: interviewing a diamond dealer in Venice to open up the world of blood diamonds; meeting, through back channels, a courageous sex worker and womenâ ™s rights activist to depict accurately the trafficking of women in Italy.Venice is central in her memory, whether recounting the semi-comic irritation of a noisy elderly neighbor or the origins of the cityâ ™s Carnevale. Her teaching career yields memorable tales: helping a young Black boy in a Newark, New Jersey elementary school; instructing young Iranian pilots in English just before the 1979 Iranian Revolution; taking her students at a Swiss private high school to the famous Frank Zappa concert in Montreux interrupted by fire.Throughout, she is as good a storyteller about herself as she is a chronicler of Guido Brunettiâ ™s crime adventures. Readers will be as caught up in her world as she is in his.

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â ˜Super sleuth Brunetti again patrols Venice s dark canal ways in this Italian crimefest. Once again, Brunetti proves he s more than a match for the local mobâ ™ Mirrorâ ˜Elegant, effortless . . . another great Brunetti outing The IndependentWhen Commissario Brunetti is visited by an investigator from the Carabinieri looking into the murder of a truck company owner, he is intrigued. Not long before his death, Stefano Ranzato had been caught hauling goods illegally for the Mafia, and was pressured into becoming an informant. The Carabinieri suspect that the Mafia killed Stefano to ensure his silence, but what did the man discover that cost him his life?The stakes are high and the investigation complex as Brunetti is drawn into working with a rival Italian police department â “ and when another person connected to the case is murdered, Brunetti must race against time to uncover the truth before it happens again.â ˜[A] brilliant seriesâ ™ Sunday Telegraph

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Brunetti . . . long ago joined the ranks of the classic fictional detectives Evening StandardWhen the body of a young man is pulled out of a fetid Venetia canal, all clues point to a violent mugging. But for Guido Brunetti, Commissario of the Venice Police, robbery seems altogether too convenient a motive. Then something very incriminating is discovered in the dead man s flat - something which points to the existence of a high-level conspiracy. But who could be going to such great lengths to provide a ready-made solution to the crime? The characters of Brunetti and his family continue to deepen throughout the series The Times

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Commissario Guido Brunetti is kicking his heels, pondering the recent lack of crime in Venice, when a beautiful young woman appears at his office door. Now calling herself Maria Testa, his visitor is more familiar to Brunetti as Suorâ ™lmmacolata, the nun who once cared for his mother at the casa di cura in Dolo. But Maria has recently left her convent after the unexpected deaths of five patients. Brunetti offers to make some enquiries, but finds now obvious cause for concern. Is Maria simply creating fears to justify abandoning her vocation? Or has she stumbled on to a deeply rooted, far more sinister scenario - and put her own life in very grave danger . . . ?

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A lorry crashes on one of the treacherous bends in the Italian Dolomites, spilling a terrible cargo . . . A prominent international layer is found dead in the carriage of an intercity train at Saint Lucia . . . Can the two tragedies possibly be connected? Commissario Guido Brunetti digs deep into the secret lives of the once great and good for the answer. For in a seedy Venetian bar lies the clue to an evil crime network reaching far beyond the laguna. But it will take another violent death in Venice before the forces of justice can even begin to proceed . . .

Objev podobné jako A Venetian Reckoning - Donna Leon

Complex and thought-provoking and lingers in the mind Sunday TimesNeither Commissario Brunetti nor his wife Paola have ever had much sympathy for the Italian armed forces, so when a young cadet is found hanged, at Venice s elite military academy, Brunetti s emotions are complex: pity and sorrow at the death of a boy close in age to his own son, and contempt and irritation for the arrogance and high-handedness of the boy s teachers and fellow students.The young man is the son of an ex-politician, a man of an impeccable integrity all too rare in Italian politics. But as Brunetti - and the indispensable Signorina Elettra - investigate further, no one seems willing to talk. Is this the natural reluctance of Italians to involve themselves with the authorities, or is Brunetti facing a conspiracy of silence? Silken prose and considerable charm . . . an unlovely story set in the loveliest of cities Washington Post

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Be careful what you wish for . .Grayson Masters is focused on graduating and the last thing he needs is his gorgeous new roommate distracting him. And though her smart mouth is irresistibly irritating, he can t seem to deny their off-the-charts chemistry.Samantha Fitzgerald has no business digging for Grayson s secrets while she s hiding her own, but that doesn t stop her from trying to tear down his walls. But, she s not prepared for the truth: another woman laid claim to Grayson s heart long ago. Falling in love is something neither of them can afford, and when that line is crossed, they ll learn that sometimes it s the answered prayers that will put you through hell . . .

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Psychologist and expert on body language and memory, Kari Voss investigates the murder of two teenaged girls in the small Norwegian town of Son, as suspicion is cast on multiple suspects. A mesmerisingly dark, twisty start to a nerve-shattering new series by two of the world #39;s finest crime writers… ‘A breathtaking thriller with a complex plot and twist to die for. Simply brilliant’ Express ‘Gustawsson and Enger deliver a one-two punch that #39;s a stone-cold knockout’ Alexandra Sokoloff Craig Robertson ‘A pacy, gripping read that marks the start of an exciting new series. The best Nordic noir I #39;ve read in ages. Spectacular!’ Tariq Ashkanani ‘The disturbing consequences of this are fully explored in a haunting tale that concludes with a sickening double twist. Son is everything a crime novel should be — and more’ Sunday Times _______________________ Everyone here is lying… Expert on body language and memory, and consultant to the Oslo Police, psychologist Kari Voss sleepwalks through her days, and, by night, continues the devastating search for her young son, who disappeared on his birthday, seven years earlier. Still grieving for her dead husband, and trying to pull together the pieces of her life, she is thrust into a shocking local investigation, when two teenage girls are violently murdered in a family summer home in the nearby village of Son. When a friend of the victims is charged with the barbaric killings, it seems the case is closed, but Kari is not convinced. Using her skills and working on instinct, she conducts her own enquiries, leading her to multiple suspects, including people who knew the dead girls well… With the help of Chief Constable Ramona Norum, she discovers that no one – including the victims – are what they seem. And that there is a dark secret at the heart of Son village that could have implications not just for her own son #39;s disappearance, but Kari #39;s own life, too… For fans of Harlan Coben, Lars Kepler, Jo Nesbo and Jorn Lier Horst … and The Mentalist _______________________ ‘Written by one of France’s leading crime writers and one of Norway’s best-selling authors, the story introduces a truly original character that we will hear much more of’ Daily Mail ‘Two prime exponents of international crime fiction … this is Franco-Nordic Noir delivered with total authority’ Financial Times ‘Twisty and moving, with abundant psychological insight, this investigation of blood ties, in all meanings of the word, is superb crime-writing’ Antti Tuomainen ‘Blown away by this cracking thriller and I was already loving it before they hit me with THAT ending. Bravo!’ Trevor Wood ‘Utterly gripping and brilliantly layered … kept me hooked from start to the twisty finish – Nordic Noir as it should be’ Lilja Sigurðardóttir ‘This is the perfect thriller’ Michael Wood ‘A potent reminder of just how powerful crime fiction can be. An absorbing, original and deeply affecting novel that grips with a fierceness and masterfully drags the reader into the darkest places. Brilliant in all senses of the word’ Rob Parker ‘A body-language expert with a grief of her own, a devastated community full of secrets, and a final sentence that leaves you reeling’ Sam Holland ‘When two excellent writers collaborate, you know it #39;s going to be good, but SON surpassed expectations. Great premise, great characters and, simply put, a great book’ Yrsa Sigurðardóttir ‘SON had me gripped from the first page to the last. A perfect slice of Scandi Noir, and that ending! More, please!’ Lisa Hall ‘It has everything I look for in a crime novel. Clever, intriguing, atmospheric’ Michael J. Malone

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Kniha – autor Jo Nesbo, 656 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - anglicky Sonny's on the run. Sonny is a model prisoner. He listens to the confessions of other inmates, and absolves them of their sins. He's been lied to his whole life. But then one prisoner's confession changes everything. He knows something about Sonny's disgraced father. Sonny wants revenge. He needs to break out of prison and make those responsible pay for their crimes. Whatever the cost.SONny is a model prisoner. Inspector Kirk Thomas is a dedicated police officer. They are connected by SONny's father, who was Kirk's best friend. Both were left devastated by the news of his corruption and suicide, but neither of them knew what really happened. Now SONny is about to escape prison to find out. Don't miss the brand new thriller from the bestselling author of the Harry Hole series.

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Fierce and fascinating. This is the story Red Sonja has always deserved. Unmissable FELICIA DAY An epic debut novel from one of the most entertaining writers on the planet TOM TAYLORIt s time to rage, drink and fight like a barbarian! Red Sonja, the iconic She-Devil with a Sword, will meet a new generation of readers in this action-packed epic fantasy by legendary comic book writer Gail Simone, making her novel-writing debut. Hot-headed, charismatic and always unapologetically herself, Red Sonja, the ferocious She-Devil and barbarian of Hyrkania has never concerned herself with the consequences of her actions. She s pursued all her desires, from treasure, to drink, to the companionship of bedfellows. She s fought those who deserve it (and sometimes those who didn t). And she s never looked back. But when rumours start bubbling up from her homeland - rumours of unknown horrors emerging from the ground and pulling their unsuspecting victims to their deaths - she realises she may have to return to the country that abandoned her. Sonja must finally do the only thing that ever scared her: confront her past.THE MOST FAMOUS WOMAN IN COMICS WRITES THE MOST INFAMOUS BARBARIAN WARRIORESS IN THIS EXHILARIATING DEBUT NOVEL Red Sonja and Gail Simone - she-devils with a sword and pen respectively. Don t fret about which is mightier, just savour this glorious fantasy epic M R CAREY Sonja is a fearless, iconic character that crackles with heart and relatable complexities... unique, cinematic, and memorable ALEX SEGURA A writer who speaks to readers of every generation NANCY A. COLLINS Simone is a total sweetheart in the form of a sharp-as-a-machete genius. And her writing delivers that right into your eyeholes BRIAN POSEHN Gail Simone is poised to become the writer of Red Sonja just as Robert Jordan became the writer of Conan. Hold onto your axes, it s going to be a wild ride! MERCEDES LACKEY Everything Gail Simone writes - every world she explores, every character she brings life to - is infinitely improved PATTON OSWALT Gail Simone has won comics. And now she has come after novels CHELSEA CAIN Gail Simone is a living legend whose wit and characterisation is second to none SARAH REES BRENNAN

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Magic comes from within ...When Sonny first finds himself waking up in different parts of his house with objects moving all by themselves, he thinks itâ ™s a recurring dream. Then one day he automatically teleports himself from school to the local park and realises he has extraordinary powers. He canâ ™t wait to start testing them out!Just as Sonny plans to tell his dad his awesome news, his dad is involved in a road accident that puts him in a coma. Suddenly the only thing that becomes important to Sonny is his dad waking up. And then Auntie Cleo, who Sonny hasn t seen in years, arrives to take care of everything. But Auntie Cleo isn t all that she seems. In fact, she s very interested in his powers. Does she know about the history of magic in Delmere? Or does she want to use his powers for her own means? Sonny is about to have a stupendous adventure to find out!The Stupendous Sonny is the second book in a series about remarkable children from the same neighbourhood. Following on from The Wondrous Prune, this next book is poignant with deft storytelling that reinforces the message that extraordinary adventures can happen to anyone!

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Fierce and fascinating. This is the story Red Sonja has always deserved. Unmissable FELICIA DAY An epic debut novel from one of the most entertaining writers on the planet TOM TAYLORIt s time to rage, drink and fight like a barbarian! Red Sonja, the iconic She-Devil with a Sword, will meet a new generation of readers in this action-packed epic fantasy by legendary comic book writer Gail Simone, making her novel-writing debut.Hot-headed, charismatic and always unapologetically herself, Red Sonja, the ferocious She-Devil and barbarian of Hyrkania has never concerned herself with the consequences of her actions. She s pursued all her desires, from treasure, to drink, to the companionship of bedfellows. She s fought those who deserve it (and sometimes those who didn t). And she s never looked back.But when rumours start bubbling up from her homeland - rumours of unknown horrors emerging from the ground and pulling their unsuspecting victims to their deaths - she realises she may have to return to the country that abandoned her. Sonja must finally do the only thing that ever scared her: confront her past.THE MOST FAMOUS WOMAN IN COMICS WRITES THE MOST INFAMOUS BARBARIAN WARRIORESS IN THIS EXHILARATING DEBUT NOVEL Red Sonja and Gail Simone - she-devils with a sword and pen respectively. Don t fret about which is mightier, just savour this glorious fantasy epic M R CAREY Sonja is a fearless, iconic character that crackles with heart and relatable complexities... unique, cinematic, and memorable ALEX SEGURA A writer who speaks to readers of every generation NANCY A. COLLINS Simone is a total sweetheart in the form of a sharp-as-a-machete genius. And her writing delivers that right into your eyeholes BRIAN POSEHN Gail Simone is poised to become the writer of Red Sonja just as Robert Jordan became the writer of Conan. Hold onto your axes, it s going to be a wild ride! MERCEDES LACKEY Everything Gail Simone writes - every world she explores, every character she brings life to - is infinitely improved PATTON OSWALT Gail Simone has won comics. And now she has come after novels CHELSEA CAIN Gail Simone is a living legend whose wit and characterisation is second to none SARAH REES BRENNAN

Objev podobné jako Red Sonja: Consumed - Gail Simone

Kniha - autor Tom Higham, 320 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The who, what, where, when and how of human evolution, from one of the world's experts on the dating of prehistoric fossils' Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs 'Fascinating and entertaining. If you read one book on human origins, this should be it' Ian Morris, author of Why the West Rules - For Now 50,000 years ago, we were not the only species of human in the world. There were at least four others, including the Neanderthals, Homo floresiensis, Homo luzonesis and the Denisovans. At the forefront of the latter's ground-breaking discovery was Oxford Professor Tom Higham. In The World Before Us, he explains the scientific and technological advancements - in radiocarbon dating and ancient DNA, for example - that allowed each of these discoveries to be made, enabling us to be more accurate in our predictions about not just how long ago these other humans lived,...

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Ellie Pillai has decided to be a better friend, daughter, future sister and all round Better Person. Which means Trying To Help and sometimes doing the exact opposite. Armed with Dr Jada s podcast on how to beat heartbreak she s determined not to get distracted from her mission by Ash Anderson (ex-boyfriend), Shawn Kowalski (current bandmate) or the cute guy she just met at her Aunt s wedding (future husband?). Because Ellie Pillai is better than the boys she thinks she loves. But then the song she wrote about heartbreak goes viral and suddenly all anyone wants to talk about is love and who sheâ ™s going to choose, when Ellie Pillai wants to choose anything except that feeling of not knowing what you want. Throw in some exams, an audition for drama school, a record company in New York, a heavily pregnant mum and a Granny with a penchant for emotional blackmail and Ellie Pillai is more confused than ever. Why is being a better person so hard? And can you beat heartbreak, if youâ ™re not really sure you want to?

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From the New York Times best-selling author of Love Respect comes the definitive book for mothers and sons. Love is important, but it is respect that is the key to your son’s heart.Dads and their boys are often best buddies. But what s the key to a successful and healthy mother-son bond? Informed by relevant scripture and up-to-date psychological research, Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D., explores this foundational relationship to show how loving and respecting your little boy can help him grow into a mature, responsible, and godly man.The idea of moms respecting their sons may sound strange to some. It s easy to recognize that little girls need dad’s love, but who is strongly promoting the truth that little boys (and big ones) need mom s respect?In Mothers Sons: The Respect Effect, readers will discover:Why respect matters in a mother-son relationshipA method based on the testimonies of thousands of mothersSpecific responses that can be given instead of how you would “normally” respondPractical applications, especially for parenting teen boysJust as Emerson Eggerichs transformed millions of marital relationships with a biblical understanding of love and respect, you can apply these same principles to transform your relationship with your son.Mother Son is also available in Spanish, Madre e hijo.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES starring Pierce Brosnan and co-written by Philipp Meyer The critically acclaimed, New York Times-bestselling epic, a saga of land, blood and power, follows the rise of one unforgettable Texas family from the Comanche raids of the 1800s to the oil booms of the 20th century. Eli McCullough is just twelve years old when a marauding band of Comanche storm his Texas homestead, brutally murder his mother and sister and take him captive. Despite their torture and cruelty, Eli - against all odds - adapts to life with the Comanche, learning their ways and language, taking on a new name, finding a place as the adopted son of the band s chief and fighting their wars against not only other Indians but white men too, which complicates his sense of loyalty, his promised vengeance and his very understanding of self. But when disease, starvation and westward expansion finally decimate the Comanche, Eli is left alone in a world in which he belongs nowhere, neither white nor Indian, civilized nor fully wild. Deftly interweaving Eli s story with those of his son Peter and his great-granddaughter JA, The Son maps the legacy of Eli s ruthlessness, his drive to power and his lifelong status as an outsider, even as the McCullough family rises to become one of the richest in Texas, a ranching and oil dynasty that is as resilient and dangerous as the land they claim. Yet, like all empires, the McCulloughs must eventually face the consequences of their choices. Panoramic, deeply evocative and utterly transporting, The Son is a masterpiece American novel - part epic of Texas, part classic coming-of-age story - that combines the narrative prowess of Larry McMurtry with the knife-edge sharpness of Cormac McCarthy. Stunning ...a book that for once really does deserve to be called a masterpiece Kate Atkinson Magnificent ...McCarthy s Border Trilogy is a point of reference, as is There Will Be Blood, but it is not fanciful to be reminded of certain passages from Moby-Dick - it s that good The Times Brilliant ...a wonderful novel Lionel Shriver

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A Seletti GLASS FROM SONNY borospohár kézzel készült boroszilikát üvegből, 19,5 cm magas és 510 ml-es térfogatú. Minden darab egyedi íveléssel rendelkezik, és alkalmas vörös és fehérbor tálalására is. A kollekció karafát és vízospoharakat is tartalmaz.

• Kézzel készített, minden darab egyedi íveléssel rendelkezik.
• Boroszilikát üvegből készült, könnyű és elegáns kivitelű.
• Mind vörös, mind fehérbor tálalására alkalmas, 510 ml-es térfogattal.
• A GLASS FROM SONNY kollekció része, karafával és vízospoharakkal kombinálható.

Objev podobné jako Sklenice na víno GLASS FROM SONNY Seletti 19,5 cm

*JO NESBO HAS SOLD OVER 50 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE* A tense, violent and hugely absorbing walk on the murky side of Oslo Sunday MirrorSonny s on the run. Sonny is a model prisoner. He listens to the confessions of other inmates and absolves them of their sins. But then one prisoner s confession changes everything. He s been lied to his whole life. After learning the truth about his disgraced father, Sonny needs to break out of prison and make those responsible pay for their crimes. Sonny wants revenge, whatever the cost. Excellent...an intricate, disturbing picture of rampant corruption The TimesWatch out for The Jealousy Man, the new Jo Nesbo book, out now

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With an Introduction and Notes by Karl Ashley Smith, University of St Andrews. Â Illustrations by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz).Mr Dombey is a man obsessed with his firm. His son is groomed from birth to take his place within it, despite his visionary eccentricity and declining health. But Dombey also has a daughter, whose unfailing love for her father goes unreturned. Girls said Mr Dombey, have nothing to do with Dombey and Son .When Walter Gay, a young clerk in her father s office, rescues her from a bewildering experience in the streets of London, his unforgettable friends believe he is well on his way to receiving her hand in marriage and inheriting the company. It is to be a very different type of story.Dombey and Son moved grown men to tears (Thackeray despaired of â ˜writing against such power as thisâ ™), but its rich, comic characters and their joyful explosions of language draw laughter with equally unerring magic.

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Romance and intrigue simmer, and betrayals abound ALLISON SAFT Emotionally gripping and devastating LESLIE VEDDERThe second instalment in this fantasy duology is here. An intense and spirited tale ripe with magic, betrayal and plenty of twists and turns.The centuries-old prophecy has been fulfilled at last: the New Maiden has returned to Velle. Unfortunately, so has a malicious demi-god, whose elusive prophet is intent on converting the New Maiden s followers. The Second Son is a vengeful, angry deity, whose psalm resonates with the disenfranchised.With Elodie on the throne and Sabine in her own unique position of power, it should be easy enough to track down the culprit. Yet even as they re falling in love, both girls are keeping dangerous secrets from each other. While the cult of the Second Son threatens to overthrow not only the Church of the New Maiden but also Velle s monarchy, Elodie and Sabine must navigate impossible odds to dismantle the root of his power, all while their lives hang in the balance.A must-read for fans of the BookTok sensations Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard, Night of the Witch by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis, and These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong.TROPESSapphic romance 🧡🤍🩷Slow-burn ❤️⠍🔥Sisterhood 🙏Political intrigue ⚖️READERS LOVE THE SECOND SON This is such a powerful series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The world-building in this duology was great ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is such a beautifully written story ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There was never a dull moment ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was everything I wanted and so, so much more ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Sunday Business Post Fiction Book of the Year | Shortlisted for Popular Fiction Book of the Year â “ An Post Irish Book Awards A heart-warming and hilarious novel about life, love, and the weight of all we leave unsaid, Duffy Son is a quietly moving masterpiece from one of Irelandâ ™s most gifted comic writers.Eugene Duffy is turning 70; his son Jim is turning 40.For decades now, theyâ ™ve been running the family hardware shop and living in good-natured bachelor harmony. But time is marching on, and with thoughts of old age weighing heavily on his mind, Eugene is growing increasingly concerned about his sonâ ™s future.He resolves to help in the best way possible: by finding Jim a wife. And heâ ™s not going to let anyone â “ let alone Jim himself â “ stand in his way.Reminiscent of Fredrik Backmanâ ™s bestselling novel A Man Called Ove, Duffy and Son contains a likeable but curmudgeonly main character, wry humour, tremendous heart, as well as a strong sense of community. It is a funny and heartwarming novel which celebrates the messiness of ordinary lives and would make a perfect reading group choice.

Objev podobné jako Duffy and Son - Damien Owens

A Seletti GLASS FROM SONNY borospohár kézzel készült boroszilikát üvegből, 24 cm magas és 510 ml-es térfogattal rendelkezik. Minden egyes darab egyedi ívelésű, könnyű és kifinomult megjelenést kínál, alkalmas vörös és fehérbor fogyasztására is. A kollekció karafát és vízipoharakat is tartalmaz, így komplett asztali díszítést tesz lehetővé.

• Kézzel készített, egyedi ívelésű design minden pohárnál
• Boroszilikát üveg, amely könnyű és elegáns megjelenést kölcsönöz
• Mind vörös, mind fehérbor számára alkalmas, 510 ml-es térfogattal
• A GLASS FROM SONNY kollekció része, karafával és vízipoharakkal párosítható

Objev podobné jako Sklenice na víno GLASS FROM SONNY Seletti 24 cm

A Seletti GLASS FROM SONNY karafa egy 28,5 cm magas, 1,7 literes italosüveg, amely kézzel készült boroszilikát üvegből. Könnyű és egyedi megjelenésű, minden darab eltérő íveléssel rendelkezik. A karafa a GLASS FROM SONNY kollekció része, amely víz és borospoharakat is tartalmaz.

• Kézzel készített, minden darab egyedi íveléssel rendelkezik
• Könnyű és finom boroszilikát üveg, amely különleges megjelenést kölcsönöz
• Többfunkciós: víz, gyümölcslék és egyéb italok számára ideális

Objev podobné jako Karafa GLASS FROM SONNY Seletti 28,5 cm

Kniha - autor Rainbow Rowell, 416 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Wayward Son is the stunning YA novel by the bestselling author of Fangirl and Carry On, Rainbow Rowell. With all of her signature wit and heart, this is Rainbow at her absolute best. The story is supposed to be over. Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after... So why can't Simon Snow get off the couch? What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light. That's how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. They find trouble, of course. (Dragons, vampires, skunk-headed things with shotguns.) And they get lost. They get so lost, they start to wonder whether they ever knew where they were headed in the first place. With Wayward Son, the sequel to...

Objev podobné jako Wayward Son (1509896902)

Wayward Son is the stunning YA novel by the bestselling author of Fangirl and Carry On, Rainbow Rowell. With all of her signature wit and heart, this is Rainbow at her absolute best.The story is supposed to be over.Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after . . .So why can t Simon Snow get off the couch?What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light . . .That s how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. They find trouble, of course. (Dragons, vampires, skunk-headed things with shotguns.) And they get lost. They get so lost, they start to wonder whether they ever knew where they were headed in the first place . . .With Wayward Son, the sequel to Carry On, Rainbow Rowell has written a book for everyone who ever wondered what happened to the Chosen One after he saved the day. And a book for everyone who was ever more curious about the second kiss than the first.Come on, Simon Snow. Your hero s journey might be over - but your life has just begun.

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