The little stranger - sarah watersová

Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 'Sarah Waters's masterly novel is . . . gripping, confident, unnerving and supremely entertaining' Hilary Mantel In a dusty post-war summer in rural Warwickshire, a doctor is called to a patient at lonely Hundreds Hall. Home to the Ayres family for over two centuries, the Georgian house, once grand and handsome, is now in decline, its masonry crumbling, its gardens choked with weeds, its owners - mother, son and daughter - struggling to keep pace. But are the Ayreses haunted by something more sinister than a dying way of life? Little does Dr Faraday know how closely, and how terrifyingly, their story is about to become entwined with his. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

It is 1922, and in a hushed south London villa life is about to be transformed, as genteel widow Mrs Wray and her discontented daughter Frances are obliged to take in lodgers. Lilian and Leonard Barber, a modern young couple of the 'clerk class', bring with them gramophone music, colour, fun - and dangerous desires. The most ordinary of lives, it seems, can explode into passion and drama...A love story that is also a crime story, this is vintage Sarah Waters. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Román populární autorky (např. Zlodějka nebo Špičkou jazyka) z prostředí viktoriánského Londýna a jeho ženských věznic.Margaret Priorová, mladá dáma z lepší společnosti, má před sebou ušlechtilý úkol. Coby dobročinná návštěvnice bude docházet do Millbanku, nejponuřejší ženské věznice v Londýně, a stýkat se s tamními trestankyněmi. Skeptická a nešťastná Margaret, zotavující se z pokusu o sebevraždu, vidí v ženách z Millbanku jen prosté ubožačky, dokud se neseznámí se Selinou Dawesovou. Mladá spiritistka, odsouzená za podvod při seanci, přitahuje Margaret od prvního okamžiku a díky ní se nechá stále hlouběji zatahovat do světa duchů a zjevení, otisků nehmotných dlaní a nevysvětlitelných úkazů. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sarah Watersová, rodem z Walesu (1966), usazená v Londýně, je pokračovatelkou nejlepší tradice anglického románu rozvinuté do výsostně moderní podoby. V románu Zlodějka, odehrávajícím se roku 1862, nás zavádí do Londýna a okolí, do nejrůznějších prostředí a vrstev tehdejší společnosti. Spolu s hlavní hrdinkou, Sue Trinderovou, se ocitáme mezi spodinou živořící v nejubožejších částech Londýna a živící se pochybnými způsoby. Sue se snaží vymanit z prostředí podvodníků, ve kterém vyrostla, a její nelehká cesta je plná nečekaných zákrutů a zvratů. Autorka prokazuje svrchované mistrovství v budování rafinované zápletky i v barvitém líčení postav a prostředí. V jejím románu není nikdy nic tak, jak se čtenáři, ani nedýchajícímu napětím, zdá, a všechno přitom do sebe bezvadně zapadá. Román, psaný vybroušeným stylem, dokonale vystihuje dobu děje, nádherně plyne a unáší čtenáře jako řeka. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Po dvou románech z viktoriánské Anglie: Zlodějce a Špičkou jazyka, se současná nejúspěšnější britská spisovatelka kvalitní beletrie představí v jiné době, jiném prostředí i jiném druhu vztahů. Malý vetřelec je zasazený do doby po druhé světové válce, na anglický venkov - do dříve opulentního, nyní chátrajícího sídla, a jeho středobodem je tentokrát heterosexuální vztah. Sídlo je přes dvě stě let domovem zámožné rodiny Ayresových: syn Roddy, který se vrátil z války, se pokouší v rychle se měnící době majetek spravovat, jeho matka usiluje o zachování dekoru, obyčejů a starého pořádku a jeho sestra Caroline, která se vůbec nehodí do role příslušnice vyšší třídy, na sebe bere úkoly, jež dříve plnilo početné služebnictvo, a v holinkách pracuje na zahradě. Do rodiny zcela zásadně zasáhne lékař z blízkého městečka, dr. Faraday, který jako chudý kluk kdysi dům navštívil při jakési dobročinné akci pro chudinu. Celý román má svoji druhou, velice temnou stránku, díky které se zatím poslední román Watersové může směle řadit mezi nejlepší díla duchařské literatury. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Píše se rok 1922 a v Londýně panuje napjatá atmosféra. Váleční veteráni se jen obtížně vracejí do normálního života, všude zástupy nezaměstnaných a v mnoha rodinách chybí muži. K takovým patří i paní Wrayová a její dcera Frances, před válkou dámy z lepší společnosti, jež nyní zápolí s chudobou, a proto musí do rodinného sídla přijmout nájemníky. S příchodem Lilian a Leonarda Barberových, mladých manželů patřících k nové "úřednické vrstvě" se jejich monotónní životy rychle změní - do domu vtrhnou hudba, barvy, kýč i vášeň. Ale vášeň může být i nebezpečná... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Román, jenž podle některých kritiků plyne poklidněji a malinko posmutněněji než ty předchozí, však nepostrádá nic z toho, čím si Sarah Watersová získala své čtenáře - tedy bravurně vykreslené dobové reálie: rozbombardovaný Londýn, neustálý strach z náletů, poničené domy a všudypřítomný chaos. Ženy se pod tíhou nelehké doby ve všech směrech emancipovaly - vyměnily sukně za kalhoty, usedly za volant sanitky a dočkaly se uvolnění i v otázce vztahů a sexuality. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sarah Watersová, rodem z Walesu (1966), usazená v Londýně, je pokračovatelkou nejlepší tradice anglického románu rozvinuté do výsostně moderní podoby. V románu Zlodějka, odehrávajícím se roku 1862, nás zavádí do Londýna a okolí, do nejrůznějších prostředí a vrstev tehdejší společnosti. Spolu s hlavní hrdinkou, Sue Trinderovou, se ocitáme mezi spodinou živořící v nejubožejších částech Londýna a živící se pochybnými způsoby. Sue se snaží vymanit z prostředí podvodníků, ve kterém vyrostla, a její nelehká cesta je plná nečekaných zákrutů a zvratů. Autorka prokazuje svrchované mistrovství v budování rafinované zápletky i v barvitém líčení postav a prostředí. V jejím románu není nikdy nic tak, jak se čtenáři, ani nedýchajícímu napětím, zdá, a všechno přitom do sebe bezvadně zapadá. Román, psaný vybroušeným stylem, dokonale vystihuje dobu děje, nádherně plyne a unáší čtenáře jako řeka. (patro.cz)

Margaret Priorová, mladá dáma z lepší společnosti, má před sebou ušlechtilý úkol. Coby dobročinná návštěvnice bude docházet do Millbanku, nejponuřejší ženské věznice v Londýně, a stýkat se s tamními trestankyněmi. Skeptická a nešťastná Margaret, zotavující se z pokusu o sebevraždu, vidí v ženách z Millbanku jen prosté ubožačky, dokud se neseznámí se Selinou Dawesovou. Mladá spiritistka, odsouzená za podvod při seanci, přitahuje Margaret od prvního okamžiku a díky ní se nechá stále hlouběji zatahovat do světa duchů a zjevení, otisků nehmotných dlaní a nevysvětlitelných úkazů. (patro.cz)

Píše se rok 1922 a v Londýně panuje napjatá atmosféra. Váleční veteráni se jen obtížně vracejí do normálního života, všude zástupy nezaměstnaných a v mnoha rodinách chybí muži. K takovým patří i paní Wrayová a její dcera Frances, před válkou dámy z lepší společnosti, jež nyní zápolí s chudobou, a proto musí do rodinného sídla přijmout nájemníky. S příchodem Lilian a Leonarda Barberových, mladých manželů patřících k nové "úřednické vrstvě" se jejich monotónní životy rychle změní - do domu vtrhnou hudba, barvy, kýč i vášeň. Ale vášeň může být i nebezpečná... (patro.cz)

Po dvou románech z viktoriánské Anglie: Zlodějce a Špičkou jazyka, se současná nejúspěšnější britská spisovatelka kvalitní beletrie představí v jiné době, jiném prostředí i jiném druhu vztahů. Malý vetřelec je zasazený do doby po druhé světové válce, na anglický venkov - do dříve opuletního, nyní chátrajícího sídla, a jeho středobodem je tentokrát heterosexuální vztah. Sídlo je přes dvě stě let domovem zámožné rodiny Ayresových: syn Roddy, který se vrátil z války, se pokouší v rychle se měnící době majetek spravovat, jeho matka usiluje o zachování dekoru, obyčejů a starého pořádku a jeho sestra Caroline, která se vůbec nehodí do role příslušnice vyšší třídy, na sebe bere úkoly, jež dříve plnilo početné služebnictvo, a v holinkách pracuje na zahradě. Do rodiny zcela zásadně zasáhne lékař z blízkého městečka, dr. Faraday, který jako chudý kluk kdysi dům navštívil při jakési dobročinné akci pro chudinu. Celý román má svoji druhou, velice temnou stránku, díky které se zatím poslední román Watersové může směle řadit mezi nejlepší díla duchařské literatury. (patro.cz)

A beautiful, eerie hotel in the Swiss Alps, recently converted from an abandoned sanatorium, is the last place Detective Elin Warner wants to be. But her estranged brother has invited her there for his engagement party, and she feels she has no choice but to accept.Arriving in the midst of a threatening storm, Elin immediately feels on edge. And things only get worse when they wake the next morning to find her brother's fiancee is missing. With access to the hotel cut off, the guests begin to panic.But this is only the first disappearance. Everyone's in danger - and anyone could be next . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Enemies should never get a second chance. But this one might . . . It's been twelve years since June Broaden has seen her high school enemy (and secret crush), Ryan Henderson.That's a long time to hold a grudge over some petty feud, but the sharp memory of him dangling a kiss at graduation, then pulling away at the last second, has fuelled many angry fantasies since. Now's her chance to get even. Ryan, along with most of her high school class, is back in town for her best friend's wedding, and June is eager to show the former bully exactly what he missed out on.A lot has changed since their high school days; June is the Southern queen of gourmet donuts now, not to mention one of the most desired bachelorettes in her small town. What's she's not expecting, though, is for Ryan to show up looking like Adonis and touting his own career success as the youngest chef to ever win three Michelin stars. How dare he try to one up her revenge plot? Luckily June never backs down from a challenge . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it . .. Evie Jones has dedicated her life to Southern Service Paws, the company that matched her with the love of her life: Charlie, a service dog trained to assist with her epilepsy. But, as the company struggles to make ends meet, it's up to her and her longtime mentor and boss to keep the doors open with the fundraiser of the century.When Evie meets Jacob Broaden at a client consultation for his daughter, Sam, there are instant sparks - but not the good kind. Still, it doesn't take long for Jacob to be convinced that a service dog, and possibly Evie, might just be the best thing for his family. As Evie spends more time with Jacob and helps Sam find her perfect match, she starts longing for the loving family she's never had.For Jacob, falling in love with Evie is the last thing he should be doing, but love has a way of finding those who need it most . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"A bold, edgy, accomplished debut!" --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress A forgotten history. A secret network of women. A legacy of poison and revenge. Welcome to The Lost Apothecary... Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary's fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries. Meanwhile in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell spends her tenth wedding anniversary alone, running from her own demons. When she stumbles upon a clue to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London two hundred years ago, her life collides with the apothecary's in a stunning twist of fate--and not everyone will survive. With crackling suspense, unforgettable characters and searing insight, The Lost Apothecary is a subversive and intoxicating debut novel of secrets, vengeance and the remarkable ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When the love of her life, Ed, announces his surprise engagement to her best friend, Julia Schuster is distraught but determined not to let them see how much she’s hurting. She spies a remarkable dress in Shoestring, her sister’s designer second-hand shop, and knows she’ll only be able to stagger through the wedding day, showing everyone how over Ed she is, if her body is wrapped in its soft silk chiffon. Unfortunately it costs mega bucks and she’s barely hanging on to her job as it is. Arietty Pilgrim can’t and won’t attend her fiercely competitive school reunion unless she can arrive wearing exactly the same dress. But working as an elephant keeper in Dublin Zoo does not a millionaire make. But fate has a funny way of bringing people together. Just as Julia starts to flounder amidst family troubles, problem drinking and a broken heart, she meets Arietty and the two of them set up The Shoestring Club – time-sharing one extraordinary dress and beginning a life-altering (knihydobrovsky.cz)

College sweethearts meet again years later, in this highly anticipated sequel to the viral TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet!'Adams dazzles in her latest, a saucy second chance rom-com' Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW ?'The Rule Book did not disappoint. . .Their banter, the quirkiness, the iou he keeps GAHHH. I could keep going on for how much I loved this' ? ? ? ? ?'I knew I would be obsessed with this book, but truly this one blew me away. I swear, Sarah's writing just keeps getting better and better' ? ? ? ? ?'This book was such a fun ride.I loved Derek and Nora's story. It was a joy to see them process through their individual challenges and insecurities, grow, and ultimately reconnect. It was so so sweet.Sarah Adams just keeps getting better!' ? ? ? ? ?'This was by far one of the funniest and exciting sports romance books I've read. I literally loved everything about it' ? ? ? ? ?................................................. Nora Mackenzie's entire career lies in the hands of famous NFL tight end Derek Pender who also happens to be her extremely hot college ex-boyfriend.Nora didn't end things as gracefully as she could have back then, and now it's come back to haunt her. Derek is her first client as an official full-time sports agent and he's holding a grudge. Derek has set his sights on a little friendly revenge.If Nora Mackenzie, the first girl to ever break his heart, wants to be his agent, oh he'll let her be his agent. The plan is simple: make Nora's life absolutely miserable. But if Derek knows anything about the woman he once loved-she won't quit easily.Instead of giving in, Nora starts a scheme of her own. But then a wild night in Vegas leads to Nora and Derek in bed the next morning married. With their rule book out the window, could this new relationship be the thing to save their careers? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The extraordinary, unforgettable new thriller for fans of The Shining Girls, The Passage and Lost. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Most are here to recharge and refresh.But someone's here for revenge . . .The addictive new thriller from the global bestselling author of The Sanatorium.___________________________________They couldn't wait to stay here.An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off the coast of Devon, promising rest and relaxation - but the island itself, known locally as Reaper's Rock, has a dark past.Once the playground of a serial killer, it's rumored to be cursed.But now they can't leave.A woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But DS Elin Warner soon learns that the victim wasn't a guest - she wasn't meant to be on the island at all.And they would do anything to escape...The longer Elin stays, the more secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns in a diving incident, Elin begins to suspect that the old stories about the island are true.Because history seems to be repeating itself - and the guests might not make it home alive...___________________________________'Pearse goes from strength to strength in The Retreat.The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning climax. An added treat is the return of Elin Warner, who is a fascinating character one can only root for.' David Baldacci, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Mercy'A world-class thriller writer. Superb.Pre-order it now. ' Steve Cavanagh, Sunday Times bestselling author of Thirteen'The Retreat recalls the one-by-one-by-one nerve-shredding of Agatha Christie at her darkest. A fresh, daring, irresistible thriller.' A.J. Finn, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window'A eerie, atmospheric thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder as you read. A wonderfully chilling story of grief, revenge, and family secrets.An absorbing escape!' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push'Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension, Sarah Pearse's latest is a page-turner. The past doesn't stay buried for long, at sea or on land, and what comes to the surface is both shocking and chilling.' Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Maid___________________________________PRAISE FOR SARAH PEARSE:'This spine-tingling, atmospheric thriller has it all . .. A must-read.' Richard Osman, bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club'An absolutely splendid Gothic thriller.' A. J.Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window'An addictive, creepy and twisting read.' Stylist'Dark, suspenseful and downright chilling . . .it had me on the edge of my seat from the first page.' Sally Hepworth, author of The Mother-in-Law'A mix of whodunnit and psychological thriller with hints of horror, this fine debut [...] is smartly structured and often powerful.' Sunday Times'A chillingly vivid thriller in a fantastic setting.' T M Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday'A menacing, creepy debut [...] echoes of Hitchcock and du Maurier.' Daily Mail'An eerie atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat.' Reese Witherspoon, for Reese's Book Club (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A beautiful, eerie hotel in the Swiss Alps, recently converted from an abandoned sanatorium, is the last place Detective Elin Warner wants to be. But her estranged brother has invited her there for his engagement party, and she feels she has no choice but to accept.Arriving in the midst of a threatening storm, Elin immediately feels on edge. And things only get worse when they wake the next morning to find her brother's fiancee is missing. With access to the hotel cut off, the guests begin to panic.But this is only the first disappearance. Everyone's in danger - and anyone could be next . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she and her assistant, Caz—a magically sentient spider plant—have spent the last decade sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite.When a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz flee with all the spellbooks they can carry and head to a remote island Kiela never thought she’d see again: her childhood home. Taking refuge there, Kiela discovers, much to her dismay, a nosy—and very handsome—neighbor who can’t take a hint and keeps showing up day after day to make sure she’s fed and to help fix up her new home.In need of income, Kiela identifies something that even the bakery in town doesn’t have: jam. With the help of an old recipe book her parents left her and a bit of illegal magic, her cottage garden is soon covered in ripe berries.But magic can do more than make life a little sweeter, so Kiela risks the consequences of using unsanctioned spells and opens the island’s first-ever and much needed secret spellshop.Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Discover the heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance that became a sensation on TikTok! Bree Camden is helplessly (and secretly) in love with her longtime best friend and NFL legend, Nathan Donelson. And that's the least of her problems. After a car accident ended her chance of becoming a ballerina, Bree now runs her own dance studio - if she can afford the rent to keep it open, that is. When Nathan comes to the rescue and buys the entire building, a stubborn Bree is not happy about it. Rebelling with a couple - okay, maybe more than a couple - of tequila shots, she spills her deepest, darkest secret to a TMZ reporter. One viral video later, the world thinks Nathan and Bree are the perfect couple and Nathan's publicist has an idea that could mean financial security for Bree. The catch? They have to pretend to be in love. For three. whole. weeks. Is now the moment for Bree to finally act on her hidden feelings? And is it possible that Nathan has been hiding some of his own? FEATURES A NEW CHAPTER AND Q&A WITH SARAH! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

With crackling suspense, unforgettable characters and searing insight, The Lost Apothecary is a subversive and intoxicating debut novel of secrets, vengeance and the remarkable ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time.Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary’s fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries.Meanwhile in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell spends her tenth wedding anniversary alone, running from her own demons. When she stumbles upon a clue to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London two hundred years ago, her life collides with the apothecary’s in a stunning twist of fate—and not everyone will survive. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Tracing the final 30 years of Michelangelo’s career, this book examines how the great master used art and faith to explore the common human experience of ageing in a rapidly changing world. ‘This fascinating and beautifully illustrated catalogue demonstrates the creativity of Michelangelo’s late years in a way that is both accessible and scholarly.’ – Jill Burke, author of How to be a Renaissance Woman and The Italian Renaissance Nude Michelangelo was not the isolated, tortured genius of artistic legend but a man who maintained a close circle of friends and associates into old age. His late drawings, letters and poetry offer powerful insights into his psychology, reflecting his Catholic faith, his commanding intellectual engagement, and his hope for eternal life.Built on the British Museum’s extraordinary collection of drawings, this book explores Michelangelo’s relationships and late creativity to go beyond the towering Renaissance master known today. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"A bold, edgy, accomplished debut!" --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress A forgotten history. A secret network of women. A legacy of poison and revenge. Welcome to The Lost Apothecary... Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary's fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries. Meanwhile in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell spends her tenth wedding anniversary alone, running from her own demons. When she stumbles upon a clue to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London two hundred years ago, her life collides with the apothecary's in a stunning twist of fate--and not everyone will survive. With crackling suspense, unforgettable characters and searing insight, The Lost Apothecary is a subversive and intoxicating debut novel of secrets, vengeance and the remarkable ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The beautiful bride Annie never believed in true love. Not until she caught sight of Mark on a crowded commuter train. It wasn t until months later that they finally had their picture-perfect first date and after a whirlwind romance, they are now about to tie the knot.The handsome groom Both Annie and Mark have suffered tragedy their shared experience of sorrow has brought them together, but at times the pressure of those losses has also threatened their happiness. Today they will leave all of that in the past, and forge a new life. But not everyone gathered here has come to toast the new couple.The stranger And Annie quickly realises that her new life isn t going to be the happily ever after she had planned. A completely unputdownable, brilliantly sharp, dark and twisty story of love, lies and obsession that is set to be one of 2024's most talked about debuts. Whose side are you on? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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The Stranger z Destiny je tentokrát trochu více „zvláštně“ než obvykle. Zvláštní, protože se z ní najednou stala oficiálně licencovaná sběratelská kachnička TUBBZ v krabičce. Vypadá stejně nádherně jako tajemně v podobě detailně zpracované kachní cosplay. Nebojte se, přidejte ji do své sbírky! Prozradím však tajemství - ani jako kachnička, nesmím se koupat. Neber mě do vany! Oficiální zboží Destiny. Navrženo a vyrobeno společností Numskull Designs  TUBBZ - vaše oblíbené postavy z videoher, filmů, seriálů a komiksů ožívají jako cosplayingové kachničky. Krabicová edice TUBBZ. Prémiové sběratelské předměty - vysoce detailní prvky a vyrobeno z vysoce kvalitního PVC. Přibližně 9 cm (3,54") vysoké. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Thought-provoking and incredibly moving, it explores love and family during The Great HungerIreland, 1846 Nell is working as a scullery maid in the kitchen of the Big House. Once she loved school and books and dreaming. But there's not much choice of work when the land grows food that rots in the earth. Now she is scrubbing, peeling, washing, sweeping for Sir Philip Wicken, the man who owns her home, her family's land, their crops, everything. His dogs are always well fed, even as famine sets in. Upstairs in the Big House, where Nell is forbidden to enter, is Johnny Browning, newly arrived from England: the young nephew who will one day inherit it all. And as hunger and disease run rampant all around them, a spark of life and hope catches light when Nell and Johnny find each other. This is a love story, and the story of a people being torn apart. This is a powerful and unforgettable novel from the phenomenally talented Sarah Crossan. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The latest no-f**ks-given guide from New York Times bestselling author of the international sensation The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k, Get Your Sh*t Together, and You Do YouDo you waste time overthinking things you can't do anything about?Do you freak out when things don't go to plan?Does anxiety get in the way of you living your best life?When life hands you a big fat f**king lemon, Calm the F**k Down gives you practical ways to manage the situation, not to mention your anxiety about the situation. One hundred per cent practical and zero percent Pollyanna-ish, this is a book that acknowledges all the bad shit that can and probably will happen to you - from break ups and breakdowns to floods, family feuds and France running out of butter - and shows you what you can realistically do about it so you can get on with your life, stop worrying and wallowing, and start bouncing back.Think of Calm the F**k Down as the friend who, instead of reassuring you that 'everything's going to be okay,' actually shows you how to make it so. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The latest no-f**ks-given guide from New York Times bestselling author of the international sensation The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k, Get Your Sh*t Together, and You Do YouDo you waste time overthinking things you can't do anything about? Do you freak out when things don't go to plan? Does anxiety get in the way of you living your best life? When life hands you a big fat f**king lemon, Calm the F**k Down gives you practical ways to manage the situation, not to mention your anxiety about the situation. One hundred per cent practical and zero percent Pollyanna-ish, this is a book that acknowledges all the bad shit that can and probably will happen to you - from break ups and breakdowns to floods, family feuds and France running out of butter - and shows you what you can realistically do about it so you can get on with your life, stop worrying and wallowing, and start bouncing back. Think of Calm the F**k Down as the friend who, instead of reassuring you that 'everything's going to be okay,' actually shows you how to make it so. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

If Avery Chambers can’t fix you in 10 sessions, she won’t take you on as a client. Her successes are phenomenal—she helps people overcome everything from domineering parents to assault—and almost absorbs the emptiness she sometimes feels since her husband’s death. Marissa and Mathew Bishop seem like the golden couple—until Marissa cheats. She wants to repair things, both because she loves her husband and for the sake of their eight-year-old son. After a friend forwards an article about Avery, Marissa takes a chance on this maverick therapist, who lost her license due to controversial methods. When the Bishops glide through Avery’s door and Marissa reveals her infidelity, all three are set on a collision course. Because the biggest secrets in the room are still hidden, and it’s no longer simply a marriage that’s in danger. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The debut novel by the bestselling author of THE ESSEX SERPENTOne hot summer's day, John Cole decides to leave his life behind.He shuts up the bookshop no one ever comes to and drives out of London. When his car breaks down and he becomes lost on an isolated road, he goes looking for help, and stumbles into the grounds of a grand but dilapidated house.Its residents welcome him with open arms - but there's more to this strange community than meets the eye. They all know him by name, they've prepared a room for him, and claim to have been waiting for him all along.Who are these people? And what do they intend for John?Elegant, gently sinister and psychologically complex, After Me Comes the Flood is the haunting debut novel by the author of The Essex Serpent. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The action-packed introduction to the legendary Throne of Glass series - an irresistible bind-up of all five of #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas's Assassin novellas Celaena Sardothien is Adarlan's most feared assassin. As part of the Assassins' Guild, her allegiance is to her master, Arobynn Hamel, yet Celaena listens to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. In these action-packed prequel novellas - together in one edition for the first time - Celaena embarks on five daring missions. They take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, where she fights to liberate slaves and seeks to avenge the tyrannous. But she is acting against Arobynn's orders and could suffer an unimaginable punishment for such treachery . . . Explore the dark underworld of this kick-ass heroine and find out how the legend begins in the five page-turning prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

May mercy be upon the man who finds himself the enemy of a vengeful medium… 1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D'Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike. Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister's death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult. When Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her as an understudy. But as the women team up with the powerful men of London's exclusive Séance Society to solve the mystery, they begin to suspect that they are not merely out to solve a crime, but perhaps entangled in one themselves… 'Gloriously gothic, delightfully atmospheric slice of Victoriana' Daily Mail (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Donna Tartt, 556 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Paperback edition of Tartt's huge selling second novel, follow up to the worldwide bestseller, "The Secret History". 12 year old Harriet's family is still suffering from the mysterious death of her brother 12 years earlier, and so she sets out with her only friend to find his murderer and punish him. "Destined to become a special kind of classic" "New York Times" (alza.cz)

Kniha - 112 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Michael Finkel, 204 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná In 1986, twenty-year-old Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the woods. A remarkable tale of survival and solitude- the true story of a man who lived alone in a tent in the Maine woods, never talking to another person and surviving by stealing supplies from nearby cabins for twenty-seven years. . (alza.cz)

In the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, each spring brings the hanging of twelve maidens, a gift to the vengeful Poseidon. But when Leto awakens from her death on the shore of a long-forgotten island, its enigmatic keeper Melantho tells her that there's only one way the curse can be broken. Leto must kill the last prince of Ithaca . . .In Lies We Sing to the Sea, debut author Sarah Underwood delivers a thrilling and breathtaking tale that will enthral readers from the very first page as they are transported to the cursed shores of Ithaca.A reclamation of a story from thousands of years ago, Lies We Sing to the Sea is about love and fate, grief and sacrifice, and, ultimately, the power we must find within. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

If Avery Chambers can’t fix you in 10 sessions, she won’t take you on as a client. Her successes are phenomenal—she helps people overcome everything from domineering parents to assault—and almost absorbs the emptiness she sometimes feels since her husband’s death. Marissa and Mathew Bishop seem like the golden couple—until Marissa cheats. She wants to repair things, both because she loves her husband and for the sake of their eight-year-old son. After a friend forwards an article about Avery, Marissa takes a chance on this maverick therapist, who lost her license due to controversial methods. When the Bishops glide through Avery’s door and Marissa reveals her infidelity, all three are set on a collision course. Because the biggest secrets in the room are still hidden, and it’s no longer simply a marriage that’s in danger. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Twelve-year-old Harriet is doing her best to grow up, which is not easy as her mother is permanently on medication, her father has silently moved to another city, and her serene sister rarely notices anything. All of them are still suffering from the shocking and mysterious death of her brother Robin twelve years earlier, and it seems to Harriet that the family may never recover. So, inspired by Captain Scott, Houdini, and Robert Louis Stevenson, she sets out with her only friend Hely to find Robin's murderer and punish him. But what starts out as a child's game soon becomes a dark and dangerous journey into the menacing underworld of a small Mississippi town. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 292 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Marianne Messmann longs to escape her loveless marriage. On a trip to Paris, she throws herself into the Seine, but is rescued by a passer-by. While recovering in hospital, Marianne sees a painting of a beautiful port town and decides to embark on a final adventure. Once in Brittany, she befriends a host of colourful characters who gather in a seaside bistro called Ar Mor. Among food, music and laughter, Marianne discovers a new version of herself - passionate, carefree and powerful. That is until her past comes calling . . . The Little Breton Bistro is a captivating love letter to second chances. (alza.cz)

Zpěvník THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK: THE BEATLES Knihy z edice The Little Black Book jsou zpěvníky, které obsahují text a akordové značky, a nejvíc je tak ocení kytaristé. Tento díl je věnován hitům legendárních “Brouků”. Seznam skladeb: A Day In The Life A Hard Day's Night Across The Universe All I've Got To Do All My Loving All Together Now All You Need Is Love And I Love Her And Your Bird Can Sing Another Girl Any Time At All Ask Me Why Baby You're A Rich Man Baby's In Black Back In The U.S.S.R. Back In The USSR Because Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite Birthday Blackbird Blue Jay Way Can't Buy Me Love Carry That Weight Christmas Time (Is Here Again) Come Together Cry Baby Cry Day Tripper Dear Prudence Dig A Pony Dig It Do You Want To Know A Secret Doctor Robert Don't Bother Me Don't Let Me Down Don't Pass Me By Drive My Car Eight Days A Week Eleanor Rigby Every Little Thing Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey Fixing A Hole For No One For You Blue From Me To You Get Back Getting Better Girl Glass Onion Golden Slumbers Good Day Sunshine Good Morning, Good Morning Goodnight Got To Get You Into My Life Happiness Is A Warm Gun Hello Goodbye Hello Little Girl Help! Helter Skelter Her Majesty Here Comes The Sun Here, There And Everywhere Hey Bulldog Hey Jude Hold Me Tight Honey Pie I Am The Walrus I Call Your Name I Don't Want To Spoil The Party I Feel Fine I Me Mine I Need You I Saw Her Standing There I Should Have Known Better I Wanna Be Your Man I Want To Hold Your Hand I Want To Tell You I Want You (She's So Heavy) I Will If I Fell If I Needed Someone If You've Got Trouble I'll Be Back I'll Cry Instead I'll Follow The Sun I'll Get You I'm A Loser I'm Down I'm Happy Just To Dance With You I'm Looking Through You I'm Only Sleeping I'm So Tired In My Life In Spite Of All The Danger It Won't Be Long It's All Too Much It's Only Love I've Got A Feeling I've Just Seen A Face Julia Lady Madonna Let It Be Like Dreamers Do Little Child Long Long Long Love Me Do Love You To Lovely Rita Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds Magical Mystery Tour Martha My Dear Maxwell's Silver Hammer Mean Mr Mustard Michelle Misery Mother Nature's Son No Reply Norwegian Wood Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) Not A Second Time Not Guilty Nowhere Man Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da Octopus's Garden Oh! Darling Old Brown Shoe One After 909 Only A Northern Song P.S. I Love You Paperback Writer Penny Lane Piggies Please Please Me Polythene Pam Rain Revolution (Single Version) Revolution 1 Rocky Raccoon Run For Your Life Savoy Truffle Sexy Sadie Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) She Came In Through The Bathroom Window She Loves You She Said She Said She's A Woman She's Leaving Home Something Strawberry Fields Forever Sun King Taxman Tell Me What You See Tell Me Why Thank You Girl That Means A Lot The Ballad Of John And Yoko The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill The End The Fool On The Hill The Inner Light The Long And Winding Road The Night Before The Word There's A Place Things We Said Today Think For Yourself This Boy Ticket To Ride Tomorrow Never Knows Twist And Shout Two Of Us Wait We Can Work It Out What Goes On What You're Doing What's The New Mary Jane When I Get Home When I'm Sixty Four While My Guitar Gently Weeps Why Don't We Do It In The Road Wild Honey Pie With A Little Help From My Friends Within You Without You Yellow Submarine Yer Blues Yes It Is Yesterday You Can't Do That You Know My Name (Look Up The Number) You Know What To Do You Like Me Too Much You Never Give Me Your Money You Won't See Me You'll Be Mine Your Mother Should Know You're Going To Lose That Girl You've Got To Hide Your Love Away (kytary.cz)

The twist of a knife. The birth of a legend. Step into the world of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas with this collection of prequel novellas. Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful Assassin's Guild and its scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, she yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. But when Arobynn dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, Celaena finds herself acting independently of his wishes and questioning her own allegiance.If she hopes to escape Arobynn's clutches, Celaena will have to put her faith in her wits and her blade ... knowing that if she fails, she'll lose not just a chance at freedom but her life. A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas explores the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling - and deadly - world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIMEThe twist of a knife. The birth of a legend.Step into the world of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas with this collection of prequel novellas.Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful Assassin's Guild and its scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, she yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. But when Arobynn dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, Celaena finds herself acting independently of his wishes and questioning her own allegiance. If she hopes to escape Arobynn's clutches, Celaena will have to put her faith in her wits and her blade ... knowing that if she fails, she'll lose not just a chance at freedom but her life.A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas explores the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling - and deadly - world.Included in this volume: The Assassin and the Pirate LordThe Assassin and the HealerThe Assassin and the DesertThe Assassin and the UnderworldThe Assassin and the Empire (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level reading material for younger learners. Mr Bean is popular with children around the world for his eccentric and hilarious behaviour. Mr Bean: A Day at the Beach is based on an episode from the animated television series. (patro.cz)

eBook: Shortlisted for the HWA Debut Crown AwardOrphaned young, H is sent to live with her doting aunt in London. H\'s life is a happy one until her lecherous cousin robs her of her innocence, and the plague takes away the city and the people she loves. H is cast out – friendless, pregnant and destitute – into the rapidly emptying streets of London under quarantine.Forced to fend for herself, she is determined to gain back the life she lost. H will face a villain out for revenge, find love in the most unexpected places, and overcome a betrayal that she never could have foreseen. Weathering it all, can H charm, or scheme, her way to the life of freedom and independence that she longs for? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Harriet Dyer, 94 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A comprehensive and concise guide to the history, theory and big issues of feminism. Covers everything from the corseted rabble-rousers of the suffragist movement to the sharp-fingered bloggers of today. Part of the "Little Book" series. (alza.cz)

A letter writing workshop. Five strangers. Countless secrets bursting in between the pages. When French bookseller Esther loses her father, she decides to place an ad in a newspaper, inviting struggling readers to join her secret letter writing workshop. To Esther's surprise, applications pile in by the dozens - and before long, an elderly lady, a disillusioned businessman, a disheartened couple and an awkward teenager find themselves sharing stories, seeking advice, and forging new friendships. As Esther's students uncover the hopes, dreams and fears that were hiding behind the pen, Esther, too, finds herself thrown into a new world full of unexpected adventures. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Join Rachel Khoo on a delicious journey through the Swedish year . . . From spring picnics on the archipelago and barbecues at the summer cabin, to cosy autumnal suppers and dark snowy winters filled with candlelight, gingerbread and gloegg. Complete with stunning location and food photography, Rachel's new cookbook lets you in on what the Swedish like to call Lagom . . . the art of not too little, not too much but just the right amount. Learn how to cook beautiful, fuss-free food . . . With over 100 recipes, Rachel explores Sweden's simple and balanced approach to cooking, celebrates their best-loved ingredients and reveals a must-try cuisine that is about far more than just meatballs, fika and cinnamon buns . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)