The retreat (defekt) - sarah pearse

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)

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)

The brilliantly escapist summer read from your favourite author.One long summer. One perfect setting. Can fiction inspire real life...?Sometimes a book grabs you by the heart and grows to mean everything to you. That's what Hope Falls is to friends Emily, Rachel and Tori. So, when they get the chance to spend a whole summer at the cottage in Lakeside where the film adaptation was located, they know it is going to be the holiday of a lifetime.Spending six weeks away will give them a chance to re-evaluate their life choices. For Emily to decide which way her career will go - the safe route, or the more risky creative option? And for Rachel to decide whether to move in with her partner Jeremy. Then Tori has to drop out at the last moment, and her space is offered to another Hope Falls afficionado, Alex.But when Alex turns out not to be who they expected, the holiday takes an unforeseen turn. And as the summer develops, so does their friendship. Could this be where they uncover their future selves, find love in all its forms and where their lives will change course forever...? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Le Sommet, napůl ukrytý v lese a zastíněný hrozivými vrcholky švýcarských Alp, byl vždy zlověstným místem. Kdysi opuštěné sanatorium, které dlouho provázely znepokojivé pověsti, je nyní zrekonstruováno na luxusní hotel. A je tím posledním místem, kde by Elin Warnerová chtěla být. Ale vzala si volno od své práce detektiva, aby zde mohla oslavit zasnoubení svého bratra Isaaca a jeho přítelkyně Laury. Po příjezdu uprostřed hrozivé bouře se Elin okamžitě cítí divně – hotel ji bez zjevného důvodu znepokojuje. A když následujícího rána zjistí, že Laura zmizela, musí Elin věřit svým instinktům i tomu, že ji dokáže najít. Bouře uzavře všechny přístupové cesty, a čím déle je Laura nezvěstná, tím více začínají ostatní hosté panikařit. Elin je pod tlakem, aby Lauru našla, jenže nikdo si nevšiml, že se ztratila další žena. Jediná, která mohla ostatní varovat, jak velké nebezpečí jim všem hrozí… (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Na ostrově u anglického pobřeží bylo otevřeno moderní, idylické letovisko slibující odpočinek a relaxaci. Jenže ostrov samotný, jemuž vévodí přírodní dominanta zvaná Smrťákova skála, má temnou minulost. O tomto někdejším působišti sériového vraha se totiž proslýchá, že je prokleté. Když je pod jógovým pavilonem nalezena mrtvá mladá žena, zdá se, že šlo o tragickou nehodu. Inspektorka Elin Warnerová však záhy zjistí, že oběť na ostrově vůbec neměla být. A když se najde další tělo, tentokrát utonulého muže, Erin pojme podezření, že tato úmrtí nemohou být náhoda. Ovšem jak spolu souvisejí? A mají nějakou spojitost se zločiny, které se zde udály před desítkami let? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha: Impozantní hotel napůl skrytý v lesích a zastíněný hrozivými horskými štíty švýcarských Alp, který vznikl rekonstrukcí někdejšího sanatoria pro léčbu tuberkulózy, je to poslední místo na světě, kde by si Elin Warnerová přála být. Jenže už před mnoha měsíci si vzala ve své práci detektiva neplacené volno, takže když ji její bratr Isaac, s nímž se celé roky neviděla, a jeho přítelkyně Laura požádají, aby s nimi v hotelu oslavila jejich zasnoubení, skutečně nemá důvod toto pozvání nepřijmout. Elin dorazí ve chvíli, kdy se blíží mimořádně velká sněhová bouře. Třebaže je hotel krásný, Elin již při prvním pohledu na něj pocítí napětí, na budově je totiž cosi, co ji znervózňuje – stejně jako na jejím bratrovi. A když se ráno probudí a zjistí, že Laura beze stopy zmizela, Elinino znepokojení zesílí. Bouře odřízne všechny přístupové cesty, a čím déle zůstává Laura nezvěstná, tím více zbylí hosté začínají podléhat panice. Ale nikdo si zatím nevšiml, že zmizela další žena. A Elin je jediná, kdo ostatní může varovat, v jak velkém nebezpečí se všichni nacházejí. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Le Sommet, napůl ukrytý v lese a zastíněný hrozivými vrcholky švýcarských Alp, byl vždy zlověstným místem. Kdysi opuštěné sanatorium, které dlouho provázely znepokojivé pověsti, je nyní zrekonstruováno na luxusní hotel.A je tím posledním místem, kde by Elin Warnerová chtěla být. Ale vzala si volno od své práce detektiva, aby zde mohla oslavit zasnoubení svého bratra Isaaca a jeho přítelkyně Laury.Po příjezdu uprostřed hrozivé bouře se Elin okamžitě cítí divně – hotel ji bez zjevného důvodu znepokojuje. A když následujícího rána zjistí, že Laura zmizela, musí Elin věřit svým instinktům i tomu, že ji dokáže najít. Bouře uzavře všechny přístupové cesty, a čím déle je Laura nezvěstná, tím více začínají ostatní hosté panikařit.Elin je pod tlakem, aby Lauru našla, jenže nikdo si nevšiml, že se ztratila další žena. Jediná, která mohla ostatní varovat, jak velké nebezpečí jim všem hrozí… (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Na ostrově u anglického pobřeží bylo otevřeno moderní, idylické letovisko slibující odpočinek a relaxaci. Jenže ostrov samotný, jemuž vévodí přírodní dominanta zvaná Smrťákova skála, má temnou minulost. O tomto někdejším působišti sériového vraha se totiž proslýchá, že je prokleté.Když je pod jógovým pavilonem nalezena mrtvá mladá žena, zdá se, že šlo o tragickou nehodu. Inspektorka Elin Warnerová však záhy zjistí, že oběť na ostrově vůbec neměla být.A když se najde další tělo, tentokrát utonulého muže, Erin pojme podezření, že tato úmrtí nemohou být náhoda. Ovšem jak spolu souvisejí? A mají nějakou spojitost se zločiny, které se zde udály před desítkami let? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

In Willow Close, everyone is a suspect . . . On the day Nina and Conrad Best move into their new home in picture-perfect Willow Close, a body is discovered. Hurrying inside, they see horrified residents gather around a police cordon - one of their neighbours has been brutally killed in the woods. As police interview witnesses, they soon discover each resident hiding their own secrets. Because few in the Close are exactly who they seem. Nina and Conrad thought they'd found their dream home. But have they moved into a nightmare? (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)

Třetí díl detektivní série s Charlotte Staffordovou Věrný pes leží poraněný vedle zohaveného těla svého majitele. Mrtvou ženu, svázanou s roubíkem v ústech, najdou v její vlastní posteli. Oba zavraždění jsou z řad policie a oba mají vedle sebe položenou rudou růži… Je jasné, že vraždám není konec. Začíná hledání skutečného pachatele i jeho motivu, které je plné lží a falešných obvinění. Charlie, Hunter a jejich tým musí zabijáka dopadnout, než se obětí stane další z kolegů. To, co udělal, se muselo stát. Necítil vinu. Nenáviděl ji i všechny podobné lidi. Liboval by si v tom zastrašování, ponížení a agónii, kterým si musel sám projít. Ale měl svoje instrukce. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the author of When God was a Rabbit and Tin Man, Still Life is a big-hearted story of the families we forge and the friendships that make us. 1944, Italy. As bombs fall around them, two strangers meet in the ruined wine cellar of a Tuscan villa and share an extraordinary evening. Ulysses Temper is a young British soldier, Evelyn Skinner a 64-year-old art historian living life on her own terms. She has come to salvage paintings from the wreckage of war and relive memories of her youth when her heart was stolen by an Italian maid in a particular room with a view. Ulysses’ chance encounter with Evelyn will transform his life – and all those who love him back home in London – forever. Uplifting, sweeping and full of unforgettable characters, Still Life is a novel about beauty, love, family and friendship. Sunday Times bestseller 09/06/2021 (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dřív Remy Tsaiová věděla přesně, co ji čeká. A teď ani netuší, jak bude vypadat příští den. Kdysi bývala šťastná. Měla svého přítele, Jacka, a Elise, svoji nejlepší kamarádku - svoji spřízněnou duši - která ji chápala líp než kdokoli na světě. Ale teď je Jack mrtvý, zabilo ho několik výstřelů do hrudi - A byla to Elise, kdo stiskl spoušť. Udělala to v sebeobraně? Nebo je za tím něco hlubšího, temnějšího, něco, co by Remy ani ve snu nenapadlo? Zatímco probíhá policejní vyšetřování, Remy zahájí své vlastní, přebírá svoje vzpomínky a pátrá po sebemenším zrnku pravdy, které by dokázalo zachránit přátelství, které pro ni znamená celý svět. V několika prolínajících se časových liniích se odvíjí napínavý psychologický thriller, který zkoumá temnou stránku přátelství a posedlosti. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

It's never too late to grow the f*ck up.And New York Times bestselling author Sarah Knight is hereto help! With her no-bullsh*t bible for the modern adult, you'll become more self-aware, self-sufficient and resourceful - and turn grownup responsibilities into exciting opportunities for making YOUR life easier and more fun.You'll learn:- How to anticipate consequences and orchestrate outcomes- Four keys to effective communication- Strategies for slaying self-care- The perks of being independent and dependableAnd much more!Packed with practical advice and pro-dult tips for everything from balancing your budget to impressing your in-laws, Grow the F*ck Up is the perfect guide for anyone - at any age - who wants to be an adult and get treated like one.SARAH KNIGHT's No F*cks Given Guides have sold 3 million copies and her TEDx talk has been viewed 10 million times. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One night in 1960, the twins awake to find their father pulling their screaming mother from the house. She is to be committed to an asylum. It is, so their father insists, for her own good. It's not long before they, too, are removed from their London home and sent to Nightingales - a large house deep in the New Forest countryside - to be watched over by their cold-hearted grandmother, Mrs Mitcham. Though they feel abandoned and unloved, at least here they have something they never had before - freedom. The twins are left to their own devices, to explore, find new friends and first romances. That is until the day that Duncan doesn't come back for dinner. Nor does he return the next day. Or the one after that. When the bodies of other young boys are discovered in the surrounding area the police appear to give up hope of finding Duncan alive. With Mrs Mitcham showing little interest in her grandson's disappearance, it is up to Maisy to discover the truth. And she knows just where to start. The woman who lives alone in the wood about whom so many rumours abound. A woman named Grace Deville. The Woman in the Wood is a powerful, passionate and sinister tale of a young woman's courage, friendship and determination from one of the world's favourite storytellers. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The heir of ash and fire bows to no one. A new threat rises in the third book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak, but now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth. That truth could change her life - and her future - forever. Meanwhile, monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. To defeat them, Celaena will need the strength not only to fight the evil that is about to be unleashed but also to harness her inner demons. If she is to win this battle, she must find the courage to face her destiny - and burn brighter than ever before. The third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series continues Celaena's epic journey from woman to warrior. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jedna z nejpozoruhodnějších populárně-naučných knih o zdravé výživě poslední doby. Trochu příručka paleo stravy, trochu osobní příběh, hodně fundovaných informací o metabolismu cukru i o poruchách, jež v organismu vyvolává, mnoho překvapivých fakt i krásných fotografií. Ultramoderní kuchařka v rustikálním stylu, v níž pozadí k pokrmům nové doby tvoří dřevo a omlácená omítka. Dílko hipsterské generace pro všechny, koho už otravují škatule, zatvrdlé formy a nefunkční pravidla, kdo se chtějí vymanit z otroctví včetně závislosti na cukru; pro lidi - tedy strávníky - toužící po svobodě, vitalitě a zdraví ze skvělého jídla mimo všechny tabulky a katalogy. Kniha, jejíž každá stránka vás bude bavit. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jedna z nejpozoruhodnějších populárně-naučných knih o zdravé výživě poslední doby. Trochu příručka paleo stravy, trochu osobní příběh, hodně fundovaných informací o metabolismu cukru i o poruchách, jež v organismu vyvolává, mnoho překvapivých fakt i krásných fotografií. Ultramoderní kuchařka v rustikálním stylu, v níž pozadí k pokrmům nové doby tvoří dřevo a omlácená omítka. Dílko hipsterské generace pro všechny, koho už otravují škatule, zatvrdlé formy a nefunkční pravidla, kdo se chtějí vymanit z otroctví včetně závislosti na cukru; pro lidi - tedy strávníky - toužící po svobodě, vitalitě a zdraví ze skvělého jídla mimo všechny tabulky a katalogy. Kniha, jejíž každá stránka vás bude bavit. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jedna z nejpozoruhodnějších populárně-naučných knih o zdravé výživě poslední doby. Trochu příručka paleo stravy, trochu osobní příběh, hodně fundovaných informací o metabolismu cukru i o poruchách, jež v organismu vyvolává, mnoho překvapivých fakt i krásných fotografií. Ultramoderní kuchařka v rustikálním stylu, v níž pozadí k pokrmům nové doby tvoří dřevo a omlácená omítka. Dílko hipsterské generace pro všechny, koho už otravují škatule, zatvrdlé formy a nefunkční pravidla, kdo se chtějí vymanit z otroctví včetně závislosti na cukru; pro lidi - tedy strávníky - toužící po svobodě, vitalitě a zdraví ze skvělého jídla mimo všechny tabulky a katalogy. Kniha, jejíž každá stránka vás bude bavit. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jedna z nejpozoruhodnějších populárně-naučných knih o zdravé výživě poslední doby. Trochu příručka paleo stravy, trochu osobní příběh, hodně fundovaných informací o metabolismu cukru i o poruchách, jež v organismu vyvolává, mnoho překvapivých fakt i krásných fotografií. Ultramoderní kuchařka v rustikálním stylu, v níž pozadí k pokrmům nové doby tvoří dřevo a omlácená omítka. Dílko hipsterské generace pro všechny, koho už otravují škatule, zatvrdlé formy a nefunkční pravidla, kdo se chtějí vymanit z otroctví včetně závislosti na cukru; pro lidi - tedy strávníky - toužící po svobodě, vitalitě a zdraví ze skvělého jídla mimo všechny tabulky a katalogy. Kniha, jejíž každá stránka vás bude bavit. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

No masters. No limits. No regrets. Aelin Galathynius takes her place as queen in the fourth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen - and that heart beats for vengeance. In this fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, no one will escape the queen's wrath. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Together they will rise. Or together they will fall. The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve unravels with each passing day. With Aelin captured, her friends and allies have scattered. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. But as destinies weave together at last, all must stand together if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation. Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights for her life, her people, and the promise of a better world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A glorious empire. A desperate quest. An ancient secret. The search for allies extends to a new land in the sixth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Chaol Westfall and Nesryn Faliq have arrived in the shining city of Antica to forge an alliance with the Khagan of the Southern Continent, whose vast armies are Erilea's last hope. But they have also come to Antica for another purpose: to seek healing at the famed Torre Cesme for the wounds Chaol received in Rifthold. After enduring unspeakable horrors as a child at the hands of Adarlanian soldiers, Yrene Towers has no desire to help the young lord from Adarlan, let alone heal him. Yet she has sworn an oath to assist those in need, and she will honour it. But Lord Westfall carries his own dark past, and Yrene soon realises that those shadows could engulf them both. Chaol, Nesryn, and Yrene will have to draw on every scrap of their resilience to overcome the danger that surrounds them. But while they become entangled in the political webs of the khaganate, long-awaited answers slumber deep in the mountains, where warriors soar on legendary ruks. Answers that might offer their world a chance at survival ... or doom them all. The final battle looms in this sixth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Sarah Pearse, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From the New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium,a Reese’s Book Club pick, here, Detective Elin Warner uncovers the truth behind the suspicious deaths on a stunning island getaway “The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning climax.” —David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Shadows They couldn’t wait to stay here. An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off the English coast, 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 young woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But Detective Elin Warner soon learns 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... (alza.cz)

Dark, moreish and chilling - the countdown to Christmas is on ... and time is running out. Every day in December, a gift is left for Eleri in the abandoned tower block opposite her flat.At first, she can't help but be flattered, hoping that her Secret Santa is enigmatic Ras - a boy she has history with. But with each day that passes, the gifts get darker and more dangerous. Is this a harmless bit of festive fun? Or does this have something to do with Nina's disappearance last year? If so ...will Eleri be next? Perfect for BookTok, this thriller is the ultimate blend of haunting and festive Foregrounding themes of disability and broken families: Eleri's single mum has cerebral palsy Sarah Naughton was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award with her YA novel THE HANGED MAN RISES (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller. Sarah J. Maas's sexy, groundbreaking CRESCENT CITY series continues with this second installment.Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar have made a pact. As they process the events of the Spring they will keep things . platonic . until the Solstice. But can they resist when the crackling tension between them is enough to set the whole of Crescent City aflame?And they are not out of danger yet. Dragged into a rebel movement they want no part of, Bryce, Hunt and their friends find themselves pitted against the terrifying Asteri - whose notice they must avoid at all costs. But as they learn more about the rebel cause, they face a choice: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight. And they've never been very good at staying silent.In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode - and the people who will do anything to save it. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than Midgard, but now that she has, all she wants is to get back. Everything she loves is in Midgard: her family, her friends, her mate. Stranded in a strange new world, she's going to need all her wits about her to get home again. And that's no easy feat when she has no idea who to trust. Hunt Athalar has found himself in some deep holes in his life, but this one might be the deepest of all. After a few brief months with everything he ever wanted, he's in the Asteri's dungeons again, stripped of his freedom and without a clue as to Bryce's fate. He's desperate to help her, but until he can escape the Asteri's leash, his hands are quite literally tied. In this sexy, breathtaking sequel to the #1 bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath, Sarah J. Maas's Crescent City series reaches new heights as Bryce and Hunt's world is brought to the brink of collapse-with its future resting on their shoulders. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

THE DEADLIEST POWER.THE FIERCEST PASSION.THE CRUELLEST FATE.The #1 Sunday Times bestseller and sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller. Sarah J. Maas's sexy, groundbreaking CRESCENT CITY series continues with this second instalment.Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar have made a pact. As they process the events of the Spring they will keep things platonic until Winter Solstice. But can they resist when the crackling tension between them is enough to set the whole of Crescent City aflame?And they are not out of danger yet. Dragged into a rebel movement they want no part of, Bryce, Hunt and their friends find themselves pitted against the terrifying Asteri - whose notice they must avoid at all costs. But as they learn more about the rebel cause, they face a choice: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight. And they've never been very good at staying silent.In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode - and the people who will do anything to save it. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller. Sarah J. Maas's sexy, groundbreaking CRESCENT CITY series continues with this second installment.Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar have made a pact. As they process the events of the Spring they will keep things . platonic . until the Solstice. But can they resist when the crackling tension between them is enough to set the whole of Crescent City aflame?And they are not out of danger yet. Dragged into a rebel movement they want no part of, Bryce, Hunt and their friends find themselves pitted against the terrifying Asteri - whose notice they must avoid at all costs. But as they learn more about the rebel cause, they face a choice: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight. And they've never been very good at staying silent.In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode - and the people who will do anything to save it. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

ONE PERFECT HOLIDAY. ONE SHOCKING ENDING.When Rob decides the family needs to get away for the summer Jess is not convinced - won't all the things they're escaping be waiting for them on their return? But the kids are thrilled, and before long their idyllic little cottage, the sea air, and the feel of skin sticky from sun-cream, lollies and sand, begins to work its magic. Jess allows herself to sink into the holiday vibes - the family even make holiday friends.The summer heat intensifies Jess - ever vigilant - unearths a secret, a problem she's sure she can help solve. But things are not always as they seem. The water may look inviting but even the gentlest looking waves can hide the deadliest undercurrents.As autumn approaches, Jess - and the reader - will come to realise this is going to end in a way no-one could have imagined...What readers are saying (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Looking for a vacation that leaves you relaxed, restored, and uplifted? In this gorgeous updated guide, Angelika Taschen gathers the most exquisite and inspirational yoga retreats around the world, from an exotic luxury hotel in Bhutan to a spiritual ashram in India, a beach resort in Mexico to a tucked-away treasure in Brazil's tropical forests.Highlights include the Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh-one of the holy cities of the Ganges and a renowned pilgrimage site where the Beatles attended the Maharishi's ashram in 1968; and Santani, a 48-acre former tea plantation in Sri Lanka where restorative bliss meets the highest sustainable and eco-standards. Italy is not just a destination for the cultural and culinary traveler but also for the dedicated yogi: Santa Maria del Sole in Puglia strike a balance between yoga and the sensual Italian lifestyle. A hidden gem in the high planes of Brazil, Alto Paraiso is nestled in lush tropical forest, home to some of the world's most diverse flora and fauna. The Esalen Institute in Big Sur is a legendary New Age destination, offering yoga and much more, with over 500 spiritual and physical workshops; Kretashala, one of Europe's most popular sites for Vinyasa Yoga, offers authentic Cretan cuisine and breathtaking views of the endless expanse of the Libyan sea; while Amansala's Bikini Boot Camp in Tulum, Mexico, combines beach life with yoga classes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Seeking women ages 18-32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed. When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she'll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave. But as the questions grow more and more intense and invasive and the sessions become outings where Jess is told what to wear and how to act, she begins to feel as though Dr. Shields may know what she's thinking . . . and what she's hiding. As Jess's paranoia grows, it becomes clear that she can no longer trust what is real in her life, and what is one of Dr. Shields' manipulative experiments. Caught in a web of deceit and jealousy, Jess quickly learns that some obsessions can be deadly. From Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, the authors of the top ten bestseller The Wife Between Us, comes an electrifying new novel about doubt, passion, and deadly obsession . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Seeking women ages 18-32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed. When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she'll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave. But as the questions grow more and more intense and invasive and the sessions become outings where Jess is told what to wear and how to act, she begins to feel as though Dr. Shields may know what she's thinking . . . and what she's hiding. As Jess's paranoia grows, it becomes clear that she can no longer trust what is real in her life, and what is one of Dr. Shields' manipulative experiments. Caught in a web of deceit and jealousy, Jess quickly learns that some obsessions can be deadly. From Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, the authors of the top ten bestseller The Wife Between Us, comes an electrifying new novel about doubt, passion, and deadly obsession . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The brilliantly escapist summer read from your favourite author.One long summer. One perfect setting. Can fiction inspire real life...?Sometimes a book grabs you by the heart and grows to mean everything to you. That's what Hope Falls is to friends Emily, Rachel and Tori. So, when they get the chance to spend a whole summer at the cottage in Lakeside where the film adaptation was located, they know it is going to be the holiday of a lifetime.Spending six weeks away will give them a chance to re-evaluate their life choices. For Emily to decide which way her career will go - the safe route, or the more risky creative option? And for Rachel to decide whether to move in with her partner Jeremy. Then Tori has to drop out at the last moment, and her space is offered to another Hope Falls afficionado, Alex.But when Alex turns out not to be who they expected, the holiday takes an unforeseen turn. And as the summer develops, so does their friendship. Could this be where they uncover their future selves, find love in all its forms and where their lives will change course forever...? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Stepping back from the world is an ancient human impulse. Over the last year we have had to retreat. But throughout history, we have chosen to.We were doing it more and more, anyway. Mindfulness and meditation are all the rage. Wellness tourism, yoga breaks, meditation apps, and spiritual boot camps have been booming - entry-level to hardcore.Retreat investigates this human obsession, mining neuroscience, psychology and history to reveal why we seek solitude, what we get out of it, and what is going on in our brains and bodies when we achieve it. What has it meant to the world's great thinkers, and what does it mean, in our age, as an activity we pay for?Is isolation a means of engaging more fully with reality, or evading it? And what has retreat meant at a time when humanity has - to an unprecedented extent - been forced to withdraw? Nat Segnit has felt the pull of solitude and the fear of it, as well as the warmth of company. To answer these questions, he has been on retreats around the world and met yogic scholars, cognitive and social scientists, religious leaders, philosophers and artists.Retreat is endlessly enlightening, sceptical and open-minded. It is about seeking happiness, fulfilment, a change of perspective, and relief from stress and anxiety. And it is surprisingly, joyously, full of human encounter. Ultimately, it is about the discovery that retreat is a mental state that can be achieved anywhere, in a monastery or shopping centre, a cave or a crowd. (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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Pre-order now to be the first to read one of the nation's favourite storytellers' gripping new novel. Welcome to Willow Close, where everyone is a suspect . . . On the day Nina and Conrad Best move into their new home in picture-perfect Willow Close a body is discovered. Hurrying inside with their belongings, they see horrified neighbours gather by the police cordon - one of the residents has been attacked and brutally killed in the woods. Believing someone must have seen the murderer, the police interview all the residents of the Close. They soon find out that each neighbour harbours their own secrets. The residents of Willow Close are far from what they initially seem and strange, even dark, things happen behind their closed doors. Nina and Conrad had thought they'd found their dream neighbourhood. But have they moved into a nightmare? Praise for Lesley Pearse 'Storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail 'Evocative, compelling, told from the heart' Sunday Express 'Glorious, heartwarming' Woman & Home 'Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written' Closer (knihydobrovsky.cz)