Quercus publishing aug 2026 (55 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The most important economist in the world today' GARY STEVENSON'Read it, share it and let's get on with it' RUTGER BREGMAN'Zucman knows more about billionaires and their wealth than anyone but the billionaires themselves' OLIVER BULLOUGHWhy do billionaires pay less tax than you Billionaires often pay a lower income tax rate than nurses, teachers and almost everyone else - sometimes close to zero. This isn't tax evasion, it's the system.In this explosive manifesto, Gabriel Zucman - the economist revolutionising the study of inequality - reveals how the ultra-rich dodge billions using havens, loopholes and political influence, while public services are breaking.Until we understand the hidden rules that protect extreme wealth, inequality will keep rising and democracy will keep losing. This game-changing book finally shows us how making the ultra-rich pay their fair share is possible, and why now is the moment.'Builds the case that the world needs' ABHIJIT BANERJEE AND ESTHER DUFLO'Billionaires have . . . finally met their match in Gabriel Zucman' ABIGAIL DISNEY.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ??? GAME ON, the final book from the MULTI-MILLION BESTESELLING INTO DARKNESS series, is OUT NOW ???A GRIPPING PARANORMAL ROMANCE FROM THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LIGHTS OUTAnything can happen during a full moon . . .Layla Fitzpatrick lives a simple life . . . for a werewolf. And that's just how she likes it-the scent of woodsy air, the ability to run free whenever she wants. Everything changes one summer night when she attends a ritual bonding ceremony. She thought she was only there to support her friend, but midway through, the magic seizes her, and Layla's suddenly mated to the most arrogant shifter she's ever met. How in the world is she supposed to spend her life with him Layla has no idea that man in the pristine business suit is hiding deep secrets. That Michael Kolbeck spends his nights prowling the streets of Boston, where shifters, witches, and vampires walk a delicate tightrope of uneasy peace. Layla wants to rebel against every aspect of her new life, but unless she and Michael can unlock the true powers of their mating bond, that thin veneer of peace among all supernatural beings is about to vanish.Readers LOVE The Lunatics!'It's like Navessa Allen has been rooting around inside my head and plucked out every single item on my wish list' ?????'Couldn't put it down! . . . The story drew me in and I am here for it' ?????'OBSESSED' ?????'I loved it will all my heart' ?????'Truly bingeable . . . I absolutely could not put it down' ?????'Unexpected, sweet and brimming with mystery. I absolutely love the world she's created' ?????'The pacing, tension, sub plots and slow burn are magnificent' ?????Lights Out, No. 1 New York Times bestseller, April 2025.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY JOANNE HARRIS'Feverish, hungry, astonishing' New York Times'One of the greatest imaginative achievements of English culture' GuardianAmid a raging snowstorm, Mr. Lockwood seeks shelter at Wuthering Heights, a house high on the barren Yorkshire moors. It's not long before the house's secrets reveal themselves: carved into the windowsill, the names Cathy and Heathcliff lead Lockwood to discover the intense, obsessive relationship that unfolded years before; the devastating betrayal; and a revenge that continues to haunt their descendants. Shocking critics upon publication, Emily Brontë's wild, defiant tale of love and vengeance remains one of the most provocative, inventive works of literature today.'Will there ever be a novel that burns with more passionate intensity ' Independent.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The hotly anticipated sequel to The Silverblood Promise, continuing the incredible new epic fantasy series perfect for fans of Scott Lynch and James IslingtonSome doors should not be opened . . .Winter has come early to Korslakov, City of Spires, and Lukan Gardova has arrived with it. Most visitors to this famous city of artifice seek technological marvels, or alchemical ingenuity. Lukan only desires the unknown legacy his father has left for him, in the vaults of the Blackfire Bank.But when Lukan's key to the vault is stolen by a mysterious thief known as the Rook, he and his friends find themselves trapped in a deadly web of murder and deceit. In desperation, Lukan seeks help from Lady Marni Volkova, scion of Korslakov's most powerful family.Yet Lady Marni has secrets of her own. Worse, she has plans for Lukan and his friends. Plans that involve a journey into Korslakov's dark past, in search of a long-lost alchemical formula that could lead to the city's greatest discovery . . . or its destruction.Praise for the Last Legacy series:'A fast-paced carnival of setbacks and skullduggery that reminds me of . . . me! Charming from the first twist to the last' Scott Lynch'Relentlessly entertaining, defiantly idealistic, it's a daring debut filled to the brim with classic fantasy fun' Sebastien de Castell'An undeniable masterwork - and a blueprint for how adventure fantasy should be written' Kirkus (starred review)'A superb debut filled to the brim with action, adventure and a murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat' Fantasy Hive'An engaging and action-packed fantasy read' James IslingtonThe Last Legacy series The Silverblood PromiseThe Blackfire Blade.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 25 Summers by Stephan Schäfer is a life-affirming self-help fable a word-of-mouth sensation in Germany, with over 130,000 copies sold. Blending storytelling with real-world insight, this book invites you to look differently at your time, your choices, and the life you're building. At its heart is a simple encounter: a high-achieving man meets Karl, a potato farmer, whose quiet way of living begins to challenge everything he thought he knew about success, relationships and what really matters. Through their conversations warm, direct and often disarmingly simple a new perspective begins to emerge. Warm, wise and deeply human, 25 Summers offers practical wisdom to help you slow down, reassess your priorities, and make the most of the life you have.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\*The instant New York Times bestseller!\*\*\*From internet sensation and bestseller Lindsay Straube comes the second book in the sexy, biting Split or Swallow series, featuring dangerous basilisks, competitive seduction, and a love triangle that could destroy two kingdoms.Tem never thought she'd fall in love. But now she's caught between the Serpent King and the newly crowned human king . . . And the war that is brewing between the basilisks and the humans.Tem led a simple life on the family chicken farm, but now, her eyes had been opened-to love, to lust, to the pull of power, gold, obligation, and the violence of greed and war.When Tem embraced her basilisk half and crested Leo, she thought she'd set him free. Though it nearly broke her, now he could find his first love again, and she could be happy with Caspen.But love is complicated. As much as Tem embraces her serpent side, rules and loopholes keep her beholden to Leo . . . despite her marriage to Caspen.And Tem and Leo's desire continues to smoulder . . . desire that could set the entire kingdom on fire.Readers LOVE the Split Or Swallow series!If you don't end up hissing after you read this book, then READ IT AGAIN. This unhinged, addictive, and smutty book was the highlight of my month! 5 freaking stars!I am not a monster romance girlie but want me to tell you why I railroaded this book in A SINGLE DAY BECAUSE ITS INCREDIBLE.SOS, I need help because of how in love with this story I am ¿¿¿ (put me down)Monster stuff is weird to me and I'm not going to pretend otherwise. I will die on that hill. THIS monster stuff Give me all of it and more. I will read this again, maybe a third time, before the year is up.Serpent summer FOREVER.miss straube ATE and left no crumbs with this one.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE MILLION-COPY and SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLER'A beautiful little book by a brilliant mind' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Effortlessly instructive, absorbing, up to the minute and - where it matters - witty' GUARDIANThe world-famous cosmologist and #1 bestselling author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the universe's biggest questions in this brilliant posthumous work.This edition includes colour illustrations alongside a foreword by Eddie Redmayne, introduction by Nobel Prize-winner Kip Thorne and afterword by Lucy Hawking, Stephen's daughter.Is there a God How did it all begin Can we predict the future What is inside a black hole Is there other intelligent life in the universe Will artificial intelligence outsmart us Will we survive on Earth Is time travel possible Throughout his extraordinary career, Stephen Hawking expanded our understanding of the universe and unravelled some of its greatest mysteries. But even as his theoretical work on black holes, imaginary time and multiple histories took his mind to the furthest reaches of space, Hawking always believed that science could also be used to fix the problems on our planet.Now, as we face potentially catastrophic changes here on Earth - from climate change to dwindling natural resources to the threat of artificial super-intelligence - Stephen Hawking turns his attention to the most urgent issues for humankind.Wide-ranging, intellectually stimulating, passionately argued, and infused with his characteristic humour, Hawking's final book is a personal view on the challenges we face as a human race, and where we, as a planet, are heading next.A percentage of all royalties will go to charity.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A gripping account of East Germany in the late '70s and early '80s, and of one man's fated struggle for freedom.Friday, April 10th, 1981: 23-year-old Mathias Domaschk boards the fast train from Jena to Berlin, on his way to a birthday party. But he never arrives . . .The packed train is held up en route, and Mathias and three of his friends are apprehended, suspected of being part of a cell intent on disrupting the socialist party congress. Forty-eight hours later he is dead, following interrogation in the Stasi detention centre in Gera.What happened over those two days Peter Wensierski's captivating book draws on multiple witness statements and extensive Stasi documentation to build a riveting and dramatic account, switching between Mathias's journey and the Stasi activities up to and through his arrest. He also places this tragedy against its broader political and social context to reveal the lives of a whole generation of young East Germans who just wanted live freely - and the contempt that the GDR authorities displayed for their humanity.Part reportage, part true crime, Generation GDR offers unique insights into the secret corridors of an authoritarian regime and delivers a powerful warning from history.Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The black rock stood within itself, brooding and implacable. It waited as it always had.A missing boy: A trio of mismatched mercenaries -- Micah Shughrue, Minerva Atwater, and Ebenzer Elkins, colloquially known as 'the Englishman' -- are hired by Ellen Bellhaven for a deceptively simple task: check in on her nephew, who may have been taken against his will to a remote New Mexico backwoods settlement called Little Heaven, where a clandestine religious cult holds sway. A terrifying cult: But shortly after they arrive, things begin to turn ominous. There are stirrings in the woods and over the treetops. And above it all looms the brooding shape of a monolith known as the Black Rock, around which nothing will grow.A cosmic horror: But once the mercenaries infiltrate the cult, they can't get back out. Something is keeping everyone at Little Heaven. And its power is growing . . .Old-school horror meets modern-day storytelling in this unforgettable novel by the bestselling author of THE TROOP.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE PHENOMENAL BREAKTHROUGH NOVEL FROM THE MASTER OF THE PLOT TWIST. MORE THAN 7 MILLION COPIES SOLD 'A top-class literary thriller' The Times 'The cleverest, creepiest book you'll read this year' Daily TelegraphAugust 30, 1975. The day of the disappearance. The day Somerset, New Hampshire, lost its innocence. That summer, struggling author Harry Quebert fell in love with Nola Kellergan. Thirty-three years later, her body is dug up from his yard, along with a manuscript copy of the novel that made him a household name. Quebert is the only suspect. Marcus Goldman - Quebert's most gifted protégé - throws off his writer's block to clear his mentor's name. Solving the case and penning a new bestseller soon merge into one. As his book begins to take on a life of its own, the nation is gripped by the mystery of 'The Girl Who Touched the Heart of America'. But with Nola, in death as in life, nothing is ever as it seems.\*\*\*MARCUS GOLDMANN AND PERRY GAHALOWOOD RETURN IN A NEW TWISTY SEQUEL - THE ALASKA SANDERS AFFAIR - AVAILABLE NOW\*\*\*Reader Reviews'Loved it! Recommend 200%' 'For anybody after an engrossing crime thriller to lose themselves in, as much character as plot driven, I can certainly recommend this' 'An engrossing page turner of a novel that had me hooked from start to finish' 'I can't recommend it too highly' Translated from the French by Sam Taylor.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A dark psychological thriller with a killer twist, that has topped the bestseller charts in its native IsraelWinner of the Prix Mystère de la Critique 2021Longlisted for the CWA Dagger for Crime Fiction in Translation 2021\*TRANSLATED BY MAN BOOKER WINNER JESSICA COHEN\*Three tells the stories of three women: Orna, a divorced single-mother looking for a new relationship; Emilia, a Latvian immigrant on a spiritual search; and Ella, married and mother of three, returning to University to write her thesis. All of them will meet the same man. His name is Gil. He won't tell them the whole truth about himself - but they don't tell him everything either. Tense, twisted and surprising, Three is a daring new form of psychological thriller. It is a declaration of war against the normalisation of death and violence. Slowly but surely, you see the danger each woman walks into. What you won't see is the trap being laid - until it snaps shut.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Shortlisted for the 2016 CWA International Dagger\*READ THE MILLION-SELLING JAPANESE CRIME PHENOMENON, NOW A UK BESTSELLER.SIX FOUR. THE NIGHTMARE NO PARENT COULD ENDURE. THE CASE NO DETECTIVE COULD SOLVE. THE TWIST NO READER COULD PREDICT. For five days in January 1989, the parents of a seven-year-old Tokyo schoolgirl sat and listened to the demands of their daughter's kidnapper. They would never learn his identity. They would never see their daughter again.For the fourteen years that followed, the Japanese public listened to the police's apologies. They would never forget the botched investigation that became known as 'Six Four'. They would never forgive the authorities their failure.For one week in late 2002, the press officer attached to the police department in question confronted an anomaly in the case. He could never imagine what he would uncover. He would never have looked if he'd known what he would find.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Who was Jack the Ripper Where did the Nazis stash their gold Who are the real Men in Black Did aliens send the 'WOW' signal And how will the world end 100 Things They Don't Want You to Know sets out to uncover the truth behind the world's most mysterious cover-ups and unexplained events that have been shrouded in secrecy for generations.From suspicious deaths and disappearances to enigmatic identities, from Cold War cover-ups to puzzling paranormal phenomena and from ancient artefacts to coded documents, 100 Things They Don't Want You to Know takes you on a quest to solve the greatest mysteries, strange disappearances, suspicious cover-ups and conspiracy theories. Including: Black Dahlia, the Marfa Lights, the Turin Shroud, Spontaneous Combustion, Lost Literature of the Mayan Civilisation, Disappearance of Jean Spangler, Shakespeare's True Identity, the Turin Shroud, the Easter Island Glyphs, the Death of Lee Harvey Oswald, the Mothman, The Flying Dutchman, the Secret Mission of Ruldolph Hess, the 'WOW' signal, Lewis Carroll's Lost Diaries, the Man in the Iron Mask and the Beast of Bodmin Moor.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet Lisbeth Salander - the iconic character who has captivated 100 million readers worldwide.'As vivid as bloodstains on snow . . . a perfect introduction to the unique strengths ofScandinavian crime fiction'LEE CHILDLisbeth Salander gets under the skin of her targets like no-one else. Those who underestimate her live to regret it. If they're lucky . . .Mikael Blomkvist - disgraced journalist, womanizer - is everything she ought to hate. But when she is hired by a security firm to investigate him, her report on his life reveals an integrity that fascinates her.Then she discovers that Blomkvist is cracking open the cold case of a missing girl - uncovering secrets that have poisoned a family through generations.And only one thing gives Salander greater satisfaction than exposing a liar: stopping a killer.With an introduction by Val McDermid\*\*\* Want more Lisbeth THE GIRL WITH ICE IN HER VEINS, coming August 2025, is available to pre-order now! \*\*\*.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In his third life, Kinnosuke belonged to a famous author.Now, in his ninth, he wants nothing more to do with humans, who bring nothing but trouble and suffering. Drawn to the city in search of food, he comes across the Hokuto-do Bookshop, owned by a curious woman who has already given a home to four contented cats.Soon Kinnosuke begins to notice the shop's quirks: there are few customers, but it never goes out of business. No stock is ordered, but it never runs out of books. And the other cats also belonged to famous authors in previous lives. If he wants to know more of its secrets, he will have to reveal his own about the life he shared with the author.At first, he is reluctant, but when a young aspiring writer faces tragedy, Kinnosuke is drawn into her struggle, confronting the bookshop's hidden past to help keep her dream alive.Translated from the Japanese by Sylvia Gallagher.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Adapted from the major television series created by Mark Gatiss - new season coming soon!London, 1946. Much of the capital, and indeed the country, remains beset by rationing and bomb damage. But for some there are other, more immediate concerns: crimes of a serious and sometimes deadly nature. Inspector Bliss of Bow Street occasionally enlists the services of Gabriel Book, proprietor of Book's Books: antiquarian and amateur sleuth, whose appetite for mystery is rivalled only by his enthusiasm for rare second-hand volumes. Working alongside Book are his wife and wallpaper shop-owner, Trottie; true crime fanatic Nora; and Jack, who's surprised to have found a home at Book's. They are all overseen by Dog, when otherwise unoccupied by his hunt for ginger biscuits. Together, they sell books and solve crimes. But Book has his own personal mystery to solve - one that's haunted him for over a decade - and with each passing day, he draws closer to the truth. Warm-hearted, witty and perfect for book lovers, Bookish Vol.II is a surprising, entertaining mystery about books, murder and the lengths we'll go to keep our secrets safe. READERS LOVE BOOKISH'A delicious read' ?????'Charming and entertaining' ?????'An enjoyable and very clever read' ?????'So unique and if you are a murder mystery fan give it a go' ????.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everyone can draw, and anything can be art!Your coffee cup. A piece of fruit. The plant on your windowsill. Your favourite pair of shoes. These simple objects prove you don't need anything fancy to make art. Inspiration is all around us - and drawing is easier than you think.Perfect for beginners, hobby artists and anyone craving a more mindful creative routine, You Can Draw This is packed with give-it-a-go creative and interactive exercises and prompts that remove pressure and instead encourage playful curiosity and progress.You'll soon be making gorgeous art out of seemingly ordinary objects. No fancy tools required. No 'talent' needed. Just a pencil, the page, and the willingness to begin.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Professor Hans Rekke and Micaela Vargas have earned a reputation for solving the unsolvable. But they've never been confronted by a serial killer.That changes when Rekke receives a visit from Spanish chief inspector Rafael Corales, who is unable to forget the unsolved murder of a young woman in Santander in 1988. Now other bodies have come to light, marked with signs that seem to be some kind of numerical order.Still recovering from his latest hypomanic episode - his relationship with Vargas strained by a secret she's keeping - Rekke agrees to help track down the killer.Clues from a posthumously published short story by the victim draw him undercover into the murky world of Sweden's literary scene - authors, agents and producers who are past masters at selling a lie. To unmask the killer, Rekke must relearn the difference between fact and fiction, and discover what really happened that night in Santander in 1988.Reviews for Dark Music and Fatal Gambit'A classic murder mystery . . . one Holmes himself would have loved to solve' Independent'Fans of dark Swedish crime will love this moody thriller' The Sun'A rich, engrossing novel' Literary ReviewTranslated from the Swedish by Ian Giles.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the author of Banyan Moon, comes a captivating and evocative story of two estranged sisters on a quest to find a painting by a forgotten Vietnamese artist that holds the truth of their family's fractured past.Aside from the fact they are sisters, Vivi and Calla Nguy¿n have little in common.Vivi, the eldest, lives an orderly and predictable life. She works as an art conservator at a museum in Chicago, carefully preserving pieces of the past, all the while refusing to examine her own dark history.Calla leads a much bolder, if occasionally reckless, existence. She's an accomplished artist with a flair for the dramatic, charming and intriguing everyone she meets. She's also a recovering addict, constantly causing Vivi to worry.Months after the two fall out in the wake of their father's death, Calla appears on the steps of the museum with a sketch and a letter she found in their father's belongings. The sketch is an exact copy of Blue Mirror, a striking painting by a Surrealist Vietnamese painter named K.P. Lý. In the letter, Lý writes about a mysterious lost work of art. Calla is convinced it is meant for their family, and that it was their father's deathbed wish for her and Vivi to find it together. Intrigued yet reluctant to follow her capricious sister, Vivi must decide whether she's willing to face or shut the door to the past.From the ghostly Wisconsin woods to a glittering estate in the French countryside to a disintegrating ancestral home teetering on the edge of a ravine in Vi¿t Nam, The Seekers of Deer Creek is a story of sisters, art, and the irresistible gravity of the past-how it endures across time and generations, always present even when buried.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'HONEST, PRACTICAL, AND DEEPLY EMPOWERING' Gino Wickman, Author of Traction & Shine, Creator of EOS®As an entrepreneur with ADHD, some of your traits like creativity, hyperfocus, and risk-taking are rocket fuel for starting a business. Others, like trouble with attention to detail and time management can make running it feel impossibly overwhelming. Traditional business advice, designed for neurotypical brains, often leaves you stressed, doubting yourself, and on the road to burnout.That's why serial entrepreneur and ADHDer Amanda Perry wrote BRAIN FIRST BUSINESS a groundbreaking guide that rewrites the rules of entrepreneurship for you and your neurodivergent brain. Using her Brain First method, she blends lived experience with neuroscience to show you how to reach your goals without sacrificing your sanity. By learning how ADHD shows up in your business and adopting proven strategies that play to your strengths, you'll redesign your approach in a way that works with your brain, not against it and unlock a sustainable path to a profitable business.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\*GAME ON, the final book from the MULTI-MILLION BESTESELLING INTO DARKNESS series is OUT NOW\*\*\*Colour your way through the story you couldn't get enough of, full of intrigue, hidden identities, witty banter and salacious romance. This deliciously twisted colouring book inspired by the dark world of Lights Out features some of the first official artwork of the Into Darkness series, bringing to life the beloved characters and seductive scenes one page at a time. Relive the descent into darkness as you follow masked man Josh on his heated - and sometimes dangerous - pursuit of Aly. From Josh and Aly's memorable first encounter and the escalation of their games to the moment they uncover unexpected truths about each other's pasts, it's all here. And with one-sided, tear-out pages for easy display, you'll stay infatuated with the most gasp-worthy moments long after you've closed the book. (And yes, there's a full-pageportrait of Fred!)Take your obsession to the next level with this deluxe coluoring book, complete with tantalising art and sinful scenes, a must-have for fans of the Into Darkness series.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Danticat has emerged as an essential American voice in the vein of Toni Morrison' New York Times'A story for our times' Financial Times'Is home the place where we are born Or is it the place where we die ' These questions haunt Magnolia, a successful Haitian American real estate agent in Miami, after she hears the terrifying sounds of gunfire while shopping for her daughter's birthday gift.Once she's safely home, Magnolia hides the fact that she was at the mall shooting from everyone close to her. But given her life back, she begins to see it all clearly, and as if for the first time - the extraordinary bond she has with her teenage daughter, Zoë; the nearly broken relationship she has with her partner, Harrison; the ghost-haunted mind of her mentally unwell mother; her father's immense pain and his reason for seeking solace in the arms of a mistress. As Magnolia struggles through the labyrinth of her past, she must also come to terms with the losses sustained that traumatic day.Taking as its title the Haitian Kreyòl word for mourning, Dèy celebrates the complexity of life in a brave and striking novel that is one of Danticat's most powerful and deeply affecting works yet.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - TWO SISTERS. ONE PAINTING. A LONG-LOST SECRET.From the bestselling author of Banyan Moon comes a captivating, evocative story of two estranged sisters on a quest to find a painting by a forgotten Vietnamese artist that holds the truth of their family's fractured past.'Beautiful . . . a kind of ghost story wound through with artistic passion, a legacy of violence, and the indelible intimacy of sisterhood' Catherine Newman, New York Times bestselling author of Sandwich'The most achingly beautiful novel I've read in a long time' Amy Jo Burns, author of Wait For MeAside from the fact they are sisters, Vivi and Calla Nguy¿n have little in common.Vivi, the eldest, lives an orderly and predictable life. Working as an art conservator at a museum in Chicago, she carefully preserves pieces of the past, all the while refusing to examine her own dark history. Calla leads a much bolder, if occasionally reckless, existence. An accomplished artist with a flair for the dramatic, she is charming and intriguing to everyone she meets. She's also a recovering addict, constantly causing Vivi to worry. Months after the two fall out in the wake of their father's death, Calla appears on the steps of the museum with a sketch and a letter found in their father's belongings. The sketch is an exact copy of Blue Mirror, a striking painting by a Surrealist Vietnamese painter named K.P. Lý. In the letter, Lý writes about a mysterious lost work of art that Calla is convinced is meant for her and Vivi to find together. Intrigued yet reluctant to follow her capricious sister, Vivi must decide whether she's willing to face or shut the door to the past. From the ghostly Wisconsin woods to a glittering estate in the French countryside to a disintegrating ancestral home teetering on the edge of a ravine in Vi¿t Nam, The Seekers of Deer Creek is a story of sisters, art, and the irresistible gravity of the past-how it endures across time and generations, always present even when buried.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Professor Hans Rekke and Micaela Vargas have earned a reputation for solving the unsolvable. But they've never been confronted by a serial killer.That changes when Rekke receives a visit from Spanish chief inspector Rafael Corales, who is unable to forget the unsolved murder of a young woman in Santander in 1988. Now other bodies have come to light, marked with signs that seem to be some kind of numerical order.Still recovering from his latest hypomanic episode - his relationship with Vargas strained by a secret she's keeping - Rekke agrees to help track down the killer.Clues from a posthumously published short story by the victim draw him undercover into the murky world of Sweden's literary scene - authors, agents and producers who are past masters at selling a lie. To unmask the killer, Rekke must relearn the difference between fact and fiction, and discover what really happened that night in Santander in 1988.Reviews for Dark Music and Fatal Gambit'A classic murder mystery . . . one Holmes himself would have loved to solve' Independent'Fans of dark Swedish crime will love this moody thriller' The Sun'A rich, engrossing novel' Literary ReviewTranslated from the Swedish by Ian Giles.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make your own Chocolate Frog Satisfy your sweet tooth with sumptuous delights straight out of Honeydukes This collection of 60 mouth-watering confections brings the magic of Harry Potter straight to your kitchen. With step-by-step instructions, handy tips and stunning photography, the Harry Potter Sweets and Treats Cookbook will have you making the Golden Trio's favourite desserts from the comfort of your own home in no time.Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just indulging your sweet tooth, these recipes have been crafted to bring a dusting of magic - and sugar - to your everyday moments.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Adapted from the major television series created by Mark Gatiss - new season coming soon!London, 1946. Much of the capital, and indeed the country, remains beset by rationing and bomb damage. But for some there are other, more immediate concerns: crimes of a serious and sometimes deadly nature. Inspector Bliss of Bow Street occasionally enlists the services of Gabriel Book, proprietor of Book's Books: antiquarian and amateur sleuth, whose appetite for mystery is rivalled only by his enthusiasm for rare second-hand volumes. Working alongside Book are his wife and wallpaper shop-owner, Trottie; true crime fanatic Nora; and Jack, who's surprised to have found a home at Book's. They are all overseen by Dog, when otherwise unoccupied by his hunt for ginger biscuits. Together, they sell books and solve crimes. But Book has his own personal mystery to solve - one that's haunted him for over a decade - and with each passing day, he draws closer to the truth. Warm-hearted, witty and perfect for book lovers, Bookish Vol.II is a surprising, entertaining mystery about books, murder and the lengths we'll go to keep our secrets safe. READERS LOVE BOOKISH'A delicious read' ?????'Charming and entertaining' ?????'An enjoyable and very clever read' ?????'So unique and if you are a murder mystery fan give it a go' ????.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the author of A Daughter's Hope comes a gripping tale of love, loss and hope. After the sudden death of her father, Ella's happy childhood abruptly ended, when her family was left penniless. Left no choice but to live with her grandmother, Ella works tirelessly, fighting to make ends meet. Until a marriage proposal from local businessman, David, promises her a brighter future. Now a wife and mother, Ella's life is what she always dreamed of. Until her first love returns and she finds herself facing an impossible choice. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A special deluxe edition of the first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Rebel Blue Ranch series-the sizzling, small-town brother's best friend romance that went viral on TikTok-now featuring: a bonus scene and letter from Lyla show-stopping endpapers reversible jacket with an original illustration lavish printed case stenciled edges with a beloved quote from the book'The Rebel Blue Ranch series is a must read.'-#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa BaileyShe's off-limits, but he's never been good at following the rules.For the first time in her life, Clementine 'Emmy' Ryder has no idea what she's doing. She's accomplished everything on her to-do list. She left her small hometown of Meadowlark, Wyoming; went to college; and made a career for herself by doing her favorite thing: riding horses. But after an accident makes it impossible for her to get back into the saddle, she has no choice but to return to the hometown she always wanted to escape.Luke Brooks is Meadowlark's most notorious bad boy, bar owner, and bachelor. He's also the unofficial fifth member of the Ryder family. As Emmy's older brother's best friend, Luke spent most of his childhood antagonizing her. It's been years since he's seen her, but when she walks into his bar and back into his life, he can't take his eyes off her. Despite his better judgment, he wants to do a whole lot more than just look at her.Emmy's got too much on her mind to think about romance. And Luke knows he should stay away from his best friend's younger sister. But what if Luke is just what Emmy needs to get her spark back Or will they both go up in flames.…