Quercus publishing jun 2024 (22 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The perfect book club read FOR FANS OF CELESTE NG and MIN JIN LEE.'A riveting mother-daughter tale' Elle'Spellbinding and intricately layered' E.M. Tran 'A gripping tale about motherhood' Heat'This novel has everything you want' Meng Jin 'A haunting page turner' Carolyn Huynh'Heart-shatteringly beautiful' Nguyen Phan Que Mai Ann Tran is already at a crossroads when she gets the call that her beloved grandmother, Minh, has died. With a beautiful home and a charming boyfriend, Ann has built a seemingly perfect life, but it all crumbles away with one positive pregnancy test. With her carefully planned future now in question, Ann returns home to Florida to face her estranged mother, Hu'o'ng. Under the same roof for the first time in years, mother and daughter must face the simmering questions of their past, without the one person who's always held them together. Running parallel to this is Minh's story, as she goes from a lovestruck teenager living in the shadow of the Vietnam War to a determined young mother immigrating to America in search of a better life. And when Ann makes a shocking discovery in the Banyan House's attic, long-buried secrets come to light. Spanning decades and continents, from 1960s Vietnam to the wild swamplands of the Florida coast, Banyan Moon is a stunning and deeply moving story of mothers and daughters, the things we inherit, and the lives we choose to make out of that inheritance. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The perfect holiday companion' Heat'Sun-soaked escapism' BestFaye has just completed her degree in interior design when she finds herself jobless and boyfriend-less. While debating what to do next, she receives a surprise phone call from her old college friend Charlotte who now lives in Sardinia and is married to Italian hotelier, Fabio.When Charlotte suggests that Faye relocate for a month to house-sit, Faye wonders if a summer break in sunny Sardinia might be the perfect way to recharge her batteries and think about her future.But then Charlotte tells Faye that there's something more behind the sudden invitation: her friends Marisa and Alessandro are looking for a designer to renovate a crumbling old theatre they own in the scenic village of Deriu.The idea certainly sounds appealing to Faye, but little does she know what she's letting herself in for if she accepts this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity . . .SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:'Kept me hooked until the end' Kathryn Hughes'Such a wealth of fascinating characters set in a glorious village in Sardinia' 5\* reader review'The ultimate feel-good read, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' Candis'A fantastic read' 5\* reader review'A fascinating story with engaging themes' Dinah Jefferies'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' 5\* reader review.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Every page bursts with heart' Anthony Doerr, author of All The Light We Cannot See'Compelling, moving, lyrical' - Claire North, author of Ithaca and The First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustFor Lewis and Wren, their first year of marriage is also their last.A few weeks after their wedding, Lewis receives a rare diagnosis. He's turning into a great white shark, and has less than a year left to live as a human. At first, Wren resists her husband's fate. Is there a way for them to be together after Lewis fully transforms But as Lewis changes, day by day, Wren begins to make peace with the inevitable. After all, this isn't the first time she's lost a loved one.An extraordinary novel of love, loss, hope and happiness, Shark Heart explores the shapes that love takes, in all its many forms, and asks us to ask ourselves: what makes us human Discover why readers love Shark Heart 'Lyrical and immersive. I found it both heartbreaking and heartwarming' ????? reader review'A most magical story . . . unlike anything I've read before' ????? reader review'A rare and inspirational book' ????? reader review'Touching and remarkable' ????? reader review'Will stick with me forever' ????? reader review'A new favorite read' ????? reader review'Will pull at your heartstrings and stay with you for a very long time' ????? reader review'Read with a box of tissues nearby'????? reader review.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A gripping and atmospheric Black Forest Investigation featuring Detective Inspector Louise Bonì.'Oliver Bottini is one of the most sophisticated crime writers of modern times' Sunday TimesIn a Berlin hotel a man is beaten up, but it's more than a random assault and the attacker escapes undetected. When the trail leads to Freiburg, Chief Inspector Louise Bonì is sent to investigate. It's a complex case, a professional job. The victim is a secret service informer, the only witness knows more than she's saying, and the intelligence service is hovering in the background, refusing to cooperate. Industrial espionage appears to be at play, focused on the booming solar-energy sector.'Taut writing and pacy events' Sunday Times Bonì's investigation is repeatedly obstructed, and again she has to rip up the police handbook in her attempt to find out how the different threads of the web tie together. But by the time she discovers the truth, it's already too late for one of those involved . . .'Bottini is a terrific storyteller' Sunday ExpressThe fifth in the Black Forest Investigations featuring Louise Bonì - by the five-time winner of the German Crime Fiction AwardTranslated from the German by Jamie Bulloch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In her perceptive and affecting new novel, Daniela Krien explores a marriage where everything hangs in the balance. 'Quietly devastating' HANNAH BECKERMANN, Observer'A stylish, subtle read' Woman & Home BOOK OF THE MONTH'Perfectly paced, nuanced' Saga Magazine PICK OF THE MONTH'Powerful . . . subtle and psychologically astute' Times Literary Supplement'Beautifully written' IndependentHow can two lovers find a way back to each other, when the pain of the past stands between them With plans adrift after a fire burns down their rented holiday cabin, Rahel and Peter find themselves unexpectedly on an isolated farm where Rahel spent many a happy childhood summer. Suddenly, after years of navigating careers, demanding children and the monotony of the daily routine, they find themselves unable to escape each other's company. With three weeks stretching ahead, they must come to an understanding on whether they have a future together.What happens when love grows older and passion has faded When what divides us is greater than what brought us together And how easy is it to ask the fundamental questions about our relationships Praise for LOVE IN FIVE ACTS:'Highly recommended' The Times 'Exquisite . . . Utterly captivating' Woman and Home'Unfailingly impressive' Irish Times 'Beautifully direct and lucid prose' Sydney Morning Herald'A beautiful novel' New European 'Sympathetic and clear-eyed' Financial Times'An intelligent study of female ambition and frailty' ObserverTranslated from the German by Jamie Bulloch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Former investment banker Johan Golding - Joe to his friends - is the newest member of the Hartley and Edwards Investigations team. And he's thrilled to be shadowing Kitt Hartley, librarian-turned-top sleuth, and her right-hand woman Grace Edwards; even if it means adjusting to the low-level madness that seems to reign in the Hartley and Edwards offices.But Joe finds himself thrown in at the deep end when a man known as Ralph Holmes goes missing on the outskirts of Carlisle. Police are refusing to investigate, as his disappearance seems voluntary, but his niece, Carly Lewis, is determined to find out what really happened.As Kitt, Grace and Joe begin to investigate, they deduce there might be more to this disappearance than meets the eye. Drawn into a web of international conspiracies and possible murder, they need to find out who Ralph Holmes really was - and who he was working for. In their most dangerous case yet, the team are in a race against the clock to uncover the truth, before anyone else gets hurt . . . HEAR WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE KITT HARTLEY MYSTERY SERIES'All the Kitt Hartley series are amazing' 5\* reader review'Helen Cox is my queen of Miss Marple' 5\* reader review'I love Kitt' 5\* reader review'One of my favourite series' 5\* reader review'Make yourself a pot of tea and enjoy this escape from real life for a while' 5\* reader review'Brilliant!' 5\* reader review.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Clever, dark, and hopeful . . . a love letter to reading and the power childhood stories have over us long after we've grown up' V.E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue'A dreamy, inventive novel about how books can not only change lives but save them too' Sarah Addison Allen, author of Other Birds One of the Washington Post's top ten feel-good novels of the year: a perfect gift for book lovers everywhere! During her lonely childhood, Lucy Hart found solace in Jack Masterson's Clock Island books. Now a teacher's aide, she shares her love of reading with Christopher, a former student she'd give anything to adopt - if only she could afford it.Just when Lucy is about to give up, the famously reclusive writer announces that he's finally written a new book, and he's holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Island to win the only copy.Winning the most sought-after book in the world could change Lucy and Christopher's lives. But with wily opponents, the books' distractingly handsome illustrator, and Jack Masterson himself to contend with, that won't be as easy as she wishes . . . Readers LOVE The Wishing Game! 'Do yourself a favor and read this immediately! It will make your heart so happy' ?????'It's books like this that remind me why I fell in love with reading in the first place' ?????'One of the best books I've ever read' ?????'Beautiful, heartbreaking, magical, and hope-instilling' ?????'No words to describe this fantastic book' ?????'Imaginative, moving and so life-affirming!' ?????'What storytelling should be all about' ?????'My cheeks hurt from smiling by the end' ????? Love The Wishing Game Discover Meg Shaffer's gorgeously moving The Lost Story, available now.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Tremendous and enjoyable' - La Libre Belgique'A great success' - La CroixApril, 1940. Louise Belmont runs naked down the boulevard du Montparnasse. To understand the traumatic scene she has just witnessed, she will have to plunge headlong into the madness of the Phoney War, as France, seized by the panic of a new European conflict, descends into chaos.Louise navigates this period of enormous upheaval in parallel with her fellow citizens - including Maginot Line conscripts Raoul and Gabriel, bistro-owner Monsieur Jules and confidence trickster Désiré Migault. The looming threat of German occupation uncovers long-buried secrets and makes for strange bedfellows, as one extraordinary twist of fate follows another.With characteristic wit and verve, Pierre Lemaitre chronicles the fall of a nation crushed by circumstance. The final novel in his award-winning trilogy is an incandescent tale that veers from the tragic to the burlesque.Translated from the French by Frank Wynne.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The mayor of Barcelona is being blackmailed.A sex tape from her student days - one she never knew existed. The price: 300,000 euros and her immediate resignation.A political chameleon who swept to power on a populist wave, she has her enemies. Nor can she trust those closest to her. Both her ex-husband and her deputy would profit from her fall.Melchor Marín, living a quiet life in Terra Alta, is tempted back to Barcelona to work the case. But what seemed a simple matter has its roots in far more serious and disturbing crimes.With the mayor on the verge of capitulation, a shock revelation changes everything - not least the course of Melchor's life. At long last, his heart's dark desire is in his grasp. Praise for Even the Darkest Night'A gem of a book, easily the best I've read this year' M W Craven'A wonderful novel. I look forward to many more Melchor stories' A N Wilson'The first in what promises to be an excellent series' GuardianTranslated from the Spanish by Anne McLean.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Financial Times Book of the Year 2023A Daily Express Book of the Year 2023'Magnificent, moving, often funny and deeply researched account . . . Is this just a book for those who know football Far from it: this is a story of glory and the impermanence of fame' Sunday Times (Book of the Week)'Like Alf Ramsey's 1966 team, this book has depth, it has riches and it's a winner - the finest piece of sports writing I have read in ages and a superb piece of contemporary history' Peter HennessyEngland. 1966. The World Cup.Duncan Hamilton watched England beat West Germany as an eight-year-old boy in the company of his father and grandfather. He recalls 'Wembley, spread out in the sun; the waving flags; the delirious, joy-of-all-joys moment of the final whistle; the trophy sparkling in the late afternoon light'.But, seeing the whole game again during the misery of the first Covid lockdown, finally made him realise what Alf Ramsey and his players had no inkling of, which was what came next for them. How, for many of those boys of summer, almost everything after that shimmering moment amounted to an anti-climax or a setback. How '66 was not a beginning, a guaranteed path towards more success, but a slow decline and fall, and also a disproportionate number of disappointments. And how the triumph of '66 was dulled through constant repetition, the same images always flashed before us.Hamilton recognised, too, how many myths and misconceptions had grown around the match.He decided to revisit '66, tracing the very roots of a story - as well as the hidden figures within it - that really began during the era of post-War austerity.Answered Prayers provides, at last, a full account of English football's greatest achievement and the failures that followed it. We see the institutional inability to appreciate Ramsey and his players, who were taken for granted; the political machinations of the blazered fools who ran the Football Association; the short-sighted blunderers of the Football League.With his matchless insight and descriptive power, Hamilton tells history afresh and shows us, for the first time, the scale of what was won and what was lost.PRAISE FOR DUNCAN HAMILTON'Hamilton has a perceptively humane understanding of men for whom football was never just a game' Guardian'A marriage of prose and detail so fine and fastidious that it takes the breath away' Independent'Justifiably prize-winning' Mail on Sunday. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The incredible true story of the SAS's mission to liberate Europe, featuring never-before-seen archive materialFROM BESTSELLING MILITARY HISTORIAN DAMIEN LEWISSummer, 1943: the largest invasion fleet ever assembled sailed for Europe, aiming to bulldoze its way onto Nazi shores. At its vanguard went a few hundred elite soldiers, their Royal Navy warship bearing the iconic motto 'Who Dares Wins'. The aim: Led by the legendary SAS commander Blair 'Paddy' Mayne, these war-bitten, piratical raiders were tasked to do the impossible - to bulldoze their way onto the most heavily defended Nazi shores - against all odds, outnumbered fifty-to-one. If they succeeded, it would mark the turning point in the war. If they failed, the consequences were unthinkable.Action-packed and filled with heroic endeavour, SAS Forged in Hell is breath-taking combat writing at its best, in true Damien Lewis style.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A shipping container is mysteriously dumped in the Swedish port town of Norrtalje. Due to their ignorance of its ownership it isn't until a week has passed that the authorities can have it forced open. There the remains of twenty eight refugees are found, a situation of unrelenting horror. Not only that; a black sludge pours out which contaminates the river and is the cause of a new, sickening dread that affects Norrtalje's inhabitants, causing a lack of trust, aggression, violence. It seems like an end to Kindness.Six characters are at the centre of this extraordinary novel, six people in search of love and connection, whose extraordinary qualities will confront the metaphysical illness consuming their town.'As Lindqvist has increasingly devoted himself to the subtle plumbing of the human soul he has become a distinctive and urgent voice in contemporary literature' - Svenska Dagbladet.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In his latest adventure Bruno, France's favourite country cop, investigates a long-buried war crime and faces a devastating flood that threatens the town he polices and the people he loves.'FRENCH TOURISM SHOULD RAISE A GLASS TO WALKER'S DORDOGNE MYSTERIES' Daily MailThe long arm of history reaches into the present in Bruno's latest case when three sets of bones are discovered, buried deep in the woods outside the Dordogne town of St Denis. It appears that the remains have lain there since World War 2. Bruno must investigate who the bones belong to and whether their burial amounts to a war crime.Bruno has other concerns too. After weeks of heavy autumn rain, the normally tranquil Dordogne river has risen to record levels, compromising the upriver dams that control the Vezere that flows through St Denis, bringing the threat of a devastating flood. As ever, Bruno must rely on his wits, tenacity and people skills to ensure that past wrongs don't result in present violence, and to keep his little town and its inhabitants safe from harm.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Criminally clever' Daily Mail'The perfect holiday treat' GuardianThis collection of tales by the No 1 bestselling author features all her best-loved characters: Dr Ruth Galloway, Harry Nelson, Max Mephisto, Detective Harbinder Kaur and more. It features several stories never published before, including a brand new Ruth and Nelson story. A must for all her fans. Have you been wondering what happened to your favourite characters Ruth Galloway and Harry Nelson Dive into this fabulous collection of stories and find out.Here are stories to suit all tastes. There are ghost stories and mini cosy mysteries; tales of psychological suspense and poignant vignettes of love and loss. There's a creepy horror story to make you shiver and a tale narrated by Flint, Ruth Galloway's cat, to make you smile.There is truly something for everyone in this collection of bite-sized morsels for all thriller fans.A Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 24/06/2024.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A fitting and frightening conclusion to a magnificent series' The TimesThe final instalment of the acclaimed Black Forest Investigations brings the series to a shattering close.Louise Bonì, Chief Inspector of the Freiburg criminal police, gets intelligence from an informer that two guns have been bought from a Russian criminal network. Desperate to prevent a fatal act of violence, Bonì is swift to investigate. Before long she identifies the vehicle used to collect the weapons, but the car's owner has a watertight alibi. The man driving that night was Ricky Janisch, a neo-Nazi and member of the extreme right-wing group, the Southwest Brigade.'Bottini is one of the most sophisticated crime writers of our times' JOAN SMITH, Sunday TimesBonì and her team put Janisch under surveillance, and identify others belonging to the extreme right. The further they probe, the more shocking their discoveries. Could this be part of a much more powerful neo-Nazi network which will stop at nothing And how will they prevent an attack when the perpetrators are always a step ahead and they don't know the target By the time Bonì pinpoints the victim, it may already be too late . . .Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*One of Gardens Illustrated top gardening books of the year 2024\*\*'A wonderful journey through the magical world of plants.' - Frances TophillThe perfect guide for any gardener looking for inspiration on how to create a pollinator-friendly garden all year round.Pollinators are essential to life on Earth. Yet bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects are struggling due to climate change and habit loss. Fortunately, what we choose to plant in our gardens can help them to thrive. In this heartfelt guide, horticulturalist and Gardener's World presenter Rachel de Thame highlights plants we can grow that are rich in nectar and pollen, ensuring the garden is filled with beautiful flowers for us all to enjoy year-round.Arranged by season and illustrated with exquisite hand-painted watercolours and glorious photography showcasing many of Rachel's favourite plants, this book provides a captivating look at how best to support nature. Whether you have a small urban courtyard or a large country garden, A Flower Garden for Pollinators will guide your choice of plants, attracting a host of pollinators to your own patch of paradise.'.a timely guide for those of us who want to attract more pollinators into our gardens and green spaces. it's a wonderful book, beautifully illustrated.' - Plant Life.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Every page bursts with heart' Anthony Doerr, author of All The Light We Cannot See'Compelling, moving, lyrical' - Claire North, author of Ithaca and The First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustFor Lewis and Wren, their first year of marriage is also their last.A few weeks after their wedding, Lewis receives a rare diagnosis. He's turning into a great white shark, and has less than a year left to live as a human. At first, Wren resists her husband's fate. Is there a way for them to be together after Lewis fully transforms But as Lewis changes, day by day, Wren begins to make peace with the inevitable. After all, this isn't the first time she's lost a loved one.An extraordinary novel of love, loss, hope and happiness, Shark Heart explores the shapes that love takes, in all its many forms, and asks us to ask ourselves: what makes us human Discover why readers love Shark Heart 'Lyrical and immersive. I found it both heartbreaking and heartwarming' ????? reader review'A most magical story . . . unlike anything I've read before' ????? reader review'A rare and inspirational book' ????? reader review'Touching and remarkable' ????? reader review'Will stick with me forever' ????? reader review'A new favorite read' ????? reader review'Will pull at your heartstrings and stay with you for a very long time' ????? reader review'Read with a box of tissues nearby'????? reader reviewPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 408 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -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.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Every page bursts with heart' Anthony Doerr, author of All The Light We Cannot See'Compelling, moving, lyrical' - Claire North, author of Ithaca and The First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustFor Lewis and Wren, their first year of marriage is also their last.A few weeks after their wedding, Lewis receives a rare diagnosis. He's turning into a great white shark, and has less than a year left to live as a human. At first, Wren resists her husband's fate. Is there a way for them to be together after Lewis fully transforms But as Lewis changes, day by day, Wren begins to make peace with the inevitable. After all, this isn't the first time she's lost a loved one.An extraordinary novel of love, loss, hope and happiness, Shark Heart explores the shapes that love takes, in all its many forms, and asks us to ask ourselves: what makes us human Discover why readers love Shark Heart 'Lyrical and immersive. I found it both heartbreaking and heartwarming' ????? reader review'A most magical story . . . unlike anything I've read before' ????? reader review'A rare and inspirational book' ????? reader review'Touching and remarkable' ????? reader review'Will stick with me forever' ????? reader review'A new favorite read' ????? reader review'Will pull at your heartstrings and stay with you for a very long time' ????? reader review'Read with a box of tissues nearby'????? reader review 408 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -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. Englisch.…