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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -2 BOOKS IN 1! Get whisked away in the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time! This bindup includes the first two adventures with Jack and Annie as they travel in time and all over the world. . .There's a mysterious tree house in the woods. Jack and Annie don't know where it came from, but it's filled with books. . . and magic! Before they know it, the tree house whisks Jack and Annie to the prehistoric past. Then to the time of knights and castles! Can they make it home before their parents notice Introduce your young reader to the adventures that have been beloved by kids, teachers, librarians, and parents for generations!This bindup includes DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK and THE KNIGHT AT DAWN. 138 pp. Englisch. Murdocca, Sal (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*WINNER OF THE WRITERS' PRIZE - BOOK OF THE YEAR\*Inspired by a true story, The Home Child is a beautiful novel-in-verse about a child far from home'Ground-breaking' Benjamin Zephaniah'Beautifully crafted' Guardian'Extraordinary' Hannah LoweIn 1908, Eliza Showell, twelve years old and newly orphaned, boards a ship that will carry her from the slums of the Black Country to rural Nova Scotia. She will never return or see her family again.With nothing to call her own, the wild beauty of her surroundings is the only solace Eliza has - until another Home Child, a boy, arrives at the farm and changes everything.Inspired by the true story of Liz Berry's great aunt, this spellbinding novel in verse is an exquisite portrait of a girl far from home.'One of the outstanding books of this year. Although this is a historical tale its resonance is timeless' Sunday Times'Deeply moving. A graceful, delicate book, stunning in its emotional depth. I know I'll return to it many times in the future' Megan Hunter, author of The End We Start From 128 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*WINNER OF THE WRITERS' PRIZE - BOOK OF THE YEAR\*Inspired by a true story, The Home Child is a beautiful novel-in-verse about a child far from home'Ground-breaking' Benjamin Zephaniah'Beautifully crafted' Guardian'Extraordinary' Hannah LoweIn 1908, Eliza Showell, twelve years old and newly orphaned, boards a ship that will carry her from the slums of the Black Country to rural Nova Scotia. She will never return or see her family again.With nothing to call her own, the wild beauty of her surroundings is the only solace Eliza has - until another Home Child, a boy, arrives at the farm and changes everything.Inspired by the true story of Liz Berry's great aunt, this spellbinding novel in verse is an exquisite portrait of a girl far from home.'One of the outstanding books of this year. Although this is a historical tale its resonance is timeless' Sunday Times'Deeply moving. A graceful, delicate book, stunning in its emotional depth. I know I'll return to it many times in the future' Megan Hunter, author of The End We Start From 128 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A twisted game master has no intention of letting players go in this escape room horror story."You have been chosen to participate in a new Escape Room. You can bring one person. The one you trust the most. Your very best friend."When Lexi receives an invitation to participate in a brand-new escape room, along with her best friend Tess, she's thrilled. They could both use the distraction after a recent tragedy. But once inside, they learn that they must compete against one another.What do you do when your best friend suddenly becomes your biggest adversary, and every choice you make puts her in danger How far will you go to win 195 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A twisted game master has no intention of letting players go in this escape room horror story."You have been chosen to participate in a new Escape Room. You can bring one person. The one you trust the most. Your very best friend."When Lexi receives an invitation to participate in a brand-new escape room, along with her best friend Tess, she's thrilled. They could both use the distraction after a recent tragedy. But once inside, they learn that they must compete against one another.What do you do when your best friend suddenly becomes your biggest adversary, and every choice you make puts her in danger How far will you go to win 195 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Witch Hat Atelier is back in this culinary spinoff that lets readers try their hand at recreating a variety of sumptuous recipes. This time, the magic is in the kitchen as Qifrey and the gang whip up everything from sizzling stews to crackling croquettes. Ideal for both existing fans of the main series and newcomers looking for an easily 'disgestible' introduction to the world of Witch Hat.THE PERFECT PICK-ME-UPWhether morning, noon, or night, at home or away from the atelier, witches Qifrey and Olruggio never fail to bring delicious, healthy meals to the table. Then again, sometimes an indulgent snack is just the thing to get four young apprentices through a magic lesson. Baked Glittersweet Chasenut pancakes These sweet delights have oh-so-sweet ends!Includes a variety of real sweet and savory recipes with step-by-step instructions. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Witch Hat Atelier is back in this culinary spinoff that lets readers try their hand at recreating a variety of sumptuous recipes. This time, the magic is in the kitchen as Qifrey and the gang whip up everything from sizzling stews to crackling croquettes. Ideal for both existing fans of the main series and newcomers looking for an easily 'disgestible' introduction to the world of Witch Hat.THE PERFECT PICK-ME-UPWhether morning, noon, or night, at home or away from the atelier, witches Qifrey and Olruggio never fail to bring delicious, healthy meals to the table. Then again, sometimes an indulgent snack is just the thing to get four young apprentices through a magic lesson. Baked Glittersweet Chasenut pancakes These sweet delights have oh-so-sweet ends!Includes a variety of real sweet and savory recipes with step-by-step instructions. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid GamemeetsWorld Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!WOULD YOU LEAVE IT ALL ON THE FIELD After making it through the grueling Second Selection, Isagi and the remaining thirty-four strikers prepare for their next challenge, a match against the current U-20 Japan team. At stake: a chance to represent Japan on the world stage as part of the U-20 team. However, with only eleven spots available on the Blue Lock team, Isagi must first clear tryouts if he is to keep his dreams alive. Can he assert his place among the best of the best ! 208 pp. Englisch. Nomura, Yusuke (illustratore). …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid GamemeetsWorld Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!WOULD YOU LEAVE IT ALL ON THE FIELD After making it through the grueling Second Selection, Isagi and the remaining thirty-four strikers prepare for their next challenge, a match against the current U-20 Japan team. At stake: a chance to represent Japan on the world stage as part of the U-20 team. However, with only eleven spots available on the Blue Lock team, Isagi must first clear tryouts if he is to keep his dreams alive. Can he assert his place among the best of the best ! 208 pp. Englisch. Nomura, Yusuke (illustratore). …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -There are two sides to every story.Husband and wife Archie and Francine Hughes are heroes in their hometown of Philadelphia. Archie is a football star, while Francine is a Grammy-winning singer.So everyone is in a state of shock when news breaks about the seemingly perfect couple.One spouse is murdered. The other is Suspect Number One.Even before the case hits the courtroom, it's the hottest ticket in town. For the defence: Cooper Lamb, private investigator to the stars. For the prosecution: Veena Lion, an attorney so bright she's got to wear shades.Between them, they know every secret in the Hughes household. Together, they prove how two wrongs can make a right.______________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer . Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried . there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN 400 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -There are two sides to every story.Husband and wife Archie and Francine Hughes are heroes in their hometown of Philadelphia. Archie is a football star, while Francine is a Grammy-winning singer.So everyone is in a state of shock when news breaks about the seemingly perfect couple.One spouse is murdered. The other is Suspect Number One.Even before the case hits the courtroom, it's the hottest ticket in town. For the defence: Cooper Lamb, private investigator to the stars. For the prosecution: Veena Lion, an attorney so bright she's got to wear shades.Between them, they know every secret in the Hughes household. Together, they prove how two wrongs can make a right.______________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer . Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried . there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN 400 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -2 BOOKS IN 1! Get whisked away in the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time! This bindup includes the first two adventures with Jack and Annie as they travel in time and all over the world. . .There's a mysterious tree house in the woods. Jack and Annie don't know where it came from, but it's filled with books. . . and magic! Before they know it, the tree house whisks Jack and Annie to the prehistoric past. Then to the time of knights and castles! Can they make it home before their parents notice Introduce your young reader to the adventures that have been beloved by kids, teachers, librarians, and parents for generations!This bindup includes DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK and THE KNIGHT AT DAWN. Murdocca, Sal (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024\*\*SHORTLISTED FOR FICTION - 2023 NERO BOOK AWARDS\*After the death of a young girl, the finger of suspicion is pointing at one reclusive family.'Ambitious and original' DAVID NICHOLLS'Gripping. A triumph' SUNDAY TIMESIt's 1990 in London and, after the death of a young girl on an estate, the finger of suspicion is pointing at one reclusive Irish family: the Greens.At their heart sits Carmel: beautiful, other-worldly, and once destined for a future beyond her circumstances until life - and love - got in her way. Now, as the scandal unfolds and the tabloids hunt their monster, she must confront the secrets and silences that have trapped her family for so many generations.A DAILY TELEGRAPH, TIMES, NEW STATESMAN AND SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'Daring, brilliant. Bold and beautiful' DAILY TELEGRAPH'A compulsive read' THE TIMES'Heartbreaking' VOGUE 226 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024\*\*SHORTLISTED FOR FICTION - 2023 NERO BOOK AWARDS\*After the death of a young girl, the finger of suspicion is pointing at one reclusive family.'Ambitious and original' DAVID NICHOLLS'Gripping. A triumph' SUNDAY TIMESIt's 1990 in London and, after the death of a young girl on an estate, the finger of suspicion is pointing at one reclusive Irish family: the Greens.At their heart sits Carmel: beautiful, other-worldly, and once destined for a future beyond her circumstances until life - and love - got in her way. Now, as the scandal unfolds and the tabloids hunt their monster, she must confront the secrets and silences that have trapped her family for so many generations.A DAILY TELEGRAPH, TIMES, NEW STATESMAN AND SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'Daring, brilliant. Bold and beautiful' DAILY TELEGRAPH'A compulsive read' THE TIMES'Heartbreaking' VOGUE 226 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -WINNER OF THE WRITERS' PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024TAKE FLIGHT WITH THE IRRESISTIBLE NEW NOVEL FROM THE BOOKER PRIZE WINNER'A magnificent novel' SALLY ROONEYNell is a young woman with adventure on her mind. As she sets out into the world, she finds her family history hard to escape. For her mother, Carmel, Nell's leaving home opens a space in her heart, where the turmoil of a lifetime begins to churn. Over them both falls the long shadow of Carmel's famous father, an Irish poet of beautiful words and brutal actions.From our greatest chronicler of family life, The Wren, The Wren is a story of the love that can unite us, and the individual acts that threaten this vital bond.'A triumph.treasure it' Sunday Times'One of the great living writers on the subject of family' New York Times'A must-read' MARGARET ATWOOD (on Twitter)'A pleasure from beginning to end' Irish Times \* Book of the Year for the Sunday Times, Observer, Guardian, TLS, Harper's Bazaar, New Statesman, New Yorker, Time and Washington Post \*Readers love The Wren, The Wren'I was swept away. absolutely beautiful''A must-read: her best novel yet''Stunning. a five-star read''A wonderful novel. I could not wish for more''A novel to fall into. gorgeous''Magnificent.moving, beautiful''Spellbinding. you are astonished over and over''I loved this book' 276 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -WINNER OF THE WRITERS' PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024TAKE FLIGHT WITH THE IRRESISTIBLE NEW NOVEL FROM THE BOOKER PRIZE WINNER'A magnificent novel' SALLY ROONEYNell is a young woman with adventure on her mind. As she sets out into the world, she finds her family history hard to escape. For her mother, Carmel, Nell's leaving home opens a space in her heart, where the turmoil of a lifetime begins to churn. Over them both falls the long shadow of Carmel's famous father, an Irish poet of beautiful words and brutal actions.From our greatest chronicler of family life, The Wren, The Wren is a story of the love that can unite us, and the individual acts that threaten this vital bond.'A triumph.treasure it' Sunday Times'One of the great living writers on the subject of family' New York Times'A must-read' MARGARET ATWOOD (on Twitter)'A pleasure from beginning to end' Irish Times \* Book of the Year for the Sunday Times, Observer, Guardian, TLS, Harper's Bazaar, New Statesman, New Yorker, Time and Washington Post \*Readers love The Wren, The Wren'I was swept away. absolutely beautiful''A must-read: her best novel yet''Stunning. a five-star read''A wonderful novel. I could not wish for more''A novel to fall into. gorgeous''Magnificent.moving, beautiful''Spellbinding. you are astonished over and over''I loved this book' 276 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In a city of mirrors and lies, even Private Detective Philip Marlowe can't see himself clearly.Los Angeles, mid-September. The sun beats down, the streets shimmer, and private detective Philip Marlowe is already in trouble. A missing heiress, a dying father, and a rival investigator with a head start. Nothing in this town stays clean for long.From Beverly Hills mansions to skid-row bars, every deal comes laced with corruption, every favour with a threat.Denise Mina revives Chandler's immortal detective with smoky confidence and wit, capturing the rhythm, humour and danger of classic noir while making it unmistakably her own. The Second Murderer is Marlowe reborn for a new generation.'Denise Mina is a one-of-a-kind storyteller' James Patterson 256 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In a city of mirrors and lies, even Private Detective Philip Marlowe can't see himself clearly.Los Angeles, mid-September. The sun beats down, the streets shimmer, and private detective Philip Marlowe is already in trouble. A missing heiress, a dying father, and a rival investigator with a head start. Nothing in this town stays clean for long.From Beverly Hills mansions to skid-row bars, every deal comes laced with corruption, every favour with a threat.Denise Mina revives Chandler's immortal detective with smoky confidence and wit, capturing the rhythm, humour and danger of classic noir while making it unmistakably her own. The Second Murderer is Marlowe reborn for a new generation.'Denise Mina is a one-of-a-kind storyteller' James Patterson 256 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A mouthwatering (The New York Times) adventure through the food, art, and fashion scenes of 1980s Paris from the bestselling author of Save Me the Plums and Delicious! An enchanting and irresistible feast . . . As with a perfect meal in the world s most magical city, I never wanted this sublime novel to end. Cynthia D Aprix Sweeney, author of Good CompanyA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Saveur, Food & Wine, Bookreporter, The Charlotte ObserverStella reached for an oyster, tipped her head, and tossed it back. It was cool and slippery, the flavor so briny it was like diving into the ocean. Oysters, she thought. Where have they been all my life When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual inheritance: a one-way plane ticket and a note reading Go to Paris. Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a traumatic childhood has kept her confined to the strict routines of her comfort zone. But when her boss encourages her to take time off, Stella resigns herself to honoring her mother s last wishes.Alone in a foreign city, Stella falls into old habits, living cautiously and frugally. Then she stumbles across a vintage store, where she tries on a fabulous Dior dress. The shopkeeper insists that this dress was meant for Stella and for the first time in her life Stella does something impulsive. She buys the dress and embarks on an adventure.Her first stop: the iconic brasserie Les Deux Magots, where Stella tastes her first oysters and then meets an octogenarian art collector who decides to take her under his wing. As Jules introduces Stella to a veritable who s who of the Paris literary, art, and culinary worlds, she begins to understand what it might mean to live a larger life.As weeks and many decadent meals go by, Stella ends up living as a tumbleweed at famed bookstore Shakespeare & Company, uncovers a hundred-year-old mystery in a Manet painting, and discovers a passion for food that may be connected to her past. A feast for the senses, this novel is a testament to living deliciously, taking chances, and finding your true home. 272 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*\* SHORTLISTED FOR BEST NOVEL OF THE YEAR, IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023 \*\*\*\* LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023 \*\*Meet Jamie and his community on the west coast of Ireland in the most uplifting and tender book of the year'A gorgeous gift of a novel'Douglas Stuart, no.1 bestselling author of Shuggie Bain'Heart-rending and delightful'Louise Kennedy, no.1 bestselling author of TrespassesJamie O'Neill loves the colour red. He also loves tall trees, patterns, rain that comes with wind, the curvature of many objects, books with dust jackets, cats, rivers and Edgar Allan Poe. At age 13 there are two things he especially wants in life: to build a Perpetual Motion Machine, and to connect with his mother Noelle, who died when he was born. In his mind these things are intimately linked. And at his new school, where all else is disorientating and overwhelming, he finds two people who might just be able to help him.How to Build a Boat is the story of how one boy and his mission transforms the lives of his teachers, Tess and Tadhg, and brings together a community. Written with tenderness and verve, it's about love, family and connection, the power of imagination, and how our greatest adventures never happen alone.'A heart-stopping read' - Sinéad Gleeson, author of Constellations'Bursting with soul' - Lisa McInerney, author of The Rules of Revelation'I can't wait for readers to fall in love' - Jan Carson, author of The Raptures 304 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*\* SHORTLISTED FOR BEST NOVEL OF THE YEAR, IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023 \*\*\*\* LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023 \*\*Meet Jamie and his community on the west coast of Ireland in the most uplifting and tender book of the year'A gorgeous gift of a novel'Douglas Stuart, no.1 bestselling author of Shuggie Bain'Heart-rending and delightful'Louise Kennedy, no.1 bestselling author of TrespassesJamie O'Neill loves the colour red. He also loves tall trees, patterns, rain that comes with wind, the curvature of many objects, books with dust jackets, cats, rivers and Edgar Allan Poe. At age 13 there are two things he especially wants in life: to build a Perpetual Motion Machine, and to connect with his mother Noelle, who died when he was born. In his mind these things are intimately linked. And at his new school, where all else is disorientating and overwhelming, he finds two people who might just be able to help him.How to Build a Boat is the story of how one boy and his mission transforms the lives of his teachers, Tess and Tadhg, and brings together a community. Written with tenderness and verve, it's about love, family and connection, the power of imagination, and how our greatest adventures never happen alone.'A heart-stopping read' - Sinéad Gleeson, author of Constellations'Bursting with soul' - Lisa McInerney, author of The Rules of Revelation'I can't wait for readers to fall in love' - Jan Carson, author of The Raptures 304 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'This is a fun new comedy series that has far more layers than you'd expect. Any fans of romantic comedy manga should definitely give this one a look.' - Turnaround ComicsWith both the fateful judo tournament and mock university entrance exam right around the corner, Nagatoro and Senpai part ways to spend time doing intensive drills with their clubsonly to find that their two training camps have now been combined into one Nagatoro-heavy extravaganza! But the strain of exacting coaches and their grueling regimens soon lead tensions to run high and desperation to rear its ugly head. And just as the reality of the formidable challenges ahead of them starts to take its toll, an unexpectedly close encounter puts Nagatoro's and Senpai's resolve, and their relationship, to the ultimate test. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'This is a fun new comedy series that has far more layers than you'd expect. Any fans of romantic comedy manga should definitely give this one a look.' - Turnaround ComicsWith both the fateful judo tournament and mock university entrance exam right around the corner, Nagatoro and Senpai part ways to spend time doing intensive drills with their clubsonly to find that their two training camps have now been combined into one Nagatoro-heavy extravaganza! But the strain of exacting coaches and their grueling regimens soon lead tensions to run high and desperation to rear its ugly head. And just as the reality of the formidable challenges ahead of them starts to take its toll, an unexpectedly close encounter puts Nagatoro's and Senpai's resolve, and their relationship, to the ultimate test. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A mouthwatering (The New York Times) adventure through the food, art, and fashion scenes of 1980s Paris from the bestselling author of Save Me the Plums and Delicious! An enchanting and irresistible feast . . . As with a perfect meal in the world s most magical city, I never wanted this sublime novel to end. Cynthia D Aprix Sweeney, author of Good CompanyA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Saveur, Food & Wine, Bookreporter, The Charlotte ObserverStella reached for an oyster, tipped her head, and tossed it back. It was cool and slippery, the flavor so briny it was like diving into the ocean. Oysters, she thought. Where have they been all my life When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual inheritance: a one-way plane ticket and a note reading Go to Paris. Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a traumatic childhood has kept her confined to the strict routines of her comfort zone. But when her boss encourages her to take time off, Stella resigns herself to honoring her mother s last wishes.Alone in a foreign city, Stella falls into old habits, living cautiously and frugally. Then she stumbles across a vintage store, where she tries on a fabulous Dior dress. The shopkeeper insists that this dress was meant for Stella and for the first time in her life Stella does something impulsive. She buys the dress and embarks on an adventure.Her first stop: the iconic brasserie Les Deux Magots, where Stella tastes her first oysters and then meets an octogenarian art collector who decides to take her under his wing. As Jules introduces Stella to a veritable who s who of the Paris literary, art, and culinary worlds, she begins to understand what it might mean to live a larger life.As weeks and many decadent meals go by, Stella ends up living as a tumbleweed at famed bookstore Shakespeare & Company, uncovers a hundred-year-old mystery in a Manet painting, and discovers a passion for food that may be connected to her past. A feast for the senses, this novel is a testament to living deliciously, taking chances, and finding your true home. 272 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Charm is the perfect disguiseTom Ripley is drifting through life in 1950s New York, a young man with quick wits, no prospects and a talent for imitation. When he's sent to Italy to persuade a wealthy heir, Dickie Greenleaf, to return home, the trip feels like deliverance: sunlit villas, boats on the bay, and friendship with the kind of people who barely notice men like him.But fascination becomes fixation. As Tom sinks further into Dickie's world, he begins to see another version of himself reflected there: richer, freer, adored. Ripley soon discovers just how easy it is to erase one life and step into another.'The No. 1 Greatest Crime Writer' The Times 'Ripley . is a genuinely original creation' Daily Telegraph 258 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Charm is the perfect disguiseTom Ripley is drifting through life in 1950s New York, a young man with quick wits, no prospects and a talent for imitation. When he's sent to Italy to persuade a wealthy heir, Dickie Greenleaf, to return home, the trip feels like deliverance: sunlit villas, boats on the bay, and friendship with the kind of people who barely notice men like him.But fascination becomes fixation. As Tom sinks further into Dickie's world, he begins to see another version of himself reflected there: richer, freer, adored. Ripley soon discovers just how easy it is to erase one life and step into another.'The No. 1 Greatest Crime Writer' The Times 'Ripley . is a genuinely original creation' Daily Telegraph 258 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Two friends battle feelings for each other as they work together to renovate a school bus into a home in this charming romance novel from the viral TikTok author of Next of Kin and Out on a Limb. Warm, sexy, and vulnerable . . . Hannah Bonam-Young needs to be on your romance radar. Hannah Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of IcebreakerLane is in the middle of an identity crisis. Her friends are all partnered up, her career is heading nowhere, and simply put, she s not happy. So, after a night out celebrating her birthday, she makes one hell of an impulsive purchase: a giant yellow forty-eight-passenger school bus that she intends to make her home.With little-to-no renovation experience but a large sum of inheritance money, Lane enlists the help of her friend Matt a mechanic by trade, handyman by practice, and hottie by nature.While their mutual attraction is undeniable, Matt and Lane have silently agreed that a friendship is the only thing that can ever exist between them. Matt s a total family guy with settle down with me tattooed across his forehead, whereas Lane is entirely commitment averse. It could never work . . . right 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Two friends battle feelings for each other as they work together to renovate a school bus into a home in this charming romance novel from the viral TikTok author of Next of Kin and Out on a Limb. Warm, sexy, and vulnerable . . . Hannah Bonam-Young needs to be on your romance radar. Hannah Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of IcebreakerLane is in the middle of an identity crisis. Her friends are all partnered up, her career is heading nowhere, and simply put, she s not happy. So, after a night out celebrating her birthday, she makes one hell of an impulsive purchase: a giant yellow forty-eight-passenger school bus that she intends to make her home.With little-to-no renovation experience but a large sum of inheritance money, Lane enlists the help of her friend Matt a mechanic by trade, handyman by practice, and hottie by nature.While their mutual attraction is undeniable, Matt and Lane have silently agreed that a friendship is the only thing that can ever exist between them. Matt s a total family guy with settle down with me tattooed across his forehead, whereas Lane is entirely commitment averse. It could never work . . . right 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dad by day, murderer-for-hire by night.Kabuto appears to be an ordinary man: a stressful job, a complicated marriage and an irritable teenage son. It's no wonder he's always seeing his doctor. But the 'doctor' is actually his handler, and Kabuto is a killer for hire. He's almost out - one last job before he quits for good. Then the final contract lands too close to home - putting his unsuspecting family in danger.With Isaka's trademark wit and cinematic pace, this is a Tarantino-tinged tale of double lives and moral knots. Can Kabuto save his family, and quit the killing business for good 'Showcases Isaka's Tarantinoesque blend of offbeat wit and stylised violence' The Times'Unusual and thoroughly enjoyable' Guardian 264 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dad by day, murderer-for-hire by night.Kabuto appears to be an ordinary man: a stressful job, a complicated marriage and an irritable teenage son. It's no wonder he's always seeing his doctor. But the 'doctor' is actually his handler, and Kabuto is a killer for hire. He's almost out - one last job before he quits for good. Then the final contract lands too close to home - putting his unsuspecting family in danger.With Isaka's trademark wit and cinematic pace, this is a Tarantino-tinged tale of double lives and moral knots. Can Kabuto save his family, and quit the killing business for good 'Showcases Isaka's Tarantinoesque blend of offbeat wit and stylised violence' The Times'Unusual and thoroughly enjoyable' Guardian 264 pp. Englisch.…