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'Ich vertraue diesem Buch meine Erlebnisse an, die so aberwitzig sind, dass kein Mensch mir Glauben schenken möchte. Ich schreibe, um mich zu erinnern und gleichzeitig zu vergessen.'Durch Zufall findet die angehende Studentin Viviane den Reisebericht der jungen Lehrerin Karin Mehrendt aus dem Jahr 1907. Die ungewöhnliche Geschichte aus jener längst vergangenen Ära zieht sie komplett in ihren Bann und lässt sie das Gefühl von Raum und Zeit vergessen. Und sie fragt sich:Wie kann eine solche Liebe einfach sterben?***Im Jahr 1906 reist die junge Lehrerin Karin Mehrendt gemeinsam mit ihrem Bruder Paul auf dem Motorschiff Stolz von Preußen nach Deutsch-Samoa, um dort als Gouvernante ihrer Nichten und Neffen tätig zu werden. Durch einen Sturm gerät das Schiff jedoch vom Kurs ab und Karin geht unfreiwillig über Bord. Sie überlebt und kommt in Cóno-Aleea wieder zu sich, einem bislang unentdeckten Inselstaat, der weit abseits der Schifffahrtsrouten irgendwo im Nirgendwo des Indischen Ozeans liegt. Karin ist nicht die erste schiffbrüchige Person, welche die Küsten des Eilands betritt, und sie erkennt, dass die dort lebenden Leute Angehörige einer uralten Zivilisation sind. Zwischen neuen Gottheiten und in einer Kultur der Gleichberechtigung aller Menschen erweist es sich als günstig, dass die junge Frau, die im deutschen Kaiserreich geboren wurde, vormals in ihrer Heimat als unliebsamer Freigeist galt. Doch jedes noch so fortschrittliche Denken bewahrt sie nicht vor dem vernichtenden Zwiespalt, zwei Brüder gleichzeitig aus tiefstem Herzen zu lieben.

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Einsatz gegen Wolfsjäger - Erfolgsautor Christopher Ross mit einem ganz neuen Thema voller Geheimnisse und Spannung Die junge Journalistin Ella Moore bekommt den Auftrag, über den Great Bear Rainforest an der Westküste Kanadas zu berichten. Von der Aufgabe, aber auch von ihrem Begleiter, Fotograf Chris Bailey, ist sie nicht sehr angetan. Vor Ort lernen die beiden die geheimnisvollen Küstenwölfe kennen, die auch bei einigen Wolfsjägern sehr beliebt scheinen. Tierschützer und Einheimische versuchen zwar, sich ihnen in den Weg zu stellen, aber erst mit Ellas und Chris' Hilfe, gelingt es, die Jäger aufzuhalten. Denn je näher sich die beiden Reporter kommen, desto mehr bemerken sie, wie gut sie als Team funktionieren ...Eine Liebesgeschichte, so lebendig wie die felsigen Strände und dichten Wälder Kanadas!

Un'antica pergamena, una maledizione mortale, un viaggio nell'Africa più misteriosa: arriva la nuova avventura dei coniugi Fargo. È il 533 d.C. L'ultimo sovrano dei Vandali del Nord Africa consulta un oracolo per scoprire come sconfiggere l'esercito bizantino invasore. L'oracolo rivela la segreta verità: una sacerdotessa ha lanciato una terribile maledizione sul regno in seguito al furto di un rotolo sacro. Il re, per annullare la maledizione, dovrà trovare il rotolo e riportarlo al suo posto. Ma la guerra imperversa, il regno cade prima che il sovrano possa ottenere il perdono degli dèi e la pergamena viene consegnata alla storia soltanto come una leggenda. Ai nostri giorni, durante alcuni scavi archeologici in Tunisia finanziati dai cacciatori di tesori Sam e Remi Fargo, antichi indizi riguardo all'antica pergamena tornano alla luce, e intanto si verificano strani incidenti. Poco dopo, una spedizione di rifornimenti destinata alla scuola femminile che hanno fondato in Nigeria viene rubata. I Fargo si recano quindi nel cuore dell'Africa per consegnare di persona un nuovo carico di forniture, ma lì un gruppo di criminali prende in ostaggio Remi e le allieve della scuola. La maledizione della pergamena, rievocata dopo millenni, sembra colpire di nuovo... Sam e Remi dovranno fare appello a tutte le loro abilità per uscire sani e salvi da questo pericoloso scacco, senza perdere uno dei più grandi tesori di sempre. Das Urheberrecht an bibliographischen und produktbeschreibenden Daten und an den bereitgestellten Bildern liegt bei Informazioni Editoriali, I.E. S.r.l., oder beim Herausgeber oder demjenigen, der die Genehmigung erteilt hat. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.

Two cities. Two spies. Which woman survives?Pianist: NOUN. Informal. A person who operates or controls a radio transmitter - often in code.July, 1940Blitz-ridden London: Marnie Fern's life is torn apart when her grandfather is killed in an air raid. But once she discovers that he'd been working undercover as a radio operative - or pianist - for the Dutch resistance, Marnie knows she must complete his mission - no matter the cost...Nazi-occupied Amsterdam: At the other end of the wireless, fellow pianist Corrie Bakker is caught in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse as she desperately tries to keep her loved ones out of the line of fire - even if it means sacrificing herself...Bound together by the invisible wires of their radios, the two women lead parallel lives in their home cities, as both are betrayed by those they trust the most. But when the Nazis close in on one of them, only the other can save her...The next gripping and heartbreaking WWII historical fiction novel from international bestseller, Mandy Robotham.Real readers love The War Pianist:'A story packed with everything historical fiction readers need: espionage and betrayal to plights and flights...I learnt so much!...Brilliantly paced with twists and turns, courage and bravery and a touch of romance.' Real Reader Review, ¿¿¿¿¿'Rich in detail and almost impossible to put down...I loved it.' Real Reader Review, ¿¿¿¿¿'A front row seat to the survival of the Blitz in London as well as the Dutch resistance work. Fascinating...riveting.' Real Reader Review, ¿¿¿¿¿'A book that captures your attention from the first page to the last. Mandy Robotham is a master storyteller...the tension mounts on every page and I could not put it down. Highly recommended.' Real Reader Review, ¿¿¿¿¿'My favourite of Mandy's books so far. I loved Marnie, Willem and Corrie and the relationship among the three of them. The strength and resolve of these characters is so inspiring and captivating...A perfectly composed novel for lovers of historical fiction...Every bit of this novel comes alive. Bravo!' Real Reader Review, ¿¿¿¿¿'A gripping and heartbreaking WWII novel...If you love historical fiction, then this is a must-read.' Real Reader Review, ¿¿¿¿¿'Mandy Robotham has done it again! A thoroughly well researched and interesting narrative set during WWII...Another five star read for me.' Real Reader Review, ¿¿¿¿¿

C'est à nouveau le week-end. La meilleure amie de Mia la persuade de l'accompagner à une méga-fête, une sorte de bal masqué. Le champagne coule sans discontinuer, la musique est à son goût et un beau gentleman comme partenaire de danse ne se fait pas attendre. Le matin suivant se leva et Mia ne savait plus ce qui s'était passé. Sa tête battait et elle se rendit vite compte qu'elle n'était pas chez elle......Cette courte histoire érotique, pleine de suspense, de romance et d'un peu de sexe, est idéale pour s'échapper de la grisaille du quotidien et vivre une romance excitante.

Prickelnd wie Prosecco, verführerisch wie ein Sommertag am Meer Eigentlich will Autorin Ambra in dem mondänen Strandlokal an der Adria für ihr neues Buch recherchieren, doch der Restaurantbesitzer Raffaele Cavalieri raubt ihr mit seinen Launen den letzten Nerv. Aber leider ist er auch äußerst attraktiv. Daniele, ein sonniger Blondschopf aus Raffaeles Küchenteam, liegt Ambra bereits vom ersten Tag an zu Füßen. Sein jungenhafter Charme lässt ihren Widerstand schnell schmelzen wie Eis in der Sonne. Trotzdem fühlt Ambra sich mehr und mehr zu seinem Chef hingezogen. Den wiederum kann sie aber offensichtlich nicht beeindrucken. Ihre eigenen widerstreitenden Gefühle stellen Ambra auf eine harte Probe. Als sie schweren Herzens beschließt, ihre Recherche vorzeitig zu beenden, ist ausgerechnet Raffaele derjenige, der sie bittet, zu bleiben.

Senator Aguirre is dead. Nemesis Anibal wants to get even. The U.S. ambassador won't help. How will JadeAnne get trafficked teen, Lily, across the border? Anibal ambushes them in an attempt to complete their sale to Los Zetas. JadeAnne learns who's behind the trafficking scheme, and they are getting closer with every attack. In a reckless move, JadeAnne puts her friends in danger, and gains new allies. She vows to see Lily home even if she has to walk her across the border. JadeAnne turns to human rights activist Rosi and new friend Dafne, for help and come up with Plan B- border jumping-led by a coyote in Rosi's trafficking rescue network. It's all top secret, until Quint insists on bringing in his old military comrade Nader. Why has he turned up now? At the mouth of an El Paso storm drain, JadeAnne learns the truth, but not before one is dead, two injured and her nemesis is on her tail. Can they out-run or out-gun him in time?

An oath made is a debt that must be paid. Sweden 880Astrid is free, widowed after two years in an unwanted marriage. She wants to reclaim her life and become the warrior she always wanted to be, just like her father. Horrified by her best friend's unwelcome proposal, she flees everything she has ever known for a chance at life across the Baltic Sea, assuming a new identity in a land unknown. Aldeigjuborg, in the land of the Rus', is far different to her native homeland but, with the support of her new mentor, she is given the opportunity to create a life within the walls of a town she would have previously dreamed of raiding. Being a Viking is more than adventure and travel. Riches can be found in trade, through the learning of new languages and cultures. Soon, Astrid realises everything has a price, and a promise made can have unintended consequences. Fans of adventurous Viking stories will be captivated by Oath Undo Me. Be transported to Gardarike (the land of the Rus') in book one of the Viking Trading Lands series, inspired by archaeological evidence.Editorial Review "The second book of two, partly adventure, partly drama. Enjoyed the first book, Oath Undo Me, but I think the second is better. I loved the time and setting, and the protagonist, Astrid, is fun to root for. She's tough, determined and everything a hero needs to be." Female reader from The Wishing Shelf Awards. From the author 'A smartly plotted Viking drama' The Wishing Shelf Awards. Formanek's Viking Trading Land Series follows Astrid as she travels from her native Svealand in the 9th-century, for the trading lands of the Rus' Gardarike lands. Though Astrid is met with opportunity in this new land she soon realises everything has a price and war almost always makes men monsters. And, as she navigates the competing powers of the land, the court of Grand Prince Oleg, and the realities of Viking Age trade, she must trust the forces that guide her. Astrid must grapple with duty and her ambition, a struggle that will shape the future of the Rus'. The Viking Trading Lands Series is a powerful saga, rich in historical detail, with complex characters, and a fun-to-root-for heroine.

Cara, Lillian and Emilia are three women of a certain age who have only one thing in common - a love of animals. Sadly, on the Mediterranean island they call home, they witness appalling animal cruelty and after learning of a puppy's death in a cardboard crushing machine, the three friends decide to do something about it. They then find themselves responsible for one of the most intriguing, and in some quarters celebrated, crime sprees in modern Cypriot history. Untethered is more than a tale about animal rescue, it's a story of love, loss and the incredible power of female friendship.

Hunter is a soldier-turned-monk, sworn to bring down the Kistrill Empire by stealing Kingmaker: an enchanted sword and the royal family's most precious talisman of power. His best friend, Chekwe, is just the sort of vicious fighter to help Hunter pull off the theft and keep the stolen blade hidden.Hiding in the mountain jungles of Orzan should be easy, except for two women who are as determined to find Hunter as he is to hide.Tennea is Hunter's sister, and as the Emperor's crack manhunter she's sworn to retrieve Kingmaker and bring Hunter and Chekwe to justice. She's got a company of elite cavalry and a bag of enchanted tricks to help, and she's tightening the noose. Even worse, she knows Hunter's weakness: his bruised and lonely heart.Dahlia is a widow who'll stop at nothing to protect her son and save her ranch from goblin raids, and she'll get help from Hunter whether he wants to or not.Even as rum-fueled goblin raids boil over into full-scale war and Orzan's petty tyrants get in on the scramble to get ahold of Kingmaker, Hunter still might be able to keep his oath and keep Kingmaker safe. That is, as long as Chekwe can control his thirst to try Kingmaker's mysterious powers for himself...This is the large print edition of Kingmaker, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

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What happened to Briony in the last 133 hours?Briony has no recollection of where she's been, or what has happened. Has she been ill or had a breakdown - or could she have been drugged and abducted?Doubting her sanity, Briony is fearful of what lies beyond the surface, yet driven to discover the truth. Going through her scarce memories, she realizes that something terrible might have happened to her.Assisted by her friends Alesha and Jenny, they team up with a retired detective to uncover the truth. But where was she for 133 hours... and why?This is the large print edition of 133 Hours, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

I the writer, Holly Warner (stepping out of character), will tell you the truth. I don't really understand what all the service men and women do but I do know one thing that we should be thankful for what they do to keep our country free. Something to think about, on one of your trips to the store or where ever you are, if you see a man or woman in a uniform go up to them and tell them thank you.

Nach einer turbulenten und schicksalsträchtigen Reise ist Karawanenführer Arkeen mit seinen Gefährten in Schaar eingetroffen. Dort muss er feststellen, dass die Stadt in einem Sumpf aus Gier und Missgunst versinkt. Darüber hinaus beschäftigen ihn seine Gefühle für Senashad, der Hexe, die sein Herz gestohlen hat - und das Schicksal seiner verlorenen Schwester.Während Arkeens Bruder Quendor in Warnack mit einer weitreichenden Verschwörung konfrontiert wird, stattet Arkeen dem Fürsten von Schaar einen Besuch ab. Dabei wird offensichtlich, dass der Karawanenführer immer mehr zum Spielball undurchsichtiger Mächte gerät. Den Gefährten bleibt nur ein Ausweg: Die Flucht aus der Stadt und die Reise zum berüchtigten Turm der Götter - dem Dreihorn ...DIE HERREN DER WÜSTE - DREIHORN ist der zweite Teil eines fantasiereichen Wüstenepos. Der dritte Teil erscheint voraussichtlich 2022.

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A thrilling family tale of murder and intrigue in Paradise.Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Retired detective Jessica Kealoha finds herself in the murder trial of her sister Pua and rife with guilt because she's being forced to testify against her. Many in town have already decided Pua's guilt and only see the trial as a formality before they send her to prison for life. Jessica discovers that there is more to the story than meets the eye and must find the evidence that will free her sister before it's too late.

When seven murder victims are found in a small-town lake house, the homicide investigation shakes a local sheriff to her core in this gripping thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author.<BR><BR> Once a luxurious southern getaway on a rustic lake, then reduced to a dilapidated crash pad, the Summer House is now the grisly scene of a nighttime mass murder. Eyewitnesses point to four Army Rangers—known as the Night Ninjas—recently returned from Afghanistan.<BR><BR> To ensure that justice is done, the Army sends Major Jeremiah Cook, a veteran and former NYPD cop, to investigate. But the major and his elite team arrive in sweltering Georgia with no idea their grim jobs will be made exponentially more challenging by local law enforcement, who resists the Army's intrusion and stonewall them at every turn. <BR><BR> As Cook and his squad struggle to uncover the truth behind the condemning evidence, the pieces just won't fit—and forces are rallying to make certain damning secrets die alongside the victims in the murder house. With his own people in the crosshairs, Cook takes a desperate gamble to find answers—even if it means returning to a hell of his own worst nightmares ...

This compelling breath-taking read for fans of AMERICAN DIRT will make you question everything you thought you knewOne of the 'most important and prescient' books - Dolly Alderton and Pandora Sykes The High Low'Bhutto's new novel will move you' - Elif Shafak_________________________ On the cusp of adulthood three young people are about to make the most momentous decision of their lives. Anita lives in Karachi's slums - fearful that her fate is to serve the rich until an elderly neighbour offers her an escape into another world . . . Monty belongs to Karachi's elite - his future is mapped out until he meets a beautiful rebellious girl . . . Sunny is a Portsmouth teenager - he is suffocated by the love and expectation of his father until his charismatic cousin shows him a way to be his own man . . . These three paths are about to collide. And when they do Anita Monty and Sunny will find themselves at the mercy of powers beyond their control and faced with a choice that will change them forever. _________________________ 'This is a bold and probing novel from a writer strikingly alert to something small and true' Guardian 'Bhutto's new novel will move you its profound wisdom and sharp grasp of our turbulent times' Elif Shafak 'A shocking moving and deeply compassionate novel' Vogue'Every page of this is priceless' Gary Shteyngart 'Stunning' Sunday Times'Highly topical . . . The Runaways offers an unflinching look at the key subjects of our time' Financial Times'A timely read that does a brilliant job of depicting the human cost when violence shifts from abstraction to reality' Mail on Sunday'An illuminating guide through the great disorder of our times' Pankaj Mishra author of Age of Anger'Powerful and moving ... A book that anyone rushing to condemn young people for being radicalised should read' Anne Youngson author of Meet Me at the Museum'Provocative and resolutely compassionate' Traveller

Russia, lago Baikal: Dirk Pitt e Al Giordino sono impegnati in una missione della National Underwater & Marine Agency. Devono salvare una squadra di tecnici impegnata in ricerche petrolifere travolta da un'improvvisa onda anomala che ha sconvolto il lago. Ma quando anche la loro imbarcazione viene sabotata e la squadra di tecnici scompare, Pitt è costretto a gettarsi a capofitto in un nuovo mistero. In breve la sua ricerca lo porta in Mongolia, dove un potente e spietato affarista custodisce uno sconvolgente segreto su Gengis Khan e sui tesori perduti della leggendaria città di Xanadu. Dai laghi siberiani alle sabbie del deserto del Gobi, Pitt e Giordino dovranno lottare strenuamente per sventare una minaccia di scala planetaria...

Arkeen ist Karawanenführer. Seine Berufung ist keine leichte Bürde - Banditen, Sanddrachen, Stürme und die Kadrass, eine kriegerische Insektenrasse, fordern ihren Tribut. Die erlebten Verluste haben Arkeen in einen verbitterten, hartherzigen Menschen verwandelt, der nur eine Liebe kennt: die Wüste.Eines Tages führt Arkeen eine bunt zusammengewürfelte Truppe durch die große Sandwüste. Darunter befinden sich ein Gelehrter aus den Gelblanden, Bogenschützinnen und Krieger, ein Druide, ein Feuerkobold und selbst eine Mümmelfrau. Bald wird offensichtlich, dass nicht alle Weggefährten das sind, was sie zu sein vorgeben. Doch damit nicht genug: Düstere Zeichen kündigen das Erwachen der Wüstengötter an ...DIE HERREN DER WÜSTE - KARAWANE ist der erste Teil eines fantasiereichen Wüstenepos. Der zweite Band erscheint voraussichtlich Anfang 2020.