Fanneke Cnossen Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

Na de inbraak in hun vakantiewoning en de vondst van een lichaam op een vakantie-eiland, spoedt een vrouw zich daarnaartoe om uit te vinden of het haar verdwenen man betreft.

Ik staarde naar mijn telefoon. – Kom in beweging, dacht ik. Beweeg. – Jarenlang wilde ik er niet eens over nadenken. Maar nu wil ik het geloven. Overal waar Kaylee komt, gebeuren vreemde dingen: de bitch van de klas struikelt, precies wanneer Kaylee dat wenst. Een glas water spat kapot als ze boos is. Toeval? Dan ontdekt Kaylee dat haar biologische moeder, die als tiener het nieuws haalde vanwege haar vermeende telekinetische gaven, tot levenslang is veroordeeld voor moord. Tot op de dag van vandaag ontkent haar moeder alle schuld. Kaylee besluit dat het tijd is om de waarheid te achterhalen – over haar moeder en over zichzelf.

Sono passati cinque anni da quando Rosa, dopo aver raggiunto il molo nel cuore della notte, si è gettata nell'acqua per togliersi la vita. Era una brillante studentessa di Cambridge che aveva appena perso il padre. La sua fu una morte tragica, ma non inaspettata. Ma è davvero questo ciò che è realmente accaduto? Il caso fu archiviato come suicidio. Ma il fidanzato della ragazza, Jar, ancora non riesce a rassegnarsi. Vede Rosa ovunque: una faccia sul treno, una figura sulla scogliera. È ossessionato dall'idea che sia ancora viva. E poi, di punto in bianco, riceve un'email. "Trovami, Jar. Trovami, prima che lo facciano loro..." Mentre scava nel passato, Jar si inoltra in un mondo oscuro e sotterraneo dove nulla è come sembra. Di chi può fidarsi davvero? Un intrigo più grande di lui sembra essere la chiave per fare luce sulla scomparsa di Rosa... anche se minaccia la sua stessa vita.

Fabulous family saga of secrets held through two generations, set against the atmospheric background of the Lake District at Christmas The year of 1936 is drawing to a close. Winter grips Westmoreland and causes a rare phenomenon: the lakes freeze. For two local families, the Richardsons and the Grindleys, this will bring unexpected upheaval, as the frozen lake entices long-estranged siblings and children to return home for the holiday season. Some are aware of what is happening in Europe; others don’t want to know. Everyone’s keen to put aside their troubles – money worries, love tangles, career problems, domestic rifts – and enjoy themselves skating while they can. But one visitor carries the seed of violence and not even the redoubtable matriarch of the Richardson clan can prevent the carefully buried secrets of the past from reappearing and transforming everything. A compelling blend of family closeness and strife, dazzling passion and the dark influence of history, this is an enthralling read to curl up and savour.

A gang of thieves stage a daring heist from a vault deep below Princeton University's Firestone Library. Their loot is priceless, impossible to resist. Bruce Cable owns a popular bookstore in the sleepy resort town of Santa Rosa on Camino Island in Florida. He makes his real money, though, as a prominent dealer in rare books. Very few people know that he occasionally dabbles in unsavory ventures. Mercer Mann is a young novelist with a severe case of writer's block who has recently been laid off from her teaching position. She is approached by an elegant, mysterious woman working for an even more mysterious company. A generous monetary offer convinces Mercer to go undercover and infiltrate Cable's circle of literary friends, to get close to the ringleader, to discover his secrets. But soon Mercer learns far too much, and there's trouble in paradise--as only John Grisham can deliver it.

Inspector Lynley investigates the London end of an ever more darkly disturbing case, with Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata looking behind the peaceful façade of country life to discover a twisted world of desire and deceit. The suicide of William Goldacre is devastating to those left behind. But what was the cause of his tragedy and how far might the consequences reach? Is there a link between the young man's leap from a Dorset cliff and a horrific poisoning in Cambridge? Following various career-threatening misdemeanours, Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers is desperate to redeem herself. So when a past encounter with bestselling feminist writer Clare Abbott and her pushy personal assistant Caroline Goldacre gives her a connection to the Cambridge murder, Barbara begs DI Thomas Lynley to let her pursue the crime. Full of shocks, intensity and suspense from first page to last, A Banquet of Consequences reveals both Lynley and Havers under pressure, and author Elizabeth George writing at the very height of her exceptional powers.

Welcome to Wormwood: a place where curiosity is discouraged and no one has ever left. Until one girl, Vega Jane, discovers a map that suggests a mysterious world beyond the walls. A world with possibilities and creatures beyond her imagining. But she will be forced to fight for her freedom. And unravelling the truth may cost Vega her life.

On Whidbey Island, secrets never stay buried. A mysterious girl who won't speak; a coal-black seal named Nera that returns to the same place every year; a bitter feud of unknown origin - strange things are happening on Whidbey Island and Becca King is drawn into the maelstrom of events. But Becca, first met in The Edge of Nowhere, has her own secrets to hide. Still on the run from her criminal stepfather, Becca is living in a secret location. Even Derric, the Ugandan orphan with whom Becca shares a close, romantic relationship, can't be allowed to know her whereabouts. As secrets of past and present are revealed, Becca becomes aware of her growing paranormal powers and events build to a shocking climax anticipated by no one. Acclaimed author Elizabeth George brings her extraordinary talents to this intriguing story that blends mystery and myth.

Autobiografie van popzanger Neil Young.

Los Angeles D.A. Rachel Knight returns in Marcia Clark's thrilling follow-up to GUILT BY ASSOCIATION.

Detective Inspector Lynley is approached by business magnate Bernard Fairclough for a confidential review - not a formal investigation - of the circumstances of his nephew's demise. The coroner's verdict is accidental death. Recovering from the murder of his wife, Lynley has personal reasons for welcoming a spell away from London. He heads to the wild beauty of the Lake District, with Deborah and Simon St James to provide cover for his inquiries. Barbara Havers, back at base, makes her own unique contribution to the case, distracted only by Isabelle's ambitions to improve her Detective Sergeant's appearance. When he comes to know the various members of the extended Fairclough dynasty, Lynley finds many possible motives for murder, and uncovers layers of deceit and betrayal that expose the lies at the heart of the Cumbrian community.

Exiled from her comfortable home, Aria knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland - called the Death Shop - are slim. Violent energy storms can strike suddenly, and even the very air she breathes might kill her. Then Aria meets an Outsider named Perry. He's wild, dangerous - a savage. He's also her only hope. Because Aria alone holds the key to his redemption, Perry needs her, too. Their unlikely alliance will determine the fate of all who live under the never sky.

In her first ever cookbook, Mireille Guiliano provides her millions of readers with the recipes that are the cornerstone of her philosophy-mouthwatering, simply prepared dishes that that favour fresh, seasonal ingredients and yield high satisfaction. Organised around Mireille's three favourite pastimes-breakfast, lunch, and dinner-these recipe emphasise pure flavour, balanced ingredients and easy cooking methods. Eating pleasurably is just as important as eating healthfully, and Mirille devotes chapters to dessert and chocolate (essential components of any Frenchwoman's diet) and incorporates advice on entertaining, menu planning, and wine selection.

Una lotta tra vampiri, demoni e streghe si scatena dopo il ritrovamento di un antico manoscritto da parte di Diana, una giovane studiosa discendente da una stirpe di streghe. La prepotente attrazione per il misterioso testo, che nasconde oscure verità, incantesimi e sortilegi, colpisce molte creature ultraterrene, e in particolare Matthew, un vampiro professore di genetica. Il suo interesse per il manoscritto viene però presto superato da quello per la giovane strega. Insieme, Diana e Matthew intraprendono un viaggio per sviscerare i segreti celati nel libro, e tra loro nasce un amore, che antiche leggi vogliono che sia proibito...

An intricate, fast-paced thriller that explores just how dangerous the offer of a second chance can be.

From the critically acclaimed author of The Glass Painter's Daughter. Journey through the generations of one family of strong, vibrant women.

Quando il corpo di una giovane donna, colpito da numerose coltellate, viene rinvenuto in un isolato cimitero di Londra, l'ispettore Thomas Lynley e la sua squadra sono chiamati a intervenire. Ma questo non è un caso come gli altri: li condurrà infatti dalle cupe periferie londinesi allo Hampshire, una zona dell'Inghilterra sconosciuta ai più, un luogo bello e al tempo stesso inquietante, dove gli animali vagano liberi per le strade, i tetti sono ancora di paglia e gli estranei non sono i benvenuti. Una zona che nasconde segreti tragici, crudeli, efferati. Cosa ha portato la vittima dalla serenità apparente dello Hampshire alla caleidoscopica confusione di Londra? E chi poteva volere la sua morte? Sono troppi, e spesso misteriosi, i personaggi che si muovevano nella sua orbita: una pittoresca sensitiva, un violinista visionario che sente le voci degli angeli, un artista di strada che colleziona amanti, un ex fidanzato dal passato oscuro...

Als de man die verantwoordelijk is voor de dood van zijn vader terugkeert naar het afgelegen familiehuisje in de bossen van Wisconsin, weet Frank Temple dat zijn tijd voor wraak is gekomen. Maar alles verloopt anders dan hij had kunnen voorzien en dan komt hij terecht in een dodelijke achtervolging...

Een meedogenloze huurmoordenaar in een afgelegen natuurpark in Nevada. Een reeks moorden die op het eerste gezicht geen verband met elkaar vertonen. Opnieuw wordt het uiterste gevergd van CSI's Gil Grissom, Catherine Willows, Nick Stokes, Warrick Brown, Sara Sidle en Greg Sanders...

Fran Morrison reist als muzikant de wereld over, maar als haar vader wordt getroffen door een hersenbloeding keert ze terug naar haar geboorteplaats om het kleine familiebedrijf, een glas-in-loodatelier, te runnen. De pastoor van een nabijgelegen kerk geeft de opdracht om een gebroken raam te restaureren; een prachtig victoriaans kunstwerk met als middelpunt een vrouwelijke engel. Terwijl ze werkt aan deze restauratie gaat Fran in haar vaders documenten op zoek naar het verhaal achter dit raam, en ze ontdekt een geschiedenis die verrassend veel parallellen vertoont met haar eigen leven.

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Eagerly anticipated by her legions of fans, this sixth novel in Diana Gabaldon's bestselling Outlander saga is a masterpiece of historical fiction from one of the most popular authors of our time. Since the initial publication of Outlander fifteen years ago, Diana Gabaldon's New York Times–bestselling saga has won the hearts of readers the world over -- and sold more than twelve million books. Now, A Breath of Snow and Ashes continues the extraordinary story of 18th-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his 20th-century wife, Claire. The year is 1772, and on the eve of the American Revolution, the long fuse of rebellion has already been lit. Men lie dead in the streets of Boston, and in the backwoods of North Carolina, isolated cabins burn in the forest. With chaos brewing, the governor calls upon Jamie Fraser to unite the backcountry and safeguard the colony for King and Crown. But from his wife Jamie knows that three years hence the shot heard round the world will be fired, and the result will be independence -- with those loyal to the King either dead or in exile. And there is also the matter of a tiny clipping from The Wilmington Gazette, dated 1776, which reports Jamie's death, along with his kin. For once, he hopes, his time-traveling family may be wrong about the future.

Grianne Ohmsford ha sciolto l'alleanza con le forze del male e ricostruito il Consiglio dei Druidi, ma non tutti apprezzano quanto sta facendo per l'equilibrio dei poteri nelle Quattro Terre. Una congiura ordita da alcuni druidi di Paranor la colpisce infatti attraverso un maleficio che la proietta nel cupo mondo del Divieto, il mondo che gli Elfi chiamano nella loro lingua arcaica Jarka Ruus e nel quale nell'antichità esiliavano i demoni loro nemici. Costretta a vagare senza meta Grianne rischia di perdere la ragione. Solo un potente talismano, lo scettro nero, può far sì che suo nipote Pen Ohnsford riesca a riportarla nel mondo reale. Per forgiarlo il giovane dovrà recarsi al di là delle terre dei Troll, dove si dice che cresca il Tanequil, un albero dagli antichi poteri.

Schildering van de Franse manier van leven, denken, eten en bewegen; met recepten.

Claire Norton ontdekt dat ze de reïncarnatie is van een zeventiende-eeuwse edelvrouw genaamd Alice Ramsay, die veroordeeld werd wegens hekserij. En hoewel dit de vreemde visioenen verklaard die ze de laatste tijd kreeg, weet ze nog steeds niet wat ze met die visioenen moet doen - of hoe ze deze kan gebruiken in haar strijd tegen de duistere krachten die Willowmere bedreigen. Samen met Leo, een millenniaoude geest in het lichaam van een uil, bindt ze wederom de strijd aan tegen de heksen van de Duistere Cirkel...

Pheresa: de twijfelende aanstaande bruid Gavril: de verwende prins met duistere ambities Alexeika: een prinses die vecht tegen de koning Dain: voorbestemd tot grootse daden Dain, half mens, half Elf, heeft ontdekt dat hij de rechtmatige koning van Neder is en niet zijn oom, die de troon op onrechtmatige wijze heeft verkregen en het volk van Neder tiranniseert. Dain heeft gezworen dat hij de Bokaal van het Eeuwige Leven zal vinden. Met deze bokaal kan hij Vrouwe Theresa genezen, de liefde van zijn leven. Maar Theresa is beloofd aan Prins Gavril, zijn grote rivaal. Op zijn wanhopige queeste naar de Bokaal ontmoet hij Alexeika, rebel en paardendief, die hem belooft zich volledig voor zijn zaak in te zetten. Samen moeten ze niet alleen de gevaren van de reis trotseren, maak ook de moordenaars ontwijken die gestuurd zijn door de koning.

Sneeuwmaan, Stormmaan, Winterwende, Windmaan, Groenemaan, Eindelijk lente. Melk en Bloesem volgen later. Dan volgt de Donder, Gods geschater. Als Maïs na Oogst zijn gunsten brengen zal Vervloekt de Jager de Maan van Boreal. De IJsmaan met zijn laatse droevenis Zorgt dat Blenholmes jaar weer over is. Koning Conrig Wincantor heeft zijn droom, het vestigen van een Soevereiniteit over heel Hoog Blenholme, in vervulling zien gaan. Een nieuw tijdperk breekt aan voor de vier domeinen van het eens zo verdeelde eiland – een tijdperk dat welvaart en rust brengt, maar waarin ook gevaren op de loer liggen. Zo heeft de verbannen alchemist Vra-Killian een aantal machtige zegels verborgen in het Cala-paleis. Deze zegels, vervaardigd door de mythische Salka en door het wrede Beaconvolk van magische krachten voorzien, zullen van hem de machtigste man van Blenholme maken en hem helpen de ultieme wraak te nemen.

For Victoria, her grandmother's home in Corfu has always meant safety, freedom and contentment and each year as a child she looked forward to idyllic summers there. When her husband dies she discovers their marriage was a sham and escapes to the house in Corfu. There she meets photographer Patrick Hammond.

Pheresa: de twijfelende aanstaande bruid Gavril: een verwende prins met duistere ambities Alexeika: een prinses die vecht tegen de koning Dain: een jongen, voorbestemd om grootse daden te verrichten… Hun levens vervlechten zich verder in dit tweede deel van de spraakmakende trilogie Het Zwaard, de Ring & de Bokaal. Dain is nu geadopteerd door heer Odfrey, maar de adoptie is niet legaal als de koning van Mandria hier officieel geen toestemming voor geeft. Daarom reist hij met prins Gavril en zijn nieuwe vader naar het hof in de hoofdstad Savriox.Juist als hij zich daar thuis begint te voelen, krijgt hij een droomboodschap van zijn echte vader, de voormalige half-elf koning van Neder. Hij moet het opnemen tegen zijn oom, de onrechtmatige de koning die zijn plaats op de troon heeft ingenomen. Maar dat is nog niet zo gemakkelijk…

With his father on his deathbed, Prince Conrig of Cathra and his lover, the seductive sorceress Princess Ullanoth of Moss, have hatched a plan to reunite the warring kingdoms of High Blenholm under one supreme rule, in the first volume of the Boreal Moon Tale series. Reprint.