Arthur Phillips Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

In a gripping new novel, Queen Elizabeth's spymasters recruit an unlikely agent for a critical mission during a time of uncertainty in 1601. With the queen dying and no heir in sight, the kingdom is on edge, and any thought of her death is considered treasonous. As potential successors vie for position, King James VI of Scotland emerges as the leading candidate. However, the spymasters, seasoned veterans of England's long struggle against terror and religious extremism, suspect that James may not be the Protestant he claims to be. If he secretly adheres to Catholicism, it could undo decades of conflict and lead to chaos. Faced with this dilemma, Geoffrey Belloc, a seasoned operative from England's religious wars, devises a plan to uncover James's true beliefs. He recruits Mahmoud Ezzedine, a Muslim physician abandoned during the last Ottoman diplomatic mission, as his undercover agent. Ezzedine, an outsider desperate to return to his family, becomes the perfect candidate for this high-stakes mission. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a world of intrigue and deception, questioning the very nature of truth. Arthur Phillips crafts a unique and thrilling narrative that captivates and challenges at every turn.

The Tragedy of Arthur is an emotional and intricately crafted work by acclaimed novelist Arthur Phillips. The story revolves around Arthur, a young man grappling with the complexities of his con artist father, who is both a master of deception and an unreliable parent. Raised in a world of illusion, Arthur's only constant is the profound love shared between his father and his twin sister for Shakespeare’s works. This passion drives Arthur to become a writer, seeking their approval and affection. As years pass, Arthur’s father, now imprisoned and nearing death, reveals a long-hidden secret: a previously unknown Shakespeare play titled The Tragedy of Arthur. Alongside this revelation, Arthur and his sister inherit their father's mission to publish the play, which may be a genuine literary treasure or just another of his father’s elaborate cons. This novel is both humorous and haunting, featuring the complete text of the supposed lost play. It delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the interplay between storytelling and truth, as the lives of Arthur the novelist and Arthur the legendary king become intricately linked. The work has received numerous accolades, including recognition as a New York Times Notable Book and a favorite of various esteemed publications.

Each song on Julian’s iPod, “that greatest of all human inventions,” is a touchstone. There are songs for the girls from when he was single, there’s the one for the day he met his wife-to-be, there’s one for the day his son was born. But when Julian’s family falls apart, even music loses its hold on him. Until one snowy night in Brooklyn, when his life’s soundtrack—and life itself—start to play again. Julian stumbles into a bar and sees Cait O’Dwyer, a flame-haired Irish rock singer, performing with her band, and a strange and unlikely love affair is ignited. Over the next few months, Julian and Cait’s passion plays out, though they never meet. What follows is a heartbreaking dark comedy, the tenderest of love stories, and a perfectly observed tale of the way we live now.

Julian Donahue is captivated by his iPod, with each song evoking memories tied to significant moments in his life—his romantic past, the day he met his future wife, and the birth of his son. However, when his family disintegrates, music loses its magic, leaving him adrift. Everything changes one snowy night in Brooklyn when he discovers Cait O'Dwyer, an Irish rock singer, performing in a bar. An unexpected love affair begins, igniting a passion for both music and each other, despite their lack of direct interaction. Their connection unfolds through cryptic emails, text messages, cell-phone videos, and lyrics on Cait's website, creating a unique bond that transcends traditional relationships. As Cait's career takes off, Julian supports her from afar, becoming a voice of understanding in her life. Yet, as their feelings deepen, maintaining distance becomes increasingly challenging. This story evolves into a poignant exploration of love, obsession, and loss, framed within a darkly comedic narrative. Celebrated as one of America's best writers, the author presents a keenly observed tale of modern love, navigating the thin line between the desire for intimacy and the pull of oblivion.

"Imparare a conoscere un uomo richiede una vita intera. Questo è il matrimonio." Così ragiona Constance, semplice commessa dal passato tormentoso, alla vigilia delle nozze con Joseph Barton, più solido e rispettabile di lei. Ma la realtà ha un brutto vizio, capovolgere le aspettative, e la fiducia della giovane sposa vacilla e cade sotto il peso delle prime prove: un figlio che non arriva, la salute sempre più fragile, i volubili umori di Joseph. E infine, insperata, Angelica. Angelica che, dal primo momento, sembra riavvicinare i genitori, allontanandoli tuttavia in un gioco perverso di alleanze, rivalità, gelosie. Così, gradualmente, le frustrazioni e le paure segrete di ognuno vengono a galla, trasformando la casa dei Barton in un labirinto di specchi condannato a riflettere verità sempre più terribili. In una Londra vittoriana cupa e fumosa, turbata da una serie di omicidi, il dramma di ogni famiglia si muta in tragedia, e il lettore si trova invischiato nel mistero più sconvolgente: quello dell'animo umano.

Egitto 1922: Ralph Trilipush, archeologo, sta cercando la tomba di Atum-hadu, faraone fino ad allora sconosciuto. Intanto, poco lontano, Howard Carter sta per aprire la tomba di un faraone di nessun rilievo, Tutankhamon. Sydney 1954: Harold Ferrell, un investigatore privato in pensione, riceve la lettera di un giovane che vuole conoscere alcuni aspetti oscuri del passato di sua zia, morta da poco. Ferrell comincia a raccontargli di quando, mentre era sulle tracce di un giovane australiano, Paul Caldwell, figlio naturale di un ricchissimo inglese, si era convinto che Paul fosse stato ucciso insieme a un commilitone in Egitto, durante la prima guerra mondiale, proprio dal fidanzato di sua zia, Ralph Trilipush...

A novel of startling scope and ambition, Prague depicts an intentionally lost Lost Generation as it follows five American expats who come to Budapest in the early 1990s to seek their fortune. They harbor the vague suspicion that their counterparts in Prague have it better, but still they hope to find adventure, inspiration, a gold rush, or history in the making.