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((Vorschau))London, 1984. Winston Smith arbeitet fur den Uberwachungsstaat von Oceania und er hat es satt, standig die Wahrheit zu verdrehen. Als er sich in seine Kollegin Julia verliebt und sie von der Widerstandsbewegung erfahren, wollen sie die Partei gemeinsam sturzen. Doch eine Katastrophe bahnt sich an.1984, einer der prophetischen Romane des 20. Jahrhunderts, pragt unsere Vorstellung von Uberwachung und Unterdruckung bis heute.((ONIX))London, 1984. Winston Smith no longer wants to rewrite history to serve the surveillance state of Oceania. When he falls in love with his colleague Julia, they make contact with an underground organisation and want to put an end to the rigid rule of the Party, as the disaster takes its course.Often regarded as one of the most prophetic novels of the 20th century, 1984 still shapes our thinking about surveillance and oppression.

O que é a vida, se você não para um instante para repensá-la?Hoje considerado a obra-prima de Goliarda Sapienza, este romance, escrito ao longo de dez anos, foi rejeitado por editoras durante duas dé

E se você descobrisse que não passa de um personagem abandonado? Vagando sem rumo em meio a estantes e livros empoeirados, personagens de histórias incompletas aguardam que sua Autora volte a escrev

A woman with a successful career in child protection is floored by her husbands sudden death; a retired civil servant smothers his wife, but cant go through with their pact; a teacher fleeing a disastrous school trip finds himself literally in a dark wood.Pascal famously said we shall die alone. But there are always others left behind to grieve, to cheer, to feel guilt, relief or laughter, because we are human, whether we like it or not. In these stories, a dozen characters find at least a dozen ways to live by facing death their own or that of those they love in familiar worlds shot through with a strange absurdity.A man with cancer is employed to smoke by a character from a novel who may never have existed; an historian finds a love he hopes will last beyond the grave, even if it isnt his; a former judge dispenses justice in a prison camp; a randomly-selected Prime Minister confronts the biggest life-or-death decision she or anyone will ever have to take.A Day Like Any Other explores death natural, assisted, promised and unexpected with compassion, wit, a steady gaze and a desire to confront the challenge we mostly prefer to avoid: why live at all? It is the perfect collection for anyone whos going to die one day.

Its autumn and with crisp frosty weather and the leaves as colourful as theyve ever been, Olivia and Jago are nestling into their life in Penbartha. Until local resentment about incomers and second home ownership is ignited by what seems to be an increasingly militant action group.A violent death makes the situation even more sinister. Maybe Penbartha isnt the happy place Olivia thought it was? Is the discontent really about second homes or is someone exploiting a well-supported cause in order to pursue a much more personal agenda? She and Jago need to find the source of the trouble before it gets even closer to home...

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SNOW Newspaper magnate Richard Jewell is found dead at his country estate, a shotgun still in his hands. Few see his demise as cause for sorrow, but before long, Quirke realizes that, rather than the suspected suicide, Diamond Dick has been murdered.Suspicion soon falls on one of Jewells biggest rivals, but as Quirke gets to know Jewells beautiful, enigmatic wife, his fragile sister and those who work for the family, it becomes clear that not everything in this household is as it seems.Praise for the Quirke Series:A joy to read.Sunday TimesDarkly dangerous [with] flinty humour.Daily TelegraphBeguiling characters and evocative settings . . . Impeccable.The Times

Perfect for fans of Ava Reid and Lucy Holland, this is a page-turning dark fantasy of persecuted witches, snatched children, twisted magic, changelings and the sins that bind.Set in the multi-award-winning authors acclaimed Sourdough universe, this standalone story sits alongside previous novels, including All the Murmuring Bones and The Briar Book of the Dead.Deep in the forest lives Mehrab the witch, coping with loneliness in her own strange ways and quietly battling her demons. One evening, a young woman appears on her doorstep seeking shelter, pursued by godhounds who wish to destroy all those practising magic, and Mehrabs solitary existence is disrupted as she teaches the girl how to control her powers. Together they forge a cure for their isolation with heartbreaking consequences...Meanwhile, in the local village, children begin to disappear, sometimes returning forever changed or not returning at all. Sinister offerings appear on Mehrabs doorstep, and a dark power pursues her through the trees. As the villagers turn hostile and the godhounds close in, Mehrab finds herself at the centre of a struggle to save the soul of the forest, the life of an old love and her own new-formed family.Set in Slatters bewitching gothic Sourdough universe, this is a haunting, gripping tale written with wit and heart. A book to both savour and devour.

De las estrellas caímos… y a las estrellas volveremos En un mundo donde los dioses duermen, dos reinos siguen separados por siglos de desconfianza y oscuridad. Aluna, Guardiana de Sombras, ha co

Numa livraria perdida nas ruas de Lisboa, esconde-se um mundo de segredos, perigo e resistência…1938. Em busca de um recomeço depois da morte do pai, Lara Hope chega a Lisboa à procura de uma família

A novel of identity and resistance from one of Palestines most striking literary voiceswritten entirely from behind bars Nur, a Palestinian refugee from a camp near Ramallah, is often mistaken for an Ashkenazi Jew. Fluent in Hebrew and with a degree in archaeology, he dreams of freedom beyond the fence, and of writing a novel about Mary Magdalene based on the Gnostic Gospels. When he discovers an Israeli ID card in the pocket of a secondhand coat, he assumes a false identity and is hired for an archaeological dig near Megiddo. Passing as an Israeli, he moves through a world previously off-limits and gains insight into the lives of those hes been taught to perceive as enemies. As Nurs borrowed identity deepens, so does the rift within. Through an exploration of this internal conflict, Basim Khandaqjis Arabic Booker-winning novel offers a meditation on the personal toll of occupation and the elusive desire to belongfully, honestly, and without fear.

Considerada a obra-prima de Thomas Mann, A montanha mágica narra, a partir da permanência de um jovem engenheiro em um sanatório nos alpes suíços, os dilemas intelectuais e filosóficos que agitavam a

Former spy Felicity Jardine is caught up in the long tentacles of an operation at the Greek Embassy in the 1980s, in this gripping new spy thriller by the author of A Sting in her Tale.After a month of various people clearing up various messes, Felicity Jardine is finally cleared to go back to her little village cottage. But when a celebratory cream tea with her new and well-connected friend Percy is interrupted by a snipers bullet, shes off again, to a safe house in Notting Hill. There her only contact is her former colleague Matthew, still with MI6, who offers her a bit of investigation she can do online to pass the time. But Felicity is not one to work from home when she can be out and getting stuck in, especially when someone on the inside seems to be betraying her...

Chegou no Brasil o romance viciante da autora que virou fenômeno nos Estados Unidos e sucesso absoluto no Book Tok.Daisy cursa arte e física na universidade, onde mora com suas três melhores amigas.

Uma profecia de morte.Uma arma portadora de esperança.Um sacrifício a fazer.Após a batalha da Baía das Sereias, Arwen navega rumo ao misterioso reino de Citrine. Abalada por revelações chocantes e pe

A Scots Quair is revolutionary - innovative in its form, deft and humorous in its use of the Scots language, courageous in its characterisation and politics. Central to the trilogy is Chris Guthrie, one of the most remarkable female characters in modern literature. In Sunset song, Gibbons finest achievement, the reader follows Chris through her girlhood in a tight-knit Scottish farming community: the seasons, the weddings, the funerals, the grind of work, the gossip. As the Great War takes its toll, machines repalce the old way of life. Cloud Howe and Grey Granite take Chris from her rural homeland to life in an industrial Scotland and the desperate years of the Depression. The triology as a whole is a major achievment, a picture of society undergoing traumatic and far-reaching transformation. Always readable, never sentimental, A Scots Quair is one of the most important works of Scottish literature.

Gabriel retorna à sua cidade natal quando seus pais morrem. Lá, conhece um misterioso andarilho que busca diferentes espécimes de aranhas e que também sofre com perdas recentes. É nessa comunhão de l

Secrets bloom where the roses die and Mel Greenway is digging up the truth.In post-war Britain, Avonby estate is a crumbling relic hiding deadly secrets. Lady Melinda Mel Greenway, a former army mechanic and the familys poor relation, seeks solace in its overgrown gardens until she unearths a body beneath the roses.The discovery drags Mel into a tangled web of lies, resentments, and buried truths, forcing her to clash with Inspector Derrin Bradley, her wartime lover turned investigator. As Derrin digs into the dark web of secrets entangling Avonbys privileged residents and its resentful staff, Mel is determined to solve the mystery herself. As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, Mels relentless pursuit of the truth puts her at odds with both her family and Derrin, while making her a target for a killer desperate to keep the past buried.A tale of resilience, forbidden romance, and suspense, A Thorn in the Rose is a richly atmospheric mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Murder most Austen! An unputdownable and deliciously witty cosy crime caper set in the world of Jane Austens Emma__________________A treat for fans of regency literature and those who love a good murder mystery Janice HallettUtterly charming. A wise, witty and wily delight Essie FoxA treat for fans of Austen, mysteries, and second chances Alice BellFantastically entertaining Jessica BullMiss Austen would approve Olga Wojtas__________________Harriet Smith. Companion. Wallflower. Sleuth.Mrs Churchill is convinced someone is trying to kill her. As if she didnt have enough to vex her, she fears that lowly Jane Fairfax has won the heart of her nephew, Frank.She hires Emma Woodhouses secretly devious companion Harriet Smith to break up the relationship and uncover who wants her dead.As Harriets list of suspects grows, will she prevent the worst from happening? And will she avoid falling for the charming Frank Churchill herself?

Brace yourself for an exhilarating epic fantasy trilogy with a diverse cast, polyamory, and chaotic sentient magic, for fans of V.E. Schwab and Antonia Hodgson.In the twisted city of Amaris, magic spawns from chaos. Prone to driving humans mad, it can only be wielded safely by the Wraithsseven immortal beings magically bound to obey the king.Esme is the most notorious Wraith. She has spent the last century forced to kill on behalf of the nation that stole her from her homeworld while building a secret life for herself and her wife away from violence.That is, until the current king turns up murdered, and a magical will demands his successor be chosen through three trials. Esme cannot break the magical shackles that bind her, but she will suffer no more tyrants. She rigs the kings succession trials in favour of her chosen candidate: the righteous General Balthazar, who she cant help but fall for.As Esme weaves together the threads of the court on Balthazars behalf amid a strange tide of sentient magic in the city and a growing war on the horizon, she will come face to face with Balthazars bloody past, troubled present, and countless betrayals.He isnt the man Esme thought he wasbut she was born to make and break kings.

Words will go their own way, and carry the poet with them, on many a wild goose chase, in and out of the past, haunted by and revisiting the island where he came of age. In the new collection from the Welsh Forward Prize-shortlisted poet, nature writer and editor of the eco-literary magazine Archipelago, McNeillie explores his deep sense, in his older age, of not belonging anywhere other than in mind and in the wild.McNeillie recovers and renews Pytheas the Greeks exploration of fourth century BC Britain and Thomas Pennants account of Wales, but A Wild Goose Chase lays these historical accounts of the natural world beside the authors own experiences. The poems moving and not unmelancholy late recollections blur temporal and spatial boundaries as they stay alive to the impacts of climate change and globalization.