After Klaus Lehmann's death in the village of Steerborough, a young woman, Lily, arrives to research his life and work. Poring over Klaus' letters to his wife Elsa, Lily pieces together the story of their lives. And alone in her rented cottage by the sea, she begins to sense an absence in her own life that may not be filled by simply going home.
In 1990, Charles Palliser made a remarkable debut with a densely plotted novel that intricately details early 19th-century English society. In his fourth novel, Palliser shifts to the late Victorian era, offering a meticulously crafted narrative filled with treachery and interconnected mysteries. The story begins with Philip Barthram, who travels to Geneva for a cryptic meeting with a dying woman. This encounter leads to "The Courtine Account," a memoir by historian Edward Courtine, recounting his 1881 visit to the cathedral town of Thurchester. Courtine seeks reconciliation with his estranged college roommate, Austin Fickling, and hopes to find a manuscript in the local library that could illuminate his studies on King Alfred's reign. As Courtine navigates personal and academic challenges, he becomes embroiled in two unresolved mysteries: the 200-year-old murders of William Burgoyne and Launcelot Freeth, and the recent brutal killing of a banker, which occurs shortly after his visit to the banker's home. Palliser skillfully guides readers through a complex labyrinth of fact, rumor, and legend, where the pursuit of objective truth proves elusive. Throughout his journey, Courtine reassesses his relationships and personal failures. This novel is a captivating blend of excitement, mystery, and intellectual challenge, resonating with fans of literary giants like Dickens and Collins.
A new medium has ushered in a new art form, the early stages of which Mulder and Post valiently document. Includes work from renowned European Dick Raaymakers, Peter Weibel and Steina and Woody Vasulka.
Relaas van het leven van mensen, vooral zelfbewuste vrouwen, in het hedendaagse India.