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Murray

    Victoria Christopher Murray tvorí pútavé romány, ktoré často skúmajú zložité vzťahy a spoločenské otázky s hlbokým vhľadom. Jej štýl je známy svojou úprimnosťou a schopnosťou vykresliť hrdinky, ktoré sú silné a zároveň zraniteľné. Murrayová sa vo svojej tvorbe venuje témam viery, rodiny a odolnosti, pričom často odráža realitu života v afroamerickej komunite. Jej diela sú cenené pre svoju emocionálnu silu a schopnosť podnietiť čitateľov k zamysleniu.

    The Last 100 Years (give or take) and All That
    Hitched
    Command
    The Games we Play
    You Eat Your Own Heart
    Mountaineering in Scotland
    • Mountaineering in Scotland is one of the greatest classics in climbing literature. It records the early days of Scottish winter and summer pioneering, providing a timeless antidote to modern-day tales of sterile athleticism. W.H. Murray describes remarkable climbing adventures on some of the most iconic routes in Britain.

      Mountaineering in Scotland
      4,8
    • You Eat Your Own Heart

      • 250 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania

      Janet Noone is a 32-year-old virgin whose life has been one disappointment after another. Then, a bank error drops $28,000 into her lap. She takes the money and heads to Scotland determined to find adventure and love. Unfortunately, even this adventure seems to be falling flat. Frustrated, she goes for a walk and falls into an underground valley. In that enchanted and cursed place, she meets two brothers---Dante and Oscar---who take her innocence and make her their willing toy. Oscar is a gentle and tender lover. Dante is brutal and vicious with an enchanted touch that makes Janet beg for his cruelties. It looks like Janet has finally found happiness, but then, the men begin to change and her happy ending is in danger of becoming a nightmare. Will she find the strength to master her lovers and regain her happiness or will she be forced to return to the outside world and her solitary life?

      You Eat Your Own Heart
      5,0
    • The Games we Play

      • 192 stránok
      • 7 hodin čítania

      In the intoxicating world of the city's nightlife, where charm and charisma open doors, one man thrives on the thrill of the chase. Meet the enigmatic protagonist Ciaran, who revels in the attention and adoration of countless women, leaving them smitten with his irresistible allure. But when he sets his sights on a new target, the fiery and unyielding Tara Whelan, he takes on a challenge like no other. In this provocative tale of desire and manipulation, our protagonist's audacious plan unfolds as he seeks to break down Tara's defenses, determined to reshape her perception of him. Yet, as the game of seduction and power plays intensify, he finds himself entangled in a web of his own making. With unapologetic candor and a touch of arrogance, this story explores the dark allure of a man who's accustomed to getting what he wants and the woman who may prove to be his most formidable opponent. As the sparks fly and boundaries blur, the question lingers: Who will emerge victorious in this high-stakes battle of wits and emotions? Prepare to be captivated by a narrative that delves deep into the complexities of attraction, ego, and the unpredictable dance between two individuals drawn together by a dangerous game. "The Charmer's Challenge" is a provocative tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

      The Games we Play
      4,0
    • Command

      • 352 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      A unique analysis of the greatest commanders who helped the allies win the Second World War, written by one of the UK's best loved comedians and commentators. He also loves history.

      Command
      4,0
    • Hitched

      • 400 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      Bridesmaids meets The Hangover in the laugh-out-loud rom-com of the year from the author of FLING.

      Hitched
      3,9
    • Grandpa's Cracker Won't Go Bang

      • 40 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      The story revolves around a family's chaotic Christmas as they try to help Grandpa with a stubborn cracker that won't pop. Their well-intentioned efforts lead to hilarious mishaps and escalating madness, showcasing the fun and unpredictability of family gatherings during the holiday season. The playful competition among family members adds to the festive spirit, making for a delightful and entertaining tale.

      Grandpa's Cracker Won't Go Bang
    • Zoe and Zotti

      A Book about Friendship and a Robot

      • 30 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Zoe's friendship with Zotti, a robotic vacuum cleaner, introduces her to a world of fun and adventure. Unlike typical companions, Zotti possesses unique abilities and even has a cozy spot in the family's hallway cupboard. This story explores the joys and challenges of forming an extraordinary bond with an unconventional friend, highlighting creativity and imagination in everyday life.

      Zoe and Zotti
    • Bleak

      • 288 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      An entertaining memoir of rain, midges, petty authority figures and minor humiliations, lightened with music, booze, anarchy and an array of eccentric characters.

      Bleak
    • David Milne

      • 208 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      This comprehensive survey of the life and work of the Canadian artist David Milne (1882-1953) accompanies the first UK exhibition of Milne's work at Dulwich Picture Gallery and brings together one hundred and twenty of his most significant works in oil, watercolour and dry-point printmaking. Like the members of the Group of Seven, Milne primarily chose landscape as his subject matter. However, his true subject was the process of perception and representation, reducing his painting to its essentials and infusing it with his own distinctive modern sensibility. Through the use of photographs, archival material and Milne's own writings the book presents a moving account of one man's spiritual and emotional voyage into modernity - from his early life in small town Ontario, to the bustling sidewalks of New York, on to the war torn landscapes of northern France as an official war artist and back again to the woods, lakes and fields of upstate New York. Pivoting as it does on Milnes war art, which includes some of the most formally daring of his career, the publication will serve as a poignant locus of remembrance, underscoring the historic bond between Canada and Great Britain, and offering a unique perspective on history through the eyes of one of Canada's most sophisticated modern painters.

      David Milne