Stella Duffy vo svojej tvorbe skúma zložité medziľudské vzťahy a spoločenské témy s originálnym pohľadom. Jej próza sa vyznačuje prenikavou psychologickou hĺbkou a osobitým rozprávačským štýlom, ktorý čitateľa vtiahne do svojich príbehov. Prostredníctvom majstrovsky vykreslených postáv a bohatých, atmosférických opisov skúma témy identity, straty a hľadania zmyslu. Duffyová predstavuje výraznú autorskú osobnosť, ktorej diela oslovujú svojou intelektuálnou aj emocionálnou rezonanciou.
From classic crime to magical anti-realism, hot sex to cold calculation, Tart Noir is a collection of 20 stories by female crime writers. The morals of the protagonists are questionable and their actions are guaranteed to shock.
Soukromá detektivka Saz Martinová si užívá svou novou mateřskou roli. Rozhodla se, že nebude brát žádný další případ, nechce, aby práce ohrožovala její poklidný rodinný život, který se svou přítelkyní vede. Chce vychovávat svoji dceru Matildu. Náhle se u ní objeví její bývalý spolužák Will, nyní známý televizní komentátor, připomene jí temné vzpomínky, před kterými není možné uniknout a na které by raději zapomněla. Knihu nevnímáme jenom jako téměř kriminální příběh, Stella Duffy ví, jak napsat napínavý příběh a zároveň vytvořit poutavě lidskou hrdinku. Umožňuje hluboký pohled na otázku, nakolik nás hříchy z minulosti dostihnou a ovlivní a zda je možné ještě věřit našim přátelům a láskám, když na povrch vyplují temné stránky jejich životů.
Everything's going fine for Saz and Molly. Its summer in London, and they're having a baby, doing all the right things, taking all the right precautions. Saz has even stopped taking on any weird and wild cases. No more danger, just steady sleuthing and in bed before midnight. Yeah, right!
In a unique take on the London anthology, 33 East and 33 West feature 1 brand new short story for each of London's 33 boroughs. From Havering to Hillingdon, Bexley to Brent. These are stories of movement and change that capture the individuality of each borough and the diversity of London better than any camera. Published in two volumes, 33 is an unparalleled achievement. This is no small feat. This is London.
A sequel to the hugely acclaimed, award-winning historical novel THEODORA
A compelling novel about family secrets and the legacy of trauma, set against the changing fortunes of an English seaside town, from award-winning writer Stella Duffy.
Duffy is best known for her sharp insights and sharper wit, and both are on display here... Brave, understated and unforgettable' DAILY MAIL When Jack and Cindy meet at a friend's party they are immediately attracted to one another. Cindy, a celebrated mapmaker, traces the contours of their relationship, from New York to LA, from first passion to real love. After five years together, Cindy and Jack think they have tested their love to its limits. But then Cindy falls dangerously ill, and the couple must face the hardest test of all. Told with wit, tenderness and unflinching honesty, STATE OF HAPPINESS is a captivating story of love and loss from a writer at the height of her powers. 'STATE OF HAPPINESS is a sharp, sobering cocktail spiked with metaphysic, immense good humour and understanding. Stella Duffy gets better and better' Ali Smith, author of HOTEL WORLD
A compelling historical novel set in south London 1912 - based on a true story
This long-awaited collection brings together a selection of Stella Duffy's award-winning short fiction. It includes stories written for radio, here in print for the first time since they were broadcast, and highlights the terrific range and variety of her writing.
A brilliant new novel from the author of Singling out the Couples, State of Happiness and Parallel Lies