Fanneke Cnossen Knihy

Vedkyňa Diana Bishopová si počas výskumu v oxfordskej Bodleianskej knižnici nevedomky vyžiada zakliaty alchymistický rukopis. Diana pochádza zo starobylého, významného čarodejníckeho rodu, no sama nechce mať nič spoločné s čarodejníctvom, zanevrela naň po smrti svojich rodičov. Preto po zbežnom nahliadnutí a pár poznámkach vráti knihu do skladu. Jej objav však spôsobí nebývalý rozruch vo svete bytostí a do knižnice sa nahrnie horda démonov, čarodejníc a upírov. Diana totiž náhodou natrafila na žiadaný, stáročia stratený poklad - a je jediná, ktorej sa podarilo prelomiť jeho zaklínadlo. Debutujúca spisovateľka Deborah Harknessová napísala fascinujúcu knihu s prvkami histórie a mágie, romantiky i napätia. Diana je odvážna hrdinka, ktorá nájde rovnocenného partnera v úctyhodnom upírovi Matthewovi Clairmontovi. Ich spojenectvo postupne prerastie do intímneho vzťahu, porušujúceho dávne tabu. Bytosti sa nesmú medzi sebou sobášiť, aby neoslabili svoju moc, inak ich neminie krutý trest... Ako mu uniknúť a pritom sa pokúsiť o odhalenie tajomstva rukopisu, ktorý na svojich stranách sľubuje kľúče k poznaniu záhadnej minulosti aj neistej budúcnosti?

DI Thomas Lynley is still on compassionate leave after the murder of his wife. The discovery of a body in a Stoke Newington cemetery offers Isabelle Ardery, his temporary replacement at the Met, the chance to make her mark with a high profile murder investigation. Persuading Lynley back to work seems the best way to guarantee a result: Lynley's team is fiercely loyal to him and Isabelle needs them - and especially Barbara Havers - on side. The Met is twitchy: a series of PR disasters has undermined its confidence. Isabelle knows that she'll be operating under the unforgiving scrutiny of the media, so is quick - perhaps too quick - to pin the murder on a convenient suspect. The murder trail leads Lynley and Havers to the New Forest, and the eventual resolution of the case. Its roots are in a long-ago act of violence that has poisoned subsequent generations and its outcome is both tragic and shocking.

Svet sa od základu zmenil: z oblohy šľahajú ohnivé elektrické prúdy a spália všetko, čoho sa dotknú. Sedemnásťročná Aria žije v meste Blaženosť, ktoré je chránené proti vplyvom zvonku. Mimo mesta žijú tí „zvonku“ a s mešťanmi sa odjakživa nenávidia...

Na het tragisch overlijden van haar man trekt een jonge vrouw met haar zoontje naar haar grootmoeder op Corfu, waar ze allerlei familiegeheimen ontrafelt en haar nieuwe liefde ontmoet.

Westmoreland is in de greep van de winter als er iets zeldzaams gebeurt: de meren bevriezen. Voor twee lokale families, de Richardsons en de Grindleys, brengt dit extra afleiding omdat het ijs ervoor zorgt dat alle kinderen en zelfs verre familieleden naar huis keren voor de feestdagen. Iedereen is vastbesloten om zijn problemen opzij te zetten – geldzorgen, liefdesperikelen, werk, ruzies – en te genieten van het schaatsen zolang het kan. Eén persoon heeft echter andere plannen, en een goed bewaard geheim uit het verleden staat op het punt ontdekt te worden en alles voorgoed te veranderen.

From the critically acclaimed author of The Glass Painter's Daughter. Journey through the generations of one family of strong, vibrant women.

Detective Inspector Lynley is approached by business magnate Bernard Fairclough for a confidential review - not a formal investigation - of the circumstances of his nephew's demise. The coroner's verdict is accidental death. Recovering from the murder of his wife, Lynley has personal reasons for welcoming a spell away from London. He heads to the wild beauty of the Lake District, with Deborah and Simon St James to provide cover for his inquiries. Barbara Havers, back at base, makes her own unique contribution to the case, distracted only by Isabelle's ambitions to improve her Detective Sergeant's appearance. When he comes to know the various members of the extended Fairclough dynasty, Lynley finds many possible motives for murder, and uncovers layers of deceit and betrayal that expose the lies at the heart of the Cumbrian community.

A sighting of a woman who supposedly died years ago sparks a desperate search for the truth in this breakout suspense thriller, perfect for readers of The Good Girl and The Widow. Sometimes we choose to see only what we want. Sometimes what we see changes the way we look at everything. Jarlath "Jar" Costello's girlfriend, Rosa, committed suicide when they were both students at Cambridge, and Jar has thought about her every day since. It's been five years, yet Jar is still obsessed with the idea that Rosa, the one true love of his life, is alive. He's tormented by visions of her and has disturbingly real sightings of her in unexpected places experiences the psychologist treating him describes as "post-bereavement hallucinations." When Jar receives a message from Rosa's aunt telling him that she's just found Rosa's diary, he embarks on a frantic quest to finally make sense of the highly suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. But the deeper he digs, the more confused he becomes as he is pressed into a dark underworld where nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted. When a startling discovery convinces him more than ever that these are not just hallucinations that Rosa really is alive Jar is thrust into the heart of a larger intrigue that may finally shed some light on Rosa's death even as it dangerously threatens his own."

On Whidbey Island, secrets never stay buried. A mysterious girl who won't speak; a coal-black seal named Nera that returns to the same place every year; a bitter feud of unknown origin - strange things are happening on Whidbey Island and Becca King is drawn into the maelstrom of events. But Becca, first met in The Edge of Nowhere, has her own secrets to hide. Still on the run from her criminal stepfather, Becca is living in a secret location. Even Derric, the Ugandan orphan with whom Becca shares a close, romantic relationship, can't be allowed to know her whereabouts. As secrets of past and present are revealed, Becca becomes aware of her growing paranormal powers and events build to a shocking climax anticipated by no one. Acclaimed author Elizabeth George brings her extraordinary talents to this intriguing story that blends mystery and myth.

Een jonge man stort zichzelf van een van de kliffen in Dorset. Zijn omgeving blijft verslagen achter. Wat zit er achter deze tragedie? Heeft zijn zelfmoord iets te maken met de vergiftiging van de feministische bestsellerauteur Clare Abbott? Na de vervelende nasleep van de gebeurtenissen in Italië doet sergeant Barbara Havers er alles aan om haar fouten te herstellen. Ze heeft Clare Abbott in het verleden eens ontmoet en smeekt inspecteur Lynley om haar op het onderzoek te zetten. Die werkt zelf aan een nog verontrustender zaak in Londen Achter de vredige façade van het idyllische plattelandsleven ontdekken Havers en sergeant Winston Nkata een wereld vol verziekt verlangen en bedrog, en aan verdachten hebben ze geen gebrek...