Maria Federica Oddera Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

Román Sedem smrtí Evelyn Hardcastlovej vyniesol dovtedy neznámeho autora na prvé priečky rebríčkov predajnosti a zožal obrovskú chválu kritikov i čitateľov. Tento vskutku nevšedný debut bol doteraz preložený do vyše dvadsiatich jazykov a ovenčený množstvom prestížnych literárnych cien. Mala to byť oslava, no večer sa skončil tragédiou. Nad hlavami hostí vybuchuje ohňostroj a Evelyn Hardcastlová, mladá a krásna dcéra majiteľov panstva, padá mŕtva k zemi. Evelyn však nezomrie iba raz. Až kým Aiden – jeden z hostí na večierku v Blackheathskom panstve – nevyrieši zločin, ten deň sa bude opakovať znova a znova. A zakaždým sa skončí osudným výstrelom. Existuje iba jediný spôsob, ako vystúpiť z tohto začarovaného kruhu - odhaliť vraha. Vyriešiť túto záhadu však nebude také jednoduché. Aiden sa každé ráno prebudí v tele iného hosťa a udalosti prežíva nanovo, vždy z iného uhla pohľadu. A niekto na Blackheathskom panstve sa rozhodol, že mu už nikdy nedovolí odísť...

Anju is the daughter of an upper-caste Calcutta family; her cousin Sudha is the daughter of the black sheep of the family. Sudha is as beautiful, tenderhearted, and serious as Anju is plain, whip-smart, and defiant. Yet since the day they were born, Sudha and Anju have been bonded in ways even their mothers cannot comprehend.The cousins' bond is shattered, however, when Sudha learns a dark family secret. Urged into arranged marriages, their lives take sudden, opposite turns: Sudha becomes the dutiful daughter-in-law of a rigid small-town household, while Anju goes to America with her new husband and learns to live her own life of secrets. Then tragedy strikes them both, and the women discover that, despite the distance that has grown between them, they have only each other to turn to. Set in the two worlds of India and America, this is an exceptionally moving novel of love, friendship, and compelling courage.

Brothers Subhash and Udayan pursue different lives--Udayan in rebellion-torn Calcutta, Subhash in a quiet corner of America--until a shattering tragedy compels Subhash to return to India, where he tries to heal family wounds.

Americká spisovateľka Nicole Krauss sa od posledného románu Dejiny lásky opäť posunula o kúsok ďalej. Kým dosiaľ "iba" písala — vymýšľala, hrala sa a zabávala, teraz akoby ju prikvačila aj tienistejšia stránka písania a v najnovšom románe Veľký dom ju podrobuje dôkladnému skúmaniu. Opisuje rôzne domy, ich rôznych majiteľov a ich rôzny nábytok — osobitne velikánsky písací stôl —, ale my pomaličky začíname tušiť, že ten Veľký dom, ktorý zavše pripomína bludisko, ten chrám, ktorý sa stále rúca a odznovu buduje, je náš svet, naše vlastné myslenie.

A humorous examination with serious overtones of the concepts of space, time, and dimension.

Dojímavý román nás zavedie do Číny 19. storočia. Dievčatá v Číne prechádzali drastickou zkúškou podväzovania chodidiel a ako ženy boli odsúdené žiť v izolácii. Preto sa dorozumievajú tajným písmom nu-šu, ktoré muži nepoznajú, preto hľadajú priateľku na celý život, spriaznenú dušu, svoje druhé ja, tzv. laotong. Maľujú svoje odkazy štetcom do vejárov a vyšívajú ich na hodváb. Taký je i osud Lili. Ona a jej kamarádka Snežný kvietok odchádzajú z rodnej dediny a nasledujú svojich mužov. Prvé milostné skúsenosti, postavenie v novej domácnosti, rodinné tragédie, sedliacka vzbura a hladomor, to všetko sa odráža v ich dôverných vzkazoch. Kniha nabitá lyrizmom a emóciami, ktoré prenikajú do jedného z najtajomnejších vzťahov, akým je priateľstvo medzi ženami.

Taking us back to a time that is half history, half myth and wholly magical, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni gives voice to Panchaali, the fire-born heroine of the Mahabharata, as she weaves a vibrant retelling of an ancient epic saga. Married to five royal husbands who have been cheated out of their father's kingdom, Panchaali aids their quest to reclaim their birthright, remaining at their side through years of exile and a terrible civil war. But she cannot deny her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna—or her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands' most dangerous enemy—as she is caught up in the ever-manipulating hands of fate.

A New York Times Bestselling AuthorAt nineteen, May ran away from her home in Ireland to experience life in America, eventually ending up in Chicago. Compellingly attractive to men, she became a prostitute and eventually was hailed as "Queen of the Underworld." Falling in love with a big league criminal, May followed him to Paris where they successfully robbed the American Express. Apprehended, tried and spending time in prison, May returns to her life in America. O'Faolain brings a sympathetic scrutiny to this extraordinary life, reaching across decades for points of connection and understanding.

Rakhi è una giovane artista e madre divorziata di Berkeley, California, la cui vita è in un equilibrio precario, minacciato da drammi imminenti. L'ex marito Sonny cerca di ottenere l'affetto esclusivo della figlia Jona, costringendo Rakhi nel ruolo del genitore severo, mentre lui la vizia. La sua attività ristorativa con l'amica Belle è a rischio a causa dell'apertura di un locale di una catena potente nella stessa strada. La pittura rappresenta un momento di libertà, ma Rakhi riesce a dedicarcisi solo nel tempo libero, affrontando grandi sacrifici. La madre di Rakhi, interprete dei sogni, è un punto di riferimento per molti, ma Rakhi si sente esclusa da questo dono e dal passato indiano della madre, dalle tradizioni mai vissute. Gli eventi dell'11 Settembre pongono Rakhi e la sua comunità multietnica di fronte a una domanda cruciale: sono americani? Un amico di Belle viene aggredito per il suo turbante, evidenziando le tensioni razziali. La ricerca di identità di Rakhi, anche attraverso i "Diari del sogno" della madre, diventa il seme di un riscatto e di una nuova vita, con la speranza di riconquistare armonia nella sua famiglia e nella comunità.

In the summer of 1922, following a series of defeats by the Turks, the Greek army retreats from Asia Minor, leaving behind a lost brigade wandering the Anatolian desert, burdened by a seemingly inexpiable curse. As their leader succumbs to morphine-induced despair, hope fades, and morale among the officers deteriorates. Mysterious Communist leaflets appear daily, thefts go unresolved, and the soldiers' minds increasingly dwell on a single, unspeakable act committed in desperation. Their fortune seems to shift when they discover a Greek settlement untouched by war, where the mayor and schoolteacher vie for the local courtesan's attention, and a disillusioned journalist drowns his sorrows. However, the brigade's dark past follows them, bringing calamity to this seemingly idyllic town with dire consequences for both soldiers and citizens. The New York Times Book Review praises the author's "spry and playful, sly and macabre" writing, likening it to the early works of Eudora Welty and the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez. This debut novel establishes the author as one of Britain's most remarkable young talents.

A New York Times notable book and bestseller, this debut novel from Irish Times columnist Nuala O'Faolain takes on life and love with Dickensian flair and the striking intimacy that characterized her bestselling and acclaimed memoir, Are You Somebody? Set in Ireland and spanning a century and a half, My Dream of You unfolds the compelling stories of two women and their quests for passion, connection, and fulfillment. A globetrotting Irish travel writer, Kathleen de Burca is used to living—and loving—on the run. On the brink of fifty, she decides to leave her job and rethink her life. Intrigued by a divorce case dating back to the days of the Potato Famine, she tries hand at writing about it. The case, called "The Talbot Affair," detailed the clandestine liaison between the wife of a British landlord and an Irish servant in Ireland in the 1850s. After a bitter thirty-year absence, Kathleen returns to Ireland, the land of her troubled childhood and turbulent heritage, in search of answers to her questions about desire and lasting love.

A classic work of magical realism, this bestselling novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells the story of Tilo, a young woman from another time who has a gift for the mystical art of spices. Now immortal, and living in the gnarled and arthritic body of an old woman, Tilo has set up shop in Oakland, California, where she administers curatives to her customers. But when she's surprised by an unexpected romance with a handsome stranger, she must choose between everlasting life and the vicissitudes of modern society. Spellbinding and hypnotizing, The Mistress of Spices is a tale of joy, sorrow, and one special woman's magical powers.