Andrew Miller sa vo svojich dielach zameriava na hlboké ľudské skúsenosti, často pretkávajúc témy minulosti a prítomnosti. Jeho štýl charakterizuje bohatý jazyk a prenikavý vhľad do psychológie postáv. Miller skúma zložitosť života a morálnych dilem s osobitou citlivosťou. Čitatelia ocenia jeho schopnosť vytvoriť pohlcujúce a myšlienkovo podnetné svety.
In the mid-18th century James Dyer is born unable to feel pain, and grows up to be a brilliant but heartless brain surgeon. Then, en route to St Petersburg in 1767, he meets his match - a strange woman with supernatural healing powers. When she introduces him to pain he is driven mad with shock.
A year of bones, of grave-dirt, relentless work. Of mummified corpses and chanting priests.A year of rape, suicide, sudden death. Of friendship too. Of desire. Of love...A year unlike any other he has lived.Deep in the heart of Paris, its oldest cemetery is, by 1785, overflowing, tainting the very breath of those who live nearby.
Mladý právnik Nick Platt sa v túžbe po práci spojenej s dobrodružstvom dostáva do Moskvy – po moskovských uliciach sa valia kaskády peňazí, vládnu tu všemocní oligarchovia, vo veľkej väčšine bývalí členovia sovietskej tajnej služby KGB, nikto tu neberie ohľad na česť a morálku. Hoci Nick nemá nijaké ilúzie o prostredí, v ktorom sa pohybuje, a nekladie si priveľa otázok o pochybnosti obchodov, ktoré má v mene svojej firmy dohodnúť, tvárou v tvár osudovej žene, s ktorou sa náhodou zoznámi, zrazu zabúda na svoje morálne presvedčenie a stáva sa postupne – nevdojak – hlavným nástrojom spáchania starostlivo premysleného zločinu.
Set in Los Angeles in 2013, the narrative explores the intertwining lives of diverse characters navigating the complexities of urban life. Themes of ambition, identity, and the pursuit of dreams unfold against a backdrop of a vibrant city. As personal stories intersect, the characters confront their pasts and aspirations, revealing deeper truths about themselves and their relationships. This rich tapestry of experiences highlights the challenges and triumphs of modern life in a city known for its allure and contradictions.
Dogs are dogs and wolves are wolves. Except when they aren't Most scientists now agree that the dog is a subspecies of wolf Canis lupus familiaris. And while most wolves look and act differently from most dogs, it can be very hard to make accurate identifications, especially since wolves and dogs can and do interbreed and certain breeds of dogs look and act a lot like wolves. Having spent years employed at Wolf Park, in Indiana, authors Jessica Addams and Andrew Miller have encountered hundreds of so-called wolves that turned out to be dogs, hybrids that exhibit the characteristics of both wolves and dogs, and even pure wolves that act like dogs. Between Dog and Wolf takes a fascinating look at how wolves and dogs are related, why they can be so hard to tell apart and what rescue organizations need to know when they encounter a canine of unknown origins.You will learn:How and why there are so many misconceptions about wolf behavior.What evolutionary forces turned "good social
By the Costa Award-winning author of PURE, a profound and tender tale of guilt, a search for atonement and the hard, uncertain work of loving.
Clem Glass was a successful photojournalist, fired by his conviction that only photographs could capture the world's true face. Then, in Africa, he witnesses the grotesque aftermath of a massacre and returns to London with his faith in humanity shattered. Now nothing - work, love, sex - can rouse him, and no other outlook can shift his altered vision. Not his father's Christianity, nor the new-found humanitarianism of his Canadian friend and fellow journalist. The one close relationship Clem is able to maintain is with his sister, who has been struck down by the return of a mental illness she had been free from for twenty years. Together they set up home in the rural Somerset of their childhood, and together they keep the darkness at bay. Then news arrives that the man responsible for the massacre has been spotted in Brussels. But is vengeance the answer? And can optimism ever be more than self-deceit?
Set in December 1962 in the West Country, the story unfolds against a backdrop of changing times and societal shifts. The narrative explores the lives of its characters as they navigate personal challenges and relationships during this pivotal era. Themes of nostalgia, identity, and the impact of historical events are woven throughout, creating a rich tapestry of human experience. The setting plays a crucial role, reflecting the beauty and complexities of the region during a transformative period in British history.
Tokyo, 1940. While Japan's war against China escalates, young Yuji Takano clings to his cocooned life: his beloved evenings of French conversation at Monsieur Feneon's, visits to the bathhouse with friends, his books, his poetry. But conscription looms and the mood turns against foreigners, just when Yuji gets entangled with Feneon's daughter. As the nation heads towards conflict with the Allies, Yuji must decide where his duty - and his heart - lie.
