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Duncan Hamilton

    Tento írsky autor tvorí epické fantasy dobrodružstvá, ktoré čerpajú inšpiráciu z jeho vášne pre stredovekú a renesančnú históriu. Jeho štýl sa vyznačuje rýchlym spádom, pútavými postavami a vysokými stávkami, čím odráža jeho vlastné literárne záujmy. Zameriava sa na témy ako vykúpenie, pomsta a megalománia, zasadené do svetov plných drakov a súbojov s mečom. Jeho diela často skúmajú výzvy, ktorým čelia neobyčajní hrdinovia, keď sú vtiahnutí do intríg a bojov, ktoré formujú ich osud.

    Provided You Don't Kiss Me
    The Footballer Who Could Fly
    Going to the Match: The Passion for Football
    Touch Wood
    Answered Prayers
    Harold Larwood
    • The first biography of England's finest and most controversial fast bowler.

      Harold Larwood
    • A remarkable look at the 1966 World Cup, the most famous sporting event in English history, and a portrait of an age by our greatest writer on sport.

      Answered Prayers
    • Touch Wood

      • 288 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania
      4,4(17)Ohodnotiť

      Duncan Hamilton was one of Britain's finest ever racing drivers, a truly larger-than-life character and seat-of-the-pants survivor. He won the classic Le Mans 24-Hour race in 1953, co-driving his works entered C-type Jaguar with Tony Rolt. Touch Wood is his hilarious and roundly acclaimed autobiography.

      Touch Wood
    • Inspired by his father's lifelong devotion to Newcastle United, Duncan Hamilton charts the progress of postwar British football to the present day. But at the heart of the book is his exploration of the bond between father and son through the Beautiful Game and how football became the only connection between two people who were totally different from one another.

      The Footballer Who Could Fly
    • Provided You Don't Kiss Me

      • 256 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania
      4,3(1669)Ohodnotiť

      `One day you'll write a book about this club. Or, more to the point, about me. So you may as well know what I'm thinking and save it up for later when it won't do any harm to anyone.'

      Provided You Don't Kiss Me
    • For the Glory

      • 528 stránok
      • 19 hodin čítania
      4,4(17)Ohodnotiť

      `Eric Liddell deserves a definitive biography. After refusing to compete on religious principle in the event in which he was favourite, the 100 metres, at the 1924 Games in Paris, Liddell won an astonishing gold medal in the 400 metres.

      For the Glory
    • A Last English Summer

      • 320 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania
      4,3(51)Ohodnotiť

      A portrait of a revolution in English cricket by the twice William Hill Sports Book of the Year winner.

      A Last English Summer
    • Knight of the Silver Circle

      • 320 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania
      4,3(28)Ohodnotiť

      From the author of the beloved Society of Sword and Wolf of the North trilogies, Duncan M. Hamilton's Knight of the Silver Circle—the sequel adventure-packed fantasy to Dragonslayer in The Last Dragonslayer trilogy—is perfect for fans of magical beasts and unexpected heroes Three dragons wreak havoc throughout Mirabay—eating livestock, killing humans, and burning entire villages to ash. It was nearly impossible to kill one, using a legendary sword and the magic of the mysterious Cup; to tackle three, Guillot dal Villerauvais will need help. The mage Solène fears having to kill again; she leaves Gill to gain greater control over her magic. The Prince Bishop still wants Gill dead, but more than that, he wants the Cup, and he'll do whatever he has to to get it, even sending his own daughter—a talented thief and assassin—into the dragons' path. As secrets mount on secrets and betrayals on betrayals, both Guillot and Solène face critical decisions that will settle not only their own fate but that of all Mirabaya. The Dragonslayer Trilogy: 1. Dragonslayer 2. Knight of the Silver Circle

      Knight of the Silver Circle
    • Focusing on Eric Liddell's remarkable journey, the narrative explores his transition from an Olympic champion to a dedicated missionary in China. It highlights his unwavering faith and courage, especially during his final years in a Japanese work camp during World War II. The story captures his resilience and commitment to his beliefs, offering an inspiring portrayal of a man who lived his principles in the face of adversity.

      For the Glory: The Untold and Inspiring Story of Eric Liddell, Hero of Chariots of Fire