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Dance of Stars and Ashes - The Nightfire Quartet 2


A love that burns brighter than starlight. A gift that could leave her world in ashes. It's time for Zarya to release the fire within. In the jewelled city of Dharati, Zarya found passion and adventure for the first time. A warrior prince named Rabin helped to free the power within her. Rabin is as deadly as he is beautiful, but he's also insufferable-arrogant, secretive and ruthless. Zarya wants nothing to do with him. An army of demons is gathering beyond the city's walls, and her mind is fixed on saving her friends and her home. But every discovery and every dream pulls her back to Rabin. Will opening her heart give Zarya the power to turn back the demons, or will it allow the darkness devour her? Dance of Stars and Ashes is the second book in an addictive series that builds from a slow burn to irresistible steamy romance. Packed with tension, action, and heart-stopping twists, it will keep fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Rebecca Yarros reading late into the night.
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17,99 €

The Lost Soldiers


Fresh from a case that has shattered his belief in the regime he works for, Samson Kolechko is confronted with a mystery that borders on the impossible. A troop of Red Army soldiers has disappeared without a trace while visiting the Halytska bathhouse, their abandoned boots and uniforms the only proof that they ever existed. Faced with such a fantastical conundrum, Samson must resort to a fantastical investigation method: stitching his operative severed ear into a bathhouse worker's jacket, he is able to eavesdrop on his every move. But he discovers far more than he bargained for, and matters are further complicated by the human remains found in the stoves and the presence of a sinister religious cult in the city. With his quick-witted new wife Nadezhda at his side, Samson must not only solve the case but navigate the political turmoil that still grips Kyiv as civil war looms and trust between neighbours and comrades is eroded day by day. In the third of his Kyiv Mysteries, Andrey Kurkov, Ukraine's greatest living novelist, vividly depicts a city filled with political turbulence and eccentric characters - and draws ominous parallels with the present day. Translated from the Russian by Boris Dralyuk
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26,99 €

Life of a Counterfeiter


'Masterfully understated prose' New York Times Book Review'A Japanese literary master' Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA master forger lives in obscurity and disappointment, oppressed by the shadow of the artist whose work he copies. A young man embarks on an investigation into his family's past, prompted by a newspaper clipping and a vague memory of a beautiful young woman. And another young narrator is consumed with curiosity about his grandfather's mistress - and why she cherishes an old pair of gloves, given to her by a visiting Englishman.Unglamorous, unadorned lives such as this form the focus of Yasushi Inoue's tenderly observed, elegantly distilled short stories - two of which are appearing in English for the first time. With a haunting emotional intensity, they offer glimpses of love lost and lives wasted. Asking how we place value, what counts as real, and where the struggle for acceptance will lead us, each story is a perfectly balanced exploration of regret.These three luminous, compassionate tales showcase the mastery and exquisite talent of one of Japan's most beloved writers.Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe.Translated by Michael Emmerich.Born in 1907, Yasushi Inoue worked as a journalist and literary editor for many years, only beginning his prolific career as an author in 1949 with Bullfight. He went on to publish 50 novels and 150 short stories, both historical and contemporary, his work making him one of Japan's major literary figures. In 1976 Inoue was presented with the Order of Culture, the highest honour granted for artistic merit in Japan. He died in 1991. Bullfight and Inoue's novella The Hunting Gun are also available from Pushkin Press.Michael Emmerich is a translator, editor and an professor in the department of Asian Languages and Cultures at UCLA. His many translations include work by Yasunari Kawabata, Genichiro Takahashi and Banana Yoshimoto.
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A Murder for Miss Hortense


'Warm, witty and sharply observed, this debut introduces a delightful new sleuth with a keen eye and sense of justice' I Paper'Fresh, original and intriguing from start to finish!' Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Examiner and The Appeal'What a joy - a brilliant new amateur sleuth to rival Miss Marple!' Good Housekeeping'More than a cosy crime mystery . . . it's the story of a community' Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious ThingsDeath has come to her doorstep . . . Retired nurse, avid gardener, renowned cake maker and fearless sleuth Miss Hortense has lived in Bigglesweigh, a quiet Birmingham suburb, since she emigrated from Jamaica in 1960. She takes great pride in her home, starching her lace curtains bright white, and she can tell if she's been short-changed on turmeric before she's even taken her first bite of a beef patty. Thirty-five years of nursing have also left her afraid of nobody - be they a local drug dealer or a priest - and an expert in deciphering other people's secrets with just a glance. Miss Hortense uses her skills to investigate the investments of the Pardner network - a special community of Black investors, determined to help their people succeed. But when an unidentified man is found dead in one of the Pardner's homes, a Bible quote noted down beside his body, Miss Hortense's long-buried past comes rushing back to greet her, bringing memories of the worst moment of her life, one which her community has never let her forget. It is time for Miss Hortense to solve a mystery that will see her, and the community she loves, tested to their limits. 'A beautiful novel, suffused with fondness and wit . . . highly entertaining' Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series'Unique, compulsive, and laugh-out-loud brilliant!' Nadine Matheson, author of The Jigsaw Man'A vibrant tribute to the Windrush generation' Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates
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Mighty Mega Pets: Freaky Food Fiasco!


"Gary is a cartooning genius" Jamie Smart, author of Bunny VS Monkey"We had planned to read one chapter a night as our bedtime story, but my son didn’t want to put it down, so we ended up reading it all in one sitting! It’s a five-star read from him." - NetGalley ReviewerA laugh-out loud graphic novel with PETS! SUPERPOWERS! SILLINESS! ACTION!A strange magical substance has seeped into a pet food warehouse, and now dogs, cats, bunnies and fish all have freaky superpowers – whether they want them or not! The newly-formed Mighty Mega Pets are determined to get to the bottom of the pet food mystery in order to ... no pressure ... save the world!This hilarious, action-packed full-colour graphic novel about the perils of power, the importance of teamwork, friendship and standing up to bullies will have 6-12 year olds barking with laughter. AND they'll get tips on how to deal with a cranky tortoise!From Gary Northfield, known for his Julius Zebra books and his comics in The Phoenix and Beano.
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Yesteryear


THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THIS BOOK’ – BELLA MACKIE 'NIGHTMARISH, SHOCKING, BRILLIANT’ – STYLIST 'MADDENING, MESMERISING, INGENIOUS’ – NEW YORK TIMES 'INTELLIGENT, INCISIVE, INSANELY READABLE’ – JENNIE GODFREY 'DERANGED, DARING, CLEVERLY WRITTEN’ – VOGUE 'My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive…' Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and her followers are sick with envy. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What her followers don’t know won’t hurt them. Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children—they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible. As darkly funny as it is shocking and gripping, Yesteryear is an electrifying examination of tradition, fame, faith and the grand performance of womanhood, from a thrilling new talent in fiction. NOW BEING ADAPTED INTO A MAJOR FILM STARRING ANNE HATHAWAY ‘WICKEDLY FUNNY, FRIGHTENINGLY PERCEPTIVE' ABIGAIL DEAN 'INVENTIVE, ADDICTIVE, A WILD RIDE' ASHLEY AUDRAIN 'SHOT THROUGH WITH HUMOUR, LACED WITH DARKNESS' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'THE STEPFORD WIVES MEETS THE HANDMAID'S TALE' HANNAH DEITCH
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24,99 €

Park Avenue


As the daughter of Korean bodega owners, Jia Song promised herself that she would have every luxury when she grew up. Now she’s made junior partner at her prestigious law firm, and it’s all finally within reach. So when her boss asks her to sit in on the hush-hush family implosion of a client, she accepts without hesitation – only to find out that it is one of the most famous Korean families in the world. The Parks and their mega successful Korean beauty brand are worth a billion dollars. But the father is filing for divorce while his wife is dying, and the children can’t stop fighting. With both the family fortune and their legacy under threat from the worst kind of scandal, it’s up to Jia to set things right – and she only has a month to do it. As Jia chases the truth across the globe, she finds herself falling for this broken family, though it’s clear they’re hiding dark secrets. Can she find the truth in time to protect their fortune and secure her success at the firm? And can she hold on to what’s most important, even if it means admitting that what she's always wanted isn’t what she actually needs?
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15,99 €

Let's Do It Already!, Vol. 8


His rule: No sexual relations until age 18! Her rule: No rules.Free-spirited Yuri Hasegawa and straitlaced Keiichiro Katsuragi have fallen in love. But his elite political family—producing a line of prime ministers—does not allow male descendants to engage in any sexual relations until they are 18. Can the physically affectionate Yuri and rule-abiding Keiichiro keep their relationship strictly chaste?Keiichiro and Yuri have finally kissed, which means they’ve broken his family’s code! Now they’re being taken to the Katsuragi’s first residence, where the final boss—Keiichiro’s grandfather—awaits! The family convenes to make Keiichiro pay for his crime, but can anyone stop this couple’s love when Yuri is on a rampage?
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The Bovadium Fragments


Deluxe slipcased edition of this previously unknown short satirical fantasy by J.R.R. Tolkien edited by his son, Christopher Tolkien, accompanied by illustrations from the author together with an essay, 'The Origin of Bovadium', by Richard Ovenden OBE, and featuring an exclusive foldout colour frontispiece. As Christopher Tolkien notes in his Introduction, The Bovadium Fragments was a 'satirical fantasy' written by his father, which grew out of a planning controversy that erupted in Oxford in the late 1940s, when J.R.R. Tolkien was the Merton Professor of English Language and Literature. Written initially for his own amusement, Tolkien's tale was a private academic jest that poked gentle fun at such things as 'the pomposities of archaeologists' and 'the hideousness of college crockery'. However, it was at the same time expressing a barbed cri de coeur against the inexorable rise of motor transport and 'machine-worship' that was overwhelming the tranquillity of his beloved city. Enriched by a selection of illustrations by the author, and enhanced by Christopher Tolkien's notes and commentary, readers can enjoy at last this tale of an imagined Oxford viewed through the lens of future (and not wholly reliable) academic study. Richard Ovenden's accompanying essay paints a vivid portrait of Oxford during that time. He also provides rich background to the casus belli which led to the furore that Tolkien witnessed first-hand, as the embers of debate between town planners and the university colleges were fanned into flame. Playful, erudite, and ultimately tragically moving, The Bovadium Fragments is like nothing else that J.R.R. Tolkien wrote, and its themes remain both provocative and timely. Within its lines may be found a concern for the fragility of our natural world, a love of which that was shared by both father and son. As Christopher Tolkien's final presentation of his father's work, it is therefore perhaps fitting that The Bovadium Fragments should be their coda.
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93,99 €

Dominion of Dust


PREORDER MATTHEW HARFFY'S THRILLING NEW NOVEL BANE OF BERNICIA NOW!Hunlaf risks the wrath of the mighty Byzantine Empire on a dangerous voyage to the Holy Land. A rip-roaring Viking-era adventure from the author of the Bernicia Chronicles. 'Extremely satisfying and rewarding, Dominion of Dust rampages across the page with slicing action' LoveReadingAD 797, Cyprus. Warrior-monk Hunlaf and his crew are on a voyage to acquire an important Christian relic before it falls into the hands of Byzantium's scheming Empress Eirene. Hunlaf’s crew receive unexpected help as they seek their treasure, but soon find themselves betrayed. About to leave for home empty-handed, the adventurers instead sail further east: to Jerusalem, the Holy Land, abundant in relics. And dangerous intrigues. Hunlaf and his friends will face a deadly race against time as they attempt to secure a holy treasure, outwit Byzantium's zealous agents, and avoid grisly deaths at the hands of the local rulers. From bestselling author MATTHEW HARFFY, A Time for Swords is an epic historical action-adventure series set during the dramatic Viking Age. The thrilling tale of Hunlaf, a monk who becomes a warrior following a devastating Viking attack, the series chronicles his daring quests through Early Medieval Europe. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Giles Kristian. READ ALL OF MATTHEW HARFFY'S TERRIFIC A TIME FOR SWORDS SERIES:#1 A Time for Swords#2 A Night of Flames#3 A Day of Reckoning#4 Dominion of Dust
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14,99 €

A lány és a herceg 2: A nevelőnő leckéje


Egy férfi, aki habzsolja az életet és a nőket. És egy nevelőnő, aki feladja neki a leckét. Alexandra Mountbatten egy pillanat alatt elveszített mindent, és kénytelen elvállalni egy lehetetlennek tűnő állást: két vadóc lánykából kell illedelmes, finom hölgyet formálnia. Hamar rájön, hogy a lányoknak nem vasszigorra, hanem szerető otthonra van szükségük. De hogyan győzhetné meg erről a gyámjukat, Chase Reynaud-t, akit a londoni közéletben a hercegi cím várományosaként ismernek, a magánéletben pedig egymás után omlanak a karjába a nők? Noha már sokan megpróbálták elérni, hogy megállapodjon, sorra kudarcot vallottak. Alexandrának viszont muszáj valahogy megtalálnia az utat a férfi szívéhez, ám anélkül, hogy közben veszélybe sodorná a sajátját. Chase egyetlen szabály mentén éli az életét: elköteleződésről szó sem lehet. Amikor azonban a makacs nevelőnő megpróbálja ,,jó útra téríteni", elhatározza, hogy bebizonyítja neki: őt képtelenség megzabolázni. Leckét pedig ő is tud adni abból, amihez a legjobban ért - a gyönyörből. Alexandra azonban okos, talpraesett és szenvedélyes. Felülmúlja a férfi várakozásait. Vajon képes lesz őt megváltoztatni, ha egyszer a férfi maga sem hiszi, hogy ez lehetséges?
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12,11 €

Love at First Bite


I mean hey, what's the worst that could happen? Ok fine, the worst that could happen is that I didn't imagine those fangs after all… Squeaky clean good girl Lucy Partridge is a sucker for heartwarming tales and happy endings. So a weekend reporting on the Whitby Goth Weekend is well outside her comfort zone. As is sharing her tiny annexe accommodation with all six feet three inches of bad boy bar owner Liam Bramwell. And that's before she discovers that he's an actual living - or, er, 'undead' - vampire! Logically, Lucy knows she should run the other way, but the reporter in her can tell there's more to Bram than his fangs. It's clearly time for this good girl to take a walk on the dark side, and if that path leads her straight into Bram's muscular tattooed arms? Well, a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do…
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Don't Laugh at Other People's Sex Lives


Art student Isogai first models for one of his tutors, the much older Yuri, then begins a passionate affair with her. As he gets to know her better, he struggles to understand his own emotions and his place in the world, just as he yearns to be closer to her and for her to share more of herself with him.
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Beautiful Distance


An unnamed narrator sits in a cafe overlooking a train station, sipping a green juice and people-watching. A small white butterfly flutters through the air; a calico cat jumps onto a wall; cherry blossom petals fall, softly, to the ground. Life stands still for one moment. He is preparing to visit his terminally ill wife in hospital. So begins this moving novel exploring the distance between people, places and memories in simple and elegant prose, as Yamazaki raises questions around what family means, how we think about death, and how we express love; particularly in a society where work is often prioritised.
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One Piece, Vol. 111


Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, One Piece! As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, Luffy sets off in search of the One Piece, said to be the greatest treasure in the world... Pirates rejoice as Vegapunk's message sends shock waves around the world. Who will be the first to claim the One Piece? The Straw Hats, on the other hand, must evade the Five Elders' furious onslaught and escape the island of the future if they want to survive!
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11,99 €

The Conditions of Will


London-based Georgia Carter has long been estranged from her wealthy, conservative South Carolina family. Until she gets the text: dad's dead. As Georgia returns for the funeral, she is reunited with her favourite brother, Oliver - and meets his AA sponsor, Sam. Georgia and Sam are instantly drawn together, but Georgia can't help noticing how her brother looks at Sam, and the last thing she wants is to hurt her only real family. Tensions rise when their father's will reveals an inheritance to a mysterious stranger. To find out who - and more importantly, why - Georgia, Oliver and Sam set off on a road trip to uncover the truth about their father's life. As secrets - both old and new - threaten to push the Carters beyond breaking point, there are only so many cracks a damaged family can take before it shatters.
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17,99 €

Losing the Plot


'A great story which tugs at the heartstrings.' READER REVIEW ????? ‘This was just a cute and fun book to read! I loved the sweet love story that came together. Wonderfully done!’ READER REVIEW????? 'Would highly recommend.’ READER REVIEW????? Can she write her own love story? Jess is a passionate book blogger whose career is going from strength to strength, but all she wants is to write her own novels. Alex is a bestselling author, but with a deadline looming and his creativity at an all-time low, he’s in danger of becoming yesterday’s news. Luckily, Alex’s publishers have a plan. If they combine Jess’s passion for romance with Alex’s brooding writing, they might just create the next big hit. The only problem? They can’t stand each other – and both are far too stubborn to get on the same page. As they clash over edits and brainstorming sessions, sparks fly in more ways than one… Could their romance be the plot twist neither of them saw coming?
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Report for Murder


The debut novel from no.1 bestseller Val McDermid, now with a new cover design and introduction from the author: Introducing lesbian journalist Lindsay Gordon who finds herself solving a murder after a musician is killed at a concert Moments before she was due to appear on stage at school fundraising gala, star cellist Lorna Smith is found dead, garrotted with her own cello string. Freelance journalist Lindsay Gordon was only covering the gala to make some quick cash, but when a friend is arrested for Lorna’s murder, Lindsay is determined to prove her innocence. With her friend’s freedom at stake, Lindsay dives into Lorna’s life, uncovering a world of secrets, lies and betrayal. Praise for Val McDermid ‘McDermid remains unrivalled … Brilliant’ Observer ‘Val McDermid is a born storyteller… absorbing reading’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A classic … McDermid pulls out all the stops. Impeccable’ Guardian
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I Think We Should Kill Other People


The new laugh-out-loud serial killer thriller from L.M. Chilton, author of Don't Swipe Right and Everyone in the Group Chat Dies. 'Razor sharp, irreverent and as funny as hell' JOHN MARRS'A brilliant, dark comedy' HeatHazel and Marc were paired together on revolutionary new reality TV show Love Synced, in which AI matches hopeful lovers based on its perceptive algorithms. But when it came time to say I Do on camera, Hazel couldn’t go through with it, leaving her perfect match at the altar, his family furious and the whole TV production in jeopardy. Now all she wants to do is fly home. Instead, she’s trapped in an isolated airport that’s been ground to a halt by a snow storm... with her ex and his obnoxiously rich family. But when they start turning up dead, a jilted lover is the least of Hazel’s worries – there’s a serial killer to catch first. The AI algorithm failed to find Hazel her soulmate... But could it help find the murderer instead?'A witty, brilliant read' Closer'Darkly witty and sharply observed ... delivers twists from take-off to touchdown' Psychologies Magazine'Brutal, biting, and totally unputdownable' JOANNA WALLACE'For lovers of reality dating shows... hilarious and satisfying' TASHA CORYELL'Fresh, fast-paced and hilarious... I loved every minute' KJ WHITTLEPraise for L.M. Chilton:'Utterly compelling and laugh-out-loud funny' KATY BRENT'Murderously clever!' RUPERT HOLMES'With biting, mordant humor, Chilton sends readers on a serial killer hunt for our disassociated, true-crime-obsessed social media age' ASHLEY WINSTEAD'Funny, twisty, bloodthirsty' JULIE MAE COHEN'Kept me guessing and was so fun to read' BRITNEY SPEARS
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13,49 €

Beletria je často nazývaná aj krásnou, alebo umeleckou literatúrou. Toto označenie pochádza z francúzskeho názvu belles lettres (krásna literatúra)Výrazom beletria sa súhrnne označujú umelecké prozaické diela. K najznámejším beletristickým žánrom patrí poviedka, novela, román, črta či umelecká reportáž.

Romány, poviedky a novely ponúkajú pútavé príbehy s výraznými postavami a atmosférou. Divadelné hry zase slúžia ako materiál pre divadelné predstavenia a prinášajú konverzácie, dramatické situácie a komediálne alebo tragické prvky.

Beletria je neoddeliteľnou súčasťou literatúry, ktorá obohacuje naše vnímanie sveta a poskytuje nám príležitosť prežívať rôznorodé príbehy a vstúpiť do rôznych svetov. Bez ohľadu na to, či preferujete dobrodružstvo, romantiku alebo reflexiu, beletria vám umožní objaviť nové myšlienky, inšpirácie a zábavu.

Hľadáte knižných hrdinov, ktorí vás zavedú do sveta romantiky, histórie, sci-fi či fantasy? Prinášame vám ten najlepší výber skutočných príbehov, románov, detektívok, noviel a poviedok. K úspešným autorom beletrie patria Jozef KarikaDominik Dán, Róbert Bryndza, Kristína Tormová, Urbaníková EvitaTáňa Keleová Vasilková a Stephen King