Kate Atkinson
Filters
-
Thema
-
Productvorm
-
Taal
-
Prijs
Resultaten voor 'kate atkinson'
-
Our Noble Selves
The clever and compelling tale of a war-scarred journalist caught in the lives of a country rebuilding itself from one of the greatest chroniclers of our times, Kate Atkinson.'An author who never lets you down' Reader's Digest'Atkinson is a novelist of unrivalled immediacy, authority, and skill' Financial Times'Kate Atkinson is simply one of the best writers working today' Gillian Flynn, global bestselling author of Gone GirlIt's the summer of 1951 and everyone is looking to put the dark days of the war behind them. The government's solution: The Festival of Britain, a celebration of the country's creativity, grit and ingenuity.For foreign correspondent turned war reporter Harry Flynn, it might offer the chance of redemption after a bad war in the Far East and a peace that is proving no easier to negotiate. Having failed to resume his journalistic career, he reluctantly joins an oddball team of misfits, ne'er-do-wells and downright chancers helping to ready the Festival of Britain for launch.Flynn's attempts to resume some semblance of a romantic life also founder when one of his dates goes missing and he is deemed to be the last person to have seen her alive. Could he have been in some way responsible for her disappearance?Little does he realize that the answer to some of his mounting problems may lie in the hands of a precocious, straight-talking thirteen-year-old called Veronica and a rather scruffy terrier who goes by the name of Mrs Betty...
€ 20,50 -
Een donkere, stormachtige nacht
Detective Jackson Brodie, ingehuurd om een gestolen portret op te sporen, wordt voor deze zaak herenigd met oudprotegé Reggie Chase. Het spoor leidt naar een vervallen landhuis dat tevens het decor vormt voor geheel verzorgde Moordspelweekenden. In een stevige sneeuwstorm arriveren de twee speurneuzen bij het landhuis, samen met een dominee, een ex-legerofficier, de moordspelacteurs en het publiek. De elektriciteit valt uit, de wegen zijn onbegaanbaar en er is een veroordeelde moordenaar op de vlucht. Al snel hebben Jackson en Reggie andere zorgen aan hun hoofd dan verdwenen kunst. Een donkere, stormachtige nacht is zowel een eerbetoon aan Agatha Christie als een onvervalste Kate Atkinson: vindingrijk, geestig, hoogst vermakelijk, vol onverwachte wendingen en met de kenmerkende melancholieke humor van de geliefde Jackson.
€ 24,99 -
Vita dopo vita
In una gelida notte di febbraio del 1910, a Londra nasce una bambina. Il cordone ombelicale è stretto intorno al suo collo, e nessuno riesce a salvarla. In una gelida notte di febbraio del 1910, a Londra nasce una bambina. Il cordone ombelicale è stretto intorno al suo collo, ma il medico di famiglia, giunto proprio all'ultimo istante, lo taglia e permette alla piccola di respirare. Inizia così la vita straordinaria di Ursula Todd, una vita che, nel corso degli anni, verrà spezzata più e più volte, mentre l'umanità si avvia inesorabilmente verso la tragedia della guerra. Vita dopo vita, Ursula troverà la forza di cambiare il proprio destino, quello delle persone che incrocerà e quello del mondo intero?
€ 26,50 -
Our Noble Selves
A thrilling tale of post-World War II London, where the peace proves as tricky to navigate as the past, from the #1 international bestselling author of Life After Life. When crime correspondent turned war reporter Harry Flynn returns to Britain from Singapore in 1945, he takes a quiet job with the Festival of Britain, a government-funded endeavor aimed at celebrating the nation's creativity, grit, and ingenuity. He joins a team of misfits and eccentrics as they help to ready the Festival for launch. When a Frenchwoman goes missing, Flynn becomes the central suspect in her disappearance--and possible murder. He was the last person to see her alive, yet he has no memory of the evening they spent together. As evidence against him mounts, Flynn begins to wonder if he might actually be to blame. To make matters worse, he is surrounded by people who have their own secret agenda. There may be a carnival atmosphere in London as the country attempts to throw off the drab privations of war, yet beneath the frivolity there is also a worthy attempt to hold up a mirror to both its history and its future. With her unique voice and her skill at conjuring the past, Kate Atkinson turns her light on a nation reconstructing its image and the lengths to which some might go to manipulate the outcome. Witty, brilliantly plotted, and with an unforgettable cast of characters, Our Noble Selves paints a vivid portrait of a former empire struggling with its identity in the aftermath of war.
€ 32,00 -
Our Noble Selves
A thrilling tale of post-World War II London, where the peace proves as tricky to navigate as the past, from the #1 international bestselling author of Life After Life. When crime correspondent turned war reporter Harry Flynn returns to Britain from Singapore in 1945, he takes a quiet job with the Festival of Britain, a government-funded endeavor aimed at celebrating the nation's creativity, grit, and ingenuity. He joins a team of misfits and eccentrics as they help to ready the Festival for launch. When a Frenchwoman goes missing, Flynn becomes the central suspect in her disappearance--and possible murder. He was the last person to see her alive, yet he has no memory of the evening they spent together. As evidence against him mounts, Flynn begins to wonder if he might actually be to blame. To make matters worse, he is surrounded by people who have their own secret agenda. There may be a carnival atmosphere in London as the country attempts to throw off the drab privations of war, yet beneath the frivolity there is also a worthy attempt to hold up a mirror to both its history and its future. With her unique voice and her skill at conjuring the past, Kate Atkinson turns her light on a nation reconstructing its image and the lengths to which some might go to manipulate the outcome. Witty, brilliantly plotted, and with an unforgettable cast of characters, Our Noble Selves paints a vivid portrait of a former empire struggling with its identity in the aftermath of war.
€ 30,50 -
Our Noble Selves
The clever and compelling tale of a war-scarred journalist caught in the lives of a country rebuilding itself from one of the greatest chroniclers of our times, Kate Atkinson.'An author who never lets you down' Reader's Digest'Atkinson is a novelist of unrivalled immediacy, authority, and skill' Financial Times'Kate Atkinson is simply one of the best writers working today' Gillian Flynn, global bestselling author of Gone GirlIt's the summer of 1951 and everyone is looking to put the dark days of the war behind them. The government's solution: The Festival of Britain, a celebration of the country's creativity, grit and ingenuity.For foreign correspondent turned war reporter Harry Flynn, it might offer the chance of redemption after a bad war in the Far East and a peace that is proving no easier to negotiate. Having failed to resume his journalistic career, he reluctantly joins an oddball team of misfits, ne'er-do-wells and downright chancers helping to ready the Festival of Britain for launch.Flynn's attempts to resume some semblance of a romantic life also founder when one of his dates goes missing and he is deemed to be the last person to have seen her alive. Could he have been in some way responsible for her disappearance?Little does he realize that the answer to some of his mounting problems may lie in the hands of a precocious, straight-talking thirteen-year-old called Veronica and a rather scruffy terrier who goes by the name of Mrs Betty...
€ 27,50 -
Thinking in the Heart;
"Thinking in the Heart" explores themes of mysticism and spiritual philosophy. Likely influenced by or directly referencing the work of Jakob Boehme, this volume delves into the nature of spiritual understanding and the role of the heart in accessing higher knowledge. A contemplative work from the early 20th century, it offers insights into metaphysical concepts and the relationship between thought, feeling, and spiritual awareness. Readers interested in mystical traditions and the exploration of inner consciousness will find this book a valuable resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
€ 29,00 -
Una ragazza riservata
Londra, 1981. Una donna giace sull'asfalto. È stata investita da un'auto mentre attraversava la strada, proprio il giorno del suo ritorno in Inghilterra, dopo anni passati all'estero. È un tragico incidente, che presto verrà dimenticato da una città in fermento per l'evento del secolo, le nozze reali tra il principe Carlo e Diana Spencer. O forse non è così. Perché quella donna era depositaria di tanti, troppi segreti. Londra, 1940. Rimasta orfana, la diciottenne Juliet Armostrong viene reclutata dai servizi segreti per un compito all'apparenza semplice: sbobinare registrazioni. In realtà, si tratta di un compito delicato, perché quelle registrate sono le conversazioni di un agente infiltrato con cittadini inglesi al soldo del Reich. Per il governo, è essenziale individuare e tenere d'occhio una potenziale quinta colonna filonazista in patria. Soprattutto ora che Londra è il bersaglio delle bombe tedesche. Dapprima disorientata, Juliet s'immerge sempre più in un mondo infido in cui ogni gesto, ogni parola è ambigua e pericolosa. E dopo alcuni mesi ha l'occasione di mettersi alla prova come agente operativo, in una rischiosa missione sul campo. E nulla andrà come previsto... Londra, 1950. A cinque anni dalla fine delle ostilità, la crisi economica e le conseguenze nefaste della guerra opprimo ancora il popolo inglese. Juliet adesso lavora per la BBC, e il suo compito è dare vita a programmi d'intrattenimento per sollevare lo spirito degli ascoltatori. Ma anche per lei è difficile liberarsi del passato, che riemerge nella forma di un messaggio lasciato sotto la porta di casa: La pagherai. Dopo tutto quello che è successo dieci anni prima, Juliet non è sorpresa. E riprende contatto con alcune conoscenze del tempo di guerra, che però non le sono di nessun aiuto. Anzi, un uomo misterioso la coinvolgerà ancora una volta in una missione segreta. Il tavolo da gioco è sempre lo stesso, ma è cambiato uno dei giocatori: non più la Germania nazista, bensì l'Unione Sovietica... Das Urheberrecht an bibliographischen und produktbeschreibenden Daten und an den bereitgestellten Bildern liegt bei Informazioni Editoriali, I.E. S.r.l., oder beim Herausgeber oder demjenigen, der die Genehmigung erteilt hat. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.
€ 31,50 -
Nacht über Soho
England 1926: In einem Land, das sich noch immer vom Ersten Weltkrieg erholt, ist London zum Mittelpunkt eines neuen, ausgelassenen Nachtlebens geworden. In den Clubs von Soho tummeln sich Adelige neben Starlets, ausländische Würdenträger neben Gangstern, und Mädchen verkaufen Tänze für einen Schilling. Im Zentrum dieser glitzernden Welt steht die berüchtigte Nellie Coker. Rücksichtslos und ehrgeizig kontrolliert sie die wichtigsten Clubs der Stadt. Doch der Erfolg schafft Feinde: Nellies Imperium wird von außen und innen bedroht. Da sind ihre sechs Kinder, die alle eigene Ziele verfolgen, rivalisierende Straßengangs, ein Mafioso mit guten Manieren und schlechten Absichten ... Und da ist Inspektor John Frobisher. Seine Mission: herauszufinden, was mit den vielen Mädchen geschieht, die im Sohoer Nachtleben spurlos verschwinden. Mithilfe einer jungen Bibliothekarin, die er in Nellies Clubs einschleust, beginnt er, der Königin von Soho das Leben schwer zu machen.
€ 25,00 -
Death at the Sign of the Rook
THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. DISCOVER THE NEW JACKSON BRODIE NOVEL, FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SHRINES OF GAIETY'How delicious to have Jackson Brodie back, this time in a story that starts off in Agatha Christie's world but soon becomes a landscape that could only have been crafted from the pen of the incomparable Kate Atkinson' Ian Rankin'Christie would be proud . . . I defy you not to snort with laughter as the novel progresses to its farcical denouement. Atkinson is brilliant' Observer***** Welcome to Rook Hall.The stage is set. The players are ready. By night's end, a murderer will be revealed.Ex-detective Jackson Brodie is staving off a bad case of midlife malaise when he is called to a sleepy Yorkshire town, and the seemingly tedious matter of a stolen painting.But one theft leads to another, including the disappearance of a valuable Turner from Burton Makepeace, home to Lady Milton and her family.Once a magnificent country house, Burton Makepeace has now partially been converted into a hotel, hosting Murder Mystery weekends.As paying guests, a vicar, an ex-army officer, impecunious aristocrats, and old friends converge, we are treated a fiendishly clever mystery; one that pays homage to the masters of the genre-from Agatha Christie to Dorothy Sayers.Brilliantly inventive, with all of Atkinson's signature wit, wordplay and narrative brio, Death at the Sign of the Rook may be Jackson Brodie's most outrageous and memorable case yet.****'Sharp, droll and knowing as ever, Atkinson has huge fun with the set-up; the supporting cast is terrific, and the rueful Brodie, ever more mindful of the passing years, feels like an old friend.' Guardian'Delicious character studies... fine writing, wit, originality and eccentricity - even as it induces a warm glow' Telegraph'Another brilliant addition to her impressive oeuvre, Atkinson masterfully blends intricate plotting with rich character development, delivering a mystery that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging.' Glamour'The set-up is a delight, paying homage to traditional Agatha Christie-style murder mysteries - the characters are well-drawn, their stories unfolding alongside each other until gradually the strands unite, keeping the reader guessing how they will ultimately tie together. A great read.' PA Media'Superior writing...a highly entertaining read' GraziaKate Atkinson, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2024
€ 27,50 -
Death at the Sign of the Rook
In this "sixth Jackson Brodie mystery, Jackson and a familiar cast of characters must solve a string of art thefts"--
€ 28,50 -
Death at the Sign of the Rook
THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. DISCOVER THE NEW JACKSON BRODIE NOVEL, FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SHRINES OF GAIETY'How delicious to have Jackson Brodie back, this time in a story that starts off in Agatha Christie's world but soon becomes a landscape that could only have been crafted from the pen of the incomparable Kate Atkinson' Ian Rankin'Christie would be proud . . . I defy you not to snort with laughter as the novel progresses to its farcical denouement. Atkinson is brilliant' Observer***** Welcome to Rook Hall.The stage is set. The players are ready. By night's end, a murderer will be revealed.Ex-detective Jackson Brodie is staving off a bad case of midlife malaise when he is called to a sleepy Yorkshire town, and the seemingly tedious matter of a stolen painting.But one theft leads to another, including the disappearance of a valuable Turner from Burton Makepeace, home to Lady Milton and her family.Once a magnificent country house, Burton Makepeace has now partially been converted into a hotel, hosting Murder Mystery weekends.As paying guests, a vicar, an ex-army officer, impecunious aristocrats, and old friends converge, we are treated a fiendishly clever mystery; one that pays homage to the masters of the genre-from Agatha Christie to Dorothy Sayers.Brilliantly inventive, with all of Atkinson's signature wit, wordplay and narrative brio, Death at the Sign of the Rook may be Jackson Brodie's most outrageous and memorable case yet.****'Sharp, droll and knowing as ever, Atkinson has huge fun with the set-up; the supporting cast is terrific, and the rueful Brodie, ever more mindful of the passing years, feels like an old friend.' Guardian'Delicious character studies... fine writing, wit, originality and eccentricity - even as it induces a warm glow' Telegraph'Another brilliant addition to her impressive oeuvre, Atkinson masterfully blends intricate plotting with rich character development, delivering a mystery that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging.' Glamour'The set-up is a delight, paying homage to traditional Agatha Christie-style murder mysteries - the characters are well-drawn, their stories unfolding alongside each other until gradually the strands unite, keeping the reader guessing how they will ultimately tie together. A great read.' PA Media'Superior writing...a highly entertaining read' GraziaKate Atkinson, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2024
€ 20,50