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Author: Ian McEwan Publisher: Rosetta Books ISBN: 0795301898 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 166
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Somerset Maugham Award winner: Dark early fiction by the author of Nutshell—“A splendid magician of fear” (The Village Voice Literary Supplement). Taut, brooding, and densely atmospheric, the stories here show us how murder can arise out of boredom, perversity from adolescent curiosity—and how sheer evil can become the solution to unbearable loneliness. These short fiction pieces from the early career of the New York Times–bestselling and Man Booker Prize–winning author of Atonement and On Chesil Beach are claustrophobic tales of childhood, twisted psychology, and disjointed family life as terrifying as anything by Stephen King—and finely crafted with a lyricism and an intensity that compels us to confront our secret kinship with what repels us. “A powerful talent that is both weird and wonderful.” —The Boston Sunday Globe “Ian McEwan’s fictional world combin[es] the bleak, dreamlike quality of de Chirico’s city-scapes with the strange eroticism of canvases by Balthus. Menace lies crouched between the lines of his neat, angular prose, and weird, grisly things occur in his books with nearly casual aplomb.” —The New York Times
Author: Ian McEwan Publisher: Rosetta Books ISBN: 0795301898 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 166
Book Description
Somerset Maugham Award winner: Dark early fiction by the author of Nutshell—“A splendid magician of fear” (The Village Voice Literary Supplement). Taut, brooding, and densely atmospheric, the stories here show us how murder can arise out of boredom, perversity from adolescent curiosity—and how sheer evil can become the solution to unbearable loneliness. These short fiction pieces from the early career of the New York Times–bestselling and Man Booker Prize–winning author of Atonement and On Chesil Beach are claustrophobic tales of childhood, twisted psychology, and disjointed family life as terrifying as anything by Stephen King—and finely crafted with a lyricism and an intensity that compels us to confront our secret kinship with what repels us. “A powerful talent that is both weird and wonderful.” —The Boston Sunday Globe “Ian McEwan’s fictional world combin[es] the bleak, dreamlike quality of de Chirico’s city-scapes with the strange eroticism of canvases by Balthus. Menace lies crouched between the lines of his neat, angular prose, and weird, grisly things occur in his books with nearly casual aplomb.” —The New York Times
Author: Thomas B. Costain Publisher: Librorium Editions ISBN: 3968588940 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 659
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THE LAST LOVE begins as Napoleon, defeated and a prisoner, arrives at the island of St. Helena to begin his exile. But while Longwood, a broken-down, rat-infested farmhouse, is being readied for the captive hero and his entourage, he stays at an Englishman's country mansion, where he meets lovely young Betsy Balcome--high-spirited, outspoken, and the only French-speaking member of the family. Betsy acts as interpreter for the hero, and through this inspired rendering of their great friendship, this colorful conqueror emerges as a compelling human figure . . . an extraordinary man and a transcendent genius. Here is a stirring narrative of magnificent tenderness and understanding, the moving magnificent tenderness and understanding, the moving story of the great man.
Author: Razique Hosain Shaikh Publisher: Notion Press ISBN: 1644294907 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 198
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A rural love story with a difference. Story of Ayaan and Alia their extraordinary love for each other at the same time respect and loyal towards their parents. And most of all their splendid patience is an example for others. Such a beautiful couple who studied together, played together since their childhood and when they became young they fell in love with each other. The Days passed, everything was fine and then the love of both of them was about to reach the final destination. Alia and Ayaan's marriage were fixed. Then suddenly due to misfortune and some wrong decisions. Just a few days before the wedding or say a few hours before the wedding broke up and they two got separated. Not only is the marriage broken rather the parents of both of them came to insistence and in the stubbornness they done marriage of Alia and Ayaan with someone else in the same Mahurat, on the same day. But fate has its own game plan and the game which was shown in its own way after eleven years. So are the fate only responsible for this game of destruction or some wrong decisions are also responsible ………..?
Author: Elizabeth McKenna Publisher: ISBN: 9781548371739 Category : Languages : en Pages : 314
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Remember your first crush? How your heart raced and your cheeks flushed whenever you saw him? Jessie Baxter does, and it's happening again. Ten years ago, despite her best efforts, Lee Archer wanted to be just friends. Now, he wants more, but Jessie's still recovering from a psycho ex-husband. Can she learn to trust again and make her first crush into her last love? Elizabeth McKenna's latest novel will have you remembering the angst of high school, the grief of a failed relationship, and the happiness of true love.
Author: Sajni Patel Publisher: Forever ISBN: 1538733382 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 384
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On the verge of realizing her dream of being a doctor, Preeti Patel should be ecstatic. But between the stress of her residency, trying to find a job, and managing her traditional, no-boundaries family, Preeti's anxiety is through the roof. Relationships and love aren't even an option. Fortunately, Preeti's finally found a new place to stay . . . only to discover that her new roommate is her ex. Preeti never quite got over Daniel Thompson. Super-hot, plenty of swagger, amazing cook—the guy is practically perfect. And if it weren't for their families, there might have been a happily ever after. But it's hard to keep her sanity and libido in check when the man of her dreams is sleeping mere feet away. Can Preeti and Daniel find a way to stand up and fight for each other one last time . . . before they lose their second chance?
Author: Katie Flynn Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1446441881 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 514
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A powerful story of two sisters, and the love that changed their lives It wasn't a privileged childhood, but it was a happy one. Sybil and Lizzie Cream, brought up in a fisherman's cottage on the edge of the cold North Sea were content to leave privilege where it belonged: with their friends the Wintertons. Christina Winterton was the same age as Sybil and the two girls were inseparable, but it was Lizzie whom Ralph Winterton, three years older, found irresistible. Then war came to East Anglia, and so did Manchester-born Fenn Kitzmann now of the American Army Air Force. At their first meeting he is attracted by Sybil's subtle charm, but before he sees her again her own personal tragedy has struck, and he finds her changed almost out of recognition...
Author: Judith Saxton Publisher: ISBN: 9781784754532 Category : First loves Languages : en Pages : 0
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Rural life before and during WWII is the setting of Saxton's novel 'First Love, Last Love'. A tale of three families and the hard times felt among them as they lived and survived life in England during that time.
Author: Carole Mortimer Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1459291662 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 140
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Don't miss your chance to meet this sexy playboy boss in a seductive reissue from reader-favourite Carole Mortimer. One night with her playboy boss… Alexander Blair is definitely the wrong man for Lauri. Not only is he a shameless playboy with a revolving door to his bedroom, he's also older than her—and her boss! He's everything that Lauri doesn't want. Yet the undeniable attraction between them is almost too strong to resist… So when Alexander suggests that the best way to get over their desire is to give in to it, it sounds like a reasonable theory… But, in practice, their passion for each other doesn't work that way!
Author: Ali Parker Publisher: ISBN: 9781790704903 Category : Languages : en Pages : 530
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Get Married. Have a child.These are the only two rules to get my inheritance. Neither of which I want.My billionaire life doesn't play well with either idea. But no one asked me. My father's company is up for grabs, and whichever of my brothers makes it to the finish line first wins. In no time, I've found the perfect woman to play my fake fiancée while I figure things out. Beautiful. Smart. Strong.Everything I crave in a relationship and more. But there's a problem. She's got a past I can't ignore. Not with just anyone. With my younger brother. To top it all off, she gets pregnant.And the one person she doesn't tell? Me.
Author: Ian McEwan
Author: Ian McEwan
Author: Ginna Gray
Author: Thomas B. Costain
Author: Razique Hosain Shaikh
Author: Elizabeth McKenna
Author: Sajni Patel
Author: Katie Flynn
Author: Judith Saxton
Author: Carole Mortimer
Author: Ali Parker