Author: Charles McCarry Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 1590203828 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 227
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A rogue agent crisscrosses the globe to investigate the assassination of JFK in this acclaimed spy novel by the acclaimed author of The Miernik Dossier. When President Kennedy is shot in Dallas, the nation is shocked and mystified. But American spy Paul Christopher has a different perspective. He believes he knows who arranged the assassination and why. But if his theory is correct, it would destroy the dead president’s image and endanger vital foreign policy. Christopher is therefore ordered to end his investigation. Determined to uncover the truth, Christopher resigns from the Agency and embarks on a quest that takes him from Paris to Rome, Zurich, the Congo, and Saigon. Threatened by Kennedy’s assassins and by his own government, Christopher follows the scent of his suspicion into the dark heart of a geopolitical conspiracy. The Tears of Autumn is an incisive study of power and a brilliant commentary on the force of illusion, the grip of superstition, and the overwhelming strength of blood and family in the affairs of a nation.
Author: David Wiltshire Publisher: Ulverscroft Audio (U.S.A.) ISBN: 9781847824073 Category : Air pilots Languages : en Pages : 0
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"It is 1938. For two couples honeymooning in Sorento, the future is uncertain. When Biff and Rosemary Banks meet Konrad and Anna von Riegner they become friends. Biff is a pilot in the RAF and Konrad an Oberleutnantzur-See in the German Kriegsmarine. Together they tour the Amalfi coast, and visit the ruins of Pompeii. As they part, swearing undying friendship, the resolve to meet again in a year's time. Yet eleven months later their countries and their friendship are torn apart by a war that lasts for six years. At the end of it, will their friendship have survived?." -- Back cover.
Author: Autumn Chiklis Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1250150507 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 328
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A humorous debut crossover young adult novel about what happens when entering the "real world" means moving back in with your mother, inspired by actress and celebrity Autumn Chiklis' real life. Eloise “Lou” Hansen is graduating from Columbia University summa cum laude, and she's ready to conquer the world. Just a few minor problems: she has no job, no prospects, and she’s moving back into her childhood bedroom. Lou is grimly determined to stick to a rigorous schedule to get a job and get out of her parents’ house. Shelly “Mama Shell” Hansen, on the other hand, is ecstatic, and just as determined to keep her at home. Who else will help her hide her latest binge-shopping purchases from her husband, go to SoulCycle with her, and hold her hand during Botox shots? Smothered is a hilarious roman à clef told via journal entries, text messages, emails, bills, receipts, tweets, doctor’s prescriptions, job applications and rejections, parking tickets, and pug pictures, chronicling the year that Lou moves back home after college. Told from Lou’s point-of-view, Smothered tells the story of two young(ish) women, just trying to get it right, and learning that just because we all grow up doesn’t mean we necessarily have to grow old. (After all, what is Juvaderm for?)
Author: Lois Lowry Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0547345607 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 227
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When her father leaves to fight in World War II, Elizabeth goes with her mother and sister to her grandfather's house, where she learns to face up to the always puzzling and often cruel realities of the adult world.
Author: Martin Griffin Publisher: Edinburgh University Press ISBN: 1399520814 Category : Languages : en Pages : 195
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Reading Espionage Fiction: Narrative, Conflict and Commitment from World War I to the Contemporary Era probes the ways in which the struggles and loyalties of political modernity have been portrayed in the espionage story over the course of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Reading works by authors such as Somerset Maugham, Helen MacInnes, John le Carre, Sam E. Greenlee and Gerald Seymour as popular literature deserving of sustained attention, this book shows how these narratives have both created a modern genre and, at the same time, sought an escape from its limitations. Martin Griffin takes up the importance of plot and character and argues that, in this branch of fiction, the personal has always and ever been political.
Author: Patrick Anderson Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1588366146 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 290
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There’s been a revolution in American popular fiction. The writers who dominated the bestseller lists a generation ago with blockbuster novels about movie stars and exotic foreign lands have been replaced by a new generation writing a new kind of bestseller, one that hooks readers with crime, suspense, and ever-increasing violence. Patrick Anderson, The Washington Post’s man on the thriller beat, calls this revolution “the triumph of the thriller,” and lists among its stars Thomas Harris, Michael Connelly, George Pelecanos, Dennis Lehane, Sue Grafton, and Elmore Leonard. In his provocative, caustic, and often hilarious survey of today’s popular fiction, Anderson shows us who the best thriller writers are–and the worst. He shows how Michael Connelly was inspired by Raymond Chandler, how George Pelecanos toiled in obscurity while he mastered his craft, how Sue Grafton created the first great woman private eye, and how Thomas Harris transformed an insane cannibal into the charming man of the world who made FBI agent Clarice Starling his lover. Anderson shows Scott Turow inventing the modern legal thriller and John Grisham translating it into a stunning series of bestsellers. He casts a cold eye on Tom Clancy’s militaristic techno-thrillers, and praises Alan Furst and Robert Littell as world-class spy novelists. He examines the pioneering role of Lawrence Sanders, the offbeat appeal of Dean Koontz, the unprecedented success of The Da Vinci Code, and the emergence of the literary thriller. Most of all, Anderson demands that the best of these novelists be given their due–not as genre writers, but as some of the most talented men and women at work in American fiction. Don’t trust the literary elites to tell you what to read, he warns–make up you own minds. The Triumph of the Thriller will convince many readers that we’ve entered an important new era in popular fiction. This book can be your guide to it.
Author: Timothy J. Lomperis Publisher: Duke University Press ISBN: 9780822307495 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 196
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The decade following the American defeat in Vietnam has been filled with doubts about American politics and values, confusion over the lessons of the war, and anger about the physical and psychological suffering that occurred during the war as well as thereafter. In the years since the U.S. withdrawal, our need to make sense of Vietnam has prompted an outpouring of thinking and writing, from scholarly reappraisals of American foreign policy to highly personal accounts of participants. On the tenth anniversary of the final U. S. withdrawal, the Asia Society sponsored a conference on the Vietnam experience in American literature at which leading writers, critics, publishers, commentators, and academics wrestled with this phenomenon. Drawing on the synergy of this conference, Timothy J. Lomperis has produced an original work that focuses on the growing body of literature—including novels, personal accounts, and oral histories—which describes the experiences of American soldiers in Vietnam as well as the experience of veterans upon their return home.
Author: Priscilla Rogers Publisher: Priscilla Rogers ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 183
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Dive into a world of heartwarming romance and emotional connection with "Love in a Flash - 50 Romantic Short Stories." This enchanting collection delivers a captivating array of tales, each carefully crafted to capture the essence of love in all its forms, from sweet first kisses to enduring love that spans a lifetime. In these bite-sized narratives, you'll explore the rollercoaster of emotions that come with matters of the heart, from the butterflies of a first glance to the warmth of a loving touch. Each story is a testament to the power of love, showcasing the universal themes of passion, devotion, and the unforgettable moments that define romantic connections. Whether you're in the mood for a quick escape or a heartfelt journey, "Love in a Flash" offers a diverse selection of stories, ensuring that there's a tale to touch every reader's heart. Perfect for moments when you need a romantic escape, a quick dose of love, or an exploration of the timeless mysteries of the heart, this collection promises to be an enduring companion on your literary journey through the realm of romance.
Author: Marin Chibo Publisher: Page Publishing Inc ISBN: Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 57
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A short summary of In the Shade of a Year's Past. In the dedication of the book, a young lady named Sandra is mentioned. Her dad's name was Al. He and my father were good friends from WWII days. They grew up together in Hoboken, New Jersey. That's where I grew up. Well, when the war was over, Al and my dad, Nick, came back to Hoboken and restarted their lives. Al married Ester, and my dad married Jennie. Sandy was Al and Ester's first daughter, and I, Marin, was Nick and Jennie's first son, so Sandy and I grew up together. We were like brother and sister. I was a Marley little fat kid, and she was a gorgeous little blonde. Kids in the neighborhood would pick on me, and Sandy would kick their butts. She would say, "You better leave my little brother alone or I'll kick your ass. Got that, moron!" So this whole book is dedicated to Sandy. And in every poem, you can see a bit of Sandy and Marin in between the lines. The loss of Sandy in my life kept me gowning to where I am today--married for forty-eight years with three beautiful children. Not one regret, mind you! Not one! Well, maybe just one. Read the last sentence in my dedication.
Author: Charles McCarry
Author: David Wiltshire
Author: Autumn Chiklis
Author: Lois Lowry
Author: Martin Griffin
Author: Martha Dickinson Bianchi
Author: Patrick Anderson
Author: Timothy J. Lomperis
Author: Priscilla Rogers
Author: Marin Chibo