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67.99 kr. First published in 1912, this is the seventh in the 'Aunt Jane' series by prolific author L. Frank Baum. The three cousins, Louise, Elizabeth and Patsy are staying at their vacation home in upstate New York with their wealthy Uncle John. Bored of having nothing to do, the girls decide to write and publish their own local newspaper, full of local news and gossip. Along the way, the young women meet some puzzling local characters including a mysterious young amnesiac and a talented bohemian artist, and face some opposition from angry workers at a local paper mill. -
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67.99 kr. The second in the ‘Fleming Stone’ series of mystery novels by popular author Carolyn Wells, ‘The Gold Bag’ centres on the mysterious murder of a wealthy businessman Joseph Crawford – killed in the comfort of his own home. Amateur young detective Herbert Burroughs is on the case, but finds himself increasingly baffled by the many clues he unearths. Matters are complicated when he realises he is growing romantically attached to one of the suspects, and so he calls on the famous investigator Fleming Stone for help.Fleming Stone is a private investigator with a flair for reading books and people. New York police department often resorts to her skills when a crime turns out to be too complicated for them to resolve. Carolyn Wells’ "Fleming Stone" series follow the eponymous character’s adventures as she solves crimes and mysteries.Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was a prolific American novelist and poet, best known for her children’s literature, mystery novels and humorous verse. Born in New Jersey, following school Wells worked as a librarian where she developed her love of reading, and her first book ‘At the Sign of the Sphinx’ was published in 1896. From 1900 Wells dedicated herself to her literary career, writing over 170 novels in total across a range of genres. Some of her most loved works include the ‘Patty Fairfield’ and ‘Marjorie Maynard’ series for girls, as well as the ‘Fleming Stone’ mystery series for adults. Wells is also well-known for her humorous nonsense verse, and was a frequent contributor of verse to magazines. She published an autobiography ‘The Rest of my Life’ in 1937. Wells died in New York City in 1942.
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24.99 kr. Peter Parker har gått upp tidigt för att tillbringa dagen på årets stora teknikmässa, men moster May påminner honom om att han behöver tvätta kläder. Det blir en något annorlunda stor tvättdag, för skurken Vulture tänker inte låta Spider-Man hindra hans planer om att plundra teknikmässan. Kommer Spider-Man lyckas stoppa Vulture innan han slår till OCH hinna till mässan, hel och ren?\"Med stora krafter följer ett stort ansvar!\" Följ med Peter Parker aka Spider-Man när han svingar sig runt i New Yorks gator och bekämpar brottslingar och superskurkar!Följ med till MARVELS fantastiska universum! Lyssna på häftiga berättelser med Avengers Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Falcon, Ms Marvel, Star-Lord, Deadpool och alla andra hjältar och skurkar från MARVELS otroliga skattkammare. Ta på dig din mantel och hitta din inre superhjälte – nu drar vi på fartfyllda äventyr!
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9.95 kr. В рассказе «Сила печатного слова» О. Генри в остроумной и юмористической манере показывает влияние прессы на нашу жизнь. В самом начале автор знакомит со свежим выпуском газеты, которая ещё совсем свежая, влажная от станка. В ней три основные статьи и несколько статей-ответов на вопросы читателей. Генри ярко описывает персонажей, начиная от продавца газеты до лидера рабочего движения. Как повлияли статьи этой газеты на жизнь обычных людей узнаете из этого рассказа.Уильям Сидни Портер (1862-1919), известный под псевдонимом О. Генри - американский писатель, мастер короткого рассказа. Его рассказы быстро завоевали популярность, слава к нему пришла исключительно быстро. Среди самых известных его произведений роман «Короли и капуста», сборники рассказов «Голос большого города», «Деловые люди», «Четыре миллиона». Критики называли его «американским Чеховым». В его честь ежегодно вручается американская премия, присуждаемая за выдающиеся рассказы.
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9.95 kr. Дан возвращается в Нью-Йорк после учёбы в колледже. Его отец нажил огромное состояние, удачным маневром захватив весь хлебный рынок города. Все свои миллионы он наследует Дану. Но сын понимает, что богатство отец сколотил из грошей, которые он выжил из бедняков, продавая им хлеб всего лишь на два цента дороже. И он хочет вернуть эти деньги людям. Его друг Кенвиц пытается убедить его, что это невозможно. Он рассказывает ему о пекаре, который потерял свой бизнес из-за отца Дана, а сын этого пекаря сбился с пути и попал в тюрьму. Но Дан настаивает на своём. Удалось ли ему довести до конца свои намерения? Смог ли он облегчить жизнь хоть одному бедному человеку? Узнаете из рассказа О. Генри «Неизвестная величина».Уильям Сидни Портер (1862-1919), известный под псевдонимом О. Генри - американский писатель, мастер короткого рассказа. Его рассказы быстро завоевали популярность, слава к нему пришла исключительно быстро. Среди самых известных его произведений роман «Короли и капуста», сборники рассказов «Голос большого города», «Деловые люди», «Четыре миллиона». Критики называли его «американским Чеховым». В его честь ежегодно вручается американская премия, присуждаемая за выдающиеся рассказы.
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92.99 kr. The third book in the 'Aunt Jane' series of young adult novels by prolific author L. Frank Baum, in 'Aunt Jane's Niece's at Millville' we are reunited with the three girls and their Uncle John, freshly home from their European travels. To escape the New York summer heat, Uncle John proposes that he and his nieces should spend the summer at a farm he has acquired out in the countryside. Far from a relaxing holiday, the young girls soon find themselves with a mystery on their hands - who was the previous owner of the farm? And what happened to them? An intriguing and humorous tale from the famous 'Oz' author.-
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9.95 kr. «Искатели приключений» - рассказ О. Генри, повествующий о людях, которым скучна рутинная жизнь и они ищут приключений. А Нью-Йорк для этого лучшее место. Главный герой Фостер очень богатый человек. Ему неинтересна однообразная жизнь, и он придумывает всевозможные забавные вещи, чтобы развлечь себя. Однажды он встречает близкого себе по духу авантюризма человека, с которым решает пойти пообедать в очень дорогой ресторан. При этом всем своим видом показывает, что денег на это у него нет. Они решают, что подброшенная монетка определит их судьбу: один уйдёт после обеда, а другого за неоплату счёта заберут в полицейский участок. Чем же закончится обед? Кем окажется новый знакомый Фостера? Как эта встреча повлияет на решение Фостера, где провести медовый месяц?Уильям Сидни Портер (1862-1919), известный под псевдонимом О. Генри - американский писатель, мастер короткого рассказа. Его рассказы быстро завоевали популярность, слава к нему пришла исключительно быстро. Среди самых известных его произведений роман «Короли и капуста», сборники рассказов «Голос большого города», «Деловые люди», «Четыре миллиона». Критики называли его «американским Чеховым». В его честь ежегодно вручается американская премия, присуждаемая за выдающиеся рассказы.
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From 42.99 kr. "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" is the 1845 autobiography of freed slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. It recounts his life as a slave in Maryland and his flight for freedom. The account is accompanied by texts written by well-known fellow abolitionists of the time: William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Philipps, acting as proof of the legitimacy of the author’s claims. Upon its publication, the texts was well received, although it did get some negative feedback both from people acquainted with Douglass’s old masters, and with people doubting their cruelty, or that a black man could have written such a text. Nevertheless, "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" had a huge impact on society, and remains one of the most read and studied personal accounts of slavery in America in the 19th century to this day. Frederick Douglass (1818-1995) was an American abolitionist and author. Born into slavery in Maryland, he was of African, European, and Native American descent. He was separated from his mother at a young age and lived with his grandmother until he was sold on. Frederick was taught his alphabet by the wife of one of his owners, a knowledge he passed on to other slaves. In 1838, he successfully escaped slavery by jumping on a north-bound train. After less than 24 hours, he was in New York and free. The same year, he married the woman that had inspired his run for freedom and started working actively as a social reformer, orator, statesman, and women’s rights defender. He remains most known today for his 1845 autobiography "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave."
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From 70.99 kr. „Toulec plný šípů" je sbírka dvanácti strhujících povídek od populárního bestsellerového autora Jeffreyho Archera, které vás okamžitě vtáhnou do děje a vezmou vás na nezapomenutelnou cestu z Londýna do New Yorku, Číny a Nigérie, od starodávných památek k moderním romancím a od bezohledných obchodníků k laskavým cizincům.Ať už je to příběh dvou studentů z Oxfordu ve 30. letech a jejich hořké rivality, který končí velkou láskou, nebo vyprávění o pojišťovacím agentovi, kterému se cestou vlakem domů do Sevenoaks stane něco skutečně nečekaného, či historka o pozoruhodné newyorské známosti na jednu noc, tato poutavá a spletitá síť příběhů plných překvapení dokazuje, že Jeffrey Archer je skutečným mistrem vyprávění.Jeffrey Archer je britský bestsellerový autor a bývalý politik. Vystudoval univerzitu v Oxfordu a stal se poslancem Parlamentu, členem Sněmovny lordů a také zástupcem předsedy Konzervativní strany. Jeho politická kariéra skončila skandálem a od té doby se Archer naplno věnuje psaní – po celém světě se dosud prodalo více než 275 milionů výtisků jeho knih.Jeho nejslavnějším dílem je zřejmě sedmidílná „Cliftonova kronika" a proslulý román „Kane a Abel", který obsadil první příčku v žebříčku bestsellerů listu New York Times a podle něhož byla natočena populární minisérie s Peterem Straussem a Samem Neillem v hlavních rolích.Po uvěznění za křivé svědectví v roce 2001 napsal Jeffrey Archer vysoce oceňovanou třídílnou knižní sérii nazvanou „Vězeňský deník" („Peklo", „Očistec" a „Ráj") inspirovanou vlastními zážitky a volně strukturovanou podle Dantovy Božské komedie.
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49.00 kr. Dr. Strange er en fremragende kirurg, men også arrogant – indtil et biluheld forandrer hans liv. I Nepal møder han den mystiske troldkvinde Den Ældste, som begynder at oplære ham i de mystiske kunster. Men dr. Strange har stadig lang vej endnu, før han kan blive til Ærkemageren – den ypperste troldmand.Flyv med til MARVELS fantastiske univers. Lyt til spændende og heltemodige historier med Avengers' Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Falcon, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, Deadpool og alle de andre helte og skurke fra MARVELS utrolige skatkammer. Fat din kappe og find din indre superhelt frem – nu skal vi på hæsblæsende eventyr!
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96.99 kr. Hij leidt een dubbelleven. Zij volgt haar hart. Zal zijn geheim hun perfecte liefde in de kiem smoren?Laatstejaarsstudent Luca Gregorio is slim, sexy, en hij heeft een geheim dat hij nooit zal opbiechten aan zijn diepgelovige katholieke familie. Om voor zijn studie te kunnen betalen, vervult hij de meest kinky wensen van rijke alumni. Maar zijn eigen droom ooit met een diploma de universiteit te verlaten wordt bedreigd als hij valt voor een aantrekkelijke jonge vrouw die hem met nieuwe ogen naar zijn leven laat kijken. Is de prijs die hij moet betalen voor een opleiding te hoog als hij zichzelf ervoor moet verkopen?Als hoogleraarsassistente aan een van de meest prestigieuze universiteiten van New York heeft Mim Knight al de nodige verwende jongemannen langs zien komen. Als ze Luca leert kennen, is ze dan ook verbaasd dat er meer in hem schuilt dan een hoop arrogantie en sex appeal. Langzaam maar zeker valt ze voor hem, maar hij is niet de perfecte man die hij lijkt...Kunnen Luca en Mim vechten voor hun liefde voor elkaar terwijl ze steeds verder verstrikt raken in een web van leugens, bedrog en seks?De Amerikaanse auteur Kelly Collins heeft inmiddels meer dan 30 boeken op haar naam staan. Ze schrijft spannende en vooral romantische new adult verhalen. Wereldwijd heeft ze al meer een kwart miljoen boeken verkocht. In 2021 won zij een gouden ‘Readers’ Favorite Award’ in de categorie ‘contemporary romance’.
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67.99 kr. First published in 1923 'Black Oxen' is one of feminist author Gertrude Atherton's most famous and most controversial novels. Set in New York during the 1920s, it tells the story of the budding romance between young playwright Lee Clavering and an American widow, Madame Mary Zatianny - an older woman who has regained the vitality and looks of her youth. A fascinating science-fiction romance, 'Black Oxen' is a story about high society, love, and morals, and also offers a tantalising glimpse of the heady age. It was later adapted into a silent movie of the same name, starring Corrine Griffith and Conway Tearle.-
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92.99 kr. In the Campanile Apartment building in the heart of Manhattan, wealthy resident Sir Herbert Binney has been found dead in the lobby. The only clue to the crime is a mysterious scrawled note in his hand, which states that 'women did it'. But which women? With his sizeable fortune at stake, there are plenty of suspects in this thrilling Fleming Stone mystery novel by prolific author Carolyn Wells.-
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50.99 kr. Tjugotreåriga Kathleen Roberts har aldrig varit ifrån sin familj. Inte heller har hon haft någon friare. Allt det här ska komma att ändras när hennes föräldrar ger sig iväg på en långresa och det plötsligt dyker upp inte bara en, utan två män, som fångar hennes intresse. Den ene är pjäsförfattaren Paul McClure, en beryktad hjärtekrossare, som säger sig älska henne. Själv är hon inte så säker. Paul har ju trots allt ett förflutet med bästa vännen Hannah. Vad Kathleen däremot vet är att hon är upp över öronen förälskad i sin chef, den givmilde och rättframme Patrick Bell. Men är det möjligt att han känner samma sak för henne?Till en början går livet som självständig kvinna som på räls för Kathleen. Det nya jobbet passar henne som handen i handsken och när hon väl gjort sitt val gör kärleken henne lyckligare än någonsin. Men snart inser hon att det är något som inte stämmer. En person hon trott sig kunnat lita på, visar sig dölja hemligheter hon inte kan förlåta. Inte ens för den stora kärlekens skull...Faith Baldwin (1893-1978) var en amerikansk författare från delstaten New York. Hon skrev 85 böcker under sin livstids och arbetade även som skribent för flera tidningar.
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43.99 kr. Marvel-hjältar, SAMLAS!Följ med när dina favoritsuperhjältar från Marvel samlas i storslagna äventyr och kämpar för att hålla galaxen säker! Captain Marvel och Gamora konfronterar sina största rädslor, Spider-Man besegrar en förarglig fiende, Guardians of the Galaxy fångar en hal rymddrake - den här samlingen väcker kraften från det växande Marvel-universumet till liv och innehåller många fler berättelser fullpackade med action och skojigheter!Följ med till MARVELS fantastiska universum! Lyssna på häftiga berättelser med Avengers Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Falcon, Ms Marvel, Star-Lord, Deadpool och alla andra hjältar och skurkar från MARVELS otroliga skattkammare. Ta på dig din mantel och hitta din inre superhjälte – nu drar vi på fartfyllda äventyr!
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38.99 kr. Foster is bored of New York City. It seems impossible, but it's true. He has been forced to turn to his own imaginary world to escape the monotony. Until he meets Ives. Eccentric, entertaining, interesting Ives. Foster has met his match, or so it seems. In this short story, O. Henry dives headfirst into the idea of hedonism - perfect for fans of Oscar Wilde.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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38.99 kr. A man moves from Nevada to New York, tired of his old life and hungry for change. He immediately meets a man completely enamored by Nevada's charm. They enter into a heated debate over the merits and downfalls of their respective cities. This humorous short story reflects O Henry's own enchantment with New York City and reminds us that although people talk a lot, rarely do they listen.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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38.99 kr. Receiving large sums of money is never without its challenges and Dan's situation is no exception. When he inherits an impossible amount of money from his father, he is over the moon, but it soon transpires that the cash is blood money, born from ill intentions. He becomes desperate to right his father's past wrongs, in order to make peace with his own present and inspire hope for the future. Luckily for Dan, when he falls in love the solutions to his problems start to become clear. In this raw tale of humanity, O Henry reminds us that no misdeed goes unpunished.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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38.99 kr. Fuzzy the homeless drunkard is infamous. What most people aren't aware of though, is his kind heart. When he finds a tattered rag doll lying in the snow, he realises that it belongs to a spoiled child living in a nearby mansion, and promptly goes to return it. He is unaware of the reward that awaits him, and he is even less aware of the three street gangsters watching his every move, desperate to claim the reward for themselves. A morality tale with a twist, 'Compliments of the Season' is O. Henry's exploration of just how small the world is, and how people from completely different walks of life can find themselves entangled.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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38.99 kr. Dr. James is respectable, dependable, and kind. Mr. Chandler is vulgar, violent, and rude. A chance encounter between the two sets a series of events in motion that are bound to change their lives forever. This short story explores the dark recesses and duality of the human condition with chilling precision. Perfect for those who enjoyed Gabriel Krauze's 'Who They Was'.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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38.99 kr. General Falcon casts his ship's anchor at Pier No. 55, close to the Spanish-Amerian colony in Columbia. He disembarks and heads towards a shady hotel with the intention of engaging in an elusive rendezvous. Mysterious meetings, hidden messages, and revolutionary ideas follow -alongside an impossible to predict plot twist. O Henry puts his idea of morality on full display in this compelling story, perfect for fans of Oscar Wilde's flamboyancy.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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From 69.00 kr. Ny roman af Guillaume Musso, der for 10. år i træk er Frankrigs bedst sælgende forfatter. Her leger han med grænserne mellem virkelighed og fiktion, forfatterens magt og litteraturens betydning.En dag i april forsvandt min treårige datter, Carrie, mens vi legede skjul i min lejlighed i Brooklyn.Sådan begynder historien om Flora Conway, en meget berømt forfatter. Der er ingen forklaring på Carries forsvinden. Hverken døre eller vinduer i lejligheden har været åbne, kameraerne i den gamle newyorkerbygning viser ingen tegn på indbrud eller nogen form for forbrydelse. Og politiets efterforskning giver heller ingen klare svar.Samtidig, på den anden side af Atlanterhavet, søger en sønderknust forfatter tilflugt i et forfaldent hus. Han alene har nøglen til mysteriet om Carrie. Og ham må Flora finde."Pigen i labyrinten er svimlende og fascinerende læsning." - RTL"Et illusionsnummer om interaktionen mellem forfatter og forfatterens karakterer." - L'Express"Man bliver som læser ikke skuffet. Godt plot, højt tempo. Fængslende." - Version Femina"Guillaume Musso har her skrevet en af sine mest personlige romaner. Og det er også en af hans bedste." - Le Parisien"Så spændende. Glæd jer!" - France Bleu
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30.99 kr. Den oövervinnerliga Iron Man får veta att hans fiende A.I.M stjäler hans kasserade högteknologiska idéer och använder dem till att begå brott! Han kämpar ensam mot Cyclone, Aqueduct och Blizzard – men till sist kämpar han med sin senaste uppfinning vid sin sida.Följ med till MARVELS fantastiska universum! Lyssna på häftiga berättelser med Avengers Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Falcon, Ms Marvel, Star-Lord, Deadpool och alla andra hjältar och skurkar från MARVELS otroliga skattkammare. Ta på dig din mantel och hitta din inre superhjälte – nu drar vi på fartfyllda äventyr!
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49.00 kr. "Jeg gentager til mig selv: Du sidder i et fly på vej over Atlanten, du er på vej til The United States of America, men det bliver kun til ord her i dagbogen. Til gengæld er jeg så nervøs, at jeg ikke orker at tale med dem ved siden af. Jeg vil have lov at være helt alene med min oplevelse.Jeg ved, at jeg sidder i et fly, men jeg kan ikke skifte på bevidsthedsskalaen og tænke, at nu er jeg alene, ude, fri, og at jeg skal ud i noget helt fremmed, der både skræmmer og opstemmer."Forfatter Jørgen Christian Hansen fortæller om sin rejse alene til USA i slutningen af 1980’erne. Det bliver en tur fyldt med spændende indtryk ikke mindst af den koloni af danske avantgardistiske kunstnere, der byder ham velkommen i East Village i New York. Samtidig lærer den unge forfatter meget om sig selv i mødet med den nye kultur og frirummet fra det liv i Danmark, som han tager sig en tiltrængt pause fra.En række af teksterne i Jørgen Christian Hansens rejsebeskrivelse blev oprindeligt trykt i Jyllandsposten, men udkommer her samlet for at give et helhedsindtryk af rejseoplevelserne.Jørgen Christian Hansen (1956-1989) var en dansk forfatter, der er særligt kendt for romantrilogien "Guldsmeden", "Hermelinen" og "Knæleren" fra starten af 1980’erne. Han var oprindeligt uddannet cand.mag. i dansk og engelsk og modtog en lang række legater fra blandt andet Statens Kunstfond.
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125.99 kr. Cuando cinco mujeres hiper-exitosas, bellas y tremendamente competitivas acuerdan participar en un reality show ambientado en la ciudad de Nueva York llamado "Dig Diggers", los ejecutivos de la cadena esperan que el programa esté repleto de pequeños agravios, viciosos ataques, chismorreos... minucias. Lo que no pueden imaginar es que la segunda temporada del reality acabará en asesinato. Cada una de las cinco mujeres está ocultando algo oscuro a los espectadores, a los productores y entre ellas mismas. Y ante un cadáver nada desean más que mantener ocultos esos secretos.La hermana favorita ofrece una mirada ardiente a las presiones a las que se enfrentan las mujeres en la actualidad, incluida una mordaz crítica a los amigables y venerables lazos de hermandad femenina y a la implacable presión social y capitalista por mantenerse siempre joven, relevante, en definitiva, vendible.Jessica Knoll ha sido editora en Cosmopolitan y articulista para la revista Self. Creció en Filadelfia y se graduó en la Shipley School de Pensilvania. Vive en Nueva York con su marido. La chica que lo tenía todo es su novela debut, que la ha encumbrado como una de las autoras revelación norteamericanas con más proyección internacional.
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111.99 kr. Solo quería esconderse, no desaparecer del todo.Una novela que nos lleva desde las altas esferas de la sociedad de Nueva York hasta las profundidades de una mente depravada.Zoe Whittaker tiene una vida encantadora. Es una mujer bella y joven, casada con un atractivo y encantador magnate de Wall Street, Henry Whittaker. Ella es miembro de la elite social de Manhattan, y es miembro de una de las más prestigiosas organizaciones filántropas de la ciudad. Tiene un apartamento de ensueño en el barrio neoyorquino de Tribeca y una maravillosa casa en las afueras. El mejor vino, la moda más actual y las vacaciones más lujosas están a su alcance.Lo que nadie sabe es que hace cinco años la vida de Zoe estaba en peligro. Por aquel entonces, Zoe no era Zoe en absoluto. Ahora sus secretos vuelven a perseguirla. A medida que el pasado y el presente parecen acercarse entre sí, Zoe debe decidir en quien puede confiar, antes de que ella, sea quien sea, desaparezca por completo.Kate Moretti es autora best seller de The New York Times. Miembro de la Women's Fiction Writers Association, de la organización Sisters in Crime y directora de Marketing de Tall Poppy Writers, es también ganadora del Reader's Choice Award 2013. Actualmente trabaja en su próxima novela.www.katemoretti.com@KateMoretti1
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92.99 kr. Justin Arnold’s abrupt disappearance from his own mansion cuts his weekend festivities short. When local police are unable to locate him, a missing person case quickly becomes a murder investigation, and experts are called to his seemingly impenetrable estate. The sixth instalment of Carolyn Wells’ ‘Fleming Stone’ series, this locked-room mystery is captivating, clever, and intricate - a must-read for those who enjoyed the impossible mystery of the ‘Knives Out’ movie.Carolyn Wells ( 1862 -1942 ) was a prolific American writer and poet. She wrote a total of 170 books, alongside collections of poetry and newspaper articles. She focused on children's books and mysteries, with great success in both of these areas. Some of her most notable works include ‘The Nonsense Anthology (1902), ‘Vicky Van’ (1918), and her autobiography ‘The Rest of My Life’ (1937). Carolyn Well’s humorous verse and intricate plotlines are perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Jill Paton Walsh and Laurie R. King.
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92.99 kr. The third novel in Carolyn Wells ‘Patty Fairfield’ series of children’s books, in ‘Patty in the City’, we follow Patty as she moves to New York City with her father and grandmother and starts a new school. Despite being a kind and thoughtful young girl, Patty struggles to make friends at first. She soon finds her way however, and even starts a club with the goal of spreading cheerfulness. A sweet and charming story from the prolific American author.Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was a prolific American novelist and poet, best known for her children’s literature, mystery novels and humorous verse. Following school in New Jersey, Wells worked as a librarian, where she developed her love of reading. It was during 1896 that Wells' first book ‘At the Sign of the Sphinx’ was published. From 1900 she dedicated herself to her literary career, writing over 170 novels in total across a range of genres. Some of her most loved works include the ‘Patty Fairfield’ and ‘Marjorie Maynard’ series for girls, as well as the ‘Fleming Stone’ mystery series for adults. Wells is also well-known for her humorous nonsense verse, and was a frequent contributor of verse to magazines. She published an autobiography ‘The Rest of my Life’ in 1937. Wells died in New York City in 1942.
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67.99 kr. Melanie Blake is in a dreamy, yet unlikely situation: she is madly in love with Rick Vandraaton, who is the charming son of a millionaire. Would it be possible for Rick to want to be with an ordinary woman like Melanie, who is filling in as his secretary, when he has the elegant Diane Fairchild almost wrapped around his finger? Yet Melanie has an advantage, as she knows some of Diane's secrets that would certainly make her look bad in Rick's eyes. The question is, would revealing them also ruin Melanie's chances with the millionaire bachelor of her dreams? The intriguing story written in the 20th century under one of Ida Pollock's pseudonyms, Pamela Kent, offers a romance for the love-hungry reader.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.-
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67.99 kr. John Waring’s life has never been better. He has just been elected as president of Corinth University, and his engagement has been confirmed to an attractive local widow. Just as it doesn’t seem that anything could mess this up, a strange girl walks into his life. When Waring is found dead behind the bolted doors of his study, detective Fleming Stone only has the small footprints found outside the French windows as clues to solve the murder. A locked-room mystery at its best, Carolyn Wells’ novel is delightfully reminiscent of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes'.Fleming Stone is a private investigator with a flair for reading books and people. The New York Police Department often resorts to his skills when a crime turns out to be too complicated for them to resolve. Carolyn Wells’ "Fleming Stone" series follow the eponymous character’s adventures as he solves crimes and mysteries.Carolyn Wells ( 1862 -1942 ) was a prolific American writer and poet. She wrote a total of 170 books, alongside collections of poetry and newspaper articles. She focused on children's books and mysteries, with great success in both of these areas. Some of her most notable works include ‘The Nonsense Anthology (1902), ‘Vicky Van’ (1918), and her autobiography ‘The Rest of My Life’ (1937). Carolyn Well’s humorous verse and intricate plotlines are perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Jill Paton Walsh, and Laurie R. King.
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