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Long after World War II, a young German man grapples with his country's dark past and a secret affair in this provocative novel.

The gripping tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue unfolds against the backdrop of 1950s Vietnam in this influential novel.

A sweeping tale of ambition, love, and cathedral-building unfolds against the backdrop of 12th-century England's civil war.

Drawing on themes of power, loyalty, and destiny, this beloved reimagining of Arthurian legend captivates readers with its blend of humor and tragedy.

This whimsical journey through a fantastical realm of words and numbers ignites a young boy's imagination and love for learning.

Never before has a novel so vividly captured the clash of cultures and the complexities of postcolonial Africa as this epic tale of a missionary family's journey.

This whimsical journey through a fantastical realm of words and numbers ignites a young boy's imagination and love for learning.

Enduring themes of perseverance and man's struggle against nature shine in this classic tale of an aging fisherman's epic battle.

Groundbreaking in its frank exploration of sexuality and societal change, this novel follows three generations of an English family.

A thought-provoking examination of human nature during crisis unfolds in this existentialist masterpiece set in plague-stricken Algeria.

From Victorian England comes a poignant tale of family, love, and societal expectations set against the backdrop of rural life.

Nothing about a bank robbery goes as planned in this quirky tale of unlikely connections forged during a hostage situation.