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This extraordinary Strega Prize-winning novel confirms Domenico Starnone's reputation as one of Italy's greatest living writers. Told against the backdrop of Naples in the 1960s, a city that itself becomes a vivid character in this lush, atmospheric novel, The House on Via Gemito is a masterpiece of Italian fiction.

For five years Seattle journalist Anne Jeffers has pursued the horrifying story of a sadistic serial killer's bloody reign, capture, trial, and appeal - crusading to keep the wheels of justice churning toward the electric chair. Now the day of execution has come. A convicted killer will meet his end. Anne believes her long nightmare is over. But she's dead wrong.

À la suite d'un burn-out, Alicia, 28 ans, se retrouve seule et sans boulot à Paris. Un matin de déprime elle est soudain assaillie de souvenirs d’une vie qui n’est pas la sienne : la mort d’un chien qu’elle n’a jamais eu, un homme menaçant dont elle ne voit pas le visage ou encore cette très jolie rousse qui la perturbe… Ceux-ci se multiplient, Alicia croit devenir folle. Prête à tout pour découvrir la vérité, elle décide de mener une enquête avec tous les indices qu’elle a pu rassembler parmi ces faux souvenirs.

Dans la région de Saint Helen, l'air est sec, l'ombre rare et l'amour mal fichu. Ce n'est pas Joshua, neuf ans, qui dira le contraire. Après quelques mois de vie commune, ses derniers parents en date le rendent à la meilleure agence d'adoption du comté. La fière patronne, madame Baker, gère son entreprise d'une main de maître : cours de sport, défilés, speed dating et périodes d'essai sont au programme. Après tout, avant d'adopter un enfant pour de bon, mieux vaut pouvoir le tester.

Ayelet Gundar-Goshen inszeniert einen inneren Konflikt, der die Figuren und Hörenden gleichermaßen in seinen Bann zieht. Und sie schafft davon ausgehend ein packendes Psychodrama über Schuld und Rache, über die Flucht vor Verantwortung und über Mitgefühl, das sich an unerwarteten Orten zeigt. Naomi ist nicht begeistert, als sie sich allein mit ihrem einjährigen Sohn Uri und einem arabischen Handwerker in ihrer Wohnung in Tel Aviv wiederfindet. Ihr Mann Juval hat ihn mit der Renovierung ihres Balkons beauftragt, während er selbst bei der Arbeit ist.

Elodie and Markus Black seem like an ordinary couple, but when Markus dies in a tragic accident, their lives take an extraordinary turn. Driven by love and desperation, Elodie hopes that Markus's groundbreaking research can bring him back to life. Instead, Elodie herself becomes the first to benefit from his work, launching her on a journey that transcends time, love, and even death.

Ten years ago, Lila Devlin was an A-list actress with a movie star husband and a beautiful baby girl, Josie. When Josie was kidnapped out of her home and never seen again, Lila’s previously pristine public image twisted into that of an Unfit Mother. Driven mad by the hungry press, incompetent cops, and relentless true crime–obsessed “fans,” she disappeared into anonymity. Now, Lila Devlin returns to LA with a grand vision for a radical new skincare brand to reinvent herself and honor Josie’s legacy.

Every day, in her basement flat in a quiet street, Rene arranges her collection of objects just so. She takes her pills, looks at her photographs and remembers her free-spirited sister, Lauren, before she vanished. But lately the memories are shifting. When a letter arrives out of the blue, the opening words send ice through her veins. Lauren is alive. She’s waiting. And she needs Rene to find her before it’s too late.

Shelby, a journalist, is abducted by Caleb, her husband's brother supposedly to hide her from a gang because she believes she killed one of them. Soon she realizes she is a prisoner in an underground hideout. She demands he let her go. When she finally is released, she drives away with her husband's baby who was born while she was a prisoner and with several debit cards. Shelby thinks she is finally free, but is she? Caleb told her that her husband is dead so she is resigned to take care of little Samantha alone. She begins a new life in a small California town and is amazed at the changes ...

A lesson in love, success and destroying it all... Georgia Florence is a woman in the middle of her abundant life. A woman who is never late and never lost. Until now. Now she is lost amongst wanting different, wanting who she used to be, and drowning in the opinions of those around her. Whilst Georgia’s past hurt will lead her to question her own value, it is her final decision that will make the most noise. A decision made in search of hope. As her feet keep her grounded for what may be one last time, the next step forward could be the one that changes everything, for everyone. After ...

Sveva è una donna sulla sessantina decisamente fuori forma che vive a Genova in un grande appartamento con il marito e l'anziana madre. Il marito sta per lasciarla perché si è innamorato di una donna bella e giovane. È Sveva (alter ego di Marianna Righi) che racconta, in terza persona, ma interviene spesso Marianna Righi in prima persona. Entrambe, alternando ironia, momenti tragicomici e drammatici, ci parlano della loro vita, delle imbarazzanti esperienze editoriali, di Hassan e Assed: "il primo è stato la mia passione, il secondo un grave errore".

Ein Bretagne-Roman, eine fesselnde Familiengeschichte, ein kluger und ausgefeilter Pageturner, den man nie vergisst! Nach dem Tod seines Vaters verlässt Yann Paris, um sich in Saint-Malo in dem Haus seiner Kindheit niederzulassen. Erinnerungen an unbeschwerte Sommer an der Seite seines Zwillingsbruders werden wach: Wie sie als Kinder den hüpfenden Wellen auswichen und mit dem Segelboot die Küste erkundeten. Hier, gegenüber der Insel Cézembre, wurde das Schicksal der Familie Kérambrun geschrieben.

From investigative journalist Vanessa Skye comes a thrilling crime fiction debut that challenges the concept of justice, asks if vengeance justifies murder, and explores whether you can ever heal from a broken past. While exploring darkness in others, be certain not to expose your own. Chicago Detective Alicia Raymond, aka Berg, is a woman on the edge. She's assigned to investigate the gruesome torture and murder of a middle-aged trucker with a horrible secret, but as she delves deeper, the crime gets more baffling. While simultaneously under attack from a formidable past, an enemy that ...

My Faults Part 2 — Affair is a fictional autobiography that explores the emotional and moral complexities of an affair between Deb, a teacher, and his former student, Piya. Set against the backdrop of societal judgment and internal turmoil, the novel delves into themes of love, obsession, guilt, and identity. As Deb reflects on his past through a diary, the story unfolds through courtroom trials, strained relationships, and emotional reckonings. The narrative challenges conventional ideas of morality and justice, exposing the fragility of human connections and the lasting impact of ...

Diary of Psycho: My Faults Part 1 – Friendship and Love is a fictional autobiography that explores the emotional and moral turmoil of Deb, a teacher entangled in a controversial relationship with his former student, Piya. Blending themes of love, betrayal, and societal judgment, the novel follows Deb's descent into crisis after being falsely accused of misconduct. As he battles internal guilt, addiction to emotional intimacy, and the strain of family responsibilities, the story delves into the fragility of reputation and the struggle between personal desires and ethical boundaries. ...

Lost Roots: Recovering a Lost Identity is a heartfelt homage to the human spirit's relentless pursuit of belonging and self-acceptance. Aster's journey resonates deeply with anyone who has grappled with unanswered questions and fractured identity, showcasing both the struggles and triumphs we all encounter.

The novel is a fictional autobiography that explores the intricate layers of love, betrayal, and justice through the perspectives of its characters. Centered on Deb, a man caught in a turbulent emotional journey, the story delves into his troubled relationship with Piya, an ex-student with whom he shares a forbidden, complex bond that blurs the lines between mentorship and romantic desire. The narrative critically examines societal norms, family dynamics, and the consequences of emotional addiction, guilt, and unfulfilled longing. As Deb's reputation is shattered by a police investigation ...

"What is it about me that made the aliens, or whatever force it was, banish them? Does that mean I'm less Human than others?" If everyone in the world suddenly vanished apart from yourself, what would you do? In the case of Charlie Raybourne, this was not an academic question. In response to the world growing suddenly less crowded, he sets out on a quest to survive and figure out if he really is the last man. During his quest he exposes himself to hallucinogenic doses of battery acid, attempts to construct his own chainsaw and feeds a stray dog that is in love with his lamp-post. He ...

Raine's voice, a gift that opened doors to a world of fame and fortune, ironically made her a target. In the cutthroat, image-obsessed world of the music industry, where dreams are bought and sold, Kek, a man with a chillingly magnetic presence and an iron grip on power, saw her as nothing more than a commodity, a means to an end. He recognized the raw talent, the potential for superstardom, but not the human being behind the voice. Let It Raine delves into the insidious nature of coercive control, revealing how manipulation and psychological abuse can be just as damaging as physical ...

Over the course of one tumultuous Christmas Eve, Kathy Walker confirmed her suspicions about her husband's affair, confronted his mistress, Stephanie, and saved her marriage. She and Robert have 18 years, two teenagers, and a film production business between them - plus a bond that Kathy has no intention of giving up on. Yet though Robert is contrite, Kathy can't quite silence her doubts. While Robert reels from his wife's ultimatum and his mistress's rejection, Stephanie makes a discovery: she's pregnant. Her resolve to stay away from Robert wavers....