Title: In the footsteps of Ariane - Françoise Bourdin - book Summary : Ariane Nogaro's will has completely turned the life of Anne, her favorite niece, to whom she has bequeathed all her possessions. The family is torn apart, each person gradually revealing their true colors. But Anne will fight to preserve the heritage and perpetuate the memory of her aunt and the Nogaros, great resin collectors from the Landes region. A magnificent woman's destiny. Winner of the Three Crowns Prize Finalist for the 2011 La Montagne/Terre de France prize The sole heir of her aunt Ariane, Anne Nogaro decides, against all odds, to move into the house left to her by her grandmother. She has made her choice; the country house is now hers, and she will do everything she can to realize her dream: to breathe new life into this remote place between forest and ocean, the cradle of the Nogaro family. With the help of her brother Jérôme, Anne gradually transforms the house into a bed and breakfast. But Paul, her husband, does not understand his wife's choice and refuses to come and live in this house he hates. Exasperated, he ends up initiating divorce proceedings. As the days go by, Anne's plan takes shape, and life becomes more organized. The Nogaro country house is bustling with activity, and the young woman, to whom Paul had predicted solitude, sees her family gather around her. One day, as she resumes reading Ariane's diary, Anne discovers through the lines that she is probably an illegitimate child, the product of an affair her mother may have had in the past. Upset by this discovery, she then understands her mother's fury at the notary's office on the day Ariane's will is opened. Seeing her daughter as the heir to the Nogaro family when she may not be one! What should she do with this secret? Should she question her mother, try to find her real father? Does she have the right to disrupt the unity of her family at the cost of the truth? EAN: 9782714450210 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: Right Behind Me - Lisa Gardner - book Summary : Thirteen-year-old Sharlah has been separated from her brother Telly for a long time, ever since the fateful day he killed their father to protect her. Her foster family, Pierce Quincy, a former FBI profiler, and his wife Rainie, have been able to restore her confidence in a safe and loving environment. But when Pierce is called by the town sheriff for a double murder at a gas station, Sharlah's past resurfaces like a nightmare: surveillance cameras accuse Telly. Distraught, unable to accept her guilt, Sharlah sets out to find her brother, who is being hunted by the police... Lisa Gardner, the First Lady of Crime, returns to her favorite characters Pierce Quincy and Rainie, heroes of Gone, to take us to the heart of the fascinating and painful relationship between a brother and sister haunted by their past. EAN: 9782226402967 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo

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Title: Biography of Hunger - Amélie Nothomb - book Summary : The author of Stupeur et tremblants and Metaphysique des tubes brings to life her early childhood memories in Japan, but also in Beijing, New York, Bangladesh and other places where the career of her diplomatic father took her. At the heart of the kaleidoscope: hunger. The mystery of hunger, gluttonous hunger, joyful or tragic and distressing, a perpetual quest for an unattainable fulfillment, which explains the history of peoples as much as that of individuals. The figures of the father, a Japanese nanny, and a tenderly loved sister also emerge in this modest and sincere story, using dark humor and provocation. EAN: 9782253117179 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: Where the Crayfish Sing - Delia Owens - book Summary : “A superb hymn to nature.” The World The wildest rumors are circulating about "the Swamp Girl" of Barkley Cove, North Carolina. Yet Kya is not the wild, illiterate creature everyone imagines and fears. Abandoned at the age of ten by her family, it is thanks to young Tate that she learns to read and write, discovers science and poetry. But Tate, called by his studies, must leave in turn. And when the irreparable happens, she can only count on herself... Delia Owens was born in 1949 in Georgia, USA. With degrees in zoology and biology, she lived in Africa for over twenty years. A true publishing phenomenon, she has sold millions of copies worldwide. Where the crayfish sing is his first novel. EAN: 9782757889978 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: Eternals - Volume 1 - Evermore - Alyson Noël - book Summary : True love never dies. Before the accident, Ever Boom was just another teenager. She lost her entire family in this tragic episode, and suddenly receives a terrible gift: the ability to read people's thoughts, see their auras, and learn about their lives by touching them. She then withdraws into herself and avoids contact. The students at school look at her as an oddity, pointing fingers at her... until the day she meets Damen Auguste. Damen is mysterious, charming, and incredibly handsome. Every girl in school is fighting over him, but he's the one he's most interested in. He's the only person whose thoughts she can't discover. And no one really knows who he is or where he comes from. The only thing Ever knows for sure is that she's deeply and irrevocably in love with him. EAN: 9782749911106 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: If I Had to Do It Again - Marc Levy - book Summary : Andrew Stilman, a senior reporter for the New York Times , is conducting the most important investigation of his career. The day after his wedding, he is attacked and collapses, mortally wounded, in a pool of blood. Strangely, he regains consciousness two months earlier. Having gone back sixty days, Andrew Stilman must choose between completing his investigation or discovering his killer and defying fate. From New York to Buenos Aires, the reporter finds himself caught in a dizzying spiral. A race against time then begins, between suspense and passion, until the breathtaking outcome. "A breathtaking thriller." Le Parisien "A wide range of emotions, passion, suspense, humor." Le Figaro littéraire "A must-read." La Dépêche du Midi EAN : 9782266238540 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: The Bridgerton Chronicle - Volumes 1 & 2 - Julia Quinn - book Summary : Dear readers, what a season! To the rhythm of balls and receptions, I have narrated to you the breathless saga of the mad romance between Miss Daphne Bridgerton and Simon, the dark Duke of Hastings. Languid waltzes, comical twists, and memorable fights have kept us on the edge of our seats until the epilogue of a wild romance. Will we have time to catch our breath? It is to be feared not, because it is already whispered in London that Anthony, Daphne's brother, would also be determined to marry. Alas, the chosen one has an odious sister who is categorically opposed to this union because of the libertine past of the viscount. This promises many adventures. And since there are six Bridgertons left to marry, your devoted columnist has a bright future ahead of her. Don't lose the thread, dear readers, the saga has only just begun! Lady Whistledown's society column, London, 1813 EAN : 9782290254738 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: The Clan Wars (Cycle 1) Volume 1 - Return to the Wild - Erin Hunter - book Summary : The initiatory journey of a domestic kitten through the world of wild cats made of struggle, rivalry, love and terrible secrets. For generations, faithful to the laws of their ancestors, four clans of wild cats have shared the forest. But ThunderClan is in grave danger, and the sinister Shadow Warriors are growing more powerful. One day, Rusty, a little domestic cat, ventures into the woods and has no idea that he will soon become the most valiant of warriors... EAN : 9782266168656 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: The Vampire Diaries - Volume 1 - The Awakening - LJ Smith - book Summary : From the moment Stefan Salvatore arrives at Fell's Church, Elena, the high school queen, vows to seduce him. At first distant, the boy with the appearance of a rebellious angel finally gives in to his all-consuming passion... and reveals his terrible secret. Several centuries earlier, the woman he loved transformed him into a vampire, before betraying him with her enemy brother, Damon. Tragic events soon unfold in the region. Everything points to Stefan, but Elena is convinced of his innocence. What if Damon, a cruel and bloodthirsty vampire, is behind it all? Is history destined to repeat itself? EAN : 9782012017641 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: An Obviousness - Agnès Martin-Lugand - book Summary : Do we need to free ourselves from the past to write the future? Reine leads a happy life, which she shares between her seventeen-year-old son and a fascinating job. A perfect life if it weren't built on a lie which, if revealed, could well shatter her happiness... EAN : 9782749934778 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: The Wind of Dawn - Françoise Bourdon - book Summary : Marked by the tragedy that wiped out her people and her family, Nevart, a young seventeen-year-old Armenian, arrived in Marseille in 1915. Recruited into a silk mill in the Drôme region, she discovered lavender and began cultivating it. Through tenacity and courage, she finally realized her dream. In 1935, Erich Schwabele, a German-Jewish writer, arrived in the village. Between him and Nevart, there was a mad and irresistible love. A love cruelly threatened by the approach of war... EAN : 9782266168823 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title : Cluedo Tailor-Made Adventures 01 - Mr. Mustard - Green Library - Book Summary : Who killed Doctor Lenoir? To find out, step into the shoes of the famous Mr. Mustard, a former rugby star, and conduct your own investigation! EAN: 9782012030497 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Thanatonauts - Bernard Werber - Book Summary : Man has explored everything: the world of space, the underwater world, the subterranean world; yet he lacks knowledge of one world: the continent of the dead. This is the next frontier. Michael Pinson and his friend Raoul Razorbak, two young researchers without complexes, want to take up this challenge and, using the most modern medical and astronautical techniques, set off to discover paradise. Their name? The Thanatonauts. From the Greek Thanatos (deity of death) and nautès (navigator). Their guide? The Tibetan Book of the Dead, the Egyptian Book of the Dead, but also the great mythologies and sacred texts of practically all religions , which seem to have always known what the final journey and the "true" paradise were. Little by little, the thanatonauts draw up the geographical map of this unknown world and discover its immense and magnificent scenery. The word terra incognita recedes at the same time as, day after day, we learn what happens to us after we breathe our last. Bernard Werber, a young French novelist who has been translated worldwide, became known for The Ants and then The Day of the Ants ( Elle Readers' Prize, Livre de Poche Readers' Prize). His specialty: philosophical tales tinged with adventure and humor. As a modern Dante, this time he takes us on a breathtaking journey from which many of us will return "changed." EAN: 9782253139225 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Predators - Maxime Chattam - Book Summary : During war, there is no respite for serial killers. On the contrary... A war without a name. The liberating landing is imminent. Among the soldiers, tension is extreme. But this cannot suffice to explain the abominable crime discovered on one of the Allied ships: a man was found hanging from a butcher's hook, his head replaced by that of a ram. Lieutenant Frewin of the Military Police is convinced: it is the work of a formidable killer who enjoys the suffering he inflicts. Despite the launch of the offensive, the murders continue with increasing refinement and horror. Frewin then directs his investigation towards the 3rd section of Raven Company, tough guys who form a very special circle... EAN: 9782266188784 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Baltimore Book - Joel Dicker - Book Summary : Until the day of the tragedy, there were two Goldman families: the Baltimore Goldmans and the Montclair Goldmans. The Montclair Goldmans, from whom Marcus Goldman, the author of The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair, comes, are a middle-class family living in a small house in Montclair, New Jersey. The Baltimore Goldmans are a prosperous family with everything going for them, living in a luxurious house in a wealthy suburb of Baltimore, for whom Marcus had boundless admiration. Eight years after the tragedy, Marcus Goldman decided to tell his family's story this time when, in February 2012, he left the New York winter for the tropical heat of Boca Raton, Florida, where he began working on his next novel. Through memories of his youth, Marcus revisits the life and destiny of the Goldmans of Baltimore and the fascination he once felt for this wealthy American family, between vacations in Miami, the vacation home in the Hamptons and the escapades at private schools. But as the years go by, the Baltimore family's veneer crumbles as tragedy looms. Until the day everything changes. And this question has haunted Marcus ever since: what really happened to the Baltimore Goldmans? EAN: 9782877069731 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title: The City of Jars - Arnaldur Indridason - Book Summary : A new body is found in Reykjavik. Inspector Erlendur is in a bad mood: another one of those typically Icelandic murders, a "stupid and nasty thing" that's wasting the police's time... Pornographic photos found at the victim's home reveal a forty-year-old case. And lead him straight to the "City of Jars," an abominable collection of jars containing organs... Born in Iceland in 1961, Arnaldur Indridason achieved a masterstroke with his first detective novel, which has already been translated into more than twenty languages. "Swede Hennig Mankell had better watch out, Arnaldur is hot on his heels." Read Translated from Icelandic by Éric Boury EAN: 9782757800232 Used book The book matches the photo

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Title : Spirit - Galloping Free - Volume 1 - The Wild Horse - Pink Library - Dreamworks - Book Summary : Lucky is moving to the Wild West, but she could have done without it... She loved the city and her old friends so much! Here, everything is different, and her return to school is going... rather badly. Luckily, a horse seems as lost as she is, and the young girl quickly becomes attached to him. And that's good, because Apo and Abigaëlle, two girls in her class, also love horses! EAN: 9782017071471 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : All the Love of Our Fathers - Christian Signol - Book Summary : The Marsac epic began with Pierre. A non-commissioned officer in the army during Bonaparte's heyday, he was able to bequeath to his descendants the Grand Castel, a magnificent building set on a hundred hectares of land, and he entrusted them with the story of his life. Writings that, each in turn, they will decide to enrich. Albine, his daughter, will make the estate prosper by planting vines there. Aurélien, the great-grandson, will ensure its longevity. And finally, Ludivine, of the fourth generation, will become a doctor, and will return to her fiefdom to treat her fellow citizens. All of them will complete the framework of family chronicles where small and large stories mingle, embrace and ignite. "An ode to those who suffer, to the obscure crushed by History. And it gives Signol in its purest form, poignant, human." Gilles Pudlowski – The Point EAN: 9782266254144 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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