Title : Leonardo da Vinci - Serge Bramly - book Summary : Capable of developing a general theory of the world, solid, powerful, coherent, Leonardo da Vinci was undoubtedly the universal man of whom the Renaissance dreamed. The painter-sculptor was also a musician, engineer, architect, anatomist, astronomer, mathematician, director, writer, geologist… A visionary genius, he is said to have invented the airplane, the submarine, the bicycle, the violin. He was described as divine . There was something infinitely disturbing, in truth, in the multiplicity, the almost abnormal extent of his talents and qualities, because the author of the Mona Lisa astonished first of all by his charm, his humor, his physical strength and the beauty of his features. And on top of that, dandyish, extravagant. To recount the eventful life of Leonardo, Serge Bramly conducted the investigation; He followed the artist closely, observing him in his daily dealings with his rivals, his close friends, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Machiavelli... Thus emerges the fascinating portrait of a unique, exemplary man, in the chiaroscuro of an era like no other. EAN: 9782253052586 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : America - Volume 1 - The Thirteenth Colony - Romain Sardou - book Summary : 1691. As Irish Catholics revolt against England, young Harry Bateman and his wife Lilly are forced to flee their country and embark for America. After a long journey, they reach a new land where they will try to make a place for themselves. Arriving in the colony of New York, they clashed with Augustus Muir, a wealthy merchant of German origin, who had come to create a thirteenth English colony which would allow him to increase his wealth. From their meeting was born a fierce hatred that would last for several generations. These two families, with their inextricably linked destinies, will each write, in their own way, the history of America. “It’s gripping, it’s vibrant.” Femme Actuelle EAN: 9782266215725 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Incidences - Philippe Djian - book Summary : A Fiat 500. Marc is at the wheel. Next to him, his prettiest student. It's nighttime, and they're heading to his place to end the evening in style. In the early morning, his pronounced liking for the young students in his writing class will suddenly disappear. Is it because of the mountain roads? The prevailing neo-conservatism? His sister's tantrums? Or rather, the charm of married women? Marc can't say. At least, for the moment... EAN: 9782070443222 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Secrets - Danielle Steel - book Summary : In Hollywood, for the filming of a major television series, like Dynasty or Dallas, men and women fight fiercely to belong to the prestigious team of producer Mel Wechsler. He finally hires: Sabina Quarles, who, already forty-five years old, is at the peak of her career; Jane Adam, until now she hasn't done much but Mel was seduced by her personality; Gabby Smith, young, pretty, full of talent; Bill Warwick, determined this time to seize the opportunity of a lifetime, and, finally, Zack Taylor, the male lead, a star. Everything seems to be going well. On the surface at least, because every life has its secrets... And suddenly the drama erupts, forcing destinies to reveal themselves. EAN: 9782253045151 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Virgin in Blue - Tracy Chevalier - book Summary : Southwest France, today. Recently arrived from the United States with her husband, Ella Turner struggles to find her place in this provincial town. Feeling alone and unwelcome, she begins researching her ancestors, who, as Protestants, had to flee persecution. Little does she know, this quest will turn her life upside down. Four centuries earlier, in the midst of the Wars of Religion, Isabelle du Moulin, nicknamed "The Redhead" because of her flamboyant hair, faces a witch trial for her worship of the Virgin Mary. However, the child she is carrying leaves her no choice but to join the intolerant Tournier family, which embraced the Reformation. Separated by generations but united by a mysterious heritage, Ella and Isabelle will reconnect the threads of time with their two voices. EAN: 9782710326380 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Marilyn Monroe - Investigation into an assassination - Don Wolfe - book Summary : Giancana was there to make it clear that he was very keen to ensure that Marilyn didn't create any difficulties. Sam wasn't one to mince words. He made sure to make it clear that if she became a problem, there was always a way to find a solution. "Marilyn Monroe, the greatest of American stars, did not commit suicide. Unofficially, she was allegedly assassinated on August 5, 1962, because she endangered the country's security. Many of the people behind the assassination sought to silence the artist. Among them were the Mafia, the Kennedys, her closest "friends." Don Wolfe's investigation brought to light a truth that had been suppressed until then. He collected and analyzed the main testimonies to bring justice. An explosive investigation, a document that reads like a novel. EAN: 9782290300015 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Lightning - Danielle Steel - book Summary : It was during a routine checkup that her life was turned upside down: at 42, Alexandra learned she had breast cancer. A mutilating operation, grueling chemotherapy. Sam, her husband, was unable to cope with the situation and left her. Her only reason for living was now her little girl. And those around her, who were determined not to leave her alone to overcome this terrible ordeal. EAN: 9782266180344 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Music of a Life - Andrei Makine - book Summary : RTL Lire Grand Prix 2001 In the heart of the storm, in the vast white Urals, frozen travelers wait for a train that never comes. As this endless night stretches on, an old pianist traces his life, from the beginnings of a great career to the trauma of war. Guided by an inner music, Alexei's memories reveal to us the indomitable strength of the Russian spirit. Born in Siberia in 1957, Andrei Makine is notably the best-selling author of French will (Goncourt Prize and Médicis Prize 1995) and The Woman Who Waited , available in Points. “A very beautiful novel with refined writing that aims for emotion and touches the heart.” The Express RTL-Lire Prize 2001 EAN: 9782020542852 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : A Bright Future - Catherine Cusset - book Summary : 2008 Goncourt High School Students' Prize Elena, a young Romanian woman born in Bessarabia and tossed about by history, meets a man at a ball in 1958 with whom she falls passionately in love. He is Jewish, and her parents oppose the marriage. Elena ends up marrying Jacob and realizing her dream: to leave Ceausescu's communist and anti-Semitic Romania. To emigrate to the United States. She becomes American, and calls herself Helen. She has broken with the past, but the future is no longer a dream. Helen is now confronted with a reality that escapes her: the illness and depression of her husband; the independence of this son for whom she has sacrificed everything, and who is marrying a French woman despite his parents' opposition. Helen does not like this selfish, arrogant young woman, imbued with an almost national sense of superiority. Marie fears this mother-in-law, whose silence conceals growing hostility. Yet, between these two women who are complete opposites - their origins, their values ​​and their attachment to the same man - something grows that resembles love. EAN: 9782070402588 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Oh... - Philippe Djian - book Summary : December is a month when men get drunk - kill, rape, get into relationships, recognize children who aren't theirs, run away, moan, die..." "Oh..." recounts thirty days of a life without respite, where memories, sex and death short-circuit each other at every moment. EAN: 9782070456284 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Spell of the Antilles - Cartland Barbara - book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782277214977 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : My Sin Belongs to Me Only - Herbjorg Wassmo - book Summary : Benjamin Grønelv returns home—to his Norway. But in Reinsnes, joy is brief. The thriving industry of the late 19th century threatens the family fishery, old loves sow confusion, and the shadow of his mother, Dina, still looms over his family. A world of torment is what the young doctor offers the frail child who accompanies him: his daughter Karna. "Herbjørg Wassmo writes about Norway, its demonic moors, its furious sea, and also tells of human storms, of shipwrecks of love. Wassmo is fiery, a reader-eater." - Télérama EAN: 9782264034557 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Last Prophecy - James Patterson - book Summary : Kathleen was counting on Dr. Higgins to provide a solution to this inexplicable pregnancy. But the appointment with the obstetrician is cut short: the young woman discovers her hanged, in her own office... For Kathleen, a girl from a well-to-do Boston family who has never had sexual relations, nothing will ever be the same again. The nightmare spreads. In Ireland, a similar pregnancy is reported. Around the world, plagues are sweeping the population, claiming thousands of victims. Prophets announce the arrival of the Antichrist. The Vatican is quick to connect the dots: it's time to reveal some dark secrets and commission an expert in miracles and a former nun with a firearms license... The salvation of the world is in the hands of two young virgins. The countdown has already begun. EAN: 9782266124355 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : A Most Wanted Man - John Le Carré - book Summary : Issa, a young, starving Russian Muslim, arrives clandestinely in Hamburg... Along with Annabel, an idealistic lawyer, and Tommy Brue, a bank boss, they form a love triangle that will be swooped down upon by spies from three nations at war with terrorism. With caustic humor, mounting tension, and a poignant final scene, this work reveals a dark vision, impressive in its logic and acuity. EAN: 9782757814680 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Such a Pretty Gypsy - Barbara Cartland - book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782277241003 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : This Life - Karel Schoeman - book Summary : Alone in the darkness of her room, an old woman is dying and reflects on her discreet life, spent listening to and observing others. In the twilight of her existence, she finally lifts the veil on the unspoken secrets of her clan and pieces together an intimate puzzle, full of resentment and pain. Against a backdrop of a landscape woven by wind, dust, and silence, a phantom world unfolds before her eyes: that of the Afrikaners, austere and secretly ardent, who arrived in the arid lands of South Africa at the beginning of the 19th century. There "where forgiveness does not exist." "His work is most subtle, full of nuances and chiaroscuro, like cello music laid on the wounds of a fratricidal nation." André Clavel, Time EAN: 9782264050564 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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