Title: The Truth about Mary - Jean-Philippe Toussaint - book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782707320889 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: Murderous Past - Karen Young - book Summary : An explosion, flames, screams... Kate Madison can't shake this nightmare that haunts her nights and takes her back to a dramatic moment in her childhood: during a boat trip off the coast of Louisiana, the sailboat her family was on suddenly caught fire. Little Kate narrowly escaped death. But her father disappeared forever into the waves. Having become an emergency room doctor in Boston, Kate has buried this memory deep within her. Until the day when, unjustly suspended from her duties, she decides to return to Bayou Blanc, the place of her childhood, with the hope of finding peace there. But the atmosphere there is oppressive, and threats seem to weigh on all the members of her family... Until a new, atrocious death forces her to lift the veil on this dark page of her childhood that she has buried deep within herself. EAN: 9782280838177 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: The Little Boyfriend - Donna Tartt - book Summary : The literary event of the 2003 back-to-school season. Donna Tartt returns after a 10-year absence! A drama about family, guilt, and revenge, moved to the world of children's literature and evoking the literature of the Old American South. A dark novel that blends the whimsy of Mark Twain with the charm of Carson McCullers and the darkness of William Faulkner... Here it is at last, the highly anticipated new novel from the author of Master of Illusions, a worldwide bestseller. In a small Mississippi town, Harriet Cleve Dufresnes grows up in the shadow of her brother. When she was still a baby, he was found dead, hanging from a tree in the garden. His murderer was never identified, and despite the passing years, the family has never recovered from the tragedy. For Harriet, who, mostly left to her own devices, lives in a fantasy world, her brother represents a link to a glorious past she knows only from stories and photographs glimpsed in picture books. Fiercely determined, remarkably precocious for her twelve years, and steeped in the adventure literature of Stevenson, Kipling, and Conan Doyle, she decides one summer to find the murderer and exact her revenge. Her only ally in this quest, her friend Hely, is devoted to her. But what they discover is far removed from their childhood games: it is a dark adult world, full of threats, where, outside the family intimacy, lurk enlightened preachers, criminals, drug traffickers... A picture of family nostalgia and grief, The boyfriend explores the world of crime and punishment. With its exceptional narrative power, this second novel undoubtedly confirms the sparkling talent of its author. " The boyfriend confirms the range of Donna Tartt's talents, and even amplifies them. This book reflects an enormous talent." New York Observer " The boyfriend is as good, and perhaps even better, than Tartt's first novel." The Sun, London "As the story moves toward its climax, Tartt's genius for suspense resurfaces: the final sequence, masterfully executed, takes your breath away. His writing flows: it is magnificent, visual, and erudite." The Times, London EAN: 9782259198172 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: The Terrace of the Feuillants - Florence Mothe - book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782221047118 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: Storm over Cape Cod - Carol Higgins Clark - book Summary : A strange vacation for Regan Reilly... Finally, a romantic weekend! To celebrate their first wedding anniversary, Regan Reilly and her husband Jack have chosen Cape Cod, its wild beaches and dream setting. But their tête-à-tête is short-lived: Adele Hopkins, a retiree recently moved to the island, disappears during a violent stormy night. It quickly becomes apparent that she didn't only have friends. The race against time begins for Jack and Regan, who are not ready to forget this anniversary... It's impossible to put down Carol Higgins Clark's new suspense thriller: the plot with multiple twists and turns mixed with her legendary humor make Stormy Cape Cod an ideal read! EAN: 9782226220752 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: The Trial of the Mummy - Christian Jacq - book Summary : When the bustling London of the 19th century discovers the civilization of the Pharaohs through crime... A great detective novel by Christian Jacq London, 1821. Adventurer Giovanni Belzoni, discoverer of the tomb of Seti I, returns from Egypt to organize the first ever exhibition devoted to pharaonic art. Eager to finally achieve fame, Belzoni, accompanied by a forensic pathologist, proceeds to unwrap a superb mummy, so perfect that it appears alive. The process causes a scandal: a hysterical pastor demands the destruction of this pagan relic, and an old lord wants to feed it to his dogs. Since the extinction of the pharaonic civilization, have not thousands of mummies been stolen, burned, ground into medicinal powders, and even eaten? The astonishing spectacle was a success. The bandages and amulets were sold to discerning enthusiasts, and Belzoni's London career seemed to be launched. But the pastor, the lord, and the coroner are murdered! The murder weapon: a hook used to extract the brains of mummies. At the same time, the mummy disappears... The kingdom's top cop, Inspector Higgins, quickly comes to this conclusion: the murders, the revolutionary plot shaking up London's slums, and the disappearance of the mummy are closely linked. Belzoni's strange behavior, a fine lineup of potential criminals, a host of false leads, a dangerous but untraceable mummy, the King of England threatened with assassination, the mystery of mummification as a common thread... Helped by a charming lawyer, Lady Suzanna, will Inspector Higgins be able and will he know how to open all the doors, until the inevitable trial of the mummy? EAN: 9782845633988 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: The Eleventh Green Mouse - Poslaniec Christian - book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782211085090 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: Rumor - Thomas Lavachery - book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782211315234 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: A pebble in the pocket - Marie Chartres - book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782211303125 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: Latest news from the birds - Erik Orsenna - book Summary : A man tired of rewarding good students sends investigators across Europe to find passionate and free-spirited children. What if, instead of rewarding good students, we recognized passionate children? Seven children are selected by a “European Passion Foundation” that awards prizes to make children's dreams come true. Javier, Morwenna, Etienne, Victoria, Thomas, Hillary, and Hans embark on an incredible adventure. They are reunited for two months on a mysterious island, buffeted by winds and storms. An island they soon dream of leaving by any means necessary. Who was the first to say the word "airplane"? EAN: 9782234057593 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: No Trump Against the Man with the Dagger - Pierre Boileau - book Summary : Trapped in his frame, the man with the dagger looks down on No Trump. The young boy, though fascinated by the painting, can hardly bear the steely gaze that seems to follow his every move. Could he be alive? One evening, the man with the dagger disappears! EAN: 9782070629084 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: The Devil's Clockwork - Pullman Philip - book Summary : The whole town is eager to discover the new automaton for the great clock. But Karl, the apprentice tasked with creating it, is in despair: he hasn't done anything. Doctor Kalmenius, a genius of clockmaking, arrives to help him. It's the beginning of an abominable night: his creations, as fabulous as they are disturbing, lead to a series of incidents. Could the mechanics of time be dictated by diabolical logic? EAN: 9782081242166 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: The Return of the Black Stallion - Walter Farley - book Summary : The Black Giant has been kidnapped! For young Alec Ramsay, this disappearance is unbearable: how could he imagine life without this superb thoroughbred, who has become his dearest friend? Even if it means traveling to the depths of the great Arabian desert, Alec is determined to find the horse. His only clue: a medal, left by the kidnapper on the straw in the stable. EAN: 9782013225632 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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Title: Lullaby - Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio - book Summary : One October morning, Lullaby decides to stop going to school. She writes to her father, slips a few things into a bag, and, following the smugglers' path, heads for the beach. She sets out to discover her emotions, her sensitivity. A little boy returning from fishing, a pretty Greek house, but above all, the sun and the sea fill her days with intoxication and freedom. One day, however, she must return to school. Who will want to believe in her strange journey? EAN: 9782070612581 Used book at low prices The book matches the photo See the different states

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