Title : Listen to our defeats - Laurent Gaudé - Book Summary : A French intelligence agent overcome by great weariness is tasked with finding a former member of the American elite commandos in Beirut suspected of various trafficking schemes. He crosses paths with an Iraqi archaeologist trying to save the treasures of museums in bombed cities. The distant epics of heroes from the past punctuate their journeys - General Grant crushing the Confederates, Hannibal marching on Rome, Haile Selassie standing up to the fascist invader... A disquieting and melancholic novel that observes the futility of all conquest and proclaims that only humanity and beauty are worth dying for. EAN: 9782330066499 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Gates of Hell - Laurent Gaudé - Book Summary : In the aftermath of a shooting in Naples, Matteo sees all sense of purpose crumble. His little boy is dead. His wife, Giuliana, disappears. He himself sinks into solitude and, night after night, wanders the city streets in his empty taxi without reason. But one evening, he lets a strange customer get into his car who, in exchange for payment, offers him a drink in a tiny café. There, Matteo meets the owner, Garibaldo, the unrepentant priest Don Mazerotti, and especially Professor Provolone, a colorful character, as erudite as he is sulphurous, who makes strange speeches about the reality of Hell. And who claims that one can descend there... Those who die take a little of our life with them to the afterlife, and we despair of ever recovering it, both for themselves and to ease our pain. It is in the awareness of all grief—his own, ours—that Laurent Gaudé opposes death with one of the most powerful myths in the history of humanity. Sunny and dark, captivating and breathtaking, his new novel takes us on a "journey" where time and destiny are diverted by the desire to snatch a being from nothingness. EAN: 9782742777044 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The July Harvest - Françoise Bourdin - Book Summary : A dynastic intrigue in the Bordeaux vineyards. The thwarted reunion of members of the great Laverzac family over a prestigious and contested inheritance. At Fonteyne, their magnificent family estate, the Laverzacs gather twice a year around Aurélien, the patriarch who reigns supreme. But that summer, beneath the apparent euphoria of the reunion, storms are brewing that are far more devastating than those that hit the vines... The future of Fonteyne is at stake, and Aurélien, who has devoted his life to it, wants against all odds to preserve the integrity of his estate by ensuring its succession. Only Juillet, the youngest of the four sons, adopted thirty years earlier, seems able to live up to his expectations. A born seducer, excellent manager, and lover of the land, Juillet possesses all the qualities to single-handedly run the imposing estate. But why would the "bastard" inherit this colossal fortune? Rumors are rife in the Bordeaux vineyards. And Alexandre, the only son to remain in Cognac, cannot tolerate this affront. Inexorably, passions will be unleashed, fueled by rivalries between brothers, the jealousies of women, the demands of the land and the subtle hierarchy of this provincial society where only the harvest and the next vintage count. Amidst the storms and dramas, it will be up to July alone to confront the ghosts of the past and shed light on his own story as a foundling. By bringing the two titles together, The July Harvest And July in winter, Françoise Bourdin explores, thanks to a rich intrigue set in the heart of the vineyards of the South-West, the family rifts which threaten the future of the estate. EAN: 9782714441539 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Little Morning Philosophy - Catherine Rambert - Book Summary : See photos EAN: 3663787651857 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Secret of Pembrooke Park - Julie Klassen - Book Summary : As romantic as Jane Austen, as dark as Charlotte Brontë. A sensible young woman, Abigail Foster, has been worrying about her family's future ever since she became bankrupt until a strange solicitor suggests they move into a grand mansion, Pembrooke Park, which has been abandoned for eighteen years. She and her father go there and are greeted by the charming vicar, William Chapman, who tells them that, according to rumors, a secret room contains treasure... Caught between old friends and new enemies, Abigail is unaware of the nature of the dangers she will have to face before she can uncover these mysteries and find the love she has always sought... “A treat for fans of historical romances that emphasize mystery.” Booklist “Julie Klassen’s writing style will appeal to any reader looking for a captivating historical romance.” RT Book Review EAN: 9782381220307 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Heiresses of Löwenhof Volume I - Agneta's Choice - Corina Bomann - Book Summary : Stockholm, 1913. After a violent argument with her parents, Agneta Lejongård left the splendid Löwenhof estate where she grew up and cut all ties with her family and heritage. Instead of an arranged marriage into Swedish aristocracy, she chose a bohemian life of love and freedom in Stockholm with her suffragette friends. Yet one fine morning, a tragic telegram calls her back to the estate: her father and brother have been victims of a serious accident. Forced to take over management of the family stud farm, Agneta finds herself once again trapped in the home she had fled. But against all odds, the green meadows, the imposing woods, and the white manor of her childhood awaken a strange melancholy within her. Between attachment to her family and dreams of freedom, between duty and desire for emancipation, Agneta must make heartbreaking choices while around her Europe is already moving towards war. A fascinating saga that paints the portrait of a woman caught between two centuries, but resolutely turned towards the future. “CORINA BOMANN IS GERMAN’S ANSWER TO LUCINDA RILEY.” De Telegraaf Corina Bomann lives in the German countryside, where she can write in peace. A successful novelist, she is the author of numerous books that frequently appear on bestseller lists around the world and have sold more than two million copies. The saga of the Heiresses of Löwenhof , which has sold more than 600,000 copies in Germany, is the series that established Corina Bomann throughout Europe. EAN: 9782368128008 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Prince of Thieves - Cornelia Funke - Book Summary : In the maze of Venice's canals, two orphans, Prosper and Bo, seek shelter. They are taken in by street kids hiding in an abandoned cinema. The little gang survives thanks to their protector, Scipio, known as the Prince of Thieves. But is Scipio really the young Arsène Lupin who robs the richest Venetian palaces? EAN: 9782013227025 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Scorch Trials - James Dashner - Book Summary : WHAT IF LIFE WAS WORSE OUTSIDE THE MAZE? Thomas was sure that leaving the labyrinth would mark the end of the Trial. But outside, he discovers a ravaged world. The land is depopulated, scorched by a fiery climate. No government, no order... and hordes of infected people, prey to a murderous madness, wander the ruined cities. Instead of the freedom he hoped for, Thomas finds himself faced with a new demonic challenge. In the heart of this scorched earth, will he find peace... and a little love? EAN: 9782266200134 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Gone - Danielle Steel - Book Summary : On the eve of World War II, the Pattersons—Marielle, Malcolm, and their son Teddy—lead a seemingly trouble-free life in their luxurious apartment on New York's East Side. In reality, dark secrets torment the couple... Every year, Marielle lights a candle on St. Patrick's Day, in memory of little André, the child of a secret first marriage, who died in a tragic accident. This year, in the vast cathedral, the young woman runs into Charles Delauney, her first husband, her childhood sweetheart, an "expatriate" artist who has returned to the country to watch over his sick old father. A glance, a light touch of the hand, and the past resurfaces between these two passionate beings. Shortly after, tragedy strikes: Teddy is kidnapped. The police immediately consider Charles the prime suspect. Led briskly by the seductive John Taylor, an FBI special agent, the investigation nevertheless stalls. Arrested and charged, Charles, who maintains his innocence, must appear in court. But who is guilty, if Charles isn't? As the trial unfolds, the actors in the drama, Malcolm and even Marielle, are in turn implicated. Like a monstrous puzzle, the truth gradually emerges. A truth that is not necessarily good to hear... EAN: 9782258000018 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Metaphysics of Tubes - Amélie Nothomb - Book Summary : Until the age of two and a half, Amélie describes herself as a digestive tract, inert and vegetative. Then comes the founding event that plunges her into the world of childhood. Over six months, she discovers language, parents, brothers and sisters, Japanese nannies, the paradise garden, passions (Japan and water), disgusts (carp), seasons, time. Everything that, from the age of three, constitutes the human person forever. Because at that age, everything is decided, happiness as well as tragedy... This is the message sent to us by this baby with the black eye, staring sharply at the world. A sharpness coupled with a sense of irony, both amused and desperate, that makes Amélie Nothomb unique. EAN: 9782226116680 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Famous Five and the Secret Passage Pink Library - Enid Blyton - Book Summary : Finally, the Christmas holidays! Alas! The Five's report cards haven't been good. So now they're condemned to endure the presence of Mr. Rolland, a sullen and unfriendly tutor. So unfriendly that one might suspect he's there for other reasons... EAN: 9782012011380 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Apprentice Knight, At Your Command! - Christophe Nicolas - Book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782092529768 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Those Who Wanted to See the Sea - Clarisse Sabard - Book Summary : Every day, she stands there, on her usual bench. What do old ladies dream of? This one may be in the twilight of her life, but her name is Aurore. And if Lilou, a single mother, were willing to ask her, she would tell you who she is waiting for. Her only love. The great one. His name was Albert, he saved her life. Met in the chaos of a war that wanted him dead. Loved madly. Left as a scout, in a distant New York, and never returned. But by what setback, or what misunderstanding? Sixty-five years later, she is still waiting for him... Will they ever finally see the sea together? "We love this bubble of optimism, light and sweet." Cosmopolitan "An enchanting novel." Maxi "A real gem. A breath of kindness, a fascinating journey through time and space. A real favorite!" Émilie Thévenin – Trends in Riviera EAN: 9782266300421 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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