Title : Curious Miss - Julia Quinn - Book Summary : Harry Valentine, a former soldier now working as a translation assistant for the Ministry, is very amused by his neighbor's antics. Lady Olivia Bevelstoke seems to have many exciting activities, such as spying on him from her window... When Harry is sent to keep an eye on Prince Alexei, a very loyal admirer of Olivia's, suspected of spying, events take a completely unexpected turn for the curious woman and her target! EAN: 9782290402443 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Deep Vision - From Mindfulness to Inner Contemplation - Thich Nhat Hanh - Book Summary : Wisdom is a living source, not an icon to be preserved in a museum." So says Thich Nhat Hanh, the great Vietnamese master of Buddhism of the Southern School (Small Vehicle) based in France. Drawing inspiration from Buddhist psychology, epistemology, and contemporary physics, faithful to his philosophy that "those who meditate must use the language of their time to express their profound vision," he invites the reader to explore the paths that lead from Mindfulness to inner deepening, in a style that is both simple and sensitive. EAN: 9782226078131 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Spilled Blood - Åsa Larsson - Book Summary : 145 kilometers from the Arctic Circle, in the twilight atmosphere of the Far North, a small village near Kiruna, the hometown of tax lawyer Rebecka Martinsson, is in shock: the parish pastor—a woman—has just been murdered: her body was brutally mutilated and hung from the organ of her church. After a long sick leave, Rebecka, on assignment there for her law firm, follows the trail of this case, which awakens the traumatic memory of another murder, that of a pastor, a year earlier. EAN: 9782253163947 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Woman Revealed - Gaëlle Nohant - Book Summary : Paris, 1950. Eliza Donnelley is hiding in a modest hotel under the name Violet Lee. She has abruptly abandoned the upscale neighborhoods of Chicago, a wealthy husband, and her young son, carrying only a suitcase, her Rolleiflex, and a photograph of her son. In a Paris that is rediscovering light after the gray years, Violet tries to reinvent herself. Through the lens of her camera, she tames the city, capturing the faces of the humble, the invisible. And, discovering a new independence, she lets herself be swept away by the breath of a passion. But how can she bear being hunted, torn apart by the pain of exile? And above all, how can she forgive herself for abandoning a son? An entire chapter of the 20th century is reborn under his pen, blending post-war pain with modern freedoms. A must-read. Flavie Philipon, She . A formidable human fresco on two continents. Alice Develey, The Literary Figaro. EAN: 9782253242062 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon - Book Summary : A teenager with a difference discovers his neighbor's dog pierced with a pitchfork: he decides to find the murderer. An investigation that will shake up the delicate world he had built for himself... Who killed Wellington, the large black poodle belonging to Mrs. Shears, the neighbor? Christopher Boone, "fifteen years, three months, and two days old," decides to investigate. Christopher likes lists, maps, and the truth. He understands mathematics and the theory of relativity. But Christopher has never ventured further than the end of the street. He can't stand to be touched, and finds other human beings... disconcerting. When his father asks him to stop his investigations, Christopher refuses to obey. At the risk of upsetting the delicate balance of the universe he has built for himself... EAN: 9782266148719 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Broadchurch - Erin Kelly - Book Summary : When the lifeless body of eleven-year-old Danny is found on the beach, the unremarkable Dorset town of Broadchurch finds itself in the spotlight. Police officer Ellie Miller, the victim's mother's best friend, must collaborate on this investigation with Alec Hardy, a detective with a dubious reputation who has just stolen her promotion. And as the media seizes on the sordid affair, the residents' secrets are revealed, and members of this close-knit community begin to distrust one another. Who can they trust? EAN: 9782811215590 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : At the End of the Night - Tess Gerritsen - Book Summary : Boston Medical Institute, 8 p.m. Dr. Maura Isles finishes her shift by typing up her latest autopsy report. She has to return to the walk-in cooler to check something. In the silence of the morgue, she thinks she hears a noise. Then her field of vision detects movement. Opening the body bags one by one, she finds herself face to face with the corpse of a young drowned woman. Who suddenly opens her eyes... EAN: 9782266201810 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Path of Tears - Christian Laborie - Book Summary : Ruben is passionate about the nascent railways. For his 12th birthday, his father gives him his first train ride. During the journey, he meets a mysterious character who captivates him: Paulin Talabot, the great initiator of the French railways. A few months later, his parents take in a little girl, Marie. They grow up side by side, like brother and sister. Over the years, Ruben falls in love with Marie, who refuses to grant him her love. Saddened by this refusal, Ruben decides to leave the family farmhouse. On his 20th birthday, in 1864, against his father's wishes, he gets hired on the railway construction sites. For Ruben, a life filled with encounters, love, danger, and rebellion begins. A life that brings him into contact with a young engineer, fellow workers, both from the Cévennes and foreigners, and "reds" who try to draw him into political protest. From dream to reality, young Ruben will finally be able to sort things out, but at the cost of certain sacrifices. EAN: 9782844944849 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Depths - Henning Mankell - Book Summary : In October 1914, Europe is on the brink of war. To improve the defenses of the Swedish coast, Captain Lars Tobiasson-Svartman inspects the shipping routes. On the tiny island of Sara Fredrika, he meets a woman with whom he becomes her lover. To see her again, he lies to his wife, to the admiralty, and to himself, to the point of no return... A novel that is both sober and sensual. EAN: 9782757811542 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Island Lights - Elizabeth George - Book Summary : Desperate to escape her stepfather's grasp, Becca flees to Whidbey Island to hide. Desperately searching for her mother, she must redouble her efforts to avoid detection. Can Becca hide for much longer? Perhaps it's time to resurface and reunite with her friends. Especially since they need her more than ever... EAN: 9782266286374 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Courage to Be Yourself - A Charter for Well-being with Oneself and with Others - Jacques Salomé - Book Summary : This book, a blend of psychology and spirituality, guides you through life's obstacles to help you overcome them. Because we can emerge stronger and bigger from the difficulties we encounter. Jacques Salomé leads us to explore the shadows of our personality, to overcome the wounds and suffering that bind us, to choose fidelity to ourselves to discover the spiritual hope that is within each of us. EAN: 9782266105569 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Jedi Academy - Star Wars - Champions of the Force - Kevin James Anderson - Book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782266071277 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Fishtail - Carl Hiaasen - Book Summary : Marital crime in the tropics! He'd planned it all: the ocean liner cruise, the walk on deck, and the moment he'd throw her overboard. Even better than a divorce. But what Chaz hadn't imagined was that Joey would survive it all. And now his "late wife" is rescued by an ex-cop turned Robinson Crusoe, a few miles off the coast of Florida. She could rat him out, but it wouldn't be fun... EAN: 9782264045874 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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