Ofelia od dwóch lat i siedmiu miesięcy gnuśnieje na swojej rodzinnej arce Animie. W końcu jednak nadarza się okazja, żeby zacząć działać wykorzystać wiedzę, jaką posiadła polekturze Księgi Faruka, oraz strzępki informacji wyjawione przez Boga. Dziewczyna wybiera się pod przybraną tożsamością na Babel, kosmopolityczną arkę, wzór nowoczesności. Czy talentczytaczki wystarczy, żeby uniknąć coraz groźniejszych pułapek zastawianych przez jej przeciwników? Czy Ofelia ma jakiekolwiek szanse na odnalezienie Thorna?
Book Two in the Internationally Bestselling Mirror Visitor Quartet WINNER of the 2021 Prix Albertine Jeunesse In book two of the bestselling Mirror Visitor Quartet, "the plots multiply, the world of the Arks gains depth, details abound, and the story envelops the reader as the pages fly by." (Le Monde des ados) When Ophelia is promoted to Vice-storyteller by Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of Pole, she finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the public spotlight. her gift--the ability to read the secret history of objects--is now known by all, and there can be no greater threat to the nefarious denizens of her icy adopted home than this. Beneath the golden rafters of Pole's capitol, she discovers that the only person she may be able to trust is Thorn, her enigmatic and emotionally distant fiancé. As one influential courtier after another disappears, Ophelia again finds herself unintentionally implicated in an investigation that will lead her to see beyond Pole's many illusions to the heart of a formidable truth.
Niezapomniana bohaterka, misternie skonstruowany steampunkowy świat, wciągająca bez reszty fabuła. Pierwsza część sagi fantastyczno-przygodowej autorstwa debiutantki obdarzonej oszałamiającą wyobraźnią. Francuski bestseller przetłumaczony na 20 języków. Dla młodzieży 14+ i dorosłych. Ofelia skrywa za starym szalikiem i okularami krótkowidza nietypowe dary: potrafi czytać przeszłość przedmiotów oraz przechodzić przez lustra. Spokojne życie, które wiedzie na rodzimej arce – Animie, zmienia się, gdy zostaje zaręczona z tajemniczym mężczyzną należącym do potężnego klanu Smoków – Thornem. Dziewczyna musi na zawsze opuścić rodzinę i podążyć za narzeczonym do Niebiasta – dryfującej w powietrzu stolicy odległej arki, zwanej Biegunem. Dlaczego wybór padł właśnie na Ofelię? Dlaczego musi ukrywać swoją prawdziwą tożsamość? Dziewczyna nieświadomie zostaje uwikłana w śmiertelnie niebezpieczną intrygę.
Ainsi vous avez tout dans votre magasin ? demanda la jeune fille. Vraiment tout ? Tomek se trouva un peu embarrassé : "Oui... enfin tout le nécessaire..." "Alors, dit la petite voix fragile, alors vous aurez peut-être de l'eau de la rivière Qjar ?" Tomek ignorait ce qu'était cette eau, et la jeune fille le vit bien : "C'est l'eau qui empêche de mourir, vous ne le saviez pas ?"
YA. FANTASY & MAGICAL REALISM (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). A compelling story of a first love that defines a lifetime; perfect for fans of David Levithan, told with the intricate and beautiful writing style of bestselling author Timothee de Fombelle. Joshua Pearl is from a world that our own no longer believes in. He knows that his great love is waiting for him in that distant place, but he is trapped in our time. As his memories begin to fade, he discovers strange objects, tiny fragments of a story from a long time ago. Can Joshua remember the past and believe in his own story before his love is lost for ever?. Ages 13+
The child says, ‘That’s the only difference between the dead and those who go away, isn’t it? Those who aren’t dead will return.’ Lucas says, ‘But how do we know they aren’t dead when they’re away?’ ‘We can’t know.’Following on from The Notebook, which recounted the survival of twin brothers during war and occupation, The Proof and The Third Lie complete the trilogy of novels in which Kristof, as an emigré writer, forged wholly distinctive ways to treat the 20th-century European experience of war, occupation and separation.As the brothers Claus and Lucas, isolated in different countries, yearn for the seemingly impossible restoration of their lost connection, perspectives shift, memories diverge, identity becomes unstable. Written in Kristof ’s spare, direct style, the novels are an exploration both of the aftereffects of trauma and of the nature of story-telling.‘At the heart of this acrid trilogy, in all its studied understatement and lack of portentousness, we can feel the author’s slow-burning rage at the wholesale erasure of certainty and continuity in the world of her childhood and adolescence. At the same time we sense Kristof saturninely enjoying this annihilation for its imaginative potential. She will reassemble a shattered world on her own rigorous terms, and watch us wince and shudder in the process.’ – Jonathan Keates, Times Literary Supplement
The narrative delves into the journeys of the traditional Magi to Bethlehem, introducing an imaginative fourth Magus, Taor, a prince from Mangalore. Driven by his passion for a delicious confection, he embarks on a quest across Western Asia, ultimately ending up imprisoned in a salt mine in Sodom. Through his hardships, Taor not only uncovers the coveted recipe but also discovers profound insights about Jesus and redemption. This tale intertwines themes of longing, transformation, and the search for meaning in life's challenges.
Survival in Auschwitz is a mostly straightforward narrative, beginning with Primo Levi's deportation from Turin, Italy, to the concentration camp Auschwitz in Poland in 1943. Levi, then a 25-year-old chemist, spent 10 months in the camp. Even Levi's most graphic descriptions of the horrors he witnessed and endured there are marked by a restraint and wit that not only gives readers access to his experience, but confronts them with it in stark ethical and emotional terms: "[A]t dawn the barbed wire was full of children's washing hung out in the wind to dry. Nor did they forget the diapers, the toys, the cushions and the hundred other small things which mothers remember and which children always need. Would you not do the same? If you and your child were going to be killed tomorrow, would you not give him something to eat today?" --Michael Joseph Gross
Set in 18th-century Bohemia, the story follows Consuelo, a gifted singer who rises from the struggles of Venice to the elegance of European courts. Through her journey, the novel highlights her vibrant character and steadfast principles, showcasing the transformative power of music and the resilience of the human spirit. George Sand's evocative writing captures the charm of old-world Europe while delving into themes of personal growth and the pursuit of artistic integrity.
Román je kronikou autorovy rodné Auvergne, kraje vysmívaného v ostatní Francii jako kraj držgrešlí a drnohryzů. Autor nás seznamuje s rodem Pitelerů, brusičů nožů, které provází až do roku 1937, do doby těsně před vypuknutím 2. svět. války. Na pozadí osudů jeho hlavních hrdinů se odvíjí drama francouzské společnosti v letech 1912-1937. Pro autorův styl psaní je charakteristická něha a ironie, něžný cynismus, s nimiž promlouvá o svých hrdinech. A aniž by je urážel nebo napadal, odhaluje přednosti i vady jejich charakterů.
In "The Lily of the Valley," Honoré de Balzac explores themes of love, duty, and societal constraints through the story of Felix de Vandenesse, who struggles with his feelings for a married woman. Set in early 19th-century France, the novel offers rich character development and a profound commentary on human relationships and social dynamics.
Příběh objevení Ameriky Kryštofem Kolumbem zpracovaný ve formě cestopisného románu.
Mladý vypravěč, student a šlechtic Luiz de Avarra, se účastní Kolumbovy výpravy na palubě lodi Santa Maria. Barvitě líčí strastiplnou plavbu přes Atlantik, přistání u ostrova San Salvador, setkání s domorodci i cestu zpátky do Evropy. Autor v knížce plné dobrodružství a napětí nechává promlouvat jak skutečné historické postavy, tak fiktivní účastníky slavné výpravy.
