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By the New York Times bestselling and prizewinning author of SEAT ARRANGEMENTS, this novel follows the extraordinary life of Marian Graves, who is marked by a thirst for freedom and adventure. Rescued as a baby from a sinking ship, her journey takes her from daring flights with pilots to flying Spitfires during the war. In 1950, she pursues her dream of circumnavigating the globe. However, a crash landing leaves her stranded on Antarctic ice with insufficient fuel. As she faces her fate, she writes a final log entry, ready for her last journey. Decades later, Hadley Baxter, a troubled Hollywood starlet, feels an irresistible pull to portray Marian Graves, leading her to uncover the mysteries surrounding the vanished pilot's life. This captivating tale spans oceans and continents, weaving a narrative rich in suspense and emotional depth. It explores themes of loss, obsession, sacrifice, and the profound mysteries of freedom, love, and existence. With accolades from critics, the author is celebrated for her exceptional talent, described as "outrageously gifted" and "ferociously clever," delivering a graceful and dazzling narrative that captivates readers.
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Great Circle, Maggie Shipstead
- Język
- Rok wydania
- 2021
- Oprawa
- (miękka)
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- Tytuł
- Great Circle
- Język
- angielski
- Autorzy
- Maggie Shipstead
- Wydawca
- Random House LCC US
- Rok wydania
- 2021
- Oprawa
- miękka
- Liczba stron
- 608
- ISBN10
- 1524712027
- ISBN13
- 9781524712020
- Seria
- Kategorie
- Tagi
- Przygodowe, Literatura współczesna, Prezenty dla mężczyzn, Piloci, Przeplatanie przeszłości i teraźniejszości, Lata 20. XX wieku, Filmowanie, Pioniery
- Pierwsze wydanie
- 2021
- Oryginalna nazwa
- Great Circle
- Ocena
- 4,1 z 5
- Opis
- By the New York Times bestselling and prizewinning author of SEAT ARRANGEMENTS, this novel follows the extraordinary life of Marian Graves, who is marked by a thirst for freedom and adventure. Rescued as a baby from a sinking ship, her journey takes her from daring flights with pilots to flying Spitfires during the war. In 1950, she pursues her dream of circumnavigating the globe. However, a crash landing leaves her stranded on Antarctic ice with insufficient fuel. As she faces her fate, she writes a final log entry, ready for her last journey. Decades later, Hadley Baxter, a troubled Hollywood starlet, feels an irresistible pull to portray Marian Graves, leading her to uncover the mysteries surrounding the vanished pilot's life. This captivating tale spans oceans and continents, weaving a narrative rich in suspense and emotional depth. It explores themes of loss, obsession, sacrifice, and the profound mysteries of freedom, love, and existence. With accolades from critics, the author is celebrated for her exceptional talent, described as "outrageously gifted" and "ferociously clever," delivering a graceful and dazzling narrative that captivates readers.