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Es sind Sommerferien und wieder einmal sitzt Harry bei den unsäglichen Dursleys fest. Doch diesmal treibt ihn gröáere Unruhe denn je - warum erfährt er nichts über die dunklen Mächte, die inzwischen neu erstanden sind? Noch ahnt er nicht, was dergeheimnisvolle Orden des Phönix gegen Voldemort ausrichten kann ... Doch dann schlägt der Dunkle Lord wieder zu. Harry muss seine Freunde um sich scharen, sonst gibt es kein Entrinnen.

1945, Sucde. Jeune Hongrois rescapé des camps, tuberculeux, Miklós a six mois a vivre, et prend une folle décision : se marier et guérir. Parmi les cent dix-sept réfugiées a qui il écrit : Lili Reich, survivante elle aussi. Bravant un monde ou le bonheursemble impossible, ils soulcveront des montagnes pour se retrouver... A leur fils, Péter Gárdos, de conter le roman vrai de cet amour fou. Un roman incroyable et incroyablement beau, ou vibrent l'Histoire, terrible, et l'Amour, lumineux.

Winter Parva, a traditional Cotswolds village next door to Carsely, has decided to throw a celebratory hog roast to mark the beginning of the winter holiday festivities and Agatha Raisin has arrived with friend and rival in the sleuthing business, Toni,to enjoy the merriment. But, as the spit pig is carried towards the bed of fiery charcoal, Agatha - and the rest of the village - realise that things aren't as they seem...Very quickly it transpires that the spit pig is in fact Gary Beech, a policeman not much loved in Winter Parva. And although Agatha has every intention of leaving the affair to the police, she rapidly changes her mind when she finds out Gary's ex-wifehas hired Toni to investigate. Cantankerous and competitive as Agatha is, she has to now join the fray and try and solve the case herself!Praise for M C Beaton's Agatha Raisin series:'I know I once vowed to read only Agatha Christie for a year but I cheated. My No. 1 mistress, M.C. Beaton and her Agatha Raisin whodunits. Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, a pack a day habit and major man lust. In fact, I think shemay be living my dream life' Entertainment Weekly.'Once again M. C. Beaton has concocted an amusing brew of mystery and romance that will keep her fans turning the pages' Publisher's Weekly.'Pure entertainment' The Guardian.

A guiding light in the darker months, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon is the beautifully illustrated and mindful journey of two friends through the seasons, inspired by Buddhist philosophy.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR.A BOOKTOK SENSATION.A wedding in Spain. The most infuriating man. Three days to convince your family you're actually in love. . .Catalina Martin desperately needs a date to her sister's wedding. Especially when her little white lie about her American boyfriend has spiralled out of control. Now everyone she knows - including her ex-boyfriend and his fiancee - will be there.She only has four weeks to find someone willing to cross the Atlantic for her and aid in her deception. NYC to Spain is no short flight and her family won't be easy to fool. . . But even then, when Aaron Blackford - the 6'4, blue-eyed pain in the arse -offers to step in, she's not tempted even for a second. Never has there been a more aggravating, blood-boiling and insufferable man.But Catalina is desperate and as the wedding gets closer the more desirable an option Aaron Blackford becomes. . .The Spanish Love Deception is an enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating romance. Perfect for those looking for a steamy slow-burn with the promise of a sweet happy-ever-after.Everything you could want in a romance is right here.Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient

'Beautiful World, Where Are You is Rooney's best novel.' THE TIMES*The Sunday Times and Global number one bestseller**Winner of Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards**A Book of the Year in The Times, the Guardian, the Irish Times and the Financial Times*'A tour de force.' Anne Enright, Guardian'Rooney's best novel yet.' Brandon Taylor, New York Times'Get ready to have your heart broken all over again.' Red'The book moved me to tears more than once.' The TimesAlice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a warehouse, and asks him if he'd like to travel to Rome with her. In Dublin, her best friend Eileen is getting over a break-up and slips back into flirting with Simon, a man she has known since childhood.Alice, Felix, Eileen and Simon are still young - but life is catching up with them. They desire each other, they delude each other, they worry about sex and friendship and the times they live in. Will they find a way to believe in a beautiful world?

The new must-read epic from master storyteller Ken Follett: more than a thriller, it's an action-packed, globe-spanning drama set in the present day.A compelling story, and only too realistic. -Lawrence H. Summers, former U.S. Treasury SecretaryEvery catastrophe begins with a little problem that doesn't get fixed. So says Pauline Green, president of the United States, in Follett's nerve-racking drama of international tension.A shrinking oasis in the Sahara Desert

Sequel to the extraordinary THE NAME OF THE WIND, THE WISE MAN'S FEAR is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from Patrick Rothfuss. This is the most exciting fantasy series since George R. R. Martin's A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, and amust-read for all fans of HBO's GAME OF THRONES.Picking up the tale of Kvothe Kingkiller once again, we follow him into exile, into political intrigue, courtship, adventure, love and magic ... and further along the path that has turned Kvothe, the mightiest magician of his age, a legend in his owntime, into Kote, the unassuming pub landlord.Packed with as much magic, adventure and home-grown drama as THE NAME OF THE WIND, this is a sequel in every way the equal to its predecessor and a must-read for all fantasy fans. Readable, engaging and gripping THE WISE MAN'S FEAR is the biggest and thebest new fantasy novel out there.

A novel of Ancient Egypt from the bestselling author of River God. Wilbur Smith is a master at the helm of one of the greatest stories of all time.On the banks of the Nile, a hero will riseEgypt is under threat. Taita, a freed slave and the Pharaoh's closest advisor, must create a master plan to crush the kingdom's historic enemy and return Egypt to its former glory.He must call on his powers as both tactician and warrior to lead a great army up the Nile, through Arabia to the magical city of Babylon, then across the open seas to Crete.This army will meet battle and betrayal head on. But their greatest challenge will not be found on the battleground and it will threaten not only Taita's plan, but the very future of Egypt.

Adapted into a Netflix series, coming in 2019...Shalini will never forget her daughter Leila's third birthday party: it was thelast time she saw her alive.Sixteen years have passed and Shalini's life is unrecognizable. Her husbandgone: beaten and dragged from their home the night Leila disappeared. Shalini,once privileged, is now disgraced. She trawls the streets desperate todiscover where Leila now lives - if she lives at all.In this repressive state, where tradition and purity are valued above all, thoseoutside the city walls - forced to live in filth and oppressive heat - are less thannothing. But can Shalini find a way back in? Will she see Leila againAdapted into a Netflix series, due in 2019.Winner of the Crossword Book Prize for Fiction and the Tata Lit Live!Award for First Fiction. Shortlisted for the Hindu Prize, and longlistedfor the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature.'Haunting and intense, a protrait of a future India that seems eerily familiar.', Siddhartha Deb

A man returns from the dead, and the body of a mysterious stranger is found in his room...A few weeks after marrying an attractive young widow, Gordon Cloade is tragically killed by a bomb blast in the London blitz. Overnight, the former Mrs Underhayfinds herself in sole possession of the Cloade family fortune.Shortly afterwards, Hercule Poirot receives a visit from the dead man's sister-in-law who claims she has been warned by `spirits' that Mrs Underhay's first husband is still alive.Poirot has his suspicions when he is asked to find a missing person guided only by the spirit world. Yet what mystifies Poirot most is the woman's true motive for approaching him...

A Koromfekete szív izgalmas, ördögien okos krimi, valódi mestermű.Robin Ellacott magánnyomozót egy kétségbeesett, zilált nő, Edie Ledwell keresi fel az irodában, és könyörög,hogy hallgassa meg. Robin hirtelen nem is tudja, mit gondoljon. Edie a népszerű internetes rajzfilmsorozat, a Koromfekete szív egyik alkotója, és egy Anomie álnevű, titokzatos figura a neten pokollá teszi az életét. Edie kétségbeesetten szeretnékideríteni, kicsoda valójában Anomie.Robin arra jut, hogy ebben a nyomozóiroda nem tud segíteni - és meg is feledkezik az egészről, de néhány nap múlva döbbenten olvassa a hírekben, hogy Edie-t sokkolóval megbénította, majd meggyilkolta valaki a Highgate temetőben, ahol a Koromfekete szívjátszódik.Robin és társa, Cormoran Strike belecsöppennek az Anomie valódi személyazonossága után folyó nyomozásba. Csakhogy a netes álnevek, üzleti érdekek és családi konfliktusok bonyolult szövevényében Strike és Robin ezúttal olyan ügyben találják magukat,amelyben a szokásosnál is nehezebb helyes következtetésekre jutni - és amely újabb és még szörnyűbb veszélyekkel fenyegeti őket

Romantic, liberating and totally addictive, the Fifty Shades trilogy will obsess you, possess you and stay with you for ever.When Ana Steele first encountered the driven, damaged entrepreneur Christian Grey, it sparked a sensual affair that changed both their lives irrevocably.Ana always knew that loving her Fifty Shades would not be easy, and being together poses challenges neither of them had anticipated. Ana must learn to share Grey's opulent lifestyle without sacrificing her own integrity or independence

John katona, aki otthonától távol szolgál hazáját. Egyik eltávja alkalmával találkozik a főiskolás Savannah-val, és hamar romantikus szerelemre lobbannak egymás iránt. Amikor John szabadsága véget ér, visszatér a hadsereghez, és levelek útján tartjákéletben szerelmüket. John úgy tervezi, hogy amint leszerel, hazatér és idővel feleségül veszi a lányt. Ám közbeszól 2001. szeptember 11. - és a patrióta John újra a hadsereg kötelékébe áll...352 oldal kartonált

In a small East Anglian town, Florence Green decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop.Hardborough becomes a battleground. Florence has tried to change the way things have always been done, and as a result, she has to take on not only the people who have made themselves important, but natural and even supernatural forces too. Her fate willstrike a chord with anyone who knows that life has treated them with less than justice.

Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Susan Hill, Nicci French and Val McDermid, this is an astute and intelligent psychological thriller centring around obsession and rage from international multi-million copy seller Joanne Harris. Fast paced with unexpectedtwists and turns, it will get right under the skin...'[A] gripping psychological thriller... Harris is one of our most accomplished novelists and Gentlemen & Players, with its pace, wit and acute observation, shows her at the top of her form' -- DAILY EXPRESS'[A] delicious black comedy ... the plot is so cleverly constructed, the tension so unflagging, you'd think she'd been writing thrillers all her life' -- DAILY MAIL'It kept me on the edge of my seat and I was thinking about it long after I turned the last page' -- ***** Reader review'An intricate, engrossing novel' -- ***** Reader review'Wonderfully, horribly plausible' -- ***** Reader review'I read it in three days which is as close as I get to couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review'Well written and enthralling' -- ***** Reader review'A must read....' -- ***** Reader review'Absolutely loved this book!' -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************************At St Oswald's, a long-established boys' grammar school in the north of England, a new year has just begun. For the staff and boys of the school, a wind of unwelcome change is blowing. Suits, paperwork and Information Technology rule the world

Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the unveiling of a discovery that will change the face of science forever. The evening's host is his friend and former student,Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old tech magnate whose dazzling inventions and audacious predictions have made him a controversial figure around the world. This evening is to be no exception: he claims he will reveal an astonishing scientific breakthrough tochallenge the fundamentals of human existence.But Langdon and several hundred other guests are left reeling when the meticulously orchestrated evening is blown apart before Kirsch's precious discovery can be revealed. With his life under threat, Langdon is forced into a desperate bid to escape,along with the museum's director, Ambra Vidal. Together they flee to Barcelona on a perilous quest to locate a cryptic password that will unlock Kirsch's secret.In order to evade a tormented enemy who is one step ahead of them at every turn, Langdon and Vidal must navigate labyrinthine passageways of hidden history and ancient religion. On a trail marked only by enigmatic symbols and elusive modern art, Langdonand Vidal uncover the clues that will bring them face-to-face with a world-shaking truth that has remained buried - until now.

Stranger Things meets Shadow and Bone in this first instalment of an epic and romantic YA fantasy series - perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas and Victoria Aveyard. Now a TikTok phenomenon.A fragile young teenage girl is held captive. Locked in a cell by The Reestablishment - a harsh dictatorship in charge of a crumbling world. This is no ordinary teenager. Juliette is a threat to The Reestablishment's power. A touch from her can kill -one touch is all it takes. But not only is she a threat, she is potentially the most powerful weapon they could have. Juliette has never fought for herself before but when she's reunited with the one person who ever cared about her, the depth of theemotion and the power within her become explosive ...Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I'm envious. I couldn't put it down.... - Lauren Kate, New York Times bestselling author of Fallen'Dangerous, sexy, romantic and intense. I dare you to stop reading!' - Kami Garcia, bestselling author of the Beautiful Creatures seriesTahereh Mafi is the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series which has been published in over 30 languages around the world. She was born in a small city somewhere in Connecticut and currently resides in Santa Monica, California, withher husband, Ransom Riggs, fellow bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children, and their young daughter. She can usually be found overcaffeinated and stuck in a book. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @TaherehMafi

CURL UP WITH THE WONDERFUL FINAL INSTALMENT TO THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING SERIES THAT BEGAN WITH THE ROSIE PROJECT'Incredibly funny, life-affirming and warm-hearted' Heat__________Big-hearted, hilarious and life-affirming, The Rosie Result is a story of overcoming life's obstacles with a little love and a lot of overthinking.Don Tillman - scientist, husband, father, and world's greatest problem solver - met his wife Rosie by inventing The Wife Project. But ten years on from marrying 'the world's most incompatible woman', Don is facing a set of human dilemma tougher than thetrickiest of equations.Don and Rosie's son, Hudson, is smart, but he's not fitting in at school. His teachers want an autism assessment.That leaves Don facing some tough questions. Is the man with a rational approach to everything ready to tackle big truths about his son, himself and his own childhood?If you liked The Keeper of Lost Things, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, and Don't You Forget About Me, then you'll love The Rosie Project series.'This funny novel tackles tough questions about family and love with a light touch and a big heart' DAILY MAIL MUST READS__________'All three of the Rosie novels made me laugh out loud. Ultimately the story is about getting inside the mind and heart of someone a lot of people see as odd, and discovering that he isn't really that different from anybody else' Bill Gates, 2020 SummerBooks'Uplifting' Mail on Sunday'Hilarity is the order of the day in this joyful read' Prima'A fun and satisfying read' Sunday Express'A fast-paced enjoyable journey. Genuinely heartwarming' Independent'One of the most original and endearing characters in the literary world' HeraldAS RECOMMENDED ON BILL GATES' SUMMER READING LISTPraise for The Rosie Project series:'Sublime, pitch-perfect, extremely funny' Independent'Compulsively readable. A poignant, universal story about how best to reconcile head and heart' Observer'Exuberantly life-affirming' Sunday TimesBrilliant, important, good-hearted' Guardian

Darkness has descended on the Shadowhunter world. Chaos and destruction overwhelm the Nephilim as Clary, Jace, Simon, and their friends band together to fight the greatest evil they have ever faced: Clary's own brother. Nothing in this world can defeatSebastian - but if they journey to the realm of demons, they just might have a chance.

Heartbreaking. Life-affirming. Truly unforgettable. Always, in December is the timeless, stay-up-all-night love story we all need right now.If you loved One Day in December, Me Before You and the hit movie Last Christmas, this is the perfect book for you.Every December, Josie posts a letter to the parents she lost one Christmas night, many years ago. She always writes the same three words: Missing you, always.When Josie accidentally collides with a stranger at the postbox, she is unaware that Max has his own reasons for trying to avoid the season...or that their chance encounter is set to alter both their lives - and their hearts - in the most unexpected andbeautiful of ways...Set in London, New York and the gorgeous English countryside, Always, in December is the love story everyone will be talking about this year.

THE FIRST BOOK IN THE BESTSELLING SERIES AND A TIKTOK SENSATION'With bits of Buffy, Game Of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy' STYLISTFeyre is a huntress. And when she sees a deer in the forest being pursued by a wolf, she kills the predator and takes its prey to feed herself and her family.But the wolf was not what it seemed, and Feyre cannot predict the high price she will have to pay for its death...Dragged away from her family for the murder of a faerie, Feyre discovers that her captor, his face obscured by a jewelled mask, is hiding even more than his piercing green eyes suggest.As Feyre's feelings for Tamlin turn from hostility to passion, she learns that the faerie lands are a far more dangerous place than she realized. And Feyre must fight to break an ancient curse, or she will lose him forever._________________________Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into 37 languages. Discover the tantalising, sweeping romantic fantasy, soon to be a major TV series, for yourself.

The second novel by the phenomenally talented author of Solitaire, Alice Oseman - the most talked-about YA writer right now.What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong? Frances has always been a study machine with one goal, elite university. Nothing will stand in her way