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The unmissable new thriller from the bestselling, award-winning author of THE CHAIN.

Jaký doopravdy byl John Lennon? Zasvěcený pohled do jeho vnitřního světa a osobnostiŽivotopisů legendárního „brouka“ je celá řada, tento jediný je ale z pera člověka, který vyrostl ve stejném prostředí, jež formovalo Johna a ostatní členy Beatles: v poválečném Liverpoolu. Kennyho kniha umožňuje vidět přístavní město plné napětí a tepající životem očima mladého člověka, který v sobě všechno prožité ukládá. Traumata a úzkosti, které John v dětství prožil, utvářely jeho komplikovanou, konfliktní povahu, jež byla odvrácenou stranou jeho tvůrčí geniality a přispěla jak k fenomenálnímu úspěchu skupiny, tak i k jejímu rozpadu. Francis Kenny se Beatles a postavou Johna Lennona zabývá dlouhodobě, tato kniha je jeho již třetí v pořadí na toto téma.

While the world is still counting the cost of the Second World War and the Iron Curtain has descended, young Roland Baines's life is turned upside down. Stranded at boarding school, his vulnerability attracts his piano teacher, Miriam Cornell, leaving scars as well as a memory of love that will never fade. Twenty-five years later Roland's wife mysteriously vanishes, and he is left alone with their baby son. Her disappearance sparks a journey of discovery that will continue for decades, as Roland confronts the reality of his rootless existence and attempts to embrace the uncertainty - and freedom - of his future.

Immersive, gripping, and delivering twist after twist. It's so good you'll read it twice...

McEwan explora la ciencia ficción: ¿puede una máquina llegar a entender y juzgar la complejidad moral de las decisiones de un ser humano? Ian McEwan afronta otra propuesta osada y ambiciosa, en la que se sirve de la ciencia ficción para lanzar algunas preguntas inquietantes: ¿qué es en definitiva lo que nos hace humanos? ¿Dónde están los límites éticos de la inteligencia artificial? ¿El fin justifica los medios? ¿Puede una máquina llegar a entender y juzgar la complejidad moral de las decisiones de un ser humano?

Inspired by the notes DRACULA's creator left behind, Dracul is a riveting, heart-stoppingly scary novel of Gothic suspense . . . 'Scary as hell. Gothic as decay' Josh Malerman Dracul reveals not only the true origins of Dracula himself, but also of his creator, Bram Stoker . . . and of the elusive, enigmatic woman who connects them. It is 1868, and a 21-year-old Bram Stoker has locked himself inside an abbey's tower to face off against a vile and ungodly beast. He is armed with mirrors and crucifixes and holy water and a gun - and is kept company by a bottle of plum brandy. His fervent prayer is that he will survive this one night - a night that will prove to be the longest of his life. Desperate to leave a record of what he has witnessed, the young man scribbles out the events that brought him to this point - and tells an extraordinary tale of childhood illness, a mysterious nanny, and stories once thought to be fables now proved to be true.

"Jim Sams has undergone a metamorphosis. In his previous life he was ignored or loathed, but in his new incarnation he is the most powerful man in Britain – and it is his mission to carry out the will of the people. Nothing must get in his way: not the opposition, nor the dissenters within his own party. Not even the rules of parliamentary democracy."--Publisher description.

When troubled young Billy seeks help from private eye Cormoran Strike regarding a crime he believes he witnessed as a child, Strike feels a deep unease. Despite Billy's evident mental distress and hazy memories, there's a sincerity to his account. Before Strike can delve deeper, Billy panics and flees. Determined to uncover the truth, Strike and his partner, Robin Ellacott, embark on a complex investigation that takes them through London's backstreets, into a secretive area within Parliament, and to a beautiful yet eerie manor in the countryside. Meanwhile, Strike's life becomes increasingly complicated; his newfound fame as a private investigator prevents him from working in the shadows as he used to. Additionally, his relationship with Robin, now a crucial part of the agency, is more complicated than ever. This installment showcases the gripping mystery and evolving dynamics between Strike and Robin, making it a standout in the series. With praise highlighting its inventive storytelling and compelling characters, this novel promises to keep readers engaged from start to finish.

Tienen poco más de veinte años y se conocieron en una manifestación en contra de las armas nucleares. Florence es una chica de clase media alta, su padre es un exitoso hombre de negocios y su madre una activa profesora universitaria. Edward, en cambio, pertenece a una familia que apenas se sostiene en la zona baja de la clase media. Florence es violinista y Edward ha estudiado historia. Y ambos son inocentes y vírgenes y se aman. Es un día de julio de 1962, un año antes de que, según Philip Larkin, en Inglaterra se empezara a follar, cuando El amante de Lady Chatterley aún estaba prohibido, no había aparecido el primer LP de los Beatles y el tsunami de la revolución sexual no había llegado a esas costas.