Jean-Luc Piningre Libros

Analyse : Roman policier (suspense).

The hilarious and heartwarming new novel from the author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Wisconsin, 1941 âe" With all the men off to war, Fritzi and her sisters must learn menâe(tm)s work and the All-Girl Filling Station is born, complete with neat little caps, short skirts, and roller-skates. Their peace doesnâe(tm)t last long though: skilled women are needed to fly planes for the war effortâe¦ Alabama, 2005 âe" Mrs Sookie Earle has just married off the last of her daughters and is looking forward to putting her feet up. But then one day a package arrives. Its contents knock Sookie sideways, propelling her back to the 1940s, and four irrepressible sisters whose wartime adventures force them to reimagine who they are, and what they are capable of. âe~Flagg is a writer of great warmth and wisdom... A richly imagined family sagaâe(tm) The Times âe~Wonderful... A warm, funny riff on family and identity' Daily Mail

An extraordinary new novel from bestselling and award-winning writer Colum McCann

"The vengeance of mothers" explores the bonds among family and community, the search for identity and belonging, during a time of tumultous change in our nation's history. What is a "native" American? Are all men and their wives created equal? How far wil Margaret and her countrywomen go to fight for what's theirs, and what's already gone?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • The bestselling author of Nobody's Fool and Straight Man delves deep into the blue-collar heart of America in a work that overflows with hilarity, heartache, and grace. “Rich, humorous ... Mr. Russo’s most seductive book thus far.” —The New York Times Welcome to Empire Falls, a blue-collar town full of abandoned mills whose citizens surround themselves with the comforts and feuds provided by lifelong friends and neighbors and who find humor and hope in the most unlikely places, in this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Richard Russo. Miles Roby has been slinging burgers at the Empire Grill for 20 years, a job that cost him his college education and much of his self-respect. What keeps him there? It could be his bright, sensitive daughter Tick, who needs all his help surviving the local high school. Or maybe it’s Janine, Miles’ soon-to-be ex-wife, who’s taken up with a noxiously vain health-club proprietor. Or perhaps it’s the imperious Francine Whiting, who owns everything in town–and seems to believe that “everything” includes Miles himself. Look for Richard Russo's new book, Somebody's Fool, coming soon.

In "TransAtlantic," Colum McCann weaves a rich tapestry of interconnected stories spanning from 1845 to 1998, linking iconic figures like Frederick Douglass and Senator George Mitchell through the lives of remarkable women. This profound novel explores identity and history, revealing how personal moments resonate through time.

For Ned Giles, a 17-year-old amateur photographer, a nightmare of harrowing misadventures begins the day he signs on to the 'Great Apache Expedition'. Inspired by real events that took place during the Great Depression, and set against the landscape of the Sierra Madre badlands, this is a novel of adventure, aching nostalgia and redemptive love.

Political intrigue and family redemption are central themes in this gripping narrative. The story revolves around Eugène François Vidocq, a legendary investigator known for his complex character and tumultuous past. As the plot unfolds, it reveals a tapestry of treachery, cover-ups, and conspiracies, showcasing Bayard's skill in blending historical detail with compelling storytelling. The novel promises an engaging exploration of both personal and political conflicts, highlighting Vidocq's impact on the world around him.

Frances Mayes - widely published poet, gourmet cook and travel writer - opens the door on a wondrous new world when she buys and restores an abandoned villa in the spectacular Tuscan countryside. She finds faded frescoes beneath the whitewash in the dining room, a vineyard under wildly overgrown brambles - and even a wayward scorpion under her pillow. And from her traditional kitchen and simple garden she creates dozens of delicious seasonal recipes, all included in this book. In the vibrant local markets and neighbouring hill towns, the author explores the nuances of the Italian landscape, history and cuisine. Each adventure yields delightful surprises - the perfect panettone, an unforgettable wine, or painted Etruscan tombs. Doing for Tuscany what Peter Mayle did for Provence, Mayes writes about the tastes and pleasures of a foreign country with gusto and passion. A celebration of the extraordinary quality of life in Tuscany, UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN is a feast for all the senses.

Thomas Lang es un ex policía y ahora pistolero a sueldo. Un día recibe la visita de un tal McClusky, quien le ofrece cien mil dólares por asesinar a Alexander Woolf, un empresario americano con negocios en Inglaterra y Escocia. Indignado, Lang rechaza el encargo y decide, en cambio, advertir a la víctima del peligro que corre: una buena acción que no quedará impune.

Though her friends think Maggie has the perfect life, she's actually perfectly miserable. The former Miss Alabama is worried about how her life has turned out - she's given up on her dream of living in a beautiful home like Crestview, and instead is a real estate agent making a living selling that dream to others.

Winner of the 2009 Commonwealth Writers' Prize. When a man slaps a child who is not his own at a neighborhood barbecue, the act triggers a series of repercussions in the lives of the people who witness the event.

Une fresque familiale inoubliable s'étend sur un siècle et trois continents, révélant le talent exceptionnel de l'auteur de Mille Femmes blanches. En 1995, Jim Fergus rend visite à sa grand-mère Renée, 96 ans, dont le parcours extraordinaire l'a menée de son village de Senlis aux États-Unis, en passant par l'Égypte. Renée, fille d'aristocrates désargentés, a eu un caractère fort et tyrannique, impactant profondément la vie de sa famille, notamment celle de sa fille, Marie-Blanche, la mère de Jim. Pour comprendre et peut-être pardonner Renée, Jim explore son histoire. Parallèlement, à travers le journal intime de Marie-Blanche, l'auteur nous plonge dans la vie de celle-ci, marquée par un début de conte de fées qui se transforme en tragédie après son internement en 1966 dans un asile à Lausanne. S'inspirant de son histoire personnelle, Jim Fergus nous livre une saga familiale émouvante, inscrivant l'intime dans le contexte historique. À l'instar de Dalva de Jim Harrison, il brosse des portraits mémorables de femmes confrontées à l'adversité. Cette œuvre, qui allie puissance romanesque et émotion rare, confirme l'impact de l'auteur, dont le précédent roman a connu un immense succès en France. Marie-Blanche est le troisième roman de Jim Fergus, fruit de cinq années de travail et publié en exclusivité mondiale.