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Taking us back to a time that is half history, half myth and wholly magical, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni gives voice to Panchaali, the fire-born heroine of the Mahabharata, as she weaves a vibrant retelling of an ancient epic saga. Married to five royal husbands who have been cheated out of their father's kingdom, Panchaali aids their quest to reclaim their birthright, remaining at their side through years of exile and a terrible civil war. But she cannot deny her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna—or her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands' most dangerous enemy—as she is caught up in the ever-manipulating hands of fate.

En una remota provincia de China, las mujeres crearon hace siglos un lenguaje secreto para comunicarse libremente entre s: el nu shu. Aisladas en sus casas y sometidas a la frrea autoridad masculina, el nu shu era su nica va de escape. Mediante sus mensajes, escritos o bordados en telas, abanicos y otros objetos, daban testimonio de un mundo tan sofisticado como implacable. El ao 2002, la autora de esta novela viaj a la provincia de Huan, cuna de esta milenaria escritura fontica, para estudiarla en profundidad. Su prologanda estancia le permiti recoger testimonios de mujeres que la conocan, as como de la ltima hablante de nu shu, la nonagenaria Yan Huanyi. A partir de aquellas investigaciones. Lisa See concibi esta conmovedora historia sobre la amistad entre dos mujeres, Lirio Blanco y Flor de Nieve.

Un libro que aúna el exotismo de la India con la proximidad de Occidente. Una historia de amor y amistad entre dos mujeres por la autora de La señora de las especias. Un long seller de Ediciones B en un formato de lujo

In the summer of 1922, following a series of defeats by the Turks, the Greek army retreats from Asia Minor, leaving behind a lost brigade wandering the Anatolian desert, burdened by a seemingly inexpiable curse. As their leader succumbs to morphine-induced despair, hope fades, and morale among the officers deteriorates. Mysterious Communist leaflets appear daily, thefts go unresolved, and the soldiers' minds increasingly dwell on a single, unspeakable act committed in desperation. Their fortune seems to shift when they discover a Greek settlement untouched by war, where the mayor and schoolteacher vie for the local courtesan's attention, and a disillusioned journalist drowns his sorrows. However, the brigade's dark past follows them, bringing calamity to this seemingly idyllic town with dire consequences for both soldiers and citizens. The New York Times Book Review praises the author's "spry and playful, sly and macabre" writing, likening it to the early works of Eudora Welty and the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez. This debut novel establishes the author as one of Britain's most remarkable young talents.

Brothers Subhash and Udayan pursue different lives--Udayan in rebellion-torn Calcutta, Subhash in a quiet corner of America--until a shattering tragedy compels Subhash to return to India, where he tries to heal family wounds.

Publicada por primera vez en 1884, esta clásica novela corta de Edwin A. Abbott es una aguda sátira social sobre la sociedad victoriana y una exhortación a pensar fuera de la caja (o, si eres un privilegiado de Spaceland, fuera del cubo). Narra la historia de "UN CUADRADO", un matemático que vive en la Segunda dimensión, conocida como Flatland, cuyas percepciones se alteran tras la visita de una Esfera de la Tercera dimensión. "UN CUADRADO" también reflexiona sobre Lineland y Pointland. Esta obra es una de las pocas novelas sobre matemáticas y filosofía que puede atraer a casi cualquier persona ajena al tema. Nos lleva a un mundo plano de dos dimensiones donde todos los habitantes son formas geométricas, convencidos de que su universo es todo lo que existe. Sin embargo, un habitante descubre la tercera dimensión, lo que le permite comprender el concepto de una cuarta dimensión. A través de la experiencia de nuestro narrador, comenzamos a vislumbrar las limitaciones de nuestras propias suposiciones sobre la realidad y aprendemos a pensar sobre el confuso problema de las dimensiones superiores. Además, el libro ofrece una sátira divertida sobre la sociedad y las distinciones de clase de la Inglaterra victoriana.

Rakhi è una giovane artista e madre divorziata di Berkeley, California, la cui vita è in un equilibrio precario, minacciato da drammi imminenti. L'ex marito Sonny cerca di ottenere l'affetto esclusivo della figlia Jona, costringendo Rakhi nel ruolo del genitore severo, mentre lui la vizia. La sua attività ristorativa con l'amica Belle è a rischio a causa dell'apertura di un locale di una catena potente nella stessa strada. La pittura rappresenta un momento di libertà, ma Rakhi riesce a dedicarcisi solo nel tempo libero, affrontando grandi sacrifici. La madre di Rakhi, interprete dei sogni, è un punto di riferimento per molti, ma Rakhi si sente esclusa da questo dono e dal passato indiano della madre, dalle tradizioni mai vissute. Gli eventi dell'11 Settembre pongono Rakhi e la sua comunità multietnica di fronte a una domanda cruciale: sono americani? Un amico di Belle viene aggredito per il suo turbante, evidenziando le tensioni razziali. La ricerca di identità di Rakhi, anche attraverso i "Diari del sogno" della madre, diventa il seme di un riscatto e di una nuova vita, con la speranza di riconquistare armonia nella sua famiglia e nella comunità.

En el Anwesen de la familia Hardcastle se celebra un baile de máscaras que termina trágicamente con un disparo. Evelyn Hardcastle, la hija de la casa, es encontrada muerta, y su muerte se repite día tras día hasta que se captura al asesino. Aiden Bishop, un invitado, recibe un mensaje misterioso que lo advierte: "Esta noche alguien será asesinado... Corrige esta injusticia y te mostraré el camino de salida." Evelyn no muere solo una vez, y Aiden debe revivir el día una y otra vez, despertando en el cuerpo de otro invitado. Se enfrenta al desafío de desenredar la red de enemigos y amigos, mientras alguien intenta impedir que abandone Blackheath. La complejidad y originalidad de la obra han sido elogiadas, describiéndola como un embrollo cautivador que atrapa al lector. La trama intrigante y los giros sorprendentes ofrecen una experiencia de lectura excepcional, entretenida y emocionante, que mantiene a los lectores en vilo hasta la última página.

A New York Times notable book and bestseller, this debut novel from Irish Times columnist Nuala O'Faolain takes on life and love with Dickensian flair and the striking intimacy that characterized her bestselling and acclaimed memoir, Are You Somebody? Set in Ireland and spanning a century and a half, My Dream of You unfolds the compelling stories of two women and their quests for passion, connection, and fulfillment. A globetrotting Irish travel writer, Kathleen de Burca is used to living—and loving—on the run. On the brink of fifty, she decides to leave her job and rethink her life. Intrigued by a divorce case dating back to the days of the Potato Famine, she tries hand at writing about it. The case, called "The Talbot Affair," detailed the clandestine liaison between the wife of a British landlord and an Irish servant in Ireland in the 1850s. After a bitter thirty-year absence, Kathleen returns to Ireland, the land of her troubled childhood and turbulent heritage, in search of answers to her questions about desire and lasting love.

In New York a woman spends a night with a young Chilean poet before he departs, leaving her his desk. Later, he is arrested by Pinochet's secret police ... In north london, a man caring for his dying wife discovers a lock of hair that unravels a terrible secret ... In Jerusalem, an antiques dealer reassembles his father's study, plundered by the Nazis. One item remains missing ... Spanning continets and decades, weaving an intricate web of its characters' lives, Great House tells a soaring story of love, loss and survival against the odds.

A classic work of magical realism, this bestselling novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells the story of Tilo, a young woman from another time who has a gift for the mystical art of spices. Now immortal, and living in the gnarled and arthritic body of an old woman, Tilo has set up shop in Oakland, California, where she administers curatives to her customers. But when she's surprised by an unexpected romance with a handsome stranger, she must choose between everlasting life and the vicissitudes of modern society. Spellbinding and hypnotizing, The Mistress of Spices is a tale of joy, sorrow, and one special woman's magical powers.

A New York Times Bestselling AuthorAt nineteen, May ran away from her home in Ireland to experience life in America, eventually ending up in Chicago. Compellingly attractive to men, she became a prostitute and eventually was hailed as "Queen of the Underworld." Falling in love with a big league criminal, May followed him to Paris where they successfully robbed the American Express. Apprehended, tried and spending time in prison, May returns to her life in America. O'Faolain brings a sympathetic scrutiny to this extraordinary life, reaching across decades for points of connection and understanding.