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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.

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

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.

From one of Ireland's most talented journalists, an extraordinary fiction debut, compelling, colourful and romantic. Kathleen is a 49-year-old travel writer, an Irishwoman based in London who has not been back to Ireland since she was twenty. Her home is her office, her family and friends a few close colleagues. She has not experienced passion since she was young. When, over the course of a few weeks, the props of her life fall away one after another, it is to passion that she turns - not in her own life, but in the fragmentary account of a scandalous affair in 19th century rural Ireland, between the wife of a big Anglo-Irish landlord, and her servant. And so Kathleen is drawn back to Ireland, to see whether she can find out more...

Magical spices that cure woes and fulfill desires are at the heart of this story, featuring an immortal woman who travels through time to sell her wares. The narrative, penned by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, delves into the lives of Indian immigrants in the United States, showcasing various spices and their transformative powers. Tilo, the protagonist, opens a shop in Oakland, California, offering exotic spices that not only enhance flavor but also help customers overcome their troubles. Each spice carries a unique magic, capable of addressing a range of issues, from personal ailments to emotional struggles. The characters who seek Tilo's help represent a diverse tapestry of experiences, including an abused wife, a hopeful taxi driver, outspoken young women rebelling against tradition, and a victim of racism. Tilo provides them with her miraculous spices—turmeric for wrinkles, cinnamon for friendship, fenugreek for marital harmony, and chillies to ward off negativity. However, her world shifts when a handsome American man enters her shop, awakening desires she cannot remedy with her spices. As these feelings grow, they threaten her magical abilities. The story poses the question: will Tilo find a way to reconcile her desires, or will she succumb to them?

A portrait of the legendary woman outlaw describes her childhood in post-famine Ireland, work as a confidence trickster and grifter in America, love affair with a big-league criminal, successful robbery of Paris's American Express, imprisonment, and later years. By the author of Are You Somebody? 75,000 first printing.