Katy Gardner Libros

A critical look at how a non-traditional, technocratic development industry is failing the societies it professes to help

This is the story of Gemma and me: how I lost her, I suppose. I don't usually tell it to anyone but myself; I save it for the darkest moments. "Losing Gemma," Katy's Gardners debut novel about adventure, losing your best friend, and self-discovery, has been translates into twelve languages and compared to Alex Garland's breakthrough novel, The Beach, among many others. This time, the backpacking heroes are girls. What makes "Losing Gemma"truly unforgettable, is the read itself; it's an impossibly suspenseful novel that's as gripping as it is psychologically rich. Two young women have gone looking for adventure, backpacking through India--but only one returns. The other one believes it's all her fault. And the mystery behind what really happened during their fateful visit to a secluded shrine compels the reader forward to a page-turning conclusion that's shocking, strange, and haunting.

Focusing on Bengali elders from Sylhet, Bangladesh, this book explores the identity and ethnicity of the first generation of migrants in Britain. It fills a gap in existing research by highlighting the unique experiences and perspectives of older South Asians, offering insights into their cultural heritage, challenges, and contributions to British society. Through in-depth analysis, it sheds light on the complexities of aging, migration, and community among this often-overlooked demographic.

Strange tides are acting upon Dr Cass Bainbridge, impelling her to leave London and the comfortable home she shares with her lover, to take up a lecturing job on the south coast. Yet Brighton isn't the natural choice for a woman with a long-standing fear of the sea. And some of the students on her course are anything but easy. Dealing with the mounting pressure of her new job is almost too much for Cass to handle and, beneath the surface, a whispering stream of disquiet is gradually building into a wave. For Cass is being stalked - a series of strange phone calls and disturbing emails, and a malignant presence around the flat, are forcing her to finally come to terms both with her own history, and the demons threatening her future.

Als Melanie den gutaussehenden Simon kennenlernt, glaubt sie sich am Ziel ihrer Träume. Auch mit ihrer kleinen Tochter Poppy versteht er sich blendend. Doch als die drei in ein großes Haus nach Kent ziehen, verändert sich alles – vor allem Simon. Dass er oft tagelang weg ist, auf einmal schweigsam und unnahbar wirkt, macht Melanie Angst. Und als Poppy plötzlich spurlos verschwindet, hat Melanie einen grauenvollen Verdacht … Ein sanfter, gleichwohl unerbittlicher Thriller aus England – für alle, die es subtil mögen.

Als Melanie Stenning thuis met haar dochtertje verstoppertje speelt, blijkt dat Poppy na het aftellen écht verdwenen is. Hiermee begint voor Melanie een ware nachtmerrie. Ze verdenkt eerst haar man Simon ervan haar dochtertje te hebben ontvoerd; zij en Simon hebben flinke problemen gehad en Melanie speelt al een tijd met het idee hem te verlaten. Bang en in paniek vindt ze onderdak bij een bevriende buurvrouw, de alleenstaande, hoogzwangere Trish. Maar dan beginnen de problemen pas echt...