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    • The Wolf and the Watchman

      • 416bladzijden
      • 15 uur lezen

      'The best historical thriller I've read in twenty years' A.J. Finn 'A thrilling, unnerving, clever and beautiful story. Reading it is like giving a little gift to oneself' Fredrik Backman The year is 1793, Stockholm. King Gustav of Sweden has been assassinated, years of foreign wars have emptied the treasuries, and the realm is governed by a self-interested elite, leaving its citizens to suffer. On the streets, malcontent and paranoia abound. A body is found in the city's swamp by a watchman, Mickel Cardell, and the case is handed over to investigator Cecil Winge, who is dying of consumption. Together, Winge and Cardell become embroiled in a brutal world of guttersnipes and thieves, mercenaries and madams, and one death will expose a city rotten with corruption beneath its powdered and painted veneer. The Wolf and the Watchman depicts the capacity for cruelty in the name of survival or greed - but also the capacity for love, friendship, and the desire for a better world. 'An unexpected masterpiece, a wild and unusual mix of genres that in one fell swoop succeeds in renewing the entire crime fiction genre' Arne Dahl

      The Wolf and the Watchman2020
      3,9
    • Need To Know

      • 304bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Vivian Miller, a CIA analyst, is on a mission to uncover Russian sleeper cells in the USA. While investigating a potential spy, she discovers a secret dossier revealing deep-cover agents living among ordinary citizens. This shocking find puts everything at risk: her job, her husband, and her four children. As Vivian grapples with her duty to protect her country, she faces harrowing choices between loyalty and betrayal, love and suspicion. With the stakes higher than ever, she must navigate a web of deception and determine who she can trust. Acclaimed authors praise the gripping narrative, with one noting that readers will find themselves unable to stop turning pages, even at the expense of their meals and sleep. The story is described as a thrilling blend of espionage and psychological depth, showcasing a modern tale of domesticity and deceit. As tension escalates with each twist, the characters and their dilemmas resonate deeply, leaving a lasting impact. This debut novel promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, making it a must-read for fans of suspenseful storytelling.

      Need To Know2018
      3,8
    • Sei tu

      • 276bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen

      Nicco non può credere ai suoi occhi: la mattina d'inizio estate, la stanza dell'hotel è completamente vuota, senza traccia di Ann, la bellissima turista americana con cui ha vissuto momenti indimenticabili. Non ha lasciato neppure un messaggio o un contatto, e ha dimenticato un sasso a forma di cuore trovato insieme sulla spiaggia di Anzio. Proprio ora che Nicco si sente pronto a innamorarsi di nuovo, dopo aver superato la sua storia con Alessia e ritrovato le parole d'amore perdute. Inizia così un'avventura ricca di incontri e colpi di scena: Nicco decide di partire alla ricerca di Ann, accompagnato dall'amico Ciccio. La sua scelta sembra irrazionale, con un solo indizio in mano: un indirizzo di New York, ottenuto dal portiere dell'hotel per cento euro. Una volta arrivati nella Grande Mela, scopriranno che l'indirizzo è falso. Tuttavia, il cuore può essere una bussola infallibile, capace di guidare due anime destinate a incontrarsi di nuovo. Con fortuna e intraprendenza, e l'aiuto di personaggi come il colorato Venanzio e la determinata manager Pamela, Nicco esplorerà gli Stati Uniti e darà finalmente voce ai suoi sentimenti. Quando l'amore è così grande, nessun ostacolo, nemmeno una lingua straniera, può fermarti.

      Sei tu2014
      3,6