John Banville Boeken

Isabel Archer, gevangen in een verstikkend huwelijk, vlucht van Rome naar Londen, waar ze piekert over wat ze kortgeleden heeft ontdekt: haar echtgenoot heeft haar vele jaren misleid. Wat moet ze doen, welke afslag moet ze nemen in het emotionele labyrint waarin ze zo lang is verdwaald? Wakker geschud door het verdriet en de wetenschap dat haar groot onrecht is aangedaan, besluit ze om, net als in haar jeugd, voor haar vrijheid en onafhankelijkheid te vechten. Spoedig zal Isabel naar Italië moeten terugkeren om daar de confrontatie met haar echtgenoot aan te gaan en zich te bevrijden van zijn machtige greep op haar. Zal ze hem te slim af kunnen zijn? John Banville blaast de heldin uit Henry James' befaamde en verfilmde roman The Portrait of a Lady nieuw leven in: Mevrouw Osmond is een meesterlijke roman over verraad, bedrog en moraal, en biedt een opwindend en verrassend portret van een onvergetelijk personage.

Op een warme dag midden in de zomer komt het gezin Godley bijeen in hun huis in Arden, waar vader Adam boven op sterven ligt. Spanningen genoeg: het huwelijk van Adam jr. staat op springen, dochter Petra, kwetsbaar en getroebleerd, vindt alleen verlichting in haar eigen pijn, en de relatie tussen hun ouders is nog even slecht als vroeger. Ondertussen kijken de goden toe terwijl ze zich ongemerkt door dit huishouden verplaatsen. Niet in staat weerstand te bieden aan hun verlangen zich te mengen in de levens van deze sterfelijken spioneren ze, treiteren en verleiden ze, terwijl ze met een mengeling van verbijstering en jaloezie de capriolen van hun speeltjes gadeslaan.

Courage meets crisis in a doctor's extraordinary true account on the frontlines of maternal healthcare during a deadly epidemic in Sierra Leone. In May 2014, Dr. Benjamin Black finds himself at the centre of the Ebola outbreak, grappling with the highest maternal mortality rate globally amid a new, invisible threat. From the life-and-death decisions on the maternity ward to moral dilemmas in the Ebola Treatment Centers, every moment is a crossroads where a single choice could tip the balance between survival and catastrophe. The tension is palpable, and the stakes are unimaginably high. One mistake, one error of judgment, could spell disaster. Belly Woman is a powerful piece of reportage and advocacy that draws parallels between two global outbreaks of infectious diseases: Ebola and COVID-19. Black's firsthand experience on the frontlines of a global health crisis bears witness to the raw emotions, tough decisions, such as the need to carry out medically-mandated abortions to save lives, and the unwavering dedication that defines the lives of those who step up when the world needs them most. A compelling read for those with an interest in medical memoirs, social justice, and humanitarianism, as well as healthcare professionals and maternal health caregivers.

This lively and engaging reference book explores the meaning and etymology of common Latin and Greek phrases in law, politics, science, technology, literature, philosophy, and the arts.

Prague is the magic capital of Europe. Since the days of Emperor Rudolf II, 'devotee of the stars and cultivator of the spagyric art', who in the late 1500s summoned alchemists and magicians from all over the world to his castle on Hradcany hill, it has been a place of mystery and intrigue. Wars, revolutions, floods, the imposition of Soviet communism, or even the depredations of the tourist boom after the 'Velvet Revolution' of 1989, could not destroy the unique atmosphere of this beautiful, proud and melancholy city on the Vltava. John Banville traces Prague's often tragic history and portrays the people who made it, the emperors and princes, geniuses and charlatans, heroes and scoundrels, and paints a portrait of the Prague of today, revelling in its newfound freedoms, eager to join the European Community and at the same time suspicious of what many Praguers see as yet another totalitarian takeover. He writes of his first visit to the city, in the depths of the Cold War, when he engaged in a spot of art smuggling, and of subsequent trips there, of the people he met, the friends he made, the places he came to know.

A collection of three captivating historical novels featuring Dr. Copernicus, Kepler, and The Newton Letter, all in one volume.

Set against a richly atmospheric backdrop, this new mystery features the beloved characters Strafford and Quirke. The story promises to engage readers with its intricate plot and compelling twists, characteristic of the author's bestselling style. Fans of previous works will find familiar themes woven throughout, creating a captivating narrative that blends suspense with depth.

'This is the book John Banville was born to write' Catherine Lockerbie, Scotsman

In this atmospheric murder mystery set in 1950s rural Ireland, a loner discovers an empty car and becomes involved in a missing person's case. Detective Inspector Strafford and his brilliant yet flawed ally, pathologist Quirke, are drawn into the investigation as they navigate their complex relationship.