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The Fox Wife - Yangsze Choo - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Fox Wife - Yangsze Choo - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Longlisted for the Historical Writers'' Association Gold Crown Award ''Vivid, enigmatic, enchanting'' M. L. Rio ''Irresistible'' Sunday Times Some people think foxes go around collecting qi, or life force, but nothing could be further than the truth. We are living creatures, just like you, only usually better looking . . . Manchuria, 1908: A young woman is found frozen in the snow. Her death is clouded by rumours of foxes, believed to lure people into peril by transforming into beautiful women and men. Bao, a detective with a reputation for sniffing out the truth, is hired to uncover the dead woman''s identity. Since childhood, Bao has been intrigued by the fox gods, yet they''ve remained tantalizingly out of reach. Until, perhaps, now.Snow is a creature of many secrets, but most of all, she''s a mother seeking vengeance. Hunting a murderer, the trail will take her from northern China to Japan, with Bao following doggedly behind. And as their paths draw ever closer together, both Snow and Bao will encounter old friends and new foes, even as more deaths occur. The Fox Wife is a stunning novel about old loves and second chances, the depth of maternal bonds, and ancient folktales that may very well be true. PRAISE FOR THE FOX WIFE ''Poetic and evocative'' Good Housekeeping '' Magical, wondrous, transporting and illuminating'' Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai ''Rich and beguiling'' Daily Mail ''Filled with wonder, mystery and folklore'' Sue Lynn Tan ''Enchanting'' the i '' A rich tangle of myth, mystery, and history'' Alix E. Harrow

DKK 120.00
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The Fox Wife - Yangsze Choo - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Fox Wife - Yangsze Choo - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Longlisted for the Historical Writers'' Association Gold Crown Award ''Vivid, enigmatic, enchanting'' M. L. Rio ''Irresistible'' Sunday Times Some people think foxes go around collecting qi, or life force, but nothing could be further than the truth. We are living creatures, just like you, only usually better looking . . . Manchuria, 1908: A young woman is found frozen in the snow. Her death is clouded by rumours of foxes, believed to lure people into peril by transforming into beautiful women and men. Bao, a detective with a reputation for sniffing out the truth, is hired to uncover the dead woman''s identity. Since childhood, Bao has been intrigued by the fox gods, yet they''ve remained tantalizingly out of reach. Until, perhaps, now.Snow is a creature of many secrets, but most of all, she''s a mother seeking vengeance. Hunting a murderer, the trail will take her from northern China to Japan, with Bao following doggedly behind. And as their paths draw ever closer together, both Snow and Bao will encounter old friends and new foes, even as more deaths occur. The Fox Wife is a stunning novel about old loves and second chances, the depth of maternal bonds, and ancient folktales that may very well be true. PRAISE FOR THE FOX WIFE ''Poetic and evocative'' Good Housekeeping '' Magical, wondrous, transporting and illuminating'' Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai ''Rich and beguiling'' Daily Mail ''Filled with wonder, mystery and folklore'' Sue Lynn Tan ''Enchanting'' the i '' A rich tangle of myth, mystery, and history'' Alix E. Harrow

DKK 190.00
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The Fox Wife - Yangsze Choo - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Fox Wife - Yangsze Choo - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Longlisted for the Historical Writers'' Association Gold Crown Award ''Vivid, enigmatic, enchanting'' M. L. Rio ''Irresistible'' Sunday Times Some people think foxes go around collecting qi, or life force, but nothing could be further than the truth. We are living creatures, just like you, only usually better looking . . . Manchuria, 1908: A young woman is found frozen in the snow. Her death is clouded by rumours of foxes, believed to lure people into peril by transforming into beautiful women and men. Bao, a detective with a reputation for sniffing out the truth, is hired to uncover the dead woman''s identity. Since childhood, Bao has been intrigued by the fox gods, yet they''ve remained tantalizingly out of reach. Until, perhaps, now.Snow is a creature of many secrets, but most of all, she''s a mother seeking vengeance. Hunting a murderer, the trail will take her from northern China to Japan, with Bao following doggedly behind. And as their paths draw ever closer together, both Snow and Bao will encounter old friends and new foes, even as more deaths occur. The Fox Wife is a stunning novel about old loves and second chances, the depth of maternal bonds, and ancient folktales that may very well be true. PRAISE FOR THE FOX WIFE ''Poetic and evocative'' Good Housekeeping '' Magical, wondrous, transporting and illuminating'' Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai ''Rich and beguiling'' Daily Mail ''Filled with wonder, mystery and folklore'' Sue Lynn Tan ''Enchanting'' the i '' A rich tangle of myth, mystery, and history'' Alix E. Harrow

DKK 168.00
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40 Weeks - Anna Blix - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

40 Weeks - Anna Blix - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Matrescene meets the Golden Mole - discover what the animal kingdom expects when it's expectingIt takes 40 weeks to grow a human baby. And the relationship between a foetus and a pregnant woman is a little like that of a parasite and its host. One takes and takes, while the other continues to give, risking their health in the process.Is there a better way?The Komodo dragon can reproduce via pathogenesis - fertilising its own eggs, so no male is needed.The Surinam toad harbours live babies in craters under its skin - until they're ready to burst out into the world.And the hyena . . . Well, best not mention the hyena . . .Anna Blix takes the reader on a fascinating journey through her own pregnancy, introducing us in each of the 40 weeks to other creatures who have just delivered their next generation into the world. This fun, informative and personable book provides evolutionary comfort throughout the long haul of pregnancy, and an explanation as to how we ended up here: as the smartest species with a tiresome, but perhaps not so bad way to reproduce. It could always be worse. Just ask the hyena.Translated from the Norwegian by Nicola Smalley

DKK 166.00
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The Man Who Loved Islands: Sixteen Stories (riverrun editions) by D H Lawrence - D H Lawrence - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Man Who Loved Islands: Sixteen Stories (riverrun editions) by D H Lawrence - D H Lawrence - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''Everyone who met him commented on the arresting power of Lawrence''s bright and sharp blue eyes, and the beard he later grew would be as red as a fox''s brush, but it was not his appearance that Ford was describing. It was his menace'' Frances Wilson, from her Introduction to The Man Who Loves Islands ------------------------------------------------ The Man Who Loved Islands presents Lawrence''s skilled, intimate and lively portraits of humanity. In the title story a man buys a ninety-nine year lease on an island and finds himself cast off in its timeless world; in ''The Last Laugh'' a couple are confronted with uncanny spectral visions, and an eerie faceless laugh; in ''The Fox'' two women maintaining a farm feel the dark shadows of war, and a cunning creature threatens to destroy their livelihood. The stories in this collection are about what the characters know and do not know - about themselves, one another, and the circumambient universe.

DKK 126.00
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Appointment in Paris - Jane Thynne - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Appointment in Paris - Jane Thynne - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Following an acclaimed debut outing, Harry Fox, an MI5 Watcher, now suspended, and his associate Stella Fry are reunited during Britain''s darkest hour in this gripping espionage thriller. April 1940, and Britain is in turmoil. Chamberlain''s government is faltering, and a German invasion may be only weeks away.A body, wearing the uniform of a Luftwaffe captain, is found in the grounds of Trent Park - a stately home and now a prison to house high level German POWs. Trent Park''s true purpose, however, is intelligence, gathered covertly from prisoners by secret listeners.The morning after the discovery of the body, one of the listeners goes missing, along with a gun from the firing range. Horrified that this could blow the highly confidential operation wide open, the missing man must be tracked down.Cue Harry Fox, a former MI5 Watcher, now suspended. He is desperate to assist the war effort but he''s over the conscription age. Then his former boss gets in touch with a job for him, to track down the missing man. But, he stipulates, it must also involve Harry''s former associate, Stella Fry.Stella returns home from work in the blackout to find a crowd outside her flat. She is told that a young woman in the building has had a fatal accident. The dead woman is called Stella Fry. Outraged, Stella suspects that this is the work of her erstwhile friend, Harry Fox. But why on earth would he go to such lengths to contact her?

DKK 186.00
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Caught Up - Navessa Allen - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Caught Up - Navessa Allen - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

THE BRAND NEW DARK ROMANCE FROM THE AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION LIGHTS OUT . . . I wanted this woman, and I was a man who always got what he wanted. Nico ''Junior'' Trocci knows Lauren Marchetti is off limits. She is sweetness and laughter, whereas Junior exists in a world of violence and depravity. Men like him don''t get to have women like her. It''s why he pushed her away back in high school and has kept his distance ever since. But when Junior looks Lauren up online, he discovers the shy, bookish girl he remembers is gone. In her place is a strikingly beautiful woman whose social media is filled with scantily clad pictures of herself and a connection to a nearby play club. Junior''s innocent curiosity quickly turns into a dark obsession. But watching Lauren from a distance isn''t enough; he needs to make her his . He''s ruthless; a walking red flag. Good thing red is my favorite color. Lauren is intrigued by the mystery man who keeps showing up at her club, who tempts her white-hot desires. But as their flirty online messages stir up a deeper form of connection, Lauren worries she''s developing real feelings for this brooding stranger. As their combined desire ratchets up to a breaking point, who will seduce who? And will they survive the fall? * Pre-order the sizzling new novel in the INTO DARKNESS trilogy now! * Caught Up is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book. Readers LOVE Lights Out! ''Hilarious, and wickedly sexy. Yes Josh is a bit of a stalker, but he''s a golden retriever one'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I absolutely adored this book . . . perfect in every single way!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Josh and Aly are both magnificent and the spice is next level'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Really fun, made me laugh so many times I lost count'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Quite literally perfect. I wanted something spicy but fun and it more than delivered!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Proving that a dark romance can still have humour . . . dark of course!!!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''PERFECTION!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

DKK 126.00
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Death and the Devil - Frank Schatzing - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Death and the Devil - Frank Schatzing - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

It''s the year 1260 and the great cathedral - the most ambitious building in all of Christendom - is rising above the streets of Cologne. Far below its soaring spires and flying buttresses, an assassin of unnatural talent surveys his new hunting ground. More shadow than man, the assassin is quick to take his first life. But there is a witness to his crime: a flame-haired thief known as Jacob the Fox. Justly terrified by the black-clad spectre, Jacob runs for his life, convinced that he''s pursued by the Angel of Death itself. For all his street-smart cunning, the wily Fox cannot shake off the assassin - a cruel, efficient murderer who favours a pistol-grip crossbow as his weapon of choice. Fate, injury and desperation lead Jacob to seek help from a beautiful clothes dyer, her drunken rascal of a father, and her learned uncle, a man of God who loves a battle of wits almost as much as he loves a bottle of wine. With the threat of an untimely death at the end of a crossbow bolt never far way, Jacob''s unlikely cabal find themselves faced with a conspiracy born of an unquenchable thirst for revenge, a conspiracy that threatens to tear Cologne apart and stain the city with blood.

DKK 141.00
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Yellowhammer - James Henry - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Yellowhammer - James Henry - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A body on an embankment. A blast at a farmhouse. A burden on Colchester CID ''Rounded characters, a terrific sense of time and place and masterful plotting . . . a 24-carat holiday read'' Guardian Fox Farm is, thanks to two corpses, neither picturesque nor peaceful. The body in its kitchen belongs to eminent historian Christopher Cliff, who has taken his own life. The second, found on the property boundary, remains unidentified.To catalyze his investigation, DI Nick Lowry enlists the services of DC Daniel Kenton and WPC Jane Gabriel. And the team soon find themselves interrogating enigmatic neighbors, antiques merchants, jilted lovers and wronged relatives.Only when they fully open their eyes and minds will they begin to unpick a web of rural rituals, dodgy dealings and fragmented families - and uncover not just one murder, but two.

DKK 127.00
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The Great British Speeches - Simon Heffer - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Great British Speeches - Simon Heffer - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

50 speeches from every period of British history from the medieval era to the present and a fascinating dip-in history title that will both inspire readers and give them a greater understanding of British history. The speechmakers are: King Henry V; Queen Elizabeth I; King Charles I; Oliver Cromwell; Earl of Shelburne; Edmund Burke (3); Charles James Fox (2); William Pitt (2); Warren Hastings; William Wilberforce; R.B. Sheridan; Robert Peel; Charles Grey; Thomas Carlyle; Lord Palmerston; John Bright (2); Benjamin Disraeli; William Gladstone; James Campbell-Bannerman; F.E. Smith; David Lloyd George (2); Stanley Baldwin; King Edward VIII; King George VI; Winston Churchill (4); Aneurin Bevan; Harold Macmillan (2); Hugh Gaitskell (2); Nigel Birch; Harold Wilson; Enoch Powell (2); Michael Foot; Margaret Thatcher (2); Neil Kinnock; Geoffrey Howe; Charles Spencer; Tony Blair.

DKK 141.00
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The List - Joanna Bolouri - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The List - Joanna Bolouri - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

'' ''SEXY, SMART AND SCANDALOUS'' Victoria Fox One list, ten wishes, and absolutely no chance of actually falling in love . . . Reluctantly single Phoebe Henderson has spent twelve months trying to get over her cheating ex, but no amount of wine or extensive relationship analysis with best friend Lucy has seemed to help. Faced with a new year but no new love, Phoebe concocts a different kind of resolution: The List. Ten things she''s always wanted to do in bed but has never had the chance (or the courage) to try. One year of no-strings-attached adventure. What could possibly go wrong? Between meddlesome colleagues, friends with benefits, getting frisky al fresco and maybe, possibly, true love, Phoebe''s bucket list with a difference might be more than she bargained for . . . ''FEARLESS'' List '' RAUNCHY AND HILARIOUS '' Scottish Sun'' A CRACKER OF A DEBUT '' Sun

DKK 120.00
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Histories - Sam Guglani - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Histories - Sam Guglani - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''Remarkable and full of grace. It broke my heart'' Sarah Perry ''Guglani is the real deal'' Michel Faber ''Profound . . . Poetic . . . Humane'' Gabriel Weston ''Shows rare skill . . . Power and fear and morality'' Sarah Moss, author of The Tidal Zone Histories is a hypnotic portrait of life in one hospital, over one week. In the corridors and consulting rooms, by the bedside, through the open curtain, we witness charged encounters within the emotional and physical world of medicine. Old insecurities surface as junior doctors try to save a man from dying; an enraged chaplain picks a fight with a consultant; a porter waxes lyrical on his invisibility. These are only some of the stories that so seamlessly connect, collide and create an unforgettable panorama of being. Sam Guglani''s vivid prose has the raw intensity of poetry that pulls the reader in on every page.

DKK 120.00
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Midnight in Vienna - Jane Thynne - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Midnight in Vienna - Jane Thynne - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Historical espionage at its very best. Set in 1938 in London and Vienna, a tense and atmospheric thriller told against a backdrop of uncertainty and fear as World War Two threatens. As war looms over Britain and there is talk of gas masks and blackout, people are understandably jumpy and anxious. Stella Fry, who''s been working in Vienna for a Jewish family, returns home with no job and a broken heart. She answers an advertisement from a famous mystery writer, Hubert Newman, who needs a manuscript typed. She takes on the job and is shocked the next day to learn of the writer''s sudden, unexplained death. She is even more surprised when, twenty-four hours later, she receives Newman''s manuscript and reads the Dedication: To Stella, spotter of mistakes. Harry Fox, formerly of Special Branch and brilliant at surveillance, has been suspended for some undisclosed misdemeanor. He has his own reasons for being interested in Hubert Newman. He approaches Stella Fry to share his belief that the writer''s death was no accident. What''s more, since she was the last person to see Newman, she could be in danger herself.

DKK 182.00
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Night and Day - Robert B. Parker - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Night and Day - Robert B. Parker - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Jesse Stone is an ex LA cop who has taken the job of police chief in Paradise, Massachusetts… and things are getting strange in Paradise. Stone is called to the junior high school when reports of lewd conduct by the school''s principal, Betsy Ingersoll, filter into the station. Ingersoll claims she was protecting the propriety of her students when she inspected each girl''s undergarments in the locker room. Jesse would like nothing more than to see Ingersoll punished, but her high-powered attorney husband stands in the way. At the same time, the women of Paradise are faced with a threat to their sense of security with the emergence of a tormented voyeur, dubbed "The Night Hawk." Initially, he''s content to peer through windows, but as times goes on, he becomes more reckless, forcing his victims to strip at gunpoint... And according to the notes he''s sending to Jesse, he''s not satisfied to stop there. It''s up to Jesse to catch the Night Hawk, before it''s too late.

DKK 120.00
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Midnight in Vienna - Jane Thynne - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Midnight in Vienna - Jane Thynne - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''Gripping and surprising'' Observer ''Evocative . . . highly enjoyable'' The Times ''Sharply drawn characters'' Financial Times ''Thrilling'' Spectator ''Truly wonderful'' Crime Time Historical espionage at its very best. Set in 1938 in London and Vienna, a tense and atmospheric thriller told against a backdrop of uncertainty and fear as World War Two threatens. As war looms over Britain and there is talk of gas masks and blackout, people are understandably jumpy and anxious. Stella Fry, who''s been working in Vienna for a Jewish family, returns home with no job and a broken heart. She answers an advertisement from a famous mystery writer, Hubert Newman, who needs a manuscript typed. She takes on the job and is shocked the next day to learn of the writer''s sudden, unexplained death. She is even more surprised when, twenty-four hours later, she receives Newman''s manuscript and reads the Dedication: To Stella, spotter of mistakes. Harry Fox, formerly of Special Branch and brilliant at surveillance, has been suspended for some undisclosed misdemeanor. He has his own reasons for being interested in Hubert Newman. He approaches Stella Fry to share his belief that the writer''s death was no accident. What''s more, since she was the last person to see Newman, she could be in danger herself.

DKK 168.00
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Midnight in Vienna - Jane Thynne - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Midnight in Vienna - Jane Thynne - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''Gripping and surprising'' Observer ''Evocative . . . highly enjoyable'' The Times ''Sharply drawn characters'' Financial Times ''Thrilling'' Spectator ''Truly wonderful'' Crime Time Historical espionage at its very best. Set in 1938 in London and Vienna, a tense and atmospheric thriller told against a backdrop of uncertainty and fear as World War Two threatens. As war looms over Britain and there is talk of gas masks and blackout, people are understandably jumpy and anxious. Stella Fry, who''s been working in Vienna for a Jewish family, returns home with no job and a broken heart. She answers an advertisement from a famous mystery writer, Hubert Newman, who needs a manuscript typed. She takes on the job and is shocked the next day to learn of the writer''s sudden, unexplained death. She is even more surprised when, twenty-four hours later, she receives Newman''s manuscript and reads the Dedication: To Stella, spotter of mistakes. Harry Fox, formerly of Special Branch and brilliant at surveillance, has been suspended for some undisclosed misdemeanor. He has his own reasons for being interested in Hubert Newman. He approaches Stella Fry to share his belief that the writer''s death was no accident. What''s more, since she was the last person to see Newman, she could be in danger herself.

DKK 126.00
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Audre & Bash Are Just Friends - Tia Williams - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Audre & Bash Are Just Friends - Tia Williams - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''First love at its finest'' JASMINE GUILLORY ''Five stars for Audre & Bash are Just Friends'' MEG CABOT MEET AUDRE. Junior class president. Debate team captain. Unofficial student therapist. Desperately in need of a good time. MEET BASH. Mysterious new senior. Everybody''s crush. Tall, floppy, great taste in jewellery. King of having a good time. It''s the last day of school at Cheshire Prep, Brooklyn''s elite academy - and Audre Mercy-Moore''s life is a mess. Her dad cancelled her annual summer visit to his Malibu beach house. Now? She''s stuck in a claustrophobic apartment with her mom, stepdad, and one-year-old sister (aka the Goblin Baby). Under these conditions, she''ll never finish writing her self-help book - i.e., the key to landing a spot at her dream university. Cut to Bash Henry! Audre hires him to be her ''fun consultant''. His job? To help her complete the Experience Challenge - her list of five wild dares designed to give her juicy book material. She''ll get inspo; he''ll get paid. Everybody wins. He isn''t boyfriend material. And she''s not looking for one. Can they stay professional despite their obvious connection? SCORCHING-HOT SUMMER. SCORCHING-HOT CHEMISTRY. But Audre and Bash can''t forget - they''re just friends.

DKK 119.00
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The House at Helygen - Victoria Hawthorne - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The House at Helygen - Victoria Hawthorne - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

'DARK, DISTURBING AND UTTERLY COMPELLING' LIZ FENWICK An atmospheric historical suspense novel rich with familial secrets. The House at Helygen is a twisted tale of dark pasts, murderous presents and uncertain futures. 2019 When Henry Fox is found dead in his ancestral home in Cornwall, the police rule it a suicide, but his pregnant wife, Josie, believes it was murder. Desperate to make sense of Henry's death she embarks on a quest to learn the truth, all under the watchful eyes of Henry's overbearing mother. Josie soon finds herself wrestling against the dark history of Helygen House and ghosts from the past that refuse to stay buried. 1881 New bride Eliza arrives at Helygen House with high hopes for her marriage. Yet when she meets her new mother-in-law, an icy and forbidding woman, her dreams of a new life are dashed. And when Eliza starts to hear voices in the walls of the house, she begins to fear for her sanity and her life. Can Josie piece together the past to make sense of her present, or will the secrets of Helygen House and its inhabitants forever remain a mystery? PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE AT HELYGEN 'Inventive, haunting and skilfully crafted' Phoebe Wynne 'Mysterious, atmospheric and chilling' Anita Frank 'Haunting and emotional' Lisa Hall 'I could not put it down' Louise Beech 'Leaves you breathlessly wanting more' Nydia Hetherington 'A chilling, unforgettable, historical drama' Karin Nordin 'I absolutely loved this novel' Helen Scarlett ,

DKK 113.00
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Mexican Gothic - Silvia Moreno Garcia - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Mexican Gothic - Silvia Moreno Garcia - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''You don''t read this book so much as surrender to it. A dark and heady swoon'' THE GUARDIAN ''As rich is suspense as it is in lush ''50s atmosphere'' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY He is trying to poison me. You must come for me, Noemí. You have to save me. After receiving a frantic letter from her newlywed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, socialite Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She''s not sure what she will find - her cousin''s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region. Noemí is more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she''s also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: not of her cousin''s new alluring, menacing husband; not of his father; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi''s dreams with dark visions.For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family''s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire keeps them safe from prying eyes, but as Noemí digs deeper, she unearths stories of violence and madness.And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may find it impossible to escape. ''Darkly brilliant and captivating'' YANGSZE CHOO, bestselling author of The Fox Wife ''Moreno-Garcia gets it absolutely right'' THE TELEGRAPH

DKK 117.00
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Mexican Gothic - Silvia Moreno Garcia - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Mexican Gothic - Silvia Moreno Garcia - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''You don''t read this book so much as surrender to it. A dark and heady swoon'' THE GUARDIAN ''As rich is suspense as it is in lush ''50s atmosphere'' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY He is trying to poison me. You must come for me, Noemí. You have to save me. After receiving a frantic letter from her newlywed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, socialite Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She''s not sure what she will find - her cousin''s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region. Noemí is more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she''s also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: not of her cousin''s new alluring, menacing husband; not of his father; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi''s dreams with dark visions.For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family''s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire keeps them safe from prying eyes, but as Noemí digs deeper, she unearths stories of violence and madness. And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may find it impossible to escape. ''Darkly brilliant and captivating'' YANGSZE CHOO, bestselling author of The Fox Wife ''Moreno-Garcia gets it absolutely right'' THE TELEGRAPH

DKK 120.00
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SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection - Des Powell - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection - Des Powell - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Des Powell left school with no qualifications and little in the way of formal education. At nineteen he signed up to join the Parachute Regiment. Famously, the Paras is home to the UK military''s second-toughest training regime after the SAS. Des Powell knows all about both. In fact, Des knows SAS selection better than anyone because he''s done it twice. In SAS: Trial by Fire he tells the story of those gruelling tests: how Para training turned him into a soldier but, more crucially, how the SAS process turned him into a member of the elite. Des describes exactly what it takes to be an elite special forces operator. From raw recruit to trained fighting machine - including the heart-breaking moment he was forced to withdraw, only to begin the process again - Des shares the details of his personal journey, itself a tale of prevailing against almost overwhelming odd. He teaches us valuable life skills by taking us deep into the training regime itself: fitness, navigation, endurance, weapons and combat training, survival techniques in hostile climates, the terrifying jungle phase, the dark arts of escape and evasion, the secret of surviving interrogation. No one''s lifted the lid on what it takes to join the SAS and become the best of the best. Until now. Praise for Bravo Three Zero ''A must read. Honesty, integrity and real experience that puts you in the thick of the action.'' Billy Billingham''The story that needed to be told'' Jason Fox''The attention to detail is unbelievable'' Tim Lovejoy''Thrilling'' Express

DKK 159.00
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SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection - Des Powell - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection - Des Powell - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Des Powell left school with no qualifications and little in the way of formal education. At nineteen he signed up to join the Parachute Regiment. Famously, the Paras is home to the UK military''s second-toughest training regime after the SAS. Des Powell knows all about both. In fact, Des knows SAS selection better than anyone because he''s done it twice. In SAS: Trial by Fire he tells the story of those gruelling tests: how Para training turned him into a soldier but, more crucially, how the SAS process turned him into a member of the elite. Des describes exactly what it takes to be an elite special forces operator. From raw recruit to trained fighting machine - including the heart-breaking moment he was forced to withdraw, only to begin the process again - Des shares the details of his personal journey, itself a tale of prevailing against almost overwhelming odd. He teaches us valuable life skills by taking us deep into the training regime itself: fitness, navigation, endurance, weapons and combat training, survival techniques in hostile climates, the terrifying jungle phase, the dark arts of escape and evasion, the secret of surviving interrogation. No one''s lifted the lid on what it takes to join the SAS and become the best of the best. Until now. Praise for Bravo Three Zero ''A must read. Honesty, integrity and real experience that puts you in the thick of the action.'' Billy Billingham''The story that needed to be told'' Jason Fox''The attention to detail is unbelievable'' Tim Lovejoy''Thrilling'' Express

DKK 211.00
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The Great Commanders of the Ancient World 1479BC - 453AD - Andrew Roberts - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Great Commanders of the Ancient World 1479BC - 453AD - Andrew Roberts - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Which was the most brilliant of Hannibal''s three crushing defeats of Roman armies? What tactics did Julius Caesar employ to defeat Pompey at Pharsalus? How was Alexander the Great able to command sufficient loyalty from his troops to lead them across half of the Asian landmass in search of new territories to conquer? The answers to these and a myriad other fascinating questions can be found in Great Commanders of the Ancient World, a sumptuous chronological survey of the 50 greatest commanders of the ancient world. Compiled by an distinguished team of historians (including such names as Robin Lane Fox, Tom Holland and John Julius Norwich) working under the general editorship of Andrew Roberts, Great Commanders of the Ancient World is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated account of the lives and careers of the 25 greatest military commanders of the period, from Julius Caesar to Judas Maccabeus, from Sun Tzu to Scipio Africanus, and from Thucydides to Trajan. Every commander is profiled in a concise and informative 3000-word article which not only brings its subject vividly to life via a lively, fact-driven narrative, but also analyses and assesses his tactical and strategic gifts. As accessible and informative as it is rigorous and scholarly, Great Commanders of the Ancient World is the perfect introduction to its subject for the layperson - but also a stimulating and thought-provoking read for those with greater knowledge of military history. With its companion volumes, focusing on the great commanders of the medieval, early modern and modern eras, it forms an indispensable guide to the greatest generals the world has seen.

DKK 141.00
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I Remember Paris - Lucy Diamond - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

I Remember Paris - Lucy Diamond - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''I enjoyed it SO much!'' MARIAN KEYES ''With glorious characters and a dreamy setting, I couldn''t have loved this book more'' THE SUN, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ REVIEW Back to the city of dreams . . . Paris has always held a piece of Jess''s heart, ever since she spent a magical summer there over twenty years ago. So when a writing job offers her the chance to return, she''s delighted, especially as her subject is iconic artist Adelaide Fox. Now approaching eighty, Adelaide wants to tell her life story - and what a life it has been, full of scandal, success, betrayal and passion.But Adelaide is keeping secrets from her, Jess is sure. And she soon realises she will have to confront her own past in the city. Can Jess find out the truth - even if it means changing both of their lives for ever? ''Escapist, romantic and a little bit scandalous, this is Lucy Diamond at her page-turning best'' VERONICA HENRY ''As multi-layered, rich and enjoyable as a giant mille-feuille . You will adore it'' MILLY JOHNSON ''Heartfelt and escapist'' WOMAN & HOME ''Lucy''s best book yet'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW''I loved it!'' KATIE FFORDE''Escapist, romantic and scandalous'' SUNDAY POST ''Such a treat'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW READERS LOVE LUCY DIAMOND ''I love all of Lucy''s books'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review ''Lucy writes with such warmth and sympathy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review ''Pure escapism'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review ''So uplifting'' 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review ''I can''t put Lucy''s books down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

DKK 120.00
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