Richard Zimler Livres

Quel est donc le secret que l'éminent Abraham Zarko emporte dans sa tombe ? Le cadavre de cet homme, grand kabbaliste de Lisbonne, vient tout juste d'être découvert dans une salle de prière clandestine. A ses côtés, une jeune inconnue. Détail d'importance, chacune des victimes a la gorge tranchée, selon le rituel ancestral du chochet, boucher fidèle à la tradition casher. C'est en s'immisçant dans les tréfonds de la capitale portugaise, en cet an de grâce 1506 happé par la famine, la sécheresse et l'Inquisition, que Bérékhia, neveu du défunt, tentera de trouver la réponse à l'insondable énigme. Se peut-il que les meurtres soient l'œuvre de juifs mystiques ? Et où a bien pu passer la précieuse Haggadah, livre saint sur lequel travaillait son oncle Zarko ?

Thrilling, suspenseful and evocative, The Seventh Gate is at once a love story, a tale of fierce heroism and a horrifying study of the Nazis' war against the disabled.

Rich in historical detail and mysticism, Hunting Midnight is Richard Zimler's mesmerising tale of deception, guilt, forgiveness and devotion, played out against a backdrop of war, slavery and religious oppression.

By the time the 16th century was drawing to a close in the Portuguese colony of Goa, the Inquisition was making admirable progress in its mission to convert all 'sorcerers' - whether native Hindus or immigrant Jews - to Christianity. A progress helped, no doubt, by the availability of alternatives: those who refused to betray others or give up their beliefs were strangled by executioners or burnt alive in public autos-da-fe. By living just outside the colony, under the benign auspices of the Sultan of Bijapur, the Zarco family manages to stick firm to their Portuguese-Jewish roots. Ti and his sister Sofia enjoy a peaceful childhood learning to illustrate manuscripts with their father, and secretly dipping into the heady chaos of the Hindu festivals celebrated by their beloved cook Nupi. father and then the son are captured and imprisoned by the Inquisition. When Ti returns to India after serving out his sentence in Portugal, he comes armed with a complex plot of revenge. Devastated by the loss that he finds there, his plot unravels as he is forced to face up to the truth of his family's betrayal.

A chilling psychological mystery, The Night Watchman is a uniquely moving portrait of a troubled police detective and his family, from the internationally best-selling author of The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon

Set in mid-80s San Francisco, the narrative explores the lives of lost souls yearning for love and connection amid a backdrop of despair. A mysterious storyteller emerges, weaving enchanting tales that blur the lines between good and evil, providing a glimmer of hope for those grappling with their inner darkness. This poignant portrayal captures the city's unique spirit while delving into themes of intimacy and the human experience.

This anthology brings together a diverse group of acclaimed authors to delve into the complexities of childhood. Through 26 stories, it addresses themes of abuse, loneliness, and love, while also celebrating friendship and the tumultuous journey into adolescence. Contributors include notable figures like Margaret Atwood and Junot Diaz, offering both new and rare narratives that provide poignant insights into the delicate experiences of children globally. Each tale promises to evoke a range of emotions, reflecting the rich tapestry of youthful existence.

A chilling and stunningly written mystery set in Warsaw's Jewish ghetto.

"In February 2000, Richard Zimler went to Australia for the Perth Writers' Festival. The day he arrived, he met a talented dancer who told him how much his novel The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon had meant to her. The tragic step she would take the next day would change Zimler's life for ever, and launch him into an intense, three-year investigation of her past." "He discovers a childhood lived in the shade of Mount Carmel in the 1950s, a time of tolerance between neighboring Arabs and Jews in the old districts of Haifa. As this peace becomes fragile, two girls - one Palestinian, one Israeli - nevertheless forge a lifelong bond. Zimler's quest uncovers the story of this friendship, though it leads him through a web of illusion, cruelty and deceit and finally to September 11, 2001, when the tragedy he witnessed in Perth is set in the starkest of political contexts."--Jacket

From the international best-selling author of The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon comes a dazzling new work of historical fiction. The Gospel According to Lazarus retells the story of Jesus of Nazareth from the perspective of his childhood friend whom he resurrected - how and for what purpose are the mysteries at the centre of Lazarus's narrative.