Dominique Wattwiller Livres

Le collège de Bredgar, à une heure de Londres, représente le comble du chic et de la bombe éducation. Comment cet établissement discret pour privilégiés est-il devenu un lieu de supplice pour le jeune Matthew Whateley ? Par quel enchaînement de chantage et d'humiliations, de cruauté et de violences sexuelles a-t-il fini par être assassiné ? Qu'avait-il vu qu'il ne devait pas voir ? Pourquoi son corps a-t-il été retrouvé si loin de l'école ? Barbara Havers et Thomas Linley rassemblent les indices, essaient de comprendre ce meurtre inexplicable. D'inquiétantes et barbares cérémonies se déroulent derrière les murs centenaires de Bredgar. Une enquête éprouvante où le couple de policiers le plus attachant de Scotland Yard - l'aristocrate et la célibataire endurcie - risque de perdre son flegme et son sens de l'humour.

Londres, aux abords de l'hiver... Une série de crimes atroces ébranle le quotidien déjà sordide des quartiers défavorisés. Les victimes sont de jeunes adolescents métis au parcours chaotique, tous torturés selon un rituel macabre. Désireuse de boucler cette sulfureuse affaire au plus vite, Scotland Yard confie l'enquête à l'inspecteur Thomas Lynley et à sa fidèle adjointe Barbara Havers, contraints cette fois-ci, de faire équipe avec un psychologue et un énigmatique sergent. C'est le début d'une véritable plongée au coeur des bas-fonds londoniens où, entre terrains vagues insalubres, ruelles poisseuses et centres de réinsertion pour délinquants juvéniles, un serial killer particulièrement pervers s'apprête à accomplir son grand oeuvre...

An isolated beach on the island of Guernsey in the English Channel is the scene of the murder of Guy Brouard, one of Guernsey's wealthiest inhabitants and its main benefactor. Forced as a child to flee the Nazis in Paris, Brouard was engaged in his latest project when he died: a museum in honor of those who resisted the German occupation of the island during World War II. It is from this period of time that his murderer may well have come. But there are others on Guernsey with reason to want Guy Brouard dead: his wives, his business associates, his current mistress, the underprivileged teenagers he mentored--any of whom might have harbored a secret motive for murder. As family and friends gather for the reading of the will, Deborah and Simon St. James find that seemingly everyone on the history-haunted island has something to hide. And behind all the lies and alibis, a killer is lurking. In order to bring this person to justice, the St. James must delve into Guernsey's dark history--both past and present--and into the troubled psyche of someone who may have exacted retribution for the most unspeakable crime of all. In A Place of Hiding, bestselling novelist Elizabeth George marks new territory in the darker landscapes of human relationships. She tells a gripping, suspenseful story of betrayal and devotion, war and remembrance, love and loss...and the higher truths to which we must all ultimately answer.

In this extraordinary collection of stories, the New York Times bestselling author once again showcases her profound understanding of the heart's complexities. The narratives explore the myriad relationships between sons and lovers, daughters and strangers, husbands and wives, presenting powerful tales of love, loss, revelation, and reconciliation. A secretary's unspoken passion for her boss is tested on a business trip, while a man and woman discover that first impressions can be misleading. An insecure wife clings to order, only to face chaos from a house sitter who disrupts her life. Two travelers mistakenly swap bags, leading them to understand that unlocking a stranger's suitcase means entering their world. Alongside these characters are many more, whose poignant, ironic, and often humorous stories create unforgettable slices of life. This collection offers a captivating journey into the human heart. The author, born and educated in Dublin, has written numerous bestselling works and has contributed to The Irish Times since 1969. She resides in Dublin with her husband.