Saskia Peterzon-Kotte Livres

A captivating new mystery for fans of C. J. Sansom's "Winter in Madrid."

Neuf jours. C'est ce qu'il reste à vivre à Mia Hayes, surnommée affectueusement « Rabbit ». Neuf jours, après plusieurs mois de combat – parce que Rabbit est une battante, une Irlandaise bien trempée. À son chevet, famille et proches se relaient en un joyeux ballet de souvenirs. Entre silences, gaffes et fous rires, toute la vie de Rabbit ressurgit alors : l'enfance, l'adolescence, Johnny son grand amour, et Juliet, sa fille de 12 ans – une certaine idée du bonheur... Au fil des jours, tous s'interrogent sur leur vie et accompagnent Rabbit dans un voyage émotionnel d'une grande intensité. Quel meilleur bagage pour partir vers la lumière ?

The riveting sequel to THE FIRM, the blockbuster thriller that launched the career of the world's bestselling author.[Bokinfo].

The dead woman on a cold slab in the Arizona morgue was a talented artist recently arrived from the West Coast. The Washington State Attorney General's office thinks this investigation is too big for a small-town female law officer to handle, so they're sending Sheriff Joanna Brady some unwanted help -- a seasoned detective named Beaumont. Sheriff Brady resents his intrusion, and Bisbee, Arizona, with its ghosts and memories, is the last place J.P. Beaumont wants to be. But the twisting desert road they must reluctantly travel together is leading them into a very deadly nest of rattlers. And if they hope to survive, suddenly trust is the only option they have left...

An allegedy "reformed" contract killer ist the last client Miami criminal attorney Jack Swyteck wants. But Tatum Knight ist the older brother of Jack's best friend - and the ruthless assassin swears he had nothing to do with the shooting death of Sally Fenning, though he claims the beautiful, depressed multi-millionairess tried to hire him to do the deed. The biggest surprise, however, comes when Knight is named in Fenning's will, along with five others, all vying for a fortune

State of Terror follows a novice Secretary of State who has joined the administration of her rival, a president inaugurated after four years of American leadership that shrank from the world stage. A series of terrorist attacks throws the global order into disarray, and the secretary is tasked with assembling a team to unravel the deadly conspiracy, a scheme carefully designed to take advantage of an American government dangerously out of touch and out of power in the places where it counts the most.

Nayeri's exploration of exile is both tender and urgent, capturing the complexities of displacement. The narrative possesses a memoir-like immediacy, lending it intimacy and atmosphere. With crystalline and vivid prose, Nayeri addresses timely themes that resonate universally, particularly the immigrant experience and the search for belonging. The novel highlights the relationship between an Iranian father and daughter, revealing the beauty and pain of their divergent experiences of exile. It poses essential questions about home, especially for those navigating cultural divides within families. As a former Iranian refugee, Nayeri crafts a nuanced narrative that reflects the current global refugee crisis through the lens of familial bonds. The story of Niloo and her father unveils the struggles of immigrants and the emotional weight of seeking sanctuary. Gentle humor and evocative language illuminate the individuality of those caught between love for their homeland and the need for refuge. This richly imagined work deftly intertwines personal, political, and cultural threads, resulting in a poignant and often humorous exploration of what it means to seek refuge. Set against a backdrop of political unrest, the novel offers a captivating portrayal of lives straddling different worlds, making it a vital read for anyone striving to understand the complexities of displacement and home.

Danielle Steel takes us from a Manhattan courtroom to the Deep South in a powerful narrative that explores family dynamics alongside crime and punishment. Eleven years after fleeing her ex-husband’s betrayal and his prominent Charleston family, Alexa Hamilton has established herself as a top prosecutor in Manhattan while raising her teenage daughter, Savannah, as a devoted single mom. However, her life is upended when she takes on the trial of accused serial killer Luke Quentin. As she delves into forensic evidence, threatening letters addressed to Savannah disrupt her focus, leading Alexa to suspect Quentin's involvement. Faced with escalating danger, she makes the difficult decision to return to the South, the very place she vowed to leave behind. While Alexa navigates the trial in New York, Savannah begins to explore her Southern roots, uncovering family history and forming connections with a father she barely knows, along with a half-sister and half-brothers. As secrets unfold and old wounds mend, both mother and daughter grow from their experiences in different worlds. Ultimately, they reunite, empowered by their challenges and the mysteries they’ve unraveled. Steel masterfully contrasts the gritty chaos of Manhattan's legal system with the charm of the South, capturing the complexity of a mother's love and the bonds of family. This novel is a captivating journey filled with unexpected twists.

The next astonishing thriller from the master of the legal thriller. 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films: NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM[Bokinfo].

Zweden, 1798. Emil Larsson, een drinkende en gokkende vrijgezel, raakt bevriend met de eigenaresse van een goklokaal, mevrouw Sofia Mus, die hem de toekomst voorspelt aan de hand van een nieuwe vorm van kaartlegging: het octavo. Wanneer Sofia na een lange nacht aan de goktafels een kostbare waaier van barones De Uzanne wint, leidt dat tot bittere rivaliteit en een moorddadig complot waar niemand ongeschonden uit tevoorschijn komt. Ondertussen krijgt Emil te horen dat hij `de Zoeker' is, en dat niet alleen zijn toekomst maar ook die van de monarchie, de stad en heel Zweden afhangt van zijn vermogen de acht leden van het Stockholm Octavo te achterhalen...