In the spring of 1825, the Scottish explorer Captain Alexander Laing arrived in Tripoli, aiming to explore the lower reaches of Niger. But as he was rowed into the harbour, he could not have known the intrigues that awaited him in the Bashaw's Place and the hot, dangerous deserts.
To Paul, starting the fire had seemed right - the only thing to do. He had watched the darkness explode over the Estates and had known that he must destroy it. Set in an urban society conditioned to reject its past and make outcasts of those who dare to question.
Set in the serene Villa della Pace, a bastion of European society in the British Protectorate of Aderra, the narrative explores the lives of its inhabitants who cling to their social rituals amidst political unrest. While they appear to lead a charmed existence, the death of King George VI disrupts their façade, revealing underlying tensions of deception and desire that threaten to upend their carefully curated lives.
Set against the backdrop of a hauntingly beautiful island in 1840, the story follows Adela Traherne, known as the Island Child, whose life intertwines with Augustus Walmer, the Proprietor. As Augustus attempts to restore his island's economy and well-being, a group of visitors arrives, leading to unforgettable events that bind their fates together. The narrative explores themes of loss, destiny, and the powerful connection to the land, revealing how the island's grip influences their lives forever.
Presents 16 original projects for your home and garden created with bandanas. In this title, all the basic techniques and know-how are explained, with clear step-by-step instructions and pictures.
1851: Nur drei Jahre, nachdem Arbeiterrevolten Europa im Kern erschüttert haben, kehren die ersten englischen Touristen auf den Kontinent zurück. Sie legen in Baden-Baden ab und fahren mit dem Schaufelraddampfer das für seine romantischen Landschaften berühmte Rheintal hinunter. Neben Franzosen und deutschen Familien befinden sich auch Reverend Charles Morrison mit Frau und Tochter sowie seine unverheiratete Schwester an Bord: Charlotte, eine scheinbar sanftmütige Frau mittleren Alters, hat ihr Leben damit verbracht, sich um die Bedürfnisse anderer zu kümmern. Doch wie der Fluss, auf dem die Gesellschaft reist, birgt auch Charlottes Seele verborgene Abgründe. Als sie in Koblenz einem fremden und doch eigentümlich vertrauten Mitreisenden begegnet, wird sie in einen Strudel aus verdrängten Erinnerungen und unterdrücktem Verlangen gestoßen. Ein so zarter wie eindringlicher Roman über Reue und unerfüllte Träume, aber auch über die Hoffnung, entgegen gesellschaftlichen Widerständen selbstbestimmt zu leben.
Erinnern verboten - SF-Roman - bk949; Ueberreuter Verlag; Ann Schlee; Paperback; 1981
