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Fifteen-year-old Lara Ritchie is sent to live in the remote Australian bush with the father she barely remembers and his new family after her mother dies of cancer. Lara finds herself an unwelcome intruder in a struggling household with a hostile stepmother, Gladwyn, and her four half-siblings. She faces further challenges from a school bully named Gowd Gadrey.Lara's only solace comes from the mysterious appearance of a beautiful dog during a thunderstorm, which she names Thunderwith. This special bond helps her cope with her isolation and grief, and the dog becomes a symbol of hope and strength for her. The novel, which was inspired by a real-life experience of the author in the Wallingat rainforest, weaves in elements of Aboriginal folklore and vivid descriptions of the Australian wilderness.
Product code: 434942049
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This book follows agent Mila Vasquez of the elite Missing Persons bureau as she investigates the mysterious return of hundreds of long-lost individuals who begin committing a horrifying pattern of murders. These "sleepers" were people who chose to disappear from their former lives, often due to terrible choices or dark circumstances. As Mila delves deeper, she uncovers clues and realizes her colleagues might be hiding something from her, which could jeopardize the entire investigation. The novel is a thriller/mystery translated from Italian.
The book is set during the 1979 Iranian Revolution, where a British helicopter company faces potential bankruptcy and its foreign pilots must attempt a bold escape across the Gulf amidst the nation's turmoil. The story specifically focuses on the experiences of a Finnish pilot, Erikki Yokkonen, and his Iranian wife, Azadeh, as they struggle to save their love and escape the chaos.
The novel is set in post-apartheid South Africa and follows David Lurie, a middle-aged English professor at the Technical University of Cape Town. After an impulsive affair with a student, he refuses to repent publicly before a university committee and resigns his post in disgrace, retreating to his daughter Lucy's isolated farm in the Eastern Cape. The balance of power in the country is shifting, and both father and daughter become victims of a violent attack, which forces them to confront their strained relationship and the complex racial dynamics of the new South Africa.
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The story centers on Claire Ryan, a woman who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As her memory begins to fade, she starts writing a "Memory Book" – a scrapbook of mementos and stories – as a way to preserve her life and memories for her daughters and husband. The narrative explores the emotional journey of Claire and her family as they deal with the devastating effects of the disease, highlighting the importance of family and cherishing memories.
Product code: 9780091951375
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The story centers around Kristin Uys, a tough Roodepoort magistrate who is on a personal crusade to wipe out prostitution in the town. The plot involves her interactions with the protagonist, Don Mateza, who is being pressured by his girlfriend to become a "black diamond" (a term referring to South Africa's new middle class). The narrative explores contemporary South African society, featuring believable characters and a pacy plot.
This is an epic historical novel that follows four generations of a Korean immigrant family in Japan, spanning from 1911 to the late 1980s. The story begins with Sunja, a young girl in a small Korean fishing village who falls pregnant by a wealthy, married man. To avoid ruin, she accepts a marriage proposal from a Christian minister, Baek Isak, and moves with him to a hostile Japan. The novel explores the family's multi-generational struggles with discrimination, identity, and resilience in a country that treats them as perpetual outsiders.
is a satirical debut novel by James Blinn, first published in 1997. It is a postmodern black comedy that explores the unreality of modern technological warfare through the lens of the Persian Gulf War.Â
Set in Kenya during the 1950s Mau Mau period, the novel follows two main characters: a boy attending a "white" boarding school (the Duke of York school in Nairobi) and a rehabilitated Kikuyu ex-terrorist who continued his education in Russia. The story is noted for its accurate depiction of colonial life and the complexities of political transition in Kenya.
