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John Wray

    1 janvier 1971

    La fiction de John Wray explore les liens complexes entre l'identité, la mémoire et le lieu. Son écriture se caractérise par un aperçu pénétrant de la psyché humaine et une maîtrise magistrale de la langue. À travers ses romans, il explore les facettes les plus sombres de l'expérience humaine, cherchant un sens dans un monde chaotique. Ses œuvres sont saluées pour leur profondeur littéraire et leur sophistication stylistique.

    John Wray
    Godsend
    The Lost Time Accidents
    Canaan's Tongue
    Leeds United and a Life in the Press Box
    The Right Hand Of Sleep
    Surviving the Death of a Sibling: Living Through Grief When an Adult Brother or Sister Dies
    • When T.J. Wray lost her 43-year-old brother, her grief was deep and enduring and, she soon discovered, not fully acknowledged. Despite the longevity of adult sibling relationships, surviving siblings are often made to feel as if their grief is somehow unwarranted. After all, when an adult sibling dies, he or she often leaves behind parents, a spouse, and even children—all of whom suffer a more socially recognized type of loss.Based on the author's own experiences, as well as those of many others, Surviving the Death of a Sibling helps adults who have lost a brother or sister to realize that they are not alone in their struggle. Just as important, it teaches them to understand the unique stages of their grieving process, offering practical and prescriptive advice for dealing with each stage.In Surviving the Death of a Sibling , T.J. Wray • Searching for and finding meaning in your sibling's passing• Using a grief journal to record your emotions• Choosing a grief partner to help you through tough times• Dealing with insensitive remarks made by othersWarm and personal, and a rich source of useful insights and coping strategies, Surviving the Death of a Sibling is a unique addition to the literature of bereavement.

      Surviving the Death of a Sibling: Living Through Grief When an Adult Brother or Sister Dies
    • The Right Hand Of Sleep

      • 336pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,8(5)Évaluer

      Oskar Voxlauer is in flight from his past - from his bourgeois Austrian upbringing; But, despite Oskar's attempts to live a reclusive existence as a gamekeeper up in the hills, he cannot escape the tensions that are threatening the tranquil town of Niessen.

      The Right Hand Of Sleep
    • Intended for football fans and fellow journalists alike, this title traces a career encompassing from editing a football match between pub teams called Toby Jug and Squinting Cat to interviewing Eric Cantona, Howard Wilkinson, Vinnie Jones and a host of other big names.

      Leeds United and a Life in the Press Box
    • Canaan's Tongue

      • 352pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      3,3(10)Évaluer

      Set against the backdrop of the impending Civil War, the novel follows Virgil Ball, a reluctant protege entangled in the illicit trade of stolen slaves. As he navigates a dangerous world hunted by both Union and Confederate forces, Virgil gains wealth, sexual privilege, and power, revealing the moral complexities and human costs of his choices. The narrative explores themes of complicity, survival, and the harsh realities of a society on the brink of upheaval.

      Canaan's Tongue
    • The Lost Time Accidents is a bold and epic saga set against the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century. Haunted by a failed love affair and the darkest of family secrets, Waldemar 'Waldy' Tolliver wakes one morning to discover that he has been exiled from the flow of time. The world continues to turn, and Waldy is desperate to find his way back. In his ambitious and fiercely inventive new novel, John Wray takes us from turn-of-the-century Viennese salons buzzing with rumours about Einstein's radical new theory to the death camps of the Second World War, from the golden age of post-war pulp science fiction to a startling discovery in a modern-day Manhattan apartment packed to the ceiling with artefacts of contemporary life.

      The Lost Time Accidents
    • Godsend

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture
      3,5(500)Évaluer

      In California her name was Aden Grace Sawyer. In Pakistan she must choose a different name - Suleyman - and take on a new identity as a young man. She has travelled a long way to begin her new life, and she'll travel further to protect her secret.But once she is on the ground, Aden finds herself in more danger than she could have dreamed. Faced with violence and loss, she must make intense and unimaginable choices that will test not only her faith, but her understanding of who she is.Compelling, unnerving and timely, Godsend is a subtle masterpiece of empathy: a study of what it means for a person to give themselves to their faith, and how far they will go from home to find a place to belong.

      Godsend
    • Lowboy

      • 272pages
      • 10 heures de lecture
      3,2(2846)Évaluer

      In "Lowboy," sixteen-year-old Will Heller, a paranoid schizophrenic, embarks on a mission to save the world from global warming while searching for Emily Wallace in New York City. Meanwhile, his mother, Violet, and missing-persons specialist Ali Lateef race against time to find him, uncovering dark secrets along the way.

      Lowboy
    • The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by providing an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original text.

      The Life And Labors Of John Wray, Pioneer Missionary In British Guiana (1892)
    • Revenge is a dish best served old...'Not all heroes wear capes, some wear M&S; cardigans! A triumph!' MIKE GAYLE 'A sublime mix of comedy, drama and adventure' JILL MANSELL'Just pure joy from start to finish.' ALEXANDRA POTTERMeet the Williamson sisters, Britain's most treasured World War II veterans. Now in their nineties, Josephine and Penny are in demand, popping up at commemorative events all over the country. Despite their age, they're in great form-sprightly and sparky, and always in search of their next excitement. This time it's a trip to Paris to receive the Legion d'honneur, accompanied by their devoted great-nephew, Archie.Keen historian Archie believes his great aunts had minor roles in the Women's Royal Navy and the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, but that's only half the story. There's a reason sweet Auntie Penny can dispatch a would-be mugger with a brolly. This trip to Paris is not what it seems either. Scandal and crime have quietly trailed the sisters since the war. Now armed with new information about an old adversary, these much decorated (but admittedly ancient) veterans intend to settle scores, avenge lost friends, and pull off one last heist before the curtain comes down on their illustrious careers. A charming, uplifting and cosy mystery about two national treasures hiding official secrets and double lives - perfect for fans of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB. 'Funny, thrilling and brilliantly researched.' SJ Bennett'It's P.G. Wodehouse meets Dear Mrs Bird and it's utterly wonderful.' Annie Lyons 'Utterly charming and engrossing' Jenny Colgan 'A glorious, rip-roaring adventure, so funny and charming, yet laced with unexpected moments of real tenderness and reflection' Lucy Dillon'The literary equivalent to a perfect Martini, The Excitements is sharp, delicious, instantly mood-lifting and utterly intoxicating.' Kate Eberlen

      The Excitements: Two National Treasures seek revenge in this delightful mystery for fans of The Thursday Murder Club