Arthur Phillips Livres

Un récit diabolique, en forme de puzzle, d'une intelligence effrayante, par un maître de la manipulation.Londres, 1880. La maison Barton est au bord de la criseDepuis que le père,Joseph, obscur biologiste, a décidé que sa fille de 4 ans, Angelica, devait désormais quitter la chambre de ses parents pour aller dormir seule dans la sienne,de mystérieux événements se produisent. Constance, la mèred'Angelica, qu'un retour à l'intimité conjugale ne réjouit guère,sent une menace planer sur sa fille. Au grand dam de Joseph,qui ne veut rien entendre.Quand Constance fait appel à AnneMôntague, une ancienne actrice reconvertie dans le spiritisme,pour veiller sur Angelica, le quatuor est en place pour un drame dont il serait criminel de dévoiler l'argument.Les quatre protagonistes relatent chacun leur tour les événements qui suivent, quatre versions qui parfois s'accordent, parfois secontredisent, chacune jetant une lumière nouvelle,mais aussi une part d'ombre, sur les personnages, leurs peurs, leurs désirs et leurs secrets.Avec Angelica, Arthur Phillips, nouvel enfant chéri des lettres américaines, nous offre une brillante relecture du roman victorien. Le lecteur, mi-enquêteur, mi-psychanalyste, participe activement à ce récit labyrinthique, derrière les lignes duquel il doit essayer de percevoir la vérité avant le coup de théâtre final, tous les indices disséminés dans le livre apparaissant alors en pleine lumière. Un coup de maître.

In a gripping new novel, Queen Elizabeth's spymasters recruit an unlikely agent for a critical mission during a time of uncertainty in 1601. With the queen dying and no heir in sight, the kingdom is on edge, and any thought of her death is considered treasonous. As potential successors vie for position, King James VI of Scotland emerges as the leading candidate. However, the spymasters, seasoned veterans of England's long struggle against terror and religious extremism, suspect that James may not be the Protestant he claims to be. If he secretly adheres to Catholicism, it could undo decades of conflict and lead to chaos. Faced with this dilemma, Geoffrey Belloc, a seasoned operative from England's religious wars, devises a plan to uncover James's true beliefs. He recruits Mahmoud Ezzedine, a Muslim physician abandoned during the last Ottoman diplomatic mission, as his undercover agent. Ezzedine, an outsider desperate to return to his family, becomes the perfect candidate for this high-stakes mission. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a world of intrigue and deception, questioning the very nature of truth. Arthur Phillips crafts a unique and thrilling narrative that captivates and challenges at every turn.

Each song on Julian’s iPod, “that greatest of all human inventions,” is a touchstone. There are songs for the girls from when he was single, there’s the one for the day he met his wife-to-be, there’s one for the day his son was born. But when Julian’s family falls apart, even music loses its hold on him. Until one snowy night in Brooklyn, when his life’s soundtrack—and life itself—start to play again. Julian stumbles into a bar and sees Cait O’Dwyer, a flame-haired Irish rock singer, performing with her band, and a strange and unlikely love affair is ignited. Over the next few months, Julian and Cait’s passion plays out, though they never meet. What follows is a heartbreaking dark comedy, the tenderest of love stories, and a perfectly observed tale of the way we live now.

Set in 1922, the story follows an Egyptologist driven by an obsession to uncover the tomb of a mythical king. This darkly comic narrative traverses diverse locations, including the deserts of Egypt, the slums of Australia, and the opulent ballrooms of Boston. It weaves through significant historical backdrops such as the First World War and a chaotic royal court, creating a richly layered and inventive tale that blends humor with a quest for discovery.

A novel of startling scope and ambition, Prague depicts an intentionally lost Lost Generation as it follows five American expats who come to Budapest in the early 1990s to seek their fortune. They harbor the vague suspicion that their counterparts in Prague have it better, but still they hope to find adventure, inspiration, a gold rush, or history in the making.

Julian Donahue is captivated by his iPod, with each song evoking memories tied to significant moments in his life—his romantic past, the day he met his future wife, and the birth of his son. However, when his family disintegrates, music loses its magic, leaving him adrift. Everything changes one snowy night in Brooklyn when he discovers Cait O'Dwyer, an Irish rock singer, performing in a bar. An unexpected love affair begins, igniting a passion for both music and each other, despite their lack of direct interaction. Their connection unfolds through cryptic emails, text messages, cell-phone videos, and lyrics on Cait's website, creating a unique bond that transcends traditional relationships. As Cait's career takes off, Julian supports her from afar, becoming a voice of understanding in her life. Yet, as their feelings deepen, maintaining distance becomes increasingly challenging. This story evolves into a poignant exploration of love, obsession, and loss, framed within a darkly comedic narrative. Celebrated as one of America's best writers, the author presents a keenly observed tale of modern love, navigating the thin line between the desire for intimacy and the pull of oblivion.

The Tragedy of Arthur is an emotional and intricately crafted work by acclaimed novelist Arthur Phillips. The story revolves around Arthur, a young man grappling with the complexities of his con artist father, who is both a master of deception and an unreliable parent. Raised in a world of illusion, Arthur's only constant is the profound love shared between his father and his twin sister for Shakespeare’s works. This passion drives Arthur to become a writer, seeking their approval and affection. As years pass, Arthur’s father, now imprisoned and nearing death, reveals a long-hidden secret: a previously unknown Shakespeare play titled The Tragedy of Arthur. Alongside this revelation, Arthur and his sister inherit their father's mission to publish the play, which may be a genuine literary treasure or just another of his father’s elaborate cons. This novel is both humorous and haunting, featuring the complete text of the supposed lost play. It delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the interplay between storytelling and truth, as the lives of Arthur the novelist and Arthur the legendary king become intricately linked. The work has received numerous accolades, including recognition as a New York Times Notable Book and a favorite of various esteemed publications.