Timothée de Fombelle schöpft seine literarische Inspiration aus einer Kindheit, die er auf Reisen und in der Natur verbrachte, ein verlorenes Paradies, das er im Schreiben wiederentdeckt. Seine künstlerische Laufbahn, die er durch eine Theaterkarriere als Dramatiker und Regisseur verfeinerte, prägt seinen einzigartigen Erzählstil. De Fombelles Werk ist von den Freuden und Prüfungen des Lebens inspiriert und betrachtet den Schreibprozess selbst als eine tiefgreifende Reise für den Leser.
On a quiet Christmas night, a swallow takes flight from Africa, searching for something it cannot quite name. A disenchanted driver sits alone in his yellow truck, yearning to be home. And a man walks through the snowy streets, feeling utterly alone. But when the three destinies meet, it seems their search for hope, belonging and kindness has finally ended
While her father is at war, five-year-old Rosalie places herself in charge of a secret mission to uncover the truth behind her father's letters from the front lines
“Rich in mysteries, enlivened by surprises, and suffused with suspense. It is so beautifully wrought, it reminds us why we love to read, and there can be no higher praise.” — Booklist (starred review) Vango has been in danger for as long as he can remember. The second half of Timothée de Fombelle’s epic adventure follows its dashing hero through the years between World Wars and across Europe as he flees dark forces and unfounded accusations. Narrow escapes, near misses, and a dash of romantic intrigue will rivet adventurous teens to their seats as Vango continues to unravel the mysteries of his past. In the shadow of a rapidly changing world, can Vango find those who have hunted him for so long and uncover his true identity?
Die Augen von Elisha
Band 2 der fantastischen Abenteuer um Tobie Seine Eltern sind gar nicht tot? Als Tobie Lolness nach zwei Jahren im Grasland diese Nachricht erhält, ist ihm sofort klar: Er muss auf den Baum zurück! Doch was ihn dort Schreckliches erwartet, hätte er sich nie vorstellen können. Der Baum ist von der Vernichtung bedroht. Wie viele andere müssen Tobies Eltern Zwangsarbeit leisten. Und Elisha, Tobies große Liebe, befindet sich in den Händen seiner ärgsten Widersacher.
A breathless adventure from international award winner Timothée de Fombelle charts a desperate search for identity across the vast expanses of Europe. In a world between wars, a young man on the cusp of taking priestly vows is suddenly made a fugitive. Fleeing the accusations of police who blame him for a murder, as well as more sinister forces with darker intentions, Vango attempts to trace the secrets of his shrouded past and prove his innocence before all is lost. As he crisscrosses the continent via train, boat, and even the Graf Zeppelin airship, his adventures take him from Parisian rooftops to Mediterranean islands to Scottish forests. A mysterious, unforgettable, and romantic protagonist, Vango tells a thrilling story sure to captivate lovers of daring escapades and subversive heroes.