John Banville ist ein gefeierter irischer Romanautor, der für seine intellektuelle Tiefe und stilistische Meisterschaft bekannt ist. Sein Schreiben befasst sich mit der Komplexität menschlicher Emotionen und moralischer Mehrdeutigkeit und erforscht oft die Natur von Identität und Realität. Banville setzt Sprache präzise ein, um reichhaltige, atmosphärische Prosa und scharfsinnige Charakterporträts zu schaffen, die den Leser in seine zum Nachdenken anregenden Erzählungen hineinziehen. Seine unverwechselbare literarische Stimme, die von Ironie, schwarzem Humor und einem scharfen Eingehen auf ethische Belange geprägt ist, etabliert ihn als bedeutenden zeitgenössischen Erzähler.
Set against a richly atmospheric backdrop, this new mystery features the beloved characters Strafford and Quirke. The story promises to engage readers with its intricate plot and compelling twists, characteristic of the author's bestselling style. Fans of previous works will find familiar themes woven throughout, creating a captivating narrative that blends suspense with depth.
In this atmospheric murder mystery set in 1950s rural Ireland, a loner discovers an empty car and becomes involved in a missing person's case. Detective Inspector Strafford and his brilliant yet flawed ally, pathologist Quirke, are drawn into the investigation as they navigate their complex relationship.
Set in Victorian London, the story follows Asher Grey, the sole consulting exorcist, who navigates the mystical realm hidden beneath the mundane. Tasked with addressing supernatural disturbances, Asher grapples with the challenges of his profession, particularly the struggle to attract paying clients. The narrative blends elements of the supernatural with the trials of a unique vocation, highlighting the tension between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
With relations between the two men increasingly strained, and their investigation taking them back to the final days of the Second World War, can they join the pieces of a hidden puzzle? The Sunday Times bestselling author of Snow and April in Spain returns with Strafford and Quirke's most troubling case yet.[Bokinfo].
Courage meets crisis in a doctor's extraordinary true account on the frontlines of maternal healthcare during a deadly epidemic in Sierra Leone. In May 2014, Dr. Benjamin Black finds himself at the centre of the Ebola outbreak, grappling with the highest maternal mortality rate globally amid a new, invisible threat. From the life-and-death decisions on the maternity ward to moral dilemmas in the Ebola Treatment Centers, every moment is a crossroads where a single choice could tip the balance between survival and catastrophe. The tension is palpable, and the stakes are unimaginably high. One mistake, one error of judgment, could spell disaster. Belly Woman is a powerful piece of reportage and advocacy that draws parallels between two global outbreaks of infectious diseases: Ebola and COVID-19. Black's firsthand experience on the frontlines of a global health crisis bears witness to the raw emotions, tough decisions, such as the need to carry out medically-mandated abortions to save lives, and the unwavering dedication that defines the lives of those who step up when the world needs them most. A compelling read for those with an interest in medical memoirs, social justice, and humanitarianism, as well as healthcare professionals and maternal health caregivers.
Roman
Ein vielschichtiges Katz-und-Maus-Spiel, ein Roman über Nostalgie, Leben, Tod und Quantentheorie. Felix Mordaunt, der gerade erst aus dem Gefängnis entlassen wurde, fährt am Haus seiner Kindheit vor. Doch weder das schicke Auto noch der Name, mit dem er sich vorstellt, gehören wirklich ihm. In dem zugigen alten Gutshaus lebt eine neue Familie: die Godleys, Nachkommen des verstorbenen weltberühmten Wissenschaftlers Adam Godley, dessen Existenztheorie das Universum ins Chaos stürzte. Felix muss sich nun mit der eigenwilligen Familie Godley und deren nervösen Haushälterin auseinandersetzen. Ein ungeheurlicher Vorwurf steht im Raum: War der verstorbene Adam Godley wirklich der Urheber der Existenztheorie, oder war er ein Betrüger? Mit funkelnder Intelligenz und rasantem Witz lässt John Banville einige der denkwürdigsten Figuren seines Werks in einem ebenso schelmischen wie brillant konzipierten Roman wieder aufleben.
Irresistible, sun-kissed follow up to the top ten bestseller Snow, from the Booker Prize winning author.
It is 1940 and the bombs are falling thick and fast on London. The royal family must do all they can to assure the British public of their solidarity. But what of the two young princesses - Elizabeth and Margaret? How can they be kept safe without jeopardizing morale in the capital?
'The body is in the library,' Colonel Osborne said. 'Come this way.' Following the discovery of the body of a highly respected parish priest at Ballyglass House - the Co. Wexford family seat of the aristocratic, secretive Osborne family - Detective Inspector St. John Strafford is called in from Dublin to investigate. Strafford faces obstruction from all angles, but carries on determinedly in his pursuit of the murderer. However, as the snow continues to fall over this ever-expanding mystery, the people of Ballyglass are equally determined to keep their secrets.
El presente volumen recoge las novelas que componen la Trilogía Cleave, uno de los proyectos más ambiciosos y logrados del Premio Príncipe de Asturias de las Letras John Banville.Eclipse nos presenta al actor Alexander Cleave, regresado al hogar de su infancia para recuperarse de una crisis nerviosa. Allí, dos nuevos inquilinos se unen a una avalancha de recuerdos perturbadores para obligarle a afrontar el caos de su vida.Imposturas se abre cuando Axel Vander recibe una carta misteriosa y viaja a Turín para encontrarse con su autora. Así, nublado por la edad y el alcohol e incapaz de distinguir entre realidad y ficción, se enfrentará cara a cara con Cass Cleave, la mujer que tiene el poder de desenmascararlo.El ciclo se cierra con Antigua luz, donde Alexander Clave recuerda su fugaz e intenso primer amor. Un rodaje le llevará a intimar con una joven actriz cuya vida se ha asomado al abismo y al inesperado hallazgo de respuestas acerca del destino de las mujeres que marcaron a fuego su vida.