著者:Rowan Somerville
出版社: W. W. Norton & Company
発売日: 2010年12月20日
A riotous love letter to Arab cultureーits sense of honor and friendship, its food and humor and, above all, storytelling.
In this exuberant, transformative tale of modern-day Cairo, a drunken Irish……続きを見る
The stories in "Further Experiences of an Irish R.M." continue to explore the humorous and sometimes poignant experiences of Major Sinclair Yeates, the Resident Magistrate (R.M.), as he navigates th……続きを見る
The novel is set in Ireland and involves elements of comedy and social satire. The story follows the lives and interactions of the characters, often using humor to explore the complexities of relati……続きを見る
E. Œ. Somerville and Martin Ross, the pen names of Edith Somerville and Violet Martin, respectively, were known for their humorous and insightful portrayals of Irish rural life and characters. In "A……続きを見る
The book is a humorous depiction of the experiences of a Resident Magistrate (R.M.) in rural Ireland. The protagonist, Major Sinclair Yeates, is an Englishman who moves to the Irish countryside to t……続きを見る
Somerville and Ross were known for their humorous and insightful portrayals of Irish rural life and society. Their stories often feature colorful characters, witty dialogue, and a keen observation o……続きを見る
'In Mr. Knox's Country' is an adventure novel written by Martin Ross and E. Oe. Somerville. The story begins by introducing us to two men central to the story, Flurry Knox and the yet-to-be-named na……続きを見る
In the midst of the Second Intifada, two acts of extreme violence lead to an act of extraordinary humanity. A suicide bomb was detonated outside a nightclub in Tel Aviv, killing twenty-two people, m……続きを見る
The haunting second novel from the author of The Night of the Flood. Two women, separated by decades, are drawn together by one, mysterious house on the North Norfolk coast.
'Part ghost story, part ……続きを見る
An atmospheric literary thriller set during the devastating North Sea flood of 1953, in which a love triangle turns murderous.
Her heart beat hard. There was a crazed beauty to the storm. It was alm……続きを見る
2042, post-peak oil America. The FBI and NSA have been merged into a single entity ー the Federal Justice Agency ー with wide-ranging investigative powers across state borders. Within it, a small co……続きを見る
A powerful criminal organisation known as the Syndicate has managed to infiltrate the Australian government and re-introduce the death penalty. Serial killer John Allen Darkin, who left a bloody tra……続きを見る
In 'The Open Door, and the Portrait,' Mrs. Oliphant weaves a rich tapestry of social observation and psychological complexity, masterfully exploring the nuances of human relationships against the ba……続きを見る
True heroes sacrifice for the benefit of others – even others most alien.
For the Kota Warriors, everything has changed. Ebon, their new home, is a desolate planet never meant for human life. The na……続きを見る
In the sequel to 'Unnatural Selection', Nick and Anton have settled into a comfortable arrangement with Nick dropping over on his free days for sex and company. This suits Nick just fine - even thou……続きを見る
Three novellas following the adventures and romance of Nick Guthrie, London police detective, and Anton Marber, a gay scientist and television presenter.
'Unnatural Selection'
Four years ago, Nick G……続きを見る
One day after school, five bullies emerging from detention attack and rape their disabled classmate Abigail White. Due to the trauma and her speech impediment, she never tells anyone what happened.
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Illness in Jerna's family has put his relationship with Ria under massive strain, but just as he hopes to rebuild things, school bullying threatens both his older daughter's happiness and his precio……続きを見る
In a sequel to 'Every Move You Make', Nick and Anton have settled happily into married life. But on the eve of their 3rd anniversary, Nick disappears, apparently leaving Anton for another man. Anton……続きを見る
For the first time, the mysterious travelling circus known as the Circus Infinitus arrives in Australia, where it immediately attracts the attention of an infamous Victorian villain. Dr Nikola has h……続きを見る
Four years ago, Nick Guthrie nearly died from a brain tumour until he received an experimental treatment that saved his life, even though the treatment brought bizarre and permanent side effects. No……続きを見る
An Irishman goes in search of a tall tale in the backstreets of Cairo...
Fin, an Irish journalist with little more than a rumpled linen suit to his name, wakes at dawn with a fierce hangover and an ……続きを見る
Rhede Kelten, newly qualified physician, journeys across the oceans to Inades, seeking employment and a life away from an unloving family. An offer of a remote hospital post seems perfect, and he ac……続きを見る
After thirteen years a violent serial killer known as The Plastic Surgeon has returned to stalk the streets of Sydney, killing blonde women and hacking apart their faces in a psychotic frenzy.
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