Opis: The impossible thing wer. angielska - Belinda Bauer

‘A captivating novel from one of the UK’s most talented storytellers. I loved every page of this unique mystery.’ CLARE MACKINTOSH‘The gift of The Impossible Thing is the pure joy of reading.’ VAL MCDERMIDFrom the exceptionally original mind of CWA Gold Dagger Award winner and Booker-longlisted author Belinda Bauer, a sweeping tale of obsession, greed, ambition, and a crime that has remained unsolved for a hundred years.It was the greatest mystery never told . . .1926. On the towering cliffs of Yorkshire, men are lowered on ropes to steal the eggs of the sea birds who nest there. The most beautiful are sold for large sums. But when small and hungry Celie Sheppard finds an 'impossible' red egg, it will forever alter the course of her life - and the lives of others.100 years later in a remote cottage in Wales, Patrick Fort discovers his friend, Nick, and his mother tied up and robbed. The only thing missing: a carved case containing an incredible scarlet egg. Doggedly attempting to retrieve it, Patrick and Nick discover the cruel world of egg trafficking, and soon find themselves on the trail of a priceless collection of eggs lost to history. Until now.A taut, wonderfully imagined novel brimming with skulduggery at every turn, The Impossible Thing is a blazing testament to Belinda Bauer’s status as one of our greatest living crime writers.'Extraordinary. There's a deceptive simplicity to The Impossible Thing that packs a real punch.' ANN CLEEVES*Don't miss THE IMPOSSIBLE THING, available to pre-order now!*

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Szczegóły: The impossible thing wer. angielska - Belinda Bauer

Nazwa: The impossible thing wer. angielska
Autor: Belinda Bauer
Wydawnictwo: Bantam
Kod paskowy: 9781787630987
Ilość stron: 256
Format: 235 x 152 x 25
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.414 kg

Recenzje: The impossible thing wer. angielska - Belinda Bauer