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La louisiane: Suivi d'un entretien inédit avec l'autrice
Par Julia Malye. 2024
Trois femmes Une terre impitoyable Une histoire oubliée depuis des siècles Paris, 1720. La Supérieure de la Salpêtrière, est mandatée…
pour sélectionner une centaine de femmes « volontaires » qui seront envoyées en Louisiane afin d'y épouser les colons français. Parmi elles, trois amies improbables : Charlotte, une orpheline de douze ans à la langue bien pendue ; Pétronille, une jeune aristocrate désargentée et Geneviève, une faiseuse d'anges. Comme leurs compagnes à bord de La Baleine, elles ignorent tout de ce qui les attend au-delà des mers. Ces étrangères réunies par le destin devront braver l'adversité et traverser une vie faite de chagrins d'amour, de naissances et de deuils, de cruauté et de plaisirs inattendus. Et d'une amitié forgée dans le feu. Fondée sur une histoire vraie, tombée dans l'oubli, cette superbe saga emporte le lecteur des cellules de la Salpêtrière aux confins de la Louisiane aux côtés de femmes que rien ne prédestinait à quitter leur milieuLes visiteurs
Par A. C Crispin. 1985
Ils étaient arrivés par dizaines de milliers dans leurs vaisseaux spatiaux aussi grands que les plus grosses agglomérations de la…
Terre : Tokyo, Paris, Shangaï. Ils venaient d'une lointaine planète aux ressources presques épuisées. Et que demandaient-ils, ces étranges extraterrestres capables de revêtir l'apparence humaine, en échange de leurs extraordinaires connaissances en matière de science et de technologie ? Rien, ou si peu de chose : une petite, toute petite, partie des richesses naturelles de la Terre. Ils étaient venus pour une mission de paix... et l'humanité les avait crus. Jusqu'au moment où ils commencèrent à se multiplier, à se muer en une armée d'envahisseurs. Jusqu'au moment où les hommes, les femmes, les enfants de la planète Terre commencèrent à disparaître... par millions. Jusqu'au moment où l'effrayante réalité que dissimulait leur mission pacifique — un règne de terreur comparable, à l'échelle mondiale, à celui qu'avait connu l'Allemagne d'Hitler — apparut aux yeux des survivants, les laissants seuls face à cette simple alternative : resister ou disparaitre. Ce roman est tiré du scénario d'une série télévisée qui, dans tous les pays où elle a été diffusée, a connu un retentissement considérable. Dernier en date : l'Italie, où les Visiteurs a pulvérisé tous les indices d'écoute.Malpertuis: histoire d'une maison fantastique (Espace nord #88)
Par Jean Ray. 1993
Dans sa chambre de Malpertuis, oncle Cassave va mourir et il le sait... Alors il convoque tous les siens et…
promet à chacun une rente mirifique à condition qu'ils viennent vivre ensemble, ici, dans sa chère vieille maison. Aucun de ces sages petits-bourgeois du XIXe siècle finissant ne se doute qu'un terrible huis clos commence, que des forces d'une violence inouïe vont se déchaîner en eux, que, jaillissant des greniers, des meubles, des murs mêmes de Malpertuis, des monstres vont apparaître... Et qui devinerait qu'oncle Cassave avait à sa mort plus de deux cent ans et qu'en 1630 un certain Quentin Moretus Cassave, savant à demi fou, cherchait à s'emparer de l'énergie non encore éteinte des dieux de l'Olympe ?La plage des songes et autres récits d'exil
Par Stanley Péan. 1998
Publiée initialement en 1988, La plage des songes révèle les fondations d’un univers sur lesquelles Stanley Péan a su construire…
une œuvre solide. Si l’écrivain a bien évidemment évolué au fil de ses trente-cinq ans d’écriture, soulignons qu’il écrivait déjà magnifiquement. Les protagonistes de ce recueil de nouvelles sont tour à tour happés par leurs souvenirs, idéalisés ou cauchemardesques, de cette Haïti qu’ils traînent dans leur exil, telle une carapace de tortue. Oscillant entre tendresse et humour noir, entre compassion et terreur, La plage des songes retrace les itinéraires singuliers de ces personnages livrés aux caprices de forces surnaturelles et nous fait découvrir un autre visage du Québec contemporain. Un livre fondateur pour l’écrivain aujourd’hui célébré.Révélation
Par Bentley Little. 1999
Toutes les églises de Randall, petite ville paisible de l'Arizona, sont profanées, deux fermiers sont tués et la pasteur disparaît…
avec toute sa famille. Tous les habitants devront lutter contre une entité maléfique plus ancienne que le temps lui-même. Personne ne sortira indemne de cet affrontement.Argylle: A novel
Par Elly Conway. 2024
The globe-trotting spy thriller that inspired the upcoming action blockbuster Argylle (February 2024) , featuring a star-studded cast including Henry…
Cavill , Bryce Dallas Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, and John Cena, and directed by Matthew Vaughn of Kingsman trilogy fame A luxury train speeding towards Moscow and a date with destiny. A CIA plane downed in the jungles of the Golden Triangle. A Nazi hoard entombed in the remote mountains of South-West Poland. A missing treasure, the eighth wonder of the world, lost for seven decades. One Russian magnate's dream of restoring a nation to greatness has set in motion a chain of events which will take the world to the brink of chaos. Only Frances Coffey, the CIA's most legendary spymaster, can prevent it. But to do so, she needs someone special. Enter Argylle, a troubled agent with a tarnished past who may just have the skills to take on one of the most powerful men in the world. If only he can save himself firstThe magic crown (Fairytale Ninjas #2)
Par Paula Harrison. 2024
Jump into a thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja moves and epic adventures in the brilliant sequel to The…
Magic Crown, perfect for children aged 5+ CAN THEY SCARE OFF ALL THE BADDIES? Nothing very exciting EVER happens in the town of Hobbleton. Then Red, Snow and Goldie are trained as fairytale ninjas, and find that anything is possible... When firebirds, frost fairies and ice dragons start appearing, the fairytale ninjas realise that trouble is afoot. Who or what could be disturbing the magical creatures from their nests? Could another adversary be at work and what exactly are they up to?Two and a half wishes (Fairytale Ninjas #3)
Par Paula Harrison. 2024
Jump into Book 3 of the thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja moves and epic adventures, perfect for children…
aged 5+ When fairies start getting trapped and their magic constrained, the ninjas soon realise that a new villain is at work. Can they, with the help of their two and a half wishes, get to the bottom of the problem? Or will they just be a little bit short of that extra sparkle?To challenge heaven (Out of the Dark #3)
Par David Weber. 2024
In a universe teeming with predators, humanity needs friends. And fast. We've come a long way in the forty years…
since the Shongairi attacked Earth, killed half its people, and then were driven away by an alliance of humans with the other sentient bipeds who inhabit our planet. We took the technology they left behind, and rapidly built ourselves into a starfaring civilization. Because we haven't got a moment to lose. Because it's clear that there are even more powerful, more hostile aliens out there, and Earth needs allies. But it also transpires that the Shongairi expedition that nearly destroyed our home planet ... wasn't an official one. That, indeed, its commander may have been acting as an unwitting cats-paw for the Founders, the ancient alliance of very old, very evil aliens who run the Hegemony that dominates our galaxy, and who hold the Shongairi, as they hold most non-Founder species, in not-so-benign contempt. Indeed, it may turn out to be possible to turn the Shongairi into our allies against the Hegemony. There's just the small matter of the Shongairi honor code, which makes bushido look like a child's game. We might be able to make them our friends — if we can crush their planetary defenses in the greatest battle we, or they, have ever seen. A Macmillan Audio production from Tor BooksThe misfits #1: A royal conundrum (The Misfits #1)
Par Lisa Yee. 2024
When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who're you gonna call? An elite team of…
crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee! “For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!” —Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big Nate and Max & the Midknights Olive Cobin Zang has . . . issues. And they mostly aren’t her fault. (No, really!) Though she often slips under the radar, problems have a knack for finding her. So, imagine her doubts when she’s suddenly dropped off at the strangest boarding school ever: a former castle turned prison that's now a “reforming arts school”! But nothing could’ve prepared Olive for RASCH ( not “rash”). There, she’s lumped with a team of other kids who never quite fit in, and discovers that the academy isn’t what it seems—and neither is she. In fact, RASCH is a cover for an elite group of misfits who fight crime . . . and Olive has arrived just in time. Turns out that RASCH is in danger of closing, unless Olive’s class can stop the heist of the century. And as Olive falls in love with this wacky school, she realizes it’s up to her new team to save the only home that’s ever welcomed themMidnight: A thriller
Par Amy McCulloch. 2024
In this pulse-pounding thriller, a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antarctica—to camp beneath the legendary midnight sun—becomes a desperate battle for survival…
against a killer determined to follow their prey to the ends of the earth. THE SUN NEVER SETS AND THIS KILLER NEVER SLEEPS Olivia Campbell has always dreamed of spending a sunlit night on the frigid Antarctic continent. But as an actuary who assesses risk for a living, she never imagined she would have the chance. So when her career takes an unexpected detour, and her boyfriend—a high-powered art dealer with a taste for the finer things in life—decides to stage an ostentatious, career-making auction on a luxury liner to Antarctica, Olivia is thrilled. That is, until things start to feel a bit strange. In addition to the scores of wealthy patrons and potential buyers, they'll also be traveling alongside a small group of beleaguered employees of Pioneer Adventures—the company responsible for managing the ship—and their charismatic, divisive CEO. When the first bodies are discovered, it's easy enough for Olivia to write it off as a terrible accident. But as the situation heats up and the temperatures continue to plummet, she begins to wonder whether she might have booked a one-way ticket to her own demiseThe moonday letters
Par Emmi Itaranta. 2022
Part space-age epistolary, part eco-thriller, and a love story between two individuals from very different worlds. Sol has disappeared. Their…
Earth-born wife Lumi sets out to find them but it is no simple feat: each clue uncovers another enigma. Their disappearance leads back to underground environmental groups and a web of mystery that spans the space between the planets themselves. Told through letters and extracts, the course of Lumi's journey takes her not only from the affluent colonies of Mars to the devastated remnants of Earth, but into the hidden depths of Sol's past and the long-forgotten secrets of her ownThe end of the overworld! (Minecraft Stonesword Saga #6)
Par Nick Eliopulos. 2024
The Stonesword Saga comes to an epic conclusion in this epic conclusion to the Stonesword Saga—the only official Minecraft chapter…
book series! Based on one of the most popular video game of all time, this all-new chapter book series takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players deeper into the game than ever before. In their last adventure, Morgan, Harper, and their friends barely survived a dangerous game only to return to a Minecraft Overworld in total chaos! The rift that's been growing steadily larger in the sky is now on the verge of consuming everything in its path. The team has one chance to save Minecraft and their friend the Evoker King—but it may already be too late. Find out what happens in Book #6, the epic conclusion of the Stonesword Saga!!! Look for these other great Minecraft® titles: • Into the Game! (Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles #1) • Last Block Standing! (Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles #6) • Crack in the Code! (Minecraft Stonesword Saga #1) © 2023 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companiesMaude horton's glorious revenge
Par Lizzie Pook. 2024
For readers of Sarah Penner and Stuart Turton comes a historical mystery about a young woman in Victorian London who…
will stop at nothing to avenge her sister after her suspicious death aboard an Arctic exploration ship. An Arctic expedition. A mysterious death. And the lengths to which one woman will go to avenge her sister. When Maude Horton receives a letter from the British Admiralty informing her of her younger sister's death, her world is shattered. Bold and daring, Constance had run away from her life in Victorian London two years prior, disguising herself as a boy to board the Makepeace, an expedition vessel bound for the Arctic's unexplored Northwest Passage. The admiralty claims Constance's death was a tragic accident, but Maude knows when she is being deceived. Armed with Constance's diary from her time at sea and a fiery desire for justice, Maude sets her sights on the Makepeace's former scientist, Edison Stowe, a greedy and manipulative man who she suspects had a hand in her sister's death. When she learns he has a new venture, a travel company that escorts spectators across the country to witness popular public hangings, Maude decides to join the latest tour, determined to extract the truth from Stowe and avenge her sister—no matter the risk to herself. From the stark beauty of the Arctic to the teeming streets of Victorian London, Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge is a mysterious, transporting tale about the unbreakable bond of sisterhood and the things we are driven to do by both love and greedDeep freeze (Revival #1)
Par Michael C Grumley. 2024
This program is read by multi-award-winning narrator Scott Brick. From the bestselling author of the Breakthrough series : In his…
next near-future thriller, Michael C. Grumley explores humanity's thirst for immortality—at any cost... "A fast-paced juggernaut of a story, where revelations pile upon revelations, building to a stunning conclusion that will leave readers clamoring for more." —James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sigma Force series The accident came quickly. With no warning. In the dead of night, a precipitous plunge into a freezing river trapped everyone inside the bus. It was then that Army veteran John Reiff's life came to an end. Extinguished in the sudden rush of frigid water. There was no expectation of survival. None. Let alone waking up beneath blinding hospital lights. Struggling to move, or see, or even breathe. But the doctors assure him that everything is normal. That things will improve. And yet, he has a strange feeling that there's something they're not telling him. As Reiff's mind and body gradually recover, he becomes certain that the doctors are lying to him. One-by-one, puzzle pieces are slowly falling into place, and he soon realizes that things are not at all what they seem. Critical information is being kept from him. Secrets. Supposedly for his own good. But who is doing this? Why? And the most important question: can he keep himself alive long enough to uncover the truth? A Macmillan Audio production from Tor ForgeLulu sinagtala and the city of noble warriors (Lulu Sinagtala and the Tagalog Gods #1)
Par Gail D Villanueva. 2024
In this fast-paced, thrilling middle grade fantasy rooted in Tagalog mythology, a young Filipino girl discovers realms beyond our own…
full of monsters and gods, a terrible evil who wants her magic, and even a talking duck! The first book in a duology from Gail D. Villanueva (My Fate According to the Butterfly) that's perfect for fans of Tristan Strong and Aru Shah. Lulu Sinagtala can't wait for a fun Christmas break. She's excited to hang out with her sister, Kitty, and best friend, Bart; to reenact her favorite legends from Tagalog folklore (like the amazing tale of Bernardo Carpio); and, of course, to eat as much yummy street-side inihaw as possible! But when a vicious wakwak attacks her neighborhood and kidnaps Mom, Lulu discovers the creatures and deities of Tagalog myth are real and that two additional Realms exist beyond our own. To make it worse, Lulu has superhuman strength and the ability to wield magic, meaning she's the only one powerful enough to stop the evil spirit who's determined to rule the three Realms at all costs. No pressure, right? Lulu, Kitty, and Bart set off on a quest to rescue Mom, where they outsmart cunning enemies, battle vengeful beings, and form unlikely alliances. Soon they find themselves swept into a centuries-long fight, unraveling secrets about Lulu and her past that threaten to upend everything and throw the whole universe into chaos. Can Lulu muster the strength (superhuman or not) to find out who she really is and who she can trust to save Mom and the three Realms before it's too late?Suborbital 7
Par John Shirley. 2024
A routine rescue mission leaves a team of US soldiers, rescued hostages, and a prisoner trapped above Earth in a…
suborbital craft, in this cinematic action-packed near-future thriller, perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Jack Carr "This is the kind of book that gives military SF a good name." Financial Times Lieutenant Art Burkett is called up to take part in a rescue mission. Three scientists have been kidnapped by the terrorist group Thieves in Law. The rescue is swift. Art and his team return to military craft SubOrbital 7, intending to return to safety with hostages rescued and prisoners in tow. But Thieves in Law are not the only people looking for them. Art and his team must fight an ever-growing threat before time runs out for them, and possibly for the rest of the worldThe lonely sea
Par Alistair MacLean. 2024
A collection of riveting tales of the sea including the story that launched his writing career and the account of…
the epic battle to sink the German battle ship, Bismarck. THE MASTER STORYTELLER IN HIS ELEMENT... Alistair MacLean has an unmistakable and unrivalled skill in writing about the sea and its power and about the men and women who sail it, and who fight and die in it. His distinctive voice was evident from his very first prize-winning story, 'The Dileas', and has been heard time and again in his international career as the author of such bestsellers as H.M.S. Ulysses and San Andreas. The Lonely Sea starts where MacLean's career started, with 'The Dileas', and collects together his stories of the sea. Here is a treasury of vintage MacLean, compelling and brilliant, where the master storyteller is in his elementImmortal games
Par Annaliese Avery. 2024
The Blood Moon marks the start of the Immortal Games. The Gods of Olympus randomly select humans as their tokens…
and then gamble with their lives. The stakes are high and survival is unlikely. 16-year-old Ara is seeking revenge on the Gods for allowing her sister to die in the games. She's determined to be selected as a token, but when she is, she realizes that it isn't just her life at stake, but also her heart. With the odds stacked against her, it will take an unlikely hero to twist her rage into something much more complicated. Ara is playing in the games of life and death... and love. What will she sacrifice?Rescue tails: The treacherous tower
Par StacyPlays. 2024
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Wild Rescuers series comes Rescue Tails by YouTuber StacyPlays, a thrilling…
new adventure series about Stacy and her special wolves, with illustrations on every page! Stacy and her intelligent pack of wolves live in harmony together in a forest cave. But when their friend Milo the bat brings news that a baby ocelot is in danger and needs to be returned to its family, Stacy and Basil must hurry to the jungle biome in order to save the day! After tracking the lost ocelot, they discover it's trapped in a long-lost tower that's full of obstacles, traps, and dangerous creatures. Will Stacy and her wolf Basil rescue the ocelot before it's too late? Rescue Tails: The Treacherous Tower is the first book in an all-new Minecraft-inspired adventure series from StacyPlays, the New York Times bestselling author and YouTube sensation with more than 2.3 million subscribers!