A prize-winning Cold War spy novel from the author of international megaseller THE READER.
The author of international phenomenon THE READER returns with a tale of old jealousies, explosive politics and uncertain futures. Meet the Baader-Meinhof Group, 25 years on...
"Georg Polger ekes out a lonely living as a freelance translator in the south of France, until he is approached by a certain Mr. Bulnakov, who has an intriguing proposition: Georg is to take over a local translation agency and finish a project left by the previous owner, [...]
Reuniting in a secluded country home after decades apart, a group of old friends and lovers exchange clandestine judgments on their divergent paths and celebrate the pardon of one of their number, a convicted murderer and terrorist.
English; Hardback
Released: 12.10.2010 / Delivery time: 3-5 weeks (title will be specially ordered)
Der Anwalt Georg Polger wird eher zufällig Inhaber eines Übersetzungsbüros. Konstruktionspläne von Kampfhubschraubern sind das Spezialgebiet und der Grund, warum nicht alle ihm Gutes wollen.
At the age of fifteen, Michael Berg falls in love with a woman named Hanna who disappears, and while observing a trial as a law student years later, he is shocked to discover the same woman as the defendant in a horrible crime.
A mesmerising tale of discovery, of the search for identity and of the need for understanding and forgiveness.
English; Paperback / Softback
Released: 05.02.2009 / Delivery time: 1-3 weeks (not available at short notice)
The author of The Reader returns with another thrilling case for sleuth Gerhard Self
English; Hardback
Released: 08.10.2009 / Delivery time: 1-3 weeks (not available at short notice)
The second novel in the bestselling Gerhard Self detective series, from the author of The Reader
English; Paperback / Softback
Released: 2008 / Delivery time: 3-5 weeks (title will be specially ordered)
Film tie-in edition of Bernhard Schlink's exceptionally powerful novel - 'A thriller, a love story and a deeply moving examination of a German conscience' [Independent on Saturday]
A child of World War II, Peter Debauer grew up with his mother and scant memories of his father, a victim of war. Now an adult, Peter embarks upon a search for the truth surrounding his mother's unwavering--but shaky--history and the possibility of finding his missing [...]
English; Hardback
Released: 2008 / Delivery time: 1-3 weeks (not available at short notice)
Losing his father during World War II, Peter Debauer grows up with his mother and few memories of his father, until, as an adult, he embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about his past, following a trail that takes him across Europe, to the United States, and back in [...]
English; Paperback / Softback
Released: 2008 / Delivery time: 1-3 weeks (not available at short notice)
Lebensentwürfe, Liebeshoffnungen, Alterseinsichten was ist Illusion, und was stimmt? Was bleibt, wenn eine Illusion zerplatzt? Die Flucht in eine andere? Weil das Leben ohne Lebenslügen nicht zu bewältigen ist? Sieben irritierend-bewegende Geschichten von Bernhard Schlink.