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The Shadow Girls

English · Paperback / Softback

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Informationen zum Autor Henning Mankell (1948-2015) became a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing! gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector Wallander Mysteries continue to dominate bestseller lists all over the globe and his books have been translated into forty-five languages and made into numerous international film and television adaptations: most recently the BAFTA-award-winning BBC television series Wallander! starring Kenneth Branagh. Driven by a desire to change the world and to fight against racism and nationalism! Mankell devoted much of his time to working with charities in Africa! including SOS Children's Villages and PLAN International! where he was also director of the Teatro Avenida in Maputo. In 2008! the University of St Andrews conferred Henning Mankell with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his major contribution to literature and to the practical exercise of conscience. www.henningmankell.com Klappentext Tea-Bag is a young Nigerian refugee looking for a new life. Tania has made a long and dangerous journey to escape the horrors of human trafficking. Leila has come with her family from Iran. All of them face challenges in their new home. Meanwhile! celebrated poet Jesper Humlin is looking for inspiration! and a chance encounter with Tea-Bag leads him into the shadow world of the immigrant experience in Sweden. This is the incredible tale of a self-obsessed writer who finds himself caught up in the stories of three young women determined to take control of their lives.

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Authors Henning Mankell
Publisher Harvill Secker
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 06.09.2012
 
EAN 9781846556722
ISBN 978-1-84655-672-2
No. of pages 329
Dimensions 153 mm x 233 mm x 25 mm
Series HARVILL SECKER
Subjects Fiction > Narrative literature

Schwedische SchriftstellerInnen; Werke (div.)

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