Introduction Magdalena, the clever and headstrong daughter of Bavarian hangman Jakob Kuisl, lives with her father outside the village walls and is destined to be married off to another hangman’s son—except that the town physician’s son is hopelessly in love with her. And her father’s wisdom and empathy are as unusual as his despised profession. [...]
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In the Forest by Edna O'Brien
• A New York Times Notable Book and a Book Sense 76 selection “This literary thriller reads like a dark enchantment, an unholy myth, a terrifyingly true fairy tale.” — Elle In the Forest returns to the countryside of western Ireland, the vivid backdrop of Edna O’Brien’s best-selling Wild Decembers. Here O’Brien unravels a [...]
Perry, Thomas — Runner: A Jane Whitefield Novel
“There are probably only half a dozen suspense writers now alive who can be depended upon to deliver high voltage shocks, vivid, sympathetic characters, and compelling narratives each time they publish. Thomas Perry is one of them.”—Stephen King “Thomas Perry is a true original.”—Jonathan Kellerman “Perry is a master at nail-biting suspense.”—Los Angeles Times “One [...]
