Příběh se soustředí na ztracenou generaci pěti Američanů, kteří na počátku 90. let přijíždějí do Budapešti hledat štěstí v oblasti financí, lásky a duchovna. Věří, že jejich kolegové v Praze, kde je atmosféra úpadku Evropy po studené válce výraznější, se mají lépe. I přesto doufají, že v tomto městě naleznou dobrodružství a inspiraci, a budou svědky historických událostí. V realitě však objevují klamně krásné místo, kterému často nerozumí. Novinář John Price se potýká s otázkami o srovnání svých trápení s osudy těch, kteří čelili dvěma režimům. Hledá zapomnění v nočních klubech, v románku s diplomatkou a ve společnosti pianistky, ale nedokáže se zbavit svých myšlenek. Při pátrání po starším bratrovi John zjišťuje, že hledá něco hlubšího, co ho vtáhne do silnějších příběhů. Arthur Phillips s humorem a inteligencí zachycuje nejen své současníky, ale i maďarskou minulost a přítomnost, včetně generací neúspěšných revolucionářů, básníků, oportunistů a vypravěčů příběhů.
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The King at the Edge of the World
- 304 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
1601. Queen Elizabeth I is dying. With no heir for the kingdom, potential successors secretly maneuver to be in position when the inevitable occurs. The leading candidate is King James VI of Scotland, but there is a problem. The queen's spymasters fear that James' claim to be a Protestant are untrue. If he secretly shares his family's Catholicism, then forty years of religious war will have been for nothing, and a bloodbath will ensue. It falls to Geoffrey Belloc to devise a test to discover the true nature of King James's soul. Belloc enlists Mahmoud Ezzedine, a Muslim physician from the Ottoman Empire, as his undercover agent. -- adapted from jacket
The Tragedy of Arthur
- 400 stránek
- 14 hodin čtení
Exploring themes of deception and identity, the narrative follows Arthur Phillips, a young novelist grappling with his con artist father's legacy. As his father reveals a hidden Shakespearean play, Arthur and his twin sister embark on a quest to validate its authenticity, blurring the lines between truth and fiction. This inventive novel intertwines their destinies with that of the mythical King Arthur, creating a rich tapestry that is both humorous and poignant. The book also includes the purported lost play, enhancing its literary intrigue.
Julian Donahue is in love with his iPod. Each song triggers a memory - there's one for the day when he met his wife-to-be, and another for the day his son was born. But when a tragedy tears his family apart, even music loses its hold on him. Then, one night, he stumbles into a bar where an Irish woman sings with a voice that demands his attention.
The Egyptologist
- 416 stránek
- 15 hodin čtení
Set in 1922, the story follows an Egyptologist driven by an obsession to uncover the tomb of a mythical king. This darkly comic narrative traverses diverse locations, including the deserts of Egypt, the slums of Australia, and the opulent ballrooms of Boston. It weaves through significant historical backdrops such as the First World War and a chaotic royal court, creating a richly layered and inventive tale that blends humor with a quest for discovery.
When Constance married Joseph Barton, she believed she had found the perfect husband. But after the troubled birth of their daughter Angelica, Constance begins to fear for her life and avoids her wifely duties.
The law relating to the land tenures of Lower Bengal
- 536 stránek
- 19 hodin čtení
This reprint offers a detailed examination of the land tenure laws specific to Lower Bengal, preserving the insights and legal frameworks established in the original 1876 edition. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in historical legal practices and the evolution of land rights in the region.
