Pandora: The instant no.1 Sunday Times bestseller

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An arresting novel in verse which brings the Greek monster Geryon (who features in the 10th Labour of Heracles) into a modern-day setting. Drawing on surviving fragments of the lyric poet Stesichorus’s work Geryoneis, this is a moving coming-of-age tale about love and yearning which is whimsical, sad, and a fascinating take on a character overlooked in favour of the larger-than-life man who slayed him. Having finished school Dora now focuses her ambitions in designing jewellery, so when an ornate vase arrives at the shop, her interested is piqued immediately. Not because this treasure is a thing of beauty and mysterious, but she is able to take inspiration from its rare qualities and designs, when designing her own jewellery range. However, her interest only grows in a different direction when the secrecy, value and historical reference attributed to this piece of antique comes to light. An atmospheric story set in Georgian England that combines elements of Greek mythology, with age old treachery, deceit, and greed. A wonderful story full of suspense and intrigue but also charming and delightful, as we take a trip into the fascinating world of antiques. This historical adventure is inspired by the story of Pandora as Edward and Dora attempt to learn more about the history of an ancient vase and an unopened chest that has brought them both together. An unlikely pairing except for their love of antiques. Már párszor említettem, de most is megteszem…egyszerűen rajongok a görög mitológiáért, így mikor megláttam ezt a kötetet, tudtam, hogy nekem ez kell. London, 1799. Dora Blake lives with her uncle in what used to be her parents' famed shop of antiquities.

Omid Scobie rips into 'hot-headed' Prince William in extraordinary interview and accuses him of being in 'heir mode' and driving the rift with Harry When I read about jewelry design in the first chapter, I immediately thought that there should be female solidarity towards the end. In such books, the heroine's ally suddenly becomes the most unpleasant female person. So, this will also happen: Uncle's lover, the maid Lottie, who has been treating her for twelve years, suddenly becomes inflamed with friendly feelings. And one duchess there, literally from the first hour of acquaintance, will become on a short leg with our cutie. Even though I went into this novel hopeful, I have to confess that I didn’t have very high expectations. I have a serious weakness for anything inspired by Greek mythology, but I also can’t seem to help but judge said inspired stories a bit harshly, as well. And I’m just starting to get into historical fiction, which has always been a very hit-or-miss genre for me. But Pandora was recommended for fans of The Essex Serpent, which made me even more hopeful. My expectations were not only met, but exceeded. I can’t definitely see why it was compared to Sarah Perry’s work, and I can’t wait to get a physical copy to shelf next to The Essex Serpent. While not quite as philosophically profound, Pandora definitely scratched the same itch.Omid Scobie's book is understood to include of volley of withering criticisms of the Royal Family. Here NATASHA LIVINGSTONE sifts fact from fiction... North London Drama school catapulted six working class kids into stardom thanks to Irish-Jewish teacher - so how many do you recognise?

A regény maga szerintem elég lassan indul be és végig ilyen is marad a folyása, nagy izgalmakra, gyors fordulatokra nem érdemes számítani. Egyébként ilyen módon szépen építkezik a mű, bár én magam jobban szeretem a tempósabb könyveket. I could keep going on but this book just had everything: it had the mystery, the atmosphere, the intrigue and just the right amount of romance. I enjoyed the history and myth telling, and the talk of “curses”.Dan Walker is seen for the first time after detailing his horror cancer scare as he arrives at Strictly studios to watch BBC show Pandora has been described as a visceral book that explores all five senses of Sight, Sound, Touch, Scent and Taste in eighteenth-century London. How well do you feel the novel portrayed them? What parts were especially evocative?

Prepare to lift the lid on a lush reimagination of the mythological Pandora. . . . Susan Stokes-Chapman’s atmospheric debut, Pandora , immerses the reader in the dangerous, mysterious world of ancient antiquities with prose that is elegant and teeming with visceral sensory detail. A marvelous debut—imaginative, ambitious, and begging to be savored.” — Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Apothecary. Jodie Foster, 61, and her son Kit, 22, enjoy RARE outing together as they bundle up in chic winter fashions for chilly Big Apple stroll

Are STEM CELLEXOSOMES the secret to a 'snatched' jawline? Discover the products that influencers are claiming gave them taut, flawless skin... I'm A Celeb SPOILER: Sam Thompson is submerged into water with frogs on his HEAD as he and Nella Rose face first underwater trial of the series Patsy Kensit 'rekindles romance with property tycoon fiancé' Patric Cassidy four months after splitting Ettől függetlenül Pandóra mitológiájának egyes mozzanatai nagyon szépen vannak beleszőve a történetbe, mely az 1700-as évek végefelé játszódik. A könyv központi helyszíne egy régiségkereskedés, mely örököse Pandora, aki tragikusan vesztette el régész szüleit egy ásatás során. A boltot nem Ő, hanem a bácsikája vezeti, aki nem éppen egy szimpatikus teremtés. A cselekmény bonyodalmát egy rejtélyes ókori görög váza pattantja ki. Ez indítja el a cselekmény további szálát, mely során nagyon sok titokra derül fény és nagyon sok megmagyarázhatatlan mágikus, természetfeletti dolog történik. Lényegében az olvasó egy mitológiai elemekre épülő, mágikus krimibe csöppen.