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As October of 1900 draws to a close, London's foggy, lamplit streets are hit by a string of burglaries which puzzle Scotland Yard. When they culminate in a gruesome murder, Sherlock Holmes is called in to investigate. But has he put the wrong man behind bars?
In this atmospheric historical cosy mystery, an Indian Detective seeks answers with the help of his enthusiastic assistant, budding female sleuth Miss Madeleine Carmichael. With a touch of...
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"Germany, 1929. At a festive gathering of young bohemians in Weimar, two young artists, Max, a skilled Jewish architect, and Bettina, a celebrated avant-garde painter, are drawn to each other and begin a whirlwind romance. Their respective talents transport them to the dazzling lights of Berlin, but this bright beginning is quickly dimmed by the rising threat of Nazism. Max is arrested and sent to the concentration camp at Dachau where only his talent...
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Après son apparition au VIIe siècle, l'art de la porcelaine en Chine est rapidement devenu un symbole important de la royauté et de la haute société. Ce livre offre une large gamme d'objets, des simples bols aux magnifiques vases et autres ornements aux motifs complexes et multicolores. La délicatesse et le raffinement de la porcelaine continuent encore aujourd'hui à attirer l'attention des amoureux d'art à travers le monde.
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Bazey
Tu peux l'avouer à qui tu veux dans la langue que tu veux. Il ne faut pas être un devin pour voir que le résultat n'est pas bien brillant. Tant pis, la comédie a assez duré. Tu auras des retenues dès ton premier salaire. Regarde-moi ça: quel gâchis! Mes assiettes et quelles assiettes! Ma porcelaine de Chine. Pour l'avoir à moi, il m'a fallu casquer plus que les autres clientes à toi (elle bégaie et lui met les débris sous le nez),...
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The art of porcelain manufacturing is linked closely to China and its history, appearing in the 7th century when it became an important symbol of royalty or high status. The masterpieces of the genre featured in this book range from simple tea bowls and fantastic vases to hair ornaments, figurines and snuff boxes with intricate, multi-coloured designs. The presentations of these fragile objects are accompanied by an informative outline of the history...
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Rona Parish mysteries volume 5
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A Rona Parish mystery - Writing an article on old family businesses, Rona Parish contacts Curzon, local manufacturers of fine bone china, when she learns they're launching a spectacular new line. Little does she realize that she will directly precipitate a terrible tragedy, a tragedy whose roots stretch back to George Curzon, son of the firm's founder and known to his contemporaries as the Rogue in Porcelain .
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Cracked Porcelain is about a nurse called Ruth and patient called Pamela who forms a relationship. To complicate matters, Ruth is being terrorized by Malcolm, her ex-boyfriend, who happens to be a violent psychopath. Pamela encourages Ruth into the world of modeling. The story deals with issues around lesbian relationships and altered body image. The story also surrounds mental health issues and stigmas behind both mental health and same-sex relationships....