Isbn: 9780345404350 - betrayals: a novel (29 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. International Bestseller Dizzyingly wonderful . . . a perfectly constructed work of fiction, with audacious twists . . . Collins plays her own game here with perfect skill. -- The Times (UK) An intricate and utterly spellbinding literary epic brimming with enchantment, mystery, and dark secrets from the highly acclaimed author of the #1 international bestseller The Binding.If your life was based on a lie, would you risk it all to tell the truth?At Montverre, an ancient and elite academy hidden high in the mountains, society's best and brightest are trained for excellence in the grand jeu--the great game--an arcane and mysterious competition that combines music, art, math, poetry, and philosophy. L o Martin once excelled at Montverre but lost his passion for scholarly pursuits after a violent tragedy. He turned to politics instead and became a rising star in the ruling party, until a small act of conscience cost him his career. Now he has been exiled back to Montverre, his fate uncertain.But this rarified world of learning L o once loved is not the same place he remembers. Once the exclusive bastion of men, Montverre's most prestigious post is now held by a woman: Claire Dryden, also known as the Magister Ludi, the head of the great game. At first, L o feels an odd attraction to the magister--a mysterious, eerily familiar connection--though he's sure they've never met before.As the legendary Midsummer Game approaches--the climax of the academy's year--long-buried secrets rise to the surface and centuries-old traditions are shockingly overturned.A highly imaginative and intricately crafted literary epic, The Betrayals confirms Bridget Collins as one of the most inventive and exquisite new voices in speculative fiction. …

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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. International Bestseller Dizzyingly wonderful . . . a perfectly constructed work of fiction, with audacious twists . . . Collins plays her own game here with perfect skill. -- The Times (UK) An intricate and utterly spellbinding literary epic brimming with enchantment, mystery, and dark secrets from the highly acclaimed author of the #1 international bestseller The Binding.If your life was based on a lie, would you risk it all to tell the truth?At Montverre, an ancient and elite academy hidden high in the mountains, society's best and brightest are trained for excellence in the grand jeu--the great game--an arcane and mysterious competition that combines music, art, math, poetry, and philosophy. L o Martin once excelled at Montverre but lost his passion for scholarly pursuits after a violent tragedy. He turned to politics instead and became a rising star in the ruling party, until a small act of conscience cost him his career. Now he has been exiled back to Montverre, his fate uncertain.But this rarified world of learning L o once loved is not the same place he remembers. Once the exclusive bastion of men, Montverre's most prestigious post is now held by a woman: Claire Dryden, also known as the Magister Ludi, the head of the great game. At first, L o feels an odd attraction to the magister--a mysterious, eerily familiar connection--though he's sure they've never met before.As the legendary Midsummer Game approaches--the climax of the academy's year--long-buried secrets rise to the surface and centuries-old traditions are shockingly overturned.A highly imaginative and intricately crafted literary epic, The Betrayals confirms Bridget Collins as one of the most inventive and exquisite new voices in speculative fiction. …

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Softcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. At once a hypnotic murder mystery, scathing literary parody, soap opera, and brilliant pastiche, Betrayals is an astonishing virtuouso performance by a modern master of literary gamesmanship in the tradition of Vladimir Nabokov and John Barth. The novel unforlds in a series of seemingly unrelated narratives, each written in a different style -- indeed, in a different genre. There is an obituary for a Scottish scientist and Nobel Prize winner, written by a colleague who clearly relishes his death. Early in the century, a train in the Scottish Highlands heads down the wrong track during a winter snowstorm, and the passengers are forced to abandon the train, resulting in the death -- or is it murder? -- of one of them. An inane publisher's reader summarizes the plot of a tacky hospital romance novel, which ends in a gory murder all too reminiscent of Jack the Ripper. Even a report on a contemporary academic controversy explodes into a scandal of plagiarism, shattered reputations, paranoia, and suicide -- or is it murder made to look as such? As Palliser deftly teases out each new situation, it becomes clear that they are all variations on a single outrageous theme: a distinguished figure in some intellectual pursuit -- science, literature, academia -- becomes obsessed with the success of a rival and schemes his demise, only to botch the job out of sheer monomania. Like the scorpion that stings itself to death, each plotter becomes a victim of his own plot; each betrayer changes places with the betrayed in an intricate dance of deception, revenge, and revelation. A challenging, engrossing, utterly original work of art, Betrayals is also pure joy to read -- a book that will make you laugh out loud, turn pages madly in pursuit of the next plot twist, and above all, marvel at the supreme ingenuity of a fictional puzzle in which the unlikeliest pieces fit together perfectly. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. In a world where trust is as rare as a sunny day in Manchester, Charles Palliser?s *Betrayals* invites you to step into a tapestry woven with intrigue, secrets, and the kind of backstabbing that would make even a soap opera seem wholesome. Published in 1996 by Ballantine Books?an imprint that probably just wanted to cash in on the literary turmoil of the decade?this novel is a fine specimen of a postmodern concoction that may or may not be about actual betrayals. Spoiler alert: it probably is. One could argue that *Betrayals* is the literary equivalent of a British cup of tea?comforting at first glance, yet full of unexpected bitterness and the occasional soggy biscuit. The narrative is peppered with characters who engage in such elaborate double-crosses that one wonders if Palliser had a secret career as a magician, considering how they seem to make trust disappear. Critics might say that this novel reflects the complexities of human relationships, but we all know it?s really just a clever ruse to keep you guessing whether everyone is a villain or just poorly misguided. As you flip through the pages?yes, they?re still in decent shape despite the existential crisis of the 90s?you might be tempted to ponder the following deep questions while trying to navigate the plot: Is betrayal ever justified? How many times can one character switch allegiances before it becomes a bit ridiculous? And most importantly, why on earth does everyone seem to have a secret agenda? Jump into this tangled web of deceit, where every chapter feels like an episode of a particularly twisted reality show, and every revelation is likely to leave you feeling more confused than when you started. And speaking of confusion, let?s not ignore Palliser?s masterful skill in crafting prose that dances just on the edge of coherence. It?s as if each sentence is a riddle wrapped in an enigma, with a sprinkling of British cynicism that would prompt a nod of approval from even the most jaded tea drinker. Some might call it literary brilliance; others might just label it as majorly pretentious. Regardless, you?ll find yourself immersed in a narrative that may or may not leave you questioning your own loyalties. Do you root for the anti-hero? Or do you find yourself aligning with the one character who seems genuinely nice?only to discover they?ve been plotting against everyone all along? Aside from its questionable allegiances, *Betrayals* serves as a monument to 90s publishing, where the author?s name was often more relevant than the content itself. Palliser, a name that might evoke thoughts of hearty debates held in dimly lit pubs, somehow manages to make the mundane feel momentous. You might even find yourself wanting to write a thesis on ?The Ethics of Betrayal in Late 20th Century Fiction??although let?s be real, that would likely lead to your own social downfall. At this juncture, we must address the elephant in the room: the book?s condition. Condition: In good condition, it boasts a spine that hasn?t been cracked too many times, pages that might still smell faintly of the last reader?s cologne, and cover art that hints at intrigue yet is decidedly less dramatic than the content itself. This copy has seen just enough wear to be charming but not so much that you feel the need to wear gloves while reading it. Perfect for those who appreciate literary artifacts with a hint of history but aren?t overly concerned about how many hands it has passed through. So if you?re looking for a novel that cheekily takes on the theme of betrayal while possibly betraying your trust in narrative clarity, then *Betrayals* is the book for you. Get ready for a literary journey that may leave you questioning the very fabric of human relationships?or at least your choice in reading material. Available now at Crappy Old Books, where we celebrate the quirky, the ironic, and the occasionally baffling literature of yesteryear.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - At once a hypnotic murder mystery, scathing literary parody, soap opera, and brilliant pastiche, Betrayals is an astonishing virtuouso performance by a modern master of literary gamesmanship in the tradition of Vladimir Nabokov and John Barth.The novel unforlds in a series of seemingly unrelated narratives, each written in a different style -- indeed, in a different genre. There is an obituary for a Scottish scientist and Nobel Prize winner, written by a colleague who clearly relishes his death. Early in the century, a train in the Scottish Highlands heads down the wrong track during a winter snowstorm, and the passengers are forced to abandon the train, resulting in the death -- or is it murder -- of one of them. An inane publisher's reader summarizes the plot of a tacky hospital romance novel, which ends in a gory murder all too reminiscent of Jack the Ripper. Even a report on a contemporary academic controversy explodes into a scandal of plagiarism, shattered reputations, paranoia, and suicide -- or is it murder made to look as such As Palliser deftly teases out each new situation, it becomes clear that they are all variations on a single outrageous theme: a distinguished figure in some intellectual pursuit -- science, literature, academia -- becomes obsessed with the success of a rival and schemes his demise, only to botch the job out of sheer monomania. Like the scorpion that stings itself to death, each plotter becomes a victim of his own plot; each betrayer changes places with the betrayed in an intricate dance of deception, revenge, and revelation.A challenging, engrossing, utterly original work of art, Betrayals is also pure joy to read -- a book that will make you laugh out loud, turn pages madly in pursuit of the next plot twist, and above all, marvel at the supreme ingenuity of a fictional puzzle in which the unlikeliest pieces fit together perfectly.…

Zustand: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Charles Palliser s&#160historical novels include The Quincunx, The Unburied, and Rustication. His fiction has been translated into a dozen languages. Palliser&rsquos&#160The Quincunx was awarded the Sue Kaufman Prize by.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Betrayals | A Novel | Charles Palliser | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Englisch | 1996 | Random House Publishing Group | EAN 9780345404350 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …