« La vie intellectuelle française, comme celle des autres nations, revêt, évidemment, plusieurs aspects : politique, social, religieux, scientifique, philosophique, littéraire, artistique... Mais ce sont, en fait, les mêmes personnages, dans l'unité complexe des tendances collectives du pays tout entier, qui les ont toujours vécus sciemment et les ont exprimés. Ils les traduisirent - plus ou moins fidèlement, ou les masquèrent - dans les oeuvres sur lesquelles nous nous penchons aujourd'hui pour tenter d'y retrouver la vivante évolution de notre civilisation. Pierre Barrière s'est proposé d'en faire apparaître le mouvement et la continuité depuis le début du XVIe siècle, à partir de cette Renaissance que l'on considère traditionnellement comme l'une des étapes essentielles de la civilisation occidentale et de notre existence nationale. (...) » Paul Chalus, Secrétaire général du Centre International de Synthèse

In the treacherous waters of Smugglers Reef, a daring band of outlaws led by the enigmatic Captain Jack "Blackheart" Mallory defies the law and sails the high seas in search of fortune and adventure. But when a mysterious treasure map falls into their hands, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with ruthless pirates, cunning spies, and the relentless pursuit of the British Navy. As the stakes rise and the lines between friend and foe blur, the crew of the Sea Serpent must navigate treacherous waters, both literal and metaphorical, to uncover the secrets of Smugglers Reef and claim the riches that lie within.

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d'un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d'origine.

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d'un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d'origine.

She's your best friend. And your worst enemy... A gripping new thriller with a jaw-dropping twist, for fans of B.A. Paris, The Wife Between Us and Gone Girl. Beth Beth is running from her past - and her abusive ex-boyfriend. She's building a new life, but can't shake the feeling that someone is watching her. Victoria Victoria is unhappily married to Greg. She knows he's cheating, but doesn't know what to do - until she contacts an old friend, someone who has never let her down. Lydia Lydia knows only she can help Victoria. They haven't seen each other for years, but she'll stop at nothing to help her get revenge. But Lydia has made a new friend in Beth. Now, none of them is safe... Three women. Three stories. One devastating secret. Fans of Kane's bestsellers "Angels" and "No Looking Back" won't be disappointed. Alex Kane is a psychological thriller writer who lives in Glasgow. She is a huge fan of the genre, with her favourite authors being Lisa Hall, BA Paris and Sarah Stovell. If she is not writing, she can be found playing with her cat, reading, or drinking tea and/or gin (sometimes all of the above). She is the bestselling author of "Angels" and "No Looking Back."