Claudia Gray

Koko Shanel - vydajuschajasja zhenschina? modeler, sovershivshaja proryv v mire mody. Ejo nazyvali "ikonoj stilja", na nejo ravnjalis, eju voskhischalis, ejo ljubili i nenavideli. Ona dokazala, chto elegantnost nevozmozhna bez udobstva. Malenkoe chjornoe plate, sumochka na tsepochke, brjuchnyj kostjum, shljapki, - vse eti veschi stali neotemlemoj chastju firmennogo stilja Koko. Sudba Shanel unikalna. Doch torgovtsa svoim trudom prokladyvala put k vershinam slavy. No kakova tsena uspekha? Otvet prost - odinochestvo. Shanel ne zavela semju, ee romany kazhdyj raz zakanchivalas pechalnym rasstavaniem. V etoj knige interesnye sobytija biografii Koko soprovozhdajutsja ejo jarkimi tsitatami, chto pomogaet blizhe uznat obajatelnuju brjunetku s nemnogo pechalnymi karimi glazami. Eta kniga poleznee, chem psikhologicheskij praktikum i gid po stilju, interesnee, chem uchebnik istorii XX veka.

The fourth book in New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray's Jane Austen sequel series, which finds amateur sleuths Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney caught up in the whirlwind of the London Season--and in a murderous scheme involving the family of Edmund and Fanny Bertram Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney understand each other perfectly; it's a pity their families do not. A series of misunderstandings, misplaced pride, and--indeed--prejudice, has led their parents to deem the pair unsuited to wed. Now, with the Season approaching, Juliet's grandfather, General Tilney, has sent her to London with a new wardrobe and orders to prove herself worthy of someone better than the snobby Darcys. Meanwhile, Jonathan has been forced to accept an invitation to stay in town with old friends Edmund and Fanny Bertram at the house of Edmund's brother, Sir Thomas. Oblivious to and undesiring of female attention outside of Juliet's, Jonathan is at risk of being ensnared by Caroline Bingley's previously rebuffed plans to make herself--or her daughter--mistress of Pemberley. But when Mr. Rushworth, the former husband of Edmund's sister Maria, is discovered dead in his home, Jonathan and Juliet find themselves with problems far weightier than the marriage market. In one of the greatest scandals of its day, Maria abandoned her new husband in favor of the notorious rake Henry Crawford, and when he wouldn't marry her, was forced to flee to the continent in disgrace. Now Maria is back, accompanied by a daughter she claims Mr. Rushworth fathered after their divorce--and who he wrote into his will just before his death. To spare Edmund and Fanny further social shame, Jonathan and Juliet must unmask a killer before the drama surrounding the Rushworth family fortune claims another victim.

The New York Times best-selling series is coming to an epic conclusion--witness the beginning of the end Written by one of the original High Republic story architects and the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark, Star Wars: Lost Stars, and the upcoming original X-Files novel, Perihelion. This sci-fi mystery is, at its heart, about the importance of found families and overcoming great odds. As several crises all hurtle toward their thrilling and shocking conclusions, fan-favorite Jedi Knights and Padawans must band together to save the galaxy from the Nihil, the Nameless, and perhaps worst of all, a mysterious blight that turns everything in its path to dust and is seemingly impossible to stop.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the author of Star Wars: Lost Stars comes a thrilling novel set in the years before the events of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. "Unmissable . . . Bloodline's tense politics, vivid new characters, and perfectly characterized Leia make it feel as central to the Star Wars universe as one of the films."--TordotcomWITNESS THE BIRTH OF THE RESISTANCE When the Rebellion defeated the Empire in the skies above Endor, Leia Organa believed it was the beginning to a lasting peace. But after decades of vicious infighting and partisan gridlock in the New Republic Senate, that hope seems like a distant memory. Now a respected senator, Leia must grapple with the dangers that threaten to cripple the fledgling democracy--from both within and without. Underworld kingpins, treacherous politicians, and Imperial loyalists are sowing chaos in the galaxy. Desperate to take action, senators are calling for the election of a First Senator. It is their hope that this influential post will bring strong leadership to a divided galaxy. As the daughter of Darth Vader, Leia faces with distrust the prospect of any one person holding such a powerful position--even when supporters suggest Leia herself for the job. But a new enemy may make this path Leia's only option. For at the edges of the galaxy, a mysterious threat is growing. . . . Praise for Bloodline " Claudia] Gray paints a much more complete galaxy than we often get to see on the big screen. . . . Knowing that Rian Johnson (writer, director of Star Wars: Episode VIII) had some creative input on the novel provides hope that we haven't seen the last of all of these wonderful characters. . . . Star Wars: Bloodline isn't just a great Star Wars book, or a great Leia book, or a great book; it's a great introduction into the larger world of Star Wars in general."--ComicBookdotcom "Bloodline is a nonstop page-turner that grabs at heartstrings that you weren't aware of and yanks down on every one of them. The story is loaded with context for The Force Awakens that plants the seeds for The First Order in perfectly haunting ways, and leaves the reader grasping for more details on newly discovered favorite characters."--Inverse

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - An unexpected offer threatens the bond between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as the two Jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon Star Wars novel to take place before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. A Jedi must be a fearless warrior, a guardian of justice, and a scholar in the ways of the Force. But perhaps a Jedi's most essential duty is to pass on what they have learned. Master Yoda trained Dooku; Dooku trained Qui-Gon Jinn; and now Qui-Gon has a Padawan of his own. But while Qui-Gon has faced all manner of threats and danger as a Jedi, nothing has ever scared him like the thought of failing his apprentice. Obi-Wan Kenobi has deep respect for his Master, but struggles to understand him. Why must Qui-Gon so often disregard the laws that bind the Jedi? Why is Qui-Gon drawn to ancient Jedi prophecies instead of more practical concerns? And why wasn't Obi-Wan told that Qui-Gon is considering an invitation to join the Jedi Council--knowing it would mean the end of their partnership? The simple answer scares him: Obi-Wan has failed his Master. When Jedi Rael Averross, another former student of Dooku, requests their assistance with a political dispute, Jinn and Kenobi travel to the royal court of Pijal for what may be their final mission together. What should be a simple assignment quickly becomes clouded by deceit, and by visions of violent disaster that take hold in Qui-Gon's mind. As Qui-Gon's faith in prophecy grows, Obi-Wan's faith in him is tested--just as a threat surfaces that will demand that Master and apprentice come together as never before, or be divided forever.

The third book in the Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery series, which finds the amateur sleuths facing their most daunting challenge yet: preventing the murder of the imperious Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Someone is trying to kill Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Esteemed aunt of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, generous patroness of Mr. William Collins, a woman of rank who rules over the estate of Rosings Park with an unimpeachable sense of propriety--who would dare? Lady Catherine summons her grand-nephew, Mr. Jonathan Darcy, and his investigative companion, Miss Juliet Tilney, to find out. After a year apart, Jonathan and Juliet are thrilled to be reunited, even if the circumstances--finding whoever has thus far sabotaged Lady Catherine's carriage, shot at her, and nearly pushed her down the stairs--are less than ideal. Also less than ideal: their respective fathers, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy and Mr. Henry Tilney, have accompanied the young detectives to Rosings, and the two men do not interact with the same felicity enjoyed by their children. With attempts against Lady Catherine escalating, and no one among the list of prime suspects seemingly capable of committing all of the attacks, the pressure on Jonathan and Juliet mounts--even as more gentle feelings between the two of them begin to bloom. The race is now on to provoke two confessions: one from the attempted murderer before it is too late--and one, perhaps, of love.

Germanija. Strana pod etim nazvaniem pojavilas ne tak davno. Sto pjatdesjat let nazad. Do etogo germanskie knjazhestva, obedinennye obschim jazykom i kulturoj, zakljuchali sojuzy, voevali, ssorilis i mirilis. Ikh praviteli perekraivali kartu Evropy i reshali sudby mira. Istorija germanskogo naroda bogata na sobytija. V nej est kak velichajshie vzlety, neverojatnye dostizhenija, tak i padenija, uzhasy i nechelovecheskaja zhestokost.

Dzhedaj-padavan Rit Sajlas obozhaet prikljuchenija - tochnee, obozhaet chitat o nikh, a ne uchastvovat sam. Gotovyj chasami naprolet rytsja v arkhivakh Khrama dzhedaev na Korusante, Rit mechtaet stat odnim iz velichajshikh uchenykh Ordena. Odnako u nastavnitsy Rita, dostojnoj i vsemi uvazhaemoj Dzhory Malli, drugie plany: ona prinjala naznachenie na majak "Zvezdnyj svet" - novyj velikolepnyj avanpost Respubliki na granitse izvedannogo prostranstva. Rit, kak padavan Dzhory Malli, dolzhen soprovozhdat ee nezavisimo ot togo, nravitsja emu eta ideja ili net (a ona emu, konechno, ne nravitsja). Tak chto Rit s neokhotoj saditsja na korabl, kotoryj dolzhen otvezti ego i esche neskolkikh dzhedaev na majak "Zvezdnyj svet", gde zhdet master Dzhora, gotovaja nachat novuju, polnuju prikljuchenij zhizn na frontire. Odnako posle intsidenta v giperprostranstve korabl Rita i drugie suda okazyvajutsja v bede, i ubezhische udaetsja najti lish na zloveschej, zabroshennoj kosmicheskoj stantsii. Sekrety, kotorye tam tajatsja, ne tolko stavjat Rita pered trudnym vyborom, no i mogut pogruzit vo tmu vsju Galaktiku...

Bestseller New York Times! Na prostorakh Galaktiki prodolzhajut svirepstvovat nigily. Oni zhazhdut vyzhech dotla Respubliku i pokonchit s ejo zolotym vekom. Respublika s trudom oboronjaetsja ot napadenija, no iz kazhdoj bitvy vykhodit pobeditelnitsej - blagodarja svoim zaschitnikam, dzhedajam. A simvolom ikh velichija i moschi stanovitsja majak "Zvezdnyj svet". Majak podoben dragotsennomu kamnju v oprave Vneshnego koltsa. On olitsetvorjaet Respubliku na pike ejo ustremlenij. Eto tsentr kultury i znanij, svetoch vo tme nevedenija i ruka pomoschi dlja vsekh nuzhdajuschikhsja. Poka zhiteli Galaktiki vynuzhdeny pokidat svoi doma, spasajas ot nigilov, stantsija "Zvezdnyj svet" stanovitsja tsitadelju i prijutom dlja vsekh nuzhdajuschikhsja. Blagodarnye rytsari i dzhedai Ordena, ochutivshis na majake, poluchajut shans opravitsja ot boli ran i gorechi utrat. No burja, ot kotoroj oni prikhodjat v chuvstvo, vovse ne minovala. Markion Ro, istinnyj predvoditel nigilov, gotovitsja k samoj derzkoj atake v istorii. K toj, chto prizvana pogasit svet dzhedaev. Nastupaet samyj tjomnyj chas dlja Ordena rytsarej dzhedaev.

Uuden, uljaan Star Wars -saagan kolmas osa! Jedien valo saa vastaansa suuren pimeyden, joka uhkaa sammuttaa sen kokonaan. Onko Uljas tasavalta tullut tiensä päähän? Uljaan tasavallan joukot ovat kerran toisensa jälkeen urheasti torjuneet Nihilin raivoisat hyökkäykset. Lopulta tilanne näyttää rauhoittuvan - mutta todellisuudessa Nihilin johtaja valmistautuu iskuun, jonka tarkoitus on tuhota jedit lopullisesti. Claudia Grayn kirjoittama Uljas tasavalta -romaanisarjan kolmas osa Pudonnut tähti täydentää Jedien valon ja Nousevan myrskyn tarinan, joka vie lukijat jediritareiden kuohuvaan kultakauteen, aikaan vuosisatoja ennen Tähtien sota -saagan tapahtumia.

Thrilling short stories featuring fan favorite characters from the beloved High Republic series each written by a New York Times bestselling author. The High Republic authors share unmissable short stories that bridge Phases, resolve mysteries, and offer tantalizing hints of what is to come. Rejoin the adventures of the Jedi and Padawans, Pathfinders and Path members, heroes and villains ahead of the launch of Phase III. Authors: Zoraida C rdova, Tessa Gratton, Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Lydia Kang, George Mann, Daniel Jos Older, Cavan Scott, and Charles Soule

Welcome, foolish mortals, to an original and eerie novel inspired by the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disney Parks When high school student Audrey Perez moves to a town that's supposedly home to a haunted mansion, she and a few of her new friends decide to investigate. Audrey is quickly swept up in a macabre mystery and eerie adventure that holds the fate of the Haunted Mansion's 999 happy haunts in the balance. A storm is coming--both literally and figuratively--and it'll be up to Audrey and her friends to save the Mansion--and its ghosts--before it's too late. But can Audrey do so while dealing with her own anxieties and while caught in a love triangle between her boyfriend and the enigmatic Sterling--who just might be a ghost? Read on, foolish mortal, if you dare . . .

The suspenseful sequel to The Murder of Mr. Wickham, which sees Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney reunited, and with another mystery to solve: the dreadful poisoning of the scoundrel Willoughby's new wife. Catherine and Henry Tilney of Northanger Abbey are not entirely pleased to be sending their eligible young daughter Juliet out into the world again: the last house party she attended, at the home of the Knightleys, involved a murder--which Juliet helped solve. Particularly concerning is that she intends to visit her new friend Marianne Brandon, who's returned home to Devonshire shrouded in fresh scandal--made more potent by the news that her former suitor, the rakish Mr. Willoughby, intends to take up residence at his local estate with his new bride. Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley are thrilled that their eldest son, Jonathan--who, like his father, has not always been the most socially adept--has been invited to stay with his former schoolmate, John Willoughby. Jonathan himself is decidedly less taken with the notion of having to spend extended time under the roof of his old bully, but that all changes when he finds himself reunited with his fellow amateur sleuth, the radiant Miss Tilney. And when shortly thereafter, Willoughby's new wife--whom he married for her fortune--dies horribly at the party meant to welcome her to town. With rumors flying and Marianne--known to be both unstable and previously jilted by the dead woman's newly made widower--under increased suspicion, Jonathan and Juliet must team up once more to uncover the murderer. But as they collect clues and close in on suspects, eerie incidents suggest that the killer may strike again, and that the pair are in far graver danger than they or their families could imagine. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL.

From the New York Times best-selling series, this box set features all three young adult novels from Phase I of The High Republic. Available in paperback for the first time with all new cover art, this collection is perfect for newcomers and existing fans. For light and life Two hundred years before the events of The Skywalker Saga, in the era of the glorious High Republic, the Jedi are the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy. Follow the adventures of Jedi Padawans Reath Silas, Vernesta Rwoh, Ram Jamoram, and a host of valiant heroes as they deal with a threat unlike the Jedi or the Republic have ever faced before. This boxed set is the ultimate gift for both fans who want to devour the stories again or dive into The High Republic era for the very first time.