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L’étranger L’étranger Albert Camus *L'Étranger* est le premier roman publié d’Albert Camus, paru en 1942. Il prend place dans la tétralogie que Camus nommera « cycle de l’absurde » qui décrit les fondements de la philosophie camusienn… OL1230613W
The best laid plans The best laid plans Sidney Sheldon Oliver Russell, a Southern governor, has a plan to win the White House. Leslie Stewart has a plan to stop him. Neither scheme comes off the way it was planned. OL15829428W
The Physician The Physician Noah Gordon Esta fascinante novela describe la pasión de un hombre del siglo XI por vencer la enfermedad y la muerte, aliviar el dolor de sus semejantes e impartir el don casi místico de sanar que le ha sido oto… OL2296577W
Treasure Island Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson Traditionally considered a coming-of-age story, Treasure Island is an adventure tale known for its atmosphere, characters and action, and also as a wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality — as se… OL24034W
Saving Faith Saving Faith David Baldacci In a secluded house not far from Washington, D.C., the FBI is interviewing one of the most important witnesses it has ever had: a young woman named Faith Lockhart. For Faith has done too much, knows … OL41243W
Don Quixote Don Quixote Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick Edith Grossman's definitive English translation of the Spanish masterpiece, in an expanded P.S. edition Widely regarded as one of the funniest and most tr… OL503666W
Across the Nightingale Floor Across the Nightingale Floor Lian Hearn,Mercedes Nunez Already a sensation around the world, this first book of the Otori Trilogy is a brilliantly imagined, wholly seductive tale of war, passion, and intrigue, evoking the spirit of medieval Japan. It is… OL5786084W
Baudolino Baudolino Umberto Eco Born a simple peasant in northern Italy, Baudolino narrates the story of his life, from his adoption by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and his education in Paris to his arrival in Constantinople during… OL8995682W
La carta esférica La carta esférica Arturo Pérez-Reverte Analyse : Roman d'aventures. Roman de voyage. OL992475W