Ba Jin Bücher

Belletristik : China ; Familienchronik (20. Jh.).

In dieser Anthologie erzählen bekannte US-Autorinnen von exquisiten erotischen Begegnungen, darunter ein Liebespaar, das Rollenspiele entdeckt, ein Vampir mit neuen Gelüsten und eine Frau, die in Tokio ein sinnliches Abenteuer erlebt. Provokant und spannend, verspricht die Sammlung aufregende Geschichten.

Paris 1889: Als Modell des charismatischen Paul Borquet eröffnet sich Autumn eine faszinierende Welt der Sinnlichkeit. Paul ist nicht nur ein begnadeter Maler, er erweist sich auch als raffinierter Lehrmeister in der Kunst der Liebe. Unbeschwert genießt Autumn die Zeit der Leidenschaft in den tabulosen Pariser Ateliers. Bis ein Konkurrent von Paul plötzlich darauf besteht, ältere Rechte an ihr zu haben. Und die schöne Lillie möchte Autumn am liebsten umbringen, wenn sie Paul nicht ihr überlässt. Mit Spannung erwartet: „Das Aktmodell“ - eine erotische Zeitreise ins Paris der Belle Epoque - ist Jina Bacarrs zweiter Roman nach ihrem großen Überraschungserfolg „Die blonde Geisha“.

An essential work for anyone interested in the society and history of modern China! The first half of the twentieth century was a period of great turmoil in China. Family, one of the most popular Chinese novels of that time, vividly reflects that turmoil and serves as a basis for understanding what followed. Written in 1931, Family has been compared to Dream of the Red Chamber for its superb portrayal of the family life and society of its time. Drawn largely from Pa Chin's own experience, Family is the story of the Kao family compound, consisting of four generations plus servants. It is essentially a picture of the conflict between old China and the new tide rising to destroy it, as manifested in the daily lives of the Kao family, and particularly the three young Kao brothers. Here we see situations that, unique as they are to the time and place of this novel, recall many circumstances of today's world: the conflict between generations and classes, ill-fated love affairs, students' political activities, and the struggle for the liberation of women. The complex passions aroused in Family and in the reader are an indication of the universality of human experience. This novel illustrates the effectiveness of fiction as a vehicle for translating the experience of one culture to another very different one.

A heartbreaking World War 2 novel that tells the story of two women's fight for love, family and hope, as the world crumbles around them. Based on the true story of the Kindertransport rescue from Nazi-occupied Europe. Berlin, 1936. The Landau family are at the heart of their community, running a music shop in Berlin and just trying to survive. But their lives are unravelling as Hitler's power increases and the treatment of Jewish families deteriorates. Eldest daughter, Rachel, fears for her sisters' future and will do anything she can to keep them safe. Will she find hope in the darkness? Paris, 1936. As whispers of war travel over from Europe, American debutante Kay escapes her mother's grasp and travels as a reluctant spy from Paris to Berlin. But a chance meeting with the Landau family will change her life forever. Kay is determined to give Rachel and her sisters a fighting chance in a society where the youngest are paying the ultimate price, even if it means making dangerous enemies along the way... As the world marches toward war, these brave women will find strength in joining forces to save the ones they love. But they will need the support of one another more than they will ever realise in order to survive... A gripping and heart-wrenching historical novel about hope, tragedy and two women's limitless courage. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and My Name is Eva.

In a gripping tale of love and survival, two women vie for the affection of a man, leading to a life-altering confrontation. As tensions escalate, secrets unravel, revealing the depth of their connections and the stakes of their rivalry. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of passion, culminating in a fateful night that will determine who emerges alive and who holds the true key to his heart.