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The Secrets of a Fire King

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The Secrets of a Fire King

Von: Kim Edwards
Gesprochen von: Bernadette Dunne
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 The first story collection from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Memory Keeper's Daughter

With The Memory Keeper's Daughter, Kim Edwards touched hearts across the nation. In this, her first collection of stories-now with three new stories added-she explores the lives of those who exist on the fringes of society: a fire-eater, an American and his Korean war bride, Madame Curie's maid, and others. Though their tales vary dramatically, each comes up against the barriers of place and circumstance in the most universal of experiences: the quest to discover and understand the elusive mysteries of love. Transporting readers to exotic locations, this beautiful collection reinforces Edwards's presence as an extraordinarily gifted writer.©1997 Kim Edwards; (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA), Inc., and Books on Tape. All rights reserved. Anthologien & Kurzgeschichten Belletristik Zeitgenössische Liebesromane

Kritikerstimmen

"Impeccable, a treasure . . . Edwards's brilliance is evident in the way she constructs a story."
-Chicago Tribune

"Stunning . . . [Edwards's] sinuous prose and endless empathy work their spell. . . . Radiant, original, and passionate, these are memorable stories."
-Andrea Barrett, author of Ship Fever

"The Secrets of a Fire King gives eloquence to an astonishing range of discoveries and leaves the reader entranced."
-The New York Times Book Review

"Beautifully focused ... [Edwards's] tales read like the work of a wise traveler who returns home with uncommon souvenirs from other lands."
-Publishers Weekly

"Striking ... powerful."
-The Boston Globe
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Kim Edwards wrote this remarkable book of short stories, each of them different, taking us to the most colourful places of the world, showing us foreign countries and their unusual environments or cultures. I really enjoyed the language and the many beautiful metaphors. My favourite story was "Thirst", which is almost like the fairie tale of the little mermaid. A great mix! I can recommend this book to anyone who enjoys short stories. The reader also did an excellent job.

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