181 Results for : impulsively
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The Trouble with Happiness: And Other Stories
The Trouble with Happiness is a powerful new collection of short stories by Tove Ditlevsen, "a terrifying talent" (Parul Sehgal, New York Times). A newly married woman longs, irrationally, for a silk umbrella; a husband chases away his wife's beloved cat; a betrayed mother impulsively sacks her housekeeper. Underneath the surface of these precisely observed tales of marriage and family life in mid-century Copenhagen pulse currents of desire, violence, and despair, as women and men struggle to escape from the roles assigned to them and dream of becoming free and happy-without ever truly understanding what that might mean. Tove Ditlevsen is one of Denmark's most famous and beloved writers, and her autobiographical Copenhagen Trilogy was hailed as a masterpiece on re-publication in English, lauded for its wry humor, limpid prose, and powerful honesty. The poignant and understated stories in The Trouble with Happiness, written in the 1950s and 1960s and never before translated into English, offer readers a new chance to encounter the quietly devastating work of this essential twentieth-century writer.- Shop: buecher
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The Duke's Hidden Secrets , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 96min
Jean Harris, the daughter of the Earl of Levinshire, is left stranded after an accident on a desolate country road. As panic turns into fear that no one will find her, she is rescued by a gruff man, the Duke of Burnshire, a friend of her father's. As they arrive at Jean's home, the duke impulsively asks her to be governess to his children. When Jean agrees and begins to care for his children, she finds her feelings growing for him. But the duke is a cold man who has no interest in affairs of the heart. As he gets to know Jean, his heart opens - until an unexpected visitor from the duke's past returns, revealing secrets that become dangerous for both him and Jean. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Chance Willoughby. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/167127/bk_acx0_167127_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Second Summer of the Sisterhood , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 541min
With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Traveling Pants and the Sisterhood that wears them embark on their 16th summer. Bridget: Impulsively sets off for Alabama, wanting to both confront her demons about her family and avoid them all at once. Lena: Spends a blissful week with Kostos, making the unexplainable silence that follows his visit even more painful. Carmen: Is concerned that her mother is making a fool of herself over a man. When she discovers that her mother borrowed the Pants to wear on a date, she's certain of it. Tibby: Not about to spend another summer working at Wallman's, she takes a film course only to find it's what happens off-camera that teaches her the most. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Amy Povich. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/lili/000082/bk_lili_000082_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Guardian Angel: The Moneypenny Diaries, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 527min
Jane Moneypenny is the perfect example of chic sophistication and unflappable poise. She handles her cohort of unruly 00 agents with good-humoured grace. Yet, behind her polished perfection, she exudes a certain aura of mystery. Indeed there is more to Miss Moneypenny than meets the eye. When she hears that her favourite agent James Bond's secret Cuban mission is jeopardised and his life in danger, she impulsively plunges into the glamorous, dangerous world of espionage to save his skin. Moneypenny is a registered trademark of Danjaq LLC, used under licence by Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. The Ian Fleming logo™ and the Ian Fleming signature® are both trademarks owned by The Ian Fleming Estate, used under licence by Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Eleanor Bron. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/bbcw/005540/bk_bbcw_005540_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Winter and Rough Weather , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 578min
Rhoda, an artist from London, and her childhood sweetheart, James, finally wed, following a lot of deliberation - particularly on Rhoda's side. Her love for James outbalances her career, and she takes the plunge into living the life of a farmer's wife at Boscath farm in Scotland. Arriving at Boscath, they employ a cook, Miss Flockie, who is exceptional in her duties and, more importantly, a friend to Rhoda. Their new home, although quaint, is isolated, and Rhoda misses her life in London. With James tending to the farm, Rhoda impulsively decides she will start painting again and finds inspiration in her beautiful surroundings. Their marriage is strong, and both James and Rhoda rise to the challenge of their life in rough weather. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Leslie Mackie. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/isis/002996/bk_isis_002996_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Christmas at Butterfly Cove: Butterfly Cove, Book 3 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 511min
All she wants for Christmas... When talented artist Nee Sutherland returns to Butterfly Cove for her sister's wedding, it's only a matter of time before she has to face her own bridegroom - Luke Spenser - the man she impulsively married then left in the middle of the night. Nee hasn't picked up her paintbrushes in months; a part of her is broken. She knows Luke might never forgive her and that leaving him was the biggest mistake of her life - but could coming home for Christmas be the best decision she's ever made? Maybe all she needs is a little Christmas miracle.... A delightfully feel-good festive romance, perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Rachael Lucas and Hilary Boyd. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rachel Bavidge. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hcuk/003307/bk_hcuk_003307_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Summer of Secrets , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 697min
Sydney journalist Chloe Brown is left devastated when her long-term boyfriend finally admits he never wants children. Impulsively, she takes a job on a small country newspaper in Queensland's far north to escape disappointment. But she soon realises that no place is free from trouble or heartache. The grouchy news editor, Finn Latimer, is a former foreign correspondent who has retreated after a family tragedy. Emily, the paper's elegant, 60-something owner, is battling with her husband's desertion. Meanwhile, the whole town is worried when their popular young baker disappears. As lives across generations become more deeply entwined, the lessons are clear. Secrets and silence harbour pain while honesty and openness bring healing and hope. And love. All that's needed now is courage.... ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Taryn Ryan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/howe/004623/bk_howe_004623_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Reckless Angel , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 841min
She turned his life into chaos even as she melted his heart.... The injured "boy" Sir Daniel Drummond rescues from a British battlefield is no boy at all, but a vivacious young enchantress fleeing her tyrannical father. Moved by her plight, herspirit, and her mesmerizing beauty - and his own young daughters' need for a mother - the dashing nobleman impulsively offers towed Henrietta "Harry" Ashby, who promptly throws his life and household into disarray. Headstrong, impetuous, wildly unconventional, "Harry" knows precious little about wifely duties. But the irrepressible miss understands the importance of unwavering loyalty when danger threatens. And she knows daring ways to set a man's passions aflame - and the sensuous secret to transforming a marriage of convenience into a union of everlasting ecstasy and love. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Fleet Cooper. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/013251/bk_adbl_013251_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Future Tense , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 392min
Future Tense, the sequel to Time Will Tell, picks up the story 20 years later in 2022. The blue-collar world of Vito, the youngest son of Clem Rizzoli, is turned upside down when he learns of his father's top-secret, heroic past. The revelations lead him to meet and team up with Victoria, a CIA operative with a pair of extraordinarily gifted teenage twins. Vito impulsively adopts siblings with terminal cancer. These children are granted special powers, too, by the Defender when he returns to Earth to correct his mistake of years earlier. Together, they all fight a corrupted Russia, rogue nuclear threats, an impending Ice Age, and the return of evil aliens bent on Earth's enslavement. Also listen to the first book, Time Will Tell. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Doersch. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/002273/bk_acx0_002273_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The End of Miracles: A Novel , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 573min
The End of Miracles is a twisting, haunting story about the drastic consequences of a frustrated obsession. A woman with a complex past wants nothing more than to become a mother, but struggles with infertility and miscarriage. She is temporarily comforted by a wish-fulfilling false pregnancy, but when reality inevitably dashes that fantasy, she falls into a depression so deep she must be hospitalized. The sometimes-turbulent environment of the psychiatry unit rattles her and makes her fear for her sanity, and she flees. Outside, she impulsively commits a startling act with harrowing consequences for herself and others. This emotionally gripping novel is a suspenseful journey across the blurred boundaries between sanity and madness, depression and healing. International Book Awards 2016 Finalist for Literary Fiction Recommended by American Library Association ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jane Oppenheimer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/097103/bk_acx0_097103_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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