Bøger om Melbourne

The land of Mirrios is terrorised by an evil necromancer who holds the land's guardian, the silver-horned unicorn, Mirabelle, captive. Meanwhile, in Melbourne, Australia, a young girl, Helen, is being terrorised by school bullies. Through a magic door, Helen escapes into Mirrios where she becomes caught up in an adventure that helps her discover her own inner strength. There, she finds that a stone she once found in a creek near her home is really a message from Mirabelle. Helen, or Elena as she is called in Mirrios, meets a little gnome called Pea and his friend Cat, as well as an elf, Nancha, and a boy, Kam. Together, they set out on a quest to save Mirabelle. But, a Melbourne schoolgirl, an elf child, a young boy, a little gnome and a cat - how can any of them defeat the powerful necromancer and his evil goblins? How can they break into his mountain fortress and free Mirabelle from her chains?

Not goodbye, Auntie. Just 'til next time.A little girl is missing. Homicide Detective Sergeant Liz Moorland has seen this before. Another child, eighteen years ago. Same colour hair and eyes. Same sweet smile. The same park. They never found her.Liz has a connection to both disappearances and is convinced they are linked. But if she's to find this child then she has to keep her head. And with the chance of being removed from the most important case of her life, Liz can't make a mistake.All signs point to a serial kidnapper but when the abductor calls, he'll only deal with Liz. Is this a cruel coincidence or a well-laid trap, planned for decades?Haunted by the last words of her niece, Liz makes a promise to both girls.She'll do whatever it takes to bring them home. Even if it means risking her career. And her life.

Cross My Werewolf Heart: Hope Not to Die is the second book in the hilarious, impossible to put down, paranormal romantic comedy, featuring the misadventures of Clarissa Hunt, and the Patrons of Order, set in Melbourne, Australia.

Dive into Trams of Melbourne, a journey through the world's largest tram network. Explore over 160 years of history, iconic routes, and the cultural heartbeat of the city. It's the ultimate guide for both tourists and locals.

A late night. An icy road. A car wrapped around a tree.When Detective Liz Moorland stares at the lifeless faces of her ex-colleague's daughter and son-in-law, she knows it is enough to push Vince Carter over the edge.Vince, a bitter and reclusive retired cop, was once a hero to many. But in his eyes, he has failed those he most loved. Estranged from his daughter before her death, the enormity of his loss is immeasurable.While Liz's hands are full chasing an escaped criminal, Vince-alongside his fight for custody of Melanie, his eight-year-old granddaughter and sole survivor of the wreck-pieces together a compelling theory that the crash was no accident.Vince's theory provides Liz with an unexpected connection to her case and simultaneously raises concerns over Melanie's safety and what she saw that fateful night.Those concerns are justified. One person knows what the little girl saw.The killer.Lest We Forgive is book one in a gripping Melbourne series featuring Homicide Detective Liz Moorland.

'Where The Pink Meets The Blue' is a queer erotic novella about the turbulent relationship between Lucas and Stephen, two bisexual men, on contract to the Melbourne office of international bank Holms & Yorke.Initially, the pair begin their BDSM rendezvous in secret, with Stephen quietly seeking a more open relationship, and Lucas being reluctant to open himself up to more than sex.In this debut novella, critically acclaimed writer, Neptune Henriksen, explores bisexuality, emotional intimacy, and vulnerability through a sexual relationship of circumstance.Part 1 of the Queer Summer Trilogy

Rosie-Resultatet er den triumferende afslutning på Graeme Simsions charmerende bestsellerserie om en usædvanlig mand, der søger at skabe plads til sig selv og sin familie i en sædvanlig verden.Don Tillman er tilbage i Melbourne efter ti år i New York – nu hustruen Rosie og sønnen Hudson rigere end sidst han boede i Australien. Hans særlige tilgang til livet skaber dog endnu en gang udfordringer i arbejdet som professor i genetik, og samtidig kæmper Rosie med sin karriere. En del af løsningen på parrets problemer viser sig overraskende nok at være at åbne en cocktailbar. Men deres vigtigste udfordring bliver at guide Hudson i en verden, der skal lære at komme overens med drengens ekstraordinære personlighed. Og for at blive den bedst mulige forælder, må Don igen søge hjælp hos nye som gamle venner.

Rosie-Effekten er den charmerende fortsættelse til Graeme Simsions populære debutroman Rosie-Projektet og en humoristisk beskrivelse af at forsøge at forberede sig på det uforudsigelige.Don Tillman er tilbage – han er stadig professor i genetik, ligner fortsat Gregory Peck en smule, men er nu gift med sin Rosie og bosat i New York. Og da Rosie uventet bliver gravid, bliver der vendt op og ned på hans velorganiserede liv.Don bereder sig på faderrollen med vanlig systematik. Men hans anstrengelser bringer ham blot på kant med både loven og de to krav, Rosie har opstillet for de næste ni måneder: 1) Ingen hypergrundige forberedelser til familielivet og 2) Absolut ingen stressende begivenheder.

Rosie-Projektet er en rørende og underholdende roman om at gå kompromisløst efter livet og kærligheden på trods af overvældende forhindringer.Mød Don. Don er professor i genetik. Han er ekstremt detaljeorienteret. Han ligner Gregory Peck en smule. Og så skal han giftes – han ved bare endnu ikke med hvem. Det eneste, han med sikkerhed ved, er, at han absolut, afgjort og under ingen omstændigheder skal giftes med en som Rosie.Rosie selv leder slet ikke efter kærligheden, men derimod efter sin biologiske far. Undervejs i deres parallelle søgen må Don og Rosie dog indse, at kærligheden ikke altid ser ud, som man forventer.

Selskabssæsonen i London er i fuld gang i slutningen af de brølende tyvere, men den adelige Phryne Fisher er ved at blive godt træt af at lave blomsterdekorationer, føre høflige samtaler med pensionerede oberster og danse med vege, kedsommelige mænd. I stedet beslutter Phryne sig for, at det kunne være ganske fornøjeligt at give den som kvindelig detektiv i Melbourne, Australien.Næppe har Phryne tjekket ind på Windsor Hotel, før hun er viklet ind i en mystisk sag: forgiftede koner, kokainsmuglerringe, korrupte betjente og kommunisme – for slet ikke at nævne de erotiske møder med den smukke russiske danserinde Sasha de Lisse – indtil hendes eventyr når sit hede klimaks i de tyrkiske bade på Little Lonsdale Street. Spænding og fare stiger op som damp, og Phryne må redde sig selv og andre unge kvinder, før det er for sent.