Bøger af William Nicholson

Albie, dissatisfied with his life, decides to perform charitable work in the Sudan with his doctor lover, Mary, but his decision has damaging repercussions on those around him, especially his wife, Ruth. Whilst in the Sudan, Albie is held hostage leaving Ruth and Mary to poignantly take stock of their emotions.4 women, 4 men

A big-hearted and sharply observed contemporary novel about life and love in the bestselling vein of Colm Toibin and Nick Hornby

An alienated young man can see no meaning in life. To escape from his family he decides to set off on a hitchhiking adventure around Europe, and is picked up by a friendly lorry driver with an unusual interest in philosophy. The journey takes him through a violent and Kafkaesque nightmare to a destination that changes his life.

The stories of Maggie and other characters entwine in a continuous dance over seven golden days of high summer - a human kaleidoscope that captures how passionate yet mundane, painful yet comic our everyday lives can be.

The story of two loves: one past, one present, both intimately entwined with Emily Dickinson's life...

Set during the Cuban missile crisis of 1962, Reckless is a compelling novel of life in the shadow of impending nuclear war.

Does falling in love at first sight ever really happen?A chance meeting on a bridge sends commitment-phobic Bron into unknown territory as he falls desperately in love with the enigmatic Flora.

Nicholson casts an unflinching eye on men's attitude to sex, on women, love and family life.

Laura is content enough with her marriage until a former lover crashes back into her life. Suddenly passion and excitement are rekindled. Who will she choose and how much happiness has she a right to expect?

The second book in William Nicholson's award-winning epic fantasy series, Wind on Fire.'Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling' - IndependentFive years have passed. The city of Aramanth has become kinder - weaker. When ruthless soldiers of the Mastery strike, the city is burned, and the Manth people taken into slavery. Kestrel is left, separated from her brother Bowman, and vowing revenge . . . Fantasy books for children don't get more spectacular than Slaves of the Mastery.Since first publication, William Nicholson's Wind on Fire trilogy has been translated into over 25 languages and won prizes including the Blue Peter Book Award and Smarties Prize Gold Award. One of the greatest writers of our time, William Nicholson has not only sold millions of children's books worldwide, he also written for the screen and the stage, including the Oscar-winning film Gladiator and the BAFTA-winning play Shadowlands.

The second book in William Nicholsons award-winning epic fantasy series, Wind on Fire.Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling Independent "e;I hate school! I hate ratings! I won't reach higher! I won't strive harder! I won't make tomorrow better than today!"e; In the walled city state of Aramanth, rules are everything. When Kestrel Hath dares to rebel, the Chief Examiner humiliates her father and sentences the whole family to the harshest punishment. Desperate to save them, Kestrel learns the secret of the wind singer, and she and her twin brother, Bowman, set out on a terrifying journey to the true source of evil that grips Aramanth . . .Fantasy books for children dont get more spectacular than The Wind Singer. Since first publication, William Nicholsons Wind on Fire trilogy has been translated into over 25 languages and won prizes including the Blue Peter Book Award and Smarties Prize Gold Award. One of the greatest writers of our time, William Nicholsons has not only sold millions of childrens books worldwide, he also written for the screen and the stage, including the Oscar-winning film Gladiator and the BAFTA-winning play Shadowlands.