Lawrence Osborne: 18 books

A riveting tale of risk and obsession set in the alluring world of Macau’s casinos, by the author of the critically acclaimed The Forgiven. As night falls on Macau and the neon signs that line the rain-slick streets come alive, Doyle – “Lord Doyle” to his fellow players – descends...

What is it to pursue a goal, to strive for an ideal, to follow a dream? These are the questions explored by The Balvenie in this unique collection compiled by award-winning novelist Alex Preston. The stories - from some of the brightest and most exciting voices writing today - tell of determination,...

Una vincita insperata in un casinò sul confine tra la Cambogia e la Thailandia, e Robert, un giovane insegnante inglese in vacanza, decide di non tornare più al torpido grigiore del Sussex. Resta in Cambogia come barang a tempo indeterminato: uno dei tanti espatriati occidentali che «cacciano nel...

"Welch schöne Tiere wir sind" ist eine brillante Studie über Schuld und Gier. Fesselnd, dicht und abgründig – ein literarisches Meisterwerk. Die Luft scheint stillzustehen an diesem heißen Sommertag auf der griechischen Insel Hydra. Dort verbringt Naomi die Ferien in der Residenz ihres Vaters,...