*One of Oprah Daily’s Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Novels That Will Sweep You Away*“Michaela Carter’s training as a poet and painter shines through from the first page of this vivid, gorgeous novel based on the lives of Leonora Carrington and Max Ernst. Told with all the wild magic and mystery of the Surrealists themselves, Leonora in the Morning Light fearlessly illuminates the life and work of a formidable female artist.” —Whitney...

Ein packender Roman über eine der wichtigsten Vertreterinnen des Surrealismus1937. Als die junge Engländerin Leonora Carrington den berühmten Surrealisten Max Ernst kennenlernt, ist er ein verheirateter Mann. Er führt sie in die Pariser Künstlerszene um Salvador Dalì und Pablo Picasso ein, und bald wird aus der leidenschaftlichen Affäre eine Liebesbeziehung. Das Paar zieht nach Südfrankreich, wo Carrington sich der Malerei verschreibt.Doch dann bricht der 2. Weltkrieg aus, Ma...

Combining the eloquence and raw sensuality of Jeanette Winterson with the romantic, renegade spirit of Patti Smith, Further Out Than You Thought is a taut and erotically charged literary debut, set against the chaos of the 1992 L.A. riots, about three people searching for identity and meaning from award-winning poet and indie bookshop co-founder Michaela Carter.In the Neverland that is Los Angeles, where make-believe seems real, three dreamers find themselves on the verge ...

There are an estimated 500 million smallholder farmers across the world, of which a considerable percentage of women. Despite their large numbers and important roles, women smallholders remain largely unsupported and their contribution to agriculture is often devalued because of their sex.Women and smallholder farming: Addressing global inequities in agriculture provides a comprehensive overview of the main obstacles and challenges women smallholders conti...

When a precious pearl necklace vanishes from the headmistress’s office at the Hamilton School for Girls, all eyes turn to new student Rosie Carter. But Rosie knows she didn’t steal it—and she’s determined to prove it.Teaming up with the mischievous but sharp-witted Susan, Rosie follows a trail of secret passageways, buried letters, and mysterious clues that point to something far more sinister than simple theft. With the school whispering about expulsion and time running out, Rosie...

Step into the grand halls of the Hamilton School for Girls, where excitement is reaching a fever pitch. World-renowned violinist Madame Elise Durand has arrived to debut a priceless, never-before-heard concerto. But just as the anticipation crescendos, a piercing shriek echoes through the dining hall.Sabotage! Madame Durand's precious violin lies with its strings severed, and the one-of-a-kind sheet music—her legacy—has vanished.With a prestigious recital on the brink of ru...

Leonora Carrington is een twintigjarige Britse vrouw die droomt van onafhankelijkheid wanneer ze Max Ernst ontmoet, een oudere, getrouwde Duitse kunstenaar wiens surrealistische werk Europa in de ban houdt. Ze volgt hem naar Parijs, naar de bruisende wereld van ateliers en cafés waar de visionairs van de surrealistische beweging - zoals André Breton, Pablo Picasso, Lee Miller, Man Ray en Salvador Dalí - de conventionele benaderingen van kunst en leven uitdagen. Gëinspire...

Brave Frauen schreiben selten Geschichte!1937. Als die junge Engländerin Leonora Carrington den berühmten Surrealisten Max Ernst kennenlernt, ist er ein verheirateter Mann. Er führt sie in die Pariser Künstlerszene um Salvador Dalí und Pablo Picasso ein, und bald wird aus der leidenschaftlichen Affäre eine Liebesbeziehung. Das Paar zieht nach Südfrankreich, wo Carrington sich der Malerei verschreibt. Doch dann bricht der Zweite Weltkrieg aus, und die beiden werden auseinandergerissen. Verz...

*One of Oprah Daily’s Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Novels That Will Sweep You Away*“Michaela Carter’s training as a poet and painter shines through from the first page of this vivid, gorgeous novel based on the lives of Leonora Carrington and Max Ernst. Told with all the wild magic and mystery of the Surrealists themselves, Leonora in the Morning Light fearlessly illuminates the life and work of a formidable female artist.” —Whitney...