New books on display at Hurunui District Library from 27 Nov – 4 Dec

 “Testimony” by Anita Shreve

At a New England boarding school, a sex scandal is about to break. Even more shocking than the sexual acts themselves is the fact that they were caught on videotape. A Pandora’s box of revelations, the tape triggers a chorus of voice – those of the men, women, teenagers, and parents involved in the scandal – that details the ways in which lives can be derailed or destroyed in one foolish moment. A gripping emotional drama with the pace of a thriller, Anita Shreve’s Testimony explores the dark impulses that sway the lives of seeming innocents, and the ways in which our best intentions can lead to our worst transgressions. [Cover]

 “The evil seed” by Joanne Harris

When Alice Farrel meets Joe’s new girlfriend she is disturbed by the girl’s placid nature, not realizing that this is just one side of her persona. Is the lust for power which was true of Rosemary Ashley 40 years before, the same hunger she sees in Ginny? This is a revised edition of the very first Joanne Harris novel which has been out of print for some time. [Cover]

 ”Jamie’s Ministry of food” by Jamie Oliver

The aim of this book is to inspire people who have no interest in food to have a go. If you’re a complete beginner in the kitchen, Jamie’s promise to you is that you’ll be making some great dinners within hours of reading his book. [Cover]

 ”Cara Gayle” by Geraldine O’Neill

Cara Gayle is one of life’s pleasers. A young, country school-teacher in 1960s Ireland, she spends her life looking after her philandering husband, Oliver, and her pious mother, Maggie. When Cara’s seventh wedding anniversary reveals her husband’s latest infidelity, Cara decides it’s time to do something for herself. [Cover]

 “Someone knows my name” by Lawrence Hill

Abducted as an 11-year old child from her village in West Africa and forced to walk for months to the sea in a coffle – a string of slaves – Aminata is sent to live as a slave in South Carolina. But years later, she forges her way to freedom, serving the British in the Revolutionary War and registering her name in the historic book. [Cover]

 

To reserve any of these items please contact your local library or email info@hurunuilibraries.govt.nz

 

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