Delia Owens

Una novela exquisita, una oda a la naturaleza y a lo salvajeDurante años, los rumores de la existencia de la Chica Salvaje han perturbado la vida de la pequeña localidad de Barkley Cove, un tranquilo pueblo de pescadores en Carolina del Norte. Abandonada a los seis años, Kya es una joven sensible, inteligente y de una belleza insolita que ha sobrevivido en soledad en las marismas, con la naturaleza como unica amiga. Es una superviviente nata. Su solitaria vida se complica cuando un hombre aparece asesinado en el pantano y la acusan del crimen. Entonces, todos sus misterios saldran a la luz.Una magistral novela que nos habla de los secretos del ser humano, las pulsiones que nos mueven y la verdadera naturaleza del amor y del odio.

Una novela exquisita, una oda a la naturaleza y a lo salvajeDurante años, los rumores de la existencia de la Chica Salvaje han perturbado la vida de la pequeña localidad de Barkley Cove, un tranquilo pueblo de pescadores en Carolina del Norte. Abandonada a los seis años, Kya es una joven sensible, inteligente y de una belleza insolita que ha sobrevivido en soledad en las marismas, con la naturaleza como unica amiga. Es una superviviente nata. Su solitaria vida se complica cuando un hombre aparece asesinado en el pantano y la acusan del crimen. Entonces, todos sus misterios saldran a la luz.Una magistral novela que nos habla de los secretos del ser humano, las pulsiones que nos mueven y la verdadera naturaleza del amor y del odio.

Una novela exquisita, una oda a la naturaleza y a lo salvajeDurante años, los rumores de la existencia de la Chica Salvaje han perturbado la vida de la pequeña localidad de Barkley Cove, un tranquilo pueblo de pescadores en Carolina del Norte. Abandonada a los seis años, Kya es una joven sensible, inteligente y de una belleza insolita que ha sobrevivido en soledad en las marismas, con la naturaleza como unica amiga. Es una superviviente nata. Su solitaria vida se complica cuando un hombre aparece asesinado en el pantano y la acusan del crimen. Entonces, todos sus misterios saldran a la luz.Una magistral novela que nos habla de los secretos del ser humano, las pulsiones que nos mueven y la verdadera naturaleza del amor y del odio.

For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life - until the unthinkable happens.Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Celeste Ng, WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING is at once an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder. Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.

Avec à peine quelques vêtements de rechange et une paire de jumelles pour tout bagage, Delia et Mark Owens quittent l'Amérique en 1974 pour rejoindre le Botswana. A bord d'un Land Rover d'occasion, i

Un superbe hymne à la nature. »LE MONDELes rumeurs les plus folles courent sur « la Fille des marais » de Barkley Cove, en Caroline du Nord. Pourtant Kya n’est pas cette créature sauvage et analphabè

#1 New York Times BestsellerA Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick"I can't even express how much I love this book! I didn't want this story to end!" Reese Witherspoon"Painfully beautiful." The New York Times Book ReviewFor years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life - until the unthinkable happens.Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Celeste Ng, Where the Crawdads Sing is at once an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder. Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.

Kya tem apenas seis anos de idade quando ve a me sair de casa, com uma maleta azul e sapatos de pele de crocodilo, e percorrer o caminho de areia para nunca mais voltar. A medida que todas as outras pessoas importantes na sua vida a vo igualmente abandonando, Kya aprende a ser autossuficiente: sensivel e inteligente, sobrevive completamente sozinha no pantanal a que chama a sua casa, faz amizade com as gaivotas e observa a Natureza que a rodeia com a atenço que lhe permite aprender muitas liçes de vida.O isolamento em que vive durante tantos anos influencia o seu comportamento: solitaria e fugidia, Kya e alvo dos mais crueis comentarios por parte dos moradores da pacata cidade de Barkley Cove. E quando o popular e charmoso Chase Andrews aparece morto, todos os dedos apontam na direço de Kya, a miuda do pantanal. E ento que o impensavel acontece.Neste romance de estreia, Delia Owens relembra-nos que somos formatados para sempre pelas crianças que um dia fomos e que para sempre estaremos sujeitos aos maravilhosos, mas tambem violentos, segredos que a natureza encerra.

Pendant des années, les rumeurs les plus folles ont couru sur "la Fille des marais" de Barkley Cove, une petite ville de Caroline du Nord. Pourtant, Kya n'est pas cette fille sauvage et analphabète q

Le récit de deux jeunes universitaires américains qui, dans les années 1970, dressent leur camp au coeur du Botswana, dans le désert du Kalahari, où ils étudient la faune sauvage.

Un livre passionnant, à la fois récit daventures et conte sur la vie sauvage, suite dubestseller Le Cri du Kalahari. Après la publication du Cri du Kalahari, les zoologistes Delia et Mark Owens retou

Un livre passionnant, à la fois récit daventures et conte sur la vie sauvage, suite dubestseller Le Cri du Kalahari. Après la publication du Cri du Kalahari, les zoologistes Delia et Mark Owens retou

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREThe #1 New York Times bestselling worldwide sensation with more than 18 million copies sold, hailed by The New York Times Book Review as a painfully beautiful first novel that is at once a murder mystery, a coming-of-age narrative and a celebration of nature.New York Times Readers Pick: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century For years, rumors of the Marsh Girl have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new lifeuntil the unthinkable happens.Where the Crawdads Sing is at once an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder. Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.

Pendant des années, les rumeurs les plus folles ont couru sur « la Fille des marais » de Barkley Cove, une petite ville de Caroline du Nord. Pourtant, Kya n’est pas cette fille sauvage et analphabète

Una novela exquisita, una oda a la naturaleza y a lo salvajeDurante años, los rumores de la existencia de la Chica Salvaje han perturbado la vida de la pequeña localidad de Barkley Cove, un tranquilo pueblo de pescadores en Carolina del Norte. Abandonada a los seis años, Kya es una joven sensible, inteligente y de una belleza insolita que ha sobrevivido en soledad en las marismas, con la naturaleza como unica amiga. Es una superviviente nata. Su solitaria vida se complica cuando un hombre aparece asesinado en el pantano y la acusan del crimen. Entonces, todos sus misterios saldran a la luz.Una magistral novela que nos habla de los secretos del ser humano, las pulsiones que nos mueven y la verdadera naturaleza del amor y del odio.El fenomeno literario del año: mas de 4 millones de ejemplares vendidos en Estados Unidos y traducida a mas de 40 idiomas"Un libro bellisimo []. Un misterioso asesinato, una historia de madurez y una oda a la naturaleza."The New York Times Book Review"Esta maravillosa novela tiene un poco de todo: misterio, amor y personajes fascinantes."Nicholas Sparks, autor best seller del New York Times"Una novela evocadora []. Kya es una heroina inolvidable".Publishers Weekly"A traves de la historia de Kya, Owens explora el efecto de la soledad en el ser humano."Vanity Fair"La desgarradora historia de Kya, una joven que debe aprender a conectar y confiar en los humanos, se entreteje con un misterioso asesinato que revela violentos secretos. Un debut maravilloso". People Magazine"Conmovedora. Una exploracion original del aislamiento y la naturaleza desde la perspectiva de una mujer, y una apasionante historia de amor."Entertainment Weekly"La nueva gran novela americana []. Un debut lirico". Southern Living"Es la historia de una vida extraordinaria, de un misterio terrible y fascinante, de un homicidio y de un juicio. Y tambien es la denuncia de los abusos que sufren las mujeres".La Lettura - Corriere della Sera"Un debut magnifico. Owens presenta una historia de misterio contada con una bella prosa lirica. Un logro esplendido, ambicioso, verosimil y muy adecuado para los tiempos que corren."Alexandra Fuller, autora best seller"La preciosa novela de Owens es tanto un cuento sobre la madurez como una cautivadora novela de misterio". Real Simple"La obra perfecta para los amantes de Barbara Kingsolver". Bustle"Una novela con el ritmo de una vieja balada. Es evidente que Owens conoce los paisajes que retrata intimamente, desde el barro negro en los porches al sabor del agua salada y el graznido de las gaviotas."David Joy, autor de The Line That Held Us"Una obra llena de lirismo. La profunda conexion de Kya con el lugar que llama hogar y las criaturas que lo habitan atrapara al lector." Booklist"Cautivadora y original. Una novela con misterio, dramatismo, amor y madurez. Los lectores recordaran a Kya durante mucho tiempo."ShelfAwareness

Godinama su glasine o djevojci iz movare, Kyi Clark, opsjedale Barkley Cove, mirni gradi na obali Sjeverne Karoline. Tako da je 1969. godine, kad je mladi Chase Andrews pronaen mrtav, lokalno stanovnitvo spremno uperilo prst u Kyu kao krivca za tu zagonetnu smrt. No, Kya nije onakva kakvom je smatraju. Ona je djevojka koja je preivjela naputanje jednog po jednog lana svoje obitelji. Najprije ju je ostavila majka, bjeei pred nasilnim, vjeito pijanim suprugom, a za njom su, jedno po jedno, poli i braa i sestre. Nedugo za njima, nestao je i Kyin otac, a ona je, sa samo est godina, ostala posve sama u tronoj kolibi na rubu puste movare. Kya je osjetljiva i inteligentna djevojka, srasla sa samoom, toliko izolirana da je u divljini opstala sprijateljujui se s pticama i uei iz pijeska. No, kad dvojicu mladia iz grada privue njezina divlja ljepota, Kya se otvara novom ivotu dok se ne dogodi nezamislivo

The incredible memoir by international bestselling author of Where The Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens and her then partner Mark Owens, charting their time researching wildlife in the Kalahari Desert. Reissued and in full colour, for the first time since its original publication. In the early 1970s, carrying little more than a change of clothes and a pair of binoculars, Mark and Delia Owens caught a plane to Africa, bought a third-hand Land Rover, and drove deep into the Kalahari Desert. There they lived for seven years, in an unexplored area with no roads, no people, and no source of water for thousands of square miles. In this vast wilderness the Owenses began their zoology research, working alongside lions, brown hyenas, jackals, giraffes, and the many other creatures they came to know.Cry of the Kalahari is a gripping account of how two young Americans survived the dangers of living in one of the last pristine areas on Earth. Reissued for the first time since its original publication in 1984, this beautiful new edition contains never-seen-before, colour photographs of Mark and Delia on their adventure of a lifetime.A remarkable story beautifully told . . . Among such classics as Goodalls In the Shadow of Man and Fosseys Gorillas in the MistChicago TribuneFor anyone interested in animals or in real life adventure, this book is a must Jane GoodallExtraordinary . . . How the couple overcome the hazards of the desert and came to appreciate its living richness makes fascinating reading . . . Read their remarkable book to be delighted, moved, and awedPeople Magazine

OVER 12 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDENOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor years, rumours of the Marsh Girl have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life - until the unthinkable happens.Unforgettable . . . as engrossing as it is movingDaily MailI cant even express how much I love this book! Reese Witherspoon[It] will reach a huge audience though the writers old-fashioned talents for compelling character, plotting and landscape description GuardianWriting that takes your breath awayThe Times

Traduit de l’anglais (Etats-Unis) par Marc AmfrevillePendant des années, les rumeurs les plus folles ont couru sur « la Fille des marais » de Barkley Cove, une petite ville de Caroline du Nord. Pourt