Flammenbrut (original 1997; edition 2009)

by Simon Beckett, Michaela Link (Übersetzer)

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Some moments burn in the mind for ever. The landing is dark. Light comes from a window at the far end, enough to run by. Breath comes hard. From the stairs sound heavy footfalls in pursuit. The landing ends in a last doorway. There is no more running, only the need to hide... Imagine not knowing the father of your child. Not knowing his name. What he looks like. Or what sort of person he is. Although she is desperate for a baby, that is something that Kate Powell cannot accept. Single, independent, she likes to be in control of her own life - even if it has, somehow, become strangely shallow and meaningless. Then Kate meets a man who seems to be the answer to all her problems. But we all know appearances can be dangerously deceptive. And Kate should too. Soon her life is out her hands. And out of control...… (more)

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Member:	Cucci
Title:	Flammenbrut
Authors:	Simon Beckett
Other authors:	Michaela Link (Übersetzer)
Info:	rororo (2009), Ausgabe: 10, Taschenbuch, 400 Seiten
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Where There's Smoke by Simon Beckett (1997)

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, but it is now a little dated, due to the changing laws regarding sperm donors.

Kate decides that she wants a baby, although she is not in a relationship. She advertises for a sperm donor, and is thrilled when handsome and charming Alex answers. She embarks on a relationship with Alex, but strange things are happening to her. Her office is vandalised and revolting pictures of her are circulated.

If you can accept that the plot is perhaps a little bit far fetched, and now a little dated, this is a great read. (

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Ruth72 | Jul 27, 2007 |

bin gerade am Anfang und weiss noch nicht ob ich es zu ende lesen werde, irgendwie packt mich die Geschcihte nicht, Frau will schwanger werden, ist beruflich erfolgreich und irgendwie ahnt man schon, dass sie sich den falschen Mann sucht...
mal gucken wie lange ich durchhalte

BauerG | Feb 15, 2013 |

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Where There's Smoke

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Where There's Smoke

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Some moments burn in the mind for ever. The landing is dark. Light comes from a window at the far end, enough to run by. Breath comes hard. From the stairs sound heavy footfalls in pursuit. The landing ends in a last doorway. There is no more running, only the need to hide... Imagine not knowing the father of your child. Not knowing his name. What he looks like. Or what sort of person he is. Although she is desperate for a baby, that is something that Kate Powell cannot accept. Single, independent, she likes to be in control of her own life - even if it has, somehow, become strangely shallow and meaningless. Then Kate meets a man who seems to be the answer to all her problems. But we all know appearances can be dangerously deceptive. And Kate should too. Soon her life is out her hands. And out of control...

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