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Las mentiras más contadas...: y que todo el mundo se traga
by Juan Toribio LiedConozca las mentiras más contadas en nuestra vida diaria. Vea si ha escuchado o dicho alguna de estas mentiras.
Las respuestas
by Catherine LaceyPor la autora de Nunca falta nadie, uno de los mejores libros del año según The New Yorker y Vanity Fair. Finalista del Premio de Ficción New York Public Library Young Lions Una de las mejores novelistas jóvenes según Granta. Bienvenidos al Experimento Novia. A Mary se le acaban las opciones. Distanciada de su familia evangelista, acuciada por las deudas y aquejada de un dolor crónico, se inscribe en una misteriosa oferta de empleo publicitada como Experimento Novia. Creado por Kurt Sky, un exitoso actor de Hollywood con una lista de fracasos amorosos a cuestas, el Experimento Novia busca encontrar y capturar la esencia del amor antes de que este se disipe y responder a la pregunta de por qué dos personas puedendespertarse un día y verse como extrañas. Mary es contratada para hacer de Novia Sensible y firma un contrato escrupuloso con cláusulas que establecen cómo debe ser su relación con Kurt o en qué momento preciso debe empezar a mandarle mensajes, dejar objetos personales en su casa o entregarle las llaves de su apartamento. Junto a ella, una Novia Maternal, una Novia Común, una Novia Enfadada y, por supuesto, un equipo de intimidad. La naturaleza del experimento cambia a medida que la relación entre Mary y Kurt se va haciendo más íntima y las novias se ven expuestas a nuevos peligros. El mayor de ellos, el amor. De la autora revelación de la literatura estadounidense llega uno de los acontecimientos literarios del año, una novela sobre la fe inquebrantable y el amor fugaz; sobre preguntas que reflejan los aspectos más profundos de nuestra sociedad y respuestas que harán que te tambalees. La crítica ha dicho...«En su nueva novela te arrastra en la corriente formidable de su pensamiento y luego te deja caer por la madriguera. Lacey es auténtica y aquí toma las riendas de su talento.»Dwight Gardner, The New York Times «Es como leer un estilo de prosa icónico antes de que se convierta en icónico.»LA Review of Books «Asombrosa y maravillosa, la segunda novela de Lacey es una obsesiva investigación sobre la naturaleza del amor... Con una precisión de otro mundo y un humor sutil, Lacey crea un apacible y surrealista espacio onírico a la vez profundo y embriagador. Una novela especial.»Kirkus «Catherine Lacey es una de las escritoras más brillantes y divertidas de su generación. Las respuestas es una obra sobrecogedora y de una belleza casi insoportable.»Lauren Groff «Surrealista, provocadora e intrigante.»Booklist «Su prosa es refinada y lúcida.»The Independent «Un libro reflexivo, complejo y feminista que explora ingeniosamente la locura que arrastra a la mujer estadounidense del siglo XXI, escrito por una autora de talento único que sabe no proponer respuestas, sino sugerir más preguntas.»New Republic «Una novela extraordinaria. Lacey demuestra una habilidad excepcional para articular la dificultad de conocer a los demás, así como el deseo de encontrar significado y confianza en uno mismo.»Publishers Weekly «Una novela divertida y tremendamente ingeniosa. Al igual que la obra de Clarice Lispector o de Rachel Cusk, las novelas de Lacey parecen bordear un nuevo género entre el poema en prosa y el estado de fuga.»Los Angeles Times «El amor es algo bien extraño, tanto como el individuo. Nadie en la ficción contemporánea muestra mejor esta realidad que Catherine Lacey.»Boston Globe «Una de las voces, a medio camino entre Elena Ferrante y Amy Hempel, más prometedoras de la nueva narrativa.»Vogue (sobre Nunca falta
Las últimas vueltas de cuerda intestinal: una historia de pollos, huevos y lo que sigue
by Steve VernonLe pides a la mesera huevos y tocino y te trae un plato con un pollo vivo en el - plumas y pico y toda la mina! [Las últimas vueltas de la cuerda intestinal: una historia de pollos, huevos y lo que sigue] Responsabilidad completa - esta tiene que ser una de las historias más raras que he escrito, y je escrito BASTANTES viejas historias raras. Sólo imagina que te encuentras con la vieja cuchara grasosa de un viejo comedor cursi, del tipo que debería brindar anti ácido junto con una servilleta, cuchillo y tenenedor. Le pides a la mesera huevo y tocino y te trae un plato con un pollo vivo en el. Me refiero a plumas y pico y la mina entera. Sólo piensa en una mezcla de Kafka y O'Henry y estas cerca de la marca. Si quieres descubrir que sigue, entonces deberías escoger esta historia y darle una leída. Te garantizo que es libre de colesterol. Anda y lee esta historia. Te reto. ¿Eres un pollo?
Laser Quit Smoking Massage
by Cole NowickiFrom prairie towns to sprawling cities, Laser Quit Smoking Massage revels in the peculiarities of the Canadian West. A unique and exciting new voice in Canadian literature, Cole Nowicki’s witty, insightful, and ever-curious reportage explores the evolving states of community, family, and belonging.
LaserWriter II: A Novel
by Tamara ShopsinFrom the incomparable New York Times and New Yorker illustrator Tamara Shopsin, a debut novel about a NYC printer repair technician who comes of age alongside the Apple computer—featuring original artistic designs by the author. NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2021 BY LIT HUB. LaserWriter II is a coming-of-age tale set in the legendary 90s indie NYC Mac repair shop TekServe—a voyage back in time to when the internet was new, when New York City was gritty, and when Apple made off-beat computers for weirdos. Our guide is Claire, a 19-year-old who barely speaks to her bohemian co-workers, but knows when it’s time to snap on an antistatic bracelet.Tamara Shopsin brings us a classically New York novel that couldn’t feel more timely. Interweaving the history of digital technology with a tale both touchingly human and delightfully technical, Shopsin brings an idiosyncratic cast of characters to life with a light touch, a sharp eye, and an unmistakable voice.Filled with pixelated philosophy and lots of printers, LaserWriter II is, at its heart, a parable about an apple.
Lasso Her Heart
by Anna SchmidtShe'd always lived a charmed life, so when Bethany Taft's fiancé was killed, she thought her chance for happiness was gone forever. But after her beloved aunt got engaged—at sixty!—Bethany found joy in her role as wedding planner. Spending time with Cody Dillard, the groom's son, was a given—the rancher flew Bethany to Chicago and back in his private plane. And between Cody's charming nature and her aunt's matchmaking attempts, Bethany found herself wondering if the God she'd turned her back on meant for her to be a bride, as well.
Lasso Her Heart & Mistletoe Reunion
by Anna SchmidtTwo heartwarming holiday novels by Anna Schmidt in one keepsake collection LASSO HER HEART A painful past has Bethany Taft believing she'll never be a bride. But when her beloved sixty-year-old aunt gets engaged, Bethany finds joy in being her wedding planner. And as she gets to know the groom's son, charming rancher Cody Dillard, she wonders if wedding bells will soon be in her future, too. MISTLETOE REUNION His former wife is on his flight home for the holidays? Divorced dad Tom Wallace knows their young daughter is behind this "coincidence" and that Norah Wallace still makes his heart skip a beat. Stranded in the airport during a snowstorm, Tom and Norah may get a second chance at forever. "Schmidt's characters are witty, charming, mysterious and worth getting to know." -RT Book Reviews
Lassoing the Deputy (Forever, Texas #4)
by Marie FerrarellaTen years ago Cash Taylor said goodbye to his close-knit hometown and hello to the fast track of big-city success. Now a criminal lawyer with a guilty heart and a lot of soul-searching to do, he's back in Forever, Texas, for his grandfather's wedding. Taking a walk down the aisle himself is the last thing on his mind. That is, until he sees Alma Rodriguez, the woman he was crazy about but left behind.As a deputy, Alma knows how to keep her emotions in check. It's not easy, especially when Cash looks into her eyes. He hurt her once, yet she can't resist having him in her life again. Alma sees he's troubled, and she wants to help-if she can keep love out of the equation. But it just might be the answer they both need!
Last Call (The Cocktail Series #5)
by Alice ClaytonFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Alice Clayton, known for her "deliciously addictive" (The Book Vixen) novels, this Cocktail series novella reunites readers with Caroline and Simon from the wildly successful Wallbanger.Simon and Caroline are back for another round of baking, banging, and big life changes. Settling in, but never settling down, Caroline has finally struck a balance between the professional and the personal. As one of the top interior designers in San Francisco, she travels all over Northern California between nook time with Simon. Perpetual globetrotter Simon has cut his frequent flyer miles in half over the last year, preferring to balance his professional and personal life, as well. The next step in their lives seems preordained--toasts, veils, and the aisle of rose petals. But when an accident on a photo shoot in Southeast Asia brings Caroline the most terrifying phone call she could ever imagine, she has to ask whether "till death do us part" is a more realistic prospect than faces most couples. It's been a grand adventure, and Caroline and Simon wouldn't go out without the best surprise ending ever. One part sexy, one part laughter, a dash of exotic locales, and one pink nightie, mixed with passion, and you've got Last Call. Served with a side of Clive.
Last Call at the Local
by Sarah Grunder RuizOpposites attract when a free-spirited American singer-songwriter with ADHD teams up with a charming Irishman to revitalize his family's pub in the next heartfelt romance from the author of Luck and Last Resorts. Raine Hart is used to the challenges of living with ADHD. It&’s why she ditched her life in Boston to busk around Europe as a traveling musician. No boss. No schedule. No one to disappoint but herself. But when a careless mistake in Ireland leaves her unable to perform, she sees no other option but to give up her nomadic life. Since inheriting the Local, Jack Dunne has wanted to make the pub his own. But the baggage of running a family business and the intrusive thoughts that stem from his OCD make changing things a challenge. Over a pint with handsome, tattooed Jack, Raine accidentally insults him and the pub. Instead of taking offense, Jack, impressed by her vision of what the pub could be, offers her a job bringing it to life. But when Raine and Jack develop feelings for one another their opposite lifestyles won&’t accommodate, it becomes clear the pub isn&’t the only thing that needs reinventing. As the end of their business collaboration draws near, they&’ll have to find a way past the limits they&’ve placed on themselves or let go of a love that could last a lifetime.
Last Chance Books
by Kelsey RodkeyYou’ve Got Mail meets Morgan Matson in this smart, banter-filled romcom with a bookish twist.Nothing will stop Madeline Moore from taking over her family’s independent bookstore after college. Nothing, that is—until a chain bookstore called Prologue opens across the street and threatens to shut them down.Madeline sets out to demolish the competition, but the guy who works over at Prologue seems intent on ruining her life. Not only is he taking her customers, he has the unbelievable audacity to be… extremely cute.But that doesn’t matter. Jasper is the enemy and he will be destroyed. After all—all’s fair in love and (book) war.
Last Chance Dance
by Lakita WilsonAn utterly charming YA romance perfect for fans of Elise Bryant and Leah Johnson. "An ode to love in all its beautiful chaos. Leila is funny, irreverent, and next-level charming, and her story is an actual joyride. Sheer delight through and through."--Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaLeila is crushed when Dev, her boyfriend of four years, breaks up with her right before graduation. Just when she&’s thinking she wasted her entire high school experience on a dead-end relationship, her best friend Bree reminds her that Last Chance Dance is just around the corner.A high school tradition, the Last Chance Dance gives all the students one last opportunity to find love before they graduate. All Leila has to do is submit three unrequited crushes to the dance committee and if any of her crushes list her too, they&’ll get matched. Presto: new relationship, just like that. To her utter amazement, Leila is matched with all three of her choices—and with someone she never expected, Tre Hillman, her chemistry partner and low-key nemesis. Though at times skeptical, Leila embarks on her Last Chance Dance mission—trying out her matches and going on dates. If Dev wasn&’t her true love—then maybe someone else is. She knows it&’s definitely not Tre, even though he seems more and more determined to convince her he&’s right for her.But as graduation and the dance approaches, and each date seems to change her mind (and her heart)—Leila must figure out what—and who—she really wants. It&’s her last chance, right?
Last Chance Llama Ranch
by Hilary FieldsFrom the author of Bliss comes a heartwarming tale of friendship, romance, self-discovery... and llama drama.When a close encounter with an eighty-foot spruce steals Merry Manning's dreams of Olympic gold, the former ski champ finds herself falling into a career she never expected -- the life of a travel writer. Picturing glamorous trips to exotic places, Merry is speechless when her boss assigns her to the blog, "Don't Do What I Did," and sends her to a middle-of-nowhere llama ranch with instructions to "fall on her fanny" as often as possible.Soon she's eyeball-deep in alpacas, llamas, goats, and all the mess that comes with them. But when the Last Chance Llama Ranch -- and a certain gruff cowboy-- start to grow on her, Merry finds that each life might actually be just what she's been missing.You know what they say: when life gives you llamas....
Last Chance Summer
by Shannon KlareIn Shannon Klare's fun and sexy YA novel Last Chance Summer, a teen is shipped off to work as a counselor at a summer camp—only to butt heads with her co-counselor.Alex is a sheriff's daughter with a less than pristine reputation. When she's caught drinking at a party by her dad’s deputy, she’s in deep trouble. With an already incriminating incident in her past, Alex’s parents ship her off to her aunt’s summer camp to work as a counselor—lest she spend her senior year at boarding school.What's worse than spending your summer deep in the mosquito-infested woods of Texas?Being paired with an obnoxious co-counselor who wants nothing to do with you.Alex is determined to make the best of her summer, even if it means putting up with Grant, who has secrets of his own that he's determined to protect. Can Alex and Grant put their egos to the side and find the bright side of a summer that neither of them signed up for?
Last Chance to Save the World (CHAOTIC ORBITS)
by Beth RevisThe explosive, satisfying conclusion to the Chaotic Orbits novella trilogy sees Ada and Rian breaking into a high-security facility to give Earth a fighting chance at survivalSexy, fast, fun and funny, this happily-ever-after ending is perfect for fans of the Murderbot novels and the Wayfairers seriesAfter a few weeks trapped on board a spaceship with Ada (and, oh look, there&’s only one bed), Rian has to admit that maybe Ada&’s rebels have a point. The nanobots poised to be unleashed on Earth are infected with malware that will ultimately leave the residents of Earth in a worse position than they&’re in now. But is it too late?Ada and Rian arrive on Earth with little time to spare. Together, they have to break into a high-security facility and infect the nanobots with a counter-virus before they&’re released in order to give Earth a fighting chance. And if Ada happens to notice some great tech laying around in this high-security facility she shouldn&’t have access to and then happens to steal a bunch of it when Rian&’s not looking? Well, he knew who she was before he teamed up with her. And if he wants it back, he&’s going to have to catch her first. With countless twists and turns, this enemies-to-lovers slow-burn and high-tension romance plays on a Sherlock and Moriarity character dynamic rooted in science fiction with a heavy romance and mystery angle.
Last Christmas
by Emma Thompson Greg Wise'The perfect gift for anyone who loves all things Christmas ... it's a festive gem' Woman & Home'A beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays' Prima___________The perfect gift book, featuring the writing of Meryl Streep, Bill Bailey, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Caitlin Moran, Richard Ayoade, Emily Watson and others, to coincide with the upcoming movie Last Christmas, starring Emma Thompson, Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding.When you think back to Christmases past, what (if anything) made it magical? Looking towards the future, what would your perfect Christmas be? What would you change? What should we all change?This is a beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays about the meaning of Christmas, written by a unique plethora of voices from the boulevards of Hollywood to the soup kitchens of Covent Garden.Away from the John Lewis advert, the high street decorations and the candied orange in Heston Blumenthal's Christmas pudding, this gem of a book introduced and curated by Emma Thompson and Greg Wise celebrates the importance of kindness and generosity, acceptance and tolerance - and shows us that these values are not just for Christmas.
Last Christmas
by Emma Thompson Greg Wise'The perfect gift for anyone who loves all things Christmas ... it's a festive gem' Woman & Home'A beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays' Prima___________The perfect gift book, featuring the writing of Meryl Streep, Bill Bailey, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Caitlin Moran, Richard Ayoade, Emily Watson and others, to coincide with the upcoming movie Last Christmas, starring Emma Thompson, Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding.When you think back to Christmases past, what (if anything) made it magical? Looking towards the future, what would your perfect Christmas be? What would you change? What should we all change?This is a beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays about the meaning of Christmas, written by a unique plethora of voices from the boulevards of Hollywood to the soup kitchens of Covent Garden.Away from the John Lewis advert, the high street decorations and the candied orange in Heston Blumenthal's Christmas pudding, this gem of a book introduced and curated by Emma Thompson and Greg Wise celebrates the importance of kindness and generosity, acceptance and tolerance - and shows us that these values are not just for Christmas.
Last Christmas
by Emma Thompson Greg WiseThe perfect gift book, featuring the writing of Meryl Streep, Bill Bailey, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Caitlin Moran, Richard Ayoade, Emily Watson and others, to coincide with the upcoming movie Last Christmas, starring Emma Thompson, Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding.When you think back to Christmases past, what (if anything) made it magical? Looking towards the future, what would your perfect Christmas be? What would you change? What should we all change?This is a beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays about the meaning of Christmas, written by a unique plethora of voices from the boulevards of Hollywood to the soup kitchens of Covent Garden.Away from the John Lewis advert, the high street decorations and the candied orange in Heston Blumenthal's Christmas pudding, this gem of a book introduced and curated by Emma Thompson and Greg Wise celebrates the importance of kindness and generosity, acceptance and tolerance - and shows us that these values are not just for Christmas.25p of the proceeds received by Quercus from each audiobook sold will be donated to Crisis and The Refugee Council.Crisis is a registered charity in the UK with charity nos. W1082947 (England/Wales) and SC040094 (Scotland). Refugee Council is a registered charity in the UK with charity no. 1014576.(P) 2019 Quercus Editions Limited
Last Couple Standing: A Novel
by Matthew NormanA couple determined not to end up like their divorced friends try a radical experiment—and get in way over their heads—in this hilarious, heartfelt novel from the author of We&’re All Damaged.&“This warm and witty tale of a devoted couple willing to throw out that pesky &‘forsaking all others&’ rule in order to stay together crackles with fierce energy and emotional truth.&”—Judy Blundell, New York Times bestselling author of The High Season The Core Four have been friends since college: four men, four women, four couples. They got married around the same time, had kids around the same time, and now, fifteen years later, they&’ve started getting divorced around the same time, too. With three of the Core Four unions crumbling to dust around them, Jessica and Mitch Butler take a long, hard look at their own marriage. Can it be saved? Or is divorce, like some fortysomething zombie virus, simply inescapable? To maximize their chance at immunity, Jessica and Mitch try something radical. Their friends&’ divorces mostly had to do with sex—having it, not having it, wanting to have it with other people—so they decide to relax a few things. Terms are discussed, conditions are made, and together the Butlers embark on the great experiment of taking their otherwise happy, functional marriage and breaking some very serious rules. Jessica and Mitch are convinced they&’ve hit upon the next evolution of marriage. But as lines are crossed and hot bartenders pursued, they each start to wonder if they&’ve made a huge mistake. What follows is sexy, fun, painful, messy, and completely surprising to them both. Because sometimes doing something bad is the only way to get to the heart of what&’s really good.
Last Dance: A Winston Patrick Mystery
by David RussellWinston Patrick reluctantly leads some kids in suing their school when a same-sex partner is refused entry to the prom, but opponents will stop at nothing to make their point, not even murder. Winston Patrick was a successful lawyer who defended the downtrodden of Vancouver’s criminal world. Dissatisfied with his career, he traded in the courtroom for the high school classroom. Winston is barely surviving his first year at a Vancouver high school when his students present a human rights issue. A student wants to bring his same-sex partner to the high school prom, but the school won’t let him.Winston reluctantly leads his proteges on their first legal quest: suing the school. He never thought that fighting for a student’s rights could have deadly consequences, but as the issue gains publicity, Winston discovers that their opponents will stop at nothing to make their point not even murder.David Russell’s first Winston Patrick novel, Deadly Lessons, was shortlisted for an Arthur Ellis Award for best first crime novel.
Last Day Blues (The Jitters Series #2)
by Julie DannebergFans of First Day Jitters will love spending the last day of school in Mrs. Hartwell classroom. What do teachers do for summer vacation? Mrs. Hartwell's students worry that their teacher will miss them while they are gone for the summer. The class comes up with a way to make sure Mrs. Hartwell won't be too sad. But Mrs. Hartwell and the other teachers have some plans of their own.Once again Julie Danneberg and Judy Love bring to life the crazy antics of Mrs. Hartwell and her class and show that teachers and students are more alike than we sometimes think.
Last Dragon Standing: The Dragon Who Loved Me; What A Dragon Should Know; Last Dragon Standing; How To Drive A Dragon Crazy (Dragon Kin #4)
by G.A. Aiken&“Sexy and outrageous humor&” heat up this fun fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Scarred Earth Saga (Romantic Times). I know what they see when they look at me. The charming, soft-spoken dragoness bred from the most powerful of royal bloodlines. A disguise stronger than any battle shield that allows me to keep all suitors at tail&’s length. A technique that&’s worked until him. Until Ragnar the Cunning, handsome barbarian warlord and warrior mage from the desolate Northlands. Unlike those who&’ve come before him, he does not simply submit to my astounding charm and devastating smile. Instead, he dismisses me as vapid, useless and, to my great annoyance, rather stupid! Yet I&’ll allow no male to dismiss me. Soon he&’ll learn my worth, my many skills, and the strength of my will. For this one challenges me enough to make me want to ruthlessly taunt him, tease him and, finally, when the trap is set, bring him to his knees. Praise for the Dragon Kin Series &“Aiken&’s patented mix of bloodthirsty action, crazy scenarios and hilarious dialogue have made this series a truly unique pleasure.&”—RT Book Reviews (4½ Stars) &“A chest thumping, mead-hall rocking, enemy slaying brawl of a good book.&”—All Things Urban Fantasy &“Laugh-out-loud funny—I loved it!&”—Thea Harrison, New York Times bestselling author
Last Exit to Feral (Frights from Feral)
by Mark FearingCan two girls get to the bottom of their small town&’s secrets, or will they become another ghost story? Find out in the second entry of this freakily fun graphic novel series!Feral is littered with secrets, mysteries, and unexplained disappearances. The town has always been weird… and most residents just accept that.But intrepid young investigators Freya and Monica are sure that Feral is getting weirder. Kids are disappearing more and more, signs of the supernatural are surfacing in new places, and the lights went on in the abandoned Messner Mansion. Even though they know they shouldn&’t, the girls can&’t resist the temptation to find out what&’s inside.The adventures from Welcome to Feral continue as they descend into the deep, dark passages hidden below the haunted town. If they aren&’t careful, they might become the town&’s next unsolved mystery!With vibrant art, clever humor, and plenty of thrills, animator Mark Fearing conjures a fearsome saga out of small-town terrors.
Last Flag Flying: A Novel
by Darryl PonicsánNow a major movie starring Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston, and Laurence Fishburne, directed by Richard Linklater!Darryl Ponicsan's debut novel The Last Detail was named one of the best of the year and widely acclaimed, catapulting him to fame when it was first published. The story of two career sailors assigned to escort a young seaman from Norfolk to the naval prison in Portsmouth, New Hampshire—and of the mayhem that ensues—was made into an award-winning movie starring Jack Nicholson. Last Flag Flying, set thirty-four years after the events of The Last Detail, brings together the same beloved characters—Billy Bad-Ass Buddusky, Mule Mulhall, and Meadows—to reprise the same journey but under very different circumstances. Now middle-aged, Meadows seeks out his former captors in their civilian lives to help him bury his son, a Marine killed in Iraq, in Arlington National Cemetery. When he learns that the authorities have told him a lie about the circumstances of his son's death, he decides, with the help of the two others, to transport him home to Portsmouth. And so begins the journey, centered around a solemn mission but, as in the first book, a protest against injustice and celebration of life too, at once irreverent, funny, profane, and deeply moving.Last Flag Flying is now a major movie from Amazon Studios, directed by Richard Linklater and starring Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell, and Laurence Fishburne.
Last Friends: From the Orange Prize shortlisted author
by Jane Gardam'It's a cliche to compare novelists to Jane Austen, but in the case of Jane Gardam it happens to be true. Her diamond-like prose, her understanding of the human heart, her formal inventiveness and her sense of what it is to be alive - young, old, lonely, in love - never fades' Amanda Craig'Her work, like Sylvia Townsend Warner's, has that appealing combination of elegance, erudition and flinty wit' Patrick Gale'Sharp, humane, generous and wonderfully funny, she is one of our very finest writers' Hilary MantelShortlisted for the 2014 Folio Prize.Old Filth and The Man in the Wooden Hat told with bristling tenderness and black humour the stories of that Titan of the Hong Kong law courts, Old Filth QC, and his clever, misunderstood wife Betty. Last Friends, the final volume of this trilogy, picks up with Terence Veneering, Filth's great rival in work and - though it was never spoken of - in love. Veneering's were not the usual beginnings of an establishment silk: the son of a Russian acrobat marooned in northeast England and a devoted local girl, he escapes the war to emerge in the Far East as a man of panache, success and fame. But, always, at the stuffy English Bar he is treated with suspicion: where did this blond, louche, brilliant Slav come from? Veneering, Filth and their friends tell a tale of love, friendship, grace, the bittersweet experiences of a now-forgotten Empire and the disappointments and consolations of age.