Bøger af Delia Owens

Opvæksten på marsken i udkanten af den lille by Barkley Cove på North Carolinas kyst har givet Kya Clark kaldenavnet “marskpigen” hos de lokale. Efterladt af sin mor og søskende hos sin alkoholiserede og voldelige far lever Kya en barsk tilværelse, hvor hun må lære at klare sig selv. På trods af hendes status som udstødt, får hendes naturlige skønhed to af byens unge mænd til at få øjnene op for Kya, og et nyt liv åbner sig for hende - men rygterne om marskpigen er mange, og da liget af det lokale hotshot Chase Andrews dukker op, er de lokale ikke sene til at mistænke Kya og det skrøbelige liv hun har kæmpet så hårdt for at opbygge er i fare.Med sin gribende og stormfulde fortælling om overgangen fra barn til voksen viklet ind i en spændende mordgåde er ude hvor flodkrebsene synger  en fængslende roman, som udtrykker en nutidig og samfundskritisk bekymring for vores forståelse af naturen.

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.

#1New York TimesBestsellerMore than 4 million copies soldA Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick"e;I can't even express how much I love this book! I didn't want this story to end!"e;--Reese Witherspoon"e;Painfully beautiful."e;--The New York Times Book Review"e;Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver."e;--BustleFor years, rumors of the "e;Marsh Girl"e; 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 Karen Russell,Where the Crawdads Singis 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.

Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is a mesmerizing and heart-wrenching novel that was published by Prentice Hall Press in 2018. The book, which falls under the genre of historical fiction, has captivated readers with its evocative setting and compelling narrative. The story is set in the marshes of North Carolina and is a poignant tale of resilience, love, and the indomitable spirit of a young girl who grows up in isolation from society. The author, Delia Owens, brilliantly weaves a tale that is as beautiful as it is heartbreaking. The book has been highly praised for its rich storytelling and vivid descriptions, making it a must-read for anyone who appreciates good literature. Published by Prentice Hall Press, this book is a testament to Owens' literary prowess and her ability to create a world that is both haunting and enchanting.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENONMore than 7 million copies sold worldwideA Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club PickA Business Insider Defining Book of the Decade "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.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.

Als junges Mädchen wird Kya von ihren Eltern verlassen. In den gefährlichen Sümpfen von North Carolina zieht sie sich alleine groß und entwickelt sich zur scharfsinnigen und zähen jungen Frau. Jahrelang geisterten Gerüchte über das "Marschmädchen" durch das nahegelegene Örtchen Barkley Cove und schlossen sie von der Gemeinschaft aus. Als sich Kya zu zwei jungen Männern aus der Stadt hingezogen fühlt, eröffnet sich für sie eine neue, verblüffende Welt. Doch als einer von ihnen tot aufgefunden wird, sieht die Gemeinde sofort in Kya die Hauptverdächtige. Im Laufe des Falles wird immer mysteriöser, was tatsächlich passiert ist - und es droht die Gefahr, dass die vielen Geheimnisse, die im Sumpf verborgen liegen, ans Licht kommen...

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.

Escape to Kya's world with a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle.

"A remarkable story beautifully told…Among such classics as Goodall's In the Shadow of Man and Fossey's Gorillas in the Mist."-Chicago Tribune Carrying little more than a change of clothes and a pair of binoculars, two young Americans, Mark and Delia Owens, caught a plane to Africa, bought a thirdhand 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 along animals that had never before been exposed to humans. An international bestseller, Cry of the Kalahari is the story of the Owenses's life with lions, brown hyenas, jackals, giraffes, and the many other creatures they came to know. It is also a gripping account of how they survived the dangers of living in one of the last and largest pristine areas on Earth.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENONMore than 7 million copies sold worldwideA Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club PickA Business Insider Defining Book of the Decade "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.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.