Bücher von Delia Owens

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.

Where the Crawdads Sing. V techenie mnogih let v Barkli-Kouv, tihom gorodke na poberezh'e Severnoj Karoliny, sheptalis' o Bolotnoj Devchonke. I kogda v konce 1969-go nashli telo Cheza, mestnogo plejboja, zhiteli gorodka srazu zhe zapodozrili Kia Klark - devushku, chto otshel'nicej obitala na bolotah s rannego detstva. Chuvstvitel'naja i umnaja Kia i v samom dele nazyvala svoim domom boloto, a druz'jami - bolotnyh ptic i zverej. No vot nastupaet pora vzroslenija, i Kia otkryvaet dlja sebja sovsem inuju storonu zhizni, v nej prosypaetsja zhelanie ljubit' i byt' ljubimoj. I Kia s radost'ju pogruzhaetsja v jetot nevedomyj novyj mir - poka ne proishodit nemyslimoe. Roman znamenitogo biologa Delii Oujens - nastojashhaja oda prirode, nezhnaja istorija o vzroslenii, ob odinochestve, o svjazi ljudej, o tom, nuzhny li ljudi voobshhe drug drugu. I v to zhe vremja jeto temnaja, zagadochnaja istorija s ubijstvom, kotoroe to li bylo, to li net.

Die berührende Geschichte von Kya, dem Marschmädchen, von der Zerbrechlichkeit der Kindheit und der Schönheit der NaturChase Andrews stirbt, und die Bewohner der ruhigen Küstenstadt Barkley Cove sind sich einig: Schuld ist das Marschmädchen. Kya Clark lebt isoliert im Marschland mit seinen Salzwiesen und Sandbänken. Sie kennt jeden Stein und Seevogel, jede Muschel und Pflanze. Als zwei junge Männer auf die wilde Schöne aufmerksam werden, öffnet Kya sich einem neuen Leben - mit dramatischen Folgen. Delia Owens erzählt intensiv und atmosphärisch davon, dass wir für immer die Kinder bleiben, die wir einmal waren. Und den Geheimnissen und der Gewalt der Natur nichts entgegensetzen können.

#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.