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The Bargain (Basic Ser.)
by Mary Jo PutneyMismatched lovers and unexpected attraction catch fire in this timeless novel by the New York Times bestselling author and legend in historical romance Mary Jo Putney. . .Forced to wed to keep her inheritance, independent Lady Jocelyn Kendal finds an outrageous solution: she proposes marriage to Major David Lancaster, an officer dying from his Waterloo wounds. In return for making her his wife, she will provide for his governess sister. But after the bargain is struck and the marriage is made, the major makes a shocking, miraculous recovery. Though they agree to an annulment, such matters take time. . .time enough for David to realize he is irrevocably in love with his wife. Haunted by her past, Jocelyn refuses to trust the desire David ignites in her. She never counted on a real husband, least of all one who would entice her to be a real wife. But some bargains are made to be broken--and his skilled courtship is impossible to resist. . .
The Bargain: A Novel
by Stephanie ReedIt's 1971, and Betsie Troyer's peaceful and predictable life is about to become anything but.When their parents flee the Amish, nineteen-year-old Betsie and her seventeen-year-old sister Sadie are distraught. Under the dubious guidance of a doting aunt, the girls struggle to keep the secret, praying their parents will return before anyone learns the truth--a truth that may end all hopes of Betsie's marriage to Charley Yoder.Worse still, Betsie must learn a trade while she boards with a dysfunctional Englisher family: Sheila, a twelve-year-old desperately searching for a friend and in dire need of her mother; the free-spirited mother, who runs off to "find herself" on the stage; the angry father whose structured life crumbles; and Michael, a troubled college dropout nearly killed in the Kent State Massacre.Thrust into the English world, Betsie must grapple with the realities of war and miniskirts, pot parties and police brutality, protests and desertion. Can she help the Sullivan family and find peace in her new surroundings, or must she forget the bargain she made and seek refuge back in Plain City with protective and reliable Charley?
The Bargain (Finding Home #1)
by Catherine StangIn the midst of war, two enemies will make a bargain that will change their lives forever. Major Joel Bradshaw is the Chief Medical Officer in charge of setting up a new front line hospital for the Union Army. Unfortunately, his first task is to evict the women who live in the big plantation house he must commandeer. Strong-willed Cassandra Beaumont is determined not to allow the Yankees take her home. But when her sister-in-law develops complications during labor, Cassie is forced to swallow her pride and ask the Yankee doctor she just threatened for his help. All she has to barter with are her nursing skills and so she proposes a trade that will bring her loyalties into question. Joel, however, soon finds himself wanting much more than a business arrangement. Torn between his orders as an officer and his desire to protect Cassie, Joel finds a way to ensure the safety of all the Beaumont women - if only Cassie will say yes! Sometimes home is where you least expect it. Genre: Romance / Historical Fiction Read the amazing sequel by Catherine Stang: DARE TO LOVE [FINDING HOME SERIES BOOK 2]
The Bargain Bride
by Barbara MetzgerIt was a match made not in heaven, but in pound notes - an arranged engagement between a girl of thirteen and a lord's younger son. Since then, thirteen years have passed, and as her betrothed has been sowing his wild oats, Penny has grown up, grown impatient, and grown resentful. In fact, she's vowed never to marry the man who blighted her life and destroyed her dreams. Viscount Westfield is happy enough to return the bridal dowry. But after one look at Penny, Westfield knows he can never, ever let her go . . .
A Bargain Called Marriage
by Kate WelshFeisty tomboy Samantha Hopewell wasn't the marrying kind--and neither was her handsome new housemate, Italian speedboat driver Nic Verdini. But when the sexy, oh-so-charming playboy was nearly killed in an accident, Sam reluctantly found herself playing nursemaid until her mother's infamous godson recovered. Nic couldn't deny his attraction to his beautiful caregiver, nor could he ignore the buried emotions she stirred. When an unexpected medical diagnosis gave Sam only a short time to get pregnant and have the child she'd always dreamed of, Nic volunteered for the job. Would their marriage, born of necessity, help them find the love and family they'd always wanted?
A Bargain for Frances
by Russell HobanOne day Thelma tricks Frances into buying her old plastic tea set. Thelma says there are no backsies on the bargain. Can Frances come up with a plan that will change her friend's mind?
Bargain Hunting: A Novel
by Rhonda PolleroA stylish new caper in the acclaimed series starring the deliciously addictive, designer bargain-hunting paralegal Finley Anderson Tanner!Getting framed has never been a good look. Fashionista paralegal Finley Anderson Tanner’s hands are fuller than a coupon-clipping soccer mom’s at a BOGO sale. She’s in a fierce eBay bidding war to buy parts for her DIY Rolex, she’s finally taking on some criminal cases at work, and she’s torn between two drop-dead gorgeous men—her ultra-responsible boss Tony Caprelli and badboy private eye Liam McGarrity. Just when she thinks life is out of curveballs, Liam shows up at her house with a bullet wound—and a shocking confession. When Liam was a cop, he was framed for shooting a teenage boy in a drug bust. Now the same gun used to shoot the kid has resurfaced at the homicide scene of his ex-partner. On the run from the police, Liam needs Finley’s help to clear his name. How can she say no to the man who always bails her out of trouble—even if it means incurring Tony’s wrath when he learns she’s aiding and abetting a fugitive? But the murderer is clever, and if Finley’s not careful, she’s going to shop till she drops . . . dead.
A Bargain Struck
by Liz HarrisA marriage of necessity grows into a love worth fighting for in a historical romance offering a “vivid portrayal of 1880s mid-west America” (Daily Mail). In 1887 Wyoming, widower Connor Maguire advertises for a wife to raise his young daughter, work the homestead, and—he hopes—bear him a son. And on paper, Ellen O’Sullivan appears to be everything Connor needs in a wife. Although Connor tries his best to be as mannerly as possible under the circumstances, it soon becomes clear that Ellen may have been less than truthful about herself and her reasons for coming west—a fact that Connor considers a breach of their agreement he may not be able to forgive. But as their personal feelings blur the boundaries of their deal—and they bear the hardships of the frontier side-by-side—they begin to wonder if their marriage could be a far more intimate arrangement . . . “Engrossing. A thoroughly enjoyable read, full of romance and with enough treachery and intrigue to keep you rooting for Ellen until the last page.” —Historical Novels Review
Bargain with Death (The Pierre Chambrun Mysteries #10)
by Hugh PentecostSoon after the Beaumont is sold, its new owner is found dead in Suite 912When crushing debts force the proprietor of the world-famous Beaumont Hotel to offload his prized possession to the ruthless tycoon J. W. Sassoon, hotel manager Pierre Chambrun and his staff brace for change. But the threat isn&’t J.W., it&’s his son, Johnny-baby—a cigar-puffing playboy whose bright ideas for &“modernizing&” one of Manhattan&’s most elegant destinations amount to nothing more than sleaze. When he suggests that the Spartan Bar&’s cigarette girls go topless, Chambrun quits, leaving the hapless wannabe to fend for himself. Chambrun retires to his penthouse to write his memoirs, waiting for the inevitable crisis to force his return. It comes in the form of a dead body, Johnny-baby&’s father, who is found in Suite 912 with a tap on his phone and a call girl&’s underwear on the floor. To save his hotel, Chambrun is happy to come out of retirement—and clean up Johnny-baby&’s mess.
A Bargain with Fate
by Ann Elizabeth CreeA pretend engagement, but real feelingsIt was the ideal way of stopping his family's attempts to marry him off to the first available female. All Michael, Lord Stamford, needed was a respectable female desperate enough to agree to his plan. And then Rosalyn, Lady Jeffreys, called on him to demand the return of her family's estate, which Michael had won in a card game....Michael was surprised to find that it was almost agreeable to pretend to be the adoring fiance. That was, until he kissed Rosalyn-a real kiss!
Bargain with the Billionaire Collection (Uncut #3)
by Sarah Morgan Michelle Smart Melanie Milburne Louise FullerGet swept away with these classic billionaire romances by four talented Presents authors, all in one exciting collection!Million-Dollar Love-Child by Sarah MorganKimberley Townsend’s little boy is in danger, and the only person who can help is his father, Brazilian billionaire Luc Santoro. Luc doesn’t even know his son even exists, and believes Kimberley to be a lying gold digger. He’ll give her the money, but he wants something in return… Yet Kimberley’s no longer the naive virgin he bedded years ago. And she’s about to make him lose control in ways he never imagined…!Claiming His One-Night Baby by Michelle SmartOne night… Seeing Natasha Pellegrini at her husband’s funeral propels Matteo Manaserro back to a time before she shattered his trust. Caught in a potent mix of emotion, they surrender to their explosive passion!One secret… Unable to share the truth about her sexless marriage, Natasha was a virgin until Matteo’s touch branded her as his.One baby… When Matteo discovers Natasha is pregnant he knows they must present a united front. He might never trust her—but he’s intent on claiming his baby. Except he hasn’t bargained on their insatiable chemistry binding them together so completely!A Virgin for a Vow by Melanie MilburneLondon’s top relationship columnist Abby Hart can’t tell anyone her biggest secret: not only is her perfect fiancé entirely fictional, she is also utterly untouched. Invited to attend a prestigious charity ball with her Ôhusband-to-be’, she throws herself upon the mercy of brooding millionaire Luke Shelverton.After his own engagement ended tragically, Luke is reluctant to take credit for Abby’s diamond ring. But to protect her reputation he agrees to a convenient arrangement… Except Abby’s effervescence kindles a fire he’s tempted to indulge. And uncovering her innocence compels Luke to initiate his temporary fiancée into all the sinful delights of the bridal bed!Blackmailed Down the Aisle by Louise FullerÔWhat’s it to be—me, or the police?’ Out-of-work actress Daisy Maddox would do anything for her brother—even sneak into a sleek New York office to return the watch he stole from billionaire Rollo Fleming. When Rollo catches her red-handed, Daisy is completely at his mercy. But Rollo needs a wife to seal a deal, and events soon take a wild turn—he demands Daisy become his temporary wife!Swept into Rollo’s world, Daisy’s caught in an intense tangle of emotions. And with every searing kiss, Daisy’s guard melts, as she discovers there are unexpected, pleasurable advantages to being blackmailed down the aisle…
A Bargain with the Boss: Take Me, Cowboy A Bargain With The Boss Reunited With The Rebel Billionaire (Chicago Sons #3)
by Barbara DunlopWith her new boss, all work and some play sounds like a tempting compromise—from the New York Times–bestselling author of Seduced by the CEO.For years, Tuck Tucker has played the role of carefree billionaire. Yet when his brother goes MIA, Tuck takes over the family empire. He knows what he has to do—and who he needs. Getting his brother’s dedicated assistant to help, however, is tricky. Amber Bowen is smart, sexy and determined to keep his brother’s whereabouts a secret. But everyone has a weakness, and Tuck won’t lose a fortune . . . or an opportunity with Amber. He’s found the perfect way to tempt her into making a bargain with the boss.
Bargain with the Devil
by F. J. ChaseSecurity consultant Peter Avakian's job is to keep people safe, and that's not always easy. Even his Special Forces training couldn't have prepared him for a routine business proposal that was anything but. By simply acknowledging the offer, Avakian becomes snarled in a complex plot to stage a political coup in central Africa. With no way out, he turns to the CIA-and is forced to become their mole inside the conspiracy.Pulled into a shadow world of nations battling over the world's oil supply, drug dealers financing revolutions, and gunrunners on sale to the highest bidder, it's all Avakian can do to stay alive. And that may depend less on his lethal skills than on two women: a CIA agent and a South African reporter after a story. Will they save him, or will they betray him? It's anyone's guess, especially his.
A Bargain with the Enemy: An Emotional and Sensual Romance (The Devilish D'Angelos #1)
by Carole MortimerAn Entertainment Weekly Top 10 Romance AuthorGabriel D'Angelo: renowned and ruthlessArtist Bryn Jones never forgave Gabriel for sending her father to prison, tearing her family apart and breaking her heart in the process. But she has forged herself a new identity away from the scandal and disgrace…until she wins the chance to exhibit at the D'Angelos' prestigious London gallery!International tycoon Gabriel D'Angelo is haunted by the unforgiving eyes that once stared at him across a crowded courtroom. Now the enticing Bryn is back, and this time she'll play by his rules to get what she wants…and Gabriel's determined that this bargain will be mutually pleasurable!
Bargained Into Her Boss's Bed
by Emilie RoseIn the fast-paced, cutthroat world of Hollywood filmmaking, producer Max Hudson was a master at getting it done. With a movie deadline breathing down his neck, he wouldn't let anyone get in his way, especially not his longtime assistant, Dana Fallon. Her tantalizing curves had wreaked havoc on his mind and his libido. But her sudden resignation caused chaos, and no amount of money would sway her. Luckily, Max had other means of persuasion....
Bargained into Her Boss's Bed (Hudsons of Beverly Hills #4)
by Emilie RoseIn the fast-paced, cutthroat world of Hollywood filmmaking, producer Max Hudson was a master at getting it done. With a movie deadline breathing down his neck, he wouldn't let anyone get in his way, especially not his longtime assistant, Dana Fallon. Her tantalizing curves had wreaked havoc on his mind and his libido. But her sudden resignation caused chaos, and no amount of money would sway her. Luckily, Max had other means of persuasion....
The Bargaining
by Carly Anne WestThe Shining meets The Conjuring in this chilling and suspenseful new novel from the author of The Murmurings.The fact that neither of her parents wants to deal with her is nothing new to Penny. She's used to being discussed like a problem, a problem her mother has finally passed on to her father. What she hasn't gotten used to is her stepmother...especially when she finds out what she'll have to spend the summer with April in the remote woods of Washington to restore a broken-down old house. Set deep in a dense forest, the old Carver House is filled with abandoned antique furniture, rich architectural details, and its own chilling past. The only respite Penny can find away from April's renovations is in Miller, the young guy who runs the local general store. He's her only chance at a normal, and enjoyable, summer. But Miller has his own connection to the Carver house, and it's one that goes beyond the mysterious tapping Penny hears at her window, the handprints she finds smudging the glass panes, and the visions of children who beckon Penny to follow them into the dark woods. Miller's past just might threaten to become the terror of Penny's future...
Bargaining for King's Baby
by Maureen ChildJust twenty more acres and millionaire Adam King would restore his family ranch to its former glory. So intense was his obsession, he even considered marrying the girl next door. For Gina Torino's father was willing to "sell" her in exchange for the much-desired land. Gina was aware of her father's manipulative bargain. . . and decided to make a deal with Adam herself. She'd marry the ice-cold rancher. He'd get the land. And she'd get King's baby.
Bargaining with the Boss (Pennington #7)
by Catherine GeorgePENNINGTONMoment of truth!Eleri worked hard at being levelheaded, to make up for one solitary mistake in her teens. But there were times when being sensible was difficult! Take the situation with James Kincaid....Eleri had been in love with James, her former boss, for ages, and now not only was James begging her to return to the job from which she'd resigned, he made it clear he found her very attractive, too!Eleri longed to give in to her feelings for James, but forced herself to keep her distance. She had to, because of her secret: what if James discovered that Nico, the boy he thought of as her younger brother, was actually her son?PENNINGTONA place where dreams come true
Bargains in The Real World
by Elizabeth CoxIn this finely crafted collection, acclaimed writer Elizabeth Cox examines the lives of common people and how they deal with life when uncommon things happen to them — how they accept their fate, sometimes choosing to move on, sometimes not. The stories, many set in the South, deal with questions of loyalty, betrayal, discovery, sexuality, death, birth, and the inner dynamics that drive the choices we make. The characters struggle with a complex mixture of kindness and violence, and their final choices reveal a flawed but finally compassionate humanity. Elizabeth Cox has an extraordinary talent for inhabiting her characters and capturing place, sense, and time. This commanding group of stories will prove unforgettable.
Bargains with Fate: Psychological Crises and Conflicts in Shakespeare and His Plays
by Maria JaroszThe enduring appeal of Shakespeare's works derives largely from the fact that they contain brilliantly drawn characters. Interpretations of these characters are products of changing modes of thought, and thus past explanations of their behavior, including Shakespeare's, no longer satisfy us. In this work, Bernard J. Paris, an eminent Shakespearean scholar, shows how Shakespeare endowed his tragic heroes with enduring human qualities that have made them relevant to people of later eras.Bargains with Fate employs a psychoanalytic approach inspired by the theories of Karen Horney to analyze Shakespeare's four major tragedies and the personality that can be inferred from all of his works. This compelling study first examines the tragedies as dramas about individuals with conflicts like our own who are in a state of crisis due to the breakdown of their bargains with fate, a belief that they can magically control their destinies by living up to the dictates of their defensive strategies.Filled with bold hypotheses supported by carefully detailed accounts, this innovative study is a resource for students and scholars of Shakespeare, and for those interested in literature as a source of psychological insight. The author's combination of literary and psychoanalytic perspectives guides us to a humane understanding of Shakespeare and his protagonists, and, in turn, to a more profound knowledge of ourselves and human behavior.
El bargueño
by Keila Ochoa HarrisDos hombres, dos mujeres, separados por más de trescientos años, pero con algo en común: sueños rotos y un bargueño.Gonzalo recibe un mueble antiguo que desea restaurar, pero no es lo único que necesita reparación en su vida. Laura, una profesora de secundaria, trata de ayudar a sus estudiantes, ¿pero quién la ayuda a ella? En el siglo XVII, Francisco Javier, un jesuita, se pregunta si será perdonado por sus pecados, y Magdalena, una huérfana, oculta sus penas en un bargueño. Mientras que la sombra del alcoholismo persigue a unos y otros se encierran en conventos, los siglos XVII y XXI se funden, y cuatro personas intentan hallar propósito en medio de tantos sueños rotos.
Bari: बारी
by Ranjit Desaiस्वामी', 'राधेय' सारख्या विशिष्ट व्यक्तिमत्त्वाभोवतीच्या कादंबर्या लिहिण्याआधी रणजित देसाई ह्यांनी लिहिलेली ही वास्तववादी कादंबरी. आपल्या ह्या पहिल्याच कादंबरीबद्दल कादंबरीच्या प्रारंभीच त्यांनी म्हटले आहे. कोल्हापूरहून मोटारीने बेळगावला जाताना वाटेवर सुतगट्टी हे गाव लागते. तेथून काकती गावापर्यंतची पंधरावीस मैलांची, अगदी दाट गहिर्या जंगलाने वेढलेली वाट सुतगट्टीची, बारी म्हणून ओळखली जाते. भर दुपारीही अंधारून यावे असा हा भाग. ह्या बारीची, त्या जंगलाच्या आसर्याने वाढणार्या बेरड जमातीची ही कथा आहे. पोटच्या पोराचे हातपाय दुखावले तरी बेरड हळहळणार नाही, पण जंगलातल्या उभ्या झाडावर कुणी अकारण कुर्हाड चालवली तर त्याचे डोळे भरून येत असे बेरडांचे त्या जंगलावर, त्या बारीवर प्रेम. आता ते जंगल तसे घनदाट उठले नाही. बदलत्या काळाच्या सुसाट वार्याने बेरडांचे जीवनही तसे राहिले नाही. सारे काही बदलून गेले आहे- रुपाने, गुणाने, बैलगाड्यांनी केलेल्या चाकोर्यांचे पट्टे घेऊन आजूबाजूच्या जंगलराईने अंगावरच्या लाल धुळीने धुंद झालेली आणि शिट्या किंकाळ्यांनी रात्री-अपरात्री जागी होणारी ही बारी आता तोंडाला डांबर पासून रात्रंदिवस मोटारींची घरघर ऐकून निपचित पडून राहिली आहे- त्या सुनगट्टीच्या बारीची, तिच्या आसर्याने वाढणार्या बेरड जमातीची ही कहाणी आहे. आपल्या पुढील लेखकीय वाटचालीत रणजित देसाई ह्यांनी खरे करून दाखविते असे,त्यांच्या ह्या पहिल्याच कादंबरीला प्रस्तावना लिहितांना वि. स. खांडेकर ह्यांनी सांगितलेले सूत्र होते- "स्वत:वर असंतुष्ट असणारा कलावंतच सदैव प्रगती करू शकतो."
Baricentro
by Hernán MigoyaUna preciosa novela sobre las derrotas de la juventud. El regreso a la literatura de Hernán Migoya. Cuando Hernán vuelve del Perú a casa, en la visita periódica a sus padres, algo ha cambiado. La enfermedad golpea con fuerza a la familia y quizá ya nada pueda ser como fue. Por ello se propone evocar sus años de formación en la periferia de Barcelona, en la ciudad dormitorio de Barberà del Vallès. Volver a la época que pasó a la sombra de un árbol genealógico huraño y al abrigo de un centro comercial protector. Unir entre sí, como una hilera de migas de pan, las experiencias que forjaron su carácter: la pasión por la cultura popular, el aprendizaje de los códigos del barrio, el desconocimiento sexual, la ética del buen hijo ante el sacrificio de una madre. Novela brutal y tierna, Baricentro es una travesía de regreso a los años cruciales. Sin embargo, nadie sale indemne de un viaje así, porque rendir cuentas a la infancia significa enjuiciar a la persona en que nos hemos convertido. Los lectores comentan...«Una especie de Ordesa de extrarradio barcelonés, que me perdonen él y Manuel Vilas pero es una forma rápida de decir que es un bello homenaje filial. [...] Tan lúcido y profético que a veces duele.»Lorenzo Silva, El Cultural de El Mundo ("¿Qué lee un escritor en cuarentena"?) «Tremebundo relato autobiográfico, pese a que el confinamiento le ha restado el reconocimiento mediático que merece, es uno de las novelas más sinceras y emotivas de la temporada en nuestro país.»Oriol Rodríguez, Mondosonoro «El cariño y nostalgia con los que Stephen King retrata a los niños estadounidenses de It en los años 50, lo traslada Migoya a los niños de la periferia barcelonesa de los 80. Un fresco precioso y honesto sobre los hijos de la clase obrera.»Llucia Ramis «Hernán Migoya es un hijo de perra de gran corazón y eso hace su obra imprescindible en un mundo lleno de presunta buena gente.»Dani Mateo «Rebosa verdad y provoca una empatía inmediata... Si entramos en Baricentro como chafarderos, salimos como cómplices. Y eso no es efecto de la confesión, sino de la literatura.»Nadal Suau, El Cultural «Un libro emocionante: desolla a delicadas tiras el corazón de un chaval del extrarradio de Barcelona, y hace sangrar el tuyo de risa y llanto y amor a la amistad, de lo bien escrito que está.»Víctor-M. Amela, La Vanguardia «Una novela de tintes autobiográficos en la que Migoya devuelve la dignidad a la palabra "nostalgia".»Guillermo Alonso, Icon, El País «Migoya cuenta su historia y es imposible no reír, llorar y emocionarse con ella porque también es la nuestra.»Oriol Rodríguez, Rockdelux «Un ajuste que termina en un emotivo abrazo. Y aunque Migoya es enemigo del patriotismo, la novela es un vivo homenaje a su verdadera patria, la patria chica de su corazón.»J. A. Masoliver Ródenas, La Vanguardia - Culturas «Un libro ordenado como una novela, narrado como unas memorias, leído como una teleserie en blanco y negro... Migoya actúa como un crucigramista que, en vertical y en horizontal, nos invita a rellenar nuestra identidad. Pasen y lean. Baricentro es una novela para quienes aún no se han dejado entumecer por el Valium del primer mundo.»Guzmán Urrero, Cualia «Una ternura tan límpida como emotiva se respira intensamente desde la primera a la última hoja del libro. Su historia familiar puede parecer la de muchos, pero tal como la explica Migoya es única.»Xavier Rosell, El Dia de Sabadell «Baricentro son más de doscientas cincuenta páginas que se leen del tirón y un epílogo ante el que resulta imposible no emocionarse hasta la lágrima. Más que desnudarse ante nuestros ojos, Migoya lista una a una
Bariloche
by Andrés NeumanLa primera y aclamada novela de Andrés Neuman: una obra conmovedora sobre el desarraigo y las contradicciones humanas «Una obra de auténtica belleza y brillante inteligencia de un autor de prodigioso talento.» The Independent Demetrio Rota, basurero en un barrio de Buenos Aires, duerme durante el día y arma rompecabezas. Sus únicos amigos parecen ser su compañero de camión y un vendedor de diarios que no cree en la prensa. Salvo alguna aventura sexual, su vida se dirige hacia el agotamiento. Mientras tanto, encaja y revisa su luminosa memoria patagónica a través de los paisajes que va reconstruyendo pieza a pieza. Con un lenguaje tan fascinado por el lirismo como por la basura, la narración fluctúa entre el asombro de las iniciaciones y un presente escéptico, la idealización del campo y la asfixia de la ciudad, el origen y el desarraigo, hasta fundirlo todo en un mismo plano. Nacido en Argentina y criado en España, Neuman construye una ficción alucinada y nocturna de su ciudad natal, y experimenta con un castellano de dos orillas: una para la voz narradora, otra para los personajes. E incluso una tercera, imaginaria, para la naturaleza. Con esta nueva edición de Bariloche, especialmente revisada, Alfaguara recupera aquella primera novela que, tras obtener el unánime reconocimiento de la crítica, se convertiría en libro de culto y situaría a su autor entre los jóvenes escritores más destacados del idioma. Como escribió Roberto Bolaño, "ningún buen lector dejará de percibir en sus páginas algo que sólo es dable encontrar en la alta literatura, aquella que escriben los poetas verdaderos, la que osa adentrarse en la oscuridad con los ojos abiertos." La crítica ha dicho sobre el autor y su obra: «Una oda conmovedora y delicada, lúcida y vibrante, de un lirismo casi cruel.» Le Monde «La literatura del siglo veintiuno les pertenecerá a Neuman y a unos pocos de sus hermanos de sangre.» Roberto Bolaño «Esta es una escritura de una calidad rara vez encontrada. Cuando lees la hermosa novela de Neuman, te das cuenta de que el listón ha quedado muy alto.» The Guardian «Andrés Neuman se ha situado como un peso pesado de la literatura. Un argumento a favor de las virtudes literarias.» Times Literary Supplement «Una historia sencilla, profunda, desgarradora.» The New York Times «Rara y deliciosa obra maestra: una novela de ideas con alma de poeta.» Booklist «Magistralmente compuesta. Se coloca a la cabeza de la nueva generación argentina.» Le Figaro «Neuman multiplica el lenguaje y va camino de convertirse en un clásico.» La Repubblica «Soberana lección de narrativa comprometida conalgunos dolores del mundo y con el rigor artístico.» El País «Una prosa exquisita que se combina con la sensibilidad de un escritor que sacude las certezas y los encasillamientos.» Revista Ñ