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Jack and Annie travel to a monastery in the Swiss Alps where, with the help of St. Bernard dogs and magic, they seek the second of four special objects necessary to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's beloved penguin, Penny.

"A burnt-out writer's retreat at a fancy Swiss hotel is interrupted by a murder mystery in this metafictional, meticulously crafted whodunit from the internationally bestselling author of The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair. A writer named Joël, Switzerland's most prominent novelist, arrives at the Hôtel de Verbier, a luxury resort nestled in the Swiss Alps, for a restful sojourn. Disheartened over his recent breakup and the death of his longtime...

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Switzerland"--Provided by publisher.

"Journey to a magical hotel in the Swiss Alps, where two lost souls living in different centuries meet and discover if, behind the many doors, a second chance awaits"-- Provided by publisher.

Spy turned art restorer Gabriel Allon finds himself accused of murder in this New York Times bestseller from Daniel Silva.

An Israeli spy by trade and art restorer by preference, Gabriel Allon arrives in Zurich to restore the work of an Old Master for a millionaire banker—and finds himself standing in blood and framed for the man’s murder.
While trying to clear his name, Allon is swept into a spiraling chain of...

"A novel about obsessive love and madness set in postwar Switzerland, Fleur Jaeggy's eerily beautiful novel begins innocently enough: "At fourteen I was a boarder in a school in the Appenzell." But there is nothing innocent here. With the off-handed remorselessness of a young Eve, the narrator describes her potentially lethal designs to win the affections of Fréderique, the apparently perfect new girl." --Amazon.com.

"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Switzerland ... including geography, climate, culture, and resources. ...Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index."-- Provided by publisher.

Presents a tourist guide to the regions of Switzerland, providing information on accommodations, restaurants, sights, shopping, events, and nightlife.

At a luxurious estate on the shore of Lake Geneva, Switzerland, Sophie Braun prepares to celebrate her fortieth birthday and her picture-perfect life, but one of her gifts endangers her life. Two weeks later, two criminals set out to rob a famed jewelry boutique in Geneva. Despite their foolproof plan, the heist becomes a diabolical plot involving a wealthy family.