Scott-Thomas, Kristin 1960-Overview
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Kristin Scott-Thomas
Most widely held works by
Kristin Scott-Thomas
The English patient
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7 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in English and held by 1,843 libraries worldwide During World War II, a mysterious stranger is rescued from a fiery plane crash. The American allies care for him and the dangerous secrets from his past come to light.
The other Boleyn girl
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3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,590 libraries worldwide Anne Boleyn is a doe-eyed vixen who is ordered by her power-hungry uncle to bewitch King Henry VIII. Her shy sister Mary has always been in Anne's shadow. Anne is prettier, more accomplished, and desired by many men. So when the King picks Mary as his mistress, Anne turns on her sister and schemes to become not only the King's consort, but his new queen. Though the Boleyn girls' mother points out that her 'daughters are being traded like cattle for the advancement of men, ' it is Anne who ultimately throws her slight weight around to bully Henry into doing her bidding.
The golden compass
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3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,384 libraries worldwide In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.
Gosford Park
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 1,374 libraries worldwide Drama set at the country estate of Sir William McCordle in 1932, showing the lives of upstairs guests and downstairs servants at a hunting party weekend when one of the group is murdered.
Confessions of a shopaholic
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7 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 1,369 libraries worldwide Rebecca Bloomwood is a young woman struggling with her debilitating obsession with shopping and the sudden collapse of her income source. She unintentionally lands a job writing for a Manhattan financial magazine after a drunken letter-mailing mix-up. Ironically, now Rebecca is writing about the very consumer caution of which she herself has not abided. Rebecca's innovative comparisons and unconventional metaphors for economics grants her critical acclaim, public success, and the admiration of her supportive boss Luke. But as she draws closer to her ultimate goal of writing for renowned fashion magazine Alette, she questions her true ambitions and must determine if overcoming her 'shopaholic' condition will bring her real happiness.
Il y a longtemps que je t'aime
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3 editions published in 2009 in French and held by 1,059 libraries worldwide A shell-shocked Juliette is released from prison after serving 15 years for murdering her young son. As life has moved on, she must relearn certain basics. After being banished from her family, she is now reunited with her younger sister, Lea. Hopefully, Juliette will learn to forgive herself in the process.
The horse whisperer
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20 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in English and held by 1,005 libraries worldwide Fourteen-year-old Grace MacLean and her friend Judith go horseback riding in upstate New York on a winter morning, but their horses lose their footing on ice and slide onto a road, where Judith and her horse are killed by a jackknifing truck. Grace has her right leg amputated, and the frightening incident leaves a lasting trauma not only on Grace but also on her horse, Pilgrim. Grace's mother seeking Grace's recovery, feels there's a link between her crippled, embittered daughter and Pilgrim's behavior. Learning about a horse trainer with a special gift, she takes Grace and Pilgrim to Montana where horse whisperer Tom Booker lives on a ranch with his family.
The golden compass
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8 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 987 libraries worldwide In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.
The horse whisperer
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2 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 954 libraries worldwide Fourteen-year-old Grace MacLean and her friend Judith go horseback riding in upstate New York on a winter morning, but their horses lose their footing on ice and slide onto a road, where Judith and her horse are killed by a jackknifing truck. Grace has her right leg amputated, and the frightening incident leaves a lasting trauma not only on Grace but also on her horse, Pilgrim. Grace's mother, seeking Grace's recovery, feels there's a link between her crippled, embittered daughter and Pilgrim's behavior. Learning about a horse trainer with a special gift, she takes Grace and Pilgrim to Montana where horse whisperer Tom Booker lives on a ranch with his family.
Ne le dis à personne Tell no one
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18 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 941 libraries worldwide "[P]ediatrician Alexandre Beck ... still grieves the murder of his beloved wife, Margot, eight years earlier. When two bodies are uncovered near where Margot's body was found, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes a suspect again. The mystery deepens when Alex receives an anonymous e-mail with a link to a video clip that seems to suggest Margot is somehow still alive and a message to 'Tell no one'."--Container.
Life as a house
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14 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and German and held by 913 libraries worldwide A terminally ill man attempts to simultaneously reconnect with his estranged son and build the house of his dreams.
Nowhere boy
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8 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 907 libraries worldwide Set in Liverpool in 1955, the adolescent years of John Lennon are chronicled. Raised by his Aunt Mimi, his world is turned inside-out when his free spirited mother re-enters his life, opening up old wounds that release pain, anger, frustration, and his artistry.
Keeping mum
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11 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and German and held by 790 libraries worldwide An absent-minded vicar of a rural parish is so distracted by the pressures of his job that he fails to notice his wife's dalliance with her brash golf instructor, his daughter's parade of new boyfriends, and his young son's regular trouncing by the school's bullies. Enter their new housekeeper, Grace, the answer to the family's prayers. Grace is a sweet old lady with her own distinctive definition of cleaning house, with an unusual way of solving every day problems.
Easy virtue
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 786 libraries worldwide John Whittaker is a young Englishman who falls madly in love with Larita, a sexy, glamorous American woman. The two impulsively decide to get married. He takes her home to meet his family, she arrives like a blast from the future. John's mother takes an instant disliking to Lairta and undermines her every move. But Larita will blow their entrenched British stuffiness right out the window.
Random hearts
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11 editions published between 1999 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 776 libraries worldwide An Internal Affairs sergeant becomes entangled with a high-powered Congresswoman when an airplane crash kills both their spouses.
Gulliver's travels
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3 editions published between 1996 and 2002 in English and held by 723 libraries worldwide The tale of an 18th-century physician who takes eight years to travel through a variety of fantastical lands, only to have everyone but his wife take him for a madman when he returns home.
A handful of dust
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11 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in English and held by 644 libraries worldwide In 1930s England, Tony and Brenda Last and their son, John Andrew, live an idyllic life in the huge Victorian country house that is the symbol of Tony's family pride. The chance arrival of a penniless scrounger irrevocably shatters the gentle balance of their lives as Brenda's search for excitement and Tony's determination to hold on to what is his eventually lead in the direction of divorce and sends Tony to South America.
La doublure
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3 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in French and held by 613 libraries worldwide Pierre Levasseur is an important CEO who is photographed with his lover, Elena, a world-famous model. In an attempt to salvage his marriage, he tries to convince his wife that Elena is not his lover, but that of François Pignon, the porter who was passing by and ended up on the photograph. To make his story believable, Levasseur convinces Pignon and Elena to move in together and to pretend to be a couple. Things get more complicated when this creates tensions between Pignon and his former flatmate Richard and his love interest Émilie. Ultimately, Levasseur's wife discovers the truth and decides to play games with her husband.
The English patient
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47 editions published between 1996 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 503 libraries worldwide During World War II, a mysterious stranger is rescued from a fiery plane crash. The American allies care for him and the dangerous secrets from his past come to light.
Angels and insects
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15 editions published between 1995 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 463 libraries worldwide Barely surviving an expedition to the Amazon, working class biologist William Adamson returns home, where he is forced to accept the charity of an affluent, upper-class family. Falling deeply in love with his benefactor's captivating daughter, he sees his fondest wish come true when she agrees to become his wife. Unwittingly attracting the affections of a bright household servant, William tries to continue his scientific studies. But all of William's logic and learning can't prepare him for the discovery he is about to make about his new relations. A discovery that will peel back the facade of wealth and privilege to reveal a breeding ground of erotic decadence and illicit passion beyond any husband's darkest fears. more
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Action and adventure films Adultery Alliances Anne Boleyn,--Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England,--1507-1536 Aristocracy (Social class) Biographical films Boleyn, Mary,--1508-1543 Comedy films Compass Compulsive behavior Compulsive shopping Detective and mystery films Detective and mystery films Drama Dysfunctional families England Fantasy films Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Films--for the hearing impaired Financial writers France Great Britain Healers Henry--VIII,--King of England,--1491-1547 Historical films History Horses Household employees Human experimentation in psychology Italy Kings and rulers--Paramours Kinsella, Sophie Love Man-woman relationships Married people Montana New York (State)--New York Nurses Romantic comedy films Sisters Social classes Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Witches Women journalists World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
Scott, Kristin 1960-....
Scott-Thomas, Kristin.
Scott Thomas, Kristin 1960-
Scott Thomas, Kristin A.
Thomas, Kristin Scott.
Thomas, Kristin Scott-, 1960-
Languages
English
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French (171) German (58) Undetermined (14) Multiple languages (11) Spanish (8) No Linguistic content (6) Romanian (3) Turkish (3) Dutch (3) Russian (2) Chinese (2) Portuguese (2) (1) Polish (1) Indonesian (1) Covers
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