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Richardson, Miranda
Most widely held works about
Miranda Richardson
Most widely held works by
Miranda Richardson
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera
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visu
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8
editions published
between
2004
and
2006
in
English
and held by
2,276
libraries
worldwide
Tells the story of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, waging a reign of terror over its occupants. When he falls fatally in love with Christine, the Phantom devotes himself to creating a new star for the Opera, exerting a strange sense of control over the young soprano as he nurtures her extraordinary talents.
The hours
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visu
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3
editions published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
2,144
libraries
worldwide
In 1929, Virginia Woolf is starting to write her novel, 'Mrs. Dalloway, ' under the care of doctors and family. In 1951, Laura Brown is planning for her husband's birthday, but is preoccupied with reading Woolf's novel. In 2001, Clarrisa Vaughn is planning an award party for her friend, an author dying of AIDS. Taking place over one day, all three stories are interconnected with the novel: one is writing it, one is reading it, and one is living it.
The young Victoria
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visu
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14
editions published
between
2008
and
2010
in
English
and held by
1,734
libraries
worldwide
Chronicles the life and times of Queen Victoria from her childhood to her early rise to power and the first turbulent years of her rule. Her romantic relationship and eventual marriage to Prince Albert culminates in a royal power struggle which ultimately is the key to her happiness when she comes to the realization that he is someone she can fully trust and believe in.
Chicken run
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visu
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2
editions published
between
2000
and
2006
in
English
and held by
1,241
libraries
worldwide
While the chickens on Mrs. Tweedy's farm dream of a better life, a clever hen named Ginger is hatching plans to fly the coop for good. The only problem is, chickens can't fly, or can they? Every escape attempt goes fowl until Rocky, a smooth-talking All-American rooster, crash lands in the coop. It's hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her fine feathered friends to fly, but, with teamwork, determination, and a little bit of cluck, the fearless flock plots one last daring attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom.
Enchanted April
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visu
)
20
editions published
between
1991
and
2010
in
4
languages
and held by
1,218
libraries
worldwide
London, the 1920s. Lottie and Rose are two married women who share the misery of empty marriages and decide to rent an Italian castle for the spring to get away. In order to save money, they advertise for two other women to join them. Mrs. Fisher is an elderly widow is struggling with a lonely and regimented existence. She jumps at the chance to join the vacation. Lady Caroline Dester is a gorgeous flapper who has been grabbed one too many times and believes that she is sick of men. They arrive in San Salvatore. The seaside Italian castle is drenched in wisteria and sunshine. The women find themselves in a transformative beauty so enchanting that they experience changes in themselves they never thought possible.
The prince & me
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visu
)
5
editions published
between
2004
and
2005
in
English
and held by
1,208
libraries
worldwide
Paige is a college student at a university in Wisconsin where she hopes to attend medical school. One day, Paige meets a new student on campus, Eddie, who is obviously attracted to her. Paige and Eddie strike up a friendship which slowly turns into romance. Paige learns that Eddie is actually Prince Edward, heir to the throne of Denmark, who has come to Wisconsin to chase girls and enjoy himself away from the eye of the European press. Now Paige must decide if she wants to give up her dreams and ambitions, even if she gets her prince in return.
The crying game
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visu
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49
editions published
between
1992
and
2006
in
5
languages
and held by
1,134
libraries
worldwide
A haunting, humorous and shocking romantic thriller about Irish terrorists, their hostage and the hostage's exotic girlfriend.
Fred Claus
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visu
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5
editions published
between
2008
and
2009
in
English
and held by
1,129
libraries
worldwide
Fred Claus has lived in his little brother's shadow for most of his life. Fred is in jail and Nicholas has to bail him out on the condition he come to the North Pole and repay his debt.
Alice in Wonderland
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visu
)
7
editions published
between
1999
and
2010
in
English and Chinese
and held by
1,057
libraries
worldwide
Alice slips down a rabbit hole into Wonderland, where she meets zany characters like the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter and has a series of strange, dream-like adventures.
The apostle
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visu
)
17
editions published
between
1997
and
2006
in
English and German
and held by
972
libraries
worldwide
Sonny is a gifted Southern Pentecostal preacher loved by his community in Texas. When Sonny loses control and commits a crime of passion, he is forced to run from the law. Hiding out in the small Louisiana town of Bayou Boutte, Sonny adopts a new identity as the Apostle E.F. and sets out on a new mission--to find the road to redemption.
Empire of the sun
(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2001
in
English
and held by
935
libraries
worldwide
Based on J.G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him.
Merlin
(
visu
)
13
editions published
between
1998
and
2011
in
English and Spanish
and held by
904
libraries
worldwide
The legend of King Arthur, this time, from the perspective of the King's Wizard, Merlin. Merlin is a creature born of pagan magic, living in a world converting to Christianity. Merlin is beside Arthur as he gains Excalibur, builds Camelot and is betrayed by his wife, Guinevere. Merlin and Arthur are both menaced by the plots of Morgan Le Fey and Mordred, her son by Arthur, and their cohorts. Through it all, Merlin tries to keep Arthur from the destructive path set by fate.
Harry Potter and the goblet of fire
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visu
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8
editions published
between
2005
and
2009
in
English
and held by
876
libraries
worldwide
Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts is marked by the Quidditch World Cup and the Triwizard Tournament, in which student representatives from three different wizarding schools compete in a series of increasingly challenging contests. However, Voldemort's Death Eaters are gaining strength and create the Dark Mark - giving evidence that the Dark Lord is ready to rise again. The competitors for the Tournament are selected by the goblet of fire, which this year makes a very surprising announcement.
Paris, je t'aime Paris, I love you
(
visu
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1
edition published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
832
libraries
worldwide
The world's top directors and some of America's top stars create a panoramic portrait of Paris. Find yourself transported by these sexy, romantic, haunting, dramatic, and beautiful stories.
Made in Dagenham
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visu
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5
editions published
in
2011
in
English and German
and held by
730
libraries
worldwide
In 1968, the female workers at the Ford Dagenham car plant, walked out in protest against sexual discrimination. Their actions played a major role in the battle for equal pay, both nationally and internationally.
Sleepy Hollow
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visu
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5
editions published
between
2000
and
2006
in
English and German
and held by
654
libraries
worldwide
In this version of Washington Irving's classic tale, Ichabod Crane is an eccentric investigator sent to Sleepy Hollow to probe a series of murders allegedly committed by a headless horseman.
Empire of the sun
(
visu
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21
editions published
between
1987
and
2009
in
5
languages
and held by
618
libraries
worldwide
The story of a small British boy in a World War II Japanese internment camp.
The King and I
(
visu
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3
editions published
in
1999
in
English
and held by
595
libraries
worldwide
Traveling to the Kingdom of Siam to instruct the Royal children, English schoolteacher Anna Leonowens soon discovers that her most difficult challenge is the imperious King himself. But even as a friendship grows beween Anna and the monarch, an evil sorcerer is conjuring up a plot to steal the throne.
The lost prince
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visu
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6
editions published
between
2003
and
2006
in
English
and held by
543
libraries
worldwide
Miranda Richardson and Tom Hollander star as Queen Mary and King George V. After discovering that their son Prince John (Daniel Williams and Matthew Thomas) suffers from epilepsy and learning disabilities, the royals have the boy sent off to be raised in a rural farmhouse, lest he tarnish the family's image of superiority. Removed from the public eye and the attention of his parents, Prince John forms a loving bond with his nurse, Lalla (Gina McKee).
Snow White the fairest of them all
(
visu
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3
editions published
between
2002
and
2004
in
English
and held by
459
libraries
worldwide
Live action retelling of the classic fairy tale about the princess, Snow White, who must run away into the forest to escape being killed by her wicked stepmother. Introduces the story of Snow White's birth and why her father remarries after his wife's death.
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