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A Map to Paradise
With her name on the Hollywood blacklist and her life on hold, out-of-work starlet Melanie Cole has little choice in company. There is her next-door neighbor, successful screenwriter Elwood, but his agoraphobia allows only for short conversations through the windows. He''s the closest thing she has to a friend in her exile, though, as she and her maid, Eva, an immigrant from Eastern Europe, rarely make conversation. Then they both happen to spot Elwood''s sister-in-law and caretaker, June, digging in his rose garden one morning just before dawn. After that they don''t see Elwood at all anymore. Where could a man who never leaves the house possibly have gone? Has something happened to Elwood? The two women can''t help trying to find out. But as they sneak up on and into June''s life, they discover an unexpected secret, and then a shared goal that''s even more startling.
Madár aranykalitkában
Kevés olyan öntörvényű, céltudatos és gyönyörű nő élt a huszadik század első felének Budapestjén, mint Almásy Jacqueline grófnő, vagy ahogy a családja becézte, Jacquie. Haját rövidre vágatta, férfimódra lovagolt, kutyákat és lovakat tenyésztett, és cseppet sem igyekezett a társadalmi elvárások szerint élni. Nem csoda, hogy az akkor már elvált, húsz évvel idősebb francia ékszerkirály Louis Cartier-t azonnal elbűvölte a vadóc és fiatal nő, és sokak megbotránkozására feleségül vette, bár ez egy Almásy-sarj számára egyértelműen rangon aluli házasság volt.
Párizsban, valamint a budai várnegyedbeli palotáikban tartott fényűző estélyeiken a korabeli társasági élet, a politika és a művészvilág legérdekesebb alakjai fordultak meg: Batthyány Gyula, Coco Chanel, Horthy István, Széchenyi Zsigmond vagy Almásy László. Amikor a hetvenes években a grófnő egykori társalkodónőjét felkeresi egy
francia történésznő, aki apjától egyedi Cartier ékszert örökölt, Marguerite lelkesen segít a bross történetének felgöngyölítésében.
László Boglárka sodró lendületű, nagyívű történelmi regénye az arisztokraták és a felső tízezer izgalmas világába repít, miközben a háttérben a huszadik század viharai, világégései dúlnak, országok sorsa dől el és emberi életek vesznek előre nem látható fordulatokat.
The Librarians of Rue de Picardie
Under what was left of the roof of the ruined cottage, a girl with pigtails perched on a pile of rubble, hunched over a book...
1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France, a group of women determined to rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen - children's libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears.
1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsession, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York's famed library, but she has no idea their paths will converge in surprising ways across time.
The Paris Muse
Paris, 1936. When Dora Maar, a talented French photographer, painter and poet, is introduced to Pablo Picasso, she is mesmerized by his dark and intense stare. Drawn to his volcanic creativity, it isn't long before she embarks on a passionate relationship with the Spanish artist that sometimes includes sadism and masochism, and ultimately pushes her to the edge.
The Paris Muse is the fictionalized retelling of this disturbing love story, as we follow Dora on her journey of self-discovery and expression. Set in Paris and the French Riviera, where Dora and Pablo spent their holidays with their glamorous artist friends, it provides a fascinating insight into how Picasso was a genius who side-stepped the rules in his human relationships as he did in his art. Much to Dora's torment, he refused to divorce his wife and conducted affairs with Dora's friends. The Spanish Civil War made him depressed and violent, an angst that culminated in his acclaimed painting 'Guernica', which Dora documented as he painted.
As the encroaching darkness suffocates their relationship - a darkness that escalates once the Second World War begins and the Nazis invade the country - Dora has a nervous breakdown and is hospitalized.
Atmospheric, intense and moving, The Paris Muse is an astonishing read that ensures that this talented, often overlooked woman who gave her life to Picasso is no longer a footnote.
On Starlit Seas
Readers love Sara Sheridan''s evocative historical novels . . .''I loved this book from start to finish. So interesting to read about women back in the 1800s being independent and finding their own way in what was mostly a man''s domain!'' ?????''Did not want to put this down but did not want it to end. Another fabulous read transporting you back in time, bring on the next one quickly please!'' ?????''I was totally floored by this! SO interesting at every point!'' ?????Celebrated writer and historian Maria Graham must make the treacherous voyage from Brazil to London to deliver her latest book to her publisher. Having come to terms with the loss of her beloved husband, Maria is now determined to live her life as she pleases, free from the smothering constraints of Georgian society.For a woman travelling alone it''s a journey fraught with danger, and as civil war rages around her, the only ship prepared to take Maria belongs to roguish smuggler Captain James Henderson. Onboard, all is well until Maria makes two shocking discoveries - the first a deadly secret, the second an irresistible attraction to the enigmatic captain.With Henderson on a journey of his own and determined to finally put his life of crime behind him, he and Maria grow ever closer. But can Henderson escape his illicit past or will the scandalous secret he''s hiding ruin them both?
The Bookshop Ladies
Buy your copy of Faith Hogan’s stunning new novel The Women At Ocean''s End – available now!SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARD FOR BEST POPULAR FICTION NOVEL OF THE YEAR''A captivating read, written with warmth and elegance, The Bookshop Ladies is the perfect escape!'' Evie Woods, author of The Lost Bookshop***From bestselling Irish writer, Faith Hogan, comes another gripping saga of friendship, betrayal and secrets in this story of a widow in search of answers to a shocking confession by her dying husband.Joy Blackwood has no idea why her French art dealer husband has left a valuable painting to a woman called Robyn Tessier in Ballycove, a small town on the west coast of Ireland, but she is determined to find out. She arrives in Ballycove to find that Robyn runs a rather chaotic and unprofitable bookshop. She is shy, suffering from unrequited love for dashing Kian, and badly in need of advice on how to make the bookshop successful.As Joy becomes entangled in the daily dramas of Ballycove, uncovering the secrets behind her husband''s painting grows increasingly challenging. When she finally musters the courage to confront the truth, her revelation sends shockwaves through the tight-knit community she''s grown to love.***PRAISE FOR FAITH HOGAN:''Utterly enchanting! I would wholeheartedly welcome a week or two being looked after by Esme in beautiful Ballycove'' Heidi Swain''Once again Faith pulls you into her world instantly and never lets you go, with such an incredibly real cast of characters who you feel actually exist. A Life affirming and unputdownable read'' Trisha Ashley''I LOVED it. There is a glow that comes from all of Faith''s books that warms every part of me'' Cathy Kelly''A beautiful and intriguing story celebrating self-discovery, friendship and family bonds'' Phaedra Patrick, bestselling author of The Library of Lost and Found''What a delight this book is. A gorgeous cast of characters, the perfect seaside setting and Faith Hogan’s wonderful talent for dialogue all come together to make this a lovely feel-good story with an ending that will cheer your heart'' Imogen Clark, bestselling author of Impossible to Forget
A Backstage Betrayal
<p>'Another <b>fabulous</b> and <b>entertaining</b> read. I devoured it!' <b>Santa Montefiore</b><b><br><br>ESCAPE TO THE EMPIRE THEATRE WITH THE BRAND-NEW NOVEL FROM MUSICAL THEATRE LEGEND, MICHAEL BALL.</b><br><br>1926. Running a theatre may appear to be all about the showbiz, but times are hard at The Empire. Following a turbulent period Jack Treadwell, erstwhile proprietor, his mother Lillian, and his playwright wife Grace, know they need to get things back on track - and how better than with the annual pantomime, a new venture, and an all-singing all-dancing talent contest, showcasing the best performers around.<br><br>But could Lillian's new admirer, Grand Duke Nikolai Kuznetsov, be bringing disaster in his wake? Will The Empire be caught up in the scandal surrounding West End star, Stella Stanmore? And what are their enemies in Highbridge planning?<br><br>While Jack and Grace fight to ensure the show does go on, a royal visitor raises the stakes and a young widow, Sally Blow, dares to dream that the talent contest might be her big break.<br><br>As the talent contest draws closer, tragedy strikes. Amid the glitz and glamour there are strange goings on and a plot afoot. Is everything Jack and Grace have worked so hard for about to come crashing down? And could this be curtains for The Empire?<br><br><b>In this perfect read for theatre lovers, Michael Ball transports readers to the roaring twenties as he works his magic in this second Empire Theatre novel.</b><br><br>'Secrets and <b>scandals, intrigue, glamour and romance</b>, and all the excitement and vibrancy of a theatre . . . there is <b>never a dull moment</b> from curtain rise to the final, action-packed showdown. ' <i>Yorkshire Evening Post</i><br><br><b><br><u>Readers are loving A BACKSTAGE BETRAYAL</u><br><br></b>'A beautifully described evocative piece of the era with <b>wonderful characters</b>. Loved it' <b>*****</b><br><br>'A<b> lovely cosy read</b> with a lot of excitement' <b>*****</b><br><br>'Wonderful characters, <b>great plot</b> and a perfect setting' <b>*****</b><br><br>'The second <b>brilliant</b> instalment in what I hope will be a long-running series' <b>*****</b><br><b><br><br><u>Praise for THE EMPIRE</u><br><br></b>'A wonderful book. <b>A love letter to the theatre</b>' Rev. Richard Coles<br><br>'A<b> fantastic</b> book. Brilliant' Don Black OBE<br><br>'A <b>wonderful</b> read' Jeffrey Archer<br><br>'A<b> golden </b>debut - charming, funny and romantic' Cameron Mackintosh<br><br>'Takes you to <b>the magical world of theatre</b>' Rosie Goodwin</p>
The Voyageur
''Exceptionally vivid and intense'' Sunday Times''A marvellously dark yarn'' The Spectator''A swaggering debut'' Daily MailEveryone expects at least a little bit of deception...Alex is a motherless stockboy in 1830s Montreal, waiting desperately for his father to return from France. Serge, a drunken fur trader, promises food and safety in return for friendship, but an expedition into the forest quickly goes awry...The Voyageur is a brilliantly realised novel set on the margins of British North America, where kindness is costly and the real wilderness may not be in the landscape but in the desperate hearts of men.
Burnt Shadows
_______________''A formidable arching tale about loss and foreignness'' - Financial Times''Powerful, epic yet skilfully controlled … Shamsie''s voice is clear and compelling, with a welcome sparseness'' - Guardian''Completely authentic, complex, and breath-stopping'' - Emma Thompson_______________SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORANGE PRIZEBY THE ACCLAIMED WINNER OF THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTIONHere was one who would squeeze the sun in her fist if she ever got the chance; yes, and tilt her head back to swallow its liquid light.August 9th, 1945, Nagasaki. Twenty-one year old Hiroko Tanaka steps out onto her veranda, wearing an embroidered kimono ahead of her marriage to Konrad Weiss. In a second of destruction and senseless violence, everything Hiroko has known and loved is decimated. The scars, both literal and metaphorical, will stay with her forever.Attempting to escape this devastation, Hiroko travels to Delhi, encountering the bloodshed of an India undergoing Partition. As the years unravel, surnames change, new places become home and old wars are seamlessly usurped by new conflicts.A novel of tremendous scope, across land and time, Burnt Shadows perceptively demonstrates the far and unyielding reach of the tentacles of war and displacement, and the irrevocable wounds of the past._______________''Shamsie achieves the near impossibility of a truly intimate epic tale … I challenge anyone to put this book down lightly'' - Shami Chakrabarti, Observer, Books of the Year''A giant of novel … Beautifully realised'' - Independent
Rooms for Vanishing
For the Alterman family, Fania and Arnold, and their children Sonja and Moses, the universe has been fractured.
In 1938 Sonja is lifted onto a Kindertransport train that will take her from Nazi-occupied Austria to London. She is the only member of her family to survive.
In 1966 Fania works as a massage therapist in Montreal, a place that has provided her safe haven after she lost her entire family in the war.
In 2016 Arnold lives out the last of his days and the last memories he has of his family in the city he has always called home.
And in 2000, Moses awaits the birth of his grandson, unaware that the strings that tie him to his past are being drawn tighter and tighter.
Surely none of these realities co-exist, and yet they seem to be drawing closer . . .
Moving between Vienna and Prague, London and Montreal, New York and Miami, Stuart Nadler's Rooms for Vanishing is a spellbinding exploration of what might happen when grief and hope collide.
Saltblood
**WINNER OF THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE ****A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GOOD BOOKS READER FAVOURITE**''A gripping tale of one woman''s extraordinary adventures ... Saltblood is a triumph of the imagination''ELODIE HARPER, author of ''The Wolf Den'' trilogy''A ravishing picaresque told with fireworks, finesse and gusto'' PAUL LYNCH, author of Prophet Song''A well crafted, salty, old-fashioned adventure about identity and freedom'' The TimesIn a rented room outside Plymouth in 1685, a daughter is born as her half-brother is dying. Her mother makes a decision: Mary will become Mark, and Ma will continue to collect his inheritance money.Mary’s dual existence as Mark will lead to a role as a footman in a grand house, serving a French mistress; to the navy, learning who to trust and how to navigate by the stars; and to the army and the battlegrounds of Flanders, finding love among the bloodshed and the mud. But none of this will stop Mary yearning for the sea.Drawn back to the water, Mary must reinvent herself yet again, for a woman aboard a ship is a dangerous thing. This time Mary will become something more dangerous than a woman.She will become a pirate.Breathing life into the Golden Age of Piracy, Saltblood is a wild adventure, a treasure trove, weaving an intoxicating tale of gender and survival, passion and loss, journeys and transformation, through the story of Mary Read, one of history’s most remarkable figures.''Saltblood is exquisite. The writing is sumptuous and lyrical, the story fascinating''LOUISE O''NEILL, author of Asking for It and Idol''Startling, fresh and brilliant'' ANNA MAZZOLA, author of The Clockwork Girl ''A wonderful tale and so exquisitely told ... Master and Commander meets Thelma & Louise''JAMES OSWALD, author of the ‘Inspector McLean’ series''A thrilling, gender-shaking roar of a tale every reader will enjoy''NEIL BLACKMORE, author of Radical Love ''Saltblood is a complete triumph. A glittering jewel of a novel; a treasure chest of delight. I cannot bring myself to put it down'' E.S. THOMSON, author of Beloved Poison
The King's General
DISCOVER THE DU MAURIER DARK ROMANCE COLLECTION'A great gothic writer' KATE MOSSE'A writer of fearless originality' GUARDIAN 'The indisputable queen of the sophisticated literary thriller and historical romance' LAURA SHEPPERSON'She is in a league of her own . . . majestic, terrifying and beautiful' CAMILLA GRUDOVA'Feared and hated by friend and foe. The King's General in the West. The man I love.' On her eighteenth birthday, Honor Harris meets Sir Richard Grenvile - proud, reckless, and utterly captivating - and the pair are drawn irresistibly together. But days before their wedding, a tragic accident leaves Honor partly paralysed, and she reconciles herself to a life alone. Fifteen years later, with the country in turmoil, Honor and Richard meet again. Honor is sheltering with her sister at her Cornish estate, while Richard has risen to become a general in the king's army. With old passions rekindled, Honor must draw on her courage to defend her country and save Richard's life - at any cost.
A Daughter’s Secret
Don't miss the brand new epic family drama from the nation’s favourite storyteller… Working in service as a cook in a big house, Rose dreams of running her own teashop one day. But her life takes a dark turn, when her family fall prey to an unscrupulous family member and her mother, a milliner, falls into debt. As Rose takes charge of her younger, wilder sister their lives are thrown into turmoil when tragedy strikes. Is Rose’s dream of a better life destined to remain just that, or will her love for her family bring better days?
The Highland Girls Report for Duty
Don’t miss this poignant and heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke, Dilly Court and Rosie Archer.Scotland, 1944Fearless Seffy was hoping for a transfer to England to be near Callum, the Canadian soldier she has given her heart to. Instead she is instructed to train a new group of lumberjills. Will their unhelpful attitude finally be a match for Seffy’s determination and cheerfulnes? ensible Jean is a true believer in the wartime effort. When she meets a conscientious objector can she accept that following the rules might not always define a perso? nd young Missy has come all the way over from Canada to surprise her first love, Callum who is stationed as a soldier in England. But despite this grand act of love, his heart may no longer belong to her…The Women’s Timber Corps are about to have a tumultuous year…Readers LOVE The Highland Girls Report for Duty!‘I pretty much read in a frenzy. So entertaining and so enjoyable to read!’ ????? Reader review‘Another brilliant book in this series’ ????? Reader review''It''s just like catching up with old friends'' ????? Reader review''What an absolute joy to read'' ????? Reader review''Time for friendship, romance and the occasional adventure… it was given such a good and satisfying ending'' ????? Reader reviewPraise for The Highland Girls series:''A true saga with friendship, heartbreak and joy. More please!’ Elaine Everest''Five stars and highly recommended'' Jean Fullerton''Helen Yendall is a rising star in wartime sagas'' Betty Walker''A wartime saga full of feisty, relatable characters who you take into your heart'' Michelle Rawlins
Nectar on the Seven Hills
Stranded in the treacherous depths of the forests of the Eastern Ghats – a region steeped in ancient lore – amidst a pandemic- triggered lockdown, siblings Magadh, Yukti, and their new friend Rudra race against time to confront and stop an ancient enemy. As one fateful night uncovers many legends with danger lurking in every shadow, will their friendship overcome the malevolent forces at play? Will the journey lead to the discovery of the ‘Pure Seed’? Will General Xilian and his men succeed in their plot to take advantage of the situation?
A Mother's Hope
THE BRAND-NEW NOVEL FROM MAGGIE MASON, AUTHOR OF THE HALFPENNY GIRLS AND THE FORTUNE TELLERSShe''ll do anything to protect her family from war . . .BLACKPOOL, 1914Seventeen-year-old Maddie has grown up in a boarding house on one of Blackpool''s poorest streets. Life is busy, but happy, as she works alongside her mother taking care of their visitors. But when war breaks out, her happiness is shattered as her fiancé is called up to fight for his country, and suddenly Maddie''s future is filled with uncertainty.As Blackpool becomes a training ground for the army, the guesthouse is used as a billet for soldiers, and Maddie soon finds herself drawn to one in particular: Arnie. As the pair grow close and his departure date nears, their feelings for one another intensify. Little does she know, the short six weeks she''s known and loved Arnie will impact the rest of her life . . .As Maddie comes to terms with a future she couldn''t have ever imagined, her best friend Daisy, working in her mother''s café on Blackpool promenade, promises to help any way she can.With so much change and uncertainty on the horizon, can Maddie protect her growing family from the hardships of war?A heart-wrenching and touching wartime novel about motherhood, hardship and courageous women during WWII. The perfect read for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin.
American Housewife
For a beloved television star in 1950s America, image and reality clash in an insightful novel about fame, marriage, and secrets by the international bestselling author of The Light After the War.New York City, 1950. Dreams come true for radio personality Maggie Lane when she gets her big break in the exciting new world of television. The Maggie Lane Baking Show is on the air.All she has to do is act like the ideal housewife, create sumptuous desserts, charm the show?s sponsors, and sign a morality clause to ensure that her girl-next-door image remains untarnished. Although newlywed Maggie has never baked so much as a cookie, and knows even less about maintaining a home, keeping up appearances is a necessary ingredient for success. Easy. She has a supportive husband and a legion of fans who can?t wait to know her better and better, week after week.That?s what she?s afraid of. Off camera, cracks are showing in her marriage, an old lover makes an unexpected return, and there are secrets from the past that could ruin everything Maggie has worked for. With every dream on the line, Maggie wonders if she can still have it all when the truth about what it really means to be an American housewife comes to light.
Doktorova dcera
Osvětim 1941. Němci okupují Polsko a dívka jménem Sofia se nedokáže podívat do očí vlastnímu otci. Její matka a otcova zbožňovaná manželka v jedné osobě je totiž židovka. Jak je tedy možné, že jde její otec tak ochotně na ruku Němcům?
Je hluboká noc, když Isaac společně s dalšími nebožáky vystoupí z vlaku. Mezi ploty obehnanými ostatním drátem na ně ze všech stran míří vojáci, kteří přímo na místě rozhodují o osudu vězňů – a Isaac je jedním z těch, kterého pošlou pracovat, nikoliv přímo na smrt.
Isaac každý den s několika dalšími vězni dojíždí za prací na nedaleký statek, kde od úsvitu do soumraku obdělává zmrzlou půdu. Má pocit, že s každým dalším výdechem vypustí duši, ale když v okně spatří překrásnou dívku s kaštanovými vlasy, připadá si jako ve snu.
Sofia se s tím, co vidí, nehodlá smířit. Neuposlechne otce a mladíkovi se zelenýma očima, kterého vídá každý den pod oknem, propašuje vzkaz a prozradí mu, kam ukryla jídlo, a také že se všem pokusí pomoci.
Tohle letmé setkání Isaacovi přinese novou naději na život na svobodě, kterou již považoval za nadobro ztracenou, ale také lásku na celý život. Jak si však láska poradí tváří v tvář zlu? Mají Isaac se Sofií vůbec šanci na společný život, když se s Němci v patách ocitnou v úkrytu pod zemí?
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A Stollwerck família 2. - A feltalálónő titka
1862, Köln. Apollonia Krusius mindig is feltaláló akart lenni. Mérnök édesapja a korszellemmel dacolva gépészeti oktatásban részesíti lányát, azonban a férfi korai halálával Apollonia számára nemcsak a szülői támogatás vész el, hanem a lehetőség is, hogy a szenvedélyével foglalkozhasson.
Húgával nagybátyja házában nevelkednek, aki hamarosan eljegyzi őket a Stollwerck fivérekkel. Apollonia idegenkedik a házasság gondolatától, azonban minden várakozása ellenére beleszeret Heinrichbe, és az esküvőt követően izgatott lelkesedéssel asszisztál mérnök férje munkájához. A Stollwerck vállalatban azonban belső feszültségek dúlnak. A cégalapító Franz nem nézi jó szemmel, hogy fiai újításokat akarnak bevezetni, és Apollonia műszaki érdeklődése is megbotránkozást okoz. Ám amikor kitör a háború és a Stollwerck fivéreknek be kell vonulniuk, a romló egészségű Franz pedig már nem tudja felügyelni az üzletet, a gyárban súlyos technikai problémák adódnak. Apolloniának nehéz döntést kell meghoznia: felhasználja tehetségét a vállalat sikere érdekében, és ha igen, milyen áron?
A Stollwerck família második kötetében nemcsak Apollonia inspiráló történetét, hanem a korábban megismert szereplők sorsának alakulását is figyelemmel követhetjük, betekintést nyerünk Anna Sophia és húgai, valamint a Stollwerck család felnőtté váló gyermekeinek életébe, megismerjük az ellenük fáradhatatlanul ármánykodó Mertens újabb cselszövéseit, és viszontlátjuk Kaspart, aki soha nem felejtette el lányát és egykori szerelmét.
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