Julie Parsons Libri

Dodici anni di prigione per un omicidio mai commesso: Rachel Beckett ha sempre dichiarato la sua innocenza, accusando il cognato Daniel. Ma nessuno le ha creduto. Durante questi anni, le è stata negata la possibilità di crescere la figlia Amy, che, crescendo, ha finito per credere nella colpevolezza della madre e ha deciso di non rivederla mai più. Tuttavia, il tempo trascorso in prigione ha trasformato la sua rabbia e il suo odio in strumenti per una vendetta pianificata. Ora, finalmente libera, Rachel si muove a Dublino come in un terreno di caccia, decisa a scoprire dove vive Daniel. Inizia a spiarlo e a insinuarsi nella sua vita e in quella della sua famiglia, tessendo con pazienza un piano di vendetta. Ma ben presto si rende conto che la rete di vendetta che ha creato rischia di rompersi, portando a conseguenze inaspettate e spaventose. Con il successo di precedenti opere, l'autrice si conferma maestra nel genere del thriller psicologico, presentando personaggi femminili complessi e una suspense avvincente, ambientata in un'irresistibile cornice irlandese.

Trawbawn House è una magione irlandese che si staglia austera e splendida dietro alte cancellate di ferro, circondata da un parco altrettanto meraviglioso, meta di turisti e appassionati. E oltre quella soglia, nella villa, vive la fragile e anziana Lydia Beauchamp, completamente sola e ignorata dagli abitanti del vicino villaggio. Ma non è stato sempre così: anni prima, Trawbawn risuonava di vita e di gente e Lydia reggeva la casa con mano sicura... Ora ci sono solo i ricordi a farle compagnia, o meglio a tormentarla: soprattutto quelli del marito Alexander, morto in circostanze misteriose, e della figlia Grace, che rifiuta da più di vent’anni ogni contatto con la madre. Solo quando a Trawbawn si introduce il giovane Adam, che conquista la fiducia di Lydia con il suo fascino e la sua disponibilità, la donna decide che è tempo di affrontare i fantasmi del passato e affida al ragazzo il compito di ritrovare Grace, di riportarla a casa. Ma quale terribile segreto può aver allontanato in maniera così radicale una figlia dalla madre? E quali sono le vere intenzioni di Adam?

Anna, entomologa al Museo di storia naturale di Dublino, felicemente sposata con David, un famoso e ricco avvocato, vede crollare davanti agli occhi tutte le sue certezze. Una notte d'aprile, rientrando a casa, trova il cadavere del marito, morto per uno choc anafilattico provocato dalla puntura di un'ape. Deve vendere la casa che tanto amava a causa dei debiti che David le ha lasciato in eredità e, come se non bastasse, scopre che lui la tradiva. Ma il peggio deve ancora venire: Matthew, l'uomo ricco e misterioso che si appropria della sua casa e del suo cuore, e che sembra riportare nella sua vita la serenità perduta, si rivela essere un pericoloso trafficante di droga e assassino.

Margaret returns to Dublin to confront her past, haunted by memories of her daughter and her killer. A chance meeting with a young girl in a graveyard reconnects her with a man from her past and a mother who shares her grief.

A phone call late on in the hot Dublin evening - an anxious mother, enquiring about her daughter. Then, a week later, the full dreadful story begins to unfold, and for Margaret the realization that this must never be allowed to end.

Ten years ago, Owen Cassidy-eight years old, thick fair hair, bright blue eyes-disappeared. Everyone had thought that he was out playing with his best friend Luke. But later it turned out that Owen had left him in the middle of the afternoon. And never made it home. He vanished leaving no trace, except for a trainer found in a rubbish bin two weeks later.... His disappearance left his father, Nick, distraught, but also full of guilt. For instead of looking after Owen that day, Nick had spent the afternoon in bed-with one of their neighbours. It was an affair that would tear his family apart. The aftermath of Owen's disappearance drove Nick away from his wife and home, to America. He has moved from city to city, trying to forget. But it is impossible to run away from a guilty heart. Now, ten years on, a sudden encounter forces Nick to return to Dublin to confront his demons. He arrives to find the world has moved on. But he is determined to face up to his past, and to find out at last exactly what happened to his son. Little does he realise that his investigations will soon unleash further violence, taking him into a terrifying world that he barely knew existed.

'The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club' gives an unique insight into how a No.1 bestselling author writes. Inspired by a course run by the National College of Ireland, it comprises 20 letters from Maeve, offering advice, tips and her own wonderfully witty take on the life of a writer, in addition to contributions from top writers, publishers and editors.Whether you want to write a saga or a thriller, comedy or journalism, or write for the radio or stage, this also gives advice on the best way to get started, and what editors, publishers and agents are looking for.'The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club' is a fascinating and informative guide to inspire all budding writers as well as entertaining Maeve Binchy fans the world over.Includes expert advice from Marian Keyes, Alison Walsh, Norah Casey, Paula Campbell, Ivy Bannister, Seamus Hosey, Gerald Dave, Jim Culleton, Ferdia McAnna and Julie Parsons.Includes a specially written brand new story by Maeve Binchy:'The Writing Class'

An irresistible collection of short stories, some hilarious, some heartbreaking, from the most popular contemporary Irish women writers. Poignant, hilarious, heartwarming in turn, this anthology includes never-before-published short stories by some of the best-known and best-loved Irish writers, including Maeve Binchy, Marian Keyes, Cathy Kelly, Julie Parsons, Deirdre Purcell, Joan O'Neill, Morag Prunty, Colette Caddle and many more. It also includes stories by up-and-coming Irish stars like Annie Sparrow, Catherine Barry and Marisa Mackle. While some stories will have you laughing out loud, others will have you reaching for your hanky: but they all display their own peculiar brand of Irish charm. And it's all in a very good cause: 1 pound from every copy sold will go to Barnardo's children's charity, and the Irish charity, The Society of St Vincent de Paul, which aims to alleviate poverty throughout the world.

`Are you listening, outside world? I`m coming back. Are you listening?` For twelve long years Rachel Beckett has been in prison for the murder of her husband, Martin. A murder she swears she did not commit. For twelve long years she has been denied the touch and the love of her only daughter Amy. Has been forced to watch another woman raise and enjoy her child. Until, at the age of seventeen, Amy has insisted she never wants to see her real mother again. But now Rachel is free. And she is ready to take revenge... `A classy, riveting suspense by a writer who deserves to be up with the big names of crime fiction - Walters, Vine et al.` Bookseller `Brilliant. A star in the making.` Minette Walters `One of those rare authors who can successfully combine psychological insight, literary style and heart-stopping suspense.` Jeffrey Deaver

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