Set in a small Canadian town during the 1930s, the narrative follows an enigmatic French woman who has endured significant hardships. As she navigates her past, she uncovers inner strength and resilience, ultimately finding a sense of sanctuary in her new surroundings. The story explores themes of survival, identity, and the search for peace amidst turmoil.
Originally published as "Patient Number 7," this book delves into the complexities of mental health and the human psyche. It explores the life of a patient navigating the intricacies of their condition, highlighting the challenges faced in understanding and treating mental illness. Through a blend of personal narrative and professional insight, the story sheds light on the stigma surrounding mental health, offering a poignant commentary on the struggles and resilience of those affected.
Exploring themes of motherhood, grief, and the complexities of marriage and friendship, this poignant narrative weaves a deeply emotional tale that resonates with readers. The story, crafted by a bestselling author, promises to leave a lasting impact, appealing to those who enjoyed similar heartfelt works.
For fans of Kristin Harmel and Martha Hall Kelly's Lilac Girls -- the bestselling author of The Piano Maker returns with a vivid, atmospheric, and deeply moving novel set during the final months of the Second World War. NATIONAL BESTSELLER London, 1944/45: Kate Henderson is an energetic and spirited young woman. As a trained paramedic and ambulance driver she does her work courageously and with determination, even though underneath she is still wrestling with grief after witnessing the shooting death of her diplomat father seven years earlier. Her father’s murder was never properly investigated and it remains unsolved. Kate’s life is interrupted once more when she wakes up one night to the sound of the air raid alarm and the terror whistles of a bomb’s stabilizers screaming toward the roof of her house. Kate survives, but she is injured. Her house is gone as well, and after her time in the hospital, Claire Giroux, a kind doctor and family friend, invites Kate to live with her as she recuperates. This arrangement works well for them until a few months later when Claire’s husband comes home from the war. Within days the lives of both women are drastically altered, and events are set in motion, both in England and in Canada, that challenge Kate and Claire to their limits. The Orphan Girl is a moving and powerful story about friendship and courage, and about promises made and kept.
Nach dem Unfalltod ihres Sohnes gerät Anwältin Margaret in eine Krise, die ihre Ehe belastet. Sie reist in ihre Heimatstadt, um ihrer Jugendfreundin Aileen juristisch zu helfen und sucht gleichzeitig nach Klarheit. Während sie die Geheimnisse des Ortes entdeckt, verändert sich ihr Leben.
Als Margarets beste Freundin die erfolgreiche Anwältin um rechtlichen Beistand bittet, reist sie sofort nach Sweetbarry. In der Kleinstadt an der wilden Atlantikküste von Novia Scotia hat Margaret den Großteil ihrer Kindheit verbracht. Erinnerungen fluten sie, und plötzlich stellt sie ihr ganzes Leben infrage. War die Karriere in der renommierten Kanzlei wirklich die vielen Verluste wert? Und wie soll es weitergehen? Dann geschieht etwas, das neben all den Fragen auch völlig neue Perspektiven eröffnet ... Einfühlsames Frauenporträt vom kanadischen Bestseller-Autor