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Het enige wat Lirael weet is dat haar verwanten, de helderziende Clayr, in de toekomst hebben gezien dat zij een cruciale rol zou spelen bij het verslaan van een millennia oud duister kwaad. Samen met haar magische metgezel de Hondse Hond verlaat de veilige beschutting van de gletsjer waaronder de Clayr al vele millennia wonen en trekt ze het Oude Koninkrijk in. Tot haar verbijstering ontdekt Lirael dat ze geen ziener is zoals de andere Clayr, maar in staat is om het Rijk van de Doden te betreden. Als ze Prins Sameth ontmoet, met zijn reisgezel Mogget - een magisch wezen in de vorm van een kat - blijkt zelfs dat ze de nieuwe Abhorsen is, de opvolger van Sabriël, de doodgewaande koningin van het Oude Koninkrijk. Liraël is nu de enige die in staat is het ultieme kwaad dat op het punt staat de wereld te vernietigen te verslaan.

Wanneer een vrouw haar bazige moeder en opgedrongen verloofde ontvlucht, komt ze in Ierland terecht waar ze haar familie en een tragisch geheim ontdekt.

Het biggetje dat door een echtpaar geadopteerd is, verovert menig mensenhart.

Het leven van de jonge genezeres, de wolfling Diane - zij is de spreker met wolven - verandert van de ene op de andere dag als ze, nagejaagd door de meedogenloze slavenhalers van Salmi, wordt meegesleurd in een wervelwind van avontuur. Gedreven door de gebeurtenissen en met de dreiging van een schijnbaar onafwendbare oorlog aan de horizon, beleven de voortvluchtige Diane en haar trouwe reisgezel, de grote grijze wolf Hishn met wie zij in nauw telepatisch contact staat, bizar avontuur na bizar avontuur. Op zoek naar een uitweg uit haar toenemend benarde positie, alleen in de verlatenheid van het woudenrijke berglandschap waar de wolven haar enige gids zijn, gaat Diane tenslotte een andere mogelijkheid is er niet, op zoek naar het geheim van de legendarische en geheimzinnige Ouden....

**The Temptation of Gracie's Flappy now takes centre stage in her very own novel, more charismatic and competitive than ever! Don't miss Flappy Entertains - out now** WINNER OF THE GOLDSBORO BOOKS HISTORICAL ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARD 2019, FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR Never give up on your dreams, no matter how long you hold on to them . . . When Gracie Burton stumbles upon an advertisement for a week-long cookery course in the heart of the Tuscan countryside,she cannot resist, and ploughs her life savings into the trip. Her only family - daughter Carina and granddaughter Anastasia - are hesitant about what has prompted this seemingly random venture. But they have no sense of Gracie's past; of what could possibly be calling her to Italy. They have no idea that Gracie is harbouring the secret of an extraordinary life that preceded them . . . Bestselling author, Santa Montefiore, returns with an unforgettable tale of love lost and rediscovered, set across the beautiful landscape of Italy ***PRAISE FOR SANTA MONTEFIORE*** 'Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore' JOJO MOYES 'An enchanting read overflowing with deliciously poignant moments' DINAH JEFFERIES on Songs of Love and War 'Santa Montefiore hits the spot for my like few other writers' SARRA MANNING 'One of our personal favourites' THE TIMES on The Last Secret of the Deverills 'Accomplished and poetic' Daily Mail 'Santa Montefiore is a marvel' Sunday Express

Stellenbosch, tegenwoordige tijd. Het lichaam van een jonge blanke vrouw, Melanie du Preez, wordt drijvend in de rivier gevonden. Inspecteur Eberard Februarie, een gekleurde man die worstelt met demonen uit zijn eigen verleden, krijgt de zaak toegewezen. Tijdens het onderzoek belandt hij in een verborgen wereld die leidt naar het verrotte hart van de oude stad. Een wereld van decadentie, van seks en drugs, waarin blanken en zwarten zich aan elkaar verlustigen. Stellenbosch, zeventiende eeuw.Martin van der Keesels talent voor de wijnbouw is even groot als de wreedheid waarmee hij de slaven behandelt die voor hem werken. Als hij zijn aandacht richt op de familie Boorman, en in het bijzonder op hun jonge dochter Sanna, zet dat gebeurtenissen in gang die niet alleen doordreunen in de vroege koloniale gemeenschap, maar waarvan drie eeuwen later de echo zelfs nog doorklinkt. Met deze twee verweven verhaallijnen heeft Andrew Brown een fascinerende literaire thriller geschreven over vooroordelen, verraad, moed en verlossing. Het lied van dood is een intelligent, ijzingwekkend en meeslepend verhaal waarin Februarie snel moet handelen in een zaak die de maatschappelijke vooroordelen overstijgt om te voorkomen dat er nog meer slachtoffers vallen.

On Christmas Eve, 1999, a mysterious celestial event devastates a secret military research facility in Israel, leaving only one mute survivor who disappears into the desert. A World News Network team, in Jerusalem for a Millennium Eve special, investigates rumors of a Jordanian SCUD attack and uncovers a life-altering story involving veteran reporter Jonathan Feldman and cameraman Breck Hunter. As the year draws to a close, various messianic sects gather in religious centers, convinced the Last Days are near. At midnight on New Year's Eve, a striking young woman named Jeza appears at the Israelite Temple of the Messiah, coinciding with a violent earthquake that shakes Jerusalem and the Vatican. WNN captures the event on tape, and Jeza quickly becomes a global sensation, attracting attention from religious leaders and spawning a market for merchandise featuring her image. Despite claims of miracles and the announcement of an 11th commandment promoting gender equality, doubts arise about Jeza's true nature—whether she is a messiah, antichrist, or a failed biotech experiment. The narrative weaves in subplots involving Vatican conspiracies and cutting-edge science, challenging readers to confront their beliefs while delivering a gripping thriller.

Fitz, Prince Chivalry's illegitimate son raised by Burrich the stableman, is ignored by all the royalty except for King Shrewd, who has him tutored as an assassin because he has the magic Skill

Een begaafde jonge schilderes in het 18e eeuwse Engeland maakt haar talent ondergeschikt aan dat van haar minder getalenteerde broer.

The chilling new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man and The Taking of Annie Thorne Driving home one night, Gabe sees the face of a little girl he knows in the rear window of the car in front. She mouths one word - 'Daddy'. He never sees his five-year-old daughter, Izzy, again. The police believe she's dead. But three years later, Gabe still drives the roads, searching for the car that took Izzy, never giving up hope . . . Fran and her daughter, Alice, aren't searching - but running. Always one step ahead of the people who want to hurt them. Because Fran knows the truth about Gabe's daughter - and she knows what those chasing her and Alice will do if they ever catch them . . .

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England, 1879. Annabelle Archer, the brilliant but destitute daughter of a country vicar, has earned herself a place among the first cohort of female students at the renowned University of Oxford. In return for her scholarship, she must support the rising women's suffrage movement. Her charge: recruit men of influence to champion their cause. Her target: Sebastian Devereux, the cold and calculating Duke of Montgomery who steers Britain's politics at the Queen's command. Her challenge: not to give in to the powerful attraction she can't deny for the man who opposes everything she stands for

Het leven van de jonge boerenzoon Eragon veranderde van de ene op de andere dag toen hij in het woud een raadselachtige blauwe steen vond. Deze steen bleek een drakenei te zijn en toen het openbarstte was Eragon getuige van de geboorte van een drakenjong. Tussen Eragon en de draak, Saphira, ontstond een speciale band. Niet lang daarna ontdekte Eragon dat hij de laatste der Drakenrijders was en begon hij aan zijn gevaarlijke queeste op zoek naar zijn ware afstamming. Eragon en zijn draak Saphira hebben het rebellenrijk van de Varden gered van de troepen van Koning Galbatorix, de wrede heerser van het Keizerrijk. Nu moet Eragon naar Ellesméra, het land van de elfen, waar hij verder getraind zal worden in de kunst van de magie en het zwaard, vaardigheden die onmisbaar zijn voor een Drakenrijder. Het wordt een wonderbaarlijke reis waarbij hij talloze nieuwe plaatsen bezoekt en mensen ontmoet, en elke dag vol zit met nieuwe uitdagingen en avontuur. Maar hij is nooit helemaal vrij van de problemen van het rijk. Chaos en verraad volgen hem waar hij gaat en Eragon is er nooit zeker van wie hij kan vertrouwen. Intussen moet zijn neef Roran een beslissende slag voeren in Carvahall. Is Koning Galbatorix sterk genoeg om het verzet te verpletteren? Wat de uitkomst ook is, Eragons leven is nog steeds in groot gevaar.

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2014. Sensible Nora has always taken success for granted, until suddenly her life begins to fall apart. Troubled by anxiety and nightmares, she finds herself drawn to the sweeping beaches of Tenby, a place she's only been once before. Together with a local girl she rents a beautiful townhouse and slowly begins to settle in to her new life. But Tenby hides a secret, and Nora will soon discover that this little town by the sea has the power to heal even the most painful memories. 1950. Teenager Chloe visits Tenby every summer. She stays with relatives, and spends the long, idyllic days on the beach. Every year is the same, until she meets a glamorous older boy and is instantly smitten. But on the night of their first date, Chloe comes to a realisation, the aftermath of which could haunt her forever.

Inghilterra, 1465. Sono gli anni della Guerra delle due Rose e il conte Richard Neville, discendente di una prestigiosa famiglia aristocratica, è uno degli uomini più influenti alla corte di re Edoardo IV. Ambiguo e assetato di potere, il conte sa di poter utilizzare per i suoi giochi politici due carte preziose: le giovani, bellissime figlie Anna e Isabella. Incurante della loro volontà e dei loro sogni, comincia ben presto a pianificarne il futuro, tessendo alleanze con chi, a corte, è - o sembra - più vicino al re. Ma le due sorelle impareranno presto a giocare per conto proprio la partita della vita, e a liberarsi dal giogo paterno. Soprattutto Anna, forte e coraggiosa, decisa a non arrendersi mai. Il destino tuttavia non fa che accanirsi contro di lei: "Ho perso mio padre in battaglia, mia sorella, mio cognato e mio nipote per mano degli sgherri della regina, e ora anche mio figlio..." Disperata, braccata dai nemici della sua famiglia, non sa dove cercare un rifugio sicuro né di chi potersi fidare completamente. Eppure quello stesso destino così crudele la porterà un giorno, trionfalmente, sul trono d'Inghilterra. Dalla penna di Philippa Gregory, una nuova drammatica storia di passioni, intrighi e lotta per il potere alla corte di Edoardo IV.

Painter’s Creek, nell’Ohio, è una cittadina rurale silenziosa in cui coabitano una comunità amish e una inglese; ma è anche il luogo in cui, sedici anni prima, si è consumata una serie di brutali omicidi. Kate Burkholder, che all’epoca era solo una ragazzina, è scampata in extremis dall’essere uccisa; ma quell’esperienza le ha lasciatoun senso di terribile fragilità, di perdita di innocenza, e la sensazione di non appartenere più alla comunità in cui viveva. E, da quel giorno, il killer si è misteriosamente fermato. Sono passati molti anni, e a Kate, che ormai è una donna, viene chiesto di tornare proprio a Painter’s Creek come capo della polizia. È sicura di poter affrontare l’incarico, per il quale è adatta grazie alle sue origini e alla conoscenza della zona. Ma quando in un campo innevato viene ritrovato il corpo di una ragazza assassinata, di colpo il passato torna nella sua vita. Kate è decisa a fermare il killer prima che possa colpire ancora; ma per dargli un nome e un volto, dovrà tradire il suo legame con gli amish e la sua stessa famiglia... e svelare un oscuro segreto che potrebbe metterla in serio pericolo.

In een wereld vol natuurgoden, geesten en demonen tracht prinses Hezhi de godheid van de Rivier te verslaan. Vervolg op 'Dochter van de rivier'.

Persoonlijk verhaal van een Amerikaanse marinier die zich in Irak ontfermde over een jong hondje en het dier tegen de regels van het leger in meesmokkelde naar Amerika.

Het Malazijnse rijk stuurt haar elite-troepen naar Darujhistan om deze laatste Vrije Stad te veroveren. Het boek vertelt het verhaal van sergeant Whiskeyjack en kadermagiër Rafelrag. Opvallend is dat de hoofdrolspelers het kwade in de persoon van keizerin Laseen dienen. Doordat deze personages toch eervol en oprecht willen handelen, vervagen de grenzen tussen goed en kwaad. De wereld die geschetst wordt, is grimmig en gewelddadig, maar ook boeiend en kleurrijk. De hoofdpersonen worden goed ontwikkeld. Het plot is complex en kent vele hoofd- en bijfiguren. De lijst van dramatis personae voorin het boek is een goede steun, evenals de landkaart en de stadsplattegrond van Daruhjistan. Het plot komt tot een bevredigend einde. Dat neemt niet weg dat er nog negen vervolgdelen zijn gepland. Dit boek zal niet alleen de fantasy-liefhebbers aanspreken, maar ook de lezers van oorlogsromans.

Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands. . . .

Castle Deverill, cherished home to the Deverill family in the west of Ireland, has burned to the ground. Now, young and flighty Celia Deverill is determined to restore the sad ruins to their former glory. Celia married well and has the wealth, after all, to keep it in the family and she cannot bear to see it stand neglected. But dark shadows are gathering once more, as the financial markets start to shake. And everything that felt so certain is thrown once again into doubt... --provided by publisher

Sarah en haar kleindochter Hannah maken een cruise van Californië naar Australië. Sarah keert terug naar haar geboorteland, waar ze niet meer is geweest sinds ze in 1945 aan boord stapte van de USS Mariposa. Samen met vele andere oorlogsbruiden stak zij dat jaar de Stille Oceaan over, om te worden herenigd met de Amerikaanse soldaten waarmee zij tijdens de oorlog trouwden. Hannah is van dezelfde leeftijd als haar oma toen die haar grote reis maakte, en als ze haar levensverhaal hoort, beseft ze wat haar grootmoeder destijds allemaal opgaf...

Their lives were mapped out ahead of them. But love and war will change everything… West Cork, Ireland, 1900. The year marks the start of a new century, and the birth of three very different women: Kitty Deverill, the flame-haired Anglo-Irish daughter of the castle, Bridie Doyle, the daughter of the Irish cook and Celia Deverill, Kitty's flamboyant English cousin. Together they grow up in the dreamy grounds of the family's grand estate, Castle Deverill. Yet their peaceful way of life is threatened when Ireland's struggle for independence reaches their isolated part of the country. A bastion of British supremacy, the castle itself is in danger of destruction as the war closes in around it, and Kitty, in love with the rebel Jack O'Leary and enflamed by her own sense of patriotism, is torn between loyalty to her Anglo-Irish family and her deep love of Ireland and Jack. Wrenched apart by betrayal, their world turned to ash, the girls' friendship seems all but lost as they are swept to different parts of the globe. Yet, they have one thing in common: a fierce and unwavering longing for Castle Deverill and all the memories contained within it.

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Vier vriendinnen Vier harten Vier keuzes Eén beslissend jaar Met hun schooldiploma's op zak besluiten de vier vriendinnen Harper, Sophie, Kate en Becca een droomjaar in te lassen. Alle vier volgen ze hun hart. Sophie lijkt het goed voor elkaar te hebben. Maar dan komt ze plotseling op straat te staan. Ze besluit tijdelijk bij Sam in te trekken, een jongen op wie ze stiekem verliefd is. Kate lijkt haar roeping gevonden te hebben en gaat vrijwilligerswerk doen in Ethiopië. Ze wordt tegengewerkt door Darby, een arrogante student die niet meer in haar ziet dan een knap, dom blondje. Becca is tot over haar oren verliefd op Stuart. Ze belt hem wel drie keer per dag, tot ergernis van haar vriendinnen. Haar obsessieve liefde keert zich uiteindelijk tegen haar… En Harper? Zij stort zich volledig op het schrijven. Ze ontwikkelt haar eigen stijl. Zal ze hier ooit haar beroep van kunnen maken? Of gaat ze weer studeren? Ze schuift de keuze voor zich uit… De vier vriendinnen hebben elkaar harder nodig dan ooit!

Vaclav ha dieci anni e un sogno: diventare un mago famoso in tutto il mondo. Ma il sogno più grande è fare di Lena, la sua compagna di scuola molto speciale, la sua incantevole assistente. Nasce così, all’insegna della magia, l’amicizia che cambierà la vita dei due ragazzini. Vaclav vive con i genitori, ebrei russi emigrati, in un modesto appartamento di Brooklyn. Stesse origini ha Lena che, però, non ha i genitori e abita con una giovane zia sbandata che la lascia molto tempo da sola. Un giorno la madre di Vaclav scopre un segreto sconvolgente sulla piccola Lena. E da quel giorno la bambina sparisce, come per effetto di un numero di magia. Cosa le è successo? Chi si occuperà di lei? Chi la proteggerà? Per sette anni Vaclav si porrà queste domande, in continuazione. Finché la sera del diciassettesimo compleanno di Lena riceverà una telefonata che gli rivelerà ogni cosa e cambierà per sempre la sua vita...

Set against a backdrop of love and hidden truths, this captivating novel weaves a tale of complex relationships and emotional depth. The narrative explores the intricacies of romance and the secrets that can shape lives, inviting readers into a world rich with passion and intrigue. With Santa Montefiore's signature storytelling, the book promises to deliver an engaging experience filled with unexpected twists and heartfelt moments.

F. Scott Fitzgerald meets Wes Anderson (The Village Voice) in this inventive and witty debut about a young man s quest to become a writer and the misadventures in life and love that take him around the globe from the author of Why We Came to the City As early as he can remember, the narrator of this remarkable novel has wanted to become a writer. From the jazz clubs of Manhattan to the villages of Sri Lanka, Kristopher Jansma s hopelessly unreliable yet hopelessly earnest narrator will be haunted by the success of his greatest friend and literary rival, the brilliant Julian McGann, and endlessly enamored with Evelyn, the green-eyed girl who got away. A profound exploration of the nature of truth and storytelling, this delightful picaresque tale heralds Jansma as a bold, new American voice.

dalla copertina è il motore di un thriller che di "infernale" ha molto. Non sorprende che il grande studioso di simbologia Robert Langdon sia un esperto del sommo poeta. Ed è normale che a Firenze sia di casa. Ma questa volta è tutto diverso, ora è un incubo e solo la sua profonda conoscenza della città può aiutarlo a salvarsi la vita. Il professore di Harvard, infatti, si sveglia in una stanza d'ospedale, ferito alla testa. Ricorda a malapena come si chiama e non sa come è arrivato a Firenze. Sa che qualcuno ha cercato di ucciderlo, ma perché? Barcollante, la mente invasa da apparizioni mostruose e simboli connessi alla prima cantica della Commedia, Langdon si accorge di essere nel mirino di un'ambigua organizzazione, e sa che deve scappare. Da tutti. Ha una sola traccia per risolvere l'enigma che lo riguarda e salvarsi la vita: le terzine di Dante. Inferno è il libro più inquietante di Dan Brown, un thriller davvero infernale capace di instillare nel lettore tutto il sottile, perverso fascino del male.

De genezeres Diane en haar 'tweelinggeest', de grijze wolf Hishn, staan in nauw telepathisch contact met elkaar. Samenwerkend zijn ze als geen ander in staat sporen te volgen. Ook beheersen ze, met gezamenlijke inspanning, het fenomeen Ovousibas, de eeuwenoude geneesmethode waarbij mens en dier met mentale kracht van binnenuit worden genezen. Als De grijze gezel opent, spannen de verkenners van de wrede vijand die op het punt staat het land van Diane binnen te vallen zich tot het uiterste in om Diane en haar reisgenoot te onderscheppen. De reden? Alleen Diane en Hishn weten af van de dreigende invasie die het volk van de genezeres wacht. Een levensgevaarlijke tocht door een bevroren berglandschap en een ronduit vijandige omgeving van wouden en meren wacht het onafscheidelijke tweetal. Bovendien, haast is geboden, want het is maar de vraag of ze op tijd zullen komen.

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One of the owners of the Whiskey Island Saloon, Megan Donaghue is brought face to face with the dark secrets of the past, when a chance encounter with Niccolo Andreani, a man determined to reveal the truth about an old murder that had profound repercussions on his family, sets off a series of events

Seven days. Seven keys. Seven virtues. Seven sins. One mysterious house is the doorway to a very mysterious world - where one boy is about to venture and unlock a number of fantastical secrets. Arthur's life is saved by a key shaped like the minute hand of a clock. He is safe, but his world is not.

A sweeping story of divided family, buried secrets and a love that will never die from the number one bestselling author of Songs of Love and War. Ellen Trawton has run away from London to the sweeping landscape of Connemara, hoping to find a place she can cut off all contact with the past. But beneath the wild beauty of the Irish landscape lie secrets which have been hidden for years… Conor Macausland cuts a dark, lonely figure. His young wife, Caitlin, died tragically at the old lighthouse, and her loss has devastated him. But when he and Ellen meet, a connection sparks between them. Ellen soon realizes that Conor’s past is not all it seems, and there’s more to her family history than she knew too. As the secrets are finally revealed, the truth must be told…

The maze-like castle of Southmarch stands sentry along the border between the human kingdoms and the land of the immortal Qua. Now, the darkness from beyond that border has begun to enfold Southmarch - or Shadowmarch - the Qua's ancient home. To stop the darkness falling, the Southmarch royal family must face their human enemies, supposed friends and the family curse. Twins Barrick and Briony shoulder impossible burdens as their father is imprisoned and their brother murdered. Briony flees towards her father and the slave armies of the Autarch, while her brother Barrick crosses the Shadowline gripped by madness ..

The Doll Factory, the debut novel by Elizabeth Macneal, is an intoxicating story of art, obsession and possession. London. 1850. The Great Exhibition is being erected in Hyde Park and among the crowd watching the spectacle two people meet. For Iris, an aspiring artist, it is the encounter of a moment - forgotten seconds later, but for Silas, a collector entranced by the strange and beautiful, that meeting marks a new beginning. When Iris is asked to model for pre-Raphaelite artist Louis Frost, she agrees on the condition that he will also teach her to paint. Suddenly her world begins to expand, to become a place of art and love. But Silas has only thought of one thing since their meeting, and his obsession is darkening . . .'A gorgeously evocative tale of love, art and obsession' Paula Hawkins

On the second day, there was darkness Arthur Penhaligon didn't think he would ever have to return to the very strange house that nearly killed him on Monday - the house that contains a fantastical and sinister realm inside. But the next day brings new challenges - in the form of an enemy named Grim Tuesday, who threatens the safety of both Arthur's family and his world. Arthur must retrieve the Second Key from Grim Tuesday in order to save everything - an adventure that will force him to steal a Sunship, survive a very weird work camp, befriend a bearlike spirit, and fight the void Nithlings. And even after all that, he will still have to venture into the scary Far Reaches for an ultimate showdown. The stakes are high. And time is ticking.

In this suspenseful tale, a woman rents her cottage to a mysterious young stranger, exploring themes of trust and instinct. Terry Painter, a 40-year-old nurse in Delray, Florida, leads a quiet life until Alison Simms, a charming and enthusiastic twenty-something, enters it. Drawn to Alison's vivacity, Terry neglects to ask for references and quickly forms a bond with her new tenant, who fills a void in her life with friendship and warmth. Alison's presence transforms Terry's routine, bringing laughter and joy, as she indulges in Terry's cooking and gifts her with thoughtful surprises. However, as their relationship deepens, Terry's suspicions about Alison begin to surface. Alison exhibits strange habits, has an inexplicable source of cash, and seems overly familiar with Terry's home. Her reluctance to discuss her past raises red flags, and Terry becomes increasingly paranoid, especially after noticing a shadowy figure near her house and receiving unsettling phone calls. As she grapples with her instincts, Terry questions whether she should have been more cautious. Fielding expertly delves into the complexities of her characters, crafting a riveting narrative that keeps readers guessing until the final shocking twist, described as “an ending worthy of Hitchcock.” The novel combines psychological depth with engaging prose, ensuring a gripping read.

Roberta verzamelt brieven en kaarten die ze in tweedehands boeken vindt. Wanneer ze van haar vader wat spullen krijgt van haar oma Dorothy, treft ze daartussen een brief aan van de opa die ze nooit heeft gekend, gedateerd na zijn vermoede dood. Geïntrigeerd door de datum en de inhoud van de brief gaat Roberta op zoek naar de waarheid. Dorothy bleek ongelukkig getrouwd met Albert, die als soldaat tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog ging vechten aan het front. Na een vliegtuigcrash achter haar huis, ontmoette ze Jan Pietrykowski en even durfde ze weer te hopen op geluk. Maar het lot had iets anders voor hen in petto. Weldra moest ze zo’n groot geheim verbergen, dat de naweeën ervan haar kleindochter vele jaren later zullen raken.

In this spellbinding historical novel, readers meet the young girl whose bright spirit sends her on an unforgettable trip down the rabbit hole--and the grown woman whose story is no less enthralling.

Nell'autunno del 1928 la maestosa nave Kaiser-i-Hind salpa da Londra diretta a Bombay. In prima classe viaggiano due donne inglesi: la bella e timida Rose, che va a raggiungere il suo promesso sposo, e la sua migliore amica Tor, che la accompagna felice di liberarsi dell’opprimente madre. Sulla stessa nave viaggia anche la giovane Viva, aspirante scrittrice, che torna nel Paese della sua infanzia alla ricerca di un misterioso baule appartenuto ai suoi genitori. L’emozione è grandissima: le tre donne stanno per lasciarsi alle spalle l’Inghilterra delle odiate convenzioni sociali. Davanti a loro si prospetta l’India, la colonia felice, una terra di promesse e di libertà, brulicante di tesori meravigliosi e gente interessante, dove si può essere amate per quello che si è, con i capelli sciolti e senza corsetto… Ma non tutto andrà come previsto: un’inaspettata avventura stravolgerà completamente i romantici sogni – e gli oscuri segreti – che Ros, Tor e Viva portano con sé in questo lungo, esotico viaggio… Una storia di amicizia, di sogni, di sentimenti delicati e intensi in cui protagonista è l’India, i suoi colori, le sue contraddizioni: un mondo di travolgente bellezza che va dritto al cuore e non si può fare a meno di amare.

Celeste rouwt om de tragische dood van haar zoontje Jack. Als ze hoort dat haar neefje Bruno bij haar komt logeren, betwijfelt ze of ze het wel kan verdragen om weer een kind om zich heen te hebben. Maar als Bruno er eenmaal is, kan ze niet anders dan haar best voor hem doen. Ze wil dat hij zich welkom en geliefd voelt, ondanks haar eigen pijn. En wonderlijk genoeg lijkt de jongen meer te weten over Jack dan mogelijk is…

Persoonlijk relaas van een Schotse vrouw die ontdekte dat haar Amerikaanse echtgenoot al meer dan tien jaar was getrouwd met een andere vrouw, met wie hij vijf kinderen had.

Home should be a place where you can relax, escape your worries and hide away in comfort with your family. Not for Lizzy Walters, where a summer at home means juggling family secrets and confronting old flames. Some families warm your heart. Lizzy's makes her head spin. Home. For most it's a place of calm and safety. For Lizzy Walter, things are a bit more complicated. Keeper House - a cherished old place deep in the countryside - has always been the heart of the Walter's universe. There, Lizzy can escape from her London life and ease her heart and mind. But trouble is on the horizon. For a start, her entire family are hiding something. Then the Love of Her Life makes an unexpected reappearance - just when she thought she was starting to get over him. And now Keeper House itself is in peril. By the time the Walters gather for a summer wedding, the stakes have never been higher - for Lizzy, for her family and for love...

De jonge Cathan reist naar zijn vader, de Graaf van Lepidor, die bij de raadsvergadering in de centrale stad Selera Astre verblijft. Hij brengt goed nieuws: op Lepidor is ijzer gevonden. Van een arm dorp kan het nu uitgroeien tot een welvarende stadstaat. Onderweg raakt Cathan verstrikt in een ondergrondse beweging die het almachtige Domein omver wil halen en een eind wil maken aan het tijdperk van fundamentalisme. Maar elke verandering wordt te vuur en te zwaard bestreden door de Sacri, de heilige krijgers vanhet Domein. Welk wapen kan het tegen hen opnemen?

Is love always worth saving - no matter what the cost? The car crash should have killed her. But rookie paramedic Peter Webster takes the emergency call, and helps the young woman, Sheila Arsenault, to survive. After the accident, she haunts his thoughts, despite his misgivings about getting involved with a patient. Soon he is embroiled in an intense love affair and in Sheila's troubled life. Eighteen years later, Sheila is long gone and Peter is raising their daughter, Rowan, alone. But Rowan is veering dangerously off course and for the first time in their quiet life together Peter fears for her future. He seeks out the only person who may be able to help Rowan, although Sheila's return is sure to unleash all the questions Peter has been carefully keeping at bay: Why would a mother leave her family? How did the marriage of two people in love unravel?