The Lost Daughter
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- 17 ore di lettura
From the #1 bestselling author of The Secret Wife comes an epic, heartbreaking and gripping novel of a Russian princess, a powerful sacrifice and an extraordinary secret.
Gill Paul crea romanzi storici che approfondiscono relazioni complesse e narrazioni spesso trascurate. Il suo lavoro si distingue per una profonda ricerca storica intrecciata con una narrazione avvincente. Esplora come il passato plasma il presente, rivelando spesso connessioni inaspettate tra figure storiche. La scrittura di Paul offre sia profondità informativa che risonanza emotiva per il lettore.
From the #1 bestselling author of The Secret Wife comes an epic, heartbreaking and gripping novel of a Russian princess, a powerful sacrifice and an extraordinary secret.
The narrative explores the intense rivalry between Jackie Kennedy and Maria Callas, two iconic figures drawn together by their love for the same man. Set against a backdrop of love, passion, and tragedy, the story delves into their intertwined lives, highlighting the emotional complexities and personal struggles they face as they navigate their relationships and ambitions. This captivating tale offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these legendary women and the societal pressures they endure.
HISTORY OF MEDICINE. The Illustrated History of Medicine takes readers on a 12,000-year journey by exploring fifty objects that open windows onto different aspects of medical history. Objects are listed chronologically, and include: a Neolithic Trapanned Skull (c.10,000 bce); Clay Tablets from the Library of Assurbanipal (7th century bce); Avicenna's Tomb in Hamadan, Iran (1037); a Plague Doctor Mask (17th century); John Snow's Cholera Map (1854); the Snellen Chart for Eye Tests (1862); Alexander Flemming's Petri Dish (1928); a Red ribbon for AIDs awareness (1991)
Eat yourself happy with this informative guide to eating right and improving your mind-set. We all feel low and discouraged from time to time, but when these feelings continue for weeks and even months, it's time to do something about it. There are dozens of different types of depression, with different causes, but almost all are improved by eating the right kinds of foods to synthesise ample supplies of brain neurotransmitters, address vitamin and mineral deficiencies and stabilise blood sugar levels. It's important not to choose sugary foods that offer a quick burst of energy and alcoholic drinks that dull the pain - these will both make depression worse. No matter how you feel, making wise food choices will help - and you'll feel the benefits start straight away. Featured in this book are the key foods that have been proven to increase the feeling of wellbeing in our minds and bodies. A clever problem-solver helps you choose the ingredients that address your symptoms, and the results are immediate. With over 60 easy-to-follow, quick-to-prepare, completely delicious recipes, and weekly meal planners, Eat Yourself Happy is the perfect way to boost your mood and achieve optimum health. Eat Yourself Happy includes... Part I Happy Superfoods Superfoods What's your problem? Putting it all together Part II Happy Recipes Breakfast Snacks Lunch Dinner Desserts ...And much much more!
From the internationally bestselling author of The Secret Wife comes a tale of love, sacrifice and betrayal, available now. Published in the US as Jackie and Maria.
From the #1 bestselling author of The Secret Wife comes a story of love, passion, and tragedy as the lives of Jackie Kennedy and Maria Callas are intertwined--and they become the ultimate rivals, in love with the same man. The President's Wife; a Glamorous Superstar; the rivalry that shook the world... Jackie Kennedy was beautiful, sophisticated, and contemplating leaving her ambitious young senator husband. Life in the public eye with an overly ambitious--and unfaithful--man who could hardly be coaxed to return from a vacation after the birth of a stillborn child was breaking her spirit. So when she's offered a holiday on the luxurious yacht owned by billionaire Ari Onassis, she says yes...to a meeting that will ultimately change her life. Maria Callas is at the height of her operatic career and widely considered to be the finest soprano in the world. And then she's introduced to Aristotle Onassis, the world's richest man and her fellow Greek. Stuck in a childless, sexless marriage, and with pressures on all sides from opera house managers and a hostile press, she finds her life being turned upside down by this hyper-intelligent and impeccably charming man... Little by little, Maria's and Jackie's lives begin to overlap, and they come closer and closer until everything they know about the world changes on a dime.
As the world mourns the loss of a beloved princess, one young woman uncovers a forgotten story of passion, betrayal and a scandal surrounding the English crown. From the bestselling author of The Secret Wife.
Praise for Gill Paul:'A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story... A triumph.' DINAH JEFFERIES'Gripping, romantic and evocative of its time.' LULU TAYLORIt is 1912. Against all odds, the Titanic is sinking.As desperate hands emerge from the icy water, a few lucky row boats float in the darkness. On the boats are four survivors. Reg, a handsome young steward working in the first-class dining room; Annie, an Irishwoman travelling to America with her children; Juliet, a titled English lady who is pregnant and unmarried, and George, a troubled American millionaire. In the wake of the tragedy, each of these people must try to rebuild their lives.But how can life ever be the same again when you've heard over a thousand people dying in the water around you? Haunting, emotional and beautifully written, Women and Children First breathes fresh life into the most famous disaster of the 20th century. A gripping read from the bestselling author of The Secret Wife.
Haunting, moving and beautifully written, The Secret Wife effortlessly crosses centuries, as past merges with present in an unforgettable story of love, loss and resilience.
Stimulate your little grey cells with these delicious brain-booster foods. If you have trouble concentrating, coming up with ideas or thinking clearly, eating more of the brain-activity-enhancing foods in this book can help. Featured in this book are the key foods that have been proven to benefit brain functions: beetroot, brown rice, coffee, kidney beans, pecans and strawberries among other tasty ingredients. A clever problem-solver helps you choose the ingredients that bring benefits ranging from mental alertness, longer attention span and restful sleep to prevention of dementia. With over 60 easy-to-follow, quick-to-prepare, completely delicious recipes, and weekly meal planners, Eat Yourself Smart is the perfect way to cook yourself clever and achieve optimum health. Gill Paul is a non-fiction author and novelist. She studied Medicine at Glasgow University before deciding that a doctor's life was not for her. In non-fiction she specializes in Health and is the author of a number of titles including Food Hospital (tie-in to a major Channel 4 series), published by Penguin, and Perfect Detox.