Jessica Treadway Libri

Exploring themes of fidelity, betrayal, and self-delusion, Jessica Treadway's collection delves into the complexities of human relationships and moral dilemmas. Characters navigate their internal conflicts, such as a bank executive grappling with her past, a college student torn between family and love, and a recovering alcoholic facing career challenges. The stories are interconnected through shared characters and settings, featuring a whimsical motif of a talking sugar bowl. Treadway's insightful portrayal of human psychology showcases her talent for revealing the intricacies of the heart.

Roberta Chase faces a poignant struggle as she navigates the complexities of motherhood and personal identity. With limited time to reconcile with her son, who resents her for hiding his father's identity, she grapples with her own conflicting loyalties and health issues. The narrative delves into her tumultuous emotions, including love for an old friend and unresolved trauma, highlighting the unspoken challenges of motherhood. Ultimately, it celebrates her journey towards understanding the deep pain and joy intertwined in her life and legacy.

Anastasia Dolarn confronts the aftermath of a family tragedy caused by a loved one's desperate act. Through her journey, she explores her seemingly normal childhood to understand the motivations behind the event. Jessica Treadway skillfully delves into the complexities of human emotions and experiences in the wake of profound loss, showcasing her reputation as a truth-seeking writer. The narrative captures the struggle for survival and understanding in the face of incomprehensible grief.

The story delves into the emotional turmoil of a mother confronting unsettling revelations about her daughter. As she navigates her fears and the complexities of their relationship, the novel explores themes of love, denial, and the quest for truth, creating a haunting atmosphere that lingers throughout. The evocative narrative invites readers to reflect on the bonds of family and the darkness that can sometimes lie within.

A page-turner about the murder of a teenage girl from the author of If She Did It.

Lenivé oko – odborne tupozrakosť alebo amblyopia – má v rodine Schuttovcov domácke pomenovanie menivé oko. Vzniklo z nedorozumenia, keď malej Dawn diagnostikovali zrakovú poruchu. Dawn však nepostihla iba lenivosť zraku, ale aj menivosť psychiky. Trpí pocitom menejcennosti a nevie si nájsť miesto v rodine ani medzi rovesníkmi. Jej správanie vedie najprv k nepredvídaným reakciám, potom k nepredvídaným medziľudským vzťahom a napokon... Mladá Dawn si privedie do domu priateľa Ruda, lenže ten sa nepohodne s rodičmi a brutálne ich napadne. Otec na to doplatí životom, matka Hanna utrpí ťažké zranenie spojené so stratou pamäti. Rud sa ocitne vo väzení, ale po troch rokoch súd vyhovie jeho odvolaniu a proces sa obnoví. Hanna chce urobiť všetko pre to, aby vrah jej manžela ostal za mrežami. Hoci sama utrpela ťažký úraz, rozhodne sa oživiť v sebe spomienky na hrôzostrašnú noc a vystúpiť ako svedkyňa v obnovenom súdnom procese. Dawn je, naopak, odhodlaná priateľa brániť. Hoci matka svoju neprispôsobivú dcéru od detstva uprednostňovala a podporovala, vzniká medzi nimi najprv skrytý, postupne čoraz otvorenejší konflikt. To najťažšie – prijatie krutej reality – však Hannu ešte len čaká.