Attingendo a una ricca carriera nel mondo della radiodiffusione e del giornalismo, questa autrice crea narrazioni avvincenti che spesso intrecciano periodi di tempo diversi. I suoi romanzi approfondiscono le vite straordinarie di donne attraverso i secoli, esplorando storie inedite dall'Italia medievale ai tumultuosi eventi del XX secolo. Con un occhio attento ai dettagli storici e alla profondità psicologica, svela eredità nascoste e le connessioni durature tra le generazioni. Il suo stile è caratterizzato da una narrazione accattivante e da una magistrale fusione di linee temporali, che attirano il lettore in un ricco arazzo di esperienze umane.
"Niemcy, 1939: Annaliese jest żoną lekarza, ale kiedy jej mąż zostaje zmuszony do pracy w obozie pracy w Dachau, jej życie zostaje wywrócone do góry nogami. Niemcy, 1942: Małżeństwo Annaliese zaczyna się rozpadać. Rosyjski więzień, Alexander, zostaje przysłany do pracy w ich ogrodzie. Samotna Annaliese poznaje prawdę o szokujących warunkach w obozie. Przysięga Alexandrowi, że zrobi wszystko, by go uratować. Ameryka, 1989: Przeglądając strony gazety, Annaliese rozpoznaje twarz mężczyzny, którego nie spodziewała się już zobaczyć... "--
An Absolutely Gripping and Heartbreaking Historical Novel
480pagine
17 ore di lettura
In 1941, a man in uniform arrives at Minki Sommer's door, taking her beloved daughter Clara away. Minki, a devoted mother, is heartbroken and determined to find her child, vowing to do whatever it takes. Before the war, Minki had a fulfilling life with a loving husband, three children, and a successful journalism career. But everything changed when Clara began having fits, leaving Minki sleepless and terrified of the fate that awaits children like her. With her husband's connections to the Nazi Party complicating matters, Minki's attempts to escape the city with her children fail, leading to the devastating moment when Clara is ripped from her arms.
Minki's resolve strengthens as she embarks on a perilous journey to locate her missing daughter, navigating the dangers of a war-torn country. This poignant tale, inspired by true events, captures a mother's fierce determination to protect her child during one of history's darkest times. Readers have described it as heart-wrenching and unputdownable, praising its emotional depth and the portrayal of courage amid despair. This gripping historical novel resonates with themes of love, loss, and resilience, leaving a lasting impact on those who experience it.
Itálie, 1958: Rachael je mladá vdova, která po neúspěšném maďarském povstání v roce 1956 nachází spolu se svým otcem azyl v Anglii. Dlouho bojovala o přežití, nevěděla, kde má domov ani komu může důvěřovat, a až když doprovází otce archeologa za prací na prosluněnou Sardinii, nachází místo, kde se cítí v bezpečí. Rachael zde prožívá bezstarostné léto, zapomene na stíny minulosti a zamiluje se. Nepřinese jí však nově nalezené štěstí jenom další zklamání? Anglie, 2017: Sophie má pohledného manžela, úžasný dům na anglickém venkově a úspěšnou kariéru antropoložky. Když se v důsledku nenaplněné touhy po dítěti začnou v jejím manželství objevovat trhliny, upne se na svoji práci a útěchu hledá i ve vzpomínkách na dětství a na svou milovanou babičku Rachael. Jednoho dne objeví v jejím starém sekretáři fotografii mladého muže a hedvábný náramek. Pustí se do pátrání, které odhalí neobyčejný příběh babiččiny minulosti a tajemství, které má moc změnit jí život…
"'She crossed over to the shelf where her father kept the dragon vase. He had placed it there when they first arrived in Venice. She took it down carefully, feeling it cool and comforting under her shaking fingers.'" Venice 1441: Maria and her brother Daniele arrive in the birthplace of their father, Niccolo dei Conti. An Italian merchant who has travelled far and wide, Niccolo has brought spices from India, lengths of silk and damask from the lands east of India and porcelain; a vase of pure white, its surface decorated with a cobalt blue dragon, the Chinese symbol of good fortune. Maria settles in her new home, watching the magnificent and bustling city come to life each morning from her bedroom window. But while her father is away travelling, she soon finds herself and Daniele in terrible danger. She must protect her brother at whatever cost, and she "must" guard the delicate vase. London 2015: Single mother Miranda is struggling to make ends meet and build a new life for her and daughter Georgie. When Miranda meets the charming but mysterious Charles, she is intrigued. Could he be her second chance at love? And why is he so fascinated by the old vase sitting on her hall table... A stunning and richly evocative story following the journey of a precious family treasure passed down from one generation to another. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Kate Morton.
