Belva Plain Ordine dei libri

Few authors have understood the tender intricacies of relationships better than the incomparable Belva Plain. In Heartwood, her final novel, she comes full circle with the themes she took up in her very first work, Evergreen, bringing us an unforgettable story of family and friendship, love and marriage, the challenges of life and the true secret of happiness. Though Iris Stern considers herself a modern woman, with a successful career and a happy marriage, she still holds steadfast to her old-fashioned sensibilities. However, she often finds those sensibilities challenged by her children and the choices they have made. For Iris’s daughter, Laura, a fresh start in New York City may be the last chance to save her troubled marriage, but as Laura copes with an impending separation and its effect on Iris’s young granddaughter, Iris herself must come to grips with a long-held family secret. An emotional parting of another kind looms most prominently on Iris’s horizon—as neither her beloved husband nor her marriage is immune to the ravages of time. But like the inmost rings of a tree that abide through the generations, Iris will be as strong as heartwood.

The narrative centers on Cassie Wright, who unexpectedly becomes a guardian to a young girl named Gwen after a tragic accident. As Cassie raises Gwen in a privileged environment, their lives intersect with Jewel Fairbanks, a manipulative beauty whose actions will profoundly impact both women. The story unfolds as Gwen marries Stan, a dedicated worker, while Jewel weds businessman Jeff. A shocking workplace revelation leads to a web of greed, jealousy, and betrayal, forever altering the destinies of both couples in unforeseen ways.

Mit 50 Dollar und dem Kopf voller Träume zieht der junge Adam Armring zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts in den Westen der USA. Jahrzehnte später wird er seinen Erben ein blühendes Unternehmen übergeben. Er wird die große Liebe finden - und verraten. Er wird Erfolge feiern - und die Schrecken zweier Weltkriege erfahren. Und er wird ein Familiengeheimnis entdecken, dass ihn weit in die Vergangenheit führt...

Quando scopre di essere un figlio illegittimo, Adam vede crollare molte certezze, ma insieme sorge in lui una potente voglia di rivalsa. Deciso a trovare un posto per sé nel mondo, il ragazzo parte quindi verso il prospero Ovest portandosi dietro poche ma preziosissime doti: un bel vestito, una buona cultura da autodidatta e tanta determinazione. Grazie a queste trova subito un incarico stimolante: risollevare le sorti di un negozio d'abbigliamento trascurato da troppo tempo. Il suo lavoro si dimostra talmente buono che la proprietaria gli affida la direzione dall'attività. Ma se il successo professionale gli arride, sul piano personale nessuna ragazza pare suscitare in lui più di un leggero e temporaneo sentimento. Nessuna tranne Emma...

Exploring the intricate bonds and devastating lies within a family, this novel spans four generations against the backdrop of significant twentieth-century American events. It delves into themes of love, loss, and sacrifice, highlighting how betrayal can alter familial ties forever. The narrative captures the resilience and struggles of a remarkable family as they navigate the complexities of their relationships through time.