Monica McInerney Libri

I fratelli Turner sembrano essere un cuore e un'anima. Quando James, il fratello maggiore, si ammala, tutti gli altri sono subito pronti a intervenire per mantenere in funzione l'agenzia di viaggi di famiglia. Sua sorella Harriet si occupa di un gruppo sorprendentemente vivace di pensionati che seguono le tracce di una serie televisiva oscura, nonostante non abbia mai visto un episodio. Tuttavia, il tour attraverso il pittoresco Cornwall diventa per Harriet un viaggio di altro tipo, quando Lara, la seconda delle sorelle Turner, scompare senza lasciare traccia. Per ritrovarla, i fratelli devono ricordare la loro infanzia – ciò che li divide e ciò che li unisce...

Come unica figlia di una giovane madre in difficoltà, la vita di Eliza Miller è stata guidata dal costante supporto delle sue madrine Olivia e Maxie, fino a quando un tragico evento, poco prima del suo diciottesimo compleanno, ha cambiato tutto. Tredici anni dopo, Eliza è cauta, sola e dedita al suo lavoro a Melbourne. All'improvviso, un'invitante proposta da Olivia, ora nel Regno Unito, la spinge a un salto nell'ignoto. Eliza si ritrova al centro di una famiglia complicata e dell'affollato hotel che gestiscono nel West End di Edimburgo. In mezzo al caos, Eliza inizia inaspettatamente a esplorare il suo passato. Le sue madrine aspettano da tempo che lei chieda della vita misteriosa di sua madre e dell'identità del padre che non ha mai conosciuto.

Includes sneak preview of Monica's new book Lola's Secret. By the bestselling author of At Home with the Templetons Sisters are always there for each other... aren't they? Anna, Bett and Carrie were childhood singing stars - the Alphabet Sisters. As adults they haven't spoken for years. Not since Bett's fiancé left her for another sister . . . Now Lola, their larger-than-life grandmother, summons them home for a birthday extravaganza and a surprise announcement. But just as the rifts begin to close, the Alphabet Sisters face a test none of them ever imagined. An unforgettable story of three women who learn that being true to themselves means being true to each other. 'Tender and well-observed . . . there is also plenty of McInerney's trademark wit, but have the hankies ready for this, probably her best novel yet.' Irish Independent 'McInerney is a dab hand at getting her characters exactly right. They are utterly believable, often loveable and familiar.' West Australian 'A gentle and life-affirming story. We come away feeling better about the world and, maybe, just a little more tender towards those close to us.' Sydney Morning Herald 'You'll be laughing out loud one minute and crying the next.' Cosmopolitan

Sometimes the hardest lessons to learn are those that matter most Following a tragic accident, Ella O'Hanlon flees to the other side of the world in an attempt to escape her grief, leaving behind the two people she blames for her loss: Aidan, the love of her life, and Jess, her spoilt half-sister. In London Ella is taken in by her beloved uncle Lucas, whose extraordinary house holds many wonderful memories for her. Along with other members of the very colourful Fox family, Lucas helps Ella to see that she is not the only one still hurting, and that forgiveness can be the greatest healer in a family and in a marriage. For anyone who has ever loved and lost, this is an exquisitely moving and life-affirming novel by the internationally bestselling author of Lola's Secret.

Maura Carmody's off on the trip of a lifetime. A talented chef, she's traveling around Ireland for a month to promote Australian food and wine. She's expecting a straightforward business trip. But what she gets is a whirlwind of mishaps, misunderstandings, rivals and revelations – and Dominic Hanrahan, who's giving her plenty of food for thought. Set in Ireland and Australia, A Taste for It is a warm, funny novel about following your heart and pursuing your dreams.

'I always thought memories were unchangeable. Set in stone, shaped by the years. But there are always others too, ones you haven't let yourself remember ... ' The wilful and eccentric Lola Quinlan is off on the trip of a lifetime, taking her beloved granddaughter and great-granddaughter with her. More than sixty years after emigrating to Australia, she's keeping a secret promise to return to her Irish homeland. But as she embarks on her journey, the flamboyant Lola is still hiding the hurtful reasons she left Ireland in the first place. What - and who - will be waiting for her on the other side of the world? The Trip of a Lifetime is a big, bold, beautiful book about the light and dark times of life, and all the wonders in between

Ever fallen in love? Ever fallen out of love? Ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't have? Ten authors write about first kisses, love, heartbreak and everything in between in this short story anthology.

As a child, Maggie Faraday grew up in a lively, unconventional household with her young mother, four very different aunts and her eccentric grandfather. With her mother often away, her aunts took turns to look after her - until, just weeks before Maggie's sixth birthday, a shocking event changed everything. Twenty years on, Maggie is living alone in New York City when a surprise visit from her grandfather brings a revelation and a proposition to reunite the family. As the Faradays gather in Ireland, Maggie begins to realize that the women she thought she knew so intimately all have something to hide .

Other people’s families aren’t always as perfect as they seem When the Templeton family from England takes up residence in a stately home in Australia, they set the locals talking – and with good reason. From the outside, the seven Templetons seem so unusual . . . peculiar even. No one is more intrigued by the family than their neighbours, single mother Nina Donovan and her young son Tom. Before long, the two families’ lives become entwined in unexpected ways, to the delight of Gracie, the youngest of the Templeton daughters. In the years that follow, the relationships between the Templetons and the two Donovans twist and turn in unpredictable and life-changing directions, until a tragedy tears them all apart. What will it take to bring them together again? From Ireland and Australia’s top-selling female novelist comes her best book yet – a wonderfully entertaining and touching story about the perils and pleasures of love, friendship and family.

Known from childhood as singing trio The Alphabet Sisters, Anna, Bett and Carrie Quinlan haven't spoken for years. Not since Bett's fiance left her and married Carrie instead. But as the 80th birthday party of their indomitable grandmother, Lola, looms, they know a reunion is imminent. Each sister has to put on a brave face to gloss over life's imperfections: in Sydney, Anna's marriage is in pieces and her young daughter is suffering the consequences; in London, Bett has lost all confidence in her work and romantic life; and in South Australia, Carrie's love for Matthew, the man who caused all the trouble in the first place, has faded. Their reunion is extended from days into weeks when Lola, flushed with enthusiasm, ropes the sisters into staging an amateur production of a musical comedy she has written. Amidst the chaotic preparations for the great event, a spark of complicity is reignited between the three, and slowly they find themselves beginning to share laughs, memories and fresh insights into each other's lives. But just as the rifts begin to close, the past threatens to disrupt their relationship all over again.

Lainey Byrne is a master at controlled chaos, juggling her hectic, demanding job, her chef boyfriend with his crazy hours, and her roiling family with all its daily dramas. But her life truly threatens to spin out of control when her aunt May, who owns a B&B in Ireland, passes away. In order for the Byrnes to collect their inheritance, someone from the family must take over Aunt May’s business for a year. And apparently that someone is Lainey. Between running a run-down, virtually guest-free B&B (without the slightest ability to cook or clean), worrying about her family from afar, adjusting to country life, and dealing with the complications of long-distance love, Lainey is in way over her head. But when a reunion with a (gorgeous) childhood friend sparks unexpected complications, Lainey realizes that fate may have another path for her–a direction she never imagined.

Living in Dublin, stuck in a rut and hoping to shake things up, Eva takes a break and ventures to Australia, to visit an old friend who, for fun, gives Eva an exciting new identity. Eva is now exotic and adventurous and . . . not herself.

Sylvie has always been the odd one out in her family. Her mother is a celebrated artist, known for her bohemian lifestyle. Her father, long estranged from the family, is a respected poet and academic. Sylvie’s two beautiful sisters and her big brother are also making their mark in the design world. Sylvie hasn’t an artistic bone in her body. On the verge of turning thirty, back living in the family home in Sydney and working for her mother and sisters, she feels stuck in a major rut. Then her brother Sebastian steps in with a rescue plan. He offers her a room in his Melbourne apartment for as long as she likes, on one condition. In an updated version of a treasure hunting game they played as children, she has to follow his instructions and go exploring the city. Within days, she’s doing things she’s never done before, going to places she’s never been and beginning to think of ideas for a new career. She is also getting to know a very lovely man. Life is looking up. Then Sebastian reveals one final challenge…

Once more the editors have scoured the globe for A-list talent, and Girls' Night In 4is jam-packed with exciting new stories that carry on the humour and warmth of the previous titles. Girls' Night In 4is another wonderful night in: not only is it a fabulous read, but the proceeds from sales of the book will be donated to the charities War Child and No Strings, making a major contribution to the assistance of children whose lives have been torn apart by conflict. So pull down the blinds, grab the doona, open this book - and prepare for world-wide armchair adventures with over 50 of the hottest authors around.

Seit 30 Jahren verschickt Angela Gillespie eine Weihnachtsbotschaft, in der sie von ihrer Familie und dem Leben auf der Errigal Farm im australischen Outback berichtet. Jedes Jahr ist der Brief voll Lob und Liebe. Doch dieses Jahr schreibt sich Angela all ihren Frust von der Seele – sagt zum ersten Mal die Wahrheit: Sie ist sicher, ihr Mann hat eine Affäre, ihre drei Töchter bekommen einfach nichts gebacken, und ihr kleiner Sohn spricht irritierenderweise nur noch mit seinem imaginären Freund. Durch einen dummen Zufall wird die E-Mail an Angelas gesamten Verteiler geschickt, und das Chaos bricht aus ...

Der neue große Familienroman der australischen Bestsellerautorin. Das Valley View Motel im idyllischen südaustralischen Clare Valley wird von der irischen Familie Quinlan geführt, deren unangefochtenes Oberhaupt die liebenswert eigenwillige 84-jährige Lola ist. Sie spannt nicht nur die Brigade ihrer Freundinnen ein, um für das seelische Wohl ihrer Enkelinnen zu sorgen, sondern verkuppelt auch gerne einsame Herzen. Nur ihre eigenen Herzensangelegenheiten sind ein wohlgehütetes Geheimnis. Doch Lolas Freundinnen und die Frauen von Clare Valley sind sich einig: Für die große Liebe ist es nie zu spät.