Claire Lorrimer crée des romans historiques épiques centrés sur la vie d'héroïnes passionnées et marquantes sur des arrière-plans richement détaillés. Son œuvre éclaire souvent la position sociale des femmes à travers les époques. La carrière d'écrivaine de Lorrimer a pris son essor pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, l'amenant à se spécialiser dans la fiction historique, une voie influencée par ses premières expériences dans le monde de l'édition de magazines. Ses romans offrent aux lecteurs des récits captivants qui mettent en lumière à la fois l'histoire et la force des protagonistes féminines.
Chantal is a passionate and loyal young woman adored by three men who risk everything for her love. As she navigates the glamorous world of aristocratic London, her spirited nature leads her into a whirlwind of adventure, scandal, and ecstasy across various exotic locations.
A powerful and moving tale of lust, lies, deceit and intrigue that has gripped readers' imaginations for more than 30 years.
Can two sisters overcome heartbreak, danger and devastating secrets in their pursuit of happiness? 31 December, 1838. A storm is raging outside Kenilworth Hall. Inside, Lord Kenilworth's wife is in agony in the middle of a difficult labour. Lady Kenilworth doesn't survive the birth but, against all odds, her baby daughter does. Baby Storm grows into a headstrong and adventurous child, close to her sister, Eloise, and their neighbours at Chislestone Manor - her best friend Cissie and Cissie's handsome older brother, Hunter, who has promised to marry Storm when she's older. But as Storm transforms into a beautiful young woman, ready to make her own way in the world and preparing for her debut into society, she and Eloise must confront heartbreak, tragedy, wickedness and great danger. Can the sisters survive turbulent times ahead to find love and happiness?
A powerful and moving tale of lust, lies, deceit and intrigue that has gripped readers' imaginations for more than 30 years.
Ein Haus für morgen - Die Geschichte der Jeanette Roberts, die 27 ausgestossenen Kinder ein neues Heim gab - Aus der Erfahrungen - bk983; Bastei Lübbe; Claire Lorrimer; pocket_book; 1991