Luanne Rice est une auteure à succès du New York Times dont les œuvres explorent souvent les thèmes de la famille, de l'amour et de la perte, dans le cadre de paysages côtiers pittoresques. Sa prose est reconnue pour sa profondeur émotionnelle et sa capacité à capturer des dynamiques interpersonnelles complexes. Rice tisse magistralement suspense et nuances psychologiques, entraînant les lecteurs dans des récits qui examinent la résilience de l'esprit humain. Sa contribution littéraire réside dans sa capacité à refléter des expériences humaines profondes à travers une narration captivante et accessible.
Set against a backdrop of suspense, this thriller follows two girls as they delve into a chilling investigation to track down a murderer who remains at large. With gripping twists and a fast-paced narrative, it captures the intensity of their pursuit, appealing to fans of popular young adult mystery authors.
From the Amazon Charts and New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Box and Last Day comes a breathtaking thriller about a family shaken by lies, vengeance, and a cold-blooded crime.A fierce blizzard is burying the eastern seaboard, but on the icy Rhode Island shore renowned artist Maddie Morrison finds warm sanctuary from a contentious divorce at the legendary Ocean House. Hours later, her body is found buried under a blanket of snow and her little daughter, CeCe, has disappeared without a trace.For Detective Conor Reid; his brother, Tom, a coast guard commander; and Maddie’s grieving sister, Hadley, the posh hotel becomes ground zero for an investigation. Trapped by the blizzard, they must hunker down and determine who in the young mother’s life could have possibly wanted her dead. There are stories of a twisted romantic past. Of old jealousies and resentments that still cut to the bone. And a history of greed, rage, and revenge that created the perfect storm for murder. A storm that has just begun.
In diesem Thriller von Luanne Rice kämpft die Künstlerin Claire ums Überleben, nachdem sie brutal angegriffen wurde. Sie vermutet, dass ihr gewalttätiger Ehemann Griffin, der als Gouverneur kandidiert, hinter dem Angriff steckt. Claire muss beweisen, dass er gefährlich ist, während sie niemandem trauen kann.
Ein raffinierter und hochdramatischer Psychokrimi von New-York-Times-Bestsellerautorin Luanne Rice in der trügerisch heilen Welt Neuenglands. Die Besten verzeihen jedem, nur nicht sich selbst. Die Schlimmsten begreifen nicht einmal, dass es etwas zum Verzeihen gibt. Niedergeschlagen und stranguliert: Als die schwangere Galeristin Beth Lathrop ermordet in ihrem Bett aufgefunden wird, steht die Gemeinde des neuenglischen Küstenstädtchens Black Hall unter Schock. Für Detective Conor Reid ist das Gewaltverbrechen eine persönliche Niederlage. Seit Beth und ihre Schwester Kate vor Jahren Opfer eines Überfalls wurden, hat er versucht, die beiden zu beschützen – vergeblich. Sein Hauptverdächtiger ist Beths Ehemann, dem man eine Affäre nachsagt. Doch je tiefer Conor und Kate in die Vergangenheit der Ermordeten eintauchen, desto undurchdringlicher wird das Lügengeflecht aus Kunst, Liebe und Freundschaften um die Frau, die sie so gut zu kennen glaubten …
Preparing for an exhibit that includes a piece about the domestic violence she once endured at the hands of her gubernatorial candidate husband, an artist survives a home invasion only to find herself pitted against dangerous corrupt forces.
This riveting novel will dazzle you with its suspense and twists -- and most of all its deep emotional truths. -- Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Home Emily Lonergan's best friend died last year. And Emily hasn't stopped grieving. Lizzie Porter was lively, loud, and fun -- Emily's better half. Emily can't accept that she's gone. When Lizzie's parents and her sister come back to town to visit, Emily's heartened to see them. The Porters understand her pain. They miss Lizzie desperately, too. Desperately enough to do something crazy. Something unthinkable. Suddenly, Emily's life is hurtling toward a very dark place -- and she's not sure she'll ever be able to return to what she once knew was real. From New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice comes a breathless, unputdownable story of suspense, secrets -- and the strength that love gives us to survive even the most shocking of circumstances.
Chwytająca za serce, ponadczasowa historia miłosna przesycona zniewalającym
zapachem morza i cytrynowego sadu Ciepła opowieść o sile współczucia osadzona
w zjawiskowej scenerii urokliwych Gór Santa Monica Minęło już pięć lat, od
śmierci córki i męża Julii, którzy zginęli w tragicznym wypadku samochodowym.
Mimo upływu czasu kobieta nadal nie może się pogodzić z utratą najbliższych.
Kiedy przyjeżdża w odwiedziny do swego wuja w Malibu, jedyne czego pragnie, to
zaznać świętego spokoju i zapomnieć o dręczącym ją żalu i smutku. Pewnego dnia
poznaje przystojnego Roberto – imigranta meksykańskiego pochodzenia
pracującego w cytrynowym sadzie wujka Julii. Kobieta dostrzega w mężczyźnie
bratnią duszę, która również cierpi po stracie ukochanej osoby. Dziwnym trafem
okazuje się, że córeczka Roberto zaginęła dokładnie pięć lat temu i od tamtej
pory ślad po niej zaginął. CZY JULIA I ROBERTO ODNAJDĄ W SOBIE SIŁĘ, BY NA
NOWO OTWORZYĆ SWOJE SERCA I ZAZNAĆ UCZUCIA NAMIĘTNEJ MIŁOŚCI? CZY TRAGICZNE
PRZEŻYCIA, JAKICH OBOJE DOŚWIADCZYLI, ZBLIŻĄ ICH DO SIEBIE? CZY ROBERTO
ODNAJDZIE SWOJĄ UKOCHANĄ CÓRECZKĘ? Zjawiskowa opowieść o sile miłości, potędze
współczucia oraz wiary w moc budowania wszystkiego od nowa… Książka wydana w
serii Wielkie Litery – w specjalnym formacie z dużą czcionką dla seniorów i
osób słabowidzących.
From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice comes a riveting story of a seaside community shaken by a violent crime and a tragic loss. Years ago, Beth Lathrop and her sister Kate suffered what they thought would be the worst tragedy of their lives the night both the famous painting Moonlight and their mother were taken. The detective assigned to the case, Conor Reid, swore to protect the sisters from then on. Beth moved on, throwing herself fully into the art world, running the family gallery, and raising a beautiful daughter with her husband Pete. Kate, instead, retreated into herself and took to the skies as a pilot, always on the run. When Beth is found strangled in her home, and Moonlight goes missing again, Detective Reid can’t help but feel a sense of déjà vu. Reid immediately suspects Beth’s husband, whose affair is a poorly kept secret. He has an airtight alibi―but he also has a motive, and the evidence seems to point to him. Kate and Reid, along with the sisters’ closest childhood friends, struggle to make sense of Beth’s death, but they only find more questions: Who else would have wanted Beth dead? What’s the significance of Moonlight ? Twenty years ago, Reid vowed to protect Beth and Kate―and he’s failed. Now solving the case is turning into an obsession…
Estranged from the sister who refused to testify against an abusive husband, Clare pursues a quiet life as a nature blogger in Manhattan only to be approached by her niece, Grit, with whom she confronts a painful shared history.
Irresistible, long sought by readers, and now in paperback for the first time, Secrets of Paris shows New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice at her most incandescent — a deeply moving story of true love, abiding friendship, and a once perfect marriage in precarious balance. Lydie McBride has always embraced life to the fullest. But when an unthinkable tragedy strikes her family, everything she believes in is shattered. Her art-historian husband, Michael, watches the passion disappear from Lydie’s eyes and from their marriage, and hopes an assignment to Paris will help them reclaim a love that once seemed unassailable. But the City of Lights holds secrets and seductions for them both, including the mysteries of an alluring Frenchwoman with whom Michael will work. And Lydie’s unexpected friendship with two dramatically different women will enable her to find a new life. Will there be a place for the man with whom she always wanted to share that life... if she can find him again?
New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice explores the complex emotional equations of love and loyalty that hold together three pairs of remarkable sisters, in an unforgettable story of loss, redemption, and forgiveness The storm off Mackinac Island that engulfed Maura Shaw’s husband and elder daughter,Carrie, also swept away the illusion of her life as the perfect midwestern wife and mother. Now, after years away, Maura has returned to Rhode Island to teach English at the fabled Newport Academy and to seek a new beginning. Newport has never failed to infuse Maura with a sense of mystery and hope, but ever since the accident, her younger daughter, fourteen-year-old Beck, has retreated into the safe, predictable world of mathematics. Without Carrie, Beck has lost half of herself—the half that would have fit into the elite private school she and her brother, Travis, will attend. The half that made things right. Sixteen-year-old Travis is also struggling to adjust—juggling a long-distance first love and an attraction to a girl with a wicked sparkle in her eye. And for Maura, ghosts linger here—an unresolved breach with her own beloved sister and a long-ago secret that may now have the power to set her free. . . .
Years ago, Lyra Davis fled the people she loved most, unable to reconcile the expectations of her wealthy family with the longings of her own wild heart. Now she lives quietly among a community of expatriates on the isle of Capri, slowly, carefully learning to live fully for the first time. Pell Davis, wise beyond her sixteen years, and her younger sister Lucy still long for the mother who ran away from them when they were children. Pell thinks she knows why Lyra left. Now she will travel across an ocean to find the mother she remembers and learn the deeper truths Lyra has never been able to reveal.
Is it true that old love never dies, that hearts can mend, that a secret revealed can change everything? New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice spins a mesmerizing tale readers will long remember–the powerful story of a close-knit community grappling with a dark mystery, and of a woman reclaiming a love she believed lost a lifetime ago. For nearly a year after the tragedy that claimed her teenage son, Charlie, Sheridan Rosslare has lived a quiet life on Hubbard’s Point, tucked away in the beach house where they spent their happiest days. But Charlie’s girlfriend, Nell Kilvert, is determined to find out what really happened on the night none of them will ever forget. She summons the one man she believes can uncover the truth–Gavin Dawson, who long ago thought he would always be at Sheridan’s side. Now his boat sits anchored within sight of the window of the woman he once loved–and still loves. Both of them had believed in the power of love and forgiveness, connection and reconnection, to work magic. They thought they’d lost that faith forever. Can they find it one last time?
Embarking on a transformative journey, Susannah Connolly escapes her mundane life and discovers unexpected treasures along the way. Her adventure leads her to uncover a hidden family, envision a new future, and reveal astonishing secrets that change her perspective on life.
The narrative follows two cherished characters as they embark on a journey across the sea to explore the mysteries of their intertwined pasts. Luanne Rice delves into themes of family, friendship, and enduring love, weaving a tale that captures the complexities of relationships and the emotions tied to loves found and lost. This exploration promises to resonate deeply with readers, highlighting the profound connections that shape our lives.
Neve Halloran and her daughter have shared a fierce love for the austere beauty of Rhode Island’s South County ever since Neve guided Mickey’s first baby steps along the sandy shore. Now, with Mickey a teenager and Neve’s last hope for happiness with her daughter’s loving but unstable father gone, both will struggle to make a new life together amid the windswept landscape that sustains them. Captivated by a fragile wildlife sanctuary, Mickey will move toward womanhood in the company of a lonely boy who shares her instinctive way with the creatures of the coast. And Neve will find herself drawn to a man who has devoted his life to the sanctuary, but who is unable to share the pain of a recent loss—or reconnect with the father who still bears the scars of World War II. As winter gives way to spring, and spring to summer, a secret will emerge that has lain buried in the depths just offshore for decades, a secret that will galvanize the small seaside community. For the waters bear their own vestige of the past—and their ceaseless rhythms may point the way to hope and new beginnings. Lyrical, luminous, and utterly captivating, The Edge of Winter is Luanne Rice at her most penetrating and insightful, in a moving exploration of the bonds that shape us and set us free. From the Hardcover edition.
New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice made her triumphant debut with this delicately drawn but emotionally powerful portrait of a woman’s extraordinary journey of the heart and soul–a timeless story of love, sisterhood, and the hope that emerges even out of heartbreak.... Una Cavan doesn’t believe in ghosts. But ghosts seem to believe in her. At least, her father’s ghost does, walking into and out of her life as casually as if he were entering and exiting a room. Una has always believed the Cavan women had the power of witches, and from the beaches of Connecticut to the bustle of New York City they’ve shared the special unbreakable bond of sisters. No man has been able to come between them…until Lily marries the “perfect” man and begins to drift away and Margo gets engaged. With another failed relationship behind her, and a thriving career as an actress ahead of her, Una wonders if she’s destined to be alone–or if there isn’t something more, something magical that life has in store for her. Then an unexpected encounter gives her the answer she’s been seeking…. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Following a tragic event, Lily and her eight-year-old daughter Rose retreat to the windswept coast of Nova Scotia. Their interactions with other villagers, each marked by their own struggles, play a crucial role in helping them start anew. The story explores themes of resilience, community, and healing as they navigate their new lives amidst the challenges of their past.
Když matka Jane Porterové vážně onemocní, Jane opustí svou prosperující pekárnu v New Yorku a vrátí se na Rhode Island, kde se narodila a odkud před mnoha lety odešla. Tam se před časem přestěhoval také Dylan Chadwick, který nedávno za velmi vypjatých okolností přišel o manželku i dceru. Jane se musí vyrovnat s bolestným tajemstvím, před nímž celý svůj dosavadní dospělý život spíše utíkala, zatímco Dylan se sem uchýlil poté, co odhodil masku neochvějného agenta státní kriminální policie, a věnuje se zušlechťování jabloňového sadu po otci. Jejich osudy se střetnou v okamžiku, kdy se Jane rozhodne postavit stínům z minulosti čelem a pokusí se uchopit život a štěstí do vlastních rukou. Jenomže Janina touha poznat dítě, kterého se kdysi musela vzdát, by mohla rozvrátit dvě rodiny, a to Dylan navzdory citu, který mezi nimi vzniká, nehodlá dopustit.
"Lost souls, found again.... Lyrical and lovely: a standout Christmas story."— Kirkus Reviews “Rice’s romanticized vision of Manhattan is sharpened by local detail, and her heartwarming Christmas story will please readers.”— Publishers Weekly “Destined to become an enchanting Christmas classic… Pick up this book and let its magic work wonders as it enlivens your soul.”— Best Reviews Every year on the first day of December, Christopher Byrne traveled from his farm in Nova Scotia to sell his Christmas trees on the streets of Manhattan. But this year there'd be no cheer for the widower and his twelve-year-old daughter, Bridget. For New York City had taken Christy's only son, headstrong sixteen-year-old Danny, who'd run off without a trace.Librarian Catherine Tierney used to love the holidays: the lights, the carols, the nip in the air. But after her husband's death on Christmas Eve three years ago, the festivities seemed to start too early and last too long. Just before he died, Brian told his wife that he'd never leave her, that every Christmas he'd send Catherine a sign. On the quaint Chelsea street where she lives, Catherine will meet the tree seller from Novia Scotia. Both figured the world had forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. But they hadn't counted on finding each other, on fate, on second chances. . . and on a holiday gift of new love and new hope to last a lifetime.From the Hardcover edition.
Svazek obsahuje zkrácené verze čtyř úspěšných anglických a amerických románů různých žánrů v českém překladu. / Pompeje - Robert Harris /Horká linka - Michael Connelly / Letní svit - Luanne Riceová / V pasti - Dennis Lehane
The narrative centers on a man's desperate struggle to protect his family and a woman's quest to find her missing sister. Their journeys intertwine as they seek hope and a fresh start in unexpected places, highlighting themes of resilience and connection amidst adversity. The author, known for crafting compelling tales, weaves a gripping story that explores the lengths individuals will go for loved ones and the transformative power of new beginnings.
The narrative explores the intense struggle between a haunting past and an enduring love, featuring a man and woman at a crossroads in their lives. Luanne Rice, known for her ability to weave magic and mystery into everyday experiences, presents a poignant tale that delves into the complexities of relationships. This powerful story promises to resonate deeply with readers, showcasing her talent as one of today's most celebrated novelists.
Luanne Rice is a rarity among novelists today; she's a true storyteller. Her unique ability to weave together the bonds of love and family with the challenges and rewards of everyday life has garnered her eight consecutive top-ten New York Times bestselling paperbacks. With Beach Girls, Luanne Rice returns to the place that she was born to write about—the Connecticut shore—to tell a story about a family of women whose lives encompass three generations, their histories intertwined with that of the mystic coastal town that has forever bound them to one another. Beach Girls explores the complex and contradictory territories of love, family and friendship. Luanne Rice's sensuous prose and unforgettably rich and textured characters guide us toward a truth that lies within and sometimes beyond our dreams—an enduring strength that we all must embrace to find our way home and into the hearts of those we cherish most. Beach Girls is an enthralling novel of haunting beauty that will resonate long after the final page is turned.
Set against the backdrop of the Connecticut seaside, this novel explores themes of love, loss, and the possibility of love renewed. Luanne Rice, a New York Times bestselling author, crafts a poignant narrative that resonates deeply with readers, drawing them into an unforgettable tale filled with emotional depth and connection.
Old friendships--and love--make all things new again. The acclaimed author of Safe Harbor and other New York Times bestsellers returns to the seaside, delving into the heart of a once happy family facing troubled waters. Bay McCabe relishes life’s simple pleasures, her children, her home by the sea. She has never forgotten the values of her Irish granny--the everyday happiness of family, good friends, and hard work. Bay and her husband, Sean, have weathered rough spells and moved on. Now a perfect summer, filled with the scent of beach roses, lies before them. Charming and ambitious, Sean splits his energy between the town bank, his old fishing boat, and the family he seems to adore--until he leaves his young daughter stranded after school. As troubling memories resurface, a phone call confirms that Sean is missing. So begins a season that will change everything. As the door to all Bay cherishes seems to close forever, another opens, and an old love steps through. Embraced by enduring friendships, Bay will discover the truth of who she is--what love is--and how life’s deepest mysteries are often those closest to home.
During the first uncertain years of the Northern Ireland peace process three simultaneous terrorist attacks in Belfast, Dublin and London shatter the hope that the bloodshed is finally over. The perpetrators are a new terror group called the Ulster Freedom Brigade. And they have one goal: to destroy the peace process. Michael Osbourne, hero of THE MARK OF THE ASSASSIN, has quit the CIA, bitter and disillusioned. But when the President chooses his father-in-law to be the next American ambassador to Britain, Osbourne is drawn into battle with some of the most ruthless and violent men on earth ...
It was just an argument, one of hundreds Daisy Tucker must have had with her teenage daughter, Sage, over the years. But this one had ended differently, with Sage gone from their Connecticut home the next morning, leaving behind only a brief “I have to go.” Daisy tried not to overreact, tried to remind herself this was different from what had happened thirteen years earlier to Sage’s twin brother, Jake. This was different from a three-year-old boy disappearing in the canyons of Wyoming, never to be found. Sage was sixteen and resourceful. She would be found.Years ago Daisy had traveled to Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains in search of inspiration for her art and had found a man with the wilderness inside him. James Tucker was a rancher, bound to the wild land he loved, and together he and Daisy created a small paradise for their family—until the day their little boy vanished without a trace. Now, as their daughter makes a dangerous cross-country pilgrimage to the father she longs for, Daisy will return to the place that took everything she had....Filled with a wild and unpredictable beauty, Dream Country is a novel you’ll never want to end—even as you can’t wait to finish it.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Exploring the profound connections within love and family, this book delves into the unseen forces that shape relationships. It emphasizes the significance of emotional bonds and unspoken understanding, revealing how the most important aspects of our lives often lie beyond the surface. Through its narrative, it invites readers to reflect on the depth of their own connections and the invisible threads that hold families together.
The narrative explores the complex relationships between two sisters and their charming neighbor, delving into themes of love, rivalry, and personal growth. As the sisters navigate their differing aspirations and emotional challenges, their bond is tested by their feelings for the boy next door. The story captures the nuances of sibling dynamics and the impact of external relationships on familial ties, ultimately revealing how love can both unite and divide.
Set against a vibrant summer backdrop, the story explores themes of hope, adventure, and self-discovery. Characters embark on transformative journeys, facing challenges that lead to personal growth and unexpected connections. The narrative captures the essence of freedom and the magic of summer, inviting readers to believe in the possibilities that arise during this enchanting season. As relationships deepen and dreams take flight, the characters learn that under the summer sky, life is full of surprises.
Dianne Robinsonová je osamelá matka, ktorá s láskou a oddanosťou vychováva svoju telesne postihnutú jedenásťročnú dcéru. Už pred jej narodením sa Dianne a jej muž Tim dozvedeli, že dievčatko bude postihnuté, ale Dianne sa rozhodla bojovať proti osudu a dievčatko si nechať. Tim neuniesol ťarchu zodpovednosti, nechcel sa dívať na utrpenie, ktoré už v mladosti zažil pri pohľade na umierajúceho brata, a ušiel na more. Dianne je spočiatku zúfalá, no potom pochopí, že nemá právo zaoberať sa svojím utrpením, pretože jej dcérka trpí ešte viac...
Dans une petite ville de pêcheurs de la côte Est, Tim et Alan, deux frères, sont amoureux de Diane, la fille de la bibliothécaire. Diane choisit d'épouser Tim, mais ce dernier l'abandonne à la naissance de Julia, leur fille handicapée. Toujours épris de sa belle-sœur, Alan, devenu pédiatre, soigne sa nièce Julia. Lorsque Alan lui présente Amy, une adolescente en mal d'affection, c'est, pour Diane, une seconde fille qui lui tombe du ciel. Ravissante, fantasque, Amy parvient à communiquer avec Julia en inventant un langage secret. Peu à peu, sa présence oblige Diane à se remettre en question. Sortira-t-elle de son isolement pour retrouver le goût d'aimer ?
Returning to her childhood home on a New England island, Anne Davis seeks solace after her marriage falls apart due to a tragic accident. Amidst the harsh winter, she finds herself confronted with a devastating fire that engulfs the house filled with memories of love and security. In a moment of reckless bravery, she risks her life to save something invaluable, triggering a series of miraculous events that will change her life forever.
#1 New York Times Bestselling author - Surrender to fiction's greatest creature of the night - Book II of the Vampire Chronicles The vampire hero of Anne Rice’s enthralling novel is a creature of the darkest and richest imagination. Once an aristocrat in the heady days of pre-revolutionary France, now a rock star in the demonic, shimmering 1980s, he rushes through the centuries in search of others like him, seeking answers to the mystery of his eternal, terrifying exsitence. His is a mesmerizing story—passionate, complex, and thrilling. Praise for The Vampire Lestat “Frightening, sensual . . . Anne Rice will live on through the ages of literature. . . . To read her is to become giddy as if spinning through the mind of time, to become lightheaded as if our blood is slowly being drained away.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Fiercely ambitious, nothing less than a complete unnatural history of vampires.”—The Village Voice “Brilliant . . . its undead characters are utterly alive.”—The New York Times Book Review “Luxuriantly created and richly told.”—The Cleveland Plain Dealer
In this acclaimed early novel New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice takes readers on an intensely moving journey through the intimate terrain of a rapturous marriage in sudden jeopardy–and follows one woman’s courageous search to find her way when everything, even her heart, seems lost.…Georgie Symonds didn’t think anything could shake her perfect marriage. She and Nick were meant for each other, everyone said so, and their life on the Connecticut shore, among Georgie’s close-knit family, is picture-perfect. But lately Nick has been consumed with his job on Wall Street, and Georgie finds herself plagued with suspicions too awful to contemplate. To distract herself, she plunges into her work with the Swift Observatory, examining the stories of people whose lives have been changed by unexpected tragedy. But it’s when a handsome stranger arrives on her doorstep that Georgie learns firsthand that when your dreams are in danger of collapsing, it’s time to create new ones.…