Cette auteure explore principalement les dynamiques complexes des relations et de l'identité, ancrant souvent ses récits dans les paysages évocateurs de l'Irlande. Son écriture se distingue par un style pénétrant et atmosphérique qui plonge le lecteur au cœur de la psyché humaine. À travers ses romans, elle dissèque les émotions complexes et les liens interpersonnels avec un sens aigu du détail et de l'ambiance. Ses œuvres dévoilent les facettes cachées des vies et des relations humaines.
Exploring the deep bond between sisters, the narrative reflects on a life spent on an island that felt confining to one. The protagonist reminisces about their connection despite physical distance, highlighting themes of longing and familial ties. As she gazes across the harbor, memories intertwine with the realization that their relationship endures, transcending both space and time. The story captures the essence of love and the complexities of growing apart while remaining emotionally linked.
A young girl embarks on a transformative journey when she discovers a mysterious house in Ireland. The invitation she receives leads her into a world filled with secrets and unexpected revelations, ultimately altering the course of her life. The story weaves themes of adventure, self-discovery, and the enchanting allure of the unknown.
"Broken-hearted by his wife's infidelity, Nicholas leaves the comfortable life he has known in Dublin for a ramshackle house in rural Cavan. There, the house seems to speak to him, and he catches glimpses of a presence - a fragile lady in blue, a woman trapped in the memory of one regret." "June Fanning came to Cavan from England in 1941 with her Irish husband, the solid but unimaginative Robert. She knows she should be grateful for a release from her previous existence in wartime London but June is a stranger in a foreign land, an outsider. And then Robert leaves to fight in the war. Outside the house lies the orchard, trees ripe with blood red hearts, and on the other side of it is temptation." --Book Jacket.
A beautiful novel of the relationship between a mother, a daughter and her sonChristina's mother, Greta, walked out on her when she was just six years old. Now in her thirties, she has reached a desperate crossroads and goes on the run with her youngest child in a bid to find her mother and sanctuary from her husband and family.
After the death of her husband, a woman uncovers a web of hidden truths and long-buried secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about him. As she delves deeper into his past, she confronts the complexities of love, betrayal, and the lengths one goes to protect their loved ones. The journey leads her to unexpected revelations that could alter her life forever, forcing her to reassess her marriage and her own identity.
A heartbreaking and gripping emotional page turner
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A mother's anguish is palpable as she gazes into her daughter's green eyes, grappling with the burden of a hidden secret. The emotional weight of her past and the longing for her homeland of Ireland create a poignant backdrop for her internal struggle. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the desire for redemption, as Ellen yearns for a sense of safety and belonging amidst her turmoil.
Set against a richly detailed backdrop, this novel immerses readers in a captivating world filled with vivid imagery and emotional depth. The author skillfully crafts an evocative narrative that explores complex themes and character relationships, inviting readers to experience a journey of self-discovery and connection. With a blend of lyrical prose and poignant storytelling, the book promises to leave a lasting impression on its audience.
Eithne is the keeper of secrets in her family. When her sister Beatrice disappeared from her home in the dark woods of Co. Meath, it was thirteen-year-old Eithne who uncovered the forlorn evidence of her life: a string of pearls, a pink beret, a compact and her beloved sketchbook. Their mother, Sarah, was so grief-stricken that she did not speak for five years, and her father Joe, sank further into drink-filled rage. Now, as an adult, Eithne is an artist, and tries to remember her sister in her sketches of the dark wooded bogs behind her house. For there was something else about Beatrice that was rarely spoken of in the household, a dark, guilty secret that her disappearance only made worse. And now, almost twenty years later, all could be revealed when a stranger appears. Framed by Eithnes journey to discover the truth about her sister, with the magic and beauty of art running through it, this is a richly compelling, haunting story of family secrets, passion and ultimately redemption.
