Carmel Harrington écrit de la fiction populaire axée sur des problématiques actuelles, créant des récits à la fois édifiants et inspirants. Ses romans ont conquis le cœur des lecteurs du monde entier, acclamés pour leur intelligence émotionnelle et leur impact profond. La voix littéraire distinctive de Harrington se caractérise par sa chaleur et sa narration captivante, offrant une expérience engageante et émouvante à son public. Elle explore habilement des thèmes pertinents avec une sensibilité qui rend son travail accessible et puissant.
The emotional, page-turning debut from Irish Times Bestseller Carmel Harrington `A bittersweet, quietly brilliant novel that will make you cry, laugh and cry all over again' - Female First Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Kelly Rimmer
'A warm and beautifully evocative story of family and secrets, love and heartache, with a devastating twist' Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from Paris
The sweeping new family drama from the author of top 10 bestseller The Moon over Kilmore Quay Home is where the heart is... but whose heart has the best claim? Hawkes Bay, New Zealand While Rachel Butler likes her life in a pretty Dublin coastal village, her heart lies in Hawkes Bay, where she grew up. Visiting for the first time since tragedy tore her family apart, she and her stepchildren fall for its beauty and outdoor lifestyle. Malahide, Ireland Back home, as Rachel picks up the threads of her life as a single parent, she can't shake off the memories of her close and loving family - and her dream house, the villa on the bay. But it's time to move forwards with their life in Ireland, close to the children's grandparents, amid the familiar surroundings they all know well. Until the children's grandmother, still grieving, starts to interfere. Until Rachel's attempts to strengthen the family she loves so dearly backfires. And until her late husband's parents mend the rift that has existed as long as she's been married - bringing with them an explosive secret... Praise for Carmel Harrington: 'Warm, uplifting... a very special book' MARIAN KEYES 'Uplifting and powerful... I loved it!' CATHY KELLY 'A beautiful story brimming with warmth' MILLY JOHNSON 'A story about family and identity, about legacy and secrets... a love letter to Ireland' HAZEL GAYNOR 'A warm and beautifully evocative story of family and secrets, love and heartache, with a devastating twist' ALEX BROWN
A wonderfully life-affirming book...Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty' New York Times bestselling author, Hazel Gaynor
'Warm, uplifting & important...a very VERY special book' Marian Keyes 'Beautifully moving and uplifting' Cecelia Ahern
Olly and Mae's marriage is crumbling, their teenage daughter Evie is on a mission to self-destruct and their beloved Pops is dying of cancer. Their once strong family unit is slowly falling apart. But Pops has one final gift to offer his beloved family - a ray of hope to cling to. As his life's journey draws to a close, he sends his family on an adventure across Europe in a camper van, guided by his letters, his wisdom and his love. Because Pops knows that all his family need is time to be together, to find their love for each other and to find their way back home ...
Embraces the spirit and the message of the movie...A must read' - Karolyn Grimes, actress, Zuzu' in It's a Wonderful Life' Beautiful and uplifting...Written with such heart it warms the soul' - Claudia Carroll, bestselling author of `Meet Me in Manhattan'
'A wonderfully, life-affirming book...Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty' New York Times bestselling author, Hazel Gaynor On a leafy suburban street in Dublin, beautiful, poised Stella Greene lives with her successful husband, Matt. The perfect couple in every way, Stella appears to have it all. Next door, at number 72 however, lives Rea Brady. Gruff, bad-tempered and rarely seen besides the twitching of her net curtains, rumour has it she's lost it all...including her marbles if you believe the neighbourhood gossip. But appearances can be deceiving and when Stella and Rea's worlds collide they realise they have much in common. Both are trapped in a prison of their own making. Has help been next door without them realising it? With the warmth and wit of Maeve Binchy and the secrets and twists of Liane Moriarty, this is the utterly original and compelling new novel from Irish Times bestseller Carmel Harrington.
'This book has given me life' Trish Hannon, reader reviewThis is a joyful, uplifting book to remind us how strong we are...no matter how pear-shaped life gets!'Original, funny, moving and brutally honest...perfect for fans of Ruth Jones' Debbie Johnson