Carrie Turansky crée des romans et nouvelles historiques et contemporains qui transportent les lecteurs en Angleterre et aux États-Unis. Ses histoires sont célébrées pour être "chaleureuses et inspirantes" et "d'émouvantes histoires d'amour qui captivent dès la première page". Elle attire les lecteurs avec des personnages riches et un style magnifiquement écrit qui est à la fois unique et immersif. Son œuvre est connue pour sa forte résonance émotionnelle et ses thèmes intemporels d'amour et de foi.
A family long divided, a mysterious trunk, and a desperate journey across the ocean -- all in the name of love. The epic saga of the McAlisters continues in this riveting sequel to No Ocean Too Wide.
A family long divided, a mysterious trunk, and a desperate journey across the ocean—all in the name of love. The epic saga of the McAlisters continues in this riveting sequel to No Ocean Too Wide. In 1909, Grace McAlister set sail for Canada as one of the thousands of British Home Children taken from their families and their homeland. Though she is fortunate enough to be adopted by wealthy parents, the secrets of her past are kept hidden for ten years until someone from her long-buried childhood arrives on her doorstep. With this new connection to her birth family, will she be brave enough to leave her sheltered life in Toronto and uncover the truth? After enduring hardship as an indentured British Home Child, Garth McAlister left Canada to serve in World War I. His sweetheart, Emma Lafferty, promised to wait for his return, but after three long years apart, her letters suddenly stopped. When Garth arrives home from the war to unexpected news, he is determined to return to Canada once more on a daunting mission to find the two women he refuses to abandon—his long-lost sister and his mysteriously missing sweetheart.
"In this historical adventure for fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, the three youngest McAllister children are taken to Canada as British Home Children without their mother's knowledge or permission. The oldest McAllister sibling follows them across the Atlantic to search for them and bring them home. When Laura McAllister, a young lady's maid, learns her three siblings have been taken from their mother and emigrated to Canada without her mother's knowledge, Laura determines to search for them and reunite the family. But lack of funds and resistance from authorities push her to use a false name and take a position with a child emigration society to gain passage to Canada. Andrew Frasier, a wealthy young lawyer, is surprised to see his mother's former lady's maid on board ship escorting a group of child immigrants, especially when she uses a different name. Laura eventually convinces Andrew to help her search for her siblings and uncover the truth about the treatment of British Home Children. Romantic feelings grow between this unlikely couple, and though they have different backgrounds, they share a growing faith and desire to seek justice and relief for the children who are mistreated"-- Provided by publisher
Set against the backdrop of the Great War, a spirited young woman navigates the challenges of love and loss as she is uprooted from London to her family's grand estate. Meanwhile, her beloved, a courageous British pilot, faces the perils of combat in the skies over France. Their intertwined destinies highlight the resilience of the human spirit amid the chaos of war.
Set in northern Edwardian England, the story follows Margaret Lounsbury as she manages her grandmother's millinery shop while caring for her younger sister, Violet. The shadow of a tragic event from their past looms over their lives, leading Maggie to question the circumstances surrounding their parents' death. Her determination to protect Violet drives her resilience, as she grapples with grief and the haunting possibility that the lake incident may not have been an accident.
Exploring themes of dissatisfaction and the quest for deeper meaning, the narrative delves into the lives of characters who find that wealth and privilege do not guarantee happiness. Set against a backdrop of opulence, the story challenges the notion that material success equates to fulfillment, prompting a reflection on what truly matters in life. As the characters navigate their inner struggles, they confront the emptiness that can accompany a life of luxury, seeking authentic connections and purpose.
Worlds lie between the marketplaces of India and the halls of a magnificent country estate like Highland Hall. Will Julia be able to find her place when a governess is neither upstairs family nor downstairs help? Missionary Julia Foster loves working alongside her parents, ministering and caring for young girls in India. But when the family must return to England due to illness, she readily accepts the burden for her parents’ financial support. Taking on a job at Highland Hall as governess, she quickly finds that teaching her four privileged, ill-mannered charges at a grand estate is more challenging than expected, and she isn’t sure what to make of the estate’s preoccupied master, Sir William Ramsey.Widowed and left to care for his two young children and his deceased cousin’s two teenage girls, William is consumed with saving the estate from financial ruin. The last thing he needs is the distraction coming of a kindhearted-yet-determined governess who seems to be quietly transforming his household with her persuasive personality, vibrant prayer life, and strong faith.While both are tending past wounds and guarding fragile secrets, Julia and William are determined to do what it takes to save their families--common ground that proves fertile for unexpected feelings. But will William choose Julia’s steadfast heart and faith over the wealth and power he needs to secure Highland Hall’s future?
Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England, the story follows an English aviation pioneer and the girl who becomes enamored with him. Their romance unfolds amidst thrilling adventures, highlighting themes of love and faith, making it a perfect choice for fans of Julie Klassen's novels.
Art historian Gwen Morris is evaluating paintings at a British estate when she uncovers a connection to the father she never knew through a 100-year-old journal. In 1912, Charlotte Harper struggles with a painful family secret that she can only confess in her journal, which shatters her faith and leaves her wondering if she can ever trust in love again.
England, 1903: In einem beschaulichen Örtchen im Norden des Landes arbeitet Margaret Lounsbury im Hutgeschäft ihrer Großmutter, während sie sich gleichzeitig liebevoll um ihre jüngere Schwester Violet kümmert. Doch der Verlust ihrer Eltern lastet schwer auf ihrem Herzen - und gleichzeitig fragt sich Maggie, ob das Unglück, bei dem ihre Eltern ums Leben kamen, tatsächlich ein Unfall war ... Als der reiche Großindustrielle William Harcourt stirbt, kehrt dessen Sohn Nathaniel, Maggies Freund aus Kindheitstagen, zurück, um das Erbe anzutreten. Doch das Verhältnis zwischen den beiden ist belastet. Kann Maggie ihm vergeben und dadurch auch ihre Beziehung zu Gott wiederherstellen? Ein historischer Roman voller Spannung, Gefühl und Romantik.
