Tessa Barclay est célébrée pour ses nombreuses sagas familiales et romances historiques très appréciées, qui captivent un large public. Ses œuvres explorent souvent des relations complexes et les parcours de vie des personnages, dans des décors historiques captivants. Barclay apporte un style riche et une profonde compréhension des émotions humaines à ses récits, créant des histoires qui immergent et touchent le lecteur.
The story follows Crown Prince Gregory as he assists Gilles Guidon in forming a jazz quintet for the Montreux Festival. As he delves deeper, Gregory uncovers troubling secrets at the bank linked to Gilles' family. Complications arise when Gilles falls for Morena, leading to a mysterious death and Gilles' sudden disappearance with her. The plot thickens with an unusual ransom demand, blending elements of mystery and romance in a captivating narrative.
Gregory Crowne investigates after a valuable Russian icon disappears from a villa that his grandmother, ex-Queen Nicolletta of Hirtenstein, is redecorating for an Italian politician.
Laura Wainwright works as a genealogist in partnership with her father. When Laura receives an enquiry from a Canadian named Neil Crandel to investigate his fore-bears, her professional curiosity is aroused. Together Neil and Laura unravel the threads of a complicated family history, whilst at the same time dealing with family problems.
Een jong meisje is de enige erfgenaam van een beroemd champagnehuis.
