Linda Holeman est une auteure accomplie avec une carrière prolifique couvrant quatorze œuvres de fiction. Sa bibliographie diversifiée comprend des recueils de nouvelles littéraires, des romans historiques et des récits captivants pour jeunes adultes. L'écriture de Holeman est reconnue pour son exploration perspicace de la psychologie humaine et sa vaste gamme thématique. Son travail a obtenu une reconnaissance internationale significative, avec des traductions dans de nombreuses langues et des inclusions fréquentes dans des anthologies, soulignant son impact littéraire et son large attrait.
Histoire poignante d'une jeune fille, Linny, à l'enfance passée dans la plus abjecte pauvreté au coeur des bas-fonds de Liverpool, qui réussit à se réinventer sous les traits d'une jeune femme d'origine modeste mais respectable. Par une série de coïncidences et de hasards, l'héroïne arrive à Calcutta dans les années 1830 ...
Le parcours initiatique d'une jeune femme à la poursuite de l'amour au cœur de l'Orient, par l'auteur de L'oiseau du Cachemire , bestseller mondial. Sidonie O'Shea n'a pas froid aux yeux. Cette jeune Américaine des années 1930 vient d'annoncer à son amant qu'elle est enceinte. Depuis, plus de nouvelles d'Etienne.Lancée à sa recherche, elle traverse l'Atlantique jusqu'à l'énigmatique " perle du Sud " : Marrakech.La rencontre avec cette ville inconnue fascinante et exotique est un choc.Là-bas, les pistes se brouillent : la disparition d'Etienne semble cacher un secret de famille... Sur la route de Sidonie surgit aussi Aszulay, un Touareg au regard envoûtant.Partie à la recherche de son amant, elle accomplira un tout autre voyage en se découvrant elle-même.
Exploring the intricacies of family dynamics, the short stories in Flying to Yellow delve into the nuances of relationships shaped by blood ties, love, and necessity. They capture the unspoken emotions and subtle interactions that characterize our roles as children, siblings, parents, and lovers, revealing the delicate connections that hold families together.
This engaging and exotic novel is ideal for reading groups and will captivate fans of THE ISLAND.
Set against a backdrop that spans the Afghan plains, tropical India, and the gritty streets of London, the novel follows a 19th-century woman cursed by a jealous tribeswoman. Her journey to Victorian England becomes a gripping tale of resilience and survival as she navigates diverse cultures and challenges in her quest for a new life. The richly detailed narrative captures the complexities of her experiences and the stark contrasts between her origins and her new environment.
India, 1839: Linny Gow, a respectable young wife and mother, settles down to write her life story. To outside appearances Linny is the perfect Raj wife: beautiful, gracious, subservient. But appearances can be very deceptive ... Born into direst poverty in Liverpool, Linny escapes the life of prostitution her stepfather has forced her into, transforms herself into a young lady, and escapes to India, where the British Raj is in its infancy. There she will find heartache and suffering, but also true love and - perhaps most precious of all - freedom. But how did Linny achieve all this? And what has she sacrificed along the way? Most importantly, is this the end of Linny's journey, or is her story not yet over? THE LINNET BIRD is an enthralling tale of one young girl's destiny and her struggle for happiness and survival.
Recognized in the 2004 YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, this book offers engaging themes that resonate with young readers. It combines relatable characters with a compelling narrative, exploring issues relevant to adolescence. The story captures the essence of youth, making it a significant addition to any young adult's reading list.
Set in 1900, the story follows 14-year-old Rosetta and her younger sister Flora, who leave England for Canada as "home girls" in search of a family. Their hopes are dashed when Flora is adopted while Rosetta, considered too old, is assigned to work on a farm, separating them. This poignant tale explores themes of family, loss, and resilience as Rosetta navigates her new life away from her sister.
A sensational, exotic, epic, packed with intrigue and secrets; this is commercial historical fiction at its best.
Poppy embarks on a journey of self-discovery after her adoptive mother leaves to find herself. Moving in with her adoptive father, his new wife Calypso, and their young son Sandeep in a chaotic raspberry-colored house, Poppy initially struggles with the disorder. However, this unconventional home becomes a catalyst for her quest to find her birth mother, blending themes of family, identity, and the search for belonging.