Osud Clary Knightovej určuje vojna. Počas prvej svetovej vojny osirie a stane sa ošetrovateľkou. Zamiluje sa do jedného zo svojich pacientov, indického lekára, ktorý však odíde z jej života. Náhodou sa s ním stretne cestou do Indie a prijme jeho ponuku spolupracovať s ním ako zdravotná sestra. Dojímavý román o mocnom pute medzi matkou a jej dieťaťom a o zrade, ktorá ovplyvní celé generácie.
Olivie a David byli perfektní pár. Pak se jim narodila dcera Zoe a vše vypadalo naprosto dokonale. Teď je ale David mrtvý a Oliviin svět se rozpadl na miliony malých kousků. Zatímco ji pohlcuje zármutek, tchyně truchlí nad ztrátou syna. Obě ženy však skrývají tajemství o muži, kterého milovaly. Tajemství, jež by zasáhlo celou rodinu. V manželství Olivie a Davida nebylo vše tak, jak by se na první pohled mohlo zdát. Prolomí Olivie a Ivy hradbu mlčení? Matka by však měla chránit své dítě, bez ohledu na cenu, kterou za to zaplatí. Nebo snad…?
Maggie hasn’t told this story in years. More than two decades ago, she fell in love. She was sixteen and far from home, waiting to give her baby up for adoption. Bryce showed Maggie how to take photographs and he didn’t judge her for the way her belly swelled under her jumper. They had the perfect first kiss. Theirs was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love.Now, as Maggie sits by the Christmas tree in her gallery telling her story, surrounded by the photographs that made her famous – the photographs Bryce never saw – her new gallery assistant asks her a question. If she had one wish, what would she wish for this Christmas?Maggie always thought she knew the answer to that question. But before she can say ‘I’d go back to that winter with Bryce’, she stops herself. It is all she has ever wanted but suddenly here, on this dark night under the twinkling stars, there is something else she wants...
Obrazová publikace s nádhernými fotografiemi toho co vidíte, když letíte malým letadlem tak sotva 500 metrů nad zemí. Z ptačí perspektivy lze zachytit úchvatné obrazy lidských činností a úspěchů, ale nejúžasnější je příroda. Kombinace přírodních krás i lidské činnosti dělá z leteckých snímků jedinečný zážitek.
An epic, sweeping love story about a young woman discovering a secret history passed down from her Grandmother. The Italian Daughter is a romantic, heartbreaking novel about lost loves, family secrets and enduring hope
[En chacun de nous sommeille un héros... Par une belle matinée de mai, deux avions décollent de New York à destination de San Francisco. Quelques heures plus tôt, Bernice Adams, agent de sûreté à JFK, a trouvé une carte postale du pont du Golden Gate portant un message énigmatique. Inquiète, la jeune femme alerte la Sécurité intérieure, qui confie le dossier à Ben Waterman. Persuadé que l'auteur de l'étrange missive prévoit de commettre un acte terrible, Ben va tout faire pour découvrir son identité et sur quel vol il a embarqué. Mais les suspects potentiels sont nombreux et le temps presse... Dans cette angoissante course contre la montre, passagers, équipage et experts en gestion de crise vont devoir faire preuve de sang-froid, de solidarité et de courage pour éviter le pire.]
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Danielle Steel tells a riveting story of the dark side of motherhood. Zoe Morgan’s childhood was marked by her younger sister’s tragic illness, watching as her parents dedicated themselves completely to her final days and then divorced. As a young woman driven by these painful memories, Zoe sets the bar high for herself, studying hard and pursuing a career in the nonprofit world, where her deep compassion for disadvantaged children finds a focus. When Zoe falls in love and has her own child, she is determined to be a perfect mother as well. But before long, old scars long dormant begin to pull Zoe to the edge of an abyss too terrifying to contemplate. As Zoe is haunted by the ghosts of the past, her story will become a race against time and a tale of psychological suspense that no reader will soon forget.
Orpheline et trahie, mais déterminée. Orpheline de mère, Angélique Latham grandit au château de Belgrave, en Angleterre, au côté de son père, le duc de Westerfield. Mais lorsque celui-ci meurt à son tour, rien ne se passe comme prévu : sans scrupules, les demi-frères de la jeune fille lui refusent en effet son héritage et la chassent du domaine sans autre forme de procès. A 18 ans, Angélique se retrouve livrée à elle-même avec pour seuls bagages sa grande beauté, son esprit vif et, malgré tout, une somme d'argent considérable mise de côté pour elle par son père. Sans alternative, elle part bientôt pour Paris, où le hasard met sur sa route une jeune prostituée, à qui elle vient en aide. Une rencontre décisive, qui entraînera Angélique sur des chemins aussi inattendus que scandaleux, avec l'ouverture du Boudoir, une " maison de plaisirs " où se presse toute la bonne société. Elle y devient " la Duchesse ", divertissant ses clients et gérant ses affaires avec talent...(payot.ch)
A timeless story of love and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Rachel Hore, Tracy Rees and Kate Morton. 1943: The world is at war, and the villagers of Tyneham are being asked to make one more sacrifice: to give their homes over to the British army. But on the eve of their departure, a terrible act will cause three of them to disappear forever. 2017: Melissa had hoped a break on the coast of Dorset would rekindle her stagnant relationship, but despite the idyllic scenery, it's pushing her and Liam to the brink. When Melissa discovers a strange photograph of a woman who once lived in the forgotten local village of Tyneham, she becomes determined to find out more about her story. But Tyneham hides a terrible secret, and Melissa's search for the truth will change her life in ways she never imagined possible
Neva Bradley, a third-generation midwife, is determined to keep the details surrounding her own pregnancy - including the identity of the baby's father - hidden from her family and co-workers for as long as possible.Her mother, Grace, finds it impossible to let this secret rest, even while her own life begins to crumble around her.For Floss, Neva's grandmother and a retired midwife, Neva's situation thrusts her back 60 years in time to a secret that eerily mirrors her granddaughter's-a secret which, if revealed, will have life-changing consequences for them all. "This is women's fiction at its finest. Sally Hepworth has written a wonderfully satisfying story.... touching, tender, and meticulously researched, giving the reader a fascinating window into the amazing world of midwifery." -Liane Moriarty, author of Big Little Lies "With empathy and keen insight, Hepworth delivers a page-turning novel. This is a rare tale that weaves together the past and the present in a totally absorbing narrative. Hepworth illuminates one of the most important moments in a woman's life-when she becomes a mother-and spins a story that will hold you captivated until the end." -Emily Giffin, author of The One and Only
