Sarah Pinborough est une auteure à succès reconnue pour ses récits captivants qui explorent des paysages psychologiques complexes. Son œuvre plonge souvent dans les aspects plus sombres de la nature humaine et des relations, tenant les lecteurs en haleine grâce à des rebondissements inattendus et une intrigue pleine de suspense. Elle mélange avec brio les genres, créant des histoires prenantes qui résonnent auprès de différents publics. Sa voix distinctive et sa capacité à créer une atmosphère intense en font une figure marquante de la fiction contemporaine.
Set in a magical realm, this collection weaves together five enchanting fairytales across nine diverse kingdoms, all revolving around a singular prince. Each tale explores themes of bravery, love, and the quest for identity, as the prince encounters various challenges and characters that shape his journey. Richly imaginative and filled with adventure, these stories invite readers to experience the wonder and complexity of a world where magic and reality intertwine.
The author, known for their gripping storytelling, presents a suspenseful narrative that delves into complex relationships and psychological twists. Following a gripping plot filled with unexpected revelations, the story explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the hidden facets of human nature. With a captivating blend of mystery and emotional depth, it keeps readers guessing until the very end, making it a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers.
In the dead of night, madness lies... Emma can't sleep. CHECK THE WINDOWS It's been like this since her big 4-0 started getting closer. LOCK THE DOORS Her mother stopped sleeping just before her 40th birthday too. She went mad and did the unthinkable because of it. LOOK IN ON THE CHILDREN Is that what's happening to Emma? WHY CAN'T SHE SLEEP? Praise for Insomnia 'Creepy as all get out - a gaslighting masterclass' Ian Rankin 'A twisted, dark ride that keeps you gripped, unable to look away. Utterly addictive and highly recommended' Lucy Clarke, author of The Castaways 'Dark, tense and intense...don't start this at night - it's guaranteed to steal your sleep' Cara Hunter 'One crazy sleepless ride building up to a hideously tense climax. Sarah Pinborough is the queen of unsettling, twisty reads' Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange 'Absolutely brilliant, completely unputdownable and so satisfying - Pinborough just gets better and better' Jenny Colgan 'A whip smart page turning triumph' Jane Shemilt, author of Daughter 'Compelling and alarming with just a touch of the paranormal - very clever' Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet 'An absolute must-read...The pages fly and the revelations deliver shock after shock' Joe Hill 'A genuine up all night, compellingly twisty thriller of a book' Araminta Hall, author of Perfect Strangers
Manželství s Jasonem katapultovalo Marcie, jeho druhou ženu, do světa jižanských elit. Světa starých peněz, starých vazeb a starých tajemství. Světa, který se otřese, když do něj vstoupí další druhá manželka, mladší a žádoucnější. Někdy stačí jediný krok špatným směrem, aby všechny jistoty vzaly za své. Od autorky bestsellerů Ví o tobě a Tiché lži.
"There's nothing like a woman scorned. Something old ... Marcie's affair with Jason Maddox catapulted her into the world of the elite. Old money, old ties, old secrets. Marcie may have married into this world - but she'll never be part of it. Something new ... Then Jason's boss brings back a new wife from his trip to London. Young, attractive, reckless - nobody can take their eyes off Keisha. Including Marcie's husband. Something you can never, ever undo ... Some people would kill for the life Marcie has - what will she do to keep it?"--Publisher
Lisa lives for her daughter Ava, her job, and her best friend Marilyn, but when a handsome client shows an interest in her, Lisa starts daydreaming about sharing her life with him too. Maybe she’s ready now. Maybe she can trust again. Maybe it's time to let her terrifying secret past go. Then her daughter rescues a boy from drowning and their pictures are all over the news for everyone to see. Lisa's world explodes, and she finds everything she has built threatened. Not knowing whom she can trust, it's up to her to face her past to save what she holds dear.
Fin finds himself at the heart of an ancient prophecy when the Knights of
Nowhere kidnap the Storyholder, threatening his world - and all the worlds
woven into place by the Stories...
