Natasha Solomons Livres

Au printemps 1938, l'Autriche n'est plus un havre de paix pour les juifs. Elise Landau, jeune fille de la bonne société viennoise, est contrainte à l'exil. Tandis que sa famille attend un visa pour l'Amérique, elle devient domestique à Tyneford, une grande propriété du Dorset. C'est elle désormais qui polit l'argenterie et sert à table. Au début, elle se fait discrète, dissimule les perles de sa mère sous son uniforme, tait l'humiliation du racisme, du déclassement, l'inquiétude pour les siens, et ne parle pas du manuscrit que son père, écrivain de renom, a caché dans son alto. Peu à peu Elise s'attache aux lieux, s'ouvre aux autres, se fait aimer... Mais la guerre gronde et le monde change. Elise aussi doit changer. C'est à Tyneford pourtant qu'elle apprendra qu'on peut vivre plus d'une vie et aimer plus d'une fois. Par l'auteur du délicieux Jack Rosenblum rêve en anglais.

One of the most anticipated novels of the year offers a captivating retelling of a classic tale. When Romeo Montague first encounters Rosaline Capulet, he is instantly smitten. Rosaline, strong-willed and independent, is hesitant about Romeo's affections, especially with her father pushing her toward a convent. However, Romeo presents her with a chance for a different life. As their relationship unfolds, Rosaline begins to question his intentions and ultimately ends things, only to see him shift his attention to her younger cousin, Juliet. Realizing that Juliet's safety is at risk, Rosaline faces a race against time to protect her from the consequences of Romeo's love. This subversive retelling, narrated by Rosaline, is a fierce and feminist exploration of a well-known story. Critics have praised it as a gripping, spellbinding, and intelligent reimagining that challenges preconceived notions of the original narrative. With themes of female agency and strength, Rosaline emerges as a compelling heroine. This novel is described as dark, powerful, and thought-provoking, making it a must-read for those seeking a fresh perspective on a timeless classic.

FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR 'A beautifully written, literary tour-de-force' John Ironmonger, author of Not Forgetting the Whale 'A wonderfully written story of art, but also of obsession, friendship and love - I absolutely adored this novel' Jillian Cantor The Mona Lisa has hung in the Louvre for over two-hundred years. She has watched alone in silence as millions of people have admired her behind the glass. Now, she is finally ready to tell her own story. Over five centuries, from da Vinci's bustling Florentine studio to the opulent French court, Mona will be desired, stolen, heartbroken, curious, furious, and above all, she will be heard. 'Solomons' prose is lyrical and her detail immense. No longer can I look at the Mona Lisa without hearing her. But more, now I know her' PRESS ASSOCIATION

Perfect for fans of THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE and A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW 'This has everything - engaging characters, a thrilling story and beautiful scenery' KATIE FFORDE ________________________ The start of a war. The end of a dynasty. VIENNA, 1911. Greta Goldbaum has always dreamed of being free to choose her own life's path, but the Goldbaum family, one of the wealthiest in the world, has different expectations. United across Europe, Goldbaum men are bankers, while Goldbaum women marry Goldbaum men to produce Goldbaum children. So when Greta is sent to England to marry Albert, a distant cousin she has never met, the two form an instant dislike for one another. Defiant and lonely, Greta longs for a connection and a place to call her own. When Albert's mother gives Greta a garden, things begin to change. But just as she begins to taste an unexpected happiness, the Great War breaks out, threatening to tear everything away. For the first time in two hundred years, the family will find themselves on opposing sides. How will Greta choose between the family she's created and the one she was forced to leave behind?

The extraordinary feminist retelling of Romeo and Juliet from the point of view of Rosaline, the woman Romeo loved first.

Jack Rosenblum is five foot three and a half inches of sheer tenacity. Through study and application he intends to become a Very English Gentleman. Jack is compiling a list, a comprehensive guide to the manners, customs and habits of his new home. And he never speaks German, apart from the occasional curse. Assimilation, he's convinced, is the secret of success. But the war's been over for eight years and despite his best efforts, his bid to blend in remains fraught with unexpected hurdles.

London, 1958. It's the eve of the sexual revolution, but in Juliet Montague's conservative Jewish community where only men can divorce women, she finds herself a living widow, invisible. Ever since her husband disappeared seven years ago, Juliet has been a hardworking single mother of two and unnaturally practical. But on her thirtieth birthday, that's all about to change. A wealthy young artist asks to paint her portrait, and Juliet, moved by the powerful desire to be seen, enters into the burgeoning art world of 1960s London, which will bring her fame, fortune, and a life-long love affair

Was, wenn die Frau deines Lebens einem anderen gehört? Und dieser andere dein Bruder ist? Grafschaft Dorset, 1946: Der 18-jährige Fox lebt mit seinen Brüdern und seinem Vater auf Hartgrove Hall. Als sein Bruder Jack ihm seine neueste Flamme vorstellt, die bekannte Sängerin Edie, verliebt Fox sich auf den ersten Blick. Doch wenngleich Edie seine Gefühle zu erwidern scheint, wird sie zweifellos Jack heiraten. Hartgrove Hall im Jahr 2000: Fox, mittlerweile über 70-jährig, blickt auf eine erfolgreiche Komponisten-Karriere zurück und lebt allein auf dem großen Gut. Seine geliebte Frau ist kürzlich verstorben, und Fox ist voller Trauer. Er möchte eine letzte Symphonie für sie schreiben, doch in seinem Kopf herrscht Stille. Eine Stille, die er nur brechen kann, wenn er noch einmal zurückblickt. Auf ein Leben, in dem Schmerz und Glück so unerträglich nahe beieinander lagen.

Eine kraftvolle Neuerzählung von Shakespeares Tragödie „Romeo und Julia“. Die Geschichte folgt Rosaline Capulet, die sich in Romeo Montague verliebt. Doch als Romeo sich zunehmend für ihre Cousine Julia interessiert, erkennt Rosaline, dass nicht nur ihr eigenes Schicksal, sondern auch das von Julia bedroht ist.