Maria Grazia Griffini Ordre des livres (chronologique)

Célibataire depuis peu, Francesca Thayer se sent désespérée. Seule, elle craint de ne pouvoir assumer la charmante maison de Greenwich Village et la galerie d’art new-yorkaise qu’elle dirigeait avec son ex-compagnon. Une solution s’impose : la colocation ! Doucement, la maison reprend vie : il y a d’abord Eileen, une jeune enseignante de Californie, puis Chris, un père de famille divorcé, et enfin Marya, une célèbre cuisinière qui a perdu son mari. Rapidement, une joyeuse complicité s’installe entre les colocataires. Portée par cette énergie nouvelle, Francesca se sent prête à ouvrir à nouveau son cœur. Marya tombe amoureuse d’un homme marié mais refuse de mener une double vie. Chris se bat contre son ex-femme pour obtenir la garde de son fils. Eileen, malgré les mises en garde, trouve un petit ami sur Internet, mais très vite leur relation tourne au cauchemar puis au drame. Les trois colocataires, bouleversés par la disparition de leur amie, se serrent les coudes comme une vraie famille. Chris et Francesca se rapprochent tout particulièrement et, petit à petit, leur amitié se transforme en amour…

Depuis la mort de son mari, Sasha se consacre aux deux galeries qu'elle possède, à Paris et à New York. Le jour où elle pousse la porte de l'atelier de Liam, elle n'imagine pas qu'elle, femme d'affaires raffinée, va s'éprendre de ce peintre excentrique... Pour autant, Sasha n'est pas prête à vivre ouvertement sa liaison : Liam est provocateur et envahissant alors qu'elle tient aux convenances et aux apparences. De plus, il est de dix ans son cadet : pour Sasha, de ruptures en réconciliations, leur histoire ne peut être qu'impossible...

Commander Adam Dalgliesh and his team are called in to investigate a murder at a private nursing home for rich patients being treated by the famous plastic surgeon George Chandler-Powell. A welcome addition to the Dalgliesh canon, The Private Patient could have been written by no one other than P.D. James.

In her 56th bestselling novel, Danielle Steel explores themes of family, friendship, and personal transformation through the journey of Faith Madison. On the surface, Faith embodies the ideal New Yorker—stylish and accomplished, with a seemingly perfect life as a mother and wife in Manhattan. However, beneath this façade lies a painful secret stemming from her childhood, compounded by the recent death of her stepfather, a man who always felt just out of reach. This loss triggers a profound journey of self-discovery for Faith. At the funeral, she reconnects with Brad Patterson, her brother's childhood best friend, who brings back cherished memories. Their bond, once forged in childhood, reignites as they navigate their respective griefs and the complexities of their adult lives. Faith, yearning for independence, decides to pursue a law degree against her husband’s wishes, which leads to marital strife. Amidst this turmoil, her correspondence with Brad becomes a lifeline, allowing them to share laughter and support across the miles. As their friendship deepens, both Faith and Brad find the courage to confront their pasts and embrace their dreams. Faith begins to believe in herself and prepares to reveal her long-held secret, while Brad contemplates a decision he has long delayed. With poignant insights into relationships and the healing power of second chances, Steel crafts a moving narrative about love, loss, and the transf

At 59, Jack Watson is a successful boutique owner in Beverly Hills, enjoying life as a bachelor after a failed marriage and a brief affair. He has two adult children and a string of beautiful women, relishing his independence. Amanda Robbins, a former Hollywood star, knows Jack only as her daughter’s father-in-law and dislikes him for his playboy reputation. Their relationship is limited to family ties until Amanda unexpectedly becomes a widow after years of dedicating herself to family life. Navigating this new reality, she finds herself drawn to Jack, discovering a depth to him that surprises her. This attraction shocks both Amanda and her children. Just as they begin to explore this unexpected connection, a startling announcement changes everything, presenting both families with a challenge they never anticipated. Amid confusion and opposition, Jack and Amanda find joy and a renewed sense of youth, embracing the happiness they thought had passed them by. This story explores how two people can rediscover love and fulfillment when life surprises them, even years later than they expected. In her 40th bestselling novel, the author captures the complexities of love and happiness with humor and heartfelt emotion.

Commander Adam Dalgliesh returns to find himself enmeshed in a terrifying story of passion and mystery -- and in love. Commander Adam Dalgliesh, P. D. James's formidable and fascinating detective, returns to find himself enmeshed in a terrifying story of passion and mystery -- and in love. The Dupayne, a small private museum in London devoted to the interwar years 1919 -- 1939, is in turmoil. As its trustees argue over whether it should be closed, one of them is brutally and mysteriously murdered. Yet even as Commander Dalgliesh and his team proceed with their investigation, a second corpse is discovered. Someone in the Dupayne is prepared to kill and kill again. Still more sinister, the murders appear to echo the notorious crimes of the past featured in one of the museum's galleries: the Murder Room. The case is fraught with danger and complications from the outset, but for Dalgliesh the complications are unexpectedly profound. His new relationship with Emma Lavenham -- introduced in the last Dalgliesh novel, Death in Holy Orders -- is at a critical stage. Now, as he moves closer and closer to a solution to the puzzle, he finds himself driven further and further from commitment to the woman he loves. The Murder Room is a powerful work of mystery and psychological intricacy from a master of the modern novel.

In this bestselling novel, the complexities of modern relationships are explored through the lives of Steve and Meredith Whitman, who have maintained a passionate and supportive marriage for fourteen years despite their demanding careers. Meredith, a successful investment banker, has achieved partnership at a top Wall Street firm, while Steve, a dedicated physician, has chosen the challenges of an urban trauma ward over higher-paying opportunities. Their only unfulfilled desire is to start a family, but Meredith continually postpones motherhood, claiming she isn’t ready, especially with a new job opportunity in San Francisco. Surprisingly, Steve encourages her to accept the position at a burgeoning tech company, willing to support her ambitions. However, as they navigate a bi-coastal marriage, unforeseen challenges arise. Steve’s job in New York keeps him away longer than expected, and their precious weekends together become scarce due to their hectic schedules. In San Francisco, Meredith finds herself working closely with her charismatic boss, Callan Dow, while Steve’s late shifts lead him to connect with a new colleague. Gradually, they drift into separate lives, facing the emotional toll of their choices. The story poignantly examines how their once harmonious lives become unbalanced, revealing the impact of ambition and distance on love. Only time will reveal who they will become as they confront the irresistible forces

Una giornata d'inverno, un paesino isolato dalla neve, in mazzo alla desolazione della brughiera, vicino a Dartmoor e alla sua famigerata prigione. A Sittaford House la signora Willet, che dal Sud Africa è venuta a passare la stagione invernale in questa remota località del Devon insieme alla figlia Violet, tiene salotto, come sempre. Per passare il pomeriggio, gli ospiti decidono di fare una seduta spiritica. Ma quello che doveva essere un gioco si trasforma in un sinistro incubo: gli spiriti, infatti, annunciano che il capitano Trevelyan, il proprietario di Sittaford House che ha ceduto in affitto la sua casa alle Willett ritirandosi in una vicina cittadina, è stato assassinato in quel momento. Tutti gli astanti sono sconvolti. Il maggiore Burnaby, vecchio compagno del capitano si precipita a casa dell'amico e scopre che... Introdotto da questo inizio mozzafiato, Un massaggio dagli spiriti, del 1931, si rivela uno dei più avvincenti romanzi di Agatha Christie, l'indiscussa regina del giallo inglese.

Per il mercante d'armi Daniel Alberton lo scoppio della guerra civile americana è stato una buona notizia. Nordisti e sudisti inviano a Londra i loro emissari per ottenere da lui le forniture necessarie a vincere il conflitto e per sopraffare la concorrenza sono disposti a ricorrere anche al ricatto e all'omicidio. Infatti, Alberton e i guardiani del suo magazzino vengono assassinati e le armi contese tra nordisti e sudisti scompaiono misteriosamente. Monk e Hester indagano e seguono la pista di Breeland, l'emissario unionista ritornato troppo rapidamente in America con la bella Merrit, la figlia sedicenne di Alberton. Ma sullo sfondo di uno degli scontri più sanguinosi del conflitto, i due investigatori scopriranno una scottante verità la cui chiave giace sul fondale limaccioso del Tamigi