Amanda Hampson Livres

Inspired by the beauty and heritage of Wiltshire, this collection showcases a variety of poems that celebrate the county's landscapes, history, and culture. Each piece captures the essence of Wiltshire, reflecting its unique charm and the experiences of its inhabitants. The anthology features contributions from diverse poets, offering a rich tapestry of voices that evoke the spirit of the region through vivid imagery and heartfelt expression.

"In their youth, lovebirds Elizabeth and Ray had to fight to be together. Their future was full of promise and, blessed with children and careers, their happiness complete. But a twist of fate changed their lives forever. Now in her sixties, Elizabeth is desperately lonely. She rarely sees her two adult sons and her closest friend is a talkative budgie. But when her grandson, Zach, gets into trouble with the police, she decides to take him on a road trip to find his grandfather, her lost love Ray, in the hope of mending their broken family. Two less compatible travelling companions would be hard to find, as they set off on an unlikely adventure into the wilds of the northern NSW hinterland. What they discover along the way, about Ray and each other, has the power to transform them all. In trying to save Zach, Elizabeth might just save herself."--Publisher.

They keep everyone's secrets, until there's a murder...Sydney, 1965: After a chance encounter with a stranger, tea ladies Hazel, Betty and Irene become accidental sleuths, stumbling into a world of ruthless crooks and racketeers in search of a young woman believed to be in danger.In the meantime, Hazel’s job at Empire Fashionwear is in jeopardy. The firm has turned out the same frocks and blouses for the past twenty years and when the mini-skirt bursts onto the scene, it rocks the rag trade to its foundations. War breaks out between departments and it falls to Hazel, the quiet diplomat, to broker peace and save the firm.When there is a murder in the building, the tea ladies draw on their wider network and put themselves in danger as they piece together clues that connect the murder to a nearby arson and a kidnapping. But if there’s one thing tea ladies can handle, it’s hot water.

The journey of three lifelong friends, Maggie, Fran, and Rose, unfolds as they confront the realities of turning sixty and unfulfilled dreams. Each woman grapples with personal challenges: Fran's uncertain love life, Maggie's chaotic family dynamics, and Rose's overshadowed ambitions. Seeking to reclaim their youthful sense of adventure, they embark on a nostalgic backpacking trip through Europe, testing their friendship and beliefs. This tale blends humor and feminism, exploring the complexities of aging and the pursuit of self-discovery.

'Shorthand typist required by English speaker in the South of France. Live-in, full board plus salary commensurate with experience.' Iris Turner, an unworldly young Englishwoman, arrives in the French Riviera to take up a secretarial role for the mysterious Hammond Brooke. Living in a small, exclusive hotel among eccentric and unpredictable aristocrats and struggling to gain her employer's trust, she soon realises that nothing is as it seems. Initiated into the mysterious world of perfume, she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and deception. Gradually discovering the truth, she gains a new understanding of the meaning of love, loyalty and betrayal. By the bestselling author of The Olive Sisters, this is a captivating and evocative novel full of surprising twists and turns. 'Hampson has created a vivid world and colourful characters ... a tale with verve, sharp observations and humour.' Sarah Turnbull, author of Almost French

Ein bewegender Neuanfang in Australien, vor der beeindruckenden Kulisse des Ayers Rock.

Eine große Liebe - zärtlich, heimlich, grenzenlos. Adrienne weiß kaum etwas über die Geschichte ihrer italienischen Vorfahren in der australischen Wildnis. Als sie im Haus ihrer Großeltern einen alten Brief findet, erfährt sie zum ersten Mal von der großen geheimen Liebe ihres Vaters. Sie erkennt, dass sie dem Geheimnis ihrer Familie auf die Spur kommen muss...

Mia s Benem až dosud žili v Austrálii, ale ve svých třiceti letech se rozhodli vzdát se svého domova v Sydney a vydali se vstříc novému dobrodružství. V pitoreskní vesničce Cordes-sur-Ciel na jihozápadě Francie si koupili starou žlutou vilku a začali tu novou etapu svého života. Jejich sousedé Dominic a Susannah, kteří pocházejí z Británie a jsou již důchodového věku, je vřele přivítají a brzy se z nich stanou přátelé. Mia s Benem jsou ohromeni pohostinností sousedského páru, ale zanedlouho se ukáže, že nic není tak, jak se na první pohled zdá. Na povrch začínají postupně vyplouvat tajemství odhalující detaily skandálu, před kterým – jak doufali – Dominic a Susannah utekli z Londýna. Mia s Benem jsou novou situací zaskočeni a nedokážou se s ní sami vyrovnat. Jejich sen o mírumilovném idylickém životě na vesnici v jihozápadní Francii se začíná pomalu rozplývat. Podaří se Dominikovi a Susannah uniknout minulosti? Najdou k sobě Ben s Miou cestu zpátky a naplní svůj francouzský sen?