Soraya M. Lane Livres

London, 1995: When on the fiftieth anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz a news broadcast runs an appeal for information on the identity of a midwife who saved hundreds of lives, Emilia knows it is time to finally tell her story.Occupied Poland, 1942: Despite the constant presence of German soldiers in her village, Emilia is allowed certain freedoms as a midwife―the most precious is innocently cycling past Nazi checkpoints to the homes of expectant mothers on her rounds. But Emilia has a secret: for years she’s also been visiting the hidden Jewish mothers and working for the resistance…until she is betrayed.Suddenly a prisoner of Auschwitz, Emilia is surrounded by horror and despair. When she is put to work as a midwife in the camp, she realises that she has a chance to bring a small glimmer of hope to the pregnant women of Auschwitz. Alongside a brave imprisoned doctor, Aleksy, and an innocent outcast, Lena, she comes up with a dangerous plan. A plan that if discovered could mean a fate far worse than death, but if they act undetected, they could save countless lives…

From the bestselling author of The Last Correspondent comes the powerful story of three brave women who go to war--and end up fighting for their lives. Sicily, 1943. Three American women, all nurses in the Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron, are determined to do all they can for their country. Vita is fun-loving, Dot shy and sweet-natured, and Evelyn practical and determined, but for all their differences, a life of military service pulls the three together as firm friends. When they're selected for a daring mission, the women are proud to play their part. But disaster strikes when their plane crash-lands behind enemy lines in occupied Albania. Together with twenty-three other medics, they find themselves trapped, cut off from all communication with the squadron, and in terrifying and unimaginable danger. As days and nights pass without hope of rescue, the group must travel on foot across unfamiliar terrain thick with Nazis and their violent local allies. Can Evelyn, Vita, and Dot survive the perilous journey through enemy territory--and finally find their way home?

London, 1941. The Blitz. When a Royal Navy memo arrives at head office, requesting female recruits to sign up as motorcycle dispatch riders, delivering highly classified orders across the country, three women jump at the chance to sign up for the most dangerous jobs in London. As bombs fall, decimating the city they love, these three brave women build a sisterhood amid the rubble, facing down anyone, even their own families, who objects to their service

How far will they go for family, friendship, and love? Occupied France, 1940. When the staff at a field hospital draw straws to find out who will join the evacuation from Dunkirk, Nurse Cate is left behind. But when the Nazis arrive to claim prisoners of war, she takes her chance and flees into the night, taking one patient with her. Fifty miles away, the surrendering soldiers of the Royal Norfolk Regiment are shot dead by the advancing Germans. Beneath the pile of bodies two men survive, crawling to the safety of a nearby farmhouse, where sisters Elise and Adelaide risk their lives to take them in. When Cate, too, arrives at their door with her injured soldier, the pressure mounts. The sisters are risking everything to keep their visitors safe. But with the Nazis coming ever closer and relationships in the farmhouse intensifying, they must all question the sacrifices they are willing to make for the lives of others. How far will they go for family, friendship, and love?

An epic, sweeping love story about a young woman uncovering her family's hidden history, set on a stunning Greek island. The Royal Daughter is a romantic, heartbreaking novel about lost time and new love.

An epic, heart-breaking love story set in beautiful Geneva, The Sapphire Daughter is a novel about the enduring power of love, even across generations, and discovering your true family

When journalist Ella Franks is unmasked as a woman writing under a male pseudonym, she loses her job. But having risked everything to write, she refuses to be silenced and leaps at the chance to become a correspondent in war-torn France. Already entrenched in the thoroughly male arena of war reporting is feisty American photojournalist Danni Bradford. Together with her best friend and partner, Andy, she is determined to cover the events unfolding in Normandy. And to discover the whereabouts of Andy's flighty sister, Vogue model Chloe, who has followed a lover into the French Resistance. When trailblazing efforts turn to tragedy, Danni, Ella and Chloe are drawn together, and soon form a formidable team. Each woman is determined to follow her dreams 'no matter what', and to make her voice heard over the noise of war. Europe is a perilous place, with danger at every turn. They'll need to rely on each other if they are to get their stories back, and themselves out alive. Will the adventure and love they find be worth the journey of their lives?

Tarot consists of 78 cards, and this book features Tarot illustrations, reproduced in black and white, by artist Martin Conway. There is much mystique connected to the Tarot cards. Some authorities put the origin of Tarot as far back as ancient Egypt, and others theorise it dates to Egyptian hieroglyphics. Soraya gives guidance on choosing Tarot cards for personal use, and how to treat the cards with respect. She explains how to prepare oneself for a reading, and for using them, and she explains on how to use the cards, and to prepare your chakras (power points within the body). Soraya gives a detailed and comprehensive explanation of the Tarot cards, and explains how to interpret them. Every card in the deck has a helpful guide to its interpretation, and there is an invaluable explanation of the significance of each card in every position of the Horoscope spread, one of Soraya s favourite Tarot card spreads.

Soraya has found that the runes, time and time again, prove themselves to be the most accurate of all the esoteric disciplines. Each of the 25 ancient symbols tells its own centuries-old story - one that when used for divination can help you to interpret the events you are experiencing or even predict the future. In the form of the runes, the wisdom of the ancients has been passed down for us to use today. In this book, Soraya tells a story to illustrate the symbolism of each rune and aid you in memorising its significance.

Cuba, 1950: A fleeting moment between Esmeralda and Christopher reveals a deeper connection, suggesting his visit is more than just sightseeing. Fast forward to present-day London, where Claudia's discovery of her grandmother's origins at Hope’s House, a home for unwed mothers, shatters her understanding of her family. A faded family crest leads her to the Diaz family, once one of Cuba's wealthiest dynasties. Driven by curiosity, Claudia impulsively travels to Havana, eager to uncover her family's hidden past. There, she meets Mateo, a passionate chef whose grandfather worked for the Diaz family and shares her desire to learn about their history. Together, they explore the abandoned Diaz family home, frozen in time since the 1950s, and uncover a poignant tale of love and sacrifice. As Claudia delves deeper into her family's story, she finds herself drawn to Mateo. Will the legacy of bravery and loss inspire her to pursue her own heart in Cuba, or will the tragic love story compel her to return home?

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

The last thing Nate King needs is to fall in love with his best friend's little sister, but when Faith shows up at his doorstep needing help only he can provide, will he be able to control his feelings?

Set against the backdrop of Paris in 1939 and modern-day London, the narrative intertwines the lives of Evelina, a talented designer, and her great-granddaughter Blake. As Blake uncovers her great-grandmother's legacy through a mysterious dress design, she embarks on a journey to learn about Evelina's forbidden romance and the choices that shaped her life. Amidst the glamour of Paris and a budding relationship with fashion curator Henri, Blake grapples with the impact of family secrets and the courage to pursue her own dreams.

Soldier Brett Palmer has sworn he would protect his comrade's widow, but being so close to Jamie is driving him insane. So Brett fights their connection, until the words slip out - he's always loved her. With a second chance staring them both in the face, there is no going back!

Druhá světová válka pohltila celý svět a britské dopravní letectvo potřebuje zoufale pomoc. Ti nejlepší totiž svádí boje s Luftwaffe… a umírají. Na výzvu odpovídá i řada žen. Jenže zatímco ve vzduchu je v boji o život s nepřítelem i přírodou vše jasné, na zemi musí dívky čelit předsudkům, pohrdání i přehlížení. Průrazná Američanka Lizzie, zakřiknutá Ruby i pragmatická May budou muset vybojovat svou vlastní válku…

Mój Kochany B., moje Serce, moja Duszo. Żałuję, że nie mieliśmy więcej czasu, by odnaleźć córkę, którą powinnam była zatrzymać i pokazać światu. Współczesny Londyn. Ella spogląda na wyblakłe zdjęcie nieznanej kobiety i niemowlęcia, które znalazła w domu dla niezamężnych matek. Odkrywa, że fotografia została zrobiona na malowniczej greckiej wyspie Skopelos, a kobieta na zdjęciu skrywa tajemnicę jej rodziny. Gdy Ella otwiera się przed Gabrielem, swoją nową miłością, on namawia ją do podróży na wyspę, by rozwikłać zagadkę. Rozdarta między uczuciem do ukochanego a pragnieniem odkrycia prawdy, Ella wyrusza w drogę. Na miejscu odkrywa historię królewskiego rodu zmuszonego do opuszczenia kraju oraz dziewczynę z talentem muzycznym, która musiała rozstać się z ukochanym. Czy poznanie poświęcenia dwojga młodych kochanków oraz zetknięcie z zapomnianą grecką rodziną doda jej odwagi, by podążać za głosem serca do Gabriela? A może urok wyspy skradnie jej serce i zaprowadzi do nowej miłości?

Londýn, 1944. Na nádraží se potkají mladé zdravotní sestřičky, obě míří za stejným cílem: pomoci své zemi ve válce. Scarlet touží po šanci najít svého pohřešovaného snoubence Thomase a chce dokázat rodině i sama sobě, že je silnější, než si všichni myslí. Ellie má ošetřovatelství v krvi, ale pochází z mnohem skromnějších poměrů, na hony vzdálených od Scarletiny privilegované výchovy. I když se naoko tváří statečně, při myšlence na to, co je možná čeká ve Francii, cítí stejnou nervozitu jako Scarlet. V Normandii tyto dvě kamarádky brzy poznají Lucy, zkušenou sestru, kterou zdánlivě nedokáže nic otřást. Svou odvahou a schopnostmi ohromí obě začátečnice, ale sama si je moc dobře vědoma, jaká nebezpečí jejich povolání přináší… a i ona se bojí, jestli se vrátí domů živé. Surovost světa zmítaného válkou je dožene až na hranici vlastních sil. Scarlet, Ellie a Lucy se budou muset spolehnout jedna na druhou a sílu jejich vzájemného přátelství, aby přežily.

Dve ženy, dve generácie a tajomstvo ukryté na slnkom zaliatej Kube. Kuba, 1950. Keď Esmeralda prechádzala okolo Christophera, zadržala dych, lebo sa k nemu priblížila až tak, že sa látka jej šiat musela dotknúť jeho kolena, a on svojím prstom zachytil ten jej. Trvalo to len zlomok sekundy, ich malíčky sa preplietli na tak kratučko, že si to nikto nemohol všimnúť, ale povedalo jej to všetko, čo potrebovala vedieť. Neprišiel si len pozrieť Kubu. Precestoval celú tú diaľku preto, aby videl mňa. Londýn, súčasnosť. Keď Claudia zistí, že jej stará mama sa narodila v Hope’s House – domove pre slobodné matky –, všetko, čo si doteraz myslela o svojej rodine, sa v okamihu rozpadne. Jedinou indíciou ku koreňom jej starej mamy je rozpadnutý rodinný erb Diazovcov, kedysi jednej z najbohatších dynastií na Kube. Claudia, hnaná túžbou po pravde, odlieta do horúcej Havany, kde stretáva charizmatického šéfkuchára menom Mateo. Toho s Diazovcami spája nečakané puto – jeho starý otec pre nich kedysi pracoval a Mateo, rovnako ako Claudia, zúfalo túži po odpovediach. Nájde Claudia v príbehu prastarej mamy odvahu nasledovať vlastné srdce? Alebo ju tragický príbeh lásky donúti vrátiť sa domov?