Judith Kinghorn Livres

In 1914, Clarissa is captivated by Tom Cuthbert, who is home from university. As their friendship grows, their lives are forever altered by the onset of war.

"An enchanting, atmospheric work of historical fiction that is a rich blend of Downton Abbey and Jane Eyre. The Echo ofTwilight is a wonderful novel to curl up with this winter."--Booklist From the acclaimed author of The Last Summer, a captivating and moving story of the unlikely relationship between a lady and her maid on the eve of World War I. As I watched him—his long legs striding the narrow path through the heather, his golden hair catching the sun—I had a hideous feeling in the pit of my stomach. For it seemed as though he was already marching away from me. In 1914, despite the clouds of war threatening Europe, Pearl Gibson’s future is bright. She has secured a position as a lady’s maid to a wealthy Northumberland aristocrat, a job that will win her not only respect but an opportunity to travel and live in luxury. Her new life at Lady Ottoline Campbell’s Scottish summer estate is a whirlwind of intrigue and glamour, scandals and confidences—and surprisingly, a strange but intimate friendship with her employer. But when violence erupts in Europe, Pearl and Ottoline’s world is irrevocably changed. As the men in their lives are called to the front lines, leaving them behind to anxiously brace for bad news, Pearl realizes she must share one final secret with her mistress—a secret that will bind them together forever...

1914, a long hot summer. THE LAST SUMMER is a sweepingly epic and gloriously intimate commercial debut - a beautiful and haunting story of lost innocence and a powerful, enduring love. Clarissa is almost seventeen when the spell of her childhood is broken. It is 1914, the beginning of a blissful, golden summer - and the end of an era. Deyning Park is in its heyday, the large country house filled with the laughter and excitement of privileged youth preparing for a weekend party. When Clarissa meets Tom Cuthbert, home from university and staying with his mother, the housekeeper, she is dazzled. Tom is handsome and enigmatic; he is also an outsider. Ambitious, clever, his sights set on a career in law, Tom is an acute observer, and a man who knows what he wants. For now, that is Clarissa. As Tom and Clarissa's friendship deepens, the wider landscape of political life around them is changing, and another story unfolds: they are not the only people in love. Soon the world - and all that they know - is rocked by a war that changes their lives for ever.

A country house. A long, hot summer. A story of love. THE MEMORY OF LOST SENSES - a must read for any fan of Downton Abbey.

Set against a backdrop of family secrets and societal expectations, this gripping tale weaves together drama and humor. The narrative explores complex relationships and the intricacies of manners within a historical context, appealing to fans of historical fiction. With engaging characters and a compelling storyline, it promises to captivate readers who enjoy a blend of intrigue and wit.

Eine starke junge Frau, die nie den Glauben an die Liebe verlor, und eine schicksalhafte Entscheidung in Zeiten des Krieges. England, 1914: Die junge Pearl tritt als Kammerzofe in den Dienst der großzügigen Lady Ottoline. Für Pearl beginnt ein Leben voller Intrigen und Skandale, aber auch voller Glamour und Zuversicht. Sie lernt den charismatischen Maler Ralph kennen, und die beiden beginnen eine leidenschaftliche Affäre. Doch ihre Liebe steht unter keinem guten Stern. Denn Ralph ist verheiratet … Als er in den Krieg ziehen muss, ist unklar, ob er jemals zurückkehren wird. Pearl erkennt, dass es Zeit ist, ein großes Geheimnis mit Ottoline zu teilen – ein Geheimnis, das sie für immer aneinander binden wird …