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Auch außerhalb Englands haben die Romane Jane Austens inzwischen eine riesige Lesergemeinde gefunden. Austen war ein literarisches Naturtalent und ein Genie der Ironie und Komik. Der Band enthält Auszüge aus Austens gesamtem Werk, aus ihren Romanen, nachgelassenen Romanfragmenten und ihren Briefen - zum Teil sind sie bisher nicht auf Deutsch erschienen.

In "Winter Solstice," Rosamunde Pilcher weaves together the lives of five distinct characters. Elfrida Phipps, a former stage actress, seeks a fresh start in the English village of Dibton, where she gradually embraces village life but still feels lonely. Oscar Blundell sacrifices his music career for his marriage to Gloria, finding fulfillment in their daughter, Francesca. Carrie returns from Australia after a failed affair, only to find her mother and aunt bickering at home. With Christmas approaching, she agrees to care for her aunt's quiet teenage daughter, Lucy, allowing her mother to pursue a romance in America. Meanwhile, Sam Howard struggles to rebuild his life after his wife leaves him. Without a home, he finds solace in his job and the breathtaking landscapes of northern Scotland, where he dreams of buying a house. A tragedy's rippling effects ultimately bring these five individuals together in a neglected estate near the fishing town of Creagan. On the shortest day of the year, their lives intersect in ways that will transform them forever. Pilcher's long-awaited return captivates readers with a tale of love, loyalty, and rebirth.

\"Es war eine große Leistung, Amerika zu entdecken, aber es wäre eine noch größere gewesen, daran vorbeizufahren.\" - Mark Twain

Vanity and creeping loneliness permeate these three short stories by the modern master of the form.

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