The story follows Susanna Miller, who, after losing custody of her daughter due to mental health issues, flees to Maryland with the child under a false identity. As she tries to build a new life, she faces a moral conflict when she discovers a serial killer's plan. Torn between protecting her daughter and alerting the authorities, Susanna must navigate her fears and the consequences of her choices, highlighting themes of motherhood, identity, and the struggle between personal safety and moral responsibility.
This gorgeous debut novel is set in England between the two World Wars. The story of an aristocratic family, a mysterious death, and a vanishing way of life is told in flashback by a woman who witnessed it all and kept secrets for more than 50 years.
Koncem roku 1914 je jasné, že válka tak brzy neskončí. Němci na frontě použili nervový plyn, Londýn zažije ničivé bombardování nepřátelských vzducholodí a lidé v sobě hledají tiché odhodlání i zarputilou snahu vydržet a nedat se zlomit. Země se připravuje na dlouhé strádání. Barvitá freska z pera britské autorky celosvětově úspěšných ság přibližuje nejen složitou situaci v Anglii za první světové války, ale především další osudy hlavních protagonistů. David, který se ve výcvikovém táboře chystá na frontu, poznává strasti první lásky, Sadie vypomáhá v nemocnici pro raněné vojáky a Diana se sbližuje se svým vyvoleným lordem Denem; netuší však, že jí osud přichystal velkou zkoušku.
Left to perish on a bank of snow as a baby, Amy is taken in by nearby Hatville Court, where she is despised by the masters and servants alike. Heiress Aurelia is Amy's only advocate - but when Aurelia dies young, Amy's world collapses. But Aurelia leaves Amy with one last gift: a bundle of letters with a coded key that only Amy can unlock. A life-changing discovery awaits ... if only she can unlock the secret.
THE NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST WIFE Set against the rich backdrop
of World War II Italy, Garden of Letters captures the hope, suspense, and
romance of an uncertain era, in an epic intertwining story of first love,
great tragedy, and spectacular bravery. Portofino, Italy, 1943. A young woman
steps off a boat in a scenic coastal village. Although she knows how to
disappear in a crowd, Elodie is too terrified to slip by the German officers
while carrying her poorly forged identity papers. She is frozen until a man
she's never met before claims to know her. In desperate need of shelter,
Elodie follows him back to his home on the cliffs of Portofino. Only months
before, Elodie Bertolotti was a cello prodigy in Verona, unconcerned with
world events. But when Mussolini's Fascist regime strikes her family, Elodie
is drawn into the burgeoning resistance movement by Luca, a young and
impassioned bookseller. As the occupation looms, she discovers that her unique
musical talents, and her courage, have the power to save lives. In Portofino,
young doctor Angelo Rosselli gives the frightened and exhausted girl
sanctuary. He is a man with painful secrets of his own, haunted by guilt and
remorse. But Elodie's arrival has the power to awaken a sense of hope and joy
that Angelo thought was lost to him forever.
In 1914, Britain faces a new kind of war. For Edward and Beatrice Hunter, their children, servants and neighbours, life will never be the same again. For David, the eldest, war means a chance to do something noble; but enlisting will break his mother's heart. His sister Diana, nineteen and beautiful, longs for marriage. She has her heart set on Charles Wroughton, son of Earl Wroughton, but Charles will never be allowed to marry a banker's daughter. Below stairs, Cook and Ada, the head housemaid, grow more terrified of German invasion with every newspaper atrocity story. Ethel, under housemaid, can't help herself when it comes to men and now soldiers add to the temptation; yet there's more to this flighty girl than meets the eye. The once-tranquil village of Northcote reels under an influx of khaki volunteers, wounded soldiers and Belgian refugees. The war is becoming more dangerous and everyone must find a way to adapt to this rapidly changing world
To celebrate this month's paperback release of McKinney's sizzling new historical novel, "The Fortune Hunter", Zebra is proud to reissue her classic tale of romance and suspense, dark shadows, and menacing secrets.
Political intrigue and personal tragedy intertwine in this captivating tale, spotlighting a remarkable historical woman. The narrative explores her complex relationships and the challenges she faces in a tumultuous era, offering a rich tapestry of illicit love and the consequences of power. With a blend of historical detail and emotional depth, the author crafts a compelling portrait that invites readers into a world of ambition and heartache.
