This author explores intricate human relationships and the search for meaning in the contemporary world. Her stylistically refined novels are known for their depth and emotional resonance. Through her narratives, she offers a profound look into the life experiences and inner worlds of her characters. Her works are valued for their originality and ability to captivate readers.
Rejected by his charity-minded ex-fiancée for his corporate beliefs, high-powered executive Matthew finds his life turned upside down by his unwitting involvement with a pair of homeless children. By the author of Shout Down the Moon. 75,000 first printing.
Mary Beth and her younger sister Leeann are trying to support themselves in their small Southern hometown. So, to make ends meet, Mary Beth works by practicing her own unique talent: 'song reading'. By making sense of the song lyrics people have stuck in their heads. Mary Beth can help them make sense of their lives.
"Tucker turns an engaging premise into a fascinating novel...the voice, a combination of wistfulness, pragmatism, and humor, is utterly authentic." --The Denver Post
Prije devetnaest godina, bogat i uspješan filmski redatelj i producent Charles Keenen bez traga je nestao iz Los Angelesa. Poveo je sa sobom svoje dvoje djece i odselio se u izolirani i kameniti kutak Novog Meksika, gdje ih je odgojio u potpunoj izolaciji od vanjskog svijeta, u utopijskome Utočistu. Uz knjige, enciklopedije i gramofonske ploče. Bez televizora, radija i ikakvih vijesti. No djeca su izrasla u znatiželjne mlade ljude, a pitanja na koja im otac ne želi dati odgovor sve je više: što ga je nagnalo da slavu i uspjeh odbaci u ime njihove pretjerane sigurnosti, što se dogodilo s njihovom majkom, je li uistinu umrla kako tvrdi njihov otac? Znajući da negdje iza granica Utočišta postoji svijet koji možda jest nepravedan, okrutan i nepredvidiv, ali je stvaran, najprije će Jimmy, a zatim i Dorothea početi potragu za svojom prošlošću i otkriti da je jedan jedini dan u njihovim životima iznenada promijenio sve. Je li jedan dan u životu zaista dovoljan da uništi sreću, može li bezgraničnu ljubav ugasiti jedno ružno iskustvo i nadasve, može li se iz pepela roditi nova životna prilika? Dirljivo i poetično, nadahnuta nezaboravnom Charlotte Brontë, Lisa Tucker predstavit će vam obitelj koja je imala sve i sve u trenu izgubila.
Als ihr Zwillingsbruder Billy sich vor den Augen der TV-Nation umbringt, ist für die 35-jährige Lila klar, dass es eine Verzweiflungstat war. Seine alkoholkranke Exfrau hatte ihm den Kontakt zu den gemeinsamen Kindern verwehrt. Erinnerungen an die eigene schwere Kindheit werden wach, und Lila setzt alles daran, Billys Kindern ein ähnliches Schicksal zu ersparen. Doch die Dämonen der Vergangenheit geben keine Ruhe. Als Lila erkennt, dass die Wahrheit anders war, als ihr Bruder immer behauptet hatte, ist es fast zu spät ...