This author transitioned from a successful real estate career to dedicate herself fully to writing. Her work is fueled by a passion for adventure and extensive global travel, drawing inspiration from a life brimming with diverse experiences. She crafts narratives that explore the depths of her characters, imbued with the richness of her own multifaceted journey. Readers will find her storytelling style immersive, pulling them into the heart of every tale.
The narrative centers on Emma Koehler, who unexpectedly becomes the CEO of a brewing empire after her husband, Otto, is murdered by one of his mistresses. Set against the backdrop of Prohibition, the story explores themes of resilience and empowerment as Emma navigates her new role in a male-dominated industry. Through her journey, she shares a compelling tale of love, conflict, and the transformative power of women, particularly when she recounts her experiences to a young teetotaler.
"Margaret Beck is proud of her work at the Brooklyn Navy Yard sewing stars onto the Stars and Stripes, but she yearns to contribute to the war effort more meaningfully. She's angling for a promotion to the mechanic section, but she doesn't want to wait to make a difference. So with her two best friends, she decides to start a knitting club, where they will knit socks for the boys at the front. Thinking of the young men so far from the comforts of home, Margaret slips a note into her first pair of socks, offering a connection to an unknown soldier that will forever change her life. For Thomas Powell serving his country was not only his duty but an honor, and he wore his Army uniform with pride. Yet being on the frontlines, witness to unspeakable tragedy and despair, has shaken him. The one shining light is Margaret's letters-written to his best friend William. When William is killed, Tom doesn't have the heart to write the warm, generous, and hopeful Margaret and tell her the news. Not about William's death and not about the way he's fallen in love with her-across an ocean, amidst the darkness of war, and through the letters she never intended for him. Instead, he picks up his pen and responds to Margaret's latest letter, signing it William. As the war intensifies, so does the affection between Tom and Margaret, and Tom knows he owes her the truth. But as he heads out for his most dangerous mission yet, Tom wonders-will he ever get the chance to tell her?"-- Provided by publisher
Zwei Frauen aus verschiedenen Generationen erleben berührende Liebesgeschichten in Manhattan. 1912 kämpft Vera um die Liebe von Angelo, während Pearl für Frauenrechte eintritt und dabei ihre Familie vernachlässigt. Ein Generation später steht Veras Tochter Alice vor ähnlichen Entscheidungen.
