Mary Carter Book order (chronological)

One part You by Caroline Kepnes and one part Parasite: a dark and hypnotic novel about obsession and what happens when we twist the truth too far . . .

"As a photographer, Delta Dawn observes the seemingly perfect lives of New York City's elite: snapping photos of their children's birthday parties, transforming images of stiff hugs and tearstained faces into visions of pure joy, and creating moments these parents long for. ARE MADE OF BEAUTIFUL LIES But when Delta is hired for Natalie Straub's eleventh birthday, she finds herself wishing she wasn't behind the lens but a part of the scene--in the Straub family's gorgeous home and elegant life. THE TRUTH WILL BE EXPOSED That's when Delta puts her plan in place, by babysitting for Natalie; befriending her mother, Amelia; finding chances to listen to her father, Fritz. Soon she's bathing in the master bathtub, drinking their expensive wine, and eyeing the beautifully finished garden apartment in their townhouse. It seems she can never get close enough, until she discovers that photos aren't all she can manipulate"--

Osmatřicetiletá Lena zůstává sama doma s dětmi a psem poté, co její manžel, profesor výtvarných umění, odjíždí pracovně do Florencie. Když se má muž po dvou semestrech vrátit, zjistí, že má v Itálii vztah s o dvacet let mladší studentkou. Rozzuřená Lena na nic nečeká, sbalí sebe i rodinu a okamžitě odletí do Itálie. Tohle nemůže jen tak nechat být! Když ji navíc manžel oznámí, že se do Alexandrie zamiloval, udělá Lena to jediné, co v danou chvíli udělat lze – vymění ve florentském bytě všechny zámky a svému muži řekne, aby se s dětmi a psem vrátil do Ameriky a zkusil si, jaké je to se o ně starat... A Lena? Ta se přece chtěla do Florencie celý život podívat, a teď tu má dokonce byt!

Set against a backdrop of tension and danger, the story follows a reluctant messenger who finds himself caught in a perilous situation. As he navigates through threats and misunderstandings, he must deliver crucial information while evading those who would silence him. Themes of survival, loyalty, and the consequences of choices unfold as he grapples with his role in a larger conflict. The narrative promises suspense and a deep exploration of the weight of responsibility in a world where every message can be a matter of life and death.

»Ich, Melanie, schwöre, dass ich nicht versuchen werde, noch ein Superschnäppchen zu machen. Soll heißen: Ich will nie wieder in einem Laden stehlen! Ausnahmen von der Regel sind nur in folgenden Fällen erlaubt: Nervosität, Verlust des Arbeitsplatzes, Gewichtszunahme, Liebeskummer, schlechtes Vorsprechen für einen Film, gutes Vorsprechen für einen Film, für den ich doch nicht engagiert werde, Überraschungsbesuche von meiner Mutter, kein Anruf vom ATML (absoluter Traumtyp meines Lebens) und alle anderen Situationen, in denen mir etwas wirklich Schlimmes passiert. Amen!«

This series of books is aimed primarily at the lower school age group and provides a foundation for GCSE. It adopts a broadly chronological framework within which selected topics are explored in depth. The skills covered include cause and consequence, similarity and difference, change and continuity, use of evidence, primary and secondary sources and empathy and chronology. Each book contains a skills guide, as well as a time-line of events and a glossary of difficult terms. Every unit focuses on two or three skills and/or concepts which are highlighted in the aims section at the start. At the end of each section an assessment section tests the pupil's use of these skills and concepts. All pupil books are accompanied by a separate booklet of lesson notes for teachers.