Tessa Barclay is celebrated for her many beloved family sagas and historical romances, captivating a wide readership. Her works often delve into intricate relationships and the life journeys of characters set against compelling historical backdrops. Barclay brings a rich style and a profound understanding of human emotion to her narratives, crafting stories that immerse and move readers.
The story follows Crown Prince Gregory as he assists Gilles Guidon in forming a jazz quintet for the Montreux Festival. As he delves deeper, Gregory uncovers troubling secrets at the bank linked to Gilles' family. Complications arise when Gilles falls for Morena, leading to a mysterious death and Gilles' sudden disappearance with her. The plot thickens with an unusual ransom demand, blending elements of mystery and romance in a captivating narrative.
Gregory Crowne investigates after a valuable Russian icon disappears from a villa that his grandmother, ex-Queen Nicolletta of Hirtenstein, is redecorating for an Italian politician.
Laura Wainwright works as a genealogist in partnership with her father. When Laura receives an enquiry from a Canadian named Neil Crandel to investigate his fore-bears, her professional curiosity is aroused. Together Neil and Laura unravel the threads of a complicated family history, whilst at the same time dealing with family problems.
Een jong meisje is de enige erfgenaam van een beroemd champagnehuis.
