Linda Holeman is an accomplished author with a prolific career spanning fourteen works of fiction. Her diverse bibliography includes collections of literary short stories, historical novels, and compelling narratives for young adult readers. Holeman's writing is recognized for its insightful exploration of human psychology and its broad thematic range. Her work has achieved significant international recognition, with translations into numerous languages and frequent inclusion in anthologies, underscoring her literary impact and broad appeal.
Exploring the intricacies of family dynamics, the short stories in Flying to Yellow delve into the nuances of relationships shaped by blood ties, love, and necessity. They capture the unspoken emotions and subtle interactions that characterize our roles as children, siblings, parents, and lovers, revealing the delicate connections that hold families together.
This engaging and exotic novel is ideal for reading groups and will captivate fans of THE ISLAND.
Set against a backdrop that spans the Afghan plains, tropical India, and the gritty streets of London, the novel follows a 19th-century woman cursed by a jealous tribeswoman. Her journey to Victorian England becomes a gripping tale of resilience and survival as she navigates diverse cultures and challenges in her quest for a new life. The richly detailed narrative captures the complexities of her experiences and the stark contrasts between her origins and her new environment.
India, 1839: Linny Gow, a respectable young wife and mother, settles down to write her life story. To outside appearances Linny is the perfect Raj wife: beautiful, gracious, subservient. But appearances can be very deceptive ... Born into direst poverty in Liverpool, Linny escapes the life of prostitution her stepfather has forced her into, transforms herself into a young lady, and escapes to India, where the British Raj is in its infancy. There she will find heartache and suffering, but also true love and - perhaps most precious of all - freedom. But how did Linny achieve all this? And what has she sacrificed along the way? Most importantly, is this the end of Linny's journey, or is her story not yet over? THE LINNET BIRD is an enthralling tale of one young girl's destiny and her struggle for happiness and survival.
Recognized in the 2004 YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, this book offers engaging themes that resonate with young readers. It combines relatable characters with a compelling narrative, exploring issues relevant to adolescence. The story captures the essence of youth, making it a significant addition to any young adult's reading list.
Set in 1900, the story follows 14-year-old Rosetta and her younger sister Flora, who leave England for Canada as "home girls" in search of a family. Their hopes are dashed when Flora is adopted while Rosetta, considered too old, is assigned to work on a farm, separating them. This poignant tale explores themes of family, loss, and resilience as Rosetta navigates her new life away from her sister.
A sensational, exotic, epic, packed with intrigue and secrets; this is commercial historical fiction at its best.
Poppy embarks on a journey of self-discovery after her adoptive mother leaves to find herself. Moving in with her adoptive father, his new wife Calypso, and their young son Sandeep in a chaotic raspberry-colored house, Poppy initially struggles with the disorder. However, this unconventional home becomes a catalyst for her quest to find her birth mother, blending themes of family, identity, and the search for belonging.
Portugal 1745: Auf einer kleinen, von Armut geplagten Insel wächst die junge Diamantina auf. Trost findet sie in den Geschichten ihres Vaters Arie, eines Seefahrers, der ihr oft von fernen, faszinierenden Ländern erzählt. Als Arie sein Glück in Südamerika sucht, träumt auch seine Tochter davon, die karge Insel zu verlassen. In ihrer Not nimmt sie den Antrag des Weinbauern Bonifacio an und geht mit ihm nach Madeira. Doch die Ehe wird zum Gefängnis. Den einzigen Ausweg sieht die junge Frau in der Flucht in die Neue Welt. Schon bald aber muss Diamantina sich fragen, wo ihr Herz sie wirklich hinzieht, denn zwischen ihr und Bonifacios Bruder Espirito entsteht eine zarte Liebe ...
