Markéta Polochová Books

The journey of their lifetime . . . 'Women can be heroes, too.' When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances Frankie McGrath hears these words, it sparks a revelation. Raised on California's Coronado Island by conservative parents, she has always strived to be a good girl. However, in 1965, as the world shifts around her, she envisions a different path. After her brother ships out to Vietnam, Frankie impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps, stepping into a chaotic and destructive war zone. As inexperienced as the soldiers she serves alongside, she grapples with the trauma of war and the challenges of returning to a transformed America. Throughout her journey, Frankie learns the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can bring. This narrative highlights one woman's experience in war while illuminating the stories of all women who have risked their lives to help others—sacrifices that have often gone unrecognized. With searing insight and lyrical beauty, it offers a profoundly emotional tale featuring a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage define an era. Praise for the author includes accolades from notable figures, emphasizing her storytelling prowess and the emotional depth of her narratives.

Milujete zvířata? Pak přijmětě pozvání do domova U Huňatých tlapek. Potkáte jich tam požehnaně! Hamish v životě nepohladila ani psa a teď má strávit léto u tety na statku plném zvířat. To asi nezvládne. S prvním psí čumáčkem položeným na jeho koleno se však chlapcova nejistota začne rozplývat a Hamish si život v obklopení zvířaty začne užívat. Co mu radost nepřináší jsou vrásky na čele jeho tety Heleny. Její útulek pro zvířata má finanční problémy, a jestli se něco nestane, bude ho muset zavřít. S tím je třeba něco udělat, a to hned!

Kevin Palmer je obyčejný chlap – totiž byl, než přišel o ženu, peníze, svůj podnik i reputaci. Snaží se bojovat, ale skončí ve vězení. Tam si vyfantazíruje krutou pomstu, a když ho pošlou pracovat na jatka, poslední dílek skládačky zapadne na své místo. Jenže pak mu osud zasadí ještě jednu ránu, a ta všechno změní. Inspektorka Rosalind Krayová také svádí svůj boj – s vlastními démony. Po brutálním napadení se vrací zpátky do práce a na stole jí hned přistane případ: má co do činění se zvráceným vrahem. Netrvá dlouho a Krayová rozlouskne děsivý vzorec, kterým se zabiják řídí…

New York Times bestseller Brenda Novak's second novel in the Evelyn Talbot series, HELLO AGAIN, sees the return of psychiatrist Dr Evelyn Talbot in her purpose-built facility housing America's most terrifying psychopaths. This is SILENCE OF THE LAMBS meets Karen Rose...

After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago. Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova. Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova's son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it's too late. Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.

Vítejte v krámku s fantazií, který putuje po celém světě a nabízí starožitné cetky, jež dokážou naplnit ztracené sny, a zvláštní telefony, díky nimž se můžete spojit se svými milovanými na onom světě. Po příjezdu do malého městečka Boonah však starý obchodník s fantazií Earlatidge Hubert Umbrey zjišťuje, že umírá a že co nejrychleji musí najít svého nástupce, protože i v malém Boonahu je řada těch, kterým by jeho kouzla pomohla. Například Enochovi – desetiletému chlapci, jenž oplakává svého otce a provinile skrývá jakési tajemství. Nebo Ann, která do města přicestovala za umírající babičkou, a přesto s lítostí myslí především na jednoho muže. Ovšem i samotnému panu Earlatidgeovi připraví krámek během jeho posledních dní na zemi obchod v podobě, v jaké jej nikdy dřív nepoznal – a dokáže tak čelit svému osudu. Nenechte si ujít poutavý magický román o fantastickém krámku, který přináší útěchu, klid a naději těm, kteří to potřebují.

V tomto domě je pravda mnohem nebezpečnější než lež Maggie a Nina spolu každý druhý den povečeří. Když večeře skončí, Nina pomůže Maggie do jejího pokoje v podkroví a zpět do těžkých řetězů, které ji v místnosti udrží. Maggie totiž Nině provedla věci, jež nikdy nemohou být odpuštěny. A tak za to teď platí. Stále však existuje spousta hříchů z minulosti, o kterých Nina nemá ani ponětí, a Maggie to tak hodlá udržet - i kdyby ji to mělo stát život.

Cancel everything. You're not going anywhere until you finish reading In the Dark. Suspenseful, clever and featuring a brilliant cast of characters - this is a must-read for crime fans Emily Koch, author of 'If I Die Before I Wake'

A family drama is iginited by the death of a loving father whose two daughters have grown apart from each other and their Russian-born mother. Assuming responsibilty for the family business, Meredith must also care for their mother and when Nina the younger sister returns home the three women reach out to each other in the nick of time.

An attractive student. An older professor. Think you know the story? Think again. She has everything at stake; he has everything to lose. But one of them is lying, all the same. When an Oxford student accuses one of the university's professors of sexual assault, DI Adam Fawley's team think they've heard it all before. But they couldn't be more wrong. Because this time, the predator is a woman and the shining star of the department, and the student a six-foot male rugby player. Soon DI Fawley and his team are up against the clock to figure out the truth. What they don't realise is that someone is watching. And they have a plan to put Fawley out of action for good...

Věrný pes leží poraněný vedle zohaveného těla svého majitele. Mrtvou ženu, svázanou s roubíkem v ústech, najdou v její vlastní posteli. Oba zavraždění jsou z řad policie a oba mají vedle sebe položenou rudou růži… Je jasné, že vraždám není konec. Začíná hledání skutečného pachatele i jeho motivu, které je plné lží a falešných obvinění. Charlie, Hunter a jejich tým musí zabijáka dopadnout, než se obětí stane další z kolegů.

Famous killers have fan clubs. Hamish Wolfe is charming, magnetic and very persuasive. Famed for his good looks, he receives adoring letters every day from his countless admirers. He's also a convicted murderer, facing life in prison. Who would join such a club? Maggie Rosie is a successful lawyer and true-crime author. Reclusive and enigmatic, she only takes on cases she can win. Hamish is convinced that Maggie can change his fate. Maggie is determined not to get involved. She thinks she's immune to the charms of such a man. But maybe not this time ...Would you?

Last night, eight-year-old Daisy Mason disappeared from a family party. No one in the quiet suburban street saw anything - or at least that's what they're saying. DI Adam Fawley is trying to keep an open mind. But he knows the nine times out of ten, it's someone the victim knew. That means someone is lying ... And that Daisy's time is running out.

How far would you go to find THE ONE? One simple mouth swab is all it takes. A quick DNA test to find your perfect partner - the one you're genetically made for. A decade after scientists discover everyone has a gene they share with just one other person, millions have taken the test, desperate to find true love. Now, five more people meet their Match. But even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking - and deadlier - than others... (Note: Previously published as A Thousand Small Explosions)

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Příběh hlavní hrdinky Stephanie Townsendové se odehrává ve dvou rovinách – v době jejího dětství, kdy dojde k tragédii a beze stopy zmizí Stephaniina kamarádka Dawn, která s ní manipuluje a ponižuje ji, a v době dospívání a dospělosti Steph, kdy jí nešťastnou náhodou umírá malá dcera a ona je přesvědčená, že je to daň za smrt Dawn. Působivý a poutavý román o lidské síle a o několika náhodně propletených osudech, který je radost číst.

In this sequel to The Kinder Poison—which People magazine proclaimed a "delicious high-stakes adventure"—the magical kingdom of Orkena is on the brink of war, and the only person who can save it is Zahru, the girl they once doomed to death. After surviving the Crossing, Zahru has sworn off adventures. While Crown Prince Jet navigates the looming threat of war, she's content to simply figure out what the future holds for them. But they're dealt a devastating blow when prince Kasta returns with a shocking claim: he's the true winner of the Crossing and the rightful heir, and he bears the gods' mark as proof. Even more surprising—he's not the only one. Somehow, Zahru possesses the very same mark, giving her equal right to the throne. The last thing she wants is to rule beside her would-be executioner, but she can't let Orkena fall into his merciless hands. So Zahru, Jet, and their allies must race against the clock to find a way to stop Kasta, because once he's crowned, there's no telling what horrors he'll unleash to win the war. Zahru will do whatever it takes to keep Kasta from taking the throne...but to stop a villain, is she willing to become one herself?

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE MEMORY BOOK, WE ARE ALL MADE OF STARS is 'tender, poignant, hopeful' Sunday Mirror. 'A bittersweet story about love and letting go, you'll remember these wonderfully affecting and very human characters long after you''ve turned the last page' Sunday Express Stella Carey exists in a world of night. Married to an ex-soldier, she leaves the house every evening as Vincent locks himself away, along with the scars and the secrets he carries. During her nursing shifts, Stella writes letters for her patients to their loved ones - some full of humour, love and practical advice, others steeped in regret or pain - and promises to post these messages after their deaths. Until one night Stella writes the letter that could give her patient one last chance at redemption, if she delivers it in time...

The narrative follows Jane, who embarks on a quest to rescue her father, John, after he becomes trapped in the mystical labyrinth of the Manor due to an earthquake. With the gateway to the Otherworlds closed for fourteen years, Jane must confront an immortal villain seeking to exploit the Manor's legendary power. This adventure blends elements of fantasy and suspense as Jane navigates her unique challenges to save her father and confront dark forces.

Set in a gripping world filled with tension and secrets, the final installment of the Winterkill trilogy delves into the protagonist's struggle with unspoken truths that have haunted her community. As whispers grow louder, she must confront the dark realities and choices that have shaped their lives. This conclusion promises to captivate fans with its blend of suspense and emotional depth, making it a must-read for those who enjoyed The Knife of Never Letting Go.

"When a mutilated body is found hanging in a seedy motel in Philadelphia, forensics specialist Liam Dwyer assumes the crime scene will be business as usual. Instead, the victim turns out to be a woman he'd had an affair with before breaking it off to save his marriage. But there's a bigger problem: Liam has no memory of where he was or what he did on the night of the murder. Panicked, Liam turns to his brother, Sean, a homicide detective. Sean has his back, but incriminating evidence keeps piling up. From fingerprints to DNA, everything points to Liam, who must race against time and his department to uncover the truth - even if that truth is his own guilt. Yet as he digs deeper, dark secrets come to light, and Liam begins to suspect the killer might actually be Sean ..."--Publisher description

"A DELICIOUS HIGH-STAKES ADVENTURE." --PEOPLE MAGAZINE Perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Holly Black, this enthralling fantasy adventure follows a teenage girl chosen to be the human sacrifice in a deadly game between three heirs who will do anything for the crown. Zahru has long dreamed of leaving the kingdom of Orkena and having the kinds of adventures she's only ever heard about in stories. But as a lowly Whisperer, her power to commune with animals means that her place is serving in the royal stables until the day her magic runs dry. All that changes when the ailing ruler invokes the Crossing. A death-defying race across the desert, in which the first of his heirs to finish--and take the life of a human sacrifice at the journey's end--will ascend to the throne. With all of the kingdom abuzz, Zahru leaps at the chance to change her fate if just for a night by sneaking into the palace for a taste of the revelry. But the minor indiscretion turns into a deadly mistake when she gets caught up in a feud between the heirs and is forced to become the Crossing's human sacrifice. Now Zahru's only hope for survival hinges on the impossible: somehow figuring out how to overcome the most dangerous people in the world.

Eliza Acton, despite having never before boiled an egg, became one of the world's most successful cookery writers. Her story is fascinating, uplifting and inspiring. With recipes that leap to life from the page, The Language of Food explores the enduring struggle for female freedom, the creativity and quiet joy of cooking and the poetry of food.

A man with a mysterious past must find a missing teenage girl in this shocking thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Run Away. Thirty years ago, Wilde was found as a boy living feral in the woods, with no memory of his past. Now an adult, he still doesn't know where he comes from, and another child has gone missing. No one seems to take Naomi Pine's disappearance seriously, not even her father-with one exception. Hester Crimstein, a television criminal attorney, knows through her grandson that Naomi was relentlessly bullied at school. Hester asks Wilde-with whom she shares a tragic connection-to use his unique skills to help find Naomi. Wilde can't ignore an outcast in trouble, but in order to find Naomi he must venture back into the community where he has never fit in, a place where the powerful are protected even when they harbor secrets that could destroy the lives of millions . . . secrets that Wilde must uncover before it's too late.

As Annie Oh's wedding day approaches, she finds herself at the mercy of hopes and fears about the momentous change ahead. She has just emerged from a twenty-five year marriage to Orion Oh, which produced three children, but is about to marry a woman named Viveca, a successful art dealer, who specializes in outsider art. Trying to reach her ex-husband, she keeps assuring everyone that he is fine. Except she has no idea where he is. But when Viveca discovers a famous painting by a mysterious local outside artist, who left this world in more than mysterious circumstances, Orion, Annie and Viveca's new dynamic becomes fraught.

"Previously self-published as The wronged sons in Great Britain in 2014"--Title page verso.

Knives Out and Clue meet Agatha Christie and The Thursday Murder Club in this "utterly original" (Jane Harper), "not to be missed" (Karin Slaughter), fiendishly clever blend of classic and modern murder mystery. Everyone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, the high achievers, have killed more than once. I'm not trying to be dramatic, but it is the truth. Some of us are good, others are bad, and some just unfortunate. I'm Ernest Cunningham. Call me Ern or Ernie. I wish I'd killed whoever decided our family reunion should be at a ski resort, but it's a little more complicated than that. Have I killed someone? Yes. I have. Who was it? Let's get started. EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE My brother My stepsister My wife My father My mother My sister-in-law My uncle My stepfather My aunt Me

Rada padla. Přišlo tání… Svět za Emmelininou pevností čeká. Po pádu rady může Emmeline konečně následovat své sny a vydat se spolu s novou kamarádkou Matisou a milovaným Kanem za svobodou, do divočiny, do neznáma. Do nebezpečí. Tajemství, které zajistilo Matisiným lidem mír po generace, bylo prozrazeno. Nově příchozí uplatňují nárok na zemi a přinášejí s sebou nepředstavitelné hrůzy. Emmeline slíbila, že Matise pomůže její lid varovat, ale na cestě se stále setkává s novými nebezpečími. Bojovné klany, otrokáři, kolonisté, nemoci i přírodní katastrofy na každém kroku… Emmeline začíná pochybovat o všem, co se kdy naučila a co zná. Neudělala chybu, když opustila osadu? A může její vztah s Kanem tohle martyrium vůbec přežít? Brzy se ocitne před neřešitelnou volbou: opustit kamarádku, která jí zachránila život, nebo se vzdát kluka, kterého miluje?

Simone is one of the Glitterati, the elite living lives of luxury and leisure. Slave to the ever-changing tides – and brutal judgements - of fashion, he is immaculate. To be anything else is to be unfashionable, and no one wants to be unfashionable, or even worse, ugly…When Simone accidentally starts a new fashion with a nosebleed at a party, another Glitterati takes the credit. Soon their rivalry threatens to raze their opulent utopia to the ground, as no one knows how to be vicious like the beautiful ones. Enter a world of the most fantastic costumes, grand palaces in the sky, the grandest parties known to mankind and the unbreakable rules of how to eat ice cream. A fabulous dystopian fable about fashion, family and the feckless billionaire class.

A gripping psychological thriller for readers who loved THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR and THE CHILD. Why is she back? And what does she want? Jocelyn was seven years old when her beloved nanny disappeared overnight. Her parents never told her why. Devastated by the loss and the disruption of her safe family enclave, Jocelyn never quite got over it. Thirty years later, Jocelyn returns to her crumbling, shadowy family home. Widowed and vulnerable, she has a young daughter of her own. Then her long-gone nanny appears on the doorstep. And Jocelyn soon realises that she doesn't know who this woman really is - or, now that she's back, what she wants. Or what really happened on that fateful night all those years ago...

To everyone who knows her now, Zoe Maisey - child genius, musical sensation - is perfect. Yet several years ago Zoe caused the death of three teenagers. She served her time, and now she's free. Her story begins with her giving the performance of her life. By midnight, her mother is dead. The Perfect Girl is an intricate exploration into the mind of a teenager burdened by brilliance, and a past that won't leave her behind.

A gripping look at grief, friendship, and class divides. Macmillan excels at getting into the minds of terrified, brokenhearted parents... this mix of police procedural and thriller will satisfy fans of the author's previous work as well as those looking for something after Tana French Booklist starred review

Where Emmeline lives, you cannot love and you cannot leave. The Council's rules are strict, but they're for the good of the settlement in which Emmeline lives. Everyone knows there is nothing but danger the other side of the Wall, and the community must prepare for the freezing winterkill that comes every year. But Emmeline struggles to be obedient under the Council's suffocating embrace - especially when she discovers that a Council leader intends to snatch her hand in marriage. Then Emmeline begins to hear the call of the trees beyond the Wall.

The path to true love rarely runs smoothly... Teo doesn't really like people, they're too messy, but he immediately realises that he and Clarice are meant to be together. Well, they just need to spend some time together, and she'll come to realise that too. She'll fall in love. She'll settle down and be his loving wife.

From the multi-million-copy bestselling author of Wicked comes a magical new twist on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Lewis’s Carroll’s beloved classic. When Alice toppled down the rabbit-hole 150 years ago, she found a Wonderland as rife with inconsistent rules and abrasive egos as the world she left behind. But what of that world? How did 1860s Oxford react to Alice’s disappearance? In this brilliant work of fiction, Gregory Maguire turns his dazzling imagination to the question of underworlds, undergrounds, underpinnings—and understandings old and new, offering an inventive spin on Carroll’s enduring tale. Ada, a friend of Alice’s mentioned briefly in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, is off to visit her friend, but arrives a moment too late—and tumbles down the rabbit-hole herself. Ada brings to Wonderland her own imperfect apprehension of cause and effect as she embarks on an odyssey to find Alice and see her safely home from this surreal world below the world. If Eurydice can ever be returned to the arms of Orpheus, or Lazarus can be raised from the tomb, perhaps Alice can be returned to life. Either way, everything that happens next is “After Alice.”