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Beatriz Williams

    January 1, 1972
    Beatriz Williams
    Glass Ocean LP, The
    Our Woman in Moscow LP
    The Secret Life of Violet Grant. Das geheime Leben der Violet Grant, englische Ausgabe
    Her Last Flight
    Her Last Flight LP
    Along the Infinite Sea
    • Along the Infinite Sea

      • 519 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      Decadent and evocative storytelling at its very best., by NEW YORK TIMES bestseller, Beatriz Williams

      Along the Infinite Sea
      4.3
    • Her Last Flight LP

      • 594 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      Anticipated by readers and featured by platforms like Goodreads and SheReads, this novel promises to captivate with its engaging plot and relatable characters. It explores themes of personal growth and resilience, set against a backdrop that resonates with contemporary issues. The narrative weaves together emotional depth and an intriguing storyline, making it a standout choice for summer reading.

      Her Last Flight LP
      4.2
    • Her Last Flight

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      In this highly anticipated novel by Beatriz Williams, photographer Janey Everett explores the mysterious life of aviation pioneer Sam Mallory and his flying partner, Irene Foster, in post-war Hawaii. As Janey uncovers Irene's past, both women's stories intertwine, revealing themes of love, loss, and the search for truth.

      Her Last Flight
      4.1
    • A story of love and intrigue that travels from Kennedy-era Manhattan to World War I Europe from the New York Times bestselling author of Her Last Flight and Husbands & Lovers. Fresh from college, irrepressible Vivian Schuyler defies her wealthy Fifth Avenue family to work at cutthroat Metropolitan magazine. But this is 1964, and the editor dismisses her…until a parcel lands on Vivian’s Greenwich Village doorstep that starts a journey into the life of an aunt she never knew, who might give her just the story she’s been waiting for. In 1912, Violet Schuyler Grant moved to Europe to study physics, and made a disastrous marriage to a philandering fellow scientist. As the continent edges closer to the brink of war, a charismatic British army captain enters her life, drawing her into an audacious gamble that could lead to happiness…or disaster. Fifty years later, Violet’s ultimate fate remains shrouded in mystery. But the more obsessively Vivian investigates her disappearing aunt, the more she realizes all they have in common—and that Violet’s secret life is about to collide with hers. A People StyleWatch “Must Read Book” One of Reader’s Digest’s Top Summer Thrillers of the Year

      The Secret Life of Violet Grant. Das geheime Leben der Violet Grant, englische Ausgabe
      4.1
    • Our Woman in Moscow LP

      • 592 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, this thrilling narrative weaves together espionage, political intrigue, and personal conflict. The story unfolds through complex characters grappling with loyalty and betrayal, as they navigate a world fraught with tension and uncertainty. With a gripping plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, the book explores the moral dilemmas faced by those caught in the crossfire of global power struggles.

      Our Woman in Moscow LP
      4.1
    • Glass Ocean LP, The

      • 656 pages
      • 23 hours of reading

      Set against a backdrop of rich historical detail, this mystery intertwines the lives of three women across different eras. Their stories reveal secrets and connections that span generations, showcasing how the past influences the present. As the narrative unfolds, themes of resilience and discovery emerge, drawing readers into a compelling exploration of identity and legacy. The authors skillfully blend suspense with emotional depth, creating an engaging tale that captivates and intrigues.

      Glass Ocean LP, The
      4.0
    • Two women—separated by decades and continents, united by a mysterious family heirloom—discover second chances at love in this sweeping novel from a bestselling author. In New England, 2022, single mother Mallory Dunne faces the nightmare of her ten-year-old son, Sam, fighting for his life after a toxic mushroom poisoning. In her desperate search for a donor kidney, Mallory must confront painful secrets: her mother’s adoption from a notorious Irish orphanage in 1952 and her own heart-wrenching summer romance with childhood best friend Monk Adams, a beloved singer-songwriter, which ended in betrayal. Meanwhile, in Cairo, 1951, Hungarian refugee Hannah Ainsworth has rebuilt her life after the war, marrying a wealthy British diplomat. However, a chance meeting with a mysterious hotel manager ignites a passionate affair that rekindles her lost desires. As revolution brews in the streets, a pregnant Hannah finds herself entangled in intrigue between two men, leading to a sacrifice that will resonate through generations. Timeless and bittersweet, this novel takes readers on a journey of heartbreak and redemption, exploring complex themes of privilege, class, and the female experience against the backdrop of midcentury Egypt and contemporary New England. Acclaimed for its poignant storytelling, it brings to life deeply human characters navigating morally intricate worlds.

      Husbands & Lovers
      4.1
    • Tiny Little Thing

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Praise for Tiny Little Thing Get to know Christina 'Tiny' and Frank Hardcastle in this winner of a novel. The Kennedy-esque couple have a bright political future...but both have dangerous secrets.- US Weekly Elegantly written...the book is strewn with unexpected heroes and villains and makes an exclusive, Kennedy-esque world accessible...A fascinating look at wealth, love, ambition, secrets, and what family members will and won't do to protect each other.- Kirkus Reviews More Praise for Beatriz Williams and her novels Fabulous...A perfect summer read.-Examiner.com Riveting.- US Weekly Smart and engrossing.- New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand Sparkles like the New England summer sun.- New York Times bestselling author Karen White Hard to stop reading.- The Missourian

      Tiny Little Thing
      4.1
    • A Hundred Summers

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      The New York Times bestselling novel. Rhode Island, 1938. A sweltering summer of secrets, passion and betrayal...

      A Hundred Summers
      4.0
    • All the Ways We Said Goodbye

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      France, 1914. Aurelie becomes trapped on the wrong side of the front with her father, Comte Sigismund de Courcelles. When the Germans move into their family's ancestral estate, Aurelie discovers she knows the German Major's aide de camp, Maximilian Von Sternburg. Betrayal will shatter them both. France, 1942. Raised by her American grandmother in the Hotel Ritz, Marguerite 'Daisy' Villon remains in Paris with her daughter and husband, a Nazi collaborator, after France falls to Hitler. Reluctantly acting as a courier for a forger who creates identity papers for Resistance members and Jewish refugees, a secret will force Daisy to commit the ultimate betrayal. France, 1964. After the death of her husband Kit, Barbara 'Babs' Langford joins an American lawyer hired to find a Resistance fighter turned traitor known as 'La Fleur'-- and the trail leads to secrets about Kit. -- adapted from jacket

      All the Ways We Said Goodbye
      4.0
    • Our Woman in Moscow

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      A captivating Cold War page-turner. -- Real Simple The New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Wives returns with a gripping and profoundly human story of Cold War espionage and family devotion. In the autumn of 1948, Iris Digby vanishes from her London home with her American diplomat husband and their two children. The world is shocked by the family's sensational disappearance. Were they eliminated by the Soviet intelligence service? Or have the Digbys defected to Moscow with a trove of the West's most vital secrets? Four years later, Ruth Macallister receives a postcard from the twin sister she hasn't seen since their catastrophic parting in Rome in the summer of 1940, as war engulfed the continent and Iris fell desperately in love with an enigmatic United States Embassy official named Sasha Digby. Within days, Ruth is on her way to Moscow, posing as the wife of counterintelligence agent Sumner Fox in a precarious plot to extract the Digbys from behind the Iron Curtain. But the complex truth behind Iris's marriage defies Ruth's understanding, and as the sisters race toward safety, a dogged Soviet KGB officer forces them to make a heartbreaking choice between two irreconcilable loyalties.

      Our Woman in Moscow
      4.0
    • The Wicked Widow

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      In June 1925, audacious Appalachian flapper Geneva "Gin" Kelly plans to trade her wild lifestyle for a respectable marriage to Oliver Anson Marshall, a Prohibition agent from a distinguished New York family. Just as they prepare for their wedding, the head of a notorious rum-running racket and Anson's enemy is found murdered at a society funeral, shattering their honeymoon bliss. Anson goes undercover, plunging into a dangerous trap from which even Gin cannot save him. Amid escalating violence, Gin must use her resourcefulness to trace the sinister organization back to its shocking source and confront a powerful American family in a rigged game. Fast forward to June 1998, when Ella Dommerich is reluctantly roped into investigating Senator Franklin Hardcastle by her elderly aunt Julie to settle family scores. Recently pregnant and navigating a complicated domestic life with her musician boyfriend, Ella's enthusiasm wanes. However, her research into the Hardcastle family reveals a web of shady dealings linked to her job as a financial analyst, leading to unexpected revelations. With assistance from her ex-husband and a mysterious connection to Gin, Ella uncovers more than just secrets, finding herself caught between a ruthless family and a prize they've coveted for generations. What dark truths lie within the opulent lives of America's elite, and can these two determined women from different eras dismantle a legacy of violence

      The Wicked Widow
      4.0
    • Golden Hour LP, The

      • 704 pages
      • 25 hours of reading

      Set in 1941, the story unfolds in Nassau, where newly widowed Leonora "Lulu" Randolph seeks to write an article on the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. As she delves into their elite social scene, she uncovers a web of espionage, financial deceit, and racial strife. Central to her journey is Benedict Thorpe, a charismatic scientist with ambiguous loyalties, whose presence complicates her understanding of the tumultuous environment around her.

      Golden Hour LP, The
      3.6
    • The Beach at Summerly

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      "New York Times bestseller Beatriz Williams is back with another enthralling summer read"--

      The Beach at Summerly
      3.8
    • The Wicked Redhead

      A Wicked City Novel

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Jazz Age, the story follows a captivating narrator navigating a world filled with rumrunners and deception. As she embarks on a journey from Florida to Long Island and Halifax, Nova Scotia, themes of love and betrayal unfold, showcasing her resilience and charm amidst the intrigue.

      The Wicked Redhead
      3.8
    • The Golden Hour

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      From the New York Times bestselling author: a dazzling WWII epic spanning London, New York and the Bahamas and the most infamous couple of the age, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor

      The Golden Hour
      3.8
    • The Summer Wives

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of a luxurious resort island, this captivating novel intertwines themes of romance, murder, and the complexities of power and privilege among New York's elite families. As secrets unfold, readers are drawn into the lives of characters navigating their intertwined fates, revealing the darker side of wealth and status. Beatriz Williams crafts a compelling narrative that promises to engage and entertain, making it the must-read of the summer.

      The Summer Wives
      3.7
    • The Wicked City

      • 592 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      After uncovering her husband's infidelity, Ella Gilbert retreats to a Greenwich Village studio, where she encounters strange sounds from the long-abandoned basement. Her neighbor's ominous warning about the noises—ranging from laughter and jazz to unsettling screams—hints at the building's hidden past as a speakeasy during the Roaring Twenties. As Ella navigates her new life, the echoes of history intertwine with her present, creating an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue.

      The Wicked City
      3.4
    • The Lost Summers of Newport

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      A gripping narrative unfolds as characters navigate complex relationships and face moral dilemmas in a richly developed world. The story weaves themes of resilience, love, and sacrifice, drawing readers into the emotional depths of the protagonists’ journeys. With a blend of suspense and poignant moments, the author crafts a compelling tale that resonates with contemporary issues, making it a must-read for those seeking both entertainment and insight into the human experience.

      The Lost Summers of Newport
      3.7
    • A Certain Age

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      A compulsively readable tale of familial intrigue, romance, and scandal in the Roaring Twenties from New York Times bestselling author Beatriz Williams. Readers will adore the twists and turns of her signature blend of historical drama.

      A Certain Age
      3.6
    • The House on Cocoa Beach

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Lose yourself in a sweeping love story this summer - perfect for fans of Dinah Jeffries and Santa Montefiore Northern France, 1917 Virginia Fortescue has thrown convention and her respected upbringing to the wind to drive ambulances for the American Red Cross across northern France. Grinding through the mud and the trenches to bring injured and dying men back from the front, the last thing she expects to find is a handsome English doctor who won't let her go - in spite of a wife waiting for him at home in Cornwall. Florida, 1922 In the humid heat of Florida, Virginia Fitzwilliam must tackle the estate of her late estranged husband. After the plantation house burned to the ground with Simon Fitzwilliam inside, the shipping business he built from scratch has foundered and the mangroves have started to take back the land. The more Virginia learns about Simon and the secrets of his life, the more she fears that the dangers surrounding Simon now threaten her as well...

      The House on Cocoa Beach
      3.5
    • The Author's Guide to Murder

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      This engaging whodunnit features a blend of clever plotting and heartfelt moments, showcasing the talents of authors Williams, White, and Willig. Readers can expect a captivating mystery filled with intrigue and emotional depth, making it a delightful read from beginning to end.

      The Author's Guide to Murder
      3.3
    • Ein schillerndes Epos im Sturm des Zweiten Weltkriegs um das berühmt-berüchtigte Paar der Zeit: Der Herzog und die Herzogin von Windsor Die Bahamas, 1941. Reporterin Lulu Randolph trifft in Nassau ein, um für ein New Yorker Gesellschaftsmagazin über den Gouverneur und seine Frau zu recherchieren, jenes glamouröse Paar, dessen Liebesaffäre fünf Jahre zuvor die britische Monarchie fast in die Knie gezwungen hätte. Doch es scheint unmöglich, Zugang zur High Society und damit dem glanzvollen Paar zu bekommen. Lulu ist kurz davor, wieder abzureisen. Doch dann trifft sie auf Benedict Thorpe, einen gut aussehenden Wissenschaftler mit ungeheurem Charme – ein Mann, der ihr ganzes Leben verändern könnte ... Schweiz, 1900. Als Elfriede und Wilfred sich in einer Heilanstalt kennenlernen, sind sie sich beide sicher, es ist die große Liebe. Ihrem Glück im Weg steht aber nicht nur Elfriedes Ehemann, der zu Hause auf sie wartet – auch die Umstände und Strapazen des heraufziehenden Krieges stellen die beiden vor eine aussichtslose Zukunft. Zwei mutige Frauen in den Schicksalsjahren des 20. Jahrhunderts zwischen Vernunft und der alles verändernden Kraft der Liebe … Lesen Sie auch die anderen Romane von Beatriz Williams um große Liebesgeschichten, dramatische Geheimnisse und die glamouröse High Society!

      Die goldene Stunde
      3.5
    • Fesselnd, emotional und wunderschön — ein Roman, so imposant wie ein Sommersturm am Meer! Sommer 1951: Miranda Schuyler ist jung, schön und träumt von der großen Liebe. Als ihre Mutter nach dem Tod ihres Vaters einen reichen Geschäftsmann heiratet, ziehen die beiden Frauen in dessen imposantes Sommerhaus an der Küste Long Islands, und schnell wird Miranda in eine ihr bisher unbekannte Welt gezogen. Eine Welt voller Glamour, Cocktails und Prestige. Dank ihrer Stiefschwester Isobel erlebt Miranda den Sommer ihres Lebens – und lernt Joseph kennen. Dieser kann als Sohn einer Fischerfamilie mit der High Society allerdings so gar nichts anfangen. Die beiden ungleichen Teenager verlieben sich trotz aller Widerstände Hals über Kopf ineinander und ahnen nicht, dass der Sommer und ihre Liebe drohen, in einer Katastrophe zu enden … Die East-Coast-Reihe von Beatriz Williams bei Blanvalet: 1. Im Herzen des Sturms 2. Das geheime Leben der Violet Grant 3. Träume wie Sand und Meer 4. Die letzten Stunden des Sommers 5. Unser Traum von Freiheit

      Unser Traum von Freiheit
      3.3
    • Le parole del nostro destino

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Amiens, Francia, 1916. Una donna attende fuori dalla cattedrale, ignara della pioggia. Tra i fedeli c'è il capitano Julian Ashford, l'uomo per cui ha sacrificato tutto, ma che non rivedrà mai più; tornerà in trincea e morirà. Tuttavia, Kate è lì per riscrivere il loro destino. New York, oggi. Una donna attende davanti alla porta di Julian Laurence, nonostante sia la vigilia di Natale. Deve consegnargli documenti urgenti. Si sono conosciuti il giorno prima, ma quando entra, lui la accoglie come se l'aspettasse da sempre, come se l'amasse da sempre. Ricambiare quell'amore è facile: Julian è uno degli uomini più ricchi e affascinanti di Manhattan, romantico e intenso. Per qualche mese, la vita sembra un sogno. Ma poi appare un libro: la biografia di Julian Ashford, ricca di foto e lettere del poeta-soldato della prima guerra mondiale. La calligrafia, gli occhi gentili e il volto sotto il berretto sono del suo Julian. Quel libro cambierà il loro destino. In un vortice di sentimenti, misteri, speranze e passione, si narra la storia di un amore vero, unico ed eterno.

      Le parole del nostro destino
      3.7
    • Eine junge Frau auf der Suche nach Glück und Erfolg. Ein geheimnisvoller Mann, der nicht aus dieser Zeit zu stammen scheint. Eine Liebe, die keine Zukunft haben kann. Als die junge New Yorkerin Kate den attraktiven und reichen Julian kennenlernt, glaubt sie zu träumen, denn er ist fast zu perfekt, um wahr zu sein. Da erhält sie eines Tages mit der Post ein Buch, in dem die Geschichte eines gefeierten britischen Poeten erzählt wird, der im Ersten Weltkrieg gefallen ist. Das Bild auf der Buchrückseite zeigt – IHREN Julian!

      Das Meer der Zeit
      3.6
    • Die letzten Stunden des Sommers

      • 576 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      Unbezähmbare Heldinnen, eine Welt voller Geheimnisse und eine Liebe, so stark, dass sie Jahrzehnte überdauerte Pepper Schuyler war schon immer eine Klasse für sich – und das sind auch die Probleme, mit denen sie sich im Herbst 1966 konfrontiert sieht. Nachdem sie einen alten Mercedes Roadster restauriert und versteigert hat, hofft sie auf eine sichere Zukunft für sich und ihr ungeborenes Baby, das Ergebnis einer Affäre mit einem einflussreichen, verheirateten Politiker. Doch die Käuferin Annabelle Dommerich hat ganz eigene Geheimnisse, und als sie Pepper unerwartet in ihr Haus in Florida einlädt, offenbart sich nach und nach die erstaunliche Herkunft des Wagens – und mit ihr die dramatische Geschichte einer Flucht aus Europa vor dem Zweiten Weltkrieg und einer Liebe, die noch dreißig Jahre später alles verändern wird … Die East-Coast-Reihe von Beatriz Williams bei Blanvalet: 1. Im Herzen des Sturms 2. Das geheime Leben der Violet Grant 3. Träume wie Sand und Meer 4. Die letzten Stunden des Sommers 5. Unser Traum von Freiheit

      Die letzten Stunden des Sommers
    • Ehemänner & Liebhaber

      Der Sommerroman der New York Times-Bestsellerautorin - emotional, spannend und mitten aus dem Leben - in limitierter Sonderausgabe mit Farbschnitt

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Zwei Frauen, getrennt durch Jahrzehnte und Kontinente, sind durch ein außergewöhnliches Familienerbstück verbunden und fordern Geheimnisse sowie verlorene Lieben zurück. Neu-England, 2022: Mallory Dunne, alleinerziehende Mutter, erhält den schrecklichen Anruf, dass ihr Sohn Sam mit einer akuten Vergiftung im Krankenhaus liegt. Auf der Suche nach einer Spenderniere muss sie sich mit zwei schmerzhaften Geheimnissen ihrer Vergangenheit auseinandersetzen: der Adoption ihrer Mutter aus einem berüchtigten irischen Waisenhaus 1952 und ihrer Sommerromanze mit ihrem besten Freund Monk Adams, einem berühmten Singer-Songwriter, die durch Verrat endete. Kairo, 1951: Die ungarische Geflüchtete Hannah Ainsworth hat nach einer Tragödie im Krieg ein neues Leben mit einem britischen Diplomaten aufgebaut. Doch eine Begegnung mit dem geheimnisvollen Hotelmanager weckt ihre Sehnsucht nach der Vergangenheit und führt zu einer leidenschaftlichen Affäre. Während die Revolution in Ägypten tobt, findet sich die schwangere Hannah in einem gefährlichen Intrigenspiel zwischen zwei Männern wieder, dessen Auswirkungen über Generationen spürbar sind. Diese Geschichte nimmt die Leser mit auf eine Reise voller Herzschmerz und Erlösung, von den revolutionären Unruhen in Ägypten bis zu den wohlhabenden Stränden Neu-Englands, und beleuchtet komplexe Themen wie Privilegien, Klasse und die weibliche Erfahrung.

      Ehemänner & Liebhaber
    • Das Herz des Ozeans

      • 544 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Eine mitreißende Liebesgeschichte vor dem Hintergrund des dramatischsten Schiffsunglücks seit der Titanic April 1915. Caroline Telfair Hochstetter reist mit der RMS Lusitania von New York nach Europa. Dringende Geschäfte ihres Ehemanns zwingen sie trotz Kriegszeiten zu der gefährlichen Überfahrt. An Bord befinden sich außerdem Carolines einstige große Liebe Robert Langford sowie die Betrügerin Tessa Fairweather. Ein letzter Auftrag, dann will die junge Frau in England ein neues Leben beginnen. Doch während das Schiff seinem Schicksal entgegenfährt, beginnt für alle drei ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit, um eine Verschwörung aufzudecken, die nicht nur ihre eigenen Leben grundlegend verändern wird. Fast ein Jahrhundert später stößt die Schriftstellerin Sarah Blake im Nachlass ihres Urgroßvaters – einst Steward auf der RMS Lusitania, die während des Ersten Weltkriegs von einem deutschen U-Boot versenkt wurde – auf ein Dokument, das dafür sorgen könnte, dass die Geschichte neu geschrieben werden muss ...

      Das Herz des Ozeans
      3.9
    • Manželia a milenci

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Nové Anglicko, 2022. Mallory Dunneová sa snaží zachrániť život svojmu synovi Samovi, ktorý po otrave jedovatou hubou potrebuje transplantáciu obličky. Hľadanie darcu ju však núti otvoriť dvere do vlastnej minulosti a postaviť sa dvom dávno pochovaným tajomstvám - adopcii svojej matky z neslávne známeho írskeho sirotinca a spomienke na vášnivý letný románik spred štrnástich rokov. Spomienke na príbeh lásky, ktorý sa skončil bolestnou zradou. Káhira, 1951. Hannah Ainsworthová, maďarská utečenka a manželka britského diplomata, ktorý získal miesto v okúzľujúcej Káhire, sa ocitá vo svete prepychu, politického napätia a nečakaných vášní. Keď sa v jej živote objaví muž, ktorý otrasie jej istotami, v Hannah sa znovu prebudí túžba po všetkom, čo kedysi stratila. A ona si musí vybrať medzi povinnosťou a srdcom. Manželia a milenci je strhujúci román o stratách a druhých šanciach, v ktorom dve ženy, oddelené desaťročiami a kontinentmi, spája záhadné rodinné dedičstvo plné lásky, obety a odpustenia. Očarí vás atmosférou Egypta polovice 20. storočia aj privilegovaného sveta, kde sa za dokonalou fasádou ukrývajú nečakané tajomstvá, a zavedie vás až na bohaté pláže súčasného Nového Anglicka.

      Manželia a milenci