A gripping new novel by bestselling author Mary Chamberlain
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September 3, 1947
Mary Chamberlain is an acclaimed author, adept at weaving historical scholarship with the art of fiction. Her writing often explores the experiences of strong female characters and their impact on the historical narrative. Chamberlain's distinctiveness lies in her ability to bring the past to life through compelling storytelling and insightful human psychology. Her works offer a unique perspective on societal and personal transformations.
- 2023
- 2023
Román anglické autorky vypráví příběh obyčejných lidí v soukolí velkých historických okamžiků. Londýn 1958. Šestadvacetiletá Betty Fisherová se jako jedna z prvních připojí ke kampani za jaderné odzbrojení a na ustavujícím shromáždění se seznámí s jistým Johnem Harrisem. Ten si s sebou nese trauma ze závěrečné fáze druhé světové války, již strávil v Berlíně. Johnův obdiv k Betty se postupně přerodí v potřebu ji chránit, pronásledují jej vzpomínky a představy. A jak se John postupně rozpadá, i v Betty se probudí vzpomínky, i ji brzy dožene minulost. Nakladatelská anotace.
- 2021
Heart-wrenching historical fiction from bestselling novelist Mary Chamberlain
- 2019
Her heart died in the war - can she breathe new life to it?
- 2016
Krawcowa z Dachau
- 328 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Dramatyczna opowieść o młodej dziewczynie ? o miłości, rozdarciu, zdradzie i pełnej determinacji walce o przetrwanie Londyn, wiosna 1939 roku. Osiemnastoletnia Ada Vaughan, piękna i ambitna szwaczka, właśnie podjęła pracę u modiste na Dover Street. Kariera stoi przed nią otworem. W wyniku przypadkowego spotkania z tajemniczym Stanislausem von Liebenem Ada trafia do świata przepychu i romans�w. Kiedy ukochany proponuje jej wycieczkę do Paryża, pozostaje ślepa na sygnały ostrzegawcze o wojnie na kontynencie: to dla niej szansa na nowy początek. Gdy Niemcy wkraczają do Francji, Ada zostaje uwięziona w Dachau. Chcąc przeżyć, robi to, co potrafi najlepiej: szyje. Ta decyzja zaważy na jej losach w czasie wojny i po jej zakończeniu.
- 2015
The Dressmaker of Dachau
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Spanning the intense years of war, The Dressmaker of Dachau is a dramatic tale of love, conflict, betrayal and survival. It is the compelling story of one young woman's resolve to endure and of the choices she must make at every turn - choices which will contain truths she must confront.
- 2010
Focusing on the intricate processes of nation building, this book delves into the historical and social dynamics of the British West Indies. It explores how various factors, including colonial legacies and cultural influences, have shaped the identities and governance of these nations. Through a detailed analysis, it offers insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by these countries as they strive for sovereignty and self-definition.
- 2010
Mary Chamberlain presents a stimulating challenge to the history of orthodox medicine and an illuminating survey of female wisdom which goes back to the earliest times
- 2006
The book explores colonial social policy in the British West Indies from the nineteenth century, critically examining the assumption that black families were morally deficient and lacked structure, particularly male figures. It argues that these stereotypes contributed to perceptions of poverty and the denial of citizenship, highlighting the impact of colonial attitudes on societal dynamics and family structures within the black community. The analysis delves into the historical context and implications of these policies on the lives of individuals and families.
