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Catherine Banner

    April 22, 1989

    Catherine Banner crafts narratives that delve into the intricate tapestry of family history woven against the backdrop of significant societal shifts. Her storytelling bridges the personal and the historical, exploring how individual lives are shaped by sweeping events like the 2008 financial crisis over decades of European history. Through compelling characters and evocative settings, she examines the echoes of the past in the present. Banner's prose is noted for its ability to render complex relationships and offer a resonant portrait of time and place.

    Catherine Banner
    The eyes of a king
    Voices in the Dark
    The House at the Edge of Night
    The Heart at War
    • 2016

      The House at the Edge of Night

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.9(7327)Add rating

      On a tiny island off the coast of Italy, a place alive with stories, legends and sometimes miracles, live the Esposito family - spirited and chaotic, they have been running the bar, the House at the Edge of Night, for almost a century. As the island withstands a century of turmoil, transformed in ways both big and small by war, tourism and recession, the House at the Edge of Night remains at the heart of the community. Especially for the women of the Esposito family, who thrive in running the place where unexpected friendships are forged, betrayals are discovered and great love affairs begin.

      The House at the Edge of Night
    • 2015

      The Heart at War

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Concluding the Last Descendants trilogy, this installment weaves together the fates of its richly developed characters as they confront their legacies and the weight of their choices. The narrative explores themes of identity, family, and the impact of history on the present. As tensions rise, the characters must navigate complex relationships and face their pasts to forge a path forward. The story promises an emotional and gripping resolution to the epic saga that has captivated readers throughout the series.

      The Heart at War
    • 2009

      Anselm Andros believes he leads a normal life, supporting his mother, stepfather, and sister. However, as the political situation in Malonia changes, the family's hidden secrets begin to surface, leading to their unraveling.

      Voices in the Dark
    • 2008

      YA. Fantasy fiction. Five-year-old Cassius escaped the brutal assassination of his parents, the king and queen of Malonia, and was exiled to modern day England. Now fifteen, Cassius continues to be hidden in England under the protection of his tutor, the great Alderbaran, who's ancient prophecy says that Cassius will, one day, return and claim his rightful place on the throne.

      The eyes of a king