In this beautifully complex classic, a woman embarks on a journey from Cape Cod to Paris to uncover a family secret for her ailing grandmother that could change everything. At thirty-six, Hope McKenna-Smith faces numerous challenges: the loss of her mother to cancer, a divorce, and a struggling bakery while raising a troubled preteen. As her beloved French grandmother, Mamie, succumbs to Alzheimer's, she has a rare moment of clarity and reveals tantalizing snippets of a tragic history from WWII Paris. With a scrawled list of names, Hope travels to France to unravel a seventy-year-old mystery. The story unfolds as an immersive tale of generations fighting to survive, with Hope piecing together her grandmother's past. She uncovers horrific stories of the Holocaust, revealing her grandmother's extraordinary resilience in a chaotic world. To reunite two lovers separated by terror, Hope will need a dash of courage and the belief that God exists everywhere, even in cake. This 10th anniversary edition includes a new author's note and recipes, enriching the experience of this evocative narrative.
Monique Eggermont Books






Sarah's Key
- 306 pages
- 11 hours of reading
On the anniversary of the roundup of Jews by the French police in Paris, Julia is asked to write an article on this dark episode and embarks on an investigation that leads her to long-hidden family secrets and to the ordeal of Sarah.
Leer paardrijden
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
De verlichte kamers
- 511 pages
- 18 hours of reading
De leden van een moderne familie voelen veel (zakelijke) verplichtingen waardoor hun onderlinge verstandhouding in de knel dreigt te raken.
A stunning, shocking, wonderfully well written debut reminiscent of James Patterson and one that will catapault Boris Starling to the front rank of thriller writers. London is in the grip of a heatwave: airless days, strange steamy nights and a killer stalking the streets. Wealthy men are being murdered to some mysterious pattern, with no clues left behind, only corpses with silver spoons in place of their tongues... Set against this merciless butcher is DCI Red Metcalfe, an investigator with a celebrated ability to get under the skin and into the minds of the deranged killers he hunts. But as the city swelters and the body count rises, Red's own tortured past begins to turn against him - and the city is safe for no one. Sometimes, it is said, it takes a killer to catch a killer... The most compelling and suspenseful British thriller to come along in years, and Boris Starling is a startling and powerful talent to watch. Messiah is guaranteed to haunt your dreams...
De duik
- 270 pages
- 10 hours of reading
In 1996 ontmoetten Audrey Mestre en Pipín Ferreras elkaar. Zij was een jonge, beeldschone, Franse biologe, hij was toen wereldkampioen No Limits Freediving - een extreme sport waarbij zonder perslucht diepterecords gebroken worden. Ze kregen een gepassioneerde relatie. Ook Audrey werd freediver, en ze brak al snel het wereldrecord voor vrouwen (115 meter). Pipín en Audrey stimuleerden elkaar om tot het uiterste te gaan, maar dat leidde tot een tragedie: Audrey verongelukte voor de Dominicaanse kust toen ze Pipíns record (170 meter) probeerde te breken. In De duik doet Pipín zijn verhaal. Het is een eerbetoon aan zijn grote liefde én een verdediging van zijn sport. Een uniek boek met prachtige beelden, over gedreven mensen en extreme diepten van liefde en obsessie.
This gripping thriller—and profoundly spiritual journey—reveals the greatest story never told. A GRIPPING THRILLER AND A PROFOUND SPIRITUAL JOURNEY THAT REVEALS THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD! Two thousand years ago, in the French Pyrenees, Mary Magdalene hid a gospel that contained her own version of the events and characters of the New Testament. Protected by supernatural forces, these sacred scrolls could be uncovered only by a special seeker, one who fulfills the ancient prophecy of l'attendue -- The Expected One. When journalist Maureen Paschal begins the research for a new book, she has no idea that she is stepping into an ancient mystery so secret, so revolutionary, that thousands of people have killed and died for it. As the eerie prophecy of The Expected One casts a shadow over her life and work, a long-buried family secret comes to light. Ultimately she, and the reader, come face-to-face with Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist, Judas, and Salome in the pages of a deeply moving new gospel, the life of Jesus as told by Mary Magdalene. CONTAINS NEW, UNPUBLISHED MATERIAL FROM THE ARQUES GOSPEL
The husband's secret
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Imagine your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret - something with the potential to destroy not just the life you built together, but the lives of others too. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive
Why Men Can Only Do One Thing at a Time and Women Never Stop Talking
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Fabulous combined giftbook edition of the two mini books WHY MEN DON'T LISTEN AND CAN ONLY DO ONE THING AT A TIME and WHY WOMEN CAN'T READ MAPS AND WON'T STOP TALKING In this hilarious book, Allan and Barbara Pease highlight the differences between men and women in the way they think and act. Why are women radar detectors; why do men hate to be wrong? Each page features a snippet of wisdom, bound to produce laughter from even the most cynical soul. The perfect giftbook for men and women. Including plenty of new material, this beautiful hardback edition is adapted from their multi-million-selling Number 1 bestseller Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps.
Next Time You See Me
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
After believing she had conquered darkness, Karin Schaeffer discovers that evil has resurfaced, presenting new challenges and threats. As she navigates this renewed struggle, she must confront her past and the lingering shadows that haunt her. The story delves into themes of resilience and the ongoing battle against malevolence, showcasing Karin's determination to protect what she holds dear while facing the complexities of her own journey.



