Maggie O'Farrell crafts contemporary fiction that delves into the intricate relationships between sisters, exploring the profound psychological impact of loss on her characters' lives. Her novels often examine the unseen threads that connect individuals, revealing how the past shapes the present. O'Farrell writes with a keen eye for emotional nuance, creating resonant and deeply felt experiences for her readers.
Exploring sisterly affection, the narrative follows two sisters on a journey of self-discovery and rediscovery of their voices. Through beautiful illustrations, the story delves into the complexities of their relationship, highlighting the themes of identity and connection. The author, known for their previous work, weaves a poignant tale that resonates with anyone who has navigated the bonds of family and the search for personal authenticity.
Das erste Kinderbuch von Maggie O’Farrell erzählt die märchenhafte Geschichte von Lina und ihrem geheimnisvollen Schnee-Engel, der ihr während einer Krankheit beisteht. Mit zauberhaften Illustrationen von Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini ist es perfekt für kuschelige Vorlesestunden und Gute-Nacht-Geschichten.
Roman | Sunday-Times-Bestseller | Women’s Prize for Fiction 2023 Longlist
464 pages
17 hours of reading
»Er blickt dich an und sieht, was du um jeden Preis verbergen willst.« Ein Mal hat Lucrezia den Mann gesehen, mit dem sie als Zwölfjährige verheiratet werden soll. Am Hof von Florenz wächst die Tochter aus dem Hause Medici auf wie in einem goldenen Käfig. Niemand versteht das künstlerisch begabte, feinsinnige Mädchen, das lieber mit Tieren spricht als mit den Geschwistern – außer ihrem Zukünftigen, Alfonso, der ihr tief in die Seele zu schauen scheint. Bringt das Leben mit dem Herzog von Ferrara ihr die ersehnte Freiheit? Oder doch den Tod? »O’Farrell ist eine Meisterin der Gegenwärtigkeit. Sie schafft es, vergangene Zeiten so unmittelbar zu beschreiben, als atme man deren Sein.« Brigitte Woman »Ein fein ziselierter, modern anmutender psychologischer Roman. Die Sätze fließen unangestrengt, doch anspielungsreich, die Figuren kommen uns nahe.« Neue Zürcher Zeitung »Ganz große Kunst!« emotion
"Химерниця Агнес читає людські душі й зцілює тіла. Слава про незвичайні здібності дівчини-сокільниці шириться по околицях. Аж ось вона вже віддана дружина та мати, обробляє орендований у брата клаптик землі — відьмацький садочок Агнес. Збирає лікарські рослини, дбає про дітей і пасіку. Тим часом її чоловік Вільям підкорює лондонську сцену. Та одного дня смерть переступає їхній поріг і попри всі намагання Агнес щось змінити забирає одинадцятирічного Гамнета. Втрата сина змінює стосунки між чоловіком та жінкою, які колись кохали одне одного до нестями. Між ними виростає стіна з потужного болю та безпорадності. Але чотири роки по тому Вільям Шекспір створює п’єсу «Гамлет», відроджуючи і свого сина, і свій шлюб." --
La extraña desaparición de Esme Lennox es una historia inquietante que explora las convenciones sociales y la complejidad de los lazos familiares. Ante el cierre del hospital psiquiátrico de Cauldstone en Edimburgo, Iris recibe la noticia de que debe hacerse cargo de su tía abuela Esme, quien será liberada tras más de sesenta años de internamiento. La sorpresa inicial de Iris, que no conocía a Esme, se transforma en curiosidad. ¿Qué llevó a la reclusión de Esme a los dieciséis años? ¿Por qué su historia fue ocultada durante tanto tiempo? A través de los recuerdos de Esme y de las escasas lucideces de su abuela Kitty, Iris reconstruye la vida de las dos hermanas, desde su infancia en la India hasta su juventud en Escocia, donde la joven Esme desafió las rígidas normas de la alta burguesía escocesa, enfrentándose a una terrible exclusión. A medida que se revelan secretos familiares, el suspense crece hasta un desenlace impactante. La autora, reconocida por su talento en la narrativa escocesa, logra mantener al lector en vilo hasta la última página, explorando la opresión de los secretos familiares y el poder transformador de la verdad.
The new children’s book from multi-award-winning author of Hamnet, Maggie O’Farrell, paired once more with Daniela Terrazzini’s stunning illustrations.When Jem and his family move to the countryside, he doesn’t like his new home one bit. It’s an old cottage on the side of a hill, where strange things keep happening: shoes are filled up with conkers, the stairs become tangled in a woollen maze. Jem’s sister Verity is certain it is the work of a “nouka”, an ancient creature from local folklore that lives deep down inside the hill. Jem, however, is adamant that there is no such thing.But this small mythical creature, so attuned to the hearts and minds of others, does exist. And, what’s more, it is determined, through mischief and mayhem, to help Jem reignite the spark within himself once more.
'I thought I had made myself clear. I want something that conveys her majesty, her bloodline. Do you understand? She is no ordinary mortal. Treat her thus.'Florence, the 1560s. Lucrezia, third daughter of Cosimo de' Medici, is free to wander the palazzo at will, wondering at its treasures and observing its clandestine workings. But when her older sister dies on the eve of marriage to Alfonso d'Este, ruler of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio, Lucrezia is thrust unwittingly into the limelight: the duke is quick to request her hand in marriage, and her father to accept on her behalf.Having barely left girlhood, Lucrezia must now make her way in a troubled court whose customs are opaque and where her arrival is not universally welcomed. Perhaps most mystifying of all is her husband himself, Alfonso. Is he the playful sophisticate her appears before their wedding, the aesthete happiest in the company of artists and musicians, or the ruthless politician before whom even his formidable sisters seem to tremble?As Lucrezia sits in uncomfortable finery for the painting which is to preserve her image for centuries to come, one thing becomes worryingly clear. In the court's eyes, she has one duty: to provide the heir who will shore up the future of the Ferrarese dynasty. Until then, for all of her rank and nobility, her future hangs entirely in the balance.
Have you ever woken up suddenly, in the middle of the night, without knowing why? Best-selling and award-winning master storyteller Maggie O'Farrell weaves an extraordinary and compelling modern fairy tale about the bravery of a little girl and the miracle of a snowy day. Sylvie wakes one night, suddenly, without knowing why. Then she sees the most spectacular sight - a pair of wings, enormous in size, made of the softest snow-white feathers imaginable. An angel in her bedroom ... a SNOW angel! He tells her that he is here to look after her, for Sylvie is not as well as she seems... Many months later, as Sylvie recovers from her illness, she longs to see her snow angel again. He saved her life! There is so much she wants to tell him, so much she wants to know! Will he ever come back to her? And how can Sylvie make sure that everyone she loves has their own snow angel, to keep them safe, too?
