Sommergeschichten
- 285 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Ein Lesebuch für die Ferien - bk323; Rowohlt Verlag; Verschiedene AutorenInnen; pocket_book; 1999
Seasons Series
This series delves into the cycle of life and its transformations, inspired by the changing seasons. Each installment explores deep human emotions, relationships, and personal growth over time. It offers a poetic perspective on the fleeting nature of moments and the power of the natural order. This collection is an invitation to reflect on one's own journey and its recurring cycles.
Elfrida Phipps loves her new life in the pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage, her faithful dog Horace and the friendship of the neighbouring Blundells - particularly Oscar - to ensure that her days include companionship as well as independence. But an unforeseen tragedy upsets Elfrida's tranquillity: Oscar's wife and daughter are killed in a terrible car crash and he finds himself homeless when his stepchildren claim their dead mother's inheritance. Oscar and Elfrida take refuge in a rambling house in Scotland which becomes a magnet for various waifs and strays who converge upon it, including an unhappy teenage girl. It could be a recipe for disaster. But somehow the Christmas season weaves its magical spell and for Elfrida and Oscar, in the evening of their lives, the winter solstice brings love and solace.
Зимно слънцестоене
- 488 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Дали някога e твърде късно за любовта? Лошото време и дебелата снежна покривка през декември блокират в къща на шотландския бряг група непознати, всеки един от тях лекуващ скръб от миналото, която може да помрачи наближаващите празници. Пукотът на цепениците в камината и топлината на приятелството обаче могат да сгреят и най-студеното сърце и когато църковните камбани оповестяват началото на вечерната служба, звънът им носи вълшебния дух на Коледа.