Young, decorative and almost without formal schooling, Viola Otway takes a job with a charity working for the conservation of old houses. An assignment at Inskip House in Nottinghamshire brings her into contact with the handsome, lazy and utterly charming Jeremy, and love soon grows.
A witty, perceptive social comedy, perfect for lovers of Anita Shreve and Elizabeth Buchan.The Byng family, theatrical down to the youngest, 12 year-old Cordelia, are stunned out of even their normal self-involvement by the news that their father, the celebrated Shakespearean actor, has apparently killed his rival on stage during the last rehearsals for the new production of King Lear. Waldo Byng is arrested for murder and held in police custody : the press camp outside the house, detectives attempt to interview the family and friends, and Clarissa Byng abandons the entire scene by fleeing with her longtime companion.It is left to the rest of the family to try to find a way through this disaster and above all to earn some money as the play is naturally cancelled. The nine months from arrest to the final trial are a wonderful learning curve about the real world for all of them, in particular for Harriet, considered the most 'sensible' of the remarkable family.Clouds among the Stars is a true pleasure to read: witty, perceptive about some of our social habits, with an outstanding cast of characters, wonderful scenes including some of the best parties and theatrical behaviour; and above all written with a style, charm and verve that makes one want to start to read it again as soon as one has finished.
The two heart friends, Daisy and Min, part ways in anger after one catches the other in bed with the wrong lover. Fifteen years later, they unexpectedly meet again. Their old conflict is long forgotten, and as they exchange the latest news, it feels as if their friendship never ended. Min is married and lives with her husband and two children in a beautiful but somewhat dilapidated estate in romantic Lancashire. On a whim, she invites Daisy to stay with her. As a saving angel, Daisy brings order to her impractical friend's chaotic household. She cooks, gardens, and cares for the children—only to find herself falling for Min's husband, Robert. Daisy begins to wish she could trade places with Min, perhaps even permanently. Fifteen years ago, they fought over a man; now, history seems to be repeating itself.
A girl may have to kiss some frogs before she finds her Prince Charming, but Marigold has found herself a real toad. On her way to becoming a prima ballerina, she is bent over backwards - literally - working her way to the top. But a painful fall sends her limping back home, where an old friend is ready to sweep her off her feet. Is there a handsome stranger also waiting in the wings?
A paperback edition of a novel from the author of OUT OF LOVE at whose centre is a woman, on the brink of turning forty, who forges a new life for herself and discovers love for the first time after her husband is found shot dead.
De Londense Elfrida Swann, beter bekend als Freddie, staat op het punt te trouwen met Alex Moncrieff, een succesvolle jurist. De voorbereidingen voor de grote dag zijn in volle gaan. De kerk en de taart zijn al versierd. Dan, vlak voor het huwelijksfeest, laat Freddie alles en iedereen in de steek.
In England, mit seinen einladenden Landhäusern und Traditionen, entfaltet sich die Geschichte zweier Frauen, deren enge Freundschaft auf eine harte Probe gestellt wird.
Harriet lebt mit ihrer exzentrischen Familie, berühmten Shakespeare-Mimen, in einer alten Villa in London. Als ihr Vater des Mordes beschuldigt wird, bricht die Idylle zusammen. Während die Presse und Polizei aufdringlich sind, muss die Familie das Chaos bewältigen, und Harriet verliebt sich in den scheinbar falschen Mann.
Als een vrouw verliefd wordt op de partner van haar beste vriendin, staat ze voor een moeilijke keuze.
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