Jillian Cantor Knihy

Pútavý román o láske, ktorú nezničili ani kruté rany osudu Rakúsko 1938. Kristoff je mladý učeň u židovského rytca predlôh známok Fredericka. Keď jeho majster počas Krištáľovej noci zmizne, Kristoff musí vyrábať známky pre nenávidených Nemcov a zároveň spolupracovať s Elenou, temperamentnou Frederickovou dcérou a členkou rakúskeho odboja, ktorému pomáhajú posielať tajné správy a falšovať doklady. Keď sa uprostred surového zmätku vojny do Eleny zamiluje, musí nájsť spôsob, ako ich oboch zachráni. Los Angeles 1989. Katie Nelsonová sa práve vyrovnáva s trpkým rozvodom. Otec, ktorého nedávno musela presťahovať do sanatória pre pacientov s poruchami pamäti, jej zanechá zbierku známok. Znalec Benjamin v nej nájde nezvyčajnú rakúsku známku z obdobia druhej svetovej vojny, nalepenú na starom ľúbostnom liste. Spolu sa vydajú po stopách príbehu vášnivej lásky, ktorý má pre oboch prekvapivé vyústenie.

Veľký Gatsby je späť. Rovnaký, a predsa iný, brilantne prerozprávaný z pohľadu troch silných žien. Daisy Buchananová, Jordan Barkerová a Catherine McCoyová dostali priestor, o akom vo svojej dobe nemohli ani snívať. Autorka Jillian Cantorová dokonale preskúmala životy žien v dvadsiatych rokoch 20. storočia: ich voľby, rozhodnutia, limity a predsudky medzivojnových čias.

Román je oslavou jednej z najsilnejších ľudských emócií: nádeje. Nemecko, rok 1931. Majiteľ kníhkupectva Max Beissinger stretáva talentovanú huslistku Hannu Ginsbergovú. Zaľúbia sa do seba spriadajú plány do budúcnosti. Ibaže atmosféra v Nemecku sa mení a k moci sa dostáva Adolf Hitler. Mladý pár je konfrontovaný s novou realitou a s predzvesťou vojny, pričom Hanna je židovka. Max však má tajomstvo, o ktorom je presved-čený, že mu pomôže zachrániť Hannu, keď sa Nemecko stane pre ňu nebezpečnou krajinou. Píše sa rok 1946 a Hanna Ginsbergová sa preberie na lúke neďaleko Berlína. Nespomína si na posledných desať rokov svojho života a netuší, čo sa stalo s Maxom. Úplne sa oddá hudbe, ktorá je balzamom na jej zranené srdce. Hoci dni, mesiace a roky plynú, z Londýna odchádza do Paríža, odtiaľ do Viedne a napokon do Ameriky, všade ju prenasleduje zabudnutá minulosť a osud jediného muža, ktorého kedy milovala.

Exploring the life of Marie Curie, the narrative unfolds across two parallel timelines: one follows her actual pioneering journey in science, while the other imagines the repercussions of a pivotal choice she could have made differently. This dual structure not only highlights her groundbreaking contributions but also delves into the broader implications for both her personal life and the scientific community. The reimagining offers a unique perspective on the sacrifices and triumphs of a remarkable woman.

This historical novel follows Millie Stein, who befriends Ethel and Julius Rosenberg in 1947 New York. As the Rosenbergs face espionage charges, Millie navigates her own struggles with motherhood, trust, and political loyalty. Caught in a web of intrigue, she must fight for her beliefs and loved ones amidst chaos.

In Poland in 1891, Marie Curie (then Marya Sklodowska) was engaged to a budding mathematician, Kazimierz Zorawski. But when his mother insisted she was too poor and not good enough, he broke off the engagement. A heartbroken Marya left Poland for Paris, where she would attend the Sorbonne to study chemistry and physics. Eventually Marie Curie would go on to change the course of science forever and be the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.But what if she had made a different choice? What if she had stayed in Poland, married Kazimierz at the age of twenty-four, and never attended the Sorbonne or discovered radium? What if she had chosen a life of domesticity with a constant hunger for knowledge in Russian Poland where education for women was restricted, instead of studying science in Paris and meeting Pierre Curie?Entwining Marie Curie's real story with Marya Zorawska's fictional one, Half Life explores loves lost and destinies unfulfilled--and probes issues of loyalty and identity, gender and class, motherhood and sisterhood, fame and anonymity, scholarship and knowledge. Through parallel contrasting versions of Marya's life, Jillian Cantor's unique historical novel asks what would have happened if a great scientific mind was denied opportunity and access to education. It examines how the lives of one remarkable woman and the people she loved - as well as the world at large and course of science and history--might have been irrevocably changed in ways both great and small. --amazon.com

The narrative intertwines historical fiction with suspense and romance, exploring the complex relationship between sisters marked by both adoration and rivalry. This inventive "what-if" story delves into themes of familial bonds and competition, offering a unique perspective on sisterhood amidst a captivating backdrop.

Exploring the boundaries between reality and illusion, this narrative delves into the protagonist's awakening to a world that challenges their perceptions. As they navigate a landscape filled with unexpected twists, the story raises profound questions about truth, identity, and the nature of existence. Themes of self-discovery and the fragility of belief intertwine, leading to a gripping journey that blurs the lines between what is real and what is imagined.

Can she rewrite the fate of the women who came before her? The once-rising literary star Olivia Fitzgerald is down on her luck. Her most recent novel--a retelling of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca--was a flop, her boyfriend of nine years just dumped her and she's battling a bad case of writer's block. So when her agent calls her with a high-paying ghostwriting opportunity, Olivia is all too willing to sign the NDA. At first, the write-for-hire job seems too good to be true. All she has to do is interview Henry "Ash" Asherwood, a reclusive mega billionaire, twice named People's Sexiest Man Alive, who wants her help in writing a book that reveals a shocking secret about his late grandmother and Daphne du Maurier. But when Olivia arrives at his Malibu estate, nothing is as it seems. The more Olivia digs into his grandmother's past, the more questions she has--and before she knows it, she's trapped in a gothic mystery of her own. With as many twists and turns as the California coast, The Fiction Writer is a page-turner that explores the boundaries of creative freedom and whose stories we have the right to tell.

In a tale of love and ambition, a glamorous romance novelist and an aspiring starlet uncover a shared secret that intertwines their lives. As they navigate the complexities of their ambitions, the story explores the lengths they will go to safeguard their hearts amidst the challenges of fame and desire.