Čo je silnejšie ako prvá láska? Gabrielov návrat všetkých znepokojil, a keď Beth sleduje muža, ktorého miluje, na lavici obžalovaných za vraždu, zdá sa, že obavy boli oprávnené. Gabriel jej kedysi ukázal nový pohľad na svet, no jeho odchod ju zlomil. Frank jej pomohol postaviť sa na nohy a spolu si vybudovali domov, no po desiatich rokoch sa Gabriel vracia a Bethin usporiadaný život sa otriasa v základoch. Vie, že je to nesprávne a môže tým ublížiť mnohým, ale dokáže odmietnuť druhú šancu na prvú lásku?
In een afgelegen deel van New Jersey is een ministaat gesticht - een toevluchtsoord voor fanatieke bekeerlingen en fervente gelovigen. Binnen de muren van die afgezonderde gemeenschap worden plannen gesmeed die angst, dood en verderf zullen veroorzaken... Jack Bauer, belast met de oprichting van een CTU-kantoor in New York, bevindt zich in het oog van een orkaan die waarschijnlijk te sterk is om tegen te houden. Maar als dat niet wordt gedaan dan zal Amerika binnen 24 uur op de knieën worden gedwongen door een geheim leger van eigen bodem. Jack Bauer kan niemand vertrouwen, want de wortels van de terreur reiken bijzonder diep... en angstaanjagend hoog.
Existuje ľúbostný list, ktorý by mohol zmeniť dejiny Anglicka. Tento ľúbostný list sa nachádza v pozostalosti známeho herca sira Jamesa Harrisona. Jeho odchod okrem smútiacej rodiny zanecháva aj šokujúce tajomstvo, aké by nikdy nemalo uzrieť svetlo sveta. Mladá ambiciózna novinárka Joanna Haslamová sa zúčastní na pohrebe jedného z najslávnejších britských hercov svojej generácie a náhodou tam začuje klebety o existencii záhadného listu, ktorý po sebe zanechal. Dlho neváha a pustí sa do pátrania na vlastnú päsť, netuší však, do akého nebezpečenstva sa púšťa… a ohrozí nielen seba, ale aj ľudí vo svojej blízkosti. Ten list sa snažia získať aj ľudia z najvyšších spoločenských kruhov s obrovským vplyvom a dotieravá novinárka je im tŕňom v oku. Nezastavia sa pred ničím. To však ani ona.
Before everything changed, young Hannah Rosenthal lived a charmed life. But in 1939, Berlin is transformed; her family's possessions are taken, and they are no longer welcome in their familiar surroundings. Hannah and her best friend, Leo Martin, make a pact to face whatever comes together. Hope arrives with the SS St. Louis, a ship offering Jews safe passage out of Germany. After a frantic visa search, the Rosenthals and Martins board the luxurious liner bound for Havana. Life aboard the St. Louis feels surreal, filled with masquerade balls and exquisite meals, but soon, ominous rumors from Cuba shatter their fragile sense of safety. As impossible choices arise and unthinkable sacrifices are made, the ship that once symbolized salvation threatens to become their doom.
Decades later, in New York City, on her twelfth birthday, Anna Rosen receives a mysterious package from her great-aunt Hannah in Cuba. Its contents inspire Anna and her mother to journey to Havana to uncover their family's tragic past, a quest that will help Anna find her place and purpose in the world. The narrative spans from pre-war Berlin to revolutionary Cuba and post-9/11 New York, culminating in a deeply moving conclusion in present-day Havana.
Set against a backdrop of breathtaking romance, this novel weaves a captivating tale that promises to enchant readers. With rich character development and a compelling storyline, it explores themes of love, longing, and connection. The emotional depth and vivid imagery will draw you in, making it a story you'll want to share with friends. Perfect for anyone looking for a heartfelt escape, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression.
From the acclaimed author of The Waters of Eternal Youth, the eighteenth enthralling installment of "one of the most exquisite and subtle detective series ever" (The Washington Post) The Publication of each Commissario Brunetti mystery is an event anticipated by Donna Leon's many readers. In About Face, she returns with a dazzling mystery that puts Brunetti's own family at risk. Soon after meeting Franca Marinello, the wife of a wealthy Venetian businessman, Brunetti comes across her name in his investigation of a trucking company owner found murdered in his offices. Though charmed by Franca's love of Virgil and Cicero, he must now unravel her connection to the Carabinieri's prime suspect. As Brunetti delves into the murder, he comes face to face with violence and corruption as dangerous as he's ever seen. About Face is Donna Leon at her finest.
Will Anna's grand designs prove just a pipe dream? Anna, a newly qualified interior designer, has decided it's time to put her money and her expertise where her mouth is. She's risked everything on buying a tiny but adorable cottage so she can renovate it, sell it on, and prove to her family that she can earn her own living. Outside, the chocolate-box cottage is perfect, but inside all is chaos: with a ladder for a staircase, no downstairs flooring, candles the only form of lighting and a sleeping bag and camping mat for a bed, Anna's soon wondering whether she's bitten off more than she can chew. Her neighbour Chloe comes to the rescue, providing tea, wine and sympathy - and a recently rescued greyhound, Caroline. But just as Anna's starting to believe she's found the perfect idyll, the good-looking yet impossible Rob Hunter arrives on the scene, putting up more obstacles than the Grand National. Can Anna get over all of life's hurdles?
Jo Edwards never planned to live on a barge. She's not even sure she likes boats. But when her husband trades her in for a younger model, she finds her options alarmingly limited. Dora Hamilton never planned to run out on her own wedding. But as The Big Day approaches, her cold feet show no signs of warming up - and accepting Jo's offer of refuge aboard The Three Sisters seems the only alternative. As Jo and Dora embark on reorganising their muddled lives, they realise they both need a practical way to keep themselves afloat. But, despite their certainty that they've sworn off men for good, they haven't bargained for the persistent intervention of attractive but enigmatic Marcus, and laid-back, charming Tom, who both seem determined to help them whether they like it or not ...
What do a suburban mom, her troubled daughter, divorced brothers, former child stars, born-again Christians, and young millionaires have in common? They have all been selected to compete on LOST AND FOUND, the daring new reality show. In teams of two, they will race across the globe--from Egypt to England, from Japan to Sweden--to battle for a million-dollar prize. They must decipher encrypted clues, recover mysterious artifacts, and outwit their opponents to stay in play. Yet what started as a lark turns deadly serious as the number of players is whittled down, temptations beckon, and the bonds between partners strain and unravel. The question now is not only who will capture the final prize, but at what cost.
Lorna, Helene, Sandra en Joss leiden alle vier een totaal ander leven. Lorna probeert als serveerster haar schulden af te lossen. Helene is de vrouw van een rijke senator, die haar behandelt als oud vuil. Sandra lijdt aan overgewicht en pleinvrees en verdient haar geld met telefoonseks. En Joss werkt als kindermeisje en voetveeg bij een familie die haar geen vrije tijd gunt. Toch hebben ze één ding gemeen: hun liefde voor schoenen. De vrouwen ontmoeten elkaar bij De schoenenclub, waar ze schoenen met elkaar ruilen - maar waar al snel ook hun geheimen en frustraties worden besproken. En zoals zo vaak lijken nieuwe schoenen de oplossing voor alle problemen...
