De Redactie (Amsterdam) Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

On a winter night in 1964, Dr. David Henry is forced by a blizzard to deliver his own twins. His son, born first, is perfectly healthy. Yet when his daughter is born, he sees immediately that she has Down's Syndrome. Rationalizing it as a need to protect Norah, his wife, he makes a split-second decision that will alter all of their lives forever. He asks his nurse to take the baby away to an institution and never to reveal the secret. But Caroline, the nurse, cannot leave the infant. Instead, she disappears into another city to raise the child herself. So begins this story that unfolds over a quarter of a century—in which these two families, ignorant of each other, are yet bound by the fateful decision made that long-ago winter night. Norah Henry, who knows only that her daughter died at birth, remains inconsolable; her grief weighs heavily on their marriage. And Paul, their son, raises himself as best he can, in a house grown cold with mourning. Meanwhile, Phoebe, the lost daughter, grows from a sunny child to a vibrant young woman whose mother loves her as fiercely as if she were her own.

The story of three very different women as they navigate one of life's most wonderful and perilous transitions: the journey of new motherhood.

In the summer of 1914, the celebrated young painter Oskar Kokoschka was in the throes of a passionate love affair with Alma Mahler, the beautiful and seductive widow of the great composer. Now, four short years later, Kokoschka has become a casualty of the Great War. Unlike many of his compatriots, Oskar has survived both a bayonet wound and mustard gas, yet he cannot seem to recover from his inconstant mistress's ruinous betrayal.Determined to have her — somehow — the grieving artist turns to a servant, the shy, reserved Hulda. Shrouded in sadness, this tender young woman reawakens in Oskar desire — and the passion of creation. But their secret liaison is fueled by Oskar's preoccupation with his lost love, a dangerous obsession that could carry him-and the innocent Hulda — beyond hope to a place of no return.Author Biography: Susan Dodd, who has taught at Harvard and the Iowa Writers' Workshop, is the author of four critically acclaimed books. Her work has been honored by the Friends of American Writers, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Faulkner Society, among other organizations. She lives in Ocracoke, North Carolina.

Diamond heiress Rianne de Zoete is unexpectedly sent to an English boarding school by her aunt, where her new roommates—Gabby, Charmaine, and Nathalie—are unimpressed by her haughty demeanor and racism. Riitho Modise, a handsome student from the local boys' school, harbors a deep resentment towards Rianne, as her family's wealth is tied to the political oppression of his father in South Africa. Initially, Rianne and Riitho's mutual disdain sets the stage for conflict. However, a surprising friendship develops among the four girls, uniting them despite their differences. Gabby pursues a law degree at Oxford, while Nathalie launches a successful lingerie business in London. Charmaine, however, finds herself spiraling into a dangerous lifestyle fueled by a new boyfriend, drugs, and alcohol. Meanwhile, Rianne effortlessly transitions into modeling. Everything changes when Rianne encounters a familiar face from her past, forcing her to confront her beliefs and the realities of her privileged life. As the narrative unfolds across London, Los Angeles, Johannesburg, and Martinique, the story captures the transformative journey of Rianne and her friends, highlighting the shifting dynamics of their lives.

'Some of my best friends are homosexuals. I just didn't expect my husband to be one too.' A year after Antonia and Hugh move to Australia with their 4 year old son Tom, everything is going terribly well. They have a lovely house, they're very popular - and then Hugh tells Antonia he is gay and has a boyfriend...It's only the arrival of Ant's outrageous lavender-haired uncle Percy that lifts her out of her depression and sends her off to the gym - to combat the lardy thighs her comfort eating has given her - where she meets the mysterious James, and falls head over heels in lust. Soon Ant finds she's over Hugo - but by then her problems are only just beginning...

Een telefoontje van een anonieme vrouw lokt de Canadese inspecteur Emile Cinq-Mars van Montreal naar een afgelegen vissersplaatsje.

Een jonge, levenslustige vrouw komt door haar werk (assistent-archivaris bij een aristocraat) in een omgeving waarin volop aandacht is voor de vleselijke geneugten des levens.