Esther Freud Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

Rosaleen, a young schoolgirl in the early Sixties, embarks on a secret affair with the renowned sculptor Felix Lehmann, a Jewish bohemian. As the rebellious daughter of Irish publicans, she finds herself swept away in a whirlwind of romance, art, and indulgence, modeling for Felix while they escape to France and Soho. However, their idyllic life shatters when Rosaleen discovers she is pregnant. Forced out of her home and job, she seeks refuge in a convent in Ireland, only to face a harsh reality that starkly contrasts her expectations. In present-day London, Kate struggles with her unfulfilled artistic aspirations and an unhappy marriage while raising her young daughter. She feels a stirring within her, prompting her to confront a mystery from her past linked to recurring visions of a tree that invade her dreams. On the brink of a breakthrough, she travels to Ireland, uncertain of what she seeks. Meanwhile, Aoife sits by her dying husband Cashell, recounting their life together, from their wartime courtship to their return from exile. Yet, a significant piece of their history remains unspoken. As time slips away, Aoife urgently needs Cashell to reveal the fate of Rosaleen. This beautifully written novel explores themes of love, motherhood, secrets, and the liberating power of truth.

Thomas ist der Sohn des Wirts im Küstendorf Walberswick. Hier gibt es neuerdings Sommergäste, und ein Fremder fasziniert Thomas ganz besonders: Mr Mac muss Detektiv sein, denn er trägt Cape und Filzhut und er raucht Pfeife, genau wie Sherlock Holmes. Im Pub wird über ihn getuschelt - Mac geht zu den unwahrscheinlichsten Zeiten spazieren; er zeichnet noch das armseligste Blümchen am Wegesrand; oft starrt er am Strand stundenlang in Richtung Horizont. Dann bricht der erste Weltkrieg aus. Die Urlauber reisen ab, nur die Mackintoshs bleiben. Je schlimmer der Krieg wird, desto verdächtiger finden die Dorfbewohner den Sonderling Mr. Mac...

A captivating new novel about the world of acting from the acclaimed author of Hideous Kinky and Love Falls

Set against the backdrop of a vibrant Tuscan summer, this novel explores the intense emotions and complexities of young love. The author, known for their acclaimed work, weaves a narrative filled with passion and beauty, capturing the essence of youthful longing and discovery in a breathtaking landscape. The story promises to evoke deep feelings and resonate with anyone who has experienced the fervor of first love.

A multi-layered story of love, art, life, relationships - and place. The architect Klaus Lehmann loves his wife Elsa with a passion which continues throughout their married life. Half a century later, researching his life and work in the village of Steerborough where he once lived, Lily pores over Klaus's letters to Elsa. As she pieces together Elsa's story, she becomes aware of an absence in her own life and, with her partner Nick left behind in London, too busy to write or visit, she finds herself increasingly enthralled by this village by the sea and its unusual beauty.

Jednoduchosť aj krása letných dní, jednoduchosť a krása rozhovorov zároveň. To spája Kniha leta, ktorá je nádherným poetickým dielom o dvojici vnučky Sofie a jej starej mamy. Na odľahlom ostrove, kde sú odkázané len na seba a prírodné elementy, stará mama a Sofia objavujú viac ako len okolité prostredie. Rozprávajú sa, uvažujú, hádajú, chodia na dobrodružné výpravy. Sú to chvíle plné slobody a objavovania. Kniha je doplnená ilustráciami autorky.

Oorspr. titel: The wild. Na haar scheiding trekt een vrouw met haar kinderen in bij een man met drie dochters, hetgeen de nodige complicaties oplevert.

'This book ranks alongside PADDY CLARKE HA HA HA as one of the very few great contemporary novels about childhood' William Sutcliffe, Independent on Sunday 'Everything was going to be different this year' - Tess is nine years old and wants her new family to work out, even though her brother Jake is not so sure. THE WILD is a brilliant, clear-eyed evocation of the collision of families and step families, adult and childhood worlds.

When her mother decides to take her and her sister away from life as they know it and move to Morocco, a five-year-old English school girl embarks on an adventure-filled romp through northern Africa.