Joseph Finder - Rozsudek:
Právnička Juliana Brodyová se stane obětí vydírání. Její rodině hrozí nebezpečí.
Kitty Zeldis - Z jiného světa:
Poválečný New York. Smí zámožnou slečnu Bellamyovou učit židovská dívka Eleonora Moskowitzová?
Charlie Donlea - Nevěřte tomu:
Odsouzená žena stráví deset let ve vězení. Nebyl její případ zpackaný?
Jill Shalvis - Kamarádky do deště: Lanie Jacobsová je v šoku ze smrti manžela - a z toho, že zjistila, jak ji celý život klamal. Najde novou šanci ve vinařství příjemných Capriottiů?
Set in the aftermath of World War II, the story unfolds when Eleanor Moskowitz, a recent Vassar graduate seeking employment, meets Patricia Bellamy following a minor traffic accident. Patricia's troubled daughter, Margaux, who is recovering from polio, requires a tutor. This unexpected connection leads to a transformative relationship as Eleanor steps into the role of Margaux's tutor, exploring themes of healing, resilience, and the complexities of motherhood and education in a post-war society.
Exploring the complex relationships between mothers and daughters, the narrative weaves through the rich historical backdrops of New York City and New Orleans. The author's storytelling prowess shines through, bringing depth and compassion to her characters, making for a poignant and beautiful reading experience.
Set in postwar New York City, this compelling novel explores the unexpected consequences of a chance meeting between two women—one Jewish and one WASP. After a minor traffic accident in June, two years post-World War II, Eleanor Moskowitz, a recent Vassar graduate and teacher, finds herself needing a job. Patricia Bellamy, struggling with her difficult thirteen-year-old daughter Margaux's recovery from polio, requires a private tutor. Despite feeling out of place in the Bellamys’ affluent Park Avenue home, Eleanor quickly bonds with Margaux, introducing her to Shakespeare and Latin. Eleanor’s mother disapproves of her new position, and she must conceal her Jewish identity to enter the Bellamys’ building. During a visit to the family’s country home in Connecticut, Eleanor meets Patricia’s bohemian brother, Tom, igniting an intense romance. As Eleanor grows closer to Margaux and Patricia, her comfort in their world increases. However, as their friendship deepens, a pivotal moment arises one hot summer evening, forcing both women to confront choices that will significantly impact their lives. This gripping narrative delves into the lives of two women on the brink of transformation, questioning how much our pasts shape our futures.
