Francesca Thayer's life takes a turn as she seeks boarders for her struggling Greenwich Village townhouse. Eileen, Chris, and Marya, each with their own stories, move in and transform the house into a lively home filled with laughter, heartbreak, and hope, redefining what makes a house a true home.
Sasha tries to keep Liam hidden from her grown children and well-heeled clientele as she commutes between New York and Paris. Liam tries to bring out the wild streak that Sasha barely knows she has. Then a family tragedy suddenly alters Liam's life, forcing a choice and a sacrifice that neither one of them could have expected.
Commander Adam Dalgliesh and his team are called in to investigate a murder at a private nursing home for rich patients being treated by the famous plastic surgeon George Chandler-Powell. A welcome addition to the Dalgliesh canon, The Private Patient could have been written by no one other than P.D. James.
In her 56th bestselling novel, Danielle Steel explores themes of family, friendship, and personal transformation through the journey of Faith Madison. On the surface, Faith embodies the ideal New Yorker—stylish and accomplished, with a seemingly perfect life as a mother and wife in Manhattan. However, beneath this façade lies a painful secret stemming from her childhood, compounded by the recent death of her stepfather, a man who always felt just out of reach. This loss triggers a profound journey of self-discovery for Faith. At the funeral, she reconnects with Brad Patterson, her brother's childhood best friend, who brings back cherished memories. Their bond, once forged in childhood, reignites as they navigate their respective griefs and the complexities of their adult lives. Faith, yearning for independence, decides to pursue a law degree against her husband’s wishes, which leads to marital strife. Amidst this turmoil, her correspondence with Brad becomes a lifeline, allowing them to share laughter and support across the miles. As their friendship deepens, both Faith and Brad find the courage to confront their pasts and embrace their dreams. Faith begins to believe in herself and prepares to reveal her long-held secret, while Brad contemplates a decision he has long delayed. With poignant insights into relationships and the healing power of second chances, Steel crafts a moving narrative about love, loss, and the transf
Tells the story of Jack Watson, a wealthy Beverly Hills businessman and widower, who falls in love with his daughter-in-law's mother and together they discover a relationship marked by challenges and surprises.
Murders present meet murders past in P.D. James’s latest harrowing, thought-provoking thriller. Commander Adam Dalgliesh is already acquainted with the Dupayne--a museum dedicated to the interwar years, with a room celebrating the most notorious murders of that time--when he is called to investigate the killing of one of the family trustees. He soon discovers that the victim was seeking to close the museum against the wishes of the fellow trustees and the Dupayne's devoted staff. Everyone, it seems, has something to gain from the crime. When it becomes clear that the murderer has been inspired by the real-life crimes from the murder room--and is preparing to kill again--Dalgliesh knows that to solve this case he has to get into the mind of a ruthless killer.
Het gelukkige huwelijk tussen een chirurg en een bankierster wordt op de proef gesteld als zij een baan in San Francisco aanneemt en hij achterblijft in New York.
Per il mercante d'armi Daniel Alberton lo scoppio della guerra civile americana è stato una buona notizia. Nordisti e sudisti inviano a Londra i loro emissari per ottenere da lui le forniture necessarie a vincere il conflitto e per sopraffare la concorrenza sono disposti a ricorrere anche al ricatto e all'omicidio. Infatti, Alberton e i guardiani del suo magazzino vengono assassinati e le armi contese tra nordisti e sudisti scompaiono misteriosamente. Monk e Hester indagano e seguono la pista di Breeland, l'emissario unionista ritornato troppo rapidamente in America con la bella Merrit, la figlia sedicenne di Alberton. Ma sullo sfondo di uno degli scontri più sanguinosi del conflitto, i due investigatori scopriranno una scottante verità la cui chiave giace sul fondale limaccioso del Tamigi
Detective roman Het mysterie van Sittaford speelt zich af op een ijzige avond in een afgelegen dorp in Dartmoor, waar zes mensen zich vermaken met het oproepen van geesten. Wat begint als een onschuldige bezigheid, krijgt een sinistere wending wanneer ze een boodschap uit het hiernamaals ontcijferen die een moord aankondigt op de eigenaar van het landhuis, kapitein Trevelyan. Zodra blijkt dat de geesten de waarheid spreken, arresteert de politie de enige verdachte: de neef van de kapitein, James Pearson. James kan alleen rekenen op de hulp van zijn vastberaden verloofde Emily Trefusis, die al haar charme en slimheid inzet om op eigen houtje het onderzoek te leiden. De kansen om de moordenaar te vinden nemen toe wanneer ook de veelbelovende journalist Charles Enderby zich bij het onderzoek voegt. De dader kan echter elke inwoner van Sittaford zijn, of een gevaarlijke gevangene die onlangs is ontsnapt uit het nabijgelegen Princetown.
In her fifty-first bestselling novel, Danielle Steel explores the profound bond between an extraordinary man and the woman who loves him, highlighting the courage it takes to let someone you cherish fly free. The story begins with a phone call on a snowy December afternoon, which brings Kate unexpected news about Joe, her soulmate for nearly thirty-four years. Their journey began in 1940, when Kate, just seventeen, made her debut in New York City amidst the backdrop of World War II. It was there that she met Joe Allbright, a brilliant aviator and protégé of Charles Lindbergh, whose striking presence captivated her. As they navigate their lives, Kate pursues her studies at Radcliffe while Joe rises to fame in aviation, always drawn back to her despite his passion for flight. After the war, Kate yearns for marriage and family, while Joe is consumed by his ambitions. When fate reunites them, they must confront choices that will shape their futures. Set against a vivid historical backdrop, Steel weaves a tale of love, sacrifice, and the complexity of human relationships, capturing the essence of two lives intricately intertwined. This novel is a testament to unconditional love and the intricate dance of commitment and freedom, showcasing Steel's masterful storytelling.
La Londra vittoriana nasconde accuratamente i suoi peccati e i suoi segreti. Solo il tenace ispettore Thomas Pitt riesce a portarli alla luce, con la determinazione del segugio di razza e l'aiuto di un'arma segreta: sua moglie Charlotte. Figlia di ottima famiglia, Charlotte svolge per conto del marito indagini delicate nei salotti della buona borghesia, arrivando dove un poliiziotto non potrebbe mai avere accesso. In questa raccolta, che comprende tre dei casi più complessi dell'ispettore, si rivela tutta la bravura di Anne Perry, autrice amatissima dai giallisti di tutto il mondo per la sua capacità di ridar vita a un'epoca affascinante e torbida come quella della Londra dell'Ottocento.
Fin da bambina, Cassie ha sognato di pilotare un aereo, nonostante la disapprovazione della famiglia, proprietaria di un campo d'aviazione. Ma Nick, il giovane socio del padre, segretamente innamorato di lei, l'asseconda e l'aiuta a diventare una provetta pilota. Cassie, però, sposa un astuto industriale che, sfruttando la sua bravura, la trasforma in una celebrità, con all'attivo record mondiali e imprese rischiose. Nel frattempo - siamo negli anni Quaranta - Nick parte per la guerra e Cassie realizza di non essere felice...
Alles scheidt hen: een veeleisend beroep, een veeleisend gezin en de duizenden kilometers tussen New York, waar Mélanie het nieuws presenteert, en Los Angeles, waar Peter het belangrijkste ziekenhuis leidt. Ze hebben zo weinig tijd voor hun privéleven! Peter, een internationaal specialist in harttransplantaties, is altijd beschikbaar voor zijn patiënten. Mélanie moet haar leven van dag tot dag leven, zonder plannen te maken. Enkele uren stelen van zulke verplichtingen is een hele opgave. Kunnen ze zich tevredenstellen met deze clandestiene liefde, onderbroken door lange maanden van afwezigheid waarin de telefoon hun enige verbinding blijft? De jonge vrouw neemt het risico alles voor Peter op te offeren. Maar wat een verscheuring! Ze moet bovendien de schaduw van een overleden vrouw onder ogen zien, de haat van een stiefdochter en de intriges van een collega...
Life was good for Liz and Jack Sutherland. In eighteen years of marriage they had built a family, a sucessful law practice, and a warm happy home near San Francisco, in a house on Hope Street. But one Christmas morning, in the midst of joy and children's laughter, tragedy strikes - and Liz is left alone, facing painful questions in the face of unbearable loss. How can she go on without her husband, her partner, her best friend?
Het levensverhaal van Sarah Whitfield, die op de avond voor haar vijfenzestigste verjaardag wacht op de komst van haar kinderen en kleinkinderen en haar leven overdenkt. Ze herinnert zich vijf decennia vol dramatische gebeurtenissen, de jaren dertig in New York en een kort huwelijk dat haar tot in de kern heeft geraakt. Een reis naar Europa, die haar moest opbeuren, helpt niet veel - totdat Sarah William, de hertog van Whitfield, ontmoet, die haar al snel tot zijn vrouw en hertogin maakt. Na hun huwelijksreis in Frankrijk breekt echter de oorlog uit en blijft Sarah alleen achter met een baby, opnieuw zwanger en met een onwrikbaar geloof dat haar vermiste echtgenoot nog leeft. Na de oorlog worden de Whitfields juweliers van gekroonde hoofden en hun bedrijf verwerft wereldwijde bekendheid, terwijl hun gezin groeit. Na jaren vol pijn en nieuwe vreugde, diepe verliezen en onverzettelijke hoop, wanneer elk van de kinderen zijn eigen weg in het leven zoekt, komen ze weer samen om de kracht van de familie te vieren die alle ontberingen heeft doorstaan.
After the wedding of Diana Goode and Andrew Douglas, Diana teases that they will make a baby on their honeymoon. But long afterward, she is still not pregnant. As Diana and Andrew wait out each month only to be bitterly disappointed, they are forced to question just how much they are willing to go through to have a baby. Charlie Winwood dreams of a house filled with children. His bride, party-girl actress Barbie Mason, has other ideas. When he discovers he is sterile, Charlie has to rethink his deepest values--and his marriage to a woman who shares none of his dreams. After ten years of living together, Pilar Graham, a prominent Santa Barbara attorney, marries Judge Brad Coleman, who is nineteen years her senior and father of two grown children. They are happy with their comfortable life together, à deux, until Pilar begins to wonder if she will someday regret not having a baby with Brad. Are they crazy to begin now--with Brad about to become a grandfather and Pilar with a busy career, and in her early forties, possibly putting herself at risk? Through the lives of these couples, Danielle Steel shows us the mixed blessings we face as we build our families and live our modern lives. She touches us with the triumphant people who prevail, their victories, their defeats, their tragedies and joys, their compromises, their lives.
Three women who were inseparable during their college years meet again after 20 years at a ranch in Wyoming to find courage, healing and truth as they reach out to one another and rekindle old relationships.
Een man, die samen met zijn schoonvader een aantal farmaceutische bedrijven bezit, keert zich tegen diens plannen om een niet voldoende getest middel tegen kanker op de markt te brengen.
In one tragic moment everything changed. Her daughter's life. Her marriage. Her world.
In Jeruzalem ontmoet Hercule Poirot een heel vreemde familie. Wanneer hij later hoort dat de excentrieke, wrede moeder uit dit gezin is vermoord, verbaast hem dat absoluut niet. Toch besluit Poirot uit te zoeken wie de moordenaar is - een zeer gecompliceerde zaak als blijkt dat praktisch iedereen in de omgeving van de vermoorde vrouw een motief heeft...
In Rome, Isabella and her husband, Amadeo, have created an idyllic marriage and the House of San Gregorio, the most exciting name in European high fashion. But in an act of terrorism, Amadeo is kidnapped and taken from Isabella forever. Fleeing to New York, she fights to build a new life for herself and her son, as they discover new worlds and a new life together.
An omnibus edition of three of this author's novels, comprising: SEASON OF PASSION, LOVING and GOLDEN MOMENTS.
De geheimzinnige mijnheer Shaitana 'verzamelt' niet-ontdekte moordenaars. Een gevaarlijke hobby, die hem ten slotte het leven kost. Hercule Poirot, die op het moment dat Shaitana werd vermoord bij hem op bezoek was, moet zien uit te zoeken wie van de gasten de gastheer heeft vermoord. Hoewel hij uit de manier waarop de verdachten die avond bridge speelden heel wat kan opmaken over hun karakter, blijft het een ingewikkelde zaak...
A superb collection of treats for mystery lovers, featuring both the indomitable English gentlewoman, Miss Marple, and the inimitable Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot.
