The Lodgers
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An uplifting and heartwarming tale of friendship, community and a mystery package... From the author of Love in Row 27 and Grace After Henry
Eithne Shortall creëert meeslepende verhalen die duiken in de complexiteit van menselijke connecties en de onverwachte wendingen die het leven kan nemen. Haar schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door een scherp inzicht in emotionele landschappen en een uniek vermogen om de essentie van herkenbare personages vast te leggen. Shortalls proza is zowel boeiend als inzichtelijk, en nodigt lezers uit om universele thema's met een frisse blik te verkennen. Ze brengt een onderscheidende stem in hedendaagse fictie, waardoor haar verhalen resoneren en memorabel zijn.






An uplifting and heartwarming tale of friendship, community and a mystery package... From the author of Love in Row 27 and Grace After Henry
Beverley Franklin will do whatever it takes to protect her local school's reputation. So when a scandal involving her own daughter threatens to derail the annual school musical's appearance on national television, Beverley goes into overdrive. But in her efforts to protect her daughter and keep the musical on track, she misses what's really going, both in her own house and in the insular Glass Lake community with dramatic consequences.
Big Little Lies meets One Plus One in this story of three women neighbors looking for a fresh start, and the love affairs, rivalries, and scandals found on the other side of the white picket fence. One happy street. Three pretty houses. So many lies. Martha used to be a force of nature: calm, collected, and in charge. But since moving her husband and two daughters to Dublin under sudden and mysterious circumstances, she can't seem to find her footing. Robin was the "it" girl in school, destined for success. Now she's back at her parents' with her four-year-old son, vowing that her ne'er-do-well ex is out of the picture for good. Edie has everything she could want, apart from a baby, and the acceptance of her new neighbors. She longs to be one of the girls, and to figure out why her perfect husband seems to be avoiding their perfect future. Three women looking for a fresh start on idyllic Pine Road. Their friendship will change their lives and reveal secrets they never imagined.
The narrative centers on Grace, who experiences haunting visions of her boyfriend Henry in various everyday locations, including the supermarket and the graveyard. This bittersweet tale explores themes of love and loss, capturing the emotional turmoil of seeing a lost loved one in familiar places. With its charming storytelling, it appeals to fans of heartfelt romance, reminiscent of Jojo Moyes' style.
A delightful and charming debut novel about an airline check-in attendant playing cupid to unsuspecting flyers, while accidentally discovering a match of her own.