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Michaela Melišíková

    Sestry Granvillovy
    Tohle ptáče uletělo
    Thick as Thieves
    Child's Play
    Other Birds
    Een eenzame ster
    • The Affair

      A Novel

      • 355bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      The book explores the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of New York City, capturing its vibrant culture, diverse population, and the challenges faced by its residents. Through a blend of personal narratives and historical insights, it delves into the city's iconic neighborhoods, artistic movements, and significant events that have shaped its identity. With a focus on resilience and innovation, the narrative highlights the unique stories of individuals and communities that define the essence of New York.

      The Affair2025
      3,7
    • Aria's Travelling Book Shop

      • 384bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      'Wow. I loved this story... I shed a tear or two before the end... Fabulous.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars This summer will change everything!

      Aria's Travelling Book Shop2024
      3,8
    • Other Birds

      • 304bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      9 hours From the New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spells comes an enchanting tale filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won’t let you go.Between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways.Right off the coast of South Carolina, on Mallow Island, The Dellawisp sits—a stunning old cobblestone building shaped like a horseshoe, and named after the tiny turquoise birds who, alongside its human tenants, inhabit an air of magical secrecy.When Zoey comes to claim her deceased mother’s apartment on an island outside of Charleston she meets her quirky and secretive neighbors, including a girl on the run, two estranged middle-aged sisters, a lonely chef, a legendary writer, and three ghosts. Each with their own story. Each with their own longings. Each whose ending isn’t yet written.

      Other Birds2024
      4,0
    • Tohle ptáče uletělo

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Romantický příběh americké autorky vypráví příběh mladé ženy, která se stala hudební hvězdou jediného hitu. Nyní, po deseti letech, se na ni možná konečně zase usmálo štěstí. Jane Startové je třiatřicet, je bez peněz a čerstvě single. Před deseti lety zazářila s hitem, který jí napsal světoznámý zpěvák Jonesy, ale od té doby se jí nepodařilo prorazit. Teď žije u rodičů a občas vystupuje na karaoke v Las Vegas. Je na dně. Když se však vydá do Londýna za svou manažerkou Pippou, seznámí se v letadle s Tomem Hardym, elegantním a pohledným profesorem literatury na Oxfordu. Tom ji okouzlí a stane se jí zdrojem nové inspirace k psaní písní. Zdá se, že dostala druhou šanci nejen ve své kariéře, ale také v lásce. Je však Tom takový, jaký se zdá? Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

      Tohle ptáče uletělo2024
      3,3
    • Sestry Granvillovy

      • 328bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      První díl trojdílné ságy. Píše se rok 1935 a rodina Granvillových si užívá výsad honosného života. Rosie Granvillová a její mladší sestra Juliet jsou uvedeny do londýnské společnosti na extravagantním plese debutantek a od té doby se o nich ve městě mluví. Obě soupeří o to, která z nich se lépe vdá. Bez ohledu na následky. Když se však Juliet zaplete do několika skandálů, ona i Rosie záhy zjistí, že jejich vlivní rodiče úplně všechno ututlat nedokážou. A aby toho nebylo málo, začátek druhé světové války je na spadnutí.

      Sestry Granvillovy2024
      3,7
    • Overkill

      • 448bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

      A criminal walking free. A life hanging in the balance. The ultimate choice. Zach Bridger hasn't seen his ex-wife since their divorce. So he's shocked to learn that not only has Rebecca been placed on life support following an assault, but he's also still her Power of Attorney. Buckling under the responsibility, he leaves Rebecca in the care of her parents. Years later, when Rebecca's attacker is released from prison, savvy state prosecutor Kate is determined to see him justly punished. But Kate's ambitious legal strategy puts Zach in yet another heart-wrenching position regarding Rebecca's care. While he wrestles with the decision that no one should have to make, Zach and Kate's mutual attraction grows irresistible. Little do they know that Rebecca's attacker has no intention of going back to prison. He's plotting to stop them both - at any cost. A riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestseller, which pits conscience against ambition.

      Overkill2024
      3,8
    • Thick as Thieves

      • 384bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Twenty years ago in the dead of night, four seemingly random individuals pulled the ultimate heist and almost walked away with half a million dollars. But by daybreak, one of them was in the hospital, one was in jail, one was dead, and one got away with it. Arden Maxwell, the daughter of the man who disappeared all those years ago -- presumably with the money, after murdering his accomplice -- has never reconciled with her father's abandonment of her and her sister. After countless personal setbacks she decides to return to her family home near mysterious Caddo Lake, and finally get answers to the many questions that torment her. Ledge Burnet, a rebellious teen at the time of the heist, evaded his jail sentence by enlisting in the army. Now he's back in town to care for his ailing father -- and to keep his eye on the county's corrupt district attorney, whom he suspects was the real murderer

      Thick as Thieves2023
      3,9
    • Een eenzame ster

      • 604bladzijden
      • 22 uur lezen

      In het jaar 1920 begint het verhaal in het Moonshine Capitol van Texas, waar de drooglegging heerst, maar moord, chaos, lust en hebzucht al diepgeworteld zijn. Thatcher Hutton, een door de oorlog vermoeide soldaat, springt van een rijdende goederentrein om problemen te vermijden, maar komt in nog grotere moeilijkheden terecht. Op de dag van zijn aankomst in Foley, Texas, verdwijnt een lokale vrouw. Thatcher, de enige vreemdeling in het stadje, wordt verdacht van haar ontvoering. Tussen hem en zijn vrijspraak staan een corrupte burgemeester, een oneerlijke sheriff, een beruchte madam, een sluwe smokkelaar en vechtende moonshiners, evenals een jonge weduwe wiens zachte uiterlijk een sterke wil verbergt. Wat voor Laurel Plummer een nieuwe start had moeten zijn, verandert in tragedie. Vastbesloten om haar eigen toekomst te bepalen, duikt ze in de winstgevende regionale industrie, tot grote ergernis van de gevestigde orde. Haar succes maakt haar al snel een doelwit voor wrede concurrenten, terwijl de situatie escaleert in een gewelddadige strijd om de controle over de illegale drankhandel.

      Een eenzame ster2023
      4,4
    • Láska z jiného života

      • 376bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Představte si, že byste se probudili do dokonalého života Ale nebyl by váš. Josie je svobodná Britka žijící v Brooklynu. Pracuje pro rozhlas a její show začíná mít docela úspěch. Mohla by mít o číslo menší šaty, ale kdo by řešil velikost, když pracuje v rádiu? Taky to vypadá, že kluk, kterého už měsíce miluje, se konečně rozejde se svou přítelkyní! Když se Josie prodírá hustou dopravou na svém kole na večeři do SoHo, ozve se skřípění brzd a ona se ocitne v temnotě. A po probuzení v nemocnici zjišťuje, že je najednou všechno úplně jinak

      Láska z jiného života2023
      3,7
    • Kate Morgan is an esteemed Manhattan lawyer. After losing her beloved husband in a tragic accident, she's successfully raised their three children single-handedly. Now in their twenties, she slightly smugly feels that they are well set up to travel the path she planned. Except why is her eldest daughter, Tamara, a high-flying marketing executive, so secretive and why won't she commit to a relationship? Then there's Anthony, Kate's middle child, who is engaged to a wealthy New York socialite - it will be the wedding of the year, so why doesn't he seem happy? And as for her youngest daughter, Claire, at twenty-six she's on a successful career path until she suddenly reveals she's in love with, in Kate's opinion, the 'wrong man'.We all know that life rarely turns out the way we plan for our children. But it's about listening, learning when to let go and letting them live the life that makes them happy.

      Child's Play2023
      3,9
    • Lost and Found

      • 352bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      It all starts with a fall from a ladder, in a firehouse in New York City. The firehouse has been converted into a unique Manhattan home and studio where renowned photographer Madison Allen works and lives after raising three children on her own. But the accident, which happens while Maddie is sorting through long-forgotten personal mementos and photos, results in more than a broken ankle. It changes her life. Spurred by old memories, the forced pause in her demanding schedule, and an argument with her daughter that leads to a rare crisis of confidence, Maddie embarks on a road trip. She hopes to answer questions about the men she loved and might have married--but didn't--in the years after she was left alone with three young children. Wearing a cast and driving a rented SUV, she sets off to reconnect with three very different men--one in Boston, one in Chicago, and another in Wyoming--to know once and for all if the decisions she made long ago were the right ones. Before moving forward into the future, she is compelled to confront the past. As the miles and days pass, and with each new encounter, Maddie's life comes into clearer focus and a new future takes shape. A deeply felt story about love, motherhood, family, and fate, Lost and Found is an irresistible new novel from America's most dynamic storyteller

      Lost and Found2022
      3,9