Familienleben

Ane Mulligans Roman über fünf starke Frauen, ihre Freundschaft und ihren Zusammenhalt zur Zeit der Großen Depression zeigt unvergleichlichen Südstaatencharme. 1929: Der Börsencrash führt im ländlichen South Georgia zu entbehrungsreichen Zeiten und die Witwe Magnolia "Maggie" Parker kämpft sich als berufstätige Frau und Mutter eines siebenjährigen Sohnes durchs Leben. Schon lange ist sie ihrem habsüchtigen Schwiegervater ein Dorn im Auge, denn er hat es auf den Lebensmittelladen abgesehen, den ihr Mann ihr hinterlassen hat. Doch er hat nicht mit Maggies Kampfgeist gerechnet und mit der Stärke der Südstaatenfrauen! Gemeinsam mit ihrer Schwester und drei weiteren Freundinnen findet Maggie immer wieder neue Wege durch die Wirtschaftskrise hindurch und entdeckt: Mit Gott und den richtigen Freundinnen an der Seite kann man alles schaffen!

In the Hamptons, everyday people are as complicated and fascinating as millionaires...When Katie Doyle moves across the country to the Hamptons, she is hoping to find summer employment, new friends for her young son, and a chance to explore a new love affair with George, a dazzling investor. What she finds is a strange cocktail of classes, where society’s one-percenters vacation alongside local, hardworking people who’ve lived in the Hamptons for generations. Though she’s looking forward to her move, Katie is wary about mingling in her boyfriend’s East Coast elite circles. She soon discovers Southampton isn’t all that it seems to be on the surface—and neither are the people who live there.As George takes Katie on a whirlwind tour of country clubs, haute couture, and lavish events, Katie is amazed to witness sudden whims becoming dire needs, extramarital affairs blossoming right and left, and people purchasing friends and loyalties like a pair of shoes. Even the middle-class townspeople maintain determined façades while maneuvering like sharks among the wealthy summer invaders.The more Katie becomes immersed, the more she learns the stories of both the upstairs and downstairs, the upper crust and middle of the road. The combustion between classes becomes explosive as the summer tears on. Betrayals, a sexual predator, and a missing person lost in murky waves drive the reader on a racing Learjet through impossible twists and turns before landing at the shocking conclusion. When Katie meets Luke, a marine biologist and teacher, he makes her realize what it is she really wants, as she understands the life she’s begun for herself is built on shifting Hamptons’ dunes. 

In the tradition of Gillian Flynn, Tana French, and Ruth Rendell, this compelling and clever psychological thriller spins the harrowing tale of a mother’s obsessive search for her missing daughter.Jenny is a successful family doctor, the mother of three great teenagers, married to a celebrated neurosurgeon.But when her youngest child, fifteen-year-old Naomi, doesn’t come home after her school play, Jenny’s seemingly ideal life begins to crumble. The authorities launch a nationwide search with no success. Naomi has vanished, and her family is broken.As the months pass, the worst-case scenarios—kidnapping, murder—seem less plausible. The trail has gone cold. Yet for a desperate Jenny, the search has barely begun. More than a year after her daughter’s disappearance, she’s still digging for answers—and what she finds disturbs her. Everyone she’s trusted, everyone she thought she knew, has been keeping secrets, especially Naomi. Piecing together the traces her daughter left behind, Jenny discovers a very different Naomi from the girl she thought she’d raised. 

Both of Upton Sinclair's Sylvia novels are featured in this volume, exploring gender inequality and societal corruption in early 1900s America. Socialist writer Upton Sinclair tells the story of Sylvia Castleman, a Southern US girl in the early twentieth century, across two volumes, Sylvia (1913) and Sylvia's Marriage (1914). Sylvia is a society woman who is determined to fight against the stereotypes for her gender. Her story is narrated in first person by Mary Abbott, who was raised in a hardworking farming family. The novels demonstrate the disturbing inequality between men and women in the 1900s, and expose the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases at the time. Both the books contained in this volume were written collaboratively between Sinclair and his wife, Mary Craig Sinclair. Sinclair developed Sylvia's story from his wife's autobiographical writings of her childhood. Sylvia & Sylvia's Marriage is not to be missed by fans of the muckraking journalist and those with an interest in feminist literature.

The International No.1 Bestseller'The perfect summer escape' - Sarah Morgan'You will love this' Philippa Ashley'This will sweep you away to Italian citrus groves' FabulousHer summer escape will awaken the pastIn the Golden Age of Hollywood, Kelly Sinclair is on the cusp of becoming the next big movie star. Until then, she's spending the summer of 1953 on the magical island of Capri...Sixty years later, on a visit to her elderly grandmother's cottage, photographer Maddie Williams unearths a box of old film memorabilia featuring a glamorous and beautiful young woman with platinum blonde hair. She also finds a postcard from the island of Capri, detailing the heart-breaking end of a passionate love affair.Her grandmother now has trouble remembering anything from all those years ago. So when Maddie is commissioned for a photoshoot in Italy, she visits Capri to see if she can find out the truth. Can she unravel the mystery and discover what really happened in the summer of 1953, and will her magical island escape hold some surprises for Maddie, too?Everyone LOVES Alex Brown:'An intriguing story you will love' Jill Mansell'Evocative and engaging ... a story to fall in love with' Cathy Bramley'The perfect, feel-good summer read' My Weekly'The cleverly entwined stories kept me turning the pages' Trisha Ashley'I adored it' Lesley Pearse'A warm, emotional tale of love, friendship and following your heart.' Milly Johnson

'A beautiful, hopeful book when the world needs hope most... inspiring, life-affirming and full of insight' Cathy KellyDiscover this 5-star read: 'Wow' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heartwarming' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Uplifting' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Thought-provoking' ¿¿¿¿¿'One of those rare, special and unique heroines'¿¿¿¿¿ 'A joy to read' ¿¿¿¿¿What if the people who have the power to change your life are the ones who have been there all along...Like stars in the night sky, freckles are scattered across Allegra Bird's arms, a legacy from her beloved father.Her legacy from her mother is more complicated - until one question from a stranger inspires a change. What if it isn't about fitting in, but finding the people who make you who you are? Who would those people be?As she searches for connection, Allegra is about to find out that it is our differences that make life worth living - if only someone can help you to join the dots ...Praise for Freckles'Fans will adore this heart-warming story about loneliness and connection' Daily Mail'Funny, thought-provoking and original'Mirror'A warm and bittersweet tale about finding yourself through family and friendship'Sunday Telegraph'An endearing story of human frailty, connection and growth'Irish Independent'Everything a greedy reader wants: a moving story, absorbing characters, engaging writing and as much of a page-turner as you'd expect'Irish Times'Ahern was born to write and her books to be read by all'My Weekly'Fresh and timely... asking bolding what and who make us who we are, Freckles manages to team wit and wisdom harmoniously'Echo'A beautiful, hopeful book when the world needs hope most... inspiring, life-affirming and full of insight' Cathy KellyCecelia Ahern's previous novel Postscript was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16th September 2019.

From the author of Sit! Stay! Speak! comes a tender, terrific novel complete with long-buried secrets, a three-legged pot belly pig, and an irresistible dog—an unforgettable story about love, friendship, and community. Perfect for fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Mary Alice Monroe.Caroline O’Connor never dreamed she’d be back home in Cold River, Missouri, the Ozark Mountain town where everyone is ‘up your business.’…they mean well as they drive you crazy. She thought she’d left town for good, but now she’s back, helping to care for her New York born mother—struck with Alzheimer’s, and prone to saying and doing anything—and her father, the beloved local doctor frustrated he can’t cure his own wife.As for Caroline, she’s doing ‘just fine’ coping with her parents, her brazen cousin Ava Dawn’s marital disasters, her mostly-deaf dog…and with Noah Cranwell, far-flung relative of a local family mostly infamous for running moonshine, an ex-veteran who’s come to Cold River with troubles of his own. Caroline believes she knows everything about Cold River and the people who live in its hills and hollers … but sometimes life’s greatest surprises happen closest to home.

The New York Times bestselling author of Big Girl Panties puts a modern twist on My Fair Lady in this funny, romantic confection in which a canny young woman makes over her awkward millionaire client . . . with some hot, sexy, and surprising results.Suffocating in a dead-end marriage, Midwesterner Zoey Sullivan fled to New York and moved in with her older sister Ruth, a carefree, vivacious beauty with a string of eligible bachelors at her beck and call. Giving herself three months in the city to clear her head and find a direction, Zoey dodges calls from her ex Derek, and distracts herself by cooking and catering a few private dinners and parties. Pursuing her passion for cooking was never an option when she was with Derek, and now Zoey relishes her independence.When Zoey’s meets reclusive millionaire Tristan Malloy, she’s blown away by his kitchen—a marble and stainless steel temple worthy of the culinary gods—and charmed by his impeccable gentlemanly manners. But despite his firm body, handsome looks, and piles of cash, Tristan—a computer programmer—is shy and more than a little socially awkward. Zoey is sure that Tristan has all the right raw ingredients—and she’s the right person to spice them up turn him into a delectable dish. But Zoey’s unprepared for just how well her makeover works. Tristan turns out to be even sexier once he’s gained a little confidence and the right wardrobe. Beneath the gorgeous package, Tristan is a great guy who deserves a woman who really appreciates him. Slowly but surely, Zoey realizes she may have found her perfect match—but does Tristan even know how her feelings have changed? Is that warm look in his eyes gratitude for the new and exciting world she’s ushered him into, or something more? And what will happen when Zoey’s ex comes to town, looking to win her back?

The first novel in a new series from bestselling author Nan Rossiter tells the moving story of a couple struggling to start a family and the young foster girl with a heart condition who changes their lives forever.“A multi-leveled, beautifully written story that will glow in readers’ hearts long after the last page is turned.”—Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling authorCan the course that they’ve set for the future handle a slight detour...?Macey and Ben Samuelson have much to be thankful for: great friends, a beautiful—if high-maintenance—Victorian house on idyllic Tybee Island, and a rock-solid marriage. The only thing missing is what they want the most. After her fifth miscarriage in six years, Macey worries that the family they’ve always dreamed of might be out of reach. Her sister suggests adoption, but Macey and Ben aren’t interested in pursuing that path...until a three-legged golden retriever named Keeper wags his way into their home and their hearts.Harper Wheaton just got kicked out of another foster home and it won’t be the last if she keeps losing her temper. She’s not sure why she gets mad; maybe because no family seems to want a nine-year-old girl with a heart condition. She loves her social worker, Cora, but knows that staying with her forever isn’t an option. Will she ever find a family to call her own?As a physician’s assistant, Macey meets lots of kids. Harper Wheaton’s a tough one, but Macey knows the little girl has already struggled more than most. It gets Macey and Ben to thinking about all the children who need homes. Then Harper goes missing, and one thing is suddenly crystal clear: life is complicated—but love doesn’t have to be.

In the heart of Virginia, where the forests shelter secrets and the creeks run strong and deep ~ Libbie Havens doesn't need anyone. She's fine on her own. When she chances upon the secluded house on Cub Creek she purchases it. She'll show her cousin Liz, and other doubters, that she can rise above her past and live happily and successfully on her own terms. Libbie has emotional problems born of a troubled childhood. Raised by a grandmother she could never please, Libbie is more comfortable not being comfortable with people. She knows she's different from most. She has special gifts, or curses, but are they real? Or are they products of her history and dysfunction? At Cub Creek Libbie makes friends and even attracts the romantic interest of two local men, Dan Wheeler and Jim Mitchell. Relationships with her cousin and other family members improve dramatically and Libbie experiences true happiness-until a tragedy occurs. Having lost the good things gained at Cub Creek, Libbie must find a way out her troubles, to finally rise above them and seize control of her life and future, or risk losing everything, including herself.

This compelling breath-taking read for fans of AMERICAN DIRT will make you question everything you thought you knewOne of the 'most important and prescient' books - Dolly Alderton and Pandora Sykes The High Low'Bhutto's new novel will move you' - Elif Shafak_________________________ On the cusp of adulthood three young people are about to make the most momentous decision of their lives. Anita lives in Karachi's slums - fearful that her fate is to serve the rich until an elderly neighbour offers her an escape into another world . . . Monty belongs to Karachi's elite - his future is mapped out until he meets a beautiful rebellious girl . . . Sunny is a Portsmouth teenager - he is suffocated by the love and expectation of his father until his charismatic cousin shows him a way to be his own man . . . These three paths are about to collide. And when they do Anita Monty and Sunny will find themselves at the mercy of powers beyond their control and faced with a choice that will change them forever. _________________________ 'This is a bold and probing novel from a writer strikingly alert to something small and true' Guardian 'Bhutto's new novel will move you its profound wisdom and sharp grasp of our turbulent times' Elif Shafak 'A shocking moving and deeply compassionate novel' Vogue'Every page of this is priceless' Gary Shteyngart 'Stunning' Sunday Times'Highly topical . . . The Runaways offers an unflinching look at the key subjects of our time' Financial Times'A timely read that does a brilliant job of depicting the human cost when violence shifts from abstraction to reality' Mail on Sunday'An illuminating guide through the great disorder of our times' Pankaj Mishra author of Age of Anger'Powerful and moving ... A book that anyone rushing to condemn young people for being radicalised should read' Anne Youngson author of Meet Me at the Museum'Provocative and resolutely compassionate' Traveller

From New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis, with sass, courage, and a whole lot of heart, one woman may get a second chance at living her best life ... for the first time ever.<BR><BR>Sometimes You Can Go Home Again ...<BR><BR> After an overseas mission goes wrong, Army Special Forces officer Jacob Kincaid knows where he must go to make things right: back home to the tiny town of Cedar Ridge, Colorado. All he needs to scrub away his painful past is fresh mountain air, a lakeside cabin, and quiet solitude. But what he discovers is a gorgeous woman living on a boat at his dock.<BR><BR> Sophie Marren has nowhere else to go. She's broke, intermittently seasick, and fighting a serious attraction to the brooding, dishy, I'm-too-sexy-for-myself guy who's now claiming her dock. Something about Jacob's dark intensity makes her want to tease-and tempt-him beyond measure. Neither one wants to give any ground ... until they realize the only true home they have is with each other.

"A poignant love story . . . Bittersweet and charming, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes. " --Shelf Awareness<BR><BR>Grace sees her boyfriend Henry everywhere. In the supermarket, on the street, at the graveyard.<BR><BR>Only Henry is dead. He died two months earlier, leaving a huge hole in Grace's life and in her heart. But then Henry turns up to fix the boiler one evening, and Grace can't decide if she's hallucinating or has suddenly developed psychic powers. Grace isn't going mad--the man in front of her is not Henry at all, but someone else who looks uncannily like him. The hole in Grace's heart grows ever larger.<BR><BR>Grace becomes captivated by this stranger, Andy--to her, he is Henry, and yet he is not. Reminded of everything she once had, can Grace recreate that lost love with Andy, resurrecting Henry in the process, or does loving Andy mean letting go of Henry?