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Lingua:Libri ItalianiAn einem stürmischen Frühlingstag findet die alleinerziehende Mutter Alice am Strand vor ihrem Cottage einen Mann. Er erinnert sich weder, wie er dort hingekommen ist, noch, wie er heißt. Obwohl sie normalerweise keine mysteriösen Fremden bei sich aufnimmt, bietet Alice ihm ihre Hilfe an. Zur gleichen Zeit vermisst die frisch verheiratete Lily in London ihren Ehemann, und sie ist sicher, dass ihm etwas zugestoßen sein muss. Doch wie hängt all dies mit den Geschehnissen im Sommer 1993 zusammen? Jenem Sommer, der mit einem tragischen Ereignis endete, das auch jetzt, in der Gegenwart, noch weitreichende Konsequenzen hat …
You don't see her. But she sees you. From the #1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone comes an engrossing, twist-packed story of dark family secrets and betrayal.
'Her best yet.' JOJO MOYES
'Dark, furiously twisty and utterly gripping.' LUCY FOLEY
'A masterclass in how to write with pace and tension.' HARRIET TYCE
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MIDNIGHT. In the bad part of town, where cats prowl and foxes shriek, a girl is watching...
When Saffyre Maddox was ten, something terrible happened, and she's carried the pain of it ever since. The man who she thought was going to heal her didn't, and now she hides and watches him, learning his secrets, invisible in the shadows.
Owen Pick is invisible too. He's never had a girlfriend; he's never even had a friend.
Nobody sees him. Nobody cares.
But when Saffyre goes missing from opposite his house on Valentine's Day, suddenly the whole world is looking at Owen.
Accusing him. Holding him responsible for Saffyre's disappearance . . .
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Readers can't get enough of Invisible Girl . . .
***** 'Hot diggity dang!! Now that's what I been talking about!'
***** 'There is more than one mystery to unravel here fans!!'
***** 'Every time I thought I had figured out what was going on things changed again!'
***** 'This book was crazy good. I couldn't read it fast enough'
***** 'This suspenseful thriller will touch your heart and captivate you with the shocking conclusion!'
The smash-hit romantic comedy from the author of The Girls and Then She Was Gone
Six people, one big house and the party that brings it all down . . .
Ralph and Smith are flatmates and best mates. Nothing can come between them - until the gorgeous Jemima moves in. They're both falling for her, but which one of them does she want?
Upstairs, Karl and Siobhan are happily unmarried and have been for fifteen years - until Cheri moves into the flat above, and fixes her sights on Karl. Why should a little problem like his girlfriend get in her way?
Sooner or later this house is bound to implode.
So when Ralph throws a party and invites the whole house, what could possibly go wrong?
If you like Marian Keyes, Jane Fallon, and Sophie Kinsella, you'll love this.
'Addictively readable' The Times
'A joy . . . a fun summer read' Guardian
Adrians Leben ist perfekt. Er leitet ein erfolgreiches Architekturbüro. Er ist attraktiv. Alle mögen ihn. Und er hat gerade zum dritten Mal geheiratet. Aber das ist in Ordnung, denn alle – seine Exfrauen, seine Kinder und seine neue Ehefrau Maya – sind glücklich. Doch dann stürzt Maya, offenbar stark alkoholisiert und verzweifelt, um drei Uhr morgens in London vor einen Bus und stirbt. Plötzlich beginnt Adrians scheinbar perfektes Leben sich nach und nach aufzulösen. Denn er findet heraus, dass nicht nur Maya Geheimnisse vor ihm hatte – und dass manche Geheimnisse schreckliche Konsequenzen haben können.
The wonderful novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone and The Family Upstairs.
'Jewell's writing proves as punchy and fresh as ever' Independent
'Moving and dark' The Times'Full of heart and humour, this will move you to tears. An absolute must-read' Cosmopolitan
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Melody Browne can remember nothing before her ninth birthday. Now in her early thirties, Melody lives in the middle of London with her seventeen-year-old son. She hasn't seen her parents since she left home at fifteen, but Melody doesn't mind. She's better off on her own.
And then fragments of her past start to come back. At first her memories mean nothing to her but slowly, day by day, she begins to piece together the real story of her childhood.
But with every mystery she solves another one materialises, with every question she answers another appears. And Melody begins to wonder if she'll ever know the truth about her past . . .
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Reader's can't get enough of The Truth About Melody Browne . . .
***** 'I loved this ... I too could not put it down and read it in less than 24 hours.'
***** 'Pretty sure this is going to start a love affair with this author.'
***** 'What an emotional journey this novel has taken me on.'
***** 'This is the kind of book you hug after reading it!'
***** 'This story was honest, unapologetic, and full of unconventional characters. I enjoyed it so much.'
An uplifting, unforgettable story of two women in two different times from the Sunday Times bestselling author of After the Party, The Making of Us and The Family Upstairs.
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London, 1920. Arlette works in Liberty by day, and by night is caught up in a glamorous whirl of parties, clubs, cocktails and jazz. But when tragedy strikes she flees the city, never to return.
Over half a century later, in the grungy mid-90s, her granddaughter Betty arrives in London.
She can't wait to begin her new life. But before she can do so, she must find the mysterious woman named in her grandmother's will.
What she doesn't know is that her search will uncover the heart-breaking secret that changed her grandmother's life, and might also change hers forever . . .
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Readers love Before I Met You . . .
***** 'LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book!'
***** 'This was a thoroughly enjoyable novel and one that I can easily recommend.'
***** 'If I say it reminded me of the best of JoJo Moyes, I mean it as a real compliment.'
***** 'A marvellously written novel. Lisa Jewell is one of the best women writers.'
***** 'It is an underrated book and definitely needs more attention.'
From the No. 1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs and The Girls, this is the perfect love story for anyone who adored One Day in December and David Nicholls
'A lovely story that warms the heart' 5***** Reader Review
'Prepare to be charmed, hopeful, happy and sad, and to fall in love with Vince and Joy' 5***** Reader Review
'The best love story in years' 5***** Reader Review
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RIGHT PERSON, WRONG TIME . . .
Vince and Joy have their whole lives ahead of them on the day they meet as teenagers, and instantly fall in love.
But two weeks later, a misunderstanding forces them apart.
When they cross paths seven years later they've been living very different lives.
Yet neither of them has been able to let go of their first love.
What happens when you meet the right person at the wrong time?
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'A gem of a read' Grazia
'Vince and Joy got me through a hard time. Gave me the strength to walk away from my situation. When we read books about characters we can relate to, it makes us feel less alone. An awakening' C L Moore
'One of those rare books with the variety, complexity and unexpectedness of real life. A book you simply disappear into. And you emerge two days later on a cloud of cosy memories' Sunday Telegraph
'A Must Buy Book - classy, evocative, intelligent and insightful' Company
Ellie Mack war fünfzehn. Klug, gewitzt, der Liebling ihrer Mutter. Sie hatte ihr ganzes Leben noch vor sich. Bis sie von einem Tag auf den anderen spurlos verschwand. Zehn Jahre sind seitdem vergangen, doch insgeheim hat Laurel nie die Hoffnung aufgegeben, ihre Tochter irgendwann wiederzufinden. Ihr eigenes Glück ist nebensächlich geworden. Dann lernt sie einen Mann kennen, in den sie sich Hals über Kopf verliebt. Was ihr jedoch wirklich den Atem raubt, ist die Begegnung mit seiner neunjährigen Tochter – denn diese ist Ellie wie aus dem Gesicht geschnitten. All die unbeantworteten Fragen sind mit einem Mal wieder da: Was geschah damals mit Ellie? Und gibt es jemanden, der endlich Licht ins Dunkel bringen kann?
An emotional, uplifting story about sisters, secrets, and second chances, from No. 1 bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS
'I love all Lisa Jewell's books, and this ticks all the boxes' 5***** Reader Review
'I loved every page' 5***** Reader Review
'Lisa Jewell at her best' 5***** Reader Review
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Bee Beahorn had it all - a successful music career, fabulous friends, and a glamorous celebrity lifestyle.
At least, that's what her estranged sister, Ana, had always believed.
Their lives were worlds apart. Bea was beautiful, extravagant and full of life. Ana was awkward, shy, and destined to live in Bea's shadow.
But when Bea is found dead in her flat, Ana realises that everything she knew about her sister had been a lie.
Ana is determined to find out the truth about her sister - and she might just find herself along the way . . .
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'A compelling story packed with intriguing characters' The Times
'A gripping read' 5***** Reader Review
'Written with intelligence, verve and wit . . . a triumph' Hello
'Beautifully written. I read it in a day' 5***** Reader Review
'Inventive and moving, with definite charms and a real sense of poignancy' Sunday Times
On ne peut plus se fier à personne.
Clare revient de loin : son mari a mis le feu à la maison qu'elle occupait avec ses deux filles avant d'être interné. Après ce drame, elle croit avoir trouvé le lieu idéal pour prendre un nouveau départ : un appartement avec un jardin partagé au cœur de Londres. Les résidents forment une communauté soudée, et Virginia Park est un lieu charmant, à l'abri du monde, avec des cachettes au détour de chaque sentier. Ses filles pourront y jouer en toute sécurité.
Mais une nuit d'été, l'impensable se produit. Alors que Clare a passé la soirée chez ses voisins, sa fille aînée, âgée de 13 ans, est retrouvée inanimée dans un bosquet, à moitié dévêtue. Qui a pu s'en prendre à elle ? La menace vient forcément du voisinage...
Un drame familial aussi sombre que captivant.
« Les personnages de Lisa Jewell sont plus vrais que nature. Chaque fois que j'achève la lecture d'un de ses romans, j'espère croiser l'un d'eux par hasard. Une intrigue complexe et bien ficelée. » - Jojo Moyes
« Jewell ne lésine ni sur les fausses pistes ni sur l'effet de surprise, et le dénouement laisse sans voix. » - The New York Times
« Le suspense et l'émotion sont au rendez-vous. Les fans de Liane Moriarty et Paula Hawkins vont adorer ce roman dans lequel on épie le voisinage par le trou de la serrure. » - Booklist
In einem großen herrschaftlichen Haus in Londons elegantem Stadtteil Chelsea liegt ein Baby in seinem Bettchen. Das kleine Mädchen ist satt und zufrieden, es fehlt ihm an nichts. In der Küche des Hauses liegen drei verwesende Leichen. Neben ihnen eine hastig hingekritzelte Nachricht. Die drei sind seit Tagen tot. Doch wer hat sich dann um das Kind gekümmert? Und wo ist diese Person jetzt?
Fünfundzwanzig Jahre später erhält eine junge Frau namens Libby einen Brief, der sie überraschend zur Erbin des Anwesens erklärt. Die Fragen von damals wurden nie beantwortet. Und schon bald nach ihrem Einzug beschleicht Libby das Gefühl, dass sie nicht allein im Haus ist ...
Ihnen hat »Was damals geschah« gefallen? Dann entdecken Sie noch mehr hochspannende Romane von Lisa Jewell, wie »Der Fremde am Strand« und »Weil niemand sie sah«!
The compelling Sunday Times bestseller about two neighbours brought together by fate, from the million-copy bestselling author of The Family Upstairs
'Another jewel from Lisa' HEAT
'Perfect to curl up on the sofa on a Sunday and read in one delightful sitting!' 5***** READER REVIEW
'A big warm-hearted book' MARIE CLAIRE
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For years, Toby has opened his door to the people who needed his help.
For years, Leah has been fascinated by the mysterious house across the street and its unusual mix of occupants.
They've never met - until Toby receives a letter that draws Leah inside.
Finally, Leah gets to know the lives of the people she's wondered about for so long - a group of artists who have each lost their way.
When Toby decides he needs to move on with his life, he knows he needs to help his tenants, too.
Leah insists on helping his plan to bring them all happiness.
But can she also make Toby's dreams come true?
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'Truly delightful, lively and fun' 5***** Reader Review
'A life-affirming tale studded with Jewell's trademark warmth and humour' Red
'Such a feel-good book!' 5***** Reader Review