Maya Denneman Książki

“Stirring and mysterious…fires directly at the human heart and hits the mark.” —Delia Owens, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing A love triangle unearths dangerous, deadly secrets from the past in this thrilling tale perfect for fans of The Paper Palace and Where the Crawdads Sing. “The farmer is dead. He is dead, and all anyone wants to know is who killed him.” Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For the dog belonged to none other than Gabriel Wolfe, the man Beth loved as a teenager—the man who broke her heart years ago. Gabriel has returned to the village with his young son Leo, a boy who reminds Beth very much of her own son, who died in a tragic accident. As Beth is pulled back into Gabriel’s life, tensions around the village rise and dangerous secrets and jealousies from the past resurface, this time with deadly consequences. Beth is forced to make a choice between the woman she once was, and the woman she has become. A sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller, Broken Country is a novel of simmering passion, impossible choices, and explosive consequences that toggles between the past and present to explore the far-reaching legacy of first love.

In een afgelegen deel van New Jersey is een ministaat gesticht - een toevluchtsoord voor fanatieke bekeerlingen en fervente gelovigen. Binnen de muren van die afgezonderde gemeenschap worden plannen gesmeed die angst, dood en verderf zullen veroorzaken... Jack Bauer, belast met de oprichting van een CTU-kantoor in New York, bevindt zich in het oog van een orkaan die waarschijnlijk te sterk is om tegen te houden. Maar als dat niet wordt gedaan dan zal Amerika binnen 24 uur op de knieën worden gedwongen door een geheim leger van eigen bodem. Jack Bauer kan niemand vertrouwen, want de wortels van de terreur reiken bijzonder diep... en angstaanjagend hoog.

Zakazana miłość, niebezpieczny list i historia, która się powtarza. Śmierć znanego aktora Jamesa Harrisona wywołuje poruszenie nie tylko w Wielkiej Brytanii. Dziennikarka Joanna Haslam, idąc na nabożeństwo żałobne, w którym ma uczestniczyć wiele słynnych osób, liczy na smakowite kąski mogące poprawić jej pozycję w redakcji. Tymczasem uwagę dziennikarki odciąga pewna staruszka, uniemożliwiając jej polowanie na sensację. Rozczarowana Joanna nie ma pojęcia, że dzięki nieznajomej otwiera się przed nią szansa na odsłonięcie długo skrywanej tajemnicy, która może wstrząsnąć monarchią. I nie wie, że są ludzie, którzy nie cofną się przed niczym, żeby tylko nie dopuścić, aby pewien napisany przed laty list miłosny wpadł w niepowołane ręce.

Before everything changed, young Hannah Rosenthal lived a charmed life. But in 1939, Berlin is transformed; her family's possessions are taken, and they are no longer welcome in their familiar surroundings. Hannah and her best friend, Leo Martin, make a pact to face whatever comes together. Hope arrives with the SS St. Louis, a ship offering Jews safe passage out of Germany. After a frantic visa search, the Rosenthals and Martins board the luxurious liner bound for Havana. Life aboard the St. Louis feels surreal, filled with masquerade balls and exquisite meals, but soon, ominous rumors from Cuba shatter their fragile sense of safety. As impossible choices arise and unthinkable sacrifices are made, the ship that once symbolized salvation threatens to become their doom. Decades later, in New York City, on her twelfth birthday, Anna Rosen receives a mysterious package from her great-aunt Hannah in Cuba. Its contents inspire Anna and her mother to journey to Havana to uncover their family's tragic past, a quest that will help Anna find her place and purpose in the world. The narrative spans from pre-war Berlin to revolutionary Cuba and post-9/11 New York, culminating in a deeply moving conclusion in present-day Havana.

One summer morning, a flight takes off from New York to Los Angeles- there are 192 people aboard. When the plane suddenly crashes, twelve-year-old Edward Adler is the sole survivor. In the aftermath, Edward struggles to make sense of his grief, sudden fame and find his place in a world without his family. But then Edward and his neighbour Shay make a startling discovery; hidden in his uncle's garage are letters from the relatives of other passengers - all addressed him. Following the passengers' final hours and Edward's unique coming-of-age, Dear Edward asks one of life's most profound questions- what does it mean not just to survive, but to truly live?

Set against a backdrop of breathtaking romance, this novel weaves a captivating tale that promises to enchant readers. With rich character development and a compelling storyline, it explores themes of love, longing, and connection. The emotional depth and vivid imagery will draw you in, making it a story you'll want to share with friends. Perfect for anyone looking for a heartfelt escape, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Na kolacji u teściów komisarz Guido Brunetti poznaje Francę Marinello, żonę wpływowego przedsiębiorcy. Jest nią oczarowany, bo jak się okazuje, łączy ich zamiłowanie do dzieł rzymskich klasyków, Wergiliusza i Cycerona. Intryguje go też wygląd kobiety - jej piękna niegdyś twarz została oszpecona przez nadmierną ingerencję chirurgów plastycznych. Wkrótce u komisarza pojawia się major Guarino z komendy policji w Margherze, który prowadzi śledztwo w sprawie zabójstwa właściciela firmy przewozowej Stefano Ranzato, utrzymującego kontakty z mafią. Sprawa zatacza coraz szersze kręgi, śmierć Ranzata ma związek z nielegalnym transportem odpadów. Brunettiemu składa też wizytę Franca Marinello, zaniepokojona faktem, że do komputerów w firmie jej męża ktoś się włamał i otworzył pliki z wyciągami z rachunków bankowych i zestawieniami nieruchomości... To już osiemnasta powieść Donny Leon z komisarzem Brunettim w roli głównej. Autorka w fascynujący sposób odmalowuje obraz dzisiejszej Wenecji i porusza ważkie, aktualne problemy społeczne tego regionu.

Will Anna's grand designs prove just a pipe dream? Anna, a newly qualified interior designer, has decided it's time to put her money and her expertise where her mouth is. She's risked everything on buying a tiny but adorable cottage so she can renovate it, sell it on, and prove to her family that she can earn her own living. Outside, the chocolate-box cottage is perfect, but inside all is chaos: with a ladder for a staircase, no downstairs flooring, candles the only form of lighting and a sleeping bag and camping mat for a bed, Anna's soon wondering whether she's bitten off more than she can chew. Her neighbour Chloe comes to the rescue, providing tea, wine and sympathy - and a recently rescued greyhound, Caroline. But just as Anna's starting to believe she's found the perfect idyll, the good-looking yet impossible Rob Hunter arrives on the scene, putting up more obstacles than the Grand National. Can Anna get over all of life's hurdles?

Jo Edwards never planned to live on a barge. She's not even sure she likes boats. But when her husband trades her in for a younger model, she finds her options alarmingly limited. Dora Hamilton never planned to run out on her own wedding. But as The Big Day approaches, her cold feet show no signs of warming up - and accepting Jo's offer of refuge aboard The Three Sisters seems the only alternative. As Jo and Dora embark on reorganising their muddled lives, they realise they both need a practical way to keep themselves afloat. But, despite their certainty that they've sworn off men for good, they haven't bargained for the persistent intervention of attractive but enigmatic Marcus, and laid-back, charming Tom, who both seem determined to help them whether they like it or not ...

What do a suburban mom, her troubled daughter, divorced brothers, former child stars, born-again Christians, and young millionaires have in common? They have all been selected to compete on LOST AND FOUND, the daring new reality show. In teams of two, they will race across the globe--from Egypt to England, from Japan to Sweden--to battle for a million-dollar prize. They must decipher encrypted clues, recover mysterious artifacts, and outwit their opponents to stay in play. Yet what started as a lark turns deadly serious as the number of players is whittled down, temptations beckon, and the bonds between partners strain and unravel. The question now is not only who will capture the final prize, but at what cost.

Lorna, Helene, Sandra en Joss leiden alle vier een totaal ander leven. Lorna probeert als serveerster haar schulden af te lossen. Helene is de vrouw van een rijke senator, die haar behandelt als oud vuil. Sandra lijdt aan overgewicht en pleinvrees en verdient haar geld met telefoonseks. En Joss werkt als kindermeisje en voetveeg bij een familie die haar geen vrije tijd gunt. Toch hebben ze één ding gemeen: hun liefde voor schoenen. De vrouwen ontmoeten elkaar bij De schoenenclub, waar ze schoenen met elkaar ruilen - maar waar al snel ook hun geheimen en frustraties worden besproken. En zoals zo vaak lijken nieuwe schoenen de oplossing voor alle problemen...