Belinda Alexandra Knihy

A love bigger than a war. A beautiful woman lost. A mystery unsolved ...until now. 2000: The wreckage of a downed WWII fighter plane is discovered in the forests near Russia's Ukrainian border. The aircraft belonged to Natalya Azarova, ace pilot and pin-up girl for Soviet propaganda, but the question of her fate remains unanswered. Was she a German spy who faked her own death, as the Kremlin claims? Her lover, Valentin Orlov, now a highly decorated general, refuses to believe it. Lily, a young Australian woman, has moved to Moscow to escape from tragedy. She becomes fascinated by the story of Natalya, and when she meets an elderly woman who claims to know the truth behind the rumours, Lily is drawn deeper into the mystery. From the pomp and purges of Stalin's Russia through the horrors of war and beyond - secrets and lies, enduring love and terrible betrayal, sacrifice and redemption all combine in this sweeping saga from Belinda Alexandra.

Set against the rich backdrop of historical Barcelona and romantic Paris, this saga explores deep themes of family, love, honor, and betrayal. The narrative weaves together the lives of its characters, creating a compelling tale that resonates with fans of renowned authors like Colleen McCullough, Kate Morton, and Lucinda Riley. The author's previous work, Tuscan Rose, hints at a mastery of storytelling that promises an engaging and emotional journey through intertwined destinies.

From internationally bestselling author Belinda Alexandra comes a sweeping, emotional journey that “depicts vividly the powerful lifelong bond between mothers and daughters” (Paullina Simons, author of The Bronze Horseman). In a district of the city of Harbin, a haven for White Russian families since Russia’s Communist Revolution, Alina Kozlova must make a heartbreaking decision if her only child, Anya, is to survive the final days of World War II. White Gardenia sweeps across cultures and continents, from the glamorous nightclubs of Shanghai to the austerity of Cold War Soviet Russia in the 1960s, from a desolate island in the Pacific Ocean to a new life in post-war Australia. Both mother and daughter must make sacrifices, but is the price too high? Most importantly of all, will they ever find each other again? Rich in historical detail and reminiscent of stories by Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley, White Gardenia is a compelling and beautifully written tale about yearning, longing, and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child.

At fourteen Simone Fleurier is sent to live a hard, impoverished life with her aunt in Marseilles. Her dream is that one day she will be a famous singer and dancer. She discovers the local music hall and soon becomes the bright light of Paris. But Nazi troops occupy the city and Simone must make a decision that will lead her into great danger.

The international bestseller joins S&S; UK with her best novel yet - an epic tale which sweeps through generations.

Als aan het einde van de Tweede Wereldoorlog de moeder van een 13-jarig meisje gedeporteerd wordt naar Rusland, vlucht ze naar Shanghai.