The Heart of a Boy
- 256 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
From Kate T. Parker, bestselling author and photographer of Strong Is the New Pretty, a photographic celebration of what makes a boy, with portraits and quotations from today's boys, ages 5- 18.
Autorka Kate čerpá inspiraci z doby od pozdního viktoriánského období až po druhou světovou válku, fascinována architekturou a módou této éry. Její příběhy, často zasazené do historických záhad, nabízejí čtenářům pocit cesty časem. Prostřednictvím svých děl zkoumá složité postavy a zaplňuje stránky napínavými zápletkami, které odrážejí její lásku k historickým záhadám a pocitům, které tyto příběhy vyvolávají.
From Kate T. Parker, bestselling author and photographer of Strong Is the New Pretty, a photographic celebration of what makes a boy, with portraits and quotations from today's boys, ages 5- 18.
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Set in late 1930s London, the story follows Olivia Denis, a young wife whose idyllic life is upended by the brutal murder of her husband, Reggie. As the police hastily label his death a suicide, Olivia is determined to uncover the truth, convinced that he could never have taken his own life. Her quest for justice leads her into a web of secrets and danger, challenging her perceptions and resilience in the face of tragedy.
Set against a backdrop of war and danger, the story follows a protagonist who must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with threats to her life. As she faces the constant fear of murder, her survival instincts are put to the test. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the struggle for safety in a chaotic environment, highlighting her determination to stay alive despite overwhelming odds.
Explore a unique and charming look at the history of Dunfermline and the surrounding areas, through a fascinating collection of beautiful photographs
Following the tremendously successful Strong Is the New Pretty (200,000 copies in print in less than a year), this fill-in guided journal just for girls encourages them to explore and celebrate their strength, creativity, and true selves.
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