Autorka zanechala úspěšnou kariéru v oblasti nemovitostí, aby se stala spisovatelkou na plný úvazek. Její psaní je inspirováno nekonečným seznamem dobrodružství a cestováním po světě. Sleduje životní osudy svých postav s hloubkou, která plyne z rozmanitých životních zkušeností. Její styl je popisován jako pohlcující a čtenáře vtáhne do víru událostí.
The narrative centers on Emma Koehler, who unexpectedly becomes the CEO of a brewing empire after her husband, Otto, is murdered by one of his mistresses. Set against the backdrop of Prohibition, the story explores themes of resilience and empowerment as Emma navigates her new role in a male-dominated industry. Through her journey, she shares a compelling tale of love, conflict, and the transformative power of women, particularly when she recounts her experiences to a young teetotaler.
Margaret Beck takes pride in her work at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, sewing stars onto the Stars and Stripes, but she seeks a more significant way to contribute to the war effort. Eager for a promotion to the mechanic section, she decides to start a knitting club with her two best friends, creating socks for soldiers at the front. In her first pair, she slips a note, hoping to connect with an unknown soldier, which will change her life forever.
For Thomas Powell, serving his country is both a duty and an honor, but the horrors of war have shaken him. The only light in his dark days comes from Margaret's letters, sent to his best friend William. When William is killed, Tom struggles with the decision to inform Margaret of the tragedy and his growing feelings for her. Instead, he writes back to her, signing William’s name.
As the war escalates, so does the bond between Tom and Margaret, but he knows he must eventually reveal the truth. With his most dangerous mission approaching, Tom is left wondering if he will ever have the chance to share his secret with her.
Zwei Frauen aus verschiedenen Generationen erleben berührende Liebesgeschichten in Manhattan. 1912 kämpft Vera um die Liebe von Angelo, während Pearl für Frauenrechte eintritt und dabei ihre Familie vernachlässigt. Ein Generation später steht Veras Tochter Alice vor ähnlichen Entscheidungen.
