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Elizabeth Brooks Knihy

    Alena Mornštajnová je současná česká autorka, jejíž díla se často zaměřují na rodinné vztahy, traumata a tajemství, která ovlivňují životy několika generací. Její styl je charakteristický silným psychologickým vhledem, poutavými dialogy a schopností vykreslit komplexní postavy s jejich vnitřními boji. Mornštajnová mistrně buduje napětí a postupně odhaluje minulost, čímž čtenáře vtahuje do příběhu a nutí je k zamyšlení nad povahou lidských osudů. Její knihy jsou oceňovány pro svou hloubku, emocionální rezonanci a nezapomenutelné hrdiny, kteří zanechávají trvalý dojem.

    The Whispering House
    Call of the Curlew
    The House in the Orchard

    • The House in the Orchard

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      3,7(968)Ohodnotit

      Exploring the eerie and atmospheric elements of Gothic fiction, this collection showcases the best stories from 2022 that delve into themes of mystery, horror, and the supernatural. Each narrative captures the essence of the genre, featuring haunting settings, complex characters, and psychological depth. The selection reflects a diverse range of voices and styles, offering readers a rich tapestry of chilling tales that evoke suspense and intrigue, perfect for fans of the macabre and the uncanny.

      The House in the Orchard

    • Call of the Curlew

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      3,6(1736)Ohodnotit

      'Unforgettable' - ROSAMUND LUPTONVirginia Wrathmell has always known she will meet her death on the marsh. Virginia is ten, an orphan arriving to meet her new parents at their mysterious house, Salt Winds. Her new home sits on the edge of a vast marsh, a beautiful but dangerous place.

      Call of the Curlew

    • The Whispering House

      • 352 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      2,9(2842)Ohodnotit

      Freya Lyell is struggling to move on from her sister Stella's suicide five years ago. Visiting the bewitching Byrne Hall, only a few miles from the scene of the tragedy, she discovers a portrait of Stella - a portrait she had no idea existed, in a house Stella never set foot in. Or so she thought. Driven to find out more about her sister's secrets, Freya is drawn into the world of Byrne Hall and its owners: charismatic artist Cory and his sinister, watchful mother. But as Freya's relationship with Cory crosses the line into obsession, the darkness behind the locked doors of Byrne Hall threatens to spill out.

      The Whispering House