Tessa Barclayová se proslavila svými rodinnými ságy a historickými romancemi, které si oblíbilo mnoho čtenářů. Její díla často zkoumají složité vztahy a životní osudy postav v poutavých historických kulisách. Barclayová přináší do svých příběhů bohatý styl a hluboké pochopení lidských emocí, čímž vytváří díla, která čtenáře pohltí a dojme.
The story follows Crown Prince Gregory as he assists Gilles Guidon in forming a jazz quintet for the Montreux Festival. As he delves deeper, Gregory uncovers troubling secrets at the bank linked to Gilles' family. Complications arise when Gilles falls for Morena, leading to a mysterious death and Gilles' sudden disappearance with her. The plot thickens with an unusual ransom demand, blending elements of mystery and romance in a captivating narrative.
Gregory Crowne investigates after a valuable Russian icon disappears from a villa that his grandmother, ex-Queen Nicolletta of Hirtenstein, is redecorating for an Italian politician.
Laura Wainwright works as a genealogist in partnership with her father. When Laura receives an enquiry from a Canadian named Neil Crandel to investigate his fore-bears, her professional curiosity is aroused. Together Neil and Laura unravel the threads of a complicated family history, whilst at the same time dealing with family problems.
Een jong meisje is de enige erfgenaam van een beroemd champagnehuis.
