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Jane Corry

    Jane Corry
    The Lies We Tell
    I Made a Mistake
    The Dead Ex
    I Looked Away
    Manželova žena
    Pokrevní sestra
    • Pokrevní sestra

      • 296 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
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      Jednoho slunečného červencového rána vyrazí tři dívky do školy. Za hodinu je jedna z nich mrtvá. O patnáct let později vedou Alison a Kitty odlišné životy. Kitty žije v ústavu. Nemůže mluvit a nehodu, kvůli které se tam dostala, ani svůj předchozí život si vůbec nevybavuje. Alison, lektorka výtvarných kurzů, se zdá být na první pohled v pořádku. Jenže první pohled klame. Když se jí naskytne možnost pracovat ve vězení, rozhodne se ji využít – konečně má šanci vše napravit. Kitty i Alison však někdo sleduje. Někdo, kdo se chce pomstít za to, co se v onen den stalo. A pomsta si žádá další život.

      Pokrevní sestra
    • Psychologický thriller, v němž každodenní lži jednotlivých postav utahují smyčku osudu čím dál pevněji a vedou k nezvratitelným událostem. Mladá právnička Lily je odhodlaná bojovat za své manželství, i když je postaveno na lži. Tuší, že její manžel Ed ji ve skutečnosti nemiluje, a pak je tu ta záležitost s jejím bratrem, jehož smrt je tabu. A co teprve Joe, první klient, kterého má Lily před soudem obhajovat, muž obžalovaný z vraždy své přítelkyně, jenž ji nevysvětlitelně přitahuje. Lily není jediná, kdo se snaží bruslit mezi pravdou a lží. Carla si právě uvědomila, že pomocí lži může dostat, co bude chtít – aniž by se starala o to, komu ublíží. Když se Lilyin manžel rozhodne Carlu namalovat, spustí tím nevědomky lavinu katastrofických událostí, které ovlivní celých následujících šestnáct let a mají naprosto fatální důsledky.

      Manželova žena
    • I Looked Away

      • 512 stránek
      • 18 hodin čtení
      4,3(550)Ohodnotit

      Every Monday, Ellie cares for her 4-year-old grandson, Josh, experiencing a love unlike any before. However, her happiness is tainted by her husband's affair, which he insists is over. Determined to focus on the positives, Ellie’s world shatters when her husband receives a call from the other woman while she’s watching Josh. In a moment of rage, she momentarily loses sight of him, leading to a devastating accident that alters her life forever. The situation becomes even more complicated when the police reveal that her younger brother died in a similar incident thirty-five years ago. Renowned for her gripping narratives, Jane Corry masterfully portrays the complexities of damaged women and their perilous relationships. Critics praise her work for its compelling twists and intelligent storytelling, with many unable to put the book down. The suspense and thrills keep readers guessing until the shocking conclusion. Corry’s unique insights from her experiences working with prisoners add depth to her writing, making it a powerful and addictive read. This intricate tale of love and revenge captivates from the first page, ensuring that fans of psychological thrillers will be hooked.

      I Looked Away
    • The Dead Ex

      • 432 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení
      4,0(343)Ohodnotit

      Jane corry has done it again! The Dead Ex had me hooked until the very last page Kathryn Croft

      The Dead Ex
    • I Made a Mistake

      • 432 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení
      4,0(467)Ohodnotit

      YOU DIDN'T MEAN TO DO IT. IT WAS ONLY ONE NIGHT. BUT NOW HE'S DEAD, AND SOMEONE HAS TO PAY . . . The gripping, addictive and beautiful new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of I Looked Away, Blood Sisters and My Husband's Wife. 'Fearsomely good' Nicci French 'Sensitive and thought-provoking' Adele Parks 'Psychological thriller writing at its very best' SD Sykes 'Few writers can match Jane Corry in her compelling portrayals of women' Cara Hunter.

      I Made a Mistake
    • Save your son . . .or save yourself?----------'Everything I love in a book' Lisa Jewell 'Leaves you asking - what would I do? Jane Corry's best yet' BA Paris Sarah always thought of herself and her husband, Tom, as good people. But that was before their son Freddy came home saying he'd done something terrible. Begging them not to tell the police. Soon Sarah and Tom must find out just how far they are willing to push themselves, and their marriage, to protect their only child . . . As the lies build up and Sarah is presented with the perfect opportunity to get Freddy off the hook, she is faced with a terrifying decision . . .From the Sunday Times bestselling author of My Husband's Wife, comes a beautifully written page-turner for fans of Lisa Jewell and Clare Mackintosh. ---------- PRAISE FOR JANE CORRY 'Compulsive, edgy and with some fabulous twists that I didn't see coming!' B A Paris, The Therapist 'Beautifully written' Peter James, Left You Dead 'A 'keep you up all night' thriller with a very big heart. I loved it' Kate Hamer, Crushed 'I raced through this - staying up FAR too late to finish' Teresa Driscoll, Her Perfect Family

      The Lies We Tell
    • Three little girls set off to school one sunny May morning. Within an hour, one of them is dead. Fifteen years later, Kitty lives in an institution. She can't speak, and has no memory of the accident that put her there, or her life before it. Nearby, Alison, a local artisan, struggles to make ends meet and to forget her past. When a job opens up in a prison as an art teacher, she takes it. Soon, though, she starts to receive alarming notes--followed by a frightening prisoner-on-prisoner assault while her back is turned. When an impressive new student arrives in Alison's class, things seem to settle down. But not for long. For someone is watching both Kitty and Alison. Someone who wants revenge for what happened that day. And only another life will do.

      Blood sisters. Katie Maguire. 5. díl
    • Emily made a mistake, a mistake midwifes can't afford to make. Escaping to her dad's home in Devon to regroup and check in on him – his dementia has been worsening, and her guilt along with it – she is surprised when a beautiful stranger answers the door. Francoise is her dad's new carer, but Emily's father seems to have deteriorated under her care.Emily doesn't trust Francoise – but she doesn't trust herself either. Each has a secret. And one of them will kill to keep it . . .A suspenseful, darkly emotive domestic thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller about what happens when family ties are pushed to breaking point.

      We All Have Our Secrets
    • Blood Sisters

      • 368 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      3,6(250)Ohodnotit

      The story revolves around three young girls whose lives are forever altered by a tragic accident, leading to a web of deception that spans years. As the narrative unfolds, the impact of this incident reveals deep secrets and the complexities of their relationships. The tension escalates as the characters grapple with the consequences of their past, exploring themes of guilt, betrayal, and the quest for truth. This gripping tale promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

      Blood Sisters
    • After the brutal murder of her mother and stepfather, Nancy's life spirals into chaos as her stepbrother is convicted, leaving her to face intense media scrutiny. Seeking refuge at her grandmother's secluded inn, Tall Chimneys, she hopes to escape the public eye. However, the inn harbors dark secrets, and Nancy grapples with her own hidden truth about the tragic night. As she navigates her grief and the weight of her secrets, the story unfolds into a gripping exploration of guilt, isolation, and the quest for redemption.

      Coming To Find You