Ann Leary Knihy

Hildy Goodová žije od narození ve Wendoveru, půvabném starosvětském městečku poblíž Bostonu. Zná zde každého a ví o všem, co se tu šustne. A protože je úspěšnou realitní agentkou, matkou a babičkou, téměř se nezastaví. Když si však její dcery vezmou do hlavy, že maminka možná až moc popíjí a donutí ji absolvovat protialkoholickou léčbu, Hildiny večery najednou začnou být velmi osamělé. To všechno se změní, když se do městečka přistěhují manželé McAllisterovi – Hilda se s Rebekou hned spřátelí a společně zahánějí smutky neškodnými drby, u čehož sem tam nechybí láhev vína. Jednou za čas přece nemůže uškodit, ne? Brzy se však tématem drbů ve městě stane Rebeka sama a malá neškodná tajemství se ukazují jako ne tak nevinná, jak by se zprvu zdálo. Jako kdyby se nad Wendoverem náhle začala stahovat černá mračna…

When Warren 'Tolstoy' Pearce inherits his godfather's manor house and cricket field, he also inherits a big problem...

Set against the backdrop of early '90s London, the narrative unfolds as Ann Leary and her husband, Denis Leary, embark on an unexpected journey when Ann goes into labor during their vacation. The birth of their son, Jack, at just over two pounds leads to a challenging five-month stay in the UK, filled with emotional highs and lows. This poignant tale explores the trials of premature parenthood and the resilience of a family facing unforeseen circumstances.

In 1927, when eighteen-year-old Mary Engle, while working at an institution for mentally disabled women, learns that a girl from her childhood orphanage is an inmate, who begs Mary to help her escape, it forces Mary to make a terrible choice with life-altering consquences.

Hildy Good has reached that dangerous time in a woman's life - middle-aged and divorced, she is an oddity in her small but privileged town. But Hildy isn't one for self-pity and instead meets the world with a wry smile, a dark wit and a glass or two of Pinot Noir. When her two earnest grown-up children stage 'an intervention' and pack Hildy off to an addiction centre, she thinks all this fuss is ridiculous. After all, why shouldn't Hildy enjoy a drink now and then?

From New York Times bestselling author of The Good House, comes the charming, captivating and ultimately heart-breaking story of a wealthy - but entirely unconventional - family.

Exploring the complexities of love and marriage, this debut novel delves into the challenges that fame brings to personal relationships. With a bittersweet tone, it captures the nuances of emotional connections and the impact of public life on private happiness. The narrative promises a blend of humor and heartache, inviting readers to reflect on the true cost of success in both romance and career.

Conflict in healthcare often arises among nurses, physicians, and patients, yet many nurses tend to avoid these situations instead of addressing them collaboratively. Drawing on research and personal experience, the author emphasizes the importance of critical and creative thinking skills in managing these conflicts. The lack of conflict management training for staff nurses highlights a gap that needs to be filled. The author aims to develop a workshop for staff nurses during Annual Competency Day in the PACU, equipping them with essential skills for effective conflict resolution.