Jillian Cantor Knihy

Rakousko 1938. Kristoff je mladý učeň židovského mistra, rytce známek. Když během Křišťálové noci jeho učitel zmizí, je Kristoff nucen vytvářet známky pro Němce a současně spolu s milovanou Elenou, temperamentní dcerou svého učitele, a rakouským hnutím odporu rozesílá tajné zprávy a padělá dokumenty. V brutálním válečném chaosu Kristoff musí najít cestu, jak zachránit svou lásku i sebe. Los Angeles, 1989. Katie Nelsonová se rozvádí a dělá si pořádek v domě i v životě. Přitom narazí na sbírku známek svého otce, který trpí Alzheimerovou nemocí a nedávno se musel přestěhovat do domova pro seniory. Katie se rozhodne nechat sbírku ocenit; Benjamin, znalec, kterému ji předloží, v ní najde neobvyklou rakouskou známku z období II. světové války, nalepenou na neotevřeném dopise. Katie a Benjamin se spolu pustí do pátrání po adresátce, při němž odkryjí příběh vášně a tragédií, sahající napříč historickými érami i kontinenty. Romantický, dojemný a poutavý román Ztracený dopis je příběhem lásky, která neumírá.

Román oceňované americké autorky parafrázuje klasický titul F.S. Fitzgeralda a vypráví jeho příběh z pohledu tří žen. Na začátku románu jsme svědky Gatsbyho střetnutí se ženou třímající zbraň, jejíž identita zůstává skrytá. Posléze zjišťujeme, že Gatsby mohl pít krev hned třem hrdinkám románu, které si předávají vypravěčskou štafetu: své osudové lásce Daisy Buchananové, prostořeké golfistce Jordan Bakerové a Catherine McCoyové, jejíž sestra nedbá dobře míněných rad, aby se za ní odstěhovala do New Yorku. Místo toho se vrhne do milenecké náruče Toma Buchanana a nakonec bohužel i pod kola Gatsbyho rolls-roycu. Autorka se věrně drží kostry původního románu Francise Scotta Fitzgeralda, ale zároveň nás seznamuje s minulostí a motivacemi svých vypravěček. Románem se prolíná také vyšetřování detektiva Franka Charlese, který tuší, že mu všechny tři ženy lžou. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

O tom, že ani válka nedokáže vzít lásku a naději, vypráví příběh Maxe a Hanny. Osudová láska mezi majitelem knihkupectví a talentovanou houslistkou se rozhoří v roce 1931 v Německu. Doba jim nepřeje, protože Hanna je židovka… Hlavní hrdinka se v roce 1946 probere z bezvědomí na louce nedaleko Berlína. Posledních deset let života zmizelo kdesi v mlze. Netuší, co se stalo s Maxem. Léta plynou, Hanna spolu s hudbou putuje Evropou a nakonec odchází do Ameriky. Stále ji pronásleduje zapomenutá minulost a osud její životní lásky…

Exploring the life of Marie Curie, the narrative unfolds across two parallel timelines: one follows her actual pioneering journey in science, while the other imagines the repercussions of a pivotal choice she could have made differently. This dual structure not only highlights her groundbreaking contributions but also delves into the broader implications for both her personal life and the scientific community. The reimagining offers a unique perspective on the sacrifices and triumphs of a remarkable woman.

This historical novel follows Millie Stein, who befriends Ethel and Julius Rosenberg in 1947 New York. As the Rosenbergs face espionage charges, Millie navigates her own struggles with motherhood, trust, and political loyalty. Caught in a web of intrigue, she must fight for her beliefs and loved ones amidst chaos.

In Poland in 1891, Marie Curie (then Marya Sklodowska) was engaged to a budding mathematician, Kazimierz Zorawski. But when his mother insisted she was too poor and not good enough, he broke off the engagement. A heartbroken Marya left Poland for Paris, where she would attend the Sorbonne to study chemistry and physics. Eventually Marie Curie would go on to change the course of science forever and be the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.But what if she had made a different choice? What if she had stayed in Poland, married Kazimierz at the age of twenty-four, and never attended the Sorbonne or discovered radium? What if she had chosen a life of domesticity with a constant hunger for knowledge in Russian Poland where education for women was restricted, instead of studying science in Paris and meeting Pierre Curie?Entwining Marie Curie's real story with Marya Zorawska's fictional one, Half Life explores loves lost and destinies unfulfilled--and probes issues of loyalty and identity, gender and class, motherhood and sisterhood, fame and anonymity, scholarship and knowledge. Through parallel contrasting versions of Marya's life, Jillian Cantor's unique historical novel asks what would have happened if a great scientific mind was denied opportunity and access to education. It examines how the lives of one remarkable woman and the people she loved - as well as the world at large and course of science and history--might have been irrevocably changed in ways both great and small. --amazon.com

The narrative intertwines historical fiction with suspense and romance, exploring the complex relationship between sisters marked by both adoration and rivalry. This inventive "what-if" story delves into themes of familial bonds and competition, offering a unique perspective on sisterhood amidst a captivating backdrop.

Exploring the boundaries between reality and illusion, this narrative delves into the protagonist's awakening to a world that challenges their perceptions. As they navigate a landscape filled with unexpected twists, the story raises profound questions about truth, identity, and the nature of existence. Themes of self-discovery and the fragility of belief intertwine, leading to a gripping journey that blurs the lines between what is real and what is imagined.

Can she rewrite the fate of the women who came before her? The once-rising literary star Olivia Fitzgerald is down on her luck. Her most recent novel--a retelling of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca--was a flop, her boyfriend of nine years just dumped her and she's battling a bad case of writer's block. So when her agent calls her with a high-paying ghostwriting opportunity, Olivia is all too willing to sign the NDA. At first, the write-for-hire job seems too good to be true. All she has to do is interview Henry "Ash" Asherwood, a reclusive mega billionaire, twice named People's Sexiest Man Alive, who wants her help in writing a book that reveals a shocking secret about his late grandmother and Daphne du Maurier. But when Olivia arrives at his Malibu estate, nothing is as it seems. The more Olivia digs into his grandmother's past, the more questions she has--and before she knows it, she's trapped in a gothic mystery of her own. With as many twists and turns as the California coast, The Fiction Writer is a page-turner that explores the boundaries of creative freedom and whose stories we have the right to tell.

In a tale of love and ambition, a glamorous romance novelist and an aspiring starlet uncover a shared secret that intertwines their lives. As they navigate the complexities of their ambitions, the story explores the lengths they will go to safeguard their hearts amidst the challenges of fame and desire.