Christopher A. Bohjalian Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

Aangrijpend liefdesverhaal gebaseerd op een oorlogsdagboek - in de traditie van The English Patient. In januari 1945, aan het eind van de Tweede Wereldoorlog, wil een groepje mensen het Derde Rijk doorkruisen, van het Russische front naar de Rijn, om de Engelse en Amerikaanse linies te bereiken. Onder hen is het achttienjarige meisje Anna Emmerich, dochter van Pruisische aristocraten. Haar geliefde is de jonge Schot Callum Finella, die van een Russisch krijgsgevangenkamp naar de boerderij van haar familie is gebracht om er dwangarbeid te verrichten. Hun vlucht zal Anna's en Callums liefde op de proef stellen, aangenomen dat elk van hen het overleeft?

The story revolves around Terry and Laura Sheldon, a couple from Vermont grappling with the profound grief of losing their twin daughters. In their journey toward healing, they decide to foster a child, leading to the formation of an unconventional family. The novel delves into themes of loss, resilience, and the complexities of love, showcasing Bohjalian's emotional depth and masterful storytelling as the characters navigate their intertwined lives and the challenges that come with forging new bonds.

Exploring themes of gender and love, this thought-provoking narrative delves into the complexities of new relationships. The author, known for their bestselling work, crafts a story that challenges societal norms and invites readers to reflect on personal connections and identity. Through rich character development and compelling interactions, the book offers a fresh perspective on the dynamics of modern relationships.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • This modern classic from the author of The Flight Attendant is a compulsively readable novel that explores questions of human responsibility that are as fundamental to our society now as they were when the book was first published. A selection of Oprah's original Book Club that has sold more than two million copies. On an icy winter night in an isolated house in rural Vermont, a seasoned midwife named Sibyl Danforth takes desperate measures to save a baby’s life. She performs an emergency cesarean section on a mother she believes has died of stroke. But what if—as Sibyl's assistant later charges—the patient wasn't already dead? The ensuing trial bears the earmarks of a witch hunt, forcing Sibyl to face the antagonism of the law, the hostility of traditional doctors, and the accusations of her own conscience. Exploring the complex and emotional decisions surrounding childbirth, Midwives engages, moves, and transfixes us as only the very best novels ever do. Look for Chris Bohjalian's new novel, The Lioness!