Jane Shemilt Pořadí knih

Betrayal and family secrets intertwine in this gripping novel, where the author masterfully explores the complexities of seemingly idyllic lives. Set against breathtaking backdrops, the story delves into the hidden truths that threaten to unravel relationships. With a focus on the impact of the past on the present, the narrative captivates readers through its intricate character dynamics and suspenseful twists.

Exploring a boundary-breaking love affair, this psychological suspense novel delves into the complex relationship between a doctor and her patient. As the story unfolds, shocking twists reveal the darker sides of obsession and morality, challenging the characters' ethics and emotions. Jane Shemilt, an Edgar-nominated and bestselling author, crafts a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, questioning the nature of love and the consequences of crossing professional lines.

The Edgar-nominated, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Daughter and The Playground weaves a breathtaking tale of betrayal, family, and secrets from the past in this crackling novel of psychological suspense. Two women. Two secrets. One terrible night. PAXOS, GREECE The vacation house is a luxurious getaway for a wealthy English family, windows open to sun and the sea, a sparkling swimming pool, and a verdant garden. One hot summer night, while the parents and their friends drink wine and amuse themselves, a young woman--the teenage daughter of the Greek caretaker--ventures for a walk on their private beach. Her life will never be the same again. LONDON, ENGLAND, TEN YEARS LATER Julia is the perfect spouse and mother. Slender, blonde, expensively dressed, she's the classic "yummy mummy" of high society: cook, organizer, arm candy, and speechwriter to her influential husband. But behind her winning smile is a stifled woman trapped in a gilded cage, stricken with anxiety and perfectionism. When Julia meets Laurel, a therapist who promises to help her find fulfillment, Julia opens herself up to the hope of a different future. BOUND BY THE PAST What happened in Greece all those years ago that binds these two women together? And will uncovering the truth destroy everything... or set them free?

Rachel is a respected doctor who lives in a picturesque and affluent English village where her husband Nathan teaches at an elite private school. Competent, unflappable, and nearing 50, Rachel has everything in her life firmly in her control, even if some of its early luster has worn off. But one day a new patient arrives at her practice for emergency treatment. Luc is a French painter married to a wealthy American woman who?s just bought and restored a historic home on the edge of Rachel?s posh neighborhood. The couple has only recently arrived, but Luc is struggling with a mental disorder, and so he goes to the nearest clinic?to Rachel

Their children are friends first. They hit it off immediately, as kids do. And so the parents are forced to get to know each other. Three wildly different couples. Three marriages, floundering. There are barbecues, dinner parties, a holiday in Greece. An affair begins, resentments flare, and despite it all the three women become closer. Unnoticed their children run wild. The couples are so busy watching each other that they forget to watch their children. Until tragedy strikes. But the summer wont be over until our story twists, and twists again, while three families search desperately for answers. Because while they have been looking the other way, evil has crept into their safe little world and every parent's biggest nightmare is about to come true . . . Big Little Lies meets Little Fires Everywhere in this tense domestic thriller from the bestselling author of Richard and Judy sensation Daughter.

Per Beth incontrare Albie, chirurgo dalla carriera in ascesa, ha significato ricominciare da zero e lasciarsi il passato alle spalle. Adesso Beth sembra avere tutto ciò che desiderava: un marito nuovo di zecca, una vita da inventarsi da capo e un futuro luminoso davanti a se. Per conto suo, anche Albie pare attraversare un buon momento: il suo mentore, Ted, l'uomo che con autorevolezza e fascino magnetico tiene le fila dell'intero ospedale, gli ha tatto capire che intende fare di lui il suo "erede". Ma quello che non sa, o che la sua ambizione sfrenata gli impedisce di vedere, è che qualcosa si sta già incrinando nella sua vita perfetta. E in lontananza si scorgono i lampi che annunciano l'arrivo di una tempesta di dimensioni catastrofiche...

Ein Kind verschwindet spurlos, ein nicht enden wollender Albtraum beginnt … Die Ärztin Emma begleitet ihren Ehemann Adam mit den gemeinsamen Kindern Alice, Zoë und Sam für ein Jahr nach Botswana, wo Adam an einem Forschungsprojekt arbeiten soll. Das vermeintliche Abenteuer ihres Lebens entpuppt sich jedoch als Albtraum, denn eines Abends verschwindet Sam spurlos. Die verzweifelte Suche nach ihm bleibt erfolglos, und die ganze Familie droht daran zu zerbrechen. Schließlich kehren sie zurück nach England. Doch es scheint unmöglich, in ihren Alltag zurückzukehren. Denn auch ein Jahr nach Sams Verschwinden plagt Emma die Ungewissheit. Was geschah damals wirklich in Afrika?

Jenny è un medico, sposata con un famoso neurochirurgo e madre di tre adolescenti. Ma quando la figlia quindicenne, Naomi, non fa ritorno a casa dopo scuola, la vita perfetta che Jenny credeva di essersi costruita va in pezzi. Le autorità lanciano l'allarme e parte una campagna nazionale per cercare la ragazza, ma senza successo: Naomi è scomparsa nel nulla e la famiglia è distrutta. I mesi passano e le ipotesi peggiori, rapimento, omicidio, diventano sempre più plausibili, ma in mancanza di indizi significativi l'attenzione sul caso si affievolisce. Jenny però non si arrende. A un anno dalla sparizione della figlia, sta ancora cercando la verità, anche se ogni rivelazione, ogni tassello sembra allontanarla dalle certezze che aveva. Presto capisce che le persone di cui si fidava nascondono terribili segreti, Naomi per prima. Seguendo le flebili tracce che la ragazza ha lasciato dietro di sé, Jenny si accorgerà che sua figlia è molto diversa dalla ragazza che pensava di aver cresciuto...

Дженни – семейный доктор, мать троих детей, жена успешного нейрохирурга. Ее жизнь идеальна. Но все рушится, когда ее пятнадцатилетняя дочь Наоми не возвращается домой… Проходит год. Поиски не приносят результата. Семья распадается. И все-таки Дженни не прекращает попыток найти Наоми. Чем дальше она продвигается в поисках, тем отчетливее понимает, что многого не знала ни о дочери, ни о сыновьях, ни о муже. А так ли нужна ей правда? Ведь порой она бывает такова, что пережить ее труднее, чем мучительную неизвестность…