Tato autorka zkoumá spletité vztahy a složitost lidských emocí prostřednictvím svých příběhů. Její styl se vyznačuje hloubkou a citem pro detail, který vtáhne čtenáře do nitra postav. Skrze své vypravěčství poukazuje na univerzální témata lásky, ztráty a hledání identity. Její díla jsou pozvánkou k zamyšlení nad vlastními prožitky a nad tím, co nás v životě skutečně utváří.
V publikaci jsou čtyři zkrácené romány: • Vzpomínky na velrybu (John Ironmonger) • Příběh nás dvou (Dani Atkinsová) • Válka v podzemí (Oliver Harris) • Ostrov Windigo (William Kent Krueger)
Lily a Adam prožili šťastné manželství, dokud jejich společný čas neukončila těžká nemoc. V posledních chvílích svého života Adam přiměje Lily, aby slíbila, že najde Joshe – muže, který kdysi býval její nejbližší oporou, ale po jedné vyhrocené hádce odešel. Pátrání po Joshovi ji zavede až do zasněžené skotské divočiny, kde se uprostřed vánice znovu setkávají. Odloučení, nevyřčená slova a emoce, které nikdy doopravdy nezmizely, teď vyplouvají na povrch. A s nimi i pravda, která vrhá nové světlo na Adamovu poslední prosbu.
A brand new and brilliant emotional family drama for fans of Jojo Moyes and Dorothy Koomson, from the bestelling author of Fractured.
Before Beth's husband died, they made the decision to freeze an embryo so that she could still have his child. But Beth has just been told that the embryo was implanted in the wrong woman seven years ago. What should she do?
"Alex, Lisa and their young son Connor made a happy little universe. But then Lisa dies in a train crash, and their perfect world is destroyed. Alex is shattered by loss, and overwhelmed by the difficulties of being a single father to a six-year-old. How can he and Connor carry on without Lisa lighting up their lives? But throughout her life Lisa touched the hearts of more people than just her family. And as those people whose fates were changed come forward after her tragic death, Alex hears their stories and begins to realise the world may not be as cruel and senseless as it seems. If you can find the strength to start over, there are new beginnings in even our most heartbreaking moments..."--Cover, page 4
The stunning new emotional drama from ebook phenomenon Dani Atkins, author of Fractured - perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Dorothy Koomson. This is the story of Ally and Charlotte, whose paths have intersected over the years though they've never really been close friends. Charlotte married Ally's ex and first true love, David. Fate is about to bring them together one last, dramatic time and change their lives forever. Full of Dani's signature warmth and emotion, this is a gripping and emotional family drama. With breath-taking plot twists, Dani explores themes of serendipity, friendship and love. She fully engages the reader in the dilemmas faced by her characters. What would you do if your husband was the love of somebody else's life? And when faced with an agonising decision, could you put the past behind you and do the right thing?
Exploring the emotional journey of a parent facing the heart-wrenching decision to let go of their child, this book delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of familial bonds. It captures the struggles and tender moments shared between parent and child, highlighting the profound impact of such a decision on both parties. Through poignant storytelling, it invites readers to reflect on the nature of letting go and the enduring connection that remains.
What if you discovered that the life of your dreams was actually real?
Alex, Lisa and their young son Connor made a happy little universe. But then Lisa dies in a train crash, and their universe is destroyed. Alex is shattered by loss, and overwhelmed by the difficulties of being a single father to a six-year-old boy. How can he and Connor carry on without Lisa lighting up their lives? Then Alex meets four strangers. Two men and two women, who never met Lisa, but whose lives changed profoundly because she died. As Alex hears their stories, he begins to realise the world may not be as cruel and senseless as it seems. Perhaps, after all, the future is written in the stars.
An emotional family drama for fans of Jojo Moyes and Jodi Picoult - 'Atkins is a brilliant writer who creates wonderful characters' Daily Mail
