Lorna Cook Knihy

1943: Svět je ve válce a obyvatelé vesnice Tyneham musí podstoupit další oběť: poskytnout své domovy britské armádě. V předvečer jejich odchodu však dojde k hrůznému činu, který způsobí, že tři z nich navždy zmizí.2018: Melissa doufala, že prázdniny na pobřeží Dorsetu oživí její ustrnulý vztah, ale navzdory idylické krajině se to moc nedaří. Když pak objeví podivnou fotografii ženy, která kdysi žila v místní zapomenuté vesnici Tyneham, je odhodlaná zjistit o jejím příběhu víc. Tyneham však skrývá strašlivé tajemství a Melissino pátrání po pravdě jí změní život tak, jak si nikdy nedokázala představit.

The brilliant new emotional tale of sisters and secrets from the Number One bestselling author of The Forgotten Village and The Forbidden Promise

The stunning new story of love and secrets from the Number One bestselling author of The Forgotten Village

"As the storm clouds of war gather, Cordelia seeks refuge in the grounds of her family estate. Handsome landscaper Isaac has recently arrived to tend to the gardens, and the connection between him and Cordelia is as immediate as it is forbidden. Isaac begins to secretly teach her how to cultivate the gardens, so when he and all the young men are called away to war, Cordelia takes over. From the battlefields of Europe, Isaac sends her letters, that give her hope for their future in peacetime. But when these messages abruptly cease, Cordelia must face up to the worst and take her future - and the fate of the garden they both loved - into her own hands..."--Publisher

In Paris, 1941, Adele, Coco Chanel's assistant, navigates life alongside German officers at The Ritz hotel while secretly working for the resistance. As the dangers of occupied Paris escalate, she faces a critical choice: risk everything to save innocent lives and protect the man she loves. In the present day, Chloe seeks to uncover her grandmother's hidden past, as her grandmother has remained silent about the war and her connection to the renowned designer. Chloe's journey in Paris reveals truths that could alter her family's history forever. This gripping and heartbreaking wartime narrative explores the enduring power of love, appealing to fans of poignant historical fiction. Readers have praised the emotional depth and captivating storytelling, expressing how the novel left them in tears and unable to put it down. Many found it unputdownable, with its passionate and magnetic narrative compelling them to stay up late to read more. The story weaves themes of love, loss, and survival, resonating deeply with those who appreciate heartfelt tales of resilience in the face of adversity.

Readers will be captivated by this story of love, sacrifice, and destiny, where the past and present collide to rewrite the future.