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The story follows Susanna Miller, who, after losing custody of her daughter due to mental health issues, flees to Maryland with the child under a false identity. As she tries to build a new life, she faces a moral conflict when she discovers a serial killer's plan. Torn between protecting her daughter and alerting the authorities, Susanna must navigate her fears and the consequences of her choices, highlighting themes of motherhood, identity, and the struggle between personal safety and moral responsibility.

"Verano de 1924. Durante una rutilante fiesta de la alta sociedad en Riverton Manor, un joven y prometedor poeta se quita la vida. Invierno de 1999. Grace Bradley, una anciana de noventa y ocho años que otrora fuera doncella en la mansión de Riverton, recibe la visita de una joven directora de cine que está rodando una película sobre aquel suicido [suicidio]. Esa visita convoca los recuerdos que durante décadas Grace había relegado a lo más profundo de su mente, incapaz de enfrentarse a ellos."--Back cover

Koncem roku 1914 je jasné, že válka tak brzy neskončí. Němci na frontě použili nervový plyn, Londýn zažije ničivé bombardování nepřátelských vzducholodí a lidé v sobě hledají tiché odhodlání i zarputilou snahu vydržet a nedat se zlomit. Země se připravuje na dlouhé strádání. Barvitá freska z pera britské autorky celosvětově úspěšných ság přibližuje nejen složitou situaci v Anglii za první světové války, ale především další osudy hlavních protagonistů. David, který se ve výcvikovém táboře chystá na frontu, poznává strasti první lásky, Sadie vypomáhá v nemocnici pro raněné vojáky a Diana se sbližuje se svým vyvoleným lordem Denem; netuší však, že jí osud přichystal velkou zkoušku.

Left to perish on a bank of snow as a baby, Amy is taken in by nearby Hatville Court, where she is despised by the masters and servants alike. Heiress Aurelia is Amy's only advocate - but when Aurelia dies young, Amy's world collapses. But Aurelia leaves Amy with one last gift: a bundle of letters with a coded key that only Amy can unlock. A life-changing discovery awaits ... if only she can unlock the secret.

In 1914, Britain faces a new kind of war. For Edward and Beatrice Hunter, their children, servants and neighbours, life will never be the same again. For David, the eldest, war means a chance to do something noble; but enlisting will break his mother's heart. His sister Diana, nineteen and beautiful, longs for marriage. She has her heart set on Charles Wroughton, son of Earl Wroughton, but Charles will never be allowed to marry a banker's daughter. Below stairs, Cook and Ada, the head housemaid, grow more terrified of German invasion with every newspaper atrocity story. Ethel, under housemaid, can't help herself when it comes to men and now soldiers add to the temptation; yet there's more to this flighty girl than meets the eye. The once-tranquil village of Northcote reels under an influx of khaki volunteers, wounded soldiers and Belgian refugees. The war is becoming more dangerous and everyone must find a way to adapt to this rapidly changing world

To celebrate this month's paperback release of McKinney's sizzling new historical novel, "The Fortune Hunter", Zebra is proud to reissue her classic tale of romance and suspense, dark shadows, and menacing secrets.

Political intrigue and personal tragedy intertwine in this captivating tale, spotlighting a remarkable historical woman. The narrative explores her complex relationships and the challenges she faces in a tumultuous era, offering a rich tapestry of illicit love and the consequences of power. With a blend of historical detail and emotional depth, the author crafts a compelling portrait that invites readers into a world of ambition and heartache.