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Shelley Read's lyrical voice is a force of nature—tragic, uplifting, and unforgettable. On a cool autumn morning, Torie Nash heads into her village with a rickety wagon of late-season peaches. At an intersection, she encounters a mysterious drifter who asks for directions. Instead of turning left or crossing over, she is captivated by his whisper: 'Go as a river.' This moment sparks a mesmerizing journey through Torie's tumultuous life as she embraces his words. She navigates the complexities of desire, heartbreak, and betrayal, ultimately facing a pivotal decision that will alter her life forever. The narrative is spellbinding, vivid, and luminous. It explores the tenderness of young love, the pain of loss, the harsh realities of racism, the resilience of nature, and the profound bond of a mother's love. Rich in wisdom and compassion, this poignant tale serves as a testament to life’s intricacies, inviting readers to savor, treasure, and share its powerful messages.

Polly has always been the high-flier of the family, with the glamorous lifestyle to match. Clare is a single mum with two children, struggling to make ends meet in a ramshackle cottage. The two sisters are poles apart and can’t stand each other. But then Polly’s fortunes unexpectedly change and her world comes crashing down. With no money and nowhere to go, she’s forced back to the village where she and Clare grew up, and the sisters find themselves living together for the first time in years. With an old flame reappearing for Polly, a blossoming new career for Clare and a long-buried family secret in the mix, sparks are sure to fly. Unless the two women have more in common than they first thought?

Après Les Piliers de la Terre et Un monde sans fin, Ken Follett renoue avec la magnifique fresque de Kingsbridge, qui a captivé des millions de lecteurs dans le monde entier. Noël 1558, le jeune Ned Willard rentre à Kingsbridge : le monde qu'il connaissait va changer à tout jamais... Les pierres patinées de la cathédrale dominent une ville déchirée par la haine religieuse et Ned se retrouve dans le camp adverse de celle qu'il voulait épouser, Margery Fitzgerald. L'accession d'Élisabeth Ire au trône met le feu à toute l'Europe. Les complots pour destituer la jeune souveraine se multiplient, notamment en France où la séduisante Marie Stuart – considérée comme l'héritière légitime du royaume anglais et issue de la redoutable famille française de Guise – attend son heure. Pour déjouer ces machinations, Élisabeth constitue les premiers services secrets du pays et Ned devient l'un des espions de la reine. À Paris, il fait la connaissance de la libraire protestante Sylvie Palot dont le courage ne le laisse pas indifférent... Dans ce demi-siècle agité par le fanatisme qui répand la violence depuis Séville jusqu'à Genève, les pires ennemis ne sont cependant pas les religions rivales. La véritable bataille oppose les adeptes de la tolérance aux tyrans décidés à imposer leurs idées à tous les autres – à n'importe quel prix.

It's been eight months since Mickey Bolitar witnessed the tragic death of his father. Eight months of lies, dark secrets and unanswered questions. While he desperately wants answers, Mickey's sophomore year of high school brings on a whole new set of troubles. Spoon is in hospital, Rachel won't tell him where he stands, his basketball teammates hate him - and then there's Ema's surprise announcement: she has an online boyfriend and he's vanished. As he's searching for Ema's missing boyfriend (who may not even exist!), Mickey also gets roped into helping his nemesis, Troy Taylor, with a big problem. All the while, Mickey and his friends are pulled deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Abeona Shelter, risking their lives to find the answers - until the shocking climax, where Mickey finally comes face-to-face with the truth about his father.

En las exuberantes colinas de Assam, los Belhaven sufren tanto como su plantación de té tras la prematura muerte de la madre de la familia. Clarissa, la hija mayor, hermosa y resuelta, vive ahora entregada a su desconsolado padre y su frágil hermana. Entre Clarissa y Wesley Robson, el joven y desenvuelto cultivador rival, empieza a nacer una atracción que se ve truncada cuando la tragedia se cierne de nuevo sobre la familia y obliga a las hermanas a cambiar sus queridos campos por las industriales calles de Tyneside. Allí deberán adaptarse a un mundo extraño, hecho de asfalto y cemento, preparado para la lucha y la guerra, y en el que deberán aprender a sortear la pobreza, los celos y la traición. La reaparición de Wesley quizá suponga un puente hacia la vida de antaño. O quizás apague la llama de toda esperanza...