Alexandra Von Reinhardt Libros

¿Quién o qué mutila y mata a los niños de un pequeño pueblo norteamericano? ¿Por qué llega cíclicamente el horror a Derry en forma de un payaso siniestro que va sembrando la destrucción a su paso? Esto es lo que se proponen averiguar los protagonistas de esta novela. Tras veintisiete años de tranquilidad y lejanía una antigua promesa infantil les hace volver al lugar en el que vivieron su infancia y juventud como una terrible pesadilla. Regresan a Derry para enfrentarse con su pasado y enterrar definitivamente la amenaza que los amargó durante su niñez. Saben que pueden morir, pero son conscientes de que no conocerán la paz hasta que aquella cosa sea destruida para siempre. It es una de las novelas más ambiciosas de Stephen King, donde ha logrado perfeccionar de un modo muy personal las claves del género de terror.

The lady and the commoner... Lady Christiana Fitzwaryn was not opposed to marriage. But she demanded to be married on her own terms, not as punishment for a romantic indiscretion, and especially not to a common merchant. Yet she was in for a shock when she met David de Abyndon. For she was confronted by no ordinary merchant but a man of extraordinary poise and virility. He was unaffected by their difference in social status. And even less affected by her well-thought-out arguments against their upcoming betrothal. Instead, it was Christiana who felt uneasy in the presence of this naturally lordly man behind whose cool blue eyes she sensed the most uncompromising of passions. David de Abyndon understood Christiana's dilemma, for he too harbored a secret pain. How could he tell her that there was more to this arrangement than met the eye? How could he tell her about his deal with the king--a deal that meant he had all but bought Christiana sight unseen? What's more, now that he had seen this beautiful, spirited woman, how could he convince her that the love she sought was not in the callow knight she had romanticized but in the flesh-and-blood arms of the man who may have bought her body--but in the bargain lost both his heart and soul?

Readers of Elizabeth Noble, Erica James, and Amanda Prowse will be captivated by this gripping tale of love, marriage, and the ties that bind us, from bestselling author Joanna Trollope. With her keen portrayal of rural, middle-class life and astute characterisation, she reveals the seductive allure of financial security, conformity, and marriage, while also highlighting their fragility. The story revolves around Alice Jordan, who believes she has achieved the perfect life with her loyal yet dull husband, three children, and the ideal house. However, as her family settles into village life, Alice feels an unsettling void that escalates into a scandal, shaking the community and unearthing past wounds. This upheaval forces Alice to confront her reality, ultimately leading her to discover hope, humor, understanding, and compassion as she embarks on the journey of rebuilding her life. Critics praise the novel as an outstanding exploration of human relationships and conflicting loyalties, with readers noting its rich texture and readability. It’s a compelling narrative that prompts the question: Would you take a chance to set something in motion that could change everything?