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Když si Kate v idylickém přístavním městečku otevře řemeslný obchůdek, má pocit, že se jí splnily všechny sny. Brzy zjistí, že její krámek ukrývá tajemství – dávný milostný příběh vyprávěný prostřednictvím nádherných obrazů a složitých výšivek. Majitel obchodu s uměním Jack se nabídne, že Kate pomůže záhadu rozluštit. Jenže přitom si oba uvědomí, že jejich vlastní životy mají s Clarou a Artym, jejich protějšky z padesátých let, podobného víc, než by je napadlo. Podaří se Kate a Jackovi napravit desítky let starou křivdu a třeba najít i své vlastní štěstí?

A story full of passion and revenge, following one family living on the Texas Mexico border and a curse that reverberates across generations--"Fuentes has achieved something rare and indelible with this story of complex women.” (Erika L. Sánchez)In 1951, a mysterious old woman confronts Pilar Aguierre in the small border town of La Cienega, Texas. The old woman is sure Pilar stole her husband and, in a heated outburst, lays a curse on Pilar and her family.More than forty years later, Lulu Muñoz is dodging chaos at every turn: her troubled father’s moods, his rules, her secret life as singer in a punk band, but most of all her upcoming quinceañera. When her beloved grandmother passes away, Lulu finds herself drawn to the glamorous stranger who crashed the funeral and who lives on the alone and shunned on the edge of town.Their unexpected kinship picks at the secrets of Lulu’s family’s past. As the quinceañera looms—and we move between these two strong, irascible female voices—one woman must make peace with the past, and one girl pushes to embrace her future.Rich with cinematic details—from dusty rodeos to the excitement of a Selena concert and the comfort of conjunto ballads played at family gatherings—this memorable debut is a love letter to the Tejano culture and community that sustain both of these women as they discover what family means.

A new mess.A new mystery.Molly the maid returns . . . Molly Gray wears her Head Maid badge proudly for every shift at the Regency Grand Hotel, plumping pillows, sweeping up the guests’ secrets, silently restoring rooms to a state of perfection.But when a renowned guest – a famous mystery writer – drops very dead in the grand tea room, Molly has an unusual clean-up on her hands.As rumours and suspicion swirl in the hotel corridors, it’s clear there’s grime lurking beneath the gilt. And Molly knows that she alone holds the key to the mystery. But unlocking it means thinking about the past, about Gran, and everything else she’s kept tidied away in her memory for so long.Because Molly knew the dead guest once upon a time – and he knew her . . .

The Maid series is captivating and emotional, featuring a charming protagonist, Molly the Maid, who resonates deeply with readers. With gripping twists and turns, it has garnered high praise, even compared to beloved characters like Eleanor Oliphant. A Sunday Times bestseller, it's a must-read for fans of powerful storytelling.

A powerfully gripping and moving novel about a small town trying to conceal a terrible secret in its past from the Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling author.

Teprve čtrnáctiletá Elżbieta Rabineková žije pod bedlivým dozorem adoptivních rodičů v domě blízko varšavského židovského ghetta. Nemá ráda Němce, protože pořád vymýšlejí nová nařízení a neustále hlídkují v ulicích města. Ale o tom, co se děje za zdmi ghetta, nikdy příliš nepřemýšlela. Vše se změní ve chvíli, kdy se spřátelí s mladou zdravotní sestrou Sarou. Ta pašuje z ghetta malé děti a pomáhá jim najít náhradní rodiny. Elżbieta je rozhodnutá téměř okamžitě – chce Saře pomáhat. Díky svému hrdinnému rozhodnutí potkává židovského mladíka Romana, který má dva malé sourozence. Má jejich láska vůbec šanci, nebo je rovnou odkázána do záhuby?

A New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Gregory Bridgerton, in the final installment of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. GREGORY'S STORY Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except ... She wasn't the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory! Except ... Lucy is engaged. And her uncle is not inclined to let her back out of the betrothal, even once Gregory comes to his senses and realizes that it is Lucy, with her sharp wit and sunny smile, who makes his heart sing. And now, on the way to the wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar ...

THE HOTLY-ANTICIPATED DEBUT, COMING JANUARY 2022 I am your maid. I know so much about you. But when it comes down to it: what is it that you know about me? I am your maid. I know so much about you. But when it comes down to it: what is it that you know about me? Molly the Maid is all alone in the world. A nobody. She's used to being invisible in her job at the Regency Grand Hotel, plumping pillows and wiping away the grime, dust and secrets of the guests who pass through. She's just a lowly maid - why should anyone take notice? But Molly is thrown into the spotlight when she discovers an infamous wealthy guest, Mr Black, very dead in his bed. This isn't a mess that can be easily cleaned up. And so Molly becomes embroiled in a murder mystery hunt for the truth, learning who to trust as she navigates the dark underbelly of the Regency Grand. Escapist, charming, with a heroine as endearing as she is unreliable, THE MAID is a truly original story about how people are a mystery like no other, and how the truth isn't always black and white - it's often found in the dirtier, grey areas in between..