J. Courtney Sullivan Libros

What if the person you love the most hurt you more than any other? What if that person was your own mother?

1947: Mary Frances Gerety, a young copywriter in an eminent advertising agency, has to convince the world of two things - that marriage means a diamond ring on every woman's finger, and that she is as good at her job as any man. And then, in one moment of brilliant inspiration, Mary Frances writes down four words which will achieve both her aims . . . Moving from a Harvard swim-meet in 1927 to the three-martini lunches of 1940s advertising, from the back streets of 1980s Boston to an exquisite Parisian music shop in 2003, The Engagements is a novel about love, marriage, commitment and betrayal; it is as sharp, as fiery and as beautiful as the stone we have taken to represent our dreams.

Elisabeth, an accomplished journalist and new mother, is struggling to adjust to life in a small town after nearly twenty years in New York City. She neglects her work, losing untold hours to her Brooklyn moms' Facebook group, her "influencer" sister's Instagram feed, and text messages with the best friend she never sees anymore

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The New York Times best-selling author of Maine brings us a sparkling tale of friendship and a fascinating portrait of the first generation of women who have all the opportunities in the world, but no clear idea about what to choose. "Inviting ... Strong, warmly believable three-dimensional characters who have fun, have fights and fall into intense love affairs." —The New York Times Assigned to the same dorm their first year at Smith College, Celia, Bree, Sally, and April couldn’t have less in common. Celia, a lapsed Catholic, arrives with a bottle of vodka in her suitcase; beautiful Bree pines for the fiancé she left behind in Savannah; Sally, preppy and obsessively neat, is reeling from the loss of her mother; and April, a radical, redheaded feminist wearing a “Riot: Don’t Diet” T-shirt, wants a room transfer immediately. Written with radiant style and a wicked sense of humor, Commencement follows these unlikely friends through college and the years beyond, brilliantly capturing the complicated landscape facing young women today.

From the New York Times best-selling author comes a sprawling novel exploring the complexities of marriage—those fueled by passion, those seeking comfort, and those who choose to love without the confines of a wedding. Evelyn has been married for forty years, a journey that began when her husband replaced her first wedding ring with his own. Delphine experiences the highs of seduction and the lows of heartbreak. James, a night-shift paramedic, grapples with his wife’s family's opinions about their relationship, while Kate, in a decade-long partnership with Dan, has vowed to avoid the traditional wedding altogether. As these lives intertwine, we meet Frances Gerety, a young advertising copywriter in 1947 tasked with creating a signature line for the De Beers campaign. One night, she pens “A Diamond Is Forever,” a phrase that transforms the perception of love and commitment. This rich, layered narrative spans nearly a century, capturing four distinct marriages and tracing the impact of diamonds in America, illustrating how these precious stones symbolize our deepest aspirations for enduring love.

This book weaves a captivating mystery with profound reflections on friendship, marriage, and motherhood. It delves into the complexities of relationships, exploring how they shape our lives and influence our choices. The narrative promises to engage readers with its intriguing plot while offering thoughtful insights into the emotional bonds that connect us.

„Die Frauen von Maine“ ist ein fesselnder Generationenroman, der von Familiengeheimnissen vor der Kulisse Maines erzählt. Jane Flanagan kehrt in ihr Heimatdorf zurück und hilft der neuen Besitzerin eines geheimnisvollen Hauses bei der Erforschung seiner Geschichte. Dabei entdeckt sie Verbindungen zu ihrer eigenen Vergangenheit und den Frauen, die dort lebten.

Wieso verlässt Teddy seine Frau und die beiden gemeinsamen Töchter wegen einer Frau, die er an einer Hotelbar kennenlernt? James fragt sich, wieso Sheila ausgerechnet ihn, der doch nur ein Versager ist, geheiratet hat. Delphine verlässt ihren Mann, um ihrem Geliebten nach New York zu folgen, und wird es bitterlich bereuen. Kate lehnt die Ehe ab, doch nun wollen ihre besten Freunde heiraten. J. Courtney Sullivan erzählt in diesem Roman meisterhaft die Geschichte von vier Paaren, die einander gefunden, geliebt, geheiratet, betrogen und verlassen haben. Geschickt verwebt sie die Fäden miteinander und zieht den Leser immer wieder in ihren Bann.