Martha Hall Kelly Libros

"En 1914, Eliza Ferriday, una socialité de Nueva York, viaja a San Petersburgo junto a su amiga Sofya, una prima de los Romanov, la dinastía que controla el destino de Rusia. Cuando Austria le declara la guerra a Serbia y empieza el declive de la dinastía imperial rusa, Eliza consigue regresar a su hogar, mientras que Sofya y su familia huyen de la violencia que se ha adueñado de las calles y se instalan en el campo. Como necesitan ayuda para las tareas de la casa, contratan a una joven criada, Varinka, sin ser conscientes del peligro que representa. Tras la llegada a Estados Unidos de ciudadanos rusos que huyen de la Revolución bolchevique, Eliza hace lo que puede para ayudarlos, y, al dejar de recibir cartas de su amiga Sofya, empieza a temerse lo peor."--Amazon.com.

For three women living through World War II, the threat of war poses very separate issues - that is, until their lives become intertwined in the most tragic of circumstances. New York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at the French consulate.

"On a September day in Manhattan in 1939, twenty-something Caroline Ferriday is consumed by her efforts to secure the perfect boutonniere for an important French diplomat and resisting the romantic advances of a married actor. Meanwhile across the Atlantic, Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish Catholic teenager, is nervously anticipating the changes that are sure to come since Germany has declared war on Poland. As tensions rise abroad - and in her personal life - Caroline's interest in aiding the war effort in France grows and she eventually learns about the dire situation at the Ravensbruck all-female concentration camp. At the same time, Kasia's carefree youth is quickly slipping away, only to be replaced by a fervor for the Polish resistance movement. Through Ravensbruck - and the horrific atrocities taking place there told in part by an infamous German surgeon, Herta Oberheuser - the two women's lives will converge in unprecedented ways and a novel of redemption and hope emerges that is breathtaking in scope and depth. From New York to Paris, and Furstenberg to Lublin, Martha Hall Kelly captures the powerful pull of human compassion, strong enough to stretch across continents and capable of triumphing over the grim evils of war. This is a striking story of an unsung heroine and her resolute will to right what is wrong. Story Locale- New York City, WWII Europe, Paris, Poland"

"Sunflower Sisters is a work of fiction. All incidents and dialogue, and all characters with the exception of some well-known historical figures, are products of the author's imagination and are not to be construed as real: As we roamed the neat brick streets of Charleston, past filigreed fences and palmetto trees, the atmosphere so gentle and refined, we never dreamed we'd stumble headlong into hell. Mother, my sister Georgy and I had come from New York City to visit friends. We stepped out to make our morning calls, admiring the pretty houses, one fanlight-windowed vestibule handsomer than the next. We left Mother's ecru cards on the silver trays. Mrs. Charles Woolsey 8 Bervoort Place, New York City"

In the aftermath of World War II, two former spies, Sofie Anderson and Arlette LaRue, embark on a perilous mission to track down a notorious Nazi doctor. Having endured imprisonment at Ravensbrück concentration camp, where they lost everything, including Arlette's son, Willie, they forged a bond that transcends their traumatic past. Now, in 1952, Sofie is working for the U.S. Army, ostensibly to recruit Nazi scientists, while secretly harboring a burning desire for revenge against Dr. Snow, the man responsible for her mother’s suffering. Meanwhile, Arlette struggles to support herself and Fleur, the orphan they took in, as she continues her desperate search for Willie. When Luc Bouchard, the charming son of a philanthropic family, offers Arlette a chance to find her son at an orphanage in French Guiana, she is drawn into a web of deception. Upon arriving at Cove House, she finds herself trapped and must use her spy skills to uncover the truth. As Sofie's quest leads her across Europe and back to Arlette, both women confront the dangerous legacy of their pasts. This captivating narrative explores the fates of Nazi doctors and the courageous female spies who risked everything for justice.

Set against the backdrop of World War II on Martha's Vineyard, two sisters create a wartime book club for women, discovering the transformative power of storytelling. Inspired by true events, the narrative highlights themes of resilience and connection during challenging times, showcasing how literature can foster hope and unity among women facing the uncertainties of war. This compelling tale captures the spirit of sisterhood and the importance of community in the face of adversity.

Drei Frauen, die inmitten eines gespaltenen Landes um alles kämpfen müssen, was ihnen lieb und teuer ist … 1861: Georgeanna stammt aus gutem Hause, für Ballabende hat die junge New Yorkerin aber nichts übrig. Ihr Traum ist es, Krankenschwester zu werden. Als der Bürgerkrieg ausbricht, meldet sie sich mit als Erste für die Lazarette an der Front. Die Sklavin Jemma kämpft auf einer Plantage in Maryland täglich ums Überleben. Unerwartet bekommt sie die Chance zur Flucht – doch dafür müsste sie ihre Schwester zurücklassen. Währenddessen versucht die Plantagenbesitzerin Anne-May ihr Gut vor den Truppen aus dem Norden zu verteidigen und fasst deshalb einen riskanten Plan: Sie wird Spitzel im Auftrag des Südens. Die drei ahnen nicht, dass sich ihre Schicksale schon bald untrennbar miteinander verflechten werden … »Ein großartiger Roman, der die Frauen feiert, die vor uns kamen, die für das kämpften, was sie für richtig hielten, und die zu Heldinnen wurden, die ihrer Zeit voraus waren.« Lisa Wingate »Die Sonnenblumenschwestern« hat Ihnen gefallen? Dann lesen Sie auch »Und am Ende werden wir frei sein«, das packende Debüt von Martha Hall Kelly.

De verhalen van een Amerikaanse actrice, een Poolse verzetsstrijdster en een Duitse arts komen samen in concentratiekamp Ravensbrück.

"Девушки сирени" — книга о любви, стойкости и милосердии. О том, как выжить в нечеловеческих условиях и остаться человеком. Кэролайн Ферридэй, нью-йоркская светская дива, увлечена новым романом и своей работой во французском консульстве. Она еще не знает, что ей предстоит спасать сирот и жертв концлагерей. Скоро закончится беззаботная юность польки Каси Кузмерик. Рискуя жизнью, девушка будет выполнять задания подполья. Герта Оберхойзер мечтает о карьере хирурга, но в нацистской Германии эта профессия недоступна для женщин. Придется найти другое, поистине роковое применение своему таланту и знаниям. На земном шаре есть точка, где пересекутся эти жизненн