Marie-Pierre Malfait Libros

"Whatever made us think that a catering business had anything to do with producing food?" asks the exasperated heroine of Maeve Binchy's tale. Cathy Scarlet and her partner Tom Feather dream of opening their own catering firm after college. When the perfect location becomes available on New Year's Eve, they dive into renovations, ignoring the owner's odd eagerness to sell. However, they soon discover that pursuing their dream requires much more than just culinary skills. As they navigate the challenges of starting a small business, they manage clients' fragile egos, plan a fairy-tale wedding, and care for two charming children reminiscent of Dickens' characters, all while creating exquisite dishes that delight Dublin. Binchy weaves a rich tapestry of relationships, introducing a cast as compelling as Tom and Cathy: Neil, Cathy's activist-lawyer husband, often preoccupied with global issues; Marcella, Tom's aspiring model girlfriend; and the endearing Maud and Simon, Neil's neglected cousins who bring both chaos and insightful questions. With a diverse mix of clients, family, and friends, the story unfolds, highlighting how Tom and Cathy's work parallels that of a novelist, shaping pivotal life events. By year's end, they will all undergo significant transformations, inviting readers into yet another beautifully crafted world by Binchy.

Pip Mackenzie, una niña de once años, pasa el verano con su madre Ophélie en una playa de San Francisco. Aislada y marcada por una tragedia, un día conoce al pintor Matt Bowles, quien ve en ella un reflejo de su propia hija, a quien perdió durante su divorcio. Matt se ofrece a enseñarle a dibujar, y aunque al principio Ophélie desconfía de su relación, poco a poco se desarrolla una amistad entre ellos. Bajo el cuidado de Matt, madre e hija comienzan a sanar viejas heridas y a redescubrir la alegría en sus vidas. Al final del verano, Ophélie y Pip regresan a la ciudad, pero mantienen el contacto con Matt. Ophélie se une a un grupo de voluntarios que ayuda a personas sin hogar, una actividad que forma parte de su terapia para recuperar el equilibrio en su vida. Sin embargo, cuando todo parece encaminarse hacia la felicidad, el destino cruel vuelve a interrumpir sus vidas, obligando a Matt a enfrentar asuntos del pasado y traicionando a Ophélie la persona en quien más confiaba.

Isabelle Forrester is the wife of a Parisian banker who has long since shut her out of his heart. She has one secret pleasure: a long-distance friendship with a man who, like Isabelle, is trapped in a loveless marriage. To Bill Robinson, Isabelle is a kin

In 1940 a young girl fallsin love with a dashing yong pilot, only to find their wants and needs are totoally different.

Marie-Ange Hawkins enjoys a blissful childhood in a stunning French chateau. However, tragedy drives her away. Upon returning, she falls for the charming widower who owns the chateau, but a haunting story casts a shadow over her newfound happiness, endangering everything she cherishes.