Sally Page Orden de los libros (cronológico)

Capitaine Roger Blanc sieht sich mit einem ungewöhnlichen Mordfall konfrontiert. Am Fuße eines Staudamms in der Provence wird der Bauingenieur Roland Dallest tot aufgefunden. Aus seiner Brust ragt ein Dinosaurierzahn. Eine bunte Gruppe von Senioren mit bewegter Vergangenheit setzt alles daran, die Schließung ihres Bürgerzentrums zu verhindern. Sie wollen allen zeigen, was in ihnen steckt - vorausgesetzt alte Sünden und die Polizei holen sie nicht vorher ein. Südtirol im Winter 1963. Das Jahr beginnt frostig für Commissario Tasso: Sein Vorgesetzter Bruno Visconti wurde entführt. Die Spuren scheinen weit in Südtirols Geschichte zurückzureichen und damit auch in Tassos eigene Vergangenheit. Janice ist Ende vierzig, unglücklich verheiratet und Putzfrau. Zudem ist sie leidenschaftliche Geschichtensammlerin, nur von sich selbst erzählt sie nichts. Doch ihre neue Kundin, die 92-jährige Mrs B, ist fest entschlossen, Janices Geheimnis zu lüften...

Can one small note give her the courage to find a new path? One Note. One Act of kindness. Her new beginning is closer than she thinks. Kate abandoned her dreams of being a painter long ago, but six little words pinned to the café noticeboard could change everything. "To be, or not to be..." appears one morning on an orange card, sparking curiosity. Each day, a new line from a Shakespeare play is added, capturing the attention of café regulars, including Bardy, a retired English teacher struggling with writer's block. Together, Kate and Bardy follow this breadcrumb trail, leading them to a local community group that inspires people to rediscover their creative spark and the courage to pursue it. For Kate, this group could offer a second chance at happiness, but Bardy must also find the strength to share his own story. Escape into the world of Sally Page with this heartwarming read! Readers rave about her work, praising the engaging narrative, colorful characters, and the uplifting themes of kindness and creativity. This novel promises to be a delightful journey that leaves you feeling glad to be human.

Milý a laskavý příběh o tom, jak se na těch nejnepravděpodobnějších místech mohou zrodit ta nejneočekávanější přátelství. Jo přijíždí do Londýna, aby se postarala o papírnictví svého nemocného strýce. Navíc je právě po rozchodu, takže jí tento únik přijde vhod. Jo se usazuje v obchůdku a pomalu poznává své sousedy a pravidelné zákazníky. Mohutného potetovaného optika Erica. Tatéra Landa. Sedmdesátníka Malcolma, který si k ní chodí každý týden kupovat nový sešit. Ruth, reverendku, která skrývá tajemství. Dokáže se jim Jo otevřít a změnit tak svůj život?

Set against the enchanting backdrop of the language of flowers, this heartwarming tale weaves together themes of friendship and hope. It unfolds a captivating mystery that connects characters through their shared love for nature and its symbolism. With rich storytelling and vivid imagery, the narrative promises to engage the senses and evoke emotions, reminiscent of the charm found in works like The Lost Bookshop and The Keeper of Stories.

From the author of the phenomenal bestseller The Keeper of Stories, comes an utterly beautiful and charming novel full of mystery and secrets waiting to be uncovered... Her new chapter starts now... Jo Sorsby is hiding from her past when she agrees to run her uncle's beloved stationery shop. Glimpsing the lives of her customers between the warm wooden shelves, as they scribble little notes and browse colourful notebooks, distracts her from her bruised heart. When she meets Ruth, a vicar running from a secret, and Malcolm, a septuagenarian still finding himself, she suddenly realizes she isn't alone. They each have a story that can transform Jo's life... if only she can let them in. The perfect gift for book lovers, The Keeper of Stories meets The Lost Bookshop in this gorgeous novel about secrets, second chances and finding friendship in the most unlikely places. Netgalley reviewers LOVE The Book of Beginnings! 'Another extraordinary read by the author of The Keeper of Stories.' 'What a gem of a book!' 'Everything about the story moved me.' 'I am in awe of Sally Page's writing' 'So refreshingly original.' 'You just have to read it.' 'A read cover-to-cover-in-one-sitting book that gives all the feels.' 'Wonderful, just wonderful.'

A feel good and uplifting book club read you won't be able to put down!

Christmas in The Flower Shop is the natural follow on fromThe Flower Shop, Sally Page's first book. It takes the form of the 12 days of Christmas and reflects on life in the flower shop at this magical time of year; a time for family and friendship, full of love and sharing.

In engaging prose and hundreds of gorgeous color photographs, Sally Page records a year at a small Dorset flower shop. Each chapter represents a different month and depicts what flowers are in season and what a typical month's activity is like. By sharing the joy of special occasions like weddings, birthdays, and holidays, while also touching on the sadness that is part of life, she shows how flowers represent the full range of human emotions.