Julie Parsons Livres

Voilà dix ans que l'inspecteur Michael McLoughlin est hanté par le meurtre d'une jeune femme et par le souvenir de sa mère, Margaret, pour qui il avait ressenti une attirance mêlée de compassion. A la demande d'un ami, McLoughlin accepte de rencontrer Sally : elle aussi a perdu sa fille, Marina, retrouvée noyée dans un lac. Accident, suicide... ou meurtre? Quant à Margaret, elle pensait pouvoir échapper à son passé en s'exilant en Nouvelle-Zélande, mais la mort de sa fille et celle de son assassin, qu'elle a elle-même minutieusement orchestrée, ne la laissent pas en paix. Rongée par le remords, elle décide de rentrer à Dublin. Une simple rencontre dans un cimetière va bouleverser sa vie...

Lors d'une chaude nuit d'été à Dublin, Margaret Mitchell signale la disparition de Mary, sa fille de vingt ans. Une semaine plus tard, on retrouve le corps de la jeune femme, violée et mutilée. Et pour Margaret commence une lente descente aux enfers dont elle ne sortira qu'en affrontant le meurtrier. En mémoire de Mary fait écho à l'angoisse qui dort au fond de chaque parent : que feriez-vous si quelque chose de terrible arrivait à votre enfant ? Ce livre noir et fascinant touche à nos sentiments les plus élémentaires : la profondeur de l'amour maternel, la douleur du deuil et le désir de vengeance. Un premier roman qui classe d'emblée Julie Parsons parmi les grandes du suspense.

`Are you listening, outside world? I`m coming back. Are you listening?` For twelve long years Rachel Beckett has been in prison for the murder of her husband, Martin. A murder she swears she did not commit. For twelve long years she has been denied the touch and the love of her only daughter Amy. Has been forced to watch another woman raise and enjoy her child. Until, at the age of seventeen, Amy has insisted she never wants to see her real mother again. But now Rachel is free. And she is ready to take revenge... `A classy, riveting suspense by a writer who deserves to be up with the big names of crime fiction - Walters, Vine et al.` Bookseller `Brilliant. A star in the making.` Minette Walters `One of those rare authors who can successfully combine psychological insight, literary style and heart-stopping suspense.` Jeffrey Deaver

Ten years ago, Owen Cassidy-eight years old, thick fair hair, bright blue eyes-disappeared. Everyone had thought that he was out playing with his best friend Luke. But later it turned out that Owen had left him in the middle of the afternoon. And never made it home. He vanished leaving no trace, except for a trainer found in a rubbish bin two weeks later.... His disappearance left his father, Nick, distraught, but also full of guilt. For instead of looking after Owen that day, Nick had spent the afternoon in bed-with one of their neighbours. It was an affair that would tear his family apart. The aftermath of Owen's disappearance drove Nick away from his wife and home, to America. He has moved from city to city, trying to forget. But it is impossible to run away from a guilty heart. Now, ten years on, a sudden encounter forces Nick to return to Dublin to confront his demons. He arrives to find the world has moved on. But he is determined to face up to his past, and to find out at last exactly what happened to his son. Little does he realise that his investigations will soon unleash further violence, taking him into a terrifying world that he barely knew existed.

An irresistible collection of short stories, some hilarious, some heartbreaking, from the most popular contemporary Irish women writers. Poignant, hilarious, heartwarming in turn, this anthology includes never-before-published short stories by some of the best-known and best-loved Irish writers, including Maeve Binchy, Marian Keyes, Cathy Kelly, Julie Parsons, Deirdre Purcell, Joan O'Neill, Morag Prunty, Colette Caddle and many more. It also includes stories by up-and-coming Irish stars like Annie Sparrow, Catherine Barry and Marisa Mackle. While some stories will have you laughing out loud, others will have you reaching for your hanky: but they all display their own peculiar brand of Irish charm. And it's all in a very good cause: 1 pound from every copy sold will go to Barnardo's children's charity, and the Irish charity, The Society of St Vincent de Paul, which aims to alleviate poverty throughout the world.

Beyond high iron gates fastened shut with a length of chain, lies the stark, beautiful Trawbawn. Here, haunted by a dark, mysterious past and largely ignored by the villagers of nearby Skibbereen, lives the frail Lydia Beauchamp. But old Ma Beauchamp's private existence is interrupted when a stranger arrives.

When Anna's husband dies of anaphylactic shock, from a bee sting she cannot believe it was an accident, nor can she believe that he has left her penniless. But she is not alone for long. From the author of MARY, MARY.

'The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club' gives an unique insight into how a No.1 bestselling author writes. Inspired by a course run by the National College of Ireland, it comprises 20 letters from Maeve, offering advice, tips and her own wonderfully witty take on the life of a writer, in addition to contributions from top writers, publishers and editors.Whether you want to write a saga or a thriller, comedy or journalism, or write for the radio or stage, this also gives advice on the best way to get started, and what editors, publishers and agents are looking for.'The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club' is a fascinating and informative guide to inspire all budding writers as well as entertaining Maeve Binchy fans the world over.Includes expert advice from Marian Keyes, Alison Walsh, Norah Casey, Paula Campbell, Ivy Bannister, Seamus Hosey, Gerald Dave, Jim Culleton, Ferdia McAnna and Julie Parsons.Includes a specially written brand new story by Maeve Binchy:'The Writing Class'