"This gothic tale zigzags from the violent days of Catherine de Medici's court to twenty-first-century France. Set in the forest of Fontainebleau, crisscrossing the lines between the past and the present, this mesmerizing tale of passion and obsession illuminates the true path to immortality: the legacies we leave behind. "--
The narrative intertwines the lives of two women across different eras, focusing on Suzanne Belperron, a renowned jeweler battling to save her business and her love, and a gifted young auctioneer whose talents uncover a dangerous secret. Their passionate journeys highlight resilience, ambition, and the impact of art and love against the backdrop of challenges faced by women in their respective times.
Tragedy strikes Cassiopeia Vitt when her idol, Esmerelda Fontana, is murdered, and her castle project faces violent sabotage. As she uncovers the connection between these events, her old friend Nicodème L'Etoile becomes a target, pulling her into a complex web of revenge that threatens her closest relationships. The story explores themes of loyalty, love, and the consequences of vengeance as Cassiopeia navigates danger to protect those she cares about.
The story intricately weaves a tale of vengeance, exploring the depths of betrayal and the complexities of human emotions. As characters navigate their intertwined fates, the quest for retribution becomes a chilling journey that reveals hidden truths and long-held secrets. The narrative delves into themes of justice, morality, and the consequences of one's actions, all set against a backdrop of suspense and intrigue that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
Set against a backdrop of time travel, this captivating love story weaves together romance and adventure. The narrative unfolds with rich, enchanting details, inviting readers to explore the complexities of love across different eras. M.J. Rose, known for her engaging storytelling, crafts a tale that promises to keep readers enthralled with its unique blend of magic and emotion.
To catch a leopard wear diamonds. A year after THE BAIT, Ania Throne is on the prowl. Gone into hiding, she's planned her next move to perfection, intent on winning her dangerous game of cat-against-cat with the Leopard. But Ania doesn't know that even the best-laid heists have hidden flaws. Jerome Curtis has taken a job at a Hollywood movie studio to try and put his life back together. When a familiar face from the past shows up unexpectedly, Jerome realizes that much as he's tried to forget her, there's no escaping Ania. And this time, what she's about to do could be her doom. The heist is on. Jerome must join with Ania again to bring down the mastermind thief who's dead-set on not getting caught. Passion and vengeance collide as father and daughter bait each other in a high-stakes gambit, with Jerome caught in the middle. Because no matter how much Ania has tried to keep her lover safe, she's only brought him back into the center of her ploy- and the Leopard intends to take full advantage of it. From the glamour of late 1950s Hollywood to a desperate chase in the ravines of Los Angeles, two leopards must hunt each other to the end. And only one of them can bring down its prey. THE HEIST is the thrilling conclusion in the To Catch A Leopard series, a dramatic romantic caper that began with THE STEAL and THE BAIT.
Set in post-World War II Manhattan, the narrative follows a young female architect who uncovers a hidden treasure, igniting her quest to learn about her mother's life during the fall of the Romanovs. This journey intertwines personal discovery with historical intrigue, exploring themes of legacy and identity against the backdrop of a transformative era. M.J. Rose crafts a compelling tale that delves into the complexities of family history and the impact of the past on the present.
A journey of self-discovery unfolds as Cassiopeia Vitt confronts her past while preparing to sell her family's ancestral home, Casa de Hace Mucho Tiempo. The revelation that her father's art collection may be fraudulent propels her into a thrilling quest across Europe, from Andorra to Paris. Along the way, she uncovers dark secrets tied to her family's history and World War II, forcing her to confront both the truth about the paintings and her own estranged relationship with her parents.
The story revolves around two sisters who, after inheriting their mother's cherished items, embark on a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation. Through the legacy of their mother's jackets, purses, and invaluable advice, they learn the importance of forgiveness and the enduring bonds of family. As they navigate their differences, the sisters uncover hidden strengths and deepen their connection, highlighting how love and understanding can transcend past grievances.
On the surface, Julia Sterling's life is enviable. She lives on Manhattan's East Side, is married to a renowned psychiatrist, deeply loves her stepson and is forging a career as a journalist. When a writing assignment exposes Julia to telephone sex, she glimpses a world that stirs her erotic fantasies but threatens her carefully constructed reality. As she probes her emotional and sexual connections to the men she knows and several she will never meet, she confronts evil, perversity and her own passions.
A grieving woman uncovers long-lost letters from novelist Victor Hugo, igniting a suspenseful journey that intertwines her personal loss with a centuries-old mystery. As she delves into the past, the letters reveal secrets that challenge her understanding of love and grief, creating a haunting narrative that explores the enduring impact of literature and the connections between past and present.
Watchlist features two thrilling novellas, The Chopin Manuscript and The Copper Bracelet, created by renowned authors like Lee Child and Jeffery Deaver. The first follows Harold Middleton as he uncovers a dangerous secret in a Chopin score, while the sequel plunges him into a nuclear crisis between India and Pakistan.
Haunted by memories of a past infused with exotic scents, Jac L'Etoile, the heir to a French perfume company, is hurtled into a nightmare when her brother goes missing after making a profound discovery about the family's possession of a mystical fragrance. (general fiction).
Renowned sex therapist Morgan Snow is treating high-class prostitute Cleo Thane. After Cleo delivers a tell-all manuscript to Morgan, she disappears. Now Morgan and Detective Noah Jordain must use the manuscript to catch a killer.
Set against the opulent backdrop of the Gilded Age, this novel weaves a tale of ambition and betrayal. The story intricately explores the lives of its characters as they navigate the complexities of love and deceit in a society marked by wealth and privilege. With rich historical detail and a captivating narrative, it promises to immerse readers in a world where desires clash with societal expectations.
1924, New York. Jenny Bell ha solo ventiquattro anni, ma è in fuga dal suo passato, che nasconde incubi ancora in grado di tormentarla. Ma adesso è stata selezionata tra i dodici talenti invitati nella prestigiosa colonia di artisti di Louis Comfort Tiffany, il celebre creatore di gioielli. È un’occasione irripetibile, Jenny sa di avere talento e non è disposta a lasciarsi distrarre proprio adesso che è così vicina al suo obiettivo: farsi notare dal grande artista. Le cose si complicano quando si accorge di essere irrimediabilmente attratta da Oliver, l’affascinante nipote di Tiffany. Tra coppe di champagne, lustrini e il ritmo frenetico del jazz, la competizione tra gli artisti della colonia si fa sempre più spietata, mentre una serie di eventi inquietanti turbano Jenny facendole capire che qualcuno conosce i segreti del suo passato e vuole smascherarla. La giovane donna dovrà affrontare una notte senza luna in cui passato e presente si scontreranno, mettendo a repentaglio il futuro, l’amore, e persino la sua stessa vita.
Ein neuer Fall für Dr. Morgan Snow, der scharfsinnigen Psychologin aus dem Aufsehen erregenden Thriller-Debut 'Die Magdalenen-Morde' - Mit gemischten Gefühlen sieht Morgan der Zusammenarbeit mit Noah Jordain entgegen - nach einer Affäre ist zwischen ihr u
Seit FBI-Agent Lucian Glass von der Psychologin Iris Bellmer hypnotisiert wurde, quälen ihn mysteriöse Erinnerungen. Visionen früherer Leben? Während er noch versucht, die Dämonen der Vergangenheit zu besiegen, gerät er unversehens ins Zentrum einer der größten Kunstskandale der Geschichte: Ein Verrückter droht, wertvollste Gemälde aus dem Besitz des New Yorker Metropolitan Museum of Art zu zerstören, wenn ihm nicht die antike Skulptur des Gottes Hypnos ausgehändigt wird. Ist sie der Schlüssel zum Rätsel der Wiedergeburt – und soll sie jetzt einem skrupellosen Mörder übereignet werden? Für Lucian und sein Ermittlerteam beginnt ein gnadenloser Wettlauf gegen die Zeit. Können sie den Erpresser stoppen, ehe eine tödliche Katastrophe geschieht?
Sie sind jung, sie sind erotisch, und sie sind tot: Vier Mädchen sterben qualvoll vergiftet vor laufender Kamera und mit zahlreichen Zeugen vor dem Bildschirm. Der Täter ist schnell gefasst: Der renommierte Richter Alan Leightman, süchtig nach dem Kick von Internet-Pornos, gesteht. Doch die Sexualtherapeutin Morgan Snow glaubt nicht an seine Schuld. Denn unter den Klienten ihres Instituts in Manhattan entdeckt sie eine andere Spur, die zur dunklen Seite der Liebesdienste führt. Zusammen mit Detective Noah Jordan vom NYPD kommt sie der verstörenden Wahrheit Schritt für Schritt näher. Und die Zeit drängt. Denn es gibt noch ein fünftes Mädchen, das sterben soll.
Mysteriöse Visionen – immer begleitet von einer leisen Melodie – verfolgen die Psychologin Meer Logan. Was haben die quälend lebendigen Erinnerungen an längst vergangene Zeiten zu bedeuten? Ihre Nachforschungen führen Meer direkt zum Geheimbund der Memoristen nach Wien. Dort jüngst aufgetauchte Hinweise deuten auf eine geheime Melodie, die tödliche Erinnerungen an frühere Leben auslöst. Bei ihren Ermittlungen quer durch alle Kontinente und Epochen wird Meer immer tiefer hineingezogen in einen gefährlichen Strudel aus Mord und Verrat. Denn sie ist nicht die Einzige auf der Jagd nach dem mächtigen Geheimnis. Kann sie die Melodie entschlüsseln, ehe ihre finsteren Gegner einen tödlichen Plan umsetzen?
Keď bola Meer Loganová dieťa, prenasledovali ju spomienky na iný čas a iné miesto, ktoré vždy sprevádzali slabé úryvky ťažko zapamätateľnej hudby. Teraz sa ruka minulosti znova načiahla v podobe čudného listu, ktorý ju vyšle na cestu do Viedne, aby odhalila záhadu, kým bola v predošlom živote. Každým krokom sa dostáva bližšie k tomu, aby sa rozpamätala na spojenia medzi tajnou spoločnosťou ľudí veriacich v prevteľovanie, stratenou flautou spájanou s Ludwigom van Beethovenom a novinárom Davidom Yalomom, ktorý až pridobre chápe, ako minulosť vplýva na budúcnosť. David pozná stratu z prvej ruky - terorizmus je realita, ktorá ho stála rodinu. Videl každé riešenie, ktoré sľubovali odborníci na bezpečnosť na celom svete - a videl, že každé z nich zlyhalo. Teraz, v koncertnej sále vo Viedni, má v pláne prinútiť svet pochopiť cenu týchto zlyhaní v jednom násilnom čine. Pretože tí, čo sa nevedia rozpamätať na minulosť, sú odsúdení na to, aby ju zopakovali...
More than 30 of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning authors offer heart-pumping tales of suspense in all its guises. Authors include Lee Child, James Siegel, James Rollins, Eric van Lustbader, F. Paul Wilson and Christopher Reich.
Una bomba a Roma, un flash di luce bluastra e il mondo del fotografo Josh Ryder esplode. Da quell'istante, niente sarà più lo stesso. Pensieri frequenti carichi di emozione, di intensità e di ricordi. Ma ricordi di chi? Sono antichi e violenti. Lontani, eppure così vividi. Josh, perseguitato da questi flashback di vite precedenti, vaga in cerca di risposte sul mistero della reincarnazione, per imbattersi infine negli scavi della professoressa Gabriella Chase: il rinvenimento di una tomba antica, circondata da un potente mistero che minaccia di mescolare passato e presente. I morti chiamano i vivi e una tragica vicenda della Roma del IV secolo rischia di ripetersi ai giorni nostri. Un'autrice che centra sempre il bersaglio, un thriller senza esclusione di colpi, ricco di atmosfera e di suggestivi richiami a fascinose schegge di passato. Sulla fortunata scia del Codice da Vinci, una corsa a perdifiato che catapulta il lettore oltre i confini del tempo e dello spazio, sino a un epilogo mozzafiato. Una lettura indimenticabile in cui il thriller si amalgama alla perfezione alla fiction storica, con risultati sorprendenti.