Kelly Gardiner crée des récits captivants qui explorent souvent des décors historiques et mettent en scène de fortes protagonistes féminines. Ses romans pour jeunes lecteurs, allant des aventures à glissement temporel aux histoires inspirées de personnages historiques réels, mêlent habilement suspense et authenticité historique. Gardiner excelle dans la création d'héroïnes dynamiques et de décors historiques vivaces qui plongent les lecteurs dans l'action. Son œuvre se distingue par une exploration pointue du passé, réimaginé en aventures palpitantes.
Set in 17th-century Europe, the narrative weaves together themes of faith, intrigue, and adventure. It follows characters navigating a tumultuous period marked by religious conflict and political machinations, as they confront challenges that test their beliefs and courage. Aimed at readers aged 14 and older, the story promises a captivating blend of historical context and thrilling escapades.
Exploring the gaps in traditional psychiatric education, this book offers insights into real-world applications of psychiatric principles. It emphasizes practical skills, therapeutic techniques, and the importance of patient relationships, aiming to bridge the disconnect between academic learning and clinical practice. Through engaging anecdotes and expert advice, readers are equipped with essential knowledge to enhance their understanding and effectiveness in the field of psychiatry.
THE SULTAN'S EYES is the sequel to ACT OF FAITH. The year is 1648 and life in Venice is serene for Isabella Hawkins and her friends Willem, Al-Qasim and Signora Contarini. Together they publish fine books like the controversial encyclopaedia, The Sum of All Knowledge. When a new Inquisitor declares war on free speech however, they are forced to flee across the seas to the wondrous capital of the Ottoman Empire, Constantinople, which is ruled by the infamous Sultanate of the Women. Old friends and new, including the boy Sultan and his sister, welcome them to the world's greatest city. But Isabella is soon entangled in poisonous palace intrigues, while her friends secretly play perilous games of their own. The fascinating and page-turning sequel to Act of Faith, which was shortlisted for the 2012 NSW Premier's Literary awards, the 2012 Gold Inky awards and highly commended in the 2012 Barbara Jefferis Awards. Praise for Act of Faith: The novel is expansive and impressive, and with Gardiners eloquent words and literary flair she acts as fictional tour-guide breathing life into these cobblestoned walkways and Ghetto communities...a divine story, dripping in history and delivering a wonderful message of freedom, loyalty and bravery.The Alpha Reader Highly recommended...It is fast paced and the intriguing and well researched detail of life on the Continent in the 17th Century will be enjoyed by readers.' ReadPlus
Versailles, 1686: Julie d'Aubigny, a striking young girl taught to fence and fight in the court of the Sun King, is taken as mistress by the King's Master of Horse. Tempestuous, swashbuckling and volatile, within two years she has run away with her fencing master, fallen in love with a nun and is hiding from the authorities, sentenced to be burnt at the stake. Within another year, she has become a beloved star at the famed Paris Opera. Her lovers include some of Europe's most powerful men and France's most beautiful women. Yet Julie is destined to die alone in a convent at the age of 33.