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Libby Fischer Hellmann

    Libby Fischer Hellmann crée des romans policiers percutants, s'appuyant sur son expérience dans le journalisme télévisé pour bâtir des récits captivants. Ses romans sont réputés pour leurs fortes protagonistes féminines et leur mélange magistral de politique, d'histoire et de suspense. L'œuvre de Hellmann explore souvent des décors variés et des périodes historiques, se penchant sur des thèmes tels que le crime, la justice et les relations humaines complexes. Son style caractéristique allie des intrigues rythmées à une perspicacité psychologique aiguisée, offrant aux lecteurs une expérience littéraire immersive et stimulante.

    Max´s War
    An Eye for Murder
    Easy Innocence
    A Bend in the River
    • A Bend in the River

      2 Sisters Struggle to Survive the Vietnam War

      • 416pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the narrative follows two sisters who escape the destruction of their village, only to be torn apart by their divergent paths. While Mai survives as a bar girl in Saigon, Tâm joins the Viet Cong, driven by anger and a desire for revenge. Their ten-year separation raises questions about survival and the possibility of reconciliation. This poignant tale explores themes of family, survival, and the enduring scars of war, marking a significant shift in Libby Fischer Hellmann's writing style.

      A Bend in the River2020
      4,3
    • Easy Innocence

      • 354pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      The investigation into the murder of Sara Long reveals a troubling connection between affluent schoolgirls and powerful businessmen. Georgia Davis, a former cop turned private investigator, uncovers a web of secrets that suggests the seemingly innocent lives of these girls are intertwined with dangerous dealings. As she delves deeper, the true cost of their privileged lifestyle and the dark undercurrents of their choices come to light, challenging the notion of innocence and exposing a sinister reality beneath the surface.

      Easy Innocence2012
      4,3
    • An elderly man in Chicago passes away with little more than contact information for Ellie Foreman in his coat pocket. Ellie cannot think of any connection to the deceased. Determined to find out who this man was, she unveils startling secrets about World War II, Chicago's Jewish community, and her own family.

      An Eye for Murder2002
      3,5