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Eveline Charlès

    Villa numéro 2
    Sœurs et amies
    Les lueurs du sud
    • Les lueurs du sud

      • 432pages
      • 16 heures de lecture

      Danielle Steel takes us from a Manhattan courtroom to the Deep South in a gripping tale of family, crime, and redemption. Eleven years after leaving Charleston behind due to her ex-husband’s betrayal, Alexa Hamilton has rebuilt her life as an assistant D.A. in Manhattan, balancing her demanding career with raising her teenage daughter, Savannah. However, her life is upended when she takes on the case of accused serial killer Luke Quentin. As she delves into the trial, threatening letters addressed to Savannah emerge, leading Alexa to believe Quentin is behind them. Faced with danger, she makes the painful decision to return to the South, the very place she vowed to escape, to protect her daughter. While Alexa navigates the trial in New York, Savannah begins to uncover her family’s southern roots, meeting her estranged father and half-siblings, and discovering a world filled with charm and complexity. As secrets unravel and old wounds heal, both mother and daughter confront their pasts and the challenges of their separate lives. In this masterfully crafted narrative, Steel contrasts the gritty reality of Manhattan's justice system with the allure of southern tradition, ultimately exploring the profound bond between a mother and daughter. This electrifying story will keep readers on their toes until the very end.

      Les lueurs du sud2011
      3,9
    • Villa numéro 2

      • 409pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      Tanya Harris checks into Bungalow 2 of Beverley Hills Hotel, back to working world, dreaded leaving Marin County husband Peter, and three teens. Hollywood legend Oscar-winning producer Douglas Wayne gets what he wants, and wants her. Can she save her old life, keep her new life? Shows us real lives, dreams, and struggles hidden beneath the flash and glitter.

      Villa numéro 22010
      3,4
    • Sœurs et amies

      • 408pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      Four sisters navigate a tumultuous year of loss and courage in a Manhattan brownstone, coming together after a stunning family tragedy. Candy, a rising international supermodel, is blazing through fashion capitals like Paris and Tokyo. Her sister Tammy produces a hit TV show and enjoys her life in L.A.'s Hollywood Hills. In New York, Sabrina is an ambitious lawyer, while Annie pursues her passion as an artist in Florence. During their annual Fourth of July gathering in Connecticut, tragedy strikes, altering their lives forever. The sisters, who have been chasing their dreams across the globe, reunite to support each other and their father as one sister struggles to heal from her injuries. Their bustling home fills with eccentric dogs, laughter, tears, friends, and the unconditional love only sisters can provide. As they settle in, they confront the paths of their lives, leading to a season of grief and change that eventually gives way to new beginnings. As another July Fourth approaches, the family shares blessings and faces surprises, ultimately finding hope. With insight and compassion, the author weaves a story of love, struggle, and triumph, highlighting the fragility and wonder of life.

      Sœurs et amies2009
      3,8