Karen White crée des récits captivants imprégnés de mystique du Sud, tissant des intrigues complexes qui mélangent drame familial, mystère, intrigue et romance. Ses personnages captivent les lecteurs, les attirant dans des histoires riches de la saveur du Sud et des complexités du cœur humain. Connue pour son style distinctif "grit lit", White explore les thèmes de l'héritage et de l'identité avec une profonde compréhension de son cadre. Sa prose est à la fois engageante et évocatrice, ce qui en fait une voix de premier plan dans la fiction contemporaine.
Nola Trenholm seeks a new beginning in New Orleans, but she is haunted by both her past and new supernatural challenges. This spin-off series from Karen White's acclaimed Tradd Street novels explores themes of renewal and the complexities of confronting one's history amidst the vibrant and mysterious backdrop of the Big Easy.
The book features a gripping narrative that captivates readers with its intricate plot and well-developed characters. It explores themes of resilience, love, and the complexities of human relationships, set against a backdrop that enhances the emotional depth of the story. The author's unique writing style and ability to weave together multiple storylines create an immersive experience, making it a standout in contemporary literature. This bestseller has resonated with a wide audience, sparking discussions and reflections on its profound messages.
In this third installment of the Tradd Street series, Charleston psychic Melanie Middleton faces new unsettling secrets from the past. As she navigates her abilities, the story delves into the complexities of her psychic gifts and the historical mysteries that haunt her. The narrative intertwines themes of discovery and the impact of history on the present, promising an engaging blend of suspense and supernatural elements.
Melanie Middleton, a Charleston realtor, strives to move on from her past in the fourth installment of the Tradd Street series. However, she soon discovers that history has a way of resurfacing, forcing her to confront unresolved issues. As she navigates her personal and professional life, the novel intertwines themes of memory, legacy, and the impact of the past on the present.
Set against the backdrop of 2019 London, the narrative revolves around a journalist uncovering the past of a World War II-era model. Through her interviews, the story unfolds the deep friendship between the model and a Royal Air Force pilot's wife, exploring themes of loyalty, resilience, and the impact of war. The Blitz serves as a catalyst, propelling them into a world filled with intrigue and hidden secrets, revealing the complexities of their lives during a tumultuous time.
Return to the house on Tradd Street for a hauntingly spectacular finale featuring psychic medium Melanie Trenholm. After recent devastating events, Melanie is reluctant to think about the future, especially with her husband, Jack, asking for a separation that may be her fault. Juggling twin toddlers, a stepdaughter preparing for college, a real estate career, and a historic home still under restoration leaves her little time to reflect on their relationship. Despite her worries, she is determined to win Jack back. Their issues take a backseat when Marc Longo, a longtime nemesis, proposes using their home as a filming location for his bestselling book in exchange for helping Jack revive his stalled writing career. Jack eagerly accepts, but Melanie's concerns grow when she discovers Marc's ulterior motives involving a hidden gem linked to the infamous Hope Diamond. With the ghost of a Civil War-era girl as her ally, Melanie faces increasing threats to her family. Meanwhile, a malevolent spirit seeks to thwart her investigation into a friend's sister's decades-old murder, willing to protect its secrets at any cost. Together, Melanie and Jack must uncover the truth before the malevolent spirits destroy everything they hold dear.
Set in Charleston, South Carolina, this second installment of the Tradd Street series by acclaimed author Karen White continues to weave a captivating tale filled with mystery and Southern charm. The story delves into the rich history and haunting secrets of the area, inviting readers to explore the intertwining lives of its characters as they navigate personal challenges and uncover hidden truths. With a blend of suspense and emotional depth, this novel promises to engage fans of the series and newcomers alike.
Set against a backdrop of rich historical detail, this mystery intertwines the lives of three women across different eras. Their stories reveal secrets and connections that span generations, showcasing how the past influences the present. As the narrative unfolds, themes of resilience and discovery emerge, drawing readers into a compelling exploration of identity and legacy. The authors skillfully blend suspense with emotional depth, creating an engaging tale that captivates and intrigues.
Seeking atonement over her guilt that she caused her sister's paralysis, Eleanor takes a job caring for an elderly woman and becomes caught up in the woman's life of passion, danger, heartache, and deception in Hungary during World War II.
Haunted by both literal and figurative ghosts, the protagonist navigates her tumultuous past in the second installment of the Royal Street series. As she confronts these spectral reminders, the story delves into themes of memory, loss, and the struggle for closure, blending elements of mystery and emotional depth. The narrative promises to engage readers with its rich character development and atmospheric setting, characteristic of Karen White's storytelling.
Julie first knew loss at the age of twelve, when her younger sister disappeared from their back yard - never to be found. As her once close-knit family grew apart, Julie's mother obsessively searched for the girl, and when her mother died, Julie took up the search. Then Julie meets Monica Guidry - a struggling artist and single mother who reminds Julie so much of her sister... Monica paints a vivid picture of her southern family through stories, but never says how she lost contact with them. And she has another secret: a heart condition that will soon take her life.
France, 1914. Aurelie becomes trapped on the wrong side of the front with her father, Comte Sigismund de Courcelles. When the Germans move into their family's ancestral estate, Aurelie discovers she knows the German Major's aide de camp, Maximilian Von Sternburg. Betrayal will shatter them both. France, 1942. Raised by her American grandmother in the Hotel Ritz, Marguerite 'Daisy' Villon remains in Paris with her daughter and husband, a Nazi collaborator, after France falls to Hitler. Reluctantly acting as a courier for a forger who creates identity papers for Resistance members and Jewish refugees, a secret will force Daisy to commit the ultimate betrayal. France, 1964. After the death of her husband Kit, Barbara 'Babs' Langford joins an American lawyer hired to find a Resistance fighter turned traitor known as 'La Fleur'-- and the trail leads to secrets about Kit. -- adapted from jacket
The brilliant, chilling debut of Karen White's New York Times bestselling Tradd Street series, featuring a Charleston real estate agent who loves old houses--and the secret histories inside them. Practical Melanie Middleton hates to admit she can see ghosts. But she's going to have to accept it. An old man she recently met has died, leaving her his historic Tradd Street home, complete with housekeeper, dog--and a family of ghosts anxious to tell her their secrets. Enter Jack Trenholm, a gorgeous writer obsessed with unsolved mysteries. He has reason to believe that diamonds from the Confederate Treasury are hidden in the house. So he turns the charm on with Melanie, only to discover he's the smitten one... It turns out Jack's search has caught the attention of a malevolent ghost. Now, Jack and Melanie must unravel a mystery of passion, heartbreak--and even murder.
You know that saying about how sometimes you're the windshield and sometimes you're the bug? Cassie Madison had shaken the Georgia dust from her feet fifteen years ago, vowing never to leave Manhattan. She had traded up: sweet tea for Chardonnay, fried chicken for nouvelle cuisine, lazy days on her aunt's front porch for ad campaigns and board meetings - and the guy who broke her heart for her handsome boss, soon to be fiancé.Then Cassie's sister called. They hadn't spoken for fifteen years, since she'd married the guy who broke Cassie's heart. She's called to tell Cassie that their father is dying and desperately needs to see her. Soon Cassie is back in small-town Georgia and face-to-face with her sister, her old boyfriend, and their children. Cassie feels like she's falling apart. And yet, the longer she stays in Walton, the more she begins to feel like she's falling home ...
The Christmas spirit is overtaking Tradd Street with a vengeance in this festive new novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Karen White. Melanie Trenholm should be anticipating Christmas with nothing but joy—after all, it’s only the second Christmas she and her husband, Jack, will celebrate with their twin toddlers. But the ongoing excavation of the centuries-old cistern in the garden of her historic Tradd Street home has been a huge millstone, both financially and aesthetically. Local students are thrilled by the possibility of unearthing more Colonial-era artifacts at the cistern, but Melanie is concerned by the ghosts connected to it that have suddenly invaded her life and her house—and at least one of them is definitely not filled with holiday cheer.... And these relics aren’t the only precious artifacts for which people are searching. A past adversary is convinced there is a long-lost Revolutionary War treasure buried somewhere on the property Melanie inherited—untold riches rumored to have been brought over from France by the Marquis de Lafayette himself and intended to help the Colonial war effort. It’s a treasure literally fit for a king, and there have been whispers throughout history that many have already killed—and died—for it. And now someone will stop at nothing to possess it—even if it means destroying everything Melanie and Jack hold dear.
A gripping narrative unfolds as characters navigate complex relationships and face moral dilemmas in a richly developed world. The story weaves themes of resilience, love, and sacrifice, drawing readers into the emotional depths of the protagonists’ journeys. With a blend of suspense and poignant moments, the author crafts a compelling tale that resonates with contemporary issues, making it a must-read for those seeking both entertainment and insight into the human experience.
This engaging whodunnit features a blend of clever plotting and heartfelt moments, showcasing the talents of authors Williams, White, and Willig. Readers can expect a captivating mystery filled with intrigue and emotional depth, making it a delightful read from beginning to end.
Drei Frauen in bewegten Zeiten und ein Schicksal, das sie alle verbindet ...
Manhattan 1945: Die junge Ärztin Kate Schuyler und ihr Patient, der verletzte Soldat Cooper Ravenal, fühlen sich sofort zueinander hingezogen. Doch wer ist die Frau auf dem Bild in Coopers Amulett, die wie Kate aussieht? Als sich die beiden langsam näher kommen, finden sie heraus, dass ihre Familien seit Generationen durch ein tragisches Schicksal verbunden sind, das vor allem das Leben der Schuyler-Frauen bestimmt und seinen Anfang im »saphirblauen Zimmer« nahm. Dieses besondere Zimmer soll sich in einem großbürgerlichen Haus an der Upper East Side befinden und könnte auch Kate und Cooper vor ungeahnte Entscheidungen stellen …
1942 г. Юные Мэгги, Кэт и Лулу учатся жить в непростых условиях - идет война, и каждый новый день воспринимается как подарок свыше. Когда в их жизни появляется Питер, он становится им надежной опорой: для крошки Лулу - братом, для красотки Кэтрин - защитником, а для задумчивой Мэгги - возлюбленным. Но, кажется, Питер что-то скрывает… Да и так ли все радужно в их взаимоотношениях? Наши дни Эмми Гамильтон, поддавшись уговорам матери, покупает небольшой книжный магазин на острове в Атлантическом океане. Вскоре она находит среди книг загадочные любовные послания и рисунок бутылочного дерева. Это становится началом увлекательной авантюры, в результате которой Эмми приблизится к разгадке таинственных событий, произошедших на острове во времена Второй мировой войны.
Na brehoch rieky North Santee stojí lišajníkom obrastený starý dub, ktorému sa tri mladé dievčatá rozhodli zveriť svoje sny. Do jeho bútľavého kmeňa vložili stužky, na ktoré napísali najvrúcnejšie predstavy o svojej budúcnosti a neskôr aj veľmi dôležitý sľub, že nech by sa dialo čokoľvek, na večné veky zostanú priateľkami.
Ale život vie zvrátiť aj tie najlepšie úmysly...
Sklamaná a ponížená Larkin Lanierová pred deviatimi rokmi doslova ušla z Georgetownu v Južnej Karolíne do New Yorku, rozhodnutá už nikdy sa nevrátiť. Lenže potom dostane správu o matkinom zmiznutí a v strachu o jej život si uvedomí, že nemá na výber. Musí sa vrátiť k svojej rodine a priateľom, ktorí dúfali, že jedného dňa nájde cestu domov, do rodného mesta, ktoré síce ešte vždy má rada, ale zároveň jej naháňa strach, Larkininu matku Ivy nájdu v bezvedomí a ťažko zranenú v troskách starého zhoreného domu na pozemku bývalej plantáže. Nikto z rodiny netuší, prečo sa Ivy vybrala práve sem. Larkin neúnavne hľadá odpovede a postupne odhalí rodinné tajomstvá spred takmer päťdesiatich rokov. Spozná príbeh lásky, obete a zrady, príbeh troch dievčat na prahu dospelosti, ktorý preverí ich priateľstvo tým najbolestnejším spôsobom.
Eine mitreißende Liebesgeschichte vor dem Hintergrund des dramatischsten Schiffsunglücks seit der Titanic April 1915. Caroline Telfair Hochstetter reist mit der RMS Lusitania von New York nach Europa. Dringende Geschäfte ihres Ehemanns zwingen sie trotz Kriegszeiten zu der gefährlichen Überfahrt. An Bord befinden sich außerdem Carolines einstige große Liebe Robert Langford sowie die Betrügerin Tessa Fairweather. Ein letzter Auftrag, dann will die junge Frau in England ein neues Leben beginnen. Doch während das Schiff seinem Schicksal entgegenfährt, beginnt für alle drei ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit, um eine Verschwörung aufzudecken, die nicht nur ihre eigenen Leben grundlegend verändern wird. Fast ein Jahrhundert später stößt die Schriftstellerin Sarah Blake im Nachlass ihres Urgroßvaters – einst Steward auf der RMS Lusitania, die während des Ersten Weltkriegs von einem deutschen U-Boot versenkt wurde – auf ein Dokument, das dafür sorgen könnte, dass die Geschichte neu geschrieben werden muss ...
Eine dramatische Nacht und das Ende des Schweigens! In der Nacht, als ihre Mutter bei einem Segeltrip ums Leben kommt, erfahren die Schwestern Marnie und Diana auf schmerzliche Weise, dass es noch weitere Arten des Todes gibt: den der Unschuld, den der Liebe und den der Hoffnung. Die Schwestern schweigen über das, was in jener Nacht wirklich geschah. Und beide haben Geheimnisse, die sie noch als Erwachsene quälen. Doch dann wird Marnie an die Küste South Carolinas zurückgerufen. Diana und ihr Sohn hatten einen Segelunfall. Die Meerschwestern müssen das Schweigen brechen, bevor die gesamte Familie untergeht.
Ein Schrecklicher Unfall Raubt Der Knapp 30-jährigen Caroline Jede Hoffnung Auf Ein Glückliches Leben. Im Ferienhaus Ihrer Mutter Trifft Sie Auf Ganz Besondere Menschen, Die Ihr Helfen, Die Vergangenheit Zu überwinden Und In Die Zukunft Zu Blicken.