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9 produkter
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
185 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
SHE WAS THE NEXT BIG THING . . . UNTIL SHE DISAPPEARED'Exciting and at times heart-breaking, this book is a must for fans of Daisy Jones and the Six' CARMEL HARRINGTON'Riveting, original ... Rachael English ups her game with each book' ROISIN MEANEY'A compelling page-turner ... Rachael English is a gifted storyteller' ANNE TIERNANIn the early 1980s, The Diamonds - Ireland's trailblazing all-woman rock band - were on the brink of international success. Their debut single 'Too Much Not Enough' was soaring in the British charts. Then, as suddenly as they'd arrived, they vanished. It was the last anyone would hear of songwriter, guitarist and legend-in-the-making Birdy Troy.Stacey Nash, host of the popular podcast 'Whatever Happened To ...?', becomes fascinated with the band thatbroke up before she was born. How could four young women with so much promise just disappear?As problems mount in her own life, Stacey is drawn deeper into unravelling the mystery. But, after forty years, and with the band's members reluctant to cooperate, is it too late for the truth to emerge?WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BIRDY TROY? is a rollercoaster journey through the rise and fall of four unforgettable friends and bandmates, in a music scene where darkness lurks beneath a veneer of glamour.See what readers are saying about Whatever Happened to Birdy Troy?'I loved every minute of this book . . . [it] definitely reminded me of Daisy Jones and the Six and I'd expect all DJ fans will enjoy this book too''A poignant tale of secrets, resilience, and the enduring bonds of family . . . this novel captivates from start to finish' 'I absolutely loved this story! The writing is fantastic . . . This is my first Rachael English book but it certainly won't be my last''I LOVED this book!''An engaging and totally immersive read ... would thoroughly recommend''Amazing, brilliant''This cleverly crafted and impeccably told story deserves to be read far and wide . . . there's something for everyone here''Just wonderful''I loved this book so much. I just sobbed at the ending. It's a book that I'll have to pause after before starting another one, because this needs to be absorbed and sat with for a while . . . Birdy is an unforgettable character''Sometimes it will make you want to dance around the room, sometimes it'll pull at your heartstrings and leave you with a lump in your throat ... an engaging, moving, bittersweet, yet enjoyable story that needs to be told for women like Birdy everywhere''I could not put it down. An exceptionally well written novel. Rachel English is a wonderful storyteller'
Last Song
A captivating, emotional dual-timeline page-turner about friendship and long-buried secrets
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
126 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A secret ended their friendship. Now it's time to unlock the past ...'Exciting and at times heartbreaking' Carmel HarringtonStacey Nash is in search of a new mystery to engage listeners of her popular podcast 'Whatever Happened To . . . ?'. Her discovery of The Diamonds provides the perfect fit. Why did this all-woman rock band, on the verge of international stardom, disappear without a trace?In 1980s smalltown Ireland, Birdy Troy is a talented young musician on a mission to pursue her dream with her three closest friends. The bright lights of London call, but the road to stardom is not what she expected. As Birdy waits in the wings for the performance of a lifetime, she battles with a truth that threatens everything.Forty Years on, as Stacey Nash investigates, it seems as if the closer she gets to tracking down Birdy Troy,the more elusive she becomes. As Stacey pieces together fragments of a broken story, her determination deepens.A moving and gripping story of two generations of women, each of whom, in their own way, is trying to be free.'A compelling page-turner . . . Rachael English is a gifted storyteller' Anne TiernanPreviously published as Whatever Happened to Birdy Troy?
Häftad, Engelska, 2014
305 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
From Ireland to the USA, a heart-warming story of family, friendships and love, of difficult decisions and lifelong consequences from a well-loved Irish radio personality.How do you know where you belong?In June 1988, Elizabeth Kelly's parents think she belongs at home in Ireland. Her boyfriend is certain of it. Unwilling to settle down just yet, she decides to spend the summer in Boston with her college friends. But the next four months change all of them, especially Elizabeth. Quiet and dutiful at home, she surprises herself and everyone else by falling for Danny Esposito, a restless charmer with a troublesome family.More than 20 years later with opportunities in Ireland scarce once again, a new generation looks to America, awakening memories of a golden summer for their parents. When a crisis occurs, Elizabeth returns to Boston where she is drawn back into the life she once lived. But will she be able to reconcile the dreams of her 20-year-old self with the woman she has become?
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
138 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Every paper bracelet held a mother's heartbreaking secret... The top ten bestseller, inspired by heartrending true events in a home for unwed mothers, set in Ireland, Boston and London, this novel is perfect for readers of Kathryn Hughes, Emily Gunnis and Susan Lewis.'A true storyteller who keeps you turning the pages' CATHY KELLY, Sunday Times bestselling author'A beautifully written story, uncovering some untold truths ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' Real reader 'An addictive read ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' Real reader'It broke my heart. Rachael has managed to tell a truly heartbreaking story beautifully and with real grace and dignity ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' Real reader_____For almost fifty years, Katie Carroll has kept a box tucked away inside her wardrobe. It dates from her time working as a nurse in a west of Ireland home for unwed mothers in the 1970s. The box contains a notebook holding the details of the babies and young women she met there. It also holds many of the babies' identity bracelets.Following the death of her husband, Katie makes a decision. The information she possesses could help reunite adopted people with their birth mothers, and she decides to post a message on an internet forum. Soon the replies are rolling in, and Katie finds herself returning many of the bracelets to their original owners. She encounters success and failure, heartbreak and joy. But is she prepared for old secrets to be uncovered in her own life?* THE LETTER HOME, THE NEW NOVEL FROM RACHAEL ENGLISH, IS OUT NOW *_____Your favourite authors love the novels of Rachael English: 'Utterly moving and compelling. That first line...wow! I was hooked' Patricia Scanlan 'Fantastic storytelling looking back at Ireland's dark past' Liz Nugent'A powerful, important, beautiful book' Sinéad Crowley'A compelling read' Sheila O'Flanagan 'Outstanding. I was on the edge of my seat ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' Real reader 'Beautifully written and enjoyable ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' Real reader 'I loved this book. Despite the subject matter this book is very uplifting ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' Real reader 'Could not put it down. Highly recommend ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' Real reader
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
138 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
She had left behind everything she loved to forge a future for the one she treasured most...A dangerous journey from Ireland to America. A mother's sacrifice. A family secret. Inspired by heartbreaking true events, the unforgettable new novel from the No. 1 bestselling author of THE PAPER BRACELET and THE AMERICAN GIRL.'A true storyteller who keeps you turning the pages' CATHY KELLY, Sunday Times bestselling author'Beautifully written... tugs at the heartstrings. Two women, separated by an ocean, discover secrets which have been hidden for generations. A poignant story about surviving incredible hardship and of making a brave new start against all odds' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A beautiful and heart-wrenching tale of love, family, and courage beyond imagination' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A wonderful, incredibly rich novel. I wasn't able to put it down. I was absolutely captivated' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐_____When journalist Jessie Daly loses everything she holds dear, she travels home to Ireland's west coast, and helps an old friend researching life during the famine. Jessie becomes drawn into the heartbreaking story of a brave young mother, Bridget Moloney, and her daughter, Norah.On the other side of the ocean, in Boston, Kaitlin Wilson is researching her family tree. She unearths a fascinating story, but her research forces her to confront uncomfortable truths about the past, as she uncovers an unexpected connection to Ireland in famine times.Generations before, in the small town of Boherbreen, a young mother faced a heart-wrenching choice: to watch her baby girl perish with hunger, or to start out for a new life in America, alone, in order to protect the one she loves most...'Rich in historical detail, a powerful, emotional tale that will endure in the mind long after the final page' Swirl and Thread_____Your favourite authors love the novels of Rachael English:'A powerful, important, beautiful book' Sinéad Crowley'Utterly moving and compelling. I was hooked' Patricia Scanlan'Compelling' Sheila O'Flanagan'Fantastic storytelling' Liz Nugent'Outstanding. I was on the edge of my seat' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'It broke my heart. Rachael has managed to tell a truly heartbreaking story beautifully and with real grace and dignity' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A beautifully written story, uncovering some untold truths' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
126 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
*No.1 bestseller*From a storyteller who combines the warmth of Maeve Binchy with the elegance of Maggie O'Farrell comes an unforgettable novel . . .Boston 1968. Rose Moroney is seventeen, smart, spirited - and pregnant. She wants to marry her boyfriend. Her ambitious parents have other plans. She is sent to Ireland, their birthplace, to deliver her daughter in a Mother and Baby home - and part with her against her will.Dublin 2013. Martha Sheeran's life has come undone. Her marriage is over, and her husband has moved on with unsettling speed. Under pressure from her teenage daughter, she starts looking for the woman who gave her up for adoption more than forty years before.As her search leads her to the heart of long-buried family secrets, old flame Paudie Carmody - now a well-known broadcaster - re-enters the frame. From Boston to rural Ireland; from Dublin back to Boston, The American Girl is a heart-warming and enthralling story of mothers and daughters, love and cruelty and, ultimately, the embrace of new horizons.
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
101 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE AMERICAN GIRL - AN UNFORGETTABLE STORY ABOUT FOUR FRIENDS AND ONE NIGHT THAT CHANGED THE COURSE OF THEIR LIVES...
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
126 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Every baby's bracelet held a mother's secret...'Utterly moving and compelling' Patricia Scanlan'A true storyteller who keeps you turning the pages' Cathy KellyFor almost fifty years, Katie Carroll has kept a box tucked away inside her wardrobe. It dates from her time working as a nurse in a west of Ireland mother and baby home in the 1970s. The box contains a notebook ... and a collection of babies' identity bracelets.Now, grieving the loss of her husband, Katie makes a decision. The information she possesses could help reunite people with their birth mothers. She posts a message on an online forum and soon the replies are rolling in, from as far away as Boston. Katie encounters success and failure, heartbreak and joy. But is she prepared for shocking secrets to be uncovered in her own life?
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
131 kr
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