Inhalt: Im Internat St Stephen's kommt der 18-jährige Charlie Cavendish unter mysteriösen Umständen ums Leben. Rektor Jones spricht von einem Unfall, aber Detective Inspector Jazz Hunter lässt sich nicht täuschen. Sie muss weit in die Vergangenheit zurückgehen, um den Fall aufklären zu können. Systematik: C 6 Umfang: 2 MP3-CD + Beiheft Standort: C 6 RIL a+b ISBN: 978-3-8445-4601-9
Inhalt: Sieben Sterne umfasst das Sternbild der Plejaden, und die Schwestern d?Aplièse tragen ihre Namen. Stets war ihre siebte Schwester aber ein Rätsel für sie, denn Merope ist verschwunden, seit sie denken können. Eines Tages überbringt der Anwalt der Familie die verblüffende Nachricht, dass er eine Spur entdeckt hat: Ein Weingut in Neuseeland und die Zeichnung eines sternförmigen Rings weisen den Weg. Allerdings kann nur eine Frau, Mary, Antworten geben ? und sie ist auf einer Reise um die Welt. Es beginnt eine Jagd quer über den Globus, doch es scheint, als wolle Mary um jeden Preis verhindern, gefunden zu werden... Schlagworte:FR Liebesromane, FT Generationenromane, Familiensagas, FXD Belletristik: Themen, Stoffe, Motive: Liebe und Beziehungen Umfang: 832 S. ISBN: 978-3-641-20196-8
Inhalt: Der neue Band von Lucinda Riley's Schwestern-Saga - endlich löst sich das Rätsel um die 7. Schwester Sieben Sterne umfasst das Sternbild der Plejaden, und die Schwestern d'Aplièse tragen ihre Namen. Stets war ihre siebte Schwester aber ein Rätsel für sie, denn Merope ist verschwunden, seit sie denken können. Eines Tages überbringt der Anwalt der Familie die verblüffende Nachricht, dass er eine Spur entdeckt hat: Ein Weingut in Neuseeland und die Zeichnung eines sternförmigen Rings weisen den Weg. Es beginnt eine Jagd quer über den Globus, denn Mary McDougal - die Frau, die als Einzige bestätigen kann, ob ihre Tochter Mary-Kate die verschwundene Schwester ist - befindet sich auf einer Weltreise. Während die Schwestern ihre Suche nach Neuseeland, Kanada, England, Frankreich und Irland führt, schlüpft ihnen Merope immer wieder durch die Finger. Und es scheint, als wolle sie unbedingt verhindern, gefunden werden ... leicht gekürzte Lesung mit Oliver Siebeck, Sabine Arnhold, Monika Oschek, Thomas Hollaender 21h 6min Umfang: 1266 Min. ISBN: 978-3-8445-4093-2
Inhalt: Im Frühjahr 2015 erschien der erste Band der »Sieben-Schwestern«-Reihe von Lucinda Riley. Damals konnte noch niemand ahnen, welchen Siegeszug die Autorin damit antreten würde: Dank ihres herausragenden Erzähltalents ist es Lucinda Riley gelungen, die Herzen ihrer mit jedem Buch wachsenenden Fangemeinde im Sturm zu erobern, 30 Millionen Exemplare wurden mittlerweile weltweit verkauft, und eine große Verfilmung der Serie ist in Vorbereitung. Nach dem Erscheinen des lange erwarteten achten Bandes ? dem großen Finale der Reihe ? erscheint die komplette Serie nun hochwertig ausgestattet in einem limitierten, liebevoll gestalteten Geschenke-Schuber: Er umfasst alle 8 Bände der Reihe in gebundener Form mit einer edel gestalteten Coveroptik und farbigem Schnitt.Die im Schuber enthaltenen Romane:Die sieben SchwesternDie SturmschwesterDie SchattenschwesterDie PerlenschwesterDie MondschwesterDie SonnenschwesterDie verschwundene SchwesterAtlas. Die Geschichte von Pa Salt Schlagworte:FB Belletristik: allgemein und literarisch Umfang: 5704 S. ISBN: 978-3-641-31684-6
Inhalt: "Welche Familie kennen Sie, die letzten Endes kein Geheimnis hat?" Lucinda Riley Viele Jahre sind vergangen, seit Helena Beaumont als junge Frau einen wunderbaren Sommer auf Zypern verbracht und dort ihre erste große Liebe erlebt hat. Nun kehrt sie zurück in das schöne alte Haus, um dort mit ihrer Familie die Ferien zu verbringen. Unbeschwerte Tage sollen es werden, verträumte Stunden am Meer und lange Nächte auf der Terrasse, doch schon bei ihrer Ankunft empfindet Helena ein vages Unbehagen. Sie allein weiß, dass die Idylle bedroht ist - denn es gibt Ereignisse in ihrer Vergangenheit, die sie ihrem Mann und ihren Kindern stets eisern verschwiegen hat. Als sie dann plötzlich ihrer Jugendliebe gegenübersteht, ahnt sie, dass dies erst der Anfang einer harten Bewährungsprobe für sie alle ist ... (Laufzeit: ca. 9h 28) Umfang: 572 Min. ISBN: 978-3-8445-2166-5
Inhalt: Ihre 1. große Liebe, die sie vor langer Zeit während eines wunderbaren Sommers auf Zypern erlebte, ist für Helena Beaumont weit weg, als sie mit ihrem Mann und ihren Kindern auf die Insel zurückkehrt. Doch von Anfang an spürt sie ein vages Unbehagen. Systematik: C 6 Umfang: 1 MP3-CD Standort: C 6 RIL ISBN: 978-3-8445-2112-2
Inhalt: Posy Montague freut sich auf ihren 70. Geburtstag, aber sie weiß auch, es wird Zeit, ihr geliebtes Zuhause - Admiral House - zu verkaufen. Dann taucht plötzlich ein Gesicht aus der Vergangenheit auf - Freddie, ihre große Liebe, der ihr vor 50 Jahren das Herz gebrochen hat, als er sie ohne ein Wort verließ.
Text in englischer Sprache Umfang: 627 Seiten Standort: RIL engl. ISBN: 978-1-5290-1499-0
Full of her trademark mix of unforgettable characters and heart-breaking secrets, The Butterfly Room is a spellbinding, second-chance-at-love story from #1 International bestseller Lucinda Riley.
Posy Montague is approaching her seventieth birthday. Still living in her beautiful family home, Admiral House, set in the glorious Suffolk countryside where she spent her own idyllic childhood catching butterflies with her beloved father, and raised her own children, Posy knows she must make an agonizing decision. Despite the memories the house holds, and the exquisite garden she has spent twenty-five years creating, the house is crumbling around her, and Posy knows the time has come to sell it.
Then a face appears from the past - Freddie, her first love, who abandoned her and left her heartbroken fifty years ago. Already struggling to cope with her son Sam's inept business dealings, and the sudden reappearance of her younger son Nick after ten years in Australia, Posy is reluctant to trust in Freddie's renewed affection. And unbeknown to Posy, Freddie - and Admiral House - have a devastating secret to reveal...
From the vineyards of New Zealand to the majestic landscape of Ireland, The Missing Sister is the penultimate instalment in the multimillion-selling epic Seven Sisters from Lucinda Riley. A breathtaking story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. They'll search the world to find her . . . The six D'Aplièse sisters have each been on their own incredible journey to discover their heritage, but they still have one question left unanswered: who and where is the seventh sister? They only have one clue - an image of a star-shaped emerald ring. The search to find the missing sister will take them across the globe; from New Zealand to Canada, England, France and Ireland, uniting them all in their mission to at last complete their family. In doing so, they will slowly unearth a story of love, strength and sacrifice that began almost one hundred years ago, as other brave young women risked everything to change the world around them . . . The Seven Sisters series is drawn to its epic, unforgettable conclusion in Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt. Praise for the Seven Sisters: 'A masterclass in beautiful writing' - The Sun 'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' - Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party 'A breathtaking adventure' - Lancashire Evening Post Five-Star Reader Reviews: 'Absolutely incredible' 'Totally addictive' 'Ideal for when you need to escape'
From the Scottish Highlands and Spain, to South America and New York, The Moon Sister is the fifth epic story in the Seven Sisters series by the number one bestseller Lucinda Riley. A spellbinding story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. Tiggy D'Aplièse, in her mid-twenties, learns that her father - Pa Salt, an elusive billionaire who adopted his six daughters from around the globe - has died. Trusting her instincts, Tiggy moves to the remote wilds of Scotland and takes a job doing what she loves: caring for animals. Working on the vast and isolated Kinnaird estate, she is employed by the enigmatic and troubled laird, Charlie Kinnaird. Her decision alters her future irrevocably when she meets Chilly, an elderly gypsy man who has lived for years on the estate. He tells her not only that she possesses a sixth sense, passed down from her ancestors, but that it was foretold long ago that he should send her back home to Granada, Spain . . . In the shadow of the magnificent Alhambra, Tiggy discovers her connection to the fabled gypsy community of Sacromonte, who were forced to flee their homes during the civil war, and to 'La Candela' - the greatest flamenco dancer of her generation. Tiggy follows the trail back to her own exciting but complex past. And, under the watchful eye of a gifted gypsy bruja, she begins to embrace her own talent for healing. But when fate takes a hand, Tiggy must decide whether to stay with her new-found family or return to Kinnaird, and Charlie . . . The epic, multi-million selling series continues with The Sun Sister. 'Lucinda Riley at the top of her game: a magical storyteller who creates characters we fall in love with and who stay with us long after we finish reading.' - Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Hunting Party Praise for the Seven Sisters: 'A masterclass in beautiful writing' - The Sun 'A breathtaking adventure' - Lancashire Evening Post Five-Star Reader Reviews: 'Absolutely incredible' 'Totally addictive' 'Ideal for when you need to escape'
The Murders at Fleat House is the suspenseful and utterly compelling crime novel from the author of the multimillion-selling The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley. 'A cleverly woven mystery to savour' - Sunday Express The sudden death of a pupil in Fleat House at St Stephen's - a small private boarding school in deepest Norfolk - is a shocking event that the headmaster is very keen to call a tragic accident. But the local police cannot rule out foul play, and the case prompts the reluctant return of high-flying Detective Inspector Jazmine 'Jazz' Hunter to the force. Reunited with her loyal sergeant, she enters the closed world of the school and begins to probe the circumstances surrounding Charlie Cavendish's tragic death. When staff at the school close ranks, the disappearance of a young pupil and the death of an elderly classics master provide Jazz with important leads. But, while snow covers the landscape, a suspect goes missing. As Jazz must confront her personal demons, a grim discovery at the school will make this the most challenging murder investigation of her career. Fleat House hides secrets darker than even Jazz could ever have imagined . . . 'A thrilling whodunit for crime fans. Another Lucinda Riley legacy to treasure' - Lancashire Post
Inhalt: CeCe macht sich auf eine abenteuerliche Reise, um ihre Herkunft zu ergründen und ihre Wurzeln zu finden. Ihr Weg führt sie über Thailand nach Australien, auf den Spuren einer faszinierenden Frau, die 100 Jahre zuvor gelebt hat ... 4. Teil der Sieben Schwestern-Reihe.
Text in englischer Sprache ; deutsche Titelfassung: Die Perlenschwester Umfang: 690 Seiten Standort: RIL engl. ISBN: 978-1-5098-4007-6
Journey to the dusty plains of Central Australia in The Pearl Sister, the fourth book in the number one bestselling Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley. A spellbinding story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. CeCe D'Aplièse, in her mid-twenties, has never felt she fitted in anywhere. Following the death of her father, the elusive billionaire Pa Salt - so-called by the six daughters he adopted from around the globe - she finds herself at breaking point. Dropping out of art college, CeCe watches as Star, her beloved sister, distances herself to follow her new love, leaving her completely alone. In desperation, CeCe decides to flee England and discover her past; the only clues she has are a black-and-white photograph and the name of a woman pioneer who lived in Australia over one hundred years ago. En-route to Sydney, CeCe heads to the one place she has ever felt close to being herself: the stunning beaches of Krabi, Thailand. There amongst the backpackers, she meets the mysterious Ace, a man as lonely as she is and whom she realizes has a secret to hide . . . A hundred years earlier Kitty McBride, daughter of an Edinburgh clergyman, is given the opportunity to travel to Australia as the companion of the wealthy Mrs McCrombie. In Adelaide, her fate becomes entwined with Mrs McCrombie's family, including the identical, yet very different, twin brothers: impetuous Drummond, and ambitious Andrew, the heir to a pearling fortune. When CeCe finally reaches the searing heat of the Red Centre of Australia, she begins the search for her past. As something deep within her responds to the energy of the area and the ancient culture of the Aboriginal people, her creativity reawakens once more. With help from those she meets on her journey, CeCe begins to believe that this wild, vast continent could offer her something she never thought possible: a sense of belonging, and a home . . . The epic, multi-million selling series continues with The Moon Sister. 'Delicious reading' - Daily Mail Praise for the Seven Sisters: 'A masterclass in beautiful writing' - The Sun 'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' - Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party 'A breathtaking adventure' - Lancashire Evening Post Five-Star Reader Reviews: 'Absolutely incredible' 'Totally addictive' 'Ideal for when you need to escape'
The Seven Sisters is the story that began it all. An epic tale of love and loss, it tells the stories of the D'Aplièse sisters, all adopted as babies by the enigmatic billionaire they affectionately call Pa Salt. This is Maia's story. When Pa Salt dies suddenly, the bereaved sisters gather together at their childhood home, a spectacular secluded castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. Each of them is handed a tantalising clue to their heritage and Maia finds herself on a journey across the world to a crumbling mansion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Eighty years earlier, Izabela Bonifacio's father has aspirations for her to marry into the aristocracy. But Izabela longs for adventure, and convinces him to allow her to first travel to Paris. In the heady, vibrant streets of the city, Izabela meets an ambitious young sculptor, and knows at once that her life will never be the same again. What links these two young women? In the beautiful city of Rio, will Maia find the answers she needs to understand who she truly is? The Seven Sisters is the first book in the spellbinding Seven Sisters series, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. It is followed by The Storm Sister. 'A brilliant page-turner just soaked in glamour and romance' - Daily Mail Praise for the Seven Sisters: 'A masterclass in beautiful writing' - The Sun 'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' - Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party 'A breathtaking adventure' - Lancashire Evening Post Five-Star Reader Reviews: 'Absolutely incredible' 'Totally addictive' 'Ideal for when you need to escape'
Inhalt: Sieben Sterne umfasst das Sternbild der Plejaden, und die Schwestern D'Aplièse tragen ihre Namen. Stets war ihre siebte Schwester aber ein Rätsel für sie, denn Merope ist verschwunden, seit sie denken können. Eines Tages überbringt der Anwalt der Familie die verblüffende Nachricht, dass er eine Spur entdeckt hat: Ein Weingut in Neuseeland und die Zeichnung eines sternförmigen Rings weisen den Weg. Allerdings kann nur eine Frau, Mary, Antworten geben - und sie ist auf einer Reise um die Welt. Es beginnt eine Jagd quer über den Globus, doch es scheint, als wolle Mary um jeden Preis verhindern, gefunden zu werden...
Text in englischer Sprache ; deutsche Titelfassung: Die verschwundene Schwester Umfang: 803 Seiten Standort: RIL engl. ISBN: 978-1-5098-4019-9
Following on from the bestselling The Seven Sisters and The Storm Sister, The Shadow Sister is the third book in Lucinda Riley's spellbinding series of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the Seven Sisters constellation. Star D'Aplièse, in her late twenties, is at a crossroads in her life after the sudden death of her beloved father - the elusive billionaire, named Pa Salt by his six daughters, all adopted by him from the four corners of the world. He has left each of them a clue to their true heritage, but Star - the most enigmatic of the sisters - is hesitant to step out of the safety of the close relationship she shares with her sister CeCe. In desperation, she decides to follow the first clue she has been left, which leads her to an antiquarian bookshop in London, and the start of a whole new world . . . A hundred years earlier, headstrong and independent Flora MacNichol vows she will never marry. She is happy and secure in her home in the Lake District, living close to her idol, Beatrix Potter. But, when machinations outside of her control lead her to the London home of one of Edwardian society's most notorious players, Flora is pulled between passionate love and duty to her family. But she finds herself a pawn in a game - the rules of which are only known to others - until a meeting with a mysterious gentleman unveils the answers that Flora has been searching for her whole life . . . As Star learns more of Flora's incredible journey, she too goes on a voyage of discovery, finally stepping out of the shadow of her sister and opening herself up to the possibility of love. The epic, multi-million selling series continues with The Pearl Sister. 'Absolutely impossible to put down! The Seven Sisters books just keep getting better and better' - Tracy Rees, author of Amy Snow Praise for the Seven Sisters: 'A masterclass in beautiful writing' - The Sun 'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' - Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party 'A breathtaking adventure' - Lancashire Evening Post Five-Star Reader Reviews: 'Absolutely incredible' 'Totally addictive' 'Ideal for when you need to escape'
The spellbinding series continues in the icy beauty of Norway. Following the bestselling The Seven Sisters, The Storm Sister is the second book in Lucinda Riley's epic saga of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the Seven Sisters constellation. Ally D'Aplièse, in her early thirties, is about to compete in one of the world's most perilous yacht races when she hears the news of her adoptive father's sudden, mysterious death. Rushing back to meet her five sisters at their family home, she discovers that her father - an elusive billionaire affectionately known to his daughters as Pa Salt - has left each of them a tantalizing clue to their true heritage. Ally recently embarked on a deeply passionate love affair that will change her destiny forever. But with her life now turned upside down, Ally decides to leave the open seas and follow the trail that her father left her, leading to the icy beauty of Norway . . . There, Ally begins to discover her roots - and how her story is inextricably bound to that of a young unknown singer, Anna Landvik, who lived there over a hundred years before, and sang in the first performance of Grieg's iconic music set to Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt'. As Ally learns more about Anna, she also begins to question who her father, Pa Salt, really was. And she begins to wonder: why is their seventh sister missing? The epic, multi-million selling series continues with The Shadow Sister. 'A brilliant page-turner just soaked in glamour and romance' - Daily Mail Praise for the Seven Sisters: 'A masterclass in beautiful writing' - The Sun 'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' - Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party 'A breathtaking adventure' - Lancashire Evening Post Five-Star Reader Reviews: 'Absolutely incredible' 'Totally addictive' 'Ideal for when you need to escape'
From the frenetic atmosphere of Manhattan to the magnificent wide-open plains of Africa, The Sun Sister is the sixth epic tale in the Seven Sisters series by the number one bestseller Lucinda Riley. A breathtaking story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. To the outside world Electra D'Aplièse, in her mid-twenties, seems to have it all: as one of the world's top models, she is beautiful, rich and famous. Yet Electra's already tenuous control over her state of mind has been rocked by the death of her father, Pa Salt, the elusive billionaire who adopted his six daughters from across the globe. Struggling to cope, she turns to alcohol and drugs. As those around her fear for her health, Electra receives a letter from a stranger claiming to be her grandmother . . . In 1939, Cecily Huntley-Morgan arrives in Kenya from New York to nurse a broken heart. Staying with her godmother, a member of the infamous Happy Valley set, she meets Bill Forsythe, a notorious bachelor and cattle farmer with close connections to the proud Maasai tribe. But after a shocking discovery, and with war looming, Cecily has few options. Moving up into the Wanjohi Valley, she is isolated and alone. That is, until she meets a young woman in the woods - and makes her a promise that will change the course of her life forever . . . The epic, multi-million selling series continues with The Missing Sister. Praise for the Seven Sisters: 'A masterclass in beautiful writing' - The Sun 'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' - Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party 'A breathtaking adventure' - Lancashire Evening Post Five-Star Reader Reviews: 'Absolutely incredible' 'Totally addictive' 'Ideal for when you need to escape'
Inhalt: Als Kind singt Rosanna Menici auf einer Familienfeier und beeindruckt den berühmten Tenor Roberto Rossini mit ihrer glockenhellen, klaren Stimme zutiefst. Jahre später treffen sie an der Mailänder Scala wieder aufeinander und eine obsessive Leidenschaft nimmt ihren Lauf ...
Text in engl. Sprache ; Dt. Ausg. u.d.T.: Riley, Lucinda: Das italienische Mädchen Umfang: 593 S. Standort: RIL engl. ISBN: 978-1-4472-5707-3
Inhalt: Ein Junge wird im Jahre 1928 in Paris vor dem Tod gerettet, aber weigert sich, über seine Herkunft zu reden. Als er älter wird, verliebt er sich. Doch er weiß, dass er bald wieder fliehen muss. Die sieben Schwestern. Umfang: 798 Seiten Standort: RIL ISBN: 978-3-442-31567-3
Inhalt: Paris, 1928. Der Junge Beau wird in einem Garten kurz vor dem Hungertod entdeckt. Der Bildhauer Paul Landowski und seine Familie nehmen Beau auf und fördern sein musikalisches Talent durch Violinenunterricht am Konservatorium. Einziges Manko: Beau spricht nicht. Er hat Angst, zu viel über seine Herkunft (aus Russland) zu verraten, denn sein Vater hatte dem Zaren gedient und wird von den Bolschewiken verfolgt. Beau lernt im Waisenhaus das Mädchen Elle kennen, das die Liebe seines Lebens wird. Doch Beau, der eigentlich Atlas heißt, hat einen Todfeind, der das Paar auseinanderbringt. Dass Elle ihm ein Kind geboren hat, erfährt Atlas erst viel später. Ägäis, 2008. Die sieben Schwestern fahren auf der Familienjacht Titan im Mittelmeer, um sich von Pa Salt zu verabschieden, der hier vor einem Jahr ohne sie bestattet wurde. Merry, die Tochter von Elle, ist endlich auch gefunden und komplettiert die Runde. Doch ihnen steht noch eine große Überraschung bevor ... Systematik: C 6 Umfang: 4 MP3-CDs + Beiheft Standort: C 6 RIL a-d ISBN: 978-3-8445-4570-8
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