Ella Carey

She looked at the telegram in horror, the words blurring in front of her eyes. She dropped to her knees, feeling that her entire world was ending. The paper slipped from her hands as she put her head in hands, sobs wracking her chest... 1942, New York. As war rages in Europe, Lily Rose is grateful for her perfect life: the love of her wealthy uptown parents in their beautiful brownstone overlooking the park and her dream job as a chef at one of New York's finest restaurants, the art deco dream that is Valentino's. But in her heart, Lily is drawn towards the bohemian Sicilian community in Greenwich Village, where gorgeous fresh fruit spills onto the pavement and the smell of freshly baked cannoli tempt her inside every Italian deli. Part of the attraction is Tom Morelli, talented chef and handsome grandson of Sicilian immigrants, whose deep brown eyes call to her and set her heart on fire. As wartime rationing bites in the city, Lily and Tom stay up late, dreaming up delicious meals that will see Valentino's through the war and distract New Yorkers from the threat of sons and sweethearts being called up. Lily knows he has found the key to her heart. Then Tom receives a devastating summons that changes everything: he is drafted to Italy. He must return to his beautiful homeland to fight a desperate war. Suddenly alone, with only the memory of Tom's last kiss, Lily turns to her parents for support. But when her mother finds out about her relationship, she is furious. When the war ends, Lily's duty is to marry the man picked for her, raise children and never work again. They give her a heartbreaking ultimatum: end her relationship with Tom and give up her job or lose her family and inheritance forever. Lily knows she must follow her heart to Valentino's and to Tom. But when Tom is declared missing in action, Lily is totally heartbroken. If she pursues her dreams, will there be anything left for her when the war is over? From top-ten bestseller Ella Carey comes an utterly heartbreaking historical novel, inspired by true events, about the courage, love and friendships that sustain us in the darkest of days. Fans of Fiona Davis, Rhys Bowen and The Nightingale will be captivated. What readers are saying about A New York Secret "Will entrance you from the very beginning... Truly amazing and one I could not put down. Make sure to put it on your must-read list... Emotional and utterly unputdownable novel, inspired by true events." Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A Heartbreaking and Unforgettable World War 2 Historical Novel

A New York Secret

An utterly unforgettable and heartbreaking novel about a young woman whose life was ripped apart by the Second World War and the power her story holds today. From bestselling author Ella Carey, Paris Time Capsule shows that pulling on the tiniest thread of a life can unravel everything you thought you knew, and change your world forever. The parcel arrived on an ordinary morning in the mailbox of her New York apartment, postmarked Paris. It was wrapped in brown paper and tied with a silk ribbon. Little did she know that the old brass key and letter it contained were about to turn her life upside down… 1940, Paris. Life is getting desperate for young Isabelle de Florian. Alone with her best friend in her apartment as the Germans tighten their hold on Paris, Isabelle knows that they must seek safety or die. For months she has been playing a dangerous game of secrets with the Nazis, trying to keep the people she loves safe. At last, she secures passage out of the city, packs her best jewels into a small suitcase and steps into the treacherous night… New York, 2015. Photographer Cat Jordan is shocked when she receives a letter informing her that she is the sole heir of the estate of Isabelle de Florian. She was a friend of Cat’s enigmatic grandmother, who both lived in France until the Nazi occupation forced them to flee. The letter offers few details but is clear on one point: Cat must come to Paris in person. When she arrives, Cat is enchanted by Isabelle’s beautiful apartment. But why did she leave it to a stranger? Determined to find the truth, Cat investigates her grandmother and Isabelle’s escape from Paris, and discovers that Isabelle was hunted by the Nazis in 1940. But as Cat searches through the dusty letters in the apartment, will the secret she finds change everything she knows about Isabelle and herself? From bestselling author Ella Carey comes an utterly spellbinding novel about wartime secrets. Fans of Rhys Bowen, The Nightingale and My Name is Eva will keep this story close forever. This book was first published in 2015. Readers are utterly captivated by Paris Time Capsule! “Wonderful! Wonderful!!!! I absolutely fell in love with this book!!!!! Such a timeless piece of work! This book will forever make me love Paris!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely stunning from start to finish. From the moment the author took me inside the apartment I was hopelessly trapped!… I was so lost in this stunning world… Simply magical… I highly recommend this read.” “WOW... Just wow… I absolutely love this story and these characters... This story is filled with everything from romance to mystery.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “OMG! This book is so wonderful! I would absolutely love to get a letter saying there was an apartment in Paris with my name on it, an apartment that had been left locked up for years no less. AHH!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow. Just wow. This was an absolutely gorgeous read… I was hooked. It’s rare I find a book that I don’t want to finish because I was enjoying it so much but this is one of them.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was hooked and could’ve read all night… The twists and turns were ones I didn’t see coming. I loved it!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Hooked from the first page and would keep turning the pages till late at night, trying to unravel the mystery this story is. It is a mysterious, thrilling and suspenseful story.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great story! Loved the suspense and meeting the different characters who impacted the story. Definitely didn’t see the end coming the way it did! Perfect mix of mystery and romance... Highly recommend!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I read it in one sitting and just couldn’t put it down… Just so good and the characters are rich and full. Don’t miss this one.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely stunning from start to finish… Captured my attention so I wished I could climb inside this book… Everything about this book was simply magical.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved this book. I absolutely loved it! I devoured this book over the course of two days.” Around the World in Books

Heartbreaking, emotional and gripping historical fiction

Paris Time Capsule

Anna is content with her well-ordered life in San Francisco. But her world is turned upside down when her beloved grandfather, Max, reveals a startling secret: Anna is part of an aristocratic family who lost everything during World War II. What's more, Max was forced to leave behind a precious item over seventy years ago in their estate in old Prussia. It's now his ardent wish that Anna retrieve it. Anna burns with questions as she heads for Germany: What memento could be so important to her grandfather? And why did he keep their history hidden? As she searches for answers, she finds herself drawn to Wil, a man who may hold the key to unlock the mystery. Together they discover that her family's secrets are linked with an abandoned apartment in Paris, and these secrets go deeper than she ever imagined. Alternating between 1930s Europe and the present, The House by the Lake illuminates the destiny of a family caught in the tumult of history.

The House by the Lake

“I ended the book in tears” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A really stunning read!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was entranced from page one” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Emotional and compelling” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From top-ten bestseller Ella Carey comes a gripping, haunting and utterly captivating novel about love, secrets and betrayal in a story that spans the most tumultuous decades of the twentieth century. The truth can come at a terrible price… 1923, Provence, France. In the middle of a magical summer, artist Emma Temple gazes into fields of lavender, as her dearest friend Patrick Adams paints her portrait. Their passionate friendship is just beginning, and Emma is blissfully happy. Whatever is to come, she will have this picture as a reminder of their true love for each other. But Emma is hiding a secret that she fears may tear them apart… 1980, London, England. On an ordinary morning, an elderly Emma opens her newspaper to find a devastating story claiming that Patrick’s painting of her is a worthless fake. Emma is stunned and shocked—surely this cannot be true? Emma has staked her granddaughter’s future on the portrait—now the bank is threatening to recall the loan. In an instant, her world is overturned as the truths she built her life on start to crumble beneath her. Patrick was the one soul on earth who knew her deepest secret. To prove the painting is truly authentic, Emma will have to reveal the truth and it may tear her apart… An incredibly emotional and totally compelling historical novel about the relationships that shape us and the secrets we never forget. Fans of My Name is Eva, Fiona Valpy and Rhys Bowen will be completely transported from the very first page. Readers are utterly enchanted by The Things We Don’t Say: “I quickly lost myself… Breathtaking and incredibly moving… Beautifully written, full of emotion and a storyline that is impossible to forget. I adored this book.” Victoria Wilks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A compelling story of love and secrets, a story lasting over sixty years through two world wars… You will not want to put it down… Really moving.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thrilling to read as you encounter mysteries and suspense. Highly recommended for all readers.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Drew me into the story from the very first sentence and held me till the end… I definitely will read more by this author.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow… A wonderful story of art, love and friendships.” Karen Loves Reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Twists and surprises along the way. Loved it!” Meanderings and Muses

Gripping and heartbreaking historical fiction

The Things We Don't Say

The small green chest was concealed at the back of her father’s wardrobe. Its hinges were made of brass that must once have shone, but now the surface was roughened and dull. As she opened the lock, there was only one thing inside: a letter, postmarked 1895, Paris. England, 1895. Louisa West, a young beauty from Boston, looks like she has it all: a handsome husband, she is lady of Ashworth Manor and one day she’ll be a duchess. But in truth, her life is falling apart. Louisa’s honeymoon is barely over when her husband deserts her, leaving her devastated and alone. She flees to Paris, longing to escape her grief, but finds only tragedy… Boston, 2015. Life hasn’t been kind to Sarah West. In one year, she has lost both her parents and her marriage. After her father’s death, Sarah is sorting through his belongings when she finds a letter about her mysterious ancestor, Louisa. There have always been whispers in the family about Louisa’s suicide—from a high balcony in Paris—but as Sarah reads, she starts to question everything she was told. Desperate to leave her broken heart behind, she books a trip to Paris to find out more… When Sarah arrives in the city of lights, the cobbled streets of Montmartre and the river Seine at twilight make her heart sing. Then, on the bookshelf of a beautiful Paris apartment, hidden inside the yellowing pages of an old novel, she finds a note about Louisa which shatters Sarah’s understanding of her family’s past. Did Louisa really throw herself from a Paris balcony? And when Sarah uncovers the truth, will it change everything about her future? An utterly captivating and emotional historical novel from bestselling author Ella Carey that will transport you to Paris at its most glamorous. From a Paris Balcony will have fans of Rhys Bowen, Fiona Valpy and My Name is Eva totally gripped! Readers are utterly enchanted by From a Paris Balcony: “This book was amazing!!! Loved the story. Highly recommend. This is a book I will remember for a very long time.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A must-read!!… I never guessed the ending throughout the entire book! I didn’t want the story to end.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The setting in Paris and the mystery behind the suicide of Louisa keeps you hooked. I read this book straight through until morning.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Ms Carey has done it again, taken me on a journey back in time with heartfelt emotion, romance and drama I felt like I was back in these times… A fabulously written story… Truly, I loved this one from page one and can’t recommend it enough. Do yourself a favour and spend a few hours engrossed in this book. Thank you Ms Carey for another keeper.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A must-read. I was lost in the city of Paris… I could not put the book down as I was lost in that world and wanted to know what happened next.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A story I could not put down. Exceptional. Laced with sexual tension, plus a mystery and a present-day romance.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This author is truly an amazing writer! One by one I’m reading all of her books and I recommend you do too! You can’t help but read this in one sitting, it’s such a heart-wrenching story.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Five stars plus. Once again, I have fallen in love with the characters and the storyline. I recommend this book for a rainy-day read or a great choice to read on vacation.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Beautiful, unputdownable and emotional historical fiction

From a Paris Balcony

“I wish I could give this beautiful book more stars! It is absolutely a Five Star Gold book! It is so well written and historical fiction at its finest!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From bestselling author Ella Carey comes a sweeping story, inspired by true events, about the brave, forgotten female pilots who helped America win the Second World War. A story you will never forget and one that will always stay in your heart. Sweetwater, Texas, 1943. With a devastating war taking the lives of the boys she grew up with and tearing families apart, Eva is determined to fight in any way she can. Leaving behind the man she’s loved in secret for years, she jumps at the chance to train with the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots and meets girls she knows will be friends for life. But on one dangerous flight, guided only by stars, everything goes wrong. When Eva awakes, her body is broken and her memory gone. Los Angeles, 1977. Eva appears to be a normal married woman with a family to be proud of, but behind closed doors, her life is imploding. Every week for thirty years, Eva has written to her wartime friends, but has never heard back. Now she has just discovered that her husband Jack has been lying to her for decades. He has never mailed a single one of her letters, despite knowing that Eva is desperate to unearth the truth of her last flight. Alone for the first time in her life, Eva travels to Washington, D.C. in search of answers. Even though every day brings a new terrifying flashback of fighting for her life and frantically trying to escape from a burning plane, she will stop at nothing. But the shocking truth will rewrite her past and change her future—is Eva ready to uncover her own, devastating secret? Gripping and heartbreaking, fans of Rhys Bowen, My Name Is Eva and The Alice Network will be utterly enchanted. This book was first published in 2019. Readers are utterly captivated by Beyond the Horizon! “Ripped my heart right out of my chest and made me cry so much… My heart ached for Eva as she discovered the truth about her accident… Incredible.” The Book Lover’s Boudoir ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Ohhhhh this book… I love this book… I was crying like a baby. That darn plot twist. I WASN’T READY OKAY?” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Outstanding book! I absolutely adored it!… Gripping and so difficult to put down… So moving… 5 stars!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Completely drew me in… I cried with her… This book will be one of the best you read this year!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Broke my heart and put it back together again. It’s a story of beautiful friendships, enduring, powerful love and the tragedy of war. I cried and laughed my way through it. I highly recommend this book.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Phenomenal!… I thought I had most of the ending figured out until the plot twist, which was brilliant and heartbreaking… One of my favorite endings ever… So moving.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A moving, beautifully written novel about the amazing WASP during World War Two. True to life and packed full of emotion.” Soraya M. Lane, bestselling author of Wives of War “Brilliantly portrays the life of female flyers in World War Two. Seeing what those brave women went through and how despicably they were treated should stir indignation in the heart of every reader!” Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of The Tuscan Child

Heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical fiction

Beyond the Horizon

New York-based photographer Cat Jordan is ready to begin a new life with her successful, button-down boyfriend. But when she learns that she's inherited the estate of a complete stranger--a woman named Isabelle de Florian--her life is turned upside down. Cat arrives in Paris to find that she is now the owner of a perfectly preserved Belle Époque apartment in the ninth arrondissement, and that the Frenchwoman's family knew nothing about this secret estate. Amid these strange developments, Cat is left with burning questions: Who was Isabelle de Florian? And why did she leave the inheritance to Cat instead of her own family? As Cat travels France in search of answers, she feels her grasp on her New York life starting to slip. With long-buried secrets coming to light and an attraction to Isabelle de Florian's grandson growing too intense to ignore, Cat will have to decide what to let go of, and what to claim as her own.

A beguiling painting holds the secrets of a woman's past and calls into question everything she thought she knew about the man she loved... Nearly sixty years ago, renowned London artist Patrick Adams painted his most famous work: a portrait of his beloved Emma Temple, a fellow bohemian with whom he shared his life. Years after Patrick's death, ninety-year-old Emma still has the painting hanging over her bed at their country home as a testament to their love. To Emma's granddaughter, Laura, the portrait is also a symbol of so much to come. The masterpiece is serving as collateral to pay Laura's tuition at a prestigious music school. Then the impossible happens when an appraiser claims the painting is a fraud. For Laura, the accusation jeopardizes her future. For Emma, it casts doubt on everything she believed about her relationship with Patrick. Laura is determined to prove that Patrick did indeed paint the portrait. Both her grandmother's and Patrick's legacies are worth fighting for. As the stories of two women entwine, it's time for Emma to summon up the past--even at the risk of revealing its unspoken secrets.

Tuscany, 1944. Did she fight for the resistance or betray her people? When the Nazis storm into northern Italy, Contessa Evelina Messina, the owner of the beautiful Villa Rosa, welcomes the Germans to her valley. In a dazzling rose silk dress, she entertains soldiers with priceless wine from her ancient cellars. Privately, she tells the townspeople this will keep the enemy at bay, but her disguise is so good, it is impossible to tell on which side her heart truly belongs... Years later, American Annie Reynolds gazes up at the peach-coloured walls of the magnificent, empty house. Grieving deeply for her beloved father, Annie remembers his last words before he slipped away-he told her she was adopted and that the Villa Rosa was her birthright. Desperate for answers, Annie's heart breaks when the locals tell her the Contessa had a child with a Nazi. She is devastated and ready to turn away from her dark past. But everything changes when Annie uncovers a musty old diary from 1944 amongst the Contessa's belongings. Pages have been meticulously cut out and Annie is sure these missing entries hold the clue to her past. As she frantically searches old papers, Annie sees how hard the Contessa worked to keep her people safe and wonders if the locals' stories are wrong. Can Annie find the Contessa's missing child, born at the end of the war? And will discovering the truth about what happened alter the course of her own life for good? An utterly gripping, sweeping page-turner that will transport you to the olive groves of Tuscany. With a truly heartbreaking family secret from World War Two at its heart, fans of Kathryn Hughes, Fiona Valpy and Victoria Hislop will be enchanted. What readers are saying about Ella Carey: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Ripped my heart right out of my chest and made me cry so much... My heart ached... Incredible." The Book Lover's Boudoir ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️ "Wonderful! Wonderful!!!! I absolutely fell in love with this book!!!!!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Heart-breaking, heart pounding and heartwarming... Tears fell... JUST WOW!... An amazing twist that I never anticipated or saw coming... Beautiful... I was pulled in from the first chapter." Celebrating Authors ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Ohhhhh this book... I love this book... I was crying like a baby. That darn plot twist. I WASN'T READY OKAY?" Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I wish I could give this beautiful book more stars! It is absolutely a Five Star Gold book! It is so well written and historical fiction at its finest!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow!... An amazing read... A rollercoaster of emotions... I smiled, cried and gasped." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Unforgettable... Truly amazing and I could not put it down. Make sure to put it on your must-read list this year. Emotional and utterly unputdownable." Breakfast with Rachel

Utterly Gripping and Heartbreaking World War 2 Historical Fiction

An Italian Secret

New York, 1938: Martha pulled the door of her Fifth Avenue apartment closed, her heart thumping, re-reading the telegram she'd been dreading. Her beloved sister Charlotte needed her help. She was alone in Paris, and the threat of Nazi invasion was growing ever stronger. The time had come for Martha to make the bravest decision of her life. She needed to bring Charlotte home. As Martha looks out of her bedroom window at the blossom-covered trees in Central Park, she is a world away from Europe and the threat of war. But when a telegram arrives from her sister Charlotte telling of the death of their Jewish friend Anita, Martha's quiet life changes in an instant. With the threat of the Nazi invasion growing, Martha knows she must travel to Paris to convince Charlotte to return home. When Martha arrives, she finds a city preparing for war. Soldiers patrol Paris' cobbled streets and families talk of packing up and fleeing with whatever they can carry. Clutching her sister tightly, Martha knows that Charlotte has already decided to stay. Charlotte's heart is in France, and as an American in Paris she believes she will be safe. When the Nazis march through Paris' streets and raise their flags over the city's most beautiful buildings, Charlotte is determined not to give in. She works for the Resistance with a Frenchman named Louis, carrying messages, and hiding Anita's family's precious art collection from the Nazis. Meanwhile, Martha vows to help a female Jewish professor to safety in America, only to be faced with impossible odds. But as the war rages, Martha and Charlotte's determination will be tested like never before. And when Charlotte uncovers a shocking secret about her family which threatens her own life, can she find the strength to protect those she loves the most? From top ten bestselling author Ella Carey comes an utterly heartbreaking novel about the strength of sisterly love and the courage of the women of the Resistance. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale, All The Light We Cannot See and Fiona Valpy. What readers are saying about Ella Carey: "This is a MUST READ!... Heartbreaking story will move you to tears... Exceptional!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This phenomenal story will touch your heart in so many ways... An amazing escape that you are sure to cherish long after you finish reading... I absolutely loved this." Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wonderful... It gripped me from the first page until the last. The characters are so amazing... This story kept me glued all the way through... Phenomenal... Outstanding." @rubie_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue: Completely Unforgettable and Heartbreaking World War 2 Historical Fiction

A stunning novel about a long-forgotten Paris apartment - based on a true story. New York-based photographer Cat Jordan is ready to begin a new life and home with her boyfriend. But when she learns that she's inherited the estate of a complete stranger-a woman named Isabelle de Florian-her life is turned upside down. Cat arrives in Paris to find that she is now the owner of a perfectly preserved Belle epoque apartment in the ninth arrondissement, and that the Frenchwoman's family knew nothing about this secret estate. Amid these strange developments, Cat is left with burning questions: Who was Isabelle de Florian? And why did she leave the inheritance to Cat instead of her own family? As Cat travels through the south of France in search of answers, she feels her grasp on her New York life starting to slip. With long-buried secrets coming to light and an attraction to Isabelle de Florian's grandson growing too intense to ignore, Cat will have to decide what to let go of, and what to claim as her own.

The Girl from Paris

Pariisi ajakapsel

Baseada em factos veridicos, esta e a historia de um luxuoso apartamento em Paris abandonado durante setenta anos. E dos segredos que a sua herdeira vai descobrir. A fotografa nova iorquina Cat Jordan lutou muito para se libertar do passado. Quando finalmente se sente pronta para iniciar uma nova vida com o seu namorado, e informada de que e a unica herdeira de Isabelle de Florian, uma mulher francesa que nunca conheceu. Cat chega a Paris a procura de respostas e descobre que e a proprietaria de um apartamento da Belle Epoque perfeitamente preservado, e que a familia de Isabelle nada sabia desta heranca. Afinal quem foi essa mulher? E porque lhe deixou o apartamento a si e n?o a propria familia? A medida que segredos ha muito enterrados comecam a ser desvendados e a atrac?o pelo neto de Isabelle se torna t?o intensa que e impossivel de ignorar, Cat tera de decidir qual das suas duas vidas quer deixar para tras.

Uma Cápsula do Tempo em Paris

Die Stunde der Frauen. New York, 1942: Immer mehr Männer werden an die Front gerufen, auch die Köche im Valentino’s, wo die junge Lily Rose arbeitet. Mit viel Ehrgeiz und großer Leidenschaft setzt Lily nun alles daran, die erste Küchenchefin der Geschichte zu werden. Bei ihrer Suche nach neuen Rezepten in Zeiten der Rationierung verliebt sie sich in den Chef de Cuisine Tom, bis auch er eingezogen wird. Gegen große Widerstände versucht Lily, das Valentino’s durch die Jahre der Krise zu bringen. Dann ist der Krieg vorbei, und die Männer kehren zurück – nur von Tom gibt es keine Nachricht ... Der Auftakt der großen Serie über die Frauen von New York mit einer Köchin, die um ihre Karriere kämpfen muss – ebenso wie um ihre Liebe.

Roman

Die Frauen von New York - Glanz der Freiheit

"Anna is content with her well-ordered life in San Francisco. However, when her beloved grandfather, Max, reveals that they are part of an aristocratic family who during World War II were forced to leave their estate in Prussia, Anna embarks on a quest to retrieve a precious item Max left there over seventy years ago"--

Printre secretele New Yorkului și ororile războiului, o femeie se luptă pentru dragostea ei 1942, New York În timp ce războiul face ravagii în Europa, Lily Rose este recunoscătoare pentru viața ei perfectă: are dragostea părinților ei, oameni cu dare de mână, care locuiesc în frumoasa lor casă de piatră brună cu vedere la parc, într-un cartier bogat, și o slujbă de vis ca bucătar la unul dintre cele mai bune restaurante din New York, Valentino’s, un adevărat vis în stil art deco. Dar se îndrăgostește de Tom Morelli, bucătarul talentat de la Valentino’s și nepotul chipeș al unor imigranți sicilieni, ai cărui ochi căprui și adânci o atrag și îi pun inima pe jar. Apoi Tom primește o înștiințare devastatoare, care schimbă totul: este recrutat și trimis în Italia. Trebuie să se întoarcă în frumoasa lui patrie pentru a lupta într-un război disperat. Dintr-odată singură, rămasă doar cu amintirea ultimului sărut, Lily se întoarce la părinții ei pentru sprijin. Dar când mama ei află despre relația ei, este furioasă. Când războiul se va încheia, datoria lui Lily va fi să se căsătorească cu bărbatul ales pentru ea, să crească copii și să nu mai muncească niciodată. Lily știe că trebuie să-și urmeze inima, atât în ce-l privește pe Tom, cât și în privința vocației. Însă când Tom este declarat dispărut în misiune, Lily are inima complet frântă. Dacă va continua să-și urmărească visurile, va mai rămâne ceva pentru ea când războiul se va sfârși?

O viață secretă

Den internationale bestsellerforfatter Ella Carey er tilbage med en gribende fortælling om tab og sorg, om store drømme, high fashion og overvældende kærlighed. Året er 1918 i Paris og Vianne drømmer om den dag, hvor hun ikke længere er nødt til at sy uniformer, og i stedet kan begynder at skabe de fantastiske kjoler, hun drømmer om. Men netop som krigens afslutning synes inden for rækkevidde, bliver Viannes mor og søster dræbt i et luftangreb, og hendes bror stiller hende et ultimatum: opgiv drømmen om at blive designer, eller forlad deres fælles barndomshjem. Vianne sætter kursen mod mellemkrigstidens glamourøse New York for at forfølge sine drømme, og lykken tilsmiler hende, indtil nyheden om en skrækkelig ulykke tvinger hende tilbage til Frankrig. Her opdager hun en sidste hemmelighed fra krigen, der ændrer alt, hvad hun troede hun vidste om sin familie og om sig selv. Ella Carey har udgivet en lang række bestsellere, og hendes bøger er oversat til mange sprog. Hendes romaner tager ofte udgangspunkt i virkelige hændelser eller i historiske begivenheder.

Kvinden fra Paris

The truck stopped for a moment in the freezing, bombed-out street and Kate caught sight of a little girl in a ragged dress on the steps of a once-beautiful mansion. The child's eyes were startling blue, a pair of endless pools, drawing Kate towards her... 1946, Berlin. War correspondent Kate Mancini is in Germany, reporting on the aftermath of the devastating war. For her readers back home in New York, she tells the stories of innocent families, trying to rebuild the wreckage of their lives now the soldiers have left at last. But in the Russian-held sector of Berlin on an icy winter's day, Kate breaks all the rules, rescuing Mia Stein, a silent orphan who she fears will otherwise perish. Together with her fellow journalist, handsome Rick Shearer, Kate manages to find a safe house for Mia before she returns to America and vows to keep in touch. Back home, the reality of post-war life for women is stark. Whilst Rick walks into his dream job, no newspaper will hire a woman. The editors laugh her out of their offices, telling her to get married and raise a family. Rick does all he can to support her, as she takes her first steps towards the new medium of television news, and their friendship deepens into something more. Then tragedy strikes: Rick is falsely named as a communist sympathizer. He is arrested, blacklisted and faces prison. Kate knows she must do all she can to free the man she loves. But that means returning to Germany, to seek out the little orphan girl who is her only chance at salvation. Kate and Rick saved Mia-will she help them both now? And even if Kate succeeds, freedom might never be hers when she returns home... From Amazon Charts bestseller Ella Carey comes an utterly heartbreaking historical novel, inspired by true events, about the courage, love and friendships that sustain us in the darkest of days. Fans of Fiona Davis, All the Light We Cannot See and My Name is Eva will be totally captivated. What readers are saying about Ella Carey: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I wish I could give this beautiful book more stars! It is absolutely a Five Star Gold book! It is so well written and historical fiction at its finest!" Goodreads reviewer

Ella Carey

About

Books

Join the club