Marius Gabriel

The bestselling author of The Designer presents a sweeping story of blind faith, family allegiance and how love makes one man question everything he thought he knew. Max Wolff is a committed soldier of the Reich. So when he is sent home wounded, only to discover that his mother is sheltering two young Jewish women in their home, he is outraged. His mother's act of mercy is a gross betrayal of everything Max stands for. He has dedicated his life to Nazism, fighting to atone for the shame of his anti-Hitler father's imprisonment. It's his duty to turn the sisters over to the Gestapo. But he hesitates, and the longer Max fails to do his duty, the harder it becomes. When Allied bombers fill the skies of Germany, Max is forced to abandon all dogma and face the brutality of war in order to defend precious lives. But what will it cost him?

The Girls in the Attic

In occupied Paris, one woman risks everything to help bring down the Nazis. Paris, 1940. The Nazis have occupied the city¬--and the Ritz. The opulent old hotel, so loved by Parisians, is now full of swaggering officers, their minions and their mistresses. For American Olivia Olsen, working as a chambermaid at the hotel means denying her nationality and living a lie, every day bringing the danger of discovery closer. When Hitler's right-hand man moves in and makes her his pet, she sees an opportunity to help the Resistance--and draw closer to Jack, her contact, whose brusque instructions may be a shield for something more... Within the hotel, famed designer Coco Chanel quickly learns that the new regime could work to her benefit, while Arletty, one of France's best-loved actresses, shocks those around her--and herself--with a forbidden love. But as the war reaches its terrible end, all three women learn the true price of their proximity to the enemy. For in the shadow of war, is anyone truly safe?

The Parisians

In 1944, newly married Copper Reilly arrives in Paris soon after the liberation. While the city celebrates its freedom, she's stuck in the prison of an unhappy marriage. When her husband commits one betrayal too many, Copper demands a separation. Alone in Paris, she finds an unlikely new friend: an obscure, middle-aged designer from the back rooms of a decaying fashion house whose timid nature and reluctance for fame clash with the bold brilliance of his designs. His name is Christian Dior. Realising his genius, Copper urges Dior to strike out on his own, helping to pull him away from his insecurities and towards stardom. With just a camera and a typewriter, she takes her own advice and ventures into the wild and colourful world of fashion journalism. Soon Copper finds herself torn between two very different suitors, questioning who she is and what she truly wants. As the city rebuilds and opulence returns, can Copper make a new, love-filled life for herself?

The Designer

As war engulfs Europe, 1,500 passengers risk everything to find a brighter future. Cousins Masha and Rachel Morgenstern board the luxury liner the SS Manhattan bound for New York, desperate to escape the concentration camps that claimed the rest of their family. America offers a safe haven, but to reach it they must survive a hazardous Atlantic crossing. Among their fellow passengers fleeing the war, each with their own conflicts, secrets and surprises, are the composer Igor Stravinsky, making a new start after a decade of tragedy, and Rose Kennedy, determined to keep her four children from harm. Particularly worrying to Rose is her daughter Rosemary, a vivacious but troubled woman whose love for a Californian musician may derail her family's political ambitions. And then there's young Thomas, a Nazi with a secret... But, under the waves, the Manhattan is being stalked by a German U-boat. Will any of those aboard the ocean liner ever achieve their dream of a new life in America?

The Ocean Liner

Katya never wanted to look after Gretchen. Now she's the young girl's only hope of survival. 1937. Katya Komarovsky is studying medicine in Glasgow, living among friends and eager to begin her career as a doctor. But when her spendthrift parents announce that they've run out of money and are facing ruin--and that she'll now have to support them by working as a governess in Vienna--the life she's dreamed of goes up in smoke. Furiously resentful, Katya rages at her wealthy employer, Thor, for stealing her future--and saddling her with twelve-year-old Gretchen, a deeply troubled child who has only a blazing musical talent to redeem her. Yet as Katya grudgingly digs into her reserves of compassion, she finds herself losing her heart to both father and daughter. Storm clouds are gathering, though, and when Hitler annexes Austria, patriot Thor is arrested, leaving Katya wholly responsible for saving 'imperfect' Gretchen from being forced into a Nazi medical research laboratory. With the terrifying uncertainty of the new world order, can Katya and Gretchen flee to safety? And dare they dream of ever seeing Thor again?

Goodnight, Vienna

The Florio family, a rich society couple with two beautiful adopted daughters, is hiding dark secrets beneath a facade of love and care. But the fabric of the family is slowly unraveling under the weight of Barbara Florio's chronic drinking and drug abuse as well as the youngest daughter's penchant for arson. 'An author with a rare talent to enthrall' Booklist Also by Marius Gabriel: THE MASK OF TIME 'Keeps you reading while your dinner burns... Great fun.' Cosmopolitan THE SEVENTH MOON 'Few thrillers have as strong a sense of atmosphere and adventure as this fascinating tale.' Chicago Tribune

A House of Many Rooms

Il segreto delle ragazze dell'ultimo piano

Sotto il cielo di Parigi

As the devastating years of the Second World War march ever closer, the beautiful Redcliffe sisters must face their own struggles and navigate the perils of growing up—and growing apart. Eldest sister Isobel—passionate, domineering, misguided—is infatuated with Fascism. But can she continue to justify her dangerous political beliefs when faced with the shocking realities of Nazi Germany? Insecure and introverted Felicity, youngest of the three, is about to take her vows and enter the convent, against her sisters' wish. A chance meeting with an American soldier threatens the very foundations of her decisions. Chiara, the bright and happy golden child, is more interested in the gay whirl of the season than matters of faith or ideology. But even her breezy innocence cannot survive the harsh lessons of heartbreak and war. Each sister must follow her own path and, as they do so, their differences threaten to take them beyond the realms of forgiveness.

Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye

Die Muse von Dior

From the international bestselling author of THE MASK OF TIME and THE SEVENTH MOON. It all begins with The Original Sin... Mercedes Eduard--rich, powerful and still beautiful--lives quietly on her Costa Brava estate, her turbulent past behind her. Until the package from America arrives: the graphic photo of her daughter Eden, and the impossible demand for ten million dollars. This is no ordinary kidnapping. Its roots go back beyond the Spanish Civil War to an original sin which has shadowed three generations and now links its heirs in a twisted chain of revenge. Will it end in damnation or salvation? Triumph or tragedy? The answer lies in a passionate love story, an ancient mystery--and a secret which will change lives forever. Also by Marius Gabriel: A HOUSE OF MANY ROOMS 'A sexy, gripping thriller that doesn't miss a beat.' Kirkus Reviews THE SEVENTH MOON 'Few thrillers have as strong a sense of atmosphere and adventure as this fascinating tale.' Chicago Tribune

The Original Sin

Spanning three generations and three continents, The Original Sin delivers a rich tale of two wonderful love stories, gripping war scenes, a kidnapping, sex, rape, drugs, and riveting plot twists. From pre-Civil War Spain to a race against time across five countries, the threads of this novel come together in the cellar of an isolated house in the Arizona desert.

Original Sin, the (Whs Only)

From the international bestselling author of THE MASK OF TIME, THE ORIGINAL SIN and THE SEVENTH MOON comes an enchanting novel of late 19th Century Africa. Intelligent, charming and handsome, Jean-Patrice has Paris at his feet. But when he embarks on a passionate affair with the beautiful wife of a superior, his brilliant career in the Civil Service goes south. Packed off to the equatorial colony of Gabon to avoid a scandal, Jean-Patrice is plunged from the City of Light into the Heart of Darkness. In the company of cannibals, ghosts, witchdoctors and a gorilla named Chloe, he is forced to revise everything he has learned and find the true meaning of courage and love. Told with humor and compassion, this is the story of a young man's coming of age in the last months of the 19th Century. Also by Marius Gabriel: THE MASK OF TIME 'Keeps you reading while your dinner burns... Great fun.' Cosmopolitan THE SEVENTH MOON 'Few thrillers have as strong a sense of atmosphere and adventure as this fascinating tale.' Chicago Tribune

Gabon

Olśniewająca historia osadzona w świecie wielkiej mody i Paryża Świeżo upieczona mężatka Copper Reilly przybywa do Paryża zaraz po wyzwoleniu miasta w 1944 r. Kiedy paryżanie celebrują odzyskanie wolności, ona czuje, że utknęła w więzieniu nieszczęśliwego związku. Po kolejnej zdradzie męża Copper żąda separacji. Wkrótce kobieta odnajduje bratnią duszę w osobie skrytego projektanta mody w średnim wieku. Okazuje się, że Riley przypadkowo poznaje Christiana Diora. Jego bojaźliwa natura i niechęć do sławy zderzają się z odważnym blaskiem projektów, które tworzy.. Copper czuje, że mężczyzna jest geniuszem i próbuje odkryć go dla reszty świata. Z aparatem i maszyną do pisania rzuca się w szalony świat dziennikarstwa modowego. Bardzo szybko przekona się, że cena za spełnianie marzeń jest wysoka.

Projektant

Der Stoff, aus dem die Liebe ist Frankreich, 1944: Oona Riley, genannt Copper, ist ihrem Mann, einem amerikanischen Kriegsreporter, nach Paris gefolgt. Seit dem Ende der deutschen Besatzung herrscht in der Stadt trotz Entbehrungen und Schwarzmarkt eine vibrierende Aufbruchsstimmung. Auch Copper träumt von einem aufregenden, selbstbestimmten Leben. Sie ist es leid, nur als Sekretärin für ihren Mann zu arbeiten und dessen Untreue zu erdulden. Als sie zufällig Christian Dior begegnet, scheint ihr Traum in Erfüllung zu gehen. Der aufstrebende Modedesigner macht sie zu seiner Muse. Durch ihn erhält Copper Zutritt zu einer schillernden Welt internationaler Künstler und Bohemiens. Endlich wagt sie sich aus dem Schatten ihres Mannes. Und erfährt, was ihr Herz wirklich berührt. Aber während Paris langsam zu neuem Glanz erwacht, droht Coppers Glück schon bald zu zerbrechen ... Ein Roman wie ein Kleid von Dior: voller Sehnsucht, Zauber und Liebe.

From the international bestselling author of THE ORIGINAL SIN and THE SEVENTH MOON. A wartime sin reaches out of the grave to poison those born from its seed. At the day of reckoning is the cycle of love and betrayal doomed to repeat itself, or can the truth redeem three haunted generations? Also by Marius Gabriel: THE ORIGINAL SIN 'Pulsing with romance, danger, and suspense... A compelling read.' Publishers Weekly A HOUSE OF MANY ROOMS 'A sexy, gripping thriller that doesn't miss a beat.' Kirkus Reviews THE SEVENTH MOON 'Few thrillers have as strong a sense of atmosphere and adventure as this fascinating tale.' Chicago Tribune

The Mask of Time

Un città unica come Parigi. L’incontro con un uomo particolare. Il racconto delicato di un’elegante amicizia. È il 1944 quando Copper Reilly, fresca di matrimonio, arriva per la prima volta a Parigi, poco dopo la liberazione. La città è in fermento e i festeggiamenti rendono l’aria frizzante e piena di promesse, ma lei è imprigionata in un matrimonio che la rende infelice. Quando suo marito la tradisce per l’ennesima volta, Copper decide che è troppo e chiede la separazione. Da sola, in una grande città come Parigi, trova conforto in una bizzarra amicizia: un uomo tormentato, uno stilista di mezza età che nasconde il suo talento nei retrobottega di una casa di moda in decadenza. La sua riluttanza ad apparire si scontra però con la bellezza audace dei suoi disegni. Il suo nome è Christian Dior. Affascinata dalla sua bravura, Copper lo esorta a mettersi in proprio, aiutandolo a sconfiggere le proprie insicurezze. Con l’aiuto di alcune fotografie e una macchina da scrivere, si avventura nel mondo selvaggio e colorato del giornalismo di moda, decisa a raccontare al mondo il genio di Dior. Grazie a questa nuova, ambiziosa missione, Copper riuscirà a capire chi è e cosa vuole davvero? Vincitore del premio RNA Miglior romanzo dell’anno Una donna alla ricerca di se stessa Il genio di Christian Dior Un romanzo che non passerà mai di moda «Marius Gabriel è uno scrittore incredibile che dipinge l’Europa degli anni Quaranta come una tela. Questo romanzo è appassionante e inaspettato, il tipo di libro che tiene svegli fino a notte fonda.» Historic Novel Society «Molto più di un semplice romanzo d’amore: storia, relazioni, lotte e rinascite personali e sociali, in un intreccio complesso e coinvolgente.» «Una lettura appassionante su Parigi all’epoca dell’occupazione tedesca e su Christian Dior e la nascita del moderno concetto di moda.» Marius Gabriel è stato definito da «Cosmopolitan» capace di «tenerti inchiodato alle pagine mentre la tua cena sta bruciando». Ha finanziato i suoi studi presso la Newcastle University pubblicando con uno pseudonimo oltre trentatré romanzi d’amore. È nato in Sudafrica, ma ha vissuto e lavorato in moltissimi Paesi, e adesso vive tra Londra e il Cairo.

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