Ergebnis für "Meadow" in Historische Romane

In 1968, Walter Neumann is torn between two visions for his future: his own, which finds him attending college and pursuing a scholarly life, and his father Otto's, which envisions Walt serving in Vietnam as Otto had served in World War II. An unexpected accident allows Walt to follow his dream, but his relief is temporary as long-hidden family secrets come to light, threatening to shatter the world as Walt knows it.

It's January 1955, and for the residents of Meadow Lane, a small community of seven terraced houses, each household has its own story.... When Sadie returns to Meadow Lane from Canada with her son and no husband, she throws the small community into turmoil. She tries to rekindle an old flame, despite him now being married with two children. Then Sadie's son, unhappy with his mother, runs away, desperate to get back to Canada to be with his father. Depressed by how life is turning out, Sadie starts drinking, with tragic consequences for those in Meadow Lane....

Being the first-born in royalty meant Alexander was destined to be king. But he did not want that; he does not want to be king. He wants to leave his kingdom and responsibilities behind. He wants freedom. He has four younger brothers and a sister, all of whom would succeed better at the role. He would do anything to stop his coronation. On the harrowing day, the worst happens. His youngest brother falls dead before the crown sits on Alexander's head. As death hovers over the kingdom of Tavia, Alexander goes on a self-proclaimed mission to find the culprit.

Back home after a successful European lecture tour, historian Rosemary Grey is looking forward to relaxing and enjoying two blissful weeks with her best friend, Jack, and his new husband Charlie. Their cozy New England farmhouse in Paperwick, the quaint village they call home is an added bonus, and Rosemary can’t wait for the annual Paperwick Founders Day Festival—a beloved local event.

A revolution fueled by an eternal sacrifice. For centuries, our elven race of warriors dominated and enslaved humans, until the rebellion war changed everything. Now, the kingdom is divided, torn between those who strive for mankind’s return to servitude, and those who fight to protect their freedom.

Ellie's father believed one should reach for dreams and, before he disappeared, he instilled that quest in his daughter. However, he also taught her about secrets and, like the tornado that raged the day of Ellie's birth, unpredictable and disastrous secrets formed to whirl throughout her life.