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Les tumultes du siècle: roman
Par Keith Oatley. 2000
Deux sœurs et un secret
Par Éliane Saint-Pierre. 2021
Montréal, 1942. Alors que la guerre fait rage de l'autre côté de l'Atlantique et que l'ombre de la conscription guette…
les Canadiens français, Yvonne Lafleur se soumet à des ordres bien différents de ceux de l'armée : à dix-sept ans, elle décide d'entrer chez les sœurs de Notre-Dame, à Saint-Hyacinthe. Sa famille accueille son départ pour le couvent avec perplexité. Pourquoi choisir un tel destin ? D'autant plus que la jeune fille n'est pas si pieuse. Seulement, sérieuse et déterminée, elle rêve d'enseigner. Yvonne se montre donc ravie quand sa congrégation l'envoie travailler dans une école de rang de Lanaudière. Aspirant vivement à devenir mère, sa sœur Marthe ne tarde pas à épouser le beau Claude McCoy et à s'installer sur la ferme des Cantons-de-l'Est qu'il a reçue en héritage. Si son mode de vie contrasté demande une adaptation, c'est avec un enthousiasme sincère que la Montréalaise embrasse sa nouvelle existence. Mais l'avenir prometteur de celles qu"on surnommait "les jumelles de Mme Lafleur" s'effondre soudain. Au cœur de leurs campagnes isolées, pourront-elles s'allier pour combattre, main dans la main, leurs sombres infortunes ?Le violon d'Auschwitz: roman (La cosmopolite)
Par Maria Anglada. 2009
Auschwitz. 1944. Un prisonnier juif, Daniel, y lutte pour la survie de son âme. Surprenant un concert organisé par Sauckel,…
le commandant du camp, Daniel révèle son talent de luthier pour sauver son ami Bronislaw, violoniste de génie accusé à tort d'avoir joué faux. Il va alors être mis à l'épreuve et devoir construire un violon imitant le son d'un Stradivarius, comprenant vite que de cet instrument dépend leur salut... Composant un mélange subtil entre réalité et fiction, des documents historiques - lettres, rapports - viennent interrompre le récit à la manière de pauses glaçantes. Dans la tradition littéraire d'un Primo Levi, l'auteur mène une danse effroyable entre l'horreur de la barbarie et le sublime de la musique. Ou l'art comme possibilité de faire vivre la mémoire. -- 4e de couvLes piliers de la terre: roman / 4, Une colonne de feu (Les piliers de la terre. #3.)
Par Ken Follett. 2017
" En 1558, les pierres patinées de la cathédrale de Kingsbridge dominent une ville déchirée par la haine religieuse. En…
Angleterre, le pouvoir passe de manière précaire des mains des catholiques à celles des protestants et Elisabeth Tudor devient reine. Toute l'Europe se dresse contre elle. La jeune souveraine, habile et déterminée, crée les premiers services secrets du pays, afin d'être avertie à temps des complots qui se trament contre sa vie, des projets de rébellion et des plans d'invasion. À Paris, Marie, reine d'Ecosse, proclamée souveraine légitime de l'Angleterre, attend son heure. Jeune femme séduisante et obstinée appartenant à une famille française d'une ambition sans scrupules, elle réunit autour d'elle de nombreux partisans qui intriguent pour se débarrasser d'Elisabeth. "Des horizons infinis
Par Jacynthe-Mona Fournier. 2022
Québec, 1942. Pauline garde un lourd secret. Alors qu'elle trimait dur pour assurer la survie de son clan, elle s'est…
éprise de Christian, qui l'a séduite puis rapidement abandonnée à son triste sort. Enceinte et désespérée, cette jeune serveuse sans éducation a trouvé refuge dans les bras de Clément. En trois ans de mariage, elle ne lui a jamais révélé qu'il n'était pas le vrai père de ses jumeauxForteresses et autres refuges (Collection III)
Par Rafaële Germain. 2023
Il y a les souvenirs dont elle a hérité, ces histoires qui lui ont été tellement racontées qu'elles ont fini…
par faire partie intégrante de sa mémoire. Il y a les images floues qu'elle garde de son enfance et les récits à partir desquels elle s'est construite. Il y a aussi les souhaits qu'elle porte, des projections dans le futur qui prennent racine dans son passé. À travers l'histoire des premières années de sa mère et celle de ses dernières semaines, en passant par le souvenir des petits chaperons de toutes les couleurs que son père a imaginés pour elle enfant, Rafaële Germain tente de trouver des réponses à la question : que veut-on garder de ce que le monde a déposé en nous?La boulangerie Ménard
Par Marie-France Daigle. 2023
Été 1907. Du haut de ses seize ans, Charlotte Paradis possède toute l'insouciance de la jeunesse et est convaincue que…
l'avenir lui appartient. Fiancée à Édouard Savard, le meilleur parti de son patelin, l'horizon lui semble lumineux. Mais alors qu'elle souhaite bonne nuit à son amoureux un soir, elle est loin de se douter que le lendemain un terrible drame sans précédent allait secouer les habitants de New Liverpool, aux abords de QuébecCharles (La Biscuiterie Saint-Claude #2)
Par France Lorrain. 2023
"Charles, le frère de Gabrielle, habite toujours avec leur mère, à Laval-des-Rapides. Vieux garçon, la quarantaine bien entamée, le comptable…
se découvre de belles affinités avec Carole Thibault, la meilleure amie de sa sœur. Pendant que le couple apprivoise ces balbutiements amoureux, Gabrielle, elle, s'interroge sur un éventuel retour de son mari, Ferdinand. Devrait-elle donner foi à ses promesses de changements? Leurs enfants y réagiraient-ils favorablement?Pour Florent, le cadet de la fratrie, la vie est faite de choses simples et amusantes; pour Berthe, l'aînée, le secondaire et le début de la puberté riment avec chamboulements et confusion. Quant à la douce Louise, elle connaît quelques ennuis à l'école, mais goûte au bonheur d'une nouvelle amitié."Triste tigre (Écoutez lire)
Par Neige Sinno. 2023
J'ai voulu y croire, j'ai voulu rêver que le royaume de la littérature m'accueillerait comme n'importe lequel des orphelins qui…
y trouvent refuge, mais même à travers l'art, on ne peut pas sortir vainqueur de l'abjection. La littérature ne m'a pas sauvée. Je ne suis pas sauvée. Neige Sinno lit elle-même son texte, insufflant une force supplémentaire à son bouleversant récit autobiographiqueEnchanted hill
Par Emily Murphy. 2023
The year is 1930, and Cora McCavanagh is posing as a maid at Hollywood magnate Truman Byrd's legendary estate. She's…
closing in on the damning evidence she needs for a high-profile client. An aspiring PI, Cora was trained by her father, a former prison guard at the notorious Pelican Island, where she grew up surrounded by hardened criminals. And that's why she recognizes Jack Yates as soon as he walks through the door. The last time she saw him was on an ill-fated night that changed the course of her life and still haunts her more than a decade later. Cora never expected to see Jack again—and now a single misstep could cause both their secret identities to come crashing down. They strike a tentative truce to help each other during a week of parties overflowing with champagne and caviar. But there are puzzles hidden in every corner of Truman Byrd's labyrinthine estate, and if Cora is to finally learn the truth about Jack Yates, she must unravel a sinister history that the rich and powerful will do anything to keep concealed. Filled with intrigue and Old Hollywood glamour, Enchanted Hill is an unforgettable, sweepingly romantic novel set in a world you won't want to leaveGood taste: A novel in search of great food
Par Caroline Scott. 2023
With delectable prose, a sharp heroine ahead of her time, and an adventure across the English countryside in search of…
great food, Good Taste is the perfect historical novel for fans of Dear Mrs. Bird and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. You can tell a lot about a person from what they like to eat... England in 1932 is in the grip of the Great Depression. Stella Douglas, author of a much-loved but not very successful biography, is a bit depressed herself. When she's summoned to see her editor in London, she expects her writing career is over before it's even started. But much to her surprise, she is being commissioned to write a history of English food. It's to be quintessentially English and intended to lift the sprits of the nation. There's just one problem: a lot of English food is actually quite terrible (and anything good is usually imported from elsewhere). So Stella travels across England in hopes of discovering a hidden culinary gem. What she discovers is oatcakes and gravy and lots and lots of potatoes. But when her car breaks down midjourney and the dashing and charismatic antiques dealer Freddie springs to her rescue, she is led in a very different direction . . . Full of wit, life, and—against all odds—delicious food, Good Taste is a story of discovery and one woman's desire to make her own way as a modern womanA gripping, moving story of love, tenacity and the right to be heard by bestseller Tania Blanchard, inspired by a…
true story 'An exciting, inspiring tale of the women who quite literally changed the world ... Stunning' NATASHA LESTER 'A beautiful tale of courage and resilience from a born storyteller' LAUREN CHATER 'Engrossing ... A captivating and uplifting novel about passion, love, loss and self-discovery' BOOKS+PUBLISHING 1890, Northern England. Hannah Todd dreams of a future where women have the right to vote. Fresh from her teaching studies in Durham, she joins her parents in a rural village, brimming with newly found passion and the groundswell towards women's suffrage unfolding in London. Working tirelessly to help women and children in the county, Hannah is determined to make the fight for the vote her life's work, adding her voice to the rising chorus across the nation and hopes of a new world and a new way of thinking. But soon she must fight a new, unexpected battle – that of the yearning of her own heart. As Hannah grapples with her conflicting feelings she discovers that when power is threatened, darkness, brutality and dangerous, closely guarded secrets are never too far from the surface. How far can she go to fight for what's right? From the exciting, progressive hive of London to the traditional villages of the rural north, A Woman of Courage rings with the strength and struggles of women at time of momentous change ... and the choices one woman must make to help forge a new future. PRAISE FOR A WOMAN OF COURAGE 'A fresh, exciting and inspiring tale of the women who fought for their right to vote - women who quite literally changed the world. Main character Hannah is a true woman of courage, brought to life by elegant prose, meticulous research and a stunning narrative ... Bursting with charm, heart and hope' - NATASHA LESTER, New York Times bestselling author of The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre 'A timely reminder of how small acts of courage can change the world. Hannah's journey to self-discovery and her unwavering belief in the power and strength of women's independence made this a pleasure to read. A beautiful tale of courage and resilience from a born storyteller' LAUREN CHATER, bestselling author of The Winter Dress ' Engrossing historical fiction ... A captivating and uplifting novel about passion, love, loss and self-discovery. Its themes of feminist empowerment and passion-led political change are still relevant today' BOOKS+PUBLISHING PRAISE FOR TANIA BLANCHARD 'Breathtaking ... Rich in every sight, taste and smell' Australian Women's Weekly 'Richly imagined, heartbreaking and captivating ... Outstanding historical fiction' Better Reading 'Packs an emotional punch that will reverberate far and wide' - Weekly TimesThe peasant king
Par Tessa Afshar. 2023
Jemmah has always thought of herself as perfectly ordinary ... until she faces extraordinary circumstances. When her mother, the Persian…
king's famous senior scribe, is kidnapped, Jemmah and her sister must sneak undetected into enemy territory to rescue her. But infiltrating their adversary's lands proves easier than escaping them. As they flee through dangerous mountain passes, their survival depends on the skills of a stranger they free from prison: a mysterious prince named Asher. Asher is not who the world believes he is. Despite his royal blood, he has had to climb his way out of poverty to forge success from nothing. A manufacturer of some of the best weaponry in the East, Asher has only one goal: to destroy his father. But following his escape from prison, Asher is irresistibly drawn to Jemmah, unaware that she guards her own secret. Jemmah must convince Asher to give up everything he has worked for, all for the sake of a higher purpose he's not sure he believes in. The fate of the Persian Empire—and possibly the Judean people—hangs in the balance and in the persuasive power of one ordinary womanA christmas vanishing (Christmas Stories #21)
Par Anne Perry. 2023
Charlotte Pitt's clever grandmother investigates the sudden disappearance of a dear friend in this chilling whodunit, the final holiday novel…
by the late New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry. Mariah Ellison, Charlotte Pitt's grandmother, accepts an invitation to spend Christmas with her longtime friend Sadie and Sadie's husband, Barton, in their picturesque village. But upon arrival, Mariah discovers that Sadie has vanished without a trace, and Barton rudely rescinds the invitation. Once Mariah finds another acquaintance to stay with, she begins investigating Sadie's disappearance. Mariah's uncanny knack for solving mysteries serves her well during her search, which is driven by gossip as icy as the December weather. Did Sadie run off with another man? Was she kidnapped? Has someone harmed her? Frustratingly, her neighbors' questions reveal more about the villagers themselves than about Sadie's whereabouts. Yet in the process of getting to know Sadie's friends, Mariah finds a kind of redemption, as she rediscovers her kinder side and her ability to love. It is up to Mariah to master her own feelings, drown out the noise, and get to the bottom of what occurred, all before Christmas Day. With the holiday rapidly approaching, will she succeed in bringing Sadie home in time for them to celebrate together—or is that too much to hope for?Christmas in painted pony creek (Painted Pony Creek #4)
Par Linda Miller. 2023
Can a Christmas miracle mend her broken heart? Tessa Stafford will do anything for her daughter, Isabel ... even stay…
on the run to protect Isabel from her narcissistic grandmother. But when her car breaks down in Painted Pony Creek, Tessa gets caught up in the warm embrace of the town and feels safe enough to build a home—and a life—for them both. Love is the last thing on her mind until rugged cowboy and lawyer Jesse McKettrick's sexy smile and easy way tempt her into imagining more. But can she trust this handsome stranger with her heart? When Tessa and her adorable daughter blow into town, Jesse McKettrick is smitten—by both the little girl and her beautiful mother. He's always wanted a family of his own. Maybe this Christmas, his wish will finally come true. But the walls around Tessa are impenetrable, and when Tessa's past threatens their newfound future—and the family he's come to love—Jesse won't let them go without a fightSomeone always nearby: A novel of maria chabot and georgia o'keeffe
Par Susan Albert. 2023
In 1940, art-world icon Georgia O'Keeffe bought a house in a mountain-rimmed New Mexico desert, planning to live there for…
six months every year. To manage her remote household while she paints, O'Keeffe invited Maria Chabot—a young and naïve would-be writer—to join her. Their tempestuous relationship endured throughout the chaotic years of WW2, the death of Georgia's domineering, philandering husband (famed photographer Alfred Stieglitz), and Maria's design and building of a remarkable adobe house and studio for the artist in the native village of Abiquiu—a generous gift from an exceptional friend. An evocative story that explores the dimensions of friendship and the debts we incur to those who make our lives easier, Someone Always Nearby is based on research into a massive collection of over 700 letters, documents, media reports, and historical accounts. Listeners will be fascinated by this intimate, revealing portrait of the artist's daily life during her first decade at her New Mexico ranch: a mysterious, enigmatic O'Keeffe that only one woman ever fully knew.Chihuahua 1916
Par Otis Carney. 1980
Ranchers near the Mexican border are caught up in the chaos caused by Pancho Villa's World War I era invasion…
of New Mexico. Drunken fights, street shootouts, father/son tension dominate this western style melodrama. Some strong languageLincoln: a novel
Par Gore Vidal. 1984
Historical novel presents an unsentimental portrait of Lincoln as a shrewd politician and president. The novel chronicles his politics and…
his humanity as viewed by both his admirers and detractors focusing on the interplay between Lincoln and members of his cabinet. Also includes a brisk portrait of Mary, his adoring, but spendthrift wife. Book club main selectionThe madstone: A novel
Par Elizabeth Crook. 2023
With echoes of Lonesome Dove and News of the World, the riveting story of a pregnant young mother, her child,…
and the frontier tradesman who helps them flee across Texas from outlaws bent on revenge, even as an unlikely love blossoms. Texas, 1868. As nineteen-year-old Benjamin Shreve tends to business in his workshop, he witnesses a stagecoach strand a passenger. When the man persuades Benjamin to help track down the vanished coach—and a mysterious fortune left aboard—he is drawn into a drama whose scope he could never have imagined. The missing coach has a surprise in store: its other passengers include Nell, a pregnant young woman, and her four-year-old son, Tot, who are on the run from Nell's brutal husband and his murderous brothers. After learning of their plight, Benjamin offers Nell and Tot passage to the distant Gulf of Mexico, where they can escape to safety. This chivalrous act will prove more dangerous than he could have expected, as buried secrets—including a cursed necklace—reveal themselves. Even as Benjamin falls in love with Nell and imagines life as Tot's father, vengeful pursuers are on their trail. With its vivid characters and expansive canvas, The Madstone calls to mind Larry McMurtry's American epics. The novel is full of eccentric action, unrelenting peril, and droll humor—a thrilling and beautifully rendered story of three people sharing a hazardous and defining journey that will forever bind them togetherThe house of eve
Par Sadeqa Johnson. 2023
"Amazing...I was completely surprised by the ending of this beautifully told and written book." —Reese Witherspoon "A triumph of historical…
fiction" ( The Washington Post ), an instant New York Times bestseller, and a Reese's Book Club pick, set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal. 1950s Philadelphia: fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed on to her like a birthright. Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of DC's elite wealthy Black families, and his parents don't let just anyone into their fold. Eleanor hopes that a baby will make her finally feel at home in William's family and grant her the life she's been searching for. But having a baby—and fitting in—is easier said than done. With their stories colliding in the most unexpected of ways, Ruby and Eleanor will both make decisions that shape the trajectory of their lives