Stephanie Thornton ist eine Schriftstellerin, die sich intensiv mit dem Leben historischer Frauen beschäftigt, eine Leidenschaft, die sie seit ihrer Kindheit hegt. Ihre Arbeit taucht tief in ihre Geschichten ein, deckt ihre Stärke und ihren Einfluss auf und zielt darauf ab, diese oft übersehenen Figuren dem modernen Leser wieder näherzubringen. Thornton bringt eine frische Perspektive in das historische Erzählen ein und hebt ihre Bedeutung und Komplexität hervor.
„Zuallererst bin ich eine Frau.“ – Ein großer Roman über Jackie Kennedy.
Gegen den Widerstand ihrer Familie löst die junge Jacqueline Bouvier ihre vielversprechende Verlobung. Dann trifft sie ihre große Liebe: John F. Kennedy. Das strahlend schöne Paar wird zum Symbol der Hoffnung des jungen Amerikas: Jackies Eleganz und ihr Charisma machen sie zum Vorbild der Frauen, zugleich ist die hochintelligente Journalistin Triebfeder der Karriere ihres Mannes. Doch die Ehe ist unglücklich, und das Leben als First Lady gerät zur Zerreißprobe für sie. Trotz allem kämpft sie um ihre Liebe zu JFK – bis zu jenem Tag in Dallas. Auf der Suche nach einer Zukunft für sich und ihre Kinder muss Jackie nun ihren eigenen Weg finden.
Die so intime wie mitreißende Geschichte einer Frau, die wie keine andere zur Ikone wurde.
Set against the backdrop of revolutionary change, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and her daughter Mary Shelley. It chronicles Wollstonecraft's fight for women's rights through her radical writings and her tumultuous personal life, while Shelley grapples with her mother's legacy and her own identity as a writer. As both women challenge societal norms, their journeys reveal deep familial bonds and personal struggles that ultimately lead to Shelley's emergence as the author of Frankenstein, illuminating their transformative impact on literature and feminism.
Set against the backdrop of Washington, DC, the story follows Alice, the president's rebellious daughter, who embraces her individuality through her bold persona and signature color, Alice Blue. Navigating the complexities of political life, she leverages her fame to challenge societal norms, all while facing the emotional turmoil of love and betrayal. As she becomes entangled with a charming congressman, Alice must summon her strength to overcome obstacles and secure her identity as an American icon.
"A thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and espionage, based on the incredible true story of Elizabeth Bentley, a Cold War double agent spying for the Russians and the United States, from USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Marie Thornton. 1963: Reeling from the death of her mother and President Kennedy's assassination, Catherine Gray shows up on Elizabeth Bentley's doorstep demanding answers to the shocking mystery just uncovered about her family. What she doesn't expect is for Bentley to ensnare her in her own story of becoming a controversial World War II spy and Cold War informer... Recruited by the American Communist Party to spy on fascists at the outbreak of World War II, a young Bentley-code name Clever Girl-finds she has an unexpected gift for espionage. But after falling desperately in love with her handler, Jacob Golos, Elizabeth makes another unexpected discovery when she learns her lover is actually a Russian spy. Together, they will build the largest Soviet spy network in America and Elizabeth will become its uncrowned Red Spy Queen. However, once the war ends and the U.S. and U.S.S.R. become embroiled in the Cold War, it is Elizabeth who will dangerously clash with the NKVD, the brutal Soviet espionage agency. As Catherine listens to Elizabeth's harrowing tale, she empathizes with her, that is, until she uncovers startling revelations that link the two women's lives in shocking ways. Faced with the idea that her entire existence is based on a lie, Catherine realizes there can be many sides to the truth. And only Elizabeth Bentley can tell her what that truth really is"-- Provided by publisher
