Jane Thynne Bücher

Eine fesselnde Liebesgeschichte, die die Welt der 1920er Jahre von Londons High Society bis zu den Ereignissen in Ägypten rund um die Entdeckung des Grabes von Tutanchamun umfasst.

Ein britisches Filmteam recherchiert über den im 1. Weltkrieg gefallenen Dichter Valentine Siddons. Dabei entdeckt die TV-Journalistin Elsa Mayers nicht nur unbekannte Gedichte, sondern nähert sich auch einer Wahrheit, die Ruhm und Ehre des brillanten Lyrikers sehr in Frage stellen.

In der Höhe eines drückenden Sommers organisiert Jessica Leigh, eine kluge und zähe Lobbyistin aus Westminster, einen Urlaub im Fallings, dem schönen Landhaus des verstorbenen Sir Lewis Appleby, eines Pioniers der Genetik. Ihr Liebhaber Stephen veranstaltet dort eine Konferenz, und zu ihrem Missfallen gesellt sich sein Journalist Bruder Alex. Jessica entdeckt mit Alex ein exquisit ruiniertes Muschelhaus auf dem Grundstück, das Sir Lewis für seine Frau Katherine gebaut hatte. Doch Katherine verschwand, bevor es vollendet wurde, und Jessica beschließt, der Sache auf den Grund zu gehen.

"New York, present day: On a whim, photographer Juno Lambert buys the 1931 Underwood typewriter that once belonged to celebrated journalist Cordelia Capel. Within its case she discovers an unpublished novel, igniting a transatlantic journey to fill the gaps in the story of Cordelia and her sister's loving yet tempestuous relationship. England, 1936: Cordelia's socialite sister, Irene, marries a German man from a powerful family who whisks her away to Berlin. Cordelia remains in England to pursue the writing career she cherishes, but in the male-dominated world of journalism, she can only get hired as a typist. The sisters exchange letters as politics begin to boil in Europe and tensions come to a head when Cordelia discovers Irene's husband is a Nazi sympathizer. Does that make Irene one by proxy? With increasing desperation, Cordelia writes to Irene, seeking to understand her loyalties. But the sisters' letters don't tell the whole story. So Cordelia decides to fill in the blanks by sitting down with her Underwood and--finally--writing the truth. When Juno discovers the trove of letters the two exchanged, a vivid portrait of Berlin in the devastating years during and after the war comes into focus. In this moving novel, Jane Thynne offers an intimate glimpse into a lesser known side of World War II"--

Thrilling dystopian fiction from the acclaimed author of Widowland, 'Clever, thrilling, brilliantly imagined ... chillingly convincing post-war dystopia' (Clare Chambers). Perfect for fans of Fatherland and The Handmaid's Tale.

The fifth novel in the brilliant Clara Vine series from acclaimed author Jane Thynne

Set in 1938, this historical espionage thriller unfolds in the tense atmospheres of London and Vienna, capturing the uncertainty and fear as World War Two looms. The narrative weaves through the complexities of espionage, showcasing the high stakes and moral dilemmas faced by its characters in a world on the brink of chaos.

Berlin, 1937. The city radiates glamour and ambition. But danger lurks in every shadow… Anna Hansen, a bride-to-be, is a pupil at one of Hitler's notorious Nazi Bride Schools, where young women are schooled on the art of being an SS officer's wife. Then, one night, she is brutally murdered and left in the gardens of the school. Her death will be hushed up and her life forgotten. Clara Vine is an actress at Berlin's famous Ufa studios by day and an undercover British Intelligence agent by night. She knew Anna and is disturbed by news of her death. She cannot understand why someone would want to cover it up, but she soon discovers that Anna's murder is linked to a far more ominous secret. With the newly abdicated Edward VIII and his wife Wallis set to arrive in Berlin, and the Mitford sisters dazzling on the social scene, Clara must work in the darkness to find the truth and send it back to London. It is a dangerous path she treads, and it will take everything she has to survive…