Christel Gaillard-Paris Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

In the novel "The Armament of Light," a long-awaited continuation of "The Pillars of the Earth," the English town of Kingsbridge stands on the brink of a new era, where progress clashes with tradition, class struggle permeates all layers of society, and the European continent is engulfed in war. The invention of the weaving machine in 1770 heralds a new age of production and industry, transforming human lives beyond recognition within a single generation. A worker tragically dies in a workplace accident, leaving behind a widow and child, while a young woman strives to save a school for impoverished children. A well-meaning young man unexpectedly inherits a failing business, and another fights to protect his property at all costs. Meanwhile, battle cries from France echo as Napoleon Bonaparte declares himself the sole emperor of the world. Revolutionary changes impact the lives of the characters, who must confront an uncertain future and rebuild their world from the ashes of war. Through richly drawn characters, the narrative explores the struggle between compassion and greed, love and hate, progress and tradition.

Nico vit en Moldavie. Quelques semaines avant ses treize ans, son père la retire de l'école et la vend à des trafiquants sexuels. Sammy vit à Dublin, elle a quinze ans et est pleine d'énergie. Sa relation avec sa mère alcoolique est si conflictuelle qu'elle finit par fuguer et par être exploitée dans un bordel. Nico et Samy se rencontrent dans une résidence où sont logées d'autres jeunes fiIles que l'on force à se prostituer. Les scènes de violence sont dépeintes avec une crudité qui n'a rien d'érotique. Abattage documente l'inhumanité du trafic sexuel sans jamais dévier de son objectif premier, celui de raconter une histoire. Cest un livre engagé contre les violences faites aux femmes et particulièrement aux adolescentes.

Set in 1914, this captivating novel explores the friendship and creative partnership between screenwriter Frances Marion and actress Mary Pickford, two of Hollywood's pioneering female legends. Frances, at twenty-five, leaves her second husband and Northern California for Los Angeles, eager to establish herself as an independent artist. The burgeoning film industry, with its "flickers," captivates her, and she discovers her true passion for writing stories for this exciting new medium. In Los Angeles, she meets Mary Pickford, known as America's Sweetheart, whose charm and talent resonate with Frances. Their instant connection is fueled by a shared ambition to create and inspire, yet they face challenges from the men around them and societal constraints on their gender. As Mary navigates her fame and seeks love with actor Douglas Fairbanks, Frances also yearns for companionship. Amidst the dramas and conflicts typical of Hollywood, their friendship is tested, and the story unfolds with appearances from iconic figures like Charlie Chaplin and Lillian Gish. Ultimately, the novel delves into themes of friendship, ambition, and the complexities of success in a transformative era, capturing the allure and heartbreak of early Hollywood.