Diese Autorin erforscht die dunkleren Seiten der menschlichen Psyche und zwischenmenschlicher Beziehungen und schafft spannende und beunruhigende Erzählungen. Ihr Stil zeichnet sich durch ein zügiges Tempo und unerwartete Wendungen aus, die die Leser bis zum Schluss fesseln. Mit einem feinen Gespür für Details stellt sie komplexe Charaktere und die moralischen Zwickmühlen dar, mit denen sich ihre Figuren auseinandersetzen müssen. Ihre Werke hinterlassen oft einen tiefen Eindruck und regen zum Nachdenken über Moral und die Essenz der menschlichen Natur an.
Beth ist untröstlich. Ihr Freund hat sie verlassen. Aus ist es mit Ehe und ihrem großen Traum vom Familienglück. Freundin Angie weiß Rat: Beth soll zur Ablenkung bei ihrem Strickclub mitmachen. Mit von der Strick-Partie: Martin, Sophie und Nicola. Beim Wolletauschen werden sie dicke Freunde. Bis Nicola heiratet. Das große Fest endet in einem Skandal. Gibt es einen Weg zurück zu Freundschaft - und Liebe?
From the acclaimed author of The Party comes a story inspired by a true crime, in which two women form a deep friendship, but their dark secrets threaten to destroy their bond. Frances Metcalfe is struggling to stay afloat. A stay-at-home mum whose troubled son Marcus is a full-time job, she thought that the day he was accepted at the elite Forrester School would be the day their lives changed for the better. But after a disturbing incident at school leads other families to ostracise the Metcalfes, Frances feels more alone than ever. Until she meets Kate Randolph. Kate is beautiful, wealthy, confident and powerful. And she just wants to be friends with Frances. But as the two bond, a startling secret threatens to destroy them - because one of these women is not who she seems. In a masterful psychological suspense novel, Harding spins a web of lies, deceit and betrayal. What happens when friendships are tested and lives are put on the line? And is it ever possible to forgive the past? What readers said about The Party 'Painfully compulsive, this riveting drama piles layer upon layer of tension' Sunday Mirror 'If you enjoyed Big Little Lies, you'll love this explosive family drama' Take a Break 'A compulsive page turner' Bella
Robyn Harding delivers a gripping narrative that combines fast-paced storytelling with emotional depth, capturing the reader's attention from start to finish. Praised by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid, the book promises thrilling twists and gut-wrenching moments, showcasing Harding's ability to weave complex characters and intense situations. Readers can expect a compelling exploration of themes that resonate deeply, making it a must-read for those who enjoy a captivating and immersive experience.
A Pretty Woman tale turns toxic and deadly in this provocative thriller of sex, obsession, and murder from Robyn Harding, the “master of domestic suspense” (Kathleen Barber) and the USA TODAY bestselling author of The Swap and Her Pretty Face. Natalie, a young art student in New York City, is struggling to pay her bills when a friend makes a suggestion: Why not go online and find a sugar daddy—a wealthy, older man who will pay her for dates and even give her a monthly allowance? Lots of girls do it, Nat learns. All that’s required is to look pretty and hang on his every word. Sexual favors are optional. Though more than thirty years her senior, Gabe, a handsome corporate finance attorney, seems like the perfect candidate, and within a month, they are madly in love. At least, Nat is…Gabe already has a family, whom he has no intention of leaving. So when he abruptly ends things, Nat can’t let go. But Gabe’s not about to let his sugar baby destroy his perfect life. What was supposed to be a mutually beneficial arrangement devolves into a nightmare of deception, obsession, and, when a body is found near Gabe’s posh Upper East Side apartment, murder. Emotionally powerful and packed with page-turning suspense, The Arrangement delves into the sordid, all-too-real world of shadowy relationships between wealthy, powerful men and the young women who are caught in their web.
The narrative follows Robyn Harding as she navigates the challenges of eco-conscious living in Vancouver, driven by her children's concerns about health and the environment. As she strives to adopt organic practices and reduce her family's carbon footprint, she faces the financial and emotional strains of ethical consumerism. Her journey is marked by humorous reflections on the pressures of sustainable living, particularly as she compares herself to a seemingly perfect, eco-friendly friend. Ultimately, it explores the balance between environmental responsibility and personal sanity.
"A sharp, smart, and compulsively readable new novel ... about a picture-perfect family--all hiding dark secrets--whose lives are upended by a dangerously escalating series of pranks"--
In this stunning and provocative domestic drama about a sweet sixteen birthday party that goes horribly awry, a wealthy family in San Francisco finds themselves entangled in a legal battle, their darkest secrets revealed, and their friends turned to enemies. One invitation. A lifetime of regrets. Sweet sixteen. It’s an exciting coming of age, a milestone, and a rite of passage. Jeff and Kim Sanders plan on throwing a party for their daughter, Hannah—a sweet girl with good grades and nice friends. Rather than an extravagant, indulgent affair, they invite four girls over for pizza, cake, movies, and a sleepover. What could possibly go wrong? But things do go wrong, horrifically so. After a tragic accident occurs, Jeff and Kim’s picture perfect life in a wealthy San Francisco suburb suddenly begins to unravel. A lawsuit is filed that irrevocably changes their relationship, reveals dark secrets in the Sanders’ marriage, and exposes the truth about their perfect daughter, Hannah. Harkening to Herman Koch’s The Dinner, Christos Tsiolkas’s The Slap , and Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies , The Party takes us behind the façade of the perfect family, exposing the lies, betrayals, and moral lapses that neighbors don’t see—and the secrets that children and parents keep from themselves and each other.
The bestselling author of The Party and The Arrangement returns with a twisted tale of fame, obsession, and the dark recesses of social media. Camryn Lane is living her dream. After years of struggle and rejection, her first novel has finally been published. Her editor is happy; her teenage daughter is proud; and her boyfriend and friends are all excited for her. She's on top of the world - until she receives a disturbing email from an unknown sender. Rattled, Camryn swallows the sick feeling in her stomach and resolves to put the missive out of her mind. But when she checks her ratings online, she finds a scathing one-star review. The reviewer is so articulate and convincing that, soon, Camryn's book is flooded with bad reviews. Could the reviewer be the same person who sent the ugly email? And why do they want to ruin her? As the online harassment creeps into Camryn's personal life, she vows to find out who's behind it. Is it really a disgruntled reader? Or could it be someone she knows? The situation is escalating, and when the abuse turns deadly, it will take everything Camryn has to unmask the enemy so intent on destroying her - and finally learn why she's being targeted.
Serge Fauchereau analizuje twórczość plastyczną i literacką Schulza w kontekście awangardowych europejskich prądów literackich i artystycznych XX wieku, odwołując się do takich twórców, jak Alfred Jarry, Alfred Kubin, Franz Kafka, Giorgio de Chirico, Max Blecher, Robert Walser, Leopold Sacher-Masoch, Balthus czy Pierre Klossowski. Odsłania jego głębokie związki z freudyzmem, dadaizmem, surrealizmem i futuryzmem, podkreśla też metafizyczny wymiar jego twórczości. Ukazuje Schulza, na pozór tak bardzo prowincjonalnego, jako artystę na wskroś europejskiego, nawiązującego równoprawny dialog z najwybitniejszymi postaciami i zjawiskami ówczesnej sztuki Zachodu. Książka Fauchereau potwierdza też, że spełniło się wielkie marzenie Schulza, aby wykroczyć z własnym dziełem „poza granice polszczyzny”.