Bøger af Lisa Wingate

Gennem tredive år kidnappede børnehjemsforstanderinden Georgia Tann fattige børn fra Sydstaterne og solgte dem til rige familier i hele USA. Inden vi blev jeres er en gribende roman baseret på denne skæbnesvangre og virkelige historie og er en bog til alle, der elskede Sarahs nøgle og Pigen uden navn.En stormfuld aften i 1939 efterlades den tolvårige Rill Foss og hendes fire små søskende alene på familiens husbåd på Mississippi-floden, da deres mor i al hast må fragtes til hospitalet. Næste morgen dukker et par politibetjente op og tvinger børnene til at tage med sig. De forsikrer dem om, at de nok skal blive genforenet med deres forældre, men i stedet for havner de på et usselt børnehjem, hvor Rill må kæmpe for at holde søskendeflokken samlet.Godt 75 år senere kaldes Avery Stafford hjem til South Carolina, da hendes far har brug for at have hende ved sin side, mens han fører valgkamp som senator. Under et besøg på et lokalt plejehjem møder Avery en ældre dame, der er fast overbevist om, at hun kender hende, og Avery tvinges til at grave i sin egen families fortid for at finde ud af, om der virkelig er en forbindelse eller ej.

Gennem tredive år kidnappede børnehjemslederen Georgia Tann fattige børn fra Sydstaterne og solgte dem til rige familier i hele USA. Inden vi blev jeres er en gribende roman baseret på denne skæbnesvangre og virkelige historie og er en bog til alle, der elskede Sarahs nøgle og Pigen uden navn. En stormfuld aften i 1939 efterlades den tolvårige Rill Foss og hendes fire små søskende alene på familiens husbåd på Mississippi-floden, da deres mor i al hast må fragtes til hospitalet. Næste morgen dukker et par politibetjente op og tvinger børnene til at tage med sig. De forsikrer dem om, at de nok skal blive genforenet med deres forældre, men i stedet for havner de på et usselt børnehjem, hvor Rill må kæmpe for at holde søskendeflokken samlet. Godt 75 år senere kaldes Avery Stafford hjem til South Carolina, da hendes far har brug for at have hende ved sin side, mens han fører valgkamp som senator. Under et besøg på et lokalt plejehjem møder Avery en ældre dame, der er fast overbevist om, at hun kender hende, og Avery tvinges til at grave i sin egen families fortid for at finde ud af, om der virkelig er en forbindelse eller ej. Pressen skriver: »... spændende og gribende slægtshistorie ...« **** – Nordjyske »… en pageturner.« **** – Bogrummet.dk »Lisa Wingate er en fantastisk fortæller, der med ’Inden vi blev jeres’ har skrevet en hjerteskærende og uforglemmelig skæbnefortælling om en sort periode i adoptionens historie.« – Litteratursiden »Læs den – en roman der går ind under huden.« – Ugeavisen Ringkøbing »Lisa Wingate har begået en brutal og hjerteskærende roman …« – Litfix

Before We Were Yours, a gripping novel by Lisa Wingate, was published in 2018 by Quercus Publishing. This book, set in the genre of historical fiction, takes its readers on an emotional journey, revealing the dark secrets of a family's past. The story unravels through the eyes of its characters, navigating through the complex layers of love, loss, and the power of truth. A must-read for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted narrative and the transformative power of literature. Published by Quercus Publishing, this book stands as a testament to Lisa Wingate's storytelling prowess.

Forfatteren til bestselleren Inden vi blev jeres er tilbage med en stor historisk sydstatsroman. Stærk roman baseret på faktiske begivenheder og inspireret af de annoncer, der blev bragt i aviserne i Sydstaterne efter borgerkrigen, hvor folk efterlyste venner og familiemedlemmer. Louisiana 1875: I borgerkrigens sidste dage føres den unge slavepige Hannie, hendes mor og seks søskende fra deres plantage i Louisiana i et forsøg på at undgå Nordstaternes soldater. Et efter et bliver børnene solgt fra, og til sidst er der kun Hannie tilbage. Efter borgerkrigen er slut, vender Hannie tilbage til plantagen, men da ingen af de andre i familien vender tilbage, må hun begive sig ud på en farefuld færd gennem Sydstaternes sumpområder i håb om at finde sine søskende. Louisiana 1987: Den unge skolelærer Benedetta Silva har taget imod en stilling på en fattig skole i en lille by ved Mississippi-floden. Det er en urolig elevflok, der møder hende, fuldkommen umotiverede og uden tro på fremtiden. Men Benedetta giver ikke op, og bevæbnet med et historieprojekt, der tager udgangspunkt i elevernes egen slægtshistorie, får hun endelig hul igennem til eleverne og ender med også selv at blive optaget af byens historie. Ved at insistere på vigtigheden af at kende og fortælle sin historie har Lisa Wingate skrevet en gribende historisk roman. – LIBRARY JOURNAL LISA WINGATE er tidligere journalist, foredragsholder og forfatter til tredive romaner. Hun blev født i Tyskland af amerikanske forældre, men er vokset op i USA, hvor hun læste engelsk på college. Wingate fik sit store internationale gennembrud i 2017 med romanen Inden vi blev jeres, der blev solgt til udgivelse i 34 lande og lå næsten to år på New York Times’ bestsellerliste.

"Oklahoma 1909. Eleven-year-old Olive Augusta Radley knows that her stepfather doesn't have good intentions toward the two Choctaw girls boarded in their home as wards. When the older girl disappears, Ollie flees to the woods, taking six-year-old Nessa with her. Together they begin a perilous journey to the rugged Winding Stair Mountains, the notorious territory of outlaws, treasure hunters, and desperate men. Along the way, Ollie and Nessa form an unlikely band with others like themselves, struggling to stay one step ahead of those who seek to exploit them... or worse. Oklahoma 1990. Law Enforcement Ranger Valerie Boren O'dell arrives at Horsethief Trail National Park seeking a quiet place to balance a career and single parenthood. But no sooner has Valerie reported for duty than she's faced with local controversy over the park's opening, a teenage hiker gone missing from one of the trails, and the long-hidden burial site of three children deep in a cave. Val's quest to uncover the truth wins an ally among the neighboring Choctaw Tribal Police, but soon collides with old secrets and the tragic and deadly history of the land itself. In this emotional and enveloping novel, Lisa Wingate traces the story of children abandoned by the law, and the battle to see justice done. Amid times of deep conflict over who owns the land and its riches, Ollie and Val traverse the wild and beautiful terrain, each leaving behind one life in search of another"--

"Oklahoma 1909. Eleven-year-old Olive Augusta Radley knows that her stepfather doesn't have good intentions toward the two Choctaw girls boarded in their home as wards. When the older girl disappears, Ollie flees to the woods, taking six-year-old Nessa with her. Together they begin a perilous journey to the rugged Winding Stair Mountains, the notorious territory of outlaws, treasure hunters, and desperate men. Along the way, Ollie and Nessa form an unlikely band with others like themselves, struggling to stay one step ahead of those who seek to exploit them... or worse. Oklahoma 1990. Law Enforcement Ranger Valerie Boren O'dell arrives at Horsethief Trail National Park seeking a quiet place to balance a career and single parenthood. But no sooner has Valerie reported for duty than she's faced with local controversy over the park's opening, a teenage hiker gone missing from one of the trails, and the long-hidden burial site of three children deep in a cave. Val's quest to uncover the truth wins an ally among the neighboring Choctaw Tribal Police, but soon collides with old secrets and the tragic and deadly history of the land itself. In this emotional and enveloping novel, Lisa Wingate traces the story of children abandoned by the law, and the battle to see justice done. Amid times of deep conflict over who owns the land and its riches, Ollie and Val traverse the wild and beautiful terrain, each leaving behind one life in search of another"--

THE BLOCKBUSTER HIT—Over two million copies sold! A New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller“Poignant, engrossing.”—People • “Lisa Wingate takes an almost unthinkable chapter in our nation’s history and weaves a tale of enduring power.”—Paula McLainMemphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage, the Foss children are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents—but they quickly realize the dark truth. At the mercy of the facility’s cruel director, Rill fights to keep her sisters and brother together in a world of danger and uncertainty. Aiken, South Carolina, present day. Born into wealth and privilege, Avery Stafford seems to have it all: a successful career as a federal prosecutor, a handsome fiancé, and a lavish wedding on the horizon. But when Avery returns home to help her father weather a health crisis, a chance encounter leaves her with uncomfortable questions and compels her to take a journey through her family’s long-hidden history, on a path that will ultimately lead either to devastation or to redemption. Based on one of America’s most notorious real-life scandals—in which Georgia Tann, director of a Memphis-based adoption organization, kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country—Lisa Wingate’s riveting, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale reminds us how, even though the paths we take can lead to many places, the heart never forgets where we belong.Publishers Weekly’s #3 Longest-Running Bestseller of 2017 • Winner of the Southern Book Prize • If All Arkansas Read the Same Book SelectionThis edition includes a new essay by the author about shantyboat life.

El libro que ha arrasado por sorpresa en las listas de Estados Unidos, basado en el impactante caso de niños robados que conmocionó al país.Aunque la vida nos lleve por diferentes caminos,el corazón siempre recuerda a donde pertenece.Memphis, 1939Rill Foss y sus cuatro hermanos pequeños disfrutan de una infancia mágica en su casa-barco en el Misisipi. Hasta que una noche de tormenta sus padres tienen que correr al hospital y unos desconocidos llegan para llevárselos a la fuerza al orfanato. Aunque les aseguran que su estancia allí será solo temporal, Rill pronto se dará cuenta de la terrible verdad. Y de que tendrá que luchar con todas sus fuerzas para mantener juntos a sus hermanos en un mundo de crueldad e incertidumbre.Aiken, Carolina del Sur, en la actualidadAvery Stafford ha vivido una vida de riqueza y privilegio, tiene una exitosa carrera política y pronto va a casarse con su encantador prometido. Pero un encuentro fortuito suscita dolorosas preguntas que la empujan a investigar en la historia oculta de su familia... y a destapar secretos que pueden llevarla a la destrucción o la redención.Una conmovedora novela inspirada en el escándalo real de la organización de adopciones que durante treinta años secuestró y vendió niños desfavorecidos a familias acomodadas por todo el país.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONThe NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLER! For readers of Orphan Train and The Nightingale comes a "thought-provoking [and] complex tale about two families, two generations apart . . . based on a notorious true-life scandal."Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family's Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge--until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children's Home Society orphanage, the Foss children are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents--but they quickly realize the dark truth. At the mercy of the facility's cruel director, Rill fights to keep her sisters and brother together in a world of danger and uncertainty.Aiken, South Carolina, present day. Born into wealth and privilege, Avery Stafford seems to have it all: a successful career as a federal prosecutor, a handsome fiancé, and a lavish wedding on the horizon. But when Avery returns home to help her father weather a health crisis, a chance encounter leaves her with uncomfortable questions and compels her to take a journey through her family's long-hidden history, on a path that will ultimately lead either to devastation or to redemption.Based on one of America's most notorious real-life scandals--in which Georgia Tann, director of a Memphis-based adoption organization, kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country--Lisa Wingate's riveting, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale reminds us how, even though the paths we take can lead to many places, the heart never forgets where we belong.

When Iola Anne Poole, an old-timer on Hatteras Island, passes away in her bed at ninety-one, the struggling young mother in her rental cottage, Tandi Jo Reese, finds herself charged with the task of cleaning out Iola's rambling Victorian house.Running from a messy, dangerous past, Tandi never expects to find more than a temporary hiding place within Iola's walls, but everything changes with the discovery of eighty-one carefully decorated prayer boxes, one for each year, spanning from Iola's youth to her last days. Hidden in the boxes is the story of a lifetime, written on random bits of paper--the hopes and wishes, fears and thoughts of an unassuming but complex woman passing through the seasons of an extraordinary, unsung life filled with journeys of faith, observations on love, and one final lesson that could change everything for Tandi.

The heartbreaking true stories of victims of a notorious adoption scandal - some of whom learned the truth from Lisa Wingate's No.1 bestselling novel Before We Were Yours

When a woman's whole life falls apart, she finds refuge in the home she left behind in this touching novel in the Tending Roses series from the #1New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends andBefore We Were Yours.Karen Sommerfield has been hiding from the big questions of her lifethe emotional distance in her marriage, her inability to have children, and her bout with cancer. Getting lost in her high-powered career provides the sense of purpose she yearns for. Until the day she's downsized out of her job and the doctor tells her the cancer may be back. It's a double blow that would send anyone reeling.It sends Karen to Grandma Rose's old farm, where her sister has made a seemingly perfect life. Opening herself to the unexpected, Karen finds a lonely child in need of nurturing and insights into her family's past. In the quiet of the Missouri Ozarks, where the sycamore leaves whisper their soft, secret language, she begins to discover answersand a joy to make her life complete.

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