Bøger af Lucinda Riley

Originally published in 2000 by Pan Books under the title Seeing double, under the name Lucinda Edmonds;; an updated and revised edition was published in 2018 by Pan Books under the title The love letter, under the name Lucinda Riley.

"From #1 internationally bestselling author Lucinda Riley, an epic story of family secrets, love, and betrayal set in Imperial India, a magnificent English country house in the 1920s, and that same house today"--

"The seven sisters are gathered together for the first time, on board the Titan to say a final goodbye to the enigmatic father they loved so dearly. To the surprise of everyone, it is the missing sister who Pa Salt has chosen to entrust with the clue to their pasts. But for every truth revealed, another question emerges. The sisters must confront the idea that their adored father was someone they barely knew--and even more shockingly, that these long-buried secrets may still have consequences for them today"--Dust jacket flap.

1995, London. When Sir James Harrison, one the greatest actors of his generation, passes away at the age of 95 he leaves behind not just a heartbroken family but also a secret so shocking, so devastating that it could rock the English establishment to its core. Joanna Haslam is an ambitious young journalist, assigned to cover the legendary actor's funeral. The great and the good of the celebrity world are there. But Joanna stumbles on something dark beneath the glamour: the mention of a letter James Harrison has left behind, the contents of which others have been desperate to conceal for over 70 years. As she peels back the veil of lies that has shrouded the secret, she realizes that there are other forces attempting to prevent her from discovering the truth. And they'll stop at nothing to reach the letter before she does.

"From the breathtaking beaches of Thailand to the barely tamed wilds of colonial Australia, The Pearl Sister is the next captivating story in New York Times bestselling author Lucinda Riley's epic series about two women searching for a place to call home. CeCe D'Apliese has always felt like an outcast. But following the death of her father--the reclusive billionaire affectionately called Pa Salt by the six daughters he adopted from around the globe--she finds herself more alone than ever. With nothing left to lose, CeCe delves into the mystery of her familial origins. The only clues she holds are a black and white photograph and the name of a female pioneer who once traversed the globe from Scotland to Australia. One hundred years earlier, Kitty McBride, a clergyman's daughter, abandoned her conservative upbringing to serve as the companion to a wealthy woman traveling from Edinburgh to Adelaide. Her ticket to a new land brings the adventure she dreamed of.

"Star D'Apliáese is at a crossroads in her life after the sudden death of her beloved father--the elusive billionaire, affectionately called Pa Salt by his six daughters, all adopted from across the four corners of the world. He has left each of them a clue to her true heritage, and Star nervously decides to follow hers, which leads her to an antiquarian bookshop in London, and the start of a whole new world. A hundred years earlier, headstrong and independent Flora MacNichol vows she will never marry. She is happy and secure in her home in England's picturesque Lake District--just a stone's throw away from the residence of her childhood idol, Beatrix Potter--when machinations lead her to London, and the home of one of Edwardian society's most notorious society hostesses, Alice Keppel. Flora is torn between passionate love and her duty to her family, but finds herself a pawn in a larger game. That is, until a meeting with a mysterious gentleman unveils the answers that Flora has been searching for her whole life ... As Star learns more of Flora's incredible journey, she too goes on a voyage of discovery, finally stepping out of the shadow of her sister and opening herself up to the possibility of love."--Provided by publisher.

Rosie and the Friendship Angel, created by bestselling author Lucinda Riley and her son Harry Whittaker, is a reassuring story about making new friends, part of the enchanting Guardian Angels series.Because somewhere, an angel is listening . . .Rosie has just started a new school, and is just getting used to lots of new things when her teacher asks the class to draw their best friend. Rosie's not sure what to do - she doesn't have a best friend yet. Luckily, Frederick the Friendship Angel is on hand to show her that friendship is always around the corner.The third title in the Guardian Angels series, illustrated by award-winning Jane Ray.Enjoy more books in this heartwarming series:Grace and the Christmas AngelRosie and the Friendship AngelBill and the Dream AngelAlfie and the Angel of Lost Things.

SYVENDE BIND I LUCINDA RILEYS STORSLÅEDE SERIE DE SYV SØSTRE, HVOR SØSTRENES SØGEN EFTER DEN FORSVUNDNE SØSTER DENNE GANG TRÆKKER TRÅDE TILBAGE TIL IRLANDS DRAMATISKE HISTORIEEfter Georg Hoffman afslører eksistensen af en hidtil forsvunden søster, går det op for Maia og Ally, at de kun har to ledetråde til at finde hende: en adresse på en vingård i New Zealand og en tegning af en helt usædvanlig, stjerneformet smaragdring.CeCe, der bor i Australien og derfor befinder sig tættest på vingården, bliver sendt af sted for at undersøge sagen. Det bliver begyndelsen på et kapløb med tiden om at finde frem til og identificere den forsvundne søster, så alle søstrene kan samles på Titanen og kaste en krans på det sted i Middelhavet, hvor Ally sidst så Pa Salts båd. Søstrenes søgen bringer dem kloden rundt, idet de én efter én forsøger at finde frem til den forsvundne søster i både New Zealand, Canada, England, Frankrig og Irland. Hver eneste gang forsvinder hun dog som dug for solen. Det lader mest af alt til, hun ikke ønsker at blive fundet … Den forsvundne søster af bestsellerforfatteren Lucinda Riley er syvende bind i hendes De syv søstre-serie. Det første bind udkom på dansk i 2016.Pressen skriver:"Et medrivende indblik i den irske borgerkrig."– Lektørudtalelse"Måske er det den bedste bog i serien for mig – og forventningerne var endda høje fra start!"***** – Heidis bogreol"En ret imponerende serie; med fantastisk grundarbejde og en storyline, som har været konsekvent og troværdig."– Nilles litteratur**** – Bookish Love Affair

Shortlisted for the Epic Novel award in the Romantic Novelists Association Books Awards. A lifelong passion. An endless search. Spanning four generations, The Midnight Rose by Lucinda Riley sweeps from the glittering palaces of the great maharajas of India to the majestic stately homes of England, following the extraordinary life of a girl, Anahita Chavan, from 1911 to the present day . . . In the heyday of the British Raj, eleven-year-old Anahita, from a noble but impoverished family, forms a lifelong friendship with the headstrong Princess Indira, the privileged daughter of rich Indian royalty. Becoming the princess's official companion, Anahita accompanies her friend to England just before the outbreak of the Great War. There, she meets the young Donald Astbury - reluctant heir to the magnificent, remote Astbury Estate - and his scheming mother. Eighty years later, Rebecca Bradley, a young American film star, has the world at her feet. But when her turbulent relationship with her equally famous boyfriend takes an unexpected turn, she's relieved that her latest role, playing a 1920s debutante, will take her away from the glare of publicity to the wilds of Dartmoor in England. Shortly after filming begins at the now-crumbling Astbury Hall, Ari Malik, Anahita's great-grandson, arrives unexpectedly, on a quest for his family's past. What he and Rebecca discover begins to unravel the dark secrets that haunt the Astbury dynasty . . .

A twisting, page-turning masterful crime novel from the beloved, multimillion-copy sensation Lucinda Riley.

Bill and the Dream Angel, created by bestselling author Lucinda Riley and her son Harry Whittaker, is a reassuring story about moving house and overcoming fears, part of the enchanting Guardian Angels series.Because somewhere, an angel is listening . . .Bill and his family have just moved house. But even though Bill's room is much bigger than before, and he has a garden to play in, Bill misses his old, familiar home. This new house makes mysterious noises, especially at night. But luckily, Bill has someone watching over him. Will Destiny, the Dream Angel, be able to show Bill that sometimes, the things we don't understand at first turn out to be the most magical discoveries of all? A beautiful gift-edition hardback, complete with an angel ribbon marker.

O sexto livro da consagrada série As Sete Irmãs, que já vendeu 15 milhões de exemplares no mundo."A irmã do sol é um livro brilhante e maravilhoso. A série das Sete Irmãs fica cada vez melhor e mais ambiciosa." - Bookliterati"Como em todas as suas obras, Lucinda revela uma grande paixão pela pesquisa histórica, levando o leitor por diversas culturas e épocas." - NRK"Todo livro de Lucinda é uma vívida jornada através do espaço e do tempo." - La StampaEm A irmã do sol, sexto livro da série As Sete Irmãs, Lucinda Riley leva o leitor das movimentadas ruas de Nova York às magníficas planícies do Quênia para contar uma história de luta e independência, sobre os sacrifícios que fazemos por amor.Electra D'Aplièse parece ter a vida perfeita: uma carreira de sucesso como modelo, uma beleza inegável e uma vida amorosa agitada com homens bonitos e influentes.No entanto, longe dos holofotes, Electra está desmoronando. Com a morte do pai adotivo, Pa Salt, e o recente término de um relacionamento, ela afunda em seus vícios, incapaz de pedir ajuda à família e aos amigos.É nesse momento conturbado que Electra recebe uma carta inesperada. Uma mulher chamada Stella Jackson afirma ser sua avó... e ela tem uma longa história para contar.É assim que Electra mergulha numa saga emocionante que envolve as turbulências da guerra, a militância por direitos civis e um amor que ultrapassa barreiras sociais. Todo o seu passado se revela para ajudá-la a entender o presente e, quem sabe, mudar

The first book in the heartwarming Guardian Angels series, written by No.1 bestselling Lucinda Riley and her son Harry Whittaker, and stunningly illustrated by Jane Ray. A perfect gift of a story, filled with the magic of Christmas.

The Butterfly Room is a gripping story of family secrets, lost loves and new beginnings from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Seven Sisters series.

'Atmospheric, heart-rending and multi-layered' Grazia From the Number One internationally bestselling author of The Butterfly Room & The Moon Sister comes a romantic and moving page-turner which sweeps from war-torn Europe to Thailand and back again . . . Julia Forrester has many happy memories of a childhood spent at Wharton Park, playing amongst the exotic flowers her grandad cared for. Now, recovering from a family tragedy, she once more seeks comfort at Wharton Park, newly inherited by the charismatic Kit Crawford, with a sad story of his own. But when an old diary is found during renovation work, the pair turn to Julia's grandmother to hear the truth about the love affair that turned Wharton Park's fortunes sour . . . And so Julia is plunged back in time, to the world of Olivia and Harry Crawford, a young couple torn apart by the Second World War - and whose fragile marriage is destined to affect the happiness of generations to come, including Julia's own. Praise for Lucinda Riley: 'Thoroughly addictive storytelling with a moving, emotional heart' Dinah Jeffries 'Brilliant escapism' Red Outside the UK, this book is published under the title The Orchid House