The American debut of an enthralling new voice in fiction -- a vivid, indelibly told novel that follows four generations of a family against the backdrop of a century of turmoil.
"The Undertow "traces the lives of the Hastings family, from the eve of the First World War to the present day: Willi[...]
A "New York Times Book Review" Notable Book, a "Seattle Times" Best Title, a "Christian Science Monitor "Best Fiction Book, a "Miami Herald "Favorite Book, and a "Kirkus "Best Book of the Year
The servants take center stage in this irresistibly imagined belowstairs answer to "Pride and Prejudice[...]
If Elizabeth Bennet had the washing of her own petticoats, Sarah thought, she would be more careful not to trudge through muddy fields. It is wash-day for the housemaids at Longbourn House, and Sarah's hands are chapped and bleeding.[...]
- "Pride and Prejudice "was only half the story -
"If Elizabeth Bennet had the washing of her own petticoats, Sarah often thought, she'd most likely be a sight more careful with them."
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In this irresistibly imagined belowstairs answer to "Pride and Prejudice, "the servants take center [...]
In this fantastical novel, the acclaimed author of "Longbourn" brings us the magical story of a young girl in search of her mother...who just might be a mermaid. Malin has always been different, and when her father dies, leaving her alone, her choice is clear: stay, and remain an outsider forever, o[...]
If Elizabeth Bennet had the washing of her own petticoats, Sarah thought, she would be more careful not to trudge through muddy fields. It is wash-day for the housemaids at Longbourn House, and Sarah's hands are chapped and bleeding. Domestic life below stairs, ruled tenderly and forcefully by Mrs H[...]
A lawyer with a well-stamped passport and a passion for human rights, Lisa-Jo Baker never wanted to be a mom. And then she had kids. Having lost her own mother to cancer as a teenager, Lisa-Jo felt lost on her journey to womanhood and wholly unprepared to raise children."Surprised by Motherhood" is [...]
When Rachel sets off alone for her mother's isolated country house, she promises herself that the business of packing up and selling will only take a couple of weeks, and then she'll be home again, and back to normal. But from the moment she steps through the front door, Rachel feels that the house [...]
Set against the rolling backdrop of a century of British history from WWI to the 'War on Terror', this is an intimate family portrait captured in snapshots. First there is William, the factory lad who loses his life in Gallipoli, then his son Billy, a champion cyclist who survives the D-Day Landings[...]
Herrskap och tjänstefolk
Hur gick skvallret i köket när Elizabeth Bennet avböjde Mr Darcys frieri i Jane Austens Stolthet och fördom? Vad tänkte husan Sarah när hon stod med Lydias tvätt? Huset Longbourn berättar tjänstefolkets historia i Jane Austens klassiska roman. Parallellt med[...]
Herrskap och tjänstefolk
Hur gick skvallret i köket när Elizabeth Bennet avböjde Mr Darcys frieri i Jane Austens Stolthet och fördom? Vad tänkte husan Sarah när hon stod med Lydias tvätt? Huset Longbourn berättar tjänstefolkets historia i Jane Austens klassiska roman. Parallellt med[...]
Stolthet och fördom, tjänstefolkets egna berättelse
Hur gick skvallret i köket när Elizabeth Bennet avböjde Mr Darcys frieri i Jane Austens Stolthet och fördom? Vad tänkte husan Sarah när hon stod med Lydias tvätt?
Det är tidigt 1800-tal och vi befinner oss på Longbourn, [...]
When gays had to be closeted, ships were the only places where homosexual men could not only be out but also camp. And on some liners to the sun and the New World, queens and butches had a ball. They sashayed and minced their way across the world's oceans. Never before has the story been told of the[...]
We all want someone to think we're sensational. We desire to be recognized, to be valued, to be respected . . . to be loved. Yet this natural yearning too often turns into an idol of one of God's most precious gifts: love itself. If you, like so many of us, spend your time and energy trying to earn [...]
Shows how to overcome sexual blocks, fears and inhibitions through simple and tested techniques. Full of practical exercises and advice to help people find and develop their sexual well-being. Subjects include how to have an orgasm, how to have a great orgasm, how to spice up your sex life, and how [...]