Ann O'Loughlin Bücher

Irland in den 1950er-Jahren. Gefangen in einer unglücklichen Ehe verliebt sich Grace in einen jungen Arzt aus Indien. Eine Scheidung kommt nicht infrage, und als Grace auch noch schwanger wird, sucht die Familie nach einer Lösung. Grace wird auf Betreiben ihrer eigenen Tante und mit Einverständnis ihres Mannes in eine Irrenanstalt eingewiesen. Dreißig Jahre später kommt Graces Tochter Emma der Wahrheit auf die Spur: Als Emma nach dem Tod des Vaters nach Dublin zurückkehrt, um den Nachlass zu regeln, enthüllt sie die tragische Geschichte ihrer Mutter und macht sich auf die Suche nach ihr ...

Die Schwestern Ella und Roberta O'Callaghan wohnen bereits ihr ganzes Leben in dem irischen Herrenhaus Roscarbury Hall. Allerdings haben die zwei alten Damen seit einem Streit vor vielen Jahren kein Wort mehr gewechselt und kommunizieren nur mit Hilfe kleiner Zettel miteinander. So erfährt Roberta auch von Ellas Plan, im Ballsaal ihres maroden Anwesens ein Café zu eröffnen. Denn ohne Einnahmequelle droht die Bank, den beiden ihr Zuhause wegzunehmen. Als Aushilfe engagiert Ella die junge Debbie, eine Amerikanerin, die in Irland nach Spuren ihrer leiblichen Mutter sucht und dabei auf ein dunkles Kapitel irischer Geschichte stößt. Auch Ella und Roberta müssen sich ihrer Vergangenheit stellen – und vielleicht verbindet sie ja mehr mit Debbie als eine reine Zufallsbekanntschaft ...

County Wicklow, Ireland. Margo has just lost her husband Conor and is grieving his passing, unsure how she and her daughter Elsa will survive without him. Then she receives a letter that turns everything she thought she knew on its head. Not only has she lost her husband, but now Margo fears she could lose her daughter as well. Ohio, United States. Cassie has just split from her husband acrimoniously. Upset and alone she does not know how to move forward. Then her ex-husband demands a paternity test for their daughter Tilly and sorrow turns to anger as Cassie faces the frightening possibility of losing her daughter. A powerful, moving stories of family, resilience and compassion, and how women support each other through the most difficult times

A bestseller in the UK, this moving debut novel is a modern Philomena story of love, both lost and found. Secrets can’t last forever. . . . In a crumbling mansion in a small Irish village in County Wicklow, two elderly sisters, Ella and Roberta O’Callaghan, live alone in Roscarbury Hall with their secrets, memories, and mutual hatred. Long estranged, the two communicate only by terse notes. But when the sisters are threatened with bankruptcy, Ella defies Roberta’s wishes and converts the mansion's old ballroom into a café. Much to Roberta’s displeasure, the café is a hit and the sisters are reluctantly drawn back into the village life they abandoned decades ago. But gossip has a long life. As the local convent comes under scrutiny, the O’Callaghan sisters find themselves caught up in an adoption scandal that dates back to the 1960s and spreads all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. Only by overcoming their enmity and facing up to the past can they face the future together—but can they finally put their differences behind them?

A tale of enduring love and scandal that begins in 1950s Dublin and unravels across decades and continents, digging up long-buried family secrets along the way, The Judge's Wife asks whether love really can last forever.

A secret life, a hidden family... Compelling, emotional storytelling from the author of My Mother's Daughter

A story of friendship, resilience and compassion, and of how women hold each other up through the most difficult times, this is a tale which will have you crying one minute and laughing the next.

A secret life, a hidden family... Compelling, emotional storytelling from the author of My Mother's Daughter

Katie's journey begins as she arrives at Kilcashel House, a place she never chose but must now embrace to confront her past and seek the truth about Harry, her beloved. As she navigates her new surroundings, the grand tree-lined entrance symbolizes both her apprehension and determination to find closure. This emotional exploration of home, loss, and the quest for truth propels her to redefine her future amidst the shadows of her history.

A heartfelt confession unfolds as a character grapples with the depths of love and secrecy. The narrative invites readers into an intimate exploration of emotions, revealing a profound connection that has remained unspoken. The protagonist's vulnerability and the weight of unshared feelings create a compelling tension, leading to a journey of self-discovery and the complexities of romantic relationships. Themes of love, trust, and the importance of sharing one's truth are central to this poignant tale.