Kate O'Brien Bücher

Alles begann 1922, als die Irin Kate O’Brien nach Abschluss ihres Literaturstudiums nach Spanien reiste und in Burgos die Stelle einer Hauslehrerin antrat. Immer wieder ist sie in den Jahren danach zurückgekehrt. Die Reise, von der sie in Wolken über Spanien berichtet, hat sie 1935 unternommen, kurz vor Ausbruch des Bürgerkriegs. Noch einmal fährt sie durch das geliebte Land, besichtigt die Kathedralen von Burgos und Toledo. Mäandert durch Museen und archiviert im Kopf die unermesslich großen Kunstschätze. Flaniert auf den gotischen Ramblas von Avila, lässt sich überwältigen von der wilden Küste Asturiens. Nimmt Platz in den Restaurants von Santander, wo die schönsten Meeresfrüchte, der beste Wein serviert werden. Erfreut sich bei Überlandfahrten an der Landschaft, um sich gleichzeitig zurück nach Madrid zu sehnen, dorthin, wo es Zeitungen gibt, Buchläden und aufregende Cafés. Es ist ein heiteres, lebendiges Spanien, das sie porträtiert. Aber als sie ihren Bericht 1936 niederschreibt, hat sich ein Schatten über das Land gelegt: »Während ich dies schreibe, brennt Irún …« Und so wird der Reisebericht der Feministin und Kommunistin, die entschieden Position für die Republikaner bezieht und mit ihrer Kritik an Franco nicht hinter dem Berg hält, ein Buch der Erinnerung, eine Liebeserklärung an das Land, auf das die heraufziehenden Wolken des Bürgerkriegs ihren Schatten werfen.

Cara and Sally are the best of friends. As life takes them in different directions, grief and desire, moon dust and magic trigger a chain of events from which they will never recover. Holly and Ethan are the best of friends. While one child is harshly neglected the other is loved beyond measure. Their mothers' secrets and one wild promise bind them together in ways they may never truly fathom. Kate O'Brien presents her second novel, The Pixie Plot - a dark tale of friendship, faerie folk and betrayal set against the backdrop of a tiny Yorkshire village. With a passion for gothic literature, magic realism and faerie folklore, Kate O'Brien's stories are inspired by local landscapes and places visited on bygone family holidays, now explored with her own children. Kate is the author of Driftwood and Amethyst. She writes stories and poetry which tiptoe on the edge of magic and folklore while rooting themselves in reality. She lives in South Yorkshire with her two sons and two cats and spends her days writing, teaching and being a mum all played out to a constant stream of good music.

Mere Marie-Helene once turned her back on life, sealing up her heart in order to devote herself to God. Now the formidable Mother Superior of an Irish convent, she has, for some time, been experiencing grave doubts about her vocation. But when she meets Anna Murphy, the youngest-ever boarder, the little girl's solemn, poetic nature captivates her and she feels 'a storm break in her hollow heart'. Between them an unspoken allegiance is formed that will sustain each through the years as the Reverend Mother seeks to combat her growing spiritual aridity and as Anna develops the strength to resist the conventional demands of her background.

It is the Eve of All Saints, 1880, and Teresa Mulqueen lies dying. Her family gathers round her, and beneath this sad scene another drama, no less poignant, unfolds. In this house of stillness and shadow, her daughter Agnes anxiously awaits the return of her sister Rose-Marie and brother-in-law Vincent. Agnes adores her sister, but secretly, passionately loves Vincent—and she knows their marriage is foundering. Ahead lies a terrible battle between her uncompromising religious faith and the intensity of her love.

Sophie and Danny arrive to find their holiday destination full of old folk and resign themselves to a week of boredom. Forced to make their own entertainment, they soon discover all is not as it seems. Venturing away from the beach, they encounter many curious sights; a lost boy, a mysterious puppeteer and the remarkable Mrs. Dawson. Before long, the lines between daytime and dreamtime become increasingly blurred. Read on for a tale of conflict, daring, magic and menace, as Sophie and Danny embark on an adventure which will change their lives forever. "The twists of the story were amazing and —it leads the readers to actually go on a journey with Sophie and Danny . . . the readers feel as if they were literally part of the story, experiencing the adventures first hand. the story sparks every reader's imagination and —truly a colorful narration. This is a must-read!" Mae Gibbs (Publishing Consultant)

Focusing on practical guidance, this book offers a structured approach to managing everyday chaos by integrating cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with natural cycles such as lunar phases and seasonal changes. It emphasizes balancing personal finances, time management, and emotional well-being, providing readers with strategies to harmonize their lives. The unique blend of psychological insights and nature-inspired processes aims to empower individuals in achieving a more organized and fulfilling existence.