Mary Balogh wuchs in Wales auf. Ihren Mann Robert lernte die junge Lehrerin kennen, als sie zwei Jahre in Kanada arbeitete. 1985, als das jüngste ihrer drei Kinder sechs Jahre alt war, begann sie historische Liebesromane zu schreiben, seit 1988...
Themes of second chances and rekindled romance are central to this story. Clarissa Ware, the Dowager Countess, seeks solitude at Ravenswood after presenting her daughter to society, only to find her past intertwined with Matthew Taylor, a former childhood friend turned carpenter. Both have faced life's expectations and losses, leading to a summer that reignites their connection. As their friendship evolves into a deeper romance, they confront the possibility of reshaping their futures together, embracing newfound passion and change.
Set against the backdrop of high society, Lady Jennifer, who is unable to walk due to a childhood illness, navigates her life with cheerfulness and a strong support system. Her secret desires for independence and romance come to light when she meets Ben Ellis, a resourceful man determined to help her achieve her dreams. As their friendship deepens, they face societal expectations and family disapproval due to Ben's status as a bastard son. Their journey explores themes of love, acceptance, and the pursuit of personal freedom.
K úspešnej regentskej sérii o rode Westcottovcov neodmysliteľne patrí postava lady Matildy, najstaršej dcéry grófa Riverdala, ktorá celý svoj život venovala starostlivosti o druhých. Ak ste doteraz neverili, že na lásku nie je nikdy neskoro, jej príbeh v tejto očarujúcej novele vás o tom určite presvedčí!Lady Matilda má päťdesiatšesť rokov a nikdy sa nevydala. Jej životnou náplňou je starostlivosť o ovdovenú matku aj o ostatných členov rozvetvenej westcottovskej rodiny. Romantické city do jej života nepatria, hoci vždy to tak nebolo: V ranej mladosti sa vášnivo zaľúbila do muža s pochybnou povesťou, no na naliehanie rodičov ho odmietla.Charles Sawyer, vikomt Dirkson, je vdovec, má dospelé deti a vnúčatá. Celé roky ho prenasledovala povesť búrliváka, v ranej mladosti ho však odmietla žena, ktorú vášnivo ľúbil. Teraz ako päťdesiatšesťročný ju znovu stretne – a je ňou práve lady Matilda Westcottová…Zdá sa, že je príliš neskoro, aby sa medzi týmito bývalými zaľúbencami opäť rozhorel ľúbostný cit. Alebo sa predsa len potvrdí dávna pravda, že stará láska nehrdzavie?Série - Westcottovci p.č. 6.5
The narrative chronicles Mary Jenkins's diverse life journey, starting from her childhood during the Second World War in England and spanning various professions, including policewoman and university lecturer. Significant moments include her evacuation to Wales and transformative educational opportunities provided by Gough Whitlam. Jenkins completed her PhD in Tasmania at seventy, enriched by experiences in France, Switzerland, and Sweden. Now residing in Tasmania, she reflects on her multifaceted life through her writing.
