Maeve Binchy

El primer gran best seller de Maeve Binchy narra la historia de dos mujeres unidas por la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el amor, la esperanza y su infancia en las tierras de Irlanda. Londres, 1940. La tension entre la poblacion aumenta a medida que la guerra se vuelve mas virulenta y va dejando tras de si un numero escalofriante de victimas civiles. La ciudad se ha convertido en el blanco de los ataques de las fuerzas aereas alemanas. Violet White teme perder a su hija Elizabeth en un bombardeo y decide enviarla a Irlanda, a casa de Eileen O'Connor, su mejor amiga de la infancia. La pequeña solo tiene diez años cuando llega a Kilgarret, pero enseguida se adapta y entabla amistad con la hija de Eileen, Aisling O'Connor, quien se convierte practicamente en una hermana para ella. Al terminar la guerra, Elizabeth se ve obligada a regresar junto a su madre en Londres, pero su corazon permanecera para siempre en Irlanda, en casa de los O'Connor. Ni siquiera la distancia, el tiempo y el desengaño amoroso lograran truncar su amistad con Aisling. La critica ha dicho... El libro mas encantador que he leido desde Lo que el viento se llevo. Irish Independent Un libro absolutamente ameno y placentero. The Times Una primera novela maravillosa, que combina habilidades tan extrañas como el talento por la narracion y un estilo memorable. Jeffrey Archer Brillante: una novela notable, panoramica e infinitamente entretenida. Molly Keane, Irish Press El atractivo del estilo de Maeve Binchy radica en una caracterizacion fuerte, una buena narracion y las evocaciones reconfortantes de un mundo acogedor. Telegraph

Maeve Binchy narra con la calidez, la bondad y el humor que la caracterizan las peripecias vitales de un grupo de personas que coinciden en un caserón de la costa irlandesa convertido en hotel. Stoneybridge es un pequeño pueblo de la escarpada costa de Irlanda que recibe una gran cantidad de turistas en verano, pero que se queda practicamente vacio fura de temporada. Sin embargo, los alrededores no estan desiertos del todo, porque en Stone House, un viejo y precioso hotel sobre el acantilado, hay un grupo de huespedes muy variopinto que durante una semana en invierno disfruta de su cocina espaciosa y calida, de la chimenea de leña y de los elegantes dormitorios. Y aunque casi nadie es capaz de resistirse a los encantos del lugar, pocos son los que conocen su historia, y menos aun la historia de su amable anfitriona, Geraldine Ryan, Chicky para todo el mundo.La critica ha dicho...Un libro para guardar como un tesoro. Maeve Binchy en el territorio que mejor conoce, lleno de su calidez caracteristica y de su cautivadora manera de narrar.Hello Binchy guia a sus personajes a traves de todos sus problemas con mano firme pero amable, ayudandolos a conseguir un futuro mejor. Seguramente es poreso por lo que los lectores la aprecian tanto. Eso y el hecho de que siempre supo como contar una buena historia.Irish Time

Maeve Binchy narra con la calidez, la bondad y el humor que la caracterizan las peripecias vitales de un grupo de personas que coinciden en un caserón de la costa irlandesa convertido en hotel.Stoneybridge es un pequeño pueblo de la escarpada costa de Irlanda que recibe una gran cantidad de turistas en verano, pero que se queda practicamente vacio fura de temporada. Sin embargo, los alrededores no estan desiertos del todo, porque en Stone House, un viejo y precioso hotel sobre el acantilado, hay un grupo de huespedes muy variopinto que durante una semana en invierno disfruta de su cocina espaciosa y calida, de la chimenea de leña y de los elegantes dormitorios. Y aunque casi nadie es capaz de resistirse a los encantos del lugar, pocos son los que conocen su historia, y menos aun la historia de su amable anfitriona, Geraldine Ryan, Chicky para todo el mundo.La critica ha dicho... Un libro para guardar como un tesoro. Maeve Binchy en el territorio que mejor conoce, lleno de su calidez caracteristica y de su cautivadora manera de narrar. HelloBinchy guia a sus personajes a traves de todos sus problemas con mano firme pero amable, ayudandolos a conseguir un futuro mejor. Seguramente es por eso por lo que los lectores la aprecian tanto. Eso y el hecho de que siempre supo como contar una buena historia. Irish Time

Clara Casey has more than enough on her plate. Her daughters Adi and Linda were no problem at all during the usually turbulent teens. Now in their twenties, Adi is always fighting for or against something: the environment or the whale or battery farming; while Linda lurches from one unsatisfactory relationship to the next. As if this wasn't enough, Clara, a senior cardiac specialist, has a new job to cope with...For Ania, meeting Clara Casey is a miracle: she had never intended to leave her beloved Poland, but after the love of her life has turned sour, her world seems rather empty. Perhaps a new job in a new country will mend her broken heart? Declan is looking forward to joining the clinic - but the six-month posting brings him much more than he expected. Then there's Father Brian Flynn, who finds his doubts about his calling are assuaged by work in his new parish. But when an acquaintance turns into a nightmare he needs help to rescue his reputation...

This title contains four Maeve Binchy short stories, specially commissioned for BBC Radio 4. Maeve Binchy is one of Britain''s most popular and bestselling authors, and this collection of four stories from the BBC Radio 4 archive shows her at her most insightful and imaginative. In "The Garden Party", Helen envies her neighbour Debbie Kennedy''s garden - and her life - but discovers that things are not always as they seem; while "The Special Sale" sees lonely Yvonne arranging a special lunch for her friend Frank and his children on the day after Christmas."The Sensible Celebration" finds Lorna about to throw a small party to celebrate the decade gone by: but as she plans, she starts to think about her life, and her marriage. Finally, in "Dolly''s Mother", the beauty, grace and efficiency of her perfect parent have always made Dolly feel inferior - until the day of her sixteenth birthday. These four stories, never collected together in book form and unique to audio, are read by acclaimed actors Niamh Cusack, Dervla Kirwan, Doreen Hepburn and Stella McCusker.

Clara Casey has more than enough on her plate. Her daughters Adi and Linda were no problem at all during the usually turbulent teens. Now in their twenties, Adi is always fighting for or against something: the environment or the whale or battery farming; while Linda lurches from one unsatisfactory relationship to the next. As if this wasn''t enough, Clara, a senior cardiac specialist, has a new job to cope with... For Ania, meeting Clara Casey is a miracle: she had never intended to leave her beloved Poland, but after the love of her life has turned sour, her world seems rather empty. Perhaps a new job in a new country will mend her broken heart? Declan is looking forward to joining the clinic - but the six-month posting brings him much more than he expected. Then there''s Father Brian Flynn, who finds his doubts about his calling are assuaged by work in his new parish. But when an acquaintance turns into a nightmare he needs help to rescue his reputation...

A delightful collection of linked stories from No.1 bestselling author Maeve Binchy - simply the bestJust round the corner from St Jarlath''s Crescent (featured in MINDING FANKIE) is Chestnut Street. Here, the lives of the residents are revealed in Maeve Binchy''s wonderful collection of storiesBucket Maquire, the window cleaner, who must do more than he bargained for to protect his son.Nessa Byrne, who''s aunt comes to visit from America for six weeks every summer and turns the house - and Nessa''s world - upside down.Lilian, the generous girl with a big heart, and the fiance not everyone approves of.And Melly, whose gossip about the neighbours leads to trouble in the form of a the fortune teller - ''Madame Magic''...No one rivals Maeve Binchy for stories of warmth, kindness, love, loss - and life not always turning out as expected...

Baby Frankie is born into an unusual family. Her mother is desperate to find someone to take care of her child and she doesn′t have much time. Noel doesn′t seem to be the most promising of fathers but despite everything, he could well be Frankie′s best hope. As for Lisa, she is prepared to give up everything for the man she loves; surely he′s going to love her back? And Marian is having none of it. She knows what′s right, and has the power to change the course of Frankie′s life . . . but Marian is hiding secrets of her own.

Clara Casey has more than enough on her plate. Her daughters Adi and Linda were no problem at all during the usually turbulent teens. Now in their twenties, Adi is always fighting for or against something: the environment or the whale or battery farming; while Linda lurches from one unsatisfactory relationship to the next. As if this wasn''t enough, Clara, a senior cardiac specialist, has a new job to cope with... For Ania, meeting Clara Casey is a miracle: she had never intended to leave her beloved Poland, but after the love of her life has turned sour, her world seems rather empty. Perhaps a new job in a new country will mend her broken heart? Declan is looking forward to joining the clinic - but what should have been a straightforward six-month posting brings him far more than he expected. Then there''s Father Brian Flynn, whose life is turned upside down when his reputation is threatened; and the beautiful, cheerful nurse, Fiona, who can''t leave her troubled past behind . . .

Clara Casey has more than enough on her plate. Her daughters Adi and Linda were no problem at all during the usually turbulent teens. Now in their twenties, Adi is always fighting for or against something: the environment or the whale or battery farming; while Linda lurches from one unsatisfactory relationship to the next. As if this wasn''t enough, Clara, a senior cardiac specialist, has a new job to cope with... For Anya, meeting Clara Casey is a miracle: she had never intended to leave her beloved Poland, but after the love of her life has turned sour, her world seems rather empty. Perhaps a new job in a new country will mend her broken heart? Declan is looking forward to joining the clinic - but the six-month posting brings him much more than he expected. Then there''s Father Brian Flynn, who finds his doubts about his calling are assuaged by work in his new parish. But when an acquaintance turns into a nightmare he needs help to rescue his reputation...

Dr. Clara Casey dachte, ihr Job als Kardiologin sei ihr sicher. Aber sie wird versetzt und soll eine Herzrehabilitationsklinik mit aufbauen. Dabei hat sie mit zwei Töchtern und ihrem aufdringlichen E