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Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English. Norr, Marten (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sixty years after leaving Italy, the usually tight-lipped Maria hints at a dark world of Mafia connections and dangerous liaisons. Her adult son desperately needs to know if her recent ramblings are cruel tricks of dementia or the sinister truth. 1966 Scilla, ItalyA young seamstress's unsanctioned affair with a member of the notorious Ndrangheta leads to exile from her beloved Calabrian bergamot groves and into a proxy marriage to an unknown Australian sugar cane farmer. During the lengthy ocean voyage, she meets another proxy bride. By the time they disembark, they've concocted a plan to beat the system. Present Day, Sydney AustraliaForty-something Joe is suspicious. Recent exchanges with his mother suggest leaving Italy was more complicated than routine immigration. Unfortunately, he's in a race against time and dementia to capture her stories. Maria agrees to share what happened-as long as Joe takes another crack at love. After all, Maria wants the same thing every good mother wants-her son to be happy. Joe doesn't know Maria already has a woman in mind. Join Joe in this gripping tale of love, betrayal, family-ties, and complicated cover-ups. Perfect for readers of dual timeline historical mysteries like Kate Morton's The Forgotten Garden and The Quarantine Station by Michelle Montebello. …

Zustand: New.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Amid the harrowing confines of a Japanese POW camp, an Aussie captain shares stories with a seriously injured Dutch prisoner. Tales of the captain's enigmatic friend, Sam, become the younger POW's lifeline to sanity and survival, offering glimpses of a life less brutal-a life filled with daring escapades, romantic loves, and heartbreaking losses. Originating in Prussia, the stories trace Sam's tumultuous journey which spans three decades, three continents, and encompasses two world wars. From a mischievous troubled youth, Sam evolves into a charismatic con man. Despite his apparent flaws, his grandmother foretells that he will rise from the shadows as an unexpected hero. Sam's struggle with destiny leads him on an incredible odyssey. The gripping dual timeline explores the murky area between good and evil in a dance that epitomises the essence of humanity. Based on the true story of Samuel Solonsch, a man of humour, heart, and legendary courage; this book leaves an indelible mark that resonates long after you've turned the final page. For fans of epic journeys of redemption, 'Yours as Ever, Sam, ' stands shoulder to shoulder with literary gems like 'All the Light We Cannot See, ' 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz, ' and 'Unbroken.'. Norr, Marten (illustrator).…