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Jennifer Ryan erzählt in ihrem berührenden Roman von einem Kochwettbewerb der BBC zu Kriegszeiten - und vier Frauen, denen der Wettstreit eine Chance auf ein besseres Leben verspricht.

Zwei Jahre nach Beginn des Zweiten Weltkriegs leidet Großbritannien unter seinen Verlusten: Der Blitzkrieg hat Städte zerstört und die Versorgung mit Lebensmitteln wurde unterbrochen. Um den Hausfrauen bei der Lebensmittelrationierung zu helfen, veranstaltet die BBC-Radiosendung »The Kitchen Front« einen Kochwettbewerb. Der Hauptpreis ist ein Job als erste...

Drawing on the expertise of Chinese and Western academics and practitioners, the contributors to this volume aim to advance the understanding of philanthropy for health in China in the 20th century and to identify future challenges and opportunities. Considering government, NGO leaders, domestic philanthropists, and foreign foundations, the volume examines the historical roots and distinct stages of philanthropy and charity in China, the health challenges philanthropy must address, and the role of the Chinese government, including its support for Government Organized Non-Governmental...

For readers of Lilac Girls and The Nightingale, The Chilbury Ladies' Choir unfolds the struggles, affairs, deceptions, and triumphs of a village choir during World War II.

As England becomes enmeshed in the early days of World War II and the men are away fighting, the women of Chilbury village forge an uncommon bond. They defy the Vicar's stuffy edict to close the choir and instead "carry on singing," resurrecting themselves as the Chilbury Ladies' Choir. We come to know the home-front...

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan returns to The Hunted series

Ben Knight has spent his life protecting those in need and helping abused women escape their terrible circumstances. He'll stop at nothing to save the lives of his clients, especially the hauntingly beautiful Kate Morrison, a woman threatened by a man whose wealth allows him to get away with everything--including murder.

Kate's days spent as a social worker, fighting for those unable to help themselves, means she's spent her fair share of time in a court room. She and Ben have crossed paths,...

The Hunted series continues as Special Agent Sam Turner discovers that protecting the FBI's star witness is more difficult than he thought

Bakery owner Elizabeth Hamilton's quiet life is filled with sweet treats, good friends, and a loving family. But all of that is about to turn sour when an odd sound draws her outside. There's a man lying unconscious in the street, a car speeding toward him. Without hesitation, she gets the man out of harm's way before they're run down.

Unwittingly, Elizabeth has put herself in the path of a serial murderer, and as the only one who...