El hombre de las sombras

Judith, Eva, Estelle, Carolina, and Kiki have been friends since they met in French class. They get together the first Tuesday of every month to catch up over dinner and take a trip together once a year. Lately, however, things have changed. Judith, unable to move on after the death of her husband, decides to go to Lourdes, a place he always wanted to visit. Worried about their friend, the four women decide to accompany her. This journey will end up testing their friendship and change their lives forever.

El libro comienza revelando que Ana es la nueva maestra de la escuela de Avonlea, aunque aún continúa sus estudios en casa con Gilbert, que da clases en White Sands, un pueblo en las cercanías de Avonlea. Pronto conoceremos al nuevo y problemático vecino de Ana y Marilla, el Sr. Harrison y a su irritante loro, como también a los gemelos Davy y Dora. Los gemelos son hijos de una prima lejana de Marilla, quien decide adoptarles tras la muerte de su madre.

Sara’s abusive marriage has finally ended. She now must get out of the Kansas City area before Paul, her ex-husband, finds out she is pregnant with his child and tries to prevent from her leaving the city. She is sitting at her favorite spot in the city, taking one last look before she leaves this city forever. She has money from the sell of their house in the bank and a new job waiting for her in Colorado. She is ready to leave for the train station when her ex-husband shows up and points a gun at her head. He tells her he knows about the baby and that they will be remarried as soon as...

«Un libro cuya inquietante imaginación atraviesa la página y no nos suelta hasta el final.» The New York Times «Una deslumbrante obra de ficción especulativa.» The Observer «Una brillante exploración sobre el apego y la imposibilidad de erradicarlo de los asuntos humanos.» The Guardian «Una novela apasionante y conmovedora.» The Spectator 26 de agosto, 7.14 de la mañana: Jane Pearson amanece ante un mundo radicalmente distinto, uno en el que todos los hombres han desaparecido, incluidos su hijo y su marido. Mientras los busca sin perder la esperanza de traerlos de vuelta, ante...