MARY WESTMACOTT

Una sorprendente novela de sentimientos creada por Agatha Christie bajo el pseidónimo de Mary Westmacott, donde se sumerge en la compleja psicología de un gran músico, un ser titubeante ante las deci

La faceta menos conocida de la célebre Agatha Christie, la que bajo ese pseudónimo descubrió a una sabia escritora intimista, a una profunda conocedora de la naturaleza humana. Celia, una mujer que se siente frustrada y al borde del suicidio, es retratada con sutileza ejemplar.

Una joven hermosa de la aristocracia debe aceptar sin reparos un matrimonio de conveniencia. Pero Isabella olvida por un instante a su honorable prometido, bajo el hechizo de un legendario héroe de guerra. Los dos saben que, de realizar sus deseos, deberan primero aceptar la renuncia de lo mas preciado de cada uno: su seguridad y su honor.

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A powerful tale of the loveand jealousy between mothers and daughters by Agatha Christie, written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott.Agatha Christie, famous for her ingenious crime novels, also wrote about crimes of the heart. Written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, Christies tales of romantic suspense further explore the human psychology she was so intrigued by, freed from the expectations of her mystery fans. In Christies fifth novel published as Mary Westmacott, the love between a mother and daughter turns to jealousy and bitterness. Ann Prentice falls in love with Richard Cauldfield and hopes for new happiness. Her only child, Sarah, cannot come to terms with the idea of her mother marrying again and wrecks any chance of her remarriage. Resentment and jealousy corrode their relationship as each seeks relief in different directions. Are mother and daughter destined to be enemies for life, or will their underlying love for each other win through?

An unforgettable tale of a woman at her most vulnerable by Agatha Christie, written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott.Agatha Christie, famous for her ingenious crime novels, also wrote about crimes of the heart. Written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, Christies tales of romantic suspense further explore the human psychology she was so intrigued by, freed from the expectations of her mystery fans. Bereft of the three people she has held most dearher mother, her husband and her daughterCelia is on the verge of suicide. Then one night on an exotic island, she meets Larraby, a successful portrait painter. Through a long night of talk, she reveals she is afraid to commit herself to a second chance at happiness with another person, yet is not brave enough to face life alone. Can Larraby help Celia come to terms with the past, or will they part ways, her outcome still uncertain? Unfinished Portrait is both poignant and personal, borrowing details from the authors own life to create an unforgettable and bittersweet love story.

A spellbinding novel of romantic obsession by Agatha Christie, written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott.Agatha Christie, famous for her ingenious crime novels, also wrote about crimes of the heart. Written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, Christies tales of romantic suspense further explore the human psychology she was so intrigued by, freed from the expectations of her mystery fans. In the first of six novels written under this nom de plume, Giants Bread tells the story of Vernon Deyre, a young composer who reinvents his identity after being declared dead in World War I. Vernon Deyre is a sensitive and brilliant musician, even a genius. But there is a high price to be paid for his talent, especially by his family and the two women in his life. His sheltered childhood in the home he loves has not prepared Vernon for the harsh reality of his adult years, and in order to write the great masterpiece of his life, he has to make a crucial decision with no time left to count the cost Giants Bread is a bittersweet tale of passion and ambition. Critically acclaimed upon publication, it was published fifteen years before Mary Westmacotts true identity was revealed.

A cautionary tale of social climbing by Agatha Christie, written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott.Agatha Christie, famous for her ingenious crime novels, also wrote about crimes of the heart. Written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, Christies tales of romantic suspense further explore the human psychology she was so intrigued by, freed from the expectations of her mystery fans. The Rose and the Yew Tree tells the story of Isabella Charteris, a beautiful, sheltered aristocrat who everyone expected to marry her cousin Rupert when he came back from the War. It would have been such a suitable marriage. How strange then that John Gabriel, an ambitious and ruthless war hero, should appear in her life. For Isabella, the price of love would mean abandoning her dreams of home and happiness forever. For Gabriel, it would destroy his chance of a career and all his ambitionsA favorite of both Agatha Christie and her daughter Rosalind, this story examines the darker side of class divisions and the price of ambition.

A captivating novel of self-discovery by Agatha Christie, written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott.Agatha Christie, famous for her ingenious crime novels, also wrote about crimes of the heart. Written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, Christies tales of romantic suspense further explore the human psychology she was so intrigued by, freed from the expectations of her mystery fans. In one of six novels written under this nom de plume, Absent in the Spring tells the story of Joan Scudmore who, returning from a visit to her daughter in Iraq, finds herself unexpectedly alone and stranded in an isolated rest house by flooding of the railway tracks. This sudden solitude compels Joan to assess her life for the first time ever and face up to many difficult truths about herself. Looking back over the years, Joan painfully re-examines her attitudes, relationships and actions and becomes increasingly uneasy about the person who is revealed to her

A superb novel of possessive love by Agatha Christie, written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott.Agatha Christie, famous for her ingenious crime novels, also wrote about crimes of the heart. Written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, Christies tales of romantic suspense further explore the human psychology she was so intrigued by, freed from the expectations of her mystery fans. The Burden tells the story of Laura Franklin, who bitterly resented the arrival of her younger sister Shirley, an enchanting baby loved by all the family. But Lauras emotions towards her sister change dramatically one night when she vows to protect her with all her strength and love. While Shirley longs for freedom and romance, Laura has to learn that loving can never be a one-sided affair, and the burden of her love for her sister has a dramatic effect on both their lives.