Bøker av Ciji Ware

IN APRIL OF 1906, THE GROUND IN SAN FRANCISCO SHOOK BUILDINGS AND LIVES FROM THEIR COMFORTABLE FOUNDATIONS.From the ashes of destruction, two women and a man whose fortunes came from his gambling skills find themselves pitted against each other in a ruthless competition of daring, corruption, and unimaginable splendor. Fortune and power lie before them...but only for the one who wins. Author Ciji Ware captivates with this gripping story of clash and courage that was inspired by real events. The passion of Amelia Bradshaw will enthrall as she duels to create beauty out of untold destruction.

BOOK 3 OF THE "AMERICAN SPY SISTERS" NOVELS INSPIRED BY THE BRAVE U.S. WOMEN WHO FOUGHT THE NAZIS IN WW IIBrooke Bradley is headed for stardom in Hollywood when a whirlwind romance with a famous French film actor transports her to Paris just as the Nazis are storming her adopted country. Within months, the beautiful blonde with the amber eyes who speaks no French finds herself utterly alone and faced with a choice: collaborate and live comfortably with the invading enemy or join former journalist-turned-secret agent Christopher Laurent as an "Escape Helper" spiriting downed Allied fliers to safety to fly again another day.Struggling to learn the language and French customs, Brooke is recruited by British intelligence to employ her skills as an actress to execute the Allies' risky operations, even as she hides some shameful secrets of her own. At any point, the truths about her past mistakes threaten to jeopardize the lives of the pilots under her protection and send her and her fellow résistants to face a German firing squad.With tragic losses mounting and wanted posters featuring publicity photos from her film days plastered everywhere, Brooke adopts a new identity to fight for the liberation of France in partnership with the only man she's ever truly loved. But can they both survive as hope dims each day the brutal war endures?New York Times & USA Today bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning former broadcast journalist Ciji Ware once again displays her extraordinary talent for weaving historical fact into mesmerizing fiction in this heart stopping romantic thriller.

A PASSIONATE, FLAMBOYANT DUCHESS AND A CRUEL TWIST OF FATE...Jane Maxwell, the Fourth Duchess of Gordon, was one of the most influential women of her time-a patroness of poet Robert Burns, advisor to King George III and friend to Queen Charlotte, the mastermind behind her husband's political success, and a rival of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.Rich in historical detail, passion, and intrigue, Ciji Ware's Island of the Swans paints a fascinating portrait of one of the most celebrated and controversial beauties of the eighteenth century England. Spirited and charming, Jane captured the heart of her childhood sweetheart, Thomas Fraser, while her beauty caught the eye of his rival, Alexander, Duke of Gordon. Torn between duty and love, Jane is thrust into a lifelong love triangle that would threaten to destroy all she holds dear.

"A fascinating portrayal of London's theatrical milieu...Ware again proves she can intertwine fact and fiction to create an entertaining and harmonious whole." -Publishers WeeklyIF SHAKESPEARE HAD A SISTER...In 18th century London the glamorous Drury Lane and Covent Garden theatres were all the rage, beckoning every young actor, actress, playwright, and performer with the lure of fame and fortune.But competition and back-biting between theatre owners, patrons, actors, and writers left aspiring playwrights with their work stolen, profits withheld, and reputations on the line. For a woman, things were harder still, as the chances of a "petticoat playwright" getting past the government censor were slim. In this exciting and cutthroat world, Sophie McGan, a young woman with a talent for writing and an ambition to see her work performed, could rise to glory, or could lose all in the blink of an eye...In Ciji Ware's signature style, real-life characters of the day create a backdrop for a portrait of a glittering era, a love story, and a compelling glimpse into what life was like for a strong and independent-minded woman in an emphatically man's world.""A historical novel so lively and intriguing, you don't realize you've learnt anything till after you close the book. Exciting, entertaining, and enlightening." -Literary Times

A SPY ABOVE THE CLOUDS - BOOK 2 OF THE "AMERICAN SPY SISTERS" NOVELS INSPIRED BY THE BRAVE U.S. WOMEN SECRET AGENTS WHO FOUGHT THE NAZIS IN WW II.For the first time in her pampered life, the headstrong American, Constance Vivier-Clarke, has been pressed into doing something useful for a change. Driving an ambulance for the American Hospital in Paris, "Viv" is caught in the crossfire when the Nazis march into Paris. She makes a harrowing getaway over the Pyrenees into neutral Spain and on to London in hopes of finding a role to play in the fight against fascism.The mysterious Marcel Delonge, a deputy to General de Gaulle, touts Viv's successful clandestine escape to British Intelligence, emphasizing her notoriety as a daredevil skier. The "washout" Olympic hopeful is enlisted as a secret agent and courier-on-skis, ferrying messages and weapons to the Resistance in the enemy-infested French Alps.Jean-Paul Morand, a young physician, is desperate for someone to guide the downed pilots and Jewish orphans he's hiding in his alpine infirmary to safety in Switzerland. But a question lingers: Is this former playgirl up to the task, or will Viv get herself and her comrades killed-especially when this unlikely member of "Churchill's Angels" flaunts the most important rule of all and falls in love with a fellow spy and saboteur?With rumors rife of an Allied invasion, someone has betrayed Viv's Mountaineer intelligence network, but who? The Allies' most implausible secret agent still must complete a last, crucial mission-but only if she and the man she loves can survive the final battle in this electrifying WW II romantic thriller based on historical fact.New York Times & USAToday bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning former broadcast journalist Ciji Ware once again displays her extraordinary talent for weaving historical fact into mesmerizing fiction."Thoroughly engaging." BOOKLISTPraise for A Spy Above the CloudsExquisitely researched, A Spy Above the Clouds is a masterfully compelling new novel about women in war. Set against the majestic backdrop of the French Alps during WWII, American Constance Vivier-Clark's life long dreams of becoming an Olympic skier are dashed when war breaks out, canceling her Olympic chances. Ciji Ware creates a passionate, thrilling, and dramatic story of the epic heroism, tragedy, and the ultimate glory of one young woman's path from dilettante to national heroine. Superbly crafted. Recommended for readers of Martha Hall Kelly and Kate Quinn. -Jill Barnett, New York Times Bestselling Author of Sentimental Journey¿¿