Bøker av Penelope Haines

THE LOST ONEAuthor's Best Seller!Spanning three generations, The Lost One begins during the Russian Revolution, as Kyril Komarov flees Moscow - entrusted with keeping two of the imperial family's priceless Fabergé Easter eggs from being lost forever.Balanced between the past and the present, The Lost One is a romantic family saga focusing on the lives of Kyril's three female descendants; Marguerite, a refugee, Tamara, a young woman with a terrible secret, and Purdie, an orphan seeking answers about her unknown heritage.History, intrigue and priceless hidden treasure - an internationally set story unfolding one family's legacy and one woman's discovery of her identity.What Amazon readers are saying about The Lost One★★★★★ "Great read! I read it in one sitting, so glad I did not start late at night. Great story lines, very well written. Realistic telling of period of history I like to read about. Very satisfying realistic characters and an ending that fits!"★★★★★ "Thoroughly enjoyed the book. Unexpected at some points. One of those books you finish and half hope there will be a sequel to. Recommended if you're looking for an interesting, well written read."★★★★★ "If you enjoy historical fiction, this is a good read. Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Fast paced, well presented characters, and well written. Historical backstories were fascinating, and woven through, from beginning to end. Fairly easy read, and I couldn't put it down till finished."★★★★★ "Intriguing! The story had several layers of intrigue and depth. I found it nicely crafted and my interest never lagged. I enjoyed the viewpoints of different generations and the actual storyline unfolded well between them as we read it. I found the characters interesting, believable and very genuine. It was a good read with lovely information about Russian culture and the assimilation into Poland and England."★★★★★ "I got carried away...in a great way! I like novels set in different periods but grow impatient with long detailed descriptions of the times and places. Not so with The Lost One, which seamlessly went back and forth between the struggles and joys of several generations. I found nothing predictable, and that is saying a LOT coming from me. I never really noticed the writing itself --- it was that good! Thank you for carrying me away for hours!"★★★★★ "An egg hunt of the highest quality. While I was reading this book, I marvelled at the creativity of the story. It was no surprise to find that it was based on the author's family story, the escape of the family from Russia, only to encounter more difficulty. The revelation of the family is astonishing. The lost egg is a significant character. The book is beautifully written. The adventures are gripping, both of the original family and the present members. I do not want to give away the story, but I highly recommend it"

BLOOD NEVER Lies. Forged by history, bound by time. When the memories of her ancestor infiltrate her life, can one woman stop history from violently repeating? New Zealand, Twenty-first Century: Erin Power has the one thing she truly wanted. Happy that she's finally pregnant, the excitement fades as her condition triggers disturbing nightly visions of fire. And when an acquaintance gives her a ring to help end the nightmares, she doesn't realize the heirloom ties her irrevocably to the past. Ireland, Ninth Century. Ciarnat is filled with resentment. Sent by her father to live with her grandmother to stay safe from lecherous men, the years of isolation leave her forlorn. So when she saves a handsome Viking in need of her healing skills who washes ashore, the lonely girl becomes smitten. As Erin's troubled sleep convinces her that she's the young woman she keeps seeing in danger, a sinister threat suddenly puts her life at risk. And when Ciarnat's ill-fated romance starts to unravel 1000 years earlier, a horrific event sets off a ripple effect reaching into lives generations later. Will a modern-day woman survive the unresolved tragedy of her unfortunate predecessor? Blood Never Lies: Forged By History, Bound By Time is an evocative standalone historical family saga. If you like compelling characters, intriguing twists, and the intricacies of bloodlines, then you'll love Penelope Haines's gripping journey through the ages. Buy Blood Never Lies to relive mysteries today!

Helen of Troy's story is well known. Hers was the "face that launched a thousand ships", started a ten-year war and brought about Troy's destruction. But Helen had a sister.In a world where women were submissive, she ruled.In a world where women were loyal, she was unfaithful.In a world where honour and blood feuds abound, she exacted the ultimate revenge.Born into the Royal House of Sparta, her courageous spirit, passionate love and lust for life make her a unique heroine. Her character and her choices have fascinated people for centuries. Her story is one of betrayal, murder, adultery and revenge, set in ancient Greece at the time of the Trojan war.She is Clytemnestra, High Queen of Mycenae.

Commercial pilot Claire Hardcastle returns. Having survived her second adventure in Straight and Level, she and boyfriend Detective Sergeant Jack Body are off on a well-deserved holiday in the back country of New Zealand. What could possibly go wrong? Getting lost on the way to their destination seems a minor inconvenience until Claire unwittingly stumbles across human remains in a swamp. Before she knows it, Claire is caught up in a mystery she just can't leave alone.Over several action-packed days, Claire needs to survive not only a natural disaster, but an increasingly dangerous series of events, while trying to uncover the mystery of just who was hidden in the swamp. Will curiosity get the better of her this time? Stall Turns is the third novel in the Claire Hardcastle Mystery series set in New Zealand, following Claire's adventures as a commercial pilot, flying instructor and accidental detective.

THE LOST ONEAuthor's Best Seller!Spanning three generations, The Lost One begins during the Russian Revolution, as Kyril Komarov flees Moscow - entrusted with keeping two of the imperial family's priceless Fabergé Easter eggs from being lost forever.Balanced between the past and the present, The Lost One is a romantic family saga focusing on the lives of Kyril's three female descendants; Marguerite, a refugee, Tamara, a young woman with a terrible secret, and Purdie, an orphan seeking answers about her unknown heritage.History, intrigue and priceless hidden treasure - an internationally set story unfolding one family's legacy and one woman's discovery of her identity.What Amazon readers are saying about The Lost OneΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà "Great read! I read it in one sitting, so glad I did not start late at night. Great story lines, very well written. Realistic telling of period of history I like to read about. Very satisfying realistic characters and an ending that fits!"ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà "Thoroughly enjoyed the book. Unexpected at some points. One of those books you finish and half hope there will be a sequel to. Recommended if you're looking for an interesting, well written read."ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà "If you enjoy historical fiction, this is a good read. Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Fast paced, well presented characters, and well written. Historical backstories were fascinating, and woven through, from beginning to end. Fairly easy read, and I couldn't put it down till finished."