Showing results for "HOPE" in Contemporary Fiction

November day is closing in as Marianne makes her way to Hope Grange and a job as a maid in the household of Hugo Lacey. But instead of the grand house she is expecting, Hope Grange is a crumbling wreck and a house of ghosts, whispers and secrets. Living there are seven-year-old Gerald and his grandmother. Forced to sell his home, Hugo’s behaviour becomes more irrational and descends into madness. Marianne finds herself in a perilous situation and fearing for her safety decides to leave.

Ruth and Alice DeVere and their father Hosmer struggle to make ends meet in New York City - times are hard, even for a talented actor like Mr. DeVere. Just as he successfully auditions for a new play, an old voice affliction renders him terribly hoarse and he loses the role. Despite voice rest and medical treatment, Mr. DeVere's voice fails to improve, and it is impossible to find theatre work.

Depuis ses 15 ans, Megan est une jeune fille discrète, solitaire et méfiante. Surmontant un passé dont elle refuse de parler, elle part faire sa deuxième année universitaire dans une nouvelle ville dans l'espoir de mener une vie tranquille et solitaire. Malheureusement pour elle, dès le premier jour, elle remet à sa place un étudiant particulièrement insolent... sans savoir qu'il s'agit de Tirell McFinay, l'un des footballeurs les plus populaires de l'université.