Historical War Saga

After joining the Lovat Scouts at the outbreak of the Second World War, Donald Angus Gillies is sent on a mission to the Alps, where he meets Françoise, a young French Canadian SOE agent. The pair immediately form a close bond, but when Françoise is injured and captured, Donald realises his feelings for her are much stronger. After desperate attempts to find her, he has given up all hope. But a posting to Canada leads to some remarkable news, not just about Françoise but also about his own family.

England 1922. It’s been four years since Rudy’s brother Edgar went missing in war-torn France. Still deep in mourning and grappling with unanswered questions, Rudy and his mother struggle to move on. When the enigmatic Mariette arrives unexpectedly at the family’s manor claiming to be Edgar’s widow, and the mother of his child, Rudy urges her to stay, hoping she’ll shed light on the missing pieces.

"Jahrelang bin ich vor meiner Geschichte davongelaufen. Dann erfand ich sie neu." Für den Roman seiner Familie hat der Schauspieler Christian Berkel seinen jüdischen Wurzeln nachgespürt. Er hat Archive besucht, Briefwechsel gelesen und Reisen unternommen. Entstanden ist ein großer und spannungsreicher Familienroman vor dem Hintergrund eines ganzen Jahrhunderts deutscher Geschichte. Er führt über drei Generationen von Ascona, Berlin, Paris, Gurs und Moskau bis nach Buenos Aires.

March 1942. As the war continues, wedding bells are ringing for the factory girls. Sarah is happily settling into married life, whilst Fran is busy planning her upcoming wedding. Meanwhile, Beth hasn’t heard from her husband, Bob, since he returned to the navy, and she’s starting to fear the worst. And new friend Viola is still recovering from a nasty accident. Life on the home front can be challenging, but the factory girls can get through anything.

The war in Europe is over, but for Peggy Reilly and the residents of Beach View Boarding House the effects of the conflict are still far-reaching. Cockney evacuee Ivy and her sweetheart, Andy, are saving to get married and fulfil their dream of returning to the East End. But when tragedy strikes, Ivy is faced with a life-changing dilemma that only she can resolve. Rita also faces an impossible choice when her sweetheart, Peter, proposes and asks her to live with him in Australia - just as her widowed father returns from the fighting in Europe.

Les luttes sanglantes des partisans se font entendre dans les Balkans. Une pluie de grenades à main tombe sur la rue. Des feux de mitraille tombent, depuis les toits, sur le bataillon de chasseurs. Les soldats gémissants se traînent à la recherche d'un refuge. Des cocktails Molotov explosent en provocant des cavités énormes et le liquide incendié tombe sur les humains et le matériel. - Partisans, bafouille le commandant épouvanté et il saute du véhicule. Porta salue et sourit, en faisant l'idiot. - Je vais informer le Commandant qu'on nous attend pour la fête !

En la ciudad imaginaria de Iliria, el duque Orsino está enamorado de la bella Olivia, quien, debido a la muerte de su hermano, vive aislada del mundo y rechaza el amor del duque. Cuando el barco en el que viajaban los hermanos gemelos Viola y Sebastián, naufraga en las costas de Iliria. La hermosa Viola, es salvada en un bote y creyendo que su hermano ha muerto, decide disfrazarse de un joven paje y trabajar, bajo el nombre de Cesario, al servicio del duque Orsino. Es así que el duque envía al joven Cesario como mensajero de su amor a Olivia, sin saber que Viola se ha enamorado perdidamente de

È il 1889, eppure si direbbe l'inizio del mondo. Michele Angelo e Mercede sono poco più che ragazzini quando s'incontrano per la prima volta, ma si riconoscono subito: "lui fabbro e lei donna". Quel rapido sguardo che si scambiano è una promessa silenziosa che li condurrà dritti al matrimonio, e che negli anni verrà rinnovata a ogni nascita. Dopo Pietro e Paolo, i gemelli, arriveranno Gavino, Luigi Ippolito, Marianna...

Norwegen, 1941: In dem kriegsgebeutelten Land verlieben sich Lisbet und ihre Freundin Oda in die falschen Männer - in deutsche Soldaten. Ihre verbotene Liebe fordert einen hohen Preis, und die beiden jungen Frauen verlieren alles, was ihnen lieb ist. Ausgerechnet bei den deutschen Besatzern scheinen sie Hilfe zu finden, doch dann wird Lisbet von ihrer kleinen Tochter getrennt. Erst lange Zeit später findet sich ihre Spur - in Deutschland.

It's August 1917, and WW1 continues to take a toll. The villagers of Dorcalon try to keep hope alive, but every day brings fresh tragedy as more are killed on foreign battlefields. Elizabeth Meredith, daughter of mine manager Herbert, enjoys a privileged position in the village, but she longs to break free of society's expectations. Falling in love with miner Gwilym Owen brings more joy to her life than she's ever known...until she's forced to choose between her love and her disapproving family.

When Baroness Sophie von Korvacs meets British painter James Fraser one hot summer's day in Vienna, the attraction is instant. A whirlwind romance follows, with Vienna bathed in the brilliance of the last days of the emperor. And when James proposes to Sophie it seems a fitting end to that wonderful, enchanting summer.

Esme Colborne is about to marry Richard Trevannion. When she finds out she is adopted - from a working-class family - she cannot allow Richard to marry so far beneath his station. Fleeing the life she knew, she starts working as a ‘decoy woman’, testing British undercover operatives who may otherwise reveal secrets in a moment of weakness. However, she still has feelings for Richard. Will she be brave enough to risk having her heart broken all over again?

Leonie kommt zu spät ans Sterbebett ihrer geliebten Großmutter. Umso mehr will sie deren letzten Wunsch erfüllen und die düsteren Umstände aufklären, die ihre Familie vor Jahren entzweiten. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Vater und dem sympathischen Krankenpfleger Jan, der ihre Oma in den letzten Monaten betreut hat, versucht Leonie, mehr über das Familienzerwürfnis herauszufinden.

Summer 1942. Despite grim reports on the wireless and rationing hitting hard, Lily Collins and her fellow shop girls from Marlow’s department store are determined to put out the bunting for a family party. But Beryl’s husband, Les, returns from North Africa a changed man, and Gladys worries for her own fiancé’s safety. The store is losing staff to the war effort, and Lily’s young man, Jim, is torn over where his duty lies. Then comes the knock on the door that everyone dreads. Lily’s family, always the heart of her world, is rocked to the core.

Wood Green, North London, November 1913. The storm clouds of war gather overhead while one brave girl fights to save her family.... After her mother dies, Livvie Bone knows it's down to her to protect her younger siblings from their drunken father. But life on the worst street in London is dark and dangerous, and one night she needs protection herself. When the mysterious Joe Hunter steps in to help her, Livvie's fascinated by him, in spite of his unsavoury reputation.

When Naomi's brother, Ned, is sent home seriously injured, it's up to Kate to manage the household as well as Ned's rehabilitation. But with the growing workload, she struggles to keep everything running smoothly and yearns to return to Woodicombe House. And with no word from her husband, Luke, fighting in France, it's becoming increasingly difficult to stay positive. Hard times are ahead for Kate and her family - when the realities of war land on their doorstep, can Kate find the strength to keep going?

Janie and her husband, James, have a strong, loving marriage. A move from an inner-city slum to a peaceful new estate outside of Bolton should have been a fresh start for them and their three children. But when war is declared and James announces he has signed up, Janie fears it's the beginning of the end. Waving goodbye to their menfolk is a sacrifice that families are making all over the country and Janie does her best to make do, forging friendships in her new community.

1946. La guerre est finie depuis quelques mois lorsqu'Alice, huit ans, rencontre pour la première fois sa mère. Après des années à vivre cachée dans une ferme auprès de sa nourrice, la petite fille doit tout quitter pour suivre cette femme dont elle ne sait rien et qui lui fait peur, avec son drôle de tatouage sur le bras.C'est le début d'un long voyage : de Paris à New York, Alice va découvrir le secret de son passé, et quitter à jamais l'enfance.

Vem är Mira Blauman? Faktum är att hon själv har svårt att svara på det. Hon har levt hela sitt liv i Stockholm, men modern Hannas förflutna har gjort hennes bakgrund till ett mysterium. Vem fadern var har hon ingen aning om. Varje gång hon har frågat sin mor har hon fått olika svar. Men vad hade Mira egentligen förväntat sig? Upplevelserna i Auschwitz, med Doktor Mengeles fruktansvärda experiment, har satt djupa spår i Hanna och tvillingsystern Rosa. Så till den grad att Hanna blivit psykisk sjuk.

Velkolepý životní příběh Harryho Cliftona začíná v roce 1920 mrazivými slovy: "Tvrdili mi, že můj otec padl ve válce." Uplyne však ještě dalších dvacet let, než Harry zjistí, jak jeho otec skutečně zemřel, což ho povede k otázce, kdo byl vlastně jeho otec? Je synem Arthura Cliftona, dokaře, který pracoval v Bristolském přístavu, nebo prvorozeným synem vrchního ředitele a zároveň dědice Barringtonovy plavební společnosti?