Most Popular Books by Tatiana De Rosnay

Now a major motion picture! From beloved international sensation and #1 New York Times bestselling author Tatiana de Rosnay come''s her celebrated novel Sarah''s Key. Paris, July 1942: Sarah, a ten year-old girl, is brutally arrested with her family by the French police in the Vel'' d''Hiv'' roundup, but not before she locks her younger brother in a cupboard in the family''s apartment, thinking that she will be back within a few hours. Paris, May 2002: On Vel'' d''Hiv''s 60th anniversary, journalist Julia Jarmond is asked to write an article about this black day in France''s past. Through her contemporary investigation, she stumbles onto a trail of long-hidden family secrets that connect her to Sarah. Julia finds herself compelled to retrace the girl''s ordeal, from that terrible term in the Vel d''Hiv'', to the camps, and beyond. As she probes into Sarah''s past, she begins to question her own place in France, and to reevaluate her marriage and her life. Tatiana de Rosnay offers us a brilliantly subtle, compelling portrait of France under occupation and reveals the taboos and silence that surround this painful episode.

Already an international bestseller, the latest novel by the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Sarah''s Key" plumbs the depths of complex family relationships and the power of a past secret to change everything in the present. By turns thrilling, seductive, and destructive, "A Secret Kept" is the story of a modern family, the invisible ties that hold it together, and the impact it has throughout life.

In 1860s Paris, one woman takes a defiant stand against the destruction of her home and the city she loves in this poignant historical novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Sarah''s Key. As Emperor Napoleon III''s ambitious renovation of Paris begins, hundreds of houses are razed and entire neighborhoods reduced to ashes. Amidst the chaos and upheaval, Rose Bazelet refuses to abandon her family home on rue Childebert. Alone in her house as the demolition creeps ever closer, Rose seeks solace in writing letters to her late husband, Armand. With each letter, she delves deeper into the secrets of her heart, confronting a buried truth she has carried for thirty years. In The House I Loved, Tatiana de Rosnay crafts an ode to the enduring strength of one woman and the city of Paris itself, where the very walls of its houses contain the joys and sorrows of its inhabitants. This absorbing novel brings to life the story of a woman caught between the pain of the past and the promise of the future as she bears witness to the dramatic transformation of the City of Light.

A New York Times best seller! From the New York Times and international best-selling author Tatiana de Rosnay comes The Other Story, "[a] brilliant pager-turner"(BookPage), layered and beautifully written, that is a reflection on identity, the process of being a writer and the repercussions of generations-old decisions as they echo into the present and shape the future. Vacationing at a luxurious Tuscan island resort, Nicolas Duhamel is hopeful that the ghosts of his past have finally been put to rest... Now a bestselling author, when he was twenty-four years old, he stumbled upon a troubling secret about his family-a secret that was carefully concealed. In shock, Nicolas embarked on a journey to uncover the truth that took him from the Basque coast to St. Petersburg-but the answers wouldn''t come easily. In the process of digging into his past, something else happened. Nicolas began writing a novel that was met with phenomenal success, skyrocketing him to literary fame whether he was ready for it or not - and convincing him that he had put his family''s history firmly behind him. But now, years later, Nicolas must reexamine everything he thought he knew, as he learns that, however deeply buried, the secrets of the past always find a way out. "The tension of Nicholas''s unsustainable half-truths and the gradual parceling out of his father''s secrets will keep readers in de Rosnay''s thrall, hoping redemption will come. Readers in real life should anticipate de Rosnay''s latest with all the fervor Nicholas''s fans show in awaiting his."-Shelf Awareness "de Rosnay''s fans...will not be disappointed."-Library Journal

A heartfelt Hollywood tale about a reimagined friendship between Marilyn Monroe and a young maid whose life will be changed forever, from the New York Times bestselling author of Sarah’s Key. “A lovely portrait of female friendship, loss, and the unexpected ways in which a life can change. Haunting." —Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Women Pauline, a young chambermaid who works at the legendary Mapes Hotel in Reno, Nevada, is asked to step in for a colleague and clean Suite 614. Although she was told the rooms were empty, a dazed, sleepy woman appears before her. This is Mrs. Miller, aka Marilyn Monroe, whose stay in Reno coincides with the breakdown of her marriage to Arthur Miller and the filming of what was to be her last film, The Misfits. Set in the American West in 1960 where the mustang horses run wild, an unexpected friendship unfolds between the most famous movie star in the world and a young cleaning woman whose life will be changed forever through the course of a few weeks. A testament to the enduring power of female friendship and a reimagining of a side of Marilyn Monroe that has never been seen before. “Tatiana De Rosnay is a master craftsman who brings characters to life in real worlds. With her keen eye for detail and with great emotional sweep, de Rosnay captures the American west, the fragility and humor of Monroe, and the unforgettable friendship the star forges with Pauline. This is a Hollywood tale with heart." ―Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The View from Lake Como

The first new novel in four years from the beloved superstar author of Sarah''s Key, a heartbreaking and uplifting story of family secrets and devastating disaster, set against a Paris backdrop, fraught with revelations, and resolutions. "An absorbing tale of family secrets from the author of Sarah''s Key." - People magazine "Hypnotic, passionate, ominous and tender—unforgettable.” —Jenna Blum, New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Those Who Save Us Linden Malegarde has come home to Paris from the United States. It has been years since the whole family was all together. Now the Malegarde family is gathering for Paul, Linden’s father’s 70th birthday. Each member of the Malegarde family is on edge, holding their breath, afraid one wrong move will shatter their delicate harmony. Paul, the quiet patriarch, an internationally-renowned arborist obsessed with his trees and little else, has always had an uneasy relationship with his son. Lauren, his American wife, is determined that the weekend celebration will be a success. Tilia, Linden’s blunt older sister, projects an air of false fulfillment. And Linden himself, the youngest, uncomfortable in his own skin, never quite at home no matter where he lives—an American in France and a Frenchman in the U.S.—still fears that, despite his hard-won success as a celebrated photographer, he will always be a disappointment to his parents. Their hidden fears and secrets slowly unravel as the City of Light undergoes a stunning natural disaster, and the Seine bursts its banks and floods the city. All members of the family will have to fight to keep their unity against tragic circumstances. In this profound and intense novel of love and redemption, de Rosnay demonstrates all of her writer’s skills both as an incredible storyteller but also as a soul seeker.

From the internationally bestselling author of Sarah''s Key comes Tatiana de Rosnay''s Flowers of Darkness, a riveting and emotionally intense novel, set in a near future Paris, where a woman confronts past betrayal and present mystery Author Clarissa Katsef is struggling to write her next book. She’s just snagged a brand new artist residency in an ultra-modern apartment, with a view of all of Paris, a dream for any novelist in search of tranquility. But since moving in, she has had the feeling of being watched. Is there reason to be paranoid? Or is her distraction and discomfort the result of her husband’s recent shocking betrayal? Or is that her beloved Paris lies altered outside her windows? A city that will never be quite the same, a city with a scar at its center? Stuck inside, in the midst of a sweltering heat wave, Clarissa enlists her beloved granddaughter in her investigation of the mysterious, high tech building even as she finds herself drawn back into the orbit of her first husband who is still the one who knows her most intimately, who shares the past grief that she has never quite let go. Staying true to her favorite themes—the imprint of the place, the weight of secrets—de Rosnay weaves an intrigue of thrilling suspense and emotional power.

Ein aufwühlendes Familientreffen in Paris bringt verborgene Geheimnisse ans Licht Als die Malegardes sich zu einem Familienfest in Paris treffen, gehen monsunartige Regenfälle auf die Stadt nieder. Die beinahe apokalyptischen Wetterverhältnisse spiegeln die Konflikte wider, die zwischen den Eltern und ihren erwachsenen Kindern schwelen. Und je länger die Familie durch den Regen gezwungen ist, gemeinsam im Hotel auszuharren, umso mehr spitzt sich die Situation zu. Nachdem der Vater im Restaurant zusammengebrochen ist, fasst Linden, der Sohn, endlich den Mut, sich ihm an seinem Krankenbett zu offenbaren. Doch auch der Vater hat ein erschütterndes Geheimnis, das ans Licht drängt ... »Tief psychologisch, aber leicht geschrieben. Mitreißend.« Madame

The nonfiction debut from beloved international sensation and #1 New York Times bestselling author Tatiana de Rosnay: her bestselling biography of novelist Daphne du Maurier. “It''s impressive how Tatiana was able to recreate the personality of my mother, including her sense of humor. It is very well written and very moving. I’m sure my mother would have loved this book.” — Tessa Montgomery d’Alamein, daughter of Daphné du Maurier, as told to Pauline Sommelet in Point de Vue As a bilingual bestselling novelist with a mixed Franco-British bloodline and a host of eminent forebears, Tatiana de Rosnay is the perfect candidate to write a biography of Daphne du Maurier. As an eleven-year-old de Rosnay read and reread Rebecca, becoming a lifelong devotee of Du Maurier’s fiction. Now de Rosnay pays homage to the writer who influenced her so deeply, following Du Maurier from a shy seven-year-old, a rebellious sixteen-year-old, a twenty-something newlywed, and finally a cantankerous old lady. With a rhythm and intimacy to its prose characteristic of all de Rosnay’s works, Manderley Forever is a vividly compelling portrait and celebration of an intriguing, hugely popular and (at the time) critically underrated writer. Manderley Forever is a nominee for the 2018 Edgar Award for best critical/biographical work.

Tatiana de Rosnay et Daphné du Maurier : deux femmes prises par une même passion romanesque. Depuis longtemps fascinée par l''auteur de Rebecca, l''auteur du best-seller Elle s''appelait Sarah, lue dans le monde entier, a voulu percer le mystère de cette jeune fille à l''allure sage dont l''univers si particulier l''a marquée, comme des milliers de lecteurs, et a inspiré à Alfred Hitchcock ses plus grands films. Car, à l''image de ses personnages, Daphné du Maurier cultivait le secret et le trouble : issue d''une famille d''artistes, elle doit affronter son père, célèbre acteur de l''époque, et son grand-père, romancier et ami d''Henry James, pour réaliser son désir d''écrire dans la pudique Angleterre victorienne. Un désir qu''elle accomplira en s''affranchissant de sa famille et en exprimant toute l''ambiguïté de sa personnalité au fil de romans qui sont autant de chefs-d''oeuvre. De Mayfair à Kilmarth, la maison du bord de l''océan, en passant par Menabilly, manoir de Cornouailles pour lequel la romancière nourrissait une passion dévorante, Tatiana de Rosnay, elle-même d''origine anglaise, s''est littéralement mise dans la peau de Daphné du Maurier. Plus qu''une simple biographie, son livre est une rencontre où s''opère toute la magie du roman : Manderley for ever.

«Il ritratto di una donna ribelle, libera, completa». Marine Tilly, Le Point Il 13 maggio 1907 a Mayfair, in una imponente dimora dal frontespizio neoclassico, nasce Daphne du Maurier, figlia di Gerald e Muriel Beaumont. Sua madre, Muriel, è un’ex attrice di teatro, che ha esordito sulle scene nel 1898, anno in cui era quasi un’adolescente. Nel 1902 ha incontrato Gerald; recitavano nella stessa commedia, scritta da quello che sarà poi un amico di famiglia: James Matthew Barrie, detto zio Jim, l’autore di Peter Pan. Muriel Beaumont ama dire che ha smesso di calcare i palcoscenici quando, diventata una du Maurier, ha dovuto far fronte ai suoi doveri di moglie e di madre, ma, crescendo, Daphne capisce subito la ragione vera della sua scelta. Nella tribù dei du Maurier c’è posto per un solo attore, un solo istrione capace di brillare e fare il bello e il cattivo tempo: suo padre Gerald. Abile, creativo, affascinante sulle scene, Gerald du Maurier è da tempo oggetto di venerazione delle spettatrici che accorrono numerosissime alle sue rappresentazioni, e non tarda a esserlo anche di sua figlia Daphne, suscitando, tra le mura domestiche, una malcelata gelosia da parte di Muriel. Daphne attende con impazienza quei momenti privilegiati al primo piano di Cannon Hall, la casa al numero 14 di Cannon Place, in cui, accanto al focolare, di fronte a una tazza di tè, con una sigaretta tra le dita, Gerald le racconta l’infanzia di suo padre, George du Maurier, detto Kiki, pittore e romanziere che si era dedicato alla scrittura grazie all’amico Henry James. La lettura dei romanzi di Kiki, innanzi tutto Peter Ibbetson, l’opera in cui rievoca il fascino della Parigi del 1840, apre a Daphne il mondo incantato della letteratura. Leggere Dickens, Thackeray, Scott, Stevenson, Wilde le appare un sortilegio, una potente via di fuga, tanto affascinante quanto l’Isola Che Non C’è di Peter Pan, l’eroe che è entrato nel suo cuore una sera d’estate della sua infanzia, in cui Daddy si è affacciato nella nursery assieme a zio Jim, un ometto dallo sguardo intenso, baffoni neri e fronte alta. Vestita come un impertinente ragazzino, con calzoncini corti, calzettoni di lana, grosse scarpe sgraziate, anche Daphne ha la sua Isola Che Non C’è, il mondo racchiuso in un quaderno lungo e nero, su cui scrive nel silenzio della sua stanza al secondo piano. Un quaderno in cui si annuncia già il suo luminoso destino di scrittrice... Con una prosa impeccabile, Tatiana de Rosnay ci restituisce il romanzo della vita di una delle più complesse e tormentate figure di donna del Novecento, la scrittrice inglese Daphne du Maurier, autrice di romanzi come Rebecca, la prima moglie, Gli uccelli, Jamaica Inn. «Questo libro si legge come un romanzo. Ma niente è inventato. È tutto vero. È il romanzo di una vita». Tatiana de Rosnay «La biografia di Daphne du Maurier alza il sipario sull''esistenza aristocratica e dorata, ma anche oscura e torbida dell''autrice britannica». Roberto Bertinetti, il Messaggero «Tatiana de Rosnay ci propone ci propone una biografia più avvincente di un romanzo». Grazia Giordani, L''Arena

Does a fruit taste its sweetest when it is forbidden? Is that which is prohibited always the most pleasurable? In this passionate and perceptive collection, Tatiana de Rosnay paints a portrait of the most forbidden of loves, in many different shades-sometimes tragic, sometimes humorous, sometimes heartfelt, always with a dry wit and an unflinching authenticity. A Paris Affair is an enjoyable "undressing" of intimate delights, where laughter mingles with compassion and the heartbeats of illicit desire.

Sa soeur était sur le point de lui révéler un secret... et c’est l’accident. Elle est grièvement blessée. Seul, l’angoisse au ventre, alors qu’il attend qu’elle sorte du bloc opératoire, Antoine fait le bilan de son existence : sa femme l’a quitté, ses ados lui échappent, son métier l’ennuie et son vieux père le tyrannise. Comment en est-il arrivé là ? Et surtout, quelle terrible confidence sa cadette s’apprêtait-elle à lui faire ? Entre suspense, comédie et émotion, Boomerang brosse le portrait d’un homme bouleversant, qui nous fait rire et nous serre le coeur. Déjà traduit en plusieurs langues, ce roman connaît le même succès international que Elle s’appelait Sarah.L’auteur s’inscrit dans la lignée des romancières à succès, les Anna Gavalda, Katherine Pancol et Muriel Barbery dont les histoires vous tiennent en haleine. Françoise Dargent, Le Figaro littéraire.Un roman qui se lit d’une traite tant Tatiana de Rosnay a le sens de la narration et du suspense, même si le thriller s’accompagne toujours chez l’auteur de profondeur psychologique. Émilie Grangeray, Le Monde des livres.