a murder is going down kate emery

This is what happens when you put a pair of unemployed teenagers in charge of a sudden death investigation. What we lack in investigative skills we make up for in free time.Heidi''s meant to be having the time of her life on exchange in Switzerland, but instead she''s cold, all alone and on an involuntary dairy-free diet. So when she hears the news of her brother Felix''s death, she readily jumps on the first plane home to Perth. To be completely honest, Felix wasn''t that much of a brother, so Heidi''s not crying buckets - but she''s not exactly happy either. Thanks to an epic betrayal by her (ex) best friend and (ex) boyfriend, Heidi has absolutely nothing to do and no one to talk to. That''s until Patrick, the wisecracking younger brother of Felix''s widow, convinces her that they need to investigate her brother''s mysterious death. Will Heidi and Patrick get to the bottom of Felix''s death - and do they really want to?o?

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Private is going down under. And it might be going down for good . . .P.I. Craig Gisto is enjoying the glamorous launch party for Private Sydney with when the celebrations are interrupted by the discovery of a body at their doorstep.The victim is revealed to be the son of one of Australia’s richest men – but investigating his death isn’t their only pressing case. The rockstar Micky Stevens is convinced someone’s trying to kill him, and believes Private are the only ones who can help.As if that wasn’t enough, someone is murdering the wealthy wives of the Eastern Suburbs, in the most brutal way imaginable. The Private team must catch these killers, before one of their own is targeted . . .____________________________________________________Readers love Private Down Under . . .''Superb''''Another great book from Patterson''''Great fast-paced, action-packed read''''Another brilliant book from the master of the thriller genre''''You will love it''_____________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS ''Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns'' ANTHONY HOROWITZ ''An unmissable, breakneck ride'' JAMES SWALLOW ''Exhilarating, high-stakes action'' LESLEY KARA ''An exhilarating and totally satisfying read'' NB MAGAZINE ''A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner'' DAILY MAIL ''Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Mystery / Casting: 5m, 7f / Scenery: InteriorThe announcement in the local paper states time and place of a murder to occur in Miss Blacklock''s Victorian house. The victim is not one of several occupants, temporary and permanent, but an unexpected and unknown visitor. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death, a determined Inspector grimly following the twists and turns, and Miss Marple on hand to provide the final solution at some risk to herself in a dramatic confrontation scene just before the final curtain. "Had the first night audience on the edge of their seats." Evening Post. "Re enter Agatha with another whodunit hit, another of her fiendishly ingenious murder mysteries." London Evening News.

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Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins hasadapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have beencarefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at thecorrect level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 4 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level4 is equivalent to CEF level B2 with a word count of 20,000 – 26,000 words.Each book includes:• Full reading of the adapted version available for free online• Helpful notes on characters• Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot• A glossary of the more difficult wordsAn advertisement in the local newspaper announces that there is going to be a murder this evening at Little Paddocks – but this is news even to the people who live at Little Paddocks! Interested villagers and friends appear that evening – perhaps it’s a game, they thinkThe lights go out, there is silence, and then a gun is fired…It seems this was no game. Someone really has been murdered!

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Agatha Christie's most ingenious murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which reads: `A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m.' A childish practical joke? Or a hoax intended to scare poor Letitia Blacklock? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out...

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`Painfully funny. The pain and the funniness somehow add up to something entirely good, entirely noble and entirely loveable.' - Stephen Fry Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year Winner of the Books Are My Bag Non-Fiction Book of the Year Winner of Blackwell's Debut Book of the Year Winner of iBooks' Book of the Year Welcome to the life of a junior doctor: 97-hour weeks, life and death decisions, a constant tsunami of bodily fluids, and the hospital parking meter earns more than you. Scribbled in secret after endless days, sleepless nights and missed weekends, Adam Kay's This is Going to Hurt provides a no-holds-barred account of his time on the NHS front line. Hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking, this diary is everything you wanted to know - and more than a few things you didn't - about life on and off the hospital ward. As seen on ITV's Zoe Ball Book Club This edition includes extra diary entries and a new afterword by the author.

Objev podobné jako This is Going to Hurt - Adam Kay

Now a major BAFTA nominated BBC comedy-drama starring award-winning actor Ben Whishaw. The multi-million copy bestseller now with an exclusive preface by the author.Welcome to the life of a junior doctor: 97-hour weeks, life and death decisions, a constant tsunami of bodily fluids, and the hospital parking meter earns more than you.Scribbled in secret after endless days, sleepless nights and missed weekends, Adam Kay''s This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor provides a no-holds-barred account of his time on the NHS front line. Hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking, this diary is everything you wanted to know – and more than a few things you didn''t – about life on and off the hospital ward.‘Painfully funny. The pain and the funniness somehow add up to something entirely good, entirely noble and entirely loveable.'' - Stephen FrySunday Times Number One Bestseller for over a year and winner of a record FOUR National Book Awards: Book of the Year, Non-Fiction Book of the Year, New Writer of the Year and Zoe Ball Book Club Book of the Year.The BBC series was Winner of Best Longform Drama at the The Writers'' Guild of Great Britain Awards and Best Drama at the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako This is Going to Hurt - Adam Kay

‘A truthful, exciting, agonising adult love triangle’ - Laline Paull, author of The Bees‘I absolutely loved it!’ - Marian Keyes ‘#NormalPeople for grown-ups’ @veronica_henryFor Lucy, marriage to Mark provided an anchor after several years of drifting casually across countries, into jobs and out of relationships.Now forty-two, her anchor is working loose. Bewildered by the demands of motherhood and dissatisfied by her work, she has also grown understandably resentful of her husband: Mark has serious difficulties of his own and whilst harsh self-reliance has kept him sane, it has alienated his wife.When Lucy falls in love with Angus, a pianist in his sixties, her shock is extreme. Adamant that she will not deceive her husband, she instead asks his advice. Mark’s reaction, however, is startlingly unorthodox, leaving Lucy to steer an impossible course between duty and desire, adventure and security. As her marriage falters and Angus presses for commitment, she is forced to choose between family and self, with lifelong consequences for everyone. Infused with her trademark precision, clarity and dark humour, Mary Loudon’s searing, highly-charged novel My House is Falling Down is a fearless exploration of what infidelity means when no one is lying, and how brutal honesty may yet ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl''Daily MailMay Day Murder is the third book in Julie Wassmer''s popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan.It''s springtime and Whitstable is emerging from hibernation. While neither the restaurant nor detective agency is too busy, Pearl resolves to spend some time at the family allotment. But her best friend, Nathan, has persuaded one of his favourite actresses to open the May Day festivities at Whitstable Castle and involves Pearl in his plans. Like Pearl, Faye Marlowe is a Whitstable native, but having left the town more than two decades ago, the star has been living in the South of France since her agent''s phone stopped ringing. Charming but ''sensitive'', she arrives with a small entourage and though her presence in the town causes a stir Pearl''s mother Dolly remains unimpressed, choosing to remember Faye Marlow when she was plain old Frankie Murray, the daughter of a local whelk merchant. Nathan soon realises he has made a mistake with this invitation and his doubts are confirmed when Faye is nowhere to be found on the morning ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The first in a new book-themed cosy crime series that’s perfect for fans of Death and Croissants and Janice Hallett!This riveting small town murder mystery proves that not every murder is by the book...***As Sugar Springs gears up for its all-class high school reunion, Mississippi bookstore owner Arlo Stanley prepares to launch her largest event: a book signing with the town''s legendary alum and bestselling author, Wally Harrison. That''s when Wally is discovered dead outside of Arlo''s front door, and her best friend is questioned for the crime.When the elderly ladies of Arlo''s Friday Night Book Club start to investigate, Arlo has no choice but to follow behind to keep them out of trouble. Yet with Wally''s reputation, the suspect list only grows longer – his betrayed wife, his disgruntled assistant, even the local man who holds a grudge from a long-ago accident.Between running interference with the book club and otherwise keeping it all together, Arlo’s work is cut out for her. And amidst it all, her one-time boyfriend-turned-private-eye returns to town, just another distraction while she digs to uncover the truth of Wally''s death…and the Sugar Springs secret that could have led to his murder. Perfect for fans of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Home is where the heart is. But home is also the most common site for murder. The grimly fascinating new book from the UK''s leading criminologist David Wilson uncovers the dangers that exist where we least expect them - perfect for fans of The Dark Side of the Mind and The Mind of a Murderer. The home is the place where murder most commonly occurs. In England and Wales, each year on average 75 per cent of female murder victims and 39 per cent of murdered men are killed at home.This gripping new title from the author of My Life with Murderers and A Plot to Kill explores the tragic prevalence of domestic murder and how, for so many victims, their own home is the place they are most in danger.David Wilson is the UK''s leading criminologist and his knowledge of murder is unparalleled. By walking through each part of the house, he explains how each room''s purpose has changed over time, the weapons they contain, and ultimately, how these things combine in murder.Delving into infamous as well as lesser-known true crime cases, this examination of the tragic, ordinary nature of murder is both a chilling read and a startling ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Home is where the heart is. But home is also the most common site for murder. The grimly fascinating new book from the UK''s leading criminologist David Wilson uncovers the dangers that exist where we least expect them - perfect for fans of The Dark Side of the Mind and The Mind of a Murderer. The home is the place where murder most commonly occurs. In England and Wales, each year on average 75 per cent of female murder victims and 39 per cent of murdered men are killed at home.This gripping new title from the author of My Life with Murderers and A Plot to Kill explores the tragic prevalence of domestic murder and how, for so many victims, their own home is the place they are most in danger.David Wilson is the UK''s leading criminologist and his knowledge of murder is unparalleled. By walking through each part of the house, he explains how each room''s purpose has changed over time, the weapons they contain, and ultimately, how these things combine in murder.Delving into infamous as well as lesser-known true crime cases, this examination of the tragic, ordinary nature of murder is both a chilling read and a startling ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sportovní kočárek pro panenky Kate Prestige od Milly Mally je určen pro panenky do délky 50 cm a napodobuje design skutečného kočárku. Vybaven je kovovým rámem, otočnými předními kolečky, odnímatelnou vaničkou a skládací stříškou. Kočárek lze naplocho složit a jeho potah je pratelný.

• Kovový rám a otočná přední kolečka pro snadné manévrování
• Odnímatelná vanička a pratelný potah pro snadnou údržbu
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Objev podobné jako Milly Mally Dětský sportovní kočárek pro panenky Kate Prestige, růžová

Agatha Christie’s ingenious murder mystery thriller, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.Luke Fitzwilliam could not believe Miss Pinkerton’s wild allegation that a multiple murderer was at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood – or her speculation that the local doctor was next in line.But within hours, Miss Pinkerton had been killed in a hit-and-run car accident. Mere coincidence? Luke was inclined to think so – until he read in The Times of the unexpected demise of Dr Humbleby…

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‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay MysteriesA PINCH OF PARANOIAIt’s three days before Christmas, and detective-turned-chef Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is drafted in to cater a charity event run by a notorious millionaire at a 13th-century abbey on Bodmin Moor.A DASH OF DECEPTIONThings get more complicated when a snowstorm descends, stranding them all, and the next morning they find one of the guests has been gruesomely murdered in their bed…A MURDER UNDER THE MISTLETOESecrets mull in every corner – can Jodie solve the crime before the killer strikes again?A Cornish Christmas Murder is a must-read mystery full of heart and humour – perfect for fans of Richard Osman and The Appeal.This title was previously published in the US as A Murder Under the Mistletoe.What readers are saying…‘She did it again! And this time with tinsel, Santa and mince pies… I have learned to not read Jodie Parker books on an empty stomach’ Natalie Normann, author of Christmas Island‘I think Christie would be a big fan’ Tessa‘A delicious English fictional dish that definitely deserves to be enjoyed without any moderation whatsoever! Yes, this is the perfect Xmas gift for a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The first mystery in the bestselling DI Wesley Peterson crime series set on the windswept Devon coast, by million-copy bestselling author Kate Ellis.''A beguiling author who interweaves past and present'' THE TIMES''Clever plotting hides a powerful story of loss, malice and deception'' ANN CLEEVES''Haunting'' INDEPENDENT__________________DS Wesley Peterson, newly arrived in the West Country town of Tradmouth, has his hands full when a child goes missing and a young woman is brutally murdered on a lonely cliff path. Then his old friend, archaeologist Neil Watson, unearths the skeletons of a woman and a newborn baby in the cellar of an ancient merchant''s house nearby.As they begin to investigate the murders, Wesley starts to suspect that these deaths, centuries apart, may be linked by age-old motives of jealousy and sexual obsession. And the pressure is on if he is going to prevent a further tragedy . . .Discover your new favourite crime series. This is the perfect mystery for fans of Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths, which will have you gripped until the final page.__________________What readers are saying about The Merchant''s House :''I couldn''t stop turning the pages . . . Something about this book just hooked me!'' Goodreads Review, 5 stars''Superb ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This hilarious and compelling whodunnit mystery has the ''crime close to home'' feel of Only Murders in the Building and is perfect for readers who loved Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect and Finlay Donovan Is Killing It. Brad Hanson''s life in his suburban Atlanta subdivision is unremarkable. He investigates insurance fraud, which is as dull as it sounds, though if he''s able to get a good bonus this year, his wife Rhonda will finally get to have her new kitchen. His highest achievement in life is being secretary and de facto parliamentarian on the homeowners association board, which is the center of all the neighborhood drama. As frustrating - and heated - as the arguments over tennis court resurfacing and dog droppings may be, much like his subdivision compatriots, Brad would never kill a neighbour, but... he might enjoy thinking about it from time to time. (Who hasn''t?). When someone murders cranky old Inga Oskarsdotter - a frequent source of complaints to the HOA board-a literal smoking gun turns Brad into the chief suspect. But Brad is not waiting around to be arrested - after all, he is an investigator by trade - and he takes it upon ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Murder Two Doors Down - Chuck Storla

Behind the sequins and the sparkles, the competition is about to turn deadly …‘I loved it! I’m quite convinced I’ve danced with Lily Richmond, and if anyone can solve a few crimes she can …’ ANTON DU BEKE💃 🕺 🔪When a promising young dancer collapses during the opening tango of a major competition, Lily Richmond, dance legend, teacher and one-time world champion, is convinced that murder is afoot.There’s only one person who can help Lily solve the mystery: her former student, now turned private detective, Susie Cooper. But Susie vowed she’d never return to the ballroom …As the competition gets fiercer and the bodies pile up, Susie will be forced to go undercover in Blackpool and come face to face with a man she thought she’d left behind. Can Lily and Susie unravel the rumours from the rumbas and expose the murderer’s identity before they strike again?Sex, lies and ballroom dancing. Murder on the Dance Floor is a backstage pass to a world where the most ambitious will stop at nothing to win.🔎🔎 Two amateur detectives on the case🌹 One second chance romance🌶 Sex, lies and backstabbing🔪🔪🔪 And a whole lot of deadly ambition…If you like your crime deadly and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Excite your children and give them a firm foundation in phonics. Part of the Bug Club family, Bug Club Phonics aims to help children learn to read by the age of six in a fun and accessible way. Following the order of Letters and Sounds, the Bug Club Phonics programme matches the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals and ensures children read from books with the sounds they know as they are learning to read. Ideal for home learning. Alice the tightrope artist is injured, so Kat takes her place. Kat falls from the tightrope, landing on Alice! The crowd thinks Kat is the funniest tightrope walker they have ever seen! Kat saves the day! Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schoolsHelps your child develop reading fluency and confidenceSuitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1)Book band: Green BPhonics phase: 5

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This hilarious and compelling whodunnit mystery has the ''crime close to home'' feel of Only Murders in the Building and is perfect for readers who loved Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect and Finlay Donovan Is Killing It. Brad Hanson''s life in his suburban Atlanta subdivision is unremarkable. He investigates insurance fraud, which is as dull as it sounds, though if he''s able to get a good bonus this year, his wife Rhonda will finally get to have her new kitchen. His highest achievement in life is being secretary and de facto parliamentarian on the homeowners association board, which is the center of all the neighborhood drama. As frustrating - and heated - as the arguments over tennis court resurfacing and dog droppings may be, much like his subdivision compatriots, Brad would never kill a neighbour, but... he might enjoy thinking about it from time to time. (Who hasn''t?). When someone murders cranky old Inga Oskarsdotter - a frequent source of complaints to the HOA board-a literal smoking gun turns Brad into the chief suspect. But Brad is not waiting around to be arrested - after all, he is an investigator by trade - and he takes it upon ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Murder Two Doors Down - Chuck Storla

Sophie Hannah''s unguessable thrillers have readers hooked!''INGENIOUS! I challenge anyone to unravel this clever whodunit'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Sophie Hannah could well be our modern Christie, such a deliciously complicated plot. Her best yet!!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This murder mystery really did blow my mind. It kept me awake at night! Absolutely brilliant'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This lived up to its press for me. I loved every page -- a truly impossible puzzle!!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What if the only way to prevent a murder is by confessing to it?Jemma Stelling has confessed to a murder - one she can''t have committed. She has an unshakeable alibi: when Marianne Upton was stabbed to death outside her home, Jemma was at the police station confessing to a murderous obsession with Marianne and a plan to kill her in precisely the way she was killed.So is Jemma innocent? Or is she an ingenious, cold-blooded murderer?Can someone be guilty of the opposite of murder?PRAISE FOR SOPHIE HANNAH:''A new novel by Sophie Hannah is a cause for celebration!'' ALEX MICHAELIDES''One of the best crime writers currently working'' SCOTSMAN''High concept and so satisfying'' GILLIAN McALLISTER''Brain-bending'' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Objev podobné jako The Opposite of Murder - Sophie Hannahová

'[A] belting debut . . . This is high-concept, high-octane, hi-jinks and I'm here for it' Maz Evans ‘This original read is dark, funny and gripping’ heat, Book of the WeekHow to Kill Your Family meets The Power in this entertaining and thought-provoking read, that asks: If you had the power between life and death, what would you do? Thea has a secret. She can tell how long someone has left to live just by touching them. Not only that, but she can transfer life from one person to another – something she finds out the hard way when her best friend Ruth suffers a fatal head injury on a night out. Desperate to save her, Thea touches the arm of the man responsible when he comes to check if Ruth is all right. As Ruth comes to, the man quietly slumps to the ground, dead. Thea realises that she has a godlike power: but despite deciding to use her ability for good, she can’t help but sometimes use it for her own benefit. Boss annoying her at work? She can take some life from them and give it as a tip to her masseuse for a great job. Creating ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako An Ethical Guide To Murder - Jenny Morris

Welcome to the Killer Lines Crime Festival!'Funny, sharply observed and fiendishly clever'Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things'Wickedly funny modern cosy with so many twists you'll get whiplash'Ian Moore, author of Death and CroissantsIn the quaint town of Hoslewit, the biggest names in crime writing have congregated to celebrate all things bookish and murderous. With a programme packed with seminars and signings, egos and alcohol, it's sure to be a thrilling weekend.Author Jane Hepburn is determined this is going to be her year. She's not quite reached the heady heights of best-sellerdom yet, but is convinced that if she can just make the right connections at the festival, it could be the start of a whole new chapter for her and her books.Then her literary agent is killed, and Jane's plans are derailed. But if she can solve the murder, perhaps it will provide the boost her writing career needs? If she lives to tell the tale, that is.Set in the world of books, and for fans of Richard Osman and Richard Coles, Janice Hallett and Nita Prose, A Novel Murder is a book you'll be dying to read.'An appealing cozy star is born.' - Kirkus Review 'Terrific ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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ABSOLUTION BY MURDER is the brilliant and evocative first novel in Peter Tremayne''s Sister Fidelma series, bringing 7th-century Ireland vividly to life.PRAISE FOR ABSOLUTION BY MURDER: ''In the simultaneously sharp-tongued and full womanly figure of Sister Fidelma, Tremayne has created a heroine whom many readers will willingly follow. Even Brother Cadfael might have tolerated her'' Kirkus Reviews As the leading churchmen and women gather at the Synod of Whitby in 664AD to debate the rival merits of the Celtic and Roman Churches, tempers begin to fray. Conspirators plot an assassination, while mysterious, violent death stalks the shadowy cloisters of the Abbey of St Hilda. When the Abbess Etain, a leading speaker for the Celtic Church, is found murdered suspicion inevitably rests on the Roman faction.Attending the Synod is Fidelma, of the community of St Brigid of Kildare. As an advocate of the Brehon Court, she is called on to investigate the murder with Brother Eadulf, of the Roman faction. However, the two are so unlike that their partnership is described as that of a wolf and a fox - but which is which?More gruesome deaths follow and the friction among the clerics could end in civil war. Can the solution ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Absolution by Murder (Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 1) - Peter Tremayne

How to Kill Your Family meets The Power in this entertaining and thought-provoking read, that asks: If you had the power between life and death, what would you do? Thea has a secret. She can tell how long someone has left to live just by touching them. Not only that, but she can transfer life from one person to another – something she finds out the hard way when her best friend Ruth suffers a fatal head injury on a night out. Desperate to save her, Thea touches the arm of the man responsible when he comes to check if Ruth is all right. As Ruth comes to, the man quietly slumps to the ground, dead. Thea realises that she has a godlike power: but despite deciding to use her ability for good, she can’t help but sometimes use it for her own benefit. Boss annoying her at work? She can take some life from them and give it as a tip to her masseuse for a great job. Creating an ‘Ethical Guide to Murder’ helps Thea to focus her new-found skills. But as she embarks on her mission to punish the wicked and give the deserving more time, she ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''I loved this warm, humorous and involving whodunnit with its host of engaging characters and atmospheric Scarborough setting'' CLARE CHASE''Just the heart-warming tonic readers need right now. Endearing characters, intriguing twists and one very cute canine'' HELEN COX Meet Helen Dexter - proprietor of the Seaview Hotel, and now, with the help of her trusty greyhound Suki, amateur detective . . . This unputdownable whodunnit is perfect for fans of Julia Chapman''s Dales Detective Agency, Richard Osman''s The Thursday Murder Club and Betty Rowlands........................................................................................ In the charming Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough, a murder is nothing to sing about . . . After the death of her husband Tom, Helen Dexter is contemplating her future as the now-sole proprietor of the Seaview Hotel. There''s an offer from a hotel chain developer to consider, but also a booking from a group of twelve Elvis impersonators, a singing troupe called Twelvis. Tom loved Elvis and for Helen this is a sign that she should stay. But the series of mysterious events which follow, suggests that the developer is not going to give up easily. Then, shortly after Twelvis arrive, one of the group disappears. His body is found floating in a lake, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Murder at the Seaview Hotel - Glenda Young

A charming domestic comedy, with a dash of magic, and the occasional moment of mayhem!These are the memoirs of ME, Holly Hopkinson, aged almost ten, except without any of the rubbish adults usually put in, thank you very much.My dad just lost his job, which means me and the rest of my family have to leave London and move to the middle of nowhere, which is a TOTAL DISASTER! There’s no Wi-Fi, the local kids are FERAL and there’s animal poo EVERYWHERE.But then for my birthday, my eccentric aunt gave me a magic pocket watch, which I can use to hypnotise and CONTROL people. I actually wanted a new phone, but I won’t complain because this new power is REALLY FUN and has led to the MOST unexpected things – including a visit to the QUEEN.Maybe the countryside isn’t so bad after all…

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As gripping as it is gruesome, How to Solve a Murder is a fascinating insight into the career of a forensic scientist. Includes a foreword from Dr Richard Shepherd, bestselling author of Unnatural Causes.FRACTURED SKULLS. GAS MASKS. BRAIN BUCKETS. VATS OF ACID. PICKLED BODY PARTS.Not the usual tools of trade, but for Chief Forensic Medical Scientist Derek and Forensic Secretary Pauline they were just part of a normal day in the office inside the world-famous Department of Forensic Medicine at Guy’s Hospital in London.Derek has played a pivotal role in investigating some of the UK’s most high-profile mass disasters and murder cases. Derek’s innovative work on murder cases, in particular, has seen him credited as a pioneer of forensic medical science, after developing ground-breaking techniques that make it easier to secure a conviction and also identify a serial killer.Warmly recalled and brilliantly told, these intriguing revelations will open your eyes to the dark world inhabited by those who investigate death and murder (typically most horrid), and unveil the secrets of how each case is solved.

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SOMETIMES THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN SOLVE YOUR MURDER IS YOU.''Startling and original, My Murder is a gripping speculative twist on the crime novel.'' - Paula Hawkins bestselling author of The Girl on the Train''Completely absorbing. A smart, speculative twist on domestic suspense.'' - Ashley Audrain''One of the most original, smart, funny and thought-provoking books you''ll read this year'' - Daily MailLou has been murdered.She was the fifth victim of the serial killer Edward Early. A young wife and new mother, Lou''s death outraged a public breathlessly following the story of the serial murders. Lou has been cloned.Along with Early''s other four victims, Lou has been brought back to life by the government-funded replication commission. The women gather at a weekly support group, helping each other to navigate a society obsessed with their very existence. Lou has been lied to. But when Lou agrees to help fellow murder victim Fern secure a visit with Edward Early, a shocking revelation causes Lou to investigate the events around her death and question everything she thought she knew about her murder.Can she finally uncover the truth? Praise for Katie Williams:"Like an extended episode of ''Black Mirror'' ... Williams offers a master class in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dyslexia-Friendly Edition using sans serif font printed with blue ink on cream paper.SOLVE THE MURDER TO SAVE WHAT''S LEFT OF THE WORLDTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''A mind-bending, genre-blending, boy-that-ending mystery unlike any I''ve ever read'' A. J. FINN''I loved it'' C. J. TUDOR''An absolute blast'' BENJAMIN STEVENSON''Wildly inventive'' M. W. CRAVEN''Believe the hype'' ALICE BELL''Extraordinary'' WILL DEANAn Observer Thriller of the MonthOutside the island there is nothing: the world destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched. On the island: it is idyllic. 122 villagers and 3 scientists, living in peaceful harmony. The villagers are content to fish, farm and feast, to obey their nightly curfew, to do what they’re told by the scientists.Until, to the horror of the islanders, one of their beloved scientists is found brutally stabbed to death. And they learn the murder has triggered a lowering of the security system around the island, the only thing that was keeping the fog at bay.If the murder isn’t solved within 107 hours, the fog will smother the island – and everyone on it.But the security system has also wiped everyone’s memories of exactly what happened the night before, which means that someone on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Taking us into a 1930s London of grimy back streets, smoky cafes and shabby rooms, Plain Murder, C. S. Forester''s second crime novel, is a brilliantly atmospheric and gripping portrayal of the dark heart of a killer, published in Penguin Modern Classics.''They''ll get you for certain,'' said Oldroyd. ''Then they''ll hang you.''At the Universal Advertising Agency on the Strand, London, a murder is being planned. Three men have been discovered taking bribes and face the grim prospect of the dole queue, unless they can get rid of the person who caught them. Their ringleader, thick-set and vicious Mr Morris, soon discovers that killing is far easier than he thought - and that he even has a talent for it. He might, he feels, be superhuman. But as he will discover, there is no such thing as the perfect crime, and no deed goes unpunished.Cecil Louis Troughton Smith (1899-1966), better known by his pen name Cecil Scott Forester, was an English novelist who rose to fame with tales of naval warfare. His most notable works were the 11-book Horatio Hornblower series, depicting a Royal Navy officer during the Napoleonic era, and The African Queen (1935; filmed in 1951 by John Huston). ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty.‘Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ – Clare ChaseEx-journalist Violet Brewster is keen to make a good first impression in her new community, having just moved to the small village of Merrywell. When Violet hears about the mystery of Helen Slingsby, who disappeared from the village forty years earlier, she decides to help uncover what happened. But despite Violet’s best efforts, she can find no trace of the missing woman.As Violet talks to the other residents, it becomes apparent that something sinister is lurking beneath the village’s idyllic exterior.When a villager is found dead in their home, Violet becomes convinced that the murder is connected to Helen. Did Helen ever really leave Merrywell? Who in the village is hiding something? And can Violet finally solve this forty-year-old mystery before someone else gets hurt?An utterly gripping and page-turning English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Frances Evesham and Betty Rowlands.Readers LOVE Murder in Merrywell!''A perfect cozy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully-drawn setting.'' Roz Watkins‘If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed… A book to put ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The perfect murder mystery for fans of THE WINDSOR KNOT, KNIVES OUT and THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB.King Eric is dead. And when the motive is succession, murder is a family affair. . . * * * * * During a violent snowstorm, the Royal Family gather at the Castle for a traditional Christmas together. Amid rumours that he plans to name a new successor, King Eric stands to make his traditional after-dinner speech. He sips from a glass of his favourite whisky- and drops dead. The king has been poisoned, and only one of the royals could have done the deed. Trapped by the raging blizzard, it is up to Eric''s beloved head chef, Jonathan Alleyne, to play detective and get to the bottom of this heinous crime.Jon is determined to expose the truth, even if it puts him in grave danger, and threatens to shake the entire monarchy to its core... * * * * * Readers are LOVING A Murder at the Castle:''This is a fantastic mystery . . . It will keep you guessing until the end!'' FIVE STARS''One of my favourite books I''ve read this year! The plot zips along at lightning speed'' FIVE STARS''What a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''If it’s cosy crime you’re after, this has all the essential ingredients'' Daily Mail''Clear your diaries for another marvellous Merrywell mystery!'' Clare Chase''Kept me guessing right until the end'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If you’re looking for a cosy murder mystery then I 100% recommend this book.'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐In a quaint village in the Peak District, murder is brewing…Violet Brewster is settling into the quiet life in Merrywell. The last thing she needs is to get mixed up in a police investigation…When a snazzy tearoom opens at the local garden centre on Bluebell Hill, residents flock to visit the establishment. But not everyone is happy about the new business venture…Matters escalate when the owner of the tearoom is found dead on the premises. As Violet unwittingly finds herself at the centre of another murder mystery, can she shift suspicion away from those closest to her and find the true culprit?Praise for the Violet Brewster series:''An entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ Clare Chase''A perfect cozy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully-drawn setting.'' Roz Watkins''If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed… A book to put to the top of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An original story from the creator and writer of the hit BBC One TV series, Death in Paradise, featuring on-screen favourite detective, DI Richard Poole.Enhance your enjoyment of the series as, for the first time, Robert Thorogood brings the characters to life on the page in an all-new locked-room mystery.Aslan Kennedy has an idyllic life: leader of a spiritual retreat for wealthy holidaymakers on one of the Caribbean''s most unspoilt islands, Saint Marie. Until he''s murdered, that is. The case seems open and shut: when Aslan was killed he was inside a locked room with only five other people, one of whom has already confessed to the murder.Detective Inspector Richard Poole is hot, bothered, and fed up with talking to witnesses who''d rather discuss his ''aura'' than their whereabouts at the time of the murder. But he also knows that the facts of the case don''t quite stack up. In fact, he''s convinced that the person who''s just confessed to the murder is the one person who couldn''t have done it. Determined to track down the real killer, DI Poole is soon on the trail, and no stone will be left unturned.A must read for fans of the TV series ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe new page-turning, feminist retelling of the historical true-crime story of infamous wife-murderer Dr Crippen, brought to justice by an extraordinary group of women. FROM THE AWARD-WINNING, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR OF TRUE CRIME SENSATION THE FIVE: THE WOMEN KILLED BY JACK THE RIPPER, WINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION. ___________'Thoughtful, humane, gripping. The kind of popular history you devour in one sitting' Sunday Times, Dominic Sandbrook'A finely layered portrait of a hypocritical Edwardian society’ Financial Times'An exceptional achievement. I was gripped from the very first page' The Secret Barrister, Sunday Times bestselling author‘I couldn't put it down' Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry'Under her pen, history comes alive' Professor Dame Sue Black___________No murderer should ever be the keeper of their victim's story …On 1 February, 1910, vivacious music-hall performer, Belle Elmore, suddenly vanished from her north London home, causing alarm among her circle of female friends, the entertainers of the Music Hall Ladies’ Guild who demanded an immediate investigation. They could not have known what they would provoke: the unearthing of a gruesome secret, followed by a fevered manhunt for the prime suspect: Belle’s husband, medical fraudster, Dr Hawley ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Story of a Murder - Hallie Rubenhold

''An absolute delight'' JANICE HALLETT ‘A triumph of ingenuity’ DAILY MAIL‘I loved it! ... A whiff of Shardlake and a pinch of Rumpole ... a joy’ S.J. BENNETT, author of THE WINDSOR KNOT‘A guaranteed page-turner with secrets, twists and turns throughout’ WOMAN & HOMEWhen barrister Gabriel Ward steps out of his rooms one sunny May morning in 1901, his mind is so full of his latest case – the disputed authorship of bestselling children’s book Millie the Temple Church Mouse – that he scarcely registers the body of the Lord Chief Justice of England on his doorstep.But even he cannot fail to notice the judge’s dusty bare feet, in shocking contrast to his flawless evening dress, nor the silver carving knife sticking out of his chest. In the shaded courtyards and ancient buildings of the Inner Temple, the hidden heart of London’s legal world, murder has spent centuries confined firmly to the casebooks. Until now…As the police have no authority in the Temple, who better to investigate than a man who has dedicated his life to the law? But Gabriel soon discovers that murder is much messier outside the courtroom – and that behind the Temple’s heavy oak doors are ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An Expert in Murder is the first in a new series that features Golden Age crime writer Josephine Tey as its lead character, placing her in the richly-peopled world of 1930s theatre which formed the other half of her writing life. It''s March 1934, and Tey is travelling from Scotland to London to celebrate what should be the triumphant final week of her celebrated play, Richard of Bordeaux. However, a seemingly senseless murder puts her reputation, and even her life, under threat. An Expert in Murder is both a tribute to one of the most enduringly popular writers of crime and an atmospheric detective novel in its own right.

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Welcome back to a new year at Wayside School – where things are as strange and eccentric as ever.There are twenty-nine kids in Mrs Jewls''s class on the thirtieth floor, and this book is about all of them: there is Todd, who is in trouble every day, until he gets a magic dog; Paul, whose life is saved by Leslie''s pigtails; Ron, who dares to try the cafeteria''s mushroom surprise; and all the others who help turn each day at Wayside School into one madcap adventure after another.From top to bottom, Wayside is packed with quirky and hilarious characters who are all brought to life in this new edition with delightful illustrations by Aleksei Bitskoff. Part of Louis Sachar''s much-loved Wayside School series, this is an unmissable, irrepressible story of mixed-up mayhem from the bestselling author of Holes.

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A morbid assassination – or something even darker? A Quantum Murder by Peter F. Hamilton is the thrilling second book featuring Greg Mandel, the cyberpunk detective with psychic powers Dr Edward Kitchener, respected quantum cosmology researcher, is found brutally murdered. His employers, Event Horizon, want to know what happened – and fast. Is it a gruesome killing or something far more sinister?Greg Mandel, a once high-powered detective with psychic powers, is enticed out of retirement to take on the case. But Mandel''s leads force him to confront the past. But – according to Kitchener''s theories – this past might never have happened . . .Challeging the very boundaries of reality, A Quantum Murder is an edge-of-your-seat space mystery from sci-fi legend Peter F. Hamilton,A Quantum Murder is followed by The Nano Flower to complete the Greg Mandel trilogy.

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The 10 year anniversary edition of a dazzling literary thriller including brand new material, THE INTERPRETATION OF MURDER is the story of Sigmund Freud assisting a Manhattan murder investigation. Think SHADOW OF THE WIND meets THE HISTORIAN.THE INTERPRETATION OF MURDER is an inventive tour de force inspired by Sigmund Freud''s 1909 visit to America, accompanied by protégé and rival Carl Jung. When a wealthy young debutante is discovered bound, whipped and strangled in a luxurious apartment overlooking the city, and another society beauty narrowly escapes the same fate, the mayor of New York calls upon Freud to use his revolutionary new ideas to help the surviving victim recover her memory of the attack, and solve the crime. But nothing about the attacks - or about the surviving victim, Nora - is quite as it seems. And there are those in very high places determined to stop the truth coming out, and Freud''s startling theories taking root on American soil.

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_____________________________THE NEW YORK TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER on the murder behind the Netflix documentary Killer InsideHe had it all. A $40 million NFL contract. Fame. Adoration – until he was convicted of murder, and jailed for life without parole.A true story told by the master of crime fiction, All-American Murder is the tale of Aaron Hernandez, once the NFL''s youngest player, a star for the New England Patriots and a Super Bowl veteran. His every move played out in the headlines, and yet he led a secret life – one that ended in a maximum-security prison. What drove him to go so wrong, so fast?This explosive account of the rise and fall of a life cut short in the dark shadow of fame, culminating in Hernandez''s own untimely death behind bars, is built on original, in-depth reporting. Was Hernandez a victim himself, suffering violence-inducing brain damage from the sport that meant everything to him – or was he just a heartless killer?_____________________________‘The man behind the hugely popular Alex Cross series has interviewed those closest to Hernandez to get the full, winding story on the NFL star turned murderer.’ The Sun‘Patterson unravels Hernandez’s complicated and troubling story.’ CBS News''This disturbing true-crime ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The royal family''s darkest secret and the establishment cover-up. Half a century before Dodi and Diana, another Prince of Wales would be involved in a deadly love triangle with a fabulously wealthy Egyptian "prince." Prince Edward was the future King of England, a destiny he would famously forsake over his love for Wallis Simpson. But two decades prior he was involved in another love affair that threatened to jeopardize the royal family. The story took place in maisons de rendezvous, luxurious chateaux in the French countryside providing hospitality for the British upper classes, the richest food, the finest wines and the most beautiful women, the violent and dangerous Paris demi-monde - where many of the women came from - and the Savoy hotel in London, where a murder was committed. This major royal scandal, superbly covered up by the Royal family, the government and the judiciary has remained secret ever since.This is the story of a passionate and deadly love affair set against the dramatic backdrop of the Great War. Edward was enthralled by the ''crazy physical attraction'' of Marguerite Alibert, queen of the Paris demi-monde. When he broke off their hidden relationship, Edward thought that he was free of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Perfect Murder is a suspenseful and gripping novella from Peter James, the bestselling author of the phenomenally successful Roy Grace series.How do you commit the perfect murder?Victor Smiley and his wife Joan have been married for nearly twenty years. Victor secretly loathes Joan more and more each day. Joan is bored by Victor, and his snoring drives her mad. Their marriage has reached a crisis point.Victor decides there is only one way to get Joan out of his life for ever, but he''s about to get a nasty surprise. As it turns out, Victor''s not the only one with murder in mind . . .*****23 million books sold.Don''t miss the Grace series from Peter James - Roy Grace is Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective, and the series is now a major ITV show starring John Simm.''Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business'' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series''Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world'' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series''One of the world’s most popular detective series'' – The Guardian''The master of the craft'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A wealthy kidnapped man fights for his life and a real estate deal turns deadly in these two true crime thrillers that inspired Discovery''s Murder is Forever TV series.Murder Beyond the Grave(with Andrew Bourelle): Stephen Small has it all: a Ferrari, fancy house, loving wife, and three boys. But the only thing he needs right now is enough air to breathe. Kidnapped, buried in a box, and held for ransom, Stephen has forty-eight hours of oxygen. The clock is ticking . . .Murder in Paradise (with Christopher Charles): High in the Sierra Nevada mountains, developers Jim and Bonnie Hood excitedly tour Camp Nelson Lodge. They intend to buy and modernize this beautiful rustic property, but the locals don''t like rich outsiders changing their way of life. After a grisly shooting, everybody will discover just how you can make a killing in real estate . . .

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Two true-crime cases from the hit TV series Murder is ForeverHOME SWEET MURDER: Lawyer Leo Fisher and his wife Sue are enjoying a quiet Sunday dinner at home. Until a man in a suit rings at their front door claiming to be an SEC agent. By the end of the evening, two people will be shot, stabbed and tortured. And two others will fare worse . . . MURDER ON THE RUN: The middle-aged housekeeper found dead with a knife in her throat was bad. But the little boy was worse. After a bloody double homicide that puts Omaha, Nebraska, on the map, Detective Derek Mois promises the boy''s parents he will catch the killer, no matter how long or far he runs . . .

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‘We are a trading community, a commercial people. Murder is doubtless a very shocking offence, nevertheless as what is done is not to be undone, let us make our money out of it.’ PunchMurder in the 19th century was rare. But murder as sensation and entertainment became ubiquitous – transformed into novels, into broadsides and ballads, into theatre and melodrama and opera – even into puppet shows and performing dog-acts.In this meticulously researched and compelling book, Judith Flanders – author of ‘The Victorian House’ – retells the gruesome stories of many different types of murder – both famous and obscure. From the crimes (and myths) of Sweeney Todd and Jack the Ripper, to the tragedies of the murdered Marr family in London’s East End, Burke and Hare and their bodysnatching business in Edinburgh, and Greenacre who transported his dismembered fiancée around town by omnibus.With an irresistible cast of swindlers, forgers, and poisoners, the mad, the bad and the dangerous to know, ‘The Invention of Murder’ is both a gripping tale of crime and punishment, and history at its most readable.

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‘Beautiful and emotional’ Sue Moorcroft‘A moving, warm and comforting read’ Jennie Godfrey‘Tender and moving, The Forgotten Book Club is one to treasure’ Celia Anderson‘A wonderfully uplifting celebration of community and the joy of books’ Annie Lyons––––––––––––––––––––––––––Life can begin with a single story. You just have to Bring Your Own Book…For three decades, Grace supported her husband Frank’s passion for books, despite not being a reader herself. Since his passing, their shelves echo longingly, and Grace’s heartache has only grown.When Grace’s grandson suggests joining Frank’s old book club to feel closer to him again, Grace reluctantly agrees. Yet, upon arrival, she discovers this isn’t a typical book club: here, members settle in for an hour of reading… in silence.Disappointed by the sparse attendance and confused by the lack of chatter, Grace flees. But when fellow member, Annie, convinces her to stay, Grace is determined to ensure that neither Frank – nor his beloved book club – are forgotten.And as she breathes new life into the group, Grace might just find this is where she truly belongs. Because this next chapter of life could just be the beginning of her story…The perfect story for book lovers everywhere. Ideal for fans of Sally ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"An exciting and engagingly written book. The case studies are intriguing and the discussion of previous theories impeccable." - Dr. Heather Montgomery, The Open University "What is a child? Kate Cregan and Denise Cuthbert begin this path-breaking and compelling work with a deceptively simple question. From this seemingly straightforward formulation, they unravel, interrogate and engage with some of the most pressing issues related to children in the early 21st century... This book is an absolute must for scholars in all the fields of childhood studies." - Professor Joy Damousi, University of Melbourne Global Childhoods draws on the authors’ interdisciplinary backgrounds and original research in the fields of embodiment, theorisations of childhood, children′s policy, child placement and adoption, and family formation. The book critically demonstrates how following from the modern construction of childhood which emerged unevenly from the late eighteenth century, the twentieth century saw the emergence of the conception of the normative global child, a figure finally enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The book offers a wide-ranging critical analysis of approaches to children and childhood across the social sciences. Through stimulating case studies which include the experiences of child soldiers, orphans, forced child ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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