curtain call at the seaview hotel glenda young

''A perfect example of what cosy crime should be like - drama, mystery and intrigue'' Ginger Book GeekThe second in the page-turning cosy crime series from Glenda Young, this unputdownable whodunnit is perfect for fans of Julia Chapman''s Dales Detective Agency, Richard Osman''s The Thursday Murder Club, Betty Rowlands and Helen Cox.Readers say FIVE STARS!''I really do love this series. It is light, easy to read and a perfect cosy crime series. I highly recommend''''Wow I love this author. This book did not disappoint loved all the characters and how the author brought them to life. I enjoyed it so much I finished it within 24hrs''''A wholly entertaining mystery set . . . A fun plot and plenty of wry humour completes the package''''I really can''t wait for more seaside adventures!''................................................In the charming Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough, the stage is set for murder . . .Helen Dexter has started a new chapter in her life as sole proprietor of the Seaview Hotel.But things take a dramatic turn when an acting troupe book into the hotel to rehearse a play they hope will save a much-loved theatre from being closed down. Helen immediately picks up on tension between the actors, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel - Glenda Young

The third in the page-turning cosy crime series from Glenda Young, this unputdownable whodunnit is perfect for fans of Julia Chapman''s Dales Detective Agency, Richard Osman''s The Thursday Murder Club, Betty Rowlands and Helen Cox.Praise for Murder at the Seaview Hotel:''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................................................In the charming Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough, a killer game is being played . . . Helen Dexter is enjoying the new four-star status of the Seaview Hotel. But she begins to wonder if this accolade is cursed when a series of disasters strike.It starts when a crazy golf team arrive to play in a Scarborough tournament. Their odd behaviour heightens when the rival team captain turns up. Yet, there''s worse to come for Helen when one of the guests is murdered playing crazy golf. Then the Seaview''s prize-winning cook Jean quits, leaving Helen devastated. And so, as Helen''s fiftieth birthday approaches, the last thing she''s in the mood for is a celebration. However, mysterious invitations arrive to a party that Helen ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Foul Play at the Seaview Hotel - Glenda Young

''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

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The fourth in the page-turning cosy crime series from Glenda Young, this unputdownable whodunnit is perfect for fans of Julia Chapman''s Dales Detective Agency and Richard Osman''s The Thursday Murder Club. The Seaview Hotel mystery series was shortlisted for Best New Crime Series alongside bestselling series by Richard Osman and Val McDermid in the Dead Good Readers Awards. Meet Tommy Two-Shoes, Ballroom Bev and their quirky troupe of dancers when the glamorous world of ballroom dancing comes to the seaside town of Scarborough. However, beneath the glitter balls and sequins, there''s bitter rivalry between the dancers - both on and off the dance floor - and the dancing turns deadly when one of them ends up dead. Helen Dexter''s Seaview Hotel plays host to the dance troupe when the murder takes place. Aided by her rescue greyhound Suki and the Seaview Hotel cook Jean (a no-nonsense Yorkshire woman you don''t want to mess with!), Helen steps out and puts her best foot forward, but can she solve the crime?Praise for the previous Helen Dexter mysteries:''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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Deadly Dancing at the Seaview Hotel - Glenda Young

The fourth in the page-turning cosy crime series from Glenda Young, this unputdownable whodunnit is perfect for fans of Julia Chapman''s Dales Detective Agency and Richard Osman''s The Thursday Murder Club.The Seaview Hotel mystery series was shortlisted for Best New Crime Series alongside bestselling series by Richard Osman and Val McDermid in the Dead Good Readers Awards.Meet Tommy Two-Shoes, Ballroom Bev and their quirky troupe of dancers when the glamorous world of ballroom dancing comes to the seaside town of Scarborough.However, beneath the glitter balls and sequins, there''s bitter rivalry between the dancers - both on and off the dance floor - and the dancing turns deadly when one of them ends up dead.Helen Dexter''s Seaview Hotel plays host to the dance troupe when the murder takes place. Aided by her rescue greyhound Suki and the Seaview Hotel cook Jean (a no-nonsense Yorkshire woman you don''t want to mess with!), Helen steps out and puts her best foot forward, but can she solve the crime?Praise for the previous Helen Dexter mysteries:''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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Deadly Dancing at the Seaview Hotel - Glenda Young

''Real sagas with female characters right at the heart'' Woman''s HourIf you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you''ll LOVE Glenda Young''s ''amazing novels!'' (ITV''s This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall)''In the world of historical saga writers, there''s a brand new voice'' My WeeklyWhat readers are saying about Glenda''s dramatically powerful saga of secrets, friendship, motherhood, love and betrayal:''What a gripping writer, pure passion for her world on every page'' 5* reader review''You are totally transplanted into the life or our heroine. Wonderful characters and evocative descriptions'' 5* reader review''Unique, captivating . . . will definitely pull at everyone''s heartstrings'' 5* reader review......................................''She''s not worth more than tuppence, that child!'' Those are the words that haunt Sadie Linthorpe. She is the talk of Ryhope when she arrives there, aged seventeen, alone, seeking work and a home in the pit village. But Sadie is keeping a secret - she is searching for her baby girl who was taken from her at birth a year ago and cruelly sold by the child''s grandmother. All that Sadie knows about the family who took her daughter is that they live in Ryhope. And the only thing she knows about her daughter is that when the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Tuppenny Child - Glenda Young

Real sagas with female characters right at the heart' Woman's Hour 'In the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice' My Weekly 'Heart-warming, emotional and simply wonderful . . . If you think family sagas aren't for you, you've never read Glenda Young's books - pick one up today and you'll be converted' 5 * reader review If you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you'll LOVE Glenda Young's 'amazing novels!' (ITV's This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall) .................................................. 'Please, sir, take us both. We only have each other. We don't know how to live apart.' After the death of their parents, sisters Poppy and Rose are taken in by widow Nellie Harper. But whilst they have a roof over their heads, the young orphans are unloved, unwanted, and always hungry, with only one pair of boots between them. Keen to make money, Nellie hatches a plan to sell the girls to the mysterious Mr Scurrfield. But when the day comes for them to leave, Scurrfield reveals he will take only one of the sisters - and he will decide which it will be on the turn of a sixpence. Ten years later, Poppy is married with three ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Sixpenny Orphan - Glenda Young

''Real sagas with female characters right at the heart'' Woman''s HourIf you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you''ll LOVE Glenda Young''s ''amazing novels!'' (ITV''s This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall)''In the world of historical saga writers, there''s a brand new voice'' My WeeklyWhat readers are saying about Glenda''s dramatically powerful and romantic saga of tragedy and triumph:''Better than a Catherine Cookson'' 5* reader review''Wonderful read, full of rich characters, evocative description and a touch of romance'' 5* reader review''Just wanted it to go on forever and read more about the characters and their lives'' 5* reader review............................................''Any rag and bone!''Everyone recognises the cry of Meg Sutcliffe as she plies her trade along the back streets of Ryhope. She learnt the ropes from her dad when he returned from the War. But when tragedy struck, Meg had no choice but to continue alone, with only her trusty dog Spot and beloved horse Stella for company. Now the meagre money she earns is the only thing that stands between her family''s safety and predatory rent collector Hawk Jackson...Many say it''s no job for a woman - especially a beauty like Meg who''s noticed everywhere she goes. When she catches the eye of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Belle of the Back Streets - Glenda Young

''Real sagas with female characters right at the heart'' Woman''s Hour''A gripping saga'' People''s FriendIf you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you''ll LOVE Glenda Young''s ''amazing novels!'' (ITV''s This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall)From the author of Pearl of Pit Lane, comes a dramatically powerful and romantic saga of tragedy and triumph. What readers are saying about Glenda''s heartwrenching sagas:''Better than a Catherine Cookson'' 5* reader review''Wonderful read, full of rich characters, evocative description and a touch of romance'' 5* reader review''Just wanted it to go on forever and read more about the characters and their lives'' 5* reader review''This author''s books always just get better and better'' 5* reader review.................................................''You deserve more than this, Jess . . . You deserve to know the truth about the McNallys.''When a newborn baby girl is found abandoned with nothing but a scarlet ribbon tied to her basket, Ada Davidson, housekeeper of the wealthy McNally family''s home, the Uplands, takes her into her care. Sworn to secrecy about the baby''s true identity, Ada names her Jess and brings her up as her own, giving Jess no reason to question where she came from. But when Ada passes away, grief-stricken Jess, now sixteen, is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon - Glenda Young

A new arrival at the Beach Hotel spells troubleChambermaid Fanny is thanking her lucky stars she has had a second chance at life. As an unmarried mother, it could have been very different and she is happy.But when new maid, Susie, arrives at the Beach Hotel, it isn''t long before sparks fly. Susie begins to meddle in Fanny''s friendships and even in her budding romance with Walter, an American working at the aerodrome.Meanwhile, a flu epidemic starts to spread and as more people fall ill, the hotel is forced to close.Matters come to a head when Susie plots to reveal secrets about Fanny that could spell her ruin.Can the hotel and the hardworking women who run it survive?An uplifting, emotional WW1 saga perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Jean FullertonReaders adore the Beach Hotel series:‘Oh wow this story was…amazing and heartfelt…I hope there will be more in this series’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Another brilliant book by this brilliant author.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Brilliant storyline, brilliant book. Couldn’t put it down. Family saga at its best.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I loved this enchanting read…could not put it down.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Well, what a start to a new series! There are many secrets to be uncovered…I loved ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Stormy Skies at the Beach Hotel - Francesca Capaldi

In this follow-up to The Incredible Hotel, a crime disrupts the prestigious baking competition taking place at the hotel. But will detective Matilda be able to solve the case? The World Baking Competition is coming up. It is taking place at the Incredible Hotel and will be judged by guest of honour, Chef Tartine. Stefan has perfected his chocolate cake recipe but on the morning of the event... the recipe is nowhere to be found! Luckily, the best detective in Delaunay is on hand – Stefan’s best friend, Matilda. Who could the thief be?! Everyone has their theory and Mr Starch, the hotel manager, is ready to point the finger at a baking saboteur... From exceptionally talented author Kate Davies and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Follath, this enchantingly illustrated and nostalgic picture book visits the same unique hotel as the previous book, depicted in characterful illustrations and described with whimsical and charming text. With a strong and smart female lead, this is a principled and entertaining story.

Objev podobné jako A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel - Davies Kate

In this follow-up to The Incredible Hotel, a crime disrupts the prestigious baking competition taking place at the hotel. But will detective Matilda be able to solve the case? The World Baking Competition is coming up. It is taking place at the Incredible Hotel and will be judged by guest of honour, Chef Tartine. Stefan has perfected his chocolate cake recipe but on the morning of the event... the recipe is nowhere to be found! Luckily, the best detective in Delaunay is on hand – Stefan’s best friend, Matilda. Who could the thief be?! Everyone has their theory and Mr Starch, the hotel manager, is ready to point the finger at a baking saboteur... From exceptionally talented author Kate Davies and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Follath, this enchantingly illustrated and nostalgic picture book visits the same unique hotel as the previous book, depicted in characterful illustrations and described with whimsical and charming text. With a strong and smart female lead, this is a principled and entertaining story.

Objev podobné jako A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel - Davies Kate

Can true love win the day?Hetty Affleck is working as a maid at the prestigious Beach Hotel in Littlehampton. Her beau, Lorcan, is away at war and has recently stopped replying to her letters but she is determined to keep her spirits up. When she meets wealthy shipbuilder’s son Victor Perryman, they pass the time of day and they both feel a connection but she can’t allow herself to think anything more of it - not only does she have Lorcan to think of, but she and Victor are divided by wealth and class.Yet they meet again and Hetty is charmed and intrigued by Victor and his openness towards her. It becomes harder to ignore the attachment growing between them.When Lorcan comes back on leave, Hetty is forced to face her true feelings. Who does she really love, and can that love conquer everything in its path?An uplifting, emotional WW1 saga perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Jean FullertonReaders adore the Beach Hotel series:‘Oh wow this story was…amazing and heartfelt…I hope there will be more in this series’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Had me turning the pages well into the night… A five-star, well-written beach caper. A page turner from beginning to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Love and Loss at the Beach Hotel - Francesca Capaldi

Sisters Alice and Annie have always been close but will a man come between them?Annie and Alice love their life working at the Beach Hotel together and each is thrilled to have finally found a sweetheart. Yet the path of true love never did run smooth and they soon find themselves facing conflict and strife. Could love come between them and the bond they share?Meanwhile, as men start to come home from the war, the women have to work out how to keep their jobs, although they are delighted to be back with their beaus. Soon, wedding bells ring out in Littlehampton. Will everything be made right in time for Christmas?An unforgettable, emotional WW1 saga perfect for readers of Elaine Everest and Rowena Summers. Readers cannot get enough of the Beach Hotel series:'Oh wow this story wasamazing and heartfeltI hope there will be more in this series' Reader Review'Another brilliant book by this brilliant author.' Reader Review'Brilliant storyline, brilliant book. Couldn't put it down. Family saga at its best.' Reader Review'I loved this enchanting readcould not put it down.' Reader Review'Well, what a start to a new series! There are many secrets to be uncoveredI loved this book.' Reader Review'Had ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Celebrations at The Beach Hotel - Francesca Capaldi

Escape with Jenny Colgan this Christmas . . .''Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan'' Sunday Express''An evocative, sweet treat'' Jojo Moyes''This sweet romance will lift your spirits'' Sunday Mirror''Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting'' Marian Keyes''Irresistible'' Jill Mansell''Just lovely'' Katie Fforde''Naturally funny, warm-hearted'' Lisa Jewell''A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book'' Mike Gayle''A sheer delight from start to finish'' Sophie Kinsella___________________________________On the tiny Scottish island of Mure, Christmas preparations are even more hectic than usual . . . Flora MacKenzie is worried about her brother. Fintan hasn''t got over the death of his partner, Colton, and Flora thinks he needs a project.The Rock - the rambling, disused hotel on the tip of the island - was Colton''s passion project before he died. With Flora''s help, Fintan is going to get the hotel up and running in time for Christmas, transforming it into a festive haven of crackling log fires and delicious food. But running a hotel, they are about to discover, is not that easy. Especially when their motley staff includes a temperamental French chef, a spoilt Norwegian kitchen boy who can''t peel a potato without mutilating his own hand and a painfully shy kitchen assistant who blushes when anyone speaks to her. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Christmas at the Island Hotel - Jenny Colganová

A side-splittingly funny picture book about open-mindedness and the power of change.The Bug Hotel has a fancy dining room, a rooftop terrace … even a pool if water is your thing.What a wonderful hotel! Trouble is, Branwell the solitary bee is not welcomed by the other guests – they''re convinced he will sting! But Branwell can''t sting, and even if he could, he wouldn''t want to. When a curious toddler starts poking and shaking the bug hotel, our stripy hero, Branwell, ends up saving the day, showing us all a thing or two about resolving tricky situations peacefully.

Objev podobné jako Trouble at the Bug Hotel - Kathryn Simmonds

Shrewsbury, 1866. At the Station Hotel, staff struggle in vain to rouse Mr Julian Lockyer who requested an early wake-up call to catch a train. When they force open the door, they are horrified to discover a bloodied corpse in the bed, a knife still in the dead man''s hand. Inspector Robert Colbeck, the Railway Detective, is dispatched to investigate and soon begins to question whether this is really a case of suicide. For why would a man reaching the pinnacle of his career, about to be named the Chairman of the Great Western Railway, choose to take his own life? And why was his trip to Shrewsbury a secret from his family? Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming must probe deeply into Lockyer''s life and lies to find the answers and to catch the killer. A classically told crime series with historical background and railway focus used to great effect Marston made the Top 50 Most Borrowed Adult Author list in the most recent PLR figures Over a million copies of the series sold to date in the UK trade alone - Marston is on track to continue as one of A&B''s bestselling authors The TV rights to the Railway Detective ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Mystery at the Station Hotel - Edward Marston

Shrewsbury, 1866. At the Station Hotel, staff struggle in vain to rouse Mr Julian Lockyer who requested an early wake-up call to catch a train. When they force open the door, they are horrified to discover a bloodied corpse in the bed, a knife still in the dead man''s hand.Inspector Robert Colbeck, the Railway Detective, is dispatched to investigate and soon begins to question whether this is really a case of suicide. For why would a man reaching the pinnacle of his career, about to be named the Chairman of the Great Western Railway, choose to take his own life? And why was his trip to Shrewsbury a secret from his family?Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming must probe deeply into Lockyer''s life and lies to find the answers and to catch the killer. A classically told crime series with historical background and railway focus used to great effect Marston made the Top 50 Most Borrowed Adult Author list in the most recent PLR figures Over a million copies of the series sold to date in the UK trade alone - Marston is on track to continue as one of A&B''s bestselling authors The TV rights to the Railway Detective series have ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Mystery at the Station Hotel - Edward Marston

Lauren wouldn’t change a thing about The Moonlight Hotel. She loves its vintage glamour, lakeside setting and, above all, its precious memories from back when her late dad ran the place. But handsome entrepreneur Joe is the new owner. And he has big plans. When Lauren comes face to face with Joe after signing up to dance classes in its gorgeous ballroom, she can’t hide her hostility. She’s not going to change her views. He’s not going to alter his project. But could learning to salsa spark the chemistry they need to finally see eye to eye? An enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity rom-com that will warm your heart and make you laugh out loud! ‘As entertaining as Strictly, but with a lot more romance’ KATIE FFORDE ‘Hilarious and romantic – Jane Costello’s best book yet’ BELLA

Objev podobné jako Summer Nights at the Moonlight Hotel - Jane Costello

Lauren wouldn’t change a thing about The Moonlight Hotel. She loves its vintage glamour, lakeside setting and, above all, its precious memories from back when her late dad ran the place. But handsome entrepreneur Joe is the new owner. And he has big plans. When Lauren comes face to face with Joe after signing up to dance classes in its gorgeous ballroom, she can’t hide her hostility. She’s not going to change her views. He’s not going to alter his project. But could learning to salsa spark the chemistry they need to finally see eye to eye? An enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity rom-com that will warm your heart and make you laugh out loud! ‘As entertaining as Strictly, but with a lot more romance’ KATIE FFORDE ‘Hilarious and romantic – Jane Costello’s best book yet’ BELLA

Objev podobné jako Summer Nights at the Moonlight Hotel - Jane Costello

You can’t move past the breakup. You feel stuck in cycles of rumination and pain.This helpful guide provides brand-new therapeutic tools to revolutionise the way we overcome loss, and seek and welcome love, within and outside of ourselves.We know heartbreaks are inevitable. We also know that somehow it is within our power to break free of the suffering and transform pain into meaning. Yet, somewhere between the sad songs, the late-night fixations, and the social media stalking, we get lost.Alice Haddon, psychologist of over twenty-five years, and Ruth Field, bestselling self-help author, show us how we can dissect heartbreaks, mine them for strength and live our most empowered life. They also examine how society sets up women to fall into love traps and engage bad habits of self-sacrificing and enabling. With Alice and Ruth’s help, those patterns end forever.Bursting with compassion, humour and courage, this book will take you into the actual exercises conducted at the retreat that they run. It will teach you how to:face your deepest hurt without shame or judgmentask for help and lean on the collectivebe kind and forgiving to yourselfturn your heartbreak into love and prideProviding you with a clear pathway to recovery, Alice and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Finding Your Self at the Heartbreak Hotel - Alice Haddon, Ruth Field

You can’t move past the breakup. You feel stuck in cycles of rumination and pain.This helpful guide provides brand-new therapeutic tools to revolutionise the way we overcome loss, and seek and welcome love, within and outside of ourselves.We know heartbreaks are inevitable. We also know that somehow it is within our power to break free of the suffering and transform pain into meaning. Yet, somewhere between the sad songs, the late-night fixations, and the social media stalking, we get lost.Alice Haddon, psychologist of over twenty-five years, and Ruth Field, bestselling self-help author, show us how we can dissect heartbreaks, mine them for strength and live our most empowered life. They also examine how society sets up women to fall into love traps and engage bad habits of self-sacrificing and enabling. With Alice and Ruth’s help, those patterns end forever.Bursting with compassion, humour and courage, this book will take you into the actual exercises conducted at the retreat that they run. It will teach you how to: face your deepest hurt without shame or judgment ask for help and lean on the collective be kind and forgiving to yourself turn your heartbreak into love and prideProviding you with a clear pathway ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Finding Your Self at the Heartbreak Hotel - Alice Haddon, Ruth Field

Harry and the Sport's Competition + CD audioAbout the series:The series Young ELI Readers is divided into four levels according to the language level of the readers. It's in line with the indications of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language and comprise useful language certification exercises. This ensures that learners will meet language and structures they have already studied or which are commensurate with their level, making reading an achievable, enjoyable and stimulating experience.Stages:Stage 1 (100 headwords) Below A1 StartersStage 2 (200 headwords) A1 Starters/MoversStage 3 (300 headwords) A1.1 MoversStage 4 (400 headwords) A2 FlyersAbout Harry and the Sport's Competition + CD audio:Stage 4: A2 FlyersHarry is the very last person to volunteer for a sport competition! In this story our reluctant hero braves golf and volleyball to come out tops (to everyone's surprise!). Harry and his three friends are selected to take part in the Police Sport Competition. They arrive at the luxury hotel by the sea where thecompetition is to take place. Everything seems normal... but something strange is going on at the hotel... The book contains five pages of exercises for revision at the end. An illustrated dictionary, placed on the inside of the cover, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Young ELI Readers 4/A2: Harry and The Sports Competition + Downloadable Multimedia - Jane Cadwallader

''A warm, funny, uplifting writer to celebrate!'' KATIE FFORDEIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you''ll LOVE Erin Green''s novels of love, life and laughter!''A lovely, heart-warming story of three very different women trying to change their lives for the better . . . I was hooked! I hope there will be many more books in this lovely series!'' CHRISTINA COURTENAY''A delicious Shetland setting and the exquisite writing of Green, come together for a delightful tale of friendship, family and love'' JENNI KEERReaders are enchanted!''A lovely Christmas read . . . made me feel good. Excellent''''An essential for anyone''s pre-Christmas light and relaxing reading list''''I couldn''t put this book down it was that good. . . 10 stars at least''''A wonderful festive read that makes you wish you were there''''This was a beautiful escapist read''''Great characters, great storyline and a big hug in book form will be found within the pages of this amazing festive book. Loved it''''A lovely story of friendship, love, and starting over. I wish I lived in this town, could shop at their stores and be friends with these lovely characters''.....................................Friendship can be the greatest gift you''ll ever give . . ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako From Shetland, With Love at Christmas - Erin Green

In 2011 one of the biggest political events in the world, the Arab Spring, swept across North Africa. But what came next? As the world moves on, four young Tunisians must cope with the reality of an uncertain future in this original graphic novel.Winner of the Raymond Leblanc Foundation''s Belgian Prize, and translated into English for the first time, Helene Aldeguer delivers an authentic look at the disillusioned state of young people in Tunisia after the events of the Arab Spring illustrated in stark, beautiful black-and-white.Two years after the "Jasmine Revolution," Tunisia is unstable and facing economic hardship. Saif, Aziz, Meriem, and Chayma are among those who feel abandoned by the developing turmoil surrounding the government. Saif goes to college but worries about his younger brothers; Aziz struggles to find steady employment hoping to gain approval from Meriem''s family, while Meriem attends law school; and Chayma, after watching a man set himself on fire, considers emigration to France. As the situation becomes more serious and calls to activism in the streets get louder, each must consider what direction their future lies.Helene Aldeguer spent time in Tunis in October, 2014 covering the parliamentary elections and living among the youth of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako After the Spring: A Story of Tunisian Youth - Helene Aldeguer

Don''t miss the dazzling new novel from the nation''s favourite entertainer - available to pre-order now!''Heartbreaking, heartlifting and enchanting'' CAROL KIRKWOOD1942, LondonIn the darkest times, hope lights the way...As the snow falls on Berkeley Square, the staff at the Buckingham Hotel are busy preparing for the arrival of American soldiers. ''King of the Ballroom'' Raymond de Guise is rallying the performers for the forthcoming Winter Ball, with a familiar face returning to surprise the guests. As rumours circulate that the Royal Party will be in attendance on the night, tensions begin to rise on and off the dancefloor as shocking secrets are revealed. Raymond has always been a keeper of secrets, most especially his own. Unbeknownst to his friends and family, he has returned from the frontline to the ballroom to feed information from high society to the British government...As the festive season approaches, he is given his most dangerous assignment yet, welcoming three American officials into his home with the knowledge that one is a traitor. As the Christmas baubles glitter, he must discover who has treachery in his heart before it is too late.Will Raymond be able to protect his home and his country? Or will this be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Winter Ball - Anton Du Beke

Kniha The Shining od Stephena Kinga vypráví příběh pětiletého Dannyho, který má psychické schopnosti. Když se jeho rodina přestěhuje jako správci do opuštěného hotelu Overlook, Danny začne zažívat děsivé vize. Hotel ožívá vlastním životem a rodina se ocitá v pasti během zimní bouře.

• Klasický horor od Stephena Kinga v anglickém jazyce
• Brožovaná vazba pro snadné čtení a přenášení
• Intenzivní atmosféra izolace a nadpřirozena
• Poutavý příběh s psychologickými prvky

Objev podobné jako The Shining (1444720724)

The Thirteen Doors of Black House is a fast-paced scary mystery that is destined to become a classic haunted house book for kids. —Fleur Bradley, award-winning author of Daybreak on Raven Island and Midnight at the Barclay Hotel. Maya Murtagh can’t wait to spend a week at Black House, a looming seaside mansion that was once home to her favorite mystery author, Augusta Black. After a falling out with her best friend and journalism partner, she needs ideas for a juicy new story that will repair their friendship and earn them a coveted regular column in the school newspaper. Black House is the perfect place to spark inspiration. But when Maya and her family arrive at the mansion, the host who greets them is totally creepy. So are the thirteen doors inside Augusta Black’s old office, each one carved with an eerie symbol. Add in the unshakeable feeling that someone—or something—is watching her, and Maya becomes convinced: there’s a mystery to be solved here, real. . . or supernatural. Each of the thirteen doors hides a secret but opening them leads to dire consequences. When too many doors are open and Maya and her cousins are unable to close them, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Thirteen Doors of Black House - Laura Lavoie

''At a time when peace seems remote and darkness deepens, this lucid, humane, hopeful book shines like a ray of light'' The Times''Extraordinary... Tolan''s narrative provides a much needed human dimension to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.'' Washington PostThe true story of a friendship spanning religious divisions and four decades of Israeli-Palestinian conflictIn the summer of 1967, not long after the Six Day War, three young Palestinian men ventured into the town of Ramla in Israel. They were cousins, on a pilgrimage to see their childhood homes, from which they and their families had been driven out nearly twenty years earlier. One cousin had the door slammed in his face, one found that his old house had been converted into a school. But the third, Bashir, was met at the door by a young woman named Dalia, who invited him in...This poignant encounter is the starting point for the story of two families - one Arab, one Jewish - which spans the fraught modern history of the region. In the lemon tree his father planted in the backyard of his childhood home, Bashir sees a symbol of occupation; Dalia, who arrived in 1948 as an infant with her family, as a fugitive ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Lemon Tree - Sandy Tolan

‘In Liverpool everybody wanted to be in a band. On every street corner and in every cellar there were young fellas practising with guitars. But it was rare to see any girls on the new Merseybeat scene. It was inevitable that we would find each other . . .’In the early ‘60s, four friends from Liverpool formed a band. But this is not the ‘fab four’ story we know.Mary, Sylvia, Valerie and Pamela – also known as The Liverbirds – were one of the world’s first all-female rock’n’roll bands. At an early gig, backstage at the Cavern Club, a young John Lennon told them that ‘girls don’t play guitars’. But they took that as a challenge. Despite the early scepticism, they won over tough crowds, toured stadiums, recorded two hit albums, and played with the Kinks, Rolling Stones and Chuck Berry – all in the space of just five years.Now, the two surviving members of the band tell their incredible story in full for the first time – capturing a lost era of liberation and rock’n’roll, as they thrived in the vibrant Merseybeat music scene and formed a friendship that has endured through the decades.*''A ton of Liverpudlian grit, good ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Other Fab Four - Mary McGlory

Determined to be the world’s greatest detective, Zaiba is always on the lookout for a crime to solve. She knows everything there is to know about running an investigation – in theory...At her cousin’s Mehndi party, Zaiba gets her first challenge: to discover the identity of the VIP staying at the same hotel. With the help of her best friend Poppy and brother Ali, Zaiba puts her sleuthing skills to the test. And when the celebrity’s precious dog disappears, along with its priceless diamond collar, it’s up to the trio to save the day!The first in a fun, fresh and exciting new detective series, for fans of Robin Stevens, Katherine Woodfine, HIGH RISE MYSTERY and NANCY DREW.

Objev podobné jako Agent Zaiba Investigates: The Missing Diamonds - Sami Annabelle

From bestselling author Rob Biddulph comes a magical tale about a boy, his teddy and a very special winter adventure.“Heartbreaking. A beautiful and emotive story ★★★★★” Telegraph“A seasonal wonder. Thrilling” Guardian“Gorgeous. Has echoes of Raymond Briggs’ Christmas classic The Snowman” Observer“Gorgeous” Daily Mail“A breathtakingly illustrated magical winter adventure” Waterstones, Best Books of 2024“Editor’s Choice. Beautiful and mesmerizing” The BooksellerLittle Fox has gone missing in the park. The family search high and low but the teddy can’t be found. Then, one night, a beautiful fox calls at the window, and the young boy decides to follow her. They go on a magical winter adventure: moving through the city, past snowy meadows and icy rivers, until the boy realises the fox has led him to something special, and that she needs his help. Can the fox help him find his own beloved Little Fox?

Objev podobné jako I Follow The Fox - Rob Biddulph

The Jewel That Was Ours is the ninth novel in the Oxford-set detective series from Colin Dexter. As portrayed by John Thaw in ITV''s Inspector Morse.He looked overweight around the midriff, though nowhere else, and she wondered whether perhaps he drank too much. He looked weary, as if he had been up most of the night conducting his investigations . . .For Oxford, the arrival of twenty-seven American tourists is nothing out of the ordinary . . . until one of their number is found dead in Room 310 at the Randolph Hotel.It looks like a sudden – and tragic – accident. Only Chief Inspector Morse appears not to overlook the simultaneous theft of a jewel-encrusted antique from the victim''s handbag. Two days later, a naked and battered corpse is dragged from the River Cherwell. A coincidence? Maybe. But this time Morse is determined to prove the link . . .The Jewel That Was Ours is followed by the tenth Inspector Morse book, The Way Through the Woods.

Objev podobné jako The Jewel That Was Ours - Colin Dexter

‘In Liverpool everybody wanted to be in a band. On every street corner and in every cellar there were young fellas practising with guitars. But it was rare to see any girls on the new Merseybeat scene. It was inevitable that we would find each other . . .’In the early ‘60s, four friends from Liverpool formed a band. But this is not the ‘fab four’ story we know.Mary, Sylvia, Valerie and Pamela – also known as The Liverbirds – were one of the world’s first all-female rock’n’roll bands. At an early gig, backstage at the Cavern Club, a young John Lennon told them that ‘girls don’t play guitars’. But they took that as a challenge. Despite the early scepticism, they won over tough crowds, toured stadiums, recorded two hit albums, and played with the Kinks, Rolling Stones and Chuck Berry – all in the space of just five years.Now, the two surviving members of the band tell their incredible story in full for the first time – capturing a lost era of liberation and rock’n’roll, as they thrived in the vibrant Merseybeat music scene and formed a friendship that has endured through the decades.*''A ton of Liverpudlian grit, good ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Liverbirds - Mary McGlory

ONE DETECTIVE. ONE MURDERER. BUT WHICH IS WHICH?''Fresh, gripping and addictive! An absolute gem'' ALLIE REYNOLDS''If there is a finer crime debut this year, it will be a surprise'' DAILY MAIL''Clever and bold'' LISA GARDNER''The book everyone''s going to be talking about'' KAREN DIONNE''A brilliant debut from an excellent new voice '' MY WEEKLY________________Remie Yorke has one shift left at the Mackinnon Hotel in the remote Scottish Highlands before she leaves for good. Then Storm Ezra hits. As temperatures plummet and phone lines go down, an injured man stumbles inside. PC Don Gaines was in a terrible accident on the mountain road. The only other survivor: the prisoner his team was transporting. When a second stranger arrives, Remie reluctantly lets him in from the blizzard. He, too, is hurt. He claims to be a police officer. His name is also Don Gaines. Someone is lying and, with no means of escape, Remie must work out who. If the cold doesn''t kill her, one of these men will get there first . . .________________What real readers are saying about The Second Stranger''Plenty of heart-stopping moments, twists and turns. A fast-paced story, atmospheric, intriguing, with a great ending. I loved it'' ⭐ ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Second Stranger - Martin Griffin

ONE DETECTIVE. ONE MURDERER. BUT WHICH IS WHICH?''Fresh, gripping and addictive! An absolute gem'' ALLIE REYNOLDS''If there is a finer crime debut this year, it will be a surprise'' DAILY MAIL''Clever and bold'' LISA GARDNER''The book everyone''s going to be talking about'' KAREN DIONNE''A brilliant debut from an excellent new voice '' MY WEEKLY________________Remie Yorke has one shift left at the Mackinnon Hotel in the remote Scottish Highlands before she leaves for good. Then Storm Ezra hits.As temperatures plummet and phone lines go down, an injured man stumbles inside. PC Don Gaines was in a terrible accident on the mountain road. The only other survivor: the prisoner his team was transporting.When a second stranger arrives, Remie reluctantly lets him in from the blizzard. He, too, is hurt. He claims to be a police officer. His name is also Don Gaines.Someone is lying and, with no means of escape, Remie must work out who. If the cold doesn''t kill her, one of these men will get there first . . .And don''t miss Martin Griffin''s unbelievably tense and explosive new thriller, The Last Visitor, out now________________What real readers are saying about The Second Stranger''Plenty of heart-stopping moments, twists and turns. A ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Second Stranger - Martin Griffin

THE NUMBER ONE IRISH BESTSELLER! ''A burst of warmth and wit, twists and turns'' MARIAN KEYES on Other Women''Warm, believable women with real, messy lives'' RACHEL HORE on Other WomenFour sisters. One secret. A day they''ll never forget...The story follows the four Robicheaux sisters as they return home for their parents'' wedding, at the beautiful Hotel Sorrento where they all grew up as children. For the first time in 15 years, the sisters are back together - and it doesn''t take long for long-buried secrets to surface...With her inimitable warmth and wisdom, Cathy Kelly shows us that in the messy reality of marriage, family, and romance, sometimes it''s the women in our lives who hold us together.Praise for Cathy Kelly''s irresistibly comforting storytelling: ''Honest, funny, clever, it sparkles with witty, wry observations on modern life. I loved it'' - Marian Keyes''This book is full of joy - and I devoured every page of it gladly'' Milly Johnson''Filled with nuggets of wisdom, compassion and humour, Cathy Kelly proves, yet again, that she knows everything there is to know about women'' Patricia Scanlan''Packed with Cathy''s usual magical warmth'' - Sheila O''Flanagan

Objev podobné jako The Wedding Party - Cathy Kelly

''Great protagonist, great setting - this is a delightful book'' Morning Star The second novel in Ovidia Yu''s delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, featuring amateur sleuth Su Lin.What we came to think of as the betel nut affair began in the middle of a tropical thunderstorm in December 1937 . . . Singapore is agog with the news of King Edward VIII''s abdication to marry American heiress Wallis Simpson. Chen Su Lin, now Chief Inspector Le Froy''s secretarial assistant in Singapore''s newly formed detective unit, still dreams of becoming a journalist and hopes to cover the story when the Hon Victor Glossop announces he is marrying an American widow of his own, Mrs Nicole Covington, in the Colony. But things go horribly wrong when Victor Glossop is found dead, his body covered in bizarre symbols and soaked in betel nut juice.The beautiful, highly-strung Nicole claims it''s her fault he''s dead . . . just like the others. And when investigations into her past reveal a dead lover, as well as a husband, the case against her appears to be stacking up. Begrudgingly on Le Froy''s part, Su Lin agrees to chaperon Nicole at the Farquhar Hotel, intending ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Betel Nut Tree Mystery - Ovidia Yu

Philip Marlowe is on the hunt for a missing heiress—and up against a rival PI—in this smart and atmospheric authorized mystery from acclaimed crime writer and "one-of-a-kind storyteller" Denise Mina (James Patterson), the first woman to recreate Raymond Chandler’s infamous detective.​Has Philip Marlowe finally met his match? It’s early fall when a heatwave descends on Los Angeles. Private Detective Philip Marlowe is called to the Montgomery estate, an almost mythic place sitting high on top of Beverly Hills. Wealthy socialite Chrissie Montgomery is missing. Young, naïve, and set to inherit an enormous fortune, she’s a walking target, ripe for someone to get their claws into. Her dying father and his sultry bottle-blonde girlfriend want her found before that happens. To make sure, they’ve got Anne Riordan—now head of her own all-female detective agency—on the case, too. The search for Chrissie takes the two investigators from the Montgomery mansion to the roughest neighborhoods of LA, through dive bars and boarding houses and out to Skid Row. And that’s all before they find the body at The Brody Hotel. Who will get to Chrissie first? And what happens when a woman doesn’t want to be found? In The Second Murderer, Denise Mina ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Second Murderer : A Philip Marlowe Novel

In London 1942 the war is far from over. Soldier Raymond de Guise returns from North Africa to his family and friends at the Buckingham Hotel. He has suffered hardship and loss, but England needs him more than ever. Spies have infiltrated high society at the hotel, alongside a wave of American GIs. Can Raymond protect his King and country before it is too late?

Objev podobné jako A Dance for the King - Anton Du Beke

Ryota Sato gets the surprise of his life when he''s suddenly transported into another world and nearly clobbered at the hands of the young, pretty adventurer Emily Brown. This new world revolves around defeating monsters and profiting off whatever they drop - food, money, items, and more. Unfortunately for Ryota, he has no skills to speak of... until he learns he has otherworldly drop luck that brings him never-before-seen items! Suddenly his luck turns around... or does it?

Objev podobné jako My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 Vol 3 (light novel) - Nazuna Miki, Subachi

Now with an anime adaptation from Maho Film (I''m Standing on a Million Lives), now streaming on Crunchyroll! Ryota Sato gets the surprise of his life when he''s suddenly transported into another world and nearly clobbered at the hands of the young, pretty adventurer Emily Brown. This new world revolves around defeating monsters and profiting off whatever they drop - food, money, items, and more. Unfortunately for Ryota, he has no skills to speak of... until he learns he has otherworldly drop luck that brings him never-before-seen items! Suddenly his luck turns around... or does it?

Objev podobné jako My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 Vol 9 (light novel) - Nazuna Miki, Subachi

Now with an anime adaptation from Maho Film (I''m Standing on a Million Lives), now streaming on Crunchyroll! Ryota Sato gets the surprise of his life when he''s suddenly transported into another world and nearly clobbered at the hands of the young, pretty adventurer Emily Brown. This new world revolves around defeating monsters and profiting off whatever they drop - food, money, items, and more. Unfortunately for Ryota, he has no skills to speak of... until he learns he has otherworldly drop luck that brings him never-before-seen items! Suddenly his luck turns around... or does it?

Objev podobné jako My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 Vol 7 (light novel) - Nazuna Miki, Subachi

Now with an anime adaptation from Maho Film (I''m Standing on a Million Lives), now streaming on Crunchyroll! Ryota Sato gets the surprise of his life when he''s suddenly transported into another world and nearly clobbered at the hands of the young, pretty adventurer Emily Brown. This new world revolves around defeating monsters and profiting off whatever they drop - food, money, items, and more. Unfortunately for Ryota, he has no skills to speak of... until he learns he has otherworldly drop luck that brings him never-before-seen items! Suddenly his luck turns around... or does it?

Objev podobné jako My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 Vol 8 (light novel) - Nazuna Miki, Subachi

Recreate your favorite Korean recipes and discover new dishes with this easy-to-follow cookbook!Flavorful and satisfying, Korean cuisine is a tantalizing balance of tastes and textures—fiery peppers are a counterpoint to mild rice, fragrant sesame oil adds a hint of sweetness to meat and vegetables, and pickled kimchi adds zest with its tanginess and crunch. And, best of all, Korean food emphasizes vegetables and grains, making it as healthy as it is delicious. This Korean cookbook features more than 60 recipes, created by the celebrated chefs at the Shilla Hotel, Seoul. Discover popular favorites—beef bulgogi, Bibimbap (steamed rice with vegetables and red chili bean paste) and stuffed cucumber kimchi—as well as other delicious and easy-to-prepare dishes such as Guljeolpan (nine-sectioned royal platter), Shinseolo and Korean Festive Cakes. Stunning photography, detailed information on ingredients, and insights into the culture of this fascinating country make The Food of Korea the perfect companion for your adventure into Korean cuisine. Recipes include:Classic Chinese Cabbage KimchiTraditional Rice Flour Pancake RollsMushroom CasseroleStewed Beef RibsGrilled Red SnapperGinger Cookies Dipped in Honey

Objev podobné jako The Food of Korea - Injoo Chun, Youngran Baek, Jaewoon Lee

Kniha - 40 stran, anglicky, Lepená, trhací - 40 stran, anglicky, lepená, trhací Strange things are happening at the Paris Opera House. Young singer Christine is suddenly famous – but who is her ‘angel of music’? There are stories about a ghost. Can they be true? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).

Objev podobné jako The Phantom of the Opera: Usborne English Readers Level 2 (9781474947893)

''Real sagas with female characters right at the heart'' Woman''s Hour''Glenda Young brings a new freshness to the genre'' My Weekly magazine''Saga fiction at its best . . . I enjoyed it immensely'' VICKI BEEBY''A lovely read, full of highs, lows, friendship and foes'' JOHANNA BELLDiscover the second novel in Glenda Young''s engaging Toffee Factory Girls trilogy, from the author of The Sixpenny Orphan, about three young women working together and sharing secrets in a WWI toffee factory in the North-East!As the Great War rages, Jack''s toffee factory in the market town of Chester-le-Street, Durham, is threatened with closure when sugar rations begin.Anne, who works for the owner Mr Jack, must choose between her heart and her head when Mr Jack declares his love for her. Not only might he have to sell the toffee factory if he breaks off his previous engagement, but he can never know the secret that Anne carries.Elsie is forced to keep a secret when she risks her safety as well as her reputation in order to make ends meet.And, for Hetty, a long-hidden family secret surfaces, threatening to tear Hetty''s family apart. Her future with Dirk feels more fragile than ever.Together the three toffee ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Secrets of the Toffee Factory Girls - Glenda Young

Real sagas with female characters right at the heart'' Woman''s Hour''In the world of historical saga writers, there''s a brand new voice'' My Weekly''Heart-warming, emotional and simply wonderful . . . If you think family sagas aren''t for you, you''ve never read Glenda Young''s books - pick one up today and you''ll be converted'' 5 * reader reviewIf you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you''ll LOVE Glenda Young''s ''amazing novels!'' (ITV''s This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall)''A super saga with a sparky heroine'' People''s FriendWhat readers are saying about Glenda''s heartwrenching sagas:''Better than a Catherine Cookson'' 5* reader review''Definitely an author not to be missed when it comes to family sagas'' The Book Magnet''Writes superb historical fiction that bring the era alive. Her books are unbeatable and unputdownable'' Ginger Book Geek''The perfectly imperfect, human nature of Glenda Young''s characters are what keeps her readership hooked'' Clyde''s Corner''Gritty, compelling and full of heart . . . an exceptional saga'' Bookish Jottings..................................................''You''re a Dinsdale lass, Ruby. Nothing and no one keeps us lot down.''A life of poverty in a cramped pit cottage is all that seventeen-year-old Ruby Dinsdale has known. Even with her father and younger brother working at the coal mine, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Miner's Lass - Glenda Young

''Real sagas with female characters right at the heart'' Woman''s Hour''Heart-warming, emotional and simply wonderful . . . If you think family sagas aren''t for you, you''ve never read Glenda Young''s books - pick one up today and you''ll be converted'' 5 * reader reviewIf you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you''ll LOVE Glenda Young''s ''amazing novels!'' (ITV''s This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall)''A super saga with a sparky heroine'' People''s Friend''Definitely an author not to be missed when it comes to family sagas'' The Book Magnet''Writes superb historical fiction that bring the era alive. Her books are unbeatable and unputdownable'' Ginger Book Geek''The perfectly imperfect, human nature of Glenda Young''s characters are what keeps her readership hooked'' Clyde''s Corner''Gritty, compelling and full of heart . . . an exceptional saga'' Bookish Jottings................................................................''She''s just a paper mill girl.''Seventeen-year-old Ruth Hardy works long hours at Grange Paper Works, with her younger sister Bea, and spends her free time caring for their ailing parents. Their meagre income barely covers their needs, so when Bea reveals that she is pregnant out of wedlock, Ruth knows even tougher times are ahead.Ruth''s hard work at the mill does not go unnoticed and it looks as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Paper Mill Girl - Glenda Young

A forensic conceptualist's inventory of the ordinary and extraordinary lives in a Venetian hotelIn 1981 Sophie Calle took a job as a chambermaid for the Hotel C in Venice, Italy. Stashing her camera and tape recorder in her mop bucket, she not only cleans and tidies, but sorts through the evidence of the hotel guests' lives. Assigned 12 rooms on the fourth floor, she surveys the state of the guests' bedding, their books, newspapers and postcards, perfumes and cologne, traveling clothes and costumes for Carnival. She methodically photographs the contents of closets and suitcases, examining the detritus in the rubbish bin and the toiletries arranged on the washbasin. She discovers their birth dates and blood types, diary entries, letters from and photographs of lovers and family. She eavesdrops on arguments and love-making. She retrieves a pair of shoes from the wastebasket and takes two chocolates from a neglected box of sweets, while leaving behind stashes of money, pills and jewelry. Her thievery is the eye of the camera, observing the details that were not meant for her, or us, to see.The Hotel now manifests as a book for the first time in English (it was previously included in the book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Sophie Calle: The Hotel - Sophie Calle