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A powerful journey of heartbreak, love, and bravery, this is a book that will stay with readers for a long time - Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author***In Nazi-occupied Italy, keeping secrets could be deadly⠦Genoa, 1944:Widowed and alone, Anna Pastorino has been surviving on her wits since the Germans invaded. The daughter of a prominent Jewish antifascist, Anna lives a hidden life in her small flat near the harbour ... until an RAF bomb destroys her only shelter. When a Jesuit priest approaches her offering help, she has no choice but to accept. She follows her new friend, Father Vittorio, to a safe house above a printers⠙ shop in a quiet street near via Assarotti.But the Tipografia Guichard is more than just a refuge. It⠙s a forgery workshop: a key part of the secret rescue operation headed by Massimo Teglio, the ⠜Scarlet Pimpernel⠝ of Genoa⠙s persecuted Jewish population. Drawn into a world of clandestine resistance, Anna discovers a new sense of purpose, a circle of friends, and a passion that brings her alive.Soon, the little flat above the shop holds more secrets than anyone could imagine. As Anna grows closer to both Teglio and Vittorio, she must confront a past trauma of her own: a secret that might endanger her and everyone she loves.***Praise for Kat Devereaux: So intense and compelling is her storytelling and so extraordinary the real-life stories on which the narrative is based. Liz Trenow, author of The Secret Sister A deeply affective novel that captivated me from the first page. Shelly Sanders, author of The Night Sparrow A deeply intense and moving story of quiet courage. Chris Lloyd, author of The Unwanted Dead

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2025 S MOST EPIC, SWEEPING AND JAW-DROPPING FANTASY NOVELGodkiller and The Priory of The Orange Tree meet Netflix s Kaos in this epic fantasy series set in ancient Greece Epic, captivating and spellbinding . . . takes you on a quest like no other Saara El-Arifi number one bestselling author of Faebound_____________________________________FOR MORTALS TO RISE THE GODS MUST FALL.In Ancient Greece, the Twelve Gods demand the ultimate tribute â “ food, treasure, even human sacrifice.There are some mortals who cling to a desperate prophecy â “ telling of one to come whoâ ™ll set them free. But few truly believe it.Until Danae, a fisherman s daughter, eats a mysterious golden apple. And suddenly, her life unravels and a strange and dangerous path unfolds before her.Chased from her home, she neither understands nor fully controls her future. One which will find Danae walking the winding roads of heroes. There, she encounters and befriends the mighty demi-god, Heracles.Together, they will seek out monsters to battle.But Danaeâ ™s destiny is not to fight beasts.She will hunt the Gods.She will drag them screaming from Olympus . . ._____________________________________â ˜A.S. Webb has written a legendary reimagining of the Greek age of heroes.â ™ - Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Principle of Moments An epic and heart-racing adventure through mythology and magic. Beautiful and engrossing, this is a must-read debut Tasha Suri, award-winning author of The Burning Kingdoms Trilogy With engaging characters and an enchanting world, Daughter of Chaos is the perfect marriage of Greek myth and epic fantasy, sure to delight readers of both genres Frances White, Sunday Times bestselling author of Voyage of the Damned With an unfaltering pace and vivid worldbuilding, A.S.Webb sweeps us into a world of gods, men and monsters, and gives us Danae: a woman who will not be ruled by any of them. Webb spins an original and compelling story out of a well-known mythology. This is an impressive debut Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong Daughter of Chaos is a wild ride through prophecy, rebellion and adventure â “ Danae is a heroine Iâ ™d follow anywhere Jess Popplewell, author of The Dark Within Us A spellbinding masterpiece that breathes new life into Greek mythology, intertwining it with epic fantasy in a familiar and refreshingly original way Crystal King, author of In the Garden of Monsters A must-read for anyone seeking a fresh and intriguing take on the Greek gods and the humans who dare to defy them. For fans of Epic, the musical, and Kaos, the Netflix show Marvellous Michael Anson, author of Firstborn of the Sun

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The first in an explosive series featuring the Strong family and a legacy of lies that leads to passion, love, murder and heartbreakâ ¦Barbados 1818 One fateful night, a terrible tragedy occurs at the Strong family sugar plantation on the paradise island of Barbados. The Strong family quickly move to keep the shocking event a secret. But secrets canâ ™t stay hidden foreverâ ¦ Twenty-two years later Blanche Strong, the living, breathing proof of that night, is left following her mother s sudden death. Now, alone in the world Blanche is determined to get answers about her past. Otis Strong, the second eldest son of the Strong Sugar dynasty arranges for Blanche to travel to Bristol and be installed in the Strong family home at Marstone House, where they can keep her under their watchful eye. Lulled into a false sense of security and harbouring her own suspicions surrounding her parentage, Blanche dreams that she will be acknowledged as the daughter of one of the three sons. But her hopes are dashed when on arrival she is treated as nothing more than a servant. Only her friend, Captain Tom Strong, adopted son of Jeb Strong, youngest of the three brothers, shows her any kindness. Whoever her father is remains a secret. One of many that the Strong family wish to keep to themselves. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Fiona ValpyPreviously published as Like an Evening Gone by Jeannie Johnson and Daughter of Destiny by Erica BrownDonâ ™t miss the rest of the Strong Family Sagas: 1. Daughter of Destiny 2. The Sugar Merchantâ ™s Wife 3. Secrets of the Past

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From the gentle rivers of Shropshire to the heat-baked seas of Greece, Daughter of the Sun radiates with mothers and tracks our orbits around them.Split into two parts, a sonnet sequence recounts Spenceâ ™s time reconnecting with her estranged mother â “ caring for her through illness and grieving her passing â “ before a bold rewriting of the myths around Medea reimagines her not as a murderous witch but a child-free scientist ahead of her time.With the power and salve of the natural world always close by, Daughter of the Sun contends with being a mother and a daughter, and also what it means to liberate ourselves of those identities and write our own myths full of freedom and possibility.

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*** THE TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Survivors.1953, the South of France. The fragile peace between the West and Soviet Russia hangs on a knife edge. And one family has been torn apart by secrets and conflicting allegiances. Eloïse Caussade is a courageous young Frenchwoman, raised on a bull farm near Arles in the Camargue. She idolises her older brother, André, and when he leaves to become an Intelligence Officer working for the CIA in Paris to help protect France, she soon follows him. Having exchanged the strict confines of her father #39;s farm for a life of freedom in Paris, her world comes alive. But everything changes when André is injured - a direct result of Eloise #39;s actions. Unable to work, André returns to his father’s farm, but Eloïse’s sense of guilt and responsibility for his injuries sets her on the trail of the person who attempted to kill him. Eloïse finds her hometown in a state of unrest and conflict. Those who are angry at the construction of the American airbase nearby, with its lethal nuclear armaments, confront those who support it, and anger flares into violence, stirred up by Soviet agents. Throughout all this unrest, Eloïse is still relentlessly hunting down the man who betrayed her brother and his country, and she is learning to look at those she loves and at herself with different eyes. She no longer knows who she can trust. Who is working for Soviet Intelligence and who is not? And what side do her own family lie on?Further praise for Kate Furnivall #39;s novels: #39;Murder, passion and betrayal scorch the pages of this superb Cold War spy adventure set in the atmospheric Camargue. Kate Furnivall is back and better than ever. #39; Louise Candlish #39;Gripping. Tense. Mysterious. Kate Furnivall has a talent for creating places and characters who stay with you long after you’ve read the final word #39; Jane Corry #39;Exquisitely heart-wrenching utterly engrossing #39; Penny Parkes #39;A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful! #39; Lesley Pearse ‘Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric’ Kate Mosse ‘A thrilling plot … Fast-paced with a sinister edge’ Times ‘Truly captivating’ Elle ‘Perfect escapist reading’ Marie Claire

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Brilliant . . . The past is felt deep in the reader’s bones – The ObserverA sweeping story of love, adventure and adversity, The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse is an epic tale of courageous women battling to survive in a hostile land.Olifantshoek, Southern Africa, 1688. Suzanne Joubert, a Huguenot refugee from war-torn France, journeys to the Cape of Good Hope in search of her notorious cousin, Louise Reydon-Joubert – who vanished without trace half a century ago.Franschhoek, Southern Africa, 1862. Nearly six generations later, Isabelle Joubert Lepard follows in her footsteps, determined to investigate the lives of her ancestors – and to honour their memory – only to discover that the evils of the past, though hidden, are far from buried.And that her life, too, is under threat . . .Painstakingly researched and beautifully told, The Map of Bones is the triumphant conclusion to Kate Mosse’s No.1 international bestselling Joubert Family Chronicles, following the bestselling The Burning Chambers, The City of Tears and The Ghost Ship. This is adventure-stuffed historical fiction in the grand tradition – The Telegraph A fittingly terrific conclusion [to The Joubert Family Chronicles] – i newspaper* The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 06-10-24

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a lavish historical drama reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico.“This is historical science fiction at its best: a dreamy reimagining of a classic story with vivid descriptions of lush jungles and feminist themes. Some light romance threads through the heavier ethical questions concerning humanity.”—Library Journal (starred review)“The imagination of Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a thing of wonder, restless and romantic, fearless in the face of genre, embracing the polarities of storytelling—the sleek and the bizarre, wild passions and deep hatreds—with cool equanimity.”—The New York Times (Editors’ Choice)ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, NPR, Polygon, Tordotcom, Paste, CrimeReads, BooklistCarlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman.Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol. An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers.The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor’s labor, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows. A motley group of part human, part animal monstrosities.All of them live in a perfectly balanced and static world, which is jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and careless son of Dr. Moreau’s patron, who will unwittingly begin a dangerous chain reaction.For Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering heat of the jungle, passions may ignite.The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is both a dazzling historical novel and a daring science fiction journey.

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The bestselling debut fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess.A young woman⠙s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm, setting her on a dangerous path where those she loves are not the only ones at risk⠦*THE INSTANT TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*THERE ARE MANY LEGENDS ABOUT MY MOTHER⠦Raised far away on the moon, Xingyin was unaware she was being hidden from the Celestial Emperor ⠓ who exiled her mother for stealing the elixir of immortality. But when her magic flares and reveals her, Xingyin is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.Alone, powerless, and afraid, Xingyin makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. In disguise, she trains alongside the Emperor⠙s son, mastering archery and magic, despite the passion which flames between them.Vowing to rescue her mother, Xingyin embarks on a quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. But when forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, Xingyin must challenge the ruthless Emperor, leaving her torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos⠦Inspired by the legend of Chang⠙e the Moon Goddess, this captivating debut weaves Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of love and family, immortals and magic.⠜A breathtaking debut novel that will sweep readers away. Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish. I love this book.⠝¯Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Caraval series⠜This vivid, unputdownable debut effortlessly whisks us into the celestial realms of Chinese high fantasy. A captivating treat for lovers of Chinese fantasy dramas and newcomers alike.⠝¯Shelley Parker-Chan, bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun⠜A lush, dreamy gem of a novel.⠝¯Shannon Chakraborty, bestselling author of The City of Brass⠜Strikingly evocative, tense, and heartfelt, Daughter of the Moon Goddess leaves you dreaming of dragons.⠝¯Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

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Sexy, thrilling, and pure magic! , Cecy Robson, author of BloodguardA LUSH ROMANTASY, INSPIRED BY CLEOPATRA AND FEATURING A HIGH-STAKES MILITARY ACADEMY AND DEADLY FORBIDDEN ROMANCE. To survive is to sacrifice your own heart. Lady Lyriana Batavia is third in line to the Seat of Power in Bamaria. And with the most eligible bachelor and master mage, Lord Tristan Grey, soon to be her fiancé - life is perfect. But at the ceremony that should have revealed her power, she uncovers something else entirely - Lyr is powerless. Faced with uncertainty, Lyr has no choice but to accept a deadly offer. She has seven months to train as one of the kingdom s most brutal warriors - the Sotrui - and survive training at the academy. Now, Lyr must earn her place in Bamaria and train with the exiled Lord Rhyan Hart - the man she had secretly loved since she was a girl - and a feared warrior, forbidden to her in every way. For Lyr, surviving training may mean sacrificing her own heart. Daughter of the Drowned Empire is the first book in a sensational romantasy series featuring a riches-to-rags heroine, dangerous court politics, and a forbidden slow-burn romance.TROPESForbidden romance 🚫💗Forced proximity 🤏🧑⠍🤝⠍🧑Tension ﮩ٨٠ﮩﮩ٨٠♡ﮩ٨٠ﮩﮩ٨٠Who did this to you? 🗡️👊 READERS LOVE THE DROWNED EMPIRE SERIES! I haven t read a book that s dragged me in as much as this since I discovered Throne of Glass ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this. The tension, angst - it was exactly what I look for in a good back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The romance is *chefs kiss*. For fans of Throne of Glass or people who like high fantasy!! It s worth it, I promise you ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the kind of book that I can definitely see conquering the heart of many and being the next surprise hit ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are ready for an ancient world full of mages, warriors, fallen gods, and forbidden love, then you need to read Daughter of the Drowned Empire IMMEDIATELY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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NOW A LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER | NAMED A BEST/MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK BY: USA Today * BookRiot * BookBub * LibraryReads * OC Register * Never Ending VoyageThe highly anticipated sequel to Alan Brennert s acclaimed book club favorite, and national bestseller, Moloka i A novel of illumination and affection. -USA Today Alan Brennert s beloved novel Moloka i, currently has over 600,000 copies in print. This companion tale tells the story of Ruth, the daughter that Rachel Kalama-quarantined for most of her life at the isolated leprosy settlement of Kalaupapa-was forced to give up at birth.The book follows young Ruth from her arrival at the Kapi olani Home for Girls in Honolulu, to her adoption by a Japanese couple who raise her on a strawberry and grape farm in California, her marriage and unjust internment at Manzanar Relocation Camp during World War II-and then, after the war, to the life-altering day when she receives a letter from a woman who says she is Ruth s birth mother, Rachel.Daughter of Moloka i expands upon Ruth and Rachel s 22-year relationship, only hinted at in Moloka i. It s a richly emotional tale of two women-different in some ways, similar in others-who never expected to meet, much less come to love, one another. And for Ruth it is a story of discovery, the unfolding of a past she knew nothing about. Told in vivid, evocative prose that conjures up the beauty and history of both Hawaiian and Japanese cultures, it s the powerful and poignant tale that readers of Moloka i have been awaiting for fifteen years.

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A magical memoir about childhood in India by the daughter of Lord Louis and Edwina Mountbatten; a glimpse into the lives and loves of some of the 20th century s leading figures.Pamela Mountbatten was born at the end of the 1920s into one of Britain s grandest families. The daughter of Lord Louis Mountbatten and his glamorous wife Edwina Ashley, she was brought up by nannies and governesses as she was often parted from her parents as they dutifully carried out their public roles. A solitary child, she learned to occupy her days lost in a book, riding or playing with the family s animals (which included at different times a honey bear, chameleons, a bush baby, two wallabies, a lion, a mongoose and a coati mundi). Her parents vast social circle included royalty, film stars, senior service officers, politicians and celebrities. Noel Coward invited Pamela to watch him filming; Douglas Fairbanks Jr. dropped in for tea and Churchill would call for a word with Dickie .After the war, Pamela truly came of age in India, while her parents were the Last Viceroy and Vicereine. This introduction to the country would start a life-long love affair with the people and the place.

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A captivating and page-turning romance perfect for fans of Christina Courtenay and Barbara Erskine!On a windswept British coastline the tide bestows an unexpected gift⠦It was the cry that she first noticed, the plaintive wail that called to her over the crash of winter waves. Wrapped only in a sealskin, the baby girl looks up at Effie and instantly captures her heart. Effie has always been an outcast in her village, the only granddaughter of a woman people whisper is a witch, so she⠙s used to a solitary existence. But when Midsummer arrives so too does a man claiming to be the child⠙s father. Effie is surprised when he asks her to continue looking after his daughter, mysteriously refusing to explain why. When he returns six months hence she pushes him for answers. And Lachlan tells a story she never anticipated ⠦ one of selkies, legend, and the power of the sea⠦Readers are loving Daughter of the Sea:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘I am lost for words⠦from beginning to end this book took my breath away⠙ Jeannie⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘This has to be one of the best reads of the year if not the best ⠦ Captivating, beautiful, spellbinding⠙ Angela⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘Where do I start? I adored this book on so many levels. Part love story, part grown up fairytale ⠦A truly special book⠙ Mandy⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘What a fabulous read! Had me hooked from the first page⠙ Bev⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘I was completely transported by this beautiful story⠦the writing was both evocative and provocative⠙ Sandra⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘So well written ⠦ interesting and emotive⠙ Aria⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘Truly one of the most outstanding, captivating stories I have read⠦such a page turner⠙ Sandra

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Featuring a gorgeous new cover, spray-painted and stenciled edges, metallic foil designs on the jacket and case, detailed map endpapers, Riden s chapter and a ribbon, this special edition of Tricia Levenseller s bestselling debut about a pirate captain who deliberately allows herself to get captured by the enemy, is a must have for any fan of fierce heroines and swoon-worthy romance.There will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I ve gotten what I came for. Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map—the key to a legendary treasure trove—seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship.More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate Riden. But not to worry, for Alosa has a few tricks up her sleeve, and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King.In Daughter of the Pirate King, author Tricia Levenseller blends action, adventure, romance, and a little bit of magic into a thrilling pirate tale.

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Kniha - autor Tricia Levenseller, 336 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A 17-year-old pirate captain intentionally allows herself to get captured by enemy pirates in this thrilling young adult tale. There will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I've gotten what I came for. Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map—the key to a legendary treasure trove—seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship. More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate Riden. But not to worry, for Alosa has a few tricks up her sleeve, and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King. In Daughter of the Pirate King, debut author Tricia Levenseller blends action, adventure, romance, and a little bit of...

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Poignant, observant, tender, and deeply romantic. This book is everything CHRISTINA LAUREN From the acclaimed author of Georgie, All Along and Love Lettering, a pitch-perfect, radiantly transporting love story about an unexpected road trip, true crime obsessions, and hard won vulnerability . .. Hairstylist Jess Greene has spent the last decade raising her younger half-sister, Tegan - and keeping a shocking secret. The boyfriend her reckless mother ran away with is actually an accomplished con man and subject of a wildly popular podcast, The Last Con of Lynton Baltimore.Now thirty-one, Jess didn t bargain on Tegan eventually piecing together the connection for herself. But Tegan plans to do exactly what Jess has always feared - leave their safe, stable home to search for their mother - and she ll be accompanied by the prying podcast host and her watchful, handsome producer, Adam. Unwilling to let the sister she s spent so much of her life protecting go it alone, Jess reluctantly joins them.Together, the four make their way across the country, unravelling the mystery of where the couple disappeared to and why. But soon Jess is discovering other things too. Like a renewed sense of vulnerability and curiosity, and a willingness to expand beyond the walls she s so carefully built.And in Adam, she finds an unexpected connection she didn t even know was missing, if only she can let go and let him in . . .Why readers love Kate Clayborn â­ â­ â­ â­ â­! A glorious feat and a must read TESSA BAILEY You get everything with this book: the most tender of love stories, a complicated relationship between sisters, and an engrossing mystery you won t be able to put down CARLEY FORTUNE Totally original and so romantic . . .the moving love story I m always looking for BETH O LEARY Kate Clayborn delivers another masterclass in romance ALICIA THOMPSON A delight from beginning to end and beyond JULIA WHELAN

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Kate Adie s story is an unusual one. Raised in post-war Sunderland, where life was a sunny experience, full of meat-paste sandwiches and Sunday school , she has reported memorably and courageously from many of the world s trouble spots since she joined the BBC in 1969. THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS encompasses Adie s reporting from, inter alia, Northern Ireland, the Middle East, Tiananmen Square and, of course, the Gulf War of 1991. It offers a compelling combination of vivid frontline reporting and evocative writing and reveals the extraordinarily demanding life of the woman who is always at the heart of the action. Although an intensely private person, Kate Adie also divulges what it s like to be a woman in a man s world - an inspiration to many working women.

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A Sunday Times Best Paperbacks of the Year Pick Religious fanaticism, political intrigue and the heart-wrenching tale of a lost child . . . with women firmly centre stage â “ The Mail on SundayA gripping story of one familyâ ™s fight to survive against the devastating tides of history, The City of Tears by Kate Mosse is an epic adventure, sweeping from Carcassonne to Paris and Amsterdam.Paris, 1572. For ten violent years, the Wars of Religion have raged across France. Now, peace has been brokered and a royal engagement announced that could see the country reunited at last.An invitation has arrived for Minou Joubert and her family to attend the wedding. Little does she know that her familyâ ™s most dedicated enemy will also be there, that the Jouberts will soon be forced to flee for their lives to Amsterdam, and that someone she loves dearly will disappear without a trace . . .The City of Tears is the second volume in Kate Mosseâ ™s No. 1 international bestselling Joubert Family Chronicles. Continue the adventure with The Ghost Ship.Praise for The Joubert Family Chronicles: A tour de force â ” The Observer, on The Burning Chambers An utterly absorbing epic â ” Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Paris Apartment, on The City of Tears Meticulously researched and stunningly written â ” Santa Montefiore, bestselling author of Wait for Me, on The Ghost Ship

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Inspiring GUARDIAN Heartbreaking INDEPENDENT I loved it ADAM KAY Beautiful MATT HAIG Luminous NICCI GERRARD Essential reading MADELEINE BUNTING A celebration CHRISTIE WATSON-----A Best Book for Summer in The Times, Guardian and The iIndependent Book of the Month-----Caring is an issue that affects us all - as bestselling novelist Kate Mosse knows all too well. Kate has cared in turn for her father and mother, and for Granny Rosie, her 90-year-old mother-in-law. Along the way she has experienced the joys, challenges and frustrations shared by an invisible army of carers. At the heart of this care lie everyday acts of love, and the realisation that, sooner or later, most of us will come to rely on an extra pair of hands.----- Lifts the spirits without pulling punches IAN RANKIN Irresistible RACHEL JOYCE Questions how and why we fetishise independence when the reality of human experience is always interdependence GUARDIAN, BOOK OF THE DAY Heartfelt, funny and at times heartbreaking. 10/10 INDEPENDENT Utterly beautiful FRANCESCA SEGAL

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A page-turning read PENNY HANCOCK Like Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place. ERIN KELLY Quentin is one of a cast of really believable and entertaining characters and both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout DAILY MAILTHEIR SINS ARE NOT FORGIVEN.At the height of a summer heatwave, a killer stalks the City of London.The avenging angel leaves behind a scattering of feathers with each body - but why these victims? What were their sins?Psychologist Alice Quentin only agrees to help out on the case because she owes Detective Don Burns a favour. But soon she finds herself deep in the toxic heart of the Square Mile . . . A place where money means more than life - and no one can be counted innocent.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: An exciting and complex thriller with lots of twists 5* Second in the series this author just gets better and better! Twists, turns, holding of breath . . . it s got it all 5* Well written, compelling, couldn t put it down. there s a dry wit here which makes the most unlikely completely likely! 5* Yet another great book from Kate Rhodes. I was gripped from the first page 5* another damn good read from a very good author. I m definitely putting book 3 in the TBR pile 5*

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Seventeen-year-old Alosa, daughter of the feared Pirate King, is on a mission. She must retrieve an ancient hidden map, the key to a legendary treasure trove. The catch? Alosa needs to conceal her considerable combat skills and allow herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship.More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate, Riden. But luckily, she has a few tricks up her sleeve- and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a dreamy reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico. ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022 - She Reads The imagination of Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a thing of wonder, restless and romantic, fearless in the face of genre, embracing the polarities of storytelling - New York TimesCarlota Moreau: A young woman, growing up in a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula, the only daughter of a genius - or a madman.Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol, an outcast who assists Dr Moreau with his scientific experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas with plentiful coffers. The hybrids: The fruits of the Doctor s labour, destined to blindly obey their creator while they remain in the shadows, are a motley group of part-human, part-animal monstrosities. All of them are living in a perfectly balanced and static world which is jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and careless son of Doctor Moreau s patron - who will, unwittingly, begin a dangerous chain-reaction.For Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and in the sweltering heat of the jungle passions may ignite. Brilliant and riveting Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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In this suspenseful and twisted thriller, a companion to Seven Crows, vigilante Killian Delaney returns to use her unique skill set to fight for the justice of those who can t defend themselves. Kate Kessler s novels are impossible to put down (Hollie Overton).Killian Delaney has a skewed moral compass, a high threshold for pain, an unstoppable will, and she s just joined the Network: a group of well-funded individuals who help the weakest among us.Two sisters have gone missing, and Killian has been hired to track them down.The plan is straightforward: follow the trail, find the girls, and kill whoever stands in her way.They re living in a commune in upstate New York, one that looks a lot like a cult. And while one sister wants out, the other adamantly refuses.Breaking them free will push every skill in Killian s arsenal to its limit. But she s determined to get them home.For more from Kate Kessler, check out:The Killian Delaney Novels:Seven CrowsCall of VulturesThe Audrey Harte Novels:It Takes OneTwo Can PlayThree StrikesFour of a KindZero Hour (novella)Dead Ringer

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a dreamy reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico. The deeply atmospheric novel blends horror, science fiction, and historical events Time, 100 Must Read Books of 2022 Carlota Moreau: growing up in a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatan peninsula, she is the only daughter of an eccentric, and dangerous, genius. His experiments, a motley group of hybrid monstrosities, are blindly loyal to their creator.Into Carlota s strange but perfectly balanced world comes Eduardo Lizalde, the charming, careless son of Doctor Moreau s patrons. In the sweltering heat of the jungle, amidst her father s secrets and her own awakening feelings, Carlota will begin asking questions that could ignite a conflagration. ______________________ Genius .. . combine[s] contemporary political awareness with the appeal of a creepy gothic romance - Guardian An evocative slow-burn SF drama about colonialism, heredity and scientific hubris, couched in lush prose - Financial Times The imagination of Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a thing of wonder, restless and romantic, fearless in the face of genre, embracing the polarities of storytelling - New York Times Paints a vivid picture that is as alluring as it is unsettling, filled with action, romance, and monsters Booklist

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From the bestselling author of the phenomenal Crowns of Nyaxia series, Carissa Broadbent.A former slave fighting for justice.A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists.And a dark magic that will entangle their fates . . .Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life.Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most powerful organizations of magic Wielders in the world. To join their ranks, she must complete an apprenticeship with Maxantarius Farlione, a handsome and reclusive fire wielder who despises the Orders. The Orders’ intentions are cryptic, and Tisaanah must prove herself under the threat of looming war. But even more dangerous are her growing feelings for Maxantarius. The bloody past he wants to forget may be the key to her future . . . or the downfall of them both.Tisaanah will stop at nothing to save those she abandoned. Even if it means gambling in the Orders’ deadly games. Even if it means sacrificing her heart. Even if it means wielding death itself.Daughter of No Worlds is a fantastical tale of passionate romance, vengeance and redemption – the first in the breathtaking War of Lost Hearts trilogy.

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The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller Gorgeous. Glennon Doyle Sharp observations on modern womanhood. Sunday Times Exquisite. Fi GloverA stunning and honest debut poetry collection about the beauty and hardships of being a woman in the world today, and the many roles we play - mother, partner, and friend. When life throws you a bag of sorrow, hold out your hands/Little by little, mountains are climbed. So ends Kate Baer s remarkable poem Things My Girlfriends Teach Me. In Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny Feels she challenges her reader to consider their grandmother s cake, the taste of the sea, the cool swill of freedom. In her poem Deliverance about her son s birth she writes What is the word for when the light leaves the body?/What is the word for when it/at last, returns? Through poems that are as unforgettably beautiful as they are accessible, Kate Baer proves herself to truly be an exemplary voice in modern poetry. Her words make women feel seen in their own bodies, in their own marriages, and in their own lives. Her poems are those you share with your mother, your daughter, your sister, and your friends.

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A breathtaking historical novel of revenge, persecution and loss, The City of Tears by Kate Mosse follows on from her Sunday Times number one bestseller, The Burning Chambers. May 1572: for ten violent years the Wars of Religion have raged across France. Neighbours have become enemies, countless lives have been lost, and the country has been torn apart over matters of religion, citizenship and sovereignty. But now a precarious peace is in the balance and a royal wedding has been negotiated. It is a marriage that could see France reunited at last. An invitation has arrived for Minou Joubert and her family to attend this historic wedding in Paris in August. But what Minou does not know is that the Joubert family s oldest enemy, Vidal, will also be there. Nor that, within days of the marriage, on the eve of the Feast Day of St Bartholomew, her family will be scattered to the four winds and one of her beloved children will have disappeared without trace . . . Sweeping from Paris and Chartres to the City of Tears itself - the great refugee city of Amsterdam - this is a story of one family s fight to stay together and survive against the devastating tides of history . . .

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From Kate Golden, author of the instant bestseller and viral phenomenon A Dawn of Onyx, comes the next seductive, sweeping, action-packed installment in her addictive Sacred Stones trilogy. A prophecy of death. A weapon of hope.A sacrifice of love. Arwen Valondale is sailing for the mysterious Kingdom of Citrine after the battle of Siren s Bay. Reeling from shocking revelations and her newfound powers, Arwen directs all of her pain and rage toward the man who betrayed her: King Kane Ravenwood.Kane s presence is unavoidable as he travels with Arwen and her friends to seek the Blade of the Sun, a legendary weapon inextricably tied to her fate and the future of the realm. Even an uneasy truce proves difficult as Arwen fights against her unresolved feelings for Kane, who is willing to become darkness itself to protect her. As Arwen faces creatures, foes, and magic beyond her wildest imaginings, she must discover the secrets of her past to defeat the monstrous Fae king Lazarus.But finding the light within might mean the death of her and everyone she loves.

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The acclaimed national and international bestseller“Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish.”—Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series“An all-consuming work of literary fantasy that is breathtaking both for its beauty and its suspense. —BookPage, starred reviewA captivating and romantic debut epic fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess, Chang’e, in which a young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm.Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor’s son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince.To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream—striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos.Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic, of loss and sacrifice—where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.

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Voted the top crime novel of all time by the UK Crime Writers Association, The Daughter of Time is Josephine Tey s last and most successful book. Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers.These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is introduced by writer David Stuart Davies. Inspector Alan Grant is laid up in hospital with a spinal injury and he s bored.Renowned for his ability to read a face, he passes the time looking at old portraits and one which particularly grabs his attention is of Richard III, the supposed arch villain who killed his own nephews, the princes in the tower . But Grant doesn t accept the face in the portrait is the face of a villain so he sets out to investigate what really happened. An unusual premise for a crime novel perhaps, but nevertheless an extremely clever and engrossing one, brilliantly plotted and written with enormous charm and erudition.

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From Kate Golden, author of the instant bestseller and viral phenomenon A Dawn of Onyx, comes the next seductive, sweeping, action-packed installment in her addictive Sacred Stones trilogy.A prophecy of death. A weapon of hope. A sacrifice of love.Arwen Valondale is sailing for the mysterious Kingdom of Citrine after the battle of Siren s Bay. Reeling from shocking revelations and her newfound powers, Arwen directs all of her pain and rage toward the man who betrayed her: King Kane Ravenwood.Kane s presence is unavoidable as he travels with Arwen and her friends to seek the Blade of the Sun, a legendary weapon inextricably tied to her fate and the future of the realm. Even an uneasy truce proves difficult as Arwen fights against her unresolved feelings for Kane, who is willing to become darkness itself to protect her.As Arwen faces creatures, foes, and magic beyond her wildest imaginings, she must discover the secrets of her past to defeat the monstrous Fae king Lazarus. But finding the light within might mean the death of her and everyone she loves. Readers love A Promise of Peridot! If I could give more stars, I absolutely would . . . fast paced, angsty, raw, and funny ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This has been my favourite series I ve ever read right next to ACOTAR ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The characters come to life in a way that is truly unparalleled ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, fun and addictive ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kane is one of my favourite book boyfriends ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In utter love ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🤯 this book was SO good!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love love LOVE this book!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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1926, and in a country still recovering from the Great War, London has become the focus for a delirious new nightlife. In the clubs of Soho, peers of the realm rub shoulders with starlets, foreign dignitaries with gangsters, and girls sell dances for a shilling a time. The notorious queen of this glittering world is Nellie Coker, ruthless but also ambitious to advance her six children, including the enigmatic eldest, Niven whose character has been forged in the crucible of the Somme. But success breeds enemies, and Nellie s empire faces threats from without and within. For beneath the dazzle of Soho s gaiety, there is a dark underbelly, a world in which it is all too easy to become lost. With her unique Dickensian flair, Kate Atkinson brings together a glittering cast of characters in a truly mesmeric novel that captures the uncertainty and mutability of life; of a world in which nothing is quite as it seems.

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1926, and in a country still recovering from the Great War, London has become the focus for a delirious new nightlife. In the clubs of Soho, peers of the realm rub shoulders with starlets, foreign dignitaries with gangsters, and girls sell dances for a shilling a time.At the heart of this glittering world is notorious Nellie Coker, ruthless but also ambitious to advance her six children, including the enigmatic eldest, Niven whose character has been forged in the crucible of the Somme. But success breeds enemies, and Nellie s empire faces threats from without and within. For beneath the dazzle of Soho s gaiety, there is a dark underbelly, a world in which it is all too easy to become lost.With her unique Dickensian flair, Kate Atkinson brings together a glittering cast of characters in a truly mesmeric novel that captures the uncertainty and mutability of life; of a world in which nothing is quite as it seems.

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A revisionist, completely accessible and radically inclusive history of maths Lively, satisfying, good at explaining difficult concepts The Sunday TimesMathematics shapes almost everything we do. But despite its reputation as the study of fundamental truths, the stories we have been told about it are wrong. In The Secret Lives of Numbers, historian Kate Kitagawa and journalist Timothy Revell introduce readers to the mathematical boundary-smashers who have been erased by history because of their race, gender or nationality.From the brilliant Arabic scholars of the ninth-century House of Wisdom, and the pioneering African American mathematicians of the twentieth century, to the lady computers around the world who revolutionised our knowledge of the night sky, we meet these fascinating trailblazers and see how they contributed to our global knowledge today.Along the way, the mathematics itself is explained extremely clearly, for example, calculus is described using the authors home baking, as they pose the question: how much cake is in our cake? This revisionist, completely accessible and radically inclusive history of mathematics is as entertaining as it is important.

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A sweeping story of love, adventure and adversity, The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse is an epic tale of courageous women battling to survive in a hostile land. Olifantshoek, Southern Africa, 1688. When the violent Cape wind blows from the south-east, they say the voices of the unquiet dead can be heard whispering through the deserted valley.Suzanne Joubert, a Huguenot refugee from war-torn France, arrives in search of her cousin — the notorious she-captain and pirate commander Louise Reydon-Joubert — who landed at the Cape of Good Hope more than sixty years before, then disappeared without a trace . . .Franschhoek, Southern Africa, 1862. Nearly one hundred and eighty years after Suzanne’s perilous journey, another intrepid and courageous woman of the Joubert family — Isabelle Lepard — has journeyed to the small frontier town once known as Oliftantshoek in search of her long-lost relations. Intent on putting the women of her family back into the history books, she quickly discovers that the crimes and tragedies still shadow the present.And now, Isabelle faces a race against time if she is to discover the truth, and escape with her life . . .

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Mathematics shapes almost everything we do. But despite its reputation as the study of fundamental truths, the stories we have been told about it are wrong. In The Secret Lives of Numbers, historian Kate Kitagawa and journalist Timothy Revell introduce readers to the mathematical boundary-smashers who have been erased by history because of their race, gender or nationality.From the brilliant Arabic scholars of the ninth-century House of Wisdom, and the pioneering African American mathematicians of the twentieth century, to the lady computers around the world who revolutionised our knowledge of the night sky, we meet these fascinating trailblazers and see how they contributed to our global knowledge today. This revisionist, completely accessible and radically inclusive history of mathematics is as entertaining as it is important.

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A celebration of people who live a life less ordinary - Country Living A discovery of what makes us feel we belong - Yours Magazine From crofts to castles... Where the Hearth Is explores what makes a home. It s hard to define, but drawing on the stories of those she meets, everyone knows when they have found it. - The ScotsmanWhat is it about a place that makes us feel truly home? Kate Humble has a knack for sharing her own journey towards a more pleasing and purposeful life in a way that inspires readers, enables them to reassess their own lives and helps them achieve their personal goals. Having encouraged readers to reconnect with nature in Thinking on My Feet and simplify their lifestyles in A Year of Living Simply, she turns now to reimagining whatever we consider home - examining her own experiences and expectations, ideals and memories, and considering the views of others living uniquely, extraordinarily, happily. And she s gaining insights from some unexpected quarters - including the animal kingdom.As our time spent in office buildings and other traditional workplaces shrinks forevermore, feeling happy, healthy, productive and content in our homes (be they castles or caravans, flat-shares or farms, fixed or temporary, inner city/out of town/beyond) is more important to get right than ever before. Where the Hearth Is will resonate with all those seeking to make the most of their lives during the many hours we all spend at home - whether it s a case of tiny adjustments while staying put, moving out, living differently or dreaming of building something new.

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From the acclaimed author of Over and Under the Snow, Kate Messner!Now in paperback, Tree of Wonder is an exciting introduction to the biodiversity of the rainforest biome. From two Great Green Macaws to 1,024 Leaf-cutter Ants, readers will delight in counting each animal that makes a home in the heart of the rainforest, where life multiplies again and again in the shade of just one almendro tree.• An eye-opening way of visualizing numbers• Features playful, forest-themed word problems• A lush and fascinating storyDeep in the forest, in the warm-wet green, one almendro tree grows, stretching its branches toward the sun—in and under those branches, all sustained by one tree, thousands of rainforest creatures are living. Count each one as life multiplies again and again in this book about the rainforest s abundant beauty, and the wonderful multiplicity of life.• A stunning read for kids who can t get enough of the rainforest and all the animals living in it• Equal parts educational and beautiful, this book is perfect for parents and grandparents, librarians, and math, literature, and science teachers• A great gift for kids 5 to 8 years old who love nature, rainforests, animals, and learning more about the world• Add it to the shelf with books like The Big Book of Bugs by Yuval Zommer, The Animal Book by Lonely Planet Kids, and A Butterfly Is Patient by Dianna Aston.

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From the bestselling, award-winning novelist Kate Saunders comes the first in â ˜The Laetitia Rodd Mysteriesâ ™, six novels featuring a Victorian lady detective, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, M. C. Beaton and Grantchester A Dickensian glow pervades this immensely satisfying novel. Hugely enjoyableâ ™ James Runcie, author of The Grantchester Mysteries Mrs Laetitia Rodd is the impoverished widow of an Archdeacon, living modestly in Hampstead with her landlady Mrs Bentley. She is also a private detective of the utmost discretion. In winter 1850, her brother Frederick, a criminal barrister, introduces her to Sir James Calderstone, a wealthy and powerful industrialist who asks Mrs Rodd to investigate the background of an â ˜unsuitableâ ™ woman his son intends to marry â “ a match he is determined to prevent. In the guise of governess, she travels to the family seat, Wishtide, deep in the frozen Lincolnshire countryside, where she soon discovers that the Calderstones have more to hide than most. As their secrets unfold, the case takes an unpleasant turn when a man is found dead outside a tavern. Mrs Roddâ ™s keen eyes and astute wits are taxed as never before in her search for the truth â “ which carries her from elite drawing rooms to Londonâ ™s notorious inns and its steaming laundry houses. Dickensian in its scope and characters, The Secrets of Wishtide brings nineteenth-century society vividly to life and illuminates the effect of Victorian morality on womenâ ™s lives. Introducing an irresistible new detective, the first book in the Laetitia Rodd Mystery series will enthral and delight.

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Sometimes the darkest secrets are buried the deepest . . .When Hazel Sharp, daughter of Mirror Lake s longtime local detective, unexpectedly inherits her childhood home, she s warily drawn back to the town - and people - she left behind almost a decade earlier.But Hazel s not the only relic of the past to return: a drought has descended on the region, and as the water level in the lake drops, long-hidden secrets begin to emerge, including evidence that may help finally explain the mystery of her mother s disappearance . . .READERS LOVE MEGAN MIRANDA S THRILLERS Compelling and beautifully written! 5* READER REVIEW Megan Miranda is a phenomenal writer 5* READER REVIEW Suspenseful, riveting 5* READER REVIEW

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â ˜A wonderful, riveting storyâ ™ Barbara ErskineA magnificent saga set in the Celtic twilight of 10th century Ireland, when myth was law and magic was a power of nature, brilliantly brought to life: the legendary story of an evil stepmother opposed by a seventh child.The keep at Sevenwaters is a strange, remote place, guarded by silent men who slip through the woodlands clothed in grey, and keep their weapons sharp. Invaders roam outside: raiders from across the sea bent on destruction. But now there is also an invader inside the keep: the Lady Oonagh, a sorceress as fair as day, with a heart as black as night.Oonagh captivates Lord Colum and his six sons, but she cannot enchant his daughter, Sorcha. Frustrated in her attempts to destroy the family, Oonagh binds the brothers with a spell only Sorcha can lift. If she fails, they will die.When the raiders break through, Sorcha is taken captive. Soon she will find herself torn between her duty to break the curse and a growing, forbidden love for her captor.

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As hilarious as it is heartbreaking, another future classic from Costa Winner Kate Saunders (Five Children on the Western Front).Emily watched, in a trance of astonishment, as the bear opened the picnic basket, took out a tartan rug and spread it on Holly⠙s bed. And then the penguin spoke. Actually spoke. ⠘What⠙s going on? This isn⠙t Pointed End!⠙The bear said, ⠘It looks like a human bedroom. We must⠙ve come through the wrong door.⠙⠘But there aren⠙t any doors to the hard world in Deep Smockeroon! And we don⠙t have a human bedroom any more. We⠙re in a box in the attic.⠙What if there exists a world powered by imagination?A world of silliness, where humans and their toys live on long after they⠙ve left the Hard World . . . and what if the door between that world and this one was broken?Welcome to the Land of Neverendings.Moving, raw and funny in all the right ways, The Land of Neverendings is a rip-roaring adventure, but it also gives an honest portrayal of grief for young readers, and shows us that whilst sadness does exist in the world, it doesn t have to cancel out happiness, or silliness, even when you lose someone you love.⠘This is written from the heart and can⠙t fail to make yours sing.⠙ The Times Imagination, memories and new beginnings triumph. The Sunday Times⠘A beautiful and often very funny book about imagination, family and love.⠙ BookTrust⠘Funny and tender, heartbreaking and life-affirming.⠙ Bookseller

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The Hidden Wisdom of Animals is a very different kind of non-fiction animal title for children.The animals that are around us are more astonishing, miraculous, and incredible than we can ever imagine, and in this passionate, inspiring book for children aged 9 and up, bestselling author Kate Siber explores and celebrates over 40 animals from around the world through warm, lyrical 100-500-word reflections that focus on one amazing quality or skill that the animal embodies – and that we can learn from. It blends eye-popping fact, brilliant science, anecdote, and, where appropriate, myth and legend from cultures across the globe, from US indigenous traditions to Asian lore to European folk belief – inviting readers into a more reflective, personal relationship with the wildlife they might see around them every day – and to discover how animals can teach, support or inspire us in our own lives. This book invites young readers to learn the surprising lessons that animals can teach us about our lives – including friendship, creativity, listening, loyalty, curiosity, humility, patience and playfulness. It reflects the zeitgeist emerging from adult nature and animal titles such as The Golden Mole by Katherine Rundell, Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer and World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil which invite a deeper relationship and connection with the natural world.

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Famous for inspiring artist John Constable, Suffolk is a county filled with natural appeal. From the glorious coastline to medieval towns such as Bury St Edmunds, this book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through timeless villages, vast landscapes and special places of historic interest. Boats and beaches, castles and museums and those scenes of bucolic beauty that continue to attract artists and writers are all here in a lovingly painted picture of Suffolk today. In 50 Gems of Suffolk, writer Kate J. Cole explores the places that make this county special.

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My father s ships will be at the siren s mercy. We will be the ones to reach the island first and claim its treasure for ourselves. Alosa s mission is finally complete. Not only has she recovered all three pieces of the map to a legendary hidden treasure, but the pirates who originally took her captive are now prisoners on her ship. Still unfairly attractive and unexpectedly loyal, Riden is a constant distraction, but now he s under her orders. And she takes great comfort in knowing that the villainous Vordan will be facing her father s justice. When Vordan exposes a secret her father has kept for years, Alosa and her crew find themselves in a deadly race with the feared Pirate King. Alosa knows they will recover the treasure first - after all, she s the daughter of the Siren Queen.

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Alosa s mission is finally complete. Not only has she recovered all three pieces of the map to a legendary hidden treasure, but the pirates who originally took her captive are now prisoners on her ship. First mate Riden, still unfairly attractive and unexpectedly loyal, is a constant distraction, but now he s under her orders. And she takes great comfort in knowing that the villainous Vordan will soon be facing her father s justice.When Vordan exposes a secret her father has kept for years, Alosa and her crew find themselves in a deadly race with the feared Pirate King. Despite the danger, Alosa knows they will recover the treasure first...After all, she is the daughter of the Siren Queen.

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In this delightful new series by the New York Times bestselling author of the Flower Shop Mysteries, Athena Spencer comes back home to work with her crazy big Greek family at their garden center. But she never expected a return to her roots would mean protecting her family from murder . . . After her divorce, Athena has returned to coastal Michigan to work in her family’s garden center and raise her son, while also caring for a mischievous wild raccoon and fending off her family’s annoying talent for nagging. Working alone at the garden center one night, Athena is startled by a handsome stranger who claims to be the rightful owner of a valuable statue her grandfather purchased at a recent estate sale. But she has even bigger problems on her plate. The powerful Talbot family from whom her pappoús bought the statue is threatening to raze the shops on Greene Street’s “Little Greece” to make way for a condo. The recent death of the family’s patriarch already seemed suspicious, but now it’s clear that a murderer is in their midst. Athena will have to live up to her warrior goddess namesake to protect her family from a killer and save their community from ruin . . . “Kate Collins delivers an entertaining, amusing, and deliciously suspenseful mystery.” —Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author

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Daughter of No Worlds is the stunning first book in the War of Lost Hearts trilogy, a standalone dark romantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling global phenomenon Carissa Broadbent.

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Sunday Times bestselling fantasy author, Kate Dramis shows she can do it all with her debut romance, The Odds of You. The odds of meeting a famous actor on a plane are quite low, the odds of him falling for you... well that s anyone s guess.

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Harry Freedman uncovers the spiritual traditions that lie behind Leonard Cohen s profound and unmistakable lyrics. The singer and poet Leonard Cohen was deeply learned in Judaism and Christianity, the spiritual traditions that underpinned his self-identity and the way he made sense of the world.In this book Harry Freedman, a leading author of cultural and religious history, explores the mystical and spiritual sources Cohen drew upon, discusses their original context and the stories and ideas behind them. Cohen s music is studded with allusions to Jewish and Christian tradition, to stories and ideas drawn from the Bible, Talmud and Kabbalah. From his 1967 classic Suzanne, through masterpieces like Hallelujah and Who by Fire, to his final challenge to the divinity, You Want It Darker he drew on spirituality for inspiration and as a tool to create understanding, clarity and beauty.Born into a prominent and scholarly Jewish family in Montreal, Canada, Cohen originally aspired to become a poet, before turning to song writing and eventually recording his own compositions. Later, he became immersed in Zen Buddhism, moving in 1990 to a Zen monastery on Mount Baldy, California where he remained for some years. He died, with immaculate timing, on the day before Donald Trump was elected in 2016, leaving behind him a legacy that will be felt for generations to come.Leonard Cohen: The Mystical Roots of Genius looks deeply into the imagination of one of the greatest singers and lyricists of our time, providing a window on the landscape of his soul. Departing from traditional biographical approaches, Freedman explores song by song how Cohen reworked myths and prayers, legends and allegories with an index of songs at the end of the book for readers to search by their favourites. By the end the reader will be left with a powerful understanding of Cohen s story, together with a far broader insight into the mystical origins of his inimitable work.

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A seamless tale of love, loss, betrayal and, above all, hope Alexandra Walsh AD 61Brittania is in the hands of the Romans but when the conquering army betray the dead King Prasutagus by defiling his daughters, his Queen, Boudicca, is determined to regain her land. Iceni slave Brea remembers little of the time before the Romans, and has grown used to their louche and indulgent customs. She diligently goes about her duties looking after the artless Aurelia, wife-to-be of the handsome war hero Marcellus, but her longing for freedom and her desire to find her lost father, are never far from her mind. Present DayWhen Hanna returns to Norfolk from years working abroad, the strange dreams of her adolescence return: indistinct figures in tunics, mighty soldiers in armour, gladiators, temples, an Iceni warrior woman leading her people. Gradually Hannaâ ™s dreams begin to slip into the present as visions in the famous mists rolling across the fens, and as shocks of recognition when a new face moves to her childhood home. As Hanna realises that she has a connection with a tragedy that occurred many years before, so Brea has to understand that her fate is bound up with her Roman master. And as the drumbeat of rebellion gets ever closer Brea must make the fatal choice between love and loyalty while Hanna has to find a way to make peace with the past. USA Today bestselling author Judy Leigh writing as Elena Collins, brings you this heart-breaking and unforgettable timeslip novel, perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon and Louise Douglas. Praise for Elena Collins: Very highly recommended.â ™ Louise Douglas The Lady of The Loch held me spellbound from the first page to the last. With two storylines beautifully woven together to create a seamless tale of love, loss, betrayal and, above all, hope, itâ ™s a must-read. Collinsâ ™s detailed knowledge of the period trickles through the tale wrapping the reader in a vivid shifting world as it moves between the 14th century and present day. Cleverly researched and exquisitely written, The Lady of The Loch is a timeless story of hope, family and love. I loved it. Alexandra Walsh Loved this book, didn t want it to end well worth 5 stars. I will definitely read more books by this author.I love the duel story line and this author writes a lot like my other favorite author Barbara Erskine ?????????? Reader Review I really enjoyed The Witches Tree also written by Elena Collins ... and The Lady of the Loch was just simply amazing! The characters will stay with me for a long time..and that s a sign of a great book! ?????????? Reader Review This was fabulous, I couldnâ ™t put it down, read in two days and was so sorry that Iâ ™d finished it! Loved her first book but this was something else, I was totally gripped, beautiful story and I actually felt like I was back in 1307, best book Iâ ™ve read in a long time, hope I donâ ™t have to wait too long for the next one ?????????? Reader Review This was such an evocative and atmospheric story, it was truly engrossing to the point that on a very sleepless night I ended up reading until 4am to finish the book, because I was thinking about it so much! I loved being whisked away to Scotland in 1307, and enjoyed the way the story came full circle in the present day ?????????? Reader Review

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