escape to the tuscan vineyard carrie walker

***Pre-order ESCAPE TO THE NORTHERN LIGHTS, the hilarious new second-chance rom-com from Carrie Walker, now!***Pack your bags and uncork the laughter in this delightful romantic escapade!After getting her heart broken in her early twenties, Abi Mason vowed to live by a simple (but non-negotiable) rule: no second dates. Who needs a boyfriend, or anything else for that matter, when you have a career to think about? But life has other plans: with some unexpected time on her hands, Abi finds herself on holiday in Tuscany. Among sun-dappled vineyards and olive groves, Abi meets dashing American Tony, and it seems the universe is conspiring to force her out of her comfort zone...If Abi can break her own rules, could this unexpected Italian fling lead her to a happiness she never dared to dream of?Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Lindsey Kelk, this effervescent tale will whisk you away on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure you won t want to end!***Readers LOVE Escape to the Tuscan Vineyard: Love it all, the scenery, the characters and the plot. Itâ ™s funny and makes you smile. Love the writing too, easy flowing and quick to read in one sitting. It makes you want to jump on a plane to Italy now. - NetGalley reviewer, 5* Absolutely love, love, loved this one. - NetGalley reviewer, 5* An amazing, summer read. Would 100% recommend. - NetGalley reviewer, 5* I loved Carrie Walker s first book so I knew to expect armchair travel, warm-hearted explorations into love and relationships and some laugh-out-loud antics. This book didn t disappoint! - NetGalley reviewer, 5* What a lovely romantic read and a romantic setting. Italy and love just go together like peaches and cream. 5 stars. - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

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Packed with humour, romance and a love affair with nature, Escape to the Northern Lights is a story of transformation, second chances and finding home in the most unexpected places.High-powered lawyer Sara thought she had life figured out â “ until her whirlwind marriage ends in divorce, her dream promotion slips away and a burnout diagnosis forces her to take a break.Desperate for a reset, she books a four-week spa retreat in Norway, imagining a luxurious escape. Instead, she finds herself in the rugged wilderness of Firefly Forest, knee-deep in reindeer droppings and stuck with an annoyingly bohemian â “ and ridiculously attractive â “ outdoorsman, Henrik.What starts as a nightmare turns into a journey of self-discovery as Sara swaps designer heels for bare feet, legal briefs for tree-hugging, and fleeting flings for something far deeper...Readers LOVE Escape to the Northern Lights: I read this in a day... Stunning! 5* NetGalley review Cosy and comforting... Everything you want from a romance novel 5* NetGalley review I loved this book... You won t be able to put it down 5* NetGalley review

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Can Lucy find her second-chance romance in the glamour of the French Riviera?When aspiring author Lucy attends a rich friend⠙s 50th birthday party in glamorous Monaco, she has no idea that her life is about to change forever.Heartsore after a broken marriage, she is not looking for love so when she meets Elias, and he offers to take her sailing on his employer⠙s boat, she agrees only as research for the book she desperately wants to write. They bond over their adult children ⠓ who seem to want to clip their wings and force them into living like pensioners ⠓ and the chemistry is undeniable.But is he all he seems? And is she ready to trust again?An uplifting, later-in-life romance perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Jo Thomas and Julie Caplin.Readers are falling in love with Escape to the French Riviera:⠘I simply didn⠙t want this book to end⠦ This is one not to be missed.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review⠘I loved this book so much! Full of beautiful hope for love after a certain age.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review⠘A real feel-good read. Loved it. Read in one session.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review⠘Set against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera⠦ it⠙s a perfect read for fans of feel-good, transformative love stories.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review⠘The perfect feel-good romance ⠦that leaves you smiling at the end.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review⠘Great writing. Reading this makes you feel like you are in the heart of the French Riviera.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader ReviewPraise for Helga Jensen:⠘I simply couldn⠙t put this down. I laughed out loud several times before I⠙d even finished the first chapter.⠙ Jules Wake⠘A joyous tale of rediscovering your dreams, love and sense of self. Sheer fun and absolute UpLit!⠙ Pernille Hughes⠘I love this book so much! All I wanted was for it not to end! It⠙s right there on my top romcoms list now.⠙ Natalie Normann⠘A believable story with laugh-out-loud moments⠦so relatable and true to life! Loved it!⠙ Harriet J. Kent⠘Funny, heartwarming and addictive.⠙ Susan Buchanan⠘I would highly recommend this fabulous book which is full of the trials and tribulations of family life, love, drama and intrigue together with lovable characters that you don⠙t want to leave behind when the book ends.⠙ Rosy Gee⠘I did not want it to end, I fell in love with the characters and this is my favourite rom com of the year!⠦ I am absolutely in love with this book⠦ This story reached into my heart, broke it and put it back together.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review⠘I loved the characters⠦ a really sweet book with some twists and turns, and a perfect ending. Highly recommend for curling up on the sofa with a mug of hot chocolate.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review⠘Love how this author writes about real people and relatable issues and targets those in their 40s and 50s in their stories. ⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review⠘A charming, funny story⠦ Ideal sunshine reading.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review⠘I loved every page ⠦ lots of laugh-out-loud moments to be enjoyed⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review⠘A beautiful story ⠦ well worth 5 stars.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review⠘Wow, just wow ⠦ It⠙s funny, cute and romantic and that twist⠦ What more can you ask for?⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review

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Reflections on the charm of farmhouse living from the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Folk Magazine Discover the magical qualities this lifestyle has to offer Learn how to maintain a garden seasonally, how to prepare typical farmer’s dishes and why farm life may not be for everyone, but is undoubtedly appealing to many Folk Magazine has more than half a million followers on Instagram A slower pace of life, outdoor space and tight-knit communities come hand-in-hand with village living - something many have come to appreciate in recent months. Many city-dwellers are looking for an alternative way of life and are preparing to move, making the dream reality. In this beautifully photographed book, Ben Ashby, the editor-in-chief of Folk Magazine, reflects on the authenticity and charm of life on the farm. Having made the move several years ago from New York to Kentucky, he shares his thoughts on fitting into a small town, living on the farm, learning to celebrate the slow life, and being self-sufficient. For each season, he pilots us to the most inspiring farmhouses and pays tribute to the architecture and interiors of these unique spaces, as well as to the lifestyle and sense of community that goes along with country life. Now might be a perfect time for you to give farming life a try!

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In 1946, Rosa Sweetman, a young Kindertransport girl, is longing for her family to claim her. The war in Europe is over and she is the only child left at Westwood, a rambling country estate in the north of England, where she d taken refuge seven years earlier.The arrival of a friend of the family, Yara Fielding, starts an adventure that will take Rosa deep into the lush beauty of the Amazon rainforest in search of jaguars, ancient giant sloths and somewhere to belong. What she finds is Yara’s lively, welcoming family on the banks of the river and, together, they face a danger greater than she could ever have imagined.Featuring places and characters known and loved by fans of Journey to the River Sea (including, among others, Maia, Finn, Miss Minton and Clovis) this spectacular story tells of the next generation and the growing threats to the Amazon rainforest that continue to this day.

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Escape to the beautiful Scottish Highlands for the perfect heartwarming and feel good cosy romance!When Scotland⠙s sleepiest hamlet becomes the centre of hot gossip, Layla Devlin finds herself caught in a mystery⠦When Layla⠙s fiancé has an unexpected heart attack and dies ⠓ in another woman⠙s arms, no less ⠓ Layla is determined to pack up and leave Loch Harris, the village she⠙s always called home. But an unexpected inheritance and love for her quiet corner of Scotland send her down a new path.Now Layla finds herself facing a whole new kind of drama. Rumours swirl that a celebrity has moved into Coorie Cottage and Layla is determined to have him headline her opening night at local music venue The Conch Club. But the reclusive star is equally determined to thwart Layla⠙s efforts. Rafe Buchanan is in hiding for a reason, and soon his past comes to Loch Harris to haunt him⠦Julie Shackman⠙s brand new novel, A Scottish Highland Surprise, is available now! Readers can⠙t get enough of A Secret Scottish Escape:⠘I loved the escape to the Scottish cottage, I truly felt like I was there!⠙ Maggie⠘A lovely book to add to your summer reading list⠙ Gea⠘Beautiful story with a beautiful cover⠦A new author for me and I cant wait to read more of her books⠙ Karen⠘Good to curl up with on a rainy afternoon⠙ Susan⠘This was such a cute book! I love the Scottish setting and the characters are so fun⠙ Cacie⠘The perfect escape⠦Lots of secrets come out that leave you wanting to read more⠙ Zoe⠘I loved traveling to Scotland in this book and reading about the small town life⠙ Arletta⠘I honestly enjoyed this book from the first page⠦we all love a happy ending⠙ Tracy⠘What a lovely story. Twists and turns all the way⠦You just have to read it⠙ Rosamond

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From Sunday Times bestselling author and the nationâ ™s best loved TV presenter Carol Kirkwood comes a glittering escape to the French Riviera.â ˜Deliciously escapistâ ™ Cathy Kellyâ ˜A stunning holiday read with passion and heart, perfectâ ¦!â ™ Anton Du Bekeâ “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “By the sapphire blue waters of the French Riviera, a decades-long secret is about to be revealedâ ¦Wayward Greek heiress, Ariana Theodosis, inherits the Hotel du Soleil as part of a mysterious legacy. Captivated by its faded glamour, she hopes it offers her the chance to start again.Hotelier Gabriel du Lacâ ™s family have owned the hotel for decades â “ and he has no intention of giving it up for a beautiful stranger.Madame du Lac has watched the rich and famous pass through the doors of the hotel for almost half a century, and she has kept its secrets too.As the past finally catches up with them all, will this summer reveal a forgotten secret, and change their lives foreverâ ¦?â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “Praise for Carol Kirkwood:â ˜Sizzles with secrets and passionâ ™ Jo Thomasâ ˜Intrigue and dramaâ ¦ a great sunshine readâ ™ Choiceâ ˜A real treat â “ marvellous!â ™ Anton du Beke

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Herbert s evocative, epic tales are set on the desert planet Arrakis, the focus for a complex political and military struggle with galaxy-wide repercussions. Arrakis is the source of spice, a mind-enhancing drug which makes interstellar travel possible; it is the most valuable substance in the galaxy. When Duke Atreides and his family take up court there, they fall into a trap set by the Duke s bitter rival, Baron Harkonnen. The Duke is poisoned, but his wife and her son Paul escape to the vast and arid deserts of Arrakis, which have given the planet its nickname of Dune. Paul and his mother join the Fremen, the Arrakis natives, who have learnt to live in this harsh and complex ecosystem. But learning to survive is not enough - Paul s destiny was mapped out long ago and his mother is committed to seeing it fulfilled.

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It s 1951 and the servants of Stalin are closing in on the occupied nations of eastern Europe. As the Red Army tightens the net, Greta - best and bravest of freedom fighters - is told to escape to the West and undertake a dangerous mission.Greta s task is to find a missing girl: the precious daughter of a partisan general who was sent into exile in the final days of the war.But the so-called Free World is no place for vulnerable young refugees. Europe is in ruins, the old Empires are dying, and a spectacular cast of spivs, gangsters and rival intelligence agencies are fighting over the scraps.Crossing the Iron Curtain will require nerves of steel as Greta faces down the French mob, ex-Nazis, Soviet spies, all the glamour and temptation of Paris and ultimately, her own demons.The Exile is the stunning prequel to The Partisan, Patrick Worrall s critically-acclaimed debut, which introduced the world to the force of nature that is Greta.This is her white-knuckle ride into the black heart of postwar Europe - a terrifying world in which allies and enemies are impossible to tell apart.

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Three of the greatest SF novels in the world in one bumper omnibus, and the inspiration for the spectacular cinematic events Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two. An astonishing science fiction phenomenon WASHINGTON POST I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings Arthur C ClarkeHerbert s evocative, epic tales are set on the desert planet Arrakis, the focus for a complex political and military struggle with galaxy-wide repercussions.Arrakis is the source of spice, a mind-enhancing drug which makes interstellar travel possible; it is the most valuable substance in the galaxy. When Duke Atreides and his family take up court there, they fall into a trap set by the Duke s bitter rival, Baron Harkonnen. The Duke is poisoned, but his wife and her son Paul escape to the vast and arid deserts of Arrakis, which have given the planet its nickname of Dune.Paul and his mother join the Fremen, the Arrakis natives, who have learnt to live in this harsh and complex ecosystem. But learning to survive is not enough - Paul s destiny was mapped out long ago and his mother is committed to seeing it fulfilled.Read the books which inspired the Academy Award-winning and jaw-dropping cinematic events Dune: Part One (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024), starring Timothee Chalomet, Florence Pugh, Jessica Ferguson and Austin Butler. A science fiction spectacular like no other, this is a deeply climate conscious novel, and a compelling family saga for the ages.* * * * * * * * * * * * * This is - quite simply - the most magnificent Sci-Fi epic ever written . . . The scope of Asimov s Foundation, the attention to detail and context of Tolkien s LotR, coupled with an unmatched visionary socio-ecological messianic narrative that is scarily relevant today Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Frank Herbert s immortal space opera that created many of the tropes we take for granted inside them is a book that doesn t need my endorsement . . . the nobility is some of the most decadent and depraved in fiction . . . It s a fantastic book, amazing story Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The blend of science-aversion, exploitation of the naive by systematic manipulation of religion and witchcraft, and the harsh realities of life in a barren and mineral depleted desert is astounding. I love these books! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Herbert succeeds at juxtaposing so many different elements: ecology, religion, consciousness, feudalism, space travel... gawsh, I could go on! . . . It is a mainly character-driven plot, with the three books in this trilogy focusing on the Atreides family on Dune . . . I think everyone should delve into this world, let themselves be absorbed by it. It makes you question your reality, your choices, your relationships and the impact you have on the world, or the impact the world has on you Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Dune perhaps epitomises science-fiction. The willingness to embrace big ideas and show them playing out on a broad canvas . . . You have to read it to believe it Goodreads reviewer

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Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia. All the slaves lead a hellish existence, but Cora has it worse than most; she is an outcast even among her fellow Africans and she is approaching womanhood, where it is clear even greater pain awaits. When Caesar, a slave recently arrived from Virginia, tells her about the Underground Railroad, they take the perilous decision to escape to the North.In Whitehead s razor-sharp imagining of the antebellum South, the Underground Railroad has assumed a physical form: a dilapidated box car pulled along subterranean tracks by a steam locomotive, picking up fugitives wherever it can. Cora and Caesar s first stop is South Carolina, in a city that initially seems like a haven. But its placid surface masks an infernal scheme designed for its unknowing black inhabitants. And even worse: Ridgeway, the relentless slave catcher sent to find Cora, is close on their heels. Forced to flee again, Cora embarks on a harrowing flight, state by state, seeking true freedom.At each stop on her journey, Cora encounters a different world. As Whitehead brilliantly recreates the unique terrors for black people in the pre-Civil War era, his narrative seamlessly weaves the saga of America, from the brutal importation of Africans to the unfulfilled promises of the present day. The Underground Railroad is at once the story of one woman s ferocious will to escape the horrors of bondage and a shatteringly powerful meditation on history.

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Escape to the ocean with the entrancing, unforgettable winner of the Costa Book of the Year â “ as read on BBC Radio 4. â ˜A daring, mesmerising novelâ ¦ A modern mythâ ™ Maggie Oâ ™Farrell, author of HAMNETOn a quiet day, near the Caribbean island of Black Conch, a mermaid raises her barnacled head from the flat grey sea. She is attracted by David, a fisherman waiting for a catch, singing to himself with his guitar. Aycayia the mermaid has been living in the vast ocean all alone for centuries. When Aycayia is caught and dragged ashore by American tourists, David rescues her with the aim of putting her back in the ocean. But it is soon clear that the mermaid is already transforming into a woman. This is the story of their love affair, of an island and of the great wide sea. â ˜Not your standard mermaidâ ™ Margaret Atwood, author of THE HANDMAIDâ ™S TALEâ ˜Bigheartedâ ¦ A world that it is a pleasure to live insideâ ™ New York Timesâ ˜Sensuous, beguiling, wondrousâ ¦ A striking achievementâ ™ Sunday Timesâ ˜A fiercely modern mermaid storyâ ™ The Timesâ ˜A unique talentâ ™ Bernardine Evaristo, author of GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER VINTAGE EARTH is a series of books that reveals our ever-changing relationship with the environment. These are stories old and young, set in worlds real or imagined, that allow us to explore our connection to the natural world. Transformative, wild, surprising and essential, these novels take on the most urgent story of our times.

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A celebration of seasonal produce, the Mediterranean way. Warm and generous, Meni’s recipes are a celebration of seasonality sprinkled with a bit of nostalgia for a simple, Mediterranean way of life. – Emiko Davies Meni invites us into her kitchen hands out tidbits of information amongst wonderful things like pickled peppers stuffed with cabbage, chocolate and fig tart, bouyourdi and home-made filo; Lovely, seasonal, abundant Mediterranean food for sharing with beautiful photography. – Tessa Kiros Escape to the Mediterranean with Meni Valle’s celebration of the fresh and flavour-packed cuisine of the region, with more than 75 vegetarian recipes. From roasted eggplants and tangy artichokes to perfectly flaky pastry boats and juicy grilled plums and figs, each dish is an invitation to savour the sensational flavours of the countries that border the Mediterranean.Following slow food values, Valle’s recipes are simple and seasonal, showcasing how to get the best out of fresh, local produce, all year round. Featuring beautiful photographs of each recipe, as well as step-by-step images to guide the reader through more intricate preparations, The Mediterranean Cook is a heartfelt and beautifully captured homage to a cuisine rich in flavour and history. Fans of Alison Roman, Diana Henry and Elizabeth David will adore this warm, salty-aired celebration of Mediterranean produce.

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Escape to the ballrooms of Regency London with this beautifully designed boxset of the first four books in the worldwide bestselling Bridgerton series, the inspiration behind the Netflix phenomenon. In this glamorous, witty series, the Bridgertons reign over the Ton, watched (and gossiped about) by a mysterious columnist known only as Lady Whistledown . . . The Duke ISimon Basset appears on the verge of proposing to the lovely Daphne Bridgerton. But secretly their affair is a ruse to escape marriage-minded society mothers .. . Or is it? Amidst the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London s elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule . . . The Viscount Who Loved Me Anthony Bridgerton needs a wife.As the oldest son, he knows it s high time he settled down and ensured the continuation of the Bridgerton line. What a shame then, that he seems to have fallen in love with entirely the wrong woman . . . An Offer From a Gentleman One ball, one unknown woman and one magical night, changed everything for Benedict Bridgerton. Now, he has sworn to find and wed his mystery miss, for he knows this is his only chance for a fairy tale love story .. . Romancing Mr Bridgerton Penelope Featherington has loved her best friend s brother, Colin Bridgerton, ever since she was a girl.When she discovers his deepest secret she must decide: is it time to share her own?

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A call to arms for a better society ⠓ BBC Radio 4Often a small and seemingly insignificant event can change the course of our lives.Not long after starting a new job, Neil meets Chrissie. Romance soon blossoms and together they move to a lavish flat in Edinburgh. Everything seems to be falling into place perfectly.But an innocuous, throw-away comment unintentionally causes Neil⠙s career to collapse, and, at the same time, a cruel betrayal shatters the life he thought he knew.His only option is to escape to the secluded, remote beauty of a breathtaking Hebridean island. Here, he finds a different way of life, and new friendships develop. But he can⠙t escape the past forever, and soon he must confront a life-changing decision once more.From the world s favourite author of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, this novel is about chance encounters; it is richly atmospheric and packed with compassion and humour. Praise for Alexander McCall Smith s writing: The author s prose has the merits of simplicity, euphony and precision. This is art that conceals art  ⠓ Sunday Telegraph Bags of warmth and wisdom and easy, accomplished writing that begs for a comfy chair  ⠓ The Times Charming, delightful, feel-good stuff ⠓ Daily Express

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An espionage story of high literary calibre Strong Words Magazine A dramatic and thoroughly immersive account of loyalty, ideology and betrayal Guardian A terrific new voice in spy fictionâ ¦A complex, action packed portrait of a continent in fermentâ ™ Mail on Sunday In remarkably granular detail, Worrall conjures up a Fifties Paris where historical and fictional characters coexist Sunday Times________________It s 1951 and the servants of Stalin are closing in on the occupied nations of eastern Europe. As the Red Army tightens the net, Greta - best and bravest of freedom fighters - is told to escape to the West and undertake a dangerous mission.Greta s task is to find a missing girl: the precious daughter of a partisan general who was sent into exile in the final days of the war.But the so-called Free World is no place for vulnerable young refugees. Europe is in ruins, the old Empires are dying, and a spectacular cast of spivs, gangsters and rival intelligence agencies are fighting over the scraps.Crossing the Iron Curtain will require nerves of steel as Greta faces down the French mob, ex-Nazis, Soviet spies, all the glamour and temptation of Paris and ultimately, her own demons.The Exile is a white-knuckle ride into the black heart of postwar Europe - a terrifying world in which allies and enemies are impossible to tell apart.________Praise for The Partisan Fast-paced, intriguing and deeply atmospheric Tom Bradby Remarkedly assured debut ... the advent of a real talent...One to watch Sunday Times Impressive ... The scene-setting is finely detailed and evocative, the characters skilfully drawn Financial Times Immersive, intriguing, and intelligent - incredibly impressive, up there with the best in the genre Lee ChildPatrick Worrall, The Bookseller bestseller, July 2023

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A call to arms for a better society ⠓ BBC Radio 4Often a small and seemingly insignificant event can change the course of our lives.Not long after starting a new job, Neil meets Chrissie. Romance soon blossoms and together they move to a lavish flat in Edinburgh. Everything seems to be falling into place perfectly.But an innocuous, throw-away comment unintentionally causes Neil⠙s career to collapse, and, at the same time, a cruel betrayal shatters the life he thought he knew.His only option is to escape to the secluded, remote beauty of a breathtaking Hebridean island. Here, he finds a different way of life, and new friendships develop. But he can⠙t escape the past forever, and soon he must confront a life-changing decision once more.From the world s favourite author of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, this novel is about chance encounters; it is richly atmospheric and packed with compassion and humour. Praise for Alexander McCall Smith s writing: The author s prose has the merits of simplicity, euphony and precision. This is art that conceals art  ⠓ Sunday Telegraph Bags of warmth and wisdom and easy, accomplished writing that begs for a comfy chair  ⠓ The Times Charming, delightful, feel-good stuff ⠓ Daily Express

Objev podobné jako The Winds from Further West - Alexander McCall Smith

Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Lake Como in the irresistible and gripping new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Anniversary and The Lie Held me spellbound . . . This novel is unmissable 5***** Reader Review Magnificent! So refreshing, this left me on the edge of my seat 5***** Reader Review The tension builds up to a heart-stopping crescendo 5***** Reader Review_______Connie McCabe longs for the summer where she spends the days leading tours across the continent.But it s on the glamorous shores of Lake Como where she is truly swept away, when Jared, a much younger man, falls for her.Despite resisting his advances, Connie finds that he s got under her skin.And so begins a long, hot, intoxicating summer where Connie succumbs to temptation - breaking her marriage vows.At the end of the season, Connie returns home to her husband, ready to put this affair behind her.But Jared has other ideas . . ._______Praise for Hilary Boyd Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale Daily Express I was ripping through this book . . . addictive Evening Standard Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life Daily Mail

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Escape to the Cornish cliffs in the dizzying heat of August 1939, where five cousins are making the most of the last summer of their youth.Oliver is just back from the Spanish Civil War and world-weary at only nineteen. Calypso is gorgeous, utterly selfish and determined to marry for money. Polly and Walter, brother and sister, play their cards close to their chests. Then there s little Sophie, who nobody loves. Soon the world will be swept into war again and the five cousins will enter a whirligig of sex, infidelity, love and loss, but for now they have one last, gaspingly hot summer at the house by the cliffs with the camomile lawn. A beloved bestseller from an author ahead of her time, The Camomile Lawn is a waspishly witty, devil-may-care delight.

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2023 Best Books Award for Best Thriller/Adventure NovelA Russian Defectorâ ” A Worldwide Dragnetâ ” A Looming Assassinationâ ” Max Geller is back in MoscowFormer CIA Russia expert Max Geller is recovering from an intense mission while lying low in Australia, enjoying his sudden wealth in the company of his new girlfriend. But his beachy bliss is short-lived when Max, while relaxing by the ocean, is ambushed by the CIA.He soon learns that his girlfriend, Vanessa, is being used as blackmail by his former CIA boss, Rodney, to convince Max to go to Moscow. His mission? Smuggle out a defector with knowledge of a secret Kremlin war plan. Max is wanted by the Russians, so the defector could be bait to lure him into the hands of his old enemy, FSB Colonel Zabluda. But itâ ™ s either Max or Vanessa who must go, so Max takes the bait and heads off.When Max is spotted in Moscow, Zabluda launches a manhunt, pursuing him and the defector across country lines. Max and the defector race to evade countless attacks and attempts at capture as they escape to the United States.Will they make it in time? And what happens when the defector reveals crucial information that indicates U.S. democracy could be in peril? Max must figure out a way to avoid capture and halt imminent attacksâ ” before itâ ™ s too late.Perfect for fans of Daniel Silva and Nelson DeMilleWhile the novels in the Max Geller Spy Thriller Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:The Presidentâ ™ s DossierThe Blood of Patriots and Traitors

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AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 4 S HIT TV SERIES ESCAPE TO THE CHATEAU The Vintage Tea Party helps you plan not only stunning recipes for all sorts of delicious treats but also gives you countless styling tips for the perfect occasion. - Glamour (SA) Bring out the bone china for this book from vintage guru Angel Adoree... - the IndependentAngel Strawbridge cordially invites you to accompany her on a journey to create your perfect vintage tea party!The Vintage Patisserie is a haven of all things glamour, vintage and retro. Run by Angel Adoree, the outstanding character you may have seen on Dragon s Den or Channel 4 s Escape to the Chateau, the Vintage Patisserie is a vintage hosting company, originally founded in East London where it spent years wowing its clientele with unforgettable tea parties from a bygone era. In 2015, the company (and Angel) relocated to the beautiful Chateau-de-la-Motte Husson in France, and now offers fairytale vintage weddings, among other unique celebrations. For that reason, there s nowhere better to get simple, elegant advice for hosting your very own Vintage Tea Party at home than from Angel and The Vintage Tea Party Book.As well as providing sumptuous elegant recipes to cover every time of the day, Angel s The Vintage Tea Party Book covers the full breadth of those little touches that make the perfect vintage party: Invitations, attire, decorations, props and more. The book is broken into: BRUNCH What do you mean, morning is no time for a party?! High Breakfast is the height of civilization and, here, I share my most refined brunch dishes, for a morning tea party fit for a Queen. Don your headscarf and on with the preparations!AFTERNOON Is your pinkie finger raised at the ready? There s nothing more British than Afternoon Tea. This chapter is a treasure trove of tea-time delights, from classics to decadent treats, and I show how to make a Union Flag for the ultimate traditional tea party.EVENING The evening tea party is all about glamour, giggles and good friends. On these pages, I share my most impressive recipes, for maximum impact on the eye and taste buds, to give the special people in your life the treat they deserve.STYLE You ve organized the perfect vintage do, now it s time for the perfect vintage hairdo, and the perfect vintage dress, and for getting your make-up - and your man - looking just stunning. You ll be the most glamorous hostess in town!

Objev podobné jako The Vintage Tea Party Book - Angel Adoree

Escape to the beautiful Greek Island of Hydra with this moving novel, filled with family secrets and romanceEmma Cowell, author of THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE, returns with her brand new, emotional and romantic novel set on an idyllic Greek Island.Hydra, the picturesque Greek island, is a paradise for most, yet for sisters Ella and Georgia, it is a place where their darkest secrets dwell. And now the time has come for them to confront their past as they return to Greece to scatter their mother⠙s ashes.Ella is haunted by a love song that was written for her by the man who broke her heart years earlier and she longs to find peace so she can move on with her life.Georgia pretends everything in her life is perfect, but she is plagued with guilt. If what she⠙s kept hidden for decades was revealed, their family would never be the same again.The island is urging the sisters to confront the truth, but can they build a future on the ruins of their past?Readers love Emma Cowell:⠘Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels⠙ ⠓ Adriana Trigiani⠘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect.⠙ ⠓ Liz Fenwick⠘This book is food for the soul.⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Evocative, compelling, moving. A glorious story⠙ ⠓ Kate Frost⠘Makes you wish you were there⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell⠙s exquisite writing is delicious⠙ ⠓ Jennie Keer⠘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight⠙ ⠓ Tessa Harris⠘A lovely atmospheric novel that will engage and entertain you⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes!⠙ ⠓ My Weekly⠘A gorgeous read⠙ ⠓ Best

Objev podobné jako The Island Love Song - Emma Cowell

Lemon, poppy seed, sun-warmed sand. These visions convince Aoife to quit her job, leave her manipulative boyfriend, and escape to the isolated shores of the Farmstead commune. There, among its charismatic and hedonistic residents, Aoife finds everything she’s been missing: a community that adores her, the freedom to indulge, and the promise to be a part of something miraculous.But darkness underpins her airy new way of life. A disappearing cave looms above an ocean no one dares step foot in, mysterious crying fills the night hours, and a rot is spreading across the island. But perhaps most concerning is the commune’s reverence for their leader, Jonah—a love tinged with fear that Aoife knows all too well.When Aoife’s boring old life comes crashing into her bold new one, loyalties are tested, unleashing a spiral of unspeakable violence that threatens to fracture reality itself. At the helm, Aoife finds herself desperately trying to protect everyone and everything she’s grown to love. Awkward, clumsy Aoife, who was always told she was weak, will soon realize the depths of her strength—and the pleasures of her rage.

Objev podobné jako The Faceless Thing We Adore - Hester Steel

From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good story about making your dreams come true, set in sun-kissed southern Italy. A tale full of wonderful characters, sunshine, food and romance. A winning recipe! Katie Fforde-----A summer escape she ll never forget . . .Lucia has worked hard as a lawyer in Wales, aiming for a big promotion she hopes will shortly come her way. Finally taking a well-earned break at her grandparents house in southern Italy, the sunshine, lemon trees and her nonna s mouth-watering cooking make her instantly feel at home. But she s shocked to learn that her grandfather is retiring from the beloved family pizzeria and will need to sell. Lucia can t bear the thought of the place changing hands - especially when she discovers her not-quite-ex-husband Giacomo wants to take it over! Then bad news from home forces Lucia to re-evaluate what she wants from life. Is this her chance to carry on the family tradition and finally follow her dreams?Perfect escapism from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse and The Honey Farm on the Hill.Readers have fallen sure with Chasing the Italian Dream The perfect escape This book is like summer on a page I loved getting whisked away to Italy

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Italian Dream - Jo Thomas

Escape to the South of France in this compelling and atmospheric story of secrets and heartbreak Lovely, mouth-watering, page-turning. Packed with the sunshine, scents and savours of the South of France. Enough to make you rush straight to the Eurostar Daily Mail **From the bestselling author behind Channel 5 s Carol Drinkwater s Secret Provence** _________ The grape harvest at the Cambon family s magnificent Provencal vineyard is always a cause for celebration.But not this year.When the crop is accidentally destroyed, leaving the estate facing ruin, Clarisse Cambon knows exactly who to blame - her English daughter-in-law Jane. It s just the latest incident in a decades-long feud that has left Jane feeling like an uninvited guest in her husband Luc s family. But when tragedy strikes and Jane uncovers a shocking secret at the family s heart she wonders if she ever really knew any of the Cambons, especially her husband, at all. Now she is left with a terrible choice - walk away and see everything the Cambons believe in fall apart, or stay to expose the truth and risk being caught in the storm? _________ Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets all set in glorious Provence - I loved this Santa Montefiore This atmospheric read will whisk you straight to the South of France as you become immersed in the tale of secrets and heartbreak Marie Claire

Objev podobné jako The Forgotten Summer - Carol Drinkwater

In the year 2182, citizens of a dying Earth flee to a distant promised land in a massive colony ship, the Arka III. They do not reach their intended destination…In the not-too-distant future, the Earth has been destroyed, its orbit withering and its citizens desperate to escape to the stars. The solution? The Arka project, massive vessels bound for the distant planet of Leonis. When the passengers of Arka III awaken from their long intergalactic journey, they realize they’re not on Leonis. Not only that, their journey has taken much longer than the planned two hundred years, and has landed them in a starless, seemingly endless void. Eric Rives, the ship’s second-in-command, and his partner Jia Tang are sent on an exploratory mission to investigate the dark labyrinth that surrounds them…but what they find is beyond belief. Young French space opera novelist Romain Benassaya adapts his own 2018 novel, Pyramides, available now for the first time in English featuring lushly illustrative art by Joan Urgell. Praise for Romain Benassaya (translated from French) ...in line with the great novels of the genre such as Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke, or Hyperion by Dan Simmons. - Le Tourne Page The author lets us imagine a much larger universe, which we could populate at will. A true science fiction phenomenon. - SyFantasy.fr ...damn I love this universe! It s full of mystery, full of promise too, and I can t help but see in the author a form of reincarnation of a modern Arthur C. Clarke... Lorkhan and the Bad Kind What a frantic storytelling. Twists, cliffhangers, a steady pace. Worthy of a great cinematographic series. The novel places the human at the heart of the plot. Charismatic characters quite mistreated, credible extraterrestrials, surprising genetically modified creatures. Everything is there. In supercolor! - fan review, Babelio.com

Objev podobné jako Project ARKA: Into the Dark Unknown - Romain Benassaya

The best things are worth waiting for. SAS veteran Colin Maclachlan s much anticipated book is arresting, revelatory, inspirational and explosive. An elite operator s gripping true story. It blows the door off! - Damien Lewis Colin has made a fascinating start to his life already, but the adventure is just beginning!⠙ - Andy McNab⠜An incredible story of courage and commitment under fire⠝ - Bear Grylls A rollercoaster of an account of a young boy through to SAS Commander on some of the biggest missions in modern times - Chris RyanThe Pilgrim is the book the MOD tried to ban. It is a rollercoaster of an autobiography of Colin Maclachlan, known for his appearances on shows like Channel 4⠙s SAS: Who Dares Wins and Channel 5⠙s Secrets of the SAS. His autobiography starts with his troubled childhood and escape to the military where, as a fifteen year- old boy, he grows up and matures into the SAS soldier we now recognise. Early chapters describe physical, mental and sexual abuse and Colin could easily have ended up in a home but despite the odds and with the help of both the Children⠙s Panels, NSPCC and some diligent schoolteachers, Colin escaped to the army. Colin had to get special permission to join the army at only fifteen years of age and goes from being a young vulnerable and damaged boy to a capable soldier through preparation for the first Gulf War and joining the oldest and most senior infantry regiment in the British Army, The Royal Scots. From operations in Northern Ireland to being the Queen⠙s Butcher to Colin⠙s first TV cameos on Soldier Soldier and Gladiators, Colin⠙s stories and anecdotes are both exhilarating and hilarious. Colin then describes the arduous SAS selection process, the hardest and most gruelling military selection process in the world. Colin describes in some detail what most have never even heard in this secretive world where Colin goes from a course of what seemed hundreds down to only six percent in six months! The reader is then taken on a never seen before description of life as an SAS operator. Daily life in an operational squadron and the operations, missions and training involved all described in detail. Colin was part of Mountain Troop, D Squadron who were to be involved in some of the most high-profile and dangerous missions in SAS history.

Objev podobné jako The Pilgrim - Colin Maclachlan

Unwrap this gorgeous gift of a book for an escape to the snow-peaked caps of the Scottish Highlands and a romance that will melt your heart...Izzy McBride had never in a million years expected to inherit an actual castle from her great uncle Bill but here she was, in the run up to Christmas, Monarch of her own Glen - a very rundown glen in need of a lot of TLC if her dream of turning it into a boutique bed and breakfast was to come true.But when Izzy s eccentric mother rents a room to enigmatic thriller author Ross Adair and the Scottish snow starts to settle like the frosting on a Christmas cake, it s a race to get the castle ready before they re all snowed in for the holidays.

Objev podobné jako The Christmas Castle in Scotland - Julie Caplinová

Because the best adventures are still to comeâ ¦ Escape to the sun with the #1 bestselling author of The Cruise in a feelgood rom com full of romance, fun and mischief, which will sweep you away to the azure waters of the Mediterranean with every turn of the pageâ ¦

Objev podobné jako The Cruise Club - Caroline James

A tender and captivating new novel about love, friendship and food from the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain and Sarah Morgan! A charming summer read - 5-STAR reader review An absolutely fabulous story, yet again Jo Thomas does not disappoint - 5-STAR reader review A delicious book to devour - 5-STAR reader review A beautiful story of love, family, friendship, community, good food and never giving up - 5-STAR reader review Will take your breath away - 5-STAR reader review Heartbreaking and heartwarming - 5-STAR reader reviewIt s never too late to find where you belong... Thea knew the holiday house her late husband Marco bought in Tuscany wasn t pristine. But when she relocates to Italy for the summer with her children, she s shocked by how much work Casa Luna needs. And she only has six weeks to fix it up ready to sell! Her only option is to ask the tight-knit Italian community for help. In return, Thea and her children become involved in the community kitchen, working alongside handsome chef Giovanni and three very competitive nonnas. Gradually, Thea begins to open up to the people around her for the first time in a long while. But just as she s beginning to wonder whether this small Tuscan town could become a new place to call home, a surprise visitor turns everything on its head . . .

Objev podobné jako A Place in the Sun - Jo Thomas

Soar into a breathtaking world of heroes and unicorns as you’ve never seen them before in this fantastical middle grade debut perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Eragon series!Skandar Smith has always yearned to leave the Mainland and escape to the secretive Island, where wild unicorns roam free. He’s spent years studying for his Hatchery exam, the annual test that selects a handful of Mainlander thirteen-year-olds to train to become unicorn riders. But on the day of Skandar’s exam, things go horribly wrong, and his hopes are shattered…until a mysterious figure knocks on his door at midnight, bearing a message: the Island is in peril and Skandar must answer its call. Skandar is thrust into a world of epic sky battles, dangerous clashes with wild unicorns, and rumors of a shadowy villain amassing a unicorn army. And the closer Skandar grows to his newfound friends and community of riders, the harder it becomes to keep his secrets—especially when he discovers their lives may all be in graver danger than he ever imagined.

Objev podobné jako Skandar and the Unicorn Thief - A. F. Steadmanová

Escape to The Little Beach Café with bestselling author Sarah HopeLove, friendship and new beginnings⠦ It⠙s all waiting for Pippa Jenkins at The Little Beach Café⠦When Pippa⠙s aunt leaves her a cafe by the beach, it doesn⠙t take her long to jump at the chance of a new start. Waving goodbye to mounting debt, threatening bailiffs and never-ending shifts at a job she hates, she and her young son, Joshua, prepare for their new life. But as Pippa strives to make her new business a success, the arrival of her ex makes her question everything. Will she succumb to his charms, or will Joe, the local plumber, be able to repair Pippa⠙s heart?Praise for Sarah Hope: A gorgeous story and one I would definitely recommend. It is light-hearted but with some serious things as well. ????? Reader Review A nice easy read that had me hooked. Loved all the characters. ????? Reader Review A perfect feel good read that left a smile on my face. ????? Reader Review All Sarah s characters are well constructed and three dimensional, the kind you d want as your own friends. ????? Reader Review Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous page turner!! An absolute must read!!! ????? Reader Review

Objev podobné jako The Little Beach Cafe - Sarah Hope

Escape to the ocean this summer with the entrancing, unforgettable winner of the Costa Book of the Year 2020. A unique talent Bernardine Evaristo Near the island of Black Conch, a fisherman sings to himself while waiting for a catch. But David attracts a sea-dweller that he never expected - Aycayia, an innocent young woman cursed by jealous wives to live as a mermaid. When American tourists capture Aycayia, David rescues her and vows to win her trust. Slowly, painfully, she transforms into a woman again. Yet as their love grows, they discover that the world around them is changing - and they cannot escape the curse for ever . . .

Objev podobné jako The Mermaid of Black Conch - Roffey Monique

Forbidden romance and sexy cowboys... Escape to the Wild West with the fourth book in the steamy small town cowboy romance series that will leave you breathless... Perfect for fans of the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver.Rising country star Cassie Spencer s music career is just taking off when tragedy strikes mid-tour. Seeking solace, she retreats to rural Kentucky to escape the spotlight and visit her family.Haden Westbrook, the charming heartthrob of Laurel Creek only wants one thing: a peaceful life tending to the Silver Pines ranch and his rescue horses. But when free-spirited Cassie hurricanes back into town, his world turns upside down. Especially since the last time he saw her ended with a steamy night in his truck. . .They’d promised then it’d be a one-time thing. But now, as Cassie and Haden spend more time together, their undeniable chemistry reignites.

Objev podobné jako Freeing the Wild - Paisley Hope

*** SELECTED FOR THE ZOELLA BOOK CLUB ***Escape to the summer and feel the warmth of Paige Toon #39;s storytellingPhoebe is caught between a rock and a hard place. Settle down and get married, or return to the French Alps to pursue her passion? Eliza is in love with someone who is no longer hers. In fact, he probably never was… And her dream of becoming a successful musician seems to be vanishing before her eyes.Rose is out of a job and out of a boyfriend. To make matters worse, she’s been forced to move back in with her mother… But these very different girls have one thing in common. Angus. The one they fell in love with…Praise for Paige Toon #39;s novels: #39;You #39;ll love it, cry buckets and be uplifted #39; MARIAN KEYES #39;I blubbed, I laughed and I fell in love... utterly heart-wrenching #39; GIOVANNA FLETCHER #39;Devoured this in one sitting #39; COSMOPOLITAN #39;An absorbing and emotional read #39; HEAT

Objev podobné jako The One We Fell in Love With - Paige Toon

During WW2 there was a rumour that German spies were landing by parachute in Britain, dressed as nuns... Spy-masterful storytelling Sunday Post Delightfully old-fashioned and prudent of prose, McCall Smith unspools his tales Daily Mail [Adds] another treasure to McCall Smith s already glittering library New York Journal of BooksConradin Muller was an unusual spy. He was recruited in Hamburg in June 1943, much against his will, and sent on his first, and only, mission in late September that year. He failed to send a single report back to Germany, and when the War came to an end in May 1945, he fell to his knees and wept with relief.From a highly reluctant German spy who is drawn to an East Anglian nunnery as his only means of escape, to the strange tale of one of the Cambridge spy ring s adventures with a Russian dwarf, these are Alexander McCall Smith s intriguing and typically inventive stories from the world of espionage.

Objev podobné jako The Private Life of Spies - Alexander McCall Smith

The impassioned abolitionist and eloquent orator provides graphic descriptions of his childhood and horrifying experiences as a slave as well as a harrowing record of his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom. Published in 1845 to quell doubts about his origins, the Narrative is admired today for its extraordinary passion, sensitive descriptions, and storytelling power.

Objev podobné jako Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave - Frederick Douglass

A grandmother, a mother, a son, bound together by love, tragedy, and the one place they can escape to - The Electric

Objev podobné jako The Electric - Edward Hogan

Escape to the ocean with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward⠙s Menagerie animals. This is one of the new gift series from TOFT (Kerry⠙s yarn company), which contains four books, each with 25 crochet patterns on a different theme: Ocean, Wild, Farm and Pets.These mini animals are quick and easy to make so they are perfect for the beginner as well as giving the more advanced crocheter an afternoon⠙s fun. The books are practically organised so you start with the easiest pattern and, as you grow in confidence, you continue through the book, mastering the art of crocheting animals, from the simple starfish to the magical narwhal, producing high-quality collectibles to keep or give as thoughtful, homemade gifts.This range of mini animals are totally new patterns for fans, new and old, to get hooked to. Sitting at 8cm (3 inches) tall, you can make your own cute collection, which could be used to create a nursery mobile, a board game, key rings and much more! Whether you⠙re in front of the TV, commuting to work or having a relaxing afternoon, these projects will bring mindfulness and creativity into your day.Patterns in the series will include:Ocean: Whale, Shark, Lobster, Starfish, Manta RayWild: Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino, BuffaloPets: Cockapoo, Iguana, Angora Bunny, Tabby Cat, TarantulaFarm: Pony, Alpaca, Sheep, Goat, Pig

Objev podobné jako How to Crochet Animals: Ocean - Kerry Lordová

The South West Coast Path is the longest of Britain’s National Trails, following the spectacular coastline for 630 miles around the southernmost tip of England from Somerset all the way to Dorset. This updated volume features the second section of 169 miles (271 km), from Padstow in north Cornwall to Falmouth on the south coast. From the surfing mecca of Newquay and St Ives’s golden beaches, it hugs the rugged clifftops round Land’s End and the Lizard – as far south as it is possible to go in mainland Britain – visiting serpentine harbours and craggy coves such as Cadgwith and Porthcurno, with its dramatic open-air theatre. The Path is rich in wildlife, offering a rare chance to see the delightful red-beaked chough, as well as seals, dolphins and peregrines. From the holiday stroller to the experienced long-distance walker, this guide contains everything you need to explore one of the most spectacular and varied long-distance trails in the world. National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England and Wales and are published in association with Walk Unlimited, the official body charged with developing and maintaining the Trails.

Objev podobné jako South West Coast Path: Padstow to Falmouth - John Macadam

BEGUILING, EVOCATIVE, WONDERFUL ... THE ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH OF FRANCE Francis WheenIn the second mystery of this mouthwatering and bestselling series, Bruno, Chief of Police of a small rural French town, must balance local tradition and modern progress while bringing a killer to justice. Just before dawn one summer morning Bruno is summoned by the wail of the siren in the little town of St Denis in the Périgord.A fire is raging in a local barn and spreading to the surrounding fields. When Bruno arrives at the scene, the smell of petrol leaves no doubt: it was arson. The barn belongs to an agricultural research company experimenting with genetically modified crops - an unpopular move in deeply traditional St Denis.Meanwhile, a Californian producer wants to set up a wine-making business in the valley. Despite the money and jobs this would bring, many fear it would destroy their town. When a violent death follows the crop burning, it looks as though someone is prepared to do anything to stop the scheme.Bruno will have to draw on all his local knowledge to reach the truth.

Objev podobné jako Dark Vineyard: The Dordogne Mysteries 2 - Martin Walker

Discover the New York Times bestseller that inspired the film. The perfect read for anyone seeking an escape to the Italian countryside.When Frances Mayes â “ poet, gourmet cook and travel writer â “ buys an abandoned villa in Tuscany, she has no idea of the scale of the project she is embarking on.In this enchanting memoir she takes the reader on a journey to restore a crumbling villa and build a new life in the Italian countryside, navigating hilarious cultural misunderstandings, legal frustrations and the challenges of renovating a house that seems determined to remain a ruin. Filled with evocative landscapes, delicious recipes and colourful characters, Under the Tuscan Sun is a book to savour. Itâ ™s a love letter to Tuscany, good food, and the joys of starting over. What makes it special is the sustained note of joy in it; joy in the beauty of the Tuscan countryside, the sights and sounds of daily life, the physical labour involved in the restoration of this 200-year-old villa and the five acres of land that go with it SUNDAY TIMES

Objev podobné jako Under The Tuscan Sun - Frances Mayesová

In a story reminiscent of A Year in Provence and We Bought a Zoo, a spontaneous drive from San Francisco to wine country leads a harried corporate executive and his family to a dilapidated 19th century Victorian home. They set out to return the house to its former grandeur—a journey that yields much more, ultimately restoring their hope for a well-rounded life.Consulting with internationally known CEOs and participating in high-stakes projects with millions of dollars and thousands of jobs on the line, Rich Moran knew the rule: there’s no room for error—no fumbling, misgivings, or delays. While attempting to lull a crying son to sleep, a wrong turn on a drive through Sonoma County sets him and his family on a life-changing adventure. They can’t resist a promise-laden 19th century home, looking past its rotting wraparound porch and leaky roof. When a good neighbor shows up with grapevines, the transformation of the property grows to include planting a vineyard and making wine. Before long, the family of city slickers morphs into country mice and joins an unexpected menagerie of people and critters in the shadow of Mount Saint Helena. Filled to the brim with all the eccentric follies you expect from a chance undertaking turned passion project, The Accidental Vineyard is a raucous, tender-hearted tale of planting the seeds of your passions and cultivating the life you want.

Objev podobné jako The Accidental Vineyard - Richard A. Moran

From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this escape room edition contains an exciting array of puzzles to solve, all in an ingenious, brand-new formatWhether you re an escape room aficionado or more of a traditional puzzle solver, this book will keep you entertained for hours. Navigate your way through its pages by completing various conundrums - you ll need to gather clues as you go in order to crack the code at the end and escape from the bathroom!Inside you ll find the following challenges and many more:- Master the art of solving sudoku grids- Challenge your eagle-eyes to spot the matching pairs- Put your algebra skills to the test with mini maths sumsFrom bestselling author and fiendish brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, 52 Things to Do While You Poo: The Escape Room Edition is the perfect gift for puzzle lovers of all ages. Hone your problem-solving skills, develop your ability to think outside the box and find enjoyment in perseverance as you work your way towards the end of the book... and to your escape!

Objev podobné jako 52 Things to Do While You Poo: The Escape Room Edition - Hugh Jassburn

As the Shell House Detectives investigate a mystifying death, they discover rumours, betrayal and murder. Will a decades-old secret finally be unearthed too? A gripping and propulsive read, with a deliciously dark mystery at its heart. â ”Lucy ClarkeAt Shoreline Vines, high on the Cornish cliffs, the Harper family are preparing to welcome glamorous investor Celine Chevalier to their vineyard. They desperately need Celineâ ™s backing to keep their business afloat. But everything is jeopardised when a body is found in one of their fields. Police believe the death was a tragic accident but the victimâ ™s family suspect otherwise and turn to the Shell House Detectives to investigate. As Ally and Jayden question the community, they discover that Shoreline Vines has always been shrouded in mystery. There are old rumours about buried bones, and even a curse on the land itself. Are these just local myths or is there something sinister hidden in the vineyardâ ™s past?As tensions reach breaking point, Ally and Jayden must uncover the truth, in a gripping story of family secrets and shocking betrayals.

Objev podobné jako The Death at the Vineyard - Emylia Hall

On average, companies controlled by men still earn twice the amount that female-owned businesses do. Despite growing opportunities for women-owned businesses to thrive, they still deliver consistently less revenue and profit compared to their male-owned counterparts. And when it comes time to sell a business, even highly successful women entrepreneurs are settling for less. Carrie Kerpen aims to change this with her simple yet revolutionary process of starting, scaling, and selling for success. The Whisper Way brings her proven method to life in a relatable fable following seven women as they transform their businesses into impactful assets, with: Actionable advice from Carrie s own eight-figure exit; Leadership lessons from women who have sold their businesses for substantial profits; Effective evaluations to assess your own company; Tried and true tips and tools for improving your business; Implementation guidelines for using Carrie s methodology in your own business. Women are fighting to close the wage gap... and The Whisper Way provides concrete steps that business owners can take to close the exit gap. Whether you are beginning your business, finally creating capital, or approaching a time where you are considering cashing in, The Whisper Way will provide you with a practical and profitable path from starting to scale, right through success and sale.

Objev podobné jako The Whisper Way - Carrie Kerpen

The second in a rip-roaring adventure series from a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, this is THE NEVERENDING STORY for a new generation.When the magical waters of the Pirate Stream begin flooding Marrill s world, she must return to the Stream and find the source of the mysterious Iron Tide. Reunited with her best friend Fin - who has been forgotten all over again - Marrill must make the treacherous trek to the impossible world of Monerva and uncover the secrets of its long-lost wish machine. Only there can Fin wish to finally be remembered. Only there can Marrill wish to save her world and the people she loves. But to get everything they ve ever wanted, Marrill and Fin may have to give up on the most important thing they already have: each other.An epic adventure series from husband-and-wife team, John Parke Davis and Carrie Ryan. Beautifully illustrated by Todd Harris.

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Longlisted for the CWA International Dagger 2017. Spring, 1967. The trail of tragedy and destruction that followed the previous winter s flood seems to have died down; Florence is beginning to recover. But Inspector Bordelli does not feel the same sense of relief - he has not had a moment s peace since his investigation of a young boy s murder went disastrously wrong.Unsettled and embittered, Bordelli resigns from the force and leaves the city. He could not continue to work as a policeman while the perpetrators of such a terrible crime were still at large.Now, in the solitude of his new home in the Tuscan hills, he spends his days cooking, going for long walks and learning to grow his own vegetables. But the thought of that case - of justice not served - is constantly with him. Until fate, in which he has never believed, unexpectedly offers him the chance of retribution . . .

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When Carrie Fisher discovered the journals she kept during the filming of the first Star Wars movie, she was astonished to see what they had preserved - plaintive love poems, unbridled musings with youthful naivete, and a vulnerability that she barely recognized. Now her fame as an author, actress, and pop-culture icon is indisputable, but in 1977, Carrie Fisher was just a teenager with an all-consuming crush on her co-star, Harrison Ford. With these excerpts from her handwritten notebooks, The Princess Diarist is Fisher s intimate and revealing recollection of what happened on one of the most famous film sets of all time - and what developed behind the scenes. Fisher also ponders the joys and insanity of celebrity, and the absurdity of a life spawned by Hollywood royalty, only to be surpassed by her own outer-space royalty. Laugh-out-loud hilarious and endlessly quotable, The Princess Diarist brims with the candour and introspection of a diary while offering shrewd insight into the type of stardom that few will ever experience.

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The secret to winning is not what you think it is. Itâ ™s not the coach. Itâ ™s not the star. Itâ ™s not money. Itâ ™s not a strategy. Itâ ™s something else entirely. The founding editor of The Wall Street Journalâ ™s sports section profiles the greatest teams in history and identifies the counterintuitive leadership qualities of the unconventional men and women who drove them to succeed. Fuelled by a lifetime of sports spectating, twenty years of reporting, and a decade of painstaking research, The Captain Class is not just a book on sports; it is the key to how successful teams are built and how transformative leadership is born. Several years ago, Sam Walker set out to answer the most hotly debated sports question: what are the greatest teams of all time? He devised a formula, applied it to thousands of teams and listed the 16 most dominant teams ever across all sports, from the English Premiere League to the NFL. But what did these freak teams have in common? As Walker dug deeper, a pattern emerged: all teams were driven by a singular type of leader, a captain, but not one you might expect. They were unorthodox outliers â “ awkward and disagreeable, marginally skilled, poor communicators, rule breaking and rather than pursuing fame, hid in the shadows. Captains, in short, who challenge your assumption of what inspired leadership looks like. Covering world renowned teams like Barcelona, Brazil, the All Blacks and the New York Yankees to lesser known successes of Soviet ice hockey or French handball, The Captain Class unveils the seven key qualities that make an exceptional leader. Drawing on original interviews with athletes, coaches and managers from two dozen countries, Walker questions if great captains are made or born, why teams pick the wrong captain and how the value of the captain can be revived.

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