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'The Queen of raw family romances' Telegraph'Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals' Mail on Sunday'Her characters have the grit of real life' Sunday TimesIn Christine Winter's youth, her family home was always full of love and laughter. Along with her brother Ronnie and their neighbours, Don and Sam Dowling, Chrissie passed a happy, untroubled childhood, even when the strains of the outside world darkened her family's doorstep. As she grew up, though, Chrissie quickly realised that she’d have to leave her carefree youth behind. As a young woman, she found that she was seemingly cursed with an indefinable charm that drew men to her, and in some cases led them to the brink of obsession. Chrissie was used to refusing men's advances, preferring to keep to herself even in the face of their passion. Until one day, Chrissie met a stranger on the river bank near her home and found her life irreversibly changed. Readers love Cookson's gripping historical sagas:'Storytelling at its best''Cookson's stories are timeless''A great choice for a summer read''Always a joy to read'Catherine Cookson, UK's top 100 bestselling authors of all time, Nielsen BookScan, July 2024

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'Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals' Mail on Sunday'Her characters have the grit of real life' Sunday Times'Queen of raw family romances' Telegraph_____________________________At fifteen years old, Gail Blenheim is the truly the apple of her father, Harry's, eye. Sweet, mild-mannered, with the promise to grow into a true beauty, she'll always bring her father joy, which is something he'll never take for granted. But Gail knows that her father is unhappy. Stuck under his odious father-in-law's thumb and resigned to a near-loveless marriage, Gail can see that he feels trapped. But when Harry lets his loneliness get the better of him at a Christmas party, he sparks a scandal with such far-reaching repercussions that he may lose everything, including his own daughter. But Gail's devotion for her father is stronger than he realises and she refuses to give up on the man she's looked up to for her whole life. Can a daughter's love save her father from ruin?_____________________________Readers love Cookson's gripping historical sagas:'Storytelling at its best''Cookson's stories are timeless''A great choice for a summer read''Always a joy to read'Catherine Cookson, UK's top 100 bestselling authors of all time, Nielsen BookScan, July 2024

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''Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals'' Mail on Sunday''Her characters have the grit of real life'' Sunday Times''Queen of raw family romances'' Telegraph_____________________________In a house of secrets, can good prevail?Though Sarah comes from the wrong end of the Fifteen Streets, she''s always been determined to make the best of her life. And when she attracts the attention of the young David Heatherington, with his kind eyes and gentle voice, it seems her luck is finally on the up.That is, until she meets David''s mother, the indominable Mary Heatherington. A fierce woman who runs a spotless house, Mary''s authority over the men of her family has never been challenged. So when Sarah arrives and brings with her a liveliness and laughter that has long been absent from the Heatherington household, Mary quickly takes against her.As Sarah struggles to find her place in her new family, she soon discovers that even the people she trusts the most have secrets they''re anxious to hide . . . but how far will they go to keep them?_____________________________Readers love Cookson''s gripping historical sagas:''Storytelling at its best''''Cookson''s stories are timeless''''A great choice for a summer read''''Always a joy to read''Catherine Cookson, UK''s top 100 bestselling authors ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Humour, toughness, resolution and generosity are Cookson virtues . . . In the specialised world of women''s popular fiction, Cookson has created her own territory.'' - Helen Dunmore, The TimesJust two years after the death of their mother, Hector Stewart tells his children he plans to remarry and has chosen a distant relative from Ireland to be his bride. Money is tight and the only thing the children remember about Moira Connelly is that she lives in a castle; they suspect that her apparent wealth is the reason their father is so keen to remarry. But Moira has also been far from forthcoming about her own circumstances – thinking she’s about to marry into landed gentry, she expects a lifestyle to match this title. So when she arrives in rural Fellburn she is surprised to find a rundown farm as her new home…Can a marriage based on deception survive? Catherine Cookson was the original and bestselling saga writer, selling over 100 million copies of her novels. If you like Dilly Court, Katie Flynn or Donna Douglas, you''ll love Catherine Cookson.Previously published as The Desert Crop

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''Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals'' Mail on Sunday''Her characters have the grit of real life'' Sunday Times''Queen of raw family romances'' TelegraphAfter making his money as a respected manufacturer of an array of shoes, Samuel Fairbrother decides to find a new home for his business and family. When a grand mansion becomes available Samuel buys it - and with it, inherits the servants.But when his butler, Maitland, makes it clear he prefers Samuel''s predecessor, a conflict between the classes begins to emerge. Maitland, believes Samuel is nothing more than an upstart and because Samuel knows his well-educated but troublesome butler is indispensable - they reach a stalemate. Until Samuel''s eldest daughter, Janet, tries to reconcile the impossible; but can she bring the uneasy truce to an end?From bestselling saga author Catherine Cookson, this forgotten classic captures the conflicts of class in the society of the late nineteenth century. If you like Dilly Court, Katie Flynn or Donna Douglas, you''ll love Catherine Cookson.Previously published as The Upstart.

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Yorkshire, 1880sAt nineteen years old, Bridget Dean Mordaunt inherits her father’s candle and blacking factories. Determined to restore the businesses to their former glory, by the time she turns twenty-three she is running them as confidently as any man.But despite her success, trouble is looming.When the devious Lionel Filmore enters Bridget’s family life, hoping to marry into her hard-earned wealth, she has to use all of her strength and ingenuity to keep her family together.Then, when young Lily Whitmore comes to her after her husband – an overseer in one of Bridget’s factories – has wrongly been tried for his brother’s murder, Bridget has no choice but to help. If Lily’s husband didn’t kill his brother, who did?The decisions Bridget makes will shape the lives of generations to come. Can her family overcome the darkness of the past to find new happiness?Catherine Cookson was the original and bestselling saga writer, selling over 100 million copies of her novels. If you like Dilly Court, Katie Flynn or Donna Douglas, you''ll love Catherine Cookson.

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Willington Place, London, 1879.In London''s bustling streets, business is booming for Mabel Arkwright''s hat shop. But as her health declines, she must entrust Emily Pearson, her capable and beloved employee, with more responsibility.After Mabel''s death, Emily is stunned not only to inherit a completely unique broad-brimmed straw hat, but also the shop. But it isn''t long before the extra work leaves Emily on the brink of exhaustion. Resolving to get some rest, she takes a trip to the south of France.There, she meets the stylish and enigmatic Paul Anderson Steerman who is instantly captivated by Emily''s beautiful straw hat and sweeps her off her feet. But when they return to England to start their life together, it soon becomes clear that Paul isn''t the man he claims to be. Can Emily free herself from his clutches or is it too late...?----------------From bestselling saga author Catherine Cookson, this forgotten classic is an epic tale of friendship, love and betrayal. If you like Dilly Court, Katie Flynn or Donna Douglas, you''ll love Catherine Cookson.Previously published as The Golden Straw

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A gripping story of forbidden love, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court and Katie Flynn--------------- Life on the Fifteen Streets is tough - a continual struggle for survival. Born into an ever-expanding family, John O''Brien grew up with nothing to call his own. Now, he works on the city''s docks while trying to keep his loved ones safe from the drunken wrath of his father and brother.But everything changes when John meets Mary Llewellyn, a beautiful young woman who belongs to a world of wealth and privilege. What starts off as casual friendship soon blossoms into a rare love, but when John is embroiled in scandal Mary''s parents forbid them from seeing each other.It seems the Fifteen Streets has succeeded in keeping them apart, but can their love conquer all? --------------- Praise for Catherine Cookson: ''Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals'' Mail on Sunday''Her characters have the grit of real life'' Sunday Times ''Queen of raw family romances'' Telelgraph

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Born into poverty, Katie Mulholland is forced to find work as a maid in the house of a wealthy family. But the beautiful young girl captures the eye of her employer’s evil son, who rapes her and leaves her pregnant. Out for themselves, the family forces her to marry the cruel manager of their mines. But Katie’s fate changes course when one man offers her the opportunity to make her own fortune, and to discover real love . . . Spanning Katie’s life from 1860 to the height of the Second World War, this is a timeless tale of one woman''s fight for the happy ending she deserves. Catherine Cookson was the original and bestselling saga writer, selling over 100 million copies of her novels. If you like Dilly Court, Katie Flynn or Donna Douglas, you''ll love Catherine Cookson.

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Born into grinding poverty, young Freddie Musgrave relies on his wits to survive and help feed his family. He earns a few shillings by navigating his little boat across the swift-flowing waters of the Tyne, running messages and smuggling goods between the busy seaports on either side of the river and evading the customs agents. Luck is on his side . . . until the night he witnesses something truly horrific. In a supremely brave act he saves a life – and changes his own forever. Gaining the patronage of Maggie Hewitt, a sea captain’s daughter, Freddie is able to shape a future he can be proud of. But the threats of the past won’t stay buried and the dark events of that distant night have cast a long and dangerous shadow… Catherine Cookson was the original and bestselling saga writer, selling over 100 million copies of her novels. If you like Dilly Court, Katie Flynn or Donna Douglas, you''ll love Catherine Cookson.

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Rosie finds it hard to cope with her eldest sister''s over-possessive nature. Since the death of their mother Beatrice has been insufferably dominating, taking over the running of the house and ruling their father and servants with an iron hand. She glories in being the mistress at Pine Hurst and never dreams of leaving. But when their father dies unexpectedly their security is threatened, and Beatrice must lay plans to protect this most prized possession.How will the sister''s survive now their father is gone? Catherine Cookson was the original and bestselling saga writer, selling over 100 million copies of her novels. If you like Dilly Court, Katie Flynn or Donna Douglas, you''ll love Catherine Cookson.

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When Millie''s mother abandons her one late afternoon in 1854, fate brings the seven-year-old to Aggie''s door - and life will never be the same for either of them.Known locally as ''Raggie Aggie'' for her business of trading rags and old clothes, the older woman knows the dangers waiting for such a strikingly pretty girl left alone in their rough area of Newcastle, and sees no other option but to take her in.The unlikely pair soon form an unexpectedly strong bond. But there will be obstacles in their paths - will their friendship survive? Whatever happens, their relationship will change their lives for ever...Catherine Cookson was the original and bestselling saga writer, selling over 100 million copies of her novels. If you like Dilly Court, Katie Flynn or Donna Douglas, you''ll love Catherine Cookson.

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When Ellen Jebeau’s husband dies in 1926, he leaves behind a legacy of debt and empty dreams.However, Ellen is determined that her son Joseph should have everything in life that she never did, and will stop at nothing to give it to him.Ellen and Joseph soon find themselves in a convenient arrangement with Ellen’s brother-in-law, Sir Arthur, living on the family estate, an arrangement which quickly comes to work in conniving Ellen’s favour… But over the course of the next twenty years, as destinies intertwine, can Joseph Jebeau escape the clutches of his mother’s ruthless ambition, and emerge from the shadows of his heritage as the man he truly wants to be?Catherine Cookson was the original and bestselling saga writer, selling over 100 million copies of her novels. If you like Dilly Court, you''ll love Catherine Cookson.

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County Durham, 1830sWhen fifteen-year-old Cissie Brodie loses her parents to cholera, she is forced out of the family cottage and left to raise her nine brothers and sisters by herself. Although desperately poor, strong-willed Cissie determines to build a new home for them all, their own little shelter to keep them from the workhouse. They have friends, but charity cannot always spare them the harsh reality of their struggle and when Cissie attracts the unwanted attentions of a local landowner, her world seems close to collapse. Can love, when it arrives, teach her not to fear the world beyond the dwelling place?Catherine Cookson was the original and bestselling saga writer, selling over 100 million copies of her novels. If you like Dilly Court, Katie Flynn or Donna Douglas, you''ll love Catherine Cookson.

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''The Queen of raw family romances'' Telegraph''Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals'' Mail on Sunday''Her characters have the grit of real life'' Sunday TimesAt the end of the Second World War, Matthew Wallingham returns to his family home, blinded by his injuries and uncertain about his future. There he finds his father ill, his mother obviously unhappy, and his brother, who has made a success of running the farm on the family''s estate during the war years, resentful that Matthew should think he can now offer help.Forced to realise that his plans for the future are not going to work, Matthew starts to look for a new career. He finds himself becoming dependent on Liz - his nurse and, increasingly, the focus of all his thoughts and hopes. But Liz herself has a shadow hanging over her that will bring a terrifying violence into the Wallingham''s family life...Set in the aftermath of the Second World War, A House Divided encompasses the social change taking place and the pains and pleasures of the brave new world of peace.Readers love Cookson''s gripping historical sagas:''Storytelling at its best''''Cookson''s stories are timeless''''A great choice for a summer read''''Always a joy to read''

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It is the early 1920s and Kate Hannigan is happily married to Dr Rodney Prince, who has willingly accepted her illegitimate daughter, Annie, as the eldest child of their household. Everything seems to be going well for the Prince family, but soon spiteful rumours about Kate''s earlier life seem to haunt both her and Annie - an insidious threat that revives memories of the poverty and narrowness of life in the Fifteen Streets district that they have so recently left behind.Annie will be faced with some of the problems that earlier beset her mother: religious prejudice and a choice between two different ways of life - the comfortable middle-class existence offered by Brian Stannard and the uncertain prospects of Terence McBane, a brilliant mathematician from the underprivileged world Annie and her mother have just escaped.In the sequel to Kate Hannigan, Cookson''s first published novel, Kate''s daughter Annie must find the strength and maturity to overcome the troubles that threaten to engulf her.

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Tento betonový obal napodobuje kus dřeva s houbami a slouží jako dekorativní květináč. Je určen pro venkovní použití, například na zahradu nebo terasu, a poskytuje stabilní základ pro rostliny. Rozměry jsou 41 x 19 x 13 cm a barva je hnědá.

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• Vhodný pro venkovní použití na zahradu nebo terasu
• Univerzální velikost pro různé druhy rostlin

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Tento betonový obal na květiny imituje pařez porostlý houbami. Je určen pro venkovní použití, například na zahradu nebo terasu. Poskytuje stabilní základ pro různé rostliny.

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Charles Fenwick is a new hero for our modern age — a sharp, relentless troubleshooter with a knack for uncovering the deadliest secrets.When a British forensic accountant drowns at sea, authorities quickly rule the death a suicide. But Fenwick isn’t convinced. Hired to investigate a seemingly straightforward life insurance claim, he soon stumbles upon a sprawling global conspiracy. As he digs deeper, Fenwick encounters a dangerous underworld of shadowy intelligence agencies, covert militias, a ruthless sex trafficking network, and a terrifying bioweapons program with the potential to exterminate millions.As powerful forces close in from all sides, Fenwick must navigate a treacherous web of deception, betrayal, and murder to expose the truth. But with his own life on the line, the clock is ticking and Fenwick must summon all his skills, nerve and resources before he too becomes the next fatality in a lethal high-stakes battle of wits.In Fenwick, the line between good and evil is razor-thin, and survival hangs by a thread in an apocalyptic struggle where nothing is as it seems.Prepare for a fast-paced, high-octane thriller that will leave you breathless.

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The next gloriously uplifting, escapist, historical read from ‘the queen of the contemporary Cornish novel’ GuardianAs one of the Navy''s most skilled mapmakers, Merry knows that lives depend on her work in the War Office. But when a family crisis draws her back to her beloved Cornwall, she finds herself working alongside Jake, an enigmatic American officer, on secret operations spanning the rugged coasts of Cornwall and Brittany which she knows so well.As rumours and suspicion swirl around her family, Merry is increasingly drawn to Jake, despite the defences she''s built around her heart. It''s a dangerous time to fall in love; the tides of war are rising and there is everything to lose…The award-winning author Liz Fenwick returns with a glorious, sweeping novel full of intrigue and passion.****Praise for The Secret Shore:''Arguably Liz Fenwick’s best book to date. Merry is a wonderful narrator… fascinating and complex… It’s beautifully researched and the life and landscape of the secret part of Cornwall around the Helford river gloriously evoked. What a pleasure to read!’ Rachel Hore‘The Secret Shore is such a wonderful, evocative novel, brimful of atmosphere and tension, with an unforgettable heroine… With her meticulous research and brilliant storytelling, Liz Fenwick ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''One Cornish Summer captured my heart and didn''t let it go until long after I''d finished it. A heart rending story about secrets, lies and the power of love'' Cathy BramleyAgainst the beauty of Cornwall, a story of two women struggling with their past: one cannot remember hers, the other cannot forget...When Hebe receives a life-changing diagnosis at only 53, she struggles to make sense of what it will mean for her, her job and the man she loves. With memories slipping away by the day, she flees to the one place she has always felt safe and peaceful - Cornwall, and the house her family spent so many summers in. Lucy is having her own crisis, and seizes the chance to follow her aunt to Cornwall. Curious about what has driven Hebe there after so many years, she also has to battle with the secret she has kept since her family''s last summer there more than ten years ago. Both women will learn that memories live in our hearts and that sharing secrets can set you free... But can they find their way back to the things that are truly important to them? The perfect escapist read for fans ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A completely extraordinary autobiography. One that reads like the most outlandish, beguiling fiction but that is - amazingly - all true'' - William Boyd, Sunday Times bestselling author''Outrageous fun...my goodness there are knee-tremblers galore in this racy memoir'' - The Times''A wonderful journey through 20th Century history. I thoroughly enjoyed it'' - Lady Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting ---For fear of growing up like his stiff-upper-lipped Uncle Dick, Roderic Fenwick Owen (1921-2011) survived Eton, Oxford and the Second World War to become a travel writer, experiencing the varied wonders of the 20th century''s people and places in that guise. Frequently finding himself party to crucial historical events (including experiencing Nazi Germany in 1939 and the Pentagon during the Cold War Years), his life featured a stellar cast of characters from Eisenhower and Jackson Pollock to Christopher Lee and Sean Connery.At the heart of Roddy''s writing adventures lay his search for love, even if just for the night. He fell head over heels for, and married a Polynesian princess while beachcombing in Tahiti, but when a dazzling trip to 1950s New York opened his eyes to the fact he was more attracted to men than women, he was forced ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR''A completely extraordinary autobiography. One that reads like the most outlandish, beguiling fiction but that is - amazingly - all true'' - William Boyd, Sunday Times bestselling author''Outrageous fun...my goodness there are knee-tremblers galore in this racy memoir'' - The Times''A wonderful journey through 20th Century history. I thoroughly enjoyed it'' - Lady Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting ---For fear of growing up like his stiff-upper-lipped Uncle Dick, Roderic Fenwick Owen (1921-2011) survived Eton, Oxford and the Second World War to become a travel writer, experiencing the varied wonders of the 20th century''s people and places in that guise. Frequently finding himself party to crucial historical events (including experiencing Nazi Germany in 1939 and the Pentagon during the Cold War Years), his life featured a stellar cast of characters from Eisenhower and Jackson Pollock to Christopher Lee and Sean Connery. At the heart of Roddy''s writing adventures lay his search for love, even if just for the night. He fell head over heels for, and married a Polynesian princess while beachcombing in Tahiti, but when a dazzling trip to 1950s New York opened his eyes to the fact he was more attracted to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dostáváte se občas do situací, z nichž se vám nedaří najít cestu ven? Přáli byste si umět včas rozpoznat toxické vztahy a zbavit se manipulativních přátel? Nebo máte plné zuby dotěrných kolegů? Uznávaný psycholog a odborník na lidské chování Ali Fenwick vás naučí orientovat se v náročných sociálních interakcích a rozvinout emoční inteligenci. Zároveň vám předá praktické tipy, jak dosáhnout harmonického života prostřednictvím vědomé práce s varovnými a pozitivními signály.

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''Compelling, intriguing, romantic… deeply satisfying and emotional'' Santa Montefiore''A sweeping story of love, loss and finding the courage to be your true self'' Phillipa Ashley*****When Kerensa is sent by her father’s auction house to catalogue a neglected house overlooking the sea in Newlyn, Cornwall, it’s a welcome escape. Once the home of two female artists, Harbour House is a treasure trove, but one painting in particular catches Kerensa’s eye – a hypnotically sensual portrait of a beautiful young woman which dominates the hallway.Captivated and intrigued, Kerensa finds herself piecing together the enigma of Bathsheba Kernow, a fiercely talented young artist who left St Ives almost a hundred years before, eager to escape a society that wouldn’t understand her, and her sweeping journey from the underbelly of Paris to the heady luxury of Venice, where a chance encounter would change her life for ever, drawing her into the most dangerous and forbidden of love affairs.For Kerensa, still reeling with a grief of her own and facing an uncertain future in love, Harbour House will have secrets that will change her life too, and in ways she could never have imagined…*****‘A heartbreaking, addictive story told by the very best – a forbidden ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sometimes going home is just the beginning… ‘Vivid and beautifully written, Liz Fenwick is a gifted storyteller’ Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestselling author'Atmospheric, emotional and full of mystery – an absolute pleasure from page one' Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author

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In 1945, Eddy Sackville-West, Desmond Shawe-Taylor and Eardley Knollys - writers for the New Statesman and a National Trust administrator - purchased Long Crichel House, an old rectory with no electricity and an inadequate water supply. In this improbable place, the last English literary salon began. Quieter and less formal than the famed London literary salons, Long Crichel became an idiosyncratic experiment in communal living. Sackville-West, Shawe-Taylor and Knollys - later joined by the literary critic Raymond Mortimer - became members of one another''s surrogate families and their companionship became a stimulus for writing, for them and their guests. Long Crichel''s visitors'' book reveals a Who''s Who of the arts in post-war Britain - Nancy Mitford, Benjamin Britten, Laurie Lee, Cyril Connolly, Somerset Maugham, E.M. Forster, Cecil Beaton, Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson - who were attracted by the good food, generous quantities of drink and excellent conversation. For Frances Partridge and James Lees-Milne, two of the twentieth century''s finest diarists, Long Crichel became a second home and their lives became bound up with the house.Yet there was to be more to the story of the house than what critics variously referred to as a group of ''hyphenated gentlemen-aesthetes'' and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*Shortlisted for the RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year 2016*For fans of Fern Britton and Rosamunde Pilcher, a spell-binding tale of romance and intrigue, set against the gorgeous Cornish coast.Demi desperately needs her luck to change. On the sleeper train down to Cornwall, she can''t help wondering why everything always goes wrong for her. Having missed out on her dream job, and left with nowhere to stay following her boyfriend''s betrayal, pitching up at her grandfather''s cottage is her only option. Victoria thinks she''s finally got what she wanted: Boscawen, the gorgeous Cornish estate her family owned for generations should now rightfully be hers, following her husband''s sudden death. After years of a loveless marriage and many secret affairs of her own, Victoria thinks new widowhood will suit her very well indeed . . .But both women are in for a surprise. Surrounded by orchards, gardens and the sea, Boscawen is about to play an unexpected role in both their lives. Can two such different women find a way forward when luck changes both their lives so drastically?In UNDER A CORNISH SKY Liz Fenwick weaves another deliciously irresistible tale set in the heart of her beloved Cornwall.

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Two sisters and one betrayal that will carry across generations . . .''Engrossing and romantic - a perfect holiday read'' Rachel Hore''Liz Fenwick''s romantic story of twin sisters in wartime Cornwall is as heartbreaking as it is absorbing. I got so wrapped up in Adele''s story that I read it in one day'' Kate RiordanIn wartime Cornwall, 1943, a story between two sisters begins - the story of Adele and Amelia, and the heart-breaking betrayal that will divide them forever. Decades later, the efforts of one reckless act still echo - but how long will it be until their past returns? The Returning Tide will sweep you away to the beautiful Cornish coast, full of secrets and mystery, and will be loved by fans of Kate Morton and Rachel Hore.

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For fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, a heart-warming romantic novel set in Cornwall from the bestselling author of THE CORNISH HOUSE and A CORNISH AFFAIR.There''s an old Cornish saying: ''Save a stranger from the sea, he''ll turn your enemy . . .''When her reclusive grandmother becomes too frail to live alone, Gabriella Blythe moves into the remote waterside cabin on Frenchman''s Creek which has been her grandmother''s home for decades. Once a celebrated artist, Jaunty''s days are coming to a close but she is still haunted by events in her past, particularly the sinking of Lancasteria during the war. Everything is fine until a handsome stranger arrives in a storm, seeking help. Fin has been left a family legacy: a delicate watercolour of a cabin above the creek which leads him to this beautiful stretch of Cornish water. As Fin begins to pick at the clues of the painting, he is drawn into the lives of Gabe and Jaunty, unraveling a remarkable story of identity and betrayal . . .In this delightful novel, Liz Fenwick weaves a spell-binding tale of romance and intrigue, set against the gorgeous Cornish coast.

Objev podobné jako A Cornish Stranger - Liz Fenwick

The playscript for the Old Vic production of A Monster Calls, based on the bestselling novel by Patrick Ness.In this powerful new adaptation from visionary director Sally Cookson, the bestselling novel by Patrick Ness is brought to the stage to tell the stunning story of love, loss and courage anew. Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started that treatments that don''t quite seem to be working. But tonight is different. Tonight, when he wakes, there''s a visitor at his window. It''s ancient, elemental, a force of nature. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor. It wants the truth. The final idea of the late, award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd, developed into an extraordinary and heartbreaking novel by Patrick Ness, and now adapted for an Old Vic production that brings the tale to a new audience.

Objev podobné jako A Monster Calls: The Play - Adam Peck, Sally Cookson

When the pandemic started, Paul Cookson began to write a poem a day, little thinking that before it ended he would have written a thousand. Volume Two continues his compassionate, societal and humorous documentation of the nation's wellbeing and resolve, crafting an extraordinary collection for these truly extraordinary times.

Objev podobné jako The Man Who Launched a Thousand Poems, Volume Two - Paul Cookson

Written daily throughout the UK’s restrictions to combat coronavirus, Paul Cookson's third volume covers the period from the introduction of the ‘Three-Tier System’ through to the anniversary of the first lockdown. Filled with humour and compassion, it is a reflective documentation of the nation’s wellbeing.

Objev podobné jako Pig's Ear, Dog's Dinner - Paul Cookson

From Paul Cookson comes 100 Brilliant Poems For Children, featuring the best of the absolute best. The essential poems for every child to read and enjoy.

Objev podobné jako 100 Brilliant Poems For Children - Paul Cookson

An inspiring, rags-to-riches guide to achieving success in life and business by the founder of Myprotein®.How did a working-class 23-year-old, who left school with almost no qualifications, launch a business with just a £500 overdraft and turn it into more than £350 million? In Bootstrap Your Life, Oliver Cookson shares how he was able to build Europe''s number one online brand using nothing more than his own limited resources and the right mindset. Self-sufficient and self-taught, Oliver always had an eye for opportunities and pursued them obsessively. His breakthrough came when he combined his passion for health and fitness with his skills as a web developer. By embracing a disruptive, agile approach to business, offering unparalleled choice, and identifying trends ahead of the competition, Oliver was able to grow Myprotein® rapidly into a top international, award-winning brand.In Bootstrap Your Life, Oliver doesn''t just share his journey but uses simple language to break down every aspect of his thinking, providing a thorough step-by-step guide on how to think like an entrepreneur. His approach to marketing, innovation, strategy, leadership and other key elements are explained in great detail using memorable analogies that anyone can relate to.Oliver explains how bootstrapping his life catapulted ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Bootstrap Your Life - Oliver Cookson

Slim Volume collates some of Paul Cookson's shorter daily poems written during lockdown with many of his more recent compositions, published in print for the first time.

Objev podobné jako Slim Volume - Paul Cookson

Wife, widow, mother, survivor, the story of the last queen of Henry VIII. Catherine Parr was enjoying her freedom after her first two arranged marriages when she caught the attention of the elderly Henry VIII. The most reluctant of all Henry''s wives, she offered to become his mistress rather than submit herself to the dangers of becoming Henry''s queen. This only increased Henry''s enthusiasm for the vibrant, intelligent young widow and Catherine was forced to abandon her handsome lover, Thomas Seymour, for the decrepit king. She quickly made her role as queen a success, providing Henry VIII with a domestic tranquillity that he had not known since the early days of his first marriage. For Henry, Catherine was a satisfactory choice but he never stopped considering a new marriage, much to Catherine''s terror. Catherine is remembered as the wife who survived but, without her strength of character it could have been very different. It was a relief for Catherine when Henry finally died and she could secretly marry Thomas Seymour. Left with no role in government affairs in her widowhood, she retired to the country, spending time at her manors at Chelsea and Sudeley. It was here that her heart ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Catherine Parr - Elizabeth Norton

An inspiring, rags-to-riches guide to achieving success in life and business by the founder of Myprotein®.How did a working-class 23-year-old, who left school with almost no qualifications, launch a business with just a £500 overdraft and turn it into more than £350 million? In Bootstrap Your Life, Oliver Cookson shares how he was able to build Europe''s number one online brand using nothing more than his own limited resources and the right mindset. Self-sufficient and self-taught, Oliver always had an eye for opportunities and pursued them obsessively. His breakthrough came when he combined his passion for health and fitness with his skills as a web developer. By embracing a disruptive, agile approach to business, offering unparalleled choice, and identifying trends ahead of the competition, Oliver was able to grow Myprotein® rapidly into a top international, award-winning brand.In Bootstrap Your Life, Oliver doesn''t just share his journey but uses simple language to break down every aspect of his thinking, providing a thorough step-by-step guide on how to think like an entrepreneur. His approach to marketing, innovation, strategy, leadership and other key elements are explained in great detail using memorable analogies that anyone can relate to.Oliver explains how bootstrapping his life catapulted ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Bootstrap Your Life - Oliver Cookson

''A delicious, diverse, genre-bending gothic, as smart as it is spooky'' Chloe Benjamin During your three years at Catherine House you will have no contact with those in the outside world.Each of our students has been selected as someone who belongs here. You will give to Catherine and Catherine will give to you.We will not let each other down.Catherine House is a university like no other. Into its celebrated world steps Ines, a young woman who welcomes the school''s isolation rather than its illustrious past. As the gates close and Ines finds herself start to be inevitably seduced by its magnetic power, she begins to realise the question isn''t why she chose to come to Catherine House; but why Catherine House chose her.''A brilliantly observed tale brimming with subtle malevolence'' Irenosen Okojie''Echoes of The Secret History and Never Let Me Go'' Daily Mail''Moody and evocative as a fever dream, CATHERINE HOUSE is the sort of book that wraps itself around your brain, drawing you closer with each hypnotic step'' Washington Post

Objev podobné jako Catherine House - Elisabeth Thomas

Helma na kolo - MTB, pro muže i ženy, na upínaní slouží otočné kolečko, IN-MOLD SHELL, síťka proti hmyzu, vnitřní polstrování, antibakteriální ochrana, odnímatelný štítek, hmotnost 260 g, černá a oranžová barva Při náročných cyklistických trasách i klidných výletech by vám neměla ve výbavě chybět helma na kolo. Máme pro vás nachystanou kvalitní přilbu Catherine Life. Helma na kolo je určena pro muže i ženy. Výrobce ji řadí mezi MTB a silniční. Helma na kolo Catherine Life je vybavena certifikací EN 1078. Praktickou vychytávkou jsou větrací otvory doplněné o síťku, která zabraňuje vlétnutí hmyzu pod helmu. Pro absolutní pohodlí je vybavena vnitřním polstrováním s antibakteriální ochranou. Za ostrého světla se bude hodit odnímatelný štítek pro ochranu očí před sluncem. Pro redukci pocení hlavy má helma Catherine Life 24 ventilačních otvorů. Hlavní přednosti helmy na kolo Catherine Life R2 LUMEN ATH18J Helma na kolo Catherine Life je jistotou pro bezpečnou jízdu...

Objev podobné jako Catherine Life R2 LUMEN ATH18J (SPTctl057nad)

Helma na kolo - MTB, pro muže i ženy, na upínaní slouží otočné kolečko, IN-MOLD SHELL, síťka proti hmyzu, vnitřní polstrování, antibakteriální ochrana, odnímatelný štítek, nastavitelný kšilt, hmotnost 360 g, červená a zelená barva Každá cyklovyjížďka by se neměla obejít bez helmy na kolo. Máme pro vás nachystanou kvalitní přilbu Catherine Life. Helma je jak pro muže, tak i ženy. Je zařazena mezi MTB a silniční. Helma na kolo Catherine Life odpovídá certifikaci EN 1078. Mezi praktické vychytávky patří větrací otvory doplněné o síťku, která zabraňuje vlétnutí hmyzu pod helmu. Nechybí ani vnitřní polstrování s antibakteriální ochranou. Za ostrého světla oceníte odnímatelný štítek pro ochranu očí před sluncem. Díky nastavitelnému kšiltu bude hlava ochráněna před větvemi nebo kamínky. Pro redukci pocení hlavy má helma Catherine Life 20 ventilačních otvorů. Zásadní přednosti helmy na kolo Catherine Life R2 CROSS ATH32C/L Helma na kolo Catherine Life je jistotou pro...

Objev podobné jako Catherine Life R2 CROSS ATH32C/L (ATH32C/L)

Helma na kolo - MTB, pro muže i ženy, na upínaní slouží otočné kolečko, IN-MOLD SHELL, síťka proti hmyzu, vnitřní polstrování, antibakteriální ochrana, odnímatelný štítek, hmotnost 240 g, černá barva Při žádných vyjížďkách by neměla chybět helma na kolo. Máme pro vás nachystanou kvalitní přilbu Catherine Life. Helma je jak pro muže, tak i ženy. Je zařazena mezi MTB a silniční. Helma na kolo Catherine Life odpovídá certifikaci EN 1078. Praktickou vychytávkou jsou větrací otvory doplněné o síťku, která zamezí vlétnutí hmyzu pod helmu. Vnitřní polstrování s antibakteriální ochranou zajišťuje pohodlí. Za ostrého světla oceníte odnímatelný štítek pro ochranu očí před sluncem. Pro omezení pocení hlavy má helma Catherine Life 20 ventilačních otvorů. Zásadní vlastnosti helmy na kolo Catherine Life R2 CROSS ATH32A/L Helma na kolo Catherine Life je jistotou pro bezpečnou jízdu Je určena pro muže i ženy MTB a silniční přilba na kolo je důležitou součástí výbavy na cesty...

Objev podobné jako Catherine Life R2 CROSS ATH32A/L (ATH32A/L)

Helma na kolo - MTB, pro muže i ženy, na upínaní slouží otočné kolečko, IN-MOLD SHELL, síťka proti hmyzu, vnitřní polstrování, antibakteriální ochrana, odnímatelný štítek, hmotnost 260 g, černá a oranžová barva Každá cyklovyjížďka by se neměla obejít bez helmy na kolo. Proto jsme pro vás nachystali kvalitní přilbu Catherine Life. Helma na kolo je určena pro muže i ženy. Je zařazena mezi MTB a silniční. Helma na kolo Catherine Life odpovídá certifikaci EN 1078. Mezi praktické vychytávky patří větrací otvory doplněné o síťku, která zamezí vlétnutí hmyzu pod helmu. Samozřejmostí je vnitřní polstrování s antibakteriální ochranou. Za ostrého světla oceníte odnímatelný štítek pro ochranu očí před sluncem. Pro redukci pocení hlavy má helma Catherine Life 24 ventilačních otvorů. Zásadní vlastnosti helmy na kolo Catherine Life R2 LUMEN ATH18J/M Helma na kolo Catherine Life zajistí bezpečnou jízdu Je určena pro muže i ženy MTB a silniční přilba na kolo je důležitou...

Objev podobné jako Catherine Life R2 LUMEN ATH18J/M (ATH18J/M)

Helma na kolo - MTB, pro muže i ženy, IN-MOLD SHELL, síťka proti hmyzu, vnitřní polstrování, antibakteriální ochrana, odnímatelný štítek, hmotnost 360 g, černá barva Při náročných i pohodových výletech by vám ve výbavě neměla chybět helma na kolo. Máme pro vás nachystanou kvalitní přilbu Catherine Life. Helma na kolo je určena pro muže i ženy. Výrobce ji zařadil mezi MTB a silniční. Helma na kolo Catherine Life je vybavena certifikací EN 1078. Mezi praktické vychytávky patří větrací otvory doplněné o síťku, která zamezí vlétnutí hmyzu pod helmu. Pro absolutní pohodlí je vybavena vnitřním polstrováním s antibakteriální ochranou. Za ostrého světla se bude hodit odnímatelný štítek, který ochrání zrak před sluncem. Pro omezení pocení hlavy má helma Catherine Life 18 ventilačních otvorů. Klíčové přednosti helmy na kolo Catherine Life R2 CROSS ATH33A/L Helma na kolo Catherine Life zajistí bezpečnou jízdu Je vhodná pro muže i ženy MTB a silniční přilba na kolo je...

Objev podobné jako Catherine Life R2 CROSS ATH33A/L (ATH33A/L)

Helma na kolo - MTB, pro muže i ženy, IN-MOLD SHELL, síťka proti hmyzu, vnitřní polstrování, antibakteriální ochrana, odnímatelný štítek, hmotnost 360 g, černá barva Každá cyklovyjížďka by se neměla obejít bez helmy na kolo. Připravili jsme si pro vás přilbu v kvalitním provedení značky Catherine Life. Helma je ideální pro muže i ženy. Výrobce ji řadí mezi MTB a silniční. Helma na kolo Catherine Life je vybavena certifikací EN 1078. Praktickou vychytávkou jsou bezesporu i větrací otvory se síťkou, která zabraňuje vlétnutí hmyzu pod helmu. Pro absolutní pohodlí je vybavena vnitřním polstrováním s antibakteriální ochranou. Za ostrého světla oceníte odnímatelný štítek pro ochranu očí před sluncem. Pro redukci pocení hlavy má helma Catherine Life 18 ventilačních otvorů. Zásadní přednosti helmy na kolo Catherine Life R2 CROSS ATH33A Helma na kolo Catherine Life zajistí bezpečnou jízdu Je vhodná pro muže i ženy MTB a silniční přilba na kolo je důležitou součástí...

Objev podobné jako Catherine Life R2 CROSS ATH33A (SPTctl075nad)

Helma na kolo - MTB, pro muže i ženy, na upínaní slouží otočné kolečko, IN-MOLD SHELL, síťka proti hmyzu, vnitřní polstrování, antibakteriální ochrana, odnímatelný štítek, hmotnost 240 g, černá barva Každá cyklovyjížďka by se neměla obejít bez helmy na kolo. Proto jsme pro vás nachystali kvalitní přilbu Catherine Life. Helma na kolo je určena pro muže i ženy. Je zařazena mezi MTB a silniční. Helma na kolo Catherine Life je vybavena certifikací EN 1078. Praktickou vychytávkou jsou bezesporu i větrací otvory se síťkou, která zamezuje vlétnutí hmyzu pod helmu. Nechybí ani vnitřní polstrování s antibakteriální ochranou. Při ostrém světle přijde vhod odnímatelný štítek pro ochranu očí před sluncem. Pro redukci pocení hlavy má helma Catherine Life 24 ventilačních otvorů. Zásadní přednosti helmy na kolo Catherine Life R2 LUMEN ATH18A Helma na kolo Catherine Life je zárukou bezpečné jízdy Je určena pro muže i ženy MTB a silniční přilba na kolo je důležitou součástí...

Objev podobné jako Catherine Life R2 LUMEN ATH18A (SPTctl054nad)

Helma na kolo - MTB, dětská pro muže i ženy, na upínaní slouží otočné kolečko, IN-MOLD SHELL, síťka proti hmyzu, vnitřní polstrování, antibakteriální ochrana, odnímatelný štítek, hmotnost 240 g, černá barva Každá cyklovyjížďka by se neměla obejít bez helmy na kolo. Připravili jsme si pro vás přilbu v kvalitním provedení značky Catherine Life. Helma na kolo je vhodná pro muže i ženy. Tuto helmu přizpůsobíte i na dětskou hlavu. Spadá mezi MTB a silniční. Helma na kolo Catherine Life je vybavena certifikací EN 1078. Praktickou vychytávkou jsou bezesporu i větrací otvory se síťkou, která zamezuje vlétnutí hmyzu pod helmu. Vnitřní polstrování s antibakteriální ochranou zajišťuje pohodlí. Za ostrého světla se bude hodit odnímatelný štítek pro ochranu očí před sluncem. Pro omezení pocení hlavy má helma Catherine Life 20 ventilačních otvorů. Hlavní přednosti helmy na kolo Catherine Life R2 CROSS ATH32A Helma na kolo Catherine Life zajistí bezpečnou jízdu Je určena pro...

Objev podobné jako Catherine Life R2 CROSS ATH32A (SPTctl070nad)

Helma na kolo - MTB, pro muže i ženy, na upínaní slouží otočné kolečko, IN-MOLD SHELL, síťka proti hmyzu, vnitřní polstrování, antibakteriální ochrana, odnímatelný štítek, hmotnost 220 g, černá barva Při žádných vyjížďkách by neměla chybět helma na kolo. Připravili jsme si pro vás přilbu v kvalitním provedení značky Catherine Life. Helma na kolo je vhodná pro muže i ženy. Spadá mezi MTB a silniční. Helma na kolo Catherine Life odpovídá certifikaci EN 1078. Praktickou vychytávkou jsou bezesporu i větrací otvory se síťkou, která zamezuje vlétnutí hmyzu pod helmu. Vnitřní polstrování s antibakteriální ochranou zajišťuje pohodlí. Za ostrého světla oceníte odnímatelný štítek pro ochranu očí před sluncem. Pro omezení pocení hlavy má helma Catherine Life 24 ventilačních otvorů. Hlavní vlastnosti helmy na kolo Catherine Life R2 LUMEN ATH18A/M Helma na kolo Catherine Life zajistí bezpečnou jízdu Je vhodná pro muže i ženy MTB a silniční přilba na kolo je důležitou...

Objev podobné jako Catherine Life R2 LUMEN ATH18A/M (ATH18A/M)

Helma na kolo - MTB, pro muže i ženy, na upínaní slouží otočné kolečko, IN-MOLD SHELL, síťka proti hmyzu, vnitřní polstrování, antibakteriální ochrana, odnímatelný štítek, nastavitelný kšilt, hmotnost 340 g, červená a zelená barva Při náročných i pohodových výletech by vám ve výbavě neměla chybět helma na kolo. Máme pro vás nachystanou kvalitní přilbu Catherine Life. Helma na kolo je určena pro muže i ženy. Spadá mezi MTB a silniční. Helma na kolo Catherine Life je vybavena certifikací EN 1078. Mezi praktické vychytávky patří větrací otvory doplněné o síťku, která zabraňuje vlétnutí hmyzu pod helmu. Samozřejmostí je vnitřní polstrování s antibakteriální ochranou. Za ostrého světla oceníte odnímatelný štítek pro ochranu očí před sluncem. Nastavitelný kšilt ochrání hlavu před větvemi a kamínky. Pro omezení pocení hlavy má helma Catherine Life 20 ventilačních otvorů. Klíčové přednosti helmy na kolo Catherine Life R2 CROSS ATH32C Helma na kolo Catherine Life je...

Objev podobné jako Catherine Life R2 CROSS ATH32C (SPTctl073nad)