four funerals and maybe a wedding rhys bowen

In the days leading up to her wedding to Darcy O''Mara, Lady Georgiana Rannoch takes on the responsibilities of a grand estate, but proving she can run a household just may be the death of her...If only Darcy and I had eloped! What I thought would be a simple wedding has been transformed into a grand affair, thanks to the attendance of the queen, who has offered up the princesses as bridesmaids. Silly me! I thought that withdrawing from the royal line of succession would simplify my life. But before Darcy and I tie the knot in front of queen and country, we have to find a place to live as man and wife.House hunting turns out to be a pretty grim affair. Just as we start to lose hope, my globe-trotting godfather offers us his fully staffed country estate. Mistress of Eynsleigh I shall be! With Darcy off in parts unknown, I head to Eynsleigh alone, only to have my hopes dashed. The grounds are in disarray, and the small staff is suspiciously incompetent. Not to mention the gas tap leak in my bedroom, which I can only imagine was an attempt on my life. Something rotten is afoot-and bringing the place up to snuff may put me six feet under before I even get a chance to walk down the aisle...

Objev podobné jako Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding - Rhys Bowen

"Retired" detective and police captain''s wife Molly Murphy Sullivan tangles with Tammany Hall in the next in Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles''s New York Times bestselling historical mystery series.New York, Autumn, 1907: Former private detective Molly Murphy Sullivan is happy with her place in the world. She and her policeman husband, Daniel, have built quite a life for themselves in Greenwich Village, in their modest-yet-beautiful-home in Patchin Place, filled with family, friends, and laughter. Molly and Daniel have a good marriage, a true partnership where they value each other’s opinions in all things.So when he tells her they’re moving to a fancy home on Fifth Avenue—and that he’s running for the sheriff of New York—Molly is left reeling. Daniel begs Molly to trust him, but why would he run for sheriff on the Tammany ticket? A party known more for kickbacks and quid pro quo than anything else, it used to be everything Daniel despised. So what’s changed? And why didn’t he discuss it with her beforehand? Molly can’t help but wonder what Daniel’s got himself tangled up in… and whether he needs her help to get out.In this next installment in this beloved series All That Is Hidden, the incomparable Molly is drawn into the dangerous world of politics, forced to navigate through the webs of lies and deceit which are hidden behind a veil of vast wealth and grandeur.

Objev podobné jako All That Is Hidden - Rhys Bowen, Clare Broyles

The aunties are back, fiercer than ever and ready to handle any catastrophe—even the mafia—in this delightful and hilarious sequel by Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for Aunties.Meddy Chan has been to countless weddings, but she never imagined how her own would turn out. Now the day has arrived, and she can''t wait to marry her college sweetheart, Nathan. Instead of having Ma and the aunts cater to her wedding, Meddy wants them to enjoy the day as guests. As a compromise, they find the perfect wedding vendors: a Chinese-Indonesian family-run company just like theirs. Meddy is hesitant at first, but she hits it off right away with the wedding photographer, Staphanie, who reminds Meddy of herself, down to the unfortunately misspelled name.Meddy realizes that is where their similarities end, however, when she overhears Staphanie talking about taking out a target. Horrified, Meddy can’t believe Staphanie and her family aren’t just like her own, they are The Family—actual mafia, and they''re using Meddy''s wedding as a chance to conduct shady business. Her aunties and mother won’t let Meddy’s wedding ceremony become a murder scene—over their dead bodies—and will do whatever it takes to save her special day, even if it means taking on the mafia.

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A Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon Charts bestseller.From the bestselling author of The Tuscan Child comes a beautiful and heart-rending novel of a woman’s love and sacrifice during the First World War.As the Great War continues to take its toll, headstrong twenty-one-year-old Emily Bryce is determined to contribute to the war effort. She is convinced by a cheeky and handsome Australian pilot that she can do more, and it is not long before she falls in love with him and accepts his proposal of marriage.When he is sent back to the front, Emily volunteers as a “land girl,” tending to the neglected grounds of a large Devonshire estate. It’s here that Emily discovers the long-forgotten journals of a medicine woman who devoted her life to her herbal garden. The journals inspire Emily, and in the wake of devastating news, they are her saving grace. Emily’s lover has not only died a hero but has left her terrified—and with child. Since no one knows that Emily was never married, she adopts the charade of a war widow.As Emily learns more about the volatile power of healing with herbs, the found journals will bring her to the brink of disaster, but may open a path to her destiny.

Objev podobné jako The Victory Garden - Rhys Bowen

Blindsided by betrayal in pre-WWII England, a woman charts a daring new course in this captivating tale of resilience, friendship, and new love by the bestselling author of The Rose Arbor and The Venice Sketchbook. Surrey, England, 1938. After thirty devoted years of marriage, Ellie Endicott is blindsided by her husband’s appeal for divorce. It’s Ellie’s opportunity for change too. The unfaithful cad can have the house. She’s taking the Bentley. Ellie, her housekeeper Mavis, and her elderly friend Dora—each needing escape—impulsively head for parts unknown in the South of France. With the Rhône surging beside them, they have nowhere to be and everywhere to go. Until the Bentley breaks down in the inviting fishing hamlet of Saint Benet. Here, Ellie rents an abandoned villa in the hills, makes wonderful friends among the villagers, and finds herself drawn to Nico, a handsome and enigmatic fisherman. As for unexpected destinations, the simple paradis of Saint Benet is perfect. But fates soon change when the threat of war encroaches. Ellie’s second act in life is just beginning—and becoming an adventure she never expected.

Objev podobné jako Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure - Rhys Bowen

She may be thirty-fifth in line for the throne, but Lady Georgiana Rannoch cannot wait to ring in the New Year - before a Christmas killer wrings another neck . . .On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me - well, actually, my true love, Darcy O''Mara, is spending a feliz navidad tramping around South America. Meanwhile, Mummy is holed up in a tiny village called Tiddleton-under-Lovey with that droll Noel Coward! And I''m snowed in at Castle Rannoch with my bumbling brother, Binky, and sourpuss sister-in-law, Fig.So it''s a miracle when I contrive to land a position as hostess to a posh holiday party in Tiddleton. The village is like something out of A Christmas Carol! But then there are three deaths, so-called accidents. Perhaps a recent prison break could have something to do with it . . . that, or a long-standing witch''s curse. But after Darcy shows up beneath the mistletoe, anything could be possible in this wicked wonderland.

Objev podobné jako The Twelve Clues of Christmas - Rhys Bowen

Blindsided by betrayal in pre-WWII England, a woman charts a daring new course in this captivating tale of resilience, friendship, and new love by the bestselling author of The Rose Arbor and The Venice Sketchbook. Surrey, England, 1938. After thirty devoted years of marriage, Ellie Endicott is blindsided by her husband’s appeal for divorce. It’s Ellie’s opportunity for change too. The unfaithful cad can have the house. She’s taking the Bentley. Ellie, her housekeeper Mavis, and her elderly friend Dora—each needing escape—impulsively head for parts unknown in the South of France. With the Rhône surging beside them, they have nowhere to be and everywhere to go. Until the Bentley breaks down in the inviting fishing hamlet of Saint Benet. Here, Ellie rents an abandoned villa in the hills, makes wonderful friends among the villagers, and finds herself drawn to Nico, a handsome and enigmatic fisherman. As for unexpected destinations, the simple paradis of Saint Benet is perfect. But fates soon change when the threat of war encroaches. Ellie’s second act in life is just beginning—and becoming an adventure she never expected.

Objev podobné jako Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure - Rhys Bowen

Georgie may not have much in common with your average new mother, but she does have one thing: a new nanny she despises. Knowing she must find a nanny more suited to her young son, Georgie travels to London to see her old friend ZouZou, only to find her about to depart for a funeral, after the unexpected death of a young man. It quickly becomes clear there''s more than one mysterious death around town, when another friend, Georgie Gormsley, reveals he''s just returned from the funeral of a school friend, who seemingly drowned while swimming. And then Georgie''s best friend, Belinda, receives a telegram informing her that the son of family friends has died tragically. It begins to seem like too much of a coincidence to Georgie. Yet the victims didn''t seem to have any connection to one another. Georgie returns to ZouZou, who puts the final nail in the coffin - she''s sure that the deaths were not an accident and begs Georgie to solve the case. As Georgie begins investigating, she can''t help worrying that her own husband, Darcy, may be next. She begins to suspect there might be a serial killer at work and as she delves deeper into the case, realises that the young men may all share a link to a crime many years ago. Will Georgie solve the murders before it''s too late for Darcy, and manage to find the perfect nanny all at the same time?

Objev podobné jako From Cradle to Grave - Rhys Bowen

It''s late 1936, and King Edward is in turmoil, having fallen in love with the scandalously divorced and even more scandalously American Wallis Simpson. He wants to marry her but knows that doing so will jeopardize his crown. Edward confides in his dear friend Darcy, Georgie''s husband, and the couple agree to hide Wallis in their home while Edward figures out what to do. But unbeknownst to Georgie and Darcy, Sir Hubert, the owner of the estate, has given a film crew permission to shoot a motion picture about Henry the Eighth and Anne Boleyn on the grounds. Trying to keep Mrs. Simpson hidden while raising a newborn baby seems like it couldn''t be any more stressful for the Rannochs, until one of the stars of the film is found murdered on set. Georgie must solve the murder for king and country before scandal threatens to envelop them all.

Objev podobné jako We Three Queens - Rhys Bowen

Deep beneath the silvery waves, in a kaleidoscope of colourful coral, lies the magical kingdom of Coralia. This is where the FurFins live, and today is a VERY special day. The mermaid princess Coralia is getting married!CherryTail is the best baker in the whole of Coralia, and she is making the Royal Wedding Cake. Everything is ready, but then disaster strikes – the cake has DISAPPEARED! Luckily her best friends StarTail and TinyTail are ready to help. Can they save the day in time for the mermaid wedding?With a sparkly cover and gorgeous colour illustrations, this charming underwater adventure is the second in an exciting picture book series, after TinyTail and the Lost Treasure, featuring the endearing FurFins with their glittery tails and adorably furry faces.

Objev podobné jako The FurFins: CherryTail and the Mermaid Wedding - Alison Ritchie

A Sunday Times Paperback of the YearA Spectator and New Statesman Book of the Year‘An illuminating and riveting read.’ - Jonathan DimblebyJeremy Bowen, the International Editor of the BBC, has been covering the Middle East since 1989 and is uniquely placed to explain its complex past and its troubled present. Here, Bowen offers you a gripping and invaluable guide to the modern Middle East, how it came to be and what its future might hold.In The Making of the Modern Middle East – in part based on his acclaimed podcast, ‘Our Man in the Middle East’ – Bowen takes you on a journey across the Middle East and through its history. He meets ordinary men and women on the front line, their leaders, whether brutal or benign. He explores the power games that have so often wreaked devastation on civilian populations as those leaders, whatever their motives, jostle for political, religious and economic control.Clear throughout is Bowen''s deep understanding of the political, cultural and religious differences between countries as diverse as Erdogan’s Turkey, Assad’s Syria, Netanyahu’s Israel, and Palestine, whether Hamas-controlled Gaza or the West Bank, and his long experience of covering events in the region.

Objev podobné jako The Making of the Modern Middle East - Jeremy Bowen

''Inspirational'' - Professor Alice Roberts''Engrossing'' - Professor Ben GarrodRhys Jones was brought up on a council estate in South Wales where expectations for what life held in store for you were slim. As he recalls, he was born fighting and never stopped. His perspective on what life could offer him changed forever in the early 1980s when his grandfather took him to the local cinema to see Stephen Spielberg''s blockbuster Raiders of the Lost Ark. The dream of emulating his hero Indiana Jones and travelling to the farthest reaches of the planet to explore exotic locations and its wildlife now burned deep inside him.As he progressed at school this passion to escape and explore was further kindled through the pages of an old natural history encyclopaedia given to him by his grandmother. Devouring the pages, the encyclopaedia would help craft his chosen path in life. Like his hero and namesake Indiana Jones, Rhys''s journey has now taken him to all corners of the globe with friends and colleagues at every port; from the Australian outback to the furthest outpost of the Maasai tribe in Eastern Africa.In Becoming Dr Jones Rhys will take the reader on an inspiring journey through his life. One filled with highs, lows, humour and poignancy, as well as reverent insights into some of the amazing residents of our beloved natural world. If adventure had a name it would be Jones, and Dr Rhys Jones has taken that mantle to a whole new level!

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''An absolutely perfect love story... I wish I could read it again for the first time'' - Annabel Monaghan***One best friend''s wedding. One predicted love match. And no way of guessing how the story will end...Anna was never going to have an easy time at her best friend’s wedding. She’s the bridesmaid; her ex, Joel, is a groomsman. But she’s determined to get through the weekend with a smile. Despite the fact that Joel is bringing his new girlfriend. Despite the fact that they are all staying in the same house. And despite the fact that at thirty, Anna’s life is, objectively, not going to plan. Luckily she has her feelings completely under control – right up until the moment Joel drops a bombshell that changes everything.Anna needs a distraction, and Patrick, the wedding photographer, might be the ideal solution. After all, a psychic literally predicted she would fall in love with a man named Patrick. Everyone has decided he is perfect for her. He is perfect for her.Except the arrival of Mac, a not-quite-famous actor who has flown in from New York, complicates Anna’s plotting. And she must accept that when it comes to love, destiny doesn''t always follow the rules . . .The feel-good, joyful rom-com of the summer, perfect for readers of Emily Henry, Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O''Leary.***Praise for The Wedding Forecast''THE WEDDING FORECAST is the definition of feel-good fiction. A romantic delight from cover to cover'' - Rachael Johns''A fresh voice and a charming story'' - Kylie Scott''Lusciously romantic, big-hearted and life-affirming'' - Clare Fletcher''The best rom-com I''ve read this year'' - Karina May

Objev podobné jako The Wedding Forecast - Nina Kenwood

In ISOBEL''S WEDDING from no. 1 bestselling author Sheila O''Flanagan, Isobel faces every bride-to-be''s worst nightmare. Not to be missed by readers of Freya North and Veronica Henry. Four hundred and twenty pearls hand-sewn onto the wedding dress. The Mediterranean honeymoon booked for months. A pile of presents bigger than Everest. And her lovely Tim, the most perfect bridegroom a girl could wish for.Except, two weeks before the wedding, he changes his mind... Isobel''s wedding is off. Her world in tatters, Isobel turns to Spain, a new job, a new life and as many men as she can decently manage. Including the very appealing Nico with whom, she feels, there could be a long-term future. But part of Isobel knows that she will have to go back home some day. And that, despite all that''s happened since she left, she still has unfinished business...What readers are saying about Isobel''s Wedding: ''The best book I have ever read. I wish Sheila O''Flanagan would write another novel about Isabel as she was such a fantastic, normal, real character'' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars''Fabulous! Not only do I feel like I was taken on a stunning journey through Madrid, but the ending was spot on. I just wanted more, more, more!'' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars''A great novel with an unbelievable ending'' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars''I would strongly recommend this to anyone looking for a compelling and light-hearted funny book'' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

Objev podobné jako Isobel's Wedding - O'Flanagan Sheila

A wedding to witness. A brooch to poach.And a house that's haunted as f**k . . .Bowen Penhallow has always been a loner, but when his friend - who happens to be a ghost - invites him to a Yuletide wedding at a grand Welsh countryside estate, Bowen reluctantly agrees. Tamsyn Bligh is not a witch, but she has managed to finagle an invite to the Witchy Wedding of the Century in the hopes of making the score of the century - just one priceless magical artifact from Tywyll House would set her up for life!But Tamsyn isn't the only one sneaking about in Tywyll House, and the combination of a very strong spell and a classic wedding mishap transports Bowen and Tamsyn back to Tywyll House's 1958 Yuletide celebrations. Bowen and Tamsyn must work together to get back to the present, but they first must reckon with the origins of Tywyll House's haunting .. . and the fact that somewhere between the mistletoe and the bonfire, they might be falling in love.

Objev podobné jako The Wedding Witch - Erin Sterling

Now a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Michael Caine, Russell Brand and Matthew Goode.Rosalind is the eldest sister. Robbie is her younger brother.Smash is their stepsister - and she isn''t too happy about it!Maudie is the baby of the family. Now you''ve met the four children.But what is IT?A number one bestselling story of four children who discover an extraordinary way to make wishes come true, inspired by E Nesbit''s classic, Five Children and It.

Objev podobné jako Four Children and It - Jacqueline Wilsonová

’Sheer joy!’ Katie FfordeCurl up with the new Sunday Times bestselling Christmas novel from Phillipa Ashley, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Karen Swan and Heidi Swain!Can the spirit of Christmas reignite an old flame?With her thriving business Cottage Angels, Freya Bolton prepares the Lake District’s holiday homes for Christmas visitors. It’s her job to think of everything, from cinnamon-scented candles to tasteful decorations and hampers of seasonal treats.If only her love life were such a success… After being burned by past relationships, she’s now determined to steer clear of love for good.So when she bumps into gorgeous – and single – ex-boyfriend Travis, a no-strings festive fling seems perfect.But when her feelings for him begin to develop, is she on track for another romantic calamity? Or could this Christmas give her the gift of true love?This gorgeous Christmas romance from Sunday Times bestseller Phillipa Ashley will take you to the Lake District with a story of second chance love as heartwarming as a cup of mulled wine.Readers are falling in love with Four Weddings and a Christmas!‘A lovely, enjoyable read from start to finish. Exactly what we have come to expect from Phillipa Ashley. This would be a perfect gift to give this Christmas.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A wonderful holiday romance that gives you all of the sitting-in-front-of-a-crackling-fireplace vibes.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Perfect setting, interesting characters and a story line full of hope, romance and new starts.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This one filled me with festive feelings from top to toe, with plenty of romance in there too. I loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A fabulous read. I adored this from beginning to end. Phillipa Ashley never disappoints, her books are a warm hug on a cold day.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A perfect Christmas story with great characters and meaningful development. Definitely recommend for your festive reading this year.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story of lost loves, missed opportunities and all the mishaps which happen in every day life. Good to see a strong female lead in a traditional romance. Loved it.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fantastic read set in the Lake District. Expertly written with the usual Phillipa Ashley twists. A great festive read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is my first book from Phillipa but it is like a hug in a book. This is a story of giving love a second chance with the backdrop and magic of Christmas. A fab book from this author.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Another brilliant novel from Phillipa Ashley! Freya is a very likeable main character, there is a beautiful Lakes background, and it’s set at Christmas – a perfect combination. Skilfully plotted and beautifully written, I will definitely be recommending this book!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako Four Weddings and a Christmas - Phillipa Ashley

** Get closer the people who matter the most with the help of the nation's favourite therapist, PHILIPPA PERRY **'Brilliant ... Very few self-help books are this wise' THE TIMES, Best Books of the Year'Life bible incoming: Philippa Perry's sage (and witty) advice will have you re-evaluating all the relationships in your life' STYLIST'I LOVE Philippa Perry and think she's wise and brilliant'BELLA MACKIE'Philippa Perry is one of the wisest, most sane and secure people I've ever met'Decca Aitkenhead, SUNDAY TIMES'Philippa Perry is a superwoman'CHRIS EVANS______________________________________________________________________________________Life is all about relationships and the quality of those connections, whether that's with family, partners, friends, colleagues or most importantly yourself. If you can get those relationships on a functional and even keel, then the other tricky stuff that life throws your way becomes easier to manage.In this warm, practical and witty book, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life's big problems.How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem?With a healthy dose of sanity, Philippa Perry's compassionate advice could help you become a happier, wiser person.Includes some material adapted from the Ask Philippa columns in Observer Magazine.Sunday Times bestseller on the 22/10/23

Objev podobné jako Book You Want Everyone You Love* To Read *(and maybe a few you don't) - Philippa Perry

Phoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable shoes. Immediately she is mistaken for one of the wedding people - but she's actually the only guest at the Cornwall Inn who isn't here for the big event. When the bride discovers her elaborate destination wedding could be ruined by a divorced and depressed stranger, she is furious.She has spent months accounting for every detail and every possible disaster - except for, well, Phoebe . . .Soon, both women find their best-laid plans derailed and an unlikely confidante in one another. Hilarious and moving, The Wedding People is an irresistible novel about love, friendship, dysfunctional families, and the unexpected paths that lead to happiness.

Objev podobné jako Wedding People - Alison Espach

As seen on ITV 'This Morning''Brilliant . . . Very few self-help books are this wise' The Times'Life bible incoming: Philippa Perry's sage (and witty) advice will have you re-evaluating all the relationships in your life' Stylist'I LOVE Philippa Perry and think she's wise and brilliant' Bella MackieLife is all about relationships and the quality of those connections, whether that's with family, partners, friends, colleagues or most importantly yourself. If you can get those relationships on a functional and even keel, then the other tricky stuff that life throws your way becomes easier to manage. In this warm, practical and witty book, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life's big problems. How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem?With a healthy dose of sanity, Philippa Perry's compassionate advice could help you become a happier, wiser person. Includes some material adapted from the Ask Philippa columns in Observer Magazine.

Objev podobné jako The Book You Want Everyone You Love* To Read *(and maybe a few you don’t) - Philippa Perry

Colleen Hoover, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, It Starts with Us, It Ends with Us, and Maybe Someday brilliantly brings to life the story of the hilarious and charismatic Warren in this novella.When Warren has the opportunity to live with a female roommate, he instantly agrees. It could be an exciting change. Or maybe not. Especially when that roommate is the cold and seemingly calculating Bridgette. Tensions run high and tempers flare as the two can hardly stand to be in the same room together. But Warren has a theory about Bridgette: anyone who can hate with that much passion should also have the capability to love with that much passion. And he wants to be the one to test this theory. Will Bridgette find it in herself to warm her heart to Warren and finally learn to love? Maybe. Maybe not.

Objev podobné jako Maybe Not - Colleen Hooverová

''Love, love, loved it!'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5****This summer, save the date for Renweneth Farm''s very first wedding!As the seasons change, so do the lives of those who call the farm home. Bustling with activity in anticipation of a busy Spring, it’s all go with Jess and Riley''s wedding on the horizon and Renweneth Manor’s restoration in full swing.But while the farm business flourishes, Jess and Ivy need to learn to navigate unforeseen challenges – financial worries, two disgruntled locals, and even a blast from Riley''s past... In the midst of it all can Ivy juggle a new and unexpected arrival with her booming business, and can Jess keep track of her perfect day?Join Jess and the team at Renweneth Farm as they struggle to make the pieces of the intricate puzzle that bonds them together, fall neatly into place.A story that celebrates love, life, and the way friends become family in this growing community.***Perfect for fans of Philippa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin.***Readers LOVE Linn B. Halton:''What bliss to lose yourself in Linn''s books.'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*''It''s like a warm cup of coffee under a cosy blanket on a rainy day. Same vibe. Same feeling. Great book.'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*''The escape to Cornwall series are a perfect feel good read and this book three was no exception. This was a real heart warming read with wonderful characters and setting.'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*''A totally charming, well written book, that I read all the way through on a day. Delightful, enchanting summer wedding, fell good read. Loved it.'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

Objev podobné jako A Summer Wedding at the Cornish Manor - Linn B. Halton

Four old widowers gather in a village pub once a week to share their frustrations with modern-day living and their increasing sense of impotence in a world that is not as they’d like it.On one of their visits, they learn of the suicide of a local farmer, brought about by his despair at having to deal with repeated instances of fly-tipping on his land. With the authorities seemingly unable to bring a stop to this countryside scourge, the four old codgers decide not to simply accept their status as powerless observers, but instead to actually do something.That is, they decide to become vigilantes – with one specific objective in mind: to capture ‘in the act’ whoever is responsible for the fly-tipping. Little do they know, when they make this decision, how it will affect their shared sense of impotence or to where it will ultimately lead them.

Objev podobné jako Four Widowers and a Funeral - David Fletcher

At eighteen, Milly was up for anything. So when a friend asked her to marry him just so that he could stay in England, she didn''t hesitate. To make it seem real she dressed up in wedding finery and posed on the steps of the registry office for photographs.Now, ten years later, Milly is a very different person. Engaged to Simon - who is good-looking, wealthy and adores her - she is about to have the biggest and most elaborate wedding imaginable, all masterminded by her mother. Nobody knows about her first marriage, so it''s almost as though it never happened - isn''t it?But with only four days to go, it looks as though Milly''s past is going to catch up with her. Can she sort things out before her fairytale wedding collapses around her? How can she tell Simon? And worse still, how can she tell her mother ...?

Objev podobné jako The Wedding Girl - Madeleine Wickham

The honest, entertaining and brilliantly relatable Sunday Times bestseller.Kate Lawler has never been maternal. And yet here she is: mother to Noa, after years of going back and forth about having children at all. This is the story of her journey from parentally undecided to early motherhood, via raging hormones, sleepless nights, emergency hospital trips, mum guilt, unspoken regrets and post-natal depression.This book is not a parenting manual. It won''t tell you what to pack in your hospital bag, or how to get your baby to sleep. It may not help you with feeding or dealing with tantrums. But it will show you that you''re not alone - and that it''s perfectly possible, and maybe even normal, to love your child with all of your heart while also feeling lost, alone and resentful.Whether you''re an expectant parent, a new parent, firmly in the thick of it, or still parentally undecided, this book is for you, as Kate writes honestly and hilariously about the ups and downs of pregnancy, birth and early parenting, as well as the impact of a new baby on relationships, your sense of self and everything in between. It''s a book that, with Kate''s usual candour and wit, will help mums and dads everywhere feel seen - and completely understood.''Wow what a read! I love it. Kate''s honest, open, funny account of motherhood with all its highs and lows is a breath of fresh air and relatable for so many.'' Gemma Atkinson''Honest, brave and relatable mixed with humour. Kate, you''ve nailed it. Whether you are an expectant parent or simply not sure, Maybe Baby will give you tears and laughter - both in equal measures!'' Frankie Bridge''Maybe Baby is beautifully honest, open and brilliant. Full of humorous anecdotes, Kate has written a book for the EVERY-woman - those wanting children, those not, and those who are indecisively on the fence about the whole thing. Kate sharing her experiences, especially with PND, will help open up important conversations and support so many going through a similar situation.'' Giovanna Fletcher''This isn''t just another mum book. Raw, honest, brutally funny, Kate has nailed the highs, lows, peaks and troughs of this rollercoaster of a parental ride.'' Anna Whitehouse

Objev podobné jako Maybe Baby: On the Mother Side - Kate Lawler

Life is all about relationships and the quality of those connections, whether that's with family, partners, friends, colleagues or most importantly yourself. If you can get those relationships on a functional and even keel, then the other tricky stuff that life throws your way becomes easier to manage.In this warm, practical and witty book, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life's big problems.How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem?With a healthy dose of sanity, Philippa Perry's compassionate advice could help you become a happier, wiser person.Includes some material adapted from the Ask Philippa columns in Observer Magazine.

Objev podobné jako The Book You Want Everyone You Love* To Read *(and maybe a few you don’t) (poškozená) - Philippa Perryová

Succession meets Lucy Foley''s The Guest List in this thriller with a big heart and even bigger surprises, from the author of Hidden Pictures.''Kept my heart racing and my mind reeling'' Riley Sager''The best thriller I''ve read all year'' Grady Hendrix''Rekulak knows how to keep readers glued to the page'' Mary Kubica''One of the best books of the year'' First Clue''A dynamite thriller with a fizzing fuse'' Peterborough TelegraphThe guests are arriving, and the celebrations are starting. But there''s something strange about this wedding...Frank Szatowski hasn''t seen his daughter Maggie in years, and it breaks his heart every day. So when she calls him out of the blue, to tell him that she''s getting married and he''s invited, Frank is overjoyed.Maggie is marrying into one of the richest families in the country, and Frank finds himself overwhelmed by the social circle she now moves in. He''ll do anything to reconnect, though, and arrives at their New Hampshire estate ready to bond however he can with Maggie''s in-laws.But as the wedding weekend gets underway, it becomes clear to Frank that although they have spared no expense, there''s something strange about Maggie''s fiancé. And maybe Frank shouldn''t be celebrating just yet...''I''d highly recommend for anyone looking for a highly binge-worthy thriller'' ***** NetGalley Review''I loved the characters of Frank and Abigail and found the lives and drama of the mega rich family fascinating. I really didn''t want this book to end, I even shed a tear or two when I had finished it'' ***** NetGalley Review''A masterful blend of psychological suspense and family drama...seamlessly intertwines suspense with heartfelt storytelling'' ***** NetGalley Review''This is such a fun thrilling read, you need to pick this up as soon as you can get your hands on it!'' ***** NetGalley Review''Take nothing for granted in this tautly written, wonderfully blended novel with a big heart. Outstanding'' ***** NetGalley Review

Objev podobné jako The Last One at the Wedding - Jason Rekulak

Olivia and Anthony are planning A Very Extravagant Wedding at the newest hotel on the tiny Scottish island of Mure. They're flying in chefs, musicians and something called a living flower wall... and no one is even allowed to think the word bridezilla.Flora is trying - and failing - not to let Olivia and Anthony's wedding distract her from planning her own big day with Joel. But the couple have wildly different ideas about how to celebrate and somehow, just when their relationship should be plain sailing, everything is suddenly very hard indeed.And then there's Lorna and Saif. The local headmistress and the GP desperately keeping their relationship a secret to protect his sons. But while they're looking out for the boys, who's looking out for them?Three couples. One midsummer's night. Can everyone get their happy ever after?

Objev podobné jako An Island Wedding - Jenny Colganová

Taking a Chance on LoveSawyer Wallace, Editor-in-Chief of the financially strapped local paper, has been offered a deal to save it – reveal the identity of his best blogger! But doing so will mean losing Riley Hudson, his oldest friend. Would revealing the truth destroy their chances at love?· The sexy stranger Bailee Sanders invites back to her New Orleans hotel room makes her forget the relationship she just ended. She never imagines they’ll meet again…until Dr Ian Jackson shows up at her brother’s wedding. Their chemistry’s off the charts, but Bailee’s wary of trusting another man. Can she and Ian find a way to embrace love on their own terms?· Rafe Lawson and gorgeous senator’s daughter Avery Richards are to tie the knot. Except the intrusion of the media jeopardises her Secret Service career—and their imminent wedding. But it’s the unexpected return of Rafe’s first love that could cost the tycoon everything.

Objev podobné jako Wedding Belles: Falling For Mr Right - Elle Wright, Donna Hill, Kerri Carpenter

''I loved this novel and every single one of its characters. Supremely heartfelt, hilarious and heartrending - it''s an absolute triumph.'' Sophie KinsellaOlivia and Anthony are planning A Very Extravagant Wedding at the newest hotel on the tiny Scottish island of Mure. They''re flying in chefs, musicians and something called a living flower wall... and no one is even allowed to think the word bridezilla.Flora is trying - and failing - not to let Olivia and Anthony''s wedding distract her from planning her own big day with Joel. But the couple have wildly different ideas about how to celebrate and somehow, just when their relationship should be plain sailing, everything is suddenly very hard indeed.And then there''s Lorna and Saif. The local headmistress and the GP desperately keeping their relationship a secret to protect his sons. But while they''re looking out for the boys, who''s looking out for them?Three couples. One midsummer''s night. Can everyone get their happy ever after?*Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan...''Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside''''Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished''''There''s something so engaging about her characters and plots''''Her books are like a big, warm blanket''''Her stories are just so fabulous''''She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life''''The woman is just magic''

Objev podobné jako An Island Wedding - Jenny Colganová

"Enemies-to-lovers romance...bursting with joy, humour and so much love" Bea Fitgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, QueenThe brand-new feel-good, hilarious and gorgeously swoony enemies-to-lovers romance from two bestselling, award-winning stars of YA: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Adiba Jaigirdar, as seen in Teen Vogue's "10 YA books to watch for in 2024" and The Guardian's "Books to look out for in 2024". Let's get one thing straight: this is a love story. Said Hossain hates Tiwa Olatunji. And Tiwa would happily never see Said again in her life. Growing up, the two were inseparable, but they have barely spoken since the incident many Eids ago and both of them would like to keep it that way. But when Said comes home for a funeral and the town's Islamic Centre burns down on the same day, they have to face each other again and sparks fly. Both of them want to see the Islamic Centre rebuilt. For Tiwa, it represents the community that she loves and a way to keep her fractured family together. For Said, it's an opportunity to build his portfolio for his secret application to art school, where he hopes that he'll be able to pursue his dreams of becoming an artist, rather than a doctor. Working with your sworn enemy is never easy, and this could be the hardest thing that Said and Tiwa have ever done. But in trying to save the Islamic Centre and Eid, could these enemies become something else...?"A fresh take on the classic friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romcom." Michelle Quach, author of NOT HERE TO BE LIKE

Objev podobné jako Four Eids and a Funeral - Faridah Abíké-Íyímídé, Adiba Jaigirdar

One sunny wedding planner. One grumpy funeral director. And one town that can't handle the supernatural swap… She’s a lover.He’s a funeral director. Lily’s life is perfect, running her beloved bridal boutique and spreading joy with every wedding she plans. Mort is content running the funeral home next door.They couldn’t be more different. But one night changes everything. A marriage proposal outside the two shops ends in a you’re dead to me instead of a yes.Then lighting strikes, and weird things start to happen. The bridal boutique’s flowers wilt and cakes start to rot, while the funeral home becomes disturbingly upbeat, complete with confetti canons. It’s a disaster for both businesses, and Lily and Mort are forced to work together to fix the mysterious changes.But these opposites soon find they have more in common than they first thought, including an undeniable attraction. Will this pair find a way to save their shops, and some romance, too? The sweet, spicy opposites-attract romance you NEED! Tropes: Opposites attract Weird mystical shenanigans Spice ?

Objev podobné jako Four Weddings and a Funeral Director - Hazel Graves

The highly anticipated cookbook from the Michelin-starred restaurant, written by acclaimed chef Nick Curtola, James Murphy, James Beard Award–winning wine director Justin Chearno, and co-author Gabe Ulla. Much like the irresistibly warm restaurant that inspires it, The Four Horsemen: Food and Wine for Good Timesis about more than just amazing food. The story begins in 2014, when four friends with practically zero restaurant experience between them naively decided to open a restaurant in New York City. They called the place The Four Horsemen, and they hired a largely unknown chef, Nick Curtola, to lead its tiny kitchen. Even though they did almost everything wrong at the start, The Four Horsemen now has a Michelin star, a waiting list for tables seven nights a week, and a James Beard Award for the best wine program in the United States—not to mention a global reputation as a must-visit destination in New York City. Of Curtola’s food,New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells wrote, in a glowing review, “The effortlessly casual plates are not, in fact, effortless or casual, a realization that only dawns on you as you’re wondering why this sausage or that pickle is the best thing you’ve tasted in ages.” In the acclaimed restaurant’s debut cookbook, Curtola explains his approach to simplicity with warmth, clarity, and more than 100 recipes. The book begins with a humorous and moving introduction by co-founder James Murphy, which sets the stage for Curtola’s writing and recipes, casual and informative essays by natural wine pioneer Justin Chearno, and appearances by Murphy and Chearno’s fellow horsemen Christina Topsøe and Randy Moon. Throughout, readers will also find suggestions related to a subject on which the four unwitting friends were experts long before they built the restaurant: how to have fun. Includes Photographs and Illustrations

Objev podobné jako The Four Horsemen - Gabe Ulla, Nick Curtola, James Murphy

An original Marvel Comics graphic novel starring the Fantastic Four, written and illustrated by renowned, multi-award-winning artist Alex Ross.NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR (WASHINGTON POST) It’s a rainy night in Manhattan and not a creature is stirring except for . . . Ben Grimm. When an intruder suddenly appears inside the Baxter Building, the Fantastic Four—Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards), the Invisible Woman (Susan Storm Richards), the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and the Thing (Ben Grimm)—find themselves surrounded by a swarm of invading parasites. These carrion creatures composed of Negative Energy come to Earth using a human host as a delivery system. But for what purpose? And who is behind this untimely invasion? The Fantastic Four have no choice but to journey into the Negative Zone, an alien universe composed entirely of anti-matter, risking not just their own lives but the fate of the cosmos!Fantastic Four: Full Circle is the first longform work written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Alex Ross, who revisits a classic Stan Lee–Jack Kirby story from the 1960s and introduces the storyline for a new generation of readers. With bold, vivid colors and his trademark visual storytelling, Ross takes Marvel’s first team of super heroes to places only he can illustrate. The book also features a special poster jacket, with the front flap unfolding to reveal an all-new fully painted origin story of the Fantastic Four. Welcome to the Negative Zone and MarvelArts—a new collaborative line of books between Marvel Comics and Abrams ComicArts—where nothing is impossible and anything can happen!

Objev podobné jako Fantastic Four: Full Circle - Alex Ross

Originally published in the 1980s and out of print until now, Rodefer''s four long poems are milestones in American avant-garde poetry.Stephen Rodefer was an innovative, singular American writer—a student of Charles Olson’s often associated with the Language poets but whose eclectic, energetic verse defies categorization and embraces a worldly lyricism all Rodefer’s own. Four Lectures—first published in 1982 by Geoffrey Young’s legendary press The Figures and long out of print—is widely considered to be his masterpiece. It is a book of four long poems that explore the radical possibilities of language through a generous, intimate collage of sights and sounds, voices and images, drawn from the poet’s world. In city-block-like stanzas by turns philosophical and political, playful and playing for keeps, with freewheeling reference to everything from Shakespeare to Looney Tunes to Iceberg Slim and much else besides, Rodefer boldly reimagines the modern philosophical poem exemplified by T. S. Eliot’s Four Quartets and John Ashbery’s Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror for an inundating, fragmentary age in which there are “more photographs in the world than there are bricks.”

Objev podobné jako Four Lectures - Stephen Rodefer

Legendary artist Neal Adams illustrates his first ever full-length Fantastic Four story - and FF legend Mark Waid is back to join him! An unstoppable meteor of unknown origin has just erupted from hyperspace - and unless the Fantastic Four can keep it from hitting Manhattan, millions will die! But worse is yet to come. Galactus has vanished - and only he has the power to defeat his Negative Zone equivalent, the mysterious Antithesis! The Silver Surfer leads Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny on a mad race across the galaxy in search of the World-Eater - but if they fail, desperate times may call for desperate measures. Cosmic rays gave them their powers - but what will the Power Cosmic do to the FF?! Plus: Two classic tales by Waid and Adams! Collecting: Fantastic Four: Antithesis (2020) 1-4, X-Men (1963) 65, Fantastic Four (1998) 60

Objev podobné jako Fantastic Four: Antithesis - Mark Waid

Following the story of four men and stolen Agra treasure, Holmes is led on a journey that brings him to a wooden-legged man, determined to seek revenge.

Objev podobné jako Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of the Four - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

A dark and gritty collection of short stories from Tatsuya Endo before Spy x Family!A young girl fighting her way through bounty hunter school. A princess forced to flee her moon empire after a coup. Witch-hunters hell-bent on killing with bloodsucking swords. And a group of ragtag musketeers tracking down armed robbers. In these early works by Tatsuya Endo, creator of the hit series Spy x Family, follow the adventures of four resourceful and unexpected heroes as they discover that true strength, power, and beauty can be found in walking the path one believes in.

Objev podobné jako Four Lives Remain: Tatsuya Endo Before Spy x Family - Tacuja Endó

Sample Content > Download full sample Overview Quickly catch up on what you need to know about The Sign of the Four Refresh and sharpen your study, writing and memory skills Rapidly review all the essential topics, themes, contexts and quotations Make the most of your time and focus on what matters most Actively revise with colourful ideas maps and quick quizzes Test yourself with practice questions and fully annotated sample answers at Grades 5 and 7+ Easily measure your progress at every step with complete answer keys Full colour, A5 paperback edition

Objev podobné jako York Notes RAPID AQA GCSE (Revision Guide) The Sign of the Four - for 2026, 2027 exams - Maria Cairney

From USA Today bestselling author Leia Stone comes the next book in the addictive Gilded City series, about a girl who must battle curses, dark powers, and her own heart. This world of dazzling fae magic and romantic pining is perfect for fans of Wednesday and Holly Black. The only guy in the world who could kiss me was about to be taken out by some Nightling with a vendetta against his family.Fallon Bane thought that being cursed to feel pain every time she was touched was the worst thing that would ever happen to her. She was wrong. The worst thing was finding and falling for Ariyon—the only person in the realm who can touch her—only to accidentally trap him in the land of souls and swap powers with him.Now she must act as Maven healer to Queen Solana while trying to figure out how to sneak into the Realm of Eternity to save Ariyon. She drove me crazy, in both good and bad ways, and all I wanted to do was finally kiss her, hold her, feel her body relax into mine like it'd found its missing other half. Aryion Madden had enough to deal with: heir to the throne, Maven healing powers that meant he would die young, and orphaned by Marissa Bane.Then, he met Marissa's daughter and fell in love, upending everything he thought he knew. Now, he has to fight for his life—and maybe his afterlife—against the undead using Fallon's dark magic. And if that's not enough to worry about, all the while, the prophesied Nightling war is approaching.

Objev podobné jako House of War and Bone - Leia Stone

''From humble beginnings to the top of the entertainment tree and everything in between! A beautiful book about a beautiful man'' Paddy McGuinness''Leigh is an artistic genius. This is a unique book'' Davina McCall''Funny, honest and utterly creative. This book is a lot like the man himself!'' Fearne CottonThis is the story of a little boy called Leigh Francis who became a naughty bear. And then a man called Keith Lemon, and also Avid Merrion and whoever else you may or may not know me as (but not Mick Hucknall). All this time behind the neckbrace, bandage or whatever costume I’ve worn, I was still just that little boy called Leigh Francis.From the moment I stepped out in front of the camera, I’ve always been in character. Now the time has come to lift the mask (literally) and reveal myself (not literally): from growing up in Leeds obsessed with TV, films, toys, clothes and dressing up as my favourite superhero,* to my wild adventures,** my first relationships*** and moving to London to pursue my dream of being silly and having a laugh. Oh, and there’s a bit about making it in the wonderful world of telly – the highs, the lows and everything in between.So here it is, my memoir! Expect a chuckle, a thoughtful pause and maybe even a tear or two. I can’t lie, I’m a little bit nervous about it as this isn’t like all the made-up stuff I’ve done in character – this is my story. A true story about Leigh.* Spider-Man** in the Cubs and Scouts*** with breakdancing and skateboarding

Objev podobné jako Leigh, Myself and I - Leigh Francis

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SOCIETY FOR ARMY HISTORICAL RESEARCH’S 2025 TEMPLER MEDALA detailed new account of the British military campaign in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014, based on the experiences of those who served.On 11 September 2001 19 al-Qaeda-inspired jihadists hijacked four aircraft and mounted the deadliest terrorist attack in history. The outrage triggered a chain of events that saw British forces drawn into a lengthy military campaign against a fierce insurgency in Afghanistan. In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, NATO invoked Article 5 of the Washington Treaty that obligated military assistance to the United States. The British government supported the initial US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, and subsequently committed troops to Kabul and northern Afghanistan from 2002 onwards. However, in January 2006, following NATO’s expansion southwards, Britain committed a battlegroup from the Parachute Regiment to Helmand Province in what became known as Operation Herrick, with Defence Secretary John Reid stating he ‘would be perfectly happy to leave in three years and without firing one shot’. The reality was very different. From 2006 to 2014, a succession of British task forces rotated through Helmand and fought against an implacable enemy. When they finally withdrew in 2014, British forces had suffered losses of more than 450 killed and 2,000 wounded. The Taliban were not defeated and would grow stronger. Sergio Miller served in Defence Intelligence in Whitehall throughout the campaign, and Pride and Fall answers the many questions surrounding the conflict. Based on abundant open-source material generated by the war and first-hand testimonies, this is the story of the men and women who served.

Objev podobné jako Pride and Fall - Sergio Miller

''A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.'' – David WalliamsSuperstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, the first title in an adventure series for boys and girls of 8+. This exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind #DrawWithRob and is illustrated in black and white throughout.Some legends are born, some are drawn . . .Drawing feels like magic to Peanut Jones. But art can''t fix her problems. Her dad has gone missing, and she''s stuck in a boring new school. Until the day she finds a unique pencil turbo-charged with special powers. Suddenly she''s pulled into a world packed with more colour, creativity, excitement and danger than she could ever have imagined. And maybe, just maybe, she might find out what happened to her dad.''Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob’s illustrations are full of wit and warmth'' – Nadia Shireen''A vividly illustrated, immersive romp that will leave readers desperate for the next instalment'' – Guardian''A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity'' - Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co series''Look at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC'' - Laura Ellen Anderson, bestselling author of Amelia Fang

Objev podobné jako Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City: from the creator of Draw with Rob - Rob Biddulph

THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEKNamed one of The Telegraph''s ''Best Biographies of the Year 2024''Queen Victoria had forty-two grandchildren but the four Princesses of Hesse were held in her particular favour. After the sudden death of her daughter Alice, Queen Victoria took an obsessive interest in the marriage prospects of the four girls their mother had left behind, hoping this might secure for them a happy future. And each of the young women did indeed marry into a European dynasty: the Romanovs and the Hohenzollerns of Germany. However no one could have foreseen how the maelstrom of the twentieth century would bring tragedy and heartache to each one of them in turn. Drawing on hundreds of previously unseen letters from the sisters as well as from their grandmother Queen Victoria, The Princesses of Hesse takes us on a sweeping journey across the tumultuous landscape of the turn of the century - from the dramas of the Russian Court to the Russian Revolution, and through both World Wars in which the sisters often found themselves on opposing sides.Both intimate and epic in scope, Frances Welch''s biography sheds new light on the four sisters'' lives, illuminating a remarkable period of history in the process.''full of passions, royal peculiarities and misspelt letters...compellingly told'' Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph''Welch does a wonderful job of marshalling the different strands of this story, drawing on the sisters'' chatty, gossipy correspondence, some of which has never been published. It grips you until the very last page'' The Mail on Sunday ''Frances Welch''s elegant and intimate group biography returns us to the start of the 20th century, when Queen Victoria''s favourite grand-daughters were scattered between Germany, England and Russia'' Frances Wilson, The Daily Telegraph''eye-opening'' and ''harrowing'' The Daily Mail''Welch brings the four princesses vividly to life'' and ''will delight those who enjoy reading about the lives of royals'' The Times ''brings them vividly to life...a tonic...a gripping read'' Hugo Vickers, The Oldie''Frances Welch has a gift for bringing royal figures to life, making us care about them and showing us how their stories interweave...this is both a deeply affecting story of four sisters and an informative bit of history'' Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Spectator''splendid'', ''a fascinating family portrait'', ''Welch creates a tenderly intimate portrait of the last, doomed Tsarina and her three German-born sisters'' Miranda Seymour, Literary Review

Objev podobné jako The Lives and Deaths of the Princesses of Hesse - Frances Welch

SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDFrom the inimitable Rabih Alameddine - National Book Award finalist and winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award - comes a tragicomic saga set in Lebanon, a modern story of family, memory, and the unbreakable (and insane) attachment of a son and his mother.In a tiny Beirut apartment, sixty-three-year-old Raja and his mother live side by side. A beloved high school philosophy teacher and 'the neighborhood homosexual,' Raja relishes books, meditative walks, order, and solitude. Zalfa, his octogenarian mother, views her son's privacy as a personal affront. She craves nothing more than to know the ins and outs of Raja's work life and love life, boundaries be damned.When Raja receives an invite to an all-expenses-paid writing residency in America, the timing couldn't be better. It arrives on the heels of a series of personal and national disasters that have left Raja itching for peace and quiet away from his mother and the heartache of Lebanon. But what at first seems a stroke of good fortune soon leads Raja to recount and relive the very disasters and past betrayals he wishes to leave behind.Wickedly funny, heartbreaking, and told in Raja's irresistible voice, The True, True Story of Raja the Gullible dances across six decades to tell the unforgettable story of a singular life and its absurdities - a tale of mistakes, self-discovery, trauma, and maybe even forgiveness. Above all, it's a wild and sparkling celebration of love.

Objev podobné jako The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) - Rabih Alameddine

A beautiful, uplifting celebration of the life of The Hairy Bikers’ Dave Myers from his widow LiliDave Myers lived his life with joy. He always told his wife Lili that, if you were going to do something, you should do it full-heartedly. With that in mind, Lili gives her whole self to writing a celebration of his life and their love, full of the warmth and joy that Dave and The Hairy Bikers brought to their fans throughout their career spanning two decades. Lili invites readers into her world, sharing her personal story and professional insights as a grief coach, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of loss and the healing process.Lili takes us on an intimate journey through life with her beloved husband, recounting their serendipitous meeting in 2005, the blossoming of their relationship as pen pals and the adventures that followed as they built a life together in the UK. Interspersed with vivid memories – like the plaid shirt that carries a special significance, the shoes that tell a story of their travels, and the lost wedding ring that symbolises their unbreakable bond – Lili paints a rich tapestry of their life together. She describes the joy of their wedding day, the camaraderie of friendships, and the challenges they faced during Dave''s cancer diagnosis, their journey through treatment, and the final days they spent together.As well as a reflection on Lili’s profound grief, this deeply moving memoir is a testament to the enduring power of love and the ways she''s found to celebrate Dave’s life, honouring his legacy and the impact he had on a nation that adored him. Looking to the future, Lili offers readers a beacon of hope, sharing her coping strategies and the ways she keeps Dave''s memory alive.Dave and Me is a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable man and story of love that transcends loss.

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From the author of the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller, The Versions of Us. A novel about six lifelong friends and one unforgettable year. ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral meets One Day...I couldn''t put it down.’ 5-star reader review''I haven''t read a book this delightful in a long time.'' 5-star reader reviewZoe, Al, Rachel, Rob, Yas and Indie. Six friends who were inseparable at university, who have all had their secret or not so secret passions for each other, their hopes and fears.Over the years, they have gone their separate ways. Rob is a history teacher, with a string of broken relationships behind him. Yas is a surgeon and very much her own woman. Indie is married and a successful coffee entrepreneur. Rachel is a stay at home mum with two children. Al, widowed young, is about to take over his father''s funeral business.When Rob''s engagement party throws the gang together once more, some passions are reignited, old connections and resentments resurface. Over the next twelve months, there will, among the friends, be a birth, a marriage, and a death – but whose?BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES is an era-spanning, globe-trotting novel about love, friendship, and how to stay at least relatively sane in an ever crazier world. It’s about a group of friends growing older, the possibility of second chances, about kindness and joy. It’s about births, deaths, marriages... and everything in between.________PRAISE for BIRTHS, DEATHS & MARRIAGES:‘I loved Births, Deaths and Marriages. Laura’s ability to jump between so many different lives and to keep those strands alive in the reader’s mind reminded me of Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors’ Georgina Moore''Wonderful...beautifully written, superbly characterized and so truthful'' Elizabeth Buchan''A book to sink into... a nuanced, compelling and comforting read that reminds us about the power, support and importance of found family'' Kate Sawyer''A compelling tale about love and friendship in all its guises. Her exquisite line by line writing and astute character observations held me rapt'' Lucy ClarkeREADERS LOVE BIRTHS, DEATHS & MARRIAGES:''An emotional, heartfelt book about the joys and sorrows of life. It is about love in all its forms, the friendships that shape us, and the quiet moments that define who we become.''''Relatable, funny, moving and hopeful. Births, Deaths and Marriages is a fantastic read that reminded me of Cold Feet and deals with the themes of feeling unsure in your life, grief and moving forward beautifully.''‘Wow! Just wow! A book for anyone who has loved, for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one, for anyone who has contemplated or been married, for every parent, indeed, for anyone who has lived.’‘A hugely enjoyable novel which celebrates the durability of friendships that have weathered the storm of growing up.’ ???????''Reminiscent of Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually, Notting Hill''''Immersive and thought-provoking . . . captures the nuances of human relationships—the tension, the tenderness, the misunderstandings, and the unbreakable bonds that endure despite time and distance.''''With its perfect blend of humour, poignancy, and authenticity, this novel will resonate with anyone who''s ever experienced the joys and challenges of close relationships.''''Highly addictive and incredibly comforting. Exquisite storytelling written in a way that gives you all the feels from incredible sadness to raucous laughter. These are a bunch of friends I won’t forget in a hurry!''

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Included in The Times and Daily Telegraph Book of the Year round-ups''Friends and Enemies is an extraordinary read showing unflinching candour from a truly remarkable woman'' Elton John ''Blistering . . . shockingly candid . . . stiletto-sharp memoir of the year'' Daily Mail''Magnetic and magnificent . . . Amiel is superb, furious and, best of all, funny. Say what you like about her - and many have - but the Black Lady can write'' The TimesBarbara Amiel''s long-awaited memoir is shockingly honest, richly detailed and pulls few punches. An instinctive feminist and now a foe of feminism''s political correctness, her own memoirs cover a formidable array of experiences - political, sexual, marital and material. Born in London during the Blitz, the only consistent strain in her early life was a fierce belief in her identity as a Jew even as the Jewish community disowned her and an unquestioned view that women were free to do anything in any arena they chose without any need to win society''s approval. Which she very often did not.Her rise to the senior rungs of journalism began in Canada after the emigration of her family and continued in the United Kingdom on her return. With four marriages and an assorted number of beaus, some famous, some infamous (some rather young, some rather elderly), she moved through different worlds encountering problems made more intractable on occasion by her own faulty choices. It is a measure of her writing skill that she held down plum jobs for many decades in Canadian and British journalism as well as appearances in U.S. publications ranging from the Wall Street Journal to Vogue.As a writer of unabashedly libertarian views, she was derided as much for her wardrobe as for her ideas. Pilloried for years in books and television and called every conceivable name by the media, she is philosophical. ''I love fashion, sex and opera,'' she once told an interviewer, ''but life would have been easier if my passions had been for train-spotting and stamp collecting.''Her life has an operatic quality with a wildly diverse cast including Elton John, Henry Kissinger, Anna Wintour, Oscar de la Renta, Princess Diana, Tom Stoppard, Brooke Astor, Ghislaine Maxwell, Ronald Harwood, David Frost and an array of the aristocrats of Manhattan and the stately homes of England. All handled, she writes ''with my fatal combination of naivete and self-absorption''. The epic battle with the U.S. justice system leading to the trial and imprisonment of her husband Conrad Black (eventually substantially vindicated) became a litmus paper for sorting out friends from those who were quick to judge and brutal in their dismissal.Friends and Enemies is not a book of vengeance but an attempt to find her own truth: a life that reads like a novel, eloquent, surprising, written with deeply personal candour and utterly un-put-downable.''This is undoubtedly the autobiography of the decade. Barbara Amiel''s searing - and sometimes brutal - honesty, both about herself and others, leaves the reader staggered . . . No-one expected a discreet memoir from Barbara Amiel, but few could possibly have imagined that it would be quite this powerfully, dangerously, profoundly self-revelatory'' Andrew Roberts

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Take an astonishing, amusing, and charmingly unconventional tour through the curious everyday lives of humans past. No need to spend the day at an archaeological dig when you can simply make a cup of tea, clamber into your comfiest chair, and settle in with The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful, a compilation of 92 funny, strange, and strangely funny tales throughout human history. Milo Rossi, the inquisitive mind behind the popular @miniminuteman on TikTok and YouTube, invites you to consider our own place in the long timeline of human development with this collection of anecdotes that shares the foibles, joys, and heartbreaks of being human (and an odd Neanderthal or two). With chapters organized by the different stages and aspects of life—childhood, food and drink, friendship, play and leisure, rites and rituals, love and sexuality, fashion and beauty, education and work, sickness and health, and, of course, death—dive into a treasure trove of intriguing facts and stories, including: The Paleolithic cave art of a five-year-old girlWhat you would have eaten in ancient PompeiiThe surprising and stinky origins of royal Tyrian purple dyeOl’ Rip, the immortal (?) horned lizard from TexasHow to win a round of the Royal Game of Ur, a nearly 5,000-year-old board gameAnd much more!Covering various facets of everyday life, The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful is sure to make you laugh, provide some spark to your next conversation, and, maybe, even give you a new perspective on how best to live this thing called life.The Wonderpedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy illustrated references on a range of intriguing topics, including archeological discoveries, world mythology, pop culture, global superstitions, and the fascinating stories behind signs and symbols. A cross-cultural exploration of what makes humans tick, this series magnifies the connective threads between us across time and geography and demystifies the surprising, confounding sides of life.

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Welcome to a secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! A perfectly magical series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, bestselling author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS.Join best friends Emily and Aisha for a very special adventure in the wonderful land of Enchanted Valley - a magical world full of unicorns and friendship! Good Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and other magical creatures in Enchanted Valley, and when she needs help she calls on Emily and Aisha. But this time she''s summoned the girls for a different and very happy reason - there''s going to be a wedding! Everyone is delighted for the happy couple, and sets to work organising a truly magical celebration ... but when the wicked unicorn Selena hears about Queen Aurora''s wedding she''s determined to ruin it. Can Emily and Aisha, together with their Enchanted Valley friends, recover the three magical lockets Selena has stolen and make the wedding day go with a swing after all?

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