love and other poisons lesley mcdowell

A fascinating, forensic deep-dive DENISE MINA Beautifully written, richly evoked and utterly gripping EVA DOLAN A seductive tale of sex and death SARA SHERIDAN***1857, Glasgow.A young socialite named Madeleine Smith stands accused of murdering her lover. Thousands wait outside the court to hear the result. The scandalous nature of the affair, detailed explicitly in letters published in newspapers across the world, has made her case a worldwide sensation. But when the jury find themselves unable to decide whether she is guilty, they render a verdict of Not Proven - and Madeleine is freed.1927, New York.Harry Townsend, a handsome Hollywood film scout believes he has found the woman once known as Madeleine Smith. He wants to tell her story on film for the new talkie generation. Since her trial she has lived under many names, as a glamourous society hostess in bohemian Bloomsbury to the likes of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, George Bernard Shaw and William Morris. Until suddenly, in 1890, when she disappeared off the face of the earth.Could this quiet, secretive widow of an Irish labourer be the same Madeleine Smith who once stood trial for murder and escaped?She has one last secret to reveal. Will Harry persuade her to tell it?***More praise for Lesley McDowell: Riveting - a clever portrait of a fascinating, flawed heroine. THE TIMES An intimate and enlightening tale of one of Romanticism s forsaken muses. SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN An absorbing, intoxicating page-turner about a woman who deserves to be remembered. JENNIFER SAINT A must-read. McDowell brings to vivid, embodied life; a flirtatious, flawed woman fighting for her place in a man s world. THE HERALD

Objev podobné jako Love and Other Poisons - Lesley McDowell

1857, Glasgow.A young socialite named Madeleine Smith stands accused of murdering her lover. Thousands wait outside the court to hear the result. The scandalous nature of the affair, detailed explicitly in letters published in newspapers across the world, has made her case a worldwide sensation. But when the jury find themselves unable to decide whether she is guilty, they render a verdict of Not Proven - and Madeleine is freed.1927, New York.Harry Townsend, a handsome Hollywood film scout believes he has found the woman once known as Madeleine Smith. He wants to tell her story on film for the new talkie generation. Since her trial she has lived under many names, as a glamourous society hostess in bohemian Bloomsbury to the likes of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, George Bernard Shaw and William Morris. Until suddenly, in 1890, when she disappeared off the face of the earth.Could this quiet, secretive widow of an Irish labourer be the same Madeleine Smith who once stood trial for murder and escaped?She has one last secret to reveal. Will Harry persuade her to tell it?Praise for Lesley McDowell: Beautifully written, Clairmont tells the sensuous hidden story of an influential historic woman. Sara Sheridan, author of The Fair Botanists Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year An absorbing, intoxicating page-turner about a woman who deserves to be remembered. Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne and Atalanta

Objev podobné jako Love and Other Poisons - Lesley McDowell

When news reaches Jane of her father s death, she comes home for the first time in a decade. And when she bumps into childhood sweetheart Nik, the years melt away...Nik is broad-shouldered now and stands over six feet tall, but his deep brown eyes are just the same. Jane takes in Nik s blue scrubs and doctor s ID badge, happy that one of them got to live their dream.But Nik doesn t know the real reason she left town. Or who put that bruise on her cheek...Jane knows the truth would destroy him. So why can t she stay away from the boy who broke her heart? And when the past comes calling, will it tear them apart forever?A completely heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, and unforgettable romance, perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Paige Toon. Love and Other Lost Things will shatter your heart, make you sob with joy, and remind you of the beautiful pain of lost love.Read what everyone s saying about Love and Other Lost Things: Prepare to have your heartstrings tugged and your laughter lines deepened!... Heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, and unforgettable... With tears streaming down my face, I found myself completely captivated... you won t be able to put down... Grab a box of tissues. Nessas_book_reviews I haven t stopped sob crying... LOVED IT!... Rollercoaster of emotions... Heartbreaking... Bingeworthy... Tears BIG time... All the feels. coffeeandpages2021, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow... Incredible... Broke me and put me back together again... Fabulous. ashlees.reads Do you love a book that rips your heart out and has you reaching for the tissues? This was it... Loved. Lindseysbooked, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emotional and beautiful... Amazing... One I will not forget. nobookmark_noproblem, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding... This book will gut you in the best way... Heartbreaking... A binge read that you won t want to put down. Booksandbedtime, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It broke my heart and... pieced it back together... Grab some tissues and don t miss this one! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I couldn t put this down for a minute... Addicting... This will break your heart but will also patch it back... Loved... A must-read. livelyreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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THIS LOVE STORY IS ABOUT TO BE REWRITTEN A fresh and clever romcom⠙ Holly Miller, internationally bestselling author of The Sight of You A beautifully crafted love story⠙ Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop⠘Clever, warm and moving⠙ Holly Smale, author of Cassandra in ReverseAs featured in Sunday Times Style.A TRULY TIMELESS LOVE STORY⠦ Cambridge University student Joe Greene dreams of a future where his words will echo through the ages.Esi already knows his future. She⠙s on a time-traveling tour to witness history⠙s greatest moments. In Esi⠙s era, Joe is as renowned as Shakespeare, and he⠙s about to meet Diana, the subject of his famous love poems.But Esi is harbouring a secret. This year, something will happen at Cambridge that will wreck her life, and she⠙s hellbent on changing it. When she bumps into Joe, she sends his destiny into a tailspin. To save both their futures, Esi becomes Joe⠙s dating coach, helping him win over Diana. But when Joe starts falling for Esi instead ⠓ they both face a crucial question:Is the future set in stone, or can we rewrite our fates?The sweetness of romcom About Time collides with the rich melancholy and high-stakes romance of Time Traveller s Wife in this gorgeous new love story destined to be future classic.⠙Beautifully explored and deeply complex⠙ Gal Gadot on Meet Me in Another Life⠘Stunningly clever, sweepingly romantic and so beautifully crafted! I absolutely adored it!⠙ Helly Acton, author of Begin Again⠘A novel every bit as smart, tender, and intriguing as its title⠙ Abbie Greaves, author of The Silent Treatment and Anywhere For You⠘Hugely charming, funny, and philosophical⠙ Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes⠘Combining Y2K nostalgia, swoony romance and big questions about destiny ⠦ a funny, tender time travel romance that will delight readers. I loved it!⠙ Zen Cho, award-winning author of Sorcerer to the Crown ⠘A fun and surprising dive into love and destiny ⠓ or lack thereof⠙ Mike Chen, New York Times bestselling author of A Quantum Love Story⠘An utterly charming and completely unique love story⠙ Holly James, author of The Déjà Glitch

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An uplifting and unforgettable read that will make you fall in love with life again . . . You can never go wrong with Christina Lauren! Paige Toon A true joy from start to finish Kristin Harmel Macy is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new paediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, financially secure man, keep her head down and heart tucked away. But when she runs into Elliot - the first and only love of her life - the careful bubble she s constructed begins to dissolve. Once upon a time, Elliot was Macy s entire world - growing from her gangly teen friend into the man who coaxed her heart open again after the loss of her mother . . . only to break it on the very night he declared his love for her. Told in alternating timelines between Then and Now, teenage Elliot and Macy grow from friends to much more - spending weekends and lazy summers together reading books and talking through their growing pains and triumphs. As adults, they have become strangers to one another until their chance reunion. Although their memories are obscured by the agony of what happened that night so many years ago, Elliot will come to understand the truth behind Macy s decade-long silence, and will have to overcome the past and himself to revive her faith in the possibility of an all-consuming love. The heart-breaking and heart-warming read from No. 1 international bestselling author Christina Lauren, author of The Unhoneymooners and The Soulmate Equation. Find out why readers LOVE Christina Lauren: Pure, irresistible magic from start to finish Emily Henry Heartbreaking and hopeful Amy Reichert Pure joy Sally Thorne What a joyful, warm, touching book! This is the book to read if you want to smile so hard your face hurts Jasmine Guillory (A) tender story of first love, mature love, and the people who change us in the best possible ways Washington Independent Review of Books A coming-of-age tale exquisitely blended with second-chance love RT Book Reviews This is the angsty, emotional book from Christina Lauren that will break your heart into a million pieces Goodreads This book will reel you in with the beauty of first love Goodreads

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This book is filled with five fun rhyming stories that make reading a pleasure. There s an owl who dreams of being a superhero, a window-cleaning adder who s scared of heights and an axolotl who meets a genie. Add a flamingo who loves bingo plus a musical pangolin and you have a collection that s sure to appeal to any young reader.

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An eerie yet witty tale of what the future might be like Sun Such is the wit and exuberance of her writing, so engaging are her characters, it s easy to miss the sheer ingenuity that s gone into the science fiction element The Times Smart, funny, scary and sweet. I LOVED it [...] Bethany Clift s wondrous imagination is matched by her pitch-perfect writing Nikki May, author of WahalaAn unforgettable story about love in all its chaotic glory from the author of Last One At The PartyA book synopsis is fundamentally ridiculous. How can I possibly convey, in only 100 words, the events of the past year and their impact on my perfectly ordered existence?It is insufficient space to accurately detail how I was blackmailed into demonstrating my flawless algorithm to find a soulmate, despite having no desire for one. In my former life I avoided trivial human connections. I was alone, accomplished and brilliant.Unfortunately, that solitary and driven woman no longer exists.My name is Indiana Dylan and this is the extraordinary account of how I fell in love.There: 100 words exactly. I was hooked! A palm-tingly romance set in a believable future with nuanced, funny and surprising characters. BookTok is going to love it! Kate Sawyer So fresh, so funny, so satisfying . . . Bethany Clift skilfully combines humour with heartfelt writing, a pacey plot and truly unforgettable characters. This smart and vibrant story explores big questions around love, friendship and ambition, and every page is a joy Holly Miller

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This collection brings together six of Turgenev s best-known `long short stories, in which he turns his skills of psychological observation and black comedy to subjects as diverse as the tyranny of serfdom, love, and revenge on the Russian steppes. These stories all display the elegance and clarity of Turgenev s finest writing.Richard Freeborn was until recently Professor of Russian at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, London. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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After a decade apart, childhood sweethearts reconnect by chance but how many words will it take for them to figure out where it all went wrong? From the New York Times bestselling authors of the “delightful” (Shelf Awareness) The Unhoneymooners. The story of the heart can never be unwritten. Macy Sorensen is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new pediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, financially secure man, keep her head down and heart tucked away. But when she runs into Elliot Petropoulos—the first and only love of her life—the careful bubble she’s constructed begins to dissolve. Once upon a time, Elliot was Macy’s entire world—growing from her gangly bookish friend into the man who coaxed her heart open again after the loss of her mother...only to break it on the very night he declared his love for her. Told in alternating timelines between Then and Now, teenage Elliot and Macy grow from friends to much more—spending weekends and lazy summers together in a house outside of San Francisco devouring books, sharing favorite words, and talking through their growing pains and triumphs. As adults, they have become strangers to one another until their chance reunion. Although their memories are obscured by the agony of what happened that night so many years ago, Elliot will come to understand the truth behind Macy’s decade-long silence, and will have to overcome the past and himself to revive her faith in the possibility of an all-consuming love.

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the greatest short story writer who has ever lived Raymond Carver s unequivocal verdict on Chekhov s genius has been echoed many times by writers as diverse as Katherine Mansfield, Somerset Maugham, John Cheever and Tobias Wolf. While his popularity as a playwright has sometimes overshadowed his achievements in prose, the importance of Chekhov s stories is now recognized by readers as well as by fellow authors. Their themes - alienation, the absurdity and tragedy of human existence - have as much relevance today as when they were written, and these superb new translations capture their modernist spirit. Elusive and subtle, spare and unadorned, the stories in this selection are among Chekhov s most poignant and lyrical. They include well-known pieces such as The Lady with the Little Dog , as well as less familiar work like Gusev , inspired by Chekhov s travels in the Far East, and Rothschild s Violin , a haunting and darkly humorous tale about death and loss. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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This new collection brings together First Love, The Calamative, The End and The Expelled; these four novellas are among the first major works of Beckett s decision to use French as his language of literary composition. Rich in verbal and situational humour, they offer a fascinating insight into many of the issues which preoccupied Beckett all his working life. As the first novella reveals, nobody writes with quite such cruel and unnervingly clever wit as Beckett...

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A paranormal conspiracy theorist and a web series producer discover that love isn t as cryptic as they once believed.

Objev podobné jako Love and Other Conspiracies - Mallory Marlowe

When a witch doctor appears on the Marquis de Casalduero s doorstep prophesising a plague of rabies in the Colombian seaport, he dismisses her claims - until he hears that his young daughter, Sierva Maria, was one of four people bitten by a rabid dog, and the only one to survive.Sierva Maria appears completely unscathed - but as rumours of the plague spread, the Marquis and his wife wonder at her continuing good health. In a town consumed by superstition, it s not long before they, and everyone else, put her survival down to a demonic possession and begin to see her supernatural powers as the cause of the town s woes. Only the young priest charged with exorcizing the evil spirit recognises the girl s sanity, but can he convince the town that it s not her that needs healing?

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The master of twisting suspense and New York Times bestselling author gives us fourteen compelling stories of crime and mystery.

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Sparks fly when a romance writer and a documentary filmmaker join forces to craft the ultimate Hollywood love story—but only if they can keep the chemistry between them from taking the whole thing off script—from the “divine” (Jodi Picoult) New York Times bestselling authors of Love and Other Words and The Unhoneymooners.Felicity “Fizzy” Chen is lost. Sure, she’s got an incredible career as a beloved romance novelist with a slew of bestsellers under her belt, but when she’s asked to give a commencement address, it hits her: she hasn’t been practicing what she’s preached. Fizzy hasn’t ever really been in love. Lust? Definitely. But that swoon-worthy, can’t-stop-thinking-about-him, all-encompassing feeling? Nope. Nothing. What happens when the optimism she’s spent her career encouraging in readers starts to feel like a lie? Connor Prince, documentary filmmaker and single father, loves his work but when his profit-minded boss orders him to create a reality TV show, putting his job on the line, Connor is out of his element. Desperate to find his romantic lead, a chance run-in with an exasperated Fizzy offers Connor the perfect solution. What if he could show the queen of romance herself falling head-over-heels for all the world to see? Fizzy gives him a hard pass—unless he agrees to her list of demands. When he says yes, and production on The True Love Experiment begins, Connor wonders if that perfect match will ever be in the cue cards for him, too. “Full of big laughs, a few tears, and some seriously steamy scenes” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), The True Love Experiment is the book fans have been waiting for ever since Fizzy’s debut in the New York Times bestselling The Soulmate Equation.

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Sparks fly when a romance writer and a documentary filmmaker join forces to craft the ultimate Hollywood love story—but only if they can keep the chemistry between them from taking the whole thing off script—from the “divine” (Jodi Picoult) New York Times bestselling authors of Love and Other Words and The Unhoneymooners.Felicity “Fizzy” Chen is lost. Sure, she’s got an incredible career as a beloved romance novelist with a slew of bestsellers under her belt, but when she’s asked to give a commencement address, it hits her: she hasn’t been practicing what she’s preached. Fizzy hasn’t ever really been in love. Lust? Definitely. But that swoon-worthy, can’t-stop-thinking-about-him, all-encompassing feeling? Nope. Nothing. What happens when the optimism she’s spent her career encouraging in readers starts to feel like a lie? Connor Prince, documentary filmmaker and single father, loves his work but when his profit-minded boss orders him to create a reality TV show, putting his job on the line, Connor is out of his element. Desperate to find his romantic lead, a chance run-in with an exasperated Fizzy offers Connor the perfect solution. What if he could show the queen of romance herself falling head-over-heels for all the world to see? Fizzy gives him a hard pass—unless he agrees to her list of demands. When he says yes, and production on The True Love Experiment begins, Connor wonders if that perfect match will ever be in the cue cards for him, too. “Full of big laughs, a few tears, and some seriously steamy scenes” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), The True Love Experiment is the book fans have been waiting for ever since Fizzy’s debut in the New York Times bestselling The Soulmate Equation.

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Miriam Robinson is an incredible writer and this is an astounding debut . . . This will definitely be on prize lists Nina Pottell, Prima Magazine A beautiful account of one woman s story that shines with the truth of all our stories Sophie Ward, author of Love and Other Thought Experiments Robinson s debut is exceptional Katie Fraser, The Bookseller A heartbreakingly beautiful novel about the beginnings and ends of life and love and marriage, with echoes of Claire Kilroy and Miranda July in its honesty about the female experience. Miriam Robinson is a vital new voice in literary fiction, and I can t wait to see what she does next Hattie Williams, author of Bitter Sweet A stunning exploration of betrayal Tanya Shadrick, author of The Cure for SleepI find myself wondering what would have happened if I had been more clear. If our relationship had not begun with this one tiny untruth.Time has flattened for Esther.Her storybook marriage begins, and ends, in the shadow of Notre Dame cathedral. Sifting through the ashes of their years together, a time now collapsed by grief, she finds a mismatched litany: mountain lions, a Paris bookshop, bad dancing, bad faith, marshland, prairieland, miscarriage, motherhood, bagels, Eve.In order to understand this new story, Esther seeks help - from generations of women, from a book about evolution, from a friendly philosopher/scientist with a solid grasp of the space-time continuum.Mostly, though, she writes - fragments, notes, letters - tracing a fine line between a story that soothes and one that suffocates; confronting the impossibility of communicating anything in the right way, at the right moment, to her daughter. Esther writes, and rewrites, until time slowly takes shape again. This extraordinary debut is an excavation of betrayal, of motherhood, of time and timelessness, of guilt and consequence, of love coming to an end. Told with dry wit and a startling ferocity, And Notre Dame is Burning heralds an urgent new voice in literary fiction.

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THE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR The Other Tenant has such an original premise and I was hooked from the very first line. Dark, atmospheric and so compulsive, I raced through this cleverly plotted thriller. The ending gave me chills. I loved it Claire Douglas, bestselling author of THE GIRLS WHO DISAPPEAREDâ ˜DONâ ™T GET TOO COMFORTABLEâ ™Marlow has always lived in unusual places. But when she accepts a position as a live-in property guardian, she finds herself moving somewhere she swore sheâ ™d never return to.Right from the start, she knows itâ ™s a terrible mistake. The elegant Victorian school is due to be turned into luxury apartments, but its eerie, empty corridors are full of Marlowâ ™s worst memories.And now something sinister is happening on the site. One of the other tenants has disappeared without warning, and Marlow suspects that the nine other guardians know far more than theyâ ™re letting on. Sheâ ™s determined to find out what happened to the missing woman â “ but which of these strangers can she trust?And can she uncover the truth before her own past catches up with her?_â ˜A twisty tale full of menace, with a great setting where everyone is a suspect â “ The Other Tenant is guaranteed to keep you guessing to the last pageâ ™T. M. Logan, author of The Dream Home and The Holiday I loved this tense thriller - the set up is so intriguing and the characters leap off the page, with plenty of twists and turns that kept me reading late into the night Laura Marshall, bestselling author of Friend Request The Other Tenant will take up residence in your mind from the very first page. A cleverly plotted thriller. I raced through it! Holly Seddon, internationally bestselling author of The Woman on the Bridge A highly original setting and a creepy, atmospheric story - I was gripped! Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Coupleâ ˜Totally gripping from start to finish. I simply HAD to find out the truthâ ™S.E. Lynes, bestselling author of The Housewarmingâ ˜Lesley Kara is the queen of foreboding! She maintains a lingering sense of impending disaster from the first page until the lastâ ™Emma Christie, author of Find Her FirstReaders are gripped by The Other Tenant! I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others I love any book by Lesley Kara and this one is no different, it kept me gripped and immersed until the very end A dark, twisty read. It was a slow burn thriller but once it got going WOW it was a rollercoaster of a read

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THE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR The Other Tenant has such an original premise and I was hooked from the very first line. Dark, atmospheric and so compulsive, I raced through this cleverly plotted thriller. The ending gave me chills. I loved it Claire Douglas, bestselling author of THE GIRLS WHO DISAPPEAREDâ ˜DONâ ™T GET TOO COMFORTABLEâ ™Marlow has always lived in unusual places. But when she accepts a position as a live-in property guardian, she finds herself moving somewhere she swore sheâ ™d never return to.Right from the start, she knows itâ ™s a terrible mistake. The elegant Victorian school is due to be turned into luxury apartments, but its eerie, empty corridors are full of Marlowâ ™s worst memories.And now something sinister is happening on the site. One of the other tenants has disappeared without warning, and Marlow suspects that the nine other guardians know far more than theyâ ™re letting on. Sheâ ™s determined to find out what happened to the missing woman â “ but which of these strangers can she trust?And can she uncover the truth before her own past catches up with her?_â ˜A twisty tale full of menace, with a great setting where everyone is a suspect â “ The Other Tenant is guaranteed to keep you guessing to the last pageâ ™T. M. Logan, author of The Dream Home and The Holiday I loved this tense thriller - the set up is so intriguing and the characters leap off the page, with plenty of twists and turns that kept me reading late into the night Laura Marshall, bestselling author of Friend Request The Other Tenant will take up residence in your mind from the very first page. A cleverly plotted thriller. I raced through it! Holly Seddon, internationally bestselling author of The Woman on the Bridge A highly original setting and a creepy, atmospheric story - I was gripped! Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Coupleâ ˜Totally gripping from start to finish. I simply HAD to find out the truthâ ™S.E. Lynes, bestselling author of The Housewarmingâ ˜Lesley Kara is the queen of foreboding! She maintains a lingering sense of impending disaster from the first page until the lastâ ™Emma Christie, author of Find Her FirstReaders are gripped by The Other Tenant! I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others I love any book by Lesley Kara and this one is no different, it kept me gripped and immersed until the very end A dark, twisty read. It was a slow burn thriller but once it got going WOW it was a rollercoaster of a read

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One of the worldâ ™s bestselling storytellers, Lesley Pearse writes brilliantly about survivors. Why? Because she is one herself . . . â ˜Inspiring and hopeful, this heartwarming memoir will have you captivatedâ ™ Womanâ ˜An incredible memoirâ ˜ Sunâ ˜[Lesley] is a great storyteller, and like all good stories The Long and Winding Road concludes with one terrific twistâ ™ Daily Mail--Born during the Second World War, Lesleyâ ™s innocence came to an abrupt end when a neighbour found her, aged 3, coatless in the snow. The mother sheâ ™d been unable to wake had been dead for days. Sent to an orphanage, Lesley soon learned adults couldnâ ™t always be trusted. As a teenager in the swinging sixties, she took herself to London. Here, the second great tragedy of her life occurred. Falling pregnant, she was sent to a mother and baby home, and watched helplessly as her newborn was taken from her. But like so many of her generation, Lesley had to carry on. She was, after all, a true survivor. Marriage and children followed â “ and all the while she nurtured a dream: to be a writer. Yet it wasnâ ™t until at the age of 48 that her stories â “ of women struggling in a difficult world â “ found a publisher, and the bestseller lists beckoned. As heartbreaking as it is heartwarming, Lesleyâ ™s story really is A Long and Winding Road with surprises and uplifting hope around every corner . . . --â ˜I couldnâ ™t put this book down. Although harrowing at times, Lesleyâ ™s indomitable spirit shines through. What an inspiration, what a book!â ™ Katie Ffordeâ ˜Searingly honest, and fabulously entertaining, Lesley s life story is a poignant and powerful story that is truly unputdownableâ ™ Milly Johnsonâ ˜A totally gripping read, by turns tragic, mad-cap, heartbreaking and mind-blowing. And anyone who can read that final chapter without bursting into happy tears has to have a heart of stoneâ ™ Jill Mansellâ ˜An incredible life story from a literary icon, Lesley Pearseâ ™s truth is even more gripping than her fictionâ ™ Veronica Henryâ ˜This inspiring, heart-warming, extraordinary memoir will have you captivatedâ ™ Woman s Weeklyâ ˜Humorous and heartbreaking, Lesley opens up to her readers in a way that is rare and very special. I was so gripped I read it twiceâ ™ Kate Furnivallâ ˜What a roller coaster of a ride. I couldn t do anything else until I d finished this book. Gripping, heart wrenching. A true life Woman of Substance. It was an amazing readâ ™ Jo Thomas

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EYEWITNESS GOLD SUNDAY TIMESWHO - OR WHAT - WAS THE REAL LOVE OF FREDDIE MERCURY S LIFE? THE SENSATIONAL NEW BIOGRPHAY OF QUEEN S FRONTMAN Millions of Queen and screen fans who watched the Oscar-winning film Bohemian Rhapsody believe that Mary Austin, the woman he could never quite let go of, was the love of Freddie Mercury s life. But the truth is infinitely more complicated.Best-selling biographer and music writer Lesley-Ann Jones explores the charismatic frontman s romantic encounters, from his boarding school years in Panchgani, India to his tragic, final, bed-ridden days in his magnificent London mansion. She reveals why none of his love interests ever perfected the art of being Freddie s life partner.In Love of My Life, the author follows him through his obsessions with former shop girl Mary, German actress Barbara Valentin and Irish-born barber boyfriend Jim Hutton. She explores his adoration of globally fêted Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé. She delves into his intimate friendship with Elton John, and probes his imperishable bonds with his fellow band members. She deconstructs his complicated relationship with the food of love - his music - and examines closely his voracious appetite for - what some would call his fatal addiction to - sex. Which of these was the real love of Freddie Mercury s life? Was any of them? Drawing on personal interviews and first-hand encounters, this moving book brings to the fore a host of Freddie s lesser-known loves, weaving them in and out of the passions that consumed him. The result, a mesmerising portrait of a legendary rock star, is unputdownable. Love of My Life, published during the year of the 30th anniversary of his death and that would have seen his 75th birthday, is Lesley-Ann s personal and compassionate tribute to an artist she has revered for as long as she has written about music and musicians.

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**The spellbinding, bold new retelling of the story of Lord Byron and the Shelleys, from the perspective of Claire Clairmont, the incredible woman that history tried to forget.** Beautifully written, Clairmont tells the sensuous hidden story of an influential historic woman. Sara Sheridan, author of The Fair Botanists Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year An absorbing, intoxicating page-turner about a woman who deserves to be remembered. Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne and Atalanta Riveting - a clever portrait of a fascinating, flawed heroine. Sunday Times An intimate and enlightening tale of one of Romanticism s forsaken muses - an artfully told story that lingers in the mind far beyond the last page Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora1816. A massive volcanic eruption has caused the worst storms that Europe has seen in decades, yet Percy and Mary Shelley have chosen to visit the infamous Lord Byron at his villa on Lake Geneva. It wasn t their idea: Mary s eighteen year old step-sister, Claire Clairmont, insisted. But the reason for Claire s visit is more pressing than a summer escape with the most famous writers in the world. She s pregnant with Byron s child - a child Byron doesn t want, and scarcely believes is his own.Claire has the world in her grasp. This trip should have given her everything she ever dreamed of. But within days, her life will be in ruins.History has all but forgotten her story - but she will not be silenced.

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⠜These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.⠝ Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don⠙t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when neither of them can remember why they ve circled today in red in the calendar, they each think they ve missed the other s birthday and scramble to surprise each other with a party! And when Bear accidentally loses the ball while playing Boing Boing, he has to summon up all his courage to go into the Creepy Cave to get it back.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the fifth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.⠜Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field⠙s Rabbit and Bear series ⠦ The illustrations are glorious.⠝ Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Jarvis⠙s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Readers can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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Happiness beyond all words! A life of peace and love, entire and whole! A collection of cantos from Paradiso, the most original and experimental part of the Divina Commedia.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.

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⠜These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.⠝ Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don⠙t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bird feels poorly, Bear arrives with a backpack of goodies to make her feel better. And when they hang out with Mole ⠓ who tells absolutely hilarious jokes! ⠓ Bird realizes she doesn⠙t need to compete for Bear⠙s attention; that there is lots of laughter to go around...Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the third instalment in an irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.⠜Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field⠙s Rabbit and Bear series ⠦ The illustrations are glorious.⠝ Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Jarvis⠙s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+. GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don⠙t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear and Bird find they both want to collect the same stick, they are absolutely determined not to let it get in the way of their friendship. And when Bird accidentally swaps Bear s bouncy ball on Swapsy Day, she will give anything to get it back ⠓ even her own lucky hat.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the fourth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.⠜Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field⠙s Rabbit and Bear series ⠦ The illustrations are glorious.⠝ Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Jarvis⠙s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+. GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don⠙t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So when Bird has a secret to tell Bear he will not listen - because he is worried he ll give it away! And when the pair find out they don⠙t actually like all the same things, they both agree it doesn⠙t matter, because the thing they like best of all is being friends with each other.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the sixth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird⠙s adventures are perfect to read aloud together, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.⠜Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field⠙s Rabbit and Bear series ⠦ The illustrations are glorious.⠝ Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Jarvis⠙s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+. GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don⠙t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear and Bird find they both want to collect the same stick, they are absolutely determined not to let it get in the way of their friendship. And when Bird accidentally swaps Bear s bouncy ball on Swapsy Day, she will give anything to get it back ⠓ even her own lucky hat.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories make up the fourth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.⠜Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field⠙s Rabbit and Bear series ⠦ The illustrations are glorious.⠝ Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Jarvis⠙s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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⠜These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.⠝ Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesJust you and me and the stars. I⠙m as happy as can be...Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want it to make the other happy. So, when Bear gobbles up the special, surprise cake Bird made for him, Bird laughs and laughs. And when Bird gets completely lost after sitting on a rock with legs, Bear comes to the rescue, on a walking rock of his own...Full of funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the second instalment in an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.⠜Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field⠙s Rabbit and Bear series ⠦ The illustrations are glorious.⠝ Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Jarvis⠙s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for:Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Adventure and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Stick and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Cave and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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Full of funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the start of an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+. GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don⠙t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear forgets to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn⠙t), Bird doesn⠙t let on that she knew all along. And when Bird discovers that Bear has more of a certain talent than she does, well, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better...⠜Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field⠙s Rabbit and Bear series ⠦ The illustrations are glorious.⠝ Irish Independent Jarvis⠙s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review Readers can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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THE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE RUMOUR Startlingly original . . . It s hard to think of a recent novel that can match it for an almost unbearable level of suspense Sunday Times I loved this absorbing, twisty mystery - Lesley Kara has done it again! Shari Lapena, No.1 bestselling author of The Couple Next DoorScarlett s aunt lived - and was brutally murdered - in the apartment upstairs. But Scarlett is determined that life should return to some kind of normal, even if that means living with just a ceiling between her and the scene of such a devastating crime. After all, this is her home. She s safe here. Isn t she?Dee is busy balancing her job as a funeral director with organizing an event to mark the disappearance of her best friend, ten years ago. So she s got enough on her plate without worrying about the threatening messages that are appearing on her company s Facebook page.When Scarlett approaches Dee about planning her aunt s funeral, an unexpected link between them emerges. Together, the two women could uncover secrets that have long been buried. Even while someone wants to stop them digging . . ._____ A powerful, compelling tale about dark secrets that won t stay buried T. M. Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday and The Curfew Twisty and tense, another great read from Lesley Kara B.A. Paris, bestselling author of The Therapist and The Dilemma The Apartment Upstairs is the sort of read that will have you listening out for creaks in the floorboards from other rooms. Lesley Kara is incomparable. Jack Jordan, author of Do No Harm A shocking crime, an intriguing cast of suspects and a compelling mystery make this thriller a thoroughly gripping and twisty read. B.P. Walter, author of The Dinner Guest_____Readers are raving about The Apartment Upstairs! Lots of twists and turns and red herrings to keep you guessing ***** A brilliant read, I devoured this in the space of a few hours as I could not put it down at all!! ***** This story is so good and very addictive ***** A tense and twisting tale with a menacing undercurrent *****

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Marrying deft social commentary to a rich, earthy comedy, the three comedies collected in Aristophanes The Frogs and Other Plays offers a unique insight into one of the most turbulent periods in Ancient Greek history. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by David Barrett with revisions, an introduction and notes by Shomit Dutta.The master of ancient Greek comic drama, Aristophanes combined slapstick, humour and cheerful vulgarity with acute political observations. In The Frogs, written during the Peloponnesian War, Dionysus descends to the Underworld to bring back a poet who can help Athens in its darkest hour, and stages a great debate to help him decide between the traditional wisdom of Aeschylus and the brilliant modernity of Euripides. The clash of generations and values is also the object of Aristophanes satire in Wasps, in which an old-fashioned father and his loose-living son come to blows and end up in court. And in Women at the Thesmophoria, the famous Greek tragedian Euripides, accused of misogyny, persuades a relative to infiltrate an all-women festival to find out whether revenge is being plotted against him.Shomit Dutta s introduction discusses Aristophanes life, the cultural context of his work and conventions of Greek comedy. This updated version of David Barrett s translation also includes extensive notes and a preface for each play.Aristophanes (c.445-386 BC) was probably born in Athens. Little is known about his life, but there is a portrait of him in Plato s Symposium. He was twice threatened with prosecution for his outspoken attacks on the prominent politician Cleon, but in 405 he was publicly honoured and crowned for promoting Athenian civic unity in The Frogs. Aristophanes had his first comedy produced when he was about twenty-one, and wrote forty plays in all. The eleven surviving plays of Aristophanes are published in the Penguin Classics series as The Birds and Other Plays, Lysistrata and Other Plays, The Wasps and Other Plays and The Frogs and Other Plays.If you enjoyed The Frogs and Other Plays, you might like Aristophanes Lysistrata and Other Plays, also available in Penguin Classics.

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Children will love this entertaining Alphaprints board book, with kooky characters to meet, fun rhymes to read, and novelty googly eyes to jiggle. With funny illustrations on every page, these friendly woodland characters are sure to make toddlers giggle! The raised embossing on each illustration adds an engaging touch-and-feel element to each pageâ ”great for children to explore.Alphaprints is a bestselling series of books featuring images made from fingerprints and photographs of everyday things. Other titles in the series: Happy Dog and other furry friends, Quirky Bird and other feathered friends, Silly Squid and other fishy friends, Curious Cat and other fluffy friends, and Hungry Hippo and other safari friends.

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My Family and Other Animals is the bewitching account of a rare and magical childhood on the island of Corfu by treasured British conservationist Gerald Durrell, beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range. What we all need, said Larry, is sunshine...a country where we can grow. Yes, dear, that would be nice, agreed Mother, not really listening. I had a letter from George this morning - he says Corfu s wonderful. Why don t we pack up and go to Greece? Very well, dear, if you like, said Mother unguardedly.Escaping the ills of the British climate, the Durrell family - acne-ridden Margo, gun-toting Leslie, bookworm Lawrence and budding naturalist Gerry, along with their long-suffering mother and Roger the dog - take off for the island of Corfu.But the Durrells find that, reluctantly, they must share their various villas with a menagerie of local fauna - among them scorpions, geckos, toads, bats and butterflies.Recounted with immense humour and charm My Family and Other Animals is a wonderful account of a rare, magical childhood. Durrell has an uncanny knack of discovering human as well as animal eccentricities Sunday Telegraph A bewitching book Sunday TimesGerald Durrell was born in Jamshedpur, India, in 1925. He returned to England in 1928 before settling on the island of Corfu with his family. In 1945 he joined the staff of Whipsnade Park as a student keeper, and in 1947 he led his first animal-collecting expedition to the Cameroons. He later undertook numerous further expeditions, visiting Paraguay, Argentina, Sierra Leone, Mexico, Mauritius, Assam and Madagascar. His first television programme, Two in the Bush which documented his travels to New Zealand, Australia and Malaya was made in 1962; he went on to make seventy programmes about his trips around the world. In 1959 he founded the Jersey Zoological Park, and in 1964 he founded the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust. He was awarded the OBE in 1982. Encouraged to write about his life s work by his brother, Durrell published his first book, The Overloaded Ark, in 1953. It soon became a bestseller and he went on to write thirty-six other titles, including My Family and Other Animals, The Bafut Beagles, Encounters with Animals, The Drunken Forest, A Zoo in My Luggage, The Whispering Land, Menagerie Manor, The Amateur Naturalist and The Aye-Aye and I. Gerald Durrell died in 1995.

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Other titles in the series include: Hedgehogs, Hares and other British Animals Sharks, Seahorses and other British Sea Creatures Beetles, Butterflies and other British Minibeasts Horses, Hens and other British Farm Animals Bluebells, Birch Trees and other British Plants

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Other titles in the series include: Hedgehogs, Hares and other British Animals Robins, Wrens and other British Birds Beetles, Butterflies and other British Minibeasts Horses, Hens and other British Farm Animals Bluebells, Birch Trees and other British Plants

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Suddenly there came a tapping. The Raven and Other Selected Works by Edgar Allan Poe, a collection comprising his famous poem and 25 of his remarkable short stories, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition featuring a foiled cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it an ideal gift for literature lovers, fans of gothic horror and allegorical literature, and book collectors. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed or dark academia library, or an attention-grabbing add for your holiday reading list or Christmas wish list.Harper Muse Classics: The Gothic Chronicles Collection presents The Raven and Other Selected Works:Opens with Poe s most famous poem, The Raven, which made the author a literary celebrity nearly overnightIncludes 25 of Poe s thrilling short stories, which have been frightening and intriguing readers for more than 150 yearsFeatures Poe s best-loved stories including The Fall of the House of Usher, The Masque of the Red Death, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Purloined Letter, and twenty more macabre tales of terror, revenge, and mysteryExplores such themes as humanity s morbid fascination with death, the insatiable need for retaliation, the volatile power of memory and recollection, and the far-reaching trauma of solitudeIs ideal for Edgar Allan Poe fans, lovers of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love his poetry, his stories, and the cinematic adaptations they have inspiredWhether you re buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful foil-accented hardcoverDistinctive decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughoutPart of a 4-volume horror collection including Bram Stoker s Dracula, Dante s Inferno, and Oscar Wilde s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Do people haunt us from beyond the grave? Are there sinister supernatural forces intent on antagonizing us? When does our solitude shift into insanity? Edgar Allan Poe addresses these and countless other questions in his time-honored literary artistry, presented here as a curated collection featuring his most famous poem The Raven and 25 frightful tales of terror. His renowned poem is unparalleled in its supernatural imagery and hypnotic musicality while each story is a masterpiece of vivid observation, chilling readers to the bone with thrilling nightmarish detail and unsettling twists and turns. The Raven and Other Selected Works by Edgar Allan Poe is part of a four-volume collection that includes Bram Stoker s Dracula, Dante s Inferno, and Oscar Wilde s The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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Other titles in the series include: Hares, Hedgehogs and other British Animals Robins, Wrens and other British Birds Sharks, Seahorses and other British Sea Creatures Beetles, Butterflies and other British Minibeasts Horses, Hens and other British Farm Animals

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Get to know more than 100 of the world s favourite dinosaurs and other prehistoric life forms with this essential illustrated introduction.This must-have first book on dinosaurs and other ancient creatures is filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page, perfect for early readers who want to know more about the life that once roamed our planet. The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life includes the earliest life that appeared in the ocean, to the giant dinosaurs, and the wonderfully weird mammals that followed them. Children aged 3-5 can discover a huge variety of organisms that are shown within the three chapters, which cover the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras. With old favourites, such as Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops, as well as new discoveries, including Yi and Changmiania, there is something for every young fan of the primeval world.Inside the pages of this exciting dinosaur book, you ll find:- An introduction to the essential information about each prehistoric species in a friendly, accessible way.- Beautiful and accurate illustrations combined with introductory reference text about a wide variety of dinosaurs and other ancient plants and animals.- Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud - perfect for parents, carers, and children to enjoy at bedtime. - A one-hit introduction to prehistoric life, featuring more than 100 animals - an essential addition to every 3-5 year old s library.This exciting dinosaur guide helps to develop an early understanding of the prehistoric world for little ones and clearly explains the key features of each animal or plant, as well as how to say their names. A timeless gift book, this is a must-have for parents, carers, and educators who want to introduce core dinosaur knowledge at a young age in a fun and engaging way.

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Discover more than 100 dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in this exciting children s dinosaur encyclopedia! Extraordinary Dinosaurs Visual Encyclopedia is the perfect book for young readers who want to get up close and personal with their favourite prehistoric creatures! Children will be excited to see the fastest, largest, and fiercest creatures, browse their habitats, learn about their claws and spikes, and find out how their fossils help scientists piece together hidden clues about their lives.This must-have dinosaur book for children aged 7-11 features fascinating information on all the major types of dinosaur as well as ancient fish, other prehistoric reptiles in the air or water, and early mammals. Kids will be drawn in and mesmerised by hundreds of exciting images and surprising information on many different dinosaur profiles.Inside the pages of this thrilling dinosaur book for kids, you ll find:- More than 100 profiles on dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures- Fact-filled top trump style profiles on remarkable dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures- Chapters that span time before the dinosaurs, the age of the dinosaurs, and life after many dinosaurs died out- Clear, engaging text packed with latest facts alongside stunning CGI visuals and artworksThis is the ultimate fact-filled dinosaur reference book for kids who love to have all the latest, weirdest, most in-depth info on the creatures of the prehistoric world at their fingertips. Dinosaur reconstructions and the latest fossil finds bring back to life the bone-crunching teeth of the Tyrannosaurus rex, the astonishingly large body of the Argentinosaurus, and the plane-sized wings of the soaring Hatzegopteryx. Each page reveals new facts from the latest paleontological research, including each animal s size, group, habitat, time period, diet, and fossil discovery.

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Four of Ibsen s most important plays in superb modern translations, part of the new Penguin Ibsen series. In these four unforgettably intense plays, Henrik Ibsen explores the complex nature of truth, the tension between freedom and responsibility, and the terrible pull that the past exerts over the present. In The Wild Duck, an idealist destroys a family by exposing the lie behind his friend s marriage. In Rosmersholm, a respectable man is driven to extremes by guilt over his wife s death, while in The Lady from the Sea a woman is caught between her family and the enticement of the wild sea. And in Hedda Gabler, one of Ibsen s most famous and vivid anti-heroines struggles to break free from the conventional life she has created for herself, with tragic results. The new Penguin series of Ibsen s major plays offer the best available editions in English, under the general editorship of Tore Rem. The plays have been freshly translated by the best modern translators and are based on the recently published, definitive Norwegian edition of Ibsen s works. They all include new introductions and editorial apparatus by leading scholars. Vol. 1: Peer Gynt and BrandVol. 2: A Doll s House and Other PlaysVol. 3: Hedda Gabler and Other PlaysVol. 4: The Master Builder and Other Plays

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One of America’s best-loved short stories, plus other tales, in a handsome, collectible edition.Washington Irving’s short stories have captured the imaginations of generations since the early nineteenth century. Now book lovers can enjoy “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” “Rip Van Winkle,” “A Sunday in London,” “John Bull,” and “Christmas” in this stunning new edition of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories with an heirloom cover.Timeless characters such as Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle are among the earliest of truly American literary figures. Now fans can revisit them and new readers can discover them in this highly giftable volume that features:A stunning, foil-embossed, faux-leather coverBeautifully designed end papersIrving’s best-loved stories in one volumeA must-have for every home library, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories is a book that you’ll reach for again and again, destined to grace your bookshelves for years to come. Chartwell Deluxe Editions feature beautifully-designed heirloom volumes of literary classics. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, The Essential Tales of Edgar Allan Poe, Irish Folk and Fairy Tales, and Meditations.

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Learn essential facts about stars and planets through interactive, engaging, educational activities and puzzles.Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this book will keep aspiring astronauts and astrophysicists-in-the-making busy and inspire children to truly engage with astronomy.Kids aged 8-12 will enjoy engaging with information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.This interactive space book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside immersive text to engage children with learning.- Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with the solar system.- Over 100 fun activities and puzzles to help children learn and test their knowledge.- In-depth information on the different types of planets, the Milky Way, the Sun and much more.How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system? Brain Booster: Dinosaurs Other Prehistoric Creatures covers all these questions and more! Key topics on stars and planets are presented in an engaging way with a mixture of child-friendly activities and themes.About the seriesBrain Booster is a new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Designed to support teachers, educators, and parents around the world, Brain Booster books are ideal for supplementing your childâ ™s education at home. Why not check out other titles in the series, Brain Booster Bugs, Dinosaurs Other Prehistoric Life or Brain Booster Maths?

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Plays features six fun-to-act short plays for children aged 5+ from the bestselling author Julia Donaldson. Each play has helpful, simple guidance on running time and cast and is beautifully illustrated in full colour by Kate Pankhurst!Ranging from adaptations of traditional tales to original and contemporary short plays, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Plays is an entertaining book of plays which is perfect for schools and at home.Includes the following plays:The Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Turtle Tug, The Magic Twig, Birthday Surprise, Name GamesDiscover more original Julia Donaldson plays with The Trial of Wilf Wolf and Other Plays and Books and Crooks and Other Plays!

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*** By the Sunday Times bestselling author of BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY ***From mod folk artist to flower power pixie elfin to the king of glam rockers, Marc Bolan was the ultimate chameleon. His far-reaching musical and stylistic influence is more relevant today than ever with hits such as Ride A White Swan , Children Of The Revolution , Get It On and Hot Love as fresh and exhilarating as when first released. At the peak of his popularity during his lifetime Bolan was outselling Jimi Hendrix and The Who, and yet relatively little is really known about the hypnotic, enigmatic 20th century boy turned 21st century icon. At last, in the 35th anniversary year of his tragic death, Marc Bolan represents the definite biography. Here rock biographer, Lesley-Ann Jones, paints a meticulous portrait of the T-Rex front man. From his childhood growing up in Hackney to his untimely death at the age of 29, Bolan s life was one of relentless experimentation and metamorphoses. Hallucinogenic drugs, wizardry and levitation, alcoholism, tax evasion and a spectacular fall from grace were to punctuate his short life, as he continued to strive to reinvent himself and his music over and over again. Lesley-Ann has been granted access to those who knew Bolan best, including his partner and the mother of his only son, Gloria Jones and his brother, Harry Feld.

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A classic of alternative biography and feminist writing, this empathetic and witty book gives due to a lesser figure of history, Mary Ellen Peacock Meredith, who was brilliant, unconventional, and at odds with the constraints of Victorian life. “Many people have described the Famous Writer presiding at his dinner table. . . . He is famous; everybody remembers his remarks. . . . We forget that there were other family members at the table—a quiet person, now muffled by time, shadowy, whose heart pounded with love, perhaps, or rage.” So begins The True History of the First Mrs. Meredith and Other Lesser Lives, an uncommon biography devoted to one of those “lesser lives.” As the author points out, “A lesser life does not seem lesser to the person who leads one.” Such sympathy and curiosity compelled Diane Johnson to research Mary Ellen Peacock Meredith (1821–1861), the daughter of the famous artist Thomas Love Peacock (1785–1866) and first wife of the equally famous poet George Meredith (1828–1909). Her life, treated perfunctorily and prudishly in biographies of Peacock or Meredith, is here exquisitely and unhurriedly given its due. What emerges is the portrait of a brilliant, well-educated woman, raised unconventionally by her father only to feel more forcefully the constraints of the Victorian era. First published in 1972, Lesser Lives has been a key text for feminists and biographers alike, a book that reimagined what biography might be, both in terms of subject and style. Biographies of other “lesser” lives have since followed in its footsteps, but few have the wit, elegance, and empathy of Johnson’s seminal work.

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“An affirmation and celebration of our deep and radical connections with the world and each other . . . Reading this book is like finding a friend.”—Ruth OzekiA spirited and timely exploration of group living that encourages readers to reconsider the meaning of family and home.Lola Milholland grew up in the nineties, the child of iconoclastic hippies. Both her parents threw open their rambling house in Portland, Oregon, to long-term visitors and unusual guests in need of a place to stay. Years later, after college and after her parents’ separation, Milholland returned home. There, she joined her brother and his housemates—an eccentric group of stop-motion animators and accomplished cooks—in furthering the experiment of communal living into a new generation.Group Living and Other Recipes tells the story of the residents of the Holman House—of transcendent meals and ecstatic parties, of colorful characters coming together in moments of deep tenderness and inevitable irritation, of a shared life that is appealing, humorous, confounding, and, just maybe, utopian—with a wider exploration of group living as a way of life. From spending time at her aunt and uncle’s intentional community in Washington State to finding her footing in the kitchen as a student in Japan to mushroom hunting in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, Milholland offers an expansive and vibrant reevaluation of the structures at the very center of our lives.Thoughtful, quirky, candid, and wise, Group Living and Other Recipes introduces a gifted memoirist and thinker, making a convincing case that “now is always the right time to reimagine home and family.”

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Be whisked away in the moving story of a girl travelling far and wide for a better life, from the internationally bestselling author Lesley PearseTragedy sent her on a journey far from home . . .Fifteen-year-old Beth s life is shattered when she and her brother Sam are orphaned.Believing that only in America can they make a fresh start, brother and sister leave Liverpool and embark on the greatest adventure of their lives.In New York, Beth s talent with the fiddle earns her the friendship of gamblers, chancers and other rogues. Dodging trouble across America, Beth and her friends head for the Klondike river in search of gold.But how far must Beth go to find happiness?And will her travels lead this gypsy to a place she can ever call home?Praise for Lesley Pearse: With characters it is impossible not to care about . . . this is storytelling at its very best Daily Mail Lose yourself in this epic saga Bella An emotional and moving epic you won t forget in a hurry Woman s Weekly

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These tales cut like razors, charm like poetry, and heal like love Tayari Jones (author of AMERICAN MARRIAGE)A stunning collection of short stories from Caine-Prize and Commonwealth Writer s Prize winner Lesley Nneka Arimah, WHAT IT MEANS WHEN A MAN FALLS FROM THE SKY has been described as luminous (Roxane Gay), mesmeric (Claire Vaye Watkins) and hilarious and heartbreaking (Rowan Hisayo Buchanan). Shot through with magic and a powerful sense of yearning, this is a diverse and dazzling collection that showcases the work of a major new talent at the beginning of a stellar literary career. When Enebeli Okwara sent his girl out in the world, he did not know what the world did to daughters . The daughters, wives and mothers in Lesley Nneka Arimah s remarkable debut collection find themselves in extraordinary situations: a woman whose mother s ghost appears to have stepped out of a family snapshot, another who, exhausted by childlessness, resorts to fashioning a charmed infant out of human hair, a grief worker with a miraculous ability to remove emotional pain - at a price. What unites them is the toughness of the world they inhabit, a world where the future is uncertain, opportunities are scant, and fortunes change quicker than the flick of a switch. Characterised by their vividness, immediacy and the author s seemingly endless ability to conjure worlds at once familiar and unsettlingly different, this is a remarkable debut from a master storyteller (Independent)

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What s the difference between sex and gender? What does it mean to be defined by your gender? Are there only two genders? This informative book helps kids to explore these questions and many more. It explains how your gender can have an impact on your life, what it means to choose your own gender identity and the importance of gender equality. Topics covered include gender stereotypes, why there are different toys for boys and girls, being intersex and transgender, cross-dressing and gender around the world. You will also hear from a range of people who share their personal gender philosophies. Poet Anthony Anaxagorou discusses his masculinity, author Holly Bourne writes about the importance of feminism, Krishna Istha explains what it means to be genderqueer and Juno shares her experiences of being transgender. Other contributors and celebrities featured include Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Jack Monroe, Caitlyn Jenner, RuPaul, Laura Dockrill, Conchita Wurst, Andrew McMillan and Emma Watson. Aimed at young people aged 10 and upwards.Part of the groundbreaking and important And Other Big Questions series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today.Other titles in the series include:What is Humanism? How do you live without a god?What is Feminism? Why do we need it?Who are Refugees and Migrants? What makes people leave their homes?What is Consent? Why is it important?What is Masculinity? Why does it matter?What is Mental Health? Where does it come from?

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