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A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERYAgatha Christie called her â ˜a shining lightâ ™. Have you discovered Margery Allingham, the true queen of the classic murder mystery?In a masterpiece of storytelling, Margery Allingham sends her elegant and engaging detective Albert Campion into the eccentric Palinode household, where there have been two suspicious deaths. And if poisoning were not enough, there are also anonymous letters, sudden violence and a vanishing coffin. Meanwhile the Palinodes go about their nocturnal business and Campion dices with danger in his efforts to find the truth.As urbane as Lord Wimseyâ ¦as ingenious as Poirotâ ¦ Meet one of crime fictionâ ™s Great Detectives, Mr Albert Campion.

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A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERYAgatha Christie called her â ˜a shining lightâ ™. Have you discovered Margery Allingham, the true queen of the classic murder mystery?The tranquility of Cambridge is punctured when Cousin Andrew of the illustrious Faraday family disappears without a trace. No time is wasted in summoning Albert Campion and his sleuthing skills away from the bustle of Piccadilly to investigate â “ but little does he expect to be greeted by a band of eccentric relatives all at daggers with each other.Soon there are as many dead bodies as there are red herrings, and Campion must uncover the secrets of the Faraday dynasty before another victim falls... As urbane as Lord Wimseyâ ¦as ingenious as Poirotâ ¦ Meet one of crime fictionâ ™s Great Detectives, Mr Albert Campion.

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A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERY Finding himself the victim of a botched kidnapping attempt, Val Gyrth suspects that he might be in a spot of trouble. Unexpected news to him â “ but not to the mysterious Mr Campion, who reveals that the ancient Chalice entrusted to Valâ ™s family is being targeted by a ruthless ring of thieves. Fleeing London for the supposed safety of Suffolk, Val and Campion come face to face with events of a perilous and puzzling nature â “ Campion might be accustomed to outwitting criminal minds, but can he foil supernatural forces?

Objev podobné jako Look To The Lady - Margery Allingham

A comprehensive guide to identifying and reclaiming your shadow. Throughout our lives, we repress and deny the parts of our authentic selves that our families, peers, and the world told us were wrong, unlovable, or too much, and from this repression our shadow is born. By the time we reach adulthood, much of our authentic self is shadow. The connection we once had to who we truly are has been severed, and we no longer feel vibrant and enthusiastic about life. In this practical and trauma-informed guide to deep shadow work, Mary Mueller Shutan explains how to find compassion for your dark side, reconnect with the repressed and abandoned parts of yourself, and reclaim the resiliency and joy of your authentic, whole self. She reflects on the positive, protective role of the shadow and describes how it is composed not only of the trauma and darkness we have experienced, but also the light we have yet to absorb. She explains how your reactivity to specific people and situations-your triggers -reflects your own pain and the ways you project your shadow onto others and the outer world. Presenting a wide variety of shadow work tools and emotional intelligence exercises, the author teaches you how to identify your shadow projections and safely and skillfully work with the difficult emotions that may arise during shadow work. As you discover and understand more of your personal dark places, the author then introduces the concept of collective shadows that are created by society yet affect us individually, including online shadows and relationship shadows. She explains how to identify and free yourself from the projections of collective shadows to promote individual and collective health. Offering a self-directed process for healing trauma and reclaiming the eclipsed light of your shadow, Shutan shows how shadow work allows you to move beyond the restrictions you ve placed on yourself and others and see the beauty inherent in the dark places of the self.

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⠘Joyful, life-affirming, greedy. I loved it⠙ ⠓ DIANA HENRY⠘Whether you are an avid cyclist, a Francophile, a greedy gut, or simply an appreciator of impeccable writing ⠓ this book will get you hooked⠙ ⠓ YOTAM OTTOLENGHIThe nation⠙s ⠘taster in chief⠙ cycles 2,300 km across France in search of the definitive versions of classic French dishes.A green bike drunkenly weaves its way up a cratered hill in the late-morning sun, the gears grinding painfully, like a pepper mill running on empty. The rider crouched on top in a rictus of pain has slowed to a gravity-defying crawl when, from somewhere nearby, the whine of a nasal engine breaks through her ragged breathing.A battered van appears behind her, the customary cigarette dangling from its driver⠙s-side window⠦ as he passes, she casually reaches down for some water, smiling broadly in the manner of someone having almost too much fun. ⠘No sweat,⠙ she says jauntily to his retreating exhaust pipe. ⠘Pas de problème, monsieur.⠙A land of glorious landscapes, and even more glorious food, France is a place built for cycling and for eating, too ⠓ a country large enough to give any journey an epic quality, but with a bakery on every corner. Here, you can go from beach to mountain, Atlantic to Mediterranean, polder to Pyrenees, and taste the difference every time you stop for lunch. If you make it to lunch, that is⠦Part travelogue, part food memoir, all love letter to France, One More Croissant for the Road follows ⠘the nation⠙s taster in chief⠙ Felicity Cloake⠙s very own Tour de France, cycling 2,300km across France in search of culinary perfection; from Tarte Tatin to Cassoulet via Poule au Pot, and Tartiflette. Each of the 21 ⠘stages⠙ concludes with Felicity putting this new found knowledge to good use in a fresh and definitive recipe for each dish ⠓ the culmination of her rigorous and thorough investigative work on behalf of all of our taste buds.

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From TikTok sensation Lauren Asher comes the first spicy romance novel in the Dreamland Billionaires series.Get ready to meet the Dreamland Billionaires . . .RowanI m in the business of creating fairy tales.Theme parks. Production companies. Five-star hotels.Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland.My initial idea of hiring Zahra was good in theory, but then I kissed her.Things spiraled out of control once I texted her using an alias.By the time I realized where I went wrong, it was too late.People like me don t get happy endings.Not when we re destined to ruin them.ZahraAfter submitting a drunk proposal criticizing Dreamland s most expensive ride, I should have been fired.Instead, Rowan Kane offered me a dream job.The catch? I had to work for the most difficult boss I d ever met.Rowan was rude and completely off-limits, but my heart didn t care.At least not until I discovered his secret.It was time to teach the billionaire that money couldn t fix everything.Especially not us.The Fine Print is the first book in a series of spicy standalone novels featuring three billionaire brothers.

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Under what was left of the roof of the ruined cottage, a girl with pigtails perched on a pile of rubble, hunched over a book...1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France, a group of women determined to rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen - children s libraries.She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears.1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsession, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York s famed library, but she has no idea their paths will converge in surprising ways across time.

Objev podobné jako The Librarians of Rue de Picardie - Janet Skeslien Charles

** NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING EDDIE REDMAYNE ** As gripping now as it was 50 years ago THE TIMES Masterful suspense . . . The Day of the Jackal changed the shape of popular fiction from the moment it was finished BEN MACINTYRE In a class by itself. Unputdownable SUNDAY TIMES________________One of the most celebrated thrillers ever written, The Day of the Jackal is the exhilarating story of the struggle to catch a killer before it s too late.1963. An anonymous Englishman is hired by the Operations Chief of French terrorist organisation O.A.S. to murder the French president, General Charles de Gaulle. A failed attempt in the previous year means the target will be nearly impossible to reach.Only one man could do the job: an assassin of legendary talent known only as The Jackal.This remorseless and deadly killer must be stopped. But he is a man without a name, without an identity; a lethal spectre.How can you stop an assassin nobody can identify? The task falls to the best detective in France - and the price of failure is unthinkable . . .________________Readers can t stop reading The Day of the Jackal . . .***** I loved, loved, loved this book which is in a category that I don t usually read. ***** A very remarkable and memorable thriller â “ while the other novels of this sort are usually forgotten too soon this book has stuck in my head for good. ***** Still Amazing the Second Time Around - 5 Stars! ***** This book is one of the best books in its genre. Haven t found a book which can be at par with The Day of the Jackal. ***** This is, without question, the best thriller I have ever read. ________________More love for The Day of the Jackal . . . Very clever and immensely entertaining DAILY TELEGRAPH A perfect example of the adventure story . . . well written, entirely believable, with this intriguing, enigmatic character at its centre ROBERT HARRIS A year-zero, game-changing thriller, one of the most significant of all time LEE CHILD Wonderful and way ahead of its time JAMES PATTERSON An extraordinary book NICK ROBINSON, BBC RADIO 4 TODAY PROGRAMME A masterpiece MARCUS SCRIVEN, MAIL ON SUNDAY I was spellbound . . . riveted by this chilling story GUARDIAN

Objev podobné jako The Day of the Jackal - Frederick Forsyth

Calling all Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! You are cordially invited to fall in love with your favourite new Regency romance novel⠦⠘Worthy of Georgette Heyer⠦the most wonderfully satisfying five star Regency Romp⠙ Julie Caplin⠘I don⠙t pretend to know the details of your private life, Miss Fairfax, but you might do better to embrace the fortunate position into which you were born, rather than regret the one that only exists between the covers of a novel⠙Miss Phoebe Fairfax dreams of being as free as her four brothers. When she discovers she is to be wed to a repugnant earl who is old enough to be her grandfather, she decides to embark on a real adventure⠦Enter the insufferable ⠓ and insufferably gorgeous ⠓ Viscount Damerel.A must-read for fans of Evie Dunmore, Martha Waters and Virginia HeathWhy readers are falling in love with Mismatch of the Season:Enemies to lovers with a Bridgerton style twist! Funny, poignant, inspiring ⠦ it s a must read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun, witty, engaging and just overall a great read. Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved every minute of it, I couldn⠙t put it down ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Looking for a romantic Regency that take all your blues away? Mismatch of the Season delivers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A masterpiece of a book! It was so overwhelmingly good that I couldn t put it down ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A brilliant example of this genre. What a film this would make! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Historical enemies to lovers?! Sign me up! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐More praise for The Mismatch of the Season: The Mismatch of the Season is the perfect cosy read for fans of Bridgerton and Little Women. I devoured it like a thick hot chocolate on a cold winter⠙s night. Holly Race, author of Midnight s Twins Proper Regency goodness in book form, with characters I adore!⠙ Bex Hogan, author of the Isles of Storm and Sorrow trilogy This had everything I want from a Regency novel: A lively, rule-breaking heroine and a surly Viscount to bicker with. I raced through it faster than a heroine on a runaway horse. Andreina Cordani, author of The 12 Days of Murder

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THERE S A NEW SPY IN THE KITCHEN - AND IT TURNS OUT TO BE THE COOK . . .House witch Finlay Ashowan must contend with matters of the heart, hearth, and kingdom in the second book in this whimsical, romantic fantasy series. Between his work for the King and Queen of Daxaria and a new (secret) relationship with Lady Annika Jenoure, Fin the cook s life is anything but tidy. Annika is being forced from the castle after there are threats to her safety.All the while tension is brewing with the kingdom of Troivack and war seems to draw ever closer. As if he doesn t have enough on his plate, Fin is soon promoted from cook to spy and sent into the city of Austice where he must sleuth out the plans of the Troivackian troops allegedly hidden there. However, an unwelcome visitor is about to knock on his door, and Fin’s world starts to unravel even more . . . As Fin forges new friendships and alliances he must navigate courtly intrigues, old feuds, and very personal problems.

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The Sunday Times and New York Times BestsellerA couple in their thirties live in a small rented cottage in a quiet part of Tokyo. They work at home as freelance writers. They no longer have very much to say to one another.One day a cat invites itself into their small kitchen. She is a beautiful creature. She leaves, but the next day comes again, and then again and again. New, small joys accompany the cat; the days have more light and colour.Life suddenly seems to have more promise for the husband and wife; they go walking together, talk and share stories of the cat and its little ways, play in the nearby garden. But then something happens that will change everything again . . . The Guest Cat is an exceptionally moving and beautiful novel about the nature of life and the way it feels to live it. Written by Japanese poet and novelist Takashi Hiraide, the book won Japan s Kiyama Shohei Literary Award. A rare treasure . . . beautiful and profound . . . whether you re a cat lover or not, don t pass this one up â “ NPR

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â ˜Vivid, extremely tense, unnervingly unputdownable. This is a superb, powerful read.â ™ Independentâ ˜Undoubtedly Hawkinsâ ™ best novel yetâ ™ Observer*****For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out.The islandâ ™s only house was once home to Vanessa, whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now this remote and beautiful place is home to Grace . . . a solitary creature of the tides, guarding the islandâ ™s past.But far away in London, a stranger has just made a startling discovery - a human bone where no human bone should be. And in that moment Graceâ ™s precious isolation is threatened.How will she respond? Can she be trusted? Or is it Grace who should be afraid?Suddenly this is a very dangerous time to be alone . . . A darkly atmospheric, engaging mystery - her best book since The Girl On The Train. Good Housekeeping (Book of the Year)*****Readers are OBSESSED with The Blue Hour! This blew me away. I want to read it again IMMEDIATELY. Itâ ™s creepy, unsettling and tense. 5-STAR Reader Review I soaked up every bit of this book, savoured every word. I didn t want it to end but when it did, it did so in chilling style. Brilliant! 5-STAR Reader Review Once again, Hawkins has produced an irresistible, gripping story that I was completely immersed in from page one. 5-STAR Reader Review------------More praise for The Blue Hour:â ˜Really, really, REALLY good. Highly recommended!â ™ MARIAN KEYES A fine, insidious thriller. The Mail on Sunday Gorgeous and chilling. SHARI LAPENA Extremely hard to put down. MICK HERRONâ ˜Paula s very best book. . . and a bloody good read.â ™ LIZ NUGENTThe Girl on the Train, global No.1 bestseller, The Bookseller Feb 2024Paula Hawkins, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

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Gripping Sunday Express Action-packed New York Daily News Another monster hit by a giant of a writer The Daily Express The Lost World moves at a spanking pace. . . recommended as first-rate entertainment The Spectator_____________________The bestselling sequel to Jurassic ParkSomething has survived.Six years have passed since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park. In the years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end, the island has been indefinitely closed to the public, its park dismantled, the dinosaurs themselves destroyed.Or so it was thought.But something has survived. And when a team led by maverick scientist Ian Malcolm enters the mysterious Site B to investigate, they are determined that this, at last, will be the end of the dinosaurs..._____________________More praise for The Lost World Harrowing thrills. . . fast-paced and engaging People Fast and gripping The Washington Post A very scary read Entertainment Weekly An edge-of-the-seat tale St. Petersburg Times

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* The instant Sunday Times bestseller! * Get ready for one of the most gripping psychological thrillers of the year, perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister, Lisa Jewell and Paula Hawkins.â ˜Iâ ™ve been yearning for something to give me Girl on the Train vibes. . . this is that book.â ™ Lisa Jewell Totally unpredictable. I couldnâ ™t turn the pages fast enough Claire Douglas A deliciously clever book. Jaw-dropping. Absolutely outstanding Andrea Mara Utterly gripping from first to last ... I guarantee youâ ™ll be absolutely hooked. The Guardian___________A tragic accident? Or murder?A woman falls to her death from a London bank s twenty-fifth-floor roof terrace.You re arrested for her murder.You tell the police that you only met the victim the previous night at your office party. She was threatening to jump from the roof, but you talked her down.You ve got nothing to do with this tragedy.You re clearly being framed.So why do the police keep picking holes in your story?And why doesn t your lawyer seem to believe you?It soon becomes obvious that you re keeping secrets.But who are you trying to protect? And why?Obsession. Intrigue. Revenge. Get ready for one of the most twisty thrillers this year!___________Readers are loving The Woman on the Ledge . . .***** ONE OF THE BEST PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS I HAVE READ THIS YEAR!!! WHAT A BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN MASTERPIECE!!! ***** Itâ ™s been awhile since I have read a good PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER, and even longer since I read a great one-but this ORIGINAL gem is pretty great! ***** This has the best dynamics of a book that I have read in awhile. What a talented author! ***** Recommend this one to anyone who enjoys an intense, twisted, thought-provoking and engaging Psychological Thriller. ***** All I can say is that this is not a book to be missed. ___________More love for The Woman on the Ledge: A thrill-ride of a novel - dark, riveting and twisty Lucy Clarkeâ ˜I inhaled this. . . Lots of twists and turns. Couldnâ ™t put it down!â ™ Hayley Morrisâ ˜Razor-sharp plotting, great writing ... a pitch-perfect legal thrillerâ ™ Harriet Tyce A deeply satisfying read Her Honour Judge Wendy Joseph KC Iâ ™m certain this will be one of my favourite thrillers of 2024 already!â ™ Prima A twist-a-minute thrill ride! Lisa Gardner Had me turning the pages through the night Heidi Perks A gripping thriller with a great premise and a twist I didnâ ™t see coming John Marrs The best thriller I ve read in ages Laura Pearsonâ ˜Wonderfully twisty, fabulously unexpected and immensely satisfyingâ ™ Alex Marwood The best kind of plot-twisty story ... I devoured it! Sabine Durrant Breathtaking storytelling ... Stunning!â ™ Jane Fallon WOW! I absolutely loved it Stu Cummins A clever idea and an even cleverer plot. Belfast Telegraphâ ˜So full of twists and turns it will make your head hurt â “ in a good way!â ™ Fabulous, Sun on Sundayâ ˜A tense novelâ ™ Bellaâ ˜A twisty tale that will keep you on your toesâ ™ Heatâ ˜A dark and compelling legal thriller.â ™ Woman Home

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ASTRAEA AND NYTE ARE BACK!! Filled with revelations that will make you gasp, moments where your heart is in your throat and some delicious spice! I didn t think anything could top Book 1 in this series, but Book 2 was out of this world I m still mad at the author about that ending, it s brutal and had me crying A perfect continuation to this incredible and fascinating series I absolutely loved the book, devoured it and now it will live with me for a long time! Wrecks you in the best possible way --------------------------------------The UNMISSABLE exciting second volume in New York Times bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda s Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world...Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories, and with it the hope to unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea s awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through?For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.MORE PRAISE FOR THE NYTEFALL TRILOGY: A forbidden romance to die for, a complex world and plot twists galore GENOVEVA DIMOVA Poetic and whimsical, with characters you can t help but root for ELIZABETH HELEN Peñaranda s prose will captivate you till the very last page RINA VASQUEZ

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Under what was left of the roof of the ruined cottage, a girl with pigtails perched on a pile of rubble, hunched over a book...1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France, a group of women determined to rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen - children s libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears.1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsession, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York s famed library, but she has no idea their paths will converge in surprising ways across time.

Objev podobné jako The Librarians of Rue de Picardie - Janet Skeslien Charles

Take a deep dive into the meaning and magic of the ocean’s diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells.This book is a treasury of stories, science, and history about seashells. Sure to delight and surprise, this visual odyssey of the beauty of seashells reveals how shells enhance and inform the world around us. Exploring coasts and shells from across the globe, each unique shell will suddenly become familiar with The Wonder of Seashell’s beautiful illustrations and fascinating insights. Full of realistic watercolor illustrations, The Wonder of Seashells delivers illuminating facts about seashells that are often overlooked. In this book, you’ll find:Common varieties of shells throughout the world and their spiritual meaningsThe seashell’s role in the world of sea life and the ocean’s ecosystemsThe significance of their patterns and colorsSeashells in history as forms of currency, art, and musical instrumentsSeashell symbolism and cultural significance in different communities around the worldSeashells as sources of intuition and their connection to the spirit worldAnd much more!Perfect for the coastal home or the passionate beach enthusiast, The Wonder of Seashells serves as a showpiece and a captivating reference to the sea’s treasures. Discover the beauty and significance of seashells on the sandy shores and in the deep blue sea.

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Jane Crowe is an ordinary peasant girl who never dreamed she would work for the infamous Lord of the Greenwood. But when she s forced out of her home, she has no choice but to turn to Robin Hood for help - and he makes her an irresistible offer. He needs a pair of eyes in the King s Houses, and quiet, unassuming Jane - who has spent her whole life going unnoticed - will be the perfect spy. At first, Jane s work for Robin seems straightforward. She whispers to him about the nobles at King s Houses and all their secrets, including the new Sheriff of Nottingham, who would like nothing more than to see Robin Hood s head on a spike. But the more Jane is drawn into Robin s world, the more she s drawn to Robin himself - a man as charismatic as he is cunning, capable of plucking at her heart as easily as he notches an arrow. As Robin s tricks grow increasingly dangerous, and shockingly violent, Jane starts to suspect that her hero cares more about his own legacy than helping the common people - and that despite his declarations of affection, he sees her as just another object to be stolen. When Robin s schemes implicate Jane in a brutal murder, she must decide: is she prize to be won, a pawn to be used and discarded - or is she an equal player in the game between nobles and thieves?

Objev podobné jako The Traitor of Sherwood Forest - Amy S. Kaufman

Get ready for one of the most gripping psychological thrillers of the year, perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister, Lisa Jewell and Paula Hawkins.â ˜Iâ ™ve been yearning for something to give me Girl on the Train vibes. . . this is that book.â ™ Lisa Jewell Totally unpredictable. I couldnâ ™t turn the pages fast enough Claire Douglas A deliciously clever book. Jaw-dropping. Absolutely outstanding Andrea Mara Utterly gripping from first to last ... I guarantee youâ ™ll be absolutely hooked. The Guardian___________A tragic accident? Or murder?A woman falls to her death from a London bank s twenty-fifth-floor roof terrace.You re arrested for her murder.You tell the police that you only met the victim the previous night at your office party. She was threatening to jump from the roof, but you talked her down.You ve got nothing to do with this tragedy.You re clearly being framed.So why do the police keep picking holes in your story?And why doesn t your lawyer seem to believe you?It soon becomes obvious that you re keeping secrets.But who are you trying to protect? And why?Obsession. Intrigue. Revenge. Get ready for one of the most twisty thrillers this year!___________Readers are loving The Woman on the Ledge . . .***** ONE OF THE BEST PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS I HAVE READ THIS YEAR!!! WHAT A BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN MASTERPIECE!!! ***** Itâ ™s been awhile since I have read a good PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER, and even longer since I read a great one-but this ORIGINAL gem is pretty great! ***** This has the best dynamics of a book that I have read in awhile. What a talented author! ***** Recommend this one to anyone who enjoys an intense, twisted, thought-provoking and engaging Psychological Thriller. ***** All I can say is that this is not a book to be missed. ___________More love for The Woman on the Ledge: A thrill-ride of a novel - dark, riveting and twisty Lucy Clarkeâ ˜I inhaled this. . . Lots of twists and turns. Couldnâ ™t put it down!â ™ Hayley Morrisâ ˜Razor-sharp plotting, great writing ... a pitch-perfect legal thrillerâ ™ Harriet Tyce A deeply satisfying read Her Honour Judge Wendy Joseph KC Iâ ™m certain this will be one of my favourite thrillers of 2024 already!â ™ Prima A twist-a-minute thrill ride! Lisa Gardner Had me turning the pages through the night Heidi Perks A gripping thriller with a great premise and a twist I didnâ ™t see coming John Marrs The best thriller I ve read in ages Laura Pearsonâ ˜Wonderfully twisty, fabulously unexpected and immensely satisfyingâ ™ Alex Marwood The best kind of plot-twisty story ... I devoured it! Sabine Durrant Breathtaking storytelling ... Stunning!â ™ Jane Fallon WOW! I absolutely loved it Stu Cummins A clever idea and an even cleverer plot. Belfast Telegraphâ ˜So full of twists and turns it will make your head hurt â “ in a good way!â ™ Fabulous, Sun on Sundayâ ˜A tense novelâ ™ Bellaâ ˜A twisty tale that will keep you on your toesâ ™ Heatâ ˜A dark and compelling legal thriller.â ™ Woman HomeInstant Sunday Times bestseller, September 2024

Objev podobné jako The Woman on the Ledge - Ruth Mancini

In a city full of cameras ... where can you hide? Killing Eve meets James Bond in this page-turning, heart-pounding thriller . . . One of those wonderful thrillers that you read in a day and know you ll remember for years James Patterson A thrilling read ... I could not have loved it more! Lisa Jewell Totally addictive ... Once you start reading, you won t stop Lisa Gardner Thriller with a capital T Jonathan Kellerman A high-octane, warp-speed thriller Guardian Gives us a superb, multidimensional protagonist whom readers will be eager to follow anywhere Starred Booklist_______________MOVE FAST. STAY DARK.These are the instructions sent to new operative Emma Makepeace.She s been assigned to track down a man wanted by the Russians and bring him into MI5.It should be easy. But the Russians have eyes everywhere.Emma knows that if spotted she and her target will be killed.What follows is a perilous chase through London s night-time streets.But in a city full of cameras, where can you hide?_______________More love for The Chase . . .â ˜A pulse-pounding chase across London in the best traditions of spy fiction, with a whip-smart lead character and intense suspense.â ™ Helen Fields The pace never lets up Robert Gold Excellent escapism Ruth Ware Move over, James Bond - there s a new hero in town Karen Cleveland Gripping Crime Monthly Written with James Patterson-style pace Daily Mail This action-packed thriller is a real page-turner People s Friend This is a brilliant, gripping and breathless thriller in a new series The Sun, Pick of the Week High octane, comnplex and twisty Choice Magazine, Hardback Book of the Month A fast moving narrative that explores some of London s most intriguing byways Literary Review_______________Readers can t get enough of The Chase . . .***** Wow. I think I ve just about caught my breath and my heart rate has returned to normal. ***** I could picture this one as a movie and the pace was tense! In fact, I was so invested in this one that I read it in one day. ***** I couldn t put this gripping novel down and finished in one seating. ***** It hooked me from the beginning and didn t let up! ***** I was hooked from beginning to end in this interesting, immersive, unputdownable read.

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The blizzard of excitement, misinformation and pure hype around AI has driven many of us to want an honest guide. If, like me, you⠙re one of those many, you need to read this book BRIAN ENOIs AI going to take over the world? Have scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going to replace all our jobs? Are we about to enter an age where computers are better than humans at everything?The answers to these questions, as the expert authors of The AI Con make clear, are no , they wish , LOL , and definitely not . In fact, these fears are all symptoms of the hype being used by tech corporations to justify data theft, motivate surveillance capitalism, and devalue human creativity.Packed with real-world examples, pithy arguments and expert insights, The AI Con arms you to spot AI hype in all its guises, expose the exploitation and power-grabs it aims to hide, and push back against it at work and in your daily life.⠘A book to inoculate your mind against Big Tech⠙s AI utopian hype⠙ Yanis Varoufakis⠘Hanna and Bender provide the clearest picture yet of what AI is, what it is not, and why none of us need to accept it⠙ Timnit Gebru⠘A powerful antidote. The authors show that these technologies will serve to deepen existing inequalities, and further enshittify life and work for the vast majority of people⠙ Grace Blakeley⠘Truly eye-opening. An indispensable ⠜field manual⠝ for those who want to fight for a more humane economy and a better society⠙ Ha-Joon Chang⠘Fascinating and thought-provoking⠙ Johann Hari⠘A must-read⠙ Aleks Krotoski

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The Binding meets The Handmaid s Tale - Discovering a book of dark and ancient power, a convent librarian must defend it with her life. Perfect for fans of dark academia and historical feminist fiction. A wonderfully rich and absorbing tale Observer Expertly crafted and beautifully told Jennifer Saint All so good. I read it in two days flat, and wish I had spaced it out more ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEWBeatrice is the convent s librarian. For years, she has shunned the company of her sisters, finding solace only with her manuscripts. Then, one carnival night, two women, bleeding and stricken, are abandoned outside the convent s walls. Moments from death, one of them presses something into Beatrice s hands: a bewitching book whose pages have a dangerous life of their own.But men of the faith want the book destroyed, and a zealous preacher has tracked it to her door. Her sisters lives - or her obsession. Beatrice must decide.The book s voice is growing stronger.An ancient power uncoils.Will she dare to listen?More praise for THE BOOK OF EVE: What an extraordinary book Harriet Tyce A ravishing, erudite feminist hijack of Renaissance Florence Alice Albinia A beautifully written, utterly enthralling read Karen Coles Mysterious, bewitching and beautiful Elizabeth Lee Brutal and haunting Melissa Fu Erudite and bewitching Costanza CasatiAnd some early reader reviews: It is a tribute to female strength, power and resilience ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A very interesting take on myth, mythology and the power of women when they work together for the greater good ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The writing was excellent with a compelling storyline and well developed characters and a fantastic setting ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ An emotional journey, I absolutely loved the story and characters ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Tom Hanks, Emma Watson and John BoyegaTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - a dark, thrilling and unputdownable novel about our obsession with the internet Prepare to be addicted Daily Mail A gripping and highly unsettling read Sunday Times The Circle is Brave New World for our brave new world... Fast, witty and troubling Washington PostWhen Mae is hired to work for the Circle, the world s most powerful internet company, she feels she s been given the opportunity of a lifetime. Run out of a sprawling California campus, the Circle links users personal emails, social media, and finances with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of transparency. Mae can t believe her great fortune to work for them - even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public ...Pre-order the electrifying follow up to The Circle now . . . The Every is coming November 2021. An elegantly told, compulsively readable parable for the 21st Century Vanity Fair Immensely readable and very timely Metro Prescient, important and enjoyable . . . a deft modern synthesis of Swiftian wit with Orwellian prognostication Guardian

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Laetitia Rodd is a warm and engaging heroine The TimesFor readers of The Thursday Murder Club, M.C. Beaton and James Runcie, The Mystery of the Sorrowful Maiden is the charming third mystery in Kate Saunderâ ™s series about Laetitia Rodd, the indomitable Victorian lady detective. In the spring of 1853, private detective Laetitia Rodd receives a delicate request from a retired actor, whose days on the stage were ended by a theatre fire ten years before. His great friend, and the man he rescued from the fire, Thomas Transome, has decided to leave his wife, who now needs assistance in securing a worthy settlement. Though Mrs Rodd is reluctant to get involved with the scandalous world of the theatre, she cannot turn away the woman in need. She agrees to take the case. But what starts out as a simple matter of negotiation becomes complicated when a body is discovered in the burnt husk of the old theatre. Soon Mrs Rodd finds herself embroiled in family politics, rivalries that put the Capulets and Montagues to shame, and betrayals on a Shakespearean scale. Mrs Rodd will need all her investigative powers, not to mention her famous discretion, to solve the case before tragedy strikes once more.Praise for the Laetitia Rodd Mystery series: A witty, genteel tale of secrets, lies and hidden gold... Enormous fun The Times With a well-crafted plot, an engaging protagonist, and astute nods to the literature and theological squabbles of the period, this is a perfect novel for a summer afternoon Guardian A Dickensian glow pervades this immensely satisfying novel. Hugely enjoyable James Runcie, author of the Grantchester Mysteries Pure delight Sunday Times

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Compelling TELEGRAPH Such a compelling account of a small but significant dark corner of history... Profound, angry, and tender all at once VIRGINIA FEITO, author of MRS MARCH Fascinating and very compelling. ZOE VENDITOZZI, co-author of HOW TO KILL A WITCH A moving story of desperation, violence and survival HELEN LEWIS, author of DIFFICULT WOMENThe women of Nagyrév are desperate. They re abused by their husbands. They are feeding their newborns to livestock.At the turn of the 20th century, in the village of Nagyrév, Hungary, midwife Zsuzsanna Fazekas was more than a caretaker - she was a confidante. She helped poor women give birth; she assisted them with abortions; and she listened. Their stories were the same: husbands who drank, who beat them, who made their lives unbearable.In response, Auntie Zsuzsi asked one question: Why bother with them? Her solution was arsenic. Soon, women began slipping this concoction, made by dissolving flypaper in water, into their husbands porridge, stews, and brandy. And over the next twenty years, the quiet village became the epicenter of one of the deadliest poisoning epidemics of the 20th century - according to some estimates, up to 300 people in the region were murdered.Why did they do it? How did these murders spin out of control? How did these women get away with their crimes for two decades?In The Women Are Not Fine, journalist Hope Reese pieces together archival newspapers, court documents, police records, and the vital work of historians, sociologists, and psychologists, diving deep into the truth behind this extraordinary event. Her findings serve as a stark warning: when women in a community are pushed to the brink, the consequences reverberate through history.The Women Are Not Fine is more than a true crime story. It s a timely, haunting exploration of what happens when women s suffering goes unanswered.More praise for The Women Are Not Fine: A meticulously researched and sensitively rendered portrait of a community of women ERIN KEANE, author of Runaway: Notes on the Myths That Made Me Hope Reese has sleuthed out a riveting, remarkable true story that raises questions like the best dystopian fiction PEGGY ORENSTEIN, author of Girls Sex A feat of investigative reporting . . . This book proves that our past is present ELIZABETH FLOCK, author of The Furies Enthralling . . . A fascinating read STEPHANIE COONTZ, author of Marriage, a History Hugely well-researched - an intriguing (and thoughtful) antidote to stereotypes about gendered violence. GINA RIPPON, author of The Gendered Brain

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You thought you were safe. You were wrong. A second brilliantly twisty thriller novel by Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman on the Ledge, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Gillian McAllister. Fresh, original, utterly intriguing and so, so clever ANDREA MARA, bestselling author of No One Saw A Thing A clever, compelling rollercoaster ride of a book, never letting up until its final resolution JENNIE GODFREY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things Ruth Mancini has done it again. Smart, twisty and propulsive HARRIET TYCE, bestselling author of Blood Orange-------All Lauren wants is a new life in Spain. Sheâ ™s suffered an unimaginable loss, but at last she has found a home in the pretty seaside town of Mantilla de Mar. Everyone deserves a new start, and Lauren needs to put her past firmly behind her. Hope has everything: an interesting career as a therapist, an attractive husband, a dream home in the countryside - and, finally, the baby she always longed for. Sam. Her beautiful boy. But Sam has gone missing. So when the police tell her that a woman has been found in Spain with a child matching Samâ ™s description, Hope thinks that her nightmare might be coming to an end. But Lauren is insisting Sam is her baby. She even has his passport and birth certificate to prove it. So what really happened to Baby Sam? And who still has secrets to hide?One child. Two mothers. And a past that wonâ ™t let them go. -------More love for The Day I Lost You . . . A propulsive, emotional thriller about love and loss. I flew through it changing my mind every few pages about whose side I was on. A hugely satisfying read! C.L. TAYLOR Thought-provoking, compelling and, at times, heart-breaking. Really kept me guessing, right up until the end. ANNA MAZZOLA Ruth Mancini is fast becoming a master of the thriller genre . . . so clever and engaging LAURA PEARSON If you thought Ruth Mancini couldn t top The Woman on the Ledge think again . . . utterly gripping SABINE DURRANTReaders are loving The Day I Lost You . . . â ˜So many twists and turnsâ ™ 5-star reader reviewâ ˜Absolutely brilliantâ ™ 5-star reader reviewâ ˜I devoured this book! So well-writtenâ ™ 5-star reader reviewâ ˜A beautifully written book about how good people struggle and end up doing bad thingsâ ™ 5-star reader reviewâ ˜Such a gripping readâ ™ 5-star reader reviewâ ˜Beautiful prose. Fantastic plot. Amazing characters who I fell in love withâ ™ 5-star reader review

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Tremendous. Tight plotting and strong writing carries the narrative along to a chilling conclusion HARRIET TYCE, AUTHOR OF BLOOD ORANGEA STUNNING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER, FROM THE AUTHOR OF CLOSE TO ME AND LYING TO YOUEvery marriage has its problems. But would Julia Blake really have just walked out of hers, leaving no trace?Max Blake knows more about his wife s disappearance than he s letting on.That s what the police think anyway. But with no body, the case is growing cold...One young journalist thinks she can find out the truth.But the more time she spends with Max at the couple s remote estate, the higher the risk to her own safety. And whatever happened to Julia Blake may be her fate next...MORE PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN WIFE: [A] jaw-droppingly good read . . . Reynolds is a master in psychological drama Nicola Smith, Daily Record Loved The Hidden Wife. Brilliantly atmospheric, thrilling and creepy Karen Hamilton, The Perfect Girlfriend A great read with lots of twists and turns and emotions. Gripping! Katie Fforde, author of A Rose Petal Summer Great plotting, great atmosphere Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies A claustrophobic and chilling tale of marital jealousy and secrets Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle Thrillingly clever, with not a word out of place, The Hidden Wife is Amanda s best book yet Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House Sharp, tense and twisty Jo Jakeman, Sticks and Stones Excellent and wonderfully atmospheric Jenny Quintana, The Missing Girl A deliciously noirish thriller that has you hooked from beginning to end Kate Hamer, The Girl in the Red Coat A gripping story that will keep you hooked . . . A real page-turner! Jane Bailey, What Was Rescued Cracking tale of intrigue Penny Parkes, author of The Larkford Series

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The pen would smoothly write the things it knewBut when it came to love it split in two,A donkey stuck in mud is logic s fate -Love s nature only love can demonstrate. Rumi s Masnavi is widely recognized as the greatest Sufi poem ever written, and has been called the Koran in Persian . The thirteenth-century Muslim mystic Rumi composed his work for the benefit of his disciples in the Sufi order named after him, better known as the whirling dervishes. In order to convey his message of divine love and unity he threaded together entertaining stories and penetrating homilies. Drawing from folk tales as well as sacred history, Rumi s poem is often funny as well as spiritually profound.Jawid Mojaddedi s sparkling new verse translation of Book One is consistent with the aims of the original work in presenting Rumi s most mature mystical teachings in simple and attractive rhyming couplets. 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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ASTRAEA AND NYTE ARE BACK!! Filled with revelations that will make you gasp, moments where your heart is in your throat and some delicious spice! I didn t think anything could top Book 1 in this series, but Book 2 was out of this world I m still mad at the author about that ending, it s brutal and had me crying A perfect continuation to this incredible and fascinating series I absolutely loved the book, devoured it and now it will live with me for a long time! Wrecks you in the best possible way --------------------------------------The UNMISSABLE exciting second volume in New York Times bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda s Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world...Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories, and with it the hope to unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea s awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through?For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.MORE PRAISE FOR THE NYTEFALL TRILOGY: A forbidden romance to die for, a complex world and plot twists galore GENOVEVA DIMOVA Poetic and whimsical, with characters you can t help but root for ELIZABETH HELEN Peñaranda s prose will captivate you till the very last page RINA VASQUEZ

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An unforgettable story of love and betrayal across the decades from the author of The Porcelain Maker â “ perfect for fans of Christy Lefteri and Victoria Hislop. â ˜A richly detailed and finely written storyâ ™ Clare Fuller, Bitter Orangeâ ˜An elegant, sweeping taleâ ™ AJ West, The Betrayal of Thomas Trueâ ˜Shining with the light and shade, the love and loss of life and the timeless beauty of artâ ™ Kate Lord Brown, The Golden Hourâ ˜Captivatingâ ™ Sophie Cousens, The Good PartRome 1939Arriving in Rome to work for the wealthy Montefalco family, Maddalena is homesick and alone. She finds solace â “ and love â “ in the beauty of the city, but as the war in Nazi-occupied Italy rages, she must make a devastating choice.London, 1997After her mother Maddalenaâ ™s death, Beatrice Fremont discovers a fragment of a painting and a letter that sends her on a hunt to Rome. Helping her is art dealer Jude Adler, whoâ ™s convinced they are looking for a lost Caravaggio. For Jude, this could be the find of a lifetime; but for Beatrice their search uncovers a shocking secret and the answer to a mystery kept hidden for years.Praise for The Porcelain Maker: â ˜A page-turning journey to uncover a past of heroism, betrayal, love, and lossâ ™ Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz So compelling Sunday Times A gorgeous debut Heat

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I am looking for something still more mysterious: for the path you read about in books, the old lane choked with undergrowth whose entrance the weary prince could not discover. The Lost Domain (1913) is an adventure story as well as a lyrical homage to life in pre-war rural France. One of France s best-loved and most read novels of all time, it is a tale of growing up, friendship, love, and loss, threaded through with traits of romance, fantasy, and make-believe. François Seurel, the son of a schoolteacher, recounts events of his adolescence that revolve around his friend Augustin Meaulnes, a bold dreamer who stumbles into an elaborate fête at a mysterious lost domain , falls in love, yet seems destined never again to find the bewitching location nor his beloved. Much of the narrative circles round the question of whether the past can ever be revived. The simple pleasures and sensory delights of rural childhood, the exhilarations and disappointments of youthful discoveries, and the poignant confrontation of dream and reality are combined in prose that modulates between face-paced and poetic. At just twenty-seven years old, Alain-Fournier died in action in 1914, the year after the publication of The Lost Domain, which remains a nostalgic portrait of the France that was shattered by the First World War. 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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THE THIRTEENTH INSTALLMENT OF THE MUCH-LOVED ISABEL DALHOUSIE SERIESWhen Isabel Dalhousie and her husband Jamie book a table at an expensive Edinburgh restaurant, she finds herself battling with her conscience. Lately, there has been a lull in work for the Review of Applied Ethics, and the care of their young sons, Charlie and Magnus, is often undertaken by their housekeeper Grace. Is Isabel deserving of such a luxurious dinner?But Isabel holds herself to impossible moral standards. Not so, the parents of one of Jamie s students, who have no qualms about ensuring their son s place in the school orchestra, despite his mediocre talent. In the restaurant, Isabel witnesses a row between local businessmen; another reminder that thoughtless ambition is too often second nature to others.Compelled to intervene in the aftermath, Isabel s sense of integrity is observed by a fellow diner, Iain Melrose, who seeks out her help. He must decide which of his remaining relatives should one day inherit his estate. Isabel, he believes, would make a just executor of his will.While she deliberates, another troubling situation arises with her niece, Cat, whose relationship with the unlikeable Leo is causing her to behave recklessly, putting Isabel in a very difficult position. Faced with such weighty decisions, can Isabel balance compassion and integrity to make the right choice for all, and to protect those she holds dear to her heart?

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Britain s No.1 crime writer Mirror * * * * *A CASE THAT WON T DIEJohn Rebus can t close the door on the death of glamorous socialite Maria Turquand. Brutally murdered in her hotel room forty years ago, her killer has never been found.Meanwhile, Edinburgh s dark heart is up for grabs. Young pretender Darryl Christie may have staked his claim on the city s underworld - but has criminal mastermind and Rebus long-time adversary, Big Ger Cafferty, really settled down to a quiet retirement? Or is he hiding in the shadows until Edinburgh is once more ripe for the picking?Old Enemies. New Crimes. Rebus may be off the force, but he certainly isn t off the case.* * * * * Superbly told, impossible to put down ... underlines the treasure that Rebus has become Daily Mail This elegantly crafted and witty thriller proves this old devil still has all the best tunes Sunday Mirror Effortless plotting and a cracking narrative that keeps the reader gripped throughout Daily Express

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The Baby-Snatcher is the sixth and final mystery novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.Marilyn Howeâ ™s and her mother Kathleen are an inseparable duo, until one night Kathleen doesnâ ™t come home . . .Fifteen year old Marilyn turns up alone and frightened on Inspector Ramsayâ ™s doorstep so he takes the young girl home to the isolated coastal community known as the Headland. And in the Howesâ ™ dark and cluttered kitchen they find Kathleen safe and apparently well, though acting rather mysteriously. Six months later, Ramsay has more or less forgotten the strange incident, busy as he is on the trail of a local child abductor. Until he receives news that Mrs Howe has disappeared once more. And for the second time he is drawn into the strange relationships of the families living on the lonely Headland.Then a womanâ ™s body is washed up on the beach . . .

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Tom Hanks, Emma Watson and John BoyegaTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - a dark, thrilling and unputdownable novel about our obsession with the internet Prepare to be addicted Daily Mail A gripping and highly unsettling read Sunday Times The Circle is Brave New World for our brave new world... Fast, witty and troubling Washington PostWhen Mae is hired to work for the Circle, the world s most powerful internet company, she feels she s been given the opportunity of a lifetime. Run out of a sprawling California campus, the Circle links users personal emails, social media, and finances with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of transparency. Mae can t believe her great fortune to work for them - even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public ...Pre-order the electrifying follow up to The Circle now . . . The Every is coming November 2021. An elegantly told, compulsively readable parable for the 21st Century Vanity Fair Immensely readable and very timely Metro Prescient, important and enjoyable . . . a deft modern synthesis of Swiftian wit with Orwellian prognostication Guardian

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The New York Times bestselling author of the The Paris Library returns with a powerful, moving new novel based on the extraordinary true story of Jessie Carson, the American librarian determined to bring books to the children of war-torn France. This is hands down my book of 2024. A rich, glorious life-affirming ode to the power of books and female solidarity. Simply unforgettable! Kate Thompson A wonderful story about the power books have not only to inspire, but also to rescue and restore. The characters are so richly drawn... I absolutely loved it Ruth Hogan If you re a fan of historical fiction with strong, inspirational women at its core, do yourself a favor and pick up this book. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real Reader------------------------Under what was left of the roof of the ruined cottage, a girl with pigtails perched on a pile of rubble, hunched over a book...1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France, a group of women determined to rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen - children s libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears.1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsession, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York s famed library, but she has no idea their paths will converge in surprising ways across time.*Published under the title Miss Morgan s Book Brigade in the US*Readers adore THE LIBRARIANS OF RUE DE PICARDIE: Beautifully written... unforgettable! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Inspiring ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A great book for book-club discussions ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐I will be thinking of these brave women for a long time to come ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A beautiful story of female courage, friendship and the power of books ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ An enthralling, emotional story rich in historical detail... Charles has done real justice to the legacy of these courageous women; this wonderful book is a gift to the reader Liese O Halloran Schwarz A moving novel of sacrifice, heroism, and inspired storytelling immersed in the power of books to change our lives Patti Callahan Henry Bibliophiles are in for a treat Publishers Weekly

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Business startup advice from the former president of the Ewing Marion Kaufmann Foundation and cofounder of Global Entrepreneurship Week and StartUp America, this “thoughtful study of ‘how businesses really start, grow, and prosper’...dispels quite a few business myths along the way” (Publishers Weekly).Carl Schramm, the man described by The Economist as “The Evangelist of Entrepreneurship,” has written a myth-busting guide packed with tools and techniques to help you get your big idea off the ground. Schramm believes that entrepreneurship has been misrepresented by the media, business books, university programs, and MBA courses. For example, despite the emphasis on the business plan in most business schools, some of the most successful companies in history—Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and hundreds of others—achieved success before they ever had a business plan. Burn the Business Plan punctures the myth of the cool, tech-savvy twenty-something entrepreneur with nothing to lose and venture capital to burn. In fact most people who start businesses are juggling careers and mortgages just like you. The average entrepreneur is actually thirty-nine years old, and the success rate of entrepreneurs over forty is five times higher than that of those under age thirty. Entrepreneurs who come out of the corporate world often have discovered a need for a product or service and have valuable contacts to help them get started. Filled with stories of successful entrepreneurs who drew on real-life experience rather than academic coursework, Burn the Business Plan is the guide to starting and running a business that will actually work for the rest of us.

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A defiant splatterpunk body horror on the Inneracy of theological doctrine, in the context of recovery, addiction, death grieving. A kind of reverent aching. A glorious descent into havok profanity.Exploring what god is to an addict, The Bible II is a gory, surreal How-Not-To-Guide for alcoholics coming to terms with their own saviour complex in absence of traditional methods of recovery.Saints, Apostles, Whales all things Holy are warped, re-examined, chewed appropriated into something more fitting for the modern climate. Pianos erupt through bodies through half remembered or halfway forgotten conversations; people become buildings their dereliction;everyone is scarred replete with teeth but everyone is worthy of Redemption it just depends how. Mixing violent, aching prose with experimental forms, the grotesque sublime play off each other in tangible ways that makes the apocalypse both personal revelatory. Owing as much to Giallo films as it does to Hardcore Punk Bands like Orchid Circle Takes The Square as well as the wildness of poets like Fran Lock, Daniel Borzutzky Joelle Taylor this unsettling mediation grows to a crescendo of hope, if you ve the temerity to reach out grab it.Exploring how culpability is dealt with in regards to making amends to the ghosts of past lives, whilst living through a mass extinction event of our own making. despite the gallows humour frank brutality moments of tenderness shine in amongst the maelstrom of words that translates Samâ ™s frenetic explosive performance style to the page. The poems bleed into each other reframing narratives held up as gospel with the context of perspective as each page turns creating new understanding.The world is ending but if you need something a little more holy to guide your soul wherever you think you are heading this might be it.

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An exciting new edition of Bella Bathurstâ ™s epic story of Robert Louis Stevensonâ ™s ancestors and the building of the Scottish coastal lighthouses against impossible odds.â ˜Whenever I smell salt water, I know that I am not far from one of the works of my ancestors,â ™ wrote Robert Louis Stevenson in 1880. â ˜When the lights come out at sundown along the shores of Scotland, I am proud to think they burn more brightly for the genius of my father!â ™Robert Louis Stevenson was the most famous of the Stevensons, but not by any means the most productive. The Lighthouse Stevensons, all four generations of them, built every lighthouse round Scotland, were responsible for a slew of inventions in both construction and optics, and achieved feats of engineering in conditions that would be forbidding even today. The same driven energy which Robert Louis Stevenson put into writing, his ancestors put into lighting the darkness of the seas. The Lighthouse Stevensons is a story of high endeavour, beautifully told; indeed, this is one of the most celebrated works of historical biography in recent memory.

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4 a.m., New York City. A silent disaster. There is no flash of light, no crumbling, no quaking. Each person in New York wakes up on an unfamiliar block when the buildings all switch locations overnight. The power grid has snapped, thousands of residents are missing, and the Empire State Building is on Coney Island—for now. The next night, it happens again. Esme Green and Arjun Varma work for the City of New York’s Emergency Management team and are tasked with disaster response for the Unmapping. As Esme tries to wade through the bureaucratic nightmare of an endlessly shuffling city, she’s distracted by the ongoing search for her missing fiancé. Meanwhile, Arjun focuses on the ground-level rescue of disoriented New Yorkers, hoping to become the hero the city needs. While scientists scramble to find a solution—or at least a means to cope—and mysterious “red cloak” cults crop up in the disaster’s wake, New York begins to reckon with a new reality no one recognizes. For Esme and Arjun, the fight to hold the city together will mean tackling questions about themselves that they were too afraid to ask—and facing answers they never expected. With themes of climate change, political unrest, and life in a state of emergency, The Unmapping is a timely and captivating debut.

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A powerful memoir revealing the pressures, joys, and traumas of witnessing history up close and personal, from one of Canada’s most prominent and decorated foreign correspondents.Brian Stewart is a trusted voice who brought stories of the world home to Canadians for decades on CBC’s The National. He saw it all firsthand—triumph and ecstasy; carnage and unspeakable suffering—and bore the responsibility of shining a light on the most exciting and most horrifying moments of the late 20th century, including the Gulf War and the Ethiopian famine, reporting from sandstorms and shootouts, palaces and embassies. He spoke with the likes of Margaret Thatcher, Pope John Paul II, and Nelson Mandela; with armed militants, activists, aid workers, and more. Now, for the first time, he is sharing his experience of the cost, both personal and professional, of bringing truth home from around the world. Reading like a whirlwind trip through the highs and lows of modern history from one of its most passionate students, On the Ground brings politics, war, and social change to vivid life. An arresting tale of courage, curiosity, and empathy from a time when the news media held the public’s trust, Stewart’s honest and balanced storytelling is not only the fascinating tale of where one man’s quest to witness history took him but also a sobering reminder of the staggering value of wise, responsible, and honorable journalism.

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Marx s Capital is one of the most important texts of the modern era. The three volumes, published between 1867 and 1883, changed the destiny of countries, politics and people across the world - and continue to resonate today. In this book, David Harvey lays out their key arguments.In clear and concise language, Harvey describes the architecture of capital according to Marx, placing his observations in the context of capitalism in the second half of the nineteenth century. He considers the degree to which technological, economic and industrial change during the last 150 years means Marx s analysis and its application may need to be modified. Marx s trilogy concerns the circulation of capital: volume I, how labour increases the value of capital, which he called valorisation; volume II, on the realisation of this value, by selling it and turning it into money or credit; volume III, on what happens to the value next in processes of distribution. The three volumes contain the core of Marx s thinking on the workings and history of capital and capitalism. David Harvey explains and illustrates the profound insights and enormous analytical power they continue to offer in terms that, without compromising their depth and complexity, will appeal to a wide range of readers, including those coming to the work for the first time.

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Carnivore in the Kitchen is more than just a collection of recipes - it is an exploration of flavors, textures, and cooking creativity! Burgers, rib-eyes, and brisket are tasty and satisfying, but they re not the only way to pack a carnivore diet with nutrients. In Carnivore in the Kitchen, popular TikTok creator Courtney Luna shares her approach to making a meat-centric way of eating exciting and sustainable. This is more than a cookbook. It begins with a deconstruction of popular meat-based diets - the lion diet, the more traditional carnivore-style diet, and the broader animal-based diet - to help you differentiate between them and empower you to carve out a dietary path that works with your preferences and lifestyle. Courtney follows this overview with chapters devoted to helping you start your carnivore journey, offering tips for setting up your kitchen and stocking your fridge, freezer, and pantry. She also provides curated meal plans and grocery lists, which take the stress out of answering everyone s favorite question, What s for dinner? The carnivore lifestyle can work for the whole family, and in a chapter devoted to an animal foods based diet for kids (which also includes fruit), Courtney explains how to emphasize nutrition without demonizing foods. She keeps one foot grounded in traditional carnivore practice by explaining the basics of preparing different cuts of meat, which helps you build your confidence in the kitchen. Then she takes you beyond the conventional with recipes that offer a more expansive range of flavors but are still 100 percent carnivore friendly. The recipes ensure guilt-free nourishment without grains, gluten, sweeteners, or vegetables, but for those who want a hint of naughtiness, she offers a bit of indulgence with optional vanilla, cinnamon, and other seasonings. You ll be able to let your carnivore spirit run wild with recipes like Breakfast Meatballs, Smoked Salmon Blinis, Creamy Sausage Soup, Liver Burgers, Lasagna, Carnivore Cinnamon Rolls. Whether you are carnivore diet devotee or are just looking to try something new, Carnivore in the Kitchen encourages experimentation and innovation by inspiring you to go beyond traditional meat dishes and discover new preparations and flavor combinations you never thought possible!

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Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector s Library are books to love and treasure. An unforgettably powerful tragedy, Thomas Hardy s Tess of the D Urbervilles is one of the great classics of the late nineteenth century. This edition features illustrations by Sir Hubert von Herkomer and Joseph Syddall, and an afterword by Philip Mallett, editor of the Thomas Hardy Journal.Tess Durbeyfield s father forcibly sends her off to work for the wealthy D Urberville family, hoping to alleviate their poverty and perhaps secure her a marriage to the cruel and manipulative Alec D Urberville. His terrible assault upon her, and the subsequent child, form the terrible heart of Tess s tragic life - as family, love and future are taken away from her by the repressive mores of Victorian society.

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The Book of Sand: the first novel in an epic series created by one of the most gifted and invented storytellers of the twenty-first century. Shocking and satisfying ...a compelling, absorbingly different quest fantasy Guardian An utterly original novel from an extraordinarily creative mind Karin Slaughter Unique and fearless Mark Billingham I inhaled it! It s beautifully written and utterly compelling Harriet Tyce Fearless and compelling, lyrical and devastating by turns, the story never slackens pace. Jane Corry______________SAND. A hostile world of burning sun.Outlines of several once-busy cities shimmer on the horizon. Now empty of inhabitants, their buildings lie in ruins.In the distance a group of people - a family - walk towards us.Ahead lies shelter: a shuck the family call home and which they know they must reach before the light fails, as to be out after dark is to invite danger and almost certain death.To survive in this alien world of shifting sand, they must find an object hidden in or near water. But other families want it too. And they are willing to fight to the death to make it theirs.It is beginning to rain in Fairfax County, Virginia when McKenzie Strathie wakes up. An ordinary teenage girl living an ordinary life - except that the previous night she found a sand-lizard in her bed, and now she s beginning to question everything around her, especially who she really is ...Two very different worlds featuring a group of extraordinary characters driven to the very limit of their endurance in a place where only the strongest will survive.______________More praise for The Book of Sand ... Audacious, extraordinary and absolutely awesome Alex North A future classic that exists between darkness and light. I was completely entranced by it Christopher Fowler A huge and brilliant and engaging read. It feels like a place I have been to rather than words on a page Alice Jolly A remarkable achievement Shots Magazine What we have here is a fantasy about faith and the search for spiritual certainty... [an] ambitious religious parable. FT______________Readers love The Book of Sand ... This was the best reading experience of a lifetime. I fear the words haven t yet been invented to describe how good the book is. It deserves to be a huge bestseller. I would absolutely die for a movie adaptation of this one in the future! The Book of Sand is dazzling, lyrical, surreal and a beautiful legacy. An absolute must read! I did not want to put it down at any point. A gripping read. Couldn t put it down. 5*. This was a page turner that was totally original in concept.

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BOOK 15 IN THE MUCH-LOVED ISABEL DALHOUSIE SERIES You can t go out of the house without tripping over a philosophical question. That is a remark made by Isabel Dalhousie to Jamie, the bassoonist who is her handsome younger husband. Isabel s own life, of course, points to the truth of this observation: she seems to attract philosophical problems in much the same way as a magnet attracts iron filings.In this latest movement in the symphony of her life, Isabel is faced with novel challenges, each of which tests her resolution to do the right thing. Dawn, a nurse in an infectious diseases ward, is let down by her lover and needs a place to live. Not surprisingly, Isabel offers her a roof over her head. What do you do, though if your house-guest locks herself away and avoids all contact?And then there is the pompous and slippery Professor Robert Lettuce. He is planning a prestigious conference, and involves Isabel in it. But look at the budget: why is there such a large payment for Lettuce himself and for a young female assistant? Isabel is suspicious.Other intriguing problems abound, including Isabel s involvement in a book group threatened by discord and bickering. Isabel remains calm. Of course she does. She knows the power of love, reason, and a clear head to resolve all of these issues, and more.PRAISE FOR THE ISABEL DALHOUSIE NOVELS: Isabel Dalhousie s charm is undeniable Sunday Times The No. 2 Lady Detective . . . anyone who loves Precious cannot fail to be charmed Mail on Sunday Delightful . . . McCall Smith is a writer who celebrates kindness, in short supply in the world today Sunday Telegraph McCall Smith s greatest gift as a writer - and God knows this is just one of many - is that he can write likeable characters New Statesman

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⠜Sirs⠝ begins the missive from our imaginary correspondent. ⠜It⠙s not that I don⠙t love your original Big Penis Book, but that, perhaps, I love it too much. I now become anxious leaving the house without it, and long business trips are simply torture. Couldn⠙t you make a smaller, less obtrusive edition, still packed with men whose generative members measure over 8 inches, that doesn⠙t form a suspiciously large bulge in my carry-on luggage? And while you⠙re at it, could you make it highly affordable, since my pockets are as shallow as this premise?⠝ Done! The Little Big Penis Book features over 150 massively endowed models from the 1940s through the ⠙90s, including photos by Bob Mizer of AMG, David Hurles of Old Reliable, Rip Colt of Colt Studio, Craig Calvin Anderson of Sierra Domino, Hal Roth of Filmco, Jim Jaeger of Third World Studios, Falcon Studios, Mike Arlen, Fred Bisonnes, Carlos Quiroz, and Charles Hovland in a compact and inexpensive format. Photos come not just from the original overstuffed 384-page edition, but from subsequent Big Penis Calendars, meaning that 30% of the content is unique to this edition. Add a reduced text to make more room for the stunning black-and-white and color photos and how could anyone⠔big, small, or just right⠔ask for a better deal?

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The Little Big Book of Breasts features over 150 celebrated big breast models from the 1950s, â ™60s, and â ™70s, including Michelle Angelo, Virginia Bell, Roxanne Brewer, Joan Brinkman, Lorraine Burnett, Lisa DeLeeuw, Uschi Digard, Sylvia McFarland, Chesty Morgan, Roberta Pedon, Rosina Revelle, Janie Reynolds, Candy Samples, Tempest Storm, Mary Waters, June Wilkinson, and Julie Wills, plus Guinness Book of World Records bra-buster Norma Stitz in a compact and inexpensive format. Photos come not just from the original 398-page edition, but from subsequent Big Breast Calendars, meaning that 40% of the content is unique to this edition. Add reduced text to make more room for the stunning black-and-white and color photos and how could anyoneâ ”big, small, or in-betweenâ ”ask for a better deal?

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The Curry Guy Bible brings together 200 of Dan Toombs classic dishes, developed over more than two decades of eating his way around Indian restaurants, takeouts and food stalls. Fans of The Curry Guy love his recipes because they *really* work. For the first time Dan offers 150 of his most popular recipes in one place, everything from Chicken Tikka Masala to Lamb Rogan Josh, Saag Paneer to Vegetable Samosas, Tandoori King Prawns to Shawarma Kebabs. Plus there are 50 brand-new, mouthwatering recipes that you won t find anywhere else. Here are all the starters, sides, curries, grills, breads, chutneys and rice dishes you will ever need, including some exciting new veggie options. With a guide to essential ingredients and simple cooking tips throughout, The Curry Guy Bible is the only curry cookbook you will ever need.

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Prepare to be hooked . . .A compulsive thriller from Lisa Jewell. * #1 UK SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ** OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD ** HOLLY WILLOUGHBY S SUMMER READING HIGHLIGHT * I read it all in one sitting. Colleen Hoover I loved The Family Upstairs! Sarah Jessica Parker Really good, gripping. I couldn t bear for it to finish... Olivia Colman A twisty and engrossing story of betrayal and redemption. Ian Rankin Rich, dark and intricately twisted Ruth Ware_______________In a large house in London s fashionable Chelsea, a baby is awake in her cot.Well-fed and cared for, she is happily waiting for someone to pick her up. In the kitchen lie three decomposing corpses. Close to them is a hastily scrawled note.They ve been dead for several days. Who has been looking after the baby?And where did they go?Two entangled families. A house with the darkest of secrets._______________More love for The Family Upstairs . . . My eyes were glued to this book! Hayley Morris You don t read a Lisa Jewell book, you fall into it. Erin Kelly I swear I didn t breathe the whole time I was reading it. Clare Mackintosh Creepy, intricate and utterly immersive. Guarian I had a thrilling for-God s-sake-tell-me-what-happened sensation in my stomach for the entire read Ruth Jones Absolutely brilliant. Sarah Pinborough Glitters like a blade and cuts even deeper. AJ Finn I was hooked from the first page. Alice Feeney Utterly compelling. Deliciously dark and twisty . Jane Corry It s absolutely bloody brilliant. Tammy Cohen I genuinely struggled to put this one down. The Unmumsy Mum

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