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One Summer in Venice - Pellegrino Nicky

Can a city hold the key to happiness?''This isn''t a mid-life crisis OK? For a start I''m not old enough yet to have one of those. I''m calling it a happiness project. I''ve stolen an entire summer from my life and by the time it''s over I plan to leave this place with a list in my hand. The ten things that make me happy, that''s all I want to know. How difficult can it be? They may be small things - a perfect cup of coffee, a day without rain - or bigger ones. It''s still the beginning so how can I know?'' Addolorata Martinelli knows she should be happy. She has everything she thought she wanted - her own business, a husband, a child. So why does she feel as if something is missing? Then when her restaurant, Little Italy, is slated by a reviewer, she realises that she''s lost the one thing she thought she could always count on, her love of food.So Addolorata heads to Venice for a summer alone, aiming to find the ten things that make her happy. Once she''s found them, she''ll construct a new life around her ten things, but will they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Marry Me in Italy - Pellegrino Nicky

''Nicky Pellegrino never fails to lift the spirit and the heart'' SANTA MONTEFIORE''A lovely slice of Italian life... like a good coffee and pastry in a café in the sunshine'' JO THOMAS''A glorious setting, heroines to root for and a deliciously page-turning plot'' FIONA GIBSON''I loved each delicious moment in Italy alongside every mouthful of scrumptious food!'' EMMA COWELLA dream wedding in Italy? It''s the chance of a lifetime! Skye has been with Tim forever and the last thing she''s thinking about is saying ''I do''. It''s Tim that enters the dream wedding competition - he''s longing to win an all-expenses-paid trip to romantic Montenello. An escape to a beautiful Italian hill town might be just what they need to find love again... Ana definitely isn''t interested in getting married - she doesn''t need a man to make her happy. But when she loses her job at a glossy food magazine, she jumps at the chance of a new life, renovating a crumbling Italian farmhouse. Her handsome (and very distracting) neighbour definitely isn''t part of the plan. One thing''s for sure, this summer has surprises in store! Your favourite authors love Nicky Pellegrino:''Heartrending and compelling'' JOJO MOYES''The ultimate escapist read!'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Marry Me in Italy - Pellegrino Nicky

''Nicky Pellegrino never fails to lift the spirit and the heart'' SANTA MONTEFIORE''A lovely slice of Italian life... like a good coffee and pastry in a café in the sunshine'' JO THOMAS''A glorious setting, heroines to root for and a deliciously page turning plot'' FIONA GIBSON''I loved each delicious moment in Italy alongside every mouthful of scrumptious food!'' EMMA COWELLA dream wedding in Italy?It''s the chance of a lifetime!Skye has been with Tim forever and the last thing she''s thinking about is saying ''I do''. It''s Tim that enters the dream wedding competition - he''s longing to win an all-expenses-paid trip to romantic Montenello. An escape to a beautiful Italian hill town might be just what they need to find love again...Ana definitely isn''t interested in getting married - she doesn''t need a man to make her happy. But when she loses her job at a glossy food magazine, she jumps at the chance of a new life, renovating a crumbling Italian farmhouse. Her handsome (and very distracting) neighbour definitely isn''t part of the plan.One thing''s for sure, this summer has surprises in store!Your favourite authors love Nicky Pellegrino:''Heartrending and compelling'' JOJO MOYES''The ultimate escapist read!'' VERONICA HENRY''Deliciously romantic'' ERICA ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One Summer in Provence - Carol Drinkwaterová

''Like taking an amazing holiday in book form'' Jenny Colgan''You can almost smell the sun-baked countryside'' BellaA season of surprises...Celia Grey appears to have the perfect life: married to Dominic, the man of her dreams, and living on a glorious, thriving vineyard in the south of France. To celebrate their good fortune, she decides to throw a huge party.When she is contacted by a stranger who claims to be her long-lost son, David, the newborn she gave up at twenty and has never spoken of since, Celia impulsively invites him for the weekend of celebrations - without mentioning it to her husband.Despite his surprise, Dominic graciously welcomes David and his unexpected companion - but secretly he harbours doubts. Is David really Celia''s son? And who is the mysterious young woman travelling with him?Only Celia can decide how far she will go to hold everything together, to keep her perfect life from unravelling...One Summer in Provence is a story of betrayal and belonging, and of discovering love in unexpected places.

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One Summer in Tuscany - De Rosa Domenica

Perfect holiday reading from Domenica de Rosa, author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries under the pen name Elly Griffiths. A group of would-be authors retreats to Tuscany where they learn more than how to write better. Patricia O''Hara''s carefully composed ads for the writers'' retreat she runs promise so much. The splendour of the thirteenth century Italian castle and chef Aldo''s melanzane never fail to wow the guests, but huge maintenance bills and bad news from the bank mean it''s make or break time for the Castello.Each of her seven aspiring authors arrives with the inevitable baggage alongside their unpublished manuscripts. But this August something is different, and soon lifelong spinster Mary is riding on the back of Aldo''s vespa, and smouldering odd-job man Fabio has set more than one heart racing.As temperatures rise, the writers gossip, flirt and gently polish their prose by the pool. But with ghosts, scorpions, and some unexpected visitors to contend with, one thing''s for sure: neither the Castello, nor Patricia, has ever seen a summer like this.Previously published as SUMMER SCHOOL

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One Summer in Sicily - Nancy Barone

A new fun and fresh rom-com set in Sicily by Canadian-Italian author Nancy Barone.In an attempt to resuscitate her twenty-five-year-old marriage, aerophobic Gillian Dobson knocks down a few tranquilisers and takes a dreaded flight to the Sicilian Island of Lipari to surprise her husband, away on a business trip. But her troubles are just about to begin...For fans of Jennifer Weiner, Kristen Bailey and Sophie Kinsella.Readers love Nancy Barone:''I loved it!... It kept me flipping pages well past my bedtime!!'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Finished this within 1 day, I devoured it!'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Lovely lovely story and such a twist I really did not see coming.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Read the first page and you will be hooked.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Loved this fun, uplifting feel-good book. It really made me smile and at the moment is something that we all desperately need.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Really gorgeous, wonderfully feel-good, completely uplifting and wonderfully romantic. I absolutely loved it. Don''t miss it.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Finished this in one sitting. A great uplifting read.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Will tug at your heart so be prepared.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

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An Italian Island Summer - Sue Moorcroft

‘Sue Moorcroft delivers great stories time after time.’ – MILLY JOHNSON‘I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!’ – KATIE FFORDEWill one summer in Sicily change her life for ever?After her marriage falls apart, Ursula Quinn is offered the chance to spend the summer working at a hotel on a beautiful island off the coast of Sicily, Italy. Excited by a new adventure, she sets off at once.At Residenza dei Tringali, Ursula receives a warm welcome from everyone except Alfio, son of the Tringali family. He gave up his life in Barcelona to help his mother Agata with the ailing business, and is frustrated with Ursula’s interference – and she in turn is less than impressed with his attitude. As they spend more time together, though, they begin to see each other in a different light.But what with Ursula’s ex-husband on her tail, family secrets surfacing and an unexpected offer that makes Alfio question his whole life, there’s plenty to distract them from one another. Can she face her past and he his future, and together make the most of their Sicilian summer?Readers LOVE Sue Moorcroft’s gorgeous summer novels!‘Unputdownable… A perfect summer holiday read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I was transported and I ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Start of Summer - Alison Walsh

''Walsh writes with a warmth and humour about the disparate lives of four new mothers over one summer in Dublin. This is a touching, enjoyable tale of friendship in all of its complexities.'' Anne GriffinA long, hot summer has just begun. Three new mothers gather in the park, in the shade of the trees, forming a tight circle. They keep each other close, sharing gossip, parenting wisdom and deep secrets. Gracie appears to have adapted to motherhood with ease, but secretly she wonders if the cost - to her job and her relationship - is too high. Free-spirited Lina is a single parent by choice, but finds that her decisions have consequences, for her daughter and for herself? And shy Jane is facing the battle of her life, against the man who should be her rock, and with the echoes of a painful decision she made years before.When a lonely new mum asks to join them, the circle opens to let her in. But Elise''s arrival provokes mixed emotions amongst the other mothers, as each is forced to confront her true self and the fact that life will never be the same again.

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A Sunset in Sydney - Sandy Barker

How far would you go in the name of love?Sarah Parsons has a choice ahead of her. After the trip of a lifetime she’s somehow returned home with TWO handsome men wanting to whisk her away into the sunset.Pulled in two directions across the globe, it’s making life trickier than it sounds. Her gorgeous American Josh, wants to meet Sarah in Hawaii for a holiday to remember. Meanwhile silver fox James plans to wine and dine her in London.It’s a lot to handle for this Aussie girl, who had totally sworn off men!Join Sarah after her adventure in One Summer in Santorini, for the heart-warming and uplifting third novel in The Holiday Romance series. Travel to beautiful destinations with old friends and new in this gorgeous romantic novel perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Sue Roberts.

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Love In Provence - Jo Thomas

'Filled with fun and summer sunshine in the south of France!' Jill Mansell---------------Escape to the beautiful lavender fields of Provence this summerDel moved to the south of France three years ago and hasn’t looked back. She’s found new friends, new purpose, and new love with gorgeous Fabien. But just as harvest on her little lavender farm is due to begin, Del gets some shocking news.With no time to dwell as she welcomes a new crew of lavender pickers, she unexpectedly waves goodbye to Fabien for the summer. Usually cooking – the thing she loves best – would help soothe her troubles, but Del doesn’t remember how . .. And then chef Zacharie comes to town, dropping another bombshell!Over one summer in Provence that’s full of surprises, friends old and new rally round. Can they complete the harvest and pull the community back together? And if Fabien returns, will Del finally get her happy-ever-after?'Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness' Veronica Henry

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Recipe for Life - Pellegrino Nicky

Escape to Italy with this sumptuous story of secrets and friendships under Mediterranean skies.A recipe for life should be a simple thing: love and happiness, family, friends and a little food. But life is rarely straightforward...Alice wants to make the most of life - after all, she knows how fragile it can be - and knows she never feels more alive than when she''s cooking. Babetta has spent a lifetime tending the garden of her tiny house on the Italian coast, supplying food to feed a family now grown and gone.One summer these two women are brought together in a crumbling Mediterranean villa, with the shared language of food. There, under the heat of the Italian sun, or the shade of the pomegranate tree, secrets will be spoken, fears and hopes shared. But life''s lessons are not learnt easily.********Your favourite authors love Nicky Pellegrino...''Heartrending and compelling'' JOJO MOYES''The ultimate escapist read!'' VERONICAHENRY''Deliciously romantic'' ERICAJAMES''Knowing, compassionate and moving'' CATHERINE ROBERTSON''Warm, engaging and truly delicious'' ROSANNALEY''A delicious and sensual adventure'' FIONAGIBSONReaders can''t get enough of Nicky Pellegrino:''I could smell the fresh pasta, feel the sunshine, smell the sea breeze and feel my worries wash away.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Through Italy, through food, through heartbreak, through ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Food of Love Cookery School - Pellegrino Nicky

In the sun-drenched Sicilian hills, four women learn the lessons of a lifetime at the Food of Love Cookery School.In a remote Sicilian mountain town, four women arrive at a cookery school, each at a turning point in their lives.Moll is a foodie and an exhausted working mum on the holiday of a lifetime. Tricia, a top London lawyer is taking a break from the demands of her job and her family. Valerie, consumed by grief following the death of her partner, is trying to figure out how to live a life without him. And recently divorced Poppy has come to Sicily to learn about the place that her grandfather was born before emigrating to Australia.Luca Amore runs the school, using the recipes passed down to him by generations of Amore women. He expects this course to be much like all the others - but as sparks fly, friendships are made and secrets are shared. And for each of them nothing will ever be the same.Readers are loving Nicky Pellegrino!''I could smell the fresh pasta, feel the sunshine, smell the sea breeze and feel my worries wash away. It was lovely to stumble down the cobbled paths and stroll along ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well - Pellegrino Artusi

First published in 1891, Pellegrino Artusi''s La scienza in cucina e l''arte di mangier bene has come to be recognized as the most significant Italian cookbook of modern times. It was reprinted thirteen times and had sold more than 52,000 copies in the years before Artusi''s death in 1910, with the number of recipes growing from 475 to 790. And while this figure has not changed, the book has consistently remained in print. Although Artusi was himself of the upper classes and it was doubtful he had ever touched a kitchen utensil or lit a fire under a pot, he wrote the book not for professional chefs, as was the nineteenth-century custom, but for middle-class family cooks: housewives and their domestic helpers. His tone is that of a friendly advisor – humorous and nonchalant. He indulges in witty anecdotes about many of the recipes, describing his experiences and the historical relevance of particular dishes. Artusi''s masterpiece is not merely a popular cookbook; it is a landmark work in Italian culture. This English edition (first published by Marsilio Publishers in 1997) features a delightful introduction by Luigi Ballerini that traces the fascinating history of the book and explains its importance in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lost and Found in Venice - Joanna Knowles

''Oh my goodness, Lost and Found in Venice just might be my new favorite book! It was so good! I couldn''t put it down!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I loved this story'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Absolutely beautiful. I was so excited for the ending, but sad it was over. Excited to read more by this author'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rosie Redbrush, a travel agent working for Wanderlust Wishes travel agency, is someone who sells holidays but never takes them. At twenty-nine, she lives a quiet, comfortable life in the town she grew up in. But then, just a few days before Christmas, a problematic customer tricks Rosie into becoming a tour guide for a group of ten disgruntled old-age pensioners in Venice! And suddenly, Rosie''s quiet life is thrown into disarray. Escorting an elderly group through the streets of Italy''s most romantic city is hard enough, but throw in a neurotic aquaphobe, an accidental Santa race, a regrettable selfie, and a missing backpack, suddenly Rosie finds herself extremely lost in Venice, without a penny or a passport to her name.Rosie can''t go home. And as she travels Italy looking for a solution, what she doesn''t expect to find are a loving family, a group of eclectic new friends, and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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My Heart is in Venice - Jensen Helga

Venice was where it all began…Libby and Will spent a glorious honeymoon in this magical city. They didn’t have much money, but they had a whole lot of love and a bright future ahead of them.And Venice was where it all went wrong…Two kids and twenty-five years later, they are struggling with money problems but somehow Will manages to fulfil his promise to Libby to take her back to Venice for their anniversary. This time, they are doing it in style and a masked ball awaits. But among the beautiful buildings and romantic canals, Libby learns that her husband has a secret that breaks her heart.The trust is broken and the marriage is over. But there are decades of love and two grown sons between them.Can they ever find their way back to each other or have they missed their chance forever?A funny and heartwarming second-chance romance, perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Julie Caplin.Readers are falling in love with My Heart is in Venice:''A believable story with laugh-out-loud moments...so relatable and true to life! Loved it!'' Harriet J. Kent''Funny, heartwarming and addictive.'' Susan Buchanan''I would highly recommend this fabulous book which is full of the trials and tribulations ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Once Upon a Time in Venice - Kirkwood Carol

The new captivating and romantic read from the bestselling author and beloved TV presenter ‘Glorious escapism … I fell in love with Italy all over again!’ SANTA MONTEFIORE 'Soak up the glamour' PRIMA 'Wonderfully escapist – marvellous' ANTON DU BEKE Can one magical city change their destiny? Welcome to Venice, the fairytale city, where canals flow into hidden shadows and forbidden secrets whisper behind the masks… The masked stranger When Gina Bellini meets an enigmatic figure at the Venice carnival, their chemistry is unforgettable, before he vanishes into the night. The Hollywood legend Personal assistant, Issy Roberts is on location with Tinseltown's biggest star. Will he discover her shocking lies? The ultimate diva Opera sensation Lucia De Santis has the world at her feet. How far will she go to get what she wants? As their fates collide in the most beautiful city on earth, will dangerous secrets destroy their dreams? Readers love Carol Kirkwood! 'This book was a joy to read' ????? 'Couldn't put it down' ????? 'It had me gripped from start to finish' ????? 'This was the perfect escape for summer and has me desperate to visit Venice now!' ????? 'This book has it all in spades. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Night in Venice - A.J. Martin

''A MASTER OF HISTORICAL CRIME FICTION'' GUARDIANThe Talented Mr Ripley meets A Room with a View in this dark and irresistible historical novel featuring Monica: a fourteen-year-old girl with a disturbing imagination . . .Venice, 1911. Monica is a fourteen-year-old with a wild imagination and an unbearably dull governess named Rose Driscoll. She was supposed to be entering the most exciting time of her life but, with her parents and uncle now dead, she has been forced to leave leafy Hampstead and move to a flat on the busy Holloway Road with a woman who is living proof that an exciting life is not guaranteed.Driscoll has dutifully planned this trip to Venice, as directed by a ''letter of wishes'' in a will, but on the very first morning, as the sunlight streams through the curtains of their Palazzo, Monica wakes up to a horrible realisation: has she killed her only guardian?Too scared to find out the truth, Monica flees her room and immerses herself in the mysterious streets, canals and squares of Venice, all the while her thoughts spinning back to a dark childhood in London and her fear of what the future holds.

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The Night in Venice - A.J. Martin

''A master of historical crime fiction'' Guardian''A writer in full command of his subject'' Mail on Sunday''Martin''s novels are works of literature, not simply puzzles'' Financial TimesThe Talented Mr Ripley meets A Room with a View in this dark and irresistible historical novel featuring Monica: a fourteen-year-old girl with a disturbing imagination . . .Venice, 1911. Monica is a fourteen-year-old with a wild imagination and an unbearably dull governess named Rose Driscoll. She was supposed to be entering the most exciting time of her life but, with her parents and uncle now dead, she has been forced to leave leafy Hampstead and move to a flat on the busy Holloway Road with a woman who is living proof that an exciting life is not guaranteed.Driscoll has dutifully planned this trip to Venice, as directed by a ''letter of wishes'' in a will, but on the very first morning, as the sunlight streams through the curtains of their Palazzo, Monica wakes up to a horrible realisation: has she killed her only guardian?Too scared to find out the truth, Monica flees her room and immerses herself in the mysterious streets, canals and squares of Venice, all the while her thoughts spinning back ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Once Upon a Time in Venice - Kirkwood Carol

The new captivating and romantic read from the bestselling author and beloved TV presenter‘Glorious escapism … I fell in love with Italy all over again!’ SANTA MONTEFIORE''Soak up the glamour'' PRIMA''Wonderfully escapist – marvellous'' ANTON DU BEKECan one magical city change their destiny?Welcome to Venice, the fairytale city, where canals flow into hidden shadows and forbidden secrets whisper behind the masks…The masked strangerWhen Gina Bellini meets an enigmatic figure at the Venice carnival, their chemistry is unforgettable, before he vanishes into the night.The Hollywood legendPersonal assistant, Issy Roberts is on location with Tinseltown''s biggest star. Will he discover her shocking lies?The ultimate divaOpera sensation Lucia De Santis has the world at her feet. How far will she go to get what she wants?As their fates collide in the most beautiful city on earth, will dangerous secrets destroy their dreams?Readers love Carol Kirkwood!''This book was a joy to read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''Couldn''t put it down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''It had me gripped from start to finish'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''This was the perfect escape for summer and has me desperate to visit Venice now!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''This book has it all in spades. An absolute winner'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''Another wonderful book … very ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Thousand Days In Venice - Marlena de Blasi

When Fernando spots her in a Venice cafe and knows immediately that she is The One, Marlena de Blasi is caught off guard. A divorced American woman travelling through Italy, she thought she was satisfied with her life. Yet within a few months, she quits her job as a chef, sells her house, kisses her two grown-up kids goodbye, and moves to Venice. Once there, she finds herself sitting in sugar-scented pasticcerie, strolling through sixteenth-century palazzi, renovating an apartment overlooking the seductive Adriatic Sea, and preparing to wed a virtual stranger in an ancient stone church.As this transplanted American learns the hard way about the peculiarities of Venetian culture, we are treated to an honest, often comic view of how two middle-aged people, both set in their ways but also set on being together, build a life. A THOUSAND DAYS IN VENICE is filled with the foods and flavours of Italy and peppered with recipes and culinary observations. But the main course here is about a woman who falls in love with both a man and a city, and finally finds the home she didn''t know she was missing.

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Cinnamon and Salt: Cicchetti in Venice - Emiko Davies

SHORTLISTED FOR THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS AWARDS 2023Cinnamon and Salt is a collection of recipes, stories and photographs that invites you to beautiful Venice through its beloved cicchetti. Cicchetti (pronounced chi-ke-tee) are little morsels; think of them as appetisers, aperitivo or hors d’oeuvres – but cicchetti are undeniably, distinctly Venetian and a delicious nod to Venice’s casual way of life. In Cinnamon and Salt, Italy-based food writer Emiko Davies delves into the rich, multicultural history of Venice and its unique cuisine, detailing more than sixty classic and modern recipes, from fried to sweet and from small plates to drinks. Try sweet and sour radicchio, the legendary fried meatballs, or creamy whipped cod on squares of polenta. Indulge in Venetian soft-shell crab before moving on to rose petal jam and sugar-coated fritters. You’ll even find recipes for a spritz, a Bellini and a thick hot chocolate, and be let in on the secrets to creating your own authentic cicchetti.

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Autumn in Venice - Andrea di Robilant

National Geographic Traveller''s the best books on European cities, 2019In the autumn of 1948 Hemingway was approaching fifty and hadn''t published a novel in nearly a decade. He travelled for the first time to Venice and there, at a duck shoot in the lagoon he met and fell in love with Adriana Ivancich, a striking young Venetian woman just out of finishing school. What followed was a platonic love affair; he continued to visit her in Venice; she in turn came to Cuba while he wrote The Old Man and the Sea. This is the illuminating story of a writer and a muse that intimately examines both the cost to Adriana and the fractured heart and changing art of Hemingway in his fifties.''Hemingway [is] an enduringly fascinating character, one whom di Robilant, with his easy-paced style, has sympathetically brought to life.'' Literary Review''Effortlessly and expertly explores the secret desires, successes, and depressive obstacles that shrouded Ernest Hemingway''s final productive years.'' New York Journal of Books

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Death in Venice And Other Stories - Thomas Mann

With astonishment Aschenbach noticed that the boy was entirely beautiful.Ageing writer Gustav von Aschenbach is on holiday in Venice when he first notices a fellow guest in the foyer of his hotel: an exceptionally beautiful boy who is staying there with his family. Admiration gives way to obsession as his days begin to revolve around seeing the boy. Meanwhile, ominous signs point to a disease spreading through the magnificent, but decaying, city and, blinded by his fixation, Aschenbach fails to notice.Death in Venice is the finale of this seven-story collection, marked by masterful storytelling and profound, often haunting, insight.(Cover may vary)

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Shylock's Venice - Harry Freedman

The thrilling story of the Jews in Venice – and the truth behind one of Shakespeare''s most famous characters.Millions of visitors flood to Venice every year. Yet many are unaware of its history – one of dramatic expansion but also of rapid decline. And essential to any history of Venice during its glory days is the story of its Jewish population. Venice gave the world the word ghetto. Astonishingly, the ghetto prison turned out to be as remarkable a place as the city of Venice itself.With sound scholarship and a narrator''s skill, Harry Freedman tells the story of Venice’s Jews. From the founding of the ghetto in 1516, to the capture of Venice by Napoleon in 1797, he describes the remarkable cultural renaissance that took place in the Venice ghetto. Gates and walls notwithstanding, for the first time in European history Jews and Christians mingled intellectually, learned from each other, shared ideas and entered modernity together. When it came to culture, the ghetto walls were porous.Any history of Venice and its Jews also can’t avoid the story of Shakespeare’s Shylock. The cultural and political revival in the Venice ghetto is often obscured from history by this fictional character. Who, we ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Venice Tales

Venice Tales is the first comprehensive collection of short-stories on Venice by Italian authors. The book encompasses a broad chronological span, beginning from the Middle Ages (Boccaccio), through to the early modern period (Sansovino), the Enlightenment (Casanova, Goldoni), to the modern and contemporary eras (Marinetti, Montale, Calvino, Scarpa and others). A dream-like city uniquely built on water, Venice was a hub of trade with the East and the seminal cosmopolitan city. Venice was proudly independent politically from the word go and was at the forefront of several arts and industries: glass-making and ship-building, as well as music and the fine arts. A site of Carnivalesque joie de vivre, luxury, and licentiousness on the one hand, Venice also became widely synonymous with darkness, melancholy, and a wish for death. In short, the siren call of Venice has always seduced literati, visitors, and tourists alike. Venice continues to haunt and inspire the imagination of authors and artists the world over and yet few Italians have dared taking on the city in their works of literary fiction. It is possible that Venice''s worldly exotic allure proved daunting and evanescent to many. As these Venice Tales vividly demonstrate, those who did not fear to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One Golden Summer - Helen Row Toews

A sweet and wholesome romance of second chances, secrets and sunlit love in the French countryside. When fate whispers of second chances, Angelina Fisk finds herself swept away to the sun-drenched hills of FranceAngelina Fisk is accustomed to proving herself in a male-dominated workplace. Still, when false accusations result in wrongful dismissal, she's left wondering how she'll ever find work again or cope with her growing cynicism toward men. With unexpected time on her hands, Angelina takes her sister's place on holiday in France. Trouble is, she's going as a chaperone. A younger cousin believes herself madly in love with the handsome billionaire Julien Belliveau and has charmed two invitations to his chateau in Provence. While an attentive host, Julien appears polite but inscrutable. Yet, clearly, he hides a dark secret. Sparks fly as Angelina determines to unravel the mystery while battling her own deepening attraction to this man she distrusts. As the golden summer sun weaves its way into her heart, Angelina finds she cares for more than just the beautiful French countryside. But when disaster strikes and lives are at risk, only she can save the day. Will it be enough?Thankfully, in the beautiful south of France, dreams ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One Summer - Taylor Cole

The perfect, escapist summer romance that readers of Emily Henry and Josie Silver will ADORE***Two people. Two pasts. One summer to fall in love.Caleb is a former professional surfer trying to build his life after a career-ending accident.Lindy has moved to Loor island to start a new life, combing the shores for sea glass to weave into jewelry.When the two meet, sparks fly – but not the good kind. Then they discover they’re neighbours, and they’re stuck with each other for one, long summer.As they slowly learn to trust each other, and find themselves sharing their stories that brought them to Loor, their dislike begins to unravel into friendship, then maybe something more.But will the weight of their pasts ruin their chance of a future?***Perfect for fans of:Enemies to lovers Stories about starting overBeachy settings ***Readers LOVE Taylor Cole: ''Beautifully written with good characters and dialogue...The driving force behind this though is the story, it moves effortlessly and is so engaging.'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*''Loved this - easy reading and couldn''t put it down! The perfect holiday read!'' - Amazon reviewer, 5*''It was very cute, summery, fun and highly entertaining. The characters were so adorable and the storyline interesting enough ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Italian Wedding - Pellegrino Nicky

Two feuding families, two love stories - and a lot of delicious Italian food.Pieta Martinelli''s sister is getting married. Since she is a bridal designer it falls to her to make the wedding gown. But Pieta is distracted by a series of unanswered questions. Why is her father feuding with another Italian in the neighbourhood? Why is her mother so faded and sad? And could the man she''s always held a torch for really be getting married to someone else? As Pieta stitches and beads her sister''s wedding gown she uncovers the secrets that have made her family what it is and that stand between her and happiness.THE ITALIAN WEDDING is a feast of food and love. It''s about discovering who your parents really are. And who you really want to be.

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Venice - Matthew Rice

A guide to the wonders of Venice, conveyed by means of an artist''s sketchbookMatthew Rice is a long-time observer and illustrator of cities, buildings and all those who inhabit them, with an uncanny ability to express the energy of a place through a few lines of ink and splashes of paint. For years, Venice has been a source of deep creative inspiration for him; and now, in Venice: A Sketchbook Guide, he captures the highlights of this most beguiling of Italian cities. Unsurprisingly, given his abiding passion for architecture, Matthew provides a wealth of information about the ''stones'' of Venice, including an illustrated guide to the main building styles of the city - Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Modern - and exemplars of its balconies, bridges and campaniles. Further sections explore the city''s sestieri - its six residential quarters - as well as its history, paintings, festivals, wildlife and, not least, its cicchetti and aperitivi. Following the same landscape format as Matthew''s real-life sketchbooks, Venice: A Sketchbook Guide will combine enchanting watercolour illustrations with an informed, personal and witty text, and promises to delight all visitors to Venice, armchair or actual.

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Summer in the City - Fiona Collins

''Collins perfectly balances the light and shade of life, resulting in an uplifting and heart-warming book that proves to be the perfect summer read'' CULTUREFLY, JULY READS-------------------------------A beautiful and heart-wrenching story set over one hot summer in London, about a father and daughter who help one another to step out into the world again, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Lucy Diamond.Prue is not someone you would notice willingly. She likes to keep herself to herself and fade into the background. If it weren''t for the birthmark on her left cheek, she might actually succeed at becoming invisible. She spends all of her time with her blind father, Vince. Scarred by a difficult past, they sit together in silence and ignore the vibrant city just on their doorstep. That is, until something forces them both to go outside and see what they have been missing. For Vince, that means discovering how to see the world without his sight. For Prue, that means finding the courage to finally love and be loved in return. About family, second chances and finding the courage to face your fears, this is a moving story that will stay with you long after you have ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Death in Venice and Other Stories - Thomas Mann

''impossible here, absurd, depraved, ludicrous and yet sacred, still honourable, even here: "I love you!"This volume contains a generous selection of the short fiction Thomas Mann published in the years 1897 to 1912, after which he turned to larger-scale projects. The acknowledged classic among the early shorter fiction is the novella Death in Venice, in which Mann develops a lyrical style and a range of mythological allusions, through the forbidden love of a middle-aged man for a teenage boy, a theme with roots in Mann''s own emotional experience. In many of his shorter works, Mann uses irony and humour to treat the conflict between sensitive, often artistic souls and the vital, often brutal forces of life. The stories, usually about isolated figures, convey a mixture of humour, sadness, and irony which invites ambivalent responses from readers. This new set of translations by Ritchie Robertson and Nicola Luckhurst is accompanied by explanatory notes and introduction.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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi - Geoff Dyer

Jeff Atman, a journalist, is in Venice to cover the opening of the Biennale. He''s expecting to see a load of art, go to a lot of parties and drink too many bellinis. He''s not expecting to meet the spellbinding Laura, who will completely transform his few days in the city. So begins a story of erotic love and spiritual learning that will reach its conclusion amidst the ghats of Varanasi.

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Villains in Venice - Katherine Woodfine

Get set for another incredible adventure with secret agents extraordinaire, Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lillian Rose!After the dramatic events of their mission to St Petersburg, Sophie and Lil know the truth – there''s a double-agent at work at the Secret Service Bureau. Whilst Lil pursues a dangerous line of enquiry in London, Sophie must set out on a new mission to Venice, following a twisted trail to discover long-buried secrets. But there are villains lurking amongst the city''s piazzas, canals and crumbling palaces, and in the shadows an old enemy lies in wait…

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Venice - The Secret Atlas - Thomas Jonglez, Irene Galifi, Paola Zoffoli

Venice – a secret atlas is a glorious celebration of all that is unusual and undiscovered in this magnificent city.Welcome to this richly detailed and beautifully illustrated compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre places to be discovered in Venice; a treasure trove for those who love to dig beneath the surface and explore the secret and unusual locations.Guaranteed to delight and inspire, here you can:Discover the secrets of St. Mark''s Basilica without any touristsExplore Venice''s only underground canal in search of the alchemical sculpture of the winged horseDecipher the paintings of the Scuola di San Rocco Push open the doors of palaces and monasteries to stroll through unsuspected gardensAdmire the extraordinary forgotten library of the Seminary of VeniceShop at the market in the Giudecca women''s prisonPlay tennis in the heart of the cityVenice is full of iconic sites. But if you’re more interested in the unusual and unfamiliar, turn to the Secret Atlas of Venice to uncover your new favourite location through this sumptuously illustrated guide. An ideal gift for the Venice afficionado in your life.Â

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What to Look For in Summer - Elizabeth Jenner

Explore the beauty of summer in this new edition of What to Look For in Summer.The increased warmth and long sunny days of summertime in the UK helps crops to grow, insects to thrive and animals to hunt. This book takes a closer look at ripening fruits, buzzing bees, summer storms and the solstice as the secrets of summer begin to appear in the world around us.Follow the changing seasons with the other titles in the What to Look For... series: What to Look For in AutumnWhat to Look For in WinterWhat to Look For in Spring

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One Last Summer - Victoria Connelly

They have the whole summer ahead of them. Is it enough to rekindle the friendship they once shared?Harriet Greenleaf dreams of spending the summer in a beautiful ancient priory on the Somerset coast with her two best friends—but her dream is bittersweet. On the one hand, it’s a chance to reconnect three lives that have drifted apart; on the other, she has a devastating secret to share that will change everything between them forever.First to arrive is Audrey—the workaholic who’s heading for a heart attack unless she slows down and makes time for herself. Then Lisa, the happy-go-lucky flirt who’s always struggled to commit to anyone—or anything. Ever the optimist, can Harriet remind them of the joy in their lives and the importance of celebrating good friendship before it’s gone?Through the highs and lows of a long, glorious summer, these three women will rediscover what it means to be there for each other—before they face the hardest of goodbyes.

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To Venice with Love - Philip Gwynne Jones

''An inspiring, life-affirming story'' Reader''s DigestPhilip and Caroline Jones, a middle-aged couple living in Edinburgh, found themselves facing redundancy and an uncertain future. Until they received some advice from a complete stranger in a pub.Their response was to sell everything in order to move to Venice, in search of a better, simpler life. They were wrong about the ''simpler'' bit...To Venice with Love recounts how they arrived in Venice with ten pieces of luggage, no job, no friends and no long-term place to stay. From struggling with the language to battling bureaucracy; the terror of teaching English to Italian teenagers, the company of a modestly friendly cat... and finally, from debugging financial systems on an Edinburgh industrial estate, to building an ordinary life in an extraordinary city, To Venice with Love is a love-letter to a city that changed their lives. It''s a story told through the history, music, art, architecture (and, of course, the food) of La Serenissima.

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One Golden Summer - Carley Fortune

A radiant, new escape to the lake from #1 New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune I never anticipated Charlie Florek. Good things happen at the lake. That’s what Alice’s grandmother says, and it’s true. Alice spent just one summer there at a cottage with Nan when she was seventeen—it’s where she took that photo, the one of three grinning teenagers in a yellow speedboat, the image that changed her life. Now Alice lives behind a lens. As a photographer, she’s most comfortable on the sidelines, letting other people shine. Lately though, she’s been itching for something more, and when Nan falls and breaks her hip, Alice comes up with a plan for them both: another summer in that magical place, Barry’s Bay. But as soon as they settle in, their peace is disrupted by the roar of a familiar yellow boat, and the man driving it. Charlie Florek was nineteen when Alice took his photo from afar. Now he’s all grown up—a shameless flirt, who manages to make Nan laugh and Alice long to be seventeen again, when life was simpler, when taking pictures was just for fun. Sun-slanted days and warm nights out on the lake with Charlie ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Venice Lab: Reconsidering St. Mark’s Square

A photographic and textual documentation of David Chipperfield’s long-awaited restoration of St Mark’s SquareThis volume follows the long-anticipated restoration work on the Procuratie Vecchie in St Mark’s Square in Venice, as overseen by David Chipperfield Architects. Thousands of people walk past the landmark each year, oblivious to what resides within. In April 2022, the building opened for the first time in 500 years, housing humanitarian organizations such as the Human Safety Net foundation.St Mark’s Square is often regarded as Venice’s central community complex; Venice, in turn, is often regarded across the globe as an architectural mecca. Accordingly, the major restoration has drawn a number of critical reflections by both Italian and international thinkers. Venice Lab gathers these essays from scholars and artists, as well as interviews with the architects involved in the restoration, conveying the project’s pluralistic vision for the lagoon city.

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Calvin Klein CK One Summer Reflections toaletní voda unisex 100 ml

Calvin Klein CK One Summer Reflections, 100 ml, Toaletní vody unisex, Nezapomenutelné letní vzpomínky ukryté ve flakonu Povyšte své léto na novou úroveň. Na bezstarostné letní dny vás naladí toaletní voda Calvin Klein CK One Reflections, v níž se odráží vzrušující pocit spojený s letními zážitky. Její povzbuzující vonná kompozice vás dokonale osvěží šťavnatou souhrou citrusů a zeleného čaje. unisex ovocně-dřevitá vůně s citrusy limitovaná letní edice veganské složení Složení vůně: Váš letní únik z reality odstartuje spojení citronových a zázvorových tónů. Za chvíli se můžete těšit na osvěžující nádech ledového zeleného čaje. Celou kompozici poté završují tóny pižma. Výsledkem je lahodná vůně, která jiskří pikantní svěžestí. Příběh vůně: Vůně CK One Reflections byla uvedena na trh v roce 2023. Parfémářky Christelle Laprade a Alexandra Carlin se při její tvorbě nechaly inspirovat dlouhými letními dny strávenými s přáteli. Zapomeňte na všechny starosti a nechte se přenést na prosluněnou pláž s palmami a blankytně modrým nebem.

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Clarins PALETTE ALL-IN-ONE SUMMER RADIANT READY paletka očních stínů 12 g

Objevte dokonalou paletu pro vytvoření toho nejzářivějšího vzhledu a zářivého vzhledu po celé léto ! Vylepšete pleť a oči čtyřmi perleťovými pudry s pigmenty přírodního původu a jemnou krémovou texturou, které lze nanášet prstem nebo štětcem. Vytvarujte pleť a zvýrazněte své opálení, zintenzivněte pohled dotekem duhového lesku nebo vytvořte zářivé, jedinečné líčení pomocí odstínů perleťově bílé, růžově zlaté, intenzivní růžové a čokoládově hnědé - podle toho, co vás inspiruje. Snadno se nanáší a zanechává oslnivou pleť. Tajná zbraň nové kolekce Summer Radiant Ready.JAK POUŽÍVATNanášejte prsty nebo štětcem. Perleťově bílá barva po nanesení na Amorův oblouk nad rty, obočí a vnitřní koutek oka dodá vašemu pohledu nádherný lesk.

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Venice: Panorama Pops - Sarah McMenemy

Remember Venice for ever with this exquisite cut-paper guide.This beautifully illustrated pocket guide unfolds to a length of 1.5 metres and features 12 of the most important sites in Venice, including St Mark''s Basilica, the Doge''s Palace, Rialto Bridge, I Frari, Galleria dell''Accademia, Ca''d''Oro, Peggy Gugenheim Museum, Burano, Bridge of Sighs, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo and Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. Presented in a slipcase, this is the perfect gift or souvenir for anyone wishing to remember a visit to Venice.

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Venice, An Interior - Javier Marías

An essential companion for every traveller to Venice, this is the hidden city revealed in a gorgeous non-fiction account by one of Europe''s greatest living writers, Javier MaríasCentury after century, the essence of Venice is unchanging. It is a place of contradictions, equal parts glamour and chaos. As a young man, Javier Marías made the city his home; since then he has left and returned many times, drawn back to its labyrinth of blind alleys, its pearly green canals, its imagined spaces.His love affair with the city has lasted over thirty years - he has traced every inch of its endless interior, has lived among the Venetians and lived apart from them. In Venice, An Interior, Marías sets out to uncover the heart of this strange and enchanting place.

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Summer in the City - Alex Aster

Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter, Elle, has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem? She's had writer's block for months, and her screenplay is due at the end of the summer.In a desperate attempt at inspiration, Elle ends up back in the city she swore she would never return to, in an apartment she could never afford (floor-to-ceiling windows, skyline views, and a new coffee shop to haunt included). It's the perfect place to write her screenplay . . . until she realizes her new neighbor is tech 'Billionaire Bachelor' Parker Warren, her stairwell hookup from two years ago. It's been a lovers-to-enemies situation ever since.When seeing him again turns into a full night of hate-fueled writing, Elle realizes her enemy/twisted muse might just be the key to finishing her screenplay . . .if she can stand being around her polar opposite. She writes anonymously, and he's on the cover of every business magazine. He frequents fancy red-carpeted events, and she doesn't like leaving her emotional support five block radius.One summer.One wall apart.He needs to fake a buzzy relationship during his company's precarious acquisition. She needs to write a movie around a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Summer in Baden-Baden - Tsypkin Leonid

Why was I reading this book now, in a railway-carriage, beneath a wavering, flickering, electric light-bulb . .Summer, 1867: The newlywed Dostoevsky and his young wife Anna - his one-time secretary - are travelling to the German spa resort of Baden-Baden on honeymoon. Their love is ecstatic, yet the author is plagued by demons: haunted by his crimes and punishments, consumed by fevers of jealousy, gambling to avoid mounting debts and shaken by epileptic fits. Winter, 1970s: Our Jewish narrator embarks on a pilgrimage from Moscow to Leningrad to trace the footsteps of his literary hero.As the train travels across the Soviet Union's bleak expanses, he immerses himself in Anna's travel journal: and their journeys - past and present, real and imagined - soon become entwined. The result of a clandestine literary vocation, Summer in Baden-Baden was smuggled out of the Soviet Union in 1981 and first published in a Russian émigré weekly in the USA. It has since been hailed as a trailblazing modern classic, translated into more than twenty languages - and its hypnotic, enigmatic power only grows.

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Summer in the City - Alex Aster

Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter Elle has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem? She’s had writer’s block for months, and her screenplay is due at the end of the summer. In a desperate attempt at inspiration, Elle ends up back in the city she swore she would never return to, in an apartment she could never afford (floor-to-ceiling windows, skyline views, and a new coffee shop to haunt included). It’s the perfect place to write her screenplay…until she realizes her new neighbor is tech “Billionaire Bachelor” Parker Warren, her stairwell hookup from two years ago. It’s been a lovers-to-enemies situation ever since. When seeing him again turns into a full night of hate-fueled writing, Elle realizes her enemy/twisted muse might just be the key to finishing her screenplay... if she can stand being around her polar opposite. She writes anonymously, and he’s on the cover of every business magazine. He frequents fancy red carpeted events, and she doesn’t like leaving her emotional support five block radius. One summer. One wall apart. He needs to fake a buzzy relationship during his company’s precarious acquisition. She needs to write a movie around a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Death in Venice - Thomas Mann

A new translation of Thomas Mann's classic tale of obsession and infatuation amid the haunting decay of Venice.

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One Summer - Bill Bryson

In summer 1927, America had a booming stock market, a president who worked just four hours a day (and slept much of the rest), a devastating flood of the Mississippi, a sensational murder trial, and an unknown aviator named Charles Lindbergh who became the most famous man on earth. It was the summer that saw the birth of talking pictures, the invention of television, the peak of Al Capone’s reign of terror, the horrifying bombing of a school in Michigan, the thrillingly improbable return to greatness of over-the-hill baseball player Babe Ruth, and an almost impossible amount more. In this hugely entertaining book, Bill Bryson spins a tale of brawling adventure, reckless optimism and delirious energy. With the trademark brio, wit and authority that make him Britain’s favourite writer of narrative non-fiction, he brings to life a forgotten summer when America came of age, took centre stage, and changed the world.

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A Walk in Summer - Ladybird, Rose Cobden

Walk along the warm sand and uncover the secrets of summer in this seasonal lift-the-flap non-fiction book.Filled with bite-sized nature facts and over 40 flaps to lift, young explorers can enjoy a colourful and interactive introduction to the wonders of summer. Follow the family as they walk through the six different seasonal scenes, from the garden to the park, the high street to the field and the woodland to the beach.Reveal hidden wonders, learn more about the world around you and how it changes with each season.Also available:A Walk in SpringComing soon:A Walk in AutumnA Walk in Winter

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The Angels of Venice - Philip Gwynne Jones

It's the night of 12 November 2019. The worst flooding in 50 years hits the city of Venice. 85% of La Serenissima is underwater. Gale force winds roar across the lagoon and along the narrow streets. And the body of Dr Jennifer Whiteread- a young British art historian, specialising in the depiction of angels in Venetian painting - is found floating in a flooded antique bookshop on the Street of the Assassins.As the local police struggle to restore order to a city on its knees, Nathan Sutherland - under pressure from the British Ambassador and distraught relatives - sets out into the dark and rain-swept streets in an attempt to discover the truth behind Whiteread's death.The trail leads to the "Markham Foundation", a recent and welcome addition to the list of charities working to preserve the ancient city. Charming, handsome and very, very rich, Giles Markham is a well-known and popular figure in the highest Venetian social circles, and has the ear of both the Mayor and the Patriarch.But a man with powerful friends may also have powerful enemies. And Nathan is about to learn that, in Venice at least, angels come in many forms - merciful, fallen and vengeful...

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