so late in the day claire keeganova

From the bestselling author, Claire Keegan, an exquisitely written story which finds an unsatisfied man on his bus journey home reflect on the love that got away.â ˜A genuine once-in-a-generation writer.â ™ THE TIMESâ ˜Every word is the right word in the right place, and the effect is resonant and deeply moving.â ™ HILARY MANTELâ ˜Claire Keegan makes her moments real â “ and then she makes them matter.â ™ COLM TÓIBÍNAfter an uneventful Friday at the Dublin office, Cathal faces into the long weekend and takes the bus home. There, his mind agitates over a woman named Sabine with whom he might have spent his life, had he acted differently. All evening, with only the television and a bottle of champagne for company, thoughts of this woman and others intrude â ” and the true significance of this particular date is revealed.From one of the worldâ ™s great writers, So Late in the Day asks if a lack of generosity might ruin what could be between men and women.Claire Keegan s book So Late in the Day was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 02-09-2023--------Readers love So Late in the Day:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Youâ ™ll finish this novella in one sitting, but you will be hooked to the author for life! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Claire Keegan is a master of the English language and able to conjure so much in so little. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keegan is a genius. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All her stories are little gems to brighten the way. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You can see everything that Claire describes so clearly, her writing is mesmerising. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keegan really does know how to capture the imagination of readers.

Objev podobné jako So Late in the Day - Claire Keeganová

An exquisite new short story from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Small Things Like These and Foster. A genuine once-in-a-generation writer. The TimesAfter an uneventful Friday at the Dublin office, Cathal faces into the long weekend and takes the bus home. There, his mind agitates over a woman named Sabine with whom he could have spent his life, had he acted differently.All evening, with only the television and a bottle of champagne for company, thoughts of this woman and others intrude - and the true significance of this particular date is revealed. From one of the finest writers working today, Keegan s new story asks if a lack of generosity might ruin what could be between men and women. Every word is the right word in the right place, and the effect is resonant and deeply moving. Hilary Mantel Claire Keegan makes her moments real - and then she makes them matter. Colm Toibin

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Unflinching, intelligent and fascinating Marian KeyesThe lives of two close-knit couples are irrevocably changed by an untimely death in this Sunday Times bestselling novelAlex and Christine and Zach and Lydia have been inseparable since their twenties. From student house-shares and grubby pubs to proper homes and grown-up careers, the two couples lives have been interlinked for decades. Then one evening, Alex and Christine receive a call from a distraught Lydia. Zach is dead. Inconsolable, Lydia moves in with Alex and Christine. But instead of their loss bringing them closer, the three of them find that love and sorrow give way to anger and bitterness as old entanglements and resentments rise from the past. A fine-grained novel of friendship, loss and jealousy Sunday Times, *100 Great 21-Century Novels*

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Rivalry, unruly desire and ugly secrets poison a family holiday in this gripping novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Free Love and Late in the Day. Few writers give me such consistent pleasure Zadie SmithFour siblings meet up in their grandparents old house for three long, hot summer weeks. But under the idyllic surface lie shattering tensions.Roland has come with his new wife, and his sisters don t like her. Fran has brought her children, who soon uncover an ugly secret in a ruined cottage in the woods. Alice has invited Kasim, an outsider, who makes plans to seduce Roland s teenage daughter. And Harriet, the eldest, finds her quiet self-possession ripped apart when passion erupts unexpectedly. Over the course of the holiday, a familiar way of life falls apart forever. Exquisite The Times Wonderful Guardian Magnificent Sunday Times

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Brand new for 8- to 12-year-old murder-mystery readers in 2025, debut author Claire Hatcher-Smith⠙s unique detective heroine Mizzy will steal your heart! Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Sharna Jackson.⠜Funny, tautly plotted and twisty debut with a unique and delightful heroine⠝ Guardian⠘A brilliant debut⠙ The BooksellerTwelve-year-old Mizzy dreams of being a detective and she won t let anything stand in her way ⠔ not her reputation for tall tales, or her embarrassing fear of escalators, and definitely not her Down syndrome. Dumped for the summer with cousins who ve outgrown her, Mizzy feels even more sidelined than usual. But when she discovers Great Aunt Jane s diaries in a locked wardrobe in their spare room, and realises her aunt didn t die in her sleep but under suspicious circumstances, everything changes. What s more ⠦ someone in the family appears to have been involved.Under the guise of a family-tree project for school, and armed with a brand new set of Pipsqueak markers, Mizzy grabs the chance to prove herself to her cousins ⠔ and the world. Pacey and funny with a twisty plot and a fabulous heroine in Mizzy, A Skeleton in the Closet explores themes of being underestimated in a brilliant, relatable way. I couldn t put it down!⠝ Phillipa Leathley, author of Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo This absorbing, accessible story makes for a perfect ⠘first⠙ murder mystery ⠓ packed with all the right ingredients like clues, red herrings, twists and turns, but nothing gruesome or gory. A total delight!⠝ BookTrust⠜This makes our Top 10 because of its page-turning murder mystery, endearing heroine and cast of English eccentrics.⠝ The Bookseller Children⠙s Buyers Guide Spring 2025 Twelve-year-old Mizzy is a great detective, and when she uncovers an unsolved murder in her own family, nothing will stand in the way of her discovering whodunnit: not unconvinced cousins, disapproving parents or her own Down syndrome. Mizzy the Marvellous is on the case in this funny, tautly plotted and twisty 9+ debut with a unique and delightful heroine⠝ Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian⠜A wonderfully engaging and exciting book; fast-paced and full of fun, this story will appeal to children of a curious nature⠝ INIS Magazine

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⠘Wow! A stunning, nerve-wracking read. So well plotted with so many twists and turns⠦it kept me guessing until the very last page!⠙ ⠓ Bestselling author Patricia GibneyI don t know what happened to my daughter. Only that she s missing ⠓ and I was the last person to see her⠦My name is Nora Logue. You⠙ve probably heard of me ⠓ most people have.I am the mother of Daisy Logue. Seven years ago, I took her for a walk in the woods. Only I came out.I have no memory of what happened that day.I have tried to rebuild my life. Met a man, had another child ⠓ Luca. But I can⠙t let go of Daisy, or give up hope of seeing her again.And now, I have the chance to find out what happened to her.But what if pursuing the truth about my daughter risks my son⠙s life?A whiplash-inducing, unputdownable crime thriller from the author of The Nurse, perfect for fans of CLARE MACKINTOSH and LISA JEWELL.Readers can⠙t put down IN THE DARK!⠘So gripping! I read this brilliant book in two sittings because I just had to know what happened.⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I really enjoyed this book, it keeps you gripped right from the beginning.⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A thriller that slowly ramps up the tension to a mind-boggling ending.⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘What a fantastic read⠦I could not put it down!⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘OH MY WORD⠦.WHAT A BOOK!!!!! This is one of the best thrillers I have ever read. A total page turner. I couldn t put this down.⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘This book is gripping, addictive and completely unpredictable!⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Claire Allan does it again! I changed my mind several times and really was kept on the edge of my seat.⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘WHAT A BOOK!!!!!!!! This book is brilliant. The pace is fast moving, and the plot is thrilling. Once you start this book you won t be able to put it down, so cancel any plans you may have!!!⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Fast paced and full of twists. A fantastic read.⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘This book was absolutely brilliant! So many twists I really didn t see them coming.⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Taut, lyrical and utterly gripping - the internationally award-winning and bestselling debutA fizzing headrush of a novel about four boys coming of age on the deprived outskirts of Oslo A shot in the arm: equally brutal and soulful, the most vivid, vital book I ve read in ages Lisa McInerneyâ ˜A powerful portrait of youth and young manhood - unexpected and beautifulâ ™ Michael Magee Raw and unfiltered, I was hooked from the very first page Service95Last night i got woke up by marco ringing, and he was crying, he said, he died ivor, he died, and i didnt need to hear who to know, i just hung up.Ivor and Marco have been getting high since they were thirteen, started dealing at fourteen, by fifteen they were carrying knives. At sixteen years old, they hurtle from one trip to the next, one fight to the next, always watching their backs. Ivor dreams of getting out - finishing school, becoming a lawyer, marrying the girl he loves from the corner shop - but the path he s on only leads one way.In flashes of firecracker prose, shot through with rare empathy, irrepressible wit and gut-punch pathos, Oliver Lovrenski gives voice to young men growing up in a brutal and chaotic world.WINNER of the Oslo City Artist Prize and the Norwegian Booksellers PrizeSHORTLISTED for the Brage Award and the Tarjei Vesaas Debut Prize

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Melvyn Bragg s first ever memoir - an elegiac, intimate account of growing up in post-war Cumbria, which vividly evokes a vanished world. The best thing he s ever written . . . What a world he captures here. You can almost smell it Rachel Cooke, Observer Wonderfully rich, endearing and unusual . . . a balanced, honest picture Richard Benson, Mail on SundayIn this elegiac and heartfelt memoir, Melvyn Bragg recreates his youth in the Cumbrian market town of Wigton: a working-class boy who expected to leave school at fifteen yet who gained a scholarship to Oxford University; who happily roamed the streets and raided orchards with his gang of friends until a breakdown in adolescence drove him to find refuge in books.Vividly evoking the post-war era, Bragg draws an indelible portrait of all that formed him: a community-spirited northern town, still steeped in the old ways; the Lake District landscapes that inspired him; and the many remarkable people in his close-knit world. A charming account of a lost era, full of details and often lyrical descriptions of people and places . . . fascinating and often moving Christina Patterson, Sunday Times

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Is she a victim, a witness . . . or a killer? Will definitely have you hooked! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Completely floored me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Woah! I had to take a minute to catch my breath! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I read it in one sitting ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐---Laura Winters doesn t know why she has lost her memory, or why she was found alone, soaked in someone else s blood.The only thing she is certain of is that I am the only psychologist she can - or will - talk to.I have six days to help Laura unlock her memories and find out the truth.But what has she forgotten - and what is she hiding?And how does she know so much about me?With tension you could cut with a knife and twists that will have your head spinning, The Woman in Ward 9 is sure to keep you reading late into the night.---Praise for The Woman in Ward 9: I inhaled The Woman in Ward 9. Such a clever, chilling and unputdownable thriller . . . with a killer twist that made me want to read it all over again CLAIRE DOUGLAS Wrapped itself tighter and tighter around me until I could hardly breathe S E LYNES Dark, twisted and razor-sharp. You ll be racing towards a nail-biting ending and then you ll want to read it all over again LAUREN NORTH Keeps you guessing right until the last word. Don t expect to sleep if you take this one to bed G. D. WRIGHT Dark, gripping, and utterly unputdownable . . . Prepare to be hooked! EMILY FREUD Dripping with tension and a creeping sense of unease . . . an utterly gripping, mess-with-your-mind thriller A A CHAUDHURI

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From the author of If You Still Recognise Me comes a delicious story of two people brought together by a shared love of food as they figure out themselves and each other.Auden is finding different ways to be themself. The first - using their new chosen name, which feels most authentically them. The second - starting a food blog where they can share their passion for food, through family recipes and the stories behind them. And when the blog brings them Valerie, they discover more than they d ever expected.It s been over a year since Valerie lost her mum - her beautiful, vibrant mum who loved cooking. Since her mum s death, Valerie and her dad have drifted further and further apart, the kitchen left cold and empty, until Valerie finds Auden s blog. The blog (and its writer) spark something in Valerie. Could she have found a recipe for happiness?Praise for If You Still Recognise Me: Cynthia So leans into the complex fluidity of relationships over time, across generations and communities, shaded by culture and circumstances. Elsie s story is romantic, warm, wise, and disarmingly sincere. - Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda An epic fandom, a scavenger hunt for a lost love and an ode to cultural inheritance - this is a wonderfully heartfelt and joyously queer romance - Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe If You Still Recognise Me is a poignant, perfectly formed debut about queer love, fandom and family. - Lex Croucher, author of Gwen and Art are Not in Love Refreshing, relatable and raw in its honesty, this is the book I wish I d had as a queer teen discovering my identity. - Sarah Underwood, author of Lies We Sing to the Sea Suffused with queer wistfulness and the ache to be known, So s debut is as intimate and revelatory as the first touch of a first crush s hand. - Riley Redgate, author of Seven Ways We Lie

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FATOU, FETCH THE WATER The water bucket is empty! So, follow in the footsteps of forgetful Fatou, as she fetches a fresh supply for a family feast. But will she return from her journey though the village with just water, or with much more than she expected? This is a charming tale of the joys of both giving and receiving, which includes a fun facts section about the culture and traditions of The Gambia where the story is set. See inside the book - Fatou, Fetch the Water

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The 2010s saw Netflix take on Hollywood, indie movies make history, and Star Wars strike back. Look back on the very best of film from 2011–2020 in this new compendium distilling the big-screen spirit of the decade. Entries featuring stills, detailed synopses, and trivia guide us across the Marvel Universe and through landmark projects such as Boyhood, Get Out, and Parasite. A must-have for any serious film fan! The movies that shaped the 2010s Cinema has likely never been written off so often. In the decade of the 2010s, it is true, much has changed – both in how we watch movies, and in how we see ourselves. Social media and the internet have shaped a new understanding of the self and the world. As streaming services multiplied our viewing options and video games offered alluring realities of their own, the big screen faced serious competition. Even before the usual delays between theatrical release and further distribution became ever shorter, movies often found themselves downgraded to mere “content”, to be clicked at on colorful screen tiles. Are all that remain to cinema its cult of celebrity, blockbusters, and computer-animated visual effects? Quite the contrary – even a cursory glance at our anthology reveals a cinema that is surprisingly diverse, dynamic, and above all alive and kicking, resulting in a decade that was anything but boring, monotonous, and doomed to extinction. And in all honesty: Would you really be satisfied watching all the films compiled here purely via streaming? The movie theater remains a place of yearning, and our book lets you feel its powerful breath. Each of the 100 most compelling movies of the decade is discussed in detail by editor Jürgen Müller and his team of authors, and illustrated with a wealth of visual material. The volume also includes biographies of actors and directors, box-office takings, background information, and a comprehensive list of Oscar® winners from 2012 to 2021. For Jürgen Müller and Philipp Bühler in their wide-ranging introduction, Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) offers the perfect metaphor for the contradictions and ambivalences of contemporary cinema. This volume is a new milestone for all cineastes and movie lovers! The editor Jürgen Müller holds the chair of Early Modern and Modern Art History at the Technical University of Dresden. He studied art history at the universities of Bochum, Mu¨nster, Pisa, Paris and Amsterdam, and has worked as an art critic and curated numerous exhibitions. He is also the editor of TASCHEN’s movies by decade series. 100 Movies of the 2010s Jürgen Müller Hardcover, 19.6 x 25.5 cm, 2.77 kg, 880 pages ISBN 978-3-8365-8438-8Edition: English

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Tiffy and Leon share a flatTiffy and Leon share a bedTiffy and Leon have never met...Tiffy Moore needs a cheap flat, and fast. Leon Twomey works nights and needs cash. Their friends think they re crazy, but it s the perfect solution: Leon occupies the one-bed flat while Tiffy s at work in the day, and she has the run of the place the rest of the time.But with obsessive ex-boyfriends, demanding clients at work, wrongly imprisoned brothers and, of course, the fact that they still haven t met yet, they re about to discover that if you want the perfect home you need to throw the rulebook out the window...

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Welcome to the family, Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I ll soon learn that the Winchesters secrets are far more dangerous than my own . . .Every day I clean the Winchesters beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.I only try on one of Nina s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it s like. But she soon finds out... and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it s far too late.But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don t know who I really am.They don t know what I m capable of . . .An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train won t be able to put this down!

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From the Booker-shortlisted author of The Year of the Runaways, a blazing new novel with a deeply moving family mystery at its heartNayan Olak keeps seeing Helen Fletcher around town and on his daily run out to the Peaks. She s come back to the old house at the end of the lane, with her teenaged son, Brandon, though nobody seems to remember much about her. Some trouble at school, back in the day.A certain defensiveness. Nayan is powerfully drawn to her, though he doesn t quite know why.He hasn t risked love since he lost his young family in a terrible accident twenty years before. All his energy has gone into work at the union, where he s now running for the leadership against accomplished newcomer, Megha.It s a huge moment for Nayan, the culmination of everything he believes. But as he grows closer to Helen, and to the possibility that their pasts may have been connected, much more is suddenly threatened than his chances of winning. In this thoughtful, searching excavation of interlocking tragedies and contemporary politics, Sunjeev Sahota offers us a novel at once Shakespearean and thrillingly of our time -Sarah Thankam Mathews, author of All This Could Be Different Fearlessly contemporary and flawlessly observed, A Spoiled Heart confirms Sunjeev Sahota s position as one of our essential novelists -Karan Mahajan, author of The Association of Small Bombs

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WINNER OF THE GOODREADS AWARD FOR BEST CRIME AND THRILLER 2023 As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can t risk losing this job - not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe . . .It s hard to find an employer who doesn t ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen. I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get what I want.It s almost perfect. But I still haven t met Mrs Garrick, or seen inside the guest bedroom. I m sure I hear her crying. I notice spots of blood around the neck of her white nightgowns when I m doing laundry. And one day I can t help but knock on the door. When it gently swings open, what I see inside changes everything....That s when I make a promise. After all, I ve done this before. I can protect Mrs. Garrick while keeping my own secrets locked up safe.Douglas Garrick has done wrong. He is going to pay. It s simply a question of how far I m willing to go....An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train will be completely hooked!Read what everyone s saying about The Housemaid s Secret: Hold on to your jaws, because they will drop . . . Loved. It. So. Much!! Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS I flew through the pages like a bat out of hell. So, so good!! I absolutely loved every second of it!! Will lead you down one path until you are completely turned around and screaming WTF?! Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS I read this book straight through in one sitting, and stayed up entirely too late to do so . . . Crazy twists and turns - I actually said Wait, what? out loud Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST APOTHECARY GLORIOUSLY GOTHIC, DELIGHTFULLY ATMOSPHERIC SLICE OF VICTORIANA DAILY MAIL PENNER HAS CRAFTED ANOTHER BLOCKBUSTER NOVEL THAT IS MAGICALLY EVEN BETTER THAN HER DEBUT NATALIE JENNERFrom the author of the intoxicating bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes an entrancing exploration of the blurred lines between truth and illusion and the grave risks women take to avenge the ones they love.May mercy be upon the man who finds himself the enemy of a vengeful medium⠦1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D⠙Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike.Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister⠙s death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult. When Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her as an understudy. But as the women team up with the powerful men of London⠙s exclusive Séance Society to solve the mystery, they begin to suspect that they are not merely out to solve a crime, but perhaps entangled in one themselves⠦A Most Anticipated title by: Good Housekeeping, Washington Post, E! News, Bookpage, CrimeReads, Readers Digest, Popsugar, The EveryGirl, Sunset Magazine and more. A great choice for fans of historical European settings, the power of women, and the fringes of the paranormal Booklist Starred Review Steeped in suspense, mystery, and illusion Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestseller of The Maid Breathtaking Pam Jenoff Smart and seductive Fiona Davis An explosive, immersive, time-bomb of a novel Laurie Lico Albanese Mesmerizing, seductive and absolutely irresistible Hank Phillippi Ryan An evocative and delicious read with a mystery that will have you turning pages late into the night Madeline Martin A Victorian whodunit crackling with tension and lavished with ambiance Heather WebbA New York Times Bestseller March 2023

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Discover the gripping summer thriller from the bestselling author of The Ex-Wife One of those books that grabs you from the start and doesn t let go. . . 5* Reader Review The perfect holiday read Kia Abdullah, bestselling author of Those People Next Door You won t be able to put it down Business Post A wonderful twisty read Ava Glass, bestselling author of The Traitor______________________________________Three years ago, bride-to-be Aoife died at her own hen party.Now the hens have returned to the villa where that terrible weekend unfolded. They long for closure. But the moment they step back inside, old wounds open and tensions begin to rise.Everyone has a different version of what happened that night. Someone is keeping secrets. How far will they go to keep them hidden?__________________________Praise for The Villa .. . Gripping Sunday Times Style Full of surprises Sun A great read Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Island Kept me up late into the early hours Ali Lowe, bestselling author of The Running Club ‘You’ll love the way the chapters switch from the weekend of the murder to the return visit, as the hunt for the killer takes some unexcepted, and violent, turns Daily Express The Villa looks destined to be Jess Ryder’s most successful psychological thriller yet’ The Herald An excellent, fast-paced psychological thriller 5* Reader Review A fantastic and original read 5* Reader Review Amazing writing 5* Reader Review Not the ending I was expecting, but it was the ending I didn t know I wanted 5* Reader Review The characters were great, the story itself was very enjoyable and suspenseful, the setting was fantastic 5* Reader Review

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How I long to sail! said the tiny snail.The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it s the tiny snail s big plan that saves the day.This edition features the classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans â “ big and small!Also available with redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo s Child, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook s Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

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Selected and Edited with an Introduction and Notes by David Blair, University of Kent at Canterbury.Late in the eighteenth century authors began to write â ˜Gothicâ ™ stories as a way of putting literature back in touch with the irrational, the supernatural and the bizarre, which had been neglected in the â ˜Age of Reasonâ ™.This superb new collection brings together stories from the earliest decades of Gothic writing with later 19th and early 20th century tales from the period in which Gothic diversified into the familiar forms of the ghost- and-horror-story. Work by writers such as Poe, Dickens, Hawthorne, Gaskell and M. R. James appears alongside that of anonymous writers from the start of the period and many lesser-known authors from Britain and America. Some of these stories, like the haunting â ˜The Lame Priestâ ™ are â ˜lost masterpiecesâ ™ and several have never been anthologised before. Together they cover the spectrum of Gothic story-telling â “ tales of madness and violence, of shape-shifters and spectres, that express some of the deepest fears of the human mind â “ insanity, sexuality, death and the often terrible power of the past to catch up with the present.In a lively, authoritative introduction David Blair provides fresh insights and a detailed commentary on the storiesâ ™ place in the complex traditions of Gothic writing in British and American literature.

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Tiffy and Leon share a flatTiffy and Leon share a bedTiffy and Leon have never met...Tiffy Moore needs a cheap flat, and fast. Leon Twomey works nights and needs cash. Their friends think they re crazy, but it s the perfect solution: Leon occupies the one-bed flat while Tiffy s at work in the day, and she has the run of the place the rest of the time.But with obsessive ex-boyfriends, demanding clients at work, wrongly imprisoned brothers and, of course, the fact that they still haven t met yet, they re about to discover that if you want the perfect home you need to throw the rulebook out the window...

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I wrote murder mysteries. I didn t investigate them. Until now...Crime writer turned amateur sleuth, Jen, has taken over the running of the local bookstore in her hometown of Riddleton.But balancing the books at Ravenous Readers is nothing compared to meeting the deadline for her new novel.Dodging phone calls from her editor takes a back seat, however, when the local police chief is poisoned. To solve the murder, Jen must dust off her detective hat once more.With everyone in town seemingly a suspect, and evidence planted to incriminate local police officer and close friend Eric, Jen is working against the clock. Can she find the killer and beat her own writer s block before it s too late?Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lauren Elliott and Ellery Adams, this is an absolutely gripping and addictive bookish cozy mystery that will have you turning the pages late into the night.

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‘Chillingly compelling and expertly assembled. An immersive piece of thriller writing of the sort late-night-reading binges are made of’ B. P. WALTER ‘Dark, intense, and expertly crafted. Kate Rhodes delivers exactly what I look for in a gripping thriller’ RACHEL ABBOTT She thinks she understand stalkers. Until she becomes a target . . . Elly is an expert in stalking – an academic at Cambridge University and a popular media pundit. She knows the subject intimately: what motivates a stalker, how they behave, how to rehabilitate them. But now it’s personal. Someone is following her, making silent phone calls and sending her ominous notes. The message is always the same – me or you. Elly can’t trust anyone – not her family, her friends or her colleagues. She knows that her stalker must be someone close to her. And when they suddenly turn violent, she realizes she’s running out of time to find out who it is. Because it looks like only one of them will survive.A terrifying cat-and-mouse chase, told from the perspective of the stalker and the stalked – a roller-coaster ride with an ending you won’t see coming. ‘Terrifying and tense, as unpredictable as it is compelling #39; LESLEY KARA ‘A classy, edge-of-the-seat thriller which will keep you guessing throughout!’ B.A. PARIS ‘Pacy, tense and unsettling . . . Kate keeps you guessing until the end, then hits you with a chapter that will stay with you long after you close the book’ MARI HANNAH ‘Stylish and atmospheric, with a final page that is sure to chill your bones. Loved it’ CAZ FREAR #39;The tension never lets up. Just when you think you’ve unravelled the mystery, Rhodes masterfully delivers a twist that leaves you breathless’ JO JAKEMAN #39;A bloody good read. Tense and intense #39; KATE EVANS ‘Pacy and chilling. I binged it’ EMMA BAMFORD ‘Kate Rhodes always delivers an entertaining read but this standalone novel really packs a punch’ RUSS THOMAS ‘Gripping . . . I just couldn #39;t put this down’ SIMON McCLEAVE #39;A creepy slow-burn of a thriller – one that will have you looking over your own shoulder as you read late into the night’ SARAH PEKKANEN ‘Superb plotting. The very best in psychological crime writing’ JANE ISAAC #39;Tense and terrifying - no one is above suspicion in this masterpiece of literary manipulation #39; ANNE COATES ‘Deliciously addictive’ ISABEL ASHDOWN ‘Irresistible’ CRIME TIME ‘Terrifying’ CRIME MONTHLY #39;Tense and properly chilling #39; SUN ON SUNDAY, FABULOUS MAGAZINE

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How I long to sail! said the tiny snail.The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it s the tiny snail s big plan that saves the day!This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format and with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo s Child, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook s Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

Objev podobné jako The Snail and the Whale - Julia Donaldsonová

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST APOTHECARY GLORIOUSLY GOTHIC, DELIGHTFULLY ATMOSPHERIC SLICE OF VICTORIANA DAILY MAIL PENNER HAS CRAFTED ANOTHER BLOCKBUSTER NOVEL THAT IS MAGICALLY EVEN BETTER THAN HER DEBUT NATALIE JENNERFrom the author of the intoxicating bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes an entrancing exploration of the blurred lines between truth and illusion and the grave risks women take to avenge the ones they love.May mercy be upon the man who finds himself the enemy of a vengeful medium⠦1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D⠙Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike.Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister⠙s death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult. When Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her as an understudy. But as the women team up with the powerful men of London⠙s exclusive Séance Society to solve the mystery, they begin to suspect that they are not merely out to solve a crime, but perhaps entangled in one themselves⠦A Most Anticipated title by: Good Housekeeping, Washington Post, E! News, Bookpage, CrimeReads, Readers Digest, Popsugar, The EveryGirl, Sunset Magazine and more. A great choice for fans of historical European settings, the power of women, and the fringes of the paranormal Booklist Starred Review Steeped in suspense, mystery, and illusion Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestseller of The Maid Breathtaking Pam Jenoff Smart and seductive Fiona Davis An explosive, immersive, time-bomb of a novel Laurie Lico Albanese Mesmerizing, seductive and absolutely irresistible Hank Phillippi Ryan An evocative and delicious read with a mystery that will have you turning pages late into the night Madeline Martin A Victorian whodunit crackling with tension and lavished with ambiance Heather WebbA New York Times Bestseller March 2023

Objev podobné jako The London Seance Society - Sarah Penner

The Red Record tabulates these instances of cruelty in clear, impartial figures. Ida B. Wells original goal for the brochure was to humiliate and shock the lethargic public-and spur change-alongside the total by describing actual instances of lynching and listing the common justifications for these arbitrary executions. The practice of lynching was so pervasive in the postbellum American South that the majority of Southern politicians and leaders chose to ignore it. This lethal brand of vigilante justice was really a thinly veiled racist justification for homicidal brutality. With charges ranging from attempted stock poisoning to insulting whites, more than 200 African Americans were killed in 1892 alone. In order to let the dreadful statistics speak for themselves. The anti-lynching movement in the US was led by investigative journalist and activist Ida B. Wells, later Wells-Barnett. A Red Record used mainstream white newspapers to document a resurgence of white mob violence, building on her ground-breaking exposé Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases (1892), and discovered that more than 9,000 African Americans had been killed by lynching in the South between 1864 and 1894. The novel aimed to make space for one aspect of a crucial discussion about power, violence, and race in the US.

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The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. How I long to sail! said the tiny snail.One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it s the tiny snail s big plan that saves the day.This hardback edition features the classic story plus extra content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect gift.Enjoy more family favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo s Child and Room on the Broom.

Objev podobné jako The Snail and the Whale - Julia Donaldsonová

Could the child once accused of murder really be innocent? So good . . . Ballantyne makes it look easy NEW YORK TIMES Beautifully told DAILY MAIL Thought-provoking and unsettling ALEX GRAY A breathless thriller WOMAN S OWN Had me turning the pages late into the night C. J. COOPER________InnocentTen years ago, Sebastian Croll was found not guilty of murdering his playmate.Criminal solicitor Daniel Hunter defended the eleven-year-old in a trial that gripped the nation, but the past is unearthed when Daniel gets a call from his old client.Or guilty?Sebastian s university professor has been brutally murdered and everyone who knew her is in the frame. As Daniel steps in to represent Sebastian for the second time, rumour of his client s identity spreads like wildfire.The media swarm. Threats begin to arrive. And the question on everyone s lips:Could the child once accused of murder really be innocent?________What everyone is saying about Lisa Ballantyne s thrillers: Gripping CLARE MACKINTOSH Sophisticated, suspensefu LEE CHILD Tense SUNDAY TIMES Unsettling and compulsive ROSAMUND LUPTON Moving GUARDIAN Emotionally intense RICHARD AND JUDY BOOKCLUB Grips like a vice DAILY MAIL Thought-provoking GILLY MACMILLAN Tense RACHEL ABBOTT A page-turner DAILY EXPRESS I couldn t get this book out of my head JENNY COLGAN

Objev podobné jako The Innocent One - Lisa Ballantyne

Firmly grounded in the day-to-day reality of being a mother, this revised and updated edition of The Complete Buddhism for Mothers gives personal and honest advice based on Buddhist teachings as applied to the everyday challenges of bringing up children. Become a calmer and happier mother with The Complete Buddhism for Mothers, fully revised and updated for the modern mother. Parenthood can be a time of great inner turmoil for a woman yet parenting books invariably focus on nurturing children rather than the mothers who struggle to raise them. This book is different. These two acclaimed bestselling books - Buddhism for Mothers and Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children - bound together in this edition, explore the joy of being with your children in the all-important present moment. In these books, mothers have found the inspiration to be more patient, loving and attentive towards their children, other family members, other parents, but most of all, themselves. In her clear and engaging way, Sarah Napthali takes us on a journey through the challenges (and the pleasures!) of raising children, using Buddhist teachings and principles to help her answer the eternal questions of mothers everywhere: Who am I now? Where am I going? And how can I do my best by my children and myself? This wisdom also allows space for the deeper reflections about who we are and what makes us happy. Writing from personal experience, and weaving in stories from other mothers throughout her narrative, Sarah shows us how spiritual and mindful parenting can help all mothers to be more open and content. Even if exploring Buddhism at this busy stage of your life is not where you thought you d be, it s well worth reading this book. It can make a difference.

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The bestselling phenomenon of the Dollanganger family saga continues as the children who escaped the attic build new lives, haunted by their tragic past.Their captivity in their grandparentsâ ™ attic is finally over.But revenge is a torment they cannot escapeâ ¦The Dollanganger children are trying to rebuild their lives after suffocating for so long in the terrifying darkness of the attic. The siblings must put aside their past and learn to love and dream again, in order to find their rightful place in the world.Still, dreams of happiness and success are easily crowded out by thoughts of vengeance. Cathy is determined to make those responsible for destroying their childhood pay, from the grandmother who tormented them to the mother who abandoned them.Disturbing, lavishly written gothic romance at its finest, Petals on the Wind is the second book in the best-selling Dollanganger saga, still as engrossing today as it was when it first appeared.

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One favor deserves another, or does it?Against their better judgment, Ann and Rhonda agree to help a young girl in distress at the request of the vice-president of the United States, Amelia Swanson. After almost losing their lives because of an earlier request of hers, they plan on being more careful.Amanda Rogers was an intern for Senator Worthington s office when she was drugged at a staff party and got pregnant. Now, alone without parental support, she and her friend, Jax Thomas, arrive at the hotel to wait out the last weeks of pregnancy in privacy. Senator Worthington and his wife want to adopt Mandy s baby girl, but she s made no promises. Jax would like to marry Mandy and raise the baby with her, but Mandy s parents have made it clear that Jax deserves better than someone like her, and Mandy s torn.After vowing not to interfere, Ann and Rhonda find it more and more difficult to stay neutral. But they have other things on their minds. Aubrey Lowell, who almost ruined The Beach House Hotel managing it, their old nemesis, Brock Goodwin, and a couple of others have opened a nearby hotel called The Sand Castle, a playground for the hip, and have every intention of destroying The Beach House Hotel, no matter what it takes.There is much to celebrate as happy news from both families and the hotel is shared by all. As Ann and Rhonda agree, life can sometimes be as sweet as one of Jean-Luc s desserts at The Beach House Hotel.A light beach read with humor sprinkled in for readers enjoyment featuring two women, Ann and Rhonda, whom readers adore. Be sure to read all the books so far in the series – Breakfast at The Beach House Hotel, Lunch at The Beach House Hotel, Dinner at The Beach House Hotel, Christmas at The Beach House Hotel, Margaritas at The Beach House Hotel, Dessert at The Beach House Hotel. Coffee at The Beach House Hotel and Tea at The Beach House Hotel coming soon.Another of Judith Keim s series books celebrating love and families, strong women meeting challenges, and clean women s fiction with a touch of romance—beach reads for all ages with a touch of humor, satisfying twists, and happy endings. Be sure to check out her other delightful books and series that readers adore.

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In many of his poems, the great Dorset poet and novelist Thomas Hardy referred to a certain romantic courtship, a marriage which became progressively more problematical, and finally to a bereavement in which a man loses his wife. So, who was Hardy writing about? The clue is to be found in his early poems, where the names of several locations in North Cornwall are mentioned, this being the very same place which featured in Hardy⠙s courtship of Emma Gifford, who was to become his first wife. The poems raise certain questions. Given that Hardy and Emma gradually drifted apart so that in the end they lived mainly separate lives, albeit under the same roof, why was he so grief-stricken when she died, bearing in mind that their marriage was so unsatisfactory?How did Hardy cope as he passed through the various stages of grief, which he articulated so poignantly and expressively in his poems? These stages are recognized today, thanks to the work of Swiss-US psychiatrist, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, and US expert on grieving and loss, David Kessler. Finally, how did Hardy survive and come out the other side, and can his experience be a guide to others who find themselves alone and bereft after losing their partner?

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THE RIOTOUSLY FUNNY NEW NOVEL FROM JUSTIN MYERS, MASTER OF THE MODERN-DAY ROM COM Everything I want from a rom com. It s warm, funny and whip smart Laura Kay, author of THE SPLIT A brilliantly funny reimagining of the romcom, full of helter-skelter twists Adam Kay, author of THIS IS GOING TO HURT Fresh, funny and full of twists and turns DAILY MAIL__________TWO EXES. ONE BIG SECRET. LET THE GAMES BEGIN... Dylan and Flo are in love. The only trouble is, they broke up months ago and everyone was delighted for them.At first, it s exciting sneaking around, hiding from disapproving friends, climbing through bedroom windows to avoid family, and concocting hilarious disguises. It s like Romeo and Juliet. With more sex and less poison.But soon it becomes harder to separate truth from lies. Dylan and Flo are in way over their heads, and the games have only just begun . . .__________What real readers are saying about The Fake-Up Dialogue so sharp it could cut you new cheekbones. A wild plot of fake romance against a backdrop of instant fame. Crazy side characters with inspiration from pop culture ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #11088 I could not put the book down, it was a rollercoaster of a journey . . . It reminded me a lot of Sophie Kinsella . . . You will really fall in love with the characters ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #11088 I love Justin Myers writing and this book, his third, is just brilliant . . . It s enjoyable especially because the characters have flaws, they are human and their situations are not farfetched, while being fantastic. Total triumph! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #11088 A funny, laugh-out-loud story with believable and relatable characters. It gripped me from the very start and kept me up til late in the night ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #11088 Just so entertaining and gripping. Impeccable storytelling that I would strongly recommend ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #11088

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Join Kitty and her cat crew on the rooftops for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. Kitty and her classmates are taking part in a lantern parade through the city. The glittering fairy lights and glowing lanterns look so pretty in the darkness, and there a huge full moon in the night sky. But there s a dastardly thief sneaking through the crowds and stealing anything that sparkles. It s a race against the clock, can Kitty catch the thief and return the stolen items before the lantern parade ends?

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Forty years ago, the island was paradise. Now, itâ ™s haunted by shadows of the past.When Juno arrives at the breathtaking Greek island of Inios, she has one purpose: to find the father sheâ ™s never met.But he isnâ ™t there, and nothing is as she expected. As whispers follow her every step, Juno is convinced something terrible happened all those years ago when her parents fell in love.Desperate for answers, Juno knows she canâ ™t leave the island until her family secret that has been hidden for decades is finally uncovered.Little does she know how far someone will go to keep it buriedâ ¦___________________________________Praise for Jess Ryder: Gripping Sunday Times Style Full of surprises Sun A great read Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Island Kept me up late into the early hours Ali Lowe, bestselling author of The Running Club â ˜Youâ ™ll love the way the chapters switch from the weekend of the murder to the return visit, as the hunt for the killer takes some unexpected, and violent, turns Daily Express__________________Reader Reviews: An excellent, fast-paced psychological thriller 5* Reader Review A fantastic and original read 5* Reader Review Amazing writing 5* Reader Review Not the ending I was expecting, but it was the ending I didn t know I wanted 5* Reader Review The characters were great, the story itself was very enjoyable and suspenseful, the setting was fantastic 5* Reader Review

Objev podobné jako The Island Escape - Ryder Jess

They say you can t choose your family . . . But what if they re wrong?Chloe lives a quiet life. Working as a newspaper archivist in the day and taking care of her nan in the evening, she s happy simply to read about the lives of others as she files the news clippings from the safety of her desk.But there s one story that she can t stop thinking about. The case of Angie Kyle â “ a girl, Chloe s age, who went missing as a child. A girl whose parents never gave up hope.When Chloe s nan is moved into care, leaving Chloe on the brink of homelessness, she takes a desperate step: answering an ad to be a lodger in the missing girl s family home. It could be the perfect opportunity to get closer to the story she s read so much about. But it s not long until she realizes this couple isn t all they seem. In a house where everyone has something to hide, is it possible to get too close?Anna Whartonâ ™s debut, The Imposter, is a thought-provoking story of obsession, loneliness and the lies we tell ourselves in order to live with ourselves. Evocative and compelling â “ Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend and The Last Wife

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The gripping sequel to The Enlightenment Project from bestselling author Lynn Hightower: a chilling modern haunted house tale that will keep you turning the pages late into the night! In the Amish countryside of Kentucky, there is a house. Everyone knows about it. They whisper about the things that happen there. Creepy things. Terrible things. It would be better if they shouted: Run. Six weeks ago, fragile mother of two Pammie LaRue moved in with her beloved partner Conor. They ignored the knocks on the walls. Whispering voices. Water pooling, with no obvious leak.Eight days ago, Conor went missing, without a trace. Unless you count the drag marks in the crawl space under the house . . .Neurosurgeon Noah Archer doesn’t believe in ghosts and demons and haunted houses – he knows from terrible experience just how real they are. But despite his work with the Enlightenment Project, which pits cutting-edge scientific research against the darkness, he’s no exorcist.Still, when Pammie pitches up on his doorstep late one night, children in tow, Noah helps. He enters the house. But in doing so, he’s made a terrible mistake. Because once the darkness has its claws in you, it won’t let go . . . Fans of Stephen King, Grady Hendrix, and The Exorcist won’t want to miss this chilling modern haunted house tale that blends horror with psychological suspense.

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A completely addictive psychological thriller from the UK Top 50 bestselling author of The Bride It was meant to be the perfect getawayâ ¦As I board the plane, all I can feel is hope and excitement. One whole week away. Just me and the man I have promised to be with forever. Time to repair what has been broken. Maybe even try for another baby, and pray that this time it doesnâ ™t end heartbreakingly. I just need to not think about what George has done. Heâ ™s my husband. And this is the holiday where we make things right. But then I realise he canâ ™t take his eyes off the beautiful woman whoâ ™s just boarded the plane in front of meâ ¦In that moment, everything changes. And nobody is safe. A gripping, twisty, breathtaking psychological thriller that will keep you reading late into the night. If you loved The Housemaid, The Girl on the Train and The Couple at No.9, youâ ™ll be addicted to The Holiday. Praise for John Nicholl:â ˜A dark, gritty, and compulsive readâ ™ Daily Express The chill is tangible Owen Mullen A frightening book that lures us into the darkness where monsters live. John Nicholl s knowledge of this world from his years of police work makes his characters ring true Billy Hayesâ ˜An outstanding piece of work by a truly masterful storytellerâ ™ Anita Waller Dark and disturbing. One to really get your pulse racing. This is a story you won t forget Ross Greenwoodâ ˜The hairs on the back of my neck are still up!â ¦ Makes your skin quiverâ ¦ I was well and truly hookedâ ¦ The twist had my mouth dropping and rereading twice!â ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜Absolutely addictive and gripping. I seriously WOULD NOT even start this book unless you have cleared your schedule because you will not be able to put it down!!! I absolutely blew through it in one sitting and it genuinely was unputdownable!!! A true page turner absolutely rammed with suspense, tension and everything you want when you read a psychological thrillerâ ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜I was hookedâ ¦ Will leave you with shivers down your spine and chills in your heart. Some of the twists in this book left my jaw on the floor. And the ending blew me away. Outstanding!â ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜A real psychological thriller with a dark side. Creepy, chilling with undertones of something darker. At times I had goosebumps on my goosebumps. I found this book impossible to put down and finally turned the last page at 1am. Yes. this book is that good!!!â ¦ MUST READ!!!!!â ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜Absolutely brilliantâ ¦ Immensely readableâ ¦ Grippingâ ¦ Never slows down at allâ ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜A completely unputdownable psychological suspense thriller that reeled me in right from the very start. [The twists] left me speechless. I did gasp out loud at the ending which I thought was brilliant ????? Reader Review

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In a world of imperfect-at-best and bad-at-worst dads, what is the ideal of fatherhood we aspire to? Why does this ideal exist?What is it about fathers and father figures that looms so large in the lives of so many? So wonders Patton Dodd in this intimate reflection and memoir in which he wrestles with a dad-sized hole, the gap between the father he yearned to have and the father he got—an absent-while-present alcoholic whose unreliability caused chaos for everyone around him.This struggle with the father he was given led to a variety of substituted: fathers he created, from an imaginary Papa Friend to male mentors he turned into father figures. Then there s the father he believed in, a Heavenly Father, made present by the steadfast and stubborn faith of his earthly mother. And finally, there is the father Dodd became when he had his own children, an experience that led him to track down the source and mystery of the father he got.Throughout, Dodd s story resonates for anyone who struggles with the fathers they got, the fathers they wish they had--and anyone struggling to become the parent they hope to be.A lyrical, emotional meditation on the failures and glories of dadhood, The Father You Get is an extended wrestling match with the mysteries of a distant parental figure and an attempt to bridge the gap between the fathers we get and the fathers our hearts yearn for.

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In a Kingdom Built on Secrets, Her Hidden Magic Could Destroy Everything. A heart-pounding Yoruba inspired fantasy set in an epic world of courtly intrigue and forbidden power⠦ Rich worldbuilding inspired by Yoruba mythology and a strong cast of characters. This debut fantasy shines as bright as the sun L. R. LAM⠘Absolutely Radiant⠙ BEA FITZGERALD Wildly Imaginative HANNAH KANER A sweeping, enchanting fantasy ESMIE JIKIEMI-PEARSON ⠘A Dazzling Debut⠙ ANDREA STEWART⠘Enthralling and epic⠙ ANNA DAY Gorgeously, powerfully written INDIA HOLTON⠘Readers are going to LOVE THIS BOOK!⠙ ANGELA MONTOYAIn the Kingdom of Oru L ore has a secret. She is the only one without agbára ⠓ the ability to harness power from the sun. On pain of death she must conceal it from everyone. Including her best friend, Alawani. But when the gods declare Alawani an à lùfáà High Priest ⠓ a great honour where he will serve the gods and the Kingdom ⠓ he must be stripped of his power in a brutal trial likely to kill him. Unwilling to bear his death, L ore vows to rescue him. When she desperately attempts to channel agbára an icy shadow magic instead pours from her hands; a power she learns originated from a forbidden, secret land beyond Oru. In this place, she and Alawani must seek sanctuary from those pursuing them. But soon they will discover a secret that could bring the kingdom to its knees . . . __Early Readers are fanning the flames of Firstborn of the Sun! I was completely hooked. The tale delves deeply into African mythology, with storytelling that feels timeless ***** 5 star reader review This book is a breath of fresh, fiery air . . . the plot? Absolutely jaw-dropping. I m talking mouth open, phone slipping from my hands levels of shock ***** 5 star reader review Wowowow this book was incredible . . . a completely new vibe of its own - a richly layered magic system, stunning worldbuilding, and characters so compellingly complex you⠙ll root for all of them at some point (even when they⠙re at odds) ***** 5 star reader review Both magical and meaningful ... a stunning tribute to Yoruba heritage, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves culturally rich fantasy ***** 5 star reader review⠘Absolutely radiant. Anson has created a captivating, intricate world with characters who will stay with me for a long time. A perfect balance of political machinations and aching romance, wrapped up in a fast-paced action packed adventure. I loved it!⠙ BEA FITZGERALD, author of Girl Goddess Queen A searing tale of ambition, love and survival . . . This is a wildly imaginative debut which begins an epic story HANNAH KANER, author of Godkiller A dazzling debut, with characters that leap off the page and burrow into your heart. Filled with love, betrayal, and questions of loyalty, the twists and turns this story takes will keep you reading late into the night ANDREA STEWART, author of The Gods Below⠘Fierce, exciting and utterly original, Firstborn of the Sun is an enthralling and epic fantasy, with a beautiful and tender romance at its center⠙ ANNA DAY, author of The Girl who Grew Wings Epic and gorgeous, Firstborn of the Sun, enraptures readers in the rich, complex Kingdom of Oru with intricate magic, fascinating politics, swoony romance, and gasp-worthy twists. A radiant debut, not to miss! DHONIELLE CLAYTON, author of The Conjurverse series Gorgeously, powerfully written, with wonderful characters and intricate, luxuriant worldbuilding - altogether really quite exceptional. I foresee it becoming a beloved classic amongst fantasy readers. INDIA HOLTON, author of the Dangerous Damsels series⠘A rich and confident fantasy with expansive world building and a magic system as vicious as it is unique. Filled with intricately woven twists and action from beginning to end, readers will have a hard time putting this book down. Readers are going to LOVE THIS BOOK!⠙ - ANGELA MONTOYA, author of Sinner⠙s Isle and A Cruel Thirst

Objev podobné jako Firstborn of the Sun - Marvellous Michael Anson

________________LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2013________________ Perkins is an extraordinary writer ... The Forrests is a novel to be savoured - Daisy Goodwin, Sunday Times Dexterously communicates some of life s less-syncopated rhythms ... Funny, painful and utterly mesmerising - Independent on Sunday The novel I would most like to press into my friends suitcases this summer ... kept me up reading late into the night - Helen Brown, Daily Telegraph________________Dorothy Forrest is immersed in the sensory world around her; she lives in the flickering moment. From the age of seven, when her odd, disenfranchised family moves from New York City to the wide skies of Auckland, to the very end of her life, this is her great gift and possible misfortune.Through the wilderness of a commune, to falling in love, to early marriage and motherhood, from the glorious anguish of parenting to the loss of everything worked for and the unexpected return of love, Dorothy is swept along by time. Her family looms and recedes; revelations come to light; death changes everything, but somehow life remains as potent as it ever was, and the joy in just being won t let her go.In a narrative that shifts and moves, growing as wild as the characters, The Forrests is an extraordinary literary achievement. A novel that sings with colour and memory, it speaks of family and time, dysfunction, ageing and loneliness, about heat, youth, and how life can change if you re lucky enough to be around for it .________________ Literary fiction at its most luscious - Mail on Sunday An ambitious family saga flooded with light and life - Julie Myerson, New Statesman Books of the Year Exhilarating: intensely attentive, funny, lyrical and moving - Kate Summerscale, Daily Telegraph Books of the Year Remarkable - Tom Sutcliffe, BBC Radio 4 Saturday Review Extraordinary ... a magnificent novel - Arifa Akba, Independent An intelligent and perceptive novel - Allan Massie, Scotsman________________

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Would you like to be your own boss? To spend your days doing pretty much what you like – and get paid ten times as much as you used to for sitting at a laptop for someone who doesn’t care about you?There’s no doubt that being a financial trader is one of the best ways to achieve this. Robbie Burns – aka The Naked Trader – knows this from experience. Twenty-two years ago he took the leap. Since then he has traded his way in stocks and shares from a few grand to over £3m ($5m).Along the way, he recorded a lot of his trades. He also steadily built up an arsenal of effective trading strategies: ideas that make money. Repeatedly. With no technical nonsense, no complicated equations or weird theories, just common sense and logic – which turns out not to be so common in the markets…This all-new book brings them together in one place for the first time, and shows them in action, in a compelling follow-up to his bestselling Naked Trader books.Learn how to trade the news, dash for cash, go against the crowd, play dumb to make smart money, tame black swans, score by structuring your portfolio like a football team, perfect the art of the entry, become brilliant at bouncebacks, set stop-losses like a pro… and tons more!With Robbie’s trademark humour and unrivalled honesty, this book will help you kickstart your trading career, or revive it after running into difficulties – and set you on the way to freedom and financial security.

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Our obsession with land is the driving force behind human history. It has sparked revolutions and fuelled economic booms as well as financial crises. Land is the world s oldest and most important asset, and it governs the course of our lives more than any other form of wealth. But this immense power is also what makes it so dangerous.In The Land Trap, The Economist s Wall Street editor Mike Bird reveals a sweeping, global history that shows how fortunes have been built - or destroyed - all on the bedrock of land. It has become the linchpin of the world s banking system and it affects everything from soaring housing prices to geopolitical tensions. From the speculative land grabs of colonial America to China s modern-day real estate crisis, this gripping narrative shows how the economics of land can make and break families, businesses, and even entire nations.This is the book for anyone who wants to see beyond markets and money to the hidden game being played out on the ground beneath our feet.

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A celebration of the reggae musician s career and legacy.From lead singer and guitarist of the Wailers, to his international solo success in the 1970s, Bob Marley is largely credited with the popularization of Reggae music worldwide. Having died in 1981, Marley s legacy is clearly evident within society today, and the recent biopic, One Love (2024), achieved widespread success.With the current influx of Gen Z fans, as well as lifelong followers, this unofficial and unauthorized book celebrates the career of the 1978 United Nations Peace Medal winner and features facts about his life and background, discography and live shows which have gone down in history.Gemini Pockets From little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.

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From multi-award-winning Neil Gaiman comes a spectacularly silly, mind-bendingly clever, brilliantly bonkers adventure â “ with lip-smackingly gorgeous illustrations by Chris Riddell. A self-referential gem ... Both author and illustrator are craftsmen at the top of their game, making it look easy Sunday Times, Children s Book of the YearMum s away. Dad s in charge. There s no milk. So Dad saves the day by going to buy some. Really, that s all that happens. Very boring. YAAAAAAAAAWN. There are absolutely none of the following inside:GLOBBY GREEN ALIENS!INTERGALACTIC POLICE!PIRATES!And most definitely NOT a time-travelling hot-air balloon piloted by the brilliant dinosaur scientist Professor Steg...

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Perfectly balancing romance and intrigue, this is a true page-turner Publishers WeeklyHE IS THE ICE-COLD DUKEJulian, the Duke of Hastings, is known for being aloof and utterly in control. For nine years, he s kept his distance from the only woman who ever cracked his icy exterior, burying himself in work as a top-secret government code-breaker. But when his latest assignment ensnares him in a lethal aristocratic plot, Julian has no choice but to enlist the help of his estranged wife.SHE IS THE PRIM DUCHESSTo all of society, Caroline Hastings is the perfect duchess. For years she s masked her pain over her husband s abandonment behind a poised facade. But when Julian unexpectedly returns and sweeps them into a dangerous, covert mission, Caroline discovers her frozen duke isn t quite so indifferent in the bedroom after all.Now, locked in a dangerous chase through London s glittering ballrooms and dark back alleys, Julian and Caroline must catch a killer - before he catches them first.

Objev podobné jako The Wayward Duke - Katrina Kendrick

Magnetic. I couldn t put it down. STEPHEN KING Immersive, gripping and wish a twist you won t see coming ELLERY LLOYD The very definition of a page-turner CLARE MACKINTOSH----I guess you re probably wondering about the next girl. Because there s always another girl, right? A girl waiting to be taken. To be swept away. I ll tell you about her.It s been twenty years since Detective Chelsey Calhoun lost her sister, and she s been searching ever since: for signs, for closure, for other missing girls. Happy endings are rare in Chelsey s line of work.Until one day, local teenager Ellie Black is found in Washington State woods. Two years after her disappearance, she s an echo of herself, but alive.But something s not right about this girl. Where has she been, and who is she protecting?Chelsey has to find out. For herself, for her sister, and before the next girl is taken.---- I stayed up late into the night turning the pages . . . a truly jaw-dropping twist. JESSICA KNOLL An emotional gut-punch of a thriller SAMANTHA DOWNING What a page-turner, with a truly shocking twist at the end. Itâ ™s an absolute winner for me. SUSAN LEWIS Brooding and atmospheric MARY KUBICA

Objev podobné jako The Next Girl - Emiko Jean

Christopher discovers the history of Monsterkind, and through that learns that he isn t so alone in the world after all. That what he s experienced all his life is what many before him have also experienced. Maybe he s not going to cower and hide anymore. Maybe he needs to fight back! Not only for himself and his friends, but for all those who came before them and lost their lives. Tiny Onion Studios and Dark Horse Comics present a line of upcoming creator-owned work from the mind of James Tynion IV across a broad spectrum of his interests, from non-fiction supernatural encounters to high concept coming-of-age monster comics. Collects the Dark Horse Comics series The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos #9-#15 and The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos Halloween Special one-shot.

Objev podobné jako The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos Volume 2 - James Tynion IV., Isaac Goodhart, Tate Brombal

In a Cornish valley steeped in legend lies an abandoned house where Edens may be lost, found and remade...The house at White Cove comes with a reputation. Once the venue for glittering parties, it has lain neglected since the war, which is why Mila and her mother Magda acquire it so cheaply in the summer of 1954. While Magda plans to restore the house to its former glory, Mila just wants a happy home for her little girl, Janey.Locals say this valley is home to a white hare; to some itâ ™s an ill omen, to others a blessing. Feeling fragile and broken-hearted, Mila is in need of as many blessings as she can get. But will this place provide the fresh start she so desperately needs?â ˜This book does not hesitate to evoke a sense of wonderâ ™ Robin Hobbâ ˜Mythic, witchy... sings of an earth alive with powerâ ™ Jackie Morrisâ ˜A brilliant novel of love, loss, forgiveness, and healingâ ™ Liz Fenwick

Objev podobné jako The White Hare - Jane Johnsonová

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERAs seen on This MorningBack in the day, I was Governor of Security and Operations for HMP Wormwood Scrubs. If youâ ™re easily shocked or offended, you best look away nowâ ¦Having worked for 16 years in a high-security womenâ ™s prison dealing with the likes of Rosemary West and Myra Hindley, Vanessa Frake thought sheâ ™d seen it all. That was until she was transferred to the notorious Wormwood Scrubs.Thrust into a â ˜manâ ™s worldâ ™, her no-nonsense approach and fearless attitude saw her swiftly rise through the ranks. From dealing with celebrity criminals and busting drug rings, to recruiting informers and being subject to violent attacks, this hard-hitting but often humorous memoir reveals all about life behind bars in unflinching detail.Now, for one last time, The Gov opens the prison gates. Prepare for the madness and horror of daily life with the UKâ ™s most ruthless criminals.

Objev podobné jako The Governor - Vanessa Frake