strangers in the house raja shehadeh

Raja Shehadeh was born into a successful Palestinian family with a beautiful house overlooking the Mediterranean. When the state of Israel was formed in 1948 the family were driven out to the provincial town of Ramallah. There Shehadeh grew up in the shadow of his father, a leading civil rights lawyer. He vowed not to become involved in politics or law but inevitably did so and became an important activist himself. In 1985 his father was stabbed to death. The Israeli police failed to investigate the murder properly and Shehadeh, by then a lawyer, set about solving the crime that destroyed his family. In Strangers in the House, Shehadeh recounts his troubled and complex relationship with his father and his experience of exile - of being a stranger in his own land. It is a remarkable memoir that combines the personal and political to devastating effect.

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''Quite simply a masterpiece'' John Banville''I''ve just found a stranger in my house. In a bed on the second floor. He was dying when I got there. You''re going to have to deal with it''Hector Loursat has been a drunken recluse since his wife left him eighteen years ago. Shut away in his dilapidated mansion in the small town of Moulins, he barely speaks to his daughter. But when the sound of a gunshot penetrates the padded walls of his study one night, and he discovers a body, Loursat is forced to act. No longer able to ignore the world, he determines to get to the truth of what happened, and save an innocent life.

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Strangers in the Car is a heart-pounding thriller from C. M. Ewan, acclaimed author of The House Hunt, The Interview, A Window Breaks and the half-a-million-copy bestseller Safe House.Late at night . . .Abi and Ben are driving home down foggy country roads, arguing about having had to cut short their weekend away, when they take a wrong turn. Abi’s driving, but her eyes leave the road for a moment as she says something to Ben – just as he gasps. A man is in front of the car, waving a torch. Abi swerves to avoid him.You see a family stranded . . .Ben tells her they should stop and go back, but Abi refuses. It’s dark, the roads are isolated and they don’t know this stranger. But, as Abi continues on, they see a broken-down car. Every instinct is still telling Abi to drive by, but then she notices the woman holding a car seat with a baby in it.Would you stop?For a moment, Abi hesitates, but they can’t leave a mother and baby on the side of the road. Agreeing to give the family a lift, they set off again. But now these strangers are inside their car – and it might be the worst mistake they have ever made . . .C. M. Ewan: Everyday situations. Deadly consequences.* * *Praise for C. M. Ewan:‘The tension mounts with every chapter in this edge-of-the-seat, tense and twisty thriller. Don''t miss it!’ – B. A. Paris, author of The Therapist‘Truly impossible to put down’ – Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End‘Once it grips you, it doesn''t let go’ – Jane Casey, author of Let the Dead Speak‘Nobody does heart-thumping, dry-mouth, claustrophobic thrillers like C. M. Ewan’ – Sharon Bolton, author of The Pact‘Unbearably tense, effortlessly plotted and packed with twists’ – Tim Weaver, author of No One HomeWhat readers are saying about Strangers in the Car:‘WOW, WOW, WOW! The twists in this story had my head spinning. I had no idea where it was leading. What a brilliant book’‘I lost so much sleep reading this book, but it was so worth it. Brilliant!’‘The twists and turns are superb and the ultimate unravelling very satisfying. I loved it!’* * *Previously published in Hardback as One Wrong Turn.

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Use your powers of logic and deduction to solve this classic honkaku puzzler—the Japanese tradition of detective fiction—in this delicious twisty murder mystery!In Osaka, dark secrets haunt a wealthy merchant family throughout the first half of the 20th century . . .In 1906, the young heir to the Omari family business climbs to the top of a Panorama and vanishes.In 1914, a fight between two mysterious figures on a bridge tragically ends with one falling to their death.In 1943, as war rages on, the once illustrious family has fallen. Both potential heirs have been drafted into war, and a string of strange and violent happenings has beset the house of Omari.Combining the classic honkaku mystery and Golden Age crime writing with the trappings of historical fiction, it’s easy to see why Murder in the House of Omari is an award-winning sensation in Japan! Set in Semba (modern-day Osaka), this gripping murder mystery twists and turns with dark secrets, red herrings, and the turbulent history of Japan in the early 20th century.

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A small, grey mouse called Gwinnie lives in a meadow in a house built by her mum and dad, Billy and Bel. Bel is unwell and away in hospital so Billy keeps Gwinnie’s spirits up with plenty of activity and fun. One day Gwinnie wonders why she can’t fly like birds do and Billy suggests they go into the workshop where they make a magnificent aeroplane. Finally, they paint it Gwinnie’s favourite colour – a gorgeous red.But the plane has no engine. It won’t be dirty, noisy or smelly but how will it fly? All they need are their flying clothes and plenty of imagination. · Gwinnie’s friend, Mustardseed, a fairy from nearby buttercup meadow, turns up and they all take off to a faraway land. There they meet another friend, Zinnie the Witch, as she whizzes through the sky. They round off the day by having tea together at Gwinnie’s house, then Mustardseed and Zinnie fly off into the night. Gwinnie is sad to see them go but looks forward to the next day when she will send mum pictures and a letter describing the wonderful time they all had.

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A New York Times'' Notable Book of 2023Winner of the LA Times Book Prize for Graphic Novel/ComicsWinner of the Lammy Award Winner for LGBTQ+ ComicWinner of the The Doug Wright Award for Best Book''Carroll''s voice is unique and powerful and I, for one, am addicted.''GUILLERMO DEL TORO''Carroll''s talent is immense.''Observer, Graphic Novel of the Month''Carroll knows when to shock on the turn of a page and when to leave her horrors lurking''Independent''Carroll has a mainline to the reader''s psychic pressure points, the kind of fears and phobias that go all the way back to the cave.''Irish TimesA contemporary gothic horror and comics classic, perfect for fans of Stephen King, Stranger Things and The Haunting of Hill House.I used to dream of Dragons. . .Abby is settling into married life: making coffee, cooking for David and her stepdaughter Crystal, spending evenings curled up together in front of the TV. For a quiet woman without many friends, she''s proud of the life she has built, and desperately wants to believe they will all be happy.But what really happened to Crystal’s mother, the artist who no-one speaks of? What secrets does their strange house by the water harbour, and what of Abby’s old dreams and fears, of Lady Grey, the Knight and the Dragons?In their chilling return - a story of grief, ghosts, and the struggle to be true to oneself - E.M. Carroll casts another unforgettable spell.

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A New York Times'' Notable Book of 2023Winner of the LA Times Book Prize for Graphic Novel/ComicsWinner of the Lammy Award Winner for LGBTQ+ ComicWinner of the The Doug Wright Award for Best Book''Carroll''s voice is unique and powerful and I, for one, am addicted.''GUILLERMO DEL TORO''Carroll''s talent is immense.''Observer, Graphic Novel of the Month''Carroll knows when to shock on the turn of a page and when to leave her horrors lurking.''Independent''Carroll has a mainline to the reader''s psychic pressure points, the kind of fears and phobias that go all the way back to the cave.''Irish TimesA contemporary gothic horror and comics classic, perfect for fans of Stephen King, Stranger Things and The Haunting of Hill House.I used to dream of Dragons. . .Abby is settling into married life: making coffee, cooking for David and her stepdaughter Crystal, spending evenings curled up together in front of the TV. For a quiet woman without many friends, she''s proud of the life she has built, and desperately wants to believe they will all be happy.But what really happened to Crystal’s mother, the artist who no-one speaks of? What secrets does their strange house by the water harbour, and what of Abby’s old dreams and fears, of Lady Grey, the Knight and the Dragons?In their chilling return - a story of grief, ghosts, and the struggle to be true to oneself - E.M. Carroll casts another unforgettable spell.

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Is there a mouse living in this house? Well, the bird has seen it, the squirrel has heard it, the cat has even touched it. But this is no ordinary mouse ... just wait and see. The illustrations in watercolour and gouache are painterly and textured and add atmosphere to this simple question and answer story written in the style of a nursery rhyme. It is an ideal picture book for a very young child beginning to become aware of the senses. ‘This is a delightful book to share with a very young child. The simple, rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud and the muted illustrations provide many opportunities for conversation about the various animals that feature in the book. The little twist at the end, where we learn the identity of the mouse, will also appeal to young children as it reflects something from their own experience'. The School Librarian

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The best politics "loo" book you will ever buy! Based on Philip Cowley's fascinating column in The House magazine, this is a book perfect for multiple sittings, discussing the politics of fights, cockroaches, riots, potholes, beards, and much more besides.

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Josh and Adam begin a haunting game of dares in this spooky short thriller, specially designed to engage seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers.Josh says the house where Mr Jones lived has a ghost. He dares Adam to spend the night there. Adam dares Josh back. Who can stay all night?Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 6.

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***Looking for more spectacularly thrilling ghost stories by Carly Reagon? HEAR HIM CALLING is out now and THE INFIRMARY publishes in October 2025**Discover the spinetingling ghost story everyone is raving about:''If you like a good ghost story put this chilling thriller to the very top of your reading list'' Sarah Pearse author of THE SANATORIUM''Will keep you up long after the witching hour'' Rebecca Netley, author of THE WHISTLING''A satisfyingly good old-fashioned ghost story'' Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of PANDORA''I hoovered this up in one go.'' Natasha Pulley, author of THE WATCHMAKER OF FILIGREE STREET''A book that feels like it''s watching you . . . unsettling and gripping'' Cari Thomas, author of THREADNEEDLE________The past isn''t always dead and buried.A house with history. That''s how the estate agent described the old toll house on the edge of the town. For Kelda it''s the perfect rural home for her young son Dylan after a difficult few years.But when Kelda finds a death mask concealed behind one of the walls, everything changes. Inexplicable things happen in the house, Kelda cannot shake the feeling of being watched and Dylan is plagued by nightmares, convinced he can see figures in his room. As Dylan''s behaviour becomes increasingly challenging, Kelda seeks answers in the house''s mysterious past. But she''s running out of time. Because something has awoken.And now it won''t rest .________''Beautifully written. Carly Reagon is one to watch.'' C.J. Cooke, author of THE LIGHTHOUSE WITCHES''Had me turning pages late into the night'' Anita Frank, author of THE LOST ONES''An edge-of-the-seat, nail-biting read. I loved it.'' Kate Hamer, author of THE GIRL IN THE RED COAT

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world''s greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.Beautiful, bored and bourgeoise, Sabina leads a double life inspired by her relentless desire for fleeting romance. But when the secrecy of her affairs becomes too much to bear, Sabina makes a late night phone-call to a stranger from a bar, and begins a confession that captivates the unknown man and soon inspires him to seek her out...

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Why would you run scared from a happy home?You're waiting for your beloved husband to get home from work. You're making dinner, looking forward to hearing about his day. That's the last thing you remember.You wake up in hospital, with no idea how you got there. They tell you that you were in an accident; you lost control of your car whilst driving in a dangerous part of town. The police suspect you were up to no good.But your husband refuses to believe it. Your best friend isn't so sure. And even you don't know what to believe . . .

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Beautiful, bored and bourgeoise, Sabina leads a double life inspired by her relentless desire for brief encounters with near-strangers. Fired into faithlessness by a desperate longing for sexual fulfilment, she weaves a sensual web of deceit across New York. But when the secrecy of her affairs becomes too much to bear, Sabina makes a late night phone-call to a stranger from a bar, and begins a confession that captivates the unknown man and soon inspires him to seek her out...

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Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: akční, Vstupte do Patriot City a společně se svými hrdiny zachraňte svět VypnutoFly In The HouseChytit mouchu! Jakkoli. Po několika letech na cestách se vracíte domů. Po návratu jste zaplaveni vzpomínkami. Vytane vám na mysli spousta otázek, které je potřeba zodpovědět. Než si však uvědomíte, co potřebujete ve svém životě změnit, všimnete si jí - mouchy ve vašem domě! Chyťte mouchu a zničte svůj domov - chyťte mouchu a přitom se pokuste nezničit svůj domov - vykašlete se na mouchu a prostě všechno zničte! nbsp;Chytit mouchu - úkol číslo jedna!Projděte všechna tři patra - zničit můžete všechnoSbírejte hodnosti, body a provádějte kombaNajděte skryté objekty.Zahrajte si několik herních módůVybírejte z několika typů osvětlení

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A Spectator Best Book of the Year; An Aspects of History Best Book of the Year; An Engelsberg Ideas Best Book of the Year

Objev podobné jako History in the House - Richard Davenport-Hines

A Spectator Best Book of the Year; An Aspects of History Best Book of the Year; An Engelsberg Ideas Best Book of the Year

Objev podobné jako History in the House - Richard Davenport-Hines

Elektronická kniha - autor Jan Kameníček, 130 stran Existentially minded prose is a model structure of the contemporary world and an allegory about power and fear.

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AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER PHENOMENON . . .''Full of magic and intrigue . . . the perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places'' STEPHANIE GARBER--ARE YOU READY TO ENROL INTO THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE?Quell Marionne has lived her entire life on the run, all in order to hide the deadlymagic that flows through her veins.She was born cursed with Toushana - a perilous dark magic.And the sentence for having it? Death . . .When her secret is discovered by a merciless assassin, Quell fears time is running out.There is only one place that can save her: The House of Marionne. Run by her estranged grandmother, the school trains their students to enter The Order, a society of magical elites. Quell knows this may be the key to burying her forbidden magic forever.But if her Toushana is discovered, she will be killed.Soon Quell realises that hiding who you are is even harder, especially when she meets the handsome, brooding Jordon.And it isn''t long before she''s forced to choose between her true nature and everyone she''s grown to love.Brimming with ballgowns and betrayal, magic and mystery, decadence and darkness, House of Marionne is perfect for readers who crave morally grey characters, irresistible romance and dark academia.Instant Sunday Times bestseller, September 2023New York Times bestseller, September 2023

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In the house there lives a family: a mum, a dad, a girl and a boy. But they are not alone; a secret mouse family is living there too, who only come out when everyone else is asleep.One day they are spotted and the mouse catcher is called ... Will they escape in time?A story of home and hope from picture-book genius, John Burningham.

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The high chair lay on its side, a toy elephant and a crumpled green blanket scattered across the floor beside it. “She had a baby? Is it—?” “The baby’s gone.” When Detective Josie Quinn is called to a large house on the outskirts of the small town of Denton, she’s horrified by the viciousness of the attack – smashed glass, splintered furniture and blood spattered across the floor. The owner, a single mother, is fighting for her life, and her newborn baby is missing.A beautiful young woman caught fleeing the scene is Detective Josie Quinn’s only lead, but when questioned it seems this mysterious girl doesn’t know who she is, where she’s from or why she’s so terrified…Is she a witness, a suspect, or the next victim?As Josie digs deeper, a letter found hidden in the house convinces her the attack, the missing child, and the nameless woman are linked to a spate of killings across the county, and Josie is faced with a heart-breaking decision... Should she risk the life of one child to save many others? Or can she find another way to stop this killer before any more innocent lives are taken?

Objev podobné jako The Girl with No Name - Lisa Reganová

'I can't remember how old I was when I first started collecting stamps. But I've got a whole shoebox full of them now. Mam used to help me collect them ...Before she got so ill that she lost her job, her friends...everything. Now it's my job to take care of her and protect her - and my little brother and sister too. But to do that, I have to make Mam a Secret.A secret no-one can ever find out about. Not even my best friends at school, or Mo, our postman. Or the stranger living in the house across the street.The one no-one has seen, but who I know is spying on us. The one I think might be Them...'Deep in the heart of Swansea, Wales, lives a small girl with some big secrets to keep. Secrets that make her one of the best actresses on the planet - because no-one would ever think that, away from school, Audrey is the sole carer for her increasingly sick mam and her two younger siblings ...or a seasoned thief. With her worlds threatened by the arrival of a mysterious, invisible neighbour, behind whose closed curtains and shut front door may lie a spy, Audrey must take matters into her own hands to save her family. Inspired by her beloved collection of stamps, her friendly neighbourhood postman (and fellow stamp collector), and her two best friends, off Audrey must go: on an adventure that will lead her to places - and hearts - she never knew existed.Celebrating the hidden army of Young Carers daily keeping their loved ones alive behind closed doors, and the everyday s/heroes that surround them, The Letter with the Golden Stamp delves into the fears and hopes of Young Carers everywhere, and the invisible sources of kindness knocking on all our doors.

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A WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A century ago, a Labour government took power for the first time. Meet the "Wild Men" who led the way...''Superb'' -- New Statesman ''Fascinating'' -- The Sunday Times.In 1923, the passing of the Act which gave all men the vote opened the door for a radically different sort of government: men from working-class backgrounds who had never before occupied the corridors of power at Westminster. Who were these ‘wild men’? Ramsay MacDonald, their leader and Labour’s first Prime Minster, was the illegitimate son of a Scottish farm labourer; Arthur Henderson was a Scottish iron moulder; J. H. Thomas, a Welsh railwayman; John Wheatley, an Irish-born miner and publican; and William Adamson, a Fife coal miner.The Wild Men - this new edition with a fully updated preface - tells the story of that first Labour administration – its unexpected birth, fraught existence, and controversial downfall – through the eyes of those who found themselves in the House of Commons, running the country for the people. Blending biography and history into a compelling narrative, David Torrance reassesses the UK’s first Labour government a century after it shook up a British establishment still reeling from the War – and how the establishment eventually fought back.This is an extraordinary period in British political history which echoes down the years to our current politics and laid the foundations for the Britain of today.

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‘Everett has mastered the movement between unspeakable terror and knock out comedy’ – The New York TimesDavid Larson can never go home.His parents are dead. His sister and her hippie husband, staunchly anti-war, won''t even have the newly returned Vietnam veteran in the house. So Larson takes his chances on the road, travelling west from Georgia until he breaks down in the nowhere town of Slut’s Hole, Wyoming.There he finds lodging with Chloë Sixbury, a one-legged sexagenarian widow, and her disabled son. Their ersatz family is complete when Larson takes in Butch, a Vietnamese girl abandoned at the highway rest stop where he works, but at the edge of this tableau lingers the unmistakable spectre of violence.Blending the grotesquerie of the Southern Gothic with the Western''s codes of frontier justice, in Walk Me to the Distance Percival Everett renders a vivid and haunting landscape of the American badlands, where cruelty is the lingua franca.Part of the Picador Collection, a series celebrating fifty years of Picador books and showcasing the best of modern literature.Read Percival''s Booker Prize-shortlisted novel James in paperback now.

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Don''t miss THE BOOKSELLER, the brand new DS Cross Thriller - available now.''Every generation has its iconic detective — Holmes, Poirot and Morse — but Cross is emerging as the one for now. Treasure him.'' DAILY MAIL''George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.'' ELLY GRIFFITHSHe''s a victim. But is he innocent?THE BODYIn a village in South West England, an elderly man is found dead in his home. The angle of his neck says he fell down the stairs. The stab wound on his body tells a different story.THE EVIDENCEIn the weeks before his murder, Alistair Moreton changed. He usually kept himself to himself, but people swear there was someone in the house when they checked on him, that there was a reason he wouldn’t let them inside.THE PUNISHMENTMoreton made people’s lives a misery, from his neighbours to his ex-pupils. While DS George Cross’s list of suspects is long, every victim deserves justice.But in all of Alistair’s years, there was something important he never learned: If you go through life making enemies, don’t be surprised when they teach you a lesson.Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Teacher is part of the DS George Cross thriller series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers'' Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee.ALSO IN THE DS CROSS THRILLER SERIES#1 THE DENTIST#2 THE CYCLIST#3 THE PATIENT#4 THE POLITICIAN#5 THE MONK#6 THE TEACHER#7 THE BOOKSELLER#8 THE TAILOR (COMING 2026)CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYSTHE EX-WIFETHE HUNTER''Starts with a bang and then continues to deliver all the way to the thrilling end.'' IMRAN MAHMOOD''George Cross is in a class of his own.'' SIMON TOYNE''A must-read series.'' THE TIMES''DS George Cross shot to the top of my favourites when I first encountered him. The Teacher shows him at his best.'' MARI HANNAH''George Cross is a superb creation... The Teacher also offers an insightful examination of whether guilt for past deeds has a half-life.'' DOM NOLAN''George Cross is a highly readable creation whose adherence to the rules throws a bright light on the often murky world of policing.'' SARAH HILARY''DS George Cross is a genius creation... Get the whole series and thank me later!'' TREVOR WOOD Why readers love George Cross . . . ‘The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery’ The Times''I am insanely in love with George Cross.'' Stephen Fry ‘A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum'' Woman

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An ancient machine holds the secrets of a distant world’s past for two intimate strangers in the latest romantic fantasy adventure by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg.Pell is an engineer and digger by trade—unearthing and repairing the fascinating artifacts left behind by the mysterious Ancients who once inhabited the sunbaked planet of Tampere. She’ll do anything to help the people of her village survive and to better understand the secrets of what came before.Heartwood and Moseus are keepers of a forbidding tower near the village of Emgarden. Inside are the remnants of complex machines the likes of which Pell has never seen. Considering her affinity for Ancient tech, the keepers know Pell is their only hope of putting the pieces of these metal puzzles together and getting them running. The tower’s other riddle is Heartwood himself. He is an enigma, distant yet protective, to whom Pell is inexplicably drawn.Pell’s restoration of this broken behemoth soon brings disturbing visions—and the discovery that her relationship to it could finally reveal the origins of the tower’s strange keepers and the unfathomable reason the truth has been hidden from her.

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Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales: The Three Little Pigs is a fresh, modern and wonderfully witty take on the much-loved story, retold in a playful rhyme and accompanied by bright and funny illustrations. Flaps to lift on every page bring to life the classic tale of three brave little pigs and their escape from the Big Bad Wolf. See what happens when the wolf huffs and puffs, be quick and close the doors and windows in the house of bricks, and watch the page pop up as the mean old wolf comes falling down the chimney! Featuring a free audio reading, complete with music and sound effects! Just scan the QR code on the book with your smart device to hear the story. With this bonus audio feature, you can listen to the story wherever you are, and follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.

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*LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR*A dark, captivating novel of family secrets, desperate ambition and the deepest betrayal.TO BECOME ONE OF THEM, SHE WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES...1938. Gillian Larking is used to blending in and going unnoticed, until she is befriended by her new roommate at boarding school, the vibrant and spirited Violet Claybourne. As the Christmas holidays approach, Gilly can't believe her luck when Violet invites her to spend them at her home, the crumbling Thornleigh Hall.At Thornleigh, Gilly is dazzled by the family's faded grandeur, and above all by Violet's beguiling older sisters who seem to accept her as one of their own. But following a terrible incident in the house's grounds, Gilly begins to realise the Claybourne sisters aren't quite what she thought they were. And if she's to survive in their world, she may have to become just like them . . .'An evocative mystery . . . atmospheric and gripping. An ideal read for winter days' Good Housekeeping'A stern boarding school, a dilapidated country mansion and an old-fashioned asylum are the gloomily atmospheric settings for a gothic-tinged story that explores the troubled minds and volatile emotions of the Claybourne sisters and their erstwhile friend, the impressionable Gillian Larking in 1930s England . . . Taut, tense and melancholy, it's a brilliant claustrophobic study of gaslighting and manipulation, as a family's ambitions overwhelm their better impulses' Daily Mail'Atmospheric and chilling, this is one to curl up with' Heat Magazine, Book of the Week'Pulls the reader into its dark depths like quicksand. I couldn't put it down' Hester Musson, author of THE BEHOLDERS'Utterly spellbinding. Atmospheric and full of secrets waiting to be untangled' Louise Hare'Dark, chilling and tightly plotted, this is the perfect read for a winter's night' Sarah Clegg, author of THE DEAD OF WINTER'A moving tale of class, duplicity and the irreversible consequences of betraying a friendship. I devoured this wonderful book' Jo Leevers, author of THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU'With shades of Sarah Waters and The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, this is a riveting story about sisters, secrets and the lengths people will go to fit in with others. I raced through it because I struggled to put it down!' Caroline Bishop, author of THE LOST CHAPTER''Stunning . . . a dark and immersive plot that becomes more gripping and sinister with every turn of the page' Louise Douglas, author of THE HOUSE BY THE SEA'An evocative, gothic treat, cleverly crafted. Emily's writing is exceptionally transporting. I read page after page of escalating tension with my heart in my mouth. A dark and delicious tale' Amanda Geard, author of THE MIDNIGHT HOUSE

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''[A] whimsical tale of transformation... magic is essential, and Okri can spin it.'' Guardian''Full of rich hallucinatory imagery and enjoyably vibrant symbolism'' Irish Times What do you do when your heart has been made a wasteland by love?Viv, who’s in the House of Lords, had the idea for the festival on the twentieth anniversary of the day her first husband left her. Six months later, crowds descend on the grounds of a dreamlike chateau in the South of France, avidly awaiting the experience of a lifetime, Viv’s inaugural Festival for the Broken-Hearted.Everyone is in fancy dress. No one knows who anyone is. They wander the beautiful woods with just one night to change everything. And to crown it all, a very special guest is expected: world-renowned clairvoyant and fortune-teller Madame Sosostris, known as the wisest woman in Europe, and not seen since the pages of T.S. Eliot''s The Waste Land. She will attend for one night only. But will she actually appear at all, or will Viv’s carefully orchestrated festival fall to pieces? Will Viv and her husband make it through the night? Will anyone else?Part vision, part mystery, this story of a midsummer night’s madness is also an homage to Eliot''s famous poem, in Ben Okri’s inimitable style, as alive with echoes and reverberations as the enchanted forest itself. Think Ingmar Bergman meets William Shakespeare, with a dash of Mozart.Hearts will be healed, and hearts broken, but nobody will leave this festival exactly as they arrived.

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Looking for a psychological drama which will have you gripped? Then you will love the unmissable The Intruder from best-selling author J.A. BakerA fragile woman. An unwelcome intruder. A house full of secretsFaye and her husband Hugh have had a traumatic year. Wanting to start again, the couple decides to move to Cross House, hoping to leave the past behind them. However, the tranquillity of Cross House is soon ruined when Faye begins to wake, every night, to the sound of somebody creeping around the bedroom. She tries to explain it to Hugh, frightened for the safety of their children, but Hugh dismisses her claims, thinking she is heading for another breakdown. Obsessed with finding answers, Faye uncovers secrets about the Wentworth family who lived in the house before them. But when she discovers the tragic fate of the Wentworths, Faye starts to wonder if the intruder might be closer to home than she first thought. And if so, Faye could be in mortal danger…J.A. Baker is the best-selling author of Local Girl Missing, The Last wife and The Woman in the Woods. Praise for J.A. Baker:'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on’ Valerie Keogh'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!' Diana Wilkinson'A twisty, creepy story expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!' Amanda James'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!' L.H. Stacey'It's a mixture of suspense and the supernatural! Fast paced and made my heart race as it neared the end!' ?????????? Reader ReviewPlease Note, this book was previously published as The Uninvited

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*LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR*A dark, captivating novel of family secrets, desperate ambition and the deepest betrayal.TO BECOME ONE OF THEM, SHE WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES...1938. Gillian Larking is used to blending in and going unnoticed, until she is befriended by her new roommate at boarding school, the vibrant and spirited Violet Claybourne. As the Christmas holidays approach, Gilly can't believe her luck when Violet invites her to spend them at her home, the crumbling Thornleigh Hall.At Thornleigh, Gilly is dazzled by the family's faded grandeur, and above all by Violet's beguiling older sisters who seem to accept her as one of their own. But following a terrible incident in the house's grounds, Gilly begins to realise the Claybourne sisters aren't quite what she thought they were. And if she's to survive in their world, she may have to become just like them . . .'An evocative mystery . . . atmospheric and gripping. An ideal read for winter days' Good Housekeeping'A stern boarding school, a dilapidated country mansion and an old-fashioned asylum are the gloomily atmospheric settings for a gothic-tinged story that explores the troubled minds and volatile emotions of the Claybourne sisters and their erstwhile friend, the impressionable Gillian Larking in 1930s England . . . Taut, tense and melancholy, it's a brilliant claustrophobic study of gaslighting and manipulation, as a family's ambitions overwhelm their better impulses' Daily Mail'Atmospheric and chilling, this is one to curl up with' Heat Magazine, Book of the Week'Pulls the reader into its dark depths like quicksand. I couldn't put it down' Hester Musson, author of THE BEHOLDERS'Utterly spellbinding. Atmospheric and full of secrets waiting to be untangled' Louise Hare'Dark, chilling and tightly plotted, this is the perfect read for a winter's night' Sarah Clegg, author of THE DEAD OF WINTER'A moving tale of class, duplicity and the irreversible consequences of betraying a friendship. I devoured this wonderful book' Jo Leevers, author of THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU'With shades of Sarah Waters and The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, this is a riveting story about sisters, secrets and the lengths people will go to fit in with others. I raced through it because I struggled to put it down!' Caroline Bishop, author of THE LOST CHAPTER''Stunning . . . a dark and immersive plot that becomes more gripping and sinister with every turn of the page' Louise Douglas, author of THE HOUSE BY THE SEA'An evocative, gothic treat, cleverly crafted. Emily's writing is exceptionally transporting. I read page after page of escalating tension with my heart in my mouth. A dark and delicious tale' Amanda Geard, author of THE MIDNIGHT HOUSE

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The brand new series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novelsBehind the doors of the magnificent Ashmore Castle, secrets are waiting to be uncovered . . .1901. When the Earl of Stainton dies in a tragic hunting accident, Giles, the eldest son of the noble Tallant family, must step forward to replace him as the head of the family. But Giles has avoided the Castle and his stifling relatives for years, deciding instead to forge his own path away from the spotlight. Now, he must put aside his ambitions and honour his duty to the family.With their world upended, the Tallants and their servants struggle to find their place in the house - and society - once again. And Giles realises that, along with the title and the castle, he''s also inherited his father''s significant financial troubles that threaten the security of his entire family.In Kensington, Kitty Bayfield, the painfully shy but moneyed daughter of a Baronet, has just left school with her penniless companion Nina. Nina captures the new Earl''s heart, but only Kitty can save his family from their debts, and soon Giles must choose between his duty and his heart . . .The Secrets of Ashmore Castle is the first in a brand new historical family drama series, filled with heartbreak, romance and intriguing secrets waiting to be uncovered. The perfect read for fans of Downton Abbey, Bridgerton and rich period dramas. Don''t miss the next book, The Affairs of Ashmore Castle.

Objev podobné jako The Secrets of Ashmore Castle - Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

Who is Pusheen? This collection of oh-so-cute kitty comics-featuring the chubby, tubby tabby who has taken the Internet by storm-will fill you in on all the basics. Things you should know about Pusheen. Birthday: February 18 Sex: Female Where she lives: In the house, on the couch, underfoot Her favorite pastime: Blogging, sleeping Her best feature: Her toe beans Her favorite food: All of them Pusheen is a pleasantly plump cat who has warmed hearts and tickled funny bones of millions worldwide with her signature GIF animated bops, bounces, and tail wiggles. Now, Pusheen is ready to make the leap from digital to print in her first comic collection! Learn what makes her purr and find out why millions of people have already fallen in love with this naughty, adorable kitty. Featuring some of the most popular stories from Pusheen's Tumblr and Facebook pages (plus a healthy serving of never-before-seen material), I Am Pusheen the Cat is a treat for cat lovers and comics fans alike.

Objev podobné jako I Am Pusheen the Cat - Claire Belton

A typist uncovers a man’s body from behind the sofa…As instructed, stenographer Sheila Webb let herself into the house at 19 Wilbraham Crescent. It was then that she made a grisly discovery: the body of a dead man sprawled across the living room floor.What intrigued Poirot about the case was the time factor. Although in a state of shock, Sheila clearly remembered having heard a cuckoo clock strike three o’clock. Yet, the four other clocks in the living room all showed the time as 4.13. Even more strangely, only one of these clocks belonged to the owner of the house…

Objev podobné jako The Clocks - Agatha Christie

'Irresistible ... a modern classic' GUARDIAN'A warm-hearted debut ... lovely, expressive, characterful' SUNDAY TIMESWhen Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house - and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker ...Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very ... unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbruth and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker - and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens - more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons ...The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting new series.

Objev podobné jako The Boy Who Grew Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 1) - Shepherd Andy

'The thing came abruptly and unannounced; a demon, rat-like, scurrying from pits remote and unimaginable, a hellish panting and stifled grunting, and then from that opening beneath the chimney a burst of multitudinous and leprous life - a loathsome night-spawned flood of organic corruption more devastatingly hideous than the blackest conjurations of mortal madness and morbidity.' Only the expansive imagination of H.P. Lovecraft could conceive the delicious and spine-tingling horrors you will find within the pages of this unique collection. In addition to such classics as The Picture in the House, The Music of Erich Zann and The Rats in the Walls, this volume contains some fascinating rarities: examples of Lovecraft's earliest weird fiction and material unpublished during his lifetime.H.P. Lovecraft's creation of the Cthulhu Mythos has influenced many modern authors, and still remains at the forefront of supernatural literature.

Objev podobné jako The Lurking Fear: Collected Short Stories Volume Four - Howard P. Lovecraft

"I still have whiplash from this book""I. Am. Speechless. This book is RELENTLESS. Page after page of twists and turns.""WOW!! Twisty and super fast-paced.""Easily the best book I''ve read all year.''Real readers love The Last Word.If you give this book a one-star review, you might end up dead.THE PULSE-POUNDING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF TIKTOK THRILLER SENSATION NO EXITEmma enjoys the isolation and quiet of house-sitting. The only company she needs is her dog and her books. But when she leaves a one-star review for a poorly written and gruesome horror novel, her peaceful escape turns into a nightmare. Not only is she being harassed by the angry author online, she''s noticing disturbing incidents in the house. Scratches in the night. A figure crawling around in the shadows. It soon becomes clear that it''s all connected. This is a fight between author and reader. Who will have the last word? . . .Expect the unexpected in this pulse-pounding novel of psychological suspense and terror from the critically acclaimed author of the TikTok sensation No Exit.

Objev podobné jako The Last Word - Taylor Adams

The adventurous, fantastical and brilliantly funny final book in the House at the Edge of Magic series."A swooping, sparkling, story-filled feast of magic, imagination and fun!" - Sinéad O''HartNine and her friends are headed to the mortal realm in search of the only thing that will shake a very tricky witch off their tail: a priceless stargold locket. It lies hidden in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures, guarded by Nine’s old foe – the formidable gangmaster of all the thieflings in London.Even if Nine can get her hands on the locket, the friends must find a way to release its power – and for that they must travel through the World Between Worlds to the lighthouse on the Isle of Illusion, where nothing is quite as it seems…

Objev podobné jako The Lighthouse at the World's End - Amy Sparkes

Everyone loves the wickedly dry sense of humour of The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine. Okay, Okay. So hang me.I killed the bird. For pity's sake, I'm a cat. Poor Ellie is horrified when Tuffy drags a dead bird into the house.Then a mouse. But Tuffy can't understand what all the fuss is about. Who on earth will be the next victim to arrive through the cat-flap? Can soft-hearted Ellie manage to get her beloved pet to change his wild, wild ways before he ends up in even deeper trouble? The hilarious antics of Tuffy and his family as told by the killer cat himself.

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This delightful recipe book celebrates old-fashioned Irish cooking that is enjoyed in farmhouses throughout the country. As well as providing recipes for traditional favourites such as soda bread and bacon and cabbage, the book includes plenty of traditions and history. For example, did you know that when making the annual Christmas cake, everyone in the house took a turn to stir the mixture for good luck, or that eating barm brack at Halloween could predict your fortunes for the rest of the year? The Irish Granny is on hand to teach you all you need to know about country cooking.

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A retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears for early readers from Ladybird.Based on the traditional fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Follow the naughty Goldilocks into the house of the three bears, and see what happens when they come home and find her! This hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.This book is part of Ladybird''s First Favourite Tales series - these retellings are perfect for introducing young children to classic stories and fairy tales, and the books are just right for those just learning to read.Look out for other books in the series:The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Objev podobné jako Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Ladybird First Favourite Tales - Baxter Nicola

Come and meet the Chocolate Rabbit Family in this cute story from the world of Sylvanian Families.Welcome to the Red Roof Country Home! Come inside to meet Freya and her family, who are getting ready to throw a special party for all their friends. Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors. There are all kinds of wonderful things to find! And can you spot Freya''s baby sister Crème hiding in the house?With simple text, things to spot and flaps to lift on every page, Freya''s Perfect Party is the perfect introduction for little ones to the iconic and beloved world of Sylvanian Families.Freya''s Perfect Party: A Lift-the-Flap Story is part of a range of official Sylvanian Families books, including stories, sticker books, activity books and more!

Objev podobné jako Sylvanian Families: Freya's Perfect Party: A Lift-the-Flap Story - Macmillan Children's Books

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story--from the opening image to the finale--this book lays out the Ten Story Genres (Monster in the House; Whydunit; Dude with a Problem) alongside quirky, original insights (Save the Cat; Shard of Glass) to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate--and a novel that will sell.

Objev podobné jako Save the Cat! Writes a Novel - Jessica Brody

Joana and her younger brother Peter aren''t used to setting down roots. Ever since the violent murder of their mother, their father can''t stay in one place for long, haunted by the literal ghosts of the past. He has what he calls ''the Whisperings,'' and will do anything to protect his children from the horrors that torment him. When the family moves to Burlington, Vermont, Joana thinks they''ve finally found a place to call home. They rent the lower half of a creepy yet comfortable mansion downtown, and Joana actually begins to fit in at school, thanks in part to Willem, a handsome (and single) classmate. But a near-death experience awakens the Whisperings in Joana, and she soon realizes her family isn''t the only family living in the house. She meets the Keils - ghosts forced to relive their own gruesome murders every night. As they say, misery loves company and suddenly, Joana is forced to protect the ones closest to her from a supernatural threat, in this horrifying haunted house story for teen readers.

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When the Americans make an offer to buy land in Iceland to build a NATO airbase after the Second World War, a storm of protest is provoked throughout the country. Narrated by a country girl from the north, the novel follows her experiences after she takes up employment as a maid in the house of her Member of Parliament. Her observations and experiences expose the bourgeois society of the south as rootless and shallow and in stark contrast to the age-old culture of the solid and less fanciful north.''The Atom Station is the work of someone who has seen every cherished dream sold down the river, but who loves humanity too much to despair. His heroine refuses to be bullied or bought, a feminist before her time, full of curiosity and spirit'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako The Atom Station - Halldór Laxness

The Children of Green Knowe Collection brings the Lucy Boston classics The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe together in one beautifully packaged edition.These enchanting, haunting stories from Carnegie winner Lucy M. Boston have become modern classics, beautifully evoking all the magic and wonder of childhood. Now The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe are available in one edition.Children of Green KnoweTolly''s great grandmother isn''t a witch, but both she and her old house, Green Knowe, are full of a very special kind of magic. There are other children in the house - children who were happy there centuries before. Running around Green Knowe''s moat, gardens and mysterious rooms, Tolly slowly discovers them, their toys and animals, and their wonderful stories . . .River at Green Knowe''What a lot of islands the river makes,'' said Ida. ''We must go exploring and sail around them all.''And so begins a wonderful, magical summer. Ida, Oscar and Ping are staying with Ida''s great-aunt at the ancient, river-encircled house of Green Knowe. They set out to chart the river in the canoe, and soon discover that it has some surprising and mysterious secrets.''An award-winning classic story of a friendship.'' LoveReading4Kids''Magic, mystery and fun will bring listeners along for an entertaining ride.'' Publishers Weekly

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The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children.If the wind calls at night, you must not listen. The wind is lonely, and always looking for company.There are no strangers in the town of Near.These are the truths that Lexi has heard all her life. But when an actual stranger, a boy who seems to fade like smoke, appears outside her home on the moor at night, she knows that at least one of these sayings is no longer true. The next night, the children of Near start disappearing from their beds, and the mysterious boy falls under suspicion. As the hunt for the children intensifies, so does Lexi's need to know about the witch that just might be more than a bedtime story, and about the history of this nameless boy.Part fairy tale, part love story, Victoria Schwab's debut novel is entirely original yet achingly familiar: a song you heard long ago, a whisper carried by the wind, and a dream you won't soon forget.

Objev podobné jako The Near Witch - Kateřina Schwabiková

Twelve years ago, I came to Oxford and fell in love with a man named Marius. He was brilliant. An artist.It was going to be forever. But then, like all beautiful things, it ended... And now, there is only silence.Quietly heartbroken, Edwin Tully lives alone in the house he used to share with the man he once loved. He tends to damaged books and faded memories, trying to build a future from the fragments of the past. Then the weather turns, and the river spills into Edwin's quiet world, bringing with it Adam Dacre from the Environment Agency.An unlikely knight, this stranger with roughened hands and worn wellingtons offers Edwin the hope of something he thought he would never have again. As the two men are drawn together in their struggle against the rising waters, Edwin slowly lets down his guard as he comes to accept he can't shield his heart from everything-and perhaps he doesn't even need to try. Because love doesn't only leave scars...sometimes, it heals them, too.This lyrical, moving LGBTQIA+ romance contains never-before-seen content and exclusive bonus material-including a NEW novella, Chasing the Light, following Marius as he rediscovers love and the complicated joy of being truly alive.

Objev podobné jako Waiting for the Flood - Alexis Hall

Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. Entertaining bonus features exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions. A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, `Better be HUFFLEPUFF!' You'll always find a home at Hogwarts!

Objev podobné jako Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Hufflepuff Edition - Joanne K. Rowlingová

''A fresh new voice in crime fiction'' - JANICE HALLETT''A tragicomic banger'' - HARRIET TYCE''Funny, sad, witty and very engaging'' - EMMA CURTISEveryone needs a hobby...Things haven''t been going well for Beth. Her husband has left her for one of her friends. Her fellow school mums judge her for swearing too much and not shifting the baby weight. And now she''s stuck in A&E after her son fell off the climbing wall on the first day of school.In fact, things haven''t been going well for Beth since Charlotte died - her best friend, a favourite at the school pick-ups and the only person to ever run an interesting PTA meeting. But after being hit by a car while on an ill-timed evening jog, Charlotte is no longer there to help Beth pick up the pieces of her increasingly difficult life.That is, until Beth discovers that Charlotte left her toddler alone in the house during that fatal run. The Charlotte she knew would never do something so irresponsible, and suddenly Beth is questioning whether Charlotte''s death was really an accident. With a newfound purpose and a glass of wine in hand, it''s time for Beth to uncover what really happened to her best friend. And what better place to start than the circle of chatty school mums, who can''t be as perfect as they pretend. But which of them is hiding something? Beth''s determined to find out. Once she''s put the kids to bed, of course...''Darkly funny and deftly plotted'' - ALICE CLARK-PLATTS''Riotously funny and searingly observed'' - KATE SIMANTS''A twisty-turny mystery that drew me in from the opening lines'' - PHILIPPA EAST

Objev podobné jako The Dead Friend Project - Joanna Wallace