summer on seashell island sophie pembroke

''Absolutely fantastic read...this is superb...devoured this in one sitting'' NetGalley reviewer''A perfect happy ever after read.'' NetGalley reviewerAll you need is one summer to change your life... Miranda Waters has always loved Seashell Island - while her brother and sister escaped it as soon as they were old enough. So when Miranda is left in charge of her parents'' Lighthouse B&B for the summer, the last thing she expects is her wayward siblings showing up at the door, seeking sanctuary. It''s been years since they''ve all lived under the same roof. Now, they''re facing a whole summer together - and a crisis for the B&B and Seashell Island. With the Lighthouse filled with people - including two imaginative nieces, a four piece folk-rock band, and an unruly llama - and a lifetime of secrets between them, can the Waters siblings work together to save their home before it''s too late? This summer it''s time to discover that home really is where the heart is, and what family really means... The perfect summer holiday romance for fans of Heidi Swain, Phillipa Ashley and Sarah MorganNetGalley reviewers are already raving about this perfect escapist read:''This is an ideal lockdown read with a feel good factor.''''A pretty perfect summer read''''A perfect summery feel good read ideal for this time of year!''''Definitely won''t be my last read by Sophie Pembroke'' ''A really lovely, feel good story'' ''Is Seashell Island a real place, and if so, can I go there immediately?''

Objev podobné jako Summer on Seashell Island - Sophie Pembroke

A witty and heartwarming escape about mothers and daughters, small-town dating, and the surprising ways we find our way home.When Gigi Jenkins finds herself broke, unemployed, and out of options, she has no choice but to return to Mackinac Island, the horse-and-buggy hometown she swore she''d left behind forever.Living under the same roof with her meddling, divorced mother, Eloise, feels like a recipe for disaster--especially when Eloise hatches a scheme to set Gigi up with the island''s charming new doctor.Determined to call her mother''s bluff, Gigi agrees to the date on one condition: she gets to play matchmaker for Eloise in return.What begins as a battle of wills spirals into a summer of small-town antics, unexpected sparks, and plot twists neither woman saw coming.But the greatest love story of the summer isn''t about romance--it''s about the bond between mother and daughter. Through late-night date debriefs, outfit consultations, and learning to laugh (and forgive), Gigi and Eloise begin to bridge years of misunderstanding, moving from adversaries to confidantes.With Lindsay MacMillan''s signature wit and warmth, Summer on Lilac Island is a joyful, tender tale of second chances, new beginnings, and the countless forms love can take.

Objev podobné jako Summer on Lilac Island - Lindsay MacMillan

Tilla has spent her entire life trying to make her father love her. But every six months, he leaves their family and returns to his true home: the island of Jamaica.When Tilla''s mother tells her she''ll be spending the summer on the island, Tilla dreads the idea of seeing him again, but longs to discover what life in Jamaica has always held for him. In an unexpected turn of events, Tilla is forced to face the storm that unravels in her own life as she learns about the dark secrets that lie beyond the veil of paradise – all in the midst of an impending hurricane.Hurricane Summer is a powerful coming of age story that deals with colorism, classism, young love, the father-daughter dynamic--and what it means to discover your own voice in the center of complete destruction.

Objev podobné jako Hurricane Summer - Asha Bromfield

A Reunion in TuscanySECOND CHANCE AT FOR EVER?In this Summer Escapes story, after devoting her life to her family, Daphne knows it’s time to put herself first. When she’s gifted a cookery course in Tuscany it feels like karma. And when she arrives to find it’s at the villa where she spent that glorious summer in Luca’s arms she''s overwhelmed by memories. It’s almost as if he’s there. Except, now a celebrity chef, Luca is real! Their reunion might be dreamlike, but can Daphne dare to believe that fate has brought them together for a reason?Cinderella''s Greek Island TemptationSWEPT UP IN THEIR FAIRY TALE!In this Summer Escapes story, fished from the sea and whisked aboard a superyacht moored off Crete, Hailey is only certain of two things: her first name, and the fact that her rescuer must be the most attractive, charismatic man ever! Gage insists on helping Hailey, but after several days in a whirlwind of luxury Hailey begins to suspect it’s a very different existence from hers. As flashes of memory return she knows reality is beckoning…so why is the thought of leaving Gage behind so hard?–Includes 2 titles!Perfect for fans of: ✈️ International👠Cinderella💖 Second chance

Objev podobné jako A Reunion In Tuscany / Cinderella's Greek Island Temptation - Sophie Pembroke, Cara Colter

The Monster Storm is the second book in author Lourdes Heuer and award-winning illustrator Lynnor Bontigao’s young chapter book series Seashell Key—perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Mercy Watson—about a diverse community of kids living in a beautiful seaside town!It’s fall on the island of Seashell Key! A monster storm is on the horizon, but that won’t stop Mateo from entering the fall festival competitions, or Sophia and Sasha from showing off their swimming skills. When the storm finally hits, Eli, Ezra, and Elana gather around the flashlight to tell spooky stories about the monster of Seashell Key—that is if they can agree on what the monster actually is! When the storm finally passes, the gang has to work together to find Pixie the dog—hopefully before the monster of Seashell Key finds her! Filled with a vibrant cast and lots of fall fun, this is a great addition to an exciting new chapter book series. The Seashell Key seriesSeashell Key (#1)The Monster Storm (#2)

Objev podobné jako The Monster Storm (Seashell Key #2) - Lourdes Heuer

The Last Bear meets The Life of Pi in this adventure-filled survival story set on a lush Cambodian island! Meet 12-year-old Lark, who finds herself ship-wrecked with no one but a baby gibbon for company. Can she survive storms, lack of food and jelly-fish infested waters and find her way home?''If you''re reading this, hopefully you''ve come to rescue me. My name is Lark Taylor, and I''ve been shipwrecked on an island. The last mainland I was on was Cambodia, miles and miles away from home...''When Lark''s mum takes her family with her on a research trip to Cambodia, Lark never expects that she''ll end up stranded on a deserted island! But that''s exactly what happens when her boat is shipwrecked.With her only companion a baby gibbon, Lark faces many dangers - brutal storms, scorching sunshine and jellyfish-infested waters. And with dwindling food and water, she must make a plan to find her way off the island before it''s too late...Formatted as Lark''s diary with lined journal pages, gorgeous design details and a special map of Gibbon Island by Rob Biddulph, this is a gorgeous survival story that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Objev podobné jako Lost on Gibbon Island - Jess Butterworth

''Dazzling storytelling'' - Hilary McKayBorn with a serious heart condition, Dara has been waiting for his Big Operation forever, and this summer it’s finally going to happen. The moment his heart is fixed he’ll row out to the island in the bay all by himself just like he’s always dreamed. But when his op is postponed, Dara snaps. When will he get to live his real life? Maybe the adventures he dreams of are just silly fantasies. And then he finds a girl hiding in the boat shed. She wears animal skins. She has a real live pet wolf. She is, simply, impossible. Could Mothgirl really be from the Stone Age? And what is she seeking on Lathrin Island? As Dara and Mothgirl set out on a wild, windswept sea journey Dara begins to realise that when you stop worrying about what’s impossible, you can do anything. A brave, life-affirming middle-grade timeslip adventure about finding your family and finding yourself, from the author of The Wild Way Home.

Objev podobné jako The Way To Impossible Island - Sophie Kirtley

A fiendish, classic locked room murder mystery, from one of Japan''s greatest crime writers, that’s perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware“An exceptional whodunit... The brilliant and intricate plot will keep readers turning the pages.” --Publishers Weekly, starred review “Seishi Yokomizo took a pinch of John Dickson Carr and a dash of Agatha Christie in creating Kosuke Kindaichi, solver of impossible crimes... Kosuke’s arrival [on Gokumon Island] coincides with a string of bizarre and gruesome murders. As deaths mount, the quirky, endearing detective strings together the clues to solve this fiendish puzzle.” -- Sarah Weinman, New York TimesDetective Kosuke Kindaichi arrives on the remote Gokumon Island bearing tragic news—his friend and fellow soldier, the son of one of the island''s most important families has died, on a troop transport ship bringing him back home after the Second World War. But Kindaichi has not come merely as a messenger--with his last words, the dying man warned that his three step-sisters'' lives would now be in danger. The scruffy detective is determined to get to the bottom of this mysterious prophecy, and to protect the three women if he can.As Kindaichi attempts to unravel the island''s secrets, a series of gruesome murders begins. He investigates, but soon finds himself in mortal danger from both the unknown killer and the clannish locals, who resent this outsider meddling in their affairs.Loosely inspired by Agatha Christie''s And Then There Were None, the sensational second outing of Japan’s most famous detective is perhaps the most highly regarded of all the great Seishi Yokomizo''s classic Japanese mysteries.

Objev podobné jako Death on Gokumon Island - Seishi Yokomizo

Delia Dickens has come home to Dickens Island, a small island in the Long Island Sound, after a twelve year stint in Manhattan. She''s looking forward to helping her father revitalize the general store that the family owns as well as curating a small book nook. Most importantly, she wants to reunite with her 15 year old son. But Dickens Island isn''t the peaceful town Delia remembers and she might be in more danger here than she ever was in the big city. Delia''s Aunt Reenie and Uncle Brad, both prominent community leaders, are at odds over the sale of a farm and its future use. This has created friction, not only in their marriage, but amongst the citizens of the town. When a young woman, new to the town council and friendly with Brad, is found murdered, everything escalates and reaches a new boiling point. With Reenie and Brad both suspects in the case and at each other''s throats, the townspeople start to take sides. When the ghost of her grandmother visits her, Delia learns how past events have impacted the present and it is up to her to expose the farm''s sordid secrets, in order to catch a murderer and restore peace to her beloved island.

Objev podobné jako Death on Dickens Island - Allison Brook

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton''s most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! ''There was something else out on the sea by the rocks - something dark that seemed to lurch out of the waves . . . What could it be?''Julian, Dick and Anne are spending the holidays with their tomboy cousin George and her dog, Timothy. One day, George takes them to explore nearby Kirrin Island, with its rocky little coast and old ruined castle on the top.Over on the island, they make a thrilling discovery, which leads them deep into the dungeons of Kirrin Castle on a dangerous adventure. Who - and what - will they find there?This edition contains the original cover art and inside drawings by Eileen Soper.

Objev podobné jako Famous Five: Five On A Treasure Island - Enid Blyton

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.Venture into Roz's wild world in this gorgeously illustrated picture book that brings to full colour the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel THE WILD ROBOT - now a DreamWorks major motion picture starring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal and Kit Connor!Roz is not where she's supposed to be.Roz the robot wasn't designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to feel like home.Filled with Peter Brown's stunning artwork, this moving picture book is the perfect gift for readers new to THE WILD ROBOT or for longtime fans of the series that sparked a global phenomenon.[The Wild Robot on the Island was a #1 New York Times bestseller w/c 13th July 2025]

Objev podobné jako The Wild Robot on the Island - Peter Brown

Jealous of Baron Sukumvit's Deathtrap Dungeon, Lord Carnuss has builtthe ultimate dungeon on Blood Island. He's filled the labyrinthwith savage creatures and deadly traps, and offered the fabledprize of the Golden Orb of Fang to any brave Adventurer who canescape from the dungeon alive. Are YOU brave enough to enter theDungeon on Blood Island?

Objev podobné jako The Dungeon on Blood Island - Ian Livingstone

A nostalgic, warm-hearted memoir from one of the producers of the cult-hit TV show Father Ted. 'What a treat - it brought the whole experience flooding back. A feast for fans of the show or indeed anyone interested in the creative chaos of making television' Graham NortonThree decades after it first appeared on screen, Father Ted is still cherished, quoted and endlessly re-watched.Its beloved main characters, unforgettable lines and extraordinary visual jokes have given birth to a thousand gifs and t-shirts and a million catchphrases. Unforgettable to watch, it was also unforgettable to work on. Lissa Evans, as producer of the second and third series, spent three years hovering anxiously over every moment, from the first glimpse of script to the last revolution of a runaway milk-float round a specially-built plywood roundabout.There was no ‘average Father Ted episode’ – each of them was stuffed with challenges; endless rain, lustful rabbits, clerics crashing through windows, sheep doubles, collapsing crosses and a never-ending stream of eccentric priests – and the work that went into its creation was often nearly as bizarre as what was happening on screen. Picnic on Craggy Island is a hugely affectionate and anecdotal account of what lay behind some of those moments of comic genius – so pull on your kagoule, spread out your blanket, unwrap the sandwiches (they’re all egg) and enjoy the picnic…

Objev podobné jako Picnic on Craggy Island - Evans Lissa

After a string of mysterious fires breaks out on a small Greek island, undercover FBI agent Nick Damigos arrives to investigate, showing up just in time to save a beloved truffle-sniffing dog from the most recent inferno. But as Nick searches for the arsonist responsible, he finds himself navigating a community rife with conflicts, some of which go back generations. As the threat of the next fire looms, Nick begins to uncover the villagers’ countless buried secrets. But Nick has secrets too, and as he falls for a young bartender who becomes his prime suspect, he becomes entrenched in the very mystery he’s trying to solve. With time running out to prevent catastrophe, will Nick expose the truth and save the village, or will the island be engulfed in a blaze of vengeance and heartbreak?

Objev podobné jako Fire on the Island - Timothy Jay Smith

Venture into Roz's wild world in this gorgeously illustrated picture book that brings to full colour the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel THE WILD ROBOT - now a DreamWorks major motion picture starring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal and Kit Connor!Roz is not where she's supposed to be.Roz the robot wasn't designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to feel like home.Filled with Peter Brown's stunning artwork, this moving picture book is the perfect gift for readers new to THE WILD ROBOT or for longtime fans of the series that sparked a global phenomenon.

Objev podobné jako The Wild Robot on the Island - Peter Brown

Captain Blackpatch has bought a pirate truck to take the pirates on a camping holiday. Once there he becomes convinced that treasure is buried on a small island.

Objev podobné jako The Indoor Pirates On Treasure Island - Jeremy Strong

State Street Chicago, 1999. One summer that changes everything. An unlikely trio: Felicia ''Fe Fe'' Stevens, daughter of fiercely protective mother; Precious Brown, daughter of a prominent church Elder; and Stacia Buchanan, daughter of a Gangster Disciple Queen-Pin.They have a simple friendship, whiling away sunny days with games of Double Dutch. But when Fe Fe invites mysterious Tonya into their fold, life as they know it will never be the same again.Last Summer on State Street is a profound coming-of-age story about the restorative power of community, the claiming of one''s own past, and the defining friendships which form the heartbeat of our lives.

Objev podobné jako Last Summer on State Street - Toya Wolfe

Kniha - autor Bruno Vincent, 112 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Enid Blyton's books are beloved the world over and The Famous Five have been the perennial favourite of her fans. Now, in this new series of Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups, can George, Dick, Anne, Julian and Timmy survive the ultimate test of their friendship: Brexit?It is the night of the referendum and the Five have retired to Kirrin Island to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, fed up with the rancour of public debate. George is firmly a 'remainer,' whilst Julian, who is in the 'Brexit' camp, is tolerated on the grounds that Anne cannot bear to go camping without him. (Timmy, largely apolitical but not keen on cats or rabbits, joins them too.)The night is tempestuous in more ways than one. George has managed to rig up a satellite link with the mainland so they can keep abreast of the news, and they sit huddled around the fire, amidst some tension, as George's initial hope that the...

Objev podobné jako Five on Brexit Island: Enid Blyton for Grown Ups (178648384X)

LP vinyl - Gilmourovo třetí sólové album vyšlo v roce 2006. Symbolicky si ho nadělil k šedesátým narozeninám. Nyní je deska k dispozici v reedici na LP. Kytarista a zpěvák Pink Floyd se stal členem legendární kapely v roce 1968. Sólové desky vydává od roku 1978, kdy vyšel jeho eponymní debut. Gilmourovo třetí sólové album vyšlo v roce 2006. Symbolicky si ho nadělil k šedesátým narozeninám. Nyní je deska k dispozici v reedici na LP. Kytarista a zpěvák Pink Floyd se stal členem legendární kapely v roce 1968. Sólové desky vydává od roku 1978, kdy vyšel jeho eponymní debut. Od roku 2003 je držitelem řádu britského impéria, který mu byl udělen za zásluhy v hudbě a filantropii. Obsah: LP 1 Castellorizon On An Island The Blue Take A Breath Red Sky At Night This Heaven A Pocketful Of Stones Where We Start

Objev podobné jako Gilmour David: On An Island (Reedice 2015) - LP (3556951)

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton''s most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!In book six, Uncle Quentin has locked himself away on Kirrin Island. What''s he up to and why won''t he let anyone visit? Then the Famous Five discover that a suspicious stranger is watching Uncle Quentin''s every move. Can the Famous Five warn Uncle Quentin in time?This edition features the original cover art and inside illustrations by Eileen Soper.

Objev podobné jako Famous Five: Five On Kirrin Island Again - Enid Blyton

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton''s most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!In book six, Uncle Quentin has locked himself away on Kirrin Island. What''s he up to and why won''t he let anyone visit? Then the Famous Five discover that a suspicious stranger is watching Uncle Quentin''s every move. Can the Famous Five warn Uncle Quentin in time?Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.

Objev podobné jako Famous Five: Five On Kirrin Island Again - Enid Blyton

Fast friends since forever, Lu, Kenya, and Natalia share a special love for the historical beach town of Cape May. For Lu, it was a welcome escape from the corporate arena into a simpler life - owning a B&B with her soon-to-be-husband, Zach... Kenya fell for Cape May''s tranquil shores and believed she and her high school sweetheart would be there together forever... And family vineyard owner Natalia feels it''s the perfect place to complete her happy marriage with the baby - or babies - she desperately longs for... But as the trio plans Lu''s lavish wedding, the bride-to-be is stunned when the estranged father she thought was dead shows up to make amends - and throws her every certainty about family and love into heart-breaking doubt. Meanwhile, widowed Kenya is drawn to a kind, attractive stranger, even as she wonders if passion is enough to risk her future on. And when Natalia uncovers an unthinkable betrayal, the secrets she and her friends have kept from each other will explode across the long summer nights... Moving and relatable, here is a captivating story of true sisterhood, and the ties that challenge us - and help us heal.

Objev podobné jako Summer on Cape May - Monica Garner

***A beautiful 10th anniversary paperback edition that includes a new essay by Victoria Hislop on the impact of this million-copy bestseller.***''A moving and absorbing holiday read that pulls at the heartstrings'' Evening StandardThe acclaimed million-copy number one bestseller and winner of Richard & Judy''s Summer Read 2006. Victoria Hislop tells a dramatic tale of four generations, illicit love, violence and leprosy, from the thirties, through the war, to the present day.On the brink of a life-changing decision, Alexis Fielding longs to find out about her mother''s past. But Sofia has never spoken of it. All she admits to is growing up in a small Cretan village before moving to London. When Alexis decides to visit Crete, however, Sofia gives her daughter a letter to take to an old friend, and promises that through her she will learn more. Arriving in Plaka, Alexis is astonished to see that it lies a stone''s throw from the tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga - Greece''s former leper colony. Then she finds Fotini, and at last hears the story that Sofia has buried all her life: the tale of her great-grandmother Eleni and her daughters and a family rent by tragedy, war and passion. She discovers how intimately she is connected with the island, and how secrecy holds them all in its powerful grip...Praise for The Island. . .''A vivid, moving and absorbing tale'' Observer''Victoria Hislop . . . brings dignity and tenderness to her novel about lives blighted by leprosy'' Telegraph''Wonderful descriptions, strong characters and an intimate portrait of island existence'' Woman & Home''War, tragedy and passion unfurl against a Mediterranean backdrop in this engrossing debut novel'' You magazine''Hislop''s deep research, imagination and patent love of Crete creates a convincing portrait of times on the island''Evening Standard''A page-turning tale that reminds us that love and life continue in even the most extraordinary of circumstances''Sunday Express ''A beautiful tale of enduring love and unthinking prejudice''ExpressIn 2018, The Island was awarded a Nielsen Platinum Bestseller Award in recognition of selling over one million copies in the United Kingdom.*Victoria''s latest novel, THE FIGURINE, is available to order now.*

Objev podobné jako The Island - Victoria Hislop

''The true and fascinating story of Easter Island and its amazing statues'' KEN FOLLETTWhere did they come from? How did they get there? Why did they carve the island’s colossal iconic statues – and how? What happened to the civilisation they created?These are just a few of the questions about Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, that have puzzled generations.Europeans first encountered the Islanders in the early eighteenth century, bringing back astonishing tales from one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth. They told fantastic stories of lost continents, cannibalism, giants and aliens. Thor Heyerdahl claimed that the island was discovered by pale-skinned sailors from South America, ignoring the rightful claims of the greatest explorers the world has ever known. Recently, the idea that Islanders cut down all the trees, causing mass starvation and social collapse, has been espoused by scientists, broadcasters and politicians. Now, in archaeologist Mike Pitts’s superb investigation, Island at the Edge of the World, he provides authoritative new insights into what really happened.Using the latest scientific and archaeological research, plus a huge range of historical accounts, Pitts builds a fascinating new portrait of the Islanders’ story. In particular, Pitts revives the life work of Katherine Routledge, who spent sixteen months on the island in 1914-15, surviving revolution and war, assembling a priceless but largely ignored archive of excavations and interviews - and whose legacy reveals the rapacious interference that spawned generations of false histories. Many questions still remain, but this is the most compelling and comprehensive account yet published of the extraordinary story of Easter Island.

Objev podobné jako Island at the Edge of the World - Pitts Mike

International bestselling author Jean-Luc Bannalec’s Commissaire Georges Dupin and his team head to Breton paradise in An Island of Suspects.An August heat wave has all of Brittany in its grasp, and the only chance to cool down for Commissaire Georges Dupin is his daily swim in the ocean. Until one morning his routine is interrupted because a body has been found in the harbor with clear signs of foul play. Patric Provost was from one of the long-established families on the island of Belle-Île, Breton’s biggest and most famous island. Provost owned and operated a company dealing in an island delicacy: the famous Belle-Île-sheep. As Bretons say, the sheep season themselves while they’re eating, grazing on salty, iodine-rich meadows, full of wild herbs, directly by the ocean. In Dupin’s culinary ranking, this lamb comes right behind entrecôte. And that’s saying something.Dupin has barely stepped foot on the utopia-like island before it comes to light that Provost was not well liked. And someone was blackmailing him for one million euros, the deadline for payment the night before Provost’s body was caught on the buoy. Everyone on the island has a motive. Any one of them could be the killer.

Objev podobné jako An Island of Suspects - Jean-Luc Bannalec

A moving historical novel inspired by the German occupation of the Channel Islands during WW2. This is a story of courage, resilience and everyday acts of defiance from ordinary people forced to live in an extraordinary time.The USA Today bestseller!June 1940While her little sister Rosie is sent to the UK to keep her safe from the invading German army, Estelle Le Maistre is left behind on Jersey to help her grandmother run the family farm. When the Germans occupy the island, everything changes and Estelle and the islanders must face the reality of life under Nazi rule.Interspersed with diary entries from Rosie back on the mainland, the novel is also inspired by real life stories from the author’s own family who were both on the island during the occupation and in London during the Blitz and is a true testament to the courage and bravery of the islanders.Readers are loving An Island at War: ‘A ‘mesmerizing’ story of a island captured by the Nazi''s in World War II’ Debbie‘I fell head over heels in love with this book…It brings to light strong female characters, who have bravery and courage to stand up for themselves and for what is right’ Jenny‘I loved getting to know the characters and truly experiencing their rather unique predicament…a fascinating read to those who enjoy WWII fiction’ Denise‘Absorbing and full of emotion, compassion and wisdom’ Joan‘Very well written and a great curl up with a cuppa and get lost in the story kind of book’ Gill‘Will pull at your heartstrings…beautifully written’ Louise‘The story was much more meaningful knowing it was written by someone that was from the island…I enjoyed reading about the beautiful island and the community that stuck together to help each other’ Shirley‘It ticked the boxes of love, family, strength, and character and I would recommend it for others looking for an engaging historical fiction read’ Stacey‘An emotional story of how life changed for the residents of Jersey during the German occupation’ Ethel

Objev podobné jako An Island at War - Deborah Carr

A gripping crime thriller for fans of Lucy Foley and Cara Hunter.''An atmospheric whodunnit you''ll devour'' Woman & Home''Claustrophobic and tense'' The Sun''A gripping and atmospheric thriller'' Catherine CooperA remote island off the North Devon coast, Liars Island is home to few inhabitants. The rugged coastline has a history of smuggling and shipwreck, but there has never been a murder – until now.When the body of Kieran Deveney is found on Liars Island, it sends shockwaves through the tiny, close-knit population. The rugged coastline has a history of smuggling and shipwreck, but there has never been a murder – until now.With the hunt for the killer underway, two locals confess to the crime. Each claims they acted alone, and neither can be convicted while the other stands by their story. Which of them is telling the truth?CSI Ally Dymond arrives to uncover the evidence that could crack the case. What she finds is a community awash with secrets. As a storm closes in, and with the identity of the murderer still in doubt, no one can leave the island. But it’s not the treacherous weather that Ally fears, it’s the people she’s trapped with…***''As captivating as its fearsome protagonist and tightly-drawn plot'' Sarah Clarke, author of The Night She DiesReaders can’t get enough of CSI Ally Dymond!‘This story was so well written and captures you hook, line and sinker straight away’‘Fast paced and incredibly twisty. The storylines and characters are fantastic. I''m a huge Ally fan and I can''t wait for the next one’‘A carefully crafted cast and a compelling and credible narrative makes this an immersive tale with a solid mystery to unravel. Fast moving and engaging’

Objev podobné jako Liars Island - T. Orr Munro

Welcome to The Island. Where your worst fears are about to come true... It was supposed to be the perfect holiday: a week-long trip for six teenage friends on a remote tropical island. But when their guide dies of a stroke leaving them stranded, the trip of a lifetime turns into a nightmare. Because someone on the island knows each of the group's worst fears. And one by one, they're becoming a reality. Seven days in paradise. A deadly secret. Who will make it off the island alive?

Objev podobné jako The Island - C.L. Taylor

Set on a hidden island at the intersection of several busy highways, this is an original and action-packed survival adventure about trust, friendship, resilience and what really makes a home. Hidden at the intersection of several busy highways behind the trees and scrubby undergrowth is an island, full of secrets... Pez has lived there for a while now, enjoying the solitude.She has a vegetable patch, a routine, her own way of doing things and a condor, who may be outstaying his welcome. Runaway brothers, Riley and Grayson call the island home too. They keep their distance from Pez and spend precarious days trying to survive, still relying on the man-made world which speeds around them.Then Gil arrives, with his hagstone and a dream of happy families, and everything changes. The four of them find a way of living and believe they might stay on the island forever. But all too soon they witness something they should never have seen and they're in deadly danger...Tania Unsworth constantly raises the stakes to write about trust, friendship, resilience and what really makes a home in this original, tense and action-packed survival adventure.

Objev podobné jako Nowhere Island - Unsworth Tania

A gripping crime thriller for fans of Lucy Foley and Cara Hunter.''An atmospheric whodunnit you''ll devour'' Woman & Home''Claustrophobic and tense'' The Sun''A gripping and atmospheric thriller'' Catherine CooperA remote island off the North Devon coast, Liars Island is home to few inhabitants. The rugged coastline has a history of smuggling and shipwreck, but there has never been a murder – until now.When the body of Kieran Deveney is found on Liars Island, it sends shockwaves through the tiny, close-knit population. The rugged coastline has a history of smuggling and shipwreck, but there has never been a murder – until now.With the hunt for the killer underway, two locals confess to the crime. Each claims they acted alone, and neither can be convicted while the other stands by their story. Which of them is telling the truth?CSI Ally Dymond arrives to uncover the evidence that could crack the case. What she finds is a community awash with secrets. As a storm closes in, and with the identity of the murderer still in doubt, no one can leave the island. But it’s not the treacherous weather that Ally fears, it’s the people she’s trapped with…***''As captivating as its fearsome protagonist and tightly-drawn plot'' Sarah Clarke, author of The Night She DiesReaders can’t get enough of CSI Ally Dymond!‘This story was so well written and captures you hook, line and sinker straight away’‘Fast paced and incredibly twisty. The storylines and characters are fantastic. I''m a huge Ally fan and I can''t wait for the next one’‘A carefully crafted cast and a compelling and credible narrative makes this an immersive tale with a solid mystery to unravel. Fast moving and engaging’

Objev podobné jako Liars Island - T. Orr Munro

Million-copy bestselling author Kate Ellis returns with the gripping new book in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series.''A beguiling author who interweaves past and present'' THE TIMESDespite many years living in South Devon, DI Wesley Peterson has never visited the tiny island of St Rumon''s. That is until erosion from a storm reveals three bodies buried outside the local churchyard.Two are ancient skeletons, but one is far more recent, and Wesley realises he has uncovered a case of murder. But whose remains are they? And who killed them?The island has only a small number of inhabitants. Yet one resident keeps cropping up in Wesley''s investigation: the author and self-styled academic, Quentin Search.Meanwhile Wesley''s friend, archaeologist Neil Watson, becomes fascinated by the remains of the island''s old priory. His discovery of a journal, written by a sixteenth century cleric, reveals an eerie tale of strange rituals and disturbing deaths.As Wesley begins to wonder whether the past might be repeating itself, another murder occurs . . . There is a calculated killer on the island - one whose grip is as deadly as the rising tide.Whether you''ve read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis''s DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect page-turner if you love reading Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.Praise for Kate Ellis . . .''Clever plotting hides a powerful story of loss, malice and deception'' Ann Cleeves''Haunting'' Independent''The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end'' Closer''Unputdownable''Bookseller''A fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you want to read on'' Peterborough Evening Telegraph

Objev podobné jako Coffin Island - Kate Ellis

Two short, simple stories featuring decodable text to give early readers a flying start! Specially created to encourage children’s reading skills and confidence, and aligned with reading bands familiar in most schools. Each book includes two illustrated stories that focus on specific phonic sounds, and tricky words to look out for and practise. Included, are fun questions to encourage comprehension skills. A note for teacher/parent, guides adults to help their children to enjoy and develop their reading.

Objev podobné jako Dog on a Log - Sophie Giles

A hopeful and moving coming-of-age story set on the island of Lindisfarne, by David Almond, author of the bestselling Skellig and A Song for Ella Grey: now with fantastic illustrations by the award-winning David Litchfield.Louise has travelled with her father to the island of Lindisfarne every year ever since she can remember - it''s the place Louise''s mother loved best of all. The arrival of Hassan from war-torn Syria changes everything. Louise is restless and yearning for independence; meanwhile, the fiercely free and self-reliant Hassan seems to know the island from long ago as if it were his home from birth. Hassan is an acrobat, maybe a sorcerer, possibly a source of great danger. The wild boys who call the island their home want to cast him out. The forces of love, death and hope move Louise and Hassan together. Lindisfarne will change their lives forever. David Almond is the author of many beloved and prize-winning books for children and teenagers. His best known work, Skellig, won the Whitbread Children''s Award and the Carnegie Medal and was made into a feature-length film. A Song for Ella Grey, a beautiful retelling of the myth of Orpheus, won the Guardian Children''s Book Prize 2015.

Objev podobné jako Island - David Almond

On a small island off the Scottish coast, Isla and her family are grieving the loss of her older sister Flora, who died three years ago. Then they’re offered the chance to be part of a top-secret trial, which revives loved ones as fully lifelike AI robots using their digital footprint.Isla has her doubts about Second Chances, but they evaporate the moment the ‘new’ Flora arrives. This girl is not some uncanny close likeness; she is Flora – a perfect replica. But not everyone on their island feels the same. And as the threats to Flora mount, she grows distant and more secretive. Will Isla be able to protect the new Flora and bring the community back together?An intriguing, thoughtful and poignant exploration of what makes us ‘us’, for fans of SHOW US WHO YOU ARE, A POCKETFUL OF STARS and TROOFRIEND.“A beautiful exploration of grief, hope, and what it means to be human … This is an outstanding middle-grade debut from one of my favourite authors.” - Simon James Green, author of LIFE OF RILEY“A powerful exploration of grief, technology and what makes us human, Our Sister, Again skilfully combines warm-hearted contemporary with a scifi twist to create a thought-provoking, thrilling read” - Lucy Powrie, author of THE PAPER & HEARTS SOCIETY series.“Our Sister, Again expertly weaves family drama with high concept sci fi. It’s a captivating tale about AI written with real, human heart.” - Annabelle Sami, author of LLAMA OUT LOUD“I loved this book, it was perfect soft sci-fi with very real themes of love and loss. Sophie Cameron has written a wonderful exploration of what it means to be human.” - L. D. Lapinski, author of THE STRANGEWORLDS TRAVEL AGENCY“This book is an absolute triumph. Layers and layers of beautifully crafted intrigue. A book about family, friendship, and what it means to be you. One of those books you read in one day and think about forever.” - Wibke Brueggemann, author of LOVE IS FOR LOSERS“A heart-warming and bittersweet examination of personhood, familial bonds and healing from loss” - Lauren James, author of THE QUIET AT THE END OF THE WORLD“Our Sister Again is a rich, heartfelt story about family, grief, and what it means to be human told with immense gentleness and skill” - Ciara Smyth, author of THE FALLING IN LOVE MONTAGE“An intriguing and tender portrayal of a life changing ''what if'' – Sophie Cameron is a fabulous storyteller” Polly Ho-Yen, author of BOY IN THE TOWER“Utterly adored it! Heart-breakingly, life-affirmingly beautiful … An astonishing story about love, loss & life.” - Nicola Penfold, author of WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD“This book is brilliant. It''s poignant – sometimes sad – but at the same time it''s a cracking, page-turning sci-fi mystery. And it has the perfect hopeful ending. I loved it.” - Perdita Cargill, author of WAITING FOR CALLBACK“Beautifully written, incredibly well-imagined, and a complex, compelling plot mean this is a definite ***** read” - Sinéad O’Hart, author of THE EYE OF THE NORTH"A truly remarkable story. Sad and life-affirming all at the same time. Asks a lot of big questions. These characters are going to stay with me for a long time." - Lee Newbery, author of THE LAST FIREFOX

Objev podobné jako Our Sister, Again - Sophie Cameron

The first official Minecraft novel by bestselling author, Max BrooksA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBe immersed in the Minecraft universe for the first time in a thrilling new adventure like no other!Minecraft: The Island will tell the story of a new hero stranded in the world of Minecraft, who must survive the harsh, unfamiliar environment and unravel the secrets of the island.Washed up on a beach, the lone castaway looks around the shore. Where am I? Who am I? And why is everything made of blocks? But there isn''t much time to soak up the sun. It''s getting dark, and there''s a strange new world to explore!The top priority is finding food. The next is not becoming food. Because there are others out there on the island . . . like the horde of zombies that appear after night falls. Crafting a way out of this mess is a challenge like no other. Who could build a home while running from exploding creepers, armed skeletons, and an unstoppable tide of hot lava? Especially with no help except for a few makeshift tools and sage advice from an unlikely friend: a cow.In this world, the rules don''t always make sense, but courage and creativity go a long way. There are forests to explore, hidden underground tunnels to loot, and undead mobs to defeat. Only then will the secrets of the island be revealed.From bestselling author Max Brooks also comes the long-awaited epic conclusion to the Minecraft trilogy, Minecraft: The Village, coming out in October 2023.

Objev podobné jako Minecraft: The Island - Max Brooks

The View cohost, five-time Emmy Award winner, and New York Times bestselling author Sunny Hostin celebrates family, friendship, and love in this third book of her Summer Beach SeriesHighland Beach, the oldest historically Black beach community in America, was founded in the late 1800s along the Chesapeake Bay by the son of Frederick Douglass. Inside this proud and secluded community of about 100 private homes is Olivia Jones’s legacy.But Olivia’s legacy comes with thorns—intertwined are secrets of her aunt’s death; a controlling grandmother who is determined to crush anyone or anything that will interfere with her son’s political career; and a father who wants to rebuild the family he rejected decades ago.In the midst of tense family drama, Olivia must decide if she wants to return to the beautiful life she’s created in Sag Harbor—with the neighbors and wonderful man who’ve become central to her happiness—or finally achieve her dream of having a family and home to call her own in Highland Beach.

Objev podobné jako Summer on Highland Beach - Sunny Hostin

Before 1861, the world was black and white. As Colour reached the end of his job, world weary he stopped to rest on Last Island: the last uncoloured place. The people of the island are believed to be the reason for this and seek to better themselves, in the hope that Colour will recognise their efforts and bring colour to the island. To make matters worse, the islands Nott - a deity responsible for drawing the curtain of night - begins to make more and more mistakes. As the islanders grow restless, they send a letter threatening Nott. However, when the letter finds itself in the hands of Tisky, a young islander with pockets full of cake, she tasks herself with bringing unity back to Last Island.

Objev podobné jako The Notted Island - Katherine Child

Something on this island is up to no good . . .When Reese is forced to go on a boating trip with his family, the last thing he expects is to be shipwrecked on an island-especially one teeming with weird plants and animals. But what starts out as simply a bad vacation turns into a terrible one, as the castaways must find a way to escape while dodging the island''s dangerous inhabitants. With few resources and a mysterious entity on the hunt, each secret unlocked could save them . . . or spell their doom. One thing Reese knows for sure: This is one Bad Island.

Objev podobné jako Bad Island - Tennapel Doug

One week to fall in love. Seven months apart. A summer to make it right.''An emotional rollercoaster of a read. I cried with joy and sadness''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''So gripping and heartbreaking . . . Read if you like One Day''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review___________1993. When Kit meets Summer on the backpacking trip of a lifetime, he falls head over heels in love, certain that what they have is much more than just a holiday romance.On returning home, Kit is confident he''ll be able to find the magical girl he met. But when he follows the clues Summer told him about her life, the person he thought he knew doesn''t seem to exist.Heartbroken that she lied to him, and with no way of contacting her, Kit moves to the Suffolk coast for a fresh start. Little does he know that Summer is living just a few miles away - and is incapable of forgetting Kit too.But as the months pass, Kit and Summer''s paths never collide. Their lives move on, and a hazy, sun-drenched summer begins.By the time they meet, will it be too late to start again?___________Perfect for fans of One Day by David Nicholls and Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, this is a sweeping summer love story about sliding doors and heart-breaking near misses.''Loved this so much - I read it all in one, on tenterhooks''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Highly recommended this beautiful book to absolutely everyone''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review

Objev podobné jako Seven Months of Summer - Saskia Sarginsonová

From the sugar plantations of Saint-Domingue to the lavish parlors of New Orleans at the turn of the 19th century, Isabel Allende''s latest novel tells the story of a mulatta woman, a slave and concubine, determined to take control of her own destiny in a society where that would seem impossible.Born a slave on the island of Saint-Domingue – now known as Haiti –Tété is the product of violent union between an African mother she never knew and one of the white sailors who brought her into bondage.When twenty-year-old Toulouse Valmorain arrives on the island in 1770, it''s with powdered wigs in his trunks and dreams of financial success in his mind. But running his father''s plantation, Saint Lazare, is neither glamorous nor easy.Against the merciless backdrop of sugar cane fields, the lives of Tété and Valmorain grow ever more intertwined. When bloody revolution arrives at the gates of Saint Lazare, they flee the island for the decadence and opportunity of New Orleans. There, Tété finally forges a new life – but her connection to Valmorain is deeper than anyone knows and not so easily severed.Spanning four decades, ‘Island Beneath the Sea’ is the moving story of one woman''s determination to find love amid loss, to offer humanity though her own has been so battered, and to forge her own identity in the cruellest of circumstances.

Objev podobné jako Island Beneath the Sea - Isabel Allende

''Poor Lucille. You are in the elbow of your life, the place where it bends. What will you do?'' Your name is Lucille. You live on Girl Island, one of two islands created when the world was cleft in twain by an entity bigger and more powerful than you. But you have a secret. Your secret is that despite living on Girl Island, you are a boy. You fear deep down in your insides, that you may have been a boy for a very long time. And so you leave your home and your mother and begin the journey to Boy Island. For although it may be treacherous, it is the only way forward. A modern transgender fable in graphic novel form, Boy Island weaves its way along the path of becoming with humour and insight, channeled through Leo Fox''s iconic art and storytelling style.

Objev podobné jako Boy Island - Leo Fox

''Booked for Summer had me grinning, swooning, and wishing I could move to Nantucket and save a bookstore of my own. Highly recommended for anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers, summer vibes, and a good dose of bookish magic.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A love story she didn''t see coming…When book lover Jade Taylor applies to manage the Little Bay Book Shack on Nantucket Island over the summer, the last thing she needs is the distraction of billionaire resort owner, Liam Haven.But things take an unexpected turn when Liam becomes Jade’s boss – a man who reads nothing but contracts for pleasure…In a bid to save the bookshop from being absorbed into the Haven resort, Jade is determined to teach Liam that there’s more to life than acquiring real estate. And if she can make him realise happily ever afters do exist, might she be able to save the island’s bookshop in the process?Praise for BOOKED FOR SUMMER:''A delightful, feel-good romance that had me laughing out loud from start to finish … an absolute joy to read.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A sun-drenched romance where desire quickly turns to dislike and then re-ignites. Glorious.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐''If you’re looking for a warm, feel-good romance that leaves you smiling, Booked for Summer is the perfect pick. It’s fun, flirty, and full of heart—ideal for a cozy weekend read!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐''A cute, cosy read with a perfect addition of spice. I read this in one sitting. Such a good book and I can''t wait to read more.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Jade was the heroine I didn’t know I needed. The perfect feel-good romance, filled with charm, wit, and undeniable chemistry.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako Booked for Summer - Kathryn Freeman

WINNER OF THE BAMB YOUNG READERS – MIDDLE GRADE AWARD 2018WINNER OF THE INDEPENDENT BOOKSHOP WEEK BOOK AWARD 2019NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS CHILDRENS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 'Magical in every way' EOIN COLFER'Funny, dark and blazingly beautiful' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE'So magical and wild that it's like being swept away by the sea' KATHERINE RUNDELL When Fionn Boyle sets foot on Arranmore Island, it begins to stir beneath his feet ... Once in a generation, Arranmore Island chooses a new Storm Keeper to wield its power and keep its magic safe from enemies. The time has come for Fionn's grandfather, a secretive and eccentric old man, to step down. Soon, a new Keeper will rise. But, deep underground, someone has been waiting for Fionn. As the battle to become the island's next champion rages, a more sinister magic is waking up, intent on rekindling an ancient war.

Objev podobné jako The Storm Keeper’s Island - Catherine Doyleová

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics."That these man-like creatures were in truth only bestial monsters, mere grotesque travesties of men, filled me with a vague uncertainty of their possibilities far worse than any definite fear."Edward Prendick, the sole survivor of a shipwreck in the South Pacific, is set ashore on an island where he meets the mysterious Doctor Moreau. Horrified by the discovery that Moreau is performing vivisection on animals to form monstrous human hybrids, Prendick flees into the jungle. But he soon realises that the island is populated with Moreau's terrible creations, and not all are divested of their savage habits . . .H. G. Wells pioneered ideas of society, science and progress in his works, which are now considered modern classics. Written in 1896, The Island of Doctor Moreau is an imaginative exploration of the nature of cruelty and what it means to be human.

Objev podobné jako The Island of Doctor Moreau - Herbert George Wells

Long Island is Colm Tóibín’s masterpiece: an exquisite, exhilarating novel that asks whether it is possible to truly return to the past and renew the great love that seemed gone forever.A Book of the Year in The Times, Irish Times, The Guardian, New Statesman, The Independent, The Observer, The New Yorker, The Economist, The Daily Telegraph and The Financial Times.The love story of the century A man with an Irish accent knocks on Eilis Fiorello’s door on Long Island and in that moment everything changes. Eilis and Tony have built a secure, happy life here since leaving Brooklyn - perhaps a little stifled by the in-laws so close, but twenty years married and with two children looking towards a good future.And yet this stranger will reveal something that will make Eilis question the life she has created. For the first time in years she suddenly feels very far from home and the revelation will see her turn towards Ireland once again. Back to her mother. Back to the town and the people she had chosen to leave behind. Did she make the wrong choice marrying Tony all those years ago? Is it too late now to take a different path?‘Riveting’ Elizabeth Strout‘Masterful’ Douglas Stuart‘Wonderful’ Oprah Winfrey‘Entrancing’ The Economist‘Magnificent’ The Times‘Exquisite’ New York Times‘Gorgeous’ The Independent‘Dazzling’ The Financial Times‘A masterclass’ The Guardian*Long Island was an instant Sunday Times bestseller w/c 27/5/24

Objev podobné jako Long Island - Colm Tóibín

An art expert joins a detective to investigate a horrific murder on a Swedish island, leading them to a mystery rooted in Viking rites and Scandinavia''s deepest, darkest winter. The Queen of French Noir returns with a chilling, utterly captivating gothic thriller, based on a true story. FIRST in the The Lidingö Mysteries series. `Scarier than anything … a dark, dark slice of atmospheric Scandi Noir´ Heat magazine *Book of the Month* `The pace steadily accelerates as Gustawsson orchestrates her plot with breathless ingenuity. A successful page-turner from a rising star´ Financial Times `Gustawsson’s writing is so vivid, it’s electrifying´ Peter James** Winner of the Livre de Poche Readers Crime of the Year and Cultura Ligue de l’Imaginaire Award** ________  Don’t  Art expert Emma Lindahl is anxious when she’s asked to appraise the antiques and artefacts in the infamous manor house of one of Sweden’s wealthiest families, on the island of Storholmen, where a young woman was murdered nine years earlier, her killer never found. Emma must work alone, and with the Gussman family apparently avoiding her, she sees virtually no one in the house. Do they have something to hide?  Trust  As she goes about her painstaking work and one shocking discovery yields clues that lead to another, Emma becomes determined to uncover the secrets of the house and its occupants. When the lifeless body of another young woman is found in the icy waters surrounding the island, Detective Karl Rosén arrives to investigate, and memories of his failure to solve the first case come rushing back. Could this young woman’s tragic death somehow hold the key?  Anyone  Battling her own demons, Emma joins forces with Karl to embark upon a chilling investigation, plunging them into horrifying secrets from the past – Viking rites and tainted love – and Scandinavia’s deepest, darkest winter… ________ PRAISE FOR JOHANA GUSTAWSSON `Remember her name. Johana Gustawsson has become a leading figure in French crime fiction [and] Yule Island is impossible to put down´ Le Monde `Wonderfully dark and intricately woven … will have you hooked from the very first page´ B A Paris `Johana Gustawsson has become the queen of the French thriller genre´ Le Point `Intriguingly dark and vivid, and so cleverly told´ Essie Fox `A gripping story of murder and black magic …Gustawsson slowly weaves together three seemingly disparate strands of her narrative with a skill that shows why she is such an admired crime writer in her native France´ The Times `A wonderfully creepy, unsettling read, with a superb twist in its tail´ James Oswald `Bewitching and wonderfully gothic´ Sunday Express `Johana Gustawsson brilliantly illuminates the depths of the human heart’ Le Figaro `A whirlpool that draws you irresistibly into levels of darkness so much deeper than you can possibly be ready for´ Ambrose Parry `Ethereal, romantic and as cold as death, this nerve-shattering and powerful novel immerses us in a cruel and thrilling Nordic tale where love smashes against the rocks of madness´ La Fringale culturelle `A stunning and beautifully written gothic thriller´ Alexandra Benedict `A bold and intelligent read´ Guardian `Utterly compelling´ Woman''s Own `Cleverly plotted, simply excellent´ Ragnar Jónasson `A must-read´ Daily Express

Objev podobné jako Yule Island - Gustawsson Johana

Edward Prendick is shipwrecked and finds himself stranded on an island in the Pacific. Here he meets the sinister Dr Moreau, a vivisectionst driven out of Britain in disgrace. And soon strange events cause Prendick to uncover the full horror of Dr Moreau's activities on the island.THE ISLAND OF DR MOREAU mixes discussion on the divide between humans and the animal kingdom and chilling macabre horror in an unrivalled fashion. Its question on how far science should go is one that rings true today as it did when it was first published.

Objev podobné jako The Island Of Doctor Moreau - Herbert George Wells

"Entrancing...a great escape for any reader."--USA Today (four stars)New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan brings us a delightful summer novel that will sweep you away to the remote Scottish island of Mure, where two very different weddings are about to take placeÂ…On the little Scottish island of Mure—halfway between Scotland and Norway—Flora MacKenzie and her fiancé Joel are planning the smallest of “sweetheart weddings,” a high summer celebration surrounded only by those very dearest to them.Not everyone on the island is happy about being excluded, though. The temperature rises even further when beautiful Olivia MacDonald—who left Mure ten years ago for bigger and brighter things—returns with a wedding planner in tow. Her fiancé has oodles of family money, and Olivia is determined to throw the biggest, most extravagant, most Instagrammable wedding possible. And she wants to do it at FloraÂ’s hotel, the same weekend as FloraÂ’s carefully planned micro-wedding. As the summer solstice approaches, can Flora handle everyone elseÂ’s Happy Every Afters—and still get her own?Â

Objev podobné jako Island Wedding - Jenny Colganová

Sometimes the truth lies in the things you cannot see.In 1830 a young novice called Catherine Labouré was granted a vision of the Virgin Mary. Nearly 200 years later, Sister Anne is also waiting for a sign. Which is why she accepts a mission to go to a tiny community on an island just off the coast of Brittany. Her only companion there is a sceptical, chain-smoking older nun who just wants to be left in peace.On the island she meets Hugo, the son of a devout family who prefers to look for the meaning of life amid the stars; Madenn, a grandmother whose daughter was killed in a crash and who finds meaning in routine; Isaac, Madenn''s grandson, an otherworldly teenager who doesn''t fit in but who befriends Hugo, and Julia, a sickly child. If anyone needs a miracle, it is her.But it is not Sister Anne who receives a vision. Instead it is Isaac who is found on a promontary, transfixed, unable to utter more than the words ''I see''. The event soon becomes headline news and the world descends on the small island, opening old wounds and unleashing a chain of events none of them could have foreseen.

Objev podobné jako The Island of Mists and Miracles - Victoria Mas

“Riveting.” —The New York Times Book Review Hundreds of miles from civilization, two ships wreck on opposite ends of the same deserted island in this true story of human nature at its best—and at its worst. It is 1864, and Captain Thomas Musgrave’s schooner, the Grafton, has just wrecked on Auckland Island, a forbidding piece of land 285 miles south of New Zealand. Battered by year-round freezing rain and constant winds, it is one of the most inhospitable places on earth. To be shipwrecked there means almost certain death. Incredibly, at the same time on the opposite end of the island, another ship runs aground during a storm. Separated by only twenty miles and the island’s treacherous, impassable cliffs, the crews of the Grafton and the Invercauld face the same fate. And yet where the Invercauld’s crew turns inward on itself, fighting, starving, and even turning to cannibalism, Musgrave’s crew bands together to build a cabin and a forge—and eventually, to find a way to escape. Using the survivors’ journals and historical records, award-winning maritime historian Joan Druett brings to life this extraordinary untold story about leadership and the fine line between order and chaos.

Objev podobné jako Island of the Lost - Joan Druett