tempted by the runes christina courtenay

''Wonderfully written and a real page turner. Christina tells a story equally as well as Barbara Erskine'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewFeatures an exclusive bonus short story!Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon''s Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history.''The Queen of Timeslip Romance has done it again! A romantic and compelling read - a total page turner'' SANDY BARKER''A brilliantly written timeslip that combines mystery and romance into a compelling and vividly imagined story'' NICOLA CORNICK''I LOVED Tempted by the Runes. Christina Courtenay is guaranteed to carry me off to another place and time in a way that no other author succeeds in doing'' SUE MOORCROFT...............................................Born centuries apart. Bound by a love that defied time. Madison Berger is visiting Dublin with her family for a Viking re-enactment festival, when she chances upon a small knife embedded in the banks of the Liffey. Maddie recognises what the runes on the knife''s handle signify: the chance to have her own adventures in the past. Maddie only intends to travel back in time briefly, but a skirmish in 9th century Dublin results in her waking up on a ship bound ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon''s Outlander and Clanlands does for Scottish history. Pre-order the epic conclusion to The Runes series now!Inscribed Viking axe head. Good condition. Probably late 9th century. This was it, his passport to the past. Storm Berger has never forgiven himself for his younger sister Madison''s disappearance. Suspecting she''s travelled back to the ninth century in the footsteps of other family members, Storm can only make sure she''s safe by going after her.Raised unconventionally as her father''s only child, Freydis has never been content to simply accept her fate. So, when she''s promised in marriage to a tyrant, she''s determined to find a way out of the arrangement. Help comes in the form of a mysterious and attractive stranger stranded on her island''s shores: Storm.The only way Freydis can truly be free is for Storm to marry her himself. But that would mean entwining lives that, until now, have been separated by centuries. . .Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay''s novels: ''An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined'' PAMELA HARTSHORNE ''Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure!'' KATE ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Two souls bound together for eternity but lost in time. Until now.Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay''s gripping dual-time novel travels from the present day to the danger of Roman Britannia.Praise for Christina Courtenay: ''Paints a vivid picture of life in two very different timeframes and, as the stories unfold, we see how the themes of life and love change little with the centuries. Fast-paced and thrilling!'' SARAH MAINE______________________________Her head buzzed with long-forgotten memories, fleeting images that flickered in and out of her mind.Nothing tangible, and not a single one fully formed, but teasing and tantalising,as if they wanted to surface but didn''t know how.AD 80Duro of the Iceni tribe escaped life as an enslaved gladiator and is now finally home in Britannia with one thing on his mind: vengeance. For 20 years he has sought the Roman legionary who destroyed his family. What he didn''t expect was Gisel: a fierce Germanic woman with long white-blonde hair, forced into slavery by the Romans. Hypnotised by her spirit and her beauty, Duro frees Gisel and slowly tries to win her trust as they work together to complete his quest.Present DayMackenna Jackson returns to Bath with a broken ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The classic poem, Goblin Market (1862) by Christina Rossetti, tells the story of Lizzie and Laura, who are tempted by the fruit sold by the goblin merchants. In this fully illustrated and beautiful volume, illustrator Georgie McAusland brings the words and story to life. Breathing new life into the Victorian tradition of illustrated poems, this book reads like a picture story book. The stunning illustrations illuminate and drive the narrative forward as in all good story books. It tells the tale of the two sisters drifting apart as Laura succumbs to the forbidden fruit sold by the goblins, but the bonds of sisterhood prove strong. The poem has fascinated for generations and been the subject of various interpretations. This illustrated version brings the words and story alive for a new generation.Christina Rossetti is considered the foremost female poet of her time, and her poetry still resonates with women''s lives today, as she entwines themes of sexuality, sisterhood, love and temptation in her work. All of these themes are encapsulated in Goblin Market. The book includes an introduction to the poem by novelist Kirsty Gunn, so all readers – for pleasure or study – can understand its riches.Â

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Everyone's a player on The Golden Eagles football team . . .From TikTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author of Lancaster Prep Monica Murphy comes the second instalment in her scorching sports romance series, The Players. Camden Fields is the star quarterback of our college football team. And he’s absolutely gorgeous.All the girls on campus fall for him. And while he’s had a few casual hookups over the years, it’s never anything serious. Cam doesn’t do serious.He also doesn’t do me. I’m his best friend’s little sister, and that means I’m off limits But I see the way he looks at me when he thinks I’m not watching. I think he wants me.And, I want him too. And I’m growing tired of being the good girl everyone expects me to be. So, I’m going after Camden Fields.And no one can stop me.

Objev podobné jako Playing By The Rules - Monica Murphy

#1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford's 'haunting, unforgettable, ice-blooded thriller' – first in the Lucas Davenport series! The killer was mad but brilliant. He left notes with every woman he killed. Rules of murder: Never have a motive. Never follow a discernible pattern. Never carry a weapon after it has been used...So many rules to his sick, violent games of death. But Lucas Davenport, the cop who’s out to get him, isn’t playing by the rules.***Praise for RULES OF PREY***'Terrifying... Sandford has crafted the kind of trimmed-to-the-bone thriller that is hard to put down… scary... intriguing... unpredictable' —Chicago Tribune 'Rules of Prey is so chilling that you’re almost afraid to turn the pages. So mesmerizing you cannot stop... A crackle of surprises' —*Carl Hiaasen 'Sleek and nasty... A big scary, suspenseful read, and I loved every minute of it' —Stephen King'A cop and a killer you will remember for a long, long time' —Robert B. Parker

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Get ready for a new series that brings readers deeper into the lush, romantic, and puzzle-filled world of the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games series (over 6 million copies sold!), set a year after we last saw Avery and the Hawthornes.Seven tickets. An island of dreams. The chance of a lifetime. Welcome to the Grandest Game, an annual competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited. Designed to give anyone a shot at fame and fortune, this year's game requires one of seven golden tickets to enter. With millions on the line, those seven players will do whatever it takes to win. Some of the players are in it for the money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own. Every single one of them has secrets. Amidst it all is Grayson Hawthorne, tasked with a vital role in this year's game. But as tensions rise and the mind-bending challenges push the players to their limitsphysically, mentally, and emotionallyit soon becomes clear that not everyone is playing by the rules.#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers a new series in the world of The Inheritance Games, where fan-favorite ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK''Fiendish good fun'' ANTHONY HOROWITZIf you want to get away with murder, play by the rules Years ago Malcolm Kershaw wrote a list of his ‘Eight Favourite Murders’ for his Old Devils mystery bookshop blog. Among others, it included those from Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders, Patricia Highsmith’s Strangers on a Train and Donna Tartt’s The Secret History.Now, just before Christmas, Malcolm finds himself at the heart of an investigation - as an FBI agent believes someone may be re-enacting each of the murders on his list.Can the killer be stopped before they get away with eight perfect murders?''An ingenious game of cat-and-mouse'' The Times''Never less than enthralling'' Daily Mail''Tremendously enjoyable'' Sunday Mirror

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A Financial Times Best Thriller of the Year 2023If, like Kane, you're a Denied Access Area spy for the CIA, then boundaries have no meaning. Your function is to go in, do whatever is required, and get out again - by whatever means necessary. You know when to run, when to hide - and when to shoot.But some places don't play by the rules. Some places are too dangerous, even for a man of Kane's experience. The badlands where the borders of Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan meet are such a place - a place where violence is the only way to survive.Kane travels there to exfiltrate a man with vital information for the safety of the West - but instead he meets an adversary who will take the world to the brink of extinction. A frightening, clever, vicious man with blood on his hands and vengeance in his heart...

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Get caught up in the puzzles, games, danger, romance, and riches of this lush new chapter in the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games saga. Seven tickets. An island of dreams.The chance of a lifetime. Welcome to the Grandest Game, an annual competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited. Designed to give anyone a shot at fame and fortune, this year's game requires one of seven golden tickets to enter.With millions on the line, those seven players will do whatever it takes to win. Some of the players are in it for the money. Some for power.Some for reasons all their own. Every single one of them has secrets. Amidst it all is Grayson Hawthorne, tasked with a vital role in this year's game.But as tensions rise and the mind-bending challenges push the players to their limits-physically, mentally, and emotionally-it soon becomes clear that not everyone is playing by the rules. #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers a brand-new series in the world of The Inheritance Games, where fan-favourite and new characters collide in a game you'll never forget. Do you have what it takes to play?

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______________________________THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER FROM THE 45th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES''I like thinking big. I always have. To me it''s very simple: If you''re going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.'' – Donald J. TrumpHere is Trump in action – how he runs his business and how he runs his life – as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and changes the face of the New York City skyline.But even a maverick plays by the rules, and Trump has formulated eleven guidelines for success. He isolates the common elements in his greatest deals; he shatters myths; he names names, spells out the zeros, and fully reveals the deal-maker''s art. And throughout, Trump talks – really talks – about how he does it.Trump: The Art of the Deal is an unguarded look at the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur and an unprecedented education in the practice of deal-making. It''s the most streetwise business book there is – and the ultimate read for anyone interested in making money and achieving success, and knowing the man behind the spotlight.

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Welcome to Blackwood Academy: a boarding school located on the fringes of the afterlife.No one knows why they end up at Blackwood; but when they enter the school's arched gates the only way out is to be chosen for the Decennial – a series of magical trials held once a decade. The chosen pupil is offered a choice: graduate and join Blackwood’s magical elite, or venture into the unknown and cross over to the Other Side.Wren knows she has what it takes to win—unless, that is, her arch-rival (and subject of her tortured dreams) Augustine steals her spot.Irene has never cared about playing by the rules and will break whatever (and whoever) stands in her way, including her only friend, Masika.Olivier has given up securing the nomination. But he’ll stop at nothing to keep Emilio, from crossing over to the Other Side.All are determined to be Blackwood’s chosen candidate. All are determined to win. But this Decennial will be unlike any before.Six nominees.Four trials.One victor.The competitors are about to learn that there are some fates worse than death.

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Welcome to Blackwood Academy: a boarding school located on the fringes of the afterlife.No one knows why they end up at Blackwood; but when they enter the school’s arched gates the only way out is to be chosen for the Decennial – a series of magical trials held once a decade. The chosen pupil is offered a choice: graduate and join Blackwood’s magical elite, or venture into the unknown and cross over to the Other Side.Wren knows she has what it takes to win—unless, that is, her arch-rival (and subject of her tortured dreams) Augustine steals her spot.Irene has never cared about playing by the rules and will break whatever (and whoever) stands in her way, including her only friend, Masika.Olivier has given up securing the nomination. But he’ll stop at nothing to keep Emilio, from crossing over to the Other Side.All are determined to be Blackwood’s chosen candidate. All are determined to win. But this Decennial will be unlike any before.Six nominees.Four trials.One victor.The competitors are about to learn that there are some fates worse than death.

Objev podobné jako The Immortal Consequences - I. V. Marie

Thirty-five beautiful girls. Thirty-five beautiful rivals…It’s the chance of a lifetime and 17-year-old America Singer should feel lucky. She has been chosen for The Selection, a reality TV lottery in which the special few compete for gorgeous Prince Maxon’s love.Swept up in a world of elaborate gowns, glittering jewels and decadent feasts, America is living a new and glamorous life. And the prince takes a special interest in her, much to the outrage of the others.Rivalry within The Selection is fierce and not all of the girls are prepared to play by the rules. But what they don’t know is that America has a secret – one which could throw the whole competition… and change her life forever.

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*Now with an exclusive extract of Elizabeth Chadwick's next novel, The Royal Rebel - only in the paperback!*Wales, 1093. The warm, comfortable family life of young Nesta, daughter of Prince Rhys of Deheubarth, is destroyed when her father is killed and she is taken hostage. Her honour is further tarnished when she is taken as an unwilling concubine by King William's ruthless younger brother Henry, who later ascends the throne under suspicious circumstances. But it is Nesta's marriage that will really change the course of her life. Gerald FitzWalter, an ambitious young knight, is rewarded for his unwavering loyalty to his new King with Nesta's hand. He is delighted, having always admired her from afar, but Nesta's only comfort is her return to her beloved Wales. There, she cannot help but be tempted by the handsome, charismatic and dangerous son of the Welsh prince, Owain. When he offers her the chance to join him in his plan to overthrow Norman rule she must choose between duty and desire . . .From the award-winning and bestselling author comes the heartbreaking tale of a woman trying to survive in a man's world - a world where the men who would protect her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS: A DAZZLING NEW CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF JANICE HALLETT AND TOM HINDLE''What Miss Marple did with tweeds and knitting, Misty Divine does with rhinestones and stilettos.'' - Jenny Bayliss--Meet Misty Divine - your favourite new amateur sleuth!Drag isn''t just dramatic. It''s deadly...By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules.By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Misty’s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered – and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects.Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do?This is a case for Misty Divine…--AUTHORS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM:''Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway. Detective fiction has never been so glam!'' AJ WEST ''Misty Divine’s first show is a brilliantly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS - A DAZZLING CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF JANICE HALLETT AND TOM HINDLEMeet Misty Divine - your new favourite amateur sleuth!Drag isn't just dramatic. It's deadly... By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules. By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Misty’s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered – and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects. Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do?This is a case for Misty Divine…--CRITICS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM:'A gloriously fun murder mystery...with red herrings and twists that will keep you guessing until the end. Misty Divine is the star of the show!' C.L. MILLER'Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway...detective fiction has never been ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Wild Buddies are all set to compete in the Riverbank Races, but the other team, the River Rangers, don''t want to play by the rules. Will the result be fair in the end? Stories for Maths helps develop maths mastery through the power of story. This series aligns with the White Rose Maths schemes of learning. Each book has questions at the bottom of the pages and an activity page at the end of the story, which help to draw out that learning by asking questions and encouraging talk about maths. Key maths words and phrases are also highlighted in each book, further helping to deepen understanding and grow children''s mathematical skills. The books in Reception/Primary 1 are designed for an adult to read to a child, although there is some decodable text that children may be able to read themselves. This book aligns with White Rose Maths for Reception, Make connections, Step 1. Deepen Understanding.

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!''The greatest writer who ever lived'' ANTONIA FRASER''[My] generation''s Julia Quinn'' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton''One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer''s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s'' JOANNE HARRIS_____________Horry Winwood doesn''t play by the rules.So when her family are near ruin and her sister is about to enter a loveless marriage to a wealthy man to settle the family debts, young and headstrong Horry proposes to marry him in her sister''s place.As her new husband''s attentions fall elsewhere, Horry begins to feel increasingly unhappy.Then she meets the attractive and dangerous Lord Lethbridge and her days suddenly become more exciting.But there is bad blood between Horry''s husband and her new acquaitnance, and as complications and deceptions mount, the social tangle grows ever trickier to unpick.Will Horry''s gamble cost her everything she holds most dear?_____________''Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic'' KATIE FFORDE''Utterly delightful'' GUARDIAN''Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism'' SOPHIE KINSELLA''Georgette Heyer''s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order'' DAILY MAIL''If you haven''t read Georgette ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Why not infiltrate the little Gaulish village by building a modern housing estate? That''s the plan thought up by trendy Roman architect Squaronthehypotenus to help Caesar crush the indomitable Gauls. Will the villagers be tempted by the chance of making money when the first Roman tenants move in? And what about the Gauls'' secret weapon. Roll up to see the Roman remains!

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From James Dashner, the author of the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, comes an edge-of-your seat adventure. The Eye of Minds is the first book in The Mortality Doctrine, a series set in a world of hyperadvanced technology, cyberterrorists, and gaming beyond your wildest dreams . . . and your worst nightmares.To catch a hacker, you need a hacker.For Michael and the other gamers, the VirtNet can make your wildest fantasies become real. And the more hacking skills you have, the more fun. Who wants to play by the rules anyway?But some rules were made for a reason. One gamer has been taking people hostage inside the VirtNet with horrific consequences.The government needs Michael to track down the rogue gamer, but the risk is enormous and the line between game and reality could be blurred forever . . .

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LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS: A DAZZLING NEW CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF JANICE HALLETT AND TOM HINDLE''What Miss Marple did with tweeds and knitting, Misty Divine does with rhinestones and stilettos.'' - Jenny Bayliss--Meet Misty Divine - your favourite new amateur sleuth!Drag isn''t just dramatic. It''s deadly...By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules.By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Misty’s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered – and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects.Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do?This is a case for Misty Divine…--AUTHORS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM:''Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway. Detective fiction has never been so glam!'' AJ WEST ''Misty Divine’s first show is a brilliantly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Abby Sewell is a brilliant inventor with the world at her fingertips. When her dad passes away, she wants nothing more than to speak with him again. She finds a way to cheat death... but death always cheats those who don''t play by the rules.Marshall de Vorr, historian extraordinaire, uses ground-breaking technology to unlock the secrets of his ancestor. Sometimes the past is best left in the dust.Alan Dewkes-Hall has become disenchanted with life and just wants the tedium to pass him by. He finds a watch that has the power to do exactly that... but play with time and pay the price.Ed Miller walks on eggshells every day of his life. He wants to know the dangers of his future, and a new discovery in his house helps with the tough decisions of what has, could and will happen.A loyal company man wants his free virtual vacation to last forever. The system gives him everything he needs for the holiday of a lifetime, so why should it end?In a world of emergent technologies be careful what you wish for. These five Sci-Fi short stories explore human desire, hope, revenge and weakness and ask how the simplest, often innocent intentions ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A LitHub Most Anticipated Children’s Book of 2025 “A book that captures the dance of unlikely bonds and a way to move from a place of acceptance.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) From Matthew Forsythe, the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum, comes a “subtle, sweet” (Booklist, starred review) picture book about rules. And sharing. And an epic game of tic-tac-toe.Aggie is very excited to live on her own—until she finds out her new house is haunted. But no fear, the situation is nothing that can’t be fixed with a carefully considered list of rules: No haunting after dark. No stealing socks. No eating all the food. But the ghost doesn’t like playing by the rules and challenges Aggie to an epic game of tic-tac-toe—winner gets the house.

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Why not infiltrate the little Gaulish village by building a modern housing estate? That''s the plan thought up by trendy Roman architect Squaronthehypotenus to help Caesar crush the indomitable Gauls. Will the villagers be tempted by the chance of making money when the first Roman tenants move in? And what about the Gauls'' secret weapon. Roll up to see the Roman remains!

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'As intoxicating as the finest island rum' Independent From the bestselling author of The Dovekeepers comes a love story about one of history's most captivating 'invisible' women: Rachel, the mother of Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. Growing up on the idyllic island of St Thomas in the early 1800s, Rachel dreams of life in faraway Paris. Rachel's mother, a pillar of their tight-knit refugee community of Jews who escaped the European Inquisition, has never forgiven her daughter for refusing to live by the rules. But Rachel's fate is not in her own hands: in order to secure the future of her father's business, she is married off to a widower with three children. When her husband dies suddenly and his handsome nephew Frederic arrives from France to settle the estate, Rachel seizes control of her life, beginning a defiant, passionate love affair that sparks a scandal affecting her entire family, including her favourite son, Camille Pissarro, who will one day become a founder member of the Impressionists and one of history's greatest artists. Set in a world of lush, exquisite beauty, The Marriage of Oppositesshows Alice Hoffman at the height of her considerable powers. The marriage of Rachel and Frederic is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Crack open your spell book and enter the world of the illustrious Galileo Academy for the Extraordinary. There''s been a murder on campus, and it''s up to the students of Galileo to solve it. Follow 18 authors and 18 students as they puzzle out the clues and find the guilty party.Professor of Magical History Septimius Dropwort has just been murdered, and now everyone at the Galileo Academy for the Extraordinary is a suspect.A prestigious school for young magicians, the Galileo Academy has recently undergone a comprehensive overhaul, reinventing itself as a roaming academy in which students of all cultures and identities are celebrated. In this new Galileo, every pupil is welcome—but there are some who aren''t so happy with the recent changes. That includes everyone''s least favorite professor, Septimius Dropwort, a stodgy old man known for his harsh rules and harsher punishments. But when the professor''s body is discovered on school grounds with a mysterious note clenched in his lifeless hand, the Academy''s students must solve the murder themselves, because everyone''s a suspect. Told from more than a dozen alternating and diverse perspectives, The Grimoire of Grave Fates follows Galileo''s best and brightest young magicians as they race to discover ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dive into the adventure with The Singing Mermaid, a delightful tale from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard.With brilliant rhyming verse, bright and distinctive illustrations, this story is loved by children and parents alike.Tempted by the promise of fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins a circus. The crowds love her, but the poor mermaid is kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of her ocean home . . .Enjoy more stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, and Sugarlump and the Unicorn.

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Tempted by the promise of fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins a circus. The crowds love her, but the poor mermaid is kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of her ocean home.The Singing Mermaid is a delightful tale from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With brilliant rhyming verse, bright and distinctive illustrations this story is loved by children and parents alike.Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday and The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes.

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''Excellent'' THE TIMES''Crais''s thrilling narrative oozes suspense. There are twists to keep you guessing'' OBSERVERTwo minutes can be a lifetime. But break the two minute rule and it''s a lifetime in jail. Ask anyone on the wrong side of the law about the two minute rule and they''ll tell you that''s as long as you can hope for at a robbery before the cops show up.But not everyone plays by the rules. When an aging ex-con finally gets out of jail, freedom doesn''t taste too sweet. His son is gunned down in a drive-by shooting. It seems like a random crime, but when the victim is a cop - especially a cop with a con for a father - the motives are never simple.When the hit is exposed as a revenge killing, and the question of police corruption is raised, it becomes a father''s last duty to clear his son''s name and catch the killer.

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A Richard and Judy Book Club selection, The Summer of the Bear is a gripping tale of grief, secrets, and a family''s love.In the summer of 1979, a tamed grizzly bear is tempted by the lure of freedom and the wild open sea . . .Letty Fleming, relocated from Cold-War Germany to the solitude of the Scottish Outer Hebrides, is haunted by a personal tragedy - the unexpected death of her husband, diplomat Nicky Fleming.With his death shrouded in mystery and allegations of national betrayal, Letty must grapple with the truth while protecting her three children from its harsh realities.As Letty''s probes into Nicky''s demise, she neglects their children''s inner struggles. As the family’s secrets threaten to tear them apart, it is only the strange but brilliant Jamie who manages to hold on to the one thing he knows for sure: his father has promised to return, and Nicky Fleming was a man who never broke a promise . . .Bella Pollen, celebrated author of Hunting Unicorns, delves into the heart of familial bonds and the depth of personal loss in her highly acclaimed novel, The Summer of the Bear.

Objev podobné jako The Summer of the Bear - Bella Pollen

When you''re like me, you have to lie.It’s been one year since Manny was cast out of his family and driven into the wilderness of the American Southwest. Since then, Manny lives by self-taught rules that keep him moving—and keep him alive. Now, he’s taking a chance on a traveling situation with the Varela family, whose attractive but surly son, Carlos, seems to promise a new future.I can''t let anyone down.Eli abides by the rules of his family, living in a secluded community that raised him to believe his obedience will be rewarded. But an unsettling question slowly eats away at Eli’s once unwavering faith in Reconciliation: Why can’t he remember his past?What am I supposed to do?But the reported discovery of an unidentified body found in the hills of Idyllwild, California, will draw both of these young men into facing their biggest fears and confronting their own identity—and who they are allowed to be.Find the truth.For fans of Courtney Summers and Tiffany D. Jackson, Into the Light is a ripped-from-the-headlines story with Oshiro''s signature mix of raw emotions and visceral prose—but with a startling twist you’ll have to read to believe.

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A laugh-out-loud debut about first impressions, second chances, and finding your soulmate in the most unexpected place. Liya Thakkar refuses to play by the rules. An Indian-American, MBA-toting biochemical engineer, Liya has always fought against the role of women in her culture. If there''s one thing she knows, it''s that she will never, ever be a docile Indian housewife. So when a visit to her parents'' house ends up being an ambush with a probable suitor, Liya bolts. Catching sight of his ''date'' sneaking out the back door, Jayesh Shah is shocked and angry--mostly on behalf of his mother, who is taking the failed meeting personally. But then Jay is relieved, he''s heard rumors about Liya... and she definitely doesn''t seem like the type of woman who wants to get married. Liya and Jay would love to pretend the other doesn''t exist, but Jay happens to be the new hotshot lawyer hired to rejuvenate Liya''s failing company. Try as they might, they can''t avoid one another for long. Liya thinks Jay is domineering and cocky, Jay thinks Liya is unpredictable and cold. But the more time they''re forced to spend together, the more these assumptions are stripped away. Will Liya''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Trouble with Hating You - Sajni Patel

Magic doesn't always play by the rules.Gwyn Jones is perfectly happy with her life in Graves Glen. She's formed a powerful new coven with her family; she's running a successful witchcraft shop, Something Wicked; and she's mentoring some of the younger witches in town. As Halloween approaches, there's only one problem - Llewellyn 'Wells' Penhallow.Wells has come to Graves Glen for two reasons: to re-establish his family's connection to the town and to make a new life for himself away from his father. But when he opens a magic shop of his own just across the street from Gwyn's, he quickly learns that going up against her won't be as easy as he thought . . . especially after an accidental magic-inspired - and very hot - kiss. While Gwyn and Wells are fully committed to their witchy rivalry, they soon find themselves thrown together once again to deal with the sudden appearance of a mysterious new coven and Gwyn's growing concern that something - or someone - is messing with her magic . . .

Objev podobné jako The Kiss Curse - Erin Sterling

The Cocaine industry is worth billions of dollars a year to the drug cartels who spread their evil seed across Western society. Its usage causes incalculable misery, poverty and death. Slowly, gradually, inexorably it is spreading…it is a blight which must be stopped.One man, Paul Devereaux, intellectual, dedicated, utterly ruthless and ex-CIA special ops, is given what seems like an impossible task. At his disposal, anything he wants – men, resources, money. He will not stop until he has completed his mission. Up to now the drug trade has been used to world governments attempting to prevent them plying their trade. But up to now, those governments have played by the rules. That is about to change. The rules no longer apply… and a dirty war is about to get a whole lot dirtier..

Objev podobné jako The cobra - Frederick Forsyth

Wales, 1093. The warm, comfortable family life of young Nesta, daughter of Prince Rhys of Deheubarth is destroyed when her father is killed and she is taken hostage. Her honor is further tarnished when she is taken as an unwilling concubine by King William's ruthless younger brother Henry, who later ascends the throne under suspicious circumstances. Gerald FitzWalter, an ambitious young knight is rewarded for his unwavering loyalty to his new King with Nesta's hand in marriage. He is delighted, having always admired her from afar, but Nesta's only comfort is her return to her beloved Wales where cannot help but be tempted by the handsome, charismatic and dangerous son of the Welsh prince, Owain. When he offers her the chance to join him in his plan to overthrow Norman rule she must choose between her duty and her desire . . .

Objev podobné jako The King's Jewel - Elizabeth Chadwicková

Dreamer. Rebel. Hero.Wadjda has one simple wish - to race her friend Abdullah on her very own bicycle. But in Saudi Arabia, it is considered improper for girls to ride bikes and her parents forbid her from having one. Sick of playing by the rules, Wadjda schemes different ways to make money and buy the bike herself. But freedom comes at a high price . . .Set against the shifting social attitudes of the Middle East, The Green Bicycle explores gender roles, conformity, and the importance of family, all with wit and irresistible heart.

Objev podobné jako The Green Bicycle - Haifaa Al Mansour

The full-color webtoon/manhwa (comic) hit available on Lezhin comes to English print for the first time! A charming rom-com about a woman avoiding romance and her chore-bartering roommate who swears things won''t get dirty.Lim Sooha is an independent woman who has it all: a busy career, a brand-new home, and an ever-growing pile of household chores. And the last thing she needs is a man to mess things up. But that all changes when one walks through her front door–literally! Homeless and desperate for a break, Taesoo begs Sooha to let him stay in exchange for keeping house. Tempted by the idea of coming home to a warm meal, clean sheets, and ironed clothes, Sooha agrees after Taesoo shows just how capable he really is…and claims to be gay.Could this be the perfect arrangement, or will TaesooÂ’s lie and SoohaÂ’s conflicted feelings make a bigger mess?

Objev podobné jako The Lady and Her Butler Vol. 1 - Jade

Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay''s gripping dual-time novel travels from the present day to the battles of West Mercia . . .''Courtenay writes so beautifully, drawing you in to each scene, that time and pages slip by effortlessly'' ERIN GREEN''Whenever I need a break from the 21st Century, I read one of Christina Courtenay''s novels'' SUE MOORCROFT''The Queen of Viking Romance'' CATHERINE MILLER__________________________West Mercia, AD 873Merewen''s settlement is on guard against the threat of the ''Heathen'' Norsemen. But for Merewen, the threats are also coming from within, as her future is cruelly snatched away from her. Eirik, a Norseman, finds himself abandoned and injured after a plunder of Mercian land goes wrong. He thinks his fate is sealed - until an angel, bearing the name Merewen, saves his life.Hereford, Present DayAlix moves to her uncle''s farm in Hereford, where she hopes to heal her recently broken heart. But something strange is in the air. Every time she touches a crystal pendent - a family heirloom gifted to her - she is haunted by memories of a life she never lived, of a relationship she never had, in a time she never existed in. A Viking ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Ripples Through Time - Christina Courtenay

Když se návrhářka šperků Sara Mattssonová řízne na archeologických vykopávkách o čepel vikinského nože, zčistajasna se ocitne v devátém století. S tím se ovšem smíří velice rychle, protože cestování časem pro ni není žádná novinka.Když o kouzelný nůž přijde – tedy i o svou jedinou šanci, jak se dostat zpátky domů – sice si dobře uvědomuje nebezpečí, které jí hrozí, ale vnímá to také jako životní příležitost. Kde jinde by se mohla pro vlastní tvorbu inspirovat pravými vikinskými a anglosaskými šperky než mezi skutečnými Vikingy?Naneštěstí tím prvním, na koho Sara v minulosti narazí, není nikdo jiný než Rurik Eskilsson, stříbrotepec, který už má s cestami časem také zkušenosti. Souhlasí, že s ním Sara může pokračovat do Jorviku, a společně se vydají na cestu, která je ovšem ještě mnohem nebezpečnější. Nicméně osud měl dobrý důvod, proč tyto dvě duše svedl dohromady…

Objev podobné jako Šepot run - Christina Courtenay

Jejich láska byla zapovězená, ale její ozvěna zní až na věčnost.On se vrátí… runy jí to prozradily.Když Mia po milované babičce zdědí Birch Thorpe, letní chatu ve Švédsku, čeká ji nelehké rozhodnutí. Snoubenec Charles na ni naléhá, aby dům prodali a koupili si luxusní byt v Londýně. Mia váhá. Když se naskytne příležitost zapojit se do archeologického výzkumu, jehož cílem je objevit na jejím pozemku vikinské artefakty podobné zlatému prstenu, který je součástí dědictví po babičce, s radostí souhlasí. Získá tak čas a odstup, aby si všechno dobře promyslela.Vykopávky Miu zcela pohltí a pohledný archeolog Haakon Berger jí také není úplně lhostejný. Stejně jako ona totiž cítí jakousi spřízněnost s dávnými obyvateli těchto míst, jejichž životní osudy se každým dnem více odkrývají. Mie a Haakonovi se před očima začíná skládat dávný příběh velšské šlechtičny Ceri a záhadného vikinga známého jako Bílý sokol, který ji v roce 869 unesl.Do jejich života zasáhnou nejen ozvěny minulosti, ale i nepřátelé ohrožující Birch Thorpe a její obyvatele, a Mia a Haakon budou muset bojovat, aby ochránili to, co je jim nejdražší…

Objev podobné jako Ozvěny run - Christina Courtenay

Madison Bergerová se společně se svou rodinou vydá na výlet do Dublinu, aby se tam zúčastnili vikinského festivalu. V bahnitém břehu říčky Liffey objeví malý nožík. Hned tuší, co runy vyryté do jeho rukojeti znamenají: pomocí téhle dýky by se mohla vydat na výlet do minulosti.Rozhodne se v době Vikingů strávit jenom chviličku, ale pak se v 9. století připlete k šarvátce a druhý den ráno už se vzbudí na lodi mířící na Island. A spolu s ní se na palubě plaví i muž, který ji zachránil.Geir Eskilsson opustil svou rodinu i Švédsko a rozhodl se, že na vlastní pěst začne úplně nový život v cizině. Maddie ho okamžitě přitahuje, ale když zjistí, že je příbuzná s oběma jeho švagrovými, pomyslí si, že to snad musel být osud, co je svedlo dohromady. Ze všech nebezpečenství, jež na ně po cestě do nové země číhají, pro něj ovšem bude tím nejtěžším zápasem snaha dobýt Maddiino srdce. Musí ji totiž přesvědčit, že runy nikdy nelžou…

Objev podobné jako Pokušení run - Christina Courtenay

Audiokniha: Jejich láska byla zakázaná, ale rezonuje věčností. Když Mia po milované babičce zdědí Birch Thorpe, letní chatu ve Švédsku, čeká ji nelehké rozhodnutí. Snoubenec Charles na ni naléhá, aby dům prodali a koupili si luxusní byt v Londýně. Mia váhá. Když se naskytne příležitost zapojit se do archeologického výzkumu, jehož cílem je objevit na jejím pozemku vikinské artefakty podobné zlatému prstenu, který je součástí dědictví po babičce, s radostí souhlasí. Získá tak čas a odstup, aby si všechno dobře promyslela. Vykopávky Miu zcela pohltí a pohledný archeolog Haakon Berger jí také není úplně lhostejný. Stejně jako ona totiž cítí jakousi spřízněnost s dávnými obyvateli těchto míst, jejichž životní osudy se každým dnem více odkrývají. Mie a Haakonovi se před očima začíná skládat dávný příběh velšské šlechtičny Ceri a záhadného vikinga známého jako Bílý sokol, který ji v roce 869 unesl. Do jejich života zasáhnou nejen ozvěny minulosti, ale i nepřátelé ohrožující Birch Thorpe a její obyvatele, a Mia a Haakon budou muset bojovat, aby ochránili to, co je jim nejdražší…

Objev podobné jako Ozvěny run - Christina Courtenay - audiokniha

''An inspiring book for our challenging times'' Olivia Coleman Nurses have never been more important. We benefit from their expertise in our hospitals and beyond: in our schools, on our streets, in prisons, hospices and care homes. When we feel most alone, nurses remind us that we are not alone at all. In The Courage to Care bestselling author Christie Watson reveals the remarkable extent of nurses'' work: - A community mental-health nurse choreographs support for a man suffering from severe depression - A teen with stab wounds is treated by the critical-care team; his school nurse visits and he drops the bravado - A pregnant woman loses frightening amounts of blood following a car accident; it is a military nurse who synchronises the emergency department into immaculate order and focus. Christie makes a further discovery: that, time and again, it is patients and their families - including her own - who show exceptional strength in the most challenging times. We are all deserving of compassion, and as we share in each other''s suffering, Christie Watson shows us how we can find courage too. The courage to care. ''Let''s be thankful for wonderful nurses - and writers - like Christie ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A comprehensive and authorised biographical companion to the works of Agatha Christie covering books, films, TV and plays – revised and updated edition.Agatha Christie was the author of over 100 plays, short story collections and novels which have been translated into 103 languages; she is outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Many have tried to copy her but none has succeeded. Attempts to capture her personality on paper, to discover her motivations or the reasons for her popularity, have usually failed. Charles Osborne, a lifelong student of Agatha Christie, has approached this most private of persons above all through her books, and the result is a fascinating companion to her life and work.This ‘professional life’ of Agatha Christie provides authoritative information on each book’s provenance, on the work itself and on its contemporary critical reception set against the background of the major events in the author’s life. Illustrated with many rare photographs, this comprehensive guide to the world of Agatha Christie has been fully updated to include details of all the publications, films and TV adaptations in the 25 years since her death.

Objev podobné jako The Life and Crimes of Agatha Christie - Charles Osborne

Dame Agatha Christie reigns supreme as the ‘Queen of Crime.’ Numerous books have been written about the legendary crime writer, focusing on nearly every aspect of her craft. But until now no one has carried out an in-depth investigation into how she conquered the serial market with her thrilling tales of murder and intrigue. In the UK and US, Agatha Christie’s work was serialized in the most prestigious magazines and newspapers of the day, often under an array of different titles, prior to being published by Collins and Dodd, Mead and Company. Second serial rights could result in a single title being syndicated to over 40 newspapers. Over the decades, numerous records have been lost or destroyed and keeping track of her literary legacy has proved a major challenge for her publishers, literary agents and others until now. Jared Cade, author of the ground-breaking biography Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days, has unearthed a huge plethora of hitherto unknown facts about the timeline of her publishing history that will delight her devotees and enable future generations to write about her work with far greater authority and accuracy than ever before, especially when correlating her publications to the parallels in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Secrets from the Agatha Christie Archives - Jared Cade

Agatha Christie's most exotic murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. The tranquillity of a cruise along the Nile is shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway has been shot through the head. She was young, stylish and beautiful, a girl who had everything - until she lost her life. Hercule Poirot recalls an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: 'I'd like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger.' Yet in this exotic setting' nothing is ever quite what it seems...

Objev podobné jako Death on the Nile - Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie's most famous murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, detective Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer - in case he or she decides to strike again.

Objev podobné jako Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie

Experience Agatha Christie’s puzzling masterpiece as you''ve never seen it before with this official graphic novel adaptations!Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside.Isolated and with a killer in their midst, detective Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.This brand-new, full-colour special edition hardback brings this thrilling mystery to life – perfect for longtime Agatha Christie fans and new readers of all ages.

Objev podobné jako Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie

Discover the wonder of marine life seen up close in these joyous and sparkling essays.In 2022, Christina Riley became an ‘underwater artist in residence’ at the Argyll Coast Hope Spot – a place of incredible natural beauty in Scotland also crucial for the health of the world’s oceans. She spent days submerged alongside marine life, before resurfacing to reflect, recreate and recount what she had seen – and the feelings of love, hope and responsibility her experience had evoked in her.The resulting essays, collected in this stunning volume, swim through the kaleidoscope of marine life she found there, from starfish to seagrass to the water itself. What shines through all of them is a sense of wonder that is also a call to action. Looking Down at the Stars asks: how can we harness our feelings of awe at the natural world in order to take better care of it?Christina Riley’s lyrical prose is the perfect guide to this unfamiliar underwater world, brimming with surprises, sunlight and sea stars.

Objev podobné jako Looking Down at the Stars - Christina Riley