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The Cypress Maze - Fiona Valpy
In this haunting tale from the bestselling author of The Storyteller of Casablanca, Beatrice kept a wartime secret to protect the innocent. Now, could telling it set her free?Tuscany, 1943. Stranded in war-ravaged Italy, Beatrice’s dream of an escapist year teaching English is shattered. Granted shelter at the Villa delle Colombe, she seeks refuge in Francesca and Edoardo’s beautiful walled garden, hidden from the outside world, with an elaborate cypress maze at its heart.But Beatrice is not the only one seeking an escape here. Francesca has brought children to the safety of the house, as well as other adults, all of them seeking sanctuary on the estate with its mysterious maze. As the war closes in, the residents are forced to witness—and do—unthinkable things…2015. Tess arrives at the villa raw from the agonising loss of her husband. Beatrice, now custodian, guides her to the solace of its gardens, where Tess begins to heal. But all hope of peace is shattered by the arrival of Marco, the estate’s absent owner, who wants nothing more than to hand it over to developers.Distraught, Beatrice realises she must finally reveal the villa’s painful past if she wants to save it. As the extraordinary story unfolds, Tess realises that Villa delle Colombe is not just a refuge, but a beacon of hope in the darkest of times. Can she convince Marco to give it a new lease of life—and find a way back to happiness herself?
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Light Through the Vines - Fiona Valpy
In this tale of fresh starts in the Escape to France collection from bestselling author Fiona Valpy, Gina has lost everything. Can a crumbling old cottage offer her a new life, new love—and new hope?Revised edition: Previously published as The French for Love, this edition of Light Through the Vines includes editorial revisions.Gina’s London life lies in tatters: she has lost her father, her steady job as a wine buyer and her suave but unfaithful boyfriend. When she also suffers the loss of her beloved aunt, a silver lining dawns in the shape of an unexpected legacy: Aunt Liz has left Gina her beautiful, if slightly ramshackle, house in the heart of Bordeaux wine country. With nothing left to lose, Gina takes a chance on a fresh start.Throwing herself into her new life in the beautiful French countryside, Gina discovers the warmth of a close-knit—sometimes too close-knit—rural community and the exhausting exhilaration of the grape harvest under the late-summer sun. But just as she is beginning to feel like she belongs in her crumbling but charming home, she uncovers a long-hidden secret that makes her question the one person she used to trust the most. While she’s worrying that this is a sign to pack her bags and run, a storm blows a hole in the roof, and Gina finds herself with nowhere else to turn except her neighbour’s capable son for help.Before long Gina finds herself admiring handsome Cédric for more than just his stonemasonry skills…But everyone she’s ever held dear has left her or betrayed her. And as the grapes ripen on the vine, can Gina find her way to forgiveness, and could it finally be time for her to open her heart to love again?
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The Cypress Tree - Mohammadi Kamin
Kamin Mohammadi was nine years old when her family fled Iran during the 1979 Revolution. Bewildered by the seismic changes in her homeland, she turned her back on the past and spent her teenage years trying to fit in with British attitudes to family, food and freedom. She was twenty-seven before she returned to Iran, drawn inexorably back by memories of her grandmother's house in Abadan, with its traditional inner courtyard, its noisy gatherings and its very wallssteeped in history. The Cypress Tree is Kamin's account of her journey home, to rediscover her Iranian self and to discover for the first time the story of her family: a sprawling clan that sprang from humble roots to bloom during the affluent, Biba-clad 1960s, only to be shaken by the horrors of the Iran-Iraq War and the heartbreak of exile, and toughened by the struggle for democracy that continues today. This moving and passionate memoir is a love letter both to Kamin's extraordinary family and toIran itself, an ancient country which has survived so much modern tumult but where joy and resilience will always triumph over despair.
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Beneath the Cypress Tree - Margaret Pemberton
A war that could turn friends into enemies, lovers into fighters . . .Summer 1935. In Margaret Pemberton's Beneath the Cypress Tree best friends Kate Shelton, Ella Tetley and Daphne St. Maur are on the cusp of a new life, having graduated with Classics degrees. Kate is desperate to start work on an archaeological dig straightaway and she is thrilled to be given a position at the famous Knossos palace site in Crete. However, she doesn't bargain for working with gruff site director Lewis Sinclair – nor for her own complex feelings towards him.In Yorkshire, Ella's family expect her to marry Sam, her steady friend who is training to be a doctor, but Ella too feels pulled to the Mediterranean by the promise of freedom. When she meets Christos, life as a country GP's wife seems even less appealing . . . Daphne however throws herself into London's high society, falling madly in love with diplomat and heir Sholto Hertford – but then his work brings them to Crete, and Daphne becomes enchanted by the island as well.Meanwhile, the threat of war rumbles on, as reports of Hitler's rapid expansion across Europe become impossible to ignore. It seems that nothing can touch the perfect, glittering sea and snow-capped mountains, but Kate, Ella and Daphne know that the island haven they now call home will never be the same again.
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The Sky Beneath Us - Fiona Valpy
An inspiring, uplifting story of love and loss, courage and adventure, from the bestselling author of The Skylark’s Secret.1927. Violet Mackenzie-Grant is embarking on her dream of studying at the Edinburgh School of Gardening for Women. She doesn’t yet know that it’s a journey that will take her to Kathmandu and beyond, deep into captivating landscapes and cultures that are worlds away from everything and everyone she’s left behind in Scotland.2020. Daisy Laverock has dreamed of retracing the footsteps of her great-great-aunt Violet ever since discovering her long-lost journals, whose accounts of plant hunting in the 1930s inspired Daisy’s own career. Divorced, and facing an empty nest, Daisy decides to embark on the trip of a lifetime. She arrives in Nepal, ready to start trekking in the shadow of Everest. But fate, and the pandemic, have other plans.Stranded and alone, Daisy must fall back on the kindness of strangers, taking inspiration from Violet’s determination and resilience to keep going in the darkest of times. As she gradually pieces together the fragments of Violet’s story and uncovers long-held secrets, can Daisy finally reveal a path forward to her own future?
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The Dark of the Moon - Fiona Valpy
From the bestselling author of The Dressmaker’s Gift comes an unforgettable story of wartime courage, enduring love, and a decades-long search for the truth... In 1943, Philly Delaney would do anything to help win the war. As one of the brave "Attagirls" ferrying military aircraft across Britain, she never expected to fall in love with Ben, a dashing Spitfire pilot. But their whirlwind romance is interrupted when her talent for solving cryptic crosswords leads her to Bletchley Park's legendary codebreakers. Soon, Philly's skills make her the perfect candidate for a perilous mission into Nazi-occupied France. But when Ben's plane vanishes during a similar covert flight, her world shatters. Despite searching for decades, she's never discovered what happened to the only man she ever loved. Now in her nineties and staying on the beautiful Île de Ré, Philly has all but given up hope. But in young Finn, her hosts' mathematically brilliant but struggling son, she finds an unexpected ally. As she shares her extraordinary story, they discover that some lost things are waiting to be found – and that love's power to heal never dims with time. A wonderfully immersive, atmospheric and moving story of wartime resilience, hope, loss—and the enduring power of love.
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The Hidden Horticulturists - Fiona Davison
''Delightful... The Hidden Horticulturists pulsates with the extraordinary energy and excitement of the time.'' Daily MailChosen as one of the Sunday Telegraph''s ''Top Ten Gardening Books of the Year'' _____________________The untold story of the remarkable young men who played a central role in the history of British horticulture and helped to shape the way we garden today.In 2012, whilst working at the Royal Horticultural Society''s library, Fiona Davison unearthed a book of handwritten notes that dated back to 1822. The notes, each carefully set out in neat copperplate writing, had been written by young gardeners in support of their application to be received into the Society''s Garden.Amongst them was an entry from the young Joseph Paxton, who would go on to become one of Britain''s best-known gardeners and architects. But he was far from alone in shaping the way we garden today and now, for the first time, the stories of the young, working-class men who also played a central role in the history of British horticulture can be told.Using their notes, Fiona Davison traces the stories of a selection of these forgotten gardeners whose lives would take divergent paths to create a unique history of gardening. The trail took her from Chiswick to Bolivia and uncovered tales of fraud, scandal and madness - and, of course, a large number of fabulous plants and gardens. This is a celebration of the unsung heroes of horticulture whose achievements reflect a golden moment in British gardening, and continue to influence how we garden today.
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The Widow - Fiona Barton
THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK''If you liked GONE GIRL and THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, you might want to pick up THE WIDOW by Fiona Barton. Engrossing. Suspenseful'' Stephen KingWe''ve all seen him: the man - the monster - staring from the front page of every newspaper, accused of a terrible crime.But what about her: the woman who grips his arm on the courtroom stairs - the wife who stands by him?Jean Taylor''s life was blissfully ordinary. Nice house, nice husband. Glen was all she''d ever wanted: her Prince Charming.Until he became that man accused, that monster on the front page. Jean was married to a man everyone thought capable of unimaginable evil.But now Glen is dead and she''s alone for the first time, free to tell her story on her own terms.Jean Taylor is going to tell us what she knows.***** ''The book really got under my skin and had me turning pages at a rate of knots, unable to tear myself away.''***** ''An utterly addictive read that I couldn''t put down.''***** ''Clever twists and turns . . . kept me on my toes until the end.''Read Fiona Barton''s other tantalising thrillers: THE CHILD, THE SUSPECT and LOCAL GONE MISSING - out now.
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Pierre The Maze Detective: The Curious Case of the Castle in the Sky - Hiro Kamigaki, IC4DESIGN
A thrilling new maze challenge adventure for Pierre the Maze Detective and all detectives aged 8+. Follow Pierre and Carmen to Canal City for hours of puzzle fun in this crazy and colourful activity book!The waterways and streets of Canal City are brimming with people as crowds gather on the eve of the Maze Egg carnival. But the legendary Maze Egg is gone, and Pierre and Carmen find themselves on the case. Can you help them return the Maze Egg to its rightful home before it''s too late? Make your way through each beautifully illustrated maze, finding the hidden objects that Pierre and Carmen need to solve the mystery and save the day! This new adventure for Pierre and Carmen takes them to the mysterious and visually stunning castle in the sky. You''ll travel through masquerade balls, tree trunk villages and extravagant observatories as you become part of the team!Other Pierre The Maze Detective titles:Pierre The Maze Detective: The Search for the Stolen Maze StonePierre The Maze Detective and the Great Colouring AdventurePierre The Maze Detective: Jigsaw PuzzlePierre The Maze Detective: The Sticker BookPierre The Maze Detective: The Mystery of the Empire Maze
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Pierre the Maze Detective: The Hunt for the Maze Pyramid - Hiro Kamigaki
A vibrant and stylish activity book filled with mazes and search-and-find challenges for kids aged 7+. Phantom thief Mr X has escaped Lockmaze Prison, announcing his intention to steal the precious Maze Pyramid from the Valley of the Mazes. Travel with Pierre and Carmen to the Kingdom of Caramelia and journey through an endless desert aboard an enormous mechanical camel. Marvel at the Maze Pyramid and puzzle your way out of a confusing Christmas market and a spectacular Ice Palace.This vibrant and stylish activity book features 15 brilliantly intricate mazes. Trace your way through each maze, search for hidden objects, spot clues and solve some extra mystery challenges along the way, as you become a key member of the maze detective team!The Pierre the Maze Detective books have sold 1 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 30 languages. Other books available:Pierre The Maze Detective: The Search for the Stolen Maze StonePierre the Maze Detective: The Mystery of the Empire Maze TowerPierre The Maze Detective: The Curious Case of the Castle in the Sky
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The Memory Collector - Fiona Lucas
‘Touching and uplifting’ MILLY JOHNSON’A beautiful story of loss, discovery and recovery’ HEIDI SWAIN‘Heart-wrenching and compelling’ SARAH MORGAN‘This book tore my heart into tiny pieces, then put it back together and made it fly.’ JANE LINFOOT‘A beautiful story of loss, discovery and recovery.’ HEIDI SWAIN''Heart-wrenching and compelling.’ SARAH MORGAN''Beautiful, poignant and thought-provoking.’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN***Everything you leave behind tells a story . . .Heather Morgan doesn’t remember her childhood. She doesn’t want to.For Heather’s mother, every possession was intimately connected to a memory so she could never let anything go. Her extreme hoarding cast the whole family’s life into disarray.So when Heather discovers a secret about her past, about the time she disappeared, she knows there’s only one place she’ll find answers: amidst her mother’s hoard.As Heather uncovers objects and her own memories, will the truth set her free? Or will she discover she’s more like her mother than she ever thought possible?***Readers are falling in love with The Memory Collector:‘An insightful and beautifully written tale’‘What a beautiful poignant story… the sort that stays with you for a long time afterwards’‘Bravo, Fiona Lucas! A captivating read’‘Wow!! I really loved this powerful, thought-provoking book… a poignant must-read’‘This book is simply brilliant… very uplifting and so well written’‘loved this book! 5*****!’
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Krajčírkin dar - Fiona Valpy
Strhujúci príbeh troch mladých žien v Paríži počas nemeckej okupácie, živý a realistický obraz vojnou zmietaného mesta, priateľstva až za hrob a neochvejnej túžby prežiť.Paríž v roku 1940. Tri mladé krajčírky zamestnané v známom salóne sa usilujú vyrovnať so životom v obsadenom meste. Každá sa o to pokúša iným spôsobom a každá z nich skrýva tajomstvo. Mireille, ktorej rodinu poznačila vojna, sa pridá k hnutiu odboja, Claire sa zapletie s nemeckým dôstojníkom a Vivienne robí všetko pre to, aby svoje tajomstvo uchránila aj pred kamarátkami.Paríž v roku 2017. Do mesta prichádza Clairina vnučka Harriet žijúca v Anglicku, pretože sa rozhodla pátrať po svojich koreňoch. Zamestná sa v tom istom podniku na rue Cardinale ako kedysi jej babička. Pomaly odhaľuje rodinnú históriu, temnejšiu a bolestnejšiu, než čakala. Autorka spojila osudy troch mladých talentovaných dievčat pracujúcich v módnom priemysle a opisuje ich odhodlanie bojovať v jednom z najhorších období v histórii Európy za spravodlivosť, v ktorú skutočne veria. Čitateľov hlboko zasiahne opis hrôz, aké zažívali väzenkyne v pracovných táboroch. Kladie si otázku, ako je možné, že zlo jedného človeka nakazilo tisícky ľudí ukrutnou brutalitou a zbavilo ich ľudskosti.Fiona Valpyová utkala zložitú tapisériu dobra a zla, lásky a nenávisti, krásy a obludnosti, ktorá nás dojíma výstižným zachytením ľudskej slabosti a zraniteľnosti, vyváženej nesmiernou odvahou, lojalitou a nezlomnosťou.
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Pierre the Maze Detective: The Mystery of the Empire Maze Tower - Hiro Kamigaki
Take a trip to New Maze City to help Maze Detective Pierre and friend Carmen stop Mr X the Phantom Thief and his latest evil plan!Mr X the Phantom Thief is back, and he plans to steal the shining light from the top of the Empire Maze Tower, New Maze City''s greatest treasure. Join some of the world''s best Maze Detectives, along with our heroes Pierre, Carmen and Mazey the dog, to help solve puzzles, find the hidden objects and ultimately stop Mr X from succeeding.This beautifully illustrated book contains 15 intricate, magical mazes, exploring an ocean liner, a library, a grand ballroom and more. Hours of puzzle fun, for all maze detectives aged 8+.
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Skřivánek zpívá dál - Fiona Valpy
Dvakrát se odlehlá horská vesnice Aultbea u skotského zálivu Loch Ewe stává místem, v němž se odehrává děj našeho příběhu. Za druhé světové války se toto ospalé hnízdo stalo místem, odkud byly vypravovány námořní konvoje na sebevražedné plavby ledovým oceánem na východ. A právě tehdy se zde propletly osudy Aleka, syna místního šlechtice, a Flory, dcery hajného. Lásce, jež se mezi nimi rozhořela, nebylo dovoleno vzplanout naplno – kvůli malosti místa, kde žili, a… kvůli válce. O mnoho desítek let později se do vesnice vrací Flořina dcera Lexie, aby odhalila všechna tajemství z oněch dávných let.
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The Girl in the Midnight Maze - Cathy Hayward
All her mother left her was a clue to a family secret. But is it a mystery best left unsolved?For decades Emma Bowen has hoped she and her mother, Margaret, might find a way back into each other’s lives. Even as a child, her strongest connection to her mother was a painting Margaret created before Emma was born, of a little girl lost in a maze. So when Margaret dies, gifting the painting to a total stranger, Emma is consumed by grief—for her mother, the little girl, and the relationship they never had.Clearing out her mother’s seaside flat, Emma is faced with a mountain of possessions and paperwork from a life she knows so little about. When she discovers something that throws doubt over everything she’s ever been told about Margaret’s past, Emma must decide whether to pull at the thread of secrets and lies. Will the truth help her through her grief—or reveal a loss that runs deeper than she ever imagined?Revised edition: Previously published as The Girl in the Maze, this edition of The Girl in the Midnight Maze includes editorial revisions.
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Children Of The Tide - Val Wood
Discover the gripping and uplifting historical saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn. It is the late 1850s and a tired woman holding a baby walks from Hull to one of the big houses in Anlaby – the home of the wealthy Rayners. She knocks at the door, and shoves the baby at young James Rayner. The father was ‘young Mr Rayner’, and the mother is dead. Then she vanishes. The respectable shipping family of Hull are shattered. No one wants to take responsibility for the baby and it is about to be put into an orphanage when Sammi, James’s cousin, decides to take the baby back to her parents’ home on the Holderness coast. James is banished to London, and disaster begins to beset the three branches of the Rayners. The third novel in The Hungry Tide sequence, this epic, many-faceted story of three related families tells the triumphs and tragedies of their lives, as the whaling industry of Hull begins to decline, and the farmlands and homes continue to slip into the sea. Readers LOVE Val Wood:'Hull's answer to Catherine Cookson' BBC Radio 4's Front Row‘One of those books that keeps you wanting more . . . impossible to put down’ 5 stars‘Val Wood never fails to impress . . . I could not put this book down’ 5 stars‘WOW. From the first page I was hooked . . . you will love this story’ 5 stars‘I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to melt away in the pages and be lost for a while. Riveting’ 5 stars‘Exciting story that kept me spellbound . . .Val has excelled herself yet again’ 5 stars‘The best book I have ever read, I really felt like I was part of the story and did not want it to end’ 5 stars
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The Earthscan Reader in Environmental Values
This comprehensive reader offers in-depth analyses of critical developments in environmental values, bringing together in one volume the most influential scholarship in the field. Each carefully selected contribution assesses some of the most pressing questions of our time, focusing on the relationship between human values, world views and preferences, and the natural world. As the first reader of its kind in a rapidly expanding multidisciplinary field, this text provides students with a valuable framework for understanding the intellectual progress and future development of the study of environmental values. The book clearly emphasizes that environmental values must be understood not only as economic, benefit-cost or ''willingness to pay'' considerations, but also as normative principles that are fundamental to behaviour and management practices.
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S.A.S. Sixty and Single - Fiona Lambert
Newly single at 60, Fiona entered the world of modern dating with a mix of hope and hesitation, fully aware that much had changed since her twenties. What she found was a dating minefield—but one that could be navigated with the right mindset.Fiona, determined to chart a path for herself—and for the countless other women in the same boat—she embraced becoming the dating S.A.S., the rogue heroine, ready to explore uncharted territory and report back on what she discovered.In her book, Fiona offers a candid mix of personal experiences, life-coaching insights, expert advice, and plenty of humour. She shares the key lesson she learned along the way: the most important relationship you''ll have is the one with yourself.The ultimate survival guide for dating later in life, Fiona will inspire you to embrace the adventure but also to appreciate that the unique, loveable you, is your best date.
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Crookhaven: The Forgotten Maze - J. J. Arcanjo
Soon to be a BBC Television series in 2026!An irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz.It''s Gabriel''s second year at Crookhaven School for Thieves. And with a tricky Break-In challenge to the teacher''s section of the library to attempt, plus a new class called Reclamation, his Miscreant year is already off to a busy start. Then Gabriel and his friends learn about Maravel''s Maze. Hidden deep beneath the lake, forgotten about by the school, it''s a labyrinth of obstacles. Each tests a crook-related skill - and all are nearly impossible. But the impossible has never stopped Gabriel''s crew before, especially not when there''s something at the heart of the maze that they all desperately want...The second book in the ''criminally good'' Crookhaven series, the secret school where students are taught to do wrong, so that one day, they can put the world to rights.
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The Moonlit Maze - Zoe Marriott
A hidden maze with secrets in its walls. A young woman on a journey to unravel the truth...''Fated lovers? Long-hidden secrets? This book has it all, and I enjoyed every moment of it!'' Real reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I loved, loved, loved this book. Beautifully written and tells of betrayal, a forbidden love affair and secrets'' Real reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''What an absolutely spellbinding book'' Real reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ �. Lord and Lady Kearsley''s glittering Summer Ball is in full swing when their betrothed daughter Xanthe slips out of the Orangery and into the maze for a secret encounter. By the next morning, the grand house will be in ashes and two bodies removed, but no one will ever know what happened that night in Winterthorne.2024. Juliet Stewart discovers she has inherited a cottage in the cliff-top village of Winterthorne from a relative she never knew existed. Stumbling upon the ruins of Kearsley Castle, she learns about the fire that destroyed the family. Puzzled by the disturbing gifts appearing on her doorstep, Juliet realises that someone doesn''t want her in Winterthorne. But as she becomes drawn deeper into Xanthe''s story, she discovers that danger lies not only in uncovering the past, but in the present too...What readers are saying:''Exciting and emotional'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I found myself staying up WAY past my bedtime for ''one more chapter... no maybe TWO more chapters'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I was intrigued and captivated by this novel and found it hard to put down'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Highly recommended for fans of mysterious reads that keep you on the edge of your seat!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐What your favourite authors are saying:''A deliciously atmospheric mystery'' RUTH WARE''Romantic and immersive'' JANE JOHNSON''Beautiful'' AMANDA GEARD''Twists you won''t see coming'' LESLEY LOKKO''Sweeping... intriguing... this book kept me spellbound'' CHRISTINA COURTENAY''I read it in a single sitting... absolutely enchanting'' SUSANNA KEARSLEY''A beguiling labyrinth of love and mystery'' LUCY ADLINGTON
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The Lavender Keeper - Fiona Mcintosh
Provence, 1942. Luc Bonet, brought up by a wealthy Jewish family in the foothills of the French Alps, finds his life shattered by the brutality of Nazi soldiers. Forced to abandon his lavender fields, Luc joins the French Resistance in a quest for revenge. Paris, 1943. Lisette Forestier is on a mission: to work her way into the heart of a senior German officer, and to infiltrate the very masterminds of the Gestapo. But can she balance the line between love and lies? The one thing Luc and Lisette hadn't counted on was meeting each other. Who, if anyone, can be trusted - and will their love prove to be the greatest risk of all?
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Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends: Level 13: How The World Began - Fiona MacDonald
For thousands of years people have wondered how the world began. How the World Began includes creation myths that attempt to explain this. Meet gods, goddesses and giants at the beginning of time as they create the earth in these myths from China, North America, Australia, Britain and the South Pacific.Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children''s authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children''s reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
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The Ghost of Shadow Vale - Jonathan Stroud
A monstrous battle rages in this action-packed mythical adventure from Jonathan Stroud, re-edited and packaged for struggling teen readers.A monstrous battle rages in this action-packed mythical adventure from Jonathan Stroud, re-edited and repackaged for struggling teen readers.In a land of ice and a vale of snow, the safety of a people rests of the shoulders of the warrior Grettir. Glam was a monster-slayer. He killed the monster in Shadow Vale. But now Glam’s ghost roams the frozen wastes, killing anyone who crosses his path. Can Grettir face down the horror who was once a hero?Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.
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Sea of Memories - Fiona Valpy
When Kendra first visits her ailing grandmother, Ella has only one request: that Kendra write her story down, before she forgets…In 1937, seventeen-year-old Ella’s life changes forever when she is sent to spend the summer on the beautiful Île de Ré and meets the charismatic, creative Christophe. They spend the summer together, exploring the island’s sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, and, for the first time in her life, Ella feels truly free.But the outbreak of war casts everything in a new light. Ella is forced to return to Scotland, where she volunteers for the war effort alongside the dashing Angus. In this new world, Ella feels herself drifting further and further from who she was on the Île de Ré. Can she ever find her way back? And does she want to?From the windswept Île de Ré to the rugged hills of Scotland, Sea of Memories is a spellbinding journey about the power of memory, love and second chances.
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The French Promise - Fiona Mcintosh
Luc and Lisette Ravens - a former French Resistance fighter and one-time British spy - have survived the crushing war in Europe, and casting their fate to the winds, they sail to Tasmania, hoping to rebuild their lives. In his darkest hour, law student Max Vogel learns a startling truth. A long-held family secret links him to the Ravens and he finds himself holding the key to his own future and to Luc's troubled past. From the south coast of England to the rugged farmland of northern Tasmania and the lively streets of post-war Paris, this is an extraordinary story of courage, determination and everlasting love.
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I Definitely Don't Like The Dark (HB) - Fiona Barker
Hank and Hoog are best friends - they do EVERYTHING together. Until one evening when Hank confesses that he's scared of the dark. Hoog can't understand - there's nothing to be scared of! But Hankcan't stop thinking about the shadows. They may not agree on the dark, but there's something they both definitelylike: each other.
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I Definitely Don't Like The Dark (PB) - Fiona Barker
Hank and Hoog are best friends - they do EVERYTHING together. Until one evening when Hank confesses that he's scared of the dark. Hoog can't understand - there's nothing to be scared of! But Hankcan't stop thinking about the shadows. They may not agree on the dark, but there's something they both definitelylike: each other.
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The Summer Visitors - Fiona O'Brien
''Grown up, intelligent fiction - she just gets better and better'' Cathy Kelly''One of the smartest writers of popular fiction around'' Irish IndependentWhen handsome American Daniel O''Connell arrives in Ballyanna to research an old cable station for a documentary he is making, he''s hoping that a stay in a sleepy Irish seaside town will help him and his traumatised son move on from a terrible accident. But Daniel soon finds that summer in Ballyanna is anything but quiet ...Meanwhile Annie Sullivan, daughter of the local hotel owner, has moved back home to mend her broken heart, telling everyone that she''s there to figure out her next career move.But as a secret threatens Annie''s dysfunctional family, Daniel''s past is about to catch up with him. Will the two be able to grasp the new future that lies ahead before summer ends?
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The Reluctant Assassin - Fiona Buckley
When Ursula''s young son is kidnapped, she is lured into an impossible dilemma.March, 1581. Queen Elizabeth is once again being urged to consider marriage to the Duke of Alençon, a French Catholic twenty years her junior. The prospect of the match is causing unrest throughout the kingdom.Ursula Blanchard however has more immediate matters to worry about when her 9-year-old son is snatched away while out riding. If she is ever to see him again, Ursula must undertake an impossibly difficult and dangerous mission - and commit an act of high treason. Can she rely on her half-sister, Queen Elizabeth, for help?
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Rune: The Tale of the Obsidian Maze - Carlos Sanchez
After defeating the Shadow King, Chiri and Dai are settling into their new lives in the magical land of Puddin’. However, there is always more evil to fight against, and this time, the evil is coming to them. After being invited to the Obsidian Maze to fight the sinister MidKnight, Chiri and Dai are about to encounter the deepest darkness there ever was, and they’re not sure if they’re both going to make it safely back to their friends.
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The Four Seasons - Fiona Watt
Listen to special arrangements of Vivaldi's Four Seasons concerti for violin while exploring the changing seasons in this stunning book. Each beautifully illustrated scene shows a different season with fingertrails to explore and a button to press to listen to the music. A delightful way for children to discover Vivaldi's much-loved music. - A perfect introduction to one of the greatest composers of all time. - Contains five classical musical pieces. - Handy on/off button on the back cover saves on battery life. - Discover more from Usborne's range of sound books.
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The Torment of Others - Val McDermidová
The Number One bestselling crime series featuring Tony Hill, hero of TV's Wire in the Blood, written by the award-winning Val McDermid. This is a psychological thriller - and serial killer - that will keep you up at night. For some, there is nothing so sweet, so thrilling, as the torment of others ... A dead girl lies on a blood-soaked mattress, her limbs spread in a parody of ecstasy. The scene matches a series of murders which ended when irrefutable forensic evidence secured the conviction of one Derek Tyler. But Tyler's been locked up in a mental institution for two years, barely speaking a word - except to say that 'the Voice' told him to do it. Top criminal psychologist Dr Tony Hill is prepared to think the unthinkable - this is not a copycat murder but something much stranger. While DCI Carol Jordan and her team mount a desperate and dangerous undercover police operation to trap the murderer, Hill heads towards a terrifying face-off with one of the most perverse killers he has ever encountered...
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Paddington and the Marmalade Maze - Michael Bond
Mr Gruber takes Paddington on a visit to Hampton Court. As usual, Paddington manages to turn a perfectly normal outing into an adventure. Mr Gruber and Paddington are just about to be followed home by a crowd of eager tourists, when Paddington manages to lose them all in the maze. But, mysteriously, Paddington and Mr Gruber manage to escape from the maze unscathed.
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A Cornish Seaside Murder - Fiona Leitch
‘As twisty-turny as a Cornish lane in high summer’J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay MysteriesA Siren’s call… to murderFormer Met police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is working a trial period as an auxiliary Detective Sergeant with the Penstowan police force. But living and working alongside DCI Nathan Withers – while still trying to grow her catering company – brings its own challenges, especially when Jodie’s attention is quickly taken up by the suspicious drowning of a local fisherman.While tourists and locals alike are falling under the spell of the annual mermaid festival with its captivating legends of Sirens luring fishermen to their deaths, Jodie and Nathan fear they may have found themselves in the middle of a very real – and very dangerous – turf war. As the casualties start to stack up, they must face the likelihood that something sinister has been going on under their noses for some time…Readers love A Cornish Seaside Murder:‘An absolute gem… Leitch’s characters are as engaging and clever as the mystery she’s concocted’ Lauren Forry, author of The Launch Party‘Fiona Leitch is on fine form with this wry, twisty tale from the Cornish coast’ M.H. Eccleston, author of The Trust‘This was a great cosy crime that kept me turning the pages. I can’t wait to see what Jodie and friends get up to next!’ âââââ‘Love the characters and the plots. Such an easy cosy read.’ âââââ‘Fiona is a great writer. No cheese, realistic dialogue, and great character development.’ âââââ‘Another brilliant Cornwall visit.’ âââââ‘Law-enforcement, verbal-humor, situational-humor, Cornwall, cozy-mystery, series, foodie, punny, relationships, relatives, murder, murder-investigation, small-business, small-town, caterer, family…’ âââââ
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5 Worlds Book 3: The Red Maze - Alexis Siegel, Mark Siegel
Oona Lee navigates the predatory challenges of a pipe maze where she searches for the Moon Yatta''s beacon and uncovers a surprising new power, while a transformed Jax Amboy confronts the ruthless owner of his former starball team. Simultaneous. Grade 4-6
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Master the Change Maze - Giorgia Prestento
Are you leading change in your organisation, but are unsure how to avoid blind spots, anticipate hidden obstacles and alleviate resistance?Master the Change Maze draws on real-world examples and behavioural expertise to provide actionable insights that will enable you to master complex transformations and secure long-term organisational success. Read this book and learn how to:Develop and communicate your vision and rationale for change in a way that inspires genuine commitment, from boardroom to frontlineRecognise and avoid costly blind spots and obstacles before they can undermine or stall the success of your transformation projectHandle resistance with confidence by leveraging behavioural insights and psychologyExpertly manage cultural differences to deliver successful transformation in multinational environmentsEmbed data analysis and continuous improvement measures to ensure evidence-based, sustainable, profitable change
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Aston Martin: the V8 Legacy - Matthew Vale
This book charts the origins, design and development of the most iconic British supercar of the 1970s and 1980s - the Aston Martin V8. It traces the car''s origins from the introductory model of 1967, the DBS through the various iterations of the V8 versions and ends with the final models of the range, the spectacular Vantage Zagato. While the car started life with Aston Martin''s ageing six-cylinder engine, it quickly received the engine the car was originally designed to be fitted with; Aston Martin''s mighty quad cam V8. The V8 would would power the car through the 70s and 80s, and with various tweaks and tunes, described in the book, would keep Aston Martin''s reputation as a vendor of fast, high-performance coupes alive through some very troubling times.The book covers the whole family of standard production cars produced by Aston Martin, along with various special versions, including the Ogle-designed ''Sotheby Special'', the Siva S350 and the ''Bulldog'' which recently broke the 200mph barrier. Alongside the specials the book also looks at the racing variants, including the Le Mans Lola of 1967, the spectacular V8 production racer run by Robin Hamilton (which was nicknamed ''the muncher'' thanks to its spectacular performance meaning it would eat is brakes for breakfast) and the Nimrod, which saw Aston Martin return to Le Mans in the 1980s. It also looks at the car in film and on the small screen, with James Bond looming large (''On Her Majesty''s Secret Service'' and ''The Living Daylights'') and with Roger Moore cavorting about Europe with Tony Curtis in the popular TV series ''The Persuaders!'' polishing the cars celebrity credentials.With some 70,000 words and 250+ pictures, many never seen before, this book pays a heartfelt tribute to the The Aston Martin V8. The V8 was the poster car for the patriotic British teenager of the 1970s and 1980s, providing a glimmer of hope that Britain could produce a world beating performance car that was the match of Italian exotica and American muscle. The Aston Martin V8 was that world beater, a car with superlative looks, amazing performance, unparalleled luxury and tough, reliable underpinnings. This book is a heartfelt tribute to the car, the car that kept Aston Martin''s hopes and British automotive dreams alive, a car that is now starting to be recognised for the true British supercar it always has been.
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The Burning Maze (The Trials of Apollo Book 3) - Rick Riordan
The third book in the latest series from international bestselling author, Rick RiordanHe was a God once. Until he was cast out his father, Zeus. Now, he's an awkward teenager. Called Lester.The only way out is a series of scary and dangerous trials, of course.For his third trial, Apollo must journey through the Labyrinth to free an Oracle who only speaks in puzzles.Then, defeat the most vicious of three very vicious Roman Emperors.(All without the use of his godly powers.)It looks like he will need all the help he can get - from some new and old friends.
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The Torment Of Others - Val McDermidová
Stunning psychological thriller featuring Tony Hill, hero of The Wire in the Blood, from one of Britain's bestselling novelists.For some, there is nothing so sweet, so thrilling, as the torment of others!A dead girl lies on a blood-soaked mattress, her limbs spread in a parody of ecstasy. The scene matches a series of murders which ended when irrefutable forensic evidence secured the conviction of one Derek Tyler. But Tyler's been locked up in a mental institution for two years, barely speaking a word - except to say that 'the Voice' told him to do it. Top criminal psychologist Dr Tony Hill is prepared to think the unthinkable - this is not a copycat murder but something much stranger. While DCI Carol Jordan and her team mount a desperate and dangerous undercover police operation to trap the murderer, Hill heads towards a terrifying face-off with one of the most perverse killers he has ever encountered!
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf & The Donkey in the Lion's Skin - Val Biro
Moral and cautionary tales of a boy who learns the consequences of his actions, and of a donkey who discovers the value of being himself, and not pretending to be something he''s not. Specially written and packed with colourful illustrations to engage the reader, this book has been specifically designed with large text in a simple font, to build reading confidence and ability.
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Winter´s Daughter - Val Wood
With her trademark warmth and powerful characters, Winter's Daughter is a stunning new Victorian saga - about a young child separated from her mother, and the family who bring her in from the cold.'As always, Val tells it from the heart . . . A stirring story of faith, hope and charity will enthral you' Peterborough TelegraphHull, 1856.James Ripley and his wife Moira have always looked out for the poor of Hull. When, during one stormy night, there is a flood in a nearby cellar - a popular shelter for the homeless - James rushes to help.Among those rescued is a dark-haired little girl who speaks a language no one can understand. Some say that she came to the cellar with her mother, but no one knows where the mother is now.Concerned for the child's safety, James is unsure of what to do. Where has the girl's mother disappeared to? And what can be done to help the homeless who have lost the only shelter they knew?A stunning new story of family, love and the importance of kindness, from the Sunday Times bestselling author Val Wood.Praise for Val Wood:'A heart-warming story filled with compelling action' Rosie Goodwin'Hull's answer to Catherine Cookson' BBC Radio 4's Front Row'Wonderfully fully-fleshed characters are the mainstay of [Val Wood's] stories' Peterborough Telegraph'With fully developed characters and a compelling story, it's no wonder the author won the Catherine Cookson Prize for Fiction for her debut... A great choice for a book club' Belfast Telegraph
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Values & Ethics in Counselling and Psychotherapy - Gillian M Proctor
This book offers an introduction to values and ethics in counselling and psychotherapy, helping you to develop the ethical awareness needed throughout the counselling process. The book covers: -Â Â Context and emergence of ethics in counselling-Â Exercises to explore personal and professional values -Â Tools to develop ethical mindfulness-Â Â Differences between therapeutic models-Â Â Relational ethics-Â Â Ethical dilemmas and issues-Â Practice issues including confidentiality, boundaries and autonomy versus beneficence.Using in-depth case studies of counselling students, the author demonstrates the constant relevance of values and ethics to counselling and psychotherapy, equipping trainees with the tools to successfully navigate values and ethics in their professional practice.Â
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Past Lying - Val McDermidová
KAREN PIRIE RETURNS. A MASTERFUL THRILLER BY THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER VAL MCDERMID__________Edinburgh, haunted by the ghosts of its many writers, is also the cold case beat of DCI Karen Pirie. So she shouldn't be surprised when an author's manuscript appears to be a blueprint for an actual crime.Karen can't ignore the plot's chilling similarities to the unsolved case of an Edinburgh University student who vanished from her own doorstep. The manuscript seems to be the key to unlocking what happened to Lara Hardie, but there's a problem: the author died before he finished it.As Karen digs deeper, she uncovers a spiralling game of betrayal and revenge, where lies are indistinguishable from the truth and with more than one unexpected twist . . .The Queen of Crime Val McDermid is at the top of her game in her most gripping and fiendishly clever case yet.Praise for Val McDermid'McDermid is at her considerable best' GUARDIAN'Irresistible' PATRICIA CORNWELL'A brilliant novel by a supremo of the genre' PETER JAMES'Outstanding' SPECTATOR'Another masterpiece' DAVID BALDACCI'Sensational. One of Britain's most accomplished writers' SUNDAY EXPRESS
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Turbo-charge Your Life in 14 Days - Jason Vale
A practical 14 day diet plan with 30 raw energy recipes from leading health coach and seminar leader, Jason Vale – aka The Juice Master. A motivational read with a practical plan that will inspire you to fuel your body with the right stuff!Jason Vale is fast becoming the UK''s most popular health coach. Here ''the Juice Master'' offers his first ever 14 day diet programme.It includes:- no wheat, no yeast, and ''man made'' carbs at lunchtime only- 70% of your daily menu to be water-rich ''live'' foods- not eating 3 hours before going to bed- exercising twice a day for 45–60 mins- TV and recreational computer time being kept to a max of 2 hours a day- 30 great recipes, including Green Veggie Power Soup, Turbo Salad, Protein Snack Attack and Green Power SmoothieJason Vale tackles the most common excuses we use to let ourselves off the hook: ''I can''t because… I''ve got a slow metabolism… I don''t have time…'' and offers inspirational stories of people who have overcome giant obstacles to achieve their goal.This book will help you move from a dieting mentality to one where you focus on what you can have rather than what you think you can''t have.
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1979 - Val McDermidová
The shadows hide a deadly story . . .1979. It is the winter of discontent, and reporter Allie Burns is chasing her first big scoop. There are few women in the newsroom and she needs something explosive for the boys' club to take her seriously.Soon Allie and fellow journalist Danny Sullivan are exposing the criminal underbelly of respectable Scotland. They risk making powerful enemies - and Allie won't stop there.When she discovers a home-grown terrorist threat, Allie comes up with a plan to infiltrate the group and make her name. But she's a woman in a man's world . . . and putting a foot wrong could be fatal.This is the atmospheric, heart-pounding first novel in a gripping new series by the Queen of Crime Val McDermid.__________Praise for Val McDermid:'Brilliant . . . Sensational . . . Unforgettable' Guardian'No one can plot or tell a story like she can' Daily Express'Compulsively readable' Irish Times'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail
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Values, Ethics and Rights for Health and Social Care - Phil Musson
An understanding of values, ethics and rights is key to good practice. This book introduces these fundamental topics in an accessible style appropriate for all health and social care students and professionals.This book serves as an indispensable resource for both health and social care students and professionals, providing a comprehensive introduction to the foundational principles of values, ethics, and rights. Offering a clear and accessible approach, it equips readers with the necessary knowledge to maintain exemplary professional standards, especially in demanding situations. Emphasising the significance of these principles as the cornerstone of effective practice, it underscores their importance before delving into clinical skills.The book adeptly navigates through intricate ideas, encompassing crucial aspects such as individual safety, consent, confidentiality, and the maintenance of professional boundaries. Throughout, it includes exercises and opportunities for constructive debate and discussion, ensuring a thorough understanding of these critical concepts.
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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism - Professor Shoshana Zuboff
THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEARONE OF BARACK OBAMA''S TOP BOOKS OF THE YEARShortlisted for The Orwell Prize 2020Shortlisted for the FT Business Book of the Year Award 2019 ''Easily the most important book to be published this century. I find it hard to take any young activist seriously who hasn''t at least familarised themselves with Zuboff''s central ideas.'' - Zadie Smith, The GuardianThe challenges to humanity posed by the digital future, the first detailed examination of the unprecedented form of power called "surveillance capitalism," and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control us.The heady optimism of the Internet''s early days is gone. Technologies that were meant to liberate us have deepened inequality and stoked divisions. Tech companies gather our information online and sell it to the highest bidder, whether government or retailer. Profits now depend not only on predicting our behaviour but modifying it too. How will this fusion of capitalism and the digital shape our values and define our future?Shoshana Zuboff shows that we are at a crossroads. We still have the power to decide what kind of world we want to live in, and what we decide now will shape the rest of the century. Our choices: allow technology to enrich the few and impoverish the many, or harness it and distribute its benefits. The Age of Surveillance Capitalism is a deeply-reasoned examination of the threat of unprecedented power free from democratic oversight. As it explores this new capitalism''s impact on society, politics, business, and technology, it exposes the struggles that will decide both the next chapter of capitalism and the meaning of information civilization. Most critically, it shows how we can protect ourselves and our communities and ensure we are the masters of the digital rather than its slaves.
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The Last Witch of Scotland - Philip Paris
WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'Engaging and enjoyable' - THE SCOTSMAN'Utterly compelling' - HEAT MAGAZINEBeing a woman was her only crime.Scottish Highlands, 1727. In the aftermath of a tragic fire that kills her father, Aila and her mother, Janet, move to the remote parish of Loth, north-west of Inverness. Blending in does not come easily to the women: Aila was badly burned in the fire and left with visible injuries, while her mother struggles to maintain her grip on reality. When a temporary minister is appointed in the area, rather than welcome the two women, he develops a strange curiosity for them that sets them even further apart from the community.Then arrives a motley troupe of travelling entertainers from Edinburgh, led by the charismatic but mysterious Jack. It is just the distraction Janet, and particularly Aila, needs: for the first time in a long while, their lives are filling with joy and friendship, and a kind of hope Aila hasn't known since her father's death. But in this small community, faith is more powerful than truth, and whispers more dangerous even than fire.Haunting and deeply moving, The Last Witch of Scotland is a story of love, loyalty and sacrifice, inspired by the true story of the last person to be executed for witchcraft in Britain.Perfect for fans of Outlander, The Mercies and The Witches of Vardo, or for anyone with an interest in the history of witchcraft, late renaissance Scotland and Highland history.'Compelling, evocative, heart-wrenching' - FIONA VALPY, author of The Storyteller of Casablanca'Paris's affecting novel imaginatively fills in the gaps with family tragedy, first love, a roving troupe of players, embittered neighbours, sacrifice and loss.' - THE SCOTSMAN
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The Escape Room - L. D. Smithson
Eight contestants. One killer. Can you find the traitor?''I''m a Celebrity meets Lord of the Flies.'' Emma Curtis‘The pace never slackens.’ Faith Martin''What fun!'' GuardianEverything is a clue.Bonnie arrives on a remote sea fort off the coast of England to take part in a mysterious reality TV show. Competing against seven strangers, she must solve a series of puzzles to win the prize money.No one leaves.It doesn''t take long for the contestants to turn on one another. Who will sacrifice the most for wealth and fame? And why can''t Bonnie shake the creeping sense that they are not alone?The only way out is to win.When the first person is found dead, the others begin to panic. Because there''s a killer with them inside the fort, and anyone could be next. If Bonnie wants to escape, she needs to win...Everyone is talking about The Escape Room . . .‘The twists and turns are ingenious. Brilliant!’ *****‘A rip-roaring, immersive thriller that does not let you out of its grasp.’ *****‘This was a brilliant and extremely enjoyable thriller, and I hope to one day see it on our screens! Loved it!’ *****‘Like The Traitors on steroids’ *****‘A vivid look at reality TV and the damaging psychological effects of social media posts.’*****‘I read it in two sittings, and could NOT put it down.’ *****‘It’s like The Crystal Maze meets Big Brother, but really really dark!’ *****‘I never want to do an escape room after reading this book’ *****‘One of my top books of the year!’ *****
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The Last Letters from Villa Clara - Sarah Steele
''A well-written and fascinating narrative about love and loss, courage and betrayal, the past and secrets, art and reproductions'' Reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This is certainly a wow of a read . . . interesting, insightful, suspenseful'' Reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐CAN THE SEARCH FOR A WARTIME SECRET UNLOCK HER FUTURE?1939. Europe is on the brink of change and in the fear and chaos of pre-war Italy, a painting disappears and is never seen again.1963. London is on the cusp of change in the swinging 60s. Nightclubs and exclusive parties are in their heyday, as are the art thieves of the East End underworld. But when a lowly boarding-house landlady attempts to take on the upper-crust establishment, and is accused of spying for the Russians, she can save only one thing - her reputation, or the love of her life.1989. Phoebe Cato is on the verge of losing everything she cares about: her labour of love, the struggling Cato Museum that houses Bruce Cato''s collection of masterful reproductions, and worse than that, her beloved uncle Bruce himself. With only months to live, Phoebe may not be able to save Bruce''s life, but little does she know that he had planned on saving hers all along.Following Bruce''s final trail of clues, hidden in a series of paintings, Phoebe embarks on a journey to uncover a long-held family secret and a sweeping love story that encompassed the decades . . .The moving and captivating new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Schoolteacher of Saint Michel sweeps us from an Italy simmering on the brink of war through to 1960s London at a time of shadows and Russian spies, taking us on an extraordinary journey of love, courage and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Natasha Lester, Fiona Valpy and Santa Montefiore.
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