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The Essex Serpent - Sarah Perryová

London, 1893. When Cora Seaborne''s controlling husband dies, she steps into her new life as a widow with as much relief as sadness. Along with her son Francis - a curious, obsessive boy - she leaves town for Essex, in the hope that fresh air and open space will provide refuge.On arrival, they hear rumours that the mythical Essex Serpent, once said to roam the marshes claiming lives, has returned to the coastal parish of Aldwinter. Cora, a keen amateur naturalist, is enthralled, convinced that what the locals think is a magical beast may be a yet-undiscovered species. As she sets out on its trail, she is introduced to William Ransome, Aldwinter''s vicar, who is also deeply suspicious of the rumours, but thinks they are a distraction from true faith.As he tries to calm his parishioners, Will and Cora strike up an intense relationship, and although they agree on absolutely nothing, they find themselves at once drawn together and torn apart, affecting each other in ways that surprise them both.

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Essex Girls - Sarah Perryová

''Not all Essex girls are party girls. They can be sages, martyrs, leaders. In her neat and provocative little book, Sarah Perry celebrates their courage and vivacity.'' Hilary Mantel A defence and celebration of the Essex Girl by the best-selling author of The Essex Serpent Essex Girls are disreputable, disrespectful and disobedient. They speak out of turn, too loudly and too often, in an accent irritating to the ruling classes. Their bodies are hyper-sexualised and irredeemably vulgar. They are given to intricate and voluble squabbling. They do not apologise for any of this. And why should they? In this exhilarating feminist defence of the Essex girl, Sarah Perry re-examines her relationship with her much maligned home county. She summons its most unquiet spirits, from Protestant martyr Rose Allin to the indomitable Abolitionist Anne Knight, sitting them alongside Audre Lorde, Kim Kardashian and Harriet Martineau, and showing us that the Essex girl is not bound by geography. She is a type, representing a very particular kind of female agency, and a very particular kind of disdain: she contains a multitude of women, and it is time to celebrate them.

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The Essex Serpent (1781255458)

Kniha - autor Sarah Perry, 432 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Sarah Perry, 432 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Now in paperback, this is an acclaimed historical novel of love and intrigue, set in Essex and London in the late 19th century. '"The Essex Serpent" is a novel to relish: a work of great intelligence and charm, by a hugely talented author.' Sarah Waters

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Enlightenment - Perryová Sarah

A dazzling new work of literary fiction from the author of The Essex Serpent, a story of love and astronomy told over the course of twenty years through the lives of two improbable best friends.Thomas Hart and Grace Macaulay have lived all their lives in the small Essex town of Aldleigh. Though separated in age by three decades, the pair are kindred spirits--torn between their commitment to religion and their desire to explore the world beyond their small Baptist community.It is two romantic relationships that will rend their friendship, and in the wake of this rupture, Thomas develops an obsession with a vanished nineteenth-century astronomer said to haunt a nearby manor, and Grace flees Aldleigh entirely for London. Over the course of twenty years, by coincidence and design, Thomas and Grace will find their lives brought back into orbit as the mystery of the vanished astronomer unfolds into a devastating tale of love and scientific pursuit. Thomas and Grace will ask themselves what it means to love and be loved, what is fixed and what is mutable, how much of our fate is predestined and written in the stars, and whether they can find their way back to each other.A ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Artist - Lucy Steeds

WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES DEBUT PRIZE 2025 LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 A RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME ''A furiously romantic, sun-drenched mystery . . . The Artist will leave you yearning in every sense of the word'' Yael van der Wouden, author of The Safekeep''The Artist is a lush, impressive debut; the writing is rich and sensuous, especially in descriptions of food, the landscape and the act of creation. Lucy Steeds is one to watch'' The Times''Dextrous and powerful . . . a hugely accomplished portrait of ambition and self-fulfilment'' Guardian''The year''s most lauded debut novelist . . . A sultry, headily perfumed portrait of monstrous male egos and oppressed overlooked women . . . The Artist uncovers its secrets by stealth'' Telegraph''A blaze of a book, poetic, passionate and quietly powerful'' Daily Mail''This compelling, evocative debut will transport you to idyllic, sun-drenched Provence in 1920 . . . An absorbing, poetic read'' Mail on Sunday''Captivating . . . with imagery as lush as an oil painting'' Washington Post''Enthralling . . . the descriptions of the landscape, the meals they eat and the art created are so rich and evocative it''s as if you''re there'' Good ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Train Was on Time - Heinrich Böll

''Böll''s novel blows a stent in the human heart. . . It feels more necessary than ever.'' Anna Funder, from the introduction''This is the best book I have read this year; not by miles, but by whole astronomical units; I am stunned by it as if by a blow. It is *astonishing* to the extent that I cannot convey to you its power'' Sarah Perry, bestselling author of The Essex Serpent and Melmoth Twenty-four-year-old Andreas, a disillusioned German soldier, is travelling on a troop train to the Eastern Front when he has an awful premonition that he will die in exactly five days. As he hurtles towards his death, he reflects on the chaos around him - the naïve soldiers, the painfully thin girl who pours his coffee, the ruined countryside - with sudden, heart-breaking poignancy. Arriving in Poland the night before he is certain he will die, he meets Olina, a beautiful prostitute, and together they attempt to escape his fate...''His work reaches the highest level of creative originality and stylistic perfection'' Daily Telegraph''Boll combines a mammoth intelligence with a literary outlook that is masterful and unique'' Joseph Heller, author of Catch-22''My most-admired contemporary novelist'' John Ashbery''From the moment ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley - Sean Lusk

A BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick and Sunday Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month, for fans of PANDORA, THE ESSEX SERPENT and THE NIGHT CIRCUS.Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2023 and the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award 2023.''I just fell in love with it within the first two sentences . . .'' - Ruth Jones''One of the best books I''ve read this year . . . completely unforgettable'' - Bonnie Garmus------Zachary Cloudesley is gifted in a remarkable way. But not all gifts are a blessing...Leadenhall Street, London, 1754.Raised amongst the cogs and springs of his father''s workshop, Zachary Cloudesley has grown up surrounded by strange and enchanting clockwork automata. He is a happy child, beloved by his father Abel and the workmen who help bring his father''s creations to life.He is also the bearer of an extraordinary gift; at the touch of a hand, Zachary can see into the hearts and minds of the people he meets.But then a near-fatal accident will take Zachary away from the workshop and his family. His father will have to make a journey that he will never return from. And, years later, only Zachary can find out ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Divines - Ellie Eaton

Set in the final days before a shocking tragedy forces an elite boarding school to shut its doors for good, Ellie Eaton''s The Divines is a razor-sharp debut that asks the question: were you really as good as you remember?I am Divine. My mother was Divine and her mother before that, which isn''t uncommon. Although that was at a time when being Divine meant something . . .The girls of elite English boarding school, St. John the Divine, were notorious for flipping their hair, harassing teachers, chasing boys and chain-smoking cigarettes. They were fiercely loyal, sharp-tongued, and cutting in the way that only teenage girls can be. But for Josephine, now in her thirties, her time at St. John feels like a lifetime ago. She hasn''t spoken to another Divine in fifteen years, not since the day the school shut its doors in disgrace . . .But an impromptu visit reawakens blurry recollections of those doomed final weeks that rocked the community. With each memory that resurfaces, she circles closer to the ugly secret at the heart of the school''s scandal. But the more Josephine recalls, the further her life unravels, derailing not just her marriage and career, but her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Green Hill - Sophie Pierce

In 2017, Sophie Pierce’s life changed forever when her twenty-year-old son Felix died suddenly and unexpectedly. Thrown into an unimaginable new reality, she had to find a way to survive. By writing letters to Felix – composed during walks and swims taken close to his burial place by the River Dart – Sophie gradually learned how to live in the landscape of sudden loss, navigating the weather and tides of grief. The Green Hill collects these letters alongside Sophie’s account of the years following Felix’s death, into which she weaves poignant memories of his life. What results is a deeply moving, beautifully captured record of how – amid the rivers and rocks of Dartmoor, and in the sea off the South Devon coast – Sophie was able to hold on to and nurture her bond with Felix, both in her mind and through a physical engagement with the landscape: actively mourning, rather than grieving. This book is a celebration of the natural world and the role it plays in our lives and relationships, as well as an examination of how beauty, a sense of place and the passing seasons can help us contend with our own mortality. Above all, The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Passengers - Will Ashon

An original and profound portrait of contemporary Britain told through the testimonies of its inhabitants.''A spectacularly enjoyable and compelling reading experience . . . funny, moving, surprising and thought-provoking. It humanises literature in this toxic moment.''MAX PORTER, author of Lanny''Seemingly simple yet so deeply profound, The Passengers is an absorbing insight into the lives and minds of so-called ordinary people: their hopes and fears and idiosyncrasies at a specific moment in time.''CLIO BARNARD, director of Ali & Ava and The Essex Serpent''A nation’s psyche comes to the surface. The Passengers is not just an oral history of the contemporary moment but, drenched in mood and texture, renders the country itself as a sonic collage.''SUKHDEV SANDHU, GUARDIANBetween October 2018 and March 2021, Will Ashon collected voices – people talking about their lives, needs, dreams, loves, hopes and fears – all of them with some connection to the British Isles. He used a range of methods including letters sent to random addresses, hitchhiking, referrals from strangers and so on. He conducted the interviews in person, on the phone, over the internet or asked people to record themselves. Interview techniques ranged from asking people to tell him a secret to choosing an arbitrary ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Bone Hunters - Joanne Burn

''An engrossing tale of a woman striving for the recognition she deserves in the face of male indifference and betrayal'' SUNDAY TIMES ''Best historical fiction for February 2024''THE ESSEX SERPENT MEETS AMMONITE IN THE STUNNING HISTORICAL NOVEL EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT:''Singular and astonishing . . . I''ve never met a character quite like Ada'' ANNIE GARTHWAITE''The Bone Hunters has cemented Joanne Burn''s place as one of my favourite writers'' SONIA VELTON''Joanne Burn is fast becoming my go-to historical fiction writer'' EMMA CARROLL''The Bone Hunters is that rare combination . . . beautifully written but also a gripping page-turner'' LAURA SHEPPERSON________In 1824, Lyme Regis is as tumultuous as the sea that surrounds it. When twenty-four-year-old Ada Winters - poor, peculiar and brilliant - uncovers a set of unusual fossils on the cliffs, she believes she has found the answer to her scientific frustrations and her family''s financial struggles. Meanwhile, Doctor Edwin Moyle has come to Dorset in search of the discovery that will place him amongst the greatest geologists of the age. What he finds instead is a strange young woman who seems to hold the key to everything he desires. But what is the creature that Ada and Edwin seek ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Leviathan - Andrews Rosie

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSELECTED AS ONE OF THE OBSERVER''S 10 BEST DEBUT NOVELISTS OF 2022''It’s hard to believe that such an accomplished novel could be a debut - The Leviathan is a gloriously dark story that sweeps you along to its harrowing yet satisfying conclusion. Superb'' Susan Stokes-Chapman, number one bestselling author of Pandora‘Darkly compelling and dripping with atmosphere... bewitching’ Stacey Halls, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE FAMILIARSA beguiling tale of superstition, myth and murder, perfect for fans of The Binding, The Essex Serpent and The Mermaid and Mrs HancockSHE IS AWAKE...Norfolk, 1643. With civil war tearing England apart, reluctant soldier Thomas Treadwater is summoned home by his sister, who accuses a new servant of improper conduct with their widowed father. By the time Thomas returns home, his father is insensible, felled by a stroke, and their new servant is in prison, facing charges of witchcraft.Thomas prides himself on being a rational, modern man, but as he unravels the mystery of what has happened, he uncovers not a tale of superstition but something dark and ancient, linked to a shipwreck years before.Something has awoken, and now it will not rest.Richly researched, incredibly atmospheric, and deliciously unsettling, The Leviathan ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Golem and the Djinni - Helene Wecker

‘One of only two novels I''ve ever loved whose main characters are not human’ BARBARA KINGSOLVER For fans of The Essex Serpent and The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock.‘By far my favourite book of of the year’ GuardianOne cold night, two newcomers emerge onto the streets of 1899 New York, and it is never the same again.But these two are more than strangers to this land, they are strangers to this world. From the depths of folkloric history come Chava the golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life by a disgraced rabbi and Ahmad, a djinni, born in the ancient Syrian desert and trapped in an old copper flask released accidentally by a tinsmith in a Lower Manhattan shop.Two companions who were never meant to be released, and never meant to meet. And when they do, their opposing natures will be sealed by a special bond, but one that is threatened by watching eyes, roaming owners and a misunderstanding world.A glittering gem of a novel, as spell-binding as it is compelling, The Golem and The Djinni asks us what we’re made of and how we can break free.

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The Poison Bed - Elizabeth Fremantle

''A gripping psychological thriller. Readers will be awake deep into the night, trying to untangle the truth'' The Times ''Books of the Year''A marriage. A murder. One of them will hang for it. **PRE-ORDER DISOBEDIENT, THE GRIPPING NEW NOVEL FROM ELIZABETH FREMANTLE**________Autumn, 1615.Frances Carr is imprisoned in a cold, lightless room. She is accused of murder.In a cell nearby is her co-accused - her husband Robert.Kept apart, Frances can only tell her side of the story.How did she come to be here?Can she somehow prove her innocence?And what lengths will she go to to save herself?__________''Engaging, vivid and revelling in historical detail'' Sarah Perry, bestselling author of The Essex Serpent''The Miniaturist meets Gone Girl. Gripping and full of surprises'' BBC History ''Books of the Year''''A tale of intrigue and ambition, this is a rich and fascinating book'' Guardian''Immaculately detailed, dark, clever and compulsive'' Daily Mail

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Death of an Ordinary Man - Sarah Perryová

**WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION AWARD 2025***LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2026*'Please read this book. It may very well change how you live' Rachel Clarke'I was spellbound' Kathryn MannixThis is not a book about grief: it is a book about dying, the universal aspect of life, and it is a book about family, and care and love.Sarah Perry's father-in-law David died in the autumn of 2022, only nine days after a cancer diagnosis. Until then he'd been a healthy and happy man: he loved stamp collecting, fish and chips, comic novels, his local church, and the Antiques Roadshow. He was in some ways a very ordinary man, but as he began to die, it became clear how extraordinary he was.Sarah and her husband Robert nursed David themselves at home. They bathed and cleaned and dressed him, comforted him in pain, sat with him through waking and sleeping, talked to him, sang to him, prayed with him. Day by day and hour by hour, they witnessed what happens to the body and spirit as death approaches and finally arrives.'Beautiful and profound and completely gripping' Mark Haddon'We cannot be but somewhat changed by this remarkable book' Daily Telegraph'By the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Death of an Ordinary Man - Sarah Perryová

**WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION AWARD 2025***LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2026*'Please read this book. It may very well change how you live' Rachel Clarke'I was spellbound' Kathryn MannixThis is not a book about grief: it is a book about dying, the universal aspect of life, and it is a book about family, and care and love. Sarah Perry's father-in-law David died in the autumn of 2022, only nine days after a cancer diagnosis. Until then he'd been a healthy and happy man: he loved stamp collecting, fish and chips, comic novels, his local church, and the Antiques Roadshow. He was in some ways a very ordinary man, but as he began to die, it became clear how extraordinary he was. Sarah and her husband Robert nursed David themselves at home. They bathed and cleaned and dressed him, comforted him in pain, sat with him through waking and sleeping, talked to him, sang to him, prayed with him. Day by day and hour by hour, they witnessed what happens to the body and spirit as death approaches and finally arrives. 'Beautiful and profound and completely gripping' Mark Haddon'We cannot be but somewhat changed by this remarkable book' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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After Me Comes the Flood - Sarah Perryová

The debut novel by the bestselling author of THE ESSEX SERPENTOne hot summer's day, John Cole decides to leave his life behind.He shuts up the bookshop no one ever comes to and drives out of London. When his car breaks down and he becomes lost on an isolated road, he goes looking for help, and stumbles into the grounds of a grand but dilapidated house.Its residents welcome him with open arms - but there's more to this strange community than meets the eye. They all know him by name, they've prepared a room for him, and claim to have been waiting for him all along.Who are these people? And what do they intend for John?Elegant, gently sinister and psychologically complex, After Me Comes the Flood is the haunting debut novel by the author of The Essex Serpent.

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50 Walks on the Essex Coast - Peter Caton

A walking guide describing 50 walks along the Essex coast, the longest coastline of any English county. Peter Caton discovered the wonderful Essex coastline as he narrated his journey along its whole length, writing Essex Coast Walk (Matador, 2009). He now describes walks covering the entire publicly accessible coast, helping others to follow in his footsteps. Detailed route instructions are provided, along with high-quality maps, while background information and colour photos add context and interest. Following rivers, creeks and open sea, on paths, tracks and promenades, often with circuits completed across countryside, the walking and views are varied. There is much history and wildlife to be seen as the walker discovers picturesque villages, smugglers’ haunts, nature reserves and little-known gems along the coast. Walks range from 2 to 15 miles, with most having different length options, plus the possibility of linking adjoining routes. Produced in full colour, 50 Walks on the Essex Coast is an invitation for serious ramblers, or those looking for just an afternoon stroll, to discover the hidden magic of the Essex coast.

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Solomon Kane: The Serpent Ring - Patch Zircher

One of Robert E. Howard’s iconic heroes returns with furious vengeance in his own solo comic series. The mighty Solomon Kane hunts for the Serpent Ring in this spectacular adventure fans of Howard and supernatural historical fiction are sure to love!Solomon Kane, along with a mismatched group of companions including: an old scholar, his beautiful daughter, a disgraced Knight of Malta, an Italian rogue, and an African guide, search for the lost Serpent Ring of Thoth-Amon in the valley of the Serpent Men.Legend says that the ring grants great power, and each of the treasure hunters, bar Kane himself, begin to be seduced and corrupted by the promise of that power.But the ring is guarded by a sorceress, the Serpent Men, and the snake god itself, Yiggseth. The ''Sword of Vengeance'' slashes into his own new series, SOLOMON KANE: THE SERPENT RING! Kane battles from the Barbary Coast; across Southern Europe, to the canals of Venice, as a band of rogues forms around him in their quest for the fabled Serpent Ring of Set! It''s the much-anticipated return of Solomon Kane from Patrick Zircher (Superman, Iron Man, Savage Avengers, Moon Knight!)Collects Solomon Kane: The Serpent Ring #1-4

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Enlightenment - Sarah Perryová

A story of love and astronomy told over the course of twenty years through the lives of two improbable best friends***AN OBSERVER FICTION BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2024***'A complete masterwork' SARAH HALL'A beautifully nuanced novel of love in all its aspects' SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMANThomas Hart and Grace Macauley are fellow worshippers at the Bethesda Baptist chapel in the small Essex town of Aldleigh. Though separated in age by three decades, the pair are kindred spirits - torn between their commitment to religion and their desire for more. But their friendship is threatened by the arrival of love.Thomas falls for James Bower, who runs the local museum.Together they develop an obsession with the vanished nineteenth-century female astronomer Maria Veduva, said to haunt a nearby manor, and whose startling astronomical discoveries may never have been acknowledged. Inspired by Maria, and the dawning realisation James may not reciprocate his feelings, Thomas finds solace studying the night skies. Could astronomy offer as much wonder as divine or earthly love?Meanwhile Grace meets Nathan, a fellow sixth former who represents a different, wilder kind of life.They are drawn passionately together, but quickly pulled apart, casting Grace into the wider world and far away from Thomas.In ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Enlightenment - Sarah Perryová

**LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024**A story of love and astronomy told over the course of twenty years through the lives of two improbable best friends‘Gorgeous... Ethereal’ GUARDIAN‘A book with cosmic reach'' FINANCIAL TIMES‘A romance worthy of Emily Brontë’ WALL STREET JOURNAL‘A genre-bending novel of ideas’ TELEGRAPH''Sarah Perry just gets better and better'' INDEPENDENTThomas and Grace are fellow worshippers at the Baptist chapel in the small Essex town of Aldleigh. Though separated in age by three decades, the pair are kindred spirits – torn between their commitment to religion and their desire for more. But their friendship is threatened by the arrival of love.Thomas falls for James Bower, who runs the local museum. Together they develop an obsession with the vanished nineteenth-century female astronomer Maria Veduva, said to haunt a nearby manor. Inspired by Maria, and the dawning realisation James may not reciprocate his feelings, Thomas finds solace studying the night skies. Could astronomy offer as much wonder as divine or earthly love?Meanwhile Grace meets Nathan, a fellow sixth former who represents a different, wilder kind of life. They are drawn passionately together, but quickly pulled apart, casting Grace into the wider world and far away from Thomas.In time, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Enlightenment - Sarah Perryová

Immerse yourself in a story of love and astronomy across two centuries – from the #1 bestselling author of The Essex Serpent. ‘Gorgeous…ethereal’ GUARDIAN‘Truth, beauty and love…extraordinary’ OBSERVER‘A book with cosmic reach’ FINANCIAL TIMES‘You’ll get lost in the pages’ ELLEThomas Hart and Grace Macaulay have lived all their lives in the small Essex town of Aldleigh. Though separated in age by three decades, the pair are kindred spirits – torn between their religion and their desire to explore the world.But their friendship is ruptured by the arrival of love. Over the course of twenty years, Thomas and Grace will find their lives brought back into orbit as a devastating story of passion and scientific adventure unfolds and Aldleigh’s unique mysteries are revealed. ‘The heavens, comets, faith, ghosts, love… This is a book of deep pleasures’BOOKER JUDGES, 2024‘Sarah Perry just gets better and better’INDEPENDENT‘A romance worthy of Emily Brontë’WALL STREET JOURNAL‘One of contemporary fiction’s brightest stars’GLAMOUR*A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE GUARDIAN, DAILY TELEGRAPH AND DAILY MAIL*

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Enlightenment - Sarah Perryová

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR, Telegraph, Washington Post, The New Yorker. LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE. Like A.S. Byatts Possession, Enlightenment is a baroque, genre-bending novel of ideas, ghosts and hidden histories. A richly layered epic....a heartfelt paean to the consolations of the sublime, where religion and science meet." - Telegraph"Read it, then read it again. This is a book full of unexpected wonders." - Literary ReviewFrom the author of The Essex Serpent, a dazzling and character-driven novel of love and astronomy told over the course of twenty years through the lives of two improbable best friends.Thomas Hart and Grace Macaulay have lived all their lives in the small Essex town of Aldleigh. Though separated in age by three decades, the pair are kindred spiritstorn between their commitment to religion and their desire to explore the world beyond their small Baptist community.It is two romantic relationships that will rend their friendship, and in the wake of this rupture, Thomas develops an obsession with a historical mystery surrounding a vanished nineteenth-century astronomer said to haunt a nearby manor, and Grace flees Aldleigh entirely for London. Over the course of twenty years, by coincidence and design, Thomas and Grace will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Addressing Educational Disadvantage in Schools and Colleges: The Essex Way - Marc Rowland

The genesis for this book, and the strategy within it, is a longstanding commitment from Essex County Council to improve the life chances and life choices of disadvantaged pupils being educated in Essex.The purpose of the book is to set out a strategic, evidence-informed approach with pupils, families, teachers, leaders, system leaders and wider agencies which puts learners first. This approach is rooted in best practice. It centres on improving the day to day learning experiences of disadvantaged pupils, leading to better long term choice and opportunity. Unity Research School and Essex County Council hope it will support efforts to address the impact of socio-economic disadvantage on learning in schools and colleges nationally.

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Enlightenment - Sarah Perryová

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR, Telegraph, Washington Post, The New Yorker. LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE. Like A.S. Byatts Possession, Enlightenment is a baroque, genre-bending novel of ideas, ghosts and hidden histories. A richly layered epic....a heartfelt paean to the consolations of the sublime, where religion and science meet." - Telegraph"Read it, then read it again. This is a book full of unexpected wonders." - Literary ReviewFrom the author of The Essex Serpent, a dazzling and character-driven novel of love and astronomy told over the course of twenty years through the lives of two improbable best friends.Thomas Hart and Grace Macaulay have lived all their lives in the small Essex town of Aldleigh. Though separated in age by three decades, the pair are kindred spiritstorn between their commitment to religion and their desire to explore the world beyond their small Baptist community.It is two romantic relationships that will rend their friendship, and in the wake of this rupture, Thomas develops an obsession with a historical mystery surrounding a vanished nineteenth-century astronomer said to haunt a nearby manor, and Grace flees Aldleigh entirely for London. Over the course of twenty years, by coincidence and design, Thomas and Grace will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Embrace the Serpent - Sunya Mara

A dangerous deal binds a young jeweller''s apprentice to the mysterious Serpent King, thrusting her into a deadly game between the cunning, fearsome ruler and his rebellious huntsman. Perfect for fans of The Wrath & the Dawn and Once Upon a Broken Heart.The Serpent King is the most eligible bachelor in the land: a monster with dark and terrible magic and the ruler of the last free kingdom. Riches and power await his future bride - but also a life forever trapped in the games of court.That fate is eighteen-year-old Saphira''s worst nightmare. Ever since the Empire made her an orphan, she''s found freedom in being invisible. So, despite her rare gift for harnessing the magic in gemstones, she lets an unscrupulous jewelsmith take credit for her increasingly sought-after work.But when the king sends his most clever huntsman to find the best jewelsmith of all, the spotlight lands on Saphira. Faced with choosing between falling into the Empire''s grasp or marrying a monster, she chooses the latter - even if it means getting increasingly caught between her cold, serpentine husband and his cunning, handsome huntsman...

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Embrace the Serpent - Sunya Mara

A sweeping romantic fantasy in which a dangerous deal binds a young jeweller's apprentice to the mysterious Serpent King in a marriage of convenience, thrusting her into a deadly game between the cunning, fearsome ruler and his rebellious huntsman. Perfect for fans of The Wrath & the Dawn and Once Upon a Broken Heart.The Serpent King is the most eligible bachelor in the land: a monster with dark and terrible magic and the ruler of the last free kingdom. Riches and power await his future bride - but also a life forever trapped in the games of court.That fate is eighteen-year-old Saphira's worst nightmare. Ever since the Empire made her an orphan, she's found freedom in being invisible. So, despite her rare gift for harnessing the magic in gemstones, she lets an unscrupulous jewelsmith take credit for her increasingly sought-after work.But when the king sends his most clever huntsman to find the best jewelsmith of all, the spotlight lands on Saphira. Faced with choosing between falling into the Empire's grasp or marrying a monster, she chooses the latter - even if it means getting increasingly caught between her cold, serpentine husband and his cunning, handsome huntsman...

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Jail Bird - The Life and Crimes of an Essex Bad Girl - Tracy Mackness

Tracy Mackness has always had a flair for business - if not all of it legal. She started work as a youngster on her dad''s fruit and veg stall in Romford Market in the 1970s, preferring grafting to going to school, but by the time she was a teenager she''d fallen in with a fast crowd and spent much of the next 15 years ducking and diving, and partying. The 1980s was a time of conspicuous excess, and Tracy took bigger and bigger risks - whilst sporting bigger and bigger hair - fraternising with gangsters, gypsies and the Essex criminal underworld. From Essex country clubs to Magaluf, Tracy was there, living it large. It was only when she was sent down for 10 years for conspiracy to supply cannabis, after being caught with ''a lorry load of puff'' at a motorway service station off the M25, that she was able to turn her life around. Despite being banged up with some of the UK''s toughest female prisoners, she proved to be a model inmate, and found her forte working on the prison farm. Never shy of hard work, Tracy left prison with numerous qualifications in pig husbandry and set up ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Essex Hundred Histories - Andrew Summers, John Debenham

'The Essex Hundred Histories' has been inspired by the ancient land system of hundreds. More than one hundred events or personalities from 2,000 years of the county's history are covered and reflect the wide diversity of Essex to show its pivotal role in the nation's development. Reprinted with changes in  2022, 2023 & 2024..

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Beast Quest: Sepron the Sea Serpent - Adam Blade

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up. An evil wizard has enchanted the magical Beasts of Avantia - only a true hero can free the Beasts and stop them from destroying the land. To save his land and his people, Tom must battle Sepron the Sea Serpent in the depths of the ocean - will he succeed?There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in Series One: Sepron the Sea Serpent; Arcta the Mountain Goat; Nanook the Snow Monster; Tagus the Horse-Man; and Epos the Flame BirdIf you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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Melmoth - Sarah Perryová

''Hugely readable and profoundly important ... Perry''s masterly piece of postmodern gothic is one of the great achievements of our century'' The ObserverSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 DYLAN THOMAS PRIZEOBSERVER FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018''Beautiful, devastating, brilliant'' Marian Keyes ''Astonishingly dark ... exquisitely balanced'' Francis Spufford ''Packs a punch of atmosphere, creepiness, fear and melancholy'' Susan Hill ''Mythic, ominous and sensitively human'' Frances Hardinge ''Richly atmospheric, daring and surprising'' Melissa Harrison ''Striking and brave, ... moving and terribly beautiful'' Sam GuglaniOh my friend, won''t you take my hand - I''ve been so lonely! One winter night in Prague, Helen Franklin meets her friend Karel on the street. Agitated and enthralled, he tells her he has come into possession of a mysterious old manuscript, filled with personal testimonies that take them from 17th-century England to wartime Czechoslovakia, the tropical streets of Manila, and 1920s Turkey. All of them tell of being followed by a tall, silent woman in black, bearing an unforgettable message. Helen reads its contents with intrigue, but everything in her life is about to change.

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Eight Ghosts - Shamsie Kamila, Mark Haddon, Sarah Perryová, Max Porter, Andrew Michael Hurley, Jeanette Wintersonová, Kate Clanchy, Stuart Evers

Rooted in place, slipping between worlds a rich collection of unnerving ghosts and sinister histories. Eight authors were given after hours freedom at their chosen English heritage site. Immersed in the history, atmosphere and rumours of hauntings, they channelled their darker imaginings into a series of extraordinary new ghost stories.

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Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers 1945–91 - Mark Stille

A history of the enduring Essex-class ships, the US Navy''s finest and most numerous fleet carrier during World War II, which were modernized repeatedly and served with distinction.The Essex class was the USN’s war-winning ship class of the Pacific War. Of the 24 ships completed, 14 saw action, making the Essex class the largest class of fleet aircraft carriers ever built. These ships had a fine balance of striking power, protection, and speed and were modernized during and after the war. There were five distinct programs carried out, adding not only angled flight decks for jet operations, but repeated upgrades to sensors, weapons, and equipment.Essex-class carriers were used in a number of roles and provided the vast majority of US Navy air power in the Korean War, and a sizeable proportion of air power in the Vietnam conflict. However, as the “super carriers” began to enter service in the early 1960s, the Essex class was relegated to secondary roles– a single Essex carrier served until 1991 as the US Navy’s training carrier. Using detailed artwork and photos, this book provides an in-depth portrait of this important and enduring class of ship, and looks at its development and modifications while considering ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Essex Class Carriers of the Second World War - Steve Backer

The latest volume covers the hugely important American carrier of the Second World War. Built in larger numbers than any fleet carrier before or since, the Essex class can claim to be the US Navy's most significant weapon in the defeat of Japan. Carrying up to 100 aircraft and capable of absorbing enormous punishment (not one was sunk), they spearheaded the Fast Carrier Task Forces for most of the Pacific War.The heavily illustrated work contains everything a modeller needs to know about this prolific class.

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A Scot in the Dark - Sarah MacLeanová

''Smart, sexy, and always romantic'' Julia Quinn, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series''Fabulous'' Eloisa James''For a smart, witty and passionate historical romance, I recommend anything by Sarah MacLean'' Lisa KleypasThe second in Sarah MacLean''s sensational new Scandal & Scoundrels series . . . all the fun and guilty pleasure of celebrity gossip, with a Regency twist! Lonesome Lily turned Scandalous Siren Miss Lillian Harwood has lived much of her life alone in a gilded cage, longing for love and companionship. When an artist offers her pretty promises and begs her to pose for a scandalous portrait, Lily doesn''t hesitate . . . until the lying libertine leaves her in disgrace. With the painting now public, Lily has no choice but to turn to the one man who might save her from ruin. Highland Devil turned Halfhearted Duke The Duke of Warnick loathes all things English, none more so than the aristocracy. It does not matter that the imposing Scotsman has inherited one of the most venerable dukedoms in Britain - he wants nothing to do with it, especially when he discovers that the unwanted title comes with a troublesome ward, one who is far too old and far ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Subtle Serpent (Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 4) - Peter Tremayne

Sister Fidelma is thrown into a sinister mystery full of intrigue, danger and violence in Peter Tremayne''s fourth Celtic mystery.PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FIDELMA SERIES: ''Definitely an Ellis Peters competitor'' Evening Standard, ''This is masterly storytelling from an author who breathes fascinating life into the worth he is writing about'' Belfast Telegraph A headless female corpse is found in the drinking well of a remote abbey in south-west Ireland. One hand clasps a crucifix; tied to the other arm is a pagan death symbol...A merchant ship is encountered under full sail on the high seas off the Irish coast. But the crew and cargo have vanished - as if by sorcery...Whose is the body in the well? Where is the crew of the vessel? Are these bizarre events connected? And if so, who is responsible?The year is AD 666, and Sister Fidelma of Kildare, advocate of the Brehon law courts, must follow a trail of clues and investigate a host of enigmatic suspects to unravel the puzzle.What readers are saying about THE SUBTLE SERPENT:''An excellent story to keep you riveted, with marvellous insight into the life and times of old Ireland''''As always, a gripping yarn, told with plenty of period ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Essex Dogs - Dan Jones

Don''t miss LION HEARTS, the final heart-stopping novel in the Essex Dogs trilogy from bestselling historian Dan Jones - available to pre-order now.''Draws you in page by page. The way Dan Jones writes enemies reminds me of Cornwell at his best.'' CONN IGGULDENSOME MEN FIGHT FOR GLORY.OTHERS FIGHT FOR COIN.THE ESSEX DOGS FIGHT FOR EACH OTHER.July 1346. The Hundred Years’ War begins, and King Edward and his lords are on the march through France. But this war belongs to the men on the ground. Swept up in the chaos, a tight-knit company from Essex must stay alive long enough to see their home again.There’s Pismire, small enough to infiltrate enemy camps. Scotsman, strong enough to tear down a wall. Father, a priest turned devilish by the horrors of war. Romford, a talented young archer on the run from his past. And Loveday, their battle-scarred captain, who watches over them all.With sword, axe and longbow, the Dogs must survive from the landing beaches of Normandy to the perilous field of Crécy. But this war is a bloody one – and it’s only just begun...PRAISE FOR ESSEX DOGS''A new champion has entered the front line of historical fiction to stand shoulder to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Cosmic Serpent - Narby Jeremy

''Cutting edge'' - GUARDIAN''Thoroughly enjoyable'' - SUNDAY TELEGRAPHWhile living among Peruvian Indians, anthropologist Jeremy Narby became intrigued by their claim that their phenomenal knowledge of plants and biochemistry was communicated to them directly while under the influence of hallucinogens. Despite his initial scepticism, Narby found himself engaged in an increasingly obsessive personal quest. The evidence he collected - on subjects as diverse as molecular biology, shamanism, neurology and ancient mythology - led inexorably to the conclusion that the Indians'' claims were literally true: to a consciousness prepared with drugs, specific biochemical knowledge could indeed be directly transmitted through DNA itself. A gripping investigation that opens fresh perspectives on biology, anthropology and the limits of rationalism, The Cosmic Serpent is new science of the most exhilarating kind.

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Leo's Map of Monsters: The Shrieking Serpent - Kris Humphrey

As the Apprentice Guardian, Leo Wilder''s duty is to protect his village from the monsters that lurk in the surrounding forest. To do that, he needs magical stones that can only be found in the depths of the Endless Mines. When the stones run out, Leo will need to venture on a journey that will take him further into the forest than he''s ever been. He''ll encounter old foes, forest folk, and his most deadly monster yet, the Shrieking Serpent.

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The Feathered Serpent - Steven Moore

A Betrayed Archaeologist. A Ghost from the Past. A Dozen Worthy Sacrifices. Expedition leader Hiram Kane is holed up in his native England recovering from wounds both physical and mental, when his family receives a mysterious anonymous letter that dredges up nightmares from the past. Could it also offer a ray of unexpected hope?Across the globe beneath a forgotten Aztec pyramid, a disillusioned archaeology professor is about to unleash his wrath. How?Brutally murdering a dozen innocent victims in an ancient sacrificial ritual. When the modern and ancient worlds collide and the unhinged professor starts committing unimaginable blood-spilling atrocities on the adolescent virgins, Kane is forced to make an impossible choice;Will he sacrifice the love of his life to save the innocent girls?The Feathered Serpent is book 3 in the internationally bestselling Hiram Kane action thriller series, and will appeal to fans of Clive Cussler, Nick Thacker, Ernest Dempsey, and Russell Blake. Buy your copy, TODAY!????? "Compelling from start to finish." — Mark Dawson, USA TODAY Bestselling Author????? "King of the action thriller. Brilliant." — Adam Croft, USA TODAY Bestselling Author????? "Your new favourite action-thriller author." — Nick Thacker, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

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Diamonds at the Lost and Found - Sarah Aspinall

For readers of Hideous Kinky, Dadland and Bad Blood; the astonishing, beguiling story of Sarah Aspinall’s harum scarum childhood, and a love letter to a woman who defied convention to live a life less ordinary.My Mother attracted unusual people and events to her, and she made things happen….Sarah Aspinall grew up in the glittering wake of her irrepressible mother Audrey. Born into poverty in 1930s Liverpool, Audrey had always known that she was destined for better things and was determined to shape that destiny for herself. From the fading seaside glamour of Southport, to New York and Hollywood, to post-war London and the stately homes of the English aristocracy, Audrey stylishly kicked down every door she encountered, on a ceaseless quest for excitement – and for love.Once Sarah was born, she became Audrey’s companion on her adventures, travelling the world, scraping together an education for herself from the books found in hotels or given to her by strangers, and living on Audrey’s charm as they veered from luxury to poverty – an accessory to her mother’s desperate search for ‘the one’.As Sarah grew older, she realised that theirs was a life hung about with mysteries. Why, for instance, had they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Yellow House - Sarah M. Broom

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION''A major book that I suspect will come to be considered among the essential memoirs of this vexing decade'' New York Times Book ReviewIn 1961, Sarah M. Broom''s mother Ivory Mae bought a shotgun house in the then-promising neighborhood of New Orleans East and built her world inside of it. It was the height of the Space Race and the neighborhood was home to a major NASA plant - the postwar optimism seemed assured. Widowed, Ivory Mae remarried Sarah''s father Simon Broom; their combined family would eventually number twelve children. But after Simon died, six months after Sarah''s birth, the house would become Ivory Mae''s thirteenth and most unruly child.A book of great ambition, Sarah M. Broom''s The Yellow House tells a hundred years of her family and their relationship to home in a neglected area of one of America''s most mythologized cities. This is the story of a mother''s struggle against a house''s entropy, and that of a prodigal daughter who left home only to reckon with the pull that home exerts, even after the Yellow House was wiped off the map after Hurricane Katrina. The Yellow House ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Murder of Sarah Dormer and the Trial of Ann Heytrey - David John Eason

At 7.15pm on Sunday August 29th 1819, the village of Ashow, Warwickshire was shook to its core by a young girl''s scream at Dial House Farm. Thirteen-year-old Mary Dormer found her mother, Sarah Dormer''s, slain body lying in Sarah''s bedroom.Sarah''s 21-year-old maidservant, Ms Ann Heytrey was charged, arrested, and imprisoned at the County Town Gaol at Warwick, where she would remain until the following year when she was tried at Warwick Assizes for Sarah''s murder. After being found guilty, Ann was publicly hanged two days after outside of Warwick Gaol, the last woman to be publicly executed at Warwick. After being cut down, her lifeless body was taken to nearby Kenilworth where she was dissected that evening in the back garden of the local Surgeon.This is the first book ever to be dedicated to reinvestigating the truth, of what really happened on that fateful evening which led to a 59-year old woman to be almost decapitated in her own home, and if Ms Heytrey was really guilty of such a crime. David John Eason explores the family''s history, as well as all those involved in the case and trial and the social events of that time, including the massacre at ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Summer Swap - Sarah Morgan

Read the Sunday Times bestseller, The Summer Swap, the heart-warming new novel from Sarah Morgan, out now. ‘Another great read from Sarah Morgan … A story of family, friendships and forgiveness and its beautifully written with warm-hearted characters … I loved it’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The Summer Swap is another great roller coaster of an emotional novel from Sarah Morgan. There is romance, heartbreak and the uncovering of long-held secrets and mistaken assumptions … Difficult to put down!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* * *It''s never too late to start over again …A summer escapeWhen Cecilia Lapthorne’s 75th birthday celebrations take an unexpected turn, she seeks solace away from the festivities and escapes to Dune Cottage – without telling her family where she’s going.A new friendshipLily Thomas, a struggling artist, has secretly been staying in the unoccupied cottage. When Cecilia discovers Lily during a late-night visit, an unexpected bond forms between the two women.A chance to start over Then Cecilia’s grandson, Todd – and Lily’s unrequited crush – shows up, sending a shockwave through their unlikely friendship. Will it inspire Lily to find the courage to live the life she wants? Can Cecilia finally let go of the past to find a new ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Simple Life: How I Found Home - Sarah Beeny

An instant Sunday Times bestsellerJoin Sarah Beeny on her journey to live more simply and find her forever home...Throughout her life, Sarah Beeny has been obsessed with the idea of home. From her childhood growing up in a countryside cottage to renovating her very first flat in London to restoring a stately home in Yorkshire, she has never been afraid of the hard work needed to turn a house into a home. Now, in her most recent adventure, Sarah and her family have moved to a former dairy farm in Somerset to build the home of their dreams.In The Simple Life, Sarah tells the story of her life, sharing tales and experiences in everything including parenting, property, friendships, nature and the environment, all the way through to her recent cancer diagnosis and treatment. Through it all, Sarah tackles challenges and troubles with signature wit and wisdom, discovering life is never as ''simple'' as you''d like it to be.

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The Simple Life: How I Found Home - Sarah Beeny

An instant Sunday Times bestsellerJoin Sarah Beeny on her journey to live more simply and find her forever home...Throughout her life, Sarah Beeny has been obsessed with the idea of home. From her childhood growing up in a countryside cottage to renovating her very first flat in London to restoring a stately home in Yorkshire, she has never been afraid of the hard work needed to turn a house into a home. Now, in her most recent adventure, Sarah and her family have moved to a former dairy farm in Somerset to build the home of their dreams. In The Simple Life, Sarah tells the story of her life, sharing tales and experiences in everything including parenting, property, friendships, nature and the environment, all the way through to her recent cancer diagnosis and treatment. Through it all, Sarah tackles challenges and troubles with signature wit and wisdom, discovering life is never as ''simple'' as you''d like it to be.

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The Jewel Garden - Monty Don, Monty Don & Sarah Don, Sarah Don

''TRULY INSPIRING'' Mail on SundayNow familiar to millions of Gardeners'' World fans as Longmeadow (the home of Nigel & Nellie), this is the story of Monty & Sarah Don''s early days there. The Jewel Garden is the story of the garden that bloomed from the muddy fields around the Dons'' Tudor farmhouse, a perfect metaphor for the Monty and Sarah''s own rise from the ashes of a spectacular commercial failure in the late ''80s .At the same time The Jewel Garden is the story of a creative partnership that has weathered the greatest storm, and a testament to the healing powers of the soil. Monty Don has always been candid about the garden''s role in helping him to pull back from the abyss of depression; The Jewel Garden elaborates on this much further. Written in an optimistic, autobiographical vein, Monty and Sarah''s story is truly an exploration of what it means to be a gardener.

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Crossing the Line - Sarah B. Towle

It was family separation and ''kids in cages'' that drove Sarah Towle to the U.S. southern border. On discovering the many-headed hydra that is the U.S. immigration system - and the heroic determination of those caught under its knee - she could never look away again. Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands charts Sarah''s journey from outrage to activism to abolition as she exposes, layer by ''broken'' layer, the global deterrence to detention to deportation complex that is failing everyone - save the profiteers and demagogues who benefit from it. Deftly weaving together oral storytelling, history, and memoir, Sarah illustrates how the U.S. has led the retreat from post-WWII commitments to protecting human rights. Yet within the web of normalized cruelty, she finds hope and inspiration in the extraordinary acts of ordinary people who prove, every day, there is a better way. By amplifying their voices and celebrating their efforts, Sarah reveals that we can welcome with dignity those most in need of safety and compassion. In unmasking the real root causes of the so-called ''crisis'' in human migration, she urges us to act before we travel much farther down our current course - one which history will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Wagging Tails in the Cornish Village - Sarah Hope

Discover a heartwarming and uplifting story from bestselling author, Sarah HopeThe first in the Cornish Village series from Sarah Hope!Life could not be busier for Ginny and the team at Wagging Tails. The annual dog show is looming, a crucial event when it comes to fundraising and ensuring the volunteers can continue the brilliant work they do. But their trusted newspaper reporter, who always includes them in his weekly column, is retiring, only to be replaced with a city-slicker named Darryl. And Darryl, as Ginny soon learns, has no interest in articles he deems 'below him'. Not one to take no as an answer, Ginny becomes determined to get him to meet the dogs themselves. One look at their cute faces and they'll worm their way into his heart. But what Ginny doesn't anticipate is that Darryl might be more open-hearted than he seems. And inviting him to the dogs' home might be the best decision she ever made – even if she doesn't realise it at first!Praise for Sarah Hope:'A gorgeous story and one I would definitely recommend. It is light-hearted but with some serious things as well.' ????? Reader Review'A nice easy read that had me hooked. Loved ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Summer Seekers - Sarah Morgan

Pre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan’s new novel The Summer Swap now – coming May 2024!‘The absolute perfect summer read that you need in your life’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘One of the best Sarah Morgan’s I have read. Absolutely beautiful read’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book was exactly what I needed . . . The Summer Seekers has the perfect plot, with a bit of romance, a bit of quarter-life, mid-life, and later life crisis, a few old secrets, and lots and lots of hope for the future’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved the story, the characters, everything about it . . . I couldn''t put it down . . . This book is highly highly recommended!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* * *Kathleen is eighty years old. After a run-in with an intruder, her daughter wants her to move into a residential home. She’s not having any of it. What she craves – needs – is adventure.Liza is drowning under the daily stress of family life. The last thing she needs is her mother jetting off on a wild holiday, making Liza dream of a solo break of her own.Martha is having a quarter-life crisis. Unemployed, unloved and uninspired, she just can’t get her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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