the ghosts of merry hall heather davey

A chilling ghost story in which a mother and daughter move into a crumbling house haunted by the ghost of a girl who performed in Victorian freak shows, through which wind whistles eerily, floorboards creak ominously and things go bump in the night. It’s Laura Purcell’s The Silent Companions meets Alice Hoffman’s The Museum of Extraordinary Things.Following the break-up of a controlling marriage, single mother Nell moves into the crumbling Victorian Merry Hall with her teenage daughter, Fern. She’s determined to make a new life but the noises, moving objects, and strange smells in her new home make her increasingly unsettled.In the 1840s, showman Abel Wenham seduces Dolly, a talented albino girl and makes her the star of his performing collection of ‘freaks’. But after she becomes pregnant with his child, he discards her and imprisons her at Merry Hall, where her only solace is the company of fellow performers Ada the Bear Lady and the Jack the Posturer. They plan to escape with Dolly and her child and set up in business, but Wenham has other ideas.When Fern admits she, too, is pregnant, it seems as though history may be about to repeat itself. But is Dolly, just one of the ghosts that haunt Merry Hall, reaching out across the centuries to protect her own child?

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A promise to stay together. An unbreakable bond. A fierce will to survive. From international bestselling author Heather Morris comes the breath-taking conclusion to The Tattooist of Auschwitz trilogy. When they are girls, Cibi, Magda and Livia make a promise to their father - that they will stay together, no matter what. Years later, at just 15 years old, Livia is ordered to Auschwitz by the Nazis. Cibi, only 19 herself, remembers their promise and follows Livia, determined to protect her sister, or die with her. In their hometown in Slovakia, 17-year-old Magda hides, desperate to evade the barbaric Nazi forces. But it is not long before she is captured and condemned to Auschwitz. In the horror of the death camp, these three beautiful sisters are reunited. Though traumatised by their experiences, they are together. They make another promise: that they will live. Their fight for survival takes them from the hell of Auschwitz, to a death march across war-torn Europe and eventually home to Slovakia, now under iron Communist rule. Determined to begin again, they embark on a voyage of renewal, to the new Jewish homeland, Israel. Rich in vivid detail, and beautifully told, Three Sisters will break your heart, but leave you amazed and uplifted by the courage and fierce love of three sisters, whose promise to each other kept them alive. Two of the sisters are in Israel today, surrounded by family and friends. They have chosen Heather Morris to reimagine their story in her astonishing new novel, Three Sisters.

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Discover the haunting new gothic historical mystery, perfect for fans of Charlotte Brontë s Jane Eyre, Stacey Halls and Bridget Collins *SHORTLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWN AWARD* I loved this fresh take on the gothic genre. Vivid, haunting, surprising Stacey Halls, author of Sunday Times bestsellers The Familiars, The Foundling and Mrs England⠘A full-blooded gothic mystery with bite⠙ Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters⠘Dark, twisty, gothic and full of surprises ... a deliciously atmospheric page-turner⠙ Liz Hyder, author of The Gifts ⠘Nobody ever goes to Hartwood Hall . . .⠙ 1852. When Margaret Lennox, a young widow, is offered a position as governess at Hartwood Hall, she quickly accepts, hoping this isolated country house will allow her to leave the past behind. But she soon feels there s something odd about Hartwood: strange figures in the dark, tensions between servants and a wing of the house no one uses. Why do the locals eye her employer, widowed Mrs Evesham, with suspicion? What is hidden in the abandoned East Wing? Who are the strangers coming and going under darkness? Hartwood Hall conceals mysteries, perhaps even danger. Margaret is certain that everyone here has something to hide, and as her own past threatens to catch up with her, she must learn to trust her instincts before it s too late...Praise for The Secrets of Hartwood Hall: ⠘A delicious Gothic mystery with an unexpected final twist⠙ Heat ⠘With echoes of Jane Eyre but with a heart of its own⠙ Susan Stokes-Chapman, Sunday Times bestselling author of Pandora⠘A creepy, captivating gothic mystery⠙ Woman s Weekly⠘An immersive, atmospheric novel and a true love letter to Gothic fiction⠙ i⠘A brilliantly creepy and utterly compelling read⠙ Caroline Lea, author of gothic thriller The Glass Woman⠘This book delivers HUGE Jane Eyre vibes, gothic and mysterious Victoriana. I LOVED it⠙ Sophie Irwin, author of Sunday Times bestseller A Lady⠙s Guide to Fortune Hunting

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With an Introduction and Notes by Peter Merchant, Canterbury Christchurch University CollegeThe Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a powerful and sometimes violent novel of expectation, love, oppression, sin, religion and betrayal. It portrays the disintegration of the marriage of Helen Huntingdon, the mysterious ⠘tenant⠙ of the title, and her dissolute, alcoholic husband. Defying convention, Helen leaves her husband to protect their young son from his father⠙s influence, and earns her own living as an artist. Whilst in hiding at Wildfell Hall, she encounters Gilbert Markham, who falls in love with her.On its first publication in 1848, Anne Brontë⠙s second novel was criticised for being ⠘coarse⠙ and ⠘brutal⠙. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall challenges the social conventions of the early nineteenth century in a strong defence of women⠙s rights in the face of psychological abuse from their husbands.Anne Brontë⠙s style is bold, naturalistic and passionate, and this novel, which her sister Charlotte considered ⠘an entire mistake⠙, has earned Anne a position in English literature in her own right, not just as the youngest member of the Brontë family.This newly reset text is taken from a copy of the 1848 second edition in the Library of the Brontë Parsonage Museum and has been edited to correct known errors in that edition.

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One of the BBC s 100 Novels That Shaped Our World A beautiful edition of Anne Brontë s most enduring novel, to accompany her sisters greatest books in Penguin Clothbound Classics.Gilbert Markham is deeply intrigued by Helen Graham, a beautiful and secretive young woman who has moved into nearby Wildfell Hall with her young son. He is quick to offer Helen his friendship, but when her reclusive behaviour becomes the subject of local gossip and speculation, Gilbert begins to wonder whether his trust in her has been misplaced. It is only when she allows Gilbert to read her diary that the truth is revealed and the shocking details of the disastrous marriage she has left behind emerge. Told with great immediacy, combined with wit and irony, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a powerful depiction of a woman s fight for domestic independence and creative freedom. The Penguin Classics edition of Anne Brontë s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall has been designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith and is edited with an introduction and notes by the novelist Stevie Davies.

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From the author of Death on the Lusitania, The Spies of Hartlake Hall by R L Graham is a gripping and evocative historical crime novel set in the closing stages of WW1.London, 1917. When a manâ ™s body is found deep inside Room 40, a highly secretive organization within the Admiralty, intelligence agent Patrick Gallagher is brought in to investigate. The man has no identification and was discovered in a room locked from the inside with no other apparent exit. Moreover, a highly confidential telegram is found on the body which would be political dynamite if it were to fall into the wrong hands.Few know about the death and to avoid raising further suspicion, Gallagher invites those involved to his familyâ ™s home at Hartlake Hall for questioning. But they are not the only guests at the stately hall as members of a shooting party are staying for the weekend. Throughout the course of three days, further bodies pile up as a ruthless killer continues to pull the strings from the shadows. While WW1 rages on in Europe, many of the guests have secrets to hide and Gallagher must move quickly in order to expose a deadly spy among them . . .

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One of the BBC s 100 Novels That Shaped Our World The groundbreaking story of a woman s valiant struggle for independence from her abusive husband Gilbert Markham is deeply intrigued by Helen Graham, a beautiful and secretive young woman who has moved into nearby Wildfell Hall with her young son. He is quick to offer Helen his friendship, but when her reclusive behaviour becomes the subject of local gossip and speculation, Gilbert begins to wonder whether his trust in her has been misplaced. It is only when she allows Gilbert to read her diary that the truth is revealed and the shocking details of the disastrous marriage she has left behind emerge. Told with great immediacy, combined with wit and irony, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a powerful depiction of a woman s fight for domestic independence and creative freedom.In her introduction Stevie Davies discusses The Tenant of Wildfell Hall as feminist testament, inspired by Anne Brontë s experiences as a governess and by the death of her brother Branwell Brontë, and examines the novel s language, biblical references and narrative styles.Edited with an introduction and notes by Stevie Davis

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A critical examination of the complex legacies of early Californian anthropology and linguistics for twenty-first-century communities.In January 2021, at a time when many institutions were reevaluating fraught histories, the University of California removed anthropologist and linguist Alfred Kroeber’s name from a building on its Berkeley campus. Critics accused Kroeber of racist and dehumanizing practices that harmed Indigenous people; university leaders repudiated his values. In The Unnaming of Kroeber Hall, Andrew Garrett examines Kroeber’s work in the early twentieth century and his legacy today, asking how a vigorous opponent of racism and advocate for Indigenous rights in his own era became a symbol of his university’s failed relationships with Native communities. Garrett argues that Kroeber’s most important work has been overlooked: his collaborations with Indigenous people throughout California to record their languages and stories.The Unnaming of Kroeber Hall offers new perspectives on the early practice of anthropology and linguistics and on its significance today and in the future. Kroeber’s documentation was broader and more collaborative and multifaceted than is usually recognized. As a result, the records Indigenous people created while working with him are relevant throughout California as communities revive languages, names, songs, and stories. Garrett asks readers to consider these legacies, arguing that the University of California chose to reject critical self-examination when it unnamed Kroeber Hall.

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One of the BBC s 100 Novels That Shaped Our World The Penguin English Library Edition of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte She looked so like herself that I knew not how to bear it In this sensational, hard-hitting and passionate tale of marital cruelty, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall sees a mysterious tenant, Helen Graham, unmasked not as a wicked woman as the local gossips would have it, but as the estranged wife of a brutal alcoholic bully, desperate to protect her son. Using her own experiences with her brother Branwell to depict the cruelty and debauchery from which Helen flees, Anne Bronte wrote her masterpiece to reflect the fragile position of women in society and her belief in universal redemption, but scandalized readers of the time.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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The Secret of Crickley Hall is James Herbertâ ™s number one bestseller. It explores the darker, more obtuse territories of evil and the supernatural. With brooding menace and rising tension, he masterfully and relentlessly draws the reader through to the ultimate revelation â “ one that will stay to chill the mind long after the book has been laid aside.The Caleighs have had a terrible year . . . They need time and space, while they await the news they dread. Gabe has brought his wife, Eve, and daughters, Loren and Cally, down to Devon, to the peaceful seaside village of Hollow Bay. Perhaps here they can try, as a family, to come to terms with whatâ ™s happened to them . . . Crickley Hall is an unusually large house on the outskirts of the village at the bottom of Devil s Cleave, a massive tree-lined gorge â “ the stuff of local legend. It s perfect for them, if a bit gloomy. And Chester, their dog, seems really spooked at being away from home. And old houses do make sounds. And it s constantly cold. And even though they shut the cellar door every night, itâ ™s always open again in morning . . .

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Gilbert Markham is fascinated by Helen Graham, the beautiful and enigmatic woman who has recently moved into Wildfell Hall. He is swift to befriend her and steadfastly refutes the local gossip calling her character and behaviour into question, yet he soon has cause to regret his infatuation, and grave doubts and misgivings begin to arise in his mind. It is only when Helen presents Gilbert with her diary and instructs him to read it that the shocking truth about her past life becomes clear.The first edition of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall was so successful that it sold out in weeks, yet the novel was mired in controversy for its fierce defence of womenâ ™s rights and what many contemporary critics viewed as its shocking and immoral subject matter.

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A female codebreaker puts her future and her heart on the line in a stirring novel about love, loyalty, betrayal, and Cold War spy games by the bestselling author of The Secret Stealers. 1947: Adventurous Radcliffe graduate Catherine ⠜Cat⠝ Killeen cancels her wedding and upends a future that no longer suits her. At the behest of her professor and hungry for a challenge, Cat arrives in Virginia to work on a confidential military project. A student in cryptoanalysis, Cat is already ahead of the game⠔to assist in rooting out Soviet spies who have infiltrated the US. Joining the ⠜government girls⠝ of Arlington Hall, Cat gains the respect of her superiors and the friendship of her peers. Then, on a night out in DC, Cat runs into Jonathan Dardis, her arrogant and privileged Harvard rival and newly minted agent for the FBI. What Cat and Jonathan share is a competitive drive and an attraction that⠙s becoming just as spirited. They⠙re also united in the same critical goal for America. Together, they⠙re diving deep into the shadows of espionage. The stakes of the codebreaking operation grow ever higher, and Cat⠙s relationship with Jonathan opens her heart. Amid dangerous intrigue and grave secrecy, Cat is ready for every risk⠔no matter how personal the stakes get.

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Upon publication, Anne Brontë s final novel caused great controversy but has over time come to be considered a classic feminist novel. Set in nineteenth-century England, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a thought-provoking epistolary novel packed with lessons on love, faith and morality in a turbulent society.When the attractive and mysterious Helen Graham moves into Wildfell Hall with her young son and sets up her artist s studio, she arouses village curiosity as well as the interest of farmer Gilbert Markham. Gilbert finds Helen s independence impossible to understand, until she allows him to read her diary and her troubled past is revealed.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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he looked up wistfully in my face, and gravely asked - Mamma, why are you so wicked? The mysterious new tenant of Wildfell Hall has a dark secret. But as the captivated Gilbert Markham will discover, it is not the story circulating among local gossips. Living under an assumed name, Helen Graham is the estranged wife of a dissolute rake, desperate to protect her son from his destructive influence. Her diary entries reveal the shocking world of debauchery and cruelty from which she has fled. Combining a sensational story of a man s physical and moral decline through alcohol, a study of marital breakdown, a disquisition on the care and upbringing of children, and a hard-hitting critique of the position of women in Victorian society, this passionate tale of betrayal is set within a stern moral framework tempered by Anne Brontë s optimistic belief in universal redemption. Drawing on her first-hand experiences with her brother Branwell, Brontë s novel scandalized contemporary readers. It still retains its power to shock. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Can a ghost haunt a ghost?Can the dead reach out and touch the living?Can ancient evil be made manifest? These are the questions that confront investigator David Ash when he is sent to the picturesque village of Sleath in the Chiltern Hills to look into mysterious reports of mass hauntings. What he discovers is a terrified community gripped by horrors and terrorized by ghosts from the ancient village s long history. As each dark secret is unveiled and terrible, malign forces are unleashed, he will fear for his very sanity. Sleath. Where the dead will walk the streets.

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Live from the Crypt is a hilarious information series with an undead chat-show format where ghostly historical figures are interviewed by the crew of the show about their lives and experiences. In this volume, the ghosts of famous and fearsome pirates, including Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Bartholomew Roberts, and Ching Shih are interviewed about their criminal careers and often horrible fates.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.⠘I see that a man cannot give himself up to drinking without being miserable one-half his days and mad the other.⠙When Helen flees from her alcoholic husband in order to protect her son she defies societal convention. Earning a living as an artist, she becomes the mysterious tenant of Wildfell Hall as she hides herself away and uses her art to support her child. However, the beautiful and reclusive young woman soon begins to stir up malicious gossip and speculation. Captivated and drawn to Helen, Gilbert Markham becomes suspicious when he begins to hear these stories, however it is only when he reads Helen⠙s diary that he learns the full cruelty that her husband subjected her to in her previous life.Rejecting the societal norms surrounding marriage in Victorian Society, Anne Brontë⠙s novel, said to be based on the experiences of her own brother Branwell, shocked her readers at the time and still remains a scandalous read today.

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Thrilling, terrifying and entertaining in equal measure Liz Nugent, Number One Bestselling author of Strange Sally DiamondFebruary 1944. Six months since Nazi forces occupied Rome.Inside the beleaguered city, the Contessa Giovanna Landini is a member of the band of Escape Line activists known as â ˜The Choirâ ™. Their mission is to smuggle refugees to safety and help Allied soldiers, all under the nose of Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann.During a ferocious morning air raid a mysterious parachutist lands in Rome and disappears into the backstreets. Is he an ally or an imposter? His fate will come to put the whole Escape Line at risk.Meanwhile, Hauptmannâ ™s attention has landed on the Contessa. As his fascination grows, she is pulled into a dangerous game with him â “ one where the consequences could be lethal. As thrilling, beautiful and sensational a novel as you ll read this year or any year Donal Ryan, Sunday Times Vivid and moving Guardianâ ˜A stellar piece of storytellingâ ™ Daily Mail Not just a wartime thriller, but a meditation on how we remember, how we resist and how, even in the darkest times, humanity endures New York Times Excellent...rings so emotionally true and clear... The writing has the energy and tension of a thriller, yet the language is rich, visual and beautiful Sunday Independent

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With an Introduction and Notes by Martin Scofield, University of Kent at Canterbury. Henry James was arguably the greatest practitioner of what has been called the psychological ghost story. His stories explore the region which lies between the supernatural or straightforwardly marvellous and the darker areas of the human psyche.This edition includes all ten of his ghost stories, and as such is the fullest collection currently available. The stories range widely in tone and type. They include The Jolly Corner , a compelling story of psychological doubling; Owen Wingrave , which is also a subtle parable of military tradition; The Friends of the Friends , a strange story of uncanny love; and The Private Life , which finds a shrewd, high comedy in its ghostly theme.The volume also includes James s great novella The Turn of the Screw, perhaps the most ambiguous and disturbing ghost story ever written.

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Thrilling, terrifying and entertaining in equal measure Liz Nugent, Number One Bestselling author of Strange Sally DiamondFebruary 1944. Six months since Nazi forces occupied Rome.Inside the beleaguered city, the Contessa Giovanna Landini is a member of the band of Escape Line activists known as â ˜The Choirâ ™. Their mission is to smuggle refugees to safety and help Allied soldiers, all under the nose of Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann.During a ferocious morning air raid a mysterious parachutist lands in Rome and disappears into the backstreets. Is he an ally or an imposter? His fate will come to put the whole Escape Line at risk.Meanwhile, Hauptmannâ ™s attention has landed on the Contessa. As his fascination grows, she is pulled into a dangerous game with him â “ one where the consequences could be lethal. As thrilling, beautiful and sensational a novel as you ll read this year or any year Donal Ryan, Sunday Times Vivid and moving Guardianâ ˜A stellar piece of storytellingâ ™ Daily Mail Not just a wartime thriller, but a meditation on how we remember, how we resist and how, even in the darkest times, humanity endures New York Times Excellent...rings so emotionally true and clear... The writing has the energy and tension of a thriller, yet the language is rich, visual and beautiful Sunday Independent

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1922. Ruby Vaughn has made a life for herself running a bookshop alongside octogenarian Mr Owen. When she finds herself at Penryth Hall, deep in the Cornish countryside, painful memories emerge of her lost friendship with Tamsyn, now married to the rather sinister Sir Edward Chenowyth. Although desperate to leave, Ruby s plans are thwarted when Penryth s bells ring for the first time in thirty years. Edward has been brutally killed in the orchard and fears are rife that a dormant curse has been awoken. Sceptical Ruby doesn t believe in such things, nor in the power the locals swear Ruan Kivell, the Pellar, possesses to break the curse. But, to protect her friend, Ruby must work alongside this unsettling man to find out what really happened that night.

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A Motherâ ™s Raw Journey Through Childhood Cancer and FaithThis is a raw, profound journal chronicling the author s experience during her 5-year-old daughter Emily s battle with terminal brain cancer. Itâ ™s written with unflinching honesty from within the storm of crisis, an intimate account exploring one of the cruellest experiences a parent can faceâ ”witnessing their child s suffering and death. Through carefully arranged thematic reflections, So examines how Emily s illness affected every relationship in their orbit: mother and child, husband and wife, sisters, healthcare providers, and community. The journal captures both the crushing weight of grief and the unexpected moments of grace that emerged from their darkest days. The book grapples with difficult existential questions about faith, meaning, and purpose when confronted with seemingly senseless suffering. It offers no easy answers but instead documents the author s authentic spiritual journey through doubt, anger, and eventual acceptance. Both a heartbreaking memoir and a meditation on finding meaning in loss, it will speak to anyone who has experienced profound grief or walked alongside those in pain. This powerful testament to a mother s love and a child s courage illuminates how we might face life s deepest sorrows with honesty and hope.

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An adapted, easy-to-read edition of Anne Bronte s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall - with engaging illustrations throughout.

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One of my stand-out Australian reads from 2016 . . . A glorious novel, meditative and special Hannah Kent, author of BURIAL RITESArky Levin, a film composer in New York, has promised his wife that he will not visit her in hospital, where she is suffering in the final stages of a terminal illness. She wants to spare him a burden that would curtail his creativity, but the promise is tearing him apart. One day he finds his way to MOMA and sees Mariana Abramovic in The Artist is Present. The performance continues for seventy-five days and, as it unfolds, so does Arky. As he watches and meets other people drawn to the exhibit, he slowly starts to understand what might be missing in his life and what he must do.

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Beautiful and secretive, Helen Graham has recently moved into Wildfell Hall. Her reclusive behaviour quickly makes her the subject of local gossip and conjecture.

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1690. Nicholas Hawthorne of Measham Hall is enlisted to fight in William III s wars in Ireland, but he s playing a dangerous double game. Meanwhile, his father faces a different problem ⠓ one which both must conquer together.

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Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the World s finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile embossed layers, fine details and beautiful colours of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf.

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- Age range: 7+- Undead chat show format where historical figures are the guests, talking about their lives- Play script-style text, ideal for reluctant readers and reading or performing aloud- Features comic strips dramatising important parts of the story- Quirky and humorous black and white illustrations

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Discover the seriously funny, stunningly written novel about one woman s attempts to put her past behind her, from the author of 2023 No. 1 bestseller AGAIN RACHEL A brilliant, unusual, brave book . Confirms Keyes s place as one of our finest writers JOJO MOYES_________Meet Helen Walsh.Wasp-tongued private investigator Helen doesn t believe in love, fear or hot drinks.But when a missing persons case takes her into the dark, glamorous world of her dodgy ex, Jay Parker, she is drawn away from Artie Devlin, her distinctly unglamorous detective boyfriend.This isn t good news for Helen.For Jay s fame-hungry world is one of smoke and mirrors, and Helen is no longer sure what she s doing, or quite why she s doing it...To save herself from the brink, she ll have to start believing in something - and fast.But will it be fear? Or love?Love the Walsh sisters? Don t miss out on the eagerly awaited sequel to Rachel s Holiday: AGAIN, RACHEL . . ._________ Zips along with engaging characters, fabulous plotting and spot-on dialogue. Marian Keyes: what a genius Daily Mail Gut-bustingly funny Independent on SundayFAMOUS FANS AND WHY THEY LOVE MARIAN KEYES Marian s writing is the truth. With big laughs Dawn French A giant of Irish writing Naoise Dolan Will make you laugh and make you cry, but will also reveal the truth of who you really are Louise O Neill Keyes weaves the joy and pain of life in a unique and magical way Cathy Rentzenbrink One of the most honest writers writing today Pandora Sykes Compassionate, tender, incisive writing Lucy Foley Her talent for tackling serious issues with such humanity and wit is balm for the soul Nigella Lawson Marian Keyes is a brilliant writer. No one is better at making terrifically funny jokes while telling such important, perceptive and agonizing stories of the heart. She is a genius Sali Hughes Irresistible, profound. Keyes s comic gift is always evident Independent Joyful. Keyes clever way with words and extraordinary wit. People stared at me as I laughed to myself C.L. Taylor A born storyteller Independent on Sunday

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Not so long ago, George and Harold created the greatest superheroin the history of their school - and brought him to life by mistake!But that was only the start... Now the boys have accidentallycreated a whole army of evil, vicious talking toilets intent ontaking over the world!!! Someone needs to flush them out!

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The magical first novel by Kate Greenaway award-winner Helen Cooper.

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The seventeen stories in The Redemption of Galen Pike are about how little we ever know of other people and the unpredictable bonds that spring up between us when our worlds collide.

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To delegitimize the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم is to call into question the entire message. During his time, the Makkans called hima poet, a magician, and a madman, among other names. Today, he is insulted with other labels. The question of whether or not he sacrificed his principles in the pursuit of conveying his message successfully is one that requires an in-depth look

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Dr Dilbert Dinkle started his career as an ordinary, everyday evilgenius/inventor/bank robber. But when he awakens one day transformedinto a walking, talking puddle of pee, he vows to destroy everytoilet in town. Could this be a job for the death-defying, dynamicduo of Super Diaper Baby and Diaper Dog?

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George and Harold bring you an all new superhero who s faster thana speeding stroller and more powerful than diaper rash. Meet SuperDiaper Baby - the most powerful peewee to ever pack a punch. George and Harold s brand new superhero is sure to make kids laughuntil drink comes out of their noses!

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Exam Board: OCR Level: AS/A-level Subject: History First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: Summer 2016Target success in OCR AS/A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.- Enables students to plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidates knowledge with clear and focused content coverage, organised into easy-to-revise chunks- Encourages active revision by closely combining historical content with related activities- Helps students build, practise and enhance their exam skills as they progress through activities set at three different levels- Improves exam technique through exam-style questions with sample answers and commentary from expert authors and teachers- Boosts historical knowledge with a useful glossary and timeline

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Inspired by the hit TV show Downton Abbey, Beauchamp Hall is an uplifting story of an ordinary woman embracing an extraordinary adventure, from the international number one bestseller Danielle Steel.Winona Farmington once dreamed of graduating from college and moving away from her small Michigan hometown. Then real life got in the way, and now sheâ ™s in a dead-end job with a loser boyfriend.As she comes to believe that perhaps dreams are meant for others, at least she can console herself by escaping into the world of Beauchamp Hall, a hugely popular British TV series set on a Norfolk estate in the 1920s.When Winona is betrayed by both her boyfriend and best friend and loses her job, she feels that life canâ ™t get much worse. So she impulsively buys a one-way ticket to the UK to visit the village where Beauchamp Hall is filmed. The colourful cast become her friends, and the behind-the-scenes affairs become a drama to match the show.What happens next, as Winona takes the boldest step of all, reminds us never to settle for second best â “ and to always follow our dreams . . .

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The literary masterpieces of the three Brontë sisters in one volume: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.This handsome leather-bound edition includes the most acclaimed novels of each of the Brontë sisters: Charlotte’s Jane Eyre, Emily’s Wuthering Heights, and Anne’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Originally published under male pseudonyms in the 1840s, these three novels later helped give rise to the feminist literary movement of the late nineteenth century, in which women’s perspectives became more accepted by the mainstream reading public. A scholarly introduction provides an overview of the sisters’ childhood in northern England, their literary influences, and their enduring legacy.

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A beautiful, uplifting celebration of the life of The Hairy Bikersâ ™ Dave Myers from his widow LiliDave Myers lived his life with joy. He always told his wife Lili that, if you were going to do something, you should do it full-heartedly. With that in mind, Lili gives her whole self to writing a celebration of his life and their love, full of the warmth and joy that Dave and The Hairy Bikers brought to their fans throughout their career spanning two decades. Lili invites readers into her world, sharing her personal story and professional insights as a grief coach, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of loss and the healing process.Lili takes us on an intimate journey through life with her beloved husband, recounting their serendipitous meeting in 2005, the blossoming of their relationship as pen pals and the adventures that followed as they built a life together in the UK. Interspersed with vivid memories â “ like the plaid shirt that carries a special significance, the shoes that tell a story of their travels, and the lost wedding ring that symbolises their unbreakable bond â “ Lili paints a rich tapestry of their life together. She describes the joy of their wedding day, the camaraderie of friendships, and the challenges they faced during Dave s cancer diagnosis, their journey through treatment, and the final days they spent together.As well as a reflection on Liliâ ™s profound grief, this deeply moving memoir is a testament to the enduring power of love and the ways she s found to celebrate Daveâ ™s life, honouring his legacy and the impact he had on a nation that adored him. Looking to the future, Lili offers readers a beacon of hope, sharing her coping strategies and the ways she keeps Dave s memory alive.Dave and Me is a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable man and story of love that transcends loss.

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Unlike any Batman book you ve ever read. A psychological horror masterpiece from the minds of Grant Morrison and Dave McKean now presented in a beautiful Absolute edition format.BATMAN CLASSIC, RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL BEAUTYThe lunatics take control of the asylum and the Dark Knight descends into this heart of madness alongside them in Batman: Arkham Asylum, one of the most successful graphic novels of all time. Written by legendary comics creator Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman) and stunningly illustrated by Dave McKean (Sandman), this dark and cerebral tale remains as captivating now as when it was first published.Every page has been painstakingly revived to its true color and quality by the artist, leaving a breathtaking final product that matches his original painted artwork.Also includes more than 100 pages of behind-the-scenes content, including the complete annotated script, sketches, pinup gallery, and afterwords by Morrison, McKean, and series editor Karen Berger

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Enjoy the wonder of nature with Nicola Davies, zoologist, poet and children s author. Follow our young adventurer as she ventures through the jungle, dives under water and climbs the highest tree. Part of a series about small, large, wide and high creatures, with full colour illustrations by artist Abbie Cameron. A Welsh adaptation by Anwen Pierce of Animal Surprises.

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Sometimes the best letters are the ones that go unansweredIt begins as an assignment for English class: write a letter to a dead person - any dead person. Laurel chooses Kurt Cobain - he died young, and so did Laurel s sister May - so maybe he ll understand a bit of what Laurel is going through. Soon Laurel is writing letters to lots of dead people - Janis Joplin, Heath Ledger, River Phoenix, Amelia Earhart... it s like she can t stop. And she d certainly never dream of handing them in to her teacher. She writes about what it s like going to a new high school, meeting new friends, falling in love for the first time - and how her family has shattered since May died.But much as Laurel might find writing the letters cathartic, she can t keep real life out forever. The ghosts of her past won t be contained between the lines of a page, and she will have to come to terms with growing up, the agony of losing a beloved sister, and the realisation that only you can shape your destiny. A lyrical, haunting and stunning debut from the protege of Stephen Chbosky (THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER).

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Celebrating 25 years of The Notebook - the classic novel which became the heart-wrenching film. *Once again, just as I do every day, I begin to read the notebook aloud...Noah Calhoun has returned from war and, in an attempt to escape the ghosts of battle, he sets his mind and his body to restoring an old plantation home to its former beauty.But he is haunted by memories of the beautiful girl he met there years before. A girl who stole his heart at the funfair, whose parents didn t approve, a girl he wrote to every day for a year.When Allie Hamilton shows up on his doorstep, exactly as he has held her in his memory for all these years, Noah has one last chance to win her back. Only this time, it s not just her parents in the way - Allie is engaged and she s not a woman to go back on her promises. The Notebook is the love story to end all love stories - it will break your heart, heal it back up and break it all over again.Praise for Nicholas Sparks: A fiercely romantic and touching tale Heat An A-grade romantic read OK! Pulls at the heartstrings Sunday Times An absorbing page-turner Daily Mail This one won t leave a dry eye Daily Mirror

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Where the Dark Stands Still is a triumph; a deeply romantic debut with spiralling, atmospheric prose that swept me up and away to the enchanted forests of Polish folklore. You ll never want to leave this beautiful, magical world . Sarah Underwood, NYT Bestselling Author of Lies We Sing to the SeaA sweeping gothic fairytale romance for fans of Belladonna by Adalyn Grace and Gallant by V.E. Schwab.Raised in a small village near the spirit-wood, Liska Radost knows that Magic is monstrous, and its practitioners, monsters.After Liska unleashes her own powers with devastating consequences, she is caught by the demon warden of the wood - the Leszy - who offers her a bargain: one year of servitude in exchange for a wish.Whisked away to his crumbling manor, Liska makes an unsettling discovery: she is not the first person to strike this bargain and all of her predecessors have mysteriously vanished. If Liska wants to survive the year and return home, she must unravel her host s spool of secrets and face the ghosts of his past.Those who enter the wood do not always return . . .â ˜Treading a tender line between unnerving and enchanting, Poranekâ ™s writing is lyrical and atmospheric. With a beautiful grumpy/sunshine romance, Where The Dark Stands Still is a poignant and magical tale Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen An enchanting spell of a read, woven through with petal-soft romance and roots-deep self-acceptance. The dark, gothic fairy tale of my dreams Kika Hatzopoulou, author of the Sunday Times Bestseller Threads that Bind Folkloric and beautiful, Where The Dark Stands Still invites you to stray from the safe paths into a darkly whimsical fairytale forest, where secrets and bargains lead to tentative hope Lyndall Clipstone, author of Unholy Terrors and the World at the Lake s Edge duology.

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Gwinny Tuffel is on location in the misty Yorkshire Dales filming a small part in Draculania, a genderswapped remake of Bram Stoker s classic tale, when life begins to imitate art a little too closely. One of the cast members is found dead inside a locked trailer, with a stake through their heart.With a prima donna in the starring role, filming is already facing delays, while Gwinny is being run ragged by Lily, the Jack Russell terrier she s looking after for a friend in hospital. Against the backdrop of Hendale Hall with its own vampire legend, a flesh-and-blood killer has struck. Will Gwinny be able to find the murderer before the production or any further victims are cut? Allison Busby are proud to be publishing a new contemporary cosy crime series, The Dog Sitter Detective, by New York Times bestselling author Antony Johnston Each book follows a different breed of dog influenced by the author s lifelong love for dogs and support of rescue charities The series follows former actress Gwinny Tuffel who stumbles upon murder cases and embarks on a burgeoning romance, often accompanied by her canine companions

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AN OLD SANATORIUM. ONE TERRIFYING MURDER. FOUR SUSPECTS. AND A CASE THAT NEVER CLOSED... ONE OF THE FINEST CRIME WRITERS IN THE WORLD TODAY DAILY MAIL A knowing, unnerving mystery The Times Superbly told and packed with subtle nods to crime writers of the past, this is exquisite, delicate storytelling Daily Mail----WELCOME TO THE SANATORIUMHigh up in the mountains stands a sanatorium. Once a hospital dedicated to treating tuberculosis, it now sits haunted by the ghosts of its past. One wing of the hospital remains open and houses six employees: the caretaker, two doctors, two nurses and a young research assistant. Despite the wards closing decades ago, they remain at the hospital to conduct research. But the cold corridors, draughty windows and echoey halls are constant reminders of the buildingâ ™s dark history. When one of the nurses, Yrsa, is found brutally murdered, they discover that death has never left this place â “ and neither did its secrets. None can escape this terrifying legacy. Despite just four suspects the case is never solved and remains open for two decades. Until a young criminologist named Helgi Reykdal attempts to finally lay the ghosts of the hospital s past to rest . . . ----Praise for Ragnar Jonasson Is this the best crime writer in the world today? The Times An automatic must-read for me Lee Child A compelling voice in crime fiction Clare Mackintosh A great writer Harlan Coben

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#39;ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE #39; KATE SAWYER #39;WILL GET UNDER YOUR SKIN AND LODGE ITSELF IN YOUR HEART #39; ERIN KELLY #39;HEARTBREAKING AND LIFE-AFFIRMING #39; LOUISE HARE #39;POWERFUL, TIMELY, IMPORTANT #39; BETH UNDERDOWN BEAUTIFUL, COMPLEX AND MOVING #39; PLATINUM MAGAZINE #39;POWERFUL AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING #39; RED #39;I URGE EVERYONE TO READ THIS NOVEL #39; ERICKA WALLER #39;THESE CHARACTERS WILL WRAP AROUND YOUR HEART #39; ARAMINTA HALL From the Observer debut novelist of the year, comes a blistering, heart-wrenching new novel of complicity and atonement, delving into one nurse #39;s experience of the little-known history of conversion therapy and the heart-breaking betrayal of the AIDS crisis.March 2020. Annie is alone in her house as the world shuts down, only the ghosts of her memories for company. But then she receives a phone call which plunges her deeper into the past.1959. Annie and Rita are student nurses at Fairlie Hall mental hospital. Working long, gruelling hours, they soon learn that the only way to appease their terrifying matron is to follow the rules unthinkingly. But what is happening in the hospital #39;s hidden side wards? And at what point does following the rules turn into complicity - and betrayal?1983. Annie is reeling from the loss of her husband and struggling to face raising her daughter alone. Following a chance encounter, she offers a sick young man a bed for the night, a good deed that soon leads to another. Before long, she finds herself entering a new life of service - her home a haven for those who are cruelly shunned. But can we ever really atone?The powerful and captivating new novel from the celebrated author of KEEPER and YOUNG WOMEN, HOLD BACK THE NIGHT is Jessica Moor #39;s most powerful and commercial book to date. A darkly compelling character-led novel, drawing on themes of complicity and betrayal, it is bursting with talking points and absolutely perfect for reading groups.Praise for HOLD BACK THE NIGHT and Jessica Moor: #39;The literary sensation . . . heart-breaking #39; My Weekly #39;Absolutely incredible. Intricate, heart-breaking, with perfect prose and characterisation. This is an author stepping into her power and it is a privilege to behold #39; Kate Sawyer, Costa shortlisted author of The Stranding and This Family #39;Beautifully written and authentic, this novel shines an unflinching light on the darkest episodes of recent medical history. Hold Back The Night will get under your skin and lodge itself in your heart #39; Erin Kelly #39;Powerful, at times gut-wrenching #39; Peter Tatchell #39;Heart-breaking and life-affirming in equal measure. Dealing with the horrors of conversion therapy in the 1950s and the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, this is a story of redemption and hope as much as it is grief and shame. I absolutely loved it #39; Louise Hare #39;Jessica Moor is a new young writer I believe in #39; Jeanette Winterson #39;Heartbreaking and beautifully written #39; Heather Darwent #39;A shocking, vital story that will never let you go. I urge everyone to read this novel. Jessica does not flinch away from the themes in this book, but writes with purposeful intent. She does not linger on the suffering, but shines a light on hope. An outstanding achievement #39; Ericka Waller #39;Hold back the Night is a book about fear and power, the stories we tell ourselves and the people we hope to be. Beautiful and lyrical, these characters will wrap around your heart. I loved it #39; Araminta Hall

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Gripping history that also informs the present Sunday Times Fascinating . . .Wilford writes engagingly with a telling eye for colourful detail The Spectator A spectacular achievement . . .I loved it Dominic Sandbrook How the CIA became an instrument of a new covert empire both in America and overseas. In 1947, the United States created the CIA to analyse foreign intelligence, but within a few years the Agency was engaged in other operations - bolstering pro-American governments, overthrowing nationalist leaders, and surveilling domestic dissent - before transforming during the Cold War. Drawing on decades of research, celebrated intelligence historian Hugh Wilford shows how the Agency created a new Western empire, as successive US presidents used the covert powers of the Agency to hide overseas interventions from postcolonial foreigners and anti-imperial Americans alike.Even the CIA s post-9/11 global hunt for terrorists was haunted by the ghosts of empires past. Original, and gripping, The CIA tells how America adopted unaccountable power and created a new imperial order.

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SUCH AN INCREDIBLE READ ZOE BALL ONE OF THE YEAR S MOST INSPIRING BOOKS HOLLY WILLOUGHBYWith a foreword by 2021 Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, and including chapters on Rose and her mum, the 3 Dads Walking, Martin Hibbert, Paul and Nick Harvey, the heroes of Fishmongers Hall, and Jimi Olubunmi-Adewole.Dan Walker is back, determined to keep shining a light on the kindness, compassion and selflessness which continue to characterise so many people and their actions right across the country.As one of the UK s leading journalists, Dan has made it his life work to focus on people who often act as the catalysts for change: the unheralded champions who frequently go without getting the recognition they deserve.The new book from the author of the bestselling Remarkable People contains a totally fresh batch of humble heroes whose actions, bravery and determination have helped shape their communities.Standing on the Shoulders asks who are these little-known marvels and what makes them tick? What do they have in common? What can we all learn from them? Is there something special in the chain of events? What does it take to make a lasting impact on others?History can be cruel and forgetful to those who don t shout about their own success or good deeds, but Standing on the Shoulders is a beautifully-written and illuminating celebration of ordinary people and the extraordinary things they do. It is also a timely reminder of the goodness and positivity that drives us forward during challenging times.

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Gwinny Tuffel is on location in the misty Yorkshire Dales filming a small part in Draculania, a genderswapped remake of Bram Stoker s classic tale, when life begins to imitate art a little too closely. One of the cast members is found dead inside a locked trailer, with a stake through their heart.With a prima donna in the starring role, filming is already facing delays, while Gwinny is being run ragged by Lily, the Jack Russell terrier she s looking after for a friend in hospital. Against the backdrop of Hendale Hall with its own vampire legend, a flesh-and-blood killer has struck. Will Gwinny be able to find the murderer before the production or any further victims are cut? Allison Busby are proud to be publishing a new contemporary cosy crime series, The Dog Sitter Detective, by New York Times bestselling author Antony Johnston Each book follows a different breed of dog influenced by the author s lifelong love for dogs and support of rescue charities The series follows former actress Gwinny Tuffel who stumbles upon murder cases and embarks on a burgeoning romance, often accompanied by her canine companions

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