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A moving, wise and delightfully modern comedy of manners from the bestselling, Man Booker shortlisted author Karen Joy Fowler.Six people - five women and a man - meet once a month in California''s Central Valley to discuss Jane Austen''s novels. They are ordinary people, neither happy nor unhappy, but each of them is wounded in different ways, they are all mixed up about their lives and relationships. Over the six months they meet, marriages are tested, affairs begin, unsuitable arrangements become suitable - under the guiding eye of Jane Austen a couple of them even fall in love...''If I could eat this novel, I would'' Alice Sebold, author of The Lovely Bones''A thoroughly delightful comedy of contemporary manners'' Entertainment Weekly''We defy you not to fall head over heels for this lovely novel'' Mail On Sunday

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Dvacet prokletí, starých i nových, od nejprodávanějších fantasy autorů a autorek, jako jsou Neil Gaiman, Karen Joy Fowler, Christina Henry, M. R. Carey a Charlie Jane Anders. Společně s nimi zjistíte, že kletby mají nejrůznější podoby a mohou se stát každému, nejen těm, co zápasí s neoblíbenými nevlastními rodiči... Najdete zde jedinečné zvraty v kletbách od pohádkových klasik až po zbrusu nová zaklínadla moderního světa – očekávejte nová monstra a mýty, stejně jako zvraty v oblíbených bajkách. Příběhy, které mají šokovat a příběhy s varováním, příběhy monster i příběhy magie!

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Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth with this culinary treasure trove of over 70 delicious recipes, along with notes and essays and beautiful line illustrations, perfect for Jane Austen fans. The novels of Jane Austen are full of great feasting, from picnicking on Box Hill and strawberry picking at Donwell Abbey in Emma, to supper at the Netherfield Ball and Mrs. Bennet's sumptuous family dinners in Pride and Prejudice. The Jane Austen Recipe Book takes inspiration from the celebrated author's works and serves up over 70 of these delicious Regency era delights for you to recreate at home. Explore a wide range of Austen-inspired recipes from Lady Catherine de Bourgh's Caraway and Raisin Breakfast Bread to Elizabeth Martin's Sausage Rolls, Mansfield Wood Roast Pheasant and Mr Woodhouse's 'All-Apple' Tarts, this beautiful collection takes you through the day from breakfast to dinner, crafting fabulous foods to be enjoyed with friends around a well-laid table. Featuring delicious, easy-to-follow recipes alongside fascinating insights into the world of Jane Austen's novels and Regency era England, The Jane Austen Recipe Book makes a wonderful addition to the bookshelf of Austen fans and anyone with a keen interest in eighteenth and nineteenth century feasting. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An exciting new take on a literary classic, The Jane Austen Escape Room Book is sure to delight and intrigue fans, old and new, of Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice.This elegant book presents a chance to experience a classic piece of literature in an all-new way. The Jane Austen Escape Room Book combines the characters that you know and love with the intrigue of mystery as you solve puzzles and riddles to help Elizabeth find her way back to the arms of Mr. Darcy. This thrilling new take on the ever-adored Pride and Prejudice, exquisitely illustrated by Marjolein Bastin, is the perfect gift for the Jane Austen fan in your life!

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LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2022A SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2022A TELEGRAPH BEST FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022A WATERSTONES BEST HISTORICAL NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2022AN EVENING STADARD MUST-READ NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2022ONE OF NICOLA STURGEON''S BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2022''Accomplished, immersive and profoundly satisfying'' Cathy Rentzenbrink''Effortlessly resonant ... breathes rich imaginative colour in her characters'' Daily TelegraphFrom the million-copy bestselling author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves comes an epic novel about the infamous, ill-fated Booth family. SIX BROTHERS AND SISTERS. ONE INJUSTICE THAT WILL SHATTER THEIR BOND FOREVER.Junius is the patriarch, a celebrated Shakespearean actor who fled bigamy charges in England, both a mesmerising talent and a man of terrifying instability. As his children grow up in a remote farmstead in 1830s rural Baltimore, the country draws ever closer to the boiling point of secession and civil war. Of the six Booth siblings who survive to adulthood, each has their own dreams they must fight to realise - but it is Johnny who makes the terrible decision that will change the course of history - the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.Booth is a riveting novel focused on the very things that bind, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Welcome to the Best of the Masterworks: A selection of the finest in science fiction-Black-cloaked Sarah Canary is the ugliest woman Chin Ah Kin could ever imagine. But after she wanders into a railway camp in the Washington territories in 1873, Chin is ordered by his uncle to escort her away. Far away.What should be simple journey quickly escalates beyond Chin's control, into a series of adventures and misadventures that are at once hilarious, deeply moving, and downright terrifying. Who - or what - is the mysterious Sarah Canary? And why can't Chin leave her, even for his own good?Co-founder of the James Tiptree Jr. Award, Karen Joy Fowler is a multi-award-winning novelist.Her accolades include three World Fantasy Awards and two Nebula awards. Sarah Canary was her debut novel in 1991, and it was nominated for the Nebula, Locus and James Tiptree Jr. awards, winning the California Book Award Silver Medal.-'A picaresque romp that takes a good, long look into the human heart, this is a stunning debut' - Publishers Weekly'The characters and the theme shine' - LA Times'Powerfully imagined . . .Here is a work that manages to be at the same time (and often in the same sentence) ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2022A SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2022AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 OPEN BOOK ''Brilliantly recounts the story of the American theatrical dynasty that produced Lincoln''s assassin'' Sunday Times Book of the MonthIn 1822, a stage is set: Englishman Junius Booth - celebrated Shakespearean actor and man of mesmerising charm and instability - moves to a remote cabin outside Baltimore with his wife, who bears him ten children.Of the six who survive infancy, one is John Wilkes - the hot-tempered but much-loved middle son who, in 1865, fatally shoots Abraham Lincoln in a Washington theatre, changing the course of history. What makes a murderer? His family or the world? And how can those who love him ever come to terms with his actions? Strikingly relevant to the world today, Booth is the story of one extraordinary family and the terrible act that shattered their bonds forever.

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''Wise, provocative and wildly endearing'' Guardian''Readably juicy and surreptitiously smart'' Barbara KingsolverTHE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERA Meghan Markle Book RecommendationRosemary doesn''t talk much, and about certain things she''s silent. She had a sister, Fern, her whirlwind other half, who vanished from her life in circumstances she wishes she could forget. And it''s been ten years since she last saw her beloved older brother Lowell.Now at college, Rosemary starts to see she can''t go forward without going back to the time when aged five, she was sent away from home to her grandparents and returned to find Fern gone.It was Rosemary''s parents who began all of the trouble - isn''t it always? But, dear reader, exactly how they did it is a twist you''ll have to discover for yourself.

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**Pre-order the brand new novel from Karen Rose** Perfect for fans of James Patterson and Karin Slaughter, this is the second gripping instalment of the Sacramento series from Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose. An explosive crime thriller, Say No More will keep you gripped until the final page.If they ever catch you, say nothing. Admit nothing. Never tell.Mercy Callahan never thought she''d be able to talk about her past. When she arrives in Sacramento to make peace with her brother Gideon, and to help find the brutal cult that took away her childhood, she is finally ready to talk. But when Ephraim Burton - the man who made her life a living hell - follows her there, she realises she might never be safe.Rafe Sokolov would do anything to have Mercy back in his life and would go to any length to protect her. But when it becomes apparent that Ephraim is more determined than ever to get Mercy back, even Rafe might not be able to stop the trail of destruction he leaves in his wake. As Ephraim draws near, it''s clear it''s not just Mercy who is in danger; those closest to her are firmly in his sights.Will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A young librarian and an old curmudgeon forge the unlikeliest of friendships in this charming uplit novel about one misfit book club and the lives it changed along the way. Because books have a way of bringing even the loneliest of souls together... Sloane Parker lives a small, contained life as a librarian in her small, contained town.She never thinks of herself as lonely...but still she looks forward to that time every day when old curmudgeon Arthur McLachlan comes to browse the shelves and cheerfully insult her. Their sparring is such a highlight of Sloane's day that when Arthur doesn't show up one morning, she's instantly concerned. And then another day passes, and another.Anxious, Sloane tracks the old man down only to discover him all but bedridden...and desperately struggling to hide how happy he is to see her. Wanting to bring more cheer into Arthur's gloomy life, Sloane creates an impromptu book club. Slowly, the lonely misfits of their sleepy town begin to find each other, and in their book club, find the joy of unlikely friendship.Because as it turns out, everyone has a special book in their heart-and a reason to get lost (and eventually found) within the pages.

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Three friends, three single mums, one quest to find love…It’s 8:30am and I’m already utterly exhausted. My son has lost his football boots, my daughter is ready for school dressed only in her vest and knickers, and of course, my 1-year-old has filled his nappy for what feels like the tenth time this morning.As for my husband? He’s decided marriage doesn’t suit him, and well… buggered off.All hope of ‘me time’ has but dwindled to sipping half a glass of wine whilst shouting after the kids. But everything is about to change.I’m taking control of my life! I’ve joined… a book club.Yes, I know what you’re thinking. ‘Wow… live a little.’ But my fellow book clubbers, Amanda and Janey, are my lifelines. They understand the daily struggle because they’re mothers too.And in between the prosecco, Doritos and googling everything about Mr Darcy on SparkNotes, they’ve convinced me to go on a date with my boss.A single mum of three looking for romance… what could possibly go wrong?A gloriously funny and relatable read for anyone who just needs a little more ‘me time’. Fans of Why Mummy Drinks and Has Anyone Seen my Sex Life? will snort with laughter at this ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of The Perfume Thief, a remarkable tale about the life-changing power of books and second chances, following the Titanic librarian who opens a bookshop in Paris where he meets a secret society of survivors."Deeply moving and rich with vivid detail . . . Timothy Schaffert is an exquisite storyteller."—Lara Prescott, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets We KeptFor weeks after the sinking of the Titanic, Yorick spots his own name among the list of those lost at sea. As an apprentice librarian for the White Star Line, his job was to curate the ship’s second-class library. But the day the Titanic set sail he was left stranded at the dock.After the ship’s sinking, Yorick takes this twist of fate as a sign to follow his lifelong dream of owning a bookshop in Paris. Soon after, he receives an invitation to a secret society of survivors where he encounters other ticket holders who didn’t board the ship. Haunted by their good fortune, they decide to form a book society, where they can grapple with their own anxieties through heated discussions of The Awakening or The Picture of Dorian Gray. Of this ragtag group, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Sunday Times bestselling author of Every Dark Corner returns with an exclusive novel celebrating ten years of Karen Rose''s thrillers in the UK. MONSTER IN THE CLOSET reunites readers with characters from Karen Rose''s bestselling Baltimore series. A mother is dead, and now her killer hunts the child that witnessed the brutal crime...Private Investigator Clay Maynard locates missing children for clients, but has nearly given up hope of finding his own daughter, cruelly stolen from him by his ex-wife twenty-three years ago.Equine therapist Taylor Dawson has chosen to intern at Daphne Montgomery-Carter''s stables so that she can observe the program''s security director - her father, Clay Maynard. Trying to reconcile the wonderful man she''s getting to know with the monster her mother always described, Taylor never expects to become the target of a real monster, the man who murdered the mother of the little girls she works with at the stable. Neither does she expect to fall for Ford Elkhart, Daphne''s handsome son, who is dealing with his own demons. As family and friends gather for a wedding, Taylor starts to imagine a permanent life in Baltimore.But not if the real monster gets to her first...

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The fourth book in Karen Rose''s nail-biting Cincinnati Series revisits your favourite characters battling crime in the city''s dark underbelly. Fans of Tess Gerritsen, James Patterson and Karin Slaughter will not be able to tear themselves away from this explosive thriller. Homicide detective Adam Kimble is no stranger to battling demons. But Meredith Fallon is a different kind of weakness: one that could actually be good for him, if only he would let himself depend on her. Meredith has loved Adam for a year, and seeing how hard he''s worked to deal with his PTSD makes her feelings only stronger, but she respects his needs. Her work keeps her busy anyway: she counsels sexually abused women like Mallory Martin to help them reintegrate into the world.But someone doesn''t want Meredith helping women like Mallory, and Meredith finds herself the target of a very determined killer. Adam would risk anything for Meredith, but they''ll soon find out the killer is just a little too close to home...

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''Touching and heartwarming . . . get those tissues ready'' - Jill Mansell''A warm and tender tale about the power of books'' - Ruth HoganAs the bombs began to fall, the book club kept their hopes alive...London, 1938. Bookseller Gertie Bingham is facing difficult times, having just lost her beloved husband, Harry, and with a lingering sadness at never having been able to have a child of her own. Struggling to face running the bookshop she and Harry opened together, Gertie is preparing to sell up and move away when she is asked if she would be willing to take in a young Jewish refugee from Germany. Gertie is unsure and when sullen teenager Hedy Fischer arrives, Gertie fears she has nothing left to give the troubled girl. But when the German bombers come and the lights go out over London, Gertie and Hedy realise that joining forces will make them stronger, and that books have the power to bring young and old together and unite a community in need in its darkest hour...Readers adore The Air Raid Book Club:''I loved this . . . a sweet and nourishing ode to books that historical fiction fans will love'' - Kate ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The unforgettable and poignant new novel from the author of Found in a Bookshop and Lost for Words''A beautiful writer . . . such attentive compassion and warmth . . . I so enjoyed the twists and turns of the plot'' Carys BraySeptember was adopted when she was fifteen months old. She knows nothing about her early life, but she grew up safe and loved. Now, though, it''s just September and her feckless boyfriend Shaun. And she''s at her wits'' end. There''s never enough money, and she has nothing to look forward to.Then a letter comes. September has inherited a house - and Shaun can see endless opportunities if she sells it. But, almost as soon as she sets foot in the garden, September knows she cannot let this home go. And she longs to find out more about the mysterious Lucia who left it to her. When the members of Lucia''s book club arrive, for the first time September hears stories of her mother, of the aunt who adored her, and of the secrets that broke the family apart. And she begins to make new friends. September feels safe here. But money alone can''t bring contentment. September is at ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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1978. Life in Australia's vast Northern Territory isn't always easy. Telephones are not yet common, and the treacherous seasons make even travelling to the next town a struggle. But Sybil Baxter is finding a way to connect . . . Bringing together her daughter-in-law Kate, who is finding it hard to adjust to married life, and her old friend Rita, often far away working hard for the Flying Doctors, Sybil starts a book club. Joined by Sallyanne, a mother of three with a trouble marriage, and Della, who moved to the country looking for adventure, they come together to bond over their favourite stories. But as life throws up challenges to each of its members, the club might just provide these five women with what they need more than anything: a friendship capable of overcoming any distance and weathering all seasons. Join other readers in discovering the joy of Fairvale . . .

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Kniha z kolekce Allison & Busby. Inspirativní poznatky z autorčiných lekcí z románů Jane Austenové. Krásné, život potvrzující paměti o lásce, sebepřijetí a léčivé síle čtení.

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An out-of-control arsonist seeking revenge. A fireman and a detective on his tail. COUNT TO TEN is a compulsive thriller, part of the Chicago series, by Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose. Abandoned years ago to the foster-care system, two young brothers end up in an unimaginable hell and when one dies, the other vows revenge on those responsible. Chicago Fire department veteran Reed Solliday immediately knows he needs help when an autopsy reveals that a young girl found in the wreckage of an explosion was raped and murdered before fire ripped through the house. Determined to bury herself in work after her partner is shot, Detective Mia Mitchell understands Solliday''s case will be her most challenging to date. An arsonist who has escalated in this way is rare and they both know time to find him is running out....

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When admiration becomes obsession, will it turn to murder? I''M WATCHING YOU is a brilliant thriller from bestselling Karen Rose, and part of her Chicago series.Kristen Mayhew, the Chicago Public Defender''s office star prosecutor, is no stranger to success. With success comes danger though and it''s only a matter of time before she herself becomes a victim. A secret admirer is following Kristen''s every move. He kills the criminals she herself is powerless to stop, then sends her letters offering the murders as tokens of his respect. Kristen''s life is out of control and, as the body count rises, the killer''s obsessive need for retribution will make Kristen a target, along with everyone she holds dear...

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He''s there. Stalking you. Killing for you. YOU CAN''T HIDE is a nail-biting thriller from bestselling author Karen Rose, and part of the Chicago series. Someone is tormenting psychiatrist Tess Ciccotelli''s patients, pushing them to commit suicide and setting her up to take the blame. But even police pressure won''t make her break her oath to protect their secrets. Detective Aidan Reagan understands Tess''s need to safeguard her clients but all the clues suggest that a faceless enemy is set on destroying her career, her family and, finally, Tess herself. As Reagan and Tess race to stop the killer, the noose is tightening around Tess''s neck and there is nowhere for her to go...

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''Touching and heartwarming . . . get those tissues ready'' JILL MANSELL ''A warm and tender tale about the power of books'' RUTH HOGAN As the bombs began to fall, the book club kept their hopes alive... London, 1938. Bookseller Gertie Bingham is facing difficult times, having just lost her beloved husband, Harry, and with a lingering sadness at never having been able to have a child of her own. Struggling to face running the bookshop she and Harry opened together, Gertie is preparing to sell up and move away when she is asked if she would be willing to take in a young Jewish refugee from Germany. Gertie is unsure and when sullen teenager Hedy Fischer arrives, Gertie fears she has nothing left to give the troubled girl. But when the German bombers come and the lights go out over London, Gertie and Hedy realise that joining forces will make them stronger, and that books have the power to bring young and old together and unite a community in need in its darkest hour... ''A charming, uplifting story of resourceful women and the healing power of books'' CLARE CHAMBERS''I loved this. A sweet and nourishing ode to books that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Advanced Pianist Book 1 from the PianoTrainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, these books include exercises, ‘quick study’ sight-reading, repertoire and ‘concert pianist’ hints and tips. The series not only develops students’ technique, reading, theory and musicianship, but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, here focusing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 1 is suitable for students at grade 6 plus.

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If they ever catch you, never tell. The gripping new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose.

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''A gripping, fast-paced read stuffed full of atmosphere and murder most foul'' RedThe second book in the acclaimed new historical crime series following on from the Richard & Judy Book Club 2019 pick, The House on Half Moon Street.It’s been a year since Leo Stanhope lost the woman he loved, and came closing to losing his own life. Now, more than ever, he is determined to keep his head down and stay safe, without risking those he holds dear. But Leo’s hopes for peace and security are shattered when the police unexpectedly arrive at his lodgings: a woman has been found murdered at a club for anarchists, and Leo’s address is in her purse. When Leo is taken to the club by the police, he is shocked to discover there a man from his past, a man who knows Leo''s birth identity. And if Leo does not provide him with an alibi for the night of the woman''s killing, he is going to share this information with the authorities.If Leo''s true identity is unmasked, he will be thrown into an asylum, but if he lies... will he be protecting a murderer?

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A gorgeous illustrated edition of the bestselling dark academia thriller where tragedy strikes at an elite Shakespeare conservatory - complete with a brand-new cover, original illustrations and deluxe finishes.Oliver Marks has just served ten years for the murder of one of his closest friends - a murder he may or may not have committed. On the day he's released, he's greeted by the detective who put him in prison. Detective Colborne is retiring, but before he does, he wants to know what really happened ten years ago.As a young actor studying Shakespeare at an elite arts conservatory, Oliver noticed that his talented classmates seem to play the same roles onstage and off - villain, hero, tyrant, temptress - though Oliver felt doomed to always be a secondary character in someone else's story. But when the teachers change up the casting, a good-natured rivalry turns ugly, and the plays spill dangerously over into life.When tragedy strikes, one of the seven friends is found dead. The rest face their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, and themselves, that they are blameless.

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A vivid and immersive story of obsession perfect for fans of dark academia and Donna Tartt's The Secret History

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The epistolary novel Lady Susan is the darkly humorous tale of the amatory schemes and machinations of an ambitious and unprincipled coquette. The Watsons is the story of the refined and well-educated Emma Watson, forced by the second marriage of her aunt to return to the house of her impecunious father and face the marital plots and intrigues of her sisters. Begun by the author in the last few months of her life, Sanditon, set in a fast-growing former fi shing village, swiftly becoming a fashionable resort, pokes fun at the inhabitants of the new coastal town, with all their hypochondria, witlessness and self-obsession.This volume is part of The Jane Austen Collection, a comprehensive collection of Austen's best and much-loved works.Alma Classics is committed to make available the widest range of literature from around the globe. All the titles are provided with an extensive critical apparatus, extra reading material including a section of photographs and notes. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition (or collated from the most authoritative editions or manuscripts) and edited using a fresh, intelligent editorial approach. With an emphasis on the production, editorial and typographical values of a book, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition celebrates 200 years of Austen''s beloved novel. With a beautiful cover designed by illustrator Dadu Shin and comprehensive notes sourced from the Jane Austen Collection, this is an edition to be treasured by students and collectors alike. With its imperfect but charming heroine and its witty and subtle exploration of relationships, Emma is often seen as Jane Austen''s most flawless work. Beautiful, clever, rich-and single-Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr. Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protégée Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected.

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Broadly comedic and brilliantly postmodern in its lampooning of a genre, the Jane Austen classic Northanger Abbey tells the story of Catherine Morland, a naive young woman whose perceptions of the world around her are greatly influenced by the romantic gothic novels to which she is addicted. When she moves to Bath she sees mystery and intrigue all around her, not least of all in Northanger Abbey itself, the home of General Tilney and his handsome son Henry, where Catherine suspects a sinister crime has occurred. Gorgeously illustrated by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition also includes an afterword by David Pinching.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

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STUART TURTON''S INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE LAST MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD NOW IS OUT NOW‘If you read one book this year, make sure it’s this one’ Daily MailCHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, DAILY MAIL, FINANCIAL TIMES, DAILY EXPRESS AND i PAPERWINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR FICTION SELECTED FOR THE BBC TWO BOOK CLUB BETWEEN THE COVERS AND THE RADIO 2 JO WHILEY BOOK CLUBAn impossible murder A remarkable detective duo A demon who may or may not existIt’s 1634 and Samuel Pipps, the world’s greatest detective, is being transported from the Dutch East Indies to Amsterdam, where he is facing trial and execution for a crime he may, or may not, have committed. Travelling with him is his loyal bodyguard, Arent Hayes, who is determined to prove his friend innocent, while also on board are Sara Wessel, a noble woman with a secret, and her husband, the governor general of Batavia. But no sooner is their ship out to sea than devilry begins to blight the voyage. A strange symbol appears on the sail. A dead leper stalks the decks. Livestock are slaughtered in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''You might pass Eleanor Harding in the street without notice, but you could hardly pass an evening with her and not lose your heart.''John Bold has lost his heart to Eleanor Harding but he is a political radical who has launched a campaign against the management of the charity of which her father is the Warden. How can this tangle be resolved? In the novel which is Trollope''s first acknowledged masterpiece, the emotional drama is staged against the background of two major contemporary social issues: the inappropriate use of charitable funds and the irresponsible exercise of the power of the press. A witty love story, in the Jane Austen tradition, this is also an unusually subtle example of ''Condition of England'' fiction, combining its charming portrayal of life in an English cathedral close with a serious engagement in larger social and political issues.The Warden is the first of the six books which form Trollope''s Barsetshire series of novels. This edition also includes ''The Two Heroines of Plumplington'' - the short story which Trollope added, just before his death, to provide a final episode in the annals of Barsetshire.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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As mentioned in The Times Travel Book Club 2020Award winning writer Paul Theroux embarks on a journey that, though closer to home than most of his expeditions, uncovers some surprising truths about Britain and the British people in the ''80s in The Kingdom by the Sea: A Journey Around the Coast of Great Britain. Paul Theroux''s round-Britain travelogue is funny, perceptive and ''best avoided by patriots with high blood pressure...''After eleven years living as an American in London, Paul Theroux set out to travel clockwise round the coast and find out what Britain and the British are really like. It was 1982, the summer of the Falklands War, the ideal time, he found, to surprise the British into talking about themselves. The result makes superbly vivid and engaging reading.''A sharp and funny descriptive writer. One of his golden talents, perhaps because he is American and therefore classless in British eyes, is the ability to chat up and get on with all sorts and conditions of British. . . Theroux is a good companion'' The Times''Filled with history, insights, landscape, epiphanies, meditations, celebrations and laments'' The New York Times''Few of us have seen the entirety of the coast and I for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From Sandie Jones, author of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick The Other Woman. The Trade Off an addictive, page-turning work of psychological suspense about how far a journalist will go to get the story. Everyone has a price. What''s yours?Would you print a lie across a front page?For Stella, Deputy Editor of The Globe, the choice has always been clear. There is no stone she will leave unturned in her pursuit of the best story. It’s what she’s built her reputation on.For Jess, The Globe’s rookie reporter, the story stops when the truth does. But she knows that the dirty tricks of the tabloids will be hard to overturn.And when the subject of the story Jess is working on pays the ultimate price, she suspects that the paper may have had more to do with it than they’re letting on . . .What price would you pay to uncover the truth – if someone is prepared to kill to bury it?What readers are saying about The Trade Off:''It''s suspenseful, twisty, and so absorbing''''It had me hooked from the start and I read nonstop''''I loved the ending, so well done''''Definitely her best yet''''I had never read a Sandie Jones novel ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Trade Off - Sandie Jonesová

The perfect gift for those who love to bakeDo you devour the classic Victoria sandwich? Fancy making your own scones for a cream tea? Or want to customise the classic cupcake?The Baking Pocket Bible is the perfect kitchen companion to great baking. Whether you dabble in cake baking or are a seasoned home baker, this beautiful hardback gift book will be your go-to friend in the kitchen and helpful guide when out shopping for ingredients. Packed full of history on the origin of baking treats and traditions, The Baking Pocket Bible also contains a wealth of great recipes for experienced bakers and practical know-how for those new to baking including; tips on the perfect sponge, measuring guidelines and sage advice for troublesome times in the kitchen. Whether you''re looking for ideas for allergy friendly baking or for baking with children, or simply want to know what the difference is between baking powder and baking soda or how to make your own bread, The Baking Pocket Bible is full of essential baking advice for all. Inside, discover the delights of bread, biscuits and colourful Battenburg to the classic cupcake (and its comeback) through to crumpets and those all important celebration cakes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Baking Pocket Bible - Amy Lane

The second instalment in the Main Street Book Club Mysteries is another cosy crime perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Lorna Barrett.***This riveting small town murder mystery will have to be solved by the book…It was only a few months ago that the ladies of Arlo''s Friday Night Book Club – Fern, Camille, and Helen – solved the murder of the renowned author, Wally Harrison. So when they select Wally''s bestseller, Missing Girl, for their next discussion, Arlo is hopeful it will be the end of their mystery hunt.But since their recent success as sleuths, the crew officially see themselves as a women''s mystery club, and they''re convinced Missing Girl was inspired by a 50-year-old cold case. It''s a case from their own Sugar Springs, Mississippi: the disappearance of Mary Kennedy. Arlo can do little to stop the book club ladies from investigating.But what starts as a fun hunch quickly turns into a very real cold case murder mystery when a young girl is murdered in the exact place the women believe Mary went missing all those years ago. It''s clear the two cases are connected – and the mystery book club is determined to find answers. With Arlo''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Murder Between the Pages - Amy Lillard

There's more than one way to love and more than one place to call home in this rousing small-town romantic comedy that's sure to charm fans of Hannah Bonam-Young's Next to You and Ashley Herring Blake's Iris Kelly Doesn't DateThere's no fix for a lonely heart like a little TLC... Jessica Jae-un Miller came to Peach Blossom, Georgia, for a visit, not a breakdown. But when her rental car dies on the outskirts of town, mechanic Lavenia ?Vini? Williams provides a tow and a very welcome jump start to Jessica's heart. It's been a minute since Jessica's last fling her relationship specialty and Vini checks all the right boxes. If only the sexy car whisperer seemed interested... Vini knows herself and what she wants. She loves her job, her family, her hometown but she'd love to fall in love. Jessica stirs up all the right feelings, but the city girl has no intention of staying in Peach Blossom. Why sign up for a broken heart? But the temptation is real as Vini goes out of her way to drive a carless Jessica around town. The pair can't seem to keep their distance or their hands to themselves. With only six ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Relationship Mechanic - Karmen Lee

In THE MYSTERIUM David Bramwell and Jo Keeling (authors of THE ODDITORIUM), present a user guide to the strange and unexplained corners of modern life. THE MYSTERIUM catalogues a host of bizarre, funny and intriguing stories for a post-Nessie generation still fascinated by the unknowable. Drawing on contemporary folklore, unsolved mysteries, and unsettling phenomena from the dark corners of the internet, this book celebrates the joy of asking questions and the thrill of finding answers which stop you dead in your tracks.Featuring a group of men who scared themselves to death, Space''s version of the Bermuda Triangle, a cat who can sniff out the dying and the tale of Slender Man, the monster who stepped out of Photoshop and into our nightmares, this fascinating book is a catalogue of the extraordinary, the strange, the mysterious and the downright creepy.

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**Don''t miss Granny McCreedy''s brand-new adventure in Gone with the Penguins - available to pre-order now!**''The perfect fireside read. Veronica McCreedy will capture your heart''TRISHA ASHLEY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation''This gorgeous book has everything! Mysteries, misunderstandings, arguments, reconciliations, kindness, love and lots of PENGUINS!''CLARE POOLEY, author of The Authenticity ProjectA delightfully feel-good novel from the author of the Richard & Judy Book Club pick Away With the Penguins. _____Veronica McCreedy can''t resist the promise of adventure . . .Nine-year-old Daisy and nearly ninety-year-old Veronica make an unlikely pair of friends.Fiercely independent and impeccably dressed, Veronica has lived an incredible 87 years. Most of them alone, in her huge house by the sea. But with the arrival of brave and resilient Daisy into her life, Veronica finds she has a renewed thirst for adventure - and that they both share a passion for penguins!So when Veronica and Daisy are invited to travel to the other side of the world together and visit the penguins of the southern hemisphere, they both jump at the chance.Veronica had thought her days of new friendships, family and love were over, but perhaps it''s never too late for one more adventure?_____Readers are ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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To whom does one’s true allegiance lie?Jack Aubrey’s long service has at last been rewarded with promotion to the rank of commodore, and a squadron of ships to command. His new commission is twofold – first, inhibit the slave trade off the coast of West Africa, and then, on his return, intercept a French fleet loaded with weapons intended for the disaffected Irish.But will the conflict of loyalties be insurmountable for his friend, and Irishman, Stephen Maturin?‘His novels are . . . as delicately perceptive about the human condition as the Jane Austen novels that O’Brian himself so much admired.’CHRISTINA HARDYMENT, Independent‘One of the most brilliantly sustained pieces of historical fictional writing this century.’JAMES TEACHER, Spectator

Objev podobné jako The Commodore - Patrick O'Brian

* OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD ** THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ** THE RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK ** THE REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK *_______________________________________* NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON APPLE TV+ STARRING JENNIFER GARNER *''The ultimate page turner'' - REESE WITHERSPOON''Powerful, intense and beautifully observed'' - T.M. LOGAN''A brilliant thriller'' - JANE CASEYIT WAS THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME: PROTECT HERBefore Owen Michaels disappears, he manages to smuggle a note to his new wife, Hannah: protect her. Hannah knows exactly who Owen needs her to protect - his teenage daughter, Bailey, who lost her mother tragically as a child. And who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother.As her desperate calls to Owen go unanswered, his boss is arrested for fraud and the police start questioning her, Hannah realises that her husband isn''t who he said he was. And that Bailey might hold the key to discovering Owen''s true identity, and why he disappeared. Together they set out to discover the truth. But as they start putting together the pieces of Owen''s past, they soon realise that their lives will never be the same again...Now a major Apple TV+ series starring ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Last Thing He Told Me - Laura Dave

''A beautiful novel about messy relationships, finding yourself and over-coming past trauma. I completely lost myself in this story'' SARA JAFARI, author of The Mismatch''I enjoyed this book very much''DOROTHY KOOMSON''[Sareeta] captures the finer details that normally slip through the cracks'' PAULA AKPANTaylor is in love with Ryan.She has been since the moment they met.But Ryan is with Marcy - her best friend.When everything fell apart around Taylor years before, Marcy was there for her. No matter how much Taylor wants Ryan, she refuses to lose Marcy''s friendship. A master of burying her feelings, Taylor is determined to resist.But the unspoken bond she and Ryan share isn''t going away. And when Marcy leaves for a few weeks, just as Ryan moves into their shared flat, the tension grows to unbearable proportions.As the line between right and wrong becomes blurred, Taylor will have to decide whether she can - or should - turn away from what might be the love of her life.Tender and poignant, The Three of Us is a story about real life and true love, grief and joy, and the power of friendship.''Sareeta Domingo is the voice of a generation of women wanting to see themselves and their ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Three of Us - Sareeta Domingo

"Full of sweetness and charm." —People"The happiest I have felt in years inside the world of a book." —Natalie Jenner, #1 nationally bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society"A sparkling ode to second chances." —Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright CreaturesOn the cusp of turning eighty, newly retired pharmacist Augusta Stern is adrift. When she relocates to Rallentando Springs—an active senior community in southern Florida—she unexpectedly crosses paths with Irving Rivkin, the delivery boy from her father’s old pharmacy—and the man who broke her heart sixty years earlier.As a teenager growing up in 1920’s Brooklyn, Augusta’s role model was her father, Solomon Stern, the trusted owner of the local pharmacy and the neighborhood expert on every ailment. But when Augusta’s mother dies and Great Aunt Esther moves in, Augusta can’t help but be drawn to Esther’s curious methods. As a healer herself, Esther offers Solomon’s customers her own advice—unconventional remedies ranging from homemade chicken soup to a mysterious array of powders and potions.As Augusta prepares for pharmacy college, she is torn between loyalty to her father and fascination with her great aunt, all while navigating a budding but complicated relationship with Irving. Desperate for clarity, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern - Lynda Cohen Loigman

The suspenseful sequel to The Murder of Mr. Wickham, which sees Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney reunited, and with another mystery to solve: the dreadful poisoning of the scoundrel Willoughby''s new wife.“An absolute page-turner full of well-plotted mystery and hints of simmering romance.... More of the Jane Austen characters we love (as well as those we love to hate).” —Mia P. Manansala, author of Arsenic and AdoboCatherine and Henry Tilney of Northanger Abbey are not entirely pleased to be sending their eligible young daughter Juliet out into the world again: the last house party she attended, at the home of the Knightleys, involved a murder—which Juliet helped solve. Particularly concerning is that she intends to visit her new friend Marianne Brandon, who''s returned home to Devonshire shrouded in fresh scandal—made more potent by the news that her former suitor, the rakish Mr. Willoughby, intends to take up residence at his local estate with his new bride.Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley are thrilled that their eldest son, Jonathan—who, like his father, has not always been the most socially adept—has been invited to stay with his former schoolmate, John Willoughby. Jonathan himself is decidedly less taken with the notion of having ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Late Mrs. Willoughby - Claudia Gray

"A gentle, warm, vulnerable book that buzzes and sings and blossoms... Donaldson shows that it is not just nature that benefits from working with the earth - the human soul heals and grows too. With lives as tangled and bright as the wildflowers in the verges, this book is a joy to read. " - Mary Colwell, author of Curlew Moon and The Gathering PlaceA heart-warming true story of the woods and wildlife, conservation and community, perfect for fans of Detectorists and The OutlawsWhen Carol''s world suddenly unravels, leaving her single and jobless, she stumbles upon an unexpected opportunity: leading a ragtag team of countryside conservation volunteers. At first glance, the prospect of nurturing Britain''s diverse wildlife in the great outdoors seems like a dream come true. However, reality paints a different picture: her office is a ramshackle porta-cabin overrun with mice and plagued by leaky ceilings, and the volunteers are far from impressed with her lack of practical skills.Despite this rocky beginning, Carol gradually earns the respect of her eclectic group of volunteers, forging a tight-knit community that will grow to become essential to each member. This diverse group spans generations, from twenty-somethings to septuagenarians, with each of them ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Volunteers - Carol Donaldson

"Melissa Ferguson delivers yet another sparkling, laugh-out-loud romance!" --RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling authorShe’s written dozens of smash-hit romance novels. Too bad no one knows it.Aspiring author Bryony Page attends her first writers conference bursting with optimism and ready to sell her manuscript with long-shot dreams of raising awareness for The Bridge, her grandmother’s financially struggling organization where she teaches ESL full-time. But after a disastrous pitch session, she stumbles into correcting another author’s work in a last-ditch attempt to make a good impression with the agent. And she, as it turns out, is spot on.No one is more surprised than Bryony when the agent offers her the opportunity to be a ghostwriter for Amelia Benedict, popular rom-com novelist. Bryony agrees on one condition: she’ll write books for this vain, demanding woman just as long as Jack Sterling, literary agent of the legendary Foundry Literary Agency, works to sell her own book too.What nobody predicted, however, was that Bryony’s books would turn Amelia Benedict into the Amelia Benedict, household name and bestselling author with millions of copies sold around the world.And just like that, the Foundry Agency can’t let her go.But on a personal note, Jack is realizing he ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Perfect Rom-Com - Melissa Ferguson

In this "thought-provoking" thriller from the author of the Reese Witherspoon book club pick and national bestseller Conviction, a woman in crisis finds herself on the hunt for her own mother's murderer (People).Dr. Margo Dunlop is at a crossroads. Her adoptive mom just passed away, and Margo misses her so much she can't begin to empty the house-or, it seems, get her brother on the phone. Not to mention she's newly single, secretly pregnant, and worried about her best friend's dangerous relationship. In an effort to cheer herself up she goes in search of her birth mother. Instead she finds Nikki, her mother's sister. Aunt Nikki isn't what Margo expects, and she brings upsetting news: Margo's mother is dead. Worse, she was murdered years ago, and her killer is still at large—and sending Nikki threatening letters.Margo is torn. Should she stay out of this mess, or try to find justice? But then Margo receives a letter, too. Someone out there has been waiting and watching, and in Margo sees the spitting image of her mother . . .Darkly funny and deeply affecting, The Less Dead is a sharply modern new thriller from the bestselling author of Conviction, and a surprisingly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Charlie Ashanti – lion-rescuer, shipwreck-survivor and Catspeaker – is safe with his parents. Or is he?Old enemies are closing in: Maccomo, the liontrainer, longs for revenge, and the evil Corporacy is still hunting Charlie and his mum and dad.They could hide. But the time to hide is over. Now is the time to fight back . . .Brilliantly written, fantastically exciting adventure fiction with a twist – boys and girls aged 9+ will love it! Lionboy was the first ever selection by the Blue Peter Book Club.

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As seen on ITV in the Zoe Ball Book Club This is the stunning new novel from bestselling author Mike Gayle, for fans of The Keeper of Lost Things and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. A powerful and bittersweet story of an unexpected male friendship and an unlikely love story, a thought provoking storyline told with Mike's distinctive wit and insight, touching on issues which affect us all. This uplifting tale reminds us of the simple courage at the heart of every human being. Ever since The Incident, James DeWitt has stayed on the safe side. He likes to know what happens next. Danny Allen is not on the safe side. He is more past the point of no return. The past is about to catch up with both of them in a way that which will change their lives forever, unexpectedly. But redemption can come in the most unlikely ways.

Objev podobné jako The Man I Think I Know - Mike Gayle

When the rains came they found the girl''s face. Just her face. At least that was how it appeared...From the Richard & Judy Book Club-selected author of A QUIET BELIEF IN ANGELS.On a summer evening in 1954, 16-year-old Nancy Denton walked into the woods of her hometown of Whytesburg, Mississippi. She was never seen again. Two decades on, Sheriff John Gaines witnesses a harrowing discovery. A body has been unearthed from the riverbank, perfectly preserved, yet bearing evidence of a brutal ritualistic killing. Nancy has come home at last.Already haunted by his experiences in Vietnam, Gaines must now find out what really happened to the beautiful and vivacious Nancy. As he closes in on the truth, Gaines is forced to not only confront his own demons, but to unearth secrets that have long remained hidden. And that truth, so much darker than he could ever have imagined, may be the one thing that finally destroys him.

Objev podobné jako The Devil and the River - Roger Jon Ellory