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The Jukebox Queen Of Malta - Nicholas Rinaldi

It is 1942 and the island of Malta is under siege by the dominant German air force. Out of the smoke and magnesium glare of bomb blast steps Rocco Raven, native of Brooklyn, New York, apprentice radioman and expert secondhand car dealer. His only contact is an American secret serviceman, Fingerley, whose rank upgrades with their every meeting and whose purpose is known to no-one but himself. Far from finding a role for Rocco, Fingerley leaves him to face the chaos alone. On only his second day there, his billet, on the top floor of a brothel, is blown to pieces. Without contacts or belongings, Rocco is left to wander the devastated streets of Valetta in a bewildered daze until he sees an apparition, a beautiful, ethereal woman. She is Melita, the Jukebox Queen of Malta, who spends her time delivering the jukeboxes wrought by her cousin from old automobile and gramophone parts to the bars and restaurants which must accommodate the beleagured civilian and military populations. It is the beginning of an extraordinary relationship that is at once passionate and guarded, which flourishes as the island''s fortunes decline. Under the threat of starvation and in a world populated by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Kappillan of Malta - Nicholas Monsarrat

''One of the most memorable characters of post-war fiction'' Daily ExpressA classic novel set in the siege of Malta 1940-1942 from the bestselling author of The Cruel SeaFather Salvatore was a simple, lumbering priest, a Kappillan serving the poor Valetta, when war came out of the blue skies to pound the island to dust.Now amid the catacombs discovered by a chance bomb, he cared for the flood of homeless, starving, frightened people who sought shelter from the death that fell unceasingly from the sky.His story, and the story of Malta, is told in superbly graphic pictures of six days during the siege. Each of those days brought forth from the Kappillan a message of inspiration to keep them going - the legendary tales of six mighty events of Malta''s history which shone through the centuries and gathered them together in a fervent belief in their survival.

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The Last Queen Of India - Michelle Moran

1857, India. At nineteen years old, Sita is the shining star of Queen Lakshmi of India''s imperial guard, having pledged herself to a life of celibacy in the name of protecting the young ruler. When Sita agrees to train Lakshmi in the art of military combat, a close friendship develops between the two women. But trouble soon threatens - Lakshmi''s court is dangerously divided and rumours are rife that the country is at risk. Meanwhile, in London, advisors to Queen Victoria are looking to extend the power of the Commonwealth, and India is coveted as the next jewel in the imperial crown. In the ensuing battle, will the bond between Lakshmi and Sita be broken for ever?

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The Great Siege of Malta - Marcus Bull

''Marcus Bull’s revisiting of the siege through the eyes of the Ottomans and a global lens that shifts our angle of vision has made a considerable contribution to our understanding of the events of 1565... his approach is investigatory, based on a forensic study of all the available evidence and posing open-ended questions... the coverage of the siege itself is succinct and full of interesting perspectives'' - Roger Crowley, Engelsberg Ideas A major new account of the epic siege of the island fortress of Malta Even as the great siege began it was understood by both sides to be an epic – a potentially decisive encounter between an uneasy assortment of soldiers, native Maltese, adventurers and Knights Hospitaller on a strategically crucial but near waterless island and a vast, seemingly all-powerful Ottoman armada. With three quarters of the Mediterranean’s coasts already in the hands of the Sultan and his allies, all eyes were now on Malta.This superb new account of the siege emphasises the crucial importance of the siege while at the same time putting it in a far wider context. While since mistakenly recast as a climactic battle between the West and the East, it was also much more ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Great Siege of Malta - Marcus Bull

'An epic account … myth-busting … Bull writes with knightly brio and packs a great deal of local and global history into his authoritative book’ Pratinav Anil, The TimesA major new history of the epic siege of the island fortress of MaltaEven as the great siege began it was understood by both sides to be an epic – a potentially decisive encounter between an uneasy assortment of soldiers, native Maltese, adventurers and Knights Hospitaller on a strategically crucial but near waterless island and a vast, seemingly all-powerful Ottoman armada. With three quarters of the Mediterranean’s coasts already in the hands of the Sultan and his allies, all eyes were now on Malta. This superb new account of the siege emphasises the crucial importance of the siege while at the same time putting it in a far wider context. While since mistakenly recast as a climactic battle between the West and the East, it was also much more interesting and nuanced than that – both sides had many other interests and priorities beyond Malta. Süleyman the Magnificent had conquered and subsumed regions from Hungary to the Persian Gulf; Philip II was building an empire in America and Asia. Drawing on a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Lager Queen Of Minnesota - Stradal J. Ryan

Edith Magnusson''s rhubarb pies are famous in the Twin Cities. Still, she lays awake wondering how her life might have been different if her father hadn''t left their family farm to her sister Helen. With the proceeds from the farm Helen built her husband s soda business into the top selling brewery in Minnesota. But when the fortune begins its inevitable decline, Diana Winter earns a shot at learning the beer business from the ground up. When the unthinkable happens, it''s up to Grandma Edith to secure the next generation''s chances for a better future. Can Grandma Edith''s Rhubarb Pie In A Bottle Ale save Diana''s fledgling brewery?

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The Malta Exchange - Steve Berry

A deadly race for the Vatican's oldest secret fuels New York Times bestseller Steve Berry's next international Cotton Malone thriller: The Malta Exchange."Berry is the master scientist with a perfect formula." - Associated PressThe pope is dead. A conclave to select his replacement is about to begin. Cardinals are beginning to arrive at the Vatican, but one has fled Rome for Malta in search of a document that dates back to the 4th century and Constantine the Great. Former Justice Department operative, Cotton Malone, is at Lake Como, Italy, on the trail of legendary letters between Winston Churchill and Benito Mussolini that disappeared in 1945 and could re-write history. But someone else seems to be after the same letters and, when Malone obtains then loses them, he's plunged into a hunt that draws the attention of the legendary Knights of Malta.The knights have existed for over nine hundred years, the only warrior-monks to survive into modern times. Now they are a global humanitarian organization, but within their ranks lurks trouble - the Secreti - an ancient sect intent on affecting the coming papal conclave. With the help of Magellan Billet agent Luke Daniels, Malone races the rogue cardinal, the knights, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Malta: Mediterranean Recipes From The Islands - Simon Bajada

Malta: Flavours of the Mediterranean is a richly photographed cookbook which takes you to the captivating archipelago between Sicily and the North African coast, with 70 recipes showcasing the country's vibrant Mediterranean cuisine. Many empires have influenced the Maltese kitchen over the centuries, leaving a seductive blend of Arab, French, Italian and English flavors. The result is a balance of raw agrarian produce, fruits of the sea, and well-honed technique against a backdrop of breathtaking rocky outcrops and spectacular blue water. In this beautiful ode to Maltese cooking, author Simon Bajada (Baltic, The New Nordic) captures the everyday food of Malta for the home cook, including dishes such as Ftira, a flattened sourdough bread loaf drenched in tomato with tuna capers and olives; Aljotta, a hearty fish stew; and Bigilla, a broad bean paste used as a delicious dip. Malta is a one-way ticket into the heart of one of Europe's most captivating hidden gems.

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Rebellion (Eagles of the Empire 22) - Simon Scarrow

An epic military adventure novel pits Roman army heroes Macro and Cato against Boudica: the terrifying Queen of the Britons. From bestselling Simon Scarrow, author of Death to the Emperor and The Honour of Rome1st-century Britannia is the setting for an epic and action-packed novel of tribal uprisings, battles to the death and unmatched courage in the Roman army ranks. The 22nd Eagles of the Empire novel.Two heroes of the Roman army - Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro, now battle-scarred veterans, tough and resilient - lead their best men into the midst of an enemy both fearless and resourceful. Far from Rome in cold, rainy, unwelcoming Britannia, the soldiers need all their training to stand strong and undaunted as constant attacks challenge morale. And a leader like no other sends fear through the ranks: Boudica.A stunning and unforgettable story of warfare, courage and sacrifice as brave men face an enemy who will fight to the death to free her people from the rule of the Empire!(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

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The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year - Ally Carter

The bridge is shut. The phones are down.And the most famous mystery writer in the world just disappeared out of a locked room three days before Christmas . . .Meet Maggie Chase and Ethan Wyatt: She’s the new Queen of the Cosy Mystery. He’s Mr. Big-time Thriller Guy. They hate each other''s guts.When they both accept a cryptic invitation to attend a Christmas house party at the English estate of a reclusive fan, neither is expecting their host to be the most powerful author in the world: Eleanor Ashley, the Duchess of Death herself. Then, under the cover of night, the weather turns - and in the morning Eleanor is gone. This Christmas, rivals will have to become allies (and maybe more) if they have any hope of saving Eleanor. Assuming they don’t kill each other first . . .Knives Out gets a rom-com twist in The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year a rivals-to-lovers Christmas mystery-romance from New York Times bestselling author Ally Carter.Praise for Ally Carter:''Delightful, hilarious, unputdownable'' – Ali Hazelwood, bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis''Brilliant banter, clever humor, and so many swoon worthy scenes'' – Stephanie Garber, author of the Caraval series''Ally is a rom-com genius!'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The House of Special Purpose - John Boyne

Russia, 1915: Sixteen year old farmer''s son Georgy Jachmenev steps in front of an assassin''s bullet intended for a senior member of the Russian Imperial Family and is instantly proclaimed a hero. Rewarded with the position of bodyguard to Alexei Romanov, the only son of Tsar Nicholas II, the course of his life is changed for ever. Privy to the secrets of Nicholas and Alexandra, the machinations of Rasputin and the events which will lead to the final collapse of the autocracy, Georgy is both a witness and participant in a drama that will echo down the century.Sixty-five years later, visiting his wife Zoya as she lies in a London hospital, memories of the life they have lived together flood his mind. And with them, the consequences of the brutal fate of the Romanovs which has hung like a shroud over every aspect of their marriage...

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The Origin of Language - Madeleine Beekman

In a radical new story about the birth of our species, The Origin of Language argues that it was not hunting, fighting, or tool-making that forced early humans to speak, but the inescapable need to care for our children. Journeying to the dawn of Homo sapiens, evolutionary biologist Madeleine Beekman reveals the “happy accidents” hidden in our molecular biology—DNA, chromosomes, and proteins—that led to one of the most fateful events in the history of life on Earth: our giving birth to babies earlier in their development than our hominid cousins the Neanderthals and Denisovans. Faced with highly dependent infants requiring years of nurturing and protection, early human communities needed to cooperate and coordinate, and it was this unprecedented need for communication that triggered the creation of human language—and changed everything. Infused with cutting-edge science, sharp humour, and insights into the history of biology and its luminaries, Beekman weaves a narrative that’s both enlightening and entertaining. Challenging the traditional theories of male luminaries like Chomksy, Pinker, and Harari, she invites us into the intricate world of molecular biology and its ancient secrets. The Origin of Language is a tour de force by a brilliant biologist on how a culture of cooperation ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Pathfinder Adventure Path: Whispers in the Dirt (Spore War 1 of 3) (P2) - Jason Bulmahn

As political tensions propel the Inner Sea to the edge of continental war, the elf queen of Kyonin has asked you to represent the elven nation in an important diplomatic alliance. When an unexpected act of violence threatens to sabotage the alliance before it begins, you must swiftly learn the truth—a truth that promises terror and devastation and the start of an all-out-war with the demonic armies of Tanglebriar! “Whispers in the Dirt” is a Pathfinder adventure for four 11th-level characters. This adventure begins the Spore War Adventure Path, a three-part monthly campaign in which a group of adventurers fight armies of demons, corrupted fey, and fungal monsters in the defense of the elven nation of Kyonin. This adventure also includes information about the elven lands of Kyonin, several new magical items to discover and elven ancestry feats to explore, and several new monsters from the fungal to the fiendish.

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Disney Princess The Little Mermaid: Part of Your World - Liz Braswell

What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula? It''s been five years since the infamous sea witch defeated the little mermaid... taking King Triton''s life in the process. Ariel is now the voiceless queen of Atlantica, while Ursula runs Prince Eric''s kingdom on land.But when Ariel discovers that her father might still be alive, she finds herself returning to a world, and a prince, she never imagined she would see again. Will Ariel be able to overthrow the murderous villain set on destroying her home and the world she once longed to be a part of?Follow this tale of power, love and a mermaid''s quest to reclaim her voice.This edition''s stunning new design is perfect for fans of the Twisted Tales novels, and would be the perfect starting point for a budding collection of Disney tales!Part of the official Disney Twisted Tales series!

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The Courting of Bristol Keats - Mary E. Pearsonová

From internationally bestselling author Mary E. Pearson, The Courting of Bristol Keats is the first book in her debut adult fantasy series, filled with forbidden romance, deadly faerie curses and pulse-pounding action.‘Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of faerie‘ – Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken HeartAfter losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an ''aunt'' she has never heard of, who promises to help, Bristol reluctantly agrees to meet her – and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie. Her father might even still be alive, kidnapped by terrifying creatures from another realm.Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods, fae and monsters. Pulled into a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, she makes a deadly bargain with the fae king, Tyghan. But what she does not know is that he is the one who drove her parents to live a life on the run. And he is just as determined as she is to find her father – dead or ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Civilisations: How Do We Look / The Eye of Faith - Mary Beard

''The reigning Queen of Classics'' Spectator''Mary Beard is the best in the business'' Dan Snow''Excellent'' Guardian''Enthralling'' Sunday TimesBritain''s most famous classicist asks: what are civilisations?Central to this huge question are the ways in which we have depicted the human and the divine from prehistory to the present day. And across such iconic creations as Angkor Wat, the Ravenna mosaics and China''s terracotta army, one ancient representation of the human body still influences (or distorts) how people in the West see not only their own culture but that of others.From idolatry to iconoclasm, Mary Beard shines her spotlight on the artists who made art, and on those who have used, viewed, or interpreted it - and asked how to look with the eye of faith.

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Magic Tree House 3: Secret of the Pyramid - Osborne Mary Pope

Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .When they''re whisked away to ancient Egypt in the tree house, Jack and Annie learn how to read hieroglyphics with the help the ghostly Queen of the Nile.But secret codes aren''t the only puzzle they have to solve. How do they get out of the pyramid full of mummies? And there''s still the problem of who all these magical books belong to. Who is this mysterious M?

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The Case of the Late Pig - Margery Allingham

A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERYAgatha Christie called her ‘a shining light’. Have you discovered Margery Allingham, the ''true queen'' of the classic murder mystery?Private detective Albert Campion is summoned to the village of Kepesake to investigate a particularly distasteful death. The body turns out to be that of Pig Peters, freshly killed five months after his own funeral. Soon other corpses start to turn up, just as Peters''s body goes missing. It takes all Campion''s coolly incisive powers of detection to unravel the crime.As urbane as Lord Wimsey…as ingenious as Poirot… Meet one of crime fiction’s Great Detectives, Mr Albert Campion.

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The Siren of Sussex - Matthews Mimi

Bridgerton meets Jilly Cooper in this feminist historical romance that will have you swooning!''Unflinching, tender and moving.'' EVIE DUNMORE''A rare treat to enjoy and savour.'' KATE PEARCE''A moving love story and a vivid recreation of Victorian life.'' Anna Campbell The marriage mart is calling, and Evelyn must answer . . . Evelyn Maltravers longs for her perfect match. But with her family tumbling toward ruin. Her only hope is to distinguish herself is on horseback and to succeed she''ll need a habit-maker who''s not afraid to take risks. Ahmad Malik have always made women beautiful - but no one compares to Evelyn. Her unbridled spirit enchants him, awakening a depth of feeling he never thought possible. But pushing boundaries comes at a cost and not everyone is pleased to welcome Evelyn and Ahmad into fashionable society. The indomitable pair must decide which hurdles they can jump and what matters most: Making their mark or following their hearts?___________''A well written and innovative story . . . Fascinating characters and a captivating romance'' 5* Reader Review''Mimi is the indisputable Queen of writing Victorian and Regency novels. A delightful read'' 5* Reader Review ''This is a beautiful novel about self-discovery and the power ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Cry of the Icemark (2019 reissue) - Stuart Hill

After her father, King Redrought, dies in battle, Thirrin, the newyoung Queen of the Icemark, must use her ingenuity to protect hertiny kingdom from Imperial invaders. Unlikely allies must be madeof vampires, werewolves, witches and snow leopards to save herpeople.

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Malta and Gozo - Juliet Rix

This new, thoroughly updated fifth edition of Bradt''s Malta remains the most detailed guide to the country. Written by the author, broadsheet ''destination expert'' and tour leader who wrote the original guide and has updated every edition since, Bradt''s Malta has built a reputation as the go-to resource for getting beneath the surface of this island nation. With this guidebook in hand, discover cultural and other delights that lie beyond the island''s famed beaches. The deeper you delve, the more you will uncover of the varied riches of Malta and the adjacent islands of Gozo and Comino. Malta has the highest density of historic sights of any country, the result of a unique cultural and built heritage that fuses Neolithic, Roman, medieval, Arab, Punic, French and British influences. On one day, you might visit what is arguably the world''s oldest accessible stone architecture - UNESCO-listed temples that are more ancient even than Egypt''s great pyramids and Britain''s Stonehenge. On other days, choose between unusual Roman catacombs, medieval citadels and the baroque legacy of the Knights of St John, or the secret headquarters and underground shelters of World War II (used by General Eisenhower to command the invasion of Sicily) - ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Fortress Malta - James Holland

The extraordinary drama of Malta''s WWII victory against impossible odds told through the eyes of the people who were there.In March and April 1942, more explosives were dropped on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta - smaller than the Isle of Wight - than on the whole of Britain during the first year of the Blitz. Malta had become one of the most strategically important places in the world. From there, the Allies could attack Axis supply lines to North Africa; without it, Rommel would be able to march unchecked into Egypt, Suez and the Middle East. For the Allies this would have been catastrophic. As Churchill said, Malta had to be held ''at all costs''.FORTRESS MALTA follows the story through the eyes of those who were there: young men such as twenty-year-old fighter pilot Raoul Daddo-Langlois, anti-aircraft gunner Ken Griffiths, American Art Roscoe and submariner Tubby Crawford - who served on the most successful Allied submarine of the Second World War; cabaret dancer-turned RAF plotter Christina Ratcliffe, and her lover, the brilliant and irrepressible reconnaissance pilot, Adrian Warburton. Their stories and others provide extraordinary first-hand accounts of heroism, resilience, love, and loss, highlighting one of the most remarkable stories ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The American Roommate Experiment - Elena Armas

'Elena Armas is the undisputed queen of slow burn, steam, deliciously swoony rom-coms.' Ali Hazelwood, bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis From the author of the Goodreads Choice Award winner The Spanish Love Deception, the eagerly anticipated follow-up featuring Rosie Graham and Lucas Martín, who are forced to share a New York apartment. Rosie Graham has a problem. A few, actually. She just quit her well paid job to focus on her secret career as a romance writer. She hasn’t told her family and now has terrible writer’s block. Then, the ceiling of her New York apartment literally crumbles on her. Luckily she has her best friend Lina’s spare key while she’s out of town. But Rosie doesn’t know that Lina has already lent her apartment to her cousin Lucas, who Rosie has been stalking—for lack of a better word—on Instagram for the last few months. Lucas seems intent on coming to her rescue like a Spanish knight in shining armour. Only this one strolls around the place in a towel, has a distracting grin, and an irresistible accent. Oh, and he cooks. Lucas offers to let Rosie stay with him, at least until she can find some affordable temporary ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits - Jennifer Weiner

‘Full of glamour, nostalgia, pop music and strong women chasing their dreams. The perfect poolside read to escape into'' Georgina Moore''Weiner captures the tension of sibling rivalry and the pull of unconditional love with honesty and heart'' Heat''Weiner is the undisputed queen of the fun yet thoughtful poolside read'' Vogue''I came for a Daisy Jones fix and left with a craving for more Griffin Sisters! The kind of immersive, uplifting read you''ll clear the rest of your day for – just wonderful'' Louise Candlish*****Fame comes at a price…The Griffin Sisters had the world at their feet, catapulted to stardom in the early 00’s before they become one of rock music’s greatest mysteries:Zoe, effortlessly gorgeous, who loved the fans and the fame, dancing under the lights while her sister’s voice rang out across stadiums.Cassie, never comfortable with the crowds or the attention, but with the voice of a generation, rich, haunting, touched with heartbreak.It’s two decades since The Griffin Sisters broke up. Zoe’s a wife and mother, living in suburbia, occasionally recognised by a nostalgic fan. No one knows where Cassie is. The sisters haven’t spoken in years.Now, despite her mum’s warnings, Zoe’s teenage daughter, Cherry, is determined to break into ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Black Tower - Phylis Dorothy Jamesová

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME’ (Guardian) WINNER OF THE CWA SILVER DAGGER‘A legend.’ VAL MCDERMID‘P. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.’ MICK HERRON‘The best mysteries only get better with time and this is one of them!’ 5* reader reviewPERFECT FOR FANS OF VAL MCDERMID, RUTH RENDELL AND ELLY GRIFFITHS__________________________________________________________________________________There’s something wrong about this place. Haven’t you noticed?Dalgliesh is recovering from a life-threatening illness when his elderly friend Father Baddeley reaches out for advice. By the time he can respond, Father Baddeley is dead. And his is not the first recent death at the Dorset home for the disabled where he worked.Dalgliesh feels he must try to understand these deaths, even without official jurisdiction or support, but amid the growing suspicion of the residents, he can’t be sure either of them was murder.Until another body is found – and Dalgliesh suddenly finds himself in very grave danger.__________________________________________________________________________________‘The writing is excellent, the pitch of final terror beautifully sustained.’ Evening Standard‘Golden age quality writing, hugely enjoyable . . . Atmospheric, intriguing and a pleasure to read.’ 5* reader review‘A masterpiece.’ Edmund Crispin, Sunday Times**Now a major Channel 5 series**__________________________________________________________________________________READERS LOVE ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A World Full of Spooky Stories - Angela McAllister

Get ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of spooky stories from all over the world. Feel your pulse race and your skin tingle as you turn the pages of this spine-chilling anthology of spooky stories from around the world. Read all about the fearsome witch Baba Yaga, the serpent woman from Spain, the rescue of Tam Lin from the bewitching Queen of the Fairies, how Father Death gets caught in the Enchanted Apple Tree, and the waterdwelling Bunyip from Australia. Make sure you have your candle ready as it’s sure to be a long night… This gorgeous gift book is the perfect anthology for Halloween, or any time you want to be spooked! Features stories from Germany, Czechoslovakia, Russia, Africa, Brazil, Japan, Australia, India, UK, Canada, France, China, Ireland, Syria, Korea, Sweden, Egypt, Iceland, New Zealand, Arabia, Spain, Tibet, Iran, Greece. The tales are expertly retold by Angela McAllister for spooky fun for the whole family and illustrated by Romanian born Madalina Andronic whose beautifully spooky images bring these stories to life before your very eyes. Are you ready for story time with a spooky twist?The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Trap - Ava Glass

Emma Makepeace is back in the third gripping instalment of the Alias Emma series.''The new queen of spy fiction'' Guardian''Emma Makepeace is a worthy heir to the James Bond mantle.'' James Patterson''A can’t-put-down thriller - you''re in for a treat.'' Cosmopolitan''A slick and fun whirlwind that grips until the end'' Crime Monthly__________How far would you go to catch a killer?This is the question UK agent Emma Makepeace must ask herself when she is sent to Edinburgh for the upcoming global G7 Summit.The Russians are in town and Emma and her team know a high-profile assassination is being planned.But who is their target?There is only one way to find out. Emma must set a trap using herself as bait.As the most powerful leaders in the world arrive and the city becomes gridlocked, Emma knows the clock is ticking.__________''Glass expertly handles the various challenges of the mission — from flirtation and role play to detective work and combat.’ The Times''A fast-paced and propulsive read'' Perspective Magazine - Thriller of the Month''A Criminally Good Read'' Crime Scene Magazine''If you’re looking for a new thriller to get your teeth to get stuck into, this is definitely for you.'' Pick Me Up - Book of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Killer Question - Janice Hallett

* THE NEW FIENDISHLY CLEVER MYSTERY FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SMASH-HIT BESTSELLER THE APPEAL *''Brims with Hallett''s signature wit. Her best book yet'' - PETER SWANSON''Devilishly additive. I loved every line'' - LOUISE CANDLISH''Hallett strikes again. Twisty, funny and irresistibly dark'' - TOM HINDLEThe answer is murder.The question is whodunnit?A quiet country pub stands empty, its windows boarded up. And its kindly landlords, Mal and Sue Eastwood, are missing.What could have happened? A lot of strange events occurred in the days before the Eastwoods disappeared. A murdered man pulled from the nearby river. An eccentric couple on a houseboat who claimed to be led by a spirit guide. And a mysterious new team who suddenly appeared and began winning every round at the weekly pub quiz - much to the anger of the locals. They must have been cheating, but no one could figure out how...Can you crack the case of the missing landlords? Someone''s not been playing fair, so get the drinks in and see if you can get a perfect score.''Another brilliant, twisty mystery from Janice Hallett'' - ELLY GRIFFITHS''So clever and entertaining'' - JENNIE GODFREY''The modern queen of crime does it again'' - IAN MOORE

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In The Dark - Cara Hunterová

Do you know what they''re hiding in the house next door?-------- ''Your next riveting, twisty read!'' Shari Lapena ''Twist follows twist at a breath-taking pace'' Daily Mail ''The new queen of the cliffhanger'' John MarrsA woman and child are found locked in a basement room, barely alive. No one knows who they are - the woman can''t speak, and there are no missing persons reports that match their profile. The elderly man who owns the house claims he has never seen them before. The inhabitants of the quiet Oxford street are in shock. How could this happen right under their noses? But DI Adam Fawley knows that nothing is impossible. And that no one is as innocent as they seem . . .The second twisty, up-all-night thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling Cara Hunter. For fans of Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell. -------- Authors can''t get enough of In the Dark ''Cancel everything. You''re not going anywhere until you finish reading'' Emily Koch, Keep Him Close ''Classy, agile, fresh, unpredictable and utterly compelling'' Nicci French, The Unheard ''A real gripper of a read'' Peter James, Picture You Dead ''One of the best crime thrillers I have ever read'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Smallest Man - Frances Quinn

‘I want you to remember something, Nat. You’re small on the outside. But inside you’re as big as everyone else. You show people that and you won’t go far wrong in life.’ An uplifting, feel-good story perfect for fans of Mrs England The Doll Factory and The Devil and the Dark Water My name is Nat Davy. Perhaps you’ve heard of me? There was a time when people up and down the land knew my name, though they only ever knew half the story. The year of 1625, it was, when a single shilling changed my life. That shilling got me taken off to London, where they hid me in a pie, of all things, so I could be given as a gift to the new queen of England. They called me the queen’s dwarf, but I was more than that. I was her friend, when she had no one else, and later on, when the people of England turned against their king, it was me who saved her life. When they turned the world upside down, I was there, right at the heart of it, and this is my story. Inspired by a true story, and spanning two decades ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Villa - Rachel Hawkinsová

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ''Gave me Taylor Jenkins Reid vibes and I loved it from start to finish... captivating'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Grabbed me by the heart and didn''t let go! I was literally gasping with every twist'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Complex, suspenseful, creepy... perfect for those who love Ruth Ware or Lucy Foley'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''A phenomenal read that kept me up way past my bedtime'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Daisy Jones and The Six vibes... A fantastic summer read'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review _______As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable, but their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend.Villa Aestas in Orvieto is breathtaking, but it has a dark past: in 1974 it was rented by a notorious rockstar, who was joined by up-and-coming musician Pierce Sheldon and his girlfriend, Mari. By the end of the holiday Pierce is dead, and Mari goes on to write one of the greatest horror novels of all time.As Emily digs ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Teacher - Katerina Diamond

The #1 bestseller‘A terrific story, originally told. All hail the new Queen of Crime!’ Heat‘A web of a plot that twists and turns and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. A page-turner, but don’t read it before bed if you’re easily spooked!’ SunYou think you know who to trust? You think you know the difference between good and evil? You’re wrong …The body of the head teacher of an exclusive Devon school is found hanging from the rafters in the assembly hall.Hours earlier he’d received a package, and only he could understand the silent message it conveyed. It meant the end.As Exeter suffers a rising count of gruesome deaths, troubled DS Imogen Grey and DS Adrian Miles must solve the case and make their city safe again.But as they’re drawn into a network of corruption, lies and exploitation, every step brings them closer to grim secrets hidden at the heart of their community.And once they learn what’s motivating this killer, will they truly want to stop him?If you love The Teacher, don’t miss Katerina Diamond’s new standalone thriller The Heatwave

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The Marriages Between Zones 3, 4 and 5 - Doris Lessing

From Doris Lessing, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, this is the second instalment in the visionary novel cycle ‘Canopus in Argos: Archives’.This is the story of the kindly Queen of Zone Three, who rules a land free of all harshness, and her forced marriage with the soldier-king of Zone Four, which is hierarchic, disciplined, inflexible, dutiful. This apparently difficult marriage, unwanted by both, requires a compromise between impulse and reason, between instinct and logic.Ben Ata learns to accept and then to love the ruler of Zone Three and her alien ways; and she learns to love and to need him. But when the Queen is commanded by the Providers to return to her own realm, she must obey, shattering though it is to leave her husband and child. Ben Ata, in turn, is ordered to marry the savage beauty who rules Zone Five, a land that both unites and reverses the other two Zones.In ‘The Marriages …’ Doris Lessing uses science-fiction brilliantly to investigate the conflict between men and women. Once again, invented planets allow her to deploy her unillusioned knowledge of the real world of the reader.

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The Wind Off the Small Isles and The Lost One - Stewart Mary

The sweeping long-lost novella, now available in paperback for the first time in 40 years, alongside recently rediscovered short story ''The Lost One'', from the original queen of romantic suspense''Total heaven'' Harriet Evans1879. Lanzarote. A wealthy young woman elopes with an impoverished fisherman, leaving her family distraught.1968. Perdita West, secretary to a famous author, visits Lanzarote on a research trip and begins to fall in love with the unusual, beautiful little island. When, while snorkelling, a landslide traps Perdita in an underwater cave, her efforts to save herself will reveal what happened to the ill-fated couple who fell in love at this very spot almost a century ago . . .Also includes the recently rediscovered short story ''The Lost One'', first published in Woman''s Journal in 1960, and set against the backdrop of unfenced country and dark winding valleys at night.Praise for Mary Stewart:''Stylish'' Guardian''Wonderful''Scotsman''Mary Stewart is magic'' New York Times''[She] sprinkled intelligence around like stardust'' Herald''One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century'' Independent''She set the benchmark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing'' Elizabeth Buchan

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The Lighthouse - Phylis Dorothy Jamesová

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME’ (Guardian) ‘A legend.’ VAL MCDERMID‘P. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.’ MICK HERRON‘A whodunit which takes murder seriously.’ GUARDIANPERFECT FOR FANS OF VAL MCDERMID, RUTH RENDELL AND ELLY GRIFFITHS__________________________________________________________________________________He thought of Combe as a place of violent emotions – of danger.Combe Island, off the Cornish coast, is a restful retreat for the rich and powerful – until one of its distinguished visitors is murdered, and the peace of the island is shattered. Commander Adam Dalgliesh is called in to solve the mystery quickly and discreetly, but at a difficult time for him and his depleted team. No sooner have they begun to unravel the complicated motives of the suspects when there is a second brutal killing.But there is another danger just as insidious and potentially as fatal as murder on the island, which puts Dalgliesh at even greater risk . . .__________________________________________________________________________________‘P. D. James on top form . . . you will love it.’ Spectator‘Outstanding in characterisation and the plot is crafted with consummate skill. The setting was idyllic and chilling at the same time. . . Gripping and a rewarding read. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Ladykiller - Martina Cole

He''s every woman''s worst nightmare...THE LADYKILLER is the first book in the DI Kate Burrows series: the only time the ''undisputed queen of crime writing'' (Guardian) and Sunday Times bestseller Martina Cole has written from the perspective of the Old Bill. A killer is on the loose. It''s up to DI Kate Burrows to stop him.But Kate has a problem. The Grantley Ripper has attacked the daughter of one of London''s most infamous gangsters, Patrick Kelly, and now Kate''s investigation, along with her heart, are dangerously entwined with him.As the worlds of crime and law collide, will Kate take down the Ladykiller, or will he be her undoing?Her unique take on London''s criminal underworld will have you hooked, so don''t miss the rest of the DI Kate Burrows series, BROKEN, HARDGIRLS and DAMAGED

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Secrets from the Agatha Christie Archives - Jared Cade

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

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The Traitor - Ava Glass

Tension, danger and pace, pace, pace . . . Emma Makepeace is being tracked by a deadly traitor in the second novel in the Alias Emma series.''Thoroughly enjoyed this fast-paced, entertaining spy thriller'' Shari Lapena''A pulse pounding thriller'' The Sun''An appealingly quick-thinking risk-taker'' The Times‘A gripping new read… the perfect thriller’ Sunday Times''The new Queen of Spy Fiction'' The Guardian''One of the best new thrillers'' Financial Times''Immerses us into the gripping, glamorous, and sometimes deadly world of spies'' Grazia____________LONDON - EARLY MORNING . . .A body is found in a padlocked suitcase.Investigator Emma Makepeace knows it''s murder. And it''s personal.She quickly establishes that the dead man had been shadowing two oligarchs suspected of procuring illegal weapons in the UK. And it seems likely that an insider working deep within the British government is helping them.To find out who the traitor is, Emma goes deep undercover on a superyacht owned by one of the oligarchs.But the glamorous veneer of the rich hides dark secrets. Out at sea, Emma is both hunter and prey, and no one can protect her.Never has the turquoise sea and golden sands of the Rivera seemed so dangerous.As the hunt intensifies, Emma knows that she is in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Mating Game - Lana Ferguson

''Lana is the undisputed queen of anything Omegaverse! She writes the best sex scenes and her stories never fail to make me laugh! Lana has mastered the art of the spicy romcom, and The Mating Game is another homerun from her!'' Ali Hazelwood, No. 1 New York Times bestselling authorTwo wolf shifters reluctant to love discover there''s no fighting the call of the wild in this steamy romance by USA Today bestselling author Lana Ferguson.Contractor Tess Covington has spent her entire life as a regular non-shifter human, so after she lands in the Denver ER with flu-like symptoms, it comes as a complete shock to be told that, no, she''s not sick - she''s actually a late-presenting omega wolf shifter. With her family in dire financial straits and a contract for her own television show on the line, she can''t afford not to complete the renovation job she came for. And given that her newly emerged wolf is in danger of going into heat, she''ll just have to do her best to follow the doctor''s advice to keep away from alpha shifters.Alpha wolf Hunter Barrett has spent most of his adult life living by a routine, and a big part ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Englishman - David Gilman

A Financial Times Thriller of the Year.Dan Raglan, Foreign Legion veteran, finds himself entering one of the most brutal Russian prisons as he tries to settle old scores. A captivating spy thriller from critically acclaimed author David Gilman. Penal Colony No. 74, AKA White Eagle, lies some 600 kilometres north of Yekaterinburg in Russia''s Sverdlovskaya Oblast. Imprisoning the country''s most brutal criminals, it is a winter-ravaged hellhole of death and retribution. And that''s exactly why the Englishman is there. Six years ago, Raglan was a soldier in the French Foreign Legion engaged in a hard-fought war on the desert border of Mali and Algeria. Amid black ops teams and competing intelligence agencies, his strike squad was compromised and Raglan himself severely injured. His war was over, but the deadly aftermath of that day has echoed around the world ever since: the assassination of four Moscow CID officers; kidnap and murder on the suburban streets of West London; the fatal compromise of a long-running MI6 operation. Raglan can''t avoid the shockwaves. This is personal. It is up to him to finish it – and it ends in Russia''s most notorious penal colony. But how do you break into a high security ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Hidden Palace - Dinah Jefferies

An island of secrets. A runaway. And a promise…A rebellious daughter1925. Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of the tiny island of Malta, strangers slip into the shadows and anyone can buy a new name. Rosalie Delacroix flees Paris for a dancer’s job in the bohemian clubs deep in its winding streets.A sister with a secret1944. Running from the brutality of war in France, Florence Baudin faces a new life. But her estranged mother makes a desperate request: to find her vanished sister, who went missing years before.A rift over generationsBetrayals and secrets, lies and silence hang between the sisters. A faded last letter from Rosalie is Florence’s only clue, the war an immovable barrier – and time is running out…Praise for The Hidden Palace‘Completely swept me away to another place and time. Dinah is the queen of sumptuous settings, transporting the reader effortlessly from chocolate-box Devonshire to the cabaret clubs of 1920s Paris and war-torn Malta. A marvellous, multi-layered story, populated with characters to really care for’ HAZEL GAYNOR‘Dinah Jefferies wields her storytelling magic on the island of Malta . . . It’s engrossing and sensual, full of the heat of the Mediterranean sun’ GILL PAUL‘Powerful, passionate and profoundly moving ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Infernal Devices 3: Clockwork Princess (1406321346)

Kniha - autor Cassandra Clare, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Cassandra Clare, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná B format edition. Danger intensifies for the Shadowhunters in the unmissable conclusion to the hugely popular "Infernal Devices" trilogy which has seen success in over 30 countries and has appeared on numerous bestseller lists across the globe. Cassandra Clare is also the author of the bestselling "The Mortal Instruments" trilogy and has been described as 'the new queen of fantasy' by "The Wall Street Journal"

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Enslaved: Below The Lights (Cinematic Tour 2020) (2x LP) - LP (BNM024LP)

LP vinyl - Below The Lights je sedmé studiové album norské heavymetalové skupiny Enslaved. Below The Lights je sedmé studiové album norské heavymetalové skupiny Enslaved. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop LP As Fire Swept Clean the Earth / The Dead Stare / The Crossing / Queen of Night / Havenless / Ridicule Swarm / A Darker Place

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Shrines of Gaiety - Kate Atkinsonová

1926, and in a country still recovering from the Great War, London has become the focus for a delirious new nightlife. In the clubs of Soho, peers of the realm rub shoulders with starlets, foreign dignitaries with gangsters, and girls sell dances for a shilling a time.The notorious queen of this glittering world is Nellie Coker, ruthless but also ambitious to advance her six children, including the enigmatic eldest, Niven whose character has been forged in the crucible of the Somme. But success breeds enemies, and Nellie's empire faces threats from without and within. For beneath the dazzle of Soho's gaiety, there is a dark underbelly, a world in which it is all too easy to become lost.With her unique Dickensian flair, Kate Atkinson brings together a glittering cast of characters in a truly mesmeric novel that captures the uncertainty and mutability of life; of a world in which nothing is quite as it seems.

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Next of Kin - Kia Abdullah

Winner of The Diverse Adult Book Award 2022‘Abdullah’s legal thrillers make John Grisham seem like a maiden aunt’ Sunday Times Crime Club‘An enthralling, heartbreaking and thrilling courtroom drama that had me shouting out loud and gripped until the last page’ Nadine Matheson, author of The Jigsaw Man‘Brilliantly tense, this is another clever page turner from Kia Abdullah that I couldn’t put down. Just superb’ Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City‘Twists and turns aplenty . . . The author’s greatest strength lies in her sensitive and relatable description of the relationship between sisters Leila and Max’s mother Yasmin’ i‘A tense, brilliant read’ Bella* * * *ON AN ORDINARY WORKING DAY…Leila Syed receives a call that cleaves her life in two. Her brother-in-law’s voice is filled with panic. His son’s nursery has called to ask where little Max is.YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE…Leila was supposed to drop Max off that morning. But she forgot.Racing to the carpark, she grasps the horror of what she has done.IS ABOUT TO COME TRUE…What follows is an explosive, high-profile trial that will tear the family apart. But as the case progresses it becomes clear there’s more to this incident than meets the eye…A gripping, brave and tense ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Last Seance - Agatha Christie

Tales of the Supernatural by Agatha Christie For lovers of the supernatural and the macabre comes this collection of ghostly and chilling tales from Agatha Christie. Acknowledged the world over as the undisputed Queen of Crime, in fact she dabbled in her early writing career with mysteries of a more unearthly kind - stories featuring fantastic psychic visions, spectres looming in the shadows, encounters with deities, eerie messages from the Other Side, even a man who switches bodies with a cat... This haunting compendium gathers together all of Christie's spookiest and most macabre short stories, some featuring her timeless detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Finally together in one volume, it shines a light on the darker side of Agatha Christie, one that she herself relished, identifying ten of them as 'my own favourite stories written soon after The Mysterious Affair at Styles, some before that'.

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Emperor of Rome - Professor Mary Beard

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER'[Mary Beard] has always had the sharpest eyes for telling detail and colourful anecdote' Sunday Times'Britain's most famous classicist ... at the peak of her powers' The Times'Extraordinary ... a deliciously varied tapestry of detail drawn from across nearly three centuries' Telegraph'The reigning Queen of Classics' SpectatorWhat was it really like to rule and be ruled in the Ancient Roman world?In her international best-seller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome.Now, she shines her spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire, from Julius Caesar (assassinated 44 BCE) to Alexander Severus (assassinated 235 CE). Emperor of Rome is not your usual chronological account of Roman rulers, one after another: the mad Caligula, the monster Nero, the philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Beard asks bigger questions: What power did emperors actually have? Was the Roman palace really so bloodstained?Emperor of Rome goes directly to the heart of Roman (and our own) fantasies about what it was to be Roman, offering an account of Roman history as it has never been presented before.

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The Coming Storm - Greg Mosse

The hotly-anticipated sequel to 2022 Sunday Times Thriller of the Year The Coming Darkness sees the return of hero Alexandre Lamarque. He may have prevented the world from falling into ruin, but his work is not done yet. From Paris, the lithium mines of Mali, and the Aswan Dam, he faces ever more malign forces, and there's more at stake than ever.

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The Beast Player - Nahoko Uehashi

An enthralling and sophisticated fantasy story from one of Japan''s most popular writers of teen fiction, which has been turned into a popular anime seriesErin''s family have an important responsibility: caring for the Toda, fearsome water serpents who form the core of their Lord''s army. So when a number of Toda mysteriously die, it is Erin''s mother who takes the blame, and the punishment - she is sentenced to death. Before she dies she manages to use an ancient, forbidden power to send Erin to safety - leaving her daughter alone, far from home but with the knowledge that both she and her mother are somehow different.Soon, Erin finds she can talk to both the terrifying Toda and the majestic Royal Beasts, who protect the supreme queen of her realm. This knowledge gives her great power, but it also involves her in deadly plots and political gameplaying that she wants no part of. Can Erin save herself and prevent her beloved beasts from being used as tools of war, or is there no way of avoiding the terrible battles to come?

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All the Rage - Cara Hunterová

The first girl came back.The next might not be so lucky...--------''A real gripper of a read'' Peter James ''Masterful, engrossing, twisty'' Rosamund Lupton''One of our most exciting crime writers'' John Marrs A girl is taken from the streets of Oxford. But it''s unlike any abduction DI Fawley''s seen before . . . Faith Appleford was attacked, a plastic bag tied over her head, taken to an isolated location . . . and then, by some miracle, she escaped. What''s more, when DC Erica Somer interviews Faith, she quickly becomes convinced that Faith knows who her abductor is. Yet Faith refuses to press charges. Without more evidence, it''s looking like the police may have to drop the case. But what happens if Faith''s attacker strikes again?The fourth twisty, up-all-night thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling Cara Hunter. For fans of Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell.--------What they''re saying about Cara Hunter ''Twist follows twist at a breathtaking pace'' Daily Mail ''Fantastic...my favourite series ever!'' Shari Lapena, Not A Happy Family ''You can almost hear her characters breathing from the page'' Jane Corry, We All Have Our Secrets ''Utterly compelling'' Nicci French, The Unheard ''A top-notch psychological thriller'' JP Delaney, The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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