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The Maid - Nita Prose
*Molly the maid returns in THE MAID''S SECRET – available to pre-order now*_________________________________________________________________Get swept away by the million-copy bestseller …*THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER*WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER*WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION*A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME PICK‘An escapist pleasure’ SUNDAY TIMES‘An instantly gripping whodunnit’STYLIST‘Smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing ’ LISA JEWELL_________________________________________________________________It begins like any other day for Molly Gray, silently dusting her way through the luxury rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel.But when she enters suite 401 and discovers an infamous guest dead in his bed, a very messy mystery begins to unfold. And Molly’s at the heart of it – because if anyone can uncover the secrets beneath the surface, the fingerprints amongst the filth – it’s the maid . . ._______________________________________________________Everyone’s getting swept away by The Maid:‘Excellent and totally entertaining . . . the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time’ STEPHEN KING‘This is phenomenal thriller. Maid or murderer or victim? Find out in the book’ READER REVIEW âââââ‘Gripping, deftly written, and led by a truly unforgettable protagonist in Molly. I''m recommending it to everyone I know'' EMMA STONEX‘I loved everything about this book’ READER REVIEW âââââ‘I didn’t think I could love a character any more than I loved Eleanor Oliphant but along comes Molly the Maid. God, I love her’ READER REVIEW âââââ‘Fresh, fiendish and darkly beguiling. The Maid is so thrillingly original, and clever, and joyous. I just adored every page’ CHRIS WHITAKER‘Felt like a modern day homage to Agatha Christie’ READER REVIEW âââââ‘Lots of twists and turns and highly gripping’ READER REVIEW âââââA Sunday Times No.4 bestseller for w/c 24/01/2022A New York Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 31/01/2022
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The Maid's Secret - Nita Prose
Molly the maid is no stranger to secrets...She sees everything behind closed doors at the Regency Grand hotel: wiping away the dust and grime of guests passing through.But one secret lies much closer to home. An old trinket - a faux Faberge egg - is revealed to be a precious antique during an appraisal at the hotel, making Molly a rags-to-riches sensation. But no sooner has the egg shown its value than it's stolen: vanishing without a trace.Determined to crack the case of the missing Faberge, Molly begins dusting for clues - uncovering a mystery that stretches deep into the past.For in the pages of a long-forgotten diary, written by her late gran, lie the secrets that could unlock all others - and only Molly holds the key...
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Maid's Secret - Nita Prose
Molly the maid is no stranger to secrets… She sees everything behind closed doors at the Regency Grand hotel: wiping away the dust and grime of guests passing through. But one secret lies much closer to home.An old trinket – a faux Fabergé egg – is revealed to be a precious antique during an appraisal at the hotel, making Molly a rags-to-riches sensation. But no sooner has the egg shown its value than it’s stolen: vanishing without a trace. Determined to crack the case of the missing Fabergé, Molly begins dusting for clues – uncovering a mystery that stretches deep into the past.For in the pages of a long-forgotten diary, written by her late gran, lie the secrets that could unlock all others – and only Molly holds the key…
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The Maid and the Crocodile - Jordan Ifueko
A romantic standalone fantasy set in the world of Raybearer, from New York Times bestselling author Jordan IfuekoTHE SMALLEST SPARK CAN BIND TWO HEARTS . . . OR START A REVOLUTION. In the magic-soaked capital city of Oluwan, Small Sade needs a job - preferably as a maid, with employers who don't mind her unique appearance and unlucky foot. But before she can be hired, she accidentally binds herself to a powerful being known only as the Crocodile, a god rumoured to devour pretty girls. Small Sade entrances the Crocodile with her secret: she is a Curse Eater, gifted with the ability to alter people's fates by cleaning their houses. The handsome god warns that their fates are bound, but Small Sade evades him, launching herself into a new career as the Curse Eater of a swanky inn. She is determined to impress the wealthy inhabitants and earn her place in Oluwan City . . . assuming her secret-filled past - and the revolutionary ambitions of the Crocodile - don't catch up with her. But maybe there is more to Small Sade. And maybe everyone in Oluwan City deserves more too - from the maids all the way to the Anointed Ones.
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The Mistletoe Mystery - Nita Prose
There''s a 5* Christmas mystery unfolding at The Regency Grand Hotel…Full of charm and feel-good festive cheer, The Mistletoe Mystery short story is the perfect stocking-filler this Christmas!____It’s the Christmas countdown at the Regency Grand Hotel, and Molly the maid is polishing up her holiday list.*Deck halls*Dust off decorations*Buy Secret Santa gift*Solve mystery?A festive plot throws Molly off-kilter. Why does her beau, Juan Manuel, keep disappearing? And why are the hotel corridors filled with whispers?Someone is keeping a secret. And, as Molly discovers, the answers to the mystery lie in a most unexpected gift…*Escape into the world of Molly the Maid in this delightful Christmas short story!*____Over a million readers have been swept away by Molly the Maid:''Captivating, emotional, powerful and wise. I absolutely loved it and think Nita is my new favourite author'' READER REVIEW âââââ''A book full of such charm!'' READER REVIEW âââââ‘I didn’t think I could love a character any more than I loved Eleanor Oliphant but along comes Molly the Maid. God, I love her’ READER REVIEW âââââ''Wow! I loved everything about this book'' READER REVIEW âââââ‘Lots of twists and turns and highly gripping’ READER REVIEW âââââThe Maid was a Sunday Times bestseller for w/c 08/05/2023
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The Maid's Masquerade - Catherine Tinley
An heiress and a maid swap places in brand-new duet The Heiress Switch Undercover as the Earl’s fiancée And to settle old scores…
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Tajemný host - Nita Prose - audiokniha
Audiokniha: Molly Grayová je jiná než ostatní. S citem pro úklid a patřičnou etiketu vystoupala po zaměstnaneckém žebříčku ve velkolepém hotelu Regency Grand a stala se váženou hlavní pokojskou. Ale právě když její život dospěje na vrchol dokonalosti, svět se jí převrátí vzhůru nohama, protože v hotelu zemře proslulý autor detektivek J. D. Grimthorpe. Ovšem kdo jej zavraždil? Lily, nová zaučující se pokojská? Nebo Serena, spisovatelova sekretářka? Není možné, že pan Preston, milovaný hotelový portýr, něco skrývá? A je Molly opravdu tak nevinná, jak vypadá? „Vybroušené jako diamant!“ - SHARI LAPENA „Skvělý napínavý příběh, který připomíná detektivky Agathy Christie. Je okouzlující, srdečný a vtipný.“ - HARPER’S BAZAAR Nita Prose: TAJEMNÝ HOST | Překlad Zdeňka Zvěřinová | Čte Marie Štípková | Režie Alexandra Bauerová | Zvuk, střih a mastering David Pravda | Hudba David Pravda | Natočeno ve studiu MIXING.TODAY | Grafiku podle knižní předlohy adaptovala Jana Rybová | Produkce David Pravda | Supervize Alena Brožová | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr, v listopadu 2024. Nahrávka vznikla dle knižní předlohy: THE MYSTERY GUEST Copyright © 2023 by Nita Prose Inc. | Translation © Zdeňka Zvěřinová, 2024 | Cover design: Elena Giavaldi | Obálku upravil Radek Nahodil | All rights reserved. | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – v edici Kalibr v roce 2024.
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The Mystery Guest - Nita Prose
DO NOT DISTURB. WHODUNNIT IN PROGRESS . .Molly Gray wears her Head Maid badge proudly for every shift at the Regency Grand Hotel: plumping pillows, sweeping up secrets, silently restoring rooms to a state of perfection. But the hotel’s reputation is sullied when a guest – a famous mystery writer – drops very dead on the tearoom floor.As suspicion swirls in the hotel corridors, it’s clear there’s grime lurking beneath the gilt. And Molly knows that she alone holds the key to the mystery. But unlocking it means thinking about the past, about a dusty old house, and everything else she’s tidied away in her memory.Because Molly knew the dead guest once upon a time – and she knows his secrets too . . .
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The Maid’s Secret - Nita Prose
Molly the Maid is used to being invisible. Now someone is watching her every move … *THE SPARKLING NEW MYSTERY FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE MAID* –––––
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Maid-sama! (2-in-1 Edition), Vol. 3 - Hiro Fujiwara
As if being class president of a predominantly male high school wasn't hard enough, Misaki Ayuzawa has a major secret - she works at a maid cafe after school! How is she supposed to keep her image of being ultra-smart, strong and overachieving intact once school heartthrob Takumi Usui discovers her double life? Misaki gets involved in her friend Sakura's love life when she's invited along to meet Sakura's favorite band. But when Sakura's crush is more interested in Misaki than Sakura herself, it's up to Usui to intervene! And when the heir to a restaurant conglomerate makes an offer to buy the maid cafe, how far will Misaki go to save it?
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The Maid of Ballymacool – A Novel - Jennifer Deibel
"A slow-building, delicious romance wrapped in a mystery!"--Erica Vetsch, author of the Thorndike & Swann Regency MysteriesBrianna Kelly has worked at Ballymacool House and Boarding School since she was a wee girl and will likely die there. Despite a sense that she was made for something more, Brianna feels powerless to change her situation, so she consoles herself by exploring the Ballymacool grounds, looking for hidden treasures to add to the secret trove beneath the floorboards of her room.When Michael Wray, the son of local gentry, is sent to Ballymacool to deal with his unruly cousin, he finds himself drawn to Brianna, immediately and inescapably. There is something about her that feels so . . . familiar. When Brianna unearths an intriguing silver platter in the woods, she commits to learning its origins. Could the handsome newcomer hold the key? If so, their discovery could change everything."Deibel''s update on the ''Cinderella'' story features sympathetic, three-dimensional characters that readers will find easy to root for."--Publishers Weekly"Deibel once again inventively draws on Ireland''s fascinating history as inspiration for a compassionate and compelling sweet romance with a Celtic Cinderella-like flavor."--Booklist"With rich language and historical detail, Deibel brilliantly emphasizes the story''s central themes of love, faith, and redemption."--BookPage
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The Selected Poetry & Prose of Shelley - Percy Bysshe Shelley
With an Introduction, Notes and Bibliography by Dr Bruce Woodcock, Senior Lecturer in English, University of Hull.Shelley''s short, prolific life produced some of the most memorable and well-known lyrics of the Romantic period. But he was also the most radical writer in the English literary tradition of his day, a fiery political visionary committed to social change and progress.The generous selection in this volume represents the wide range of his writing, both poetry and prose. Arranged chronologically, the accompanying introductory essays set Shelley''s works in their historical, social and political context. They provide a vivid insight into the life and times of this volcanic spirit whose inspiring voice called on the people of England to: ‘Rise like lions after slumberIn unvanquishable number;Shake your chains to earth like dewWhich in sleep had fallen on you.Ye are many, they are few.’(The Mask of Anarchy)
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Mary Weatherford: The Flaying of Marsyas - Francine Prose
Mary Weatherford: The Flaying of Marsyas documents an exhibition of new paintings by Mary Weatherford, which were presented in 2022 at the Museo di Palazzo Grimani, Venice, to coincide with the 59th Biennale di Venezia.This catalog documents an exhibition of paintings from 2021–22 by Mary Weatherford, a daring practitioner of American abstraction and a leading painter of her generation. The series takes its immediate inspiration from Titian’s late painting, The Flaying of Marsyas (c. 1570–76), reflecting the artist’s enduring fascination with this work. Alluding to the Renaissance painter’s subdued palette, while paying tribute to the distinctive light of Venice, Weatherford uses Flashe paint and neon tubing to distill the earlier canvas’s affect. She responds to Titian’s composition by translating the violent character of its mythological theme into a format that, while more improvisational, also alludes to fate, hubris, and the relationship between the human and the divine. Francine Prose’s essay traces the history of depictions of the myth of Apollo and Marsyas in paintings, and places Weatherford’s interpretation of the story in the context of contemporary life.
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The Bookish Life of Nina Hill - Abbi Waxman
*The hilarious new novel from Abbi Waxman - I WAS TOLD IT WOULD GET EASIER - is available now*Abbi Waxman''s charming novel follows introvert and bookworm Nina Hill as she discovers if real life can ever live up to fiction... Shortlisted for the Comedy Women In Print Prize, this novel is perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond and Maria Semple. ''GORGEOUS'' Marian Keyes''Like a big slab of your favourite cake in book form'' Libby Page, author of The LidoMeet Nina Hill: A young woman supremely confident in her own. . . shell.Nina has her life just as she wants it: a job in a bookstore, an excellent trivia team and a cat named Phil. If she sometimes suspects there might be more to life than reading, she just shrugs and picks up a new book. So when the father she never knew existed dies, leaving behind innumerable sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews, Nina is horrified. They all live close by! She''ll have to Speak. To. Strangers. And if that wasn''t enough, Tom, her trivia nemesis, has turned out to be cute, funny and interested in getting to know her...It''s time for Nina to turn her own fresh page, and find out if real life can ever live up to fiction. . .Praise for The Bookish Life of Nina Hill...''Like a conversation with the funniest person you know - just lovely'' KATIE FFORDE''Charmed by its funny loveliness'' NINA STIBBE, AUTHOR OF REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL''Book lovers will absolutely relate'' O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE''Meet our bookish millennial heroine - a modern-day Elizabeth Bennet'' THE WASHINGTON POST''A quirky, eccentric romance that will charm any bookworm'' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY ''I hope you''re in the mood to be downright delighted, because that''s the state you''ll find yourself in'' POPSUGAR
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One Day I Shall Astonish the World - Nina Stibbe
From the prize-winning author of Reasons to be Cheerful comes a story about the ebb and flow of female friendship over half a lifetime''A true gift of a novel, I utterly adored it. For as long as I could make it last, the world just felt a bit nicer'' Meg Mason''Stibbe turns out more perfect, sharp, unique sentences than anyone else'' Caitlin Moran''Stibbe has an extraordinary gift'' Marian Keyes''Nina Stibbe makes being funny look easy, but that''s just because she''s very, very good at it'' Clare Chambers________________________________________________Susan and Norma have been best friends for years, at first thrust together by force of circumstance (a job at The Pin Cushion, a haberdashery shop in 1990s Leicestershire) and then by force of character (neither being particularly inclined to make friends with anyone else). But now, thirty years later, faced with a husband seeking immortality and Norma out of reach on a wave of professional glory, Susan begins to wonder whether she has made the right choices about life, love, work, and, most importantly, friendship. Nina Stibbe''s new novel is the story of the wonderful and sometimes surprising path of friendship: from its conspiratorial beginnings, along its irritating wrong turns, to its final gratifying destination. _________________________________________________''Nina Stibbe''s very funny novels are full of charm, and her latest brilliantly captures the mordant humour of British suburban life'' Evening Standard''I absolutely loved every single page of it! I honestly think it''s the funniest thing she''s ever written'' Garth Jennings''I''m not surprised to see that Stibbe''s writing has been compared to Jane Austen''s'' Emma Healey''I am already longing for Nina Stibbe''s next book'' Observer''Stibbe is one of the all-time greats'' Daisy Buchanan''Clever and funny, it takes a sharp look at the intricacies of marriage, friendship, work and driving. As with all Stibbe''s writing there is a pleasingly perfect balance of wisdom with jokes'' Cathy Rentzenbrink ''Nina Stibbe is not just very funny but absolutely life-affirming'' Jenny Colgan''For beautifully funny and well-observed comic writing, Nina Stibbe is your go-to author. In her latest release, a tale of lifelong friendship between Susan and Norma, she explores the mistakes, rivalries and love we all experience in life'' Stylist''One of the great comic writers of our time'' Irish Times
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Záhada se jmelím - Nita Prose
Pokojská Molly Grayová vždycky zbožňovala Vánoce. Když byla malá, jejímilovaná babička je vždycky dokázala udělat výjimečnými, i když nemělymoc peněz. Několik prvních svátků bez babičky bylo pro Molly náročných,ale letos se její přítel Juan Manuel snaží udělat pro Molly tento čas conejradostnější.Tentokrát je záhada mnohem osobnější a intimnější, příběh dokonalevyvažuje útulné prázdninové kouzlo se zajímavým napětím. Prose zkušenězachycuje kouzlo ročního období Mollyinýma očima, vyvolává nostalgickévzpomínky na hýčkané tradice a zároveň zkoumá složitost důvěry a vztahů.To, co tuto knihu skutečně odlišuje, je hloubka vývoje postavy. Mollyin růstv celém příběhu je dojemný a poutavý, protože prochází výzvami lásky,přátelství a sebeobjevování.
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One Day I Shall Astonish the World - Nina Stibbe
From the prize-winning author of Reasons to be Cheerful comes a story about the ebb and flow of female friendship over half a lifetime''A true gift of a novel, I utterly adored it. For as long as I could make it last, the world just felt a bit nicer.'' Meg Mason''Wonderful . . . Her best yet'' Kathy Burke''I loved it so SO much! Funnier than ever but with a new depth and maturity'' Marian Keyes_______________________________________Susan and Norma have been best friends for years, at first thrust together by force of circumstance (a job at The Pin Cushion, a haberdashery shop in 1990s Leicestershire) and then by force of character (neither being particularly inclined to make friends with anyone else). But now, thirty years later, faced with a husband seeking immortality and Norma out of reach on a wave of professional glory, Susan begins to wonder whether she has made the right choices about life, love, work, and, most importantly, friendship.Nina Stibbe''s new novel is the story of the wonderful and sometimes surprising path of friendship: from its conspiratorial beginnings, along its irritating wrong turns, to its final gratifying destination._________________________________________________''A lovingly observed testament to the complexities and profundities of female friendship'' Elizabeth Day''Nina Stibbe is not just very funny but absolutely life-affirming'' Jenny Colgan''Stibbe writes some of the best-turned comic sentences in contemporary writing. Like Susan, she makes it look easier than it must be'' Sunday Times''Nina Stibbe is one of our funniest novelists - it''s time to take her seriously'' Daily Telegraph''Stibbe is one of the all-time greats'' Daisy Buchanan''Clever and funny, it takes a sharp look at the intricacies of marriage, friendship, work and driving. As with all Stibbe''s writing there is a pleasingly perfect balance of wisdom with jokes'' Cathy Rentzenbrink''For beautifully funny and well-observed comic writing, Nina Stibbe is your go-to author. In her latest release, a tale of lifelong friendship between Susan and Norma, she explores the mistakes, rivalries and love we all experience in life'' Stylist''One of the great comic writers of our time'' Irish Times
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Man at the Helm - Nina Stibbe
The very start of Lizzie Vogel''s story. From the much-loved author of Love, Nina, discover a wildly comic, brilliantly sharp-eyed novel about one family''s fall from grace.''All hail a book that''s funny!'' Barbara Trapido***** Meet Lizzie Vogel, 9. Lizzie is concerned about her newly divorced mother; thirty-one years old and trapped in a hostile village in the English countryside with only three young children and a Labrador for company. It isn''t that having a husband is good, but in 1970s rural Leicestershire, not having one is bad. The women in the village think Lizzie''s mother is after their husbands - and no one will let the children into the Brownies!Worried about their mother''s drinking, her (bad) playwriting and social workers sending them off to the infamous Crescent Home for Children, Lizzie and her sister embark on a misguided campaign to find their mother a new husband.LIZZIE''S STORY CONTINUES IN PARADISE LODGE AND REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL!***** ''[A] joyous read, full of wit and charm . . . I am already longing for Nina Stibbe''s next book'' OBSERVER ''Just the right mixture of childhood innocence and incredulity for the necessary deadpan delivery of Stibbe''s particular brand of comedy. Read it and be charmed'' INDEPENDENT ''A beguilingly comic blend of naivety and precociousness'' SUNDAY TIMESNINA STIBBE''S NEW NOVEL ONE DAY I SHALL ASTONISH THE WORLD IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW
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Went to London, Took the Dog - Nina Stibbe
From the beloved writer Nina Stibbe, a warm and funny story of a woman changing her life at 60.''A unique comic voice, endlessly funny'' – David Nicholls, author of One Day''Painfully funny, but also deeply moving'' – Meg Mason, author of Sorrow and BlissWhat does it mean to start again at sixty?Nina Stibbe is surprised to find herself asking this question as she leaves married life behind in Cornwall and heads back to London after twenty years away for what she calls ‘a year-long sabbatical’.She takes up lodgings at the house of writer Deborah Moggach, unprepared for how she, and the city, has changed and now wondering whether freedom is all it’s cracked up to be . . .As heard on BBC Radio 4''s Woman''s Hour''The true heir to Sue Townsend'' – Caitlin Moran''An utter, UTTER treat! It was like spending time with my most clever, insightful, funny, FUNNY friend'' – Marian Keyes''Vulnerable, sharp, funny, wise'' – Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry''No one writes heartbreak more hilariously, or hilarity more heartbreakingly'' – Katherine Heiny''So sharp and funny, blissfully gossipy, enviably well-observed . . . I loved it'' – India Knight
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Niles, the Cat - Susan Kruske
Niles is a young kitten who, along with his mother and sister, are abandoned to fend for themselves in a big city neighbourhood. Distrustful and afraid, they are captured by a human rescue organization and are taken to their facility. The kind staff wins over their trust and prepares them for adoption into their perfect home. Along the way, Niles learns some important life lessons about love and friendship, the consequences of being adventurous and the importance of always being charming.
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Went to London, Took the Dog - Nina Stibbe
From the beloved writer Nina Stibbe, a warm and funny story of a woman changing her life at 60.''A unique comic voice, endlessly funny'' - David Nicholls, author of One Day''Painfully funny, but also deeply moving'' - Meg Mason, author of Sorrow and BlissWhat does it mean to start again at sixty?Nina Stibbe is surprised to find herself asking this question as she leaves married life behind in Cornwall and heads back to London after twenty years away for what she calls ‘a year-long sabbatical’.She takes up lodgings at the house of writer Deborah Moggach, unprepared for how she, and the city, has changed and now wondering whether freedom is all it’s cracked up to be . . .As heard on BBC Radio 4''s Woman''s Hour''An utter, UTTER treat! It was like spending time with my most clever, insightful, funny, FUNNY friend'' - Marian Keyes''Vulnerable, sharp, funny, wise'' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry''No one writes heartbreak more hilariously, or hilarity more heartbreakingly'' - Katherine Heiny''So sharp and funny, blissfully gossipy, enviably well-observed . . . I loved it'' - India Knight
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Zorba the Greek - Nikos Kazantzakis
This moving fable sees a young Greek writer set out to Crete to claim a small inheritance. But when he arrives, he meets Alexis Zorba, a middle-aged Greek man with a zest for life. Zorba has had a family and many lovers, has fought in the Balkan wars, has lived and loved - he is a simple but deep man who lives every moment fully and without shame. As their friendship develops, he is gradually won over, transformed and inspired along with the reader.Zorba the Greek, Nikos Kazantzakis'' most popular and enduring novel, has its origins in the author''s own experiences in the Peleponnesus in the 1920s. His swashbuckling hero has legions of fans across the world and his adventures are as exhilarating now as they were on first publication in the 1950s.''There can never be any doubt that Kazantzakis was the possessor of genius.'' Sunday Telegraph
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In the Hollow of the Wave - Nina Mingya Powles
In the Hollow of the Wave, the second collection by Nina Mingya Powles, examines orientalism, art and artmaking in a time of ecological crisis. Influenced by the lives of women artists, and combining textile art, collage and poetry, these precise, remarkable poems reflect on the material of living, the thread of stories and memories held within fabrics and garments.Through museum and gallery spaces, Powles examines creation and craft as a radical act of love, reclamation and resistance to the shadow of colonial legacies and attitudes. Engaging with the work of artists such as Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, Yayoi Kusama, Etel Adnan and the fashion designer Guo Pei, these poems rework the notion of ekphrasis into something elemental and tactile, to find new ways of rendering shifting places, languages and selves; a thriving tapestry of nature and life in full and vivid colour.
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Mama and Mummy and Me in the Middle - Nina LaCour
A little girl stays home with Mama when Mummy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.For one little girl, there’s no place she’d rather be than sitting between Mama and Mummy. So when Mummy goes away on a work trip, it’s tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch films, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mummy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl has an idea ... but when Mummy finally comes home, it takes a minute to shake off the empty feeling she felt all week before leaning in for a kiss. Michael L. Printz Award winner Nina LaCour thoughtfully renders a familiar, touching story of a child who misses a parent, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, whose distinctive style brings charm and playfulness to this delightful family of three.
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Chinese Medicine for the Mind - Nina Cheng
Break free from anxiety, panic, depression, and dysfunction with ancient herbal remedies and mind-body practices from traditional Chinese medicine. The modern world is a nightmare for our mental health. Does modern medicine have the answer? For many patients, the answer is, unfortunately, “no.” But there may be another way. For two thousand years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been effectively treating anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other conditions using herbal medicine and other healing modalities. In this book, Nina Cheng, founder of Chinese medicine company The Eastern Philosophy, and a team of renowned practitioners and scholars of Chinese medicine, share practical, accessible remedies and protocols you can use to improve your mental and emotional well-being.Supported by historical primary sources and modern clinical research, the book offers an introduction to traditional Chinese medicine and its unique approach to mental health. Each chapter covers a common mental health condition--anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, brain fog, and trauma—exploring how Chinese medicine has historically approached these conditions, describing common patterns associated with unique symptoms, and prescribing specific remedies you can access in your everyday life. This includes:Readily-available herbal formulasSelf-massage and acupressureQigong protocolsMeditation and visualization exercisesFive Element Music TherapyFood and tea therapy, and moreFor anyone who has struggled with their mental health or is looking to better understand traditional Chinese medicine’s approach to healing both the mind and body, this book offers a natural, time-tested way to a healthier mind, a calmer heart, and a more peaceful life.
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The Odyssey - Nina Segal
It starts – like many stories – with a man.A man leaving – heard that before?A man going off to find his fortune.A man going off to start a war.Telemachus was just a baby when his dad Odysseus left to fight in the Trojan War. Now he’s almost grown he sets off on a quest to find him, even if his mum is not convinced. Luckily he has the muses - and some great tunes - to guide him on his heroic journey.Join Telemachus on an epic adventure through stormy seas and strange lands, filled with mystical creatures, dangerous monsters and enchanting sirens - plus two talking sheep - and discover what really makes a true hero.This fun, musical re-telling of Homer’s classic story The Odyssey is adapted by Nina Segal, with the original production directed by Jennifer Tang.This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Unicorn Theatre in London, in March 2024.
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Dune Part Two: The Photography - Niko Tavernise
Explore Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two with remarkable photography by Niko Tavernise, detailing the extraordinary cast, sets, and locations from the shoot.
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Nina's Book of Little Things - The Keith Haring Studio LLC
This brilliant activity book of imagination from the mind of Keith Haring is for the little Nina in all of us...
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The Day of the Roaring - Nina Bhadreshwar
''Everything I love in a crime novel – passion, interesting and rooted characters and a great story'' Ann CleevesDon''t miss this award winning debut crime thriller set in Sheffield introducing DI Diana Walker: A grizzly murder has Diana questioning everything she knows, and secrets come to light that threaten to tear her world apartSilence protects the victims… And the killerWhen the dismembered body of a headmaster is found on the derelict site of a former school in Sheffield, DI Diana Walker finds herself chasing shadows.Faced with missing teachers, unreported crimes and silent witnesses, Diana is running out of leads. Her colleagues insist this is just another instance of gang violence, but Diana knows there’s something more. Something everyone’s too scared to talk about.With her reputation on the line, Diana is determined to find the truth. Her search for answers leads to Sheffield’s neglected underbelly, where she finds distrust, horrifying secrets and a whole new understanding of justice.*Readers love THE DAY OF THE ROARING*''An absolute gripping and fabulous thriller a true 5 star read'' âââââ Reader Review''A great read which I highly recommend'' âââââ Reader Review''What a spectacular read … Totally blew me away … an amazing thriller that kept me gripped'' âââââ Reader Review''A compelling and addictive story, very enjoyable'' âââââ Reader Review''A gripping story from start to finish'' âââââ Reader Review''An amazing book shedding light on a number of complex issues'' âââââ Reader Review
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The Day of the Roaring - Nina Bhadreshwar
''Everything I love in a crime novel – passion, interesting and rooted characters and a great story'' Ann CleevesDon''t miss this award winning debut crime thriller set in Sheffield introducing DI Diana Walker: A grizzly murder has Diana questioning everything she knows, and secrets come to light that threaten to tear her world apartSilence protects the victims… And the killerWhen the dismembered body of a headmaster is found on the derelict site of a former school in Sheffield, DI Diana Walker finds herself chasing shadows.Faced with missing teachers, unreported crimes and silent witnesses, Diana is running out of leads. Her colleagues insist this is just another instance of gang violence, but Diana knows there’s something more. Something everyone’s too scared to talk about.With her reputation on the line, Diana is determined to find the truth. Her search for answers leads to Sheffield’s neglected underbelly, where she finds distrust, horrifying secrets and a whole new understanding of justice.*Readers love THE DAY OF THE ROARING*''An absolute gripping and fabulous thriller a true 5 star read'' âââââ Reader Review''A great read which I highly recommend'' âââââ Reader Review''What a spectacular read … Totally blew me away … an amazing thriller that kept me gripped'' âââââ Reader Review''A compelling and addictive story, very enjoyable'' âââââ Reader Review''A gripping story from start to finish'' âââââ Reader Review''An amazing book shedding light on a number of complex issues'' âââââ Reader Review
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Their Mauritius Wedding Ruse / Billion-Dollar Nights In The Castle - Nina Milne, Michele Renae
Their Mauritius Wedding RuseTO HAVE AND TO HOLD…TEMPORARILY…In this Summer Escapes story, after an unimaginable tragedy, Chloe’s law career means everything to her. But new client distractingly handsome billionaire Logan has an…unusual proposition. If Chloe marries him to satisfy his ailing grandmother he’ll help her achieve her professional dreams. It’s an offer she can’t refuse—as long as their nuptials remain strictly on paper. Romance is too risky—especially with guarded Logan. Yet as they''re caught up in their idyllic Mauritian wedding their sparks become undeniable. And Chloe’s soon tempted to renegotiate the terms of their arrangement…Billion-Dollar Nights in the CastleAN INVITATION INTO HIS EXTRAORDINARY WORLD!In this Art of Being a Billionaire story, when librarian Ginny leaves her cheating fiancé at the altar she needs a fresh start. A chance encounter with gorgeous art broker Joss is timely, and his spontaneous dare to join him on a job is exactly the adventure she craves. Thrown together in a Transylvanian castle, they find their connection is electric—but as their passion leads to irresistible nights can Ginny reconcile her newfound freedom with her deepening feelings? And can troubled Joss overcome his demons?–Includes 2 titles!Perfect for fans of:💠Marriage of convenience🤠Fake relationships💸 Billionaires
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The Day of the Roaring - Nina Bhadreshwar
*A Times Best Book of the Year* *An iPaper Best Crime Thriller of the Year* 'Everything I love in a crime novel – passion, interesting and rooted characters and a great story' Ann Cleeves
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The Collection - Nina Leger
Winner of the Prix Anais NinFollowing a woman named Jeanne through the anonymous hotel rooms of Paris, this novel is a candid exploration of sexuality, desire and compulsion.
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Vesta Save The Duck NIVES
Vesta z kolekce Save The Duck. Zateplený model, vyroben ze dvou různých materiálů. Model se syntetickou izolací pro větší pohodlí při nižších teplotách.
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Nina Simone's Gum - Ellis Warren
AS FEATURED ON BBC2''S ''BETWEEN THE COVERS''THE TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLERA GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH, THE TIMES, IRISH TIMES, ROUGH TRADE, MOJO, CLASH, ROLLING STONE, UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEARFrom award-winning musician and composer Warren Ellis comes the unexpected and inspiring story of a piece of chewing gum. FEATURING AN INTRODUCTION BY NICK CAVE‘Warren has turned this memento, snatched from his idol’s piano in a moment of rapture, into a genuine religious artefact.’NICK CAVE''Such a mad, happy book about art and music and obsession. I’m so glad I got to read it. It made the world feel lighter.''NEIL GAIMAN''In praise of meaning-rich relics and magical things. Totally heartwarming project.''MAX PORTER''A unique study of a fan’s devotion, of transcendence and of the artistic vocation — it’s got depth and great warmth. It’s a beautiful piece of work.''KEVIN BARRYI hadn’t opened the towel that contained her gum since 2013. The last person to touch it was Nina Simone, her saliva and fingerprints unsullied. The idea that it was still in her towel was something I had drawn strength from. I thought each time I opened it some of Nina Simone’s spirit would vanish. In many ways that thought was more important than the gum itself.On Thursday 1 July, 1999, Dr Nina Simone gave a rare performance as part of Nick Cave''s Meltdown Festival. After the show, in a state of awe, Warren Ellis crept onto the stage, took Dr Simone''s piece of chewed gum from the piano, wrapped it in her stage towel and put it in a Tower Records bag. The gum remained with him for twenty years; a sacred totem, his creative muse, a conduit that would eventually take Ellis back to his childhood and his relationship with found objects, growing in significance with every passing year.Nina Simone’s Gum is about how something so small can form beautiful connections between people. It is a story about the meaning we place on things, on experiences, and how they become imbued with spirituality. It is a celebration of artistic process, friendship, understanding and love. ''This is such a beautiful f*@king book. Thank you, Warren. I highly recommend this motherf*@ker.''FLEA''A beautifully written book about the power of music and objects. I powered through it in two days.''COURTNEY BARNETT''A moving, inspiration insight into a beautiful mind.''JIM JARMUSCH''The year''s most eccentric and joyful musical memoir.''DAILY TELEGRAPH (Books of the year)''[Nina Simone''s Gum] is a metaphor for [Ellis''] creativity — the blossoming of a small idea into something bigger and bolder — but also a journey inside the impulsive, improvisatory mind of Warren Ellis, his passions, obsessions and superstitions.'' OBSERVER''[A] beautiful, strikingly idiosyncratic book — part memoir, part essay, part conceptual art project, all testament to humans at their strangest and best . . . [Ellis] sees signifiance where others might not.''MOJO''A glorious piece of object fetishism . . . Marvel as Ellis'' collection of eccentric personal mementos morphs into a celebration of the intangible wonder of music.''UNCUT''Wonderful.'' THE TIMES''The most peculiar book I''ve ever read.'' CRAIG BROWN, MAIL ON SUNDAY''Delightful . . . A joy from start to finish.'' BIG ISSUE''A joyous work full of love, connection, creativity and gratitude.'' THE SPECTATOR''Completely charming and joyful . . . glorious.'' LA REVIEW OF BOOKS''Beautiful . . . remarkable.'' NEW EUROPEAN
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Nina Soni, Former Best Friend
Nina Soni is a lovable, distractible Indian American girl with big plans and cast of family and friends to help her make her realize her dreams—or resolve the chaos that often results.Nina tried as hard as she could but still somehow forgot about her school project. Fortunately, a class lesson about Alexander Fleming suggests how she might make a great discovery—and thus a great project! But with little sister Kavita''s birthday party right around the corner, and her longtime friendship with Jay on the rocks, Nina has a lot to keep track of.Middle grade readers are sure to relate to Nina Soni and her entertaining efforts to manage her life with lists, definitions, and real-life math problems. Perfect for STEAM enthusiasts.
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Cities of the Plain - Cormac McCarthy
Two men marked by boyhood adventures now stand together, forced to confront a country changing beyond recognition. Cities of the Plain brings Cormac McCarthy''s legendary Border Trilogy to its brutal, inevitable conclusion.''The completed trilogy emerges as a landmark in American literature'' – Guardian1952, New Mexico. John Grady Cole, last seen in All the Pretty Horses, works as a ranch hands alongside Billy Parnham, of The Crossing. These are the dying days of the American frontier.From the north, the military encroaches upon the ranch. To the south are the mountains of Mexico, the pull of which prove irresistible to John Grady. And so it is that, when he falls in love with a sex worker south of the border, events are set into motion that will prove as dangerous as they are unstoppable.''This haunting, deeply felt novel completes one of the literary masterworks of the 1990s'' – Telegraph''Like a slow-acting hallucinogen, the book has managed to transform a Texas boy of sixteen looking for adventure into a mysterious figure that augurs the destruction of the world'' – Rachel Kushner, author of The Mars RoomCities of the Plain is the final novel in the Border Trilogy. It is preceded by the first two volumes: All the Pretty Horses and The Crossing.Praise for Cormac McCarthy‘McCarthy worked close to some religious impulse, his books were terrifying and absolute’ – Anne Enright, author of The Green Road and The Wren, The Wren''His prose takes on an almost biblical quality, hallucinatory in its effect and evangelical in its power'' – Stephen King, author of The Shining and the Dark Tower series''[I]n presenting the darker human impulses in his rich prose, [McCarthy] showed readers the necessity of facing up to existence'' – Annie Proulx, author of Brokeback MountainPart of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.
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The Sunset Limited - Cormac McCarthy
Deft, spare, and full of artful tension, The Sunset Limited is a beautifully crafted play from the legendary Cormac McCarthy, author of No Country for Old Men and Blood Meridian. 'The Sunset Limited grips from the very first page' - Financial TimesA startling encounter on a New York subway platform leads two strangers to a run-down tenement where a life or death decision must be made. In that small apartment the two men, known as 'Black' and 'White', begin a conversatino that leads each back through his own history.White is a professor whose seemingly enviable existence of relative ease has left him nonetheless in despair. Black, an ex-con in recovery for drug addiction, is the more hopeful of the men. He is, however, desperate to convince White of the power of faith - while White is desperate to deny it.Between them, they hope to discover the meaning of life itself. Praise for Cormac McCarthy:'McCarthy worked close to some religious impulse, his books were terrifying and absolute' - Anne Enright, author of The Green Road and The Wren, The Wren'His prose takes on an almost biblical quality, hallucinatory in its effect and evangelical in its power' - Stephen King, author of The Shining and the Dark Tower series'[I]n presenting the darker human impulses in his rich prose, [McCarthy] showed readers the necessity of facing up to existence' - Annie Proulx, author of Brokeback Mountain
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The Housemaid - Freida McFadden
"Welcome to the family," Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I'll soon learn that the Winchesters' secrets are far more dangerous than my own . . .Every day I clean the Winchesters' beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew's handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it's hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina's life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.I only try on one of Nina's pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it's like. But she soon finds out... and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it's far too late.But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don't know who I really am.They don't know what I'm capable of . . .An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train won't be able to put this down!
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The London Seance Society - Sarah Penner
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST APOTHECARY''GLORIOUSLY GOTHIC, DELIGHTFULLY ATMOSPHERIC SLICE OF VICTORIANA'' DAILY MAIL''PENNER HAS CRAFTED ANOTHER BLOCKBUSTER NOVEL THAT IS MAGICALLY EVEN BETTER THAN HER DEBUT'' NATALIE JENNERFrom the author of the intoxicating bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes an entrancing exploration of the blurred lines between truth and illusion and the grave risks women take to avenge the ones they love.May mercy be upon the man who finds himself the enemy of a vengeful medium…1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike.Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister’s death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult. When Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her as an understudy. But as the women team up with the powerful men of London’s exclusive Séance Society to solve the mystery, they begin to suspect that they are not merely out to solve a crime, but perhaps entangled in one themselves…A Most Anticipated title by: Good Housekeeping, Washington Post, E! News, Bookpage, CrimeReads, Readers Digest, Popsugar, The EveryGirl, Sunset Magazine and more.''A great choice for fans of historical European settings, the power of women, and the fringes of the paranormal'' Booklist Starred Review''Steeped in suspense, mystery, and illusion'' Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestseller of The Maid''Breathtaking'' Pam Jenoff''Smart and seductive'' Fiona Davis''An explosive, immersive, time-bomb of a novel'' Laurie Lico Albanese''Mesmerizing, seductive and absolutely irresistible'' Hank Phillippi Ryan''An evocative and delicious read with a mystery that will have you turning pages late into the night'' Madeline Martin''A Victorian whodunit crackling with tension and lavished with ambiance'' Heather WebbA New York Times Bestseller March 2023
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The New York Trilogy - Paul Auster
The contemporary classic from ''our supreme post-modernist'' (Ian McEwan) - expanding the possibilities of the noir detective novel - whose writing ''shines with intelligence and originality'' (Don DeLillo)The New York Trilogy is the most astonishing work by America''s most consistently astonishing writer: three interconnected novels that exploit the riveting elements of classic detective fiction to achieve a radical new genre - a profound and unsettling existentialist enquiry in the tradition of Kafka or Borges. In each story the search for clues leads to remarkable coincidences in the universe as the simple act of trailing a man ultimately becomes a startling investigation of what it means to be human. The result is the modern novel at its finest which will shock, transfix and astound every reader.''Marks a new departure for the American novel.'' Observer''A shatteringly clever piece of work . . . Utterly gripping, written with an acid sharpness that leaves an indelible dent in the back of the mind.'' Sunday Telegraph''One of the great American prose stylists of our time.'' New York Times''Auster really does possess the wand of the enchanter.'' New York Review of Books
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The Secret Garden - Frances Burnett
The classic English children’s novel of three young friends and one special garden, stunningly reimagined in a deluxe full-color edition, illustrated with beautiful artwork and unique interactive features created by the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise, MinaLima—sure to delight fans of the live action film versions coming in 2018 from Disney and Universal Studios.After tragedy leaves Mary Lennox orphaned, the bratty ten-year-old British girl is sent from her home in India to Yorkshire, to live with Archibald Craven, a distant uncle whom she has never met.At first, life in the isolated Misselthwaite Manor is as cold and desolate as the bleak moor outside her window. Then Mary learns the story of the late Mrs. Craven, the estate’s mistress, who spent hours in a walled garden tending to her roses. Mrs. Craven died after an accident in the garden, and her forlorn husband forbid anyone to enter it again, locking it and burying the key. The tale piques Mary’s curiosity and inspires her to find this secret garden, a search that introduces her to new friends, including a robin redbreast; Dickson, a twelve-year-old boy with a kindness to animals; and Colin, her secluded sickly first-cousin. Spending time in the garden transforms Mary and Colin and ultimately, life at Misselthwaite Manor itself.Originally published in 1911, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s poignant story has captured reader’s hearts for more than a century. Part of Harper Design’s series of deluxe reimagined children’s classics, this captivating unabridged gift edition takes readers on a memorable journey that teaches them lessons about hardship, friendship, happiness, and restoration.Illustrated throughout, The Secret Garden comes with ten interactive features, including:A layout of the Manor House and groundsA map of the Secret GardenA dial showing how plants grow throughout the seasonA cut-out paper doll of Mary and her clothesA removable letter to Dickon from his older sister, the maid who tells Mary the story of the garden
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The Crossing - Cormac McCarthy
Set along the US-Mexcio border of the 1940s, Cormac McCarthy''s legendary Border Trilogy continues with The Crossing, a coming-of-age western set parallel to the events of All the Pretty Horses.''McCarthy speaks to us in the thrilling, apocalyptic tones of an Old Testament prophet'' – Sunday TelegraphSixteen-year-old Billy Parham and his younger brother Boyd are fascinated by an elusive wolf that has been marauding his family''s property. Billy captures the animal but, rather than kill it, sets out impulsively for the mountains of Mexico to return it to from where it came.On his return, he will find himself – and his world – irrevocably changed. His innocence lost at a cruel price, the desolate beauty of the border will beckon once again . . .''The Crossing is like a river in full spate: beautiful and dangerous'' – The Times‘Nominally Westerns, these books are too entropic and philosophical to fit within the limits of the genre. They summon the ghosts of history, and haunt the gaps between justice and reality'' – Rachel Kushner, author of The Mars RoomThe Crossing is the second volume in the Border Trilogy. It is preceded by All the Pretty Horses and followed by Cities of the Plain.Praise for Cormac McCarthy‘McCarthy worked close to some religious impulse, his books were terrifying and absolute’ – Anne Enright, author of The Green Road and The Wren, The Wren''His prose takes on an almost biblical quality, hallucinatory in its effect and evangelical in its power'' – Stephen King, author of The Shining and the Dark Tower series''[I]n presenting the darker human impulses in his rich prose, [McCarthy] showed readers the necessity of facing up to existence'' – Annie Proulx, author of Brokeback MountainPart of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.
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The Iliad - Homér
''The best modern prose translation of The Iliad'' Robin Lane Fox, The TimesThe first of the world''s great tragedies, The Iliad centres on the pivotal four days towards the end of the ten-year war between the Greeks and the Trojans. In a series of dramatic set pieces, it follows the story of the humiliation of Achilleus at the hands of Agamemnon and his slaying of Hektor: a barbarous act with repercussions that ultimately determine the fate of Troy. The Iliad not only paints an intimate picture of individual experience, but also offers a universal perspective in which human loss and suffering are set against a vast and unpitying divine background where fickle, quarrelsome gods decide the fate of men.Translated with an Introduction by Martin Hammond
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The 13th Girl - N V Peacock
''A devilishly dark and compulsive read with a blinding twist and killer ending that sent shivers through me!'' A.A. Chaudhuri12 girls gone. Can she save The 13th Girl?After decades in a mental health hospital, Dee knows that people find her creepy – because they tell her so. Once the reluctant star of an infamous documentary, she is trying to blend back into the outside world. But when a string of local girls disappear, only to be found dead days later, she becomes fixated on the case and decides to film her own True Crime documentary.There is a serial killer on the loose - The Righteous Wraith. Girls are being found one by one, their bodies gruesomely staged in the most innocent public spaces. With the killer taunting the police and public fear mounting, the armchair detectives begin pointing fingers at one suspect. But for Dee, something isn’t adding up.She knows what it’s like to be accused of something that you didn’t do.She resolves to prove his innocence, unmask the real killer, and save The 13th Girl.But who will believe her?A dark, inventive thriller perfect for fans of Chris Carter, Alice Feeney and C.J. Skuse.Readers are finding The 13th Girl unputdownable:‘A twisty thriller which kept my attention throughout, The 13th Girl is perfect for fans of The Maid and Strange Sally Diamond.’ J.M. Hewitt‘A dark, twisty and complicated thriller with a compelling and original central character...A really original take on the serial killer genre.’ Sheila Bugler‘Wow, what a book … I could not put it down.’ âââââ Reader Review‘Left me speechless... a fab read which I just could not put down.'' âââââ Reader Review‘An authentic thriller ... This is definitely one hell of a book… with all those plot twists and turns.’ âââââ Reader Review‘The conclusion left me utterly speechless …a fabulous read that had me glued to the pages.’ âââââ Reader Review‘Claustrophobic and intense… exactly what you want from this flavour of thriller. I’ve never read anything quite like it - I thoroughly enjoyed it.’ âââââ Reader Review‘This book is downright thrilling and I have finally caught my breath after concluding...This book has bestseller written all over it.’ âââââ Reader Review''A chilling and inventive thriller that… will keep readers on the edge of their seats.’ Reader Review‘Twists and turns I did not see coming. I couldn’t put it down. I read it in a night.’ Reader Review‘Kept me guessing from start to finish.’ Reader ReviewPraise for N V Peacock:‘A twisty-turny original take on the serial killer thriller. A truly captivating and, at times, chilling read.’ C.J. Skuse, author of Sweetpea‘A twisted, chilling journey to the darkest side of human nature. I burned through Little Bones in a day.’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End‘An exciting new voice in thriller fiction.’ Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes‘Wow – this deftly plotted, twisty – and twisted – thriller got under my skin and chilled me to the bone! Excellent from the first page until the last...’ Sam Carrington, author of The Open House‘Darkly addictive and creepy as hell… lingers long after the last page.’ Jane Isaac, author of Hush Little Baby
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The London Seance Society - Sarah Penner
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST APOTHECARY''GLORIOUSLY GOTHIC, DELIGHTFULLY ATMOSPHERIC SLICE OF VICTORIANA'' DAILY MAIL''PENNER HAS CRAFTED ANOTHER BLOCKBUSTER NOVEL THAT IS MAGICALLY EVEN BETTER THAN HER DEBUT'' NATALIE JENNERFrom the author of the intoxicating bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes an entrancing exploration of the blurred lines between truth and illusion and the grave risks women take to avenge the ones they love.May mercy be upon the man who finds himself the enemy of a vengeful medium…1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike.Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister’s death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult. When Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her as an understudy. But as the women team up with the powerful men of London’s exclusive Séance Society to solve the mystery, they begin to suspect that they are not merely out to solve a crime, but perhaps entangled in one themselves…A Most Anticipated title by: Good Housekeeping, Washington Post, E! News, Bookpage, CrimeReads, Readers Digest, Popsugar, The EveryGirl, Sunset Magazine and more.''A great choice for fans of historical European settings, the power of women, and the fringes of the paranormal'' Booklist Starred Review''Steeped in suspense, mystery, and illusion'' Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestseller of The Maid''Breathtaking'' Pam Jenoff''Smart and seductive'' Fiona Davis''An explosive, immersive, time-bomb of a novel'' Laurie Lico Albanese''Mesmerizing, seductive and absolutely irresistible'' Hank Phillippi Ryan''An evocative and delicious read with a mystery that will have you turning pages late into the night'' Madeline Martin''A Victorian whodunit crackling with tension and lavished with ambiance'' Heather WebbA New York Times Bestseller March 2023
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The Bureau - Eoin McNamee
''Some of the most beautiful prose being written in Ireland today'' Irish TimesLorraine would say afterwards that she was smitten straight off with Paddy Farrell. You could tell that he was occupying the room in a different way, he found the spaces that fitted him. She was the kind of girl the papers called vivacious, always a bit of dazzle to her.Could she not see there was death about him? Could he not see there was death about her? Paddy worked the border, a place of road closures, hijackings, sudden death. Everything bootleg and tawdry, nobody is saying that the law is paid off but it is. This is strange terrain, unsolid, ghosted through.There''s illicit cash coming across the border and Brendan''s backstreet Bureau de Change is the place to launder it. Brendan knows the rogue lawyers, the nerve shot policemen, the alcoholic judges and he doesn''t care about getting caught. For the Bureau crew getting caught is only the start of the game.Paddy and his associates were a ragged band and honourless and their worth to themselves was measured in thievery and fraud. But Lorraine was not a girl to be treated lightly. She''s cast as a minx, a criminal''s moll but she''s bought a shotgun. And she''s bought a grave.
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The Layover - Beth Reekles
''A fun, romantic tale full of wit and charm'' Heat''A fun, romantic sensation'' Closer''A fun, witty read!'' BellaThe wedding of the year is about to hit some serious turbulence...Gemma is the maid of honour, but she''s not here to throw confetti. After years of coming second to the bride, she''s finally ready to stand up for herself.Leon is convinced his sister is making the biggest mistake of her life - their entire family hates the groom. He has to make her see sense before she says ''I do''.Francesca once spent a perfect night with the groom - right before he met the bride. If she doesn''t tell him how she feels now, she never will.When a storm grounds their flight the night before the wedding, their plans collide. A few too many airport cocktails later, and their perfect schemes start to unravel -because love, like travel, never goes quite to plan...The brand-new romantic sensation from Beth Reekles, bestselling author of The Kissing Booth! Perfect for fans of Emily Henry''s wit and charm and Christina Lauren''s laugh-out-loud humour.Readers can''t get enough of The Layover:''I took this with me on holiday and it was the perfect escapist rom-com to throw in my carry-on. Love love loved it!!'' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Beth Reekles is an absolute wizard at making romance happen around other events, themes, narratives and The Layover is no exception! This book is FABULOUS!'' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book was a joy to read, and I can''t recommend it enough!'' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''The book made me laugh, reflect, and left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Definitely an inspiring and heartwarming read!'' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A fabulous read, loveable characters, and a great moral of the story - will be recommending it to all my friends!'' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''What makes this book great is how Reekles balances humour and emotional honesty. It''s fast paced and fun but also dives into those messy moments where feelings aren''t so clear-cut. A really enjoyable read!'' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I absolutely loved this book! I didn''t expect it to be so emotional, but it had me tearing up more than once...I cried so much, and I''m honestly gutted I finished it so quickly. It''s a great mix of fun, heartfelt, and emotional - definitely worth the read!'' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''OMG! I love this book! I almost wish I could read it again for the first time!'' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Okay, I loved this book! Seriously, I could not put it down. It was fun, chaotic, and full of drama in the best way possible'' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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The Lion House - Christopher de Bellaigue
An immersive reconstruction of the life of the most feared and powerful man of the sixteenth century.''Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire ... History at its most gripping'' Telegraph''A formidable book ... incredible'' Rory StewartVenice, 1522. Intelligence arrives from the east confirming Europe''s greatest fear: the vastly rich Ottoman Sultan has all he needs to wage total war - and his sights are set on Rome. With Christendom divided, Suleyman the Magnificent has his hand on its throat.From the palaces of Istanbul to the blood-soaked fields of central Europe and the scorched coasts of north Africa, The Lion House tells the true story of two civilisations in an existential duel and the rise of the most feared man of the sixteenth century. It is a tale of the timeless pull of power, dangerous to live with, deadly to live without.''The most daring history book of the year. Unforgettable'' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times''An urgent, immersive, present-tense gallop ... behind the bejewelled descriptive prose a thumping pulse of action tugs us through'' Financial Times''Luminous ... gripping ... truly magnificent'' Spectator
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The Complete Short Stories - Oscar Wilde
''Wilde did not converse - he told tales.'' Oscar Wilde was already famous as a brilliant wit and raconteur when he first began to publish his short stories in the late 1880s. They have never lacked readers and admirers, George Orwell and W. B. Yeats among them. The stories give free rein to Wilde''s originality, literary skill, and sophistication. They include poignant fairy-tales such as ''The Happy Prince'' and ''The Selfish Giant'', and the extravagant comedy and social observation of ''Lord Arthur Savile''s Crime'' and ''The Canterville Ghost''. They also encompass the daring narrative experiments of ''The Portrait of Mr. W. H.'', Wilde''s fictional investigation into the identity of the dedicatee of Shakespeare''s sonnets, and the ''Poems in Prose'', based on the Gospel stories.This edition demonstrates the centrality of Wilde''s shorter fiction in his literary career, and his continuing development and experimentation with the short story format. Combining myth, romance, and irony, Wilde''s stories enthral and challenge the reader. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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