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Paris, 1938.Annie Mayer arrives in France with dreams of becoming a ballerina. But when the war reaches Paris, she s forced to keep her Jewish heritage a secret. Then a fellow dancer offers her a lifeline: a ballroom partnership that gives her a new identity.Together, Annie and her partner captivate audiences across occupied Europe, using her newfound fame and alias to aid the Resistance. New York, 2012. Miriam, haunted by her past, travels from London to New York to settle her great-aunt Esther’s estate.Among Esther’s belongings, she discovers notebooks detailing a secret family history and the story of a brave dancer who risked everything to help Jewish families during the war. As Miriam uncovers Esther’s life in Europe, she realises the story has been left for her to finish. Grappling with loss and the possibility of new love, Miriam must find the strength to reconcile her past and embrace her future.

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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Goodbye Man, discover Jeffery Deaver s chilling series that inspired the film starring Angelina Jolie and Denzel Washington, and is now a major NBC TV series. No one in the world does this kind of thing better than Deaver Lee ChildThe Coffin Dancer, America s most wanted hit man, is back with a bang. Hired by an infamous airline owner to take care of three witnesses before his trial, the Coffin Dancer begins by blowing up a pilot - and an entire plane along with him . . .Enter quadriplegic ex-cop Lincoln Rhyme, the man who can find forensic evidence to hang a man in the smallest debris, and his assistant Amelia Sachs. Despite the growing danger, their job is to keep the remaining two witnesses safe, and to track down the Coffin Dancer before he has chance to finish what he started.But as the first murder proved, this notorious serial killer is not easily stopped, and is more than happy to sacrifice anyone who tries to get in his way.The race is on . . . The best psychological thriller writer around The Times

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A beautifully illustrated story with a gentle and encouraging message to help young children deal with their worries and anxieties â “ from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner.Victor the wolf has lots of worries. He worries that he isn t brave enough, that he isn t big enough and that he isn t fierce enough. In fact, Victor feels anxious about almost everything. But when Victor shares his concerns with his best friend Pablo, he starts to feel a bit better. And with Pablo s help, Victor learns even more ways to deal with those pesky worrying thoughts. And as the worries grow smaller, Victor feels a bit bigger, a bit braver, and bit fiercer inside!Victor, The Wolf With Worries is a comforting and reassuring tale that is especially helpful for little ones who have trouble talking about their feelings.

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The essential guide to sleep from award-winning teenage well-being expert Nicola Morgan, author of bestselling Blame My Brain, The Teenage Guide to Stress and The Teenage Guide to Friends.Late nights, addictive technology and minds racing with exam stress and friendship worries: it s no wonder the teenage stereotype is tired eyes and sleeping through the weekend. Just like adults, teenagers are sleeping less now than ever before, yet sleep is crucial to our health and well-being. Internationally renowned expert on the teenage brain, Nicola Morgan, tackles this essential subject â “ asking why teenagers so desperately need a good night s sleep, exploring what a lack of sleep does to their developing brains, and explaining how to have the best sleep possible.Authoritative, accessible and informed by the latest scientific evidence, Nicola Morgan writes a fascinating and helpful guide for both teenagers and adults alike.

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Have you ever met a relaxed woman? Would you like to become one? Drawing on years of therapeutic experience and pioneering research, psychologist Nicola Jane Hobbs dispels the cultural myth that relaxing is lazy and shows us how it is, in truth, a path to healing, freedom and joy. We have become a society of rushing women, overburdened women, exhausted women. Stress, guilt and burnout ripple through our lives.We try so hard to do it all – to be the perfect partners, mothers, daughters, colleagues, friends – only to end up feeling not good enough, unappreciated, lonely and exhausted. In The Relaxed Woman, Nicola Jane Hobbs explores how the stress of societal pressures, unrealistic expectations and traumatic experiences impact our minds, bodies and relationships and illuminates a path towards healing. Weaving together neuroscience and psychology with inspirational stories from women who are discovering the transformational power of relaxation for themselves, Nicola guides us on a journey to becoming relaxed women – women who have untangled their sense of worth from their productivity, who can rest without guilt and anxiety, who trust their intuitions, honour their needs and live by their deepest values.Filled with simple rest rituals we can weave into our busy lives, healing practices to help regulate our nervous systems and practical strategies to support us in navigating the unavoidable stressors of life, this book is for all of us who long to live more restful, joyful and authentic lives.

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The earth is thriving ⠓ with wilderness status protecting land and wildlife, and scientific organisations researching new ways to support human life sustainably. Rory⠙s mum is a geologist on one of these projects, and Rory is beyond excited to join her on a work trip to the Arctic. But the project isn⠙t all that it seems, and Rory soon learns what⠙s at stake for the people and animals that live there⠦A thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from the author of the highly acclaimed WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD and BETWEEN SEA AND SKY. Perfect for fans of⠯THE EXPLORER, THE LAST WILD ⠯and⠯WHERE THE RIVER RUNS GOLDPRAISE FOR BEYOND THE FROZEN HORIZON:⠜A truly thought shifting, light filled journal of environmental protection from an author whose awe-filled stories illuminate hearts and minds and light the way for change⠝ Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold⠜A powerful story of hope ⠓ a glimpse into a brighter future, a world where we have taken action to protect our fragile planet⠝ Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Good News⠜A beautifully crafted story of wild encounters and conservation; one that will keep pages turning and hearts beating from start to finish⠝ Rachel Delahaye, author of Mort the Meek⠜With just the right mix of spookiness, action, intrigue and mystery, Beyond the Frozen Horizon takes Nicola Penfold to the next level. This story is both a warning and a celebration: of nature and the threats to it, and the importance of every single person in the fight for our future.⠝ Sinéad O Hart, author of The Eye of the North⠜A gripping story that drew me into its icy clutches with a dystopian climate mystery. Polar bear encounters, dog sled rides, blizzards hugs with arctic foxes, the action is both chilling and thrilling!⠝ Lou Abercrombie, author of Coming Up for Air⠜Beautifully evocative with a fantastic cast of characters and, as always, an important yet lightly told message about the necessity of caring for our precious environment⠝ Sharon Gosling, author of The Golden Butterfly⠜A sublimely crafted tale of loss, friendship and bravery set against a stunning but stark Arctic backdrop. Nicola allows the reader a glimpse of a future world where society has taken action to tackle climate change and offers us hope that change really can make a difference.⠝ Jo Clarke, author of Libby and the Parisian Puzzle⠜It⠙s such a stunning book, full of beautiful imagery and a strong message for readers of all ages, to respect the world we are in, both a thrilling and thought-provoking story, and one that of we take action now then we could have hope for the future of our world⠝ Emma Finlayson-Palmer, author of Autumn Moonbeam⠜Nicola⠙s reverence for nature and the natural world oozes from the pages of this breathtakingly beautiful story of the world and its response to the Climate Crisis. Thrilling and thought provoking and with powerful ecological messages of stewardship and sustainability ⠓ this is storytelling at its very best.⠝ Kevin Cobane, teacher⠜Beyond the Frozen Horizon is a lesson for us all. We must look beyond our own needs and think about impact on the world as a whole⠦ Rory experiences this first hand and takes her readers on a high stakes adventure that will leave them thinking about their place and impact on the world for a very long time.⠝ Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination blog⠜An eco adventure, ghost story and love letter for a better world⠝ Gill Pawley, Inkpots

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A powerful, salient and gracefully written study of the corrosive dynamics of race in Britain from a trusted voice on the subject. We can all benefit from reading it Diana EvansIn this transformative book, Nicola Rollock, one of our pre-eminent experts on racial justice, offers a vital exploration of the lived experience of racismMiles, a successful lawyer, is mistaken for the waiter at a networking event. Femi is on the verge of breakdown having been consistently overlooked for promotion at her university. Nigel s emails, repeatedly expressing concern about his employer s forthcoming slavery exhibition, are ignored. Carol knows she can t let herself relax at the work Christmas party... This is racism. It is not about the overt acts of random people at the fringes of society. It s about the everyday. It s the loaded silence, the throwaway remark, the casual comment or a joke in the workplace.It s everything. The Racial Code is an unprecedented examination of the hidden rules of race and racism that govern our lives and how they maintain the status quo. Interweaving narrative with research and theory, acclaimed expert Nicola Rollock uniquely lays bare the pain and cost of navigating everyday racism -- and compels us to reconsider how to truly achieve racial justice.

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Meet Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox, stars of a delightful new series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner.Molly the hare loves hide-and-seek. ⠜You two hide,⠝ she tells Olive the owl and Dexter the fox, and then she begins to count: ⠜5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ⠓ ready or not here I come.⠝ But when she opens her eyes, Molly finds the pair straight away! Soon Molly announces Olive and Dexter have to hide properly. Now she has the opposite problem: her friends have hidden too well... Wherever can they be? This is the first in Catherine Rayner s adorable new picture-book series ⠓ delivering the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in an irresistible package for toddlers.⠜Catherine Rayner has a marvellous gift for capturing the souls of animals in a few, rich washes of colour.⠝ Daily Telegraph

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Marie dreams of becoming the most famous ballerina in the world. When she joins the ballet school in Paris, she notices a fierce man sitting at the side, sketching the dancers. The man is the painter, Edgar Degas, and his clay model of Marie does indeed make her the most famous dancer of all.

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The journey winds through me, twisted and turned, like a difficult second spine⠦ Having escaped their city, Juniper Green and her brother Bear have settled in Ennerdale with their dad and his family. Every day the Wild introduces them to a new wonder, but Juniper can⠙t stop worrying about her grandmother and best friend left behind. When she hears news that disease has entered the city, she⠙s determined to bring her loved ones to safety.Trapped in a city riddled with disease and run by a ruthless leader, Etienne longs for the Wild. With the guards becoming more aggressive to counteract the growing rebellion, Etienne⠙s prepared to fight for his freedom. But will he be able to protect himself and keep those around him safe until Juniper returns from the Wild?The compelling and thought-provoking sequel to the much-loved WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD, this ecological adventure is perfect for fans of THE LAST BEAR, RUNNING ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD and THE LAST WILD.PRAISE FOR WHEN THE WILD CALLS:⠜A triumph of a sequel. Emotional punch and ecological awareness wrapped up in an exciting adventure. It was a joy to return.⠝ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear⠜Brave, insightful and beautifully written⠝ Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller⠜Penfold⠙s writing is startling. It delivers such a crucial eco message, raw in its honesty, poetic and heartfelt, and ultimately sings with hope.⠝ Jasbinder Bilan, author of Aarti and the Blue Gods⠜A brilliant and thoughtfully written ecological adventure ⠦ Love, love, loved it!⠝ A M Howell, author of Peril on the Atlantic⠜Wonderful, wild and warm-hearted ⠓ a thought-provoking read with a deep love of nature nestled at its core. Perfect for earth-conscious, adventure-thirsty young readers.⠝ Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home⠜A beautifully written story of friendship, bravery and our connection to the wilderness. I fell in love with Juniper and Etienne all over again. Penfold⠙s heartfelt stories are the ones our planet needs. I loved it.⠝ Tamsin Winter, author of Being Miss Nobody⠜A gripping dystopian tale ⠦ Nicola is brilliant at telling important stories and filling them with heart and hope.⠝ Judith Eagle, author of The Accidental Stowaway Penfold⠙s skilful storytelling offers a powerful and thought-provoking narrative with themes of courage and resilience that will resonate with 9-12-year-olds. The School Reading List

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This is a book for the future: it gives us exactly the tools we need to dismantle racial injustice in our society Baroness Doreen Lawrence A powerful, salient and gracefully written study of the corrosive dynamics of race in Britain from a trusted voice on the subject. We can all benefit from reading it Diana EvansMiles, a successful lawyer, is mistaken for the waiter at a networking event. Femi is on the verge of breakdown having been consistently overlooked for promotion at her university. Nigel s emails, repeatedly expressing concern about his employer s forthcoming slavery exhibition, are ignored. Carol knows she can t let herself relax at the work Christmas party...This is racism. It is not about the overt acts of random people at the fringes of society. It s about the everyday. It s the loaded silence, the throwaway remark, the casual comment or a joke in the workplace.It s everything.The Racial Code is an unprecedented examination of the hidden rules of race and racism that govern our lives and how they maintain the status quo. Interweaving narrative with research and theory, acclaimed expert Nicola Rollock uniquely lays bare the pain and cost of navigating everyday racism -- and compels us to reconsider how to truly achieve racial justice.

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A magnificent look at the science of plants from the internationally bestselling and multi award-winning team behind Tiny, Lots and Grow.This tree doesn⠙t look like it⠙s doing very much: it just stands there in the sunlight, big and GREEN. But this tree is busy... Starting with the secret workings of a tree, this book transports readers billions of years into the past; back to the moment when plant life first appeared on our planet. Covering its evolution, the steady emergence of fossil fuels and the extraordinary communities of plants around the world today, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton combine essential biology with a powerful message ⠓ a call to protect the most precious colour on Earth ... GREEN.⠜Reveals the miraculous-ness of science with sheer sharp edge precision and decorative charm.⠝The Sunday Times on Tiny.⠜Clear, direct, involving text, coupled with vivid, delicate illustrations make for a truly special work of non-fiction.⠝ Guardian on Lots⠜This beautiful volume uses simple, crystal-clear text and exquisite illustrations⠦ A remarkable and very special work of non-fiction.⠝ Independent on Grow.

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A magnificent look at the science of plants from the internationally bestselling and multi award-winning team behind Tiny, Lots and Grow.This tree doesn⠙t look like it⠙s doing very much: it just stands there in the sunlight, big and GREEN. But this tree is busy... Starting with the secret workings of a tree, this book transports readers billions of years into the past; back to the moment when plant life first appeared on our planet. Covering its evolution, the steady emergence of fossil fuels and the extraordinary communities of plants around the world today, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton combine essential biology with a powerful message, calling on readers to celebrate and cherish the most precious colour on Earth: GREEN. Gorgeously illustrated. The Times⠜A remarkable and very special work of non-fiction.⠝ Independent on Grow

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The second book in a charming new series by author Nicola Kent. Packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations and a delightful story about best friends, Cat and Dumpling. Cat and Dumpling are best friends, but they re very different. Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves to knit, and Dumpling is a cautious planner who loves gardening. In these chapter books for early readers the pair s far-fetched schemes and conflicting ideas wreak warm-hearted slapstick havoc, but always with a happy ending and a reassertion that despite their differences Cat and Dumpling will always be the very best of friends.In The Talent Show, Cat and Dumpling are having a Quiet Day in the garden. It s the ideal day for Dumpling, but Cat wants to do something exciting. Signing up for the talent show seems like the perfect solution, until Cat learns that Dumpling doesn t want to join her. Even worse, Dumpling starts to feel left out, and after a squabble, the two become rivals in the talent show. How can they possibly remain friends now? Look out for the first book in the series: Cat and Dumpling: Home Sweet Home.

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A funny, touching and original mystery-adventure about a young girl living on a tropical island â “ the first in a new series. From multi award-winning author Nicola Davies comes a new adventure series, starring a young girl living on a tropical island in a sea full of islands. Washed up on Turtle Island as a toddler, Ariki has always felt different from the other children. But thereâ ™s somewhere she belongs heart and soul: the sea, where she plays with dolphins, sharks, whales and turtles. One day Ariki catches sight of a strange creature in the water, bigger than any sheâ ™s seen before â “ soon after, an enormous shark tooth is found on the sand. When a group of giant sharks start circling the shore, the islandâ ™s fishermen are too afraid to go out to sea. Without fish the people will starve... Can Ariki save the day? The first in an exciting new series, this book is strikingly original but has the feel of a classic: Ariki s world is a timeless paradise, and children are sure to fall under the spell of this cheeky, charming little girl.

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Celebrating ten years of this much-loved story, Ernest: 10th Anniversary Edition is a wonderfully imaginative book about a moose with a big problem from the award-winning Catherine Rayner.Ernest is a rather large moose with a rather large problem. He is so big he canâ ™t fit inside his book! What is a moose to do? Luckily Ernest is also a very determined moose, and he and his little chipmunk friend arenâ ™t going to give up easily. Will they find a way for Ernest to fit in? Featuring a surprise fold-out ending, children will love this brilliantly funny book from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Catherine Rayner, illustrator of The Go-Away Bird by Julia Donaldson. Celebrating ten years of this much-loved story, Ernest: 10th Anniversary Edition is a charming addition to every child s bookshelf.

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The Australian Women’s Weekly Great Read ‘there is a freshness and vivacity to this cooking school novel that is utterly beguiling.’ –The Australian Women #39;s Weekly Life rarely serves up the perfect dish, but second chances are always on the menu . . . There’s nothing quite so beautiful as Paris in the spring; and when you add in the chance to learn the French way of food, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, who can resist? Not Gabi Picabea or Kate Evans who have come from Australia to Sylvie Morel’s Paris Cooking School. Both are at a crossroads, and learning to cook the French way in Paris, far away from all their troubles, seems like the perfect escape. Still bruised from a shocking betrayal by her ex-husband, Kate is trying to find a new place for herself in life, and emotional peace, while French–Australian artist Gabi is struggling with a crippling creative block. Meanwhile, Sylvie is facing challenges of her own – a mysterious harassment campaign against the school and a reassessment of her relationship with her commitment-shy lover, Claude. For each of the women, that extraordinary April in Paris will bring unexpected twists and transformations that will change the course of their lives.A delectable novel about love, hope and the consolations of the perfect strawberry tart, The Paris Cooking School is a treat for the soul. Praise for The Paris Cooking School ‘A delicious read. #39; – New Idea

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Join the smelliest dog you ll ever meet on his quest to find his Special Smell in this brilliantly funny picture book adventure from the award-winning Catherine Rayner.Louie the dog has just had a bath - and he is NOT happy about it. He smells all wrong. Determined to get his Special Smell back, he goes on a hunt for it and meets lots of smelly things along the way - a fox, some interesting dustbins and a marvellously muddy puddle to roll in. Will he ever get his smell back? And, more importantly, will he be able to keep it this time . . . ?Smelly Louie is a wonderfully funny and very messy story from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Catherine Rayner, illustrator of The Go-Away Bird by Julia Donaldson. Full of Catherine s trademark humour and richy-textured artwork, this funny canine tale will be a sure-fire hit with children and adults alike.

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HEROISM CAN BE FOUND IN THE QUIETEST PLACES - HOW LIBRARIANS DEFIED THE NAZISTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND RICHARD JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK A wonderful novel celebrating the power of books and libraries to change people s lives JILL MANSELL Heart-breaking and heart-lifting and always enchanting RUTH HOGAN An irresistible and utterly compelling novel that will appeal to bibliophiles and historical fiction fans alike SUNDAY EXPRESS I devoured The Paris Library in one hungry gulp . . . charming and moving TATIANA DE ROSNAY An irresistible, compelling read FIONA DAVIS Paris and libraries. What s not to love?! NATASHA LESTER Compelling WOMAN HOME Delightful, richly detailed PUBLISHER S WEEKLYPARIS, 1939Odile Souchet is obsessed with books, and her new job at the American Library in Paris - with its thriving community of students, writers and book lovers - is a dream come true. When war is declared, the Library is determined to remain open. But then the Nazis invade Paris, and everything changes.In Occupied Paris, choices as black and white as the words on a page become a murky shade of grey - choices that will put many on the wrong side of history, and the consequences of which will echo for decades to come.MONTANA, 1983Lily is a lonely teenager desperate to escape small-town Montana. She grows close to her neighbour Odile, discovering they share the same love of language, the same longings. But as Lily uncovers more about Odile s mysterious past, she discovers a dark secret, closely guarded and long hidden.Based on the true Second World War story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris, this is an unforgettable novel of romance, friendship, family, and of heroism found in the quietest of places.

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Discover the wonder of bees (and other stripey insects) and how to help them survive. In this little book of bees, wasps, hoverflies and more, discover the easy ways to make your gardens, window boxes and pots insect havens. Rewild your garden with plants for bees and honeybees - simple acts of kindness to save the planet. Expert Nicola Bradbear, from Bees for Development charity, shows you how and why it s so important.There are lots of fun things you can do to make a big difference.With every book sold, proceeds will be donated to Bees for Development (www.beesfordevelopment.org)

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INSPIRED BY AN EXTRAORDINARY TRUE STORY... A novel I long to live in Kate Quinn, author of The Alice NetworkPARIS, 1920. On the bohemian Left Bank, Sylvia runs a little bookshop called Shakespeare and Company. Here she welcomes the greatest writers of the day - and from the moment James Joyce finally walks through her door, the two become friends.When Joyce s controversial novel Ulysses is banned, Sylvia is determined to publish it herself.But championing the most scandalous book of the century will come at a cost - and Sylvia finds herself risking ruin, her reputation and her heart, all in the name of the life-changing power of books.Set in post-war Paris, The Paris Bookseller is a sweeping story of love, courage and betrayal - and a breathtakingly beautiful love letter to books.*** A worthy homage to Sylvia Beach and a love letter to all bookstores, libraries and the passionate and committed women who run them New York Journal of Books I was completely enthralled Natasha Lester, author of The Paris Secret An intriguing story, beguilingly told Mail on Sunday Absorbing and beautifully written... transports you to 1920s Paris - and keeps you utterly captivated with its vivid cast of characters and their bohemian lifestyles Heat A compelling coming-of-age tale, in addition to an impressive piece of historical fiction Culturefly A book for the bookshop lovers . . . an absorbing novel about the life changing nature of our favourite reads Belfast Telegraph A compelling and fascinating look at the world-changing mavericks who bonded, bickered and triumphed in the realm of literature Nuala O Connor A compelling portrait of a remarkable woman, who steps from the pages in all her charm, courage and vulnerability Gill Paul Intelligent, fierce and filled with reverence for a fascinating epoch in literary history... a delight for readers and writers Whitney Scharer, author of The Age of Light

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The Paris Peacemakers follows three Scots as they attempt to pick up the pieces of their lives while the fabric of post-war Europe is stitched together for good or ill. 1919, Paris. As the guns fall silent, The Paris Peacemakers follows those attempting to start afresh while the fabric of Europe is stitched together for good or ill.Stella Rutherford, desperate to staunch her grief, has thrown herself into her work at the International Peace Conference, while the crucial negotiations play out. Her sister Corran is also headed to France where the wounds of war are still fresh for many, including her fiancé Rob Campbell. Rob, one of the few surviving members of a celebrated Scottish rugby team, has been profoundly marked by his time as a surgeon on the front line.What comes next for each of them? Flora Johnston was inspired by the poignant story of the pre-WWI Scottish rugby team which was decimated in the trenches, as well as the letters written by her great-aunt who was a typist at the Paris Peace Conference. For fans of Sebastian Faulks, Helen Dunmore and Pat Barker.

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Paris â “ a secret atlas is a glorious celebration of all that is unusual and undiscovered in this magnificent city.Welcome to this richly detailed and beautifully illustrated compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre places to be discovered in Paris; a treasure trove for those who love to dig beneath the surface and explore the secret and unusual locations. Guaranteed to delight and inspire, here you can:Discover the sculpture of the goddess Isis on the façade of the LouvreDecipher the alchemical symbols on Notre-Dame de ParisScrutinize the tortoise-lyres at the Opéra ComiqueClimb the majestic grand staircase of the Ecole de MédecineDecipher Masonic symbols in unsuspected placesVisit a sublime hidden librarySearch for the enigmatic star octahedron on André Breton s tombAdmire forgotten ceramicsParis is full of iconic sites. But if youâ ™re more interested in the unusual and unfamiliar, turn to the Secret Atlas of Paris to uncover your new favourite location through this sumptuously illustrated guide. An ideal gift for the Paris afficionado in your life.Â

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⠘Gripping, compelling and beautiful.⠙ Emma Cowell, author of The House in the Olive Grove A secret big enough to destroy the Führer⠙s reputation. . .January 1939:When Katja Heinz secures a job as a typist at Doctor Viktor⠙s clinic, she doesn⠙t expect to be copying top secret medical records from a notebook.At the end of the first world war, Doctor Viktor treated soldiers for psychological disorders. One of the patients was none other than Adolf Hitler. . .The notes in his possession declare Hitler unfit for office ⠓ a secret that could destroy the Führer⠙s reputation, and change the course of the war if exposed. . .With the notebook hidden in her hat box, Katja and Doctor Viktor travel to Paris. Seeking refuge in the Shakespeare and Company bookshop, they hope to find a publisher brave enough to print the controversial script.But Katja is being watched. Nazi spies in Paris have discovered her plan. They will stop at nothing to destroy the notebook and silence those who know of the secret hidden inside. . .Readers LOVE The Paris Notebook!⠘Historical fiction devotees will flock to this romantic thriller superimposed over real settings and events of WWII⠦ this is a captivating story based on authentic artifacts from the era.⠙ Booklist⠘So many twists and turns and I certainly didn⠙t predict the ending. Five stars from me, I highly recommend this book.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An amazing story set during World War Two. Beautifully written characters you fall in love with from the very first page.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A mix of danger, suspense, mystery, romance and heartbreaking choices make for a story I would definitely recommend.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A unique historical fiction story that stands out from other books in the genre.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A bold, strong story and one that drew me in from the start. It is emotional, unique, fast paced, intriguing, engrossing and a book I just couldn t put down!⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A wonderfully written, lovely paced book. I read late into the night, couldn t wait to see what happened.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Loved this book. It was filled from the first page to last with action and surprises!⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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*The brand new thriller from Lucy Foley ⠓ THE MIDNIGHT FEAST ⠓ is available to buy now**The No.1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller*Discover the electric thriller from the No.1, million-copy bestseller, Lucy FoleyThere was a murder here last night.Who holds the key to the mystery of apartment three?⠘Dazzling⠙ The Times⠘Up-all-night reading⠙ Erin Kelly⠘Gloriously twisty⠙ Ruth Ware⠘Combines edge-of-your-seat tension with out-and-out Parisian chic⠙ Adele Parks_________________________________________________________________In a beautiful old apartment block, deep in the backstreets of Paris, secrets are stirring behind every resident⠙s door.The lonely wifeThe party animalThe curtain-twitcherThe secret loverThe watchful caretakerThe unwanted guestOne resident is missing. Only the killer holds the key to the mystery⠦_________________________________________________________________What readers are saying about The Paris Apartment:⠘One to devour entirely in one delicious sitting. Stupendous⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Twisty and mysterious and surprising⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Had me gripped right from the beginning⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Has ⠜book of the year⠝ written all over it⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A page-turner with an amazing setting⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A fabulously tense and mysterious read!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Paris Apartment was a New York Times No.1 bestseller for w/e 06/03/2022The Guest List was a Sunday Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 14/09/2022The Guest List was the Goodreads Choice Awards winner for Crime Mystery 2020

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EVERY CANVAS HOLDS A SECRET . . . GRIPPING JILL MANSELL TENSE AND THRILLING NATASHA LESTER INTRIGUES AND ENTHRALS KATE QUINN A TOUR DE FORCE GILL PAULPARIS, 1940.Three years ago, talented art restorer Sophie fled to Paris to escape the horrors of the Nazi regime. But now, with her beloved adoptive city under occupation, Sophie is forced to work at the renowned Jeu de Paume, restoring the art ruthlessly stolen from Jewish families.Fabienne was a rising star of the glamorous Parisian art scene, until the Nazis put a stop to her craft. Mourning the loss of her husband, she s a shadow of her former self - until her estranged sister-in-law Sophie arrives at her door with a stolen painting in hand. The two women embark on a treacherous plan: to save stolen artwork by replacing it with skilful forgeries, right under the watchful eyes of the Nazis. But just how long can they sustain their masterful illusion?__________________________________________________READERS LOVE THE PARIS DECEPTION: Anyone who likes historical fiction with a hint of danger will enjoy this ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This novel will keep the reader on the edge of their seat. If more than five stars were an option, this book would earn them ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Totally absorbing and I had to finish the novel once I had stared . . . a real page turner ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Clear your table, historical fiction lovers! This one deserves that coveted space ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Stunning and compelling ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The Paris Deception is so difficult to put down ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Kristin Harmel is firmly in the top echelon of WW2 storytellers HEATHER MORRIS A master storyteller SANTA MONTEFIORE The best at sweeping historical drama KELLY HARMS A dazzling diamond of a novel HAZEL GAYNOR***Paris, 1942: In the midst of the Nazi Occupation, Annabel Marceau begins stealing from Germans and funnelling money to the French Resistance. But when she takes a pair of valuable bracelets from a high-ranking Nazi officer, she finds herself - and her two young daughters - in the line of fire, with devastating consequences. Boston, 2018: Colette Marceau, now in her eighties, has spent a lifetime determined to find out what happened to her mother and sister that fateful night. When one of the missing bracelets surfaces at the Boston Diamond Museum, can she finally find the answers - and justice - she has been looking for? *Published under the title The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau in the US*A heart-wrenching and evocative dual-timeline novel, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Rachel Hore, Lucinda Riley and Kristin Hannah.***PRAISE FOR THE PARIS DAUGHTER: An unmissable reading treat Lancashire Evening Post Beautifully written and emotionally charged . . . impossible to put down HAZEL GAYNOR The Paris Daughter tore up my heart and put it back together again MARTHA HALL KELLY A gorgeous, gut-wrenching read! KATE QUINN

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Kniha - autor Lucy Foley, 320 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá From the New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List comes a new locked room mystery, set in a Paris apartment building in which every resident has something to hide… Jess needs a fresh start. She’s broke and alone, and she’s just left her job under less than ideal circumstances. Her half-brother Ben didn’t sound thrilled when she asked if she could crash with him for a bit, but he didn’t say no, and surely everything will look better from Paris. Only when she shows up – to find a very nice apartment, could Ben really have afforded this? – he’s not there. The longer Ben stays missing, the more Jess starts to dig into her brother’s situation, and the more questions she has. Ben’s neighbors are an eclectic bunch, and not particularly friendly. Jess may have come to Paris to escape her past, but it’s starting to look like it’s Ben’s future that’s in question. The socialite – The...

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#39;This is valuable writing. It has immense vitality. You will encounter a female narrator whose direct and bright-eyed stare at the world, and her self, is without shame or faux modesty. At the same time, it is also a deep study of existence, at various ages and stages in life. #39;— Deborah Levy #39;Swimming is a dreamy, bruised, and carnal book that pretty much no American would write and pretty much every American will thrill to read. Schneck’s “discovery of her body, at the age of fifty” is our encounter with an entrancing mind. #39;— Lauren Collins From celebrated author Colombe Schneck, in her first translation into English, The Paris Trilogy is three semi-autobiographical takes on a woman’s life, starting with Seventeen, progressing with Friendship, and then Swimming: A Love Story. Exploring questions of sexuality, bodily autonomy, femininity, friendship and loss, The Paris Trilogy is a moving meditation on a lifelong journey to reclaim the female body, accepting it for all its faults and learning to celebrate its strength. The Paris Trilogy is translated into English by award-winning translators Natasha Lehrer and Lauren Elkin.

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Bound to serve a cruel master, Nant s curiosity never fails to get her into trouble. Some questions she has learned it is best not to ask, but every autumn the silver eels return and so do her questions. Where do they come from? And where do they go? One in a series of illustrated contemporary folk tales by Nicola Davies. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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Paris, 1919. As the fragile negotiations of the International Peace Conference get underway, typist Stella Rutherford throws herself into her work and the mixture of glamour and devastation the City of Light reveals. She will do anything to escape the grief coming in waves for her beloved brother Jack, buried near Arras. Her sister Corran is about to put her academic career to use teaching the troops in France, a chance to see what the experience was like for countless men, including her fiancé Rob Campbell. Rob was part of the celebrated Scottish rugby team who were swept up in war fever and mown down in battle. He has been profoundly marked by his time as a surgeon on the front line, devastated by the incessant grind of the injured, dying and dead. The Paris Peacemakers follows three Scots as they attempt to pick up the pieces of their lives while the fabric of Europe is stitched together for good or ill.

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Sebastian Faulksâ ™s Birdsong meets Kristin Hannahâ ™s The Nightingale in this moving and powerful novel about love, loss and the resilience of the human spirit.Scarred by his experiences in World War One, German doctor, Sebastian Braun lives a quiet life tending to his patients and his beloved garden. Until Sophie Hathaway bursts into his life and challenges his dearly-held beliefs. And just at the moment Sebastian discovers love for the first time war is on the horizon once again, threatening not just his peace of mindâ ¦As the Germans approach the Channel Islands, Sebastian has to make choices: be the peace-loving man he has become or stand up and fight for his principles? When he and Sophie are separated, Sebastian is left realising love may have eluded him forever. Until a chance meeting in Paris sets the wheels in motion for a dangerously devastating love affair.Readers are loving The Paris Affair:â ˜A brilliant and very unique bookâ ¦phenomenalâ ™ Kaylaâ ˜Thoughtful and unpredictableâ ¦it took me by surpriseâ ™ Christyâ ˜Rivetingâ ¦suspensful, tense and emotionalâ ™ Karynâ ˜A great readâ ¦ highly recommendedâ ™ Lesleyâ ˜Carefully plottedâ ¦ I hated to put the book downâ ™ Sheriâ ˜The plot is well paced and structured and it pulled me into the deception, suspense and tensionâ ¦I hope to see this on the silver screen one dayâ ™ Normaâ ˜Quite simply epic! It should be made into a film, as the writing is so beautifully visual and presses all the emotional buttonsâ ™ Mandyâ ˜An absolutely enthralling read from beginning to endâ ¦The historical research that has gone into this book is incredible. A fantastic story. A definite must readâ ™ Amyâ ˜I read this in a single sittingâ ¦Romance, history, and of course, the beautiful writing of Melanie Hudson make this an excellent addition to the WWII canon and one that you should not miss!!â ™ Tiffany

Objev podobné jako The Paris Affair - Melanie Hudson

An unmissable reading treat Lancashire Evening Post Beautifully written and emotionally charged . . . impossible to put down HAZEL GAYNORA heartwrenching and evocative wartime novel, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Rachel Hore and Lucinda Riley.Two mothers. Two daughters. Two families torn apart forever.Paris, 1939. Elise and Juliette are certain nothing can come between them. So, when war breaks out and Elise is forced to flee, she entrusts Juliette with her daughter, playmate to Juliette s own little girl.More than a year later, with the war finally ending, Elise returns to reunite with her daughter, only to find her friend s bookstore reduced to rubble - and Juliette nowhere to be found. What happened to Mathilde in those last terrible moments? Juliette has seemingly vanished without a trace, taking all the answers with her. Elise s desperate search leads her to New York - and to Juliette - one final, fateful time.The Paris Daughter is a story about mothers and daughters, the way loss transforms us, and the roads we find to beginning anew in the face of impossible odds.PRAISE FOR KRISTIN HARMEL: Kristin Harmel is firmly in the top echelon of WW2 storytellers HEATHER MORRIS A master storyteller SANTA MONTEFIORE

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Steve Berry offers his twistiest thriller yet, in a new adventure starring Cotton Malone and a secret conspiracy dating back to Napoleon.12.40 a.m. Copenhagen. Cotton Malone wakes up to find a stranger in his house, bearing bad news: Malone s closest and most dangerous friend, Henrik Thorvaldsen, is in serious trouble - and the men who want to kill him are on Malone s doorstep.Thorvaldsen has been tracking a shadowy group called the Paris Club. Not only does he believe that they are about to trigger a global financial meltdown, but also that one of the club s members murdered his son, Cai, two years ago. Thorvaldsen won t rest until he has avenged his boy s death.Dragged into his friend s schemes and secretly under pressure from the US government to stop both Thorvaldsen and the Paris Club, Malone soon discovers that the key to defeating the conspiracy and saving his friend s life - and his own - lies in the past, and an astounding treasure that Napoleon took to his grave.

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‘My favourite novel and one I wish I’d written.’ ALAN BENNETTWinner of the McKitterick Prize for best first novel by an author aged over 40, and the Hawthornden Prize for imaginative literature.Everyone craves retirement from the Civil Service, don’t they? That time for an ageing patriarch to enjoy the fruits of a well-earned pension and the respect of his family; maybe even to indulge in a love of music halls and metropolitan life. If only people would listen and do as they were told…His fourth son William, the long-suffering narrator, is the constant butt of his father’s jokes and victim of his brothers’ indifference. But as death, divorce and other darker dramas follow, father and son slowly establish a strange harmony.

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The National Trust looks after almost half a million books and manuscripts held in libraries across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This beautifully illustrated volume brings together a selection of 100 rare and fascinating examples spanning the 8th to the 21st centuries. 100 Books from the Libraries of the National Trust includes illuminated medieval manuscripts; the Trustâ ™s oldest atlas, with maps of the ancient world; a volume from Henry VIIIâ ™s library; a book inscribed in blood; an Arabic manuscript on horsemanship; a very early book on swimming; the largest volume of botanical drawings ever produced; marches by Joseph Haydn; a library of miniature childrenâ ™s books; Dame Ellen Terryâ ™s annotated working copy of Shakespeareâ ™s Macbeth; the first book ever printed in Antarctica; Virginia Woolfâ ™s handwritten manuscript for her novel Orlando; and John Lennonâ ™s treasured childhood copy of Richmal Cromptonâ ™s William the Gangster. Chosen by National Trust curators from collections at more than 160 properties, the featured books are arranged chronologically, each accompanied by beautiful photography and an illuminating, easytoread caption. The book concludes with a handy glossary of terms and a gazetteer of important National Trust libraries.

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Every Tudor Queen had ladies-in-waiting. They were her confidantes and her chaperones. Only the Queen s ladies had the right to enter her most private chambers, spending hours helping her to get dressed and undressed, caring for her clothes and jewels, listening to her secrets. But they also held a unique power. A quiet word behind the scenes, an appropriately timed gift, a well-negotiated marriage alliance were all forms of political agency wielded expertly by women. The Waiting Game explores the daily lives of ladies-in-waiting, revealing the secrets of recruitment, costume, what they ate, where (and with whom) they slept. We meet María de Salinas, who travelled to England with Catherine of Aragon when just a teenager and spied for her during the divorce from Henry VIII. Anne Boleyn s lady-in-waiting Jane Parker was instrumental in the execution of not one, but two queens. And maid-of-honour Anne Basset kept her place through the last four consorts, negotiating the conflicting loyalties of her birth family, her mistress the Queen, and even the desires of the King himself. As Henry changed wives, and changed the very fabric of the country s structure besides, these women had to make choices about loyalty that simply didn t exist before. The Waiting Game is the first time their vital story has been told.

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Do you know where in the world you can buy drinkable gold; why an elephant s foot is one of the most dangerous objects in the world; or where you might have to swim to school? Discover the answers to these questions and loads more mindblowing facts in The Cities Book, where readers aged 8+ are taken on an incredible world tour through 86 of the world s greatest cities. Sister title to the bestselling The Travel Book, every page is packed with facts on city living, and gives kids a flavour of what it s like to grow up in each place featured. From food and festivals, to awesome architecture and amazing history - there s something for everyone. A mix of wow photography, beautiful illustrations and hand drawn maps bring each page to life. It s the perfect gift for curious kids everywhere. Contents: Toronto Montreal Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Las Vegas New Orleans Nashville Chicago New York Philadelphia Washington DC Miami Havana Kingston Mexico City Oaxaca City La Paz Cartagena Manaus Rio de Janiero Cuzco Buenos Aires Ushuaia Reykjavik Tromso Stockholm Copenhagen Edinburgh London Dublin Amsterdam Brussels Paris Berlin Munich Krakow Prague Vienna Moscow Pripyat Istanbul Athens Rome Vatican City Venice Madrid Barcelona Lisbon Marrakesh Cairo Timbuktu Dakar Addis Ababa Nairobi Zanzibar Town Cape Town Jerusalem Mecca Dubai Samarkand Mumbai Varanasi Thimphu Ulaanbaatar Beijing Chengdu Hong Kong Bangkok Singapore Hanoi Manila Tokyo Kyoto Pyongyang Seoul Darwin Perth Ballarat Melbourne Sydney Auckland Rotorua Queenstown Apia South Tarawa About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world s leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children s imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we re kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place it is. It s going to be a big adventure - come explore!

Objev podobné jako Lonely Planet Kids The Cities Book - Nicola Williams, Hugh McNaughtan, Lonely Planet Kids, Karla Zimmerman, Patrick Kinsella, Bridget Gleeson, Heather

Summer, 1936. The writer, Josephine Tey, joins her friends in the holiday village of Portmeirion to celebrate her fortieth birthday. Alfred Hitchcock and his wife, Alma Reville, are there to sign a deal to film Josephine s novel, A Shilling for Candles, and Hitchcock has one or two tricks up his sleeve to keep the holiday party entertained - and expose their deepest fears.But things get out of hand when one of Hollywood s leading actresses is brutally slashed to death in a cemetery near the village. The following day, as fear and suspicion take over in a setting where nothing - and no one - is quite what it seems, Chief Inspector Archie Penrose becomes increasingly unsatisfied with the way the investigation is ultimately resolved. Several years later, another horrific murder, again linked to a Hitchcock movie, drives Penrose back to the scene of the original crime to uncover the shocking truth.

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Discover a pangolin at dusk, fly on the bat s back, visit a lion and hear about his plight; try the moth alphabet tongue-twister, meet fighting Tazzies on a night out in Tasmania or dream about the five-legged dog and three-legged cat! Then find out about real, huge Titanosaurus and amazing Coelacanths. You might spot a kingfisher, that small glint of wonder , and see how wild reclaims the world in the urban night-time. These beautiful poems are perfectly melded with Petr Horacek s gorgeous, glowing paintings and the combination is extraordinary - passionate, playful, thoughtful and exciting.Like the goldfinch in the final poem, this wonderful book will set the heart free and flying .

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One Parisian night, a woman vanishes without a trace, leaving behind the man she loves. Sixty years later, the search begins… In 1942, French chef Sylvie Dubois is sent to Paris to spy on the enemy, while German soldier Christoph Baumann has sold his soul to save his sister. When they meet the world stops turning.But in a city consumed by war, love is a dangerous affair, and the star-crossed lovers will pay the ultimate price… Decades later, with Christoph’s health declining and his memory fading, his young protégé, Julia Clarke, sets out to discover what happened to the woman he never stopped loving. Can they find the woman who disappeared, or will it be too late?

Objev podobné jako The Paris Affair - Schneider Fiona

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Me Before You and the new 2023 novel Someone Else s Shoes.In a hidden corner of London, Henri Lachapelle is teaching his granddaughter and her horse to defy gravity, just as he had done in France, fifty years previously. But when disaster strikes, fourteen-year-old Sarah is left to fend for herself. Forced to share a house with her charismatic ex-husband, her professional judgement called into question, lawyer Natasha Macauley s life seems to have gone awry. When her path crosses that of Sarah, she sees a chance to put things right. But she doesn t know that Sarah is keeping a secret, one that will change all their lives forever . . .

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The sixth novel in a stunning series set in eighteenth-century Cornwall, perfect for fans of Poldark, Tracy Rees and Dinah JefferiesCornwall, 1800. Imprisoned on false pretences, Madeleine Pelligrew, former mistress of Pendenning Hall, has spent the last 14 years shuttled between increasingly destitute and decrepit mad houses. When a strange man appears out of the blue to release her, she can t quite believe that her freedom comes without a price. Hiding her identity, Madeleine determines to discover the truth about what happened all those years ago.Unsure who to trust and alone in the world, Madeleine strikes a tentative friendship with a French prisoner on parole, Captain Pierre de la Croix. But as she learns more about the reasons behind her imprisonment, and about those who schemed to hide her away for so long, she starts to wonder if Pierre is in fact the man he says he is. As Madeleine s past collides with her present, can she find the strength to follow her heart, no matter the personal cost?

Objev podobné jako The Cornish Captive - Nicola Pryce

This inspiring stroll through Parisâ ™s mythic flea market spotlights a fascinating array of influential vendorsâ ”revealing their unique wares, trade secrets, and the life-changing finds on sale there. The Paris Flea Market has been a mecca for designers and collectors all over the world for over 150 years. A village within a village, its bustling alleyways and hidden corners are home to over two thousand stands that collectively offer a masterclass in the history of art, craft and design. This book profiles twenty or so of the marketâ ™s key dealers, inviting readers into their worlds and revealing the hidden workings of their trade. Vibrant double-page spreads immerse readers in this little- known world. With expertise and specialties ranging from mid- century modern and Art Deco, to Memphis Milano and Louis XVI, these antique and second-hand dealers drive the marketâ ™s rich and eclectic profusion, not only preserving the history of the decorative arts, but also shaping future design trends. At once a promenade through Parisâ ™ most epic antique, collectibles, curiosities, fashion, and design market; an ode to upcycling and a paean to the thrill of the flea market find; this extraordinary book will inspire both weekend bargain hunters and design professionals alike.

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The Paris Trilogy is celebrated French author Colombe Schneck s first English language publication, translated by Lauren Elkin and Natasha Lehrer. Writing in response to Annie Ernaux and in conversation with Elena Ferrante, Colombe Schneck s three semi-autobiographical takes on a woman’s life form an elegant, powerful exploration of sexuality, bodily autonomy, friendship, loss and renewal. Colombe is seventeen in 1984 and carefree, busy discovering sex and studying for her baccalauréat.When she becomes pregnant her choice to have an abortion is never in question. Yet suddenly she must grapple with the body that has brought the precarity of her freedom into focus. Colombe and Héloïse are two little Parisian liberals, friends since the age of eleven.They look alike, have similar upbringings and for years they follow parallel paths: university, love affairs, work, marriage, children, divorce, more love affairs. They are the most enduring witnesses to each other’s lives, until illness betrays them. Colombe reconnects with Gabriel in her fifties; their relationship is passionate and transformative.As it unfolds, Colombe discovers many things about herself, including a newfound appreciation for swimming, and the euphoria and strength of a body learning when to push and when to let go. This is valuable writing. It has immense vitality. You will encounter a female narrator whose direct and bright-eyed stare at the world, and her self, is without shame or faux modesty.At the same time, it is also a deep study of existence, at various ages and stages in life. — Deborah Levy

Objev podobné jako The Paris Trilogy: A Life in Three Stories - Colombe Schneck

March 1941. As the war rages on, the Buckingham Hotel has become a microcosm of the world. Its ballroom and restaurant are peopled with exiled royal families, politicians and dignitaries, but the beating heart of the Buckingham remains its hardworking, talented staff. With the heroic Raymond de Guise away fighting in North Africa, his beloved wife Nancy must balance her new position in life- as Head of Housekeeping at the Buckingham, but also as a new mother to their child. And all the while, mysterious new figures are beginning to take centre stage: a secretive new bandleader from across the Atlantic, an unknown thief pilfering luxury goods from the Buckingham #39;s larders, and a charismatic ghost from Raymond #39;s past, stirring up old memories from his time on the circuit in 1920s Paris. As tensions flare and dark secrets rise to the surface, it #39;s all the Buckingham staff can do to retain their trademark elegance and poise... **** #39;Truly couldn #39;t put it down #39; READER REVIEW #39;A fantastic read #39; READER REVIEW #39;So many twists and turns #39; READER REVIEW #39;Brilliant #39; READER REVIEW

Objev podobné jako The Paris Affair - Anton Du Beke

From Emma Donoghue, the bestselling author of Room, The Paris Express is a propulsive novel set at the end of the nineteenth century about a high-speed steam train journey, the people on board and the secrets and dangers they carry with them.

Objev podobné jako The Paris Express - Emma Donoghue

Summer, 1915: a young woman falls to her death at Charleston Farmhouse on the Sussex Downs. But was it an accident?Twenty years later, Josephine Tey is faced with the accusation that it was murder, and that she was complicit in the crime. Can she clear her name and uncover the truth, exposing the darkest secrets of that apparently idyllic summer?

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Easy, fresh and delicious juices and smoothies to get your daily health fixTHE ULTIMATE JUICE AND SMOOTHIE PLANNER - WITH A HEALTHY RECIPE FOR EVERY DAY With over 180 delicious recipes, this book will ensure you get your health fix every day of the week. Fresh, tasty and full of essential vitamins and nutrients, these juices and smoothies will help you get more fruits and vegetables into your diet in a truly effortless way. Each day of the week gives you different health focus. Whether your aim is to improve your skin or reduce inflammation, target your brain, heart or gut health, or boost your after immunity, energy or hydration levels, The Daily Boost has the perfect juice or smoothie recipe for all your health goals. Inside this book you will find: -Nutritional advice for every recipe -Recipe planners with a detox cleanse and weight-loss plan included -Shopping lists to help you maximize your groceries -Vegan recipe adaptations

Objev podobné jako The Daily Boost - Nicola Deschamps

Danger is desperately seductive. Aud Torvingen is a rangy six-footer with eyes the colour of cement and a tendency to hurt people who get in her way. Born in Norway, she now lives in the sticky heat of Atlanta-a security consultant gliding between the city s elegant elite and its sleazy underbelly. One night during a thunderstorm Aud collides with a running woman, and to survive the deadly mix of forgery, drugs, and murder that follows, she must risk losing herself to that cool blue place where violence is bliss.

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