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The first in a stunning new series from Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly CourtLondon, 1854: twenty-year-old Essie Chapman lives with her father in poverty stricken Limehouse, working on the river as a boatman. Her life seems set before her, never to leave this part of London and forever at her father’s beck and call.Then, one night, she must transport a mysterious man from a foreign ship to the banks of the Thames, a man who ends up renting a room in Essie’s house, identifying himself only as ‘Raven’.When curiosity gets the better of her, Essie follows him and unwittingly becomes involved in something far greater than she could ever have guessed. Finding herself on a ship bound for the penal colonies in Australia with Raven and his cousin Alice, this is only the start of a remarkable journey taking her to the other side of the world and back again…

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A gripping and heartwarming novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court.Lottie Lane is all alone in the world. As a chambermaid at one of London’s busiest inns, condemned to a life of drudgery and at the mercy of a vicious landlady, Lottie is too worn out to even dream of a better life.Until one night an injured soldier is brought to The Swan. Lottie nurses him back from the dead and suddenly everything changes. She finds herself following the drum of the soldiers, all the way from the docks of Chatham to the darkness and despair of a far flung battlefield.When tragedy strikes, Lottie is alone once more and thrown back into the jaws of London’s streets. With the threat of destitution nipping at her heels, Lottie is in dire need of a miracle . . .

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The wonderfully nostalgic, vivid and compelling new novel from the Sunday Times top five bestselling author of A Loving Family.From the age of eight, sixteen-year-old Charity Crosse has been living rough with her grandfather and begging on the streets. When he grandfather passes away, Charity is helped by a kindly doctor who introduces her to bookseller, Jethro Dawkins. Jethro takes Charity in to help in his bookshop and keep house in their one room behind the shop. Charity sleeps under the counter and is not well treated, but Jethro instills in her the love of books that began when her grandmother taught her to read. And she starts to hope for a better future for herself. But Jethro dies unexpectedly, and Charity is faced with eviction when the rent is raised by the unscrupulous landlord. Must Charity give up her dream of running the bookshop herself, and worse, be forced to return to the streets...?

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Don’t miss the new heartwarming festive novel from No.1 Sunday Times best-selling author Dilly Court!As snow falls outside Abbotsford vicarage on Christmas Eve, Rose Northwood finds a child lying destitute in the manger of the town''s nativity display.Reminded of her younger brother, who died at Christmastime, she is determined to nurse the young boy back to health.But the child has lost his memory and can''t recall where he came from…Will Rose discover the boy''s true identity, and reunite him with his lost family this winter?Escape into the world of Dilly Court this winter, with the latest utterly unforgettable fireside read!Readers LOVE Dilly Court!‘Love the author, loved the book. Family saga at its best’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''There were some characters that make an appearance from previous books…another fabulous read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Can’t put it down!! It’s a 5 ⭐read! Have all her books to date…Just keep ‘em comin’!’‘A wonderful book by my favourite author Dilly Court, I absolutely adore her style of writing and the rich and warm characters that are interwoven into the story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I''m a huge Dilly Court fan, and I''ve yet to read a book of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Step into the world of Dilly Court and uncover her utterly heartwarming and emotional historical romance!Clinging tightly to the penny in her palm, Flora’s fortune was about to change…Flora is forever grateful for the day the Stewart family rescued her from her life of poverty on London’s streets. Adopted as one of their own, she shed her rags and was finally given a place to call home.When a twist of fate calls her back to the cobbles, Flora’s new life is torn apart.Flora must make her own way if she is ever to find where she truly belongs…From the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rockwood Chronicles comes an emotional and captivating fireside read about finding home in the most unlikely places.Don''t miss Dilly Court''s next captivating novel, coming October 2024 – available to pre-order now!Readers LOVE Dilly Court!''Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''There is a great selection of characters, so vividly depicted. It was lovely to see characters from the Rockwood series!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another brilliant family saga by this brilliant author. Read this book in one sitting'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''There were some characters that make an appearance from previous books…another ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Step into the world of Dilly Court and uncover her utterly heartwarming and emotional historical romance!Clinging tightly to the penny in her palm, Flora’s fortune was about to change…Flora is forever grateful for the day the Stewart family rescued her from her life of poverty on London’s streets. Adopted as one of their own, she shed her rags and was finally given a place to call home.When a twist of fate calls her back to the cobbles, Flora’s new life is torn apart.Flora must make her own way if she is ever to find where she truly belongs…From the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rockwood Chronicles comes an emotional and captivating fireside read about finding home in the most unlikely places.Don''t miss Dilly Court''s next captivating novel, coming October 2024 – available to pre-order now!Readers LOVE Dilly Court!''Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''There is a great selection of characters, so vividly depicted. It was lovely to see characters from the Rockwood series!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another brilliant family saga by this brilliant author. Read this book in one sitting'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''There were some characters that make an appearance from previous books…another ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Escape into the world of Dilly Court with this unforgettable, festive historical drama, from the bestselling author of five million copies. Available to pre-order nowAs snowflakes carpet London’s cobbled streets, can Kitty protect her loved ones? When her family falls on hard times, Kitty refuses to give in to despair. With a talent for painting, she earns a few shillings selling her portraits at the bustling Soho Bazaar.But danger waits in the shadows, and when her mother is swindled out of almost everything and her sister is drawn into a reckless affair, their future hangs by a thread.As winter tightens its icy grip, can Kitty give them hope when all seems lost?Escape into the world of Dilly Court for winter 2025, with the latest utterly unforgettable fireside read!Readers LOVE Dilly Court!‘Love the author, loved the book. Family saga at its best’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''There were some characters that make an appearance from previous books…another fabulous read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Can’t put it down!! It’s a 5 ⭐read! Have all her books to date…Just keep ‘em comin’!’‘A wonderful book by my favourite author Dilly Court, I absolutely adore her style ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The 'early bird' exclusive craft edition features a special free festive craft design inside which is strictly limited to the first print run. Don’t miss out! Buy now to guarantee your copy. UK only.As snow falls outside Abbotsford vicarage on Christmas Eve, Rose Northwood finds a child lying destitute in the manger of the town's nativity display. Reminded of her younger brother, who died at Christmastime, she is determined to nurse the young boy back to health. But the child has lost his memory and can't recall where he came from… Will Rose discover the boy's true identity, and reunite him with his lost family this winter? Escape into the world of Dilly Court this winter, with the latest utterly unforgettable fireside read!

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Don’t miss the third book in the heartwarming six-part series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!After the sudden death of her husband, Patricia Greystone is left with nothing, and at twenty-four, she finds herself a penniless widow. As the youngest child of a large family, she has always been headstrong and proud – so she’s determined not to return to her family cap in hand. Instead she strikes out on her own.The dark streets of London are the perfect place to hide from the world, and Patricia makes her living singing on the streets. But the city is a dangerous place.Without her family around her, will Patricia lose her way?Book Three of The Rockwood Chronicles

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A heartwarming and gripping novel from No. 1Sunday Times bestselling author, Dilly Court.Clara held onto the precious button, glimmering like a jewel in the dark alleyways of London’s notorious Seven Dials. She needed to save her family… but who was going to save her?There was a time when the Carter sisters’ father was their hero. Now he’s a drunk who’s gambled away everything they had and put them all in peril. It''s on Clara''s shoulders to save the four sisters from destitution. Clutching her precious button box, the only thing of value they have left, Clara dreams of starting a shop that could put a roof over their heads and keep them safe…But in debt to the terrifying Patches Braggs, leader of one of the East End''s roughest gangs, Clara is in fear for her life. When a mysterious benefactor seems to offer an escape, Clara realizes too late that it comes at a terrible price…Cheated, abandoned and alone – can Clara save her family and hold onto her dreams?

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Standing on London’s Victoria docks with the wind biting through her shawl, Rose Munday realises she’s been abandoned by her sweetheart. She had risked everything to get to London but, stumbling through the peasoup fog, she has nowhere to go, and no one to turn to.Scared and alone, Rose steps straight into danger, only to be rescued by two women with even less to their names – a woman of the night and her young sidekick, Sparrow. With only a cluster of love letters to her name and all hope of her sweetheart’s return fading, Rose finds herself forging a new life with her unlikely companions.But when a good deed turns sour, a dangerous enemy threatens to ruin them all. Will Rose be able to save her new friends and her future? If she can, a Christmas gift awaits that will change her life forever…The third book in the stunning ‘River Maid’ series from Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court!

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The second book in a stunning new series from Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court1873. When Carrie Manning’s father dies her mother, Esther, is heartbroken. Essie leaves London to convalesce with her good friend Lady Alice, and it is down to Carrie to look after her family and take charge of the shipping company that her father has left behind.But the company is in dire straits, forcing Carrie seek work as a companion to Maria Colville. When Carrie and Maria try to track down Maria’s mother, they have no idea of the secrets that they will discover. Secrets that link the Colvilles, the Mannings and figures from the past who return to England.Carrie’s journey is as unpredictable as the waters that link the rival shipping companies, but will her determination be enough to preserve the legacy of her family’s name?

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The first book in the dramatic new saga from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling authorHolding the letter in trembling hands, Daisy’s future crumbled before her – the words engraved on her heart forever.The village of Little Creek, the long winter of 1867 The first flakes of snow are falling when Daisy Marshall, secretly engaged to her master''s son, finds herself jilted at the altar.Heartbroken, Daisy flees to the small village of Little Creek, nestled on the coast of Essex. There she is warmly welcomed – but the village is poverty-stricken, suffering under a cruel Lord of the manor. And when cholera hits, the villagers are truly in dire straits.Determined to help, Daisy makes new friends in earnest doctor Nicholas and dashing smuggler Jay – but also dangerous new enemies, who threaten to destroy everything she’s built. Can Daisy save the village and find happiness in time for Christmas?

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The perfect heartwarming romance for Christmas, rich in historical detail. She turned the picture of the Christmas card over with her frozen hands, a pretty picture of a family gathering at Yuletide. How different from her own life; stiff with cold on the icy cobbles, aching for shelter . . .When her father dies leaving Alice and her ailing mother with only his debts, the two grieving women are forced to rely on the begrudging charity of cruel Aunt Jane. Determined to rid herself of an expensive responsibility, Jane tries forcing Alice into a monstrous marriage. And when Alice refuses, she is sent to work in a grand house to earn her keep.Finding herself in sole charge of the untameable and spoilt young miss of the house, Alice’s only ally is handsome Uncle Rory, who discovers that Alice has talents beyond those of a mere servant. But when someone sets out to destroy her reputation, Alice can only pray for a little of that Christmas spirit to save her from ruin . . .

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The brand-new unforgettable romance saga from the No.1 bestselling author!London was her home. It seemed impossible that she had grown up in the city without ever noticing the huge differences between those who had money and those who had next to nothing. East-End London, 1858. In London''s twisting streets, it''s hard to tell friend from foe. And for Katherine Martin, arriving back in London after years away, the city is far crueller than she remembers.Her eyes opened to the plight of London''s poor, Kate is determined to do what she can to help – even if it means defying her parents.In secret, she opens a soup kitchen. But there is a world of criminals within London''s poorest alleys. Catching the notice of Harry Trader and his gang, Kate is out of her depth. Until she begins to discover that her true enemies might not be who she thought . . .The Sunday Times No.2 bestseller for the w/e 06/02/2021

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Be swept up in the unforgettable new historical novel from the reader’s favourite. Can Rosina discover the hidden secrets of Moonshadow Manor?When spirited Rosina Wills is driven from her London home by a conniving stepmother, she seeks refuge in the wild heart of Dartmoor. But Moonshadow Manor is a house of secrets—and her ailing Aunt Jane is not the only one in need.As Rosina settles into her new life, she soon realises Moonshadow Manor holds secrets of its own. With every passing day, she uncovers more about her family. But as long-buried truths begin to surface, will Rosina find the answers she’s looking for … or something she never dreamed of?A sweeping, emotional tale of love, loyalty and the strength of a fearless heart.

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Sarah Scarse may be young but life in the notorious St Giles and St George’s workhouse has forced her to grow up fast.And after her mother’s untimely death, Sarah’s fighting spirit becomes her only defence against the workhouse master, Trigg, and his cruel wife.Sarah’s fate appears to change, however, when a sugar mill owner takes her into his home.But just as Sarah starts working towards a brighter future, dangerous figures from the past threaten to catch up with her.Can she draw on her determined resolve to finally confront her problems and free herself from the shackles of the workhouse, once and for all?

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Despite living by the side of the Thames, with its noise, disease and dirt, eighteen-year-old Rosina May has wanted for little in life. Until her father''s feud with a fellow bargeman threatens to destroy everything. To save them all, Rosina agrees to marry Harry, the son of a wealthy merchant. But a chance encounter with a handsome river pirate has turned her head and she longs to meet him again. When her father dies a broken man, Harry goes back on his promise and turns Rosina out onto the streets. She is forced to work the river herself, ferrying rubbish out of London and living rough. In spite of her hardships, she cannot forget her pirate and when tragedy threatens to strike once more she is forced to make a choice. But is she really prepared to risk everything for love?

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East London, 1865Eighteen-year-old Irene Angel lives with her parents in a tiny room above the shop where her mother ekes out a living selling pickles and sauces while her father Billy gambles away their earnings. It is all Irene can do to keep the family together.Billy’s addiction soon leads him into trouble. Despite having been brought up by her father to fear and distrust the police, Irene finds herself forced to collaborate with them to save him from ruin. But Billy’s errant ways finally catch up with him and he is imprisoned in Newgate jail. With her mother away from home, Irene has little choice but to seek help from Inspector Edward Kent – her sworn enemy. Only she can clear her father''s name and unite the family once more...

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**EARLY BIRD SPECIAL FESTIVE EDITION**Available while stocks last. Contains a special Christmas gift from Dilly. Don't miss it!

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The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller! Don’t miss this heartwarming summer read.

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''One of the nation''s favourite saga writers'' Lancashire Post ''Jennie Felton knows how to tell a cracking story and keep the reader gripped'' Books With Wine and Chocolate In the tradition of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Josephine Cox comes a heartrending and unforgettable saga about a mother, her daughters and the shocking events that threaten to destroy their lives. There is no strength like the strength of a mother determined to protect her children . . .Somerset, 1911. Miner''s wife Lorna Harrison sometimes wonders what became of her marriage. The affection has gone, and her husband Harry is surly and cold. But Lorna will always be grateful for the joy that their two daughters bring. When a devastating accident occurs at the pit and Harry is unable to work, Lorna worries about how she will make ends meet. Worse, the pit owner wants them out of their house. And neighbours turn their backs, as rumours spread that Harry helped cause the mine collapse. At her lowest ebb, Lorna is befriended by Bradley Robinson, the colliery safety officer, whose kindness is a beacon of light. But as shocking secrets are revealed, Lorna wonders if Bradley is only using her to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*10 Sunday Times Number Ones**Over 5 million copies sold*Escape into the world of Dilly Court this spring, with the latest unforgettable historical drama from the reader''s favourite.Desperate to protect her family, can Poppy put her trust in a stranger?When Poppy Robbins is targeted by a blackmailer threatening to reveal secrets from her family’s past, she turns to the mysterious Edward Taverner for help.Taverner proposes an escape to his country manor, and to maintain a respectable appearance, he asks her to pose as his fiancée. She reluctantly agrees, but then finds herself trapped, unwelcome and alone in a threadbare mansion.Has her engagement secret put her in greater danger, or will it change her life forever?Readers LOVE Dilly Court!‘Love the author, loved the book. Family saga at its best’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''There were some characters that make an appearance from previous books…another fabulous read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Can’t put it down!! It’s a 5 ⭐read! Have all her books to date…Just keep ‘em comin’!’‘A wonderful book by my favourite author Dilly Court, I absolutely adore her style of writing and the rich and warm characters that are interwoven into the story’ ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Don’t miss the latest utterly heartwarming instalment of the Rockwood series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!Dolly’s dreams could lead her astray . . .Dolly Blanchard dreams of a bigger life. She wants to make a mark on the world, not simply wait for a husband to come along. So when an impoverished actress offers her a lifeline, Dolly flees to London, determined to make it on the stage and prove to her family – and herself – that she can strike out alone.But the dark city streets are full of danger. With her dreams fading to dust, Dolly soon finds herself in peril. And with the family’s future under threat at Rockwood Castle, and secrets tumbling out of the shadows, she faces a difficult choice.Will her heart call her home?Dilly’s novel Sunday’s Child hit #1 in the Sunday Times bestselling charts the w/e 25th June 2022.Readers LOVE Dolly’s Dream!‘This book, like all the other books in the series, was excellent. I just couldn''t put it down. It was filled with mystery and romance from beginning to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Dilly’s ability to bring the era alive the characters into believable entity’s and the colourful expression and great pace ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*10 Sunday Times Number Ones**Over 5 million copies sold*Escape into the world of Dilly Court this spring, with the latest unforgettable historical drama from the reader''s favourite.Desperate to protect her family, can Poppy put her trust in a stranger?When Poppy Robbins is targeted by a blackmailer threatening to reveal secrets from her family’s past, she turns to the mysterious Edward Taverner for help.Taverner proposes an escape to his country manor, and to maintain a respectable appearance, he asks her to pose as his fiancée. She reluctantly agrees, but then finds herself trapped, unwelcome and alone in a threadbare mansion.Has her engagement secret put her in greater danger, or will it change her life forever?Readers LOVE Dilly Court!‘Love the author, loved the book. Family saga at its best’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''There were some characters that make an appearance from previous books…another fabulous read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Can’t put it down!! It’s a 5 ⭐read! Have all her books to date…Just keep ‘em comin’!’‘A wonderful book by my favourite author Dilly Court, I absolutely adore her style of writing and the rich and warm characters that are interwoven into the story’ ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Meet Harriet White, Sherlock Holmes' feisty – and entirely fake – assistant, in this gloriously fun mystery, perfect for fans of Anita Prose, Verity Bright and Janice Hallett.London, 1932. A young maid steps onto a train… and disappears. Her family writes to the only person they can think of to help: Sherlock Holmes. A shame then, that Mr Holmes isn’t real. But then, from a basement beneath 221b Baker Street, someone replies…Harriet White knows responding to the maid’s family could land her in hot water, but she’s no stranger to trouble. It was refusing to cow to her over-familiar boss that saw her demoted to the postal department of their Baker Street head office in the first place. Her new job is to work through the mountain of correspondence addressed to the street’s most famous resident. But when this letter catches her eye, she knows she must do something to help the missing girl. Harriet decides to act as Holmes’ new assistant, armed with only her love of Conan Doyle’s stories to guide her. But can she solve the case of the missing maid? Or does she risk losing her job – or much, much more – in the process?Readers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Jenny is determined to make her own way in the world, and she secures a job as the kitchen maid in a grand house in Yorkshire. Gradually, she gains the attention of the young master of the house, and they fall in love.But their hopes and dreams turn to nightmares, culminating in a scandal that will force Jenny to leave behind everything she knows.Cast aside by her own family, Jenny faces many difficulties until an usual promise changes the course of her life. Jenny the kitchen maid becomes the mistress of her own grand house. Although she tries to fit in with this new world, however, she never forgets the words that the gypsy told her: that one day she will return to where she was once happy - and discover her true love . . .If you''ve liked books by Katie Flynn and Dilly Court, you''ll love Val''s heartwarming stories of triumph over adversity.

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From celebrated author Namita Moolani Mehra and acclaimed artist Khoa Le of Say My Name comes a meditative and hope-filled picture book about the greatest mother of all: Ganga, the holy river that runs through India and is beloved by millions. Young Ananda knows all about the goddesses’ healing waters and soothing powers but has never experienced them for herself...until now. Born in a glacier, high up in the Himalayas. A river worshipped by millions. A goddess. With her Mamma sick, Ananda and her Maasi, her aunt, make their way to the great river Ganga to experience the powerful tradition of bathing in the river’s healing waters. It’s within the Great Mother’s swirling embrace that Ananda embarks on a healing and eye-opening journey, finding more than she ever could have imagined along the way. From celebrated author Namita Moolani Mehra and award-winning artist Khoa Le comes a story about the peace, healing, and hope nature often provides. Praise for The Greatest River:"A quietly affecting story about nature providing emotional succor...An earthy palette, etching-like detailing, and watery flowing lines lend Le’s immersive digital renderings an emotional heft that movingly pairs with the story as it traces Ananda’s transformation from worried to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this exquisitely illustrated novelty picture book with die-cut flaps, we follow Mouse from woods to estuary to visit an old friend by the seaside. This gorgeous follow-up to the award-winning Mouse's Wood accompanies Mouse on a new adventure - from the woods, down a gently flowing river to the open sea - to visit an old friend. Detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals for children to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text winds down to a peaceful conclusion perfect for bedtime.Taking place over the course of twenty-four hours, the gently rhyming story tracks the changing environment of the river’s banks, the shift from day to night, pleasant weather to rain and back again, and introduces a whole new cast of friendly characters who wave to Mouse on the way, including beavers, water voles, and water fowl aplenty. Mouse travels by a willow coppice, a riverside town with a lock, a river island, a reed bed, the estuary, and the river mouth before finishing up the journey on the shore of the open sea. Illustrated by Alice Melvin, who has spent hours drawing directly from nature to make the book, Mouse on the River is sure to win over ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this exquisitely illustrated novelty picture book with die-cut flaps, we follow Mouse from woods to estuary to visit an old friend by the seaside. This gorgeous follow-up to the award-winning Mouse's Wood accompanies Mouse on a new adventure - from the woods, down a gently flowing river to the open sea - to visit an old friend. Detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals for children to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text winds down to a peaceful conclusion perfect for bedtime. Taking place over the course of twenty-four hours, the gently rhyming story tracks the changing environment of the river’s banks, the shift from day to night, pleasant weather to rain and back again, and introduces a whole new cast of friendly characters who wave to Mouse on the way, including beavers, water voles, and water fowl aplenty. Mouse travels by a willow coppice, a riverside town with a lock, a river island, a reed bed, the estuary, and the river mouth before finishing up the journey on the shore of the open sea. Illustrated by Alice Melvin, who has spent hours drawing directly from nature to make the book, Mouse on the River is sure to win ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringFor 30 years, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse chronicled the activities of the U.S. Supreme Court and its justices as a correspondent for the New York Times. In this Very Short Introduction, she draws on her deep knowledge of the court''s history and of its written and unwritten rules to show readers how the Supreme Court really works.Greenhouse offers a fascinating institutional biography of a place and its people--men and women who exercise great power but whose names and faces are unrecognized by many Americans and whose work often appears cloaked in mystery. How do cases get to the Supreme Court? How do the justices go about deciding them? What special role does the chief justice play? What do the law clerks do? How does the court relate to the other branches of government? Greenhouse answers these questions by depicting the justices as they confront deep constitutional issues or wrestle with the meaning of confusing federal statutes. Throughout, the author examines many individual Supreme Court cases to illustrate points under discussion, including Marbury v. Madison, the seminal case which established judicial review; District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), which struck down the District of Columbia''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A forgotten house and a secret hidden for a century…''Wonderfully evocative’ Judy Finnigan''An absolute delight!'' Hazel Gaynor‘Wonderful escapism’ Tracy Rees’A lovely story'' Erica James‘Gloriously rich’ Rachel Hore‘Sublime storytelling’ Cathy Bramley‘Emotional’ Kate RyderFollowing the breakdown of her marriage, Theo has bought a tumbledown cottage on the banks of the river Tamar which divides Cornwall and Devon. The peace and tranquillity of Boatman’s Cottage, nestled by the water, is just what she needs to heal.Yet soon after her arrival, Theo discovers a stash of hidden letters tied with a ribbon, untouched for more than a century. The letters – sent from the battlefields of France during WW1 – tell of a young servant from the nearby manor house, Abbotswood, and his love for a woman he was destined to lose.As she begins to bring Boatman’s Cottage and its gardens back to life, Theo pieces together a story of star-crossed lovers played out against the river, while finding her own new path to happiness.The River Between Us beautifully explores the mystery and secrets of a long-forgotten love affair, and will be loved by fans of Kate Morton.Praise for The River Between Us:''Wonderfully evocative’ Judy Finnigan''Full of delicious atmosphere and intrigue, and with a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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By the bestselling author of Black Narcissus and The Greengage Summer ''The River will make you laugh, make you cry and, in its way, change you forever'' JULIE MYERSON ''Her prose is pure, delicate, and gently witty'' NEW YORK TIMES ''Bold, beautiful . . . everyone''s appetites will be satisfied'' ELLEThe River is Rumer Godden''s beautiful tribute to India and childhood, made into a film by Jean Renoir. And in a preface for this novel she explains how the classic tale came to be written.Harriet is caught between two worlds: her older sister is no longer a playmate, her brother is still a little boy. And the comforting rhythm of her Indian childhood - the sounds of the jute factory, the colourful festivals that accompany each season and the eternal ebb and flow of the river on its journey to the Bay of Bengal - is about to be shattered by a tragic event.Intense, vivid, and with a dark undertow, The River is a poignant portrait of the loss of a young girl''s innocence.

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Every one of the world''s half a million tennis courts is, at its most basic, an identical blank canvas: a 78-foot by 36-foot rectangle, divided by a 3-foot-high net in its centre, and marked with eleven straight lines. But add in the elements of surface, space, wind, acoustics, crowds, shadows, humidity, and even air density, and every tennis court is unique-a work of art. And some are masterpieces.Nick Pachelli curates and profiles 200 of the world''s most beautiful, iconic, significant, alluring, and idiosyncratic tennis courts from across the globe, each breathtakingly photographed. He explores the heavyweights, including Wimbledon''s All England Lawn Tennis Club, which employs a hawk to keep stray birds from soiling the meticulous lawns. Arthur Ashe, the Grandstand, and Court 17 in Flushing, Queens, where hundreds of thousands of tennis fans gather every summer for the US Open. And there''s Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland-Garros, whose clay seems to take on a different shade-burnt orange, burnt red, burgundy, umber-every time you see it.We visit far-flung treasures, such as Waiheke Tennis Club in New Zealand, where you''ll need to take a plane, then a ferry, then a car or bus, and then walk before arriving there. Indoor marvels, including the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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By the bestselling author of Black Narcissus and The Battle of the Villa Fiorita''The River will make you laugh, make you cry and, in its way, change you forever'' JULIE MYERSON''Her prose is pure, delicate, and gently witty'' NEW YORK TIMES''Bold, beautiful . . . everyone''s appetites will be satisfied'' ELLEThe River is Rumer Godden''s beautiful tribute to India and childhood, made into a film by Jean Renoir. And in a preface for this novel she explains how the classic tale came to be written.Harriet is caught between two worlds: her older sister is no longer a playmate, her brother is still a little boy. And the comforting rhythm of her Indian childhood - the sounds of the jute factory, the colourful festivals that accompany each season and the eternal ebb and flow of the river on its journey to the Bay of Bengal - is about to be shattered by a tragic event.Intense, vivid, and with a dark undertow, The River is a poignant portrait of the loss of a young girl''s innocence.Available with Virago Modern Classics.

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This, London-based painter Sarah Medway’s second publication from Anomie Publishing, is devoted to the subject of the River Thames. The publication presents a series of twenty-eight oil paintings created in Medway’s canal-side studio in central London during the Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020-21.An introductory text by critic and writer Sue Hubbard takes readers through the series, exploring how the paintings engage with the qualities and complexities of the river to represent all manner of concepts, experiences, and emotions, from a yearning for lost freedoms to roam the city during the pandemic to evocations of the subterranean waterways that form part of the city’s mythology. Like a flâneuse, Medway follows the river across the city, spanning the seasons, in various weather, light, and atmospheric conditions, at different times.The Thames is beautiful, terrifying, powerful, alluring, and dangerous. Medway captures the river’s eclectic dynamics, rhythms and energy through the language of abstract painting, the ripples, bubbles, eddies and currents, the reflections and refractions denoted through sinuous lines, ellipses and spots, dots and loops, flecks and swirls. Referencing twentieth-century modernist movements such as De Stijl, Tachisme and post-war American Abstract Expressionism, Medway’s own, lyrical, often graphic approach to painting the Thames results in a vivid ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Two crimes, one ticking clock. Suffolk, 1903. William Gardiner stands trial for the brutal stabbing of Rose Harsent, and concerned parties turn to Lawrence Harpham for help in a last-ditch attempt to uncover the truth. As Lawrence delves into the investigation, he finds himself stalked by a mysterious figure, confounding his efforts to bring the murderer to justice. Meanwhile, Violet takes on a puzzling poisoning case from the past, determined to unravel the secrets surrounding a bad-tempered housemaid. Was she a cold-hearted killer or merely a convenient suspect?With time running out and the added distraction of a mysterious stranger at Netherwood, Lawrence and Violet must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and misdirection to solve both cases before it's too late. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Irina Shapiro, and Emily Organ, The Maleficent Maid is a gripping historical mystery with elements of witchcraft that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking conclusion. _______________________________________________________Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries:????? This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ????? A book full of mystery and intrigue. ????? …gripping mystery with some very evil turns ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Murder turns the journey of a lifetime into a deadly nightmareThe plague has struck London once again but so has opportunity for theatre company Lord Westfield''s Men. Invited to perform at the wedding celebrations of Sophia Magdalena, the fair maid of Bohemia, the company''s bookholder Nicholas Bracewell and his acting troupe begin the long journey across Europe.Confident they will arrive safely and deliver Lord Westfield''s secret missive to an alchemist in the Imperial Court, Nicholas is unaware what danger travels with them. Treacherous seas become the least of Nicholas'' worries when one of their actors is savagely killed. To make matters worse, when they finally arrive in Prague, Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph II proves to be an eccentric and bewildering host and Nicholas'' beloved Anne Hendrik is kidnapped...

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''BURNING WITH ROMANCE'' STEPHANIE GARBER''ALL THE STARS'' HEATHER FAWCETT''A ROMANTIC, SPELLBINDING ADVENTURE'' REBECCA ROSS The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in this lush, immersive historical romantasy set in 19th century Egypt, filled with adventure, laugh-out-loud banter, a slow-burn rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race.A divine exploration. A deadly secret. A desire she can''t escape. In the glittering society of nineteenth-century Buenos Aires, Inez Olivera has everything, except the one thing she really wants: her parents, who frequently leave her behind on their globetrotting adventures. Then she receives a terrible letter: her parents have passed away in mysterious circumstances. Determined to uncover the truth, she sets sails for their last port-of-call, Cairo, bringing only her sketch pads and an ancient ring that her father sent to her for safekeeping. But upon her arrival in Egypt, the ring flares with ancient magic, and Inez is thrust into a treacherous game that could threaten her life - and into the path of her new guardian''s infuriatingly handsome assistant, who seems determined to thwart her at every turn . . . Readers LOVE for What the River Knows ''To say I loved this would be an understatement - it''s now one of my ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A delightful boarding school adventure set in Nigeria – the third novel in critically acclaimed trilogy. It’s a new term at the River School. Jummy has been looking forward to playing football – only for the new head to ban it! Instead, the girls must host an inter-school music competition that the rival boys' school is likely to win. With River School pride at stake, Jummy and her team must come up with a new game plan – and fast.A characterful own-voices story and the third novel in the critically acclaimed trilogy. Jummy at the River School was chosen as the BA Indie Book of the Month and the Blackwell’s Children’s Book of the Month. A glorious collision of old-fashioned boarding-school tropes with vibrant 1990s Nigeria.

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A powerful reimagining of the story of Ganga, goddess of the river, and her doomed mortal son, from Vaishnavi Patel, author of the instant New York Times bestseller Kaikeyi.A mother and a son. A goddess and a prince. A curse and an oath. A river whose course will change the fate of the world.Ganga, joyful goddess of the river, serves as caretaker to the mischievous godlings who roam her banks. But when their antics incur the wrath of a powerful sage, Ganga is cursed to become mortal, bound to her human form until she fulfils the obligations of the curse.Though she knows nothing of mortal life, Ganga weds King Shantanu and becomes a queen, determined to regain her freedom no matter the cost. But in a cruel turn of fate, just as she is freed of her binding, she is forced to leave her infant son behind.Her son, prince Devavrata, unwittingly carries the legacy of Ganga''s curse. And when he makes an oath that he will never claim his father''s throne, he sets in motion a chain of events that will end in a terrible and tragic war.As the years unfold, Ganga and Devavrata are drawn together again and again, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Don’t miss the brand-new heartwarming novel from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!Rockwood was home and she would do anything she could to stop it being stolen from them.Abandoned by their parents and left to fight for themselves, headstrong Rosalind Carey has no choice but to take charge of her younger brothers and sister in Devonshire’s grand Rockwood Castle. But their once much-loved home is crumbling like the family that lives within it. Living hand to mouth and desperate to provide for the estate that depends on them, the Carey family are one debt away from ruin. Until the day comes when the dashing Piers Blanchard appears on their doorstep from Cornwall, claiming he is Rosalind’s distant cousin and that Rockwood Castle is his.Piers says he wants to help pay off the family’s debts. But how can Rosalind be sure he isn’t out to take what is his and leave them all homeless? Only a closely-guarded secret will convince Rosalind she can trust Piers to protect her family – and her fragile heart.Book One of The Rockwood ChroniclesReader reviews for Fortune’s Daughter‘I literally could not put this book down’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Dilly Court never disappoints . . . gripping and highly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Don’t miss the heartwarming, moving novel from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!Rockwood was home and she would do anything she could to stop it being stolen from them.Abandoned by their parents and left to fight for themselves, headstrong Rosalind Carey has no choice but to take charge of her younger brothers and sister in Devonshire’s grand Rockwood Castle. But their once much-loved home is crumbling like the family that lives within it. Living hand to mouth and desperate to provide for the estate that depends on them, the Carey family are one debt away from ruin. Until the day comes when the dashing Piers Blanchard appears on their doorstep from Cornwall, claiming he is Rosalind’s distant cousin and that Rockwood Castle is his.Piers says he wants to help pay off the family’s debts. But how can Rosalind be sure he isn’t out to take what is his and leave them all homeless? Only a closely-guarded secret will convince Rosalind she can trust Piers to protect her family – and her fragile heart.Book One of The Rockwood ChroniclesReader reviews for Fortune’s Daughter‘I literally could not put this book down’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Dilly Court never disappoints . . . gripping and highly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Two weeks before his death, Oliver Sacks outlined the contents of The River of Consciousness, the last book he would oversee . . .The bestselling author of On the Move, Musicophilia, and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Sacks is known for his illuminating case histories about people living with neurological conditions at the far borderlands of human experience. But his grasp of science was not restricted to neuroscience or medicine; he was fascinated by the issues, ideas, and questions of all the sciences. That wide-ranging expertise and passion informs the perspective of this book, in which he interrogates the nature not only of human experience but of all life.In The River of Consciousness, Dr. Sacks takes on evolution, botany, chemistry, medicine, neuroscience, and the arts, and calls upon his great scientific and creative heroes – above all, Darwin, Freud, and William James. For Sacks, these thinkers were constant companions from an early age; the questions they explored – the meaning of evolution, the roots of creativity, and the nature of consciousness – lie at the heart of science and of this book. The River of Consciousness demonstrates Sacks’s unparalleled ability to make unexpected connections, his sheer ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Two young university students are found dead in the river Avon several months apart. Were their deaths accidental due to drowning or had they been murdered? DCI Dan Skelton believes that the girls had been drugged and raped and that their killer had ingeniously made it look like they had simply drowned. The killer would have needed a motor vehicle to transport the bodies  to the river, however Skelton's only suspect does not drive. Can Skelton discover how the suspect moved the bodies to the river, despite CCTV cameras failing to spot the suspect. You will be on the edge of your seat yelling for Skelton to solve this Dilemma. First in the series of Detective Dan Skelton crime thrillers, set in the modern-day Georgian city of Bath.

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Don’t miss the latest utterly heartwarming instalment of the Rockwood series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!Dolly’s dreams could lead her astray . . .Dolly Blanchard dreams of a bigger life. She wants to make a mark on the world, not simply wait for a husband to come along. So when an impoverished actress offers her a lifeline, Dolly flees to London, determined to make it on the stage and prove to her family – and herself – that she can strike out alone.But the dark city streets are full of danger. With her dreams fading to dust, Dolly soon finds herself in peril. And with the family’s future under threat at Rockwood Castle, and secrets tumbling out of the shadows, she faces a difficult choice.Will her heart call her home?Dilly’s novel Sunday’s Child hit #1 in the Sunday Times bestselling charts the w/e 25th June 2022.Readers LOVE Dolly’s Dream!‘This book, like all the other books in the series, was excellent. I just couldn''t put it down. It was filled with mystery and romance from beginning to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Dilly’s ability to bring the era alive the characters into believable entity’s and the colourful expression and great pace ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Don’t miss the brand-new festive saga from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!Paradise Row, London. December 1865.Snow is falling fast and Sally Suggs is working tirelessly to bring in enough money to keep bread on the table. Her father, a skilled rag-and-bone man, has fallen ill and now Sally has taken up his trade.But this is a man’s world and competition is fierce, and Sally’s rival Finn Kelly always seems to be one step ahead. Her family’s one valuable possession is their horse, Flower, yet with no one to protect them, London’s underbelly of black-market traders circle closer.Sally needs to find help in the most unexpected places if they are to survive…Don’t miss this festive treat from Dilly Court – available to buy now!

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Appointments to the United States Supreme Court are now central events in American political life. Every vacancy unleashes a bitter struggle between Republicans and Democrats over nominees; and once the seat is filled, new justices typically vote in predictable ways. However, this has not always been the case. As late as the middle of the twentieth century, presidents invested little time and effort in finding and vetting nominees, often selecting personal cronies, who senators briskly confirmed. Media coverage was desultory, public opinion was largely non-existent, and the justices often voted independently and erratically. In Making the Supreme Court, Charles M. Cameron and Jonathan P. Kastellec examine 90 years of American political history to show how the growth of federal judicial power from the 1930s onward inspired a multitude of groups struggling to shape judicial policy. Over time, some groups moved beyond lobbying the Court to changing who sits on it. Other groups formed expressly to influence appointments. These activists and organized groups penetrated the national party system so that after about 1980, presidential candidates increasingly pledged to select and confirm nominees who conformed to specific policy and ideological litmus tests. Once in office, these presidents re-shaped the executive selection system ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Survivor on the River Kwai is the heartbreaking story of one of the last survivors of the Burma Railway.February 1942. A young British soldier is caught up in the worst defeat in the history of the British Army, the fall of Singapore. Reg Twigg spends the next three years in hell, moving from jungle camp to jungle camp and building the Burma Railway for the all-conquering Japanese. Beaten, tortured, starving and forced to watch his comrades die, Reg fights for his survival, stealing from his captors, trapping animals and even making his own tobacco. That Reg survived is testimony to his own courage and determination, his will to beat the alien brutality of camp guards who had nothing but contempt for him and his fellow POWs. He was a risk taker whose survival strategies sometimes bordered on genius. As moving and harrowing as The Last Fighting Tommy, with the drama of David Lean''s The Bridge Over the River Kwai and the heart of The Forgotten Highlander, Survivor on the River Kwai is Reg''s story - his pain, his triumphs and even his forgiveness.Reg Twigg was born at Wigston (Leicester) barracks on 16 December 1913. He was called up to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS'' ASSOCIATION DEBUT DAGGERWINNER OF THE 2018 INDIE DEBUT FICTION AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR LITERARY FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR, ABIA AWARDS 2018SHORTLISTED FOR THE MATT RICHELL AWARD FOR NEW WRITER OF THE YEAR, ABIA AWARDS 2018SHORTLISTED FOR THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST FIRST FICTION 2018Growing up in a small country town, Ben and Fab spend their days playing cricket, wanting a pair of Nike Air Maxes and not talking about how Fab''s dad hits him, or how the sudden death of Ben''s next-door neighbour unsettled him. Almost teenagers, they already know some things are better left unsaid.Then a newcomer arrived. Fab reckoned he was a secret agent and he and Ben staked him out. He looked strong. Maybe even stronger than Fab''s dad. Neither realised the shadow this man would cast over both their lives.Twenty years later, Fab is going nowhere but hoping for somewhere better. Then a body is found in the river, and Fab can''t ignore the past any more.''This book is SO good. Published to huge acclaim in Australia (as Wimmera), Into the River is dark, unsettling and makes for compulsive reading. UK readers, you have a treat coming'' Hannah Richell''Brimming with tension ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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