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The Sapphire Widow - Dinah Jefferies
''This is Dinah Jefferies at her best'' Lucinda Riley-------------Ceylon, 1935. Louisa Reeve, the daughter of a successful British gem trader, and her husband Elliot, a charming, thrill-seeking businessman, seem like the couple who have it all. Except what they long for more than anything: a child.While Louisa struggles with miscarriages, Elliot is increasingly absent, spending much of his time at a nearby cinnamon plantation, overlooking the Indian ocean. After his sudden death, Louisa is left alone to solve the mystery he left behind. Revisiting the plantation at Cinnamon Hills, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn towards the owner Leo, a rugged outdoors man with a chequered past. The plantation casts a spell, but all is not as it seems. And when Elliot''s shocking betrayal is revealed, Louisa has only Leo to turn to...A sweeping, breath-taking story of love and betrayal from the Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tea Planter''s WifeTOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK-------------''A sweeping tale, beautifully written in a wonderful setting, heartrending yet ultimately uplifting. Gorgeous.'' Katie Fforde, A Wedding in Provence''Dinah Jefferies has a remarkable gift for conjuring up another time and place with lush descriptions, full of power and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Greek House - Dinah Jefferies
âââââ ''Highly recommend for your summer reading'' Reader Review âââââCan one house hold a lifetime of secrets?Corfu, 1930The moment Thirza Caruthers sets foot on Corfu, memories flood back: the scent of jasmine, the green shutters of her family’s home — and her brother Billy’s tragic disappearance years before.Returning to the Greek house, high above clear blue waters, Thirza tries to escape by immersing herself in painting — and a passionate affair.But as webs of love, envy, and betrayal tighten around the family, buried secrets surface.Is it finally time to uncover the truth about Billy’s vanishing?––––––––––––––––––––''The Greek House is absolutely sumptuous. Dinah Jefferies at her best. I devoured every page of this stunning novel with enormous pleasure'' Santa Montefiore‘I was totally absorbed by this page-turning tale of love, loss and heartbreak in a troubled period of Corfu’s history. The island is beautifully evoked, the characters gloriously alive and passionate'' Rachel Hore''A powerful story … the women are strong and complex … this is Dinah Jefferies'' best yet'' Gill Paul
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The Hidden Palace - Dinah Jefferies
An island of secrets. A runaway. And a promise…A rebellious daughter1925. Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of the tiny island of Malta, strangers slip into the shadows and anyone can buy a new name. Rosalie Delacroix flees Paris for a dancer’s job in the bohemian clubs deep in its winding streets.A sister with a secret1944. Running from the brutality of war in France, Florence Baudin faces a new life. But her estranged mother makes a desperate request: to find her vanished sister, who went missing years before.A rift over generationsBetrayals and secrets, lies and silence hang between the sisters. A faded last letter from Rosalie is Florence’s only clue, the war an immovable barrier – and time is running out…Praise for The Hidden Palace‘Completely swept me away to another place and time. Dinah is the queen of sumptuous settings, transporting the reader effortlessly from chocolate-box Devonshire to the cabaret clubs of 1920s Paris and war-torn Malta. A marvellous, multi-layered story, populated with characters to really care for’ HAZEL GAYNOR‘Dinah Jefferies wields her storytelling magic on the island of Malta . . . It’s engrossing and sensual, full of the heat of the Mediterranean sun’ GILL PAUL‘Powerful, passionate and profoundly moving ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Tuscan Contessa - Dinah Jefferies
ONE WAR. TWO WOMEN. WILL THEY BE ABLE TO SAVE THE ONES THEY LOVE?A sweeping new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling authorIn 1943, Contessa Sofia de'' Corsi''s peaceful Tuscan villa among the olive groves is upturned by the sudden arrival of German soldiers. Desperate to fight back, she agrees to shelter a wounded British radio engineer in her home, keeping him hidden from her husband Lorenzo - knowing that she is putting all of their lives at risk.When Maxine, an Italian-American working for the resistance, arrives on Sofia''s doorstep, the pair forge an uneasy alliance. Feisty, independent Maxine promised herself never to fall in love. But when she meets a handsome partisan named Marco, she realizes it''s a promise she can''t keep...Before long, the two women find themselves entangled in a dangerous game with the Nazis. Will they be discovered? And will they both be able to save the ones they love?''Dinah Jefferies has a remarkable gift for conjuring up another time and place with lush descriptions, full of power and intensity'' Kate Furnivall''A stunning story of love and loyalty in wartime'' Rachel Hore''Beautiful writing, wonderful characters, gripping story, and such a gorgeously evoked Tuscan setting - how I ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Missing Sister - Dinah Jefferies
A stolen sister. A daughter determined to uncover the truth. ''I was gripped, moved and utterly in thrall to this deeply emotional and compelling tale'' Kate Furnivall Belle Hatton has embarked upon an exciting new life far from home: a glamorous job as a nightclub singer in 1930s Burma, with a host of sophisticated new friends and admirers. But Belle is haunted by a mystery from the past - a 25 year old newspaper clipping found in her parents'' belongings after their death, saying that the Hattons were leaving Rangoon after the disappearance of their baby daughter, Elvira. Belle is desperate to find out what happened to the sister she never knew she had - but when she starts asking questions, she is confronted with unsettling rumours, malicious gossip, and outright threats. Oliver, an attractive, easy-going American journalist, promises to help her, but an anonymous note tells her not to trust those closest to her. . . Belle survives riots, intruders, and bomb attacks - but nothing will stop her in her mission to uncover the truth. Can she trust her growing feelings for Oliver? Is her sister really dead? And could there be a chance Belle might find her?''A ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Separation - Dinah Jefferies
FROM THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TEA PLANTER''S WIFE The Separation, Dinah Jefferies'' stunning debut novel, is the heartbreaking tale of a family fractured by lies and one mother''s love reaching across the distance of years and continents.A country at war with itself,a family divided and betrayed,a bond that can never be broken...Malaya, 1955. Lydia Cartwright returns from visiting a sick friend to an empty house. The servants are gone. The phone is dead. Where is her husband Alec? Her young daughters, Emma and Fleur? Fearful and desperate, she contacts the British District Officer and learns that Alec has been posted up country. But why didn''t he wait? Why did he leave no message? Lydia''s search takes her on a hazardous journey through war-torn jungle. Forced to turn to Jack Harding, a man she''d vowed to leave in her past, she sacrifices everything to be reunited with her family.And while carrying her own secrets, Lydia will soon face a devastating betrayal which may be more than she can bear . . .
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Plantážníkova žena - Dinah Jefferies
Devatenáctiletá Gwendolyn je krátce vdaná. Do svého manžela, téměř o dvacet let staršího vdovce, majitele čajových plantáží na Cejlonu, se zamilovala v Londýně. Teď se nemůže dočkat, až po dlouhé cestě vystoupí z lodi a začne nový život se svým manželem. Její muž se ale najednou chová úplně jinak než v Anglii. Je vzdálený a odtažitý, celé dny pohlcený prací, a Gwen tak zůstává v cizím prostředí sama. Prázdnotu dní vyplňuje zkoumáním svého nového domova, který jí připadá plný tajemství a tísnivých připomínek neznámé minulosti. Neustále nachází něco, co si neumí vysvětlit - zamčené dveře pokojů v plantážnickém sídle, zažloutlé svatební šaty v zaprášené truhle nebo zarostlý hrob v zahradě… Gwen brzy otěhotní, ale tou dobou už má silné podezření ohledně smrti manželovy první ženy a jejich dítěte. Ve vzdálené kolonii nemá nikoho, komu by se mohla svěřit. Bojí se o osud svého příštího potomka. Lze ovšem těžko poznat, co je jen příliš živá fantazie těhotné ženy, a co už skutečné hrozící nebezpečí. Dinah Jefferies popisuje exotickou přírodu Cejlonu, život místních kolonistů a jejich zaměstnanců, i Gwenino vyzrávání z naivní, opečovávané dcerky z vyšších kruhů v silnou a odhodlanou mladou ženu. Námětem i zpracováním Plantážníkova žena odkazuje ke klasickému příběhu ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Krámek s hedvábím - Dinah Jefferies
Strhující román Dinah Jefferies je poutavý, nezapomenutelný příběh o dívce, která je rozpolcená mezi dvěma světy. Rok 1952, Indočína. Osmnáctiletá Nicole žije ve stínu své hezké starší sestry Sylvie už od chvíle, co jí zemřela matka. Zatímco Sylvie má na starosti rodinnou firmu pro obchod s hedvábím, Nicole dohlíží na opuštěný krámek s hedvábím v oblasti ovládané rebely, kteří se snaží jakýmikoliv prostředky skoncovat s francouzskou nadvládou. Uprostřed vší vřavy a zmatků ve městě, v němž se Francouzi snaží všemi prostředky bránit koloniální zřízení a krutě potlačují každý projev nepokojů, se hlavním útočištěm Nicole stává rodinný krámek s hedvábím. Poprvé se tak ocitá tváří v tvář korupci koloniální vlády a k jejímu zděšení je v tom zapletena i její rodina. Mladý rebel Tran jí nabízí útěk před problémy, zatímco Mark, okouzlující americký obchodník, je mužem, o kterém vždy snila. Ale komu má věřit v tomhle světě, kde nikdo není tím, kým se zdá?Krámek s hedvábím je fascinující příběh o temných tajemstvích, sesterské rivalitě a lásce uprostřed protivenství, na pozadí okouzlujících časů koloniálního Vietnamu.
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Night Train to Marrakech - Dinah Jefferies
‘The desert hides dark secrets…’MARRAKECH 1966Vicky Baudin steps onto a train winding through Morocco, looking for the grandmother she has never met.It’s an epic journey that’ll take her to the edge of Atlas Mountains – and closer to the answers she’s been craving all her life.But dark secrets whisper amongst the dunes. And in unlocking the mystery of Clemence’s past, Vicky will unearth great danger too . . .Five-star reader reviews for Night Train to Marrakech‘A love story and a thriller all in one’ âââââ‘Epic storytelling’ âââââ‘Utterly spellbinding’ âââââ‘A book to lose yourself in’ âââââ‘Fabulous, heart-stopping read, absolutely unputdownable in places’ âââââ‘Full of mystery and drama’ âââââ‘Political tensions, murders and love, this book has them all….’ âââââ‘Full of twists and turns’ âââââ‘A historical novel, this is also a suspenseful thriller'' âââââ‘Atmospheric, drew me into the souks of Marrakech’ âââââ‘This is a story of family, friendships, love and war’ âââââA ‘gripping story of love, betrayal and danger’Woman’s Weekly ‘An enthralling story’ Woman‘An utterly atmospheric, gripping read that transports you to Marrakech . . . a real page-turner’ SUSAN LEWIS‘A world of stunning beauty and extreme danger . . . Dinah Jefferies is at the top of her game’ GILL PAUL‘A mouthwatering ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Tea Planter's Wife - Dinah Jefferies
Nineteen-year-old Gwendolyn Hooper is newly married to a rich and charming widower, eager to join him on his tea plantation, determined to be the perfect wife and mother.But life in Ceylon is not what Gwen expected. The plantation workers are resentful, the neighbours treacherous. And there are clues to the past - a dusty trunk of dresses, an overgrown gravestone in the grounds - that her husband refuses to discuss.Just as Gwen finds her feet, disaster strikes. She faces a terrible choice, hiding the truth from almost everyone, but a secret this big can''t stay buried forever . . .
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Before the Rains - Dinah Jefferies
A romantic, heart-wrenching tale of love against the odds from the Number One Sunday Times bestselling author1930, Rajputana, India. Since her husband''s death, 28-year-old photojournalist Eliza''s only companion has been her camera. When the British Government send her to an Indian princely state to photograph the royal family, she''s determined to make a name for herself.But when Eliza arrives at the palace she meets Jay, the Prince''s handsome, brooding brother. While Eliza awakens Jay to the poverty of his people, he awakens her to the injustices of British rule. Soon Jay and Eliza find they have more in common than they think. But their families - and society - think otherwise. Eventually they will have to make a choice between doing what''s expected, or following their hearts. . .
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Daughters of War - Dinah Jefferies
The first in the new sweeping historical series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author‘A warm and engrossing tale of passion and courage. I loved it’ Rachel Hore, bestselling author of A Beautiful SpyFrance, 1944.Deep in the river valley of the Dordogne, in an old stone cottage on the edge of a beautiful village, three sisters long for the end of the war.Hélène, the eldest, is trying her hardest to steer her family to safety, even as the Nazi occupation becomes more threatening.Elise, the rebel, is determined to help the Resistance, whatever the cost.And Florence, the dreamer, just yearns for a world where France is free.Then, one dark night, the Allies come knocking for help. And Hélène knows that she cannot sit on the sidelines any longer. But secrets from their own mysterious past threaten to unravel everything they hold most dear…The first in an epic new series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, Daughters of War is a stunning tale of sisters, secrets and bravery in the darkness of war-torn France… ‘A wonderfully evocative and sensual writer’ Santa Montefiore, bestselling author of Here and Now‘Love, grief, abandonment, betrayal and secrets … I adored it’ Liz Nugent, bestselling author of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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For The Love of the Sea II - Jenny Jefferies
For the Love of the Sea II is a compilation by award-winning author Jenny Jefferies that celebrates Britain''s cornucopian coastline through the people, produce and practices that define it. Discover the stories and recipes of 40 contributors, from fishmongers to foragers and basket weavers to marine scientists, or find your next destination restaurant to sample freshly caught seafood all over the UK. Home cooks will love the variety of delicious dishes to try: Haddock Scotch Egg, Thai Red Curry Mussels, Stargazy Pie and Mediterranean Roasted Whole Seabass are just a few of the recipes included. With 10% of the net profits going to The Food Teachers Centre charity, this book champions sustainability and education, helping us all to fall back in love with our shores.
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Children of the Benin Kingdom - Dinah Orji
Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fello villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows he must tell Ada the truth about her real identity – something he has kept hidden to protect his daughter from danger. Ada must now travel deep into the forest and discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, connect with her past and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart. Pursued by those who want her dead, Ada sets off on a journey which will test her strength to the limit – with just her friends, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief to help her.Children of the Benin Kingdom is fast paced adventure story, set in one of Africa’s most fascinating civilisations, the Edo Kingdom of Benin. Written by British Nigerian author Dinah Orji, the book appeals to any child that likes to be transported to another world and is about friendship, loyalty and the bonds of family. The story is rich in historical detail and the cultural traditions of West Africa and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Reluctant Widow - Georgette Heyerová
If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer! ''The greatest writer who ever lived'' Antonia Fraser''Brims with elegance, wit and historical accuracy'' Daily Mail''Heyer''s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s'' Joanne Harris_____________When she steps inside the wrong carriage in a Sussex village, Elinor Rochdale little knows that she is about to embark on a thrilling and dangerous adventure.Overnight the would-be governess becomes the mistress of a ruined estate and partner in a secret conspiracy to save a family''s name.By midnight she is a bride; by dawn a widow._____________Readers love The Reluctant Widow ...***** ''I love Georgette Heyer - fun plots, fun characters,good dialogue. This is one of my favourites.''***** ''[The Reluctant Widow] made such an impression on me that I still remember it after all these years.''***** ''This was an absolute delight.''***** ''Fun, unexpected plot that continues through the whole book.''***** ''Georgette Heyer is still the best; this has a real plot, an unusual one at that, characters that are interesting as individuals, and is still a really good read.''
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Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Black Widow
Natasha Romanova, AKA the Black Widow. Spy. Assassin. Superhero. Avenger. Natasha''s journey to hero and Avenger has been unique. Trained and brainwashed from an early age, Natasha became the star pupil of the KGB''s Red Room program. Until, while on a series of missions in the USA, she defected and eventually became an Avenger. Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Black Widow brings together the very best tales from the Black Widow''s 50+ year history, from her debut her greatest and most pivotal moments.
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Poppy Haviland and the Secret of the Lively Widow - Annabel Lively Barra, Michael Barra
Poppy Haviland & The Secret of the Lively Widow is the first book in a series featuring twelve-year-old aspiring actress Poppy Petunia Haviland and her adventuresome friends. Simply being twelve years old is tough enough, but try being twelve AND the daughter of the world’s most famous movie star. Yeah... exactly. In The Secret of the Lively Widow, Poppy’s family relocate to a small town where the appearance of superstar Holly Haviland takes the community by storm. Even when Poppy discovers a treasure map carefully tucked within their historic lodgings, she can’t seem to capture anyone’s attention for very long. She recruits her best friend, Annie Kim, and her strange new neighbour Rick Reyes (a rapper and inventor), to explore the history of the map and of their new community. The trio learns that the town that they are living in was a key terminal on the Underground Railroad – the illegal passageway to freedom that played a major role in the termination of slavery in America – and that Poppy’s family played an important role in that history. Will their efforts result in the discovery of a long-rumoured historical treasure, or will someone else get to it first?
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The Sapphire Daughter - Soraya Lane
London, Present day. As fiercely-independent Georgia clutches a precious gem stone in her hands, she has no idea how it relates to her own family. The rare pink sapphire was left for her at Hope''s House, a home for unmarried mothers.Soon Georgia discovers that the sapphire was once part of a precious tiara owned by the Italian Royal family, who were forced to move to Geneva after being exiled from their home. A local collector named Luca has been searching for the missing stone for years and instantly wants to meet with Georgia. His grandfather entrusted him with the tiara, with the caveat that it was never to be sold.As Georgia and Luca piece together the history of the tiara, they uncover a tragic love story. Of a banished princess named Delphine who left behind her home to begin a new life in Switzerland with her husband and children. Trapped in a loveless marriage, she fell in love with a young man named Florian. But when tragedy struck, leaving Delphine was completely alone, she was be forced to make a heart-breaking decision with devastating consequences.As Georgia comes to terms with her family''s secret, will Delphine''s story of courage inspire her ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Marvel's Black Widow: The Art of the Movie - Marvel Comics
After seven appearances, spanning a decade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Natasha Romanoff , a.k.a. the Black Widow, takes the lead in an adventure unlike any other she''s known before. Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated film, MARVEL''S BLACK WIDOW!
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Disney Lorcana TCG: Into the Inklands - Starter Deck Ruby & Sapphir
Startovací balíček pro sběratelskou karetní hru Disney Lorcana ze sady Into the Inklands. Obsahuje předpřipravený balíček 60 karet ve dvou inkoustových barvách, herní žetony, podložku a pravidla. Součástí jsou 2 prémiové fóliové karty a bonusový booster pack s 12 náhodnými kartami.
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- Obsahuje 2 prémiové fóliové karty a bonusový booster pack
- Vhodné pro děti od 8 let s jasnými pravidly
- Kombinace dvou herních stylů (Ruby a Sapphir inkousty)
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Sidney Sheldon’s The Silent Widow - Tilly Bagshawe, Sidney Sheldon
New York Times Bestselling AuthorSweeping from Mexico City to the dark underbelly of LA, The Silent Widow has all the trademark glamour, suspense and unexpected twists of a classic Sidney Sheldon novel.A young American au pair, Charlotte Clancy, vanishes without a trace in Mexico City. The case is left cold, but its legacy will be devastating.A decade later, LA is shaken by a spate of violent murders. Psychologist Nikki Roberts is the common link between the victims, her patients at the heart of this treacherous web. When someone makes an attempt on Nikki’s life, it’s clear she is a marked woman.Nikki makes a living out of reading people, drawing out their secrets, but the key to this shocking pattern eludes her. With the police at a dead end Nikki drafts in Derek Williams, a PI who isn’t afraid to put his hand into the hornet’s nest. Williams was thwarted in the notorious Charlotte Clancy case all those years ago, but what he unearths in LA – and the mention of one name in particular – leaves him cold, and takes him on a dangerous path into the past.A shadowy manipulator has brought his deadly game to the streets of LA. ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Sapphire Rose - David Eddings
Book Three of the ELENIUM is fantasy on a truly epic scale, in which the Pandion Knight Sparhawk must finally use the power of the jewel.Sparhawk and his allies have recovered the magical sapphire Bhelliom, giving them the power to wake and cure Queen Ehlana.But while they were away an unholy alliance was brokered between their enemies that threatens the safety of not just Elenia but the entire world.By returning to save the young queen, Sparhawk risks delivering the Bhelliom into the hands of the enemy.As battle looms, Sparhawk’s only hope may be to unleash the jewel’s full power. But no one can predict whether this will save the world or destroy it…
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The Runaway Widow - Dilly Court
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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The Paris Widow - Kimberly Belle
''I couldn''t stop reading and was blown away by the twists and turns. One of my favorite reads this year!'' Freida McFadden, New York Times bestselling author of The HousemaidFrom the USA Today bestselling author of The Marriage Lie, don''t miss this gripping thriller from Kimberly Belle, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Shari Lapena.A DREAM HOLIDAYStella and her husband Adam are on the trip of a lifetime, a three-week tour across Europe. But then the unthinkable happens. On the last day of their holiday, a Parisian café explodes with Adam inside.A SHOCKING ACCUSATIONWhat initially looks like a gas leak turns personal when the gendarmerie identify Adam as the target of the explosion, and they confront Stella with some startling allegations about her beloved husband.A RACE TO UNCOVER THE TRUTHDetermined to find out who the man she married really was, Stella follows the threads he left behind. But the more Stella discovers, the more she is forced to believe that Adam’s killers might be coming for her next. Can Stella expose the truth before she becomes the next target?Readers LOVE The Paris Widow!''When a book catches your attention from page 1, you know it''s going to be great. It ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Last Widow - Karin Slaughter
The No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller!Watch Will Trent on Disney+!She might be the first victim, but she won''t be the last.Three…A woman is abducted in front of her child.Two…A month later, a second is taken in explosive circumstances.One…But the web is bigger and darker than anyone could imagine.The clock is ticking to uncover the truth.Praise for the Number One bestselling author‘Passion, intensity, and humanity’ Lee Child, creator of Jack Reacher‘The queen of the explosive thriller’ Good Housekeeping‘I’d follow her anywhere’ Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl*The Last Widow was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 17/6/19
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Married to the Black Widow - Rob Parkes
SHORTLISTED FOR BEST NEW AUTHOR AT THE TRUE CRIME AWARDS 2024*AS FEATURED ON CHANNEL 4''s 24 HOURS IN POLICE CUSTODY*''Not many people know how much their life is worth. I do.''The value of my life, or more specifically the cost of ending it, can be measured on a sliding scale based on method, reliability and efficiency. Fifteen thousand pounds would buy you plausible deniability and a brick across the back of the head from a London-based professional hitman. Or, if you''re on a budget, five grand for "some nutter" to come down from Glasgow.''Rob and his now ex-wife, Victoria, met at university. Their relationship started off happily, they moved to Falmouth in Cornwall before getting married. However, it quickly descended into a nightmare marriage of psychological manipulation, coercive control and emotional abuse - all from the woman who was supposed to love him.Rob''s life was gradually destroyed as Victoria extended a web of lies around him, manipulating, suffocating and isolating him from the outside world. It was only through his baby daughter, Grace, that he found the courage to leave Victoria. But even then, Rob could never really escape, and Victoria continued to haunt and torment his life. In fact, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Lace Widow - Mollie Ann Cox
New York, 1804. America''s beloved Alexander Hamilton lies dead after a duel with Aaron Burr. Meanwhile, Eliza Hamilton''s eighteen-year-old son, Alexander Jr., was seen fighting with a man in a tavern the night before his father''s duel and quickly comes under suspicion for murder when the man turns up dead. Eliza searches for ways to clear her son''s name, even as she is grieving, but as she combs through her late husband''s papers, she finds evidence of a plot to steal money from the government during his tenure as secretary of state. Hamilton was accused of stealing that money, and it was a scandal that almost broke the family-but is Eliza now holding proof of Alexander''s innocence? Deep in debt and despair, with eight children to support, Eliza turns to selling her handmade lace-and is drawn into a mysterious network of widow lacemakers who are intimately connected to New York''s high-society families. They know their dead husbands'' secrets-and soon, Eliza begins to piece together the truth. There''s a dark plot connected with the duel, as one by one, witnesses to the bout are being killed. Now, Eliza must not only clear her husband''s and son''s names but keep herself out ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Police Zikzak Sapphire
Police Zikzak Sapphire je nástěnná police ve skandinávském stylu s dekorací dub sapphire. Vyrobena z melaminované dřevotřísky o tloušťce 18 mm, nabízí rozměry 105,4 × 25 × 25 cm. Je vhodná pro uskladnění knih, dekorací nebo rostlin a snadno se instaluje na stěnu.
- Moderní skandinávský design s dekorací dub sapphire pro přírodní vzhled.
- Vyrobena z odolné melaminované dřevotřísky o tloušťce 18 mm pro stabilitu.
- Členěné police poskytují dostatek prostoru pro knihy, dekorace nebo rostliny.
- Snadná instalace na stěnu a všestranné využití v různých místnostech.
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Odkládací stolek Albeni Sapphire
Odkládací stolek Albeni Sapphire nabízí jednoduchý a elegantní design s dekorací dub sapphire. Disponuje několika policemi pro uložení knih, dekorací nebo drobných předmětů. Díky kompaktním rozměrům se hodí do různých místností včetně obývacího pokoje, ložnice nebo kanceláře.
- Elegantní a nadčasový design s dekorací dub sapphire
- Praktické uspořádání s více policemi pro knihy a dekorace
- Kompaktní rozměry vhodné do obývacího pokoje, ložnice nebo kanceláře
- Odolný materiál z melaminované dřevotřísky s tloušťkou desky 18 mm
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Konferenční stolek Sable Sapphire Oak
Konferenční stolek Sable Sapphire Oak kombinuje elegantní design s praktickou odolností. Je vyroben z 18mm melaminem potažené dřevotřísky s dekorem dubu sapphire, což zajišťuje snadnou údržbu a dlouhou životnost. S rozměry 119 × 39,8 × 60 cm se hodí do různých interiérů.
- Elegantní design s moderním dekorem dubu sapphire
- Odolný a dlouhotrvající díky 18mm melaminové dřevotřísce
- Snadná údržba hladkého povrchu
- Univerzální rozměry pro různé velikosti obývacích pokojů
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Konferenční stolek Mushroom Sapphire Oak
Konferenční stolek Mushroom Sapphire Oak je vyroben z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky o tloušťce 18 mm. Má průměr 60 cm a výšku 40 cm, což poskytuje praktickou odkládací plochu. Dekor dub sapphire dodává moderní a nadčasový vzhled, vhodný do různých interiérů.
- Elegantní dekor dub sapphire pro moderní i klasické interiéry
- Odolná melaminem potažená dřevotříska o tloušťce 18 mm
- Kompaktní rozměry (Ø60 × 40 cm) vhodné i do menších prostor
- Snadná montáž a údržba pro dlouhodobý atraktivní vzhled
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Odkládací stolek Zet Sapphire
Odkládací stolek Zet Sapphire s minimalistickým designem je vhodný do moderních interiérů jako obývací pokoj, ložnice nebo pracovna. Disponuje dvěma policemi pro uspořádání předmětů a je vyroben z odolné melaminované dřevotřísky. Rozměry jsou 45 cm na šířku, 51,4 cm na výšku a 17 cm na hloubku.
- Minimalistický design ve skandinávském stylu s dekorací dub sapphire
- Dvě police pro praktické uskladnění knih, časopisů nebo dekorací
- Vyroben z pevné 18mm melaminované dřevotřísky pro snadnou údržbu a stabilitu
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Konferenční stolek Clara Sapphire Oak s tmavým sklem
Konferenční stolek Clara Sapphire Oak kombinuje dekor modrého dubu s deskou z tmavého tvrzeného skla. Konstrukci tvoří stabilní rám z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky. S rozměry 75 × 40 × 75 cm slouží jako praktický a designový prvek obývacího pokoje.
- Kombinace dekoru modrého dubu a tmavého skla pro moderní vzhled
- Horní deska z odolného 18mm tvrzeného skla
- Stabilní konstrukce s rámem z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky
- Elegantní rozměry 75 × 40 × 75 cm vhodné do různých interiérů
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The Black Widow - Linda Calvey
UPDATED PAPERBACK FOR 2025If you think you know everything about the East End's toughest gangsters, think again.Meet Linda Calvey, aka the Black Widow.
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The Black Widow - Linda Calvey
Meet Linda Calvey, aka the Black Widow. When the love of her life, Mickey Calvey, is gunned down on a job gone wrong, Linda resolves to carry on his work. But in 1990, after years of living in fear of her lover Ronnie Cook, Linda finds herself accused of his murder, in a trial that shocks the nation. Linda refuses to confess. Until now...
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The Birthright of Sons - Jefferey Spivey
A collection of stories centered around the experiences of marginalized people, namely Black and LGBTQ+ men. Though the stories borrow elements from various genres, they’re linked by an exploration of identity and the ways personhood is shaped through interactions with the people, places, and belief systems around us.
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Konferenční stolek Bubble Sapphire Oak
Konferenční stolek Bubble Sapphire Oak má vrchní desku z tvrzeného skla a rám z melaminované dřevotřísky v barvě safírový dub. Rozměry jsou 75 cm na šířku, 75 cm na hloubku a 35 cm na výšku. Kombinuje moderní estetiku s praktickou odolností pro každodenní použití.
- Vrchní deska z 100% tvrzeného skla pro eleganci a odolnost.
- Rám z melaminované dřevotřísky zajišťuje pevnost a stabilitu.
- Barva safírový dub vytváří hřejivý a snadno kombinovatelný vzhled.
- Čistý, nadčasový design s rozměry 75x75x35 cm.
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WOW! Pods Marvel Black Widow
Wow Pods Marvel Black Widow je sběratelská postavička z řady interaktivních stavebních bloků. Bloky obsahují infra senzor pro aktivaci osvětlení a fosforující efekty, přičemž po naskenování pomocí mobilního zařízení oživí postavu v rozšířené realitě. Hračka je vhodná pro děti od 3 let a je dodávána včetně baterií.
- Interaktivní osvětlení aktivované přiblížením ruky díky infra senzoru
- Fosforující efekty a možnost mechanického vypnutí/v zapnutí
- Propojení s rozšířenou realitou přes telefon nebo tablet
- Hladce navazující 3D hexagon bloky pro stavbu vzorů a stěn
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Knihovna Hector Sapphire
Knihovna Hector Sapphire je moderní úložný systém se safírovým povrchem a čistými liniemi. Nabízí praktické rozvržení s policemi o výšce 25 cm vhodnými pro knihy i dekorace. Konstrukce z melaminované dřevotřísky o tloušťce 18 mm zajišťuje odolnost a možnost připevnění ke stěně.
- Elegantní moderní design v atraktivní safírové barvě
- Praktické uspořádání s mnoha policemi o výšce 25 cm
- Možnost bezpečného připevnění ke stěně pro stabilitu
- Odolná konstrukce z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky
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Knihovna Tomi Sapphire Oak
Knihovna Tomi Sapphire Oak je vyrobena z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky o tloušťce 18 mm v dekoru safírový dub. Nabízí několik polic pro variabilní uspořádání knih a dekorací. Díky kompaktním rozměrům je vhodná do obývacího pokoje, ložnice nebo pracovny.
- Elegantní provedení v dekoru safírový dub
- Kompaktní rozměry vhodné i do menších místností
- Více polic pro praktické a přehledné uspořádání věcí
- Odolná a stabilní konstrukce z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky
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Konferenční stolek Clara Sapphire Oak
Konferenční stolek Clara Sapphire Oak má horní desku z tvrzeného skla a rám z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky v dekoru modrého dubu. Rozměry jsou 75 cm na šířku, 40 cm na výšku a 75 cm na hloubku. Kombinace materiálů zajišťuje odolnost a stabilitu.
- Moderní kombinace dekoru modrého dubu a transparentního tvrzeného skla.
- Horní deska z odolného tvrzeného skla o síle 18 mm.
- Stabilní konstrukce z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky.
- Nadčasový design vhodný do různých interiérů.
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Knihovna Porto Anthracite and Sapphire
Knihovna Porto Anthracite and Sapphire kombinuje skandinávský design s praktickou funkcionalitou. Je vyrobena z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky o tloušťce 18 mm pro dlouhou životnost. Kontrastní safírová a antracitová barva s výškou polic 28,8 cm umožňuje efektivní využití prostoru.
- Elegantní skandinávský design v kontrastních barvách safírové a antracitové
- Pevná konstrukce z 18mm melaminem potažené dřevotřísky zajišťující stabilitu
- Praktické rozměry a výška polic 28,8 cm vhodné i do menších prostor
- Víceúčelové police pro přehledné uložení knih, dekorací a fotografií
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Code Name Sapphire - Pam Jenoffová
Discover the powerful and unforgettable story of female resistance from the New York Times bestselling author, inspired by real events''Code Name Sapphire will break your heart and, at the same time, remind you of the courage and resilience of the human spirit'' Kristin HarmelA train bound for Auschwitz. One route to freedom . . ._________1942.After her fiancé is killed in a pogrom, Hannah Martel narrowly escapes Nazi Germany and takes temporary refuge with her cousin, Lily, in Brussels.Safe for now, but desperate to flee Europe for good, Hannah joins the Sapphire Line: a secret resistance network led by a mysterious woman named Micheline and her enigmatic brother, Mateo.Freedom is tantalisingly close. But when Lily''s family are arrested and slated for deportation to Auschwitz, Hannah finds herself torn between her loyalties and her own determination to escape . . .How much is Hannah willing to sacrifice to save the people she loves?
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The Good Widow - Lisa Steinke, Liz Fenton
Amazon Charts bestselling authors Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke make their suspense debut in this twisty, emotional thriller.Elementary school teacher Jacqueline “Jacks” Morales’s marriage was far from perfect, but even in its ups and downs it was predictable, familiar. Or at least she thought it was…until two police officers showed up at her door with devastating news. Her husband of eight years, the one who should have been on a business trip to Kansas, had suffered a fatal car accident in Hawaii. And he wasn’t alone.For Jacks, laying her husband to rest was hard. But it was even harder to think that his final moments belonged to another woman—one who had left behind her own grieving and bewildered fiancé. Nick, just as blindsided by the affair, wants answers. So he suggests that he and Jacks search for the truth together, retracing the doomed lovers’ last days in paradise.Now, following the twisting path of that fateful road, Jacks is learning that nothing is ever as it seems. Not her marriage. Not her husband. And most certainly not his death…
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The Rose Code - Kate Quinn
A gripping, edge-of-your-seat historical novel from the bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress! *Winner of Historical Novel of the Year in NetGalley UK’s Books of 2021**Editors’ Pick Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Amazon US*‘A terrific book bursting with vivid atmosphere’ Dinah Jefferies, #1 bestselling author of The Tea-Planter’s Wife’Wonderful…A hugely satisfying and thrilling read’ Fern Britton, #1 bestselling author of Daughters of Cornwall‘Immersive, thrilling and packed with wonderful characters…I absolutely loved every page of this incredible book’ Jill Mansell, bestselling author of Maybe This Time1940, Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire.Three very different women are recruited to the mysterious Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes.Vivacious debutante Osla has the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses – but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, working to translate decoded enemy secrets. Self-made Mab masters the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and the poverty of her East-End London upbringing. And shy local girl Beth is the outsider who trains as one of the Park’s few female cryptanalysts.1947, London. Seven years after they first meet, on the eve of the royal wedding between Princess Elizabeth and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain
Mark Twain's great American masterpiece, in a gorgeous new clothbound edition designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. These delectable and collectible Penguin editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the designMark Twain's tale of a boy's picaresque journey down the Mississippi on a raft conveyed the voice and experience of the American frontier as no other work had done before. When Huck escapes from his drunken father and the 'sivilizing' Widow Douglas with the runaway slave Jim, he embarks on a series of adventures that draw him to feuding families and the trickery of the unscrupulous 'Duke' and 'Dauphin'. Beneath the exploits, however, are more serious undercurrents - of slavery, adult control and, above all, of Huck's struggle between his instinctive goodness and the corrupt values of society, which threaten his deep and enduring friendship with Jim.Mark Twain was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on 30th November 1835, in Florida, Missouri. In 1853 he left home, earning a living as an itinerant type-setter, and four years later became an apprentice pilot on the Mississippi, a career cut short by the outbreak of the Civil War. For five years, as a prospector and a journalist, Clemens lived ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Girl on the Cliff - Lucinda Rileyová
The beautiful family drama from the international bestselling author of THE MURDERS AT FLEAT HOOUSE and The Seven Sisters series''A beautiful story, brilliantly woven through generations'' 5***** Reader Review''Stunning, enchanting, evocative . . . You can feel the wind in your hair'' 5***** Reader Review''Takes you on a journey . . . Beautifully written'' 5***** Reader Review________How did a secret from 1914 cause a century of heartache? . . .After a devastating loss, Grania Ryan returns home to Ireland and the arms of her loving family.There, she meets young Aurora while walking along the cliffs. Mysteriously drawn to her, Grania discovers that the histories of their families are strangely and deeply entwined.From a bittersweet romance in wartime London, to a troubled relationship in contemporary New York, the two families, past and present, have been entangled for a century.Can Aurora help Grania understand the past, and change her future?Haunting, intriguing and deeply moving, The Girl on the Cliff tells of the triumph of hope over loss.________Praise for Lucinda Riley''Thoroughly addictive storytelling with a moving, emotional heart'' Dinah Jefferies''A brilliant page-turner'' Daily Mail''An absolutely fantastic storyteller'' Katherine Webb''Brilliant escapism'' RedLucinda Riley, Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024
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The Sugar Merchant's Wife - Lizzie Lane
In the face of changing fortunes, the Strong family must unite to keep their wealth and status…or risk losing it all.As Cholera sweeps through the streets of Bristol, no one is immune. Blanche and her husband Conrad Heinkel, sugar merchant and master sugar baker, are devastated when their seven-year-old daughter Anne, is taken by the deadly disease. Lost in her own immense grief, her childhood sweetheart Tom Strong, is the only man who can heal Blanche’s terrible hurt and reignite the passion for life and love that has died within her. But Horatia Strong, daughter of the eldest Strong son, has her sights on grabbing power of the Strong family dynasty. Ambitious and more ruthless than most women, she is still desperately in love with her adoptive cousin, Tom, despite his humble birth. As her brother Nelson succumbs to his opium habit, Horatia, believes that only Tom can give her the wealth and strength to take the family businesses to new heights. Will Tom be able to leave his romantic history with Blanche behind for the sake of the Strong family? Or will Blanche and Tom get their happy ending they deserve?Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Fiona Valpy ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Rose Garden - Tracy Rees
The Rose Garden is a richly imagined historical novel full of intrigue and secrets, spanning the luxury and poverty of Victorian England. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Rachel Hore.Every house has its secrets . . .For twelve-year-old Ottilie Finch, London is an exciting playground to explore. Her family have recently arrived in Hampstead from Durham, under a cloud of scandal that Otty is blissfully unaware of. The only shadow over her days is her mother’s mysterious illness, which keeps her to her room.When young local girl Mabs is offered the chance to become Mrs Finch’s companion, it saves her from a desperate life on the canals. Little does she know that all is not as picture-perfect as it seems. Mabs is about to become tangled in the secrets that chased the Finches from their last home, and trapped in an impossible dilemma . . .‘Tracy Rees is a natural storyteller . . . What a treat it is!’ – Rachel Hore, author of A Gathering Storm.''In this engrossing novel Tracy Rees takes the reader directly into the drama and action . . . the roles and attitudes to women at the end of the Victorian period and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Other Woman - Jane Isaacová
The grieving widow. The other woman. Which one is which?When Cameron Swift is shot and killed outside his family home, DC Beth Chamberlain is appointed Family Liaison Officer. Her role is to support the family – and investigate them. Monika, Cameron''s partner and mother of two sons, had to be prised off his lifeless body after she discovered him. She has no idea why anyone would target Cameron. Beth can understand Monika''s confusion. To everyone in their affluent community, Monika and her family seemed just like any other. But then Beth gets a call. Sara is on holiday with her daughters when she sees the news. She calls the police in the UK, outraged that no one has contacted her to let her know or offer support. After all, she and Cameron had been together for the last seven years. Until Cameron died, Monika and Sara had no idea each other existed. As the case unfolds, Beth discovers that nothing is quite as it appears and everyone, it seems, has secrets. Especially the dead... Previously published as After He''s Gone, The Other Woman is the first book featuring DC Beth Chamberlain.Praise for Jane Isaac:''Gripping subjects, brilliantly drawn characters and a ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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