to keep the ball rolling anthony powell

Anthony Powell earned a reputation as a literary giant within the generation of Waugh, Orwell and Greene, best known for his twelve-volume work A Dance to the Music of Time. These memoirs reveal Powell - the man and author - providing an insider s view of the British literary scene and social elite from the 1920s to the 1980s. In these pages, Powell observes the obscenity trial sparked by Lady Chatterley s Lover, and Shirley Temple s libel suit after Graham Greene reviewed Wee Willie Winkie with more than his usual verve .Throughout, Powell paints vivid, witty and superbly written portraits of his contemporaries, other authors including Kingsley Amis, V.S. Naipaul, T.S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf.Featuring an illuminating new introduction by Louisa Young, TO KEEP THE BALL ROLLING is the abridged version of Anthony Powell s four volumes of memoir, first published between 1976 and 1982.

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He is, as Proust was before him, the great literary chronicler of his culture in his time. GUARDIAN A Dance to the Music of Time is universally acknowledged as one of the great works of English literature. Reissued now in this definitive edition, it stands ready to delight and entrance a new generation of readers.In this sixth volume, with Britain on the brink of war yet again, Nick Jenkins reflects back on his childhood growing up in the shadow of World War I. Wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps, Nick sets his sights on becoming an officer in the Army, and asks his old school friend Widmerpool, who is gaining prominence in the business world, if he will help him. But reserves lists are quickly filling up with names, and it’s not long until the threat of war is the one thing on everyone’s mind.

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He is, as Proust was before him, the great literary chronicler of his culture in his time. GUARDIAN A Dance to the Music of Time is universally acknowledged as one of the great works of English literature. Reissued now in this definitive edition, it stands ready to delight and entrance a new generation of readers.In this third volume, determined to make a name for himself, Nick Jenkins starts working for a publisher, establishing connections across the London literary scene. But whilst Nick is ready to move forwards with his new life, the past is never far behind.A weekend away with his friend Templer sees a surprise reunion quickly blossom into an affair, while an Old Boys dinner at the Ritz, in honour of their old housemaster Le Bas, reunites Nick with his schoolmates Stringham and Widmerpool. Set against the backdrop of thirties London, The Acceptance World provides a snapshot of the complicated nature of young love.

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Step up your sustainability and unlock your full eco potential with 365 easy, trackable changes. What if sustainability didn t have to be so complicated? 365 Ways to Save the Planet cuts through the noise and explains exactly how to live a greener lifestyle day by day. With its approachable ideas and achievable daily actions, anyone can up their sustainability score with this book on eco-friendly living. Georgina Wilson-Powell breaks down the significance of environmental statistics for issues big and small, and quantifies the difference low-effort, high-impact changes can make. In her year-long programme, each action is accompanied with a simple Impact Index to bring the statistics to life, making it easy to track your progress. Reflect positively on the impact you are having on the environment, across work, home, holiday, and more, for the duration of a full year. Dive into the pages of this superb sustainability book to discover: - Daily actions and reflections focus on different, key sustainability issues to build into your routine. - Pages include inspiring mottos, overarching statistics, and illustrations to create a bold, colourful course for the year.- An impact index accompanies each daily action helping you to measure your footprint and reflect on the difference you can make. This green-living guide presents the facts and suggests changes to readers lifestyle for every day. If you want to make a difference but don t know where to begin, simply turn the page and start with day one, and learn how to break previous habits and shift your mindset. Being green has never been easier!

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As soon as he opens his eyes, the man realizes he has been reincarnated into the world of the famous RPG series ⠜Spirit Wars: Dungeon Magia.⠝ However, it isn⠙t as the protagonist that he has been reincarnated, nor even as a background character⠦ With weak abilities, little to no talent, and the catchphrase ⠜Nyahaha!⠝ he has been born again as a bottom-feeder boss destined to die in the tutorial! All that awaits him is his own grim end! However, after finding out that his beloved older sister is destined to die from illness, he makes her a promise: ⠜I m going to wreck every unfair plot point in this damned world with my own two hands! Taking advantage of his vast knowledge of games, the man decides to rebel against the original scenario. The strongest secret boss, the boss from the saddest route⠦ He sets out to meet all the bosses of the world. But what lies in store⠦?!

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Gohan and Kuririn struggle to keep the last Dragon Ball from falling into Freeza and Vegeta s possession, but how will they fare against Freeza s Ginyu Force - a group of five of the strongest fighters in the galaxy? If they want to survive, they may have to do the unthinkable and team up with Vegeta! However, with Goku hurtling toward Namek at top speed, there may be hope...as long as he makes it in time!

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The Empire Strikes Back, the sequel film to 1977 s Star Wars, is regularly voted the Greatest Film of All Time. It was also the first time Yoda, a Grand Master of the Jedi Order and the most powerful Jedi in its history, made his awesome first appearance. Since then, the two-foot-two, green alien humanoid of unknown origins has become one of the franchises most enduring and popular characters appearing in six of the nine sequel trilogies, as well as the acclaimed Clone Wars animation.Famed for his wit, wisdom and syntax, Yoda s profound and playful words have left a large legacy on popular culture, particularly on countless items of merchandise. Here, inside The Wit and Wisdom of Yoda, are more than 175 classic quotes and quips from the character himself, as well as tons of other tasty trivia treats, guaranteeing this tiny tome is the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your family. Which, last time we checked, was everyone. Enjoy!SAMPLE TEXT Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose. Yoda Always pass on what you have learned. YodaWhile every main character in the Star Wars universe has a detailed origin story, only Yoda - and Grogu s* - is unknown. Creator George Lucas has never revealed the species and home planet of Yoda in an attempt to keep the character a mystery.

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At the end of the 2016 Speedway season, the Coventry Bees Speedway team ceased racing due to their stadium at Brandon being purchased for housing development. Although it sent shockwaves through the Speedway world it didn t come as a complete surprise, as rumours about its future had been circulating for two years or so. Tony Watson is a keen supporter of Speedway Racing and the Bees in particular. In this book he sets out all of the final season s racing results, its team members, the guest riders used and the scoring statistics of the riders. He also touches on the attempts to keep the team s name alive by track sharing at nearby Leicester, a venture which did not succeed. A must read for any Speedway follower

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Mary Robinette Kowal continues her Hugo and Nebula award-winning Lady Astronaut series, following The Calculating Stars and The Fated Sky, with The Relentless Moon.The Earth is coming to the boiling point as the climate disaster of the Meteor strike becomes more and more clear, but the political situation is already overheated. Riots and sabotage plague the space program. The IAC s goal of getting as many people as possible off Earth before it becomes uninhabitable is being threatened.Elma York is on her way to Mars, but the Moon colony is still being established. Her friend and fellow Lady Astronaut Nicole Wargin is thrilled to be one of those pioneer settlers, using her considerable flight and political skills to keep the program on track. But she is less happy that her husband, the Governor of Kansas, is considering a run for President.

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Jason Bourne is back... and this time he s the hunted one. The latest electrifying entry in Robert Ludlum s #1 New York Times bestselling series.Around the world, Treadstone agents are being hunted down and murdered... and Jason Bourne may be next on the list. Someone high up in the U.S.government is erasing all evidence of a shocking mission from Bourne s past, known as Defiance â “ and that evidence includes Bourne himself. Staying one step ahead of a team of killers, Bourne follows a global trail that leads him to one of the government s darkest secrets. But exposing the truth about the Defiance mission will also bring Bourne face to face with his arch-enemy, the assassin known as Lennon, for a final deadly confrontation. The action is relentless but expertly rendered, and Bourne remains a fascinating creation more than 40 years into his life on the page. Series fans will leave this entry exhausted, satisfied, and hungry for more. Publishers Weekly on The Bourne DefianceReviewers on Brian Freeman: Freeman has a firm grasp of Bourne s tangled background plus the skills to keep the action front and center. Bourne fans will hope for an encore from this talented author. Publishers Weekly This guy can tell a story. Michael Connelly Some of the most literate and stylish writing you ll find anywhere today. Jeffery Deaver

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Umiko Wada never set out to be a private detective, let alone become the one-woman operation behind the Kodaka Detective Agency. But so it has turned out, thanks to the death of her former boss, Kazuto Kodaka, in mysterious circumstances. Keen to avoid a similar fate, Wada chooses the cases she takes very carefully.A businessman who wants her to track down his estranged son offers what appears to be a straightforward assignment. Soon she finds herself pulled into a labyrinthine conspiracy with links to a twenty-seven-year-old investigation by her late employer and to the chaos and trauma of the dying days of the Second World War. As Wada uncovers a dizzying web of connections between then and now, it becomes clear that someone has gone to extraordinary lengths to keep the past buried.Soon those she loves most will be sucked into the orbit of one of the most powerful men in Tokyo. And he will do whatever it takes to hold on to his power... The Fine Art of Uncanny Prediction is another tour de force from the cunning mind of master storyteller Robert Goddard.Spanning seventy years, it takes the reader on a head-spinning journey of twist and counter-twist which keep you guessing until the final pages.

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Sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it . .. Evie Jones has dedicated her life to Southern Service Paws, the company that matched her with the love of her life: Charlie, a service dog trained to assist with her epilepsy. But, as the company struggles to make ends meet, it s up to her and her longtime mentor and boss to keep the doors open with the fundraiser of the century.When Evie meets Jacob Broaden at a client consultation for his daughter, Sam, there are instant sparks - but not the good kind. Still, it doesn t take long for Jacob to be convinced that a service dog, and possibly Evie, might just be the best thing for his family. As Evie spends more time with Jacob and helps Sam find her perfect match, she starts longing for the loving family she s never had.For Jacob, falling in love with Evie is the last thing he should be doing, but love has a way of finding those who need it most . . .

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Travel through 14 key moments in fashion history! From the 1880s to the present day, learn about the clothes that people wore through lavishly illustrated scenes featuring outfits from the Costume Institute s collection. Each outfit tells a story and links to a time and place, from Hollywood glamour, to a 1970s roller disco, and an eco-friendly 2020s clothes swap. Read about the designs of the times, with select highlights of key designers, and must-know facts.Turn to the back of the book to press out and play with three dolls, and choose from 14 stunning outfits to style them. Learn more about each outfit before styling your doll, and head to the scene in the book for hours of imaginative play. This luxury keepsake is perfect for gifting, and features an integrated sturdy card envelope at the back to keep the dolls tucked safe after use.

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A new teen fantasy adventure series from bestselling author Connie Glynn, with hidden powers, budding romance and dark magic...Astrid glanced up at the looming manor house with all its spires and creeping ivy. A refuge, or just another cage?Astrid and Jonas have only ever had each other. As twins, they share a bond.But they also share something doctors have called twisted and demonic their entire lives: flowers whisper instructions, trees sing of their histories. The siblings are kept away from nature by their caretakers, but it still calls to them.Meanwhile, Gwen knows all about the shadow world of Bloom Bloods - people living among us who have magic running through their veins. They act under the instruction of the Queen, conserving fantastical creatures and studying the ancient melodies of magic to keep the mundane and mystic worlds in harmony.But Gwen failed her application to Fountains Abbey, the venerable school that trains up the next generation of Bloom Bloods, and she is now determined to prove her worth.A mysterious evil is spreading throughout the world; unnatural monsters are appearing in hazardous places - monsters that weave discordant magic. When the twins and Gwen collide, their unique abilities are revealed. But will their combined powers be enough to stop what s rising in the darkness?If you enjoyed The Twin Crowns series, you ll love this!

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A companion guide to THE TRIALS OF APOLLO series, set in the world of PERCY JACKSON.Camp Half-Blood FYI is the funny insider s guide to the demigod training camp in Long Island, narrated by none other than Percy Jackson himself, and other favourite characters will be heard from, too. In response to an awful camp orientation video created by the god Apollo, Percy Jackson and other residents of Camp Half-Blood answer such questions as What is this place? and Do I get to keep the T-shirt? Newbies can check out the section on the Divine Cabins, read up on Magical Landmarks, and consult the chapter of Training Arenas.But Camp Half-Blood Confidential explores much more than just the buildings and grounds. It includes info that can only be learned from those who live there. For instance, campers do not always co-exist in peace and harmony. The camp is not run with superior efficiency. Prophecies do not flow forth with great regularity. Sprinkled throughout are stories from heroes who have called Camp Half-Blood home or just passed through on their way to places unknown. Chiron himself introduces the book with a brief history of training based on his millennia of experience. And, of course, divine words of wisdom from the god Apollo himself are included, because the demigod authors would prefer not to be struck down by him, thank you very much.

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5 Star Reader Reviews - ✩✩✩✩✩ Captivating, necessary and enlightening. ✩✩✩✩✩ Essential. Wonderfully researched. ✩✩✩✩✩ This book is as good, if not better, than Fingerprints of the Gods. ✩✩✩✩✩ Read this book. Change your perspective. Graham Hancock - star of Netflix s ANCIENT APOCOLYPSE - is author of the global bestseller Fingerprints of the Gods. A book which remains an astonishing, deeply controversial, wide-ranging investigation of the mysteries of our past and the evidence for Earth s lost civilization.Magicians of the Gods, the sequel to his seminal work, explores how, at the end of the last ice age, fragments from a giant comet caused a global cataclysm, on a scale unseen since the extinction of the dinosaurs, wiping out an advanced civilization from the earth. Making us a species with amnesia, forced to begin again like children with no memory of what went before. This book is filled with completely new evidence, new travels to the world s most mysterious archaeological sites, new insights based on the latest scientific evidence.The impacts, from the comet fragments (a mile wide approaching at more than 60,000 miles an hour) generated huge amounts of heat which instantly liquidized millions of square kilometers of ice, destabilizing the Earth s crust and causing the global deluge that is remembered in myths all around the world.A second series of impacts, equally devastating, causing further cataclysmic flooding, occurred 11,600 years ago, the exact date that Plato gives for the destruction and submergence of Atlantis.But there were survivors - known to later cultures by names such as the Sages , the Magicians , the Shining Ones , and the Mystery Teachers of Heaven . They travelled the world in their great ships doing all in their power to keep the spark of civilization burning, settling at key locations: Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, Baalbek in the Lebanon, Giza in Egypt, ancient Sumer, Mexico, Peru and across the Pacific. Everywhere they went these Magicians of the Gods brought with them the memory of a time when mankind had fallen out of harmony with the universe and paid a heavy price.A memory and a warning to the future... For the comet that wrought such destruction may not be done with us yet. Astronomers believe that a 20-mile wide dark fragment of the original giant comet remains hidden within its debris stream and threatens the Earth. An astronomical message encoded at Gobekli Tepe, and in the Sphinx and the pyramids of Egypt, warns that the Great Return will occur in our time...

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The epic, can t-miss follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Avatar, The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi Kyoshi s place as the true Avatar has finally been cemented-but at a heavy cost. With her mentors gone, Kyoshi voyages across the Four Nations, struggling to keep the peace. But while her reputation grows, a mysterious threat emerges from the Spirit World. To stop it, Kyoshi, Rangi, and their reluctant allies must join forces before the Four Nations are destroyed irreparably. This thrilling follow-up continues Kyoshi s journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice still feared and admired centuries after becoming the Avatar.

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DARKNESS FALLS. GODS RISE.The Four Realms - Life, Death, Light, and Darkness - all converge on the City of Dusk. For each realm there is a god, and for each god there is an heir.But the gods have withdrawn their favour from the once vibrant and thriving metropolis. And without it, all the realms are dying.Unwilling to stand by and watch the destruction, the four heirs - Angelica, an elementalist with her eyes set on the throne; Risha, a necromancer fighting to keep the peace; Nikolas, a soldier who struggles to see the light; and Taesia, a shadow-wielding rogue with a reckless heart - will become reluctant allies in the quest to save their city.But their rebellion will cost them dearly.Set in a world of bone palaces and shadow magic, of vengeful gods and defiant chosen ones, The City of Dusk is Tara Sim s crackling adult fantasy debut.

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Like Ursula K. Le Guin rewriting The Lord of the Flies for the quantum age NPR Cixin Liu is the author of your next favourite sci-fi novel WIRED Eight years ago and eight light years away, a supermassive star died. Tonight, a supernova tsunami of high energy will finally reach Earth.Dark skies will shine bright as a new star blooms in the heavens and within a year everyone over the age of thirteen will be dead, their chromosomes irreversibly damaged. And so the countdown begins. Parents apprentice their children and try to pass on the knowledge they ll need to keep the world running.But the last generation may not want to carry the legacy of their parents world. And though they imagine a better, brighter future, they may not be able to escape humanity s dark instincts...

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Eisner Award–winning creator Hamish Steele’s DeadEndia series is Steven Universe meets Adventure Time for fans of Scott Pilgrim, Rick and Morty, Adventure Time, and Pumpkinheads. In this diverse young adult graphic novel, third in the DeadEndia trilogy, Barney, Norma, and friends team up with unlikely heroes to fight a battle for the fate of the universe, all while dealing with their greatest challenge of all: their love lives. The battle between angels and demons rages on, and Courtney finds themselves restored to former glory in the realm of the angels with a new mission: bring about a new Divine Order and create a fourteenth plane of existence to keep the demons at bay.On the seventh plane, known to us as Earth, Norma Khan and Barney Guttman have allied with the demons in a search for both freedom and peace. There’s just one thing standing in their way: the Guttman family reunion. Badyah has joined the resistance as well, honing her martial arts skills and getting ready to protect Norma in battle.But Pael, the Divine’s lead angel, has tricks up their sleeve that throw everything into chaos as Norma, Barney, and Badyah learn the truth behind everything. The three friends struggle to stop Pael before their lives are changed forever, and a familiar friend returns with a power that just might save them all in this stunning conclusion to the DeadEndia graphic novel series. Part workplace comedy, part supernatural horror adventure, with a splash of LGBTQ+ romance, The Divine Order is perfect for fans of author Hamish Steele’s Netflix original TV series Dead End: Paranormal Park who are in search of more adventures, for graphic novel lovers who want more diversity in their reads, or for anyone who has finished The Watcher’s Test and The Broken Halo and is ready for the final entry in the zany, creative, and laugh-out-loud funny world of DeadEndia.

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Wayne Barnes - one of the most-experienced international referees in history and criminal barrister to boot - uniquely lifts the lid on a lifetime of trying to keep the biggest names in the sport on best behaviour.There aren t many people who can say they ve been the thirty-first man on the pitch during a World Cup humdinger, Grand Slam decider or Premiership and European Cup final; listened to the sobs of a 20-stone prop as he tries to belt out his national anthem; heard the crunch of bones after some of the mightiest hits known to the game; or been yards away from the greatest players of the last twenty years, doing almost impossible things with a rugby ball - especially when you re a working-class lad from the Forest of Dean, wondering how you ever got there in the first place.Candid, humble and warmly told, Throwing the Book is a definitive account of what it means to be a rugby referee and a love letter to the sport that has provided Wayne with so much. Covering his childhood days, family life, career highs and lows, side-step into law, as well as what s next in store for Wayne both on and off the pitch, this book reveals the man behind the referee for the very first time.Serious when it needs to be, but also rich in good humour and humanity, Throwing the Book is a memoir to remember.

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A new teen fantasy adventure series from bestselling author Connie Glynn, with hidden powers, budding romance and dark magic...Astrid glanced up at the looming manor house with all its spires and creeping ivy. A refuge, or just another cage?Astrid and Jonas have only ever had each other. As twins, they share a bond. But they also share something doctors have called twisted and demonic their entire lives: flowers whisper instructions, trees sing of their histories. The siblings are kept away from nature by their caretakers, but it still calls to them.Meanwhile, Gwen knows all about the shadow world of Bloom Bloods â “ people living among us who have magic running through their veins. They act under the instruction of the Queen, conserving fantastical creatures and studying the ancient melodies of magic to keep the mundane and mystic worlds in harmony. But Gwen failed her application to Fountains Abbey, the venerable school that trains up the next generation of Bloom Bloods, and she is now determined to prove her worth.A mysterious evil is spreading throughout the world; unnatural monsters are appearing in hazardous places â “ monsters that weave discordant magic. When the twins and Gwen collide, their unique abilities are revealed. But will their combined powers be enough to stop whatâ ™s rising in the darkness? If you enjoyed The Twin Crowns series, you ll love this!

Objev podobné jako The Cursed Melodies - Connie Glynn

Hidden loves and dangerous secrets may be uncovered as suspicion and lies swirl around trattoria Casa Maria and the Nazis tighten their grip on power in Italy in the powerful follow-up to Annabelle Thorpe s The Village Trattoria.Family-run Casa Maria is the beating heart of beautiful Amatino in Umbria. But now it is under Nazi control, to the fury of matriarch Elena Capaldi. Forced to give board to a hated young German soldier, she reluctantly realises he shares her passion for cooking and can be a real help. But should an enemy soldier ever be trusted?In Rome, Elenaâ ™s charismatic grandson, Giorgio, is undercover at the other family trattoria, leaving his new wife, Sophia, to keep the secret of his whereabouts. Amatino is seething with conspiracies and some would happily bring down the Capaldis and all they stand for. In war, there are always people ready to do business with the enemy...Return to Casa Maria in this heart-wrenching follow-up to The Village Trattoria!***Readers LOVE The Moonlit Piazza: A poignant and evocative tale of resilience, family, and resistance 5* Netgalley review Thorpeâ ™s lyrical prose and nuanced storytelling make this a standout novel 5* Netgalley review A moving story that will keep you hooked until the end 5* Netgalley review The characters truly feel like family and their stories felt so real and powerful 5* Netgalley review

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A master storyteller Huffington Post A hymn to la vie Parisienne GuardianDining alone in an elegant Parisian brasserie, accountant Daniel Mercier can hardly believe his eyes when President François Mitterrand sits down to eat at the table next to him. Once the presidential party has gone, Daniel discovers that Mitterrand s black felt hat has been left behind. After a few moments soul-searching, Daniel decides to keep the hat as a souvenir of an extraordinary evening. It s a perfect fit, and as he leaves the restaurant Daniel begins to feel somehow . . . different. Has Daniel unwittingly discovered the secret of supreme power? For two years the iconic item of headgear plays with the lives of the men and women who wear it, bringing them success that had previously eluded them. Shot through with a delicious, wicked sense of humour, The President s Hat is a vivid re-creation of 1980s Paris, and an enchanting exploration of life s possibilities. Translated by Jane Aitken, Emily Boyce and Louise Rogers Lalaurie. Antoine Laurain worked as a journalist and in the world of antiques before becoming the award-winning author of ten novels, including The Red Notebook and The President s Hat. His books have been translated into 25 languages and sold more than 200,000 copies in English. He lives in Paris, France.

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Noa s dad is missing in time, and a man called Grimes wants the key to the Never Door. Noa and Grimes both end up going through the door ... and back in time to 1843! Will Noa be able to keep the key safe, stop Grimes from causing havoc in the past, and return safely to her own time?This adventurous book is from Readerful s Independent Library.It is for children aged 10 to 11 to read without support. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful s Independent Library or from Rise. You ll find links between the books topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

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Luna rides a battered old broom that keeps crashing itself into the school pond. She has a witch s hat and wand and sometimes she s quite good at magic, but she isn t completely sure that she s a real witch. She doesn t have a familiar for one thing, and she doesn t know where she came from - only that she was found by three witches who she now calls her aunts. When she swaps her moonstone ring for an Australian boobook owl in the Lost Forest, the mysterious bird seller makes her promise to keep the bird hidden for as long as she can. This is not easy when you live with very inquisitive aunts. And it s not easy when you find out that the fearsome Madame Valadon, the Best Witch in Paris, is missing her boobook owl and she s sure that Luna knows something about it. Could it be that Luna has Madame Valadon s boobook? Why then did the mysterious bird seller give it to Luna? Why did she say the bird belonged to her? A familiar can only belong to one witch, after all. Luna has lots of questions-the biggest one of all is who she really is. Fun and funny and full of life, The Best Witch in Paris is a delightful story of courage and self-belief, with colourful characters, fabulous magic and a puzzling mystery at its core.

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Winner of the 1982 Guardian Award for children s fiction, The Village by the Sea is a survival story by the novelist Anita Desai.Set in a small fishing villlage near Bombay, Lila and Hari, aged 13 and 12, struggle to keep the family, including two young sisters, going when their mother is ill and their father usually the worse for drink. When Hari goes to Bombay to find work, Lila seems to be responsible for everything. Although the book paints a picture of extreme poverty, it demonstrates the strength of the family even in the most extreme circumstances and offers a powerful picture of another culture.

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Tangled Tales are a new innovative junior fiction format which involves two stories in one book. Each side follows a different character in the same story, which aims to encourage children to see that not everything is always what it seems. Whether it s a group of adventuring ants and the kids trying to save them, or the world s luckiest and unluckiest boys, these books are sure to get everyone giggling and thinking.Inni and the Great Green: In the Queendom of Antopia, Inni is just a lowly forager ant. But with a giant metal monster on the loose, itâ ™s up to Inni to save Antopia from destruction. With the help of her friends and some friendly giants, can a tiny ant take down a mighty beast?Liam and the Evil Machine: Ant enthusiasts Liam, Hope and Annie know that Littleleaf Meadow is special. Very special. It is home to a colony of super-intelligent ants, who even make their own armour! So when developers start digging up the meadow to build a country club, the trio decide they must do all they can to keep the ants safe.

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STOP PRESS! The Stranger Times wins the 2023 British Fantasy Award for Best Audio Work! Wonderfully dark, extremely funny proclaimed ADAM KAY, author of the No.1 bestselling This is Going to Hurt A filmic romp with great characters, a jet-propelled plot, and a winning premise said the GUARDIANJASON MANFORD thinks it s Hilarious. You ll never look at Manchester the same way again. The Chronicles of St Mary s series author JODI TAYLOR declared I loved this . . . great premise - great story - great characters . . . hugely enjoyable. And THE TIMES called it ripping entertainment from start to finish. There are dark forces at work in our world (and in Manchester in particular), so thank God The Stranger Times is on hand to report them . . . A weekly newspaper dedicated to the weird and the wonderful (but mostly the weird), it is the go-to publication for the unexplained and inexplicable. At least that s their pitch. The reality is rather less auspicious. Their editor is a drunken, foul-tempered and foul-mouthed husk of a man who thinks little of the publication he edits. His staff are a ragtag group of misfits. And as for the assistant editor . . . well, that job is a revolving door - and it has just revolved to reveal Hannah Willis, who s got problems of her own. When tragedy strikes in her first week on the job The Stranger Times is forced to do some serious investigating. What they discover leads to a shocking realisation: some of the stories they d previously dismissed as nonsense are in fact terrifyingly real. Soon they come face-to-face with darker forces than they could ever have imagined. The Stranger Times is the first novel from C.K. McDonnell, the pen name of Caimh McDonnell. It combines his distinctive dark wit with his love of the weird and wonderful to deliver a joyous celebration of how truth really can be stranger than fiction. Readers love The Stranger Times:***** A delight from start to finish - laugh out loud funny yet with plenty of thrills. ***** Full of wit and humour, and knows how to keep the reader hooked. ***** You ll soon fall in love . . . fans of Pratchett, Gaiman, Aaronovich will be blown away. The Stranger Times and This Charming Man shortlisted for a Dead Good Reader Award - the The New Kid on the Block Award for Best New Series !

Objev podobné jako The Stranger Times - C. K. McDonnell

In this twisty Victorian detective thriller from the author of The Darwin Affair, Inspector Charles Field hunts a serial killer with a sinister signature targeting Florence Nightingale’s nurses in Crimea and women in London. Who is stalking Florence Nightingale and her nurses? Is it the legendary Beast of the Crimean, or someone closer to home? In 1855, Britain and France are fighting to keep the Russians from snatching the Crimean Peninsula from the Ottoman Empire, and Nightingale, a wealthy young society woman, has made it her mission to improve the wretched conditions in the British military hospitals in Turkey—despite fierce objections from the male doctors around her. When young women start turning up dead, their mouths sewn shut with embroidered fabric roses, Inspector Charles Field (the real-life inspiration for Charles Dickens’s Inspector Bucket in Bleak House) is sent from England to find the killer among the doctors, military men, journalists, and others swarming Turkey’s famous Barrack Hospital. Here Field meets both the famous Nightingale as well as Nurse Jane Rolly, the woman who will become his wife, and as he races to protect them, the prime suspect takes his own life. Case closed. Or is it? Twelve years later, back in London, amid the turmoil surrounding the expansion of voting rights, women again start turning up dead, their mouths covered by that telltale embroidered rose. Did Field suspect the wrong man before, or is he dealing with a deviant copycat? Either way, he must race against time to stop the killer before more bodies are discovered, and before his own family gets pulled into danger. Populated by real figures of the day, from Benjamin Disraeli to novelist Wilkie Collins to, of course, Florence Nightingale herself, and steeped in historical details of 1860s London, The Nightingale Affair plays out against a backdrop of a rapidly changing society. Most of all, it is a pure reading delight, offering shocks, unforgettably vivid scenes, and surprising twists.

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The Strong family has survived against all odds, but their greatest test is still to come.After a seemingly endless labour, Horatia Strong is delighted to announce that sheâ ™s given her husband, Tom, a much-needed son and heir to the entire Strong fortune. But the birth of the child is soon shrouded in secrets and Horatia will do anything to keep the truth from her husband â “ it could destroy the Strong family completely. Tomâ ™s enduring love for Blanche is still as deep as ever, but his marriage to Horatia is the only thing keeping the Strong family â “ and his new baby son - from destitution. Can he really risk their safety for passion? But, Horatia s jealousy knows no bounds and she is not prepared to play second fiddle to anyone, especially Blanche and is determined to hold onto Tom. Locked in a powerful emotional love triangle, will Tom stand by his wife as her mistakes of the past come to light or will his anger outweigh anything he ever felt for both her and the Strong family and ruin everything they have?Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Fiona Valpy. Previously published as Forgotten Faces by Jeannie Johnson and Return to Paradise by Erica Brown . Donâ ™t miss the rest of the Strong Family Sagas: 1. Daughter of Destiny 2. The Sugar Merchantâ ™s Wife 3. Secrets of the Past

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A captured princess just wants a good night’s sleep! Shhh…Dreams are coming true at the Demon Castle—though unfortunately only the nightmarish kind! As the castle prepares for a historic meeting of the Demon World’s movers and shakers, will they be able to keep the chaos under control? Meanwhile, Zastur’s wayward clone is (kinda, sorta) dealt with, the Demon King’s (middle school) delinquent desires are made manifest, and the princess rocks some dragons in a battle for the seven (legally distinct) Dragun Balls!Dreams are coming true at the Demon Castle—though unfortunately only the nightmarish kind! As the castle prepares for a historic meeting of the Demon World’s movers and shakers, will they be able to keep the chaos under control? Meanwhile, Zastur’s wayward clone is (kinda, sorta) dealt with, the Demon King’s (middle school) delinquent desires

Objev podobné jako Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Vol. 28 - Kumanomata Kagiji

From Dr. Martha Stout s influential work The Sociopath Next Door, we learned how to identify a sociopath. Now she tells us what to actually do about it.While the best way to deal with a sociopath is to avoid them entirely, sometimes circumstance doesn t allow for that. What happens when the time comes to defend yourself against your own child, a boss, or ruthless ex-spouse? Inspired by the many chilling and often heartbreaking emails and letters she has received over the years, from her work with the victims of sociopathy, Dr. Martha Stout uncovers the psychology behind the sociopath s methods and provides concrete guidelines to help navigate these dangerous interactions.Organized around categories such as destructive narcissism, violent sociopaths, sociopathic coworkers, and the sociopath in your family, Outsmarting the Sociopath Next Door contains detailed explanation and commentary on how best to react in these situations to keep the sociopath at bay. Uniting these categories is a discussion of changing psychological theories of personality and sociopathy and the enduring triumph of conscience over those who operate without empathy or concern for others. By understanding the person you re dealing with and changing the rules of the game, you ll be able to gain the upper hand and escape the sociopath s influence.Whether you re fighting a custody battle against a sociopathic ex or being gaslighted by a boss or coworker, you ll find hope and help within these pages. With this guide to disarming the conscienceless, Dr. Stout aims to give readers the tools to protect themselves while conducting a broader examination of human behavior and conceptions of normality.

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Murder is a dish best served ice cold... Margery and Clementine are enjoying a peaceful middle-age together in the small, idyllic town of Dewstow, and eagerly awaiting retirement from their work on the front line serving meals to the students at Summerview secondary school.Their calm life is shattered when their kitchen manager is found dead in the school⠙s walk-in freezer. The police are adamant that it⠙s an open-and-shut case of accidental death. Margery and Clementine are convinced there⠙s something far more nefarious going on, and they take it upon themselves to investigate. As they inch closer to the truth, it becomes clear that someone will stop at nothing to keep the pair quiet. Will the perpetrator get their just-desserts before their time runs out?A delightful, quintessentially British cosy mystery perfect for fans of SJ Bennett and Robert Thorogood.Praise for The Dinner Lady Detectives This cosy crime novel has some hilarious moments and is perfect to curl up with. Heat A brilliant read! Bella A brilliant whodunnit! Closer The plot is great, the character cast is spot on, and the dialogue and humor is so quick, smart, and addictive. Margery and Clem play off one another brilliantly. I cannot wait to read the next book (please say there will be one!!!!!!) and highly recommend this gem. NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a fun mystery. I would definitely call this a cozy mystery on the line of Murder, She Wrote! I love the dinner ladies and their interactions. I love the relationship between Clem and Margery. NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The characters are beautifully written and I came to love them within the first few pages and was rooting for them all the way to the end. At times I wanted to stop reading because I just wanted the experience to go on for longer. NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had me hooked from the start right until the end. It was just a lovely cosy read that felt like coming home on a cold and dark night. I loved it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Dinner Lady Detectives - Hannah Hendy

Although E. Nesbit regarded her poetry as her most important work, it is her children s books (written to keep the house going ) that ensured her lasting fame and which are still enjoyed with such affection today. Her readers have their oen favourites, but the film version of THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, with Jenny Agutter as Roberta, the eldest daughter of the man unjustly sent to prison, and the Bernard Cribbins as the friendly railway porter, brought the book to a new generation of readers who love it for Roberta s courage and the satisfaction of the ending when her father is vindicated and restored to his family. The film is regularly shown on British Television.

Objev podobné jako The Railway Children - E Nesbit

The text of any Shakespeare play is a living negotiable entity: scholarship and theatre practice work together to keep the plays alive and vividly present. â “ Greg Doran, RSC Artistic Director Emeritus Developed in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company, this Complete Works of William Shakespeare combines exemplary textual scholarship with beautiful design. Curated by expert editors Sir Jonathan Bate and Professor Eric Rasmussen, the text in this collection is based on the iconic 1623 First Folio: the first and original Complete Works lovingly assembled by Shakespeareâ ™s fellow actors, and the version of Shakespeareâ ™s text preferred by many actors and directors today. This stunning revised edition goes further to present Shakespeareâ ™s plays as they were originally intended â “ as living theatre to be enjoyed and performed on stage.Along with new colour photographs from a vibrant range of RSC productions, a new Stage Notes feature documenting the staging choices in 100 RSC productions showcases the myriad ways in which Shakespeareâ ™s plays can be brought to life. Now featuring the entire range of Shakespeareâ ™s plays, poems and sonnets, this edition is expanded to include both The Passionate Pilgrim and A Loverâ ™s Complaint. Along with Bateâ ™s excellent general introduction and short essays, this collection includes a range of aids to the reader such as on-page notes explaining unfamiliar terms and key facts boxes providing plot summaries and additional helpful context.A Complete Works for the 21st century, this versatile and highly collectable edition will inspire students, theatre practitioners and lovers of Shakespeare everywhere.

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Alice, Kate and Naomi want to keep the magic of Christmas alive in their village of Churchwood but a thief in the area and a new family that shuns the local community are only the first of the problems they face.Naomi is fighting to free herself from Alexander - the man who married her for her money, then kept a secret family behind her back. But will she be able to achieve the independence she craves?Alice s dreams came true when she married sweetheart Daniel. Now he has returned to the fighting, but Alice is delighted to discover that she s carrying his child. Will the family make it through the war unscathed?While Kate s life on Brimbles Farm has never been easy, she now has help from land girls Pearl and Ruby. But what will it mean for them all when Kate s brother returns from the war with terrible injuries? And why has pilot Leo, the man she loves, stopped writing?As ever, the Wartime Bookshop is a source of community and comfort. But disaster is about to strike...Christmas at the Wartime Bookshop is the third novel in the uplifting Wartime Bookshop series, perfect for fans of Donna Douglas and Elaine Everest.**The fifth novel, A Foundling at the Wartime Bookshop, is available to buy now!**----------------------------Real readers are LOVING The Wartime Bookshop series: BRILLIANT Oh I loved this book... please carry on the good writing Wow what a brilliant start to a new series Outstandingly fabulous, warm and inviting... so glad there is going to be a follow-on I was only two pages in when I knew this would be a 5 star read... I honestly can t put my excitement into words at the thought of reading the next one!

Objev podobné jako Christmas at the Wartime Bookshop - Lesley Eames

â ˜A true Christmas cracker!â ™ Andrew Taylorâ ˜What fun!â ™ Lynne TrussChristmas Eve, 1943. Anthony and Elva Pratt arrive in a snowy English village to run a murder mystery game â “ and instead discover a real murder.â ˜An ingenious plotâ ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜A great read for Christmas . . . nostalgic and thoroughly entertaining.â ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜Unexpectedly emotive, engaging and sweet.â ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Pratts had planned for festive cheer, despite the wartime shortages: with Elvaâ ™s map of the hotel and Anthonyâ ™s prop weapons to use as clues, the guests in their parlour game would move through the rooms to figure out whodunnit. But when Anthony discovers the cookâ ™s sister Miss Silver beaten to death, they instead find themselves investigating a shockingly real crime. The hotel manager Mr Browning is trying to keep the peace but the guests are agitated, Colonel Colman is about to take over the hotel for the war effort â “ and the mysterious Mrs Threadgold hasnâ ™t been seen at all. In games, thereâ ™s only one victim â “ but this is real life. Can the Pratts puzzle out this Christmas mystery before itâ ™s too late? Praise for Nicola Upson: â ˜Always a delight.â ™ Sunday Timesâ ˜Upson [. . .] gives new life to a classic murder setting.â ™ Spectatorâ ˜Wonderful writing.â ™ Ian Mooreâ ˜A talented author of historical crime.â ™ Scotsman

Objev podobné jako The Christmas Clue - Upson Nicola

“Hypnotic.” – New York Times“Cinematic.” – USA Today I gripped the covers of this book as though it might be blown from my hands. . .powerful. - Ron Charles, The Washington Post A full-throttle page turner. – Miranda Cowley Heller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Paper PalaceAn adrenaline-fueled story of lives upended and transformed by an unprecedented catastrophe To all appearances, the Larsen-Hall family has everything: healthy children, a stable marriage, a lucrative career for Brantley, and the means for Daphne to pursue her art full-time. Their deluxe new Miami life has just clicked into place when Luna—the world’s first category 6 hurricane—upends everything they have taken for granted. When the storm makes landfall, it triggers a descent of another sort. Their home destroyed, two of its members missing, and finances abruptly cut off, the family finds everything they assumed about their lives now up for grabs. Swept into a mass rush of evacuees from across the American South, they are transported hundreds of miles to a FEMA megashelter where their new community includes an insurance-agent-turned-drug dealer, a group of vulnerable children, and a dedicated relief worker trying to keep the peace. Will “normal” ever return? A suspenseful read plotted on a vast national tapestry, The Displacements thrillingly explores what happens when privilege is lost and resilience is tested in a swiftly changing world.

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THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN BE BLAMED FOR ALL THIS,IS YOUR SO-CALLED QUEEN OF CASTELLA.IT IS HER FAULT THE VEIL COLLAPSED __________________________Betrayed and tormented, Princess Valeria is determined to keep the Eldrystone from Rífíor, her fae kidnapper. But when her sister, Queen Amira, plans a terrible strike against all the fae stranded in Castella, Valeria knows that using the stone to re-open the veil is the only way to stop her.Forced into an uneasy alliance, and struggling to ignore the passionate connection between them, Valeria and Rífíor must become partners on a perilous journey to the gateway to the fae realm.And with the queen s guards in pursuit, Valeria and Rífíor are soon locked in a race against time, with the fate of the fae hanging in the balance. Can they overcome their hostility and save the fae from Amira s misguided anger? Or will their overwhelming connection lead to everyone s doom?__________________________READERS LOVE THE ELDRYSTONE TRILOGY! Seymour weaves a tale that captivates the imagination . . . prepare to be enchanted! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like adventure, twists, romance, fantasy, and more you are sure to fall in love with this romantasy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako Echoes of the Raven - Seymour Ingrid

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

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**Available for pre-order now**Alice, Kate and Naomi want to keep the magic of Christmas alive in their village of Churchwood but a thief in the area and a new family that shuns the local community are only the first of the problems they face.Naomi is fighting to free herself from Alexander Harrington - the man who married her for her money then kept a secret family behind her back. It could be the start of a whole new life for her, but after years of Alexander controlling - and draining - her finances, two questions remain to be answered: how much of her money is left, and will she be able to achieve the independence she craves?Alice s dreams came true when she married sweetheart Daniel. Now he has returned to the war and Alice misses him terribly, but she is delighted to discover that she s carrying his child. Will she, Daniel and the baby make it through the war unscathed?For Kate, life with her dysfunctional family on Brimbles Farm has never been easy but she now has Land Girls Pearl and Ruby to help, giving her more time for her friends. She s also in love with pilot Leo. But what sort of shadow will be cast over the lives of all at Brimbles Farm when her brother returns from the war with terrible injuries? And why has Leo stopped writing?As ever, the Wartime Bookshop is a source of community and comfort. But disaster is about to strike...Christmas at the Wartime Bookshop is the third novel in the uplifting Wartime Bookshop series, perfect for fans of Donna Douglas and Elaine Everest.**Real readers are LOVING The Wartime Bookshop series** BRILLIANT Oh I loved this book... please carry on the good writing Wow what a brilliant start to a new series Outstandingly fabulous, warm and inviting... so glad there is going to be a follow-on I was only two pages in when I knew this would be a 5 star read... I honestly can t put my excitement into words at the thought of reading the next one

Objev podobné jako Christmas at the Wartime Bookshop - Lesley Eames

The next instalment in the gripping Pilot s Girl series from bestselling author Fenella J. MillerMarch 1941Recently married, Barbara should now be enjoying her life as a newlywed, but she is plagued by a secret that she must keep hidden if she wants to keep the family she loves. But no one can keep a secret forever. Barbara knows that if her new husband Alex, a Spitfire pilot, discovers her secret he would surely reject her and their marriage would be over. But when a tragedy almost rips the family apart and then Alex is posted abroad, Barbara has to learn to live without him sooner than she thought. Will she ever find a happy resolution to the dilemma she faces?A gripping and authentic tale of courage, duty and bravery, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Patricia McBride and Rosie Clarke. Praise for Fenella J. Miller: Yet again, Fenella Miller has thrilled me with another of her historical stories. She brings alive a variety of emotions and weaves in facts relating to the era, all of which keep me reading into the small hours Glynis Peters Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller s characters and lose yourself in another time and another place Lizzie Lane Engaging characters and setting which whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A fabulous series! Jean Fullerton Loved every word of this book. Fenella is a great author and leaves her books with you wanting more. I canâ ™t wait to read the next one ?????????? Reader ReviewPlease note: This book was originally published as Barbara s War: The Resolution.

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A historical saga from TOP 50 bestselling author AnneMarie Brear. A gripping, emotional tale of love, betrayal and a daughter s duty...A broken heart, a shameful secretâ ¦Wakefield, Yorkshire 1871Loretta Chambers has spent her life working at her fatherâ ™s boatyard down at the docks. Sheâ ™s tried hard to keep the business afloat, but with the railways taking trade away every day, Lorrie fears for the worst. The arrival of handsome Italian, Matteo Falcone brings a brief glimmer of hope and a yearning inside Lorrie for another life, away from the filthy grime of the dockside. But despite her feelings for Matteo, she could never travel to Italy with him, and leave her father alone. But one reckless, impetuous moment leaves Lorrie with a secret she will struggle to hide. And when tragedy strikes at the boatyard, Lorrie is left feeling more alone than ever before. Always a dutiful daughter, Lorrie now carries a shame that could ruin her life foreverâ ¦A heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage and lost love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw. Praise for AnneMarie Brear: AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page Bestselling author Fenella J Miller Mesmerising from beginning to end Bestselling author Lizzie Lane I love this author s books. They hold you until the very end ?????????? Reader Review I enjoyed it so much I didn t want the story to end ?????????? Reader Review Just loved this book, will definitely read more from this brilliant author the characters just came to life bringing out lots of emotions ?????????? Reader Review

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Swinging from South Africa to England: one woman’s hunt for her birth mother in an all-too-believable near future in which an antibiotic crisis has decimated the population. A prescient, thrilling debut. ‘Combines the excitement of a medical thriller à la Michael Crichton with sensitive characterisation and social insight in a timely debut novel all the more remarkable for being conceived and written before the current pandemic’ Guardian ‘STUNNING and terrifying … The Waiting Rooms wrenches your heart in every way possible, but written with such humanity and emotion’ Miranda Dickinson ‘Chillingly close to reality, this gripping thriller brims with authenticity … a captivating, accomplished and timely debut from an author to watch’ Adam Hamdy ________________ Decades of spiralling drug resistance have unleashed a global antibiotic crisis. Ordinary infections are untreatable, and a scratch from a pet can kill. A sacrifice is required to keep the majority safe: no one over seventy is allowed new antibiotics. The elderly are sent to hospitals nicknamed ‘The Waiting Rooms’ … hospitals where no one ever gets well. Twenty years after the crisis takes hold, Kate begins a search for her birth mother, armed only with her name and her age. As Kate unearths disturbing facts about her mother’s past, she puts her family in danger and risks losing everything. Because Kate is not the only secret that her mother is hiding. Someone else is looking for her, too. Sweeping from an all-too-real modern Britain to a pre-crisis South Africa, The Waiting Rooms is epic in scope, richly populated with unforgettable characters, and a tense, haunting vision of a future that is only a few mutations away. ________________ ‘Engrossing and eye-opening, with heart-stopping plot twists … a stunning medical thriller set in a terrifying possible future’ Foreword Reviews ‘A touching, gut-wrenching story of family mystery and tragedy … a thriller that punches on two fronts – heart AND mind’ The Sun ‘Gripping and disturbing … the medical research is convincing, the scenarios plausible, and the story is emotionally engaging. This is an incredible debut!’ Gill Paul ‘If the themes are dark and topical, the writing is exquisite. Breath held, I got to the finale with my heart in my mouth. Eve Smith weaves a complex and clever tale, merging countries and timelines; the result is a superb and satisfying novel’ Louise Beech ‘Margaret Atwood is one of my all-time writing heroes and The Handmaid #39;s Tale is probably the best book I’ve ever read. Eve Smith and The Waiting Rooms really do challenge that long-held crown…’ Random Things through My Letterbox ‘Thoroughly engaging … an eye-opening read’ Crime Fiction Lover ‘A novel of our times’ Trip Fiction ‘Haunting, honest and horrifying in its reality … An epic and thrilling read’ Book Literati ‘Stunning dystopian debut. A prescient and alarming tale that seems just a whisper from reality’ Suzy Apsley ‘The Waiting Rooms will certainly distract us from the real world for a few hours and this is the immeasurable value of fiction. It gives hope that, as in Eve Smith’s fictitious world, the possibility of a happy ending still exists’ Die Burger ‘The Waiting Rooms is a seriously impressive debut, a novel that is intuitive and chilling, one that will resonate with all in this current climate’ Swirl Thread

Objev podobné jako The Waiting Rooms - Eve Smith

In Tales from the Wilds of New Jersey, Ted Lyons invites the reader into the wonder years, coming of age adventures/discoveries of a Jersey kid whom you will undoubtedly come to recognize in one form or another. Ted: We re all here, sharing the planet for a nano second, just trying to get through it! So, of course, similar life experiences are unavoidable. In one-to-three-page chapters, Ted shares the rough and tumble life of a boy navigating his way through childhood, adolescence and finally stumbling into adulthood realizing that he s Peter Pan in a world full of responsible grownups! The stories are largely autobiographical, and true, to the extent that memory would allow. Included in the pages of TFTWONJ are a modest scattering of original poems, jokes, and song lyrics along with skewed observations of life, just to keep the reader off balance. The tales are regaled with humor and honesty, as seen through the nostalgic prism of rose colored glasses. If you don t see yourself, or someone you know, inside the wilds .... look again....

Objev podobné jako Tales from the Wilds of New Jersey - Ted Lyons

I was there. I saw what you did.Blaise I wasn’t supposed to be there that night, but my friend Sienna talked me into going to the party in Land’s End so she could spy on her boyfriend. While hiding out in the woods, we witnessed an unspeakable crime. And we did everything wrong afterward. Connections run deep in our small town. I was pressured into keeping my mouth shut, even though every part of me objected. I assumed I’d always do the right thing in any situation. I was wrong about that and a lot of other things. I was wrecked by what I saw and how the victim was treated by kids I’d known all my life. I’ve been sick over it ever since, even as I moved on, far away from the town where I was raised. Fourteen years later, I learn that the guy who committed that unspeakable crime is running for Congress, and something in me snaps. I can’t bear the weight of that knowledge for another second. Finally, I report what I saw, and all hell breaks loose for me and others who were at that long-ago party. Some of them will do whatever it takes to keep the truth from coming to light…even if they have to kill me. In the midst of an epic battle, a new love gives me the strength to stay strong, to fight for my life and to right a terrible wrong.Content warning: A sexual assault storyline may be upsetting to some readers.

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Detective Andrea Stuart was on a much-needed vacation, but when the body of a wealthy young woman from a prominent family is found at the base of a cliff, her plans are abruptly cut short. What appears to be a tragic accident quickly spirals into an investigation filled with unanswered questions and a series of disturbing clues that point to something far more sinister. As Andrea digs deeper into the case, she discovers a world of privilege where appearances are everything and secrets are buried deep. The Philbrick family is determined to keep the truth hidden; the woman s fiancee is a pillar of the community with holes in his story; and Andrea s superiors are pressuring her to close the case quickly and quietly. But Andrea is determined to get to the truth even though she knows that doing her duty could cost her everything. Haunted by her past, Andrea must navigate the delicate balance between justice and self-preservation as she unravels the dark secrets of the Philbrick family - even if finding the truth might mean confronting the very demons she s been trying to escape.

Objev podobné jako The Lost Hours - Lynn Tavernier

Detective Andrea Stuart was on a much-needed vacation, but when the body of a wealthy young woman from a prominent family is found at the base of a cliff, her plans are abruptly cut short. What appears to be a tragic accident quickly spirals into an investigation filled with unanswered questions and a series of disturbing clues that point to something far more sinister. As Andrea digs deeper into the case, she discovers a world of privilege where appearances are everything and secrets are buried deep. The Philbrick family is determined to keep the truth hidden; the woman s fiancee is a pillar of the community with holes in his story; and Andrea s superiors are pressuring her to close the case quickly and quietly. But Andrea is determined to get to the truth even though she knows that doing her duty could cost her everything. Haunted by her past, Andrea must navigate the delicate balance between justice and self-preservation as she unravels the dark secrets of the Philbrick family - even if finding the truth might mean confronting the very demons she s been trying to escape.

Objev podobné jako The Lost Hours - Lynn Tavernier

A USA-Today Bestseller!Collecting Martha Wells Element of Fire and Death of the Necromancer for the first time in one place, in a new and revised edition! From the author of Witch King and the Murderbot Diaries:Both novels included in this volume have been revised and updated. These are the authorâ ™s preferred texts.The Element of FireThe kingdom of Ile-Rien lies in peril, menaced by sorcerous threats and devious intrigue, when Kade, bastard sister of King Roland, appears unexpectedly at court. The illegitimate daughter of the old king and the Queen of Air and Darkness herself, Kade s true desires are cloaked in mystery.It falls to Thomas Boniface, Captain of the Queen s Guard, to keep the kingdom from harm. But is one man s steel enough to counter all the magic of fayre?The Death of the NecromancerNicholas Valiarde is a passionate, embittered nobleman and the greatest thief in all of Ile-Rien. On the gaslit streets of the city, Nicholas assumes the guise of a master criminal, stealing jewels from wealthy nobles to finance his quest for a long-pursued vengeance.But Nicholas s murderous mission is being interrupted by a series of eerie, unexplainable, and fatal events. A dark magic opposes him, and traces of a necromantic power that hasn t been used for centuries abound. Nicholas and his compatriots find themselves battling an ancient evil.And if they lose? Death would be preferable to the fate that awaits them....

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