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To The Bitter End - Victor Klemperer

The international bestselling record of a German Jew in Nazi Germany.''Deserves to stand beside the diary of Anne Frank as a day-to-day description of the sufferings of the victims of Hitler''s evil regime'' EVENING STANDARD''Few English readers will fail to be moved as I was - ultimately to the point of tears'' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH''Packed with vivid observation, profound reflection ... they find hope, dignity and even tart humour in the jaws of hell'' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYA sensation when first published, this is one of the most extraordinary documents of the Nazi period. The son of a rabbi, Klemperer was by 1933 a professor of languages in Dresden. Over the next decade he lost his job, his house and many of his friends, even his cat, as Jews were not allowed to own pets. Saved for much of the war from the Holocaust by his marriage to a gentile, he was able to escape in the aftermath of the Allied bombing of Dresden and survived the remaining months of the war in hiding. Throughout, Klemperer kept a diary, for a Jew in Nazi Germany a daring act in itself. This volume covers the period from the beginnings of the Holocaust to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Other Side of the Wire Volume 4 - Ralph J. Whitehead

Explores the decline of the XIV Reserve Corps from 1917 to 1918 including post-war effects, veteran experiences, and the rise of the Nazi Party.The Other Side of the Wire Volume 4: With the XIV Reserve Corps to the Bitter End, September 1917–11 November 1918 explores the events that occurred from preparations for the great German offensives to the transition of the Westheer from a powerful force to no more than a shell of an organization. Since then, many have assumed that it was not defeated in the field but by the undermining consequences of political unrest at home - the so-called ‘stab in the back’ conspiracy theory. This volume will show what truly happened within the ranks of the defeated army.While many volumes end with the Armistice, The Other Side of the Wire Volume 4 also explores the post-war years; the establishment of the veteran organizations, rise of the Nazi Party and the decades that followed the end of the Second World War. The tragic fate of Jewish veterans of the Great War under the Third Reich is also examined in detail.The final volume of the series, The Other Side of the Wire Volume 4 chronicles the often personal stories ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the Realm of a Dying Sun - Douglas E Nash

A detailed account of Herbert Otto Gille’s IV SS-Panzerkorps that participated in many of the key battles fought on the Eastern Front during the last year of WWII.During World War Two, the armed or Waffen-SS branch of the Third Reich’s dreaded security service expanded from two divisions in 1940 to 38 divisions by the end of the war, eventually growing to a force of over 900,000 men until Germany’s defeat in May 1945\. Not satisfied with allowing his nascent force to be commanded in combat by army headquarters of the Wehrmacht, Heinrich Himmler, chief of the SS, began to create his own SS corps and army headquarters beginning with the SS-Panzerkorps in July 1942\. As the number of Waffen-SS divisions increased, so did the number of corps headquarters, with 18 corps and two armies being planned or activated by the war’s end.The histories of the first three SS corps are well known – the actions of I, II, and III (Germanic) SS-Panzerkorps and their subordinate divisions, including the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler, Das Reich, Hitlerjugend, Hohenstaufen, Frundsberg and Nordland divisions, have been thoroughly documented and publicized. Overlooked in this pantheon is another SS corps that never fought in the west ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Robotech - The Masters Saga: The Southern Cross, Vol 7-9 - Jack McKinney

The astounding third Robotech omnibus. The Robotech Masters have come to Earth and the battle-weary Robotech Defense Force must take up arms once more!SOUTHERN CROSSThe Robotech Masters have come to Earth to finish the conquest their Zentraedi warrior-slaves had begun… A battle-ravaged planet must defend itself once more. Dana Sterling, half-Human, half-Zentraedi commander of an elite Hovertank unit, must step into the spotlight of interstellar history!METAL FIREAn alien fortress has crash landed on Earth—brought down in the struggle between the Robotech Masters and Earth''s Human inhabitants. The fortress is enticing, and full of dark mysteries. Who better to brave the ship than Dana Sterling''s 15th Squadron ATACs—after all, they brought the thing down to begin with!THE FINAL NIGHTMAREThe Robotech Masters'' Protoculture Matrix is degenerating, transforming into the Flower of Life—sure to draw the savage, merciless Invid across the galaxy to Earth. But the Army of the Southern Cross vows to fight to the bitter end. And Dana Sterling rages a desperate war of her own to decipher her strange visions and the secrets of her alien heritage…

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The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas

''people get out of prison, and when they get out, and their name is Edmond Dantès, they take their revenge!''Falsely accused of treason, the young sailor Edmond Dantès is arrested on his wedding day and imprisoned in the island fortress of the Château d''If. Having endured years of incarceration, he stages a daring and dramatic escape and sets out to discover the fabulous treasure of Monte Cristo, and to catch up with his enemies. A novel of enormous tension and excitement, The Count of Monte Cristo is also a tale of obsession and revenge. Believing himself to be an ''Angel of Providence'', Dantès pursues his vengeance to the bitter end, only then realizing that he himself is a victim of fate.One of the great thrillers of all time, The Count of Monte Cristo has been adapted for film and television many times. This newly revised, unabridged translation is as unputdownable now as it was when the novel first appeared, and William Thackeray, enthralled, ''began to read Monte Cristo at six one morning and never stopped till eleven at night''. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Beyond the Call of Duty - Stephen L. Moore

For the first time, Robert Howard''s story is being told in full. Respected military historian Stephen L. Moore takes readers into the heart of the Vietnam jungle in this immersive, suspenseful read. Through family sources, National Archives documents, and dozens of testimonials from the Green Berets who fought alongside him, this ''one-man Army'' will finally be given the recognition he deserves. Robert Howard grew up in poverty in a small town in Alabama, with a strong sense of faith and determination. When he enlisted in the Army at age seventeen, his Granny Callie''s words echoed in his head, and he pledged to follow them to the bitter end. In the most dire of combat experiences, Howard ran directly toward his opponents, sacrificing his body to protect others and to complete the mission above all else. Time and time again, he survived battles that should have claimed his life, suffering countless bullets, spinal injuries, and shrapnel and blast wounds. Recon commanders who ran missions with him declared him to be the bravest man they had ever met. In return, Howard received a staggering number of awards and ribbons for valor and distinctive service in combat - over 50 in all, including ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Lesser Evil - Victor Klemperer

The superb, bestselling diaries of Victor Klemperer, a Jew in Dresden who survived the war - hailed as one of the 20th century''s most important chronicles.''Compulsive reading'' LITERARY REVIEW ''Deeply engrossing'' SPECTATOR''Klemperer''s diary deserves to rank alongside that of Anne Frank'' SUNDAY TIMES''A vivid and powerful account of a remarkable life'' SCOTLAND ON SUNDAYJune 1945. The immediate postwar period produces many shocks and revelations - some people have behaved better than Klemperer had believed, others much worse. His sharp observations are now turned on the East German Communist Party, which he himself joins, and he notes many similarities between Nazi and Communist behaviour. Politics, he comes to believe, is above all the choice of the "lesser evil". He serves in the GDR''s People''s Chamber and represents East German scholarship abroad. But it is the details of everyday life, and the honesty and directness, that make these bestselling diaries so fascinating.

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The Bitter End - Chris Tausanovitch, Lynn Vavreck, John Sides

What an intensely divisive election means for American politicsThe year 2020 was a tumultuous time in American politics. It brought a global pandemic, protests for racial justice, and a razor-thin presidential election outcome. It culminated in an attack on the U.S. Capitol that attempted to deny Joe Biden’s victory. The Bitter End explores the long-term trends and short-term shocks that shaped this dramatic year and what these changes could mean for the future. John Sides, Chris Tausanovitch, and Lynn Vavreck demonstrate that Trump’s presidency intensified the partisan politics of the previous decades and the identity politics of the 2016 election. Presidential elections have become calcified, with less chance of big swings in either party’s favor. Republicans remained loyal to Trump and kept the election close, despite Trump’s many scandals, a recession, and the pandemic. But in a narrowly divided electorate even small changes can have big consequences. The pandemic was a case in point: when Trump pushed to reopen the country even as infections mounted, support for Biden increased. The authors explain that, paradoxically, even as Biden’s win came at a time of heightened party loyalty, there remained room for shifts that shaped the election’s outcome. Ultimately, the events of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Bitter End - Alexa Donne

When a winter storm traps eight teens in a remote ski cabin, they find themselves stranded with a killer—who may be one of their own. From the acclaimed author of The Ivies and Pretty Dead Queens comes a YA thriller that will make your blood run cold.The trip of a lifetime might be the death of them all.The students of LA’s elite Warner Prep can’t wait for their Senior Excursion—five days of Instagrammable adventure in one of the world’s most exclusive locations. This is not your average field trip.Which is why eight students can’t believe their bad luck when they end up on a digital detox in an isolated Colorado ski chalet. Their epic trip is panning out to be an epic bore . . . until their classmates start dropping in a series of disturbing deaths. The message is clear: this trip is no accident.And when a blizzard strikes, secrets are revealed, betrayals are exposed, and survival is at stake in a race to the bitter end."Will leave you gasping for air." -Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters"Readers will be kept guessing until the end." -Kirkus Reviews

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Stony Jack and the Lost Jewels of Cheapside - Victoria Shepherd

A thrilling history of mudlarkers, charlatans, experts and chancers – the underbelly of the Edwardian antiques trade. ''What a story! And how skilfully told! A tale about treasure, as twisty and thrilling as any of the adventures of Indiana Jones.'' Lucy Worsley June 1912. A pair of workmen deposit a heavy ball of clay in the antiques shop of George Fabian Lawrence, or ‘Stony Jack’ as he''s better known. As Lawrence picks through the mud, a speck of gold catches his eye. A pearl earring tumbles into his hand, then another. A Burmese ruby follows; then Colombian emeralds, lapis lazuli from Afghanistan and turquoise from Iran; tankards; watches; topaz; amazonite. Stony Jack has discovered the greatest single cache of Elizabethan treasure. Diving into London’s bustling, sometimes lawless, antiques trade at the turn of the century, Victoria Shepherd provides a compelling portrait of the city at the height of empire. A thrilling ride through Edwardian London, from the marble halls of the British Museum to the East End''s maze of tenements and alleyways, Stony Jack and the Lost Jewels of Cheapside oversees the transformation of the city into a modern metropolis.

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Farewell To The East End - Jennifer Worthová

The third and final book in the bestselling CALL THE MIDWIFE series, the basis of the major BBC TV series.This final book in Jennifer Worth''s memories of her time as a midwife in London''s East end brings her story full circle. As always there are heartbreaking stories such as the family devastated by tuberculosis and a ship''s woman who ''serviced'' the entire crew, as well as plenty of humour and warmth, such as the tale of two women who shared the same husband! Other stories cover backstreet abortions, the changing life of the docklands, infanticide, as well as the lives of the inhabitants of Nonnatus House. We discover what happens with the gauche debutant Chummy and her equally gauche policeman; will Sister Monica Joan continue her life of crime? Will Sister Evangelina ever crack a smile? And what of Jennifer herself? The book not only details the final years of the tenements but also of Jennifer''s journey as she moves on from the close community of nuns, and her life takes a new path.

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Glass Sword - Victoria Aveyardová

''I chose this book over sleep more than once . . . It really did have me pumped full of adrenaline at 2am unable to put it down'' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Hunger Games meets the X-Men in this internationally bestselling YA fantasy series soon to be a major TV show from the producers of Divergent directed by and starring Elizabeth Banks . . . __________________I WAS BORN TO KILL A KING, TO END A REIGN OF TERROR BEFORE IT CAN EVER TRULY BEGIN . . .If there''s one thing Mare Barrow knows, it''s that she''s different.Mare''s blood is Red - the colour of common folk - but her Silverblood ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court is desperate to control over all else.Pursued by the vengeful Silver king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other defectors to join the rebellion.But she is soon led down a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying so hard to defeat.__________________Readers love the RED QUEEN series:''Will grab you from the first page, and you''ll be unable to put it down, right until the bitter end . . ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Teacher - Tim Sullivan

Don''t miss THE BOOKSELLER, the brand new DS Cross Thriller - available now.''Every generation has its iconic detective — Holmes, Poirot and Morse — but Cross is emerging as the one for now. Treasure him.'' DAILY MAIL''George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.'' ELLY GRIFFITHSHe''s a victim. But is he innocent?THE BODYIn a village in South West England, an elderly man is found dead in his home. The angle of his neck says he fell down the stairs. The stab wound on his body tells a different story.THE EVIDENCEIn the weeks before his murder, Alistair Moreton changed. He usually kept himself to himself, but people swear there was someone in the house when they checked on him, that there was a reason he wouldn’t let them inside.THE PUNISHMENTMoreton made people’s lives a misery, from his neighbours to his ex-pupils. While DS George Cross’s list of suspects is long, every victim deserves justice.But in all of Alistair’s years, there was something important he never learned: If you go through life making enemies, don’t be surprised when they teach you a lesson.Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Teacher is part of the DS George ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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BMW E34 – The Complete Story - James Taylor

The BMW E34 5 Series is considered one of the most impressive car designs to come out of the 1980s. With some 180 photographs, this complete guide to this iconic vehicle. The BMW E34 5 Series became the benchmark executive saloon during its eight-year production life, and today enthusiasts still look back on it as one of the high points of the BMW story.The E34 range made its debut in 1988, and built on BMW’s growing success in the medium-sized saloon class. From the start, its makers aimed to seize leadership of the market sector from their arch-rivals at Mercedes-Benz, and to that end they developed a sleek, sporty shape and made the car available with a range of 6-cylinder engines. These included highly regarded diesel types, and later there would be an entry-level 4-cylinder as well. BMW kept the E34 range fresh to the very end, through three major eras of production. The first lasted until 1990, and established the range firmly. The second period, from 1990 to 1992, brought ‘Touring’ (estate) models, 4-wheel-drive variants and advanced new 4-valve engines. Between 1992 and 1996, the third phase brought annual updates, including VANOS variable valve timing and new V8 engines ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Vanished Railways of Old Western Dunbartonshire - Stewart Noble

Illustrated with 200 photographs, this book depicts the rich scenery and history of the old Western Dunbartonshire railway, which stretched from Clydebank with its shipyards and other heavy industries to the north end of Loch Lomond, now part of Scotland’s first National Park. The railways which served this area reflected its landscape; some, such as the West Highland Railway, are still in use, although parts have been lost and the nature of traffic today has changed substantially. Other routes have disappeared completely – thus today’s commuters on the busy electric train service from Helensburgh to Glasgow are frequently unaware that an alternative route existed for much of its length. An extensive network of industrial railways, often running along cobbled roads, has vanished. A railway which meandered eastwards from Balloch to Stirling across the flat farmlands to the Forth Valley was closed to passengers in the 1930s, and a short but busy branch from the West Highland Railway, built during the Second World War to service the military port at Faslane on the Gareloch, has also been taken over by the overgrowth. Other parts, now disappeared, had been built to bring the workers of the Glasgow area down to the fresh ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Diver and The Lover - Jeremy Vine

''The lives of the characters get entangled in this powerful read'' WOMAN''S OWN''A pacy, gripping tale of secrets, love and betrayal in 1950s Catalonia.'' SANTA MONTEFIORE ''If you''re in desperate need of a far-Flung getaway, indulge in this slice of escapist fiction'' HEAT''Being transported to a Spanish summer in 1951... I feel the cool of the shadows under the trees and hear the sea as it glistens in the rippling heat. I think you might like it too!'' FERN BRITTON''this absorbing, poignant rollercoaster of a read is utterly satisfying and will stay with you long after you''ve put it down.'' PATRICIA SCANLAN ''a tale of intrigue, love, politics and scandal. Mixing fact and fiction The Diver and The Lover keeps up the pace and excitement to the very end.'' JOAN BAKEWELL''This tale intrigued me and captured my imagination in equal measure. I loved being whisked back to the 1950s and felt the heat of the Spanish sun as I fell in love with the sisters'' unique relationship. '' SARA COXSoaked in sunlight, love and the mysteries surrounding a famous artist The Diver and the Lover is a novel inspired by true events.It is 1951 and sisters Ginny and Meredith have ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The House of Getty - Russell Miller

The true story of the Getty family as featured in the TV series Trust and the movie All the Money in the WorldBoardroom battles, sex, money, drugs, power, crime, tragedy, and family intrigue; at the centre stands the figure of John Paul Getty, the grandfather, an eccentric oil billionaire believed to have been the richest man in the world. Married and divorced five times, he had five sons, and yet was cheated of his dearest ambition—to found an oil dynasty. His angelic youngest son died at age twelve after years of illness. Of the remaining four sons, three proved to be hopeless businessmen and, one by one, dropped out of Getty Oil. Only one had the talent to take the helm of the family business, and he was groomed for the part. And then he killed himself.With his cherished hopes of a family dynasty crushed, John Paul built a magnificent museum as a monument for all time to his success. But money tainted even his philanthropy; the Getty Museum has become feared for its wealth and ability to pillage the art market. In the manoeuvering that followed John Paul''s death, Getty Oil was sold; Texaco acquired it for $9.9 billion, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Golden Couple - Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen

The Golden Couple is a psychological thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end - from Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, the authors of the top ten bestseller The Wife Between Us.‘Utterly compelling’ – Lisa Jewell, author of None of This is TrueMarissa and Mathew Bishop seem like the golden couple – until Marissa cheats. She wants to repair things, both because she loves her husband and for the sake of their eight-year-old son. After a friend forwards an article about Avery, Marissa takes a chance on this maverick therapist who lost her licence due to her controversial methods.If Avery Chambers can’t fix you in ten sessions, she won’t take you on as a client. She helps people overcome everything, from anxiety to domineering parents. Her successes almost help her absorb the emptiness she feels since her husband’s death.When the Bishops glide through Avery’s door, all three are immediately set on a collision course. Because the biggest secrets in the room are still hidden, and it’s no longer simply a marriage that’s in danger.‘It grabbed me from the first page and didn''t let go’ – Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones and The Six and The Seven ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Revenge Plot - Jackie Kabler

‘Just when you think you''ve figured the plot out – a huge twist hits… reminds me of the kind of chills you get with Freida McFadden books!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐–From the bestselling thriller author of The Perfect Couple and The Vanishing of Class 3B, comes a brand new edge-of-your-seat thriller for 2025. When Ella Leonard arrives at work one Monday morning, she’s stunned.The place isn’t just shut – it’s gone. Boarded up, closed down.Days later, she gets home to find she’s been evicted from her flat, her belongings piled on the doorstep.It’s as if, bit by bit, someone is taking her entire life away from her.Who, and why? And how much worse can it get?The answer? A lot worse.–Praise for Jackie Kabler:''Filled with tangible foreboding and pitch-perfect twists…an unputdownable thriller'' B P Walter, bestselling author of The Dinner Guest''Twist after twist and lightning-paced, I couldn''t put it down.'' Annabel Kantaria, author of Coming Home''The twists never stop coming in this revenge thriller featuring the most compelling, audacious and scheming cast of characters. It’s fast, fun and fierce – a perfect summer read!” Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile''The book twists and turns like a snake, well written, great characters and descriptions’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Essential Kafka - Franz Kafka

Like George Orwell, Franz Kafka has given his name to a world of nightmare, but in Kafka’s world, it is never completely clear just what the nightmare is. The Trial, where the rules are hidden from even the highest officials, and if there is any help to be had, it will come from unexpected sources, is a chilling, blackly amusing tale that maintains, to the very end, a relentless atmosphere of disorientation. Superficially about bureaucracy, it is in the last resort a description of the absurdity of ''normal'' human nature.Still more enigmatic is The Castle. Is it an allegory of a quasi-feudal system giving way to a new freedom for the subject? The search by a central European Jew for acceptance into a dominant culture? A spiritual quest for grace or salvation? An individual''s struggle between his sense of independence and his need for approval? Is it all of these things? And K? Is he opportunist, victim, or an outsider battling against elusive authority?Finally, in his fables, Kafka deals in dark and quirkily humorous terms with the insoluble dilemmas of a world which offers no reassurance, and no reliable guidance to resolving our existential and emotional uncertainties and anxieties.

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The Only One Left - Riley Sager

THE BRAND NEW HEART-POUNDING GOTHIC THRILLER FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOREveryone believes that Lenora Hope is a mass murderer. When the Hope family was massacred decades ago, she was the only one left after that tragic night. Mute, paralysed and confined to a wheelchair, Lenora has never been able to tell her side of the story.Until her new live-in caregiver Kit brings her a typewriter. And with one working finger Lenora begins to type:I want to tell you everything. Real readers LOVE The Only One Left:'Plot twists on plot twists! A story that keeps you guessing throughout' â­â­â­â­â­'Kept me guessing to the very end' â­â­â­â­â­'I literally couldn't leave this story alone' â­â­â­â­â­'The tension throughout this book is so intense it is breath taking' â­â­â­â­â­'I devoured this in a single sitting' â­â­â­â­â­'Laden with an abundance of twists and turns that are truly mind-bending' â­â­â­â­â­'The ending though .. . didn't see that one coming!' â­â­â­â­â­'Riley never fails to disappoint me, now to wait for the next book...' â­â­â­â­â­And your favourite authors love it too...

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The Penguin Book of Norse Myths - Kevin Crossley-Holland

''Burning ice, biting flame; that is how life began''The extraordinary Scandinavian myth cycle is one of the most enduring, exciting, dramatic and compelling of the world''s great stories. The Penguin Book of the Norse Myths compellingly retells these stories for the modern reader, taking us from the creation of the world through the building of Asgard''s Wall to the final end in Ragnarok. You''ll discover how Thor got his hammer and how Odin lost his eye, the terrible price of binding the wolf Fenrir and why Loki the trickster can never be trusted. The Norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance. In this gripping book Kevin Crossley-Holland brings alive the passion, cruelty and heroism of these unforgettable stories.

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The Story of Russia - Orlando Figes

A 2022 BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR: Sunday Times * Irish Times * Spectator * Financial Times * Telegraph * Aspects of History‘The history book you need if you want to understand modern Russia'' ANNE APPLEBAUM‘A magnificent, magisterial thousand year history of Russia . . . by one of the masters of Russian scholarship'' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE‘A great historian at the peak of his powers'' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE''[An] excellent short study’ MAX HASTINGS, SUNDAY TIMES‘If you really want to understand Putin’s Russia today, anchored in its past of myths, then you simply have to read Figes’s superb account’ ANTONY BEEVOR''A lucid chronological journey that ably illustrates how narratives from the nation’s past have been used to shape its autocratic present’ OBSERVER''A valuable, instructive overview'' INDEPENDENT -------------------------From the great storyteller of Russia, a spellbinding account of the stories that have shaped the country’s past – and how they can inform its present.No other country has been so divided over its own past as Russia. None has changed its story so often. How the Russians came to tell their story, and to reinvent it as they went along, is a vital aspect of their history, their culture and beliefs. To understand what Russia’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Lagos Wife - Vanessa Walters

‘The story is juicy, the detail about Lagos life is rich - I gobbled it all up’ PANDORA SYKES, Books and Bits''I was hooked right through to the shocking end'' BERNARDINE EVARISTO''An excellent read'' GUARDIAN''Big Little Lies meets The White Lotus'' GOOD MORNING AMERICA''Beautifully written, immersive, thought-provoking'' MARIAN KEYES''A gripping mystery, a portrait of an exhilarating but perilous city and a nuanced examination of clashing cultures'' FINANCIAL TIMES''Obsessed'' KERRY WASHINGTON''A shimmering success'' DIANA EVANSTHE PERFECT WIFE. THE PERFECT MURDER.Nicole Oruwari has the perfect life: a handsome husband, a palatial house in the heart of Lagos and a glamorous group of friends. She left London and a troubled family past behind to become part of a community of expat wives.But when Nicole disappears without a trace after a boat trip, the cracks in her so-called perfect life start to show. As the investigation turns up nothing but dead ends, her aunt Claudine flies to Nigeria to take matters into her own hands. As she digs into her niece''s life, she uncovers a hidden truth. But the more she finds out about Nicole, the more Claudine''s own buried history threatens to come to light.

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The Lagos Wife - Vanessa Walters

‘The story is juicy, the detail about Lagos life is rich - I gobbled it all up’ PANDORA SYKES, Books and Bits''I was hooked right through to the shocking end'' BERNARDINE EVARISTO''An excellent read'' GUARDIAN''Big Little Lies meets The White Lotus'' GOOD MORNING AMERICA''Beautifully written, immersive, thought-provoking'' MARIAN KEYES''A gripping mystery, a portrait of an exhilarating but perilous city and a nuanced examination of clashing cultures'' FINANCIAL TIMES''Obsessed'' KERRY WASHINGTON''A shimmering success'' DIANA EVANSTHE PERFECT WIFE. THE PERFECT MURDER.Nicole Oruwari has the perfect life: a handsome husband, a palatial house in the heart of Lagos and a glamorous group of friends. She left London and a troubled family past behind to become part of a community of expat wives.But when Nicole disappears without a trace after a boat trip, the cracks in her so-called perfect life start to show. As the investigation turns up nothing but dead ends, her aunt Claudine flies to Nigeria to take matters into her own hands. As she digs into her niece''s life, she uncovers a hidden truth. But the more she finds out about Nicole, the more Claudine''s own buried history threatens to come to light.

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The Fugitive's Trail - J.C. Fields

A Wall Street murder, a suspect who doesn’t exist, and a billion-dollar firm where truth is not company policy. FBI Special Agent Sean Kruger doesn’t like any aspect of his new case. Witness accounts of the murder are suspiciously identical, and the suspect, now on the run, does not exist in any records. Kruger finds himself chasing a ghost, armed only with fabricated witness statements. Things only get worse when he realizes he isn’t the only person hunting the killer. Someone wants the fugitive and the truth to die, along with anyone who stands in the way. The Fugitive's Trail, the first book in J.C. Fields’ Sean Kruger Series, will keep readers turning pages to the very end. _______________________________Praise for the Sean Kruger Series? ? ? ? ? You’ll want to keep reading to see what happens next. ? ? ? ? ? Kruger is undeniably the most amazing FBI fictional character. ? ? ? ? ? This was my favorite genre—police procedural investigations. ? ? ? ? ? This story kept you on your toes until the end. ? ? ? ? ? Sean Kruger is not the usual FBI agent…

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The Stranger in the Lifeboat - Mitch Albom

THE INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe stunning new novel from the bestselling author of global phenomenon Tuesdays with Morrie''Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary'' Cecelia Ahern____________Adrift in a raft after a terrible shipwreck, ten strangers try to survive while they wait for rescue.After three days, short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves.They pull him on board - and the survivor claims he can save them.But should they put their trust in him?Will any of them see home again?And why did the ship really sink?The Stranger in the Lifeboat is not only a deeply moving novel about the power of love and hope in the face of danger, but also a mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end.

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The Mothers - Sarah J. Naughton

FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR''Dazzlingly inventive''Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month''A meticulously plotted exploration of friendship, foe-ship and the lies that bind, which builds to a gripping and powerful conclusion''Cara Hunter********** FIVE WOMEN.They meet at their NCT Group. The only thing they have in common is they''re all pregnant. FIVE SECRETS.Three years later, they are all good friends. Aren''t they? ONE MISSING HUSBAND.Now the police have come knocking. Someone knows something. THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS IS THAT SOMEONE ALWAYS TELLS...********** ''The perfect dose of thrills and suspense, this will keep you engrossed to the very end'' Heat''Original and stylish... will keep you guessing to the last page''Sharon BoltonFor fans of Big Little Lies, The Rumour and I Invited Her In, this is first class psychological suspense from the critically acclaimed Sarah J Naughton.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Abridged for Schools - Simon Stephenson

This abridged edition is designed for schools and has been adapted for 10 actors playing all of the roles. With a running time of just 90 minutes it is suitable for performance in non-theatre spaces, with minimal technical requirements.The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon''s best-selling novel to life on stage, adapted by two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens. Winner of seven Olivier Awards including Best Play, along with the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League and Tony Awards for Best Play, this remarkable and exhilarating "theatrical masterpiece" originated at London''s Royal National Theatre in 2012 before going on to transfer to the West End for multiple seasons, followed by its acclaimed Broadway run. The play has now been seen on five continents around the world with major productions ranging from Mexico, Australia, Canada, Seoul and Japan. This brand new edition of the play has been abridged specifically with schools in mind and published following a 12-week tour of 60 secondary schools in the UK. The play tells the story of Christopher John Francis Boone, who is fifteen years old. He stands besides Mrs Shears'' dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Christmas at the Board Game Cafe - Jennifer Page

The BRAND-NEW festive instalment of The Little Board Game Cafe series!Kate seems to have it all – wonderful friends, a successful career, and an idyllic life in the quirky Yorkshire town of Essendale. But under the surface, Kate is lonely and yearns for family – especially at Christmas. With the holidays approaching and the town desperate to attract more visitors, Kate plans an enchanting living Advent calendar to feature the local businesses. But Kate’s picture-perfect plans take an unexpected turn when her ex-boyfriend returns, determined to create the pivotal Christmas Eve display. Caught between a new spark and an old flame, Kate must pull off her festive campaign and protect her heart. Will she let go of the past and embrace the future she dreams of?***Perfect for fans of:Second chance romanceSmall-town settingsCosy reads***Praise for Jennifer Page: ''An absolute delight from the very first page to the delicious end!'' Faith Hogan''Word perfect! I loved it!'' Heidi Swain''Another cracker from Jennifer Page! This is a hug of a book.'' Caroline James''A heart-warming romance perfect for curling up with. I absolutely loved it.'' Kitty Wilson***Readers LOVE Christmas at the Board Game Cafe: ''If you are looking for a book to lose yourself in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Rising Tide - Sam Lloyd

'Beautifully written, incredibly evocative with a real sense of place and of the sea. Heart-stoppingly tense' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CHALET The new pulse-pounding thriller from the bestselling author of THE MEMORY WOOD. ******HOW DID IT COME TO THIS?The news doesn't strike cleanly, like a guillotine's blade. Nothing so merciful. This news is a slovenly traveller, dragging its feet, gradually revealing its horrors. And it announces itself first with violence - the urgent hammering of fists on the front door. Life can change in a heartbeat. Lucy has everything she could wish for: a beautiful home high on the clifftops, a devoted husband and two beloved children. Then one morning, time stops. Their family yacht is recovered, abandoned far out at sea. Lucy's husband is nowhere to be found and as the seconds tick by, she begins to wonder - what if he was the one who took the boat? And if so, where is he now?As a once-in-a-generation storm frustrates the rescue operation, Lucy pieces together what happened onboard. And then she makes a fresh discovery. One that plunges her into a nightmare more shocking than any she could ever have imagined . . . ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Hiding Place - Jenny Quintana

''An engrossing and evocative read. Jenny Quintana captures layered atmosphere and complex emotions beautifully, alongside writing a compulsive tale. I loved it'' – Kate Hamer, author of Crushed From the bestselling author of The Missing Girl and Our Dark Secret, comes The Hiding Place: a story about identity, love, long-buried secrets and lies.''A credible mystery, intriguingly unravelled over two timelines, that kept me guessing to the very end'' – Anita Frank, author of The Lost Ones Some houses have their secrets. But so do some people . . .Abandoned as a baby in the hallway of a shared house in London, Marina has never known her parents, and the circumstances of her birth still remain a mystery.Now an adult, Marina has returned to the house where it all started, determined to find out who she really is. But the walls of this house hold more than memories, and Marina’s reappearance hasn’t gone unnoticed by the other tenants.Someone is watching Marina. Someone who knows the truth . . .

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The Vanishing Act - Jo Jakeman

''A deliciously darkly funny thriller of the very best kind'' - Fiona Cummins, author of When I Was Ten----------Life as a missing person is absolute murder...When artist Eloise Ford hears that human remains found in an abandoned mine are believed to be those of long-missing teenager Elizabeth King, the shock sends her reeling.It can''t be true. Eloise knows this for a fact because... she is Elizabeth King.Now, her carefully curated life in Cornwall is falling apart. Her husband is acting strangely, her children aren''t speaking to her and she can''t sell a painting for love nor money. But much more worrying are the signs that someone knows exactly who she is... and why she had to vanish thirty years ago.Eloise needs answers. Is her son''s ex-girlfriend just plain annoying... or does she know something? Will the detection skills of the online ''Truth Seekers'' group prove more than amateurish? What''s the real story behind those village newcomers?And just how far would she go to keep her family, her friends, and her fraudulent life, safe?----------Readers love Jo Jakeman!''I couldn''t put this down - such a clever, witty mystery, with great twists and a brilliant cast of characters who aren''t always what they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Devil You Know - Chris Hauty

The latest in the nationally bestselling 'edge-of-your-seat' (Book Riot) Hayley Chill series. WHEN JUSTICE FALLSNO ONE IS SAFE An associate justice of the Supreme Court is dead, killed by the very police officer assigned to protect him. As shockwaves ripple through the country, Hayley Chill’s superiors suspect the assassination is only one part of a major conspiracy. When a busload of children is taken hostage in Maui, and a vacationing justice’s death is demanded as ransom, Hayley leaps into action. Together with a deputy US marshal, she embarks on the monumental task of rescuing the children while also protecting the justice. But with danger around every corner and no one to trust, has she finally bitten off more than she can chew?A tense, twisty political thriller, perfect for fans of Gregg Hurwitz and Terry Hayes. Praise for Chris Hauty 'Full of twists, this one will keep you hooked to the very end' JAMES SWALLOW 'Hayley Chill is relentlessly smart and brave' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'One of the most surprising double-reverse plot twists I have seen in some time' NEW YORK TIMES 'Brilliantly fast-moving and absorbing' SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB

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Night of the Accident - Heather Chavez

''The kind of twisty, jet-fueled thriller that explodes on page one and has you happily abandoning work, sleep, and life as you race to the stunning end. Don''t miss it!'' - Lisa GardnerThis twisty new thriller from the author of No Bad Deed is perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner and Harlan Coben. Heather Chavez''s Night of the Accident asks how far you would go to protect someone that you love, but have never been able to trust. She was just a nosy woman who had spotted my license plate and then reported it to the police . . .She didn''t think I was a killer. There was no way she could''ve known about that.A young girl is missing - last seen being pulled into a white car matching Frankie Barrera''s registration plate. As it happened, Frankie was asleep at home with her son.The only other person with the keys is Frankie''s sister, Izzy. This isn''t the first time Frankie''s loyalty to Izzy has been tested: five years ago a frantic phone call led Frankie to the scene of a car accident - and a drunk and disorientated Izzy who couldn''t remember a thing. Though Izzy and five friends partied ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Man Who Died - Antti Tuomainen

When Finnish mushroom entrepreneur Jaakko discovers that he has been slowly poisoned, he sets out to find his would-be murderer… with dark and hilarious results. The critically acclaimed standalone thriller from the King of Helsinki Noir… ***Shortlisted for the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year*** ***Shortlisted for the CrimeFest Last Laugh Award*** ‘Right up there with the best’ Times Literary Supplement ‘Deftly plotted, poignant and perceptive in its wry reflections on mortality and very funny' Irish Times ‘Told in a darkly funny, deadpan style … The result is a rollercoaster read in which the farce has some serious and surprisingly philosophical underpinnings' Guardian ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A successful entrepreneur in the mushroom industry, Jaakko Kaunismaa is a man in his prime. At just thirty-seven years of age, he is shocked when his doctor tells him that he’s dying. What’s more, the cause is discovered to be prolonged exposure to toxins; in other words, someone has slowly but surely been poisoning him. Determined to find out who wants him dead, Jaakko embarks on a suspenseful rollercoaster journey full of unusual characters, bizarre situations and unexpected twists. With a nod to Fargo and the best elements of the Scandinavian noir ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The World Entire - Elizabeth Brown

Everyone knows Oskar Schindler and his famous list, but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes―a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands in World War II. This magnificently illustrated picture book biography tells a moving story that resonates profoundly today.“He who saves a single life, saves the world entire.” —The Talmud Here is the true and powerful story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who, against his government’s commands, helped refugees flee France to escape the Nazis by granting visas that allowed them entry to Portugal. In one of the greatest individual acts of rescue in World War II, Mendes saved many thousands of people, including the artist Salvador Dalí; H.A. and Margret Rey, the creators of Curious George; professors of medicine, biology, and physics who would go on to teach in America; and thousands of others whose lives are less known but no less precious. He and his family paid dearly for it, but Aristides never regretted his actions, believing to the very end of his life that every life is worth saving.EXTRAORDINARY HISTORICAL NONFICTION: Over twenty-three days in 1940, Aristides de Sousa Mendes committed an incredible act of heroism, defying his government’s orders and putting his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Gothic Tales of H. P. Lovecraft - Howard P. Lovecraft

H. P. Lovecraft is best known for his tales of cosmic horror, in which unnameable nightmares torment the limits of human consciousness. This mastery of weird and unspeakable terror is underpinned by the writer''s sizeable contribution to Gothic fiction. This new collection of Lovecraft''s stories is the first to concentrate on his Gothic writing and includes tales from the beginning to the very end of the author''s career. The writer''s weird vision mixes brilliantly with the trappings of earlier Gothic horror to form innovative mosaics of frightful fiction that will long haunt the reader''s subconscious.

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The Trader's Sister - Anne Jacobsová

Ismay Deagan has one wish in the world - to leave Ireland and join her brother, Bram, in Australia. But her father has other ideas and orders her to marry their vicious neighbour Rory Flynn - a man she loathes. One day, Rory brutally attacks her and Ismay realises she has no choice but to run away.Disguising herself as an impoverished young widow, she sets sail for Australia, hoping to be reunited with her brother. When she meets Adam Treagar on the ship, she finally starts to believe her dreams of future happiness may come true. But before they even reach their destination they are flung into adventures in Suez, Ceylon and Singapore . . .Can Ismay tell Adam the truth about who she really is? What secrets is Adam himself hiding? And will Ismay''s past catch up with her and threaten her new life in Australia, before it has even begun?**************What readers are saying about THE TRADER''S SISTER''I was hooked on this story right from the first page to the very end'' - 5 stars''The Trader series are some of the best books I have read in many a year'' - 5 stars''Another enthralling book . . . Fantastic!'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Box - Malakin Dan

''Topical and desperately urgent. I absolutely loved it!'' DANIEL COLE, author of RAGDOLL''Grabs you by the throat and carries you through to the explosive end'' SARAH BONNER, author of HER PERFECT TWIN''As dark and gritty as it is pacy and original'' JANICE HALLETT, author of THE APPEALTo save your child you must open The Box... Ed Truman''s family is falling apart. His daughter Ally is being targeted by an alt-right incel organisation, Men Together. His house is being picketed, former clients are accusing him of sexual assault, his son won''t speak to him. And then Ally disappears. Frantic, Ed suspects that Men Together have abducted her. But before he can go to the police, his DNA is found on the body of a young woman. Suddenly he''s the subject of a nationwide manhunt, led by the tenacious DCI Jackie Rose. Ed finds himself on the run with Ally''s friend, Phoenix, who claims to know where Ally is. But what is the truth? Is Ed a violent sexual predator? Or is he the victim of a ruthless conspiracy? The answers are in The Box. But not everyone who goes in, comes out alive... From the bestselling author of The Regret, this ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Perforating the Iron Curtain

Cold War history research of the recent years suggests that the East-West détente process of the 1970s was a more significant element than previously believed in understanding and explaining the processes on both sides of the East-West divide which led to the peaceful end of the Cold War in the late 1980s. This anthology is a contribution to this research. The dozen articles of the book elucidate the European d6tente process from grass-root as well as diplomatic levels, including the Helsinki Conference Final Act of 1975 on respect of human rights and human contacts across the Iron Curtain of the Cold War. The articles are original research based on recently opened and not previously used state and private archives in West and East Europe and the United States, written by a mixture of internationally distinguished senior scholars and younger, promising researchers from the United States, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, and Denmark.

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The Little Board Game Cafe - Jennifer Page

** Buy CHRISTMAS AT THE BOARD GAME CAFE, the new festive, cosy romance in the Board Game Cafe series, now! *****''An absolute delight from the very first page to the delicious end!'' Faith Hogan''A wonderful read to curl up with. Cosy and comforting. I really enjoyed it!'' Heidi Swain***An irresistible story of love, friendship, and the power of Games Night, for readers of Holly Martin and Christie Barlow.When Emily loses her job, house and boyfriend all within a matter of days, she''s determined to turn a negative into a positive and follow her dream of running a small cafe in the gorgeous Yorkshire village of Essendale.But she quickly finds she''s bitten off more than she can chew when the ''popular'' cafe she takes over turns out to secretly be a failing business. Emily desperately needs a way to turn things around, and help comes from the unlikeliest of places when she meets local board game-obsessed GP Ludek. But when a major chain coffee shop opens on the high street, Emily is forced to question if she''ll ever be able to compete.Has she risked everything on something destined to fail? Or can a playful twist, a homely welcome, and a sprinkle ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Abstainer - Ian McGuire

‘Truly terrific' Richard Ford'Dickens for the twenty-first century' Roddy Doyle'A powerful, gripping tale' Sunday TimesA man hanging on by a thread. A city about to snap. From the acclaimed author of The North Water comes an epic story of revenge and obsession. Manchester, 1867 Two men, haunted by their pasts.Driven by the need for justice. Blood begets blood. In a fight for life and legacy. Stephen Doyle arrives in Manchester from New York. He is an Irish-American veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Fenians, a secret society intent on ending British rule in Ireland, by any means necessary. Now he has come to seek vengeance. James O'Connor has fled grief and drink in Dublin for a sober start in Manchester as Head Constable. His mission is to discover and thwart the Fenians’ plans. When his long-lost nephew arrives on his doorstep, he never could have foreseen how this would imperil his fragile new life – or how his and Doyle's fates would come to be intertwined. The rebels will be hanged at dawn, and their brotherhood is already plotting revenge. Praise for The North Water, longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2016 ‘Brilliant, fast-paced, gripping. A ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Mitford Trial - Jessica Fellowes

A timeless whodunnit with the fascinating Mitford sisters at its heart, The Mitford Trial is inspired by a real-life murder in a story full of intrigue, affairs and betrayal.It''s former lady''s maid Louisa Cannon''s wedding day, but the fantasy is shattered shortly after when she is approached by a secretive man asking her to spy on Diana Mitford - who is having an affair with the infamous Oswald Mosley - and her similarly fascist sister Unity.Thus as summer 1933 dawns, Louisa finds herself accompanying the Mitfords on a glitzy cruise, full of the starriest members of Society. But the waters run red when a man is found attacked, with suspects everywhere.Back in London, the case is taken by lawyer Tom Mitford, and Louisa finds herself caught between worlds: of a love lost to blood, a family divided, and a country caught in conflict.PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIES''A glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnit''Adele Parks''Oh how delicious! Exactly what we all need in these gloomy times. Give it to absolutely everyone for Christmas, then pre-order the next one''Susan Hill''A lively, well-written, entertaining whodunnit''The Times ''Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling etc. The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Queen of The Savoy - Elisabeth Kehoe

Born in 1852 in a small coastal town in Scotland, Helen D’Oyly Carte, through academic brilliance and an incredible talent for ‘managing chaos’, developed and ran the world’s foremost top entertainment and hospitality organisation with her husband, Richard D’Oyly Carte (known as D’Oyly). By the age of 30, she was running five Gilbert & Sullivan companies for the Savoy Group in the United States, crossing the Atlantic thirty times, and for the next three decades she ran the Savoy Theatre, the Savoy Hotel, Claridges and Simpson's-in-the-Strand. She was the only one trusted by the prickly, brilliant William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, to keep them from breaking apart, as they so regularly wanted to do. From a conventional upbringing, she chose to remain in London after the emigration of her family to Australia, first as an actress, then working alongside D’Oyly – she took over the reins as he became ill in the late 1880s. Until her death in 1913, she flourished and was famous, interviewed and admired, in a competitive, vibrant London that was the centre of world power and commerce. Queen of The Savoy charts Helen’s course from Wigtown to the West End, where running a company with hundreds ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Safe House - Louise Mumford

‘Wow!… I read it in one sitting.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐She told you the house would keep you safe. She lied.Esther is safe in the house. For sixteen years, she and her mother have lived off the grid, protected from the dangers of the outside world. For sixteen years, Esther has never seen another single soul.Until today.Today there’s a man outside the house. A man who knows Esther’s name, and who proves that her mother’s claims about the outside world are false. A man who is telling Esther that she’s been living a lie.Is her mother keeping Esther safe – or keeping her prisoner?‘Gripping, tense and thought-provoking… I raced through it.’ Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet‘Unearths the depths of a mother''s love… Compelling.’ Eve Smith, author of The Waiting Rooms‘A terrifyingly sharp thriller.’ Victoria Dowd, author of The Smart Woman''s Guide to Murder‘Chilling and compelling.’ Vikki Patis, author of Return to Blackwater HouseReaders LOVE The Safe House!‘Gripping… Twists that had me on the edge of my seat.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A fast-paced thriller that I read in one day… Keeps you gripped until the end.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this… I tore through it… Gave me chills.’ NetGalley ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Date - Louise Jensen

Something bad has happened to Alison Taylor. Her Saturday night started normally. Recently separated from her husband, Ali has been persuaded by her friends to go on a date with a new man. She is ready, she is nervous, she is excited. She is about to take a step into her new future. By Sunday morning, Ali''s life is unrecognisable. She wakes, and she knows that something is wrong. She is home, she is alone, she is hurt and she has no memory of what happened to her. Worse still, when she looks in the mirror, Ali doesn''t recognise the face staring back at her. She can''t recognise her friends and family. And she can''t recognise the person who is trying to destroy her... From the no. 1 bestselling author of The Sister, The Gift and The Surrogate, The Date is a gripping page-turner that will keep you awake until the early hours. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and Before I Go To Sleep. What readers are saying about Louise Jensen:''WOW I was blown away by this thriller... This book had me guessing right up to the very end. An exceptional book.'' Just One More Page, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Pool House - Tasmina Perry

''A dark and devious psychological thriller with all the glamour you''d expect'' Red''This relentlessly brilliant novel will keep you enthralled from start to end *****'' Heat''Pacy and full of believable (but tough-to-guess) twists'' CosmopolitanThe heartpounding new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Tasmina Perry will keep you on the edge of your seat. A must-read for everyone who''s been gripped by the THE GIRLFRIEND by Michelle Frances, J. P. Delaney''s THE GIRL BEFORE. or who loved TV''s THE AFFAIR. A Summer To Die ForTo Jem Chapman, it''s the chance of a lifetime. An invitation to join a group in an exclusive Hamptons house-share, who could say no? But when she discovers what happened last summer, Jem can''t help but feel a chill.A young woman was found drowned in the house''s pool. The housemates said Alice was troubled. She''d been drinking. She couldn''t swim...A Secret To Kill ForAs Jem gets to know her glamorous new housemates, she realises each has something to hide. What really happened last summer? And who would go to any lengths to keep a person quiet?What readers are saying about The Pool House...''This rollercoaster read will keep you guessing right to the very end'' Closer''Well-drawn characters and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Call It in the Air - Ed Pavli

Somewhere between elegy and memoir, poetry and prose, Ed Pavlić’s Call It in the Air follows the death of a sister into song.Pavlić’s collection traces the life and death of his elder sister, Kate: a brilliant, talented, tormented woman who lived on her own terms to the very end. Kate’s shadow hovers like a penumbra over these pages that unfold a kaleidoscope of her world. A small-town apartment full of “paintings & burritos & pyramid-shaped empty bottles of Patron & an ad hoc anthology of vibrators.” A banged-up Jeep, loose syringes underfoot, rattles under Colorado skies. Near an ICU bed, Pavlić agonizes over the most difficult questions, while doctors “swish off to the tune of their thin-soled leather loafers.” And a diary, left behind, brims with revelations of vulnerability nearly as great as Pavlić’s own.But Call It in the Air records more than a relationship between brother and sister, more than a moment of personal loss. “I sit while eleven bodies of mine fall all over the countless mysteries of who you are,” he writes, while “Somewhere along the way, heat blasting past us & out the open jeep, the mountain sky turned to black steel & swung open its ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Other You - J.S. Monroe

He looks the same. He looks like a stranger. Super recognisers are born with the ability to remember a face forever, even from a single glance. Kate was one of them. She worked for the police, using her gift to spot criminals and save lives. Then came the accident.Deprived of her abilities after a devastating car crash, Kate found refuge in a new relationship. She met Rob in hospital, and he nursed her back to health in his beautiful house in Cornwall. But now something feels horribly wrong. Rob looks the same, but Kate feels certain: the man she fell in love with has been replaced by an impostor.Is this the paranoia of a damaged mind? Or is it Kate''s old instinct, screaming one last warning?This intricate, original and emotionally charged psychological thriller is perfect for fans of J.P. Delaney and Louise Candlish.Reviews for The Other You: ''Brilliantly original... Kept me guessing to the very end'' Peter James ''A pacy, powerful psychological thriller that throws up questions on every page'' Mari Hannah ''Pacy and propulsive'' Daily Telegraph ''You won''t be able to turn the pages fast enough'' Heat ''Clever, imaginative and unusual'' Daily Mail ''Compulsive and terrifying. A seriously high ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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