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Time is running out for the passengers and crew of the tourist cruiser Selene, incarcerated in a sea of choking lunar dust. On the surface, her rescuers find their resources stretched to the limit by the mercilessly unpredictable conditions of a totally alien environment. A brilliantly imagined story of human ingenuity and survival, A FALL OF MOONDUST is a tour-de-force of psychological suspense and sustained dramatic tension by the field's foremost author.Shortlisted for the Hugo Award, 1963.

If you love cozy small-town settings, swoon-worthy autumn vibes, second-chance romance, and Gilmore Girls, pour yourself a pumpkin spice latte, and curl up with A Fall to Remember.Miranda Brown never meant to become famous. She just wanted a quiet vacation--a rare break from running The Green Grocer, the cozy market that's been the heart of Half Moon Bay, California, for three generations. But when her spectacularly terrible travel photos go viral, Miranda becomes an unlikely internet sensation.Now a major travel company wants her to cover her hometown's beloved Fall Harvest Festival, sending the charming (and undeniably handsome) Jim Cole to help capture her authentic, imperfect magic on camera.As golden leaves fall and the scent of apple cider fills the air, Miranda finds that being yourself is harder than it looks--especially when she's falling for Jim. But when she learns his job depends on this campaign's success, she must decide: are his feelings real, or is she just part of his marketing plan?A cozy, heartwarming romance that celebrates second chances and finding love when you least expect it. Perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore, Julia Olivia and Misty Wilson.Perfect for readers who love: - Escapist, cozy small-town setting<BR>- All the autumn feels: harvest festival, apple cider, and pumpkin-spice charm<BR>- A refreshing later-in-life romance<BR>- A sweet, clean, closed-door love story (no spice)<BR>- Found-family warmth and a single-mom-and-grown-son bond<BR>- Multiple POVs that let you inside every character's head<BR>- Feel-good comfort reading with cozy Gilmore Girls vibes

If you love cozy small-town settings, swoon-worthy autumn vibes, second-chance romance, and The Gilmore Girls, pour yourself a pumpkin spice latte, and curl up with A Fall to Remember.Miranda Brown never meant to become famous. She just wanted a quiet vacation-a rare break from running The Green Grocer, the cozy market that's been the heart of Half Moon Bay, California, for three generations. But when her spectacularly terrible travel photos go viral, Miranda becomes an unlikely internet sensation.Now a major travel company wants her to cover her hometown's beloved Fall Harvest Festival, sending the charming (and undeniably handsome) Jim Cole to help capture her authentic, imperfect magic on camera.As golden leaves fall and the scent of apple cider fills the air, Miranda finds that being yourself is harder than it looks-especially when she's falling for Jim. But when she learns his job depends on this campaign's success, she must decide: are his feelings real, or is she just part of his marketing plan?A cozy, heartwarming romance that celebrates second chances and finding love when you least expect it. Perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore, Julia Olivia and Misty Wilson.

“Iona Whishaw is an absolute treasure! Her books are instantly charming, instantly immersive, and readers will instantly fall under the spell of her captivating storytelling. No matter where you start in this entertaining series, Whishaw's considerable skill at creating a satisfying traditional mystery with well-drawn characters we adore—not to mention a gorgeous and authentic setting— provides a delightful experience. And for effortless and engaging dialogue, there is no one better. For anyone who loves Jacqueline Winspear and Louise Penny, Iona Whishaw will be your new favorite author.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA TODAY best-selling author of All This Could Be Yours Lane Winslow struggles to tell friend from foe in a captivating new mystery from the series Publishers Weekly calls “highly entertaining.” Lane Winslow is known in her idyllic British Columbia laketown of King's Cove for a bad habit of finding dead bodies. This time, all she’s found is a suspiciously well-made hat abandoned in the brush, but she’s certain there’s a mystery afoot. While Lane is overtaken by the urge to snoop around for clues, her husband, Inspector Darling, and his team at the Nelson Police Station find their straightforward case of a stolen boat suddenly complicated when a fourteen-year-old boy is reported missing from the local school. When the search for the boy, the hat’s mysterious owner, and the boat lead them to the sudden disappearances of the local café cook, a visiting wealthy investor, and seventy thousand dollars in cash, the case quickly turns into a snarled tangle of missing people and scant, circumstantial evidence. Desperate to keep a vulnerable and possibly violent young boy safe, Lane recruits the neighbours as Darling, Ames, Terrell, and April scour the local towns and wildernesses for answers—all while Ames struggles to focus through wedding jitters, and April and Terrell chafe under the questionable advice of meddlesome old “friends.” At first, the daily dramas of King’s Cove unfold uninterrupted around the simmering questions at the heart of this far-reaching mystery, but as the case reveals its roots in both the glitzy high society and criminal underground of 1920s Toronto, it soon becomes clear all hands will be needed on deck to get everyone to the coming wedding alive in one piece.

A small-town brother’s best friend romance from the bestselling author of Flawless and Wild Love.<BR>  <BR> I kissed my best friend’s little sister, and the world stood still. That night we were two perfect strangers, the town’s grumpy recluse and a gorgeous girl in the back of a bar. Until we weren’t. Because Nadia Dalca isn’t just some girl, she’s the girl I can’t have. Fourteen years younger than me and completely off-limits.<BR>  <BR> My plan is to stay away, but the universe keeps pushing us together. It’s like some sort of cosmic joke, to give me a taste of something so electric – so real – that breathed life back into me. Because I can look, but I can’t touch. Her sinful curves, her light-hearted laughter, her wild side… I’m addicted to every last bit of her.<BR>  <BR> And when she turns those sultry eyes on me, so full of longing and free of judgement? I’ve always considered myself a strong man but, when she looks at me, I’m weak. To give in to our connection would be a betrayal. Her brother is the only family she has left and, sad as it sounds, he’s also my only friend.<BR>  <BR> But I kissed her again anyway. And now I can’t stop.

Family is complicated ... Meet the Mafus, a close-knit, traditional family with three daughters. As leaders of their church, The Kingdom of God, Pastor Abraham and his wife Phumla are guiding the community of Bulawayo in faith, while trying to keep the different branches of their family intact. Independent and feisty Xoliswa returns home, after a hiatus abroad, hoping for a fresh start and a chance to steer the family business; rebellious Yandisa has met the love of her life and is finally getting her act together; while dutiful newlywed Zandile is slowly becoming disillusioned with her happily ever after. The Mafus always present a united front, but as their personal lives unravel, devastating secrets are revealed that threaten to tear the family apart. For how long will they be able to hide behind the façade of a picture

From the internationally bestselling author of THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'S. Everyone's favourite time-travelling bounty hunters return for a whole new adventure...<BR><BR> With the dust finally settling after her near-fatal shooting, Lady Amelia Smallhope is looking forward to a period of rest and recuperation. A chance for her and Pennyroyal to plan their next lucrative adventure and drink margaritas in the sun.<BR><BR> Yeah - like that's ever going to happen.<BR><BR> An unexpected phone call blows everything out of the water. They've been targeted. By someone all-too familiar with Pennyroyal's murky past.<BR><BR> But who would dare?<BR><BR> There's only one way to find out - and the road ahead is dangerous. But as Smallhope likes to say...<BR><BR> When things are bad - make them worse.<BR><BR> ---<BR><BR>Readers can't get enough of Smallhope and Pennyroyal...<BR><BR> 'I rarely award the full 5 stars, but this book deserves them' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐<BR><BR> 'An absolute rip-roaring adventure with more twists than a corkscrew' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐<BR><BR> 'I laughed and cried through the book, sometimes simultaneously' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐<BR><BR> 'OMG...what a ride!' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐

When a teacher asks her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different, but the same in one important way ...When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different in many ways - but the same in the one way that matters most of all.One child is worried that her family is just too different to explain, but listens as her classmates talk about what makes their families special. One is raised by a grandmother, and another has two dads. One has many stepsiblings, and another has a new baby in the family.As her classmates describe who they live with and who loves them - family of every shape, size and every kind of relation - the child realizes that as long as her family is full of caring people, it is special.A warm and whimsical look at many types of families, written by award-winning author Sara O'Leary, with quirky and sweet illustrations by Qin Leng.Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1<BR>With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2<BR>Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.6<BR>Identify who is telling the story at various points in a text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9<BR>Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.6<BR>Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.

**WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARDS GOLD PRIZE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025****A WATERSTONES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 2026**'I'll be thinking about it for ever' Barbara Kingsolver'A gorgeously written story...a must-read' Jennie Godfrey'Both readable and intelligent...it offers hope and consolation... This novel will be read and thought about for years to come' Nick Hornby'I was caught up from the first page and completely taken aback by this story. I loved it' Clare ChambersA mother following her heart. A father with the law on his side. A child caught in the middle.1982 Dawn is a young wife and mother hemmed in by village life. Then Hazel appears like a torch in the dark. Their attraction is instant and suddenly Dawn's world is more joyful, and more complicated, than she ever expected.2022 Maggie has always lived with an absence where her mother should be. Her father never speaks of her and it feels impossible to ask. Then an official letter arrives with news from the past, and Maggie must face a truth far bigger than just her family's secret.'I was completely blown away by Claire Lynch's exquisite writing, her acute observations, and deep, undramatic understanding of the inner life of people... It's one of those books that takes up residence inside of you and welds itself onto your soul' Nigella Lawson'Powerful and beautifully written... Lynch is a huge new talent in fiction' Good Housekeeping, Book of the Month'Explores love and loss, intimacy and justice, custody and care...it's brilliant, I couldn't put it down' Anita Rani, Woman's Hour'A beautiful and tender exploration of parental love, prejudice and the things we carry' Rachel Joyce'A brilliant book... Full of heart, sympathy and sadness' Sara Pascoe'A triumph! Like the great Maggie O'Farrell, Claire Lynch deals brilliantly with both big themes and small moments' Elin Hilderbrand'Smart and heartbreaking' Guardian***READERS ARE IN LOVE WITH A FAMILY MATTER***'I would rate this 10 stars if I could"Utterly brilliant, I was captivated from page one"This book had my whole heart and more"A beautiful, heartbreaking, important book"I can't get the story out of my head"It totally broke my heart"I'll be thinking of these characters for a long time to come'

While searching his grandmother's attic for likely items to sell at a yard sale, Jeroen finds a photo album that brings back hard memories for his grandmother, Helena. Helena tells Jeroen for the first time about her experiences during the German occupation of the Netherlands during the Second World War, and mourns the loss of her Jewish best friend, Esther. Helena believes that her own father, a policeman and Nazi sympathizer, delivered Esther to the Nazis and that she died in a concentration camp. But after hearing her story, Jeroen makes a discovery and Helena realizes that her father kept an important secret from her.

Enchanted with Elvish? This is Neo-Sindarin, the language as it has flourished on the Internet using Tolkien's creation as a roadmap. This book functions as a friendly introduction to the Neo-Sindarin community. Included is the most current information available to fans. Within explore Neo-Sindarin academics, learn simple linguistic concepts, practice useful phrases while studying grammar, and look at the world through Elven eyes: from how they count on their fingers to how they organize the cosmos. Govano ven! (Join us!)

This fictional memoir, the first of an autobiographical trilogy, traces a self professed failure's nightmarish decent into the underside of American life and his resurrection to the wisdom that emerges from despair.

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell meets A Tale of Two Cities in H. G. Parry’s A Far Better Thing, a heart-rending fantasy of faery revenge set during the French Revolution.Most Anticipated SSF Books 2025―The Nerd DailyI feared this was the best of times; I hoped it could not get any worse.The faeries stole Sydney Carton as a child, and made him a mortal servant of the Faery Realm. Now, he has a rare opportunity for revenge against the fae and Charles Darnay, the changeling left in his stead.It will take magic and cunning―cold iron and Realm silver―to hide his intentions from humans and fae and bring his plans to fruition.Shuttling between London and Paris during the Reign of Terror, generations of violence-begetting-violence lead him to a heartbreaking choice in the shadow of the guillotine.

The story of a long, perilous journey undertaken by four survivors of a massacre: a teenage boy of European descent, a young white girl, and two Bushmen. The basis for a major film release from Walt Disney Pictures.

"A ROMANCE THAT WILL HAVE YOU AS UNMOORED AS THE CHARACTERS." - Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights<BR><BR>A DEADLY HUNT. A LOVE THAT COULD RISK EVERYTHING. <BR><BR>Maggie Welty lives in an old creaking manor with just her bloodhound for company. But when Maggie spots a mythical fox god in the woods, her fate is changed forever. Whoever tracks down and kills the hala in the Halfmoon Hunt will earn fame and riches. If Maggie wins the hunt, she knows her mother will finally come home.<BR><BR>But she can't win on her own... <BR><BR>Enter Wes Winters. A troubled and arrogant outsider obsessed with the dark art of alchemy - a dangerous magical practice that changed Maggie's mother forever. But Wes might just have the secret to killing the hala. <BR><BR>As the hunt takes over, the pair are drawn together as they uncover a dark magical secret that may put everything they hold dear in peril...<BR><BR>An intoxicating romantasy full of slow burn sizzle, dark magic, gothic tension - and unforgettably spellbinding lovers. Perfect for fans of Lauren Roberts, Erin A. Craig, and Leigh Bardugo.<BR><BR>2025 AMAZON NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER. INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER<BR><BR>AN INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER<BR><BR>ONE OF 2022'S MOST ANTICIPATED READS: * BUZZFEED * EPIC READS * GOODREADS * THE NERD DAILY * UNITED BY POP *<BR><BR>"An utterly transportive read, unfolding into a world of crumbling manors and ancient forests. Allison Saft crafts a deliberate, intricate romance that will have you as unmoored as the characters." -Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights<BR><BR>A romantic YA fantasy perfect for fans of Erin A. Craig and Margaret Rogerson, about two people who find themselves competing for glory-and each other's hearts-in a magical fox hunt.<BR><BR>When Margaret Welty spots the legendary hala, the last living mythical creature, she knows the Halfmoon Hunt will soon follow. Whoever is able to kill the hala will earn fame and riches, and unlock an ancient magical secret. While Margaret is the best sharpshooter in town, only teams of two can register, and she needs an alchemist.<BR><BR>Weston Winters isn't an alchemist-yet. He's been fired from every apprenticeship he's landed, and his last chance hinges on Master Welty taking him in. But when Wes arrives at Welty Manor, he finds only Margaret. She begrudgingly allows him to stay, but on one condition: he must join the hunt with her.<BR><BR>Although they make an unlikely team, they soon find themselves drawn to each other. As the hunt looms closer and tensions rise, Margaret and Wes uncover dark magic that could be the key to winning the hunt-if they survive that long.<BR><BR>In A Far Wilder Magic, Allison Saft has written an achingly tender love story set against a deadly hunt in an atmospheric, rich fantasy world that will sweep you away.<BR><BR>"Innovative, romantic, and intoxicating. A Far Wilder Magic is a diamond of the YA fantasy genre, with a fresh and artfully layered world and extraordinary characters to match." -Amanda Foody, author of Ace of Shades<BR>

THE PHENOMENAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBy the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Light Between OceansA breathtaking epic novel with an unforgettable cast, about resilience, family secrets and the enduring power of love._______'Epic' New York Times'Utterly absorbing' Irish TimesMasterful' Guardian'Gripping' Daily Express'Intoxicating' Good Housekeeping'Completely sweeps you away' BONNIE GARMUS, author of Lessons in Chemistry_________Love is the only thing we should never forgetThe outback, 1958. On an ordinary day, on a lonely road, beneath an unending blue sky, husband and father Phil MacBride swerves too late. In seconds, his family's lives are shattered.Lorna, his wife, will bear what comes next with unflinching maternal love. Because some things are better left unknown.Matt, her youngest son, will carry the consequences of that day into adulthood, bound by loyalty, love and secrets that must be kept safe.Bonnie, a stranger who arrives years later, could offer Matt the chance of a better future. But would happiness come at the cost of an innocent life?A Far-flung Life is a sweeping, deeply moving novel about family, community, and the quiet heroism of those who guard our secrets.__________READERS ADORE A FAR-FLUNG LIFE:*****It not only has fantastic characters, but the land is brought vividly to life... Engrossing*****At times I laughed out loud, at times I cried. Unforgettable*****This didn't feel so much like reading a book as it did watching a family, up close and personal*****Not enough stars for this one. Go read it*****My book of the year - I will be surprised if another tops it.*****As heartbreaking as it is heart warming'Epic, intimate and aching. I loved it' MIRANDA COWLEY HELLER, author of The Paper Palace'I have so much love for these characters' FLORENCE KNAPP, author of The Names'A gorgeous feast of a novel' RACHEL JOYCE, author of The Homemade God'My read of the year so far' DAILY MAIL'Truly a masterpiece. The kind of book you will remember for the rest of your life' JOANNA CANNON, author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep

Marquat ist in Cardiff geboren, seine Eltern stammen aus Nigeria. Er ist ein typischer englischer Teenager, intelligent, manchmal auch unsicher und schüchtern. Er hofft eines Tages ein gutes Leben führen zu können und arbeitet dafür hart. Doch eines Tages muss er feststellen, dass man ihn aufgrund seiner Hautfarbe benachteiligt. Gerade als Marquat das Gefühl bekommt alleine zu sein, entdeckt er den Wert von Freundschaft, die ihm hilft, Probleme zu bewältigen.

On a devilish sabbatical in Europe, Azzie discovers that morality plays are all the rage. He decides to strike back by producing an "immorality play", in which seven nondescript human pilgrims will be allowed by magic to attain their hearts' desires. But the forces of Good are determined to close the play before it opens. New characters suddenly start roaming the stage, such as a Grateful Dead-listening Cyclops, and Azzie's own protagonists begin changing their hearts' desires on the slightest whim. This is one theatrical production that could do without an angel - and there's even worse news waiting in the wings...

WITH A FOREWORD BY PATRICK HEMINGWAY AND AN INTRODUCTION BY SEAN HEMINGWAY<BR><BR>In 1918 Ernest Hemingway went to war. He volunteered for ambulance service in Italy, was wounded and twice decorated. Out of his experience came A Farewell to Arms. Hemingway's unforgettable book recreates the fear, the courage and the comradeship of warfare with total conviction. But A Farewell to Arms is not only a novel of war, it is also a love story of immense drama and uncompromising passion.<BR><BR>This special edition lifts the lid on Hemingway's creative process. Included here are his early drafts, all 47 alternative endings and the author's 1948 introduction, providing a fascinating glimpse into the construction of this great masterpiece.

The definitive edition of the classic World War I romance novel, featuring all of the alternate endings: “Fascinating…serves as an artifact of a bygone craft, with handwritten notes and long passages crossed out, giving readers a sense of an author’s process” (The New York Times). <BR><BR>Written when Ernest Hemingway was thirty years old and lauded as the best American novel to emerge from World War I, A Farewell to Arms is the unforgettable tragic story of an American ambulance driver on the Italian front and his passion for a beautiful English nurse.<BR> <BR>Set against the looming horrors of the battlefield frontlines—weary, demoralized men marching in the rain during the German attack on Caporetto; the profound struggle between loyalty and desertion—this gripping, semiautobiographical work captures the harsh realities of war and the pain of lovers caught in its inexorable sweep.<BR> <BR>Ernest Hemingway famously said that he rewrote the ending to A Farewell to Arms thirty-nine times to get the words right. This edition collects all the alternative endings together for the first time, along with early drafts of other essential passages, offering new insight into Hemingway’s craft and creative process and the evolution of one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century.<BR> <BR>Featuring Hemingway’s own 1948 introduction to an illustrated reissue of the novel, a personal foreword by the author’s son Patrick Hemingway, and a new introduction by the author’s grandson Seán Hemingway, this edition of A Farewell to Arms is truly a celebration.

Frederic Henry is an American Lieutenant serving in the ambulance corps of the Italian army during the First World War. While stationed in northern Italy, he falls in love with Catherine Barkley, an English nurse. Theirs is an intense, tender and passionate love affair overshadowed by the war. Ernest Hemingway spares nothing in his denunciation of the horrors of combat, yet vividly depicts the courage shown by so many. <BR><BR>In writing A Farewell to Arms, Hemingway was inspired by his own wartime experience as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross. First published in 1929, the novel made his name and remains one of his finest works. <BR><BR>This stunning edition features an afterword by Ned Halley.<BR><BR>Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

A collectible hardcover edition of Hemingway’s beloved novel of doomed love during wartime, with a new foreword by Abraham Verghese, the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Covenant of Water and Cutting for Stone<BR><BR>One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years<BR><BR>A Penguin Vitae Edition<BR><BR>A Farewell to Arms is one of Ernest Hemingway’s most popular books, a masterpiece that is not only among the greatest novels to come out of World War I but also one of the most profoundly moving in the American canon. Based on Hemingway’s own experience volunteering with the Red Cross in Italy during World War I, and written when he was only thirty, it tells the story of Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver, and Catherine Barkley, an English nurse. For Frederic, Catherine’s kindness and beauty shore him up against the carnage of battle; for Catherine, Frederic’s strength and devotion are a lifeboat in the sea of grief over her first love. Through injury, surgery, and the psychic fallout of war, they maintain an overwhelming desire to be together, even as forces conspire to keep them apart. Hemingway captures the intensity of both love and war with the taut immediacy and spare, understated eloquence that are his hallmarks, reminding us why this novel—his first bestseller—endures as a favorite, and why the Nobel laureate ranks among our most treasured writers.<BR><BR>Penguin Vitae—loosely translated as "Penguin of one's life"—is a deluxe hardcover series from Penguin Classics celebrating a dynamic and diverse landscape of classic fiction and nonfiction from seventy-five years of classics publishing. Penguin Vitae provides readers with beautifully designed classics that have shaped the course of their lives, and welcomes new readers to discover these literary gifts of personal inspiration, intellectual engagement, and creative originality.

In 1918 Ernest Hemingway went to war, to the 'war to end all wars'. He volunteered for ambulance service in Italy, was wounded and twice decorated. Out of his experiences came his early masterpiece, A Farewell to Arms. <BR><BR>In an unforgettable depiction of war, Hemingway recreates the fear, the comradeship, the courage of his young American volunteers and the men and women he encounters along the way with conviction and brutal honesty. A love story of immense drama and uncompromising passion, A Farewell to Arms offers a unique and unflinching view of the world and people, by the winner of the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature.

One of Hemingway's finest novels, A FAREWELL TO ARMS was published in 1929 when the author was at the height of his power, It draws on his own experiences serving with the Italins in World War One when he was severely wounded in action and awarded the Croce de Guerra. This is a vivid portrait of men at war which also explores their deeper responses to the cruetly and heroism of Battle

Drawn from Ernest Hemingway’s own life, A Farewell to Arms is one of America’s greatest novels of love and war.<BR><BR>Set in Italy during World War I, A Farewell to Arms tells the story of Frederic Henry, a young American volunteer struck by a shell while driving an ambulance on the front lines, and British nurse Catherine Barkley, who is mourning the death of her fiancé in combat. As their tentative relationship deepens and their hopes rise, the escalating chaos and brutality of the war threaten to shatter their world. With shocking honesty, Hemingway evokes the years of destruction and disillusionment that produced the Lost Generation. <BR><BR>A profound meditation on the fragility of human connection, A Farewell to Arms has captivated readers for more than a century with its blend of stark realism and raw emotional resonance.

Hemingway’s beloved novel of doomed love during wartime, now available for the first time from Penguin Classics, with a new foreword by Abraham Verghese, the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Covenant of Water and Cutting for Stone<BR><BR>One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years<BR><BR>A Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition, with flaps and deckle-edged paper<BR><BR>A Farewell to Arms is one of Ernest Hemingway’s most popular books, a masterpiece that is not only among the greatest novels to come out of World War I but also one of the most profoundly moving in the American canon. Based on Hemingway’s own experience volunteering with the Red Cross in Italy during World War I, and written when he was only thirty, it tells the story of Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver, and Catherine Barkley, an English nurse. For Frederic, Catherine’s kindness and beauty shore him up against the carnage of battle; for Catherine, Frederic’s strength and devotion are a lifeboat in the sea of grief over her first love. Through injury, surgery, and the psychic fallout of war, they maintain an overwhelming desire to be together, even as forces conspire to keep them apart. Hemingway captures the intensity of both love and war with the taut immediacy and spare, understated eloquence that are his hallmarks, reminding us why this novel—his first bestseller—endures as a favorite, and why the Nobel laureate ranks among our most treasured writers.

The definitive edition of the classic World War I romance novel, featuring all of the alternate endings: “Fascinating…serves as an artifact of a bygone craft, with handwritten notes and long passages crossed out, giving readers a sense of an author’s process” (The New York Times). <BR><BR>Written when Ernest Hemingway was thirty years old and lauded as the best American novel to emerge from World War I, A Farewell to Arms is the unforgettable tragic story of an American ambulance driver on the Italian front and his passion for a beautiful English nurse.<BR> <BR>Set against the looming horrors of the battlefield frontlines—weary, demoralized men marching in the rain during the German attack on Caporetto; the profound struggle between loyalty and desertion—this gripping, semiautobiographical work captures the harsh realities of war and the pain of lovers caught in its inexorable sweep.<BR> <BR>Ernest Hemingway famously said that he rewrote the ending to A Farewell to Arms thirty-nine times to get the words right. This edition collects all the alternative endings together for the first time, along with early drafts of other essential passages, offering new insight into Hemingway’s craft and creative process and the evolution of one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century.<BR> <BR>Featuring Hemingway’s own 1948 introduction to an illustrated reissue of the novel, a personal foreword by the author’s son Patrick Hemingway, and a new introduction by the author’s grandson Seán Hemingway, this edition of A Farewell to Arms is truly a celebration.

'Dazzling' Crime Monthly'My kind of book!' Belfast Telegraph'Captivating' My Weekly Magazine'Ingenious' Crime Time'Suspenseful' Country Life Magazine_____________________________________November 1924. The Endeavour sets sail to New York with 2,000 passengers - and a killer - on board .When an elderly gentleman is found dead at the foot of a staircase, ship's officer Timothy Birch is ready to declare it a tragic accident. But James Temple, a strong-minded Scotland Yard inspector, is certain there is more to this misfortune than meets the eye.Birch agrees to investigate, and the trail quickly leads to the theft of a priceless painting. Its very existence is known only to its owner . . . and the now dead man.With just days remaining until they reach New York, and even Temple's purpose on board the Endeavour proving increasingly suspicious, Birch's search for the culprit is fraught with danger.And all the while, the passengers continue to roam the ship with a killer in their midst. ________________________________________________________'That perfect recipe for a mystery: half the time you'll marvel at Hindle's cleverness, the other half you'll kick yourself because he's tricked you' Benjamin Stevenson'Tom Hindle is one of our most exciting voices in crime fiction, with work that's consistently punchy, intriguing, original and delightful' Janice Hallett'A very clever plot and a final twist which will delight Agatha Christie fans. You will love it!!!' Ragnar Jónasson'With twist after gut-punching twist, A Fatal Crossing really is an ingenious thriller. Highly recommend' M. W. Craven'So richly atmospheric you feel like you're on board. I haven't felt my jaw drop like that at an ending in a long time - you absolutely won't see this one coming!' Kristen Perrin'It twists and turns like the best of Christie' - Peterborough Telegraph'A tantalizing and captivating plot, filled with detail and texture to enhance the feeling of the halcyon days of the liners and their times' Shots Magazine'The action unfolds at a rip-roaring pace in this perfectly executed homage to the Golden Age of crime, which features a deviously devised plot boasting a final twist worthy of Christie herself. I absolutely loved it' Anita Frank'Twists and turns cartwheel to a blindsiding finish' Woman's Weekly'My favourite westward Atlantic crossing detective novel is Peter Lovesey's The Fake Inspector Dew (1981), but A Fatal Crossing by Tom Hindle is a first-rate addition to the corpus [...] A very good debut novel' The CriticMurder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle was a no.8 Sunday Times bestseller 04/02/24

'Louise Penny's writing is intricate, beautiful and compelling' PETER JAMES<BR>'Penny is a joy' IRISH TIMES<BR><BR>There is more to solving a crime than following the clues.<BR>Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings.<BR><BR>Winter in Three Pines, and the sleepy village is carpeted in snow. It's a time of peace and goodwill - until a scream pierces the biting air. A spectator at the annual Boxing Day curling match has been fatally electrocuted. Despite the large crowd, there are no witnesses and - apparently - no clues.<BR><BR>Chief Inspector Armand Gamache discovers a history of secrets and enemies in the dead woman's past. But he has enemies of his own, and as he is frozen out of decision-making in the police force, he has to decide who he can trust ...<BR><BR>Millions of readers worldwide.<BR>One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache.

The Edgar Award-winning, New York Times-bestselling series by Dana Stabenow set in Alaska. Kate Shugak investigates a brutal murder spree in A Fatal Thaw.<BR><BR>Eleven days ago, Roger McAniff bought himself a new Winchester 30.06 rifle. Ten days ago he went out to test it. Now nine people are dead. But only eight were killed by McAniff...<BR><BR>Stephen Syms. Patrick Jorgensen. Lyle and Lucy Longstaff. Lisa Getty. The Weiss family, John, Tina, and their two children. All slaughtered.<BR><BR>Considering she would have been his final victim, private investigator Kate Shugak almost regrets not killing Roger McAniff. But Lisa Getty was killed by a different rifle. Different rifle, different shooter. And Kate is tasked with tracking this unknown killer down before the case goes completely cold...<BR><BR>Reviewers on Dana Stabenow's Kate Shugak series:<BR><BR>'An antidote to sugary female sleuths: Kate Shugak, the Aleut private investigator.' New York Times <BR><BR>'Crime fiction doesn't get much better than this.' Booklist <BR><BR>'If you are looking for something unique in the field of crime fiction, Kate Shugak is the answer.' Michael Connelly <BR><BR>'An outstanding series.' Washington Post <BR><BR>'One of the strongest voices in crime fiction.' Seattle Times

CSI: Ancient Rome - discover what everyday killings tell us about the Roman Empire and its people'A brilliant idea, brilliantly executed.' Tom Holland, co-host of The Rest is HistoryIn Ancient Rome all the best stories have one thing in common - murder. Romulus killed Remus to found the city, Caesar was assassinated to save the Republic, Caligula was butchered in the theatre, Claudius was poisoned at dinner.But what did killing really mean in a city where gladiators fought to the death to sate a crowd? Emma Southon examines real-life homicides from Roman history to take us inside Ancient Rome's unique culture of crime and punishment, and show us how the Romans viewed life, death, and what it means to be human.'I love this funny, scholarly, erudite, irreverent book.' Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent'Those left cold by the sober tones of scholarship will find this voice liberating and intoxicating. Its energy is boundless and its range immense.' Wall Street Journal

"A look at the unique culture of crime, punishment, and killing in Ancient Rome."--

¿¿¿¿ DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING ROMANTASY PHENOMENON AND CELTIC-INSPIRED WORLD OF DRAGONS AND SIZZLING ROMANCE ¿¿¿¿Born to rule. Blessed by fire. Broken by desire.Once a territory built on matriarchal rule, Tìr Teine has been without a female heir for centuries and an oppressive anti-magic teaching has infected the land - leading to the tragic decline of the dragons.Gifted with fire magic from the Goddess Brigid, Aemyra has hidden in the shadows for years, waiting for the king to die so she can bond to his dragon, claim her birthright and protect her people.But when her carefully laid plans are foiled, Aemyra is thrust into a deadly game of politics and plots. Her greatest enemy? Prince Fiorean - the dragon-riding, fire-wielding royal whose icy arrogance and raw power thwart her every step.As chaos engulfs the court, Aemyra and Fiorean are forced to forge an uneasy alliance that ignites into something neither of them can control.Behind enemy lines and slowly falling for the one man she cannot trust, Aemyra begins to uncover the true weight of the crown. How much is she willing to sacrifice to claim her throne?¿¿¿'A smoldering, magical, beautifully empowering romantasy that will keep you reading late into the night' Abigail Owen, bestselling author of The Games Gods Play¿¿¿ 'Visceral action, dagger-to-throat enemies to lovers, lush worldbuilding, and explosive female rage - everything I could want in a romantasy . . . Rarely have I been so swept away' Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge To Fall For Your Enemy¿¿¿ 'Delicious female rage that ignites every page, making this book impossible to put down!' Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of Medea¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ READERS ARE FERAL FOR A FATE FORGED IN FIRE ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'An unbelievable fantasy romance debut' @laura.escapingreality'Holy smokes. Literally'@lukesxlibrary'Your new fantasy romance obsession'@headbehindabookaesthetic'OMFG. You are all not ready for this book' @surakajanebooks'A WORK OF ART. This book has it ALL' @luceaslibrary'Your next favourite fantasy' @acourtofspicybooks'This is the best dragon book I have ever read' @thereadingravens'One of my favourite enemies-to-lovers in a long time' @acourtofwordsandletters'What an absolute firecracker of a book! This is how you do feminine rage' @mysecretbooklife'I lost sleep over this book' @imysbookshelf'Burned its way straight into my soul and left me absolutely starving for more' @isidorareads'Oh my god, I am obsessed' @allthesebooks¿¿¿¿ TROPES ¿¿¿¿Mortal enemies-to-loversForced proximityStabby, bi-furious FMCSlow burnElemental magicPolitical intrigueDgger-to-throat'Touch her and die'

Born to rule. Blessed by fire. Broken by desire.Gifted with fire magic from the Goddess Brigid, Aemyra has always known she is destined for more than the life she leads as a blacksmith's daughter.Once a territory built on matriarchal rule and values, Tìr Teine has been without a female heir for a century. Recent kings have abandoned the matriarchy and allowed an oppressive and corrupt religion to infect the land.Raised among the people, Aemyra has felt their struggles and witnessed the decline of the dragons. She has waited in anticipation for the king to die, biding her time until she can use her power to bond to his dragon - one of the last in existence - and save her territory.However, Aemyra is thrust into a game of vicious politics and plots, one she finds herself woefully unprepared for. Her biggest adversary is Prince Fiorean, a dragon-rider. Cold, arrogant and without remorse, he is everything Aemyra despises.When he commits an unthinkable act against her, she seeks her vengeance. Under the heavy gaze of the royal court, Aemyra begins to understand the true weight of the crown and she must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to claim her throne.

She was sent to kill him.Bound by a bargain sealed before her birth, Elira crosses the Veil between realms with a single purpose.Retrieve the relic, kill the Jinn King, and escape before fate claims its price. But nothing could have prepared her for Dalkhan.He is no myth. He is wrath wrapped in flesh, a King carved from fire and shadow, with a voice that bends wills and a gaze that strips her bare.What begins as a mission turns into a dangerous unravelling. As enemies close in, desire coils between them-dark, intoxicating, impossible to resist. Every touch is a risk. Every kiss a betrayal. And surrender... might just mean falling for the very monster she was sent to destroy.Perfect for fans of dark fantasy romance, A Fate in Flames is a tale of forbidden desire, dangerous bargains, and a passion that burns hotter than fire. Spice level: enough to make you check over your shoulder while reading.

'THE must-read fantasy' Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of From Blood and Ash<BR><BR>'Your newest fantasy obsession.' Kerri Maniscalco, author of Kingdom of the Wicked<BR><BR>'Danielle L. Jensen at her best. A delicious fantasy romance that was completely unputdownable!' Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods<BR>IF YOU LIKE SARAH J. MAAS, YOU'LL LOVE DANIELLE JENSEN<BR>--------<BR><BR>A sizzling fantasy romance from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller & TikTok sensation Danielle Jensen, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas & A Court of Thorns and Roses.<BR><BR>Trapped in an unwanted marriage, Freya dreams of becoming a warrior - and of putting an axe in her controlling husband's back.<BR><BR>But those dreams become a nightmare when he makes a deal with their fanatical ruler, and she's forced into a fight to the death. To survive, she must reveal her deepest secret: she possesses a drop of a goddess's blood and magic that will unite their nation beneath the one who controls her fate.<BR><BR>Believing he's destined to be king, the ruler binds Freya with a blood oath and orders his fierce but charming son to train her to fight, to control her magic . . . and to make sure no one lays a hand on her.<BR><BR>But the greatest test of all may be resisting her forbidden attraction to the son of her enemy.<BR><BR>-------<BR><BR>***** 'One of the best books I've read this year'<BR><BR>***** 'Everything about this novel is sheer perfection'<BR><BR>***** 'I flew through this book from start to finish'<BR><BR>***** 'I NEED THE SEQUEL MORE THAN I NEED MY NEXT BREATH'<BR><BR>***** 'I ate this book up'<BR><BR>***** 'I am OBSESSED guys!'<BR><BR>***** 'Danielle really outdid herself with this one!!'<BR><BR><BR>Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in the first book of a Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology from the author of The Bridge Kingdom series.<BR><BR>“THE must-read fantasy of 2024!”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of From Blood and Ash<BR><BR>AN ELLE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR<BR><BR>Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back.<BR><BR>Freya’s dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region’s jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess’s blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack. And it’s been foretold that such magic will unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath the one who controls the shield maiden’s fate.<BR><BR>Believing he’s destined to rule Skaland as king, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders Bjorn to protect her from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The greatest test of all, however, may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she has sworn to protect.

A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in this Norse-inspired fantasy romance from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series.Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back.Freya’s dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region’s jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess’s blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack. It was foretold such a magic would unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath the one who controls the shield maiden’s fate.Believing he’s destined to rule Skaland as king, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders Bjorn to protect her from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The greatest test of all, however, may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she swore to protect.

A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in the first book of a Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series.<BR><BR>Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back.<BR><BR>Freya's dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region's jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess's blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack. It was foretold such a magic would unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath the one who controls the shield maiden’s fate.<BR><BR>Believing he's destined to rule Skaland as king, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders Bjorn to protect her from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The greatest test of all, however, may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she swore to protect.

DELUXE EDITION-a gorgeous hardcover edition featuring illustrated endpapers, a foil case stamp and purple sprayed edges!<BR><BR>SAVE THE WORLD OR EACH OTHER<BR><BR>A Fate So Cold is the first of a new blockbuster duology from the New York Times bestselling authors of All of Us Villains, Amanda Foody & C. L. Herman.<BR><BR>For most of the year, Summer reigns peacefully over Alderland. Then, for six brutal weeks, Winter rages, obliterating towns and wreaking havoc. Magicians bond with powerful wands of Summer to defend the nation, a duty that costs many their lives.<BR><BR>Domenic Barrow never wanted such responsibility-but destiny hasn't granted him a choice. The greatest Summer wand has awakened for the first time in a century, warning that an icy cataclysm looms on the horizon. And despite his reputation as the least suited of his classmates, the wand Chooses Domenic to wield it.<BR><BR>Ellery Caldwell spent years striving to be a perfect Summer magician-and burying her fears of her own power. But her worst suspicions are proven true when she accidentally creates the first ever Winter wand.<BR><BR>Now, as the unprecedented Chosen Two, Domenic and Ellery must thwart the oncoming cataclysm together. And in trying to fulfill their destinies, they wonder if they were brought together for a second fate: to fall in love.<BR><BR>Until they discover the unthinkable truth. The Chosen Two aren't fated allies, but eternal rivals, and the only way to save their home is for one of them to slay the other.<BR><BR>This is no love story. It's a tragedy.<BR><BR>Perfect for fans of fans of dark YA fantasy, trope subversions, enemies to lovers, and the All of Us Villains duology.<BR><BR>Tor Publishing Group books by Amanda Foody and C. L. Herman<BR><BR>The All of Us Villains duology<BR>All of Us Villains<BR>All of Our Demise<BR><BR>The A Fate So Cold duology<BR>A Fate So Cold<BR>A Destiny So Cruel

Step into the world of the #1 bestselling Fae of Alastriona series by J.E. Reed with this prequel collection. Rion of Bronach is his country's most feared general. Though he works for his brother, the High Lord of Nadair, Alec, he yields to no one and trusts only his eldest sister, Saoirse. But he wasn't always a monster. Once, he was just a child. A child with a mother. A father. A mentor. Then it all changed. Years pass, with Rion using his magic and reputation to bring Bronach's enemies to heel. But when Alec dispatches him on a mission with an alluring female, Rion begins wondering if living a cursed life is truly his only fate. Because if there's a chance to escape the ancient texts and prophecies, Rion will have to put his faith in her and pray she doesn't stab him in the back. Literally. A prequel to the bestselling Fae of Alastriona series, this collection of short stories tells the haunting tale of a child born 'wrong' and how even the kindest of hearts can turn deadly when poisoned with hate. Included in this volume: The Cursed Fae and a Mother's Love The Cursed Fae and the First Loss The Cursed Fae and a Secret Refuge The Cursed Fae and Broken Promises The Cursed Fae and a Shattered Heart The Cursed Fae and a Fatal Mistake The Cursed Fae and Freedom The Cursed Fae and Hope

The king is dead, but Havlands is still in turmoil, plagued by distrust amongst the conquered rebels, shifters, Fae, and humans.With the impending threat of the invading Oakgards' Fae, Elessia and her friends find themselves in a race to unite their fractured realm. But as Elessia grapples with the deadly implications of her newfound powers, she and Merrick discover a devastating truth: the price of her new gifts may force them to leave Havlands and their friends behind to face the looming war alone.As Elessia and Merrick journey to Vastala in desperate search of answers, their friends must survive the brutal politics of a collapsing realm on their own. Bonds are tested, loyalties shift, and the lines between ally and enemy blur. And with fate at the door, they each must decide whether answering the call of destiny is worth facing the shadows that haunt them-all before it's too late.

'You'll have me in every lifetime. In this one, and what comes next, and whatever comes after that, you'll have me'<BR><BR>A Fate so Dark and Delicate is the fourth in an epic, spicy, slow-burn romantasy series from Sophia St Germain, perfect for fans of Gild, The Cruel Prince, The Veiled Kingdom, and Sarah J Maas.<BR><BR>✨ Dark and spicy<BR> ✨ Enemies-to-lovers<BR> ✨ Slow-burn that burns HOT<BR>✨ Fae world<BR> ✨ Political intrigue<BR> ✨ Secret identities<BR>✨ Curses and prophecies and more!<BR>_______________________________<BR><BR><BR>The king is dead, but Havlands is still in turmoil, plagued by distrust amongst the conquered rebels, shifters, Fae, and humans.<BR><BR>With the impending threat of the invading Oakgards' Fae, Elessia and her friends find themselves in a race to unite their fractured realm. But as Elessia grapples with the deadly implications of her newfound powers, she and Merrick discover a devastating truth: the price of her new gifts may force them to leave Havlands and their friends behind to face the looming war alone.<BR><BR>As Elessia and Merrick journey to Vastala in desperate search of answers, their friends must survive the brutal politics of a collapsing realm on their own. Bonds are tested, loyalties shift, and the lines between ally and enemy blur. And with fate at the door, they each must decide whether answering the call of destiny is worth facing the shadows that haunt them-all before it's too late.<BR>_______________________________<BR><BR>Readers can't get enough of The Compelling Fates Saga!<BR><BR>'This series continues to impress me with its ability to make me feel. It's dramatic, emotional, and immersive in a way that makes you live alongside the characters. Sophia St. Germain has truly mastered writing fantasy romance that blends heartache, resilience, and the kind of passion that leaves you breathless.' 5 ⭐ reader review<BR><BR>'This is a fast paced, emotional rollercoaster and you know what, I love it. Sophia is an incredibly talented author' 5 ⭐ reader review<BR><BR>'Sophia, I dub thee the Queen of Emotional Cliffhangers!' 5 ⭐ reader review<BR><BR>'I know that book four is going to absolutely wreck me - likely in both a wonderful way, as well an emotionally scarring one but I am absolutely here for it!' 5 ⭐ reader review

"Gorgeously atmospheric, heartrending and deeply ominous." - Hester Steel, author of The Faceless Thing We Adore<BR><BR>"A seductive and infernal hymn of dread, love, and damnation." - Elliott Gish, author of Grey Dog<BR><BR>For fans of A Dark and Drowning Tide and The Lighthouse Witches comes a queer speculative fiction novel about a lighthouse keeper who made a devil's bargain to save her sister.<BR><BR>But when a shipwrecked survivor washes ashore, she is left with an impossible choice...<BR><BR>***<BR><BR>One deal with the devil makes a fool. Two? A villain...<BR><BR>A year ago, Elle made a deal with the devil to save her sister. Now, they live on a desolate spit of land beyond Halifax harbour. Elle, as a lighthouse keeper, steers unsuspecting sailors to their destruction; those are the terms of her bargain. Liney need never know the cost. Her safety is worth every drop of blood.<BR><BR>But a sinner's pact is not so simple. When the devil returns, demanding more-more shipwrecks, no survivors-Elle knows what she must do to keep Liney safe...<BR><BR>Another ship. Another crew killed in the devil's name.<BR><BR>Then a woman washes ashore. Is she a soul to be sacrificed, or part of a darker design? As Liney and the stranger grow closer, Elle faces an impossible choice: kill, and break Liney's heart, or forfeit her own soul.<BR><BR>Danger arises from all sides: the merciless sea, ruthless men on the mainland, and the infernal bargain itself...<BR><BR>Souls and sisterhood, fate and fire-what must be sacrificed for the devil to get his due?<BR><BR>A riveting tale of doomed love and a chilling Faustian bargain, A Fate Worse Than Drowning is a masterwork of queer speculative fiction that will captivate fans of gothic literature.<BR><BR>Tropes<BR>Gothic Fiction<BR>LGBTQ+<BR>Speculative Fiction<BR>Deal with the Devil