Saving Kyoko from Reino's attack has finally knocked some sense into Sho's head, but before he can tell Kyoko how he feels, Ren shows up to ruin the moment. But Kyoko's got bigger problems to deal with than their secret battle for her affections - she's in danger of being typecast as creepy and twisted! How will she ever get to play a beautiful princess if everyone just wants her to play the damaged bully?!
In this new offering from Stanley Wells comes an exploration of one of the world's greatest dramatists: William Shakespeare. Written with enthusiasm and flair, Wells looks at both the world Shakespeare lived in and all of his major works, to show how and why he continues to be so influential and important to society today.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 152, Publishers: LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, Author: Charlie Suriano,Paul Kane, ISBN-13: 9780987183095, Date of issue: 2022
Mit farbigem Buchschnitt - limitiert -Die Emerald Lake Anstalt ist kein Ort, den man freiwillig besucht. Die neunzehnjährige Skylenna hat jedoch ein Versprechen abgegeben, das sie einhalten muss. Nach ihrer Einstellung verfolgt sie nur ein Ziel - sie will dem Rat beweisen, dass barbarische Behandlungen wie Waterboarding, kochende Bäder und Schläge nicht mehr die Antwort sind. Doch all das gerät ins Stocken, als sie auf die Quelle des Schreckens in der Anstalt trifft. Ein Patient mit einer gespaltenen Persönlichkeit - auf der einen Seite ist er Dessin, ein blutdürstiges Genie. Auf der anderen Seite eine tief in seinem Unterbewusstsein begrabene Persönlichkeit.Als Dessin bei einem versuchten Zellenausbruch erwischt wird, droht ihm die Hinrichtung. Nur Skylenna kann dies verhindern, sollte sie seine Kernpersönlichkeit hervorbringen und seine Menschlichkeit offenbaren können. Sie hat neunzig Tage, um sein Leben zu retten. Aber dafür muss sie mit ihm in seine Welt aus meisterhaften Puppenspielereien eintauchen.Eine verbotene Anziehungskraft entsteht entgegen ihrer besten Urteile. Stück für Stück deckt Skylenna die finsteren Geheimnisse seiner Vergangenheit auf, die ihn zu dem Monster gemacht haben, vor dem sich alle fürchten. Und Dessin hat trotz der furchterregenden, unzerstörbaren Persönlichkeit, die er der Welt präsentiert, eine Schwäche: sie.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 84, Publishers: Independently Published, Author: Pratt Carl J. Pratt, ISBN-13: 9798718003864, Date of issue: 2021
Pilgrimage is found in most religious cultures, with large numbers of sites - from globally renowned places to regional shrines - flourishing historically and in the modern day. Pilgrimage centres around the world, including Mecca in Saudi Arabia, Guadalupe in Mexico, Lourdes in France, Santiago de Compostela in Spain, Haridwar in India, and Shikoku in Japan, attract millions of pilgrims annually, while a flourishing 'spiritual tourism' industry has grown to promote the practice. In the present day, new pilgrimage locations, including 'secular' ones with no official affiliation, such as Graceland, Elvis Presley's house, continue to emerge across the world. In this Very Short Introduction Ian Reader explores the factors that affect how pilgrimage has changed over time, from contemporary international developments, such as mass transportation to changing social attitudes reflected in the motives of pilgrims through the ages. He demonstrates the social and international aspects of pilgrimage, showing how it has become a way of expressing social identity and cultural heritage, as well as being entwined with themes of entertainment and tourism.Reader explores the key issues and themes of pilgrimage through history to the present, looking at its various forms, how people take part, what is learnt from the journeys, and why pilgrimage remains popular in an increasingly secular age. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
THE WORLDWIDE #1 BESTSELLER BEHIND NETFLIX'S THE LINCOLN LAWYER THE PATH TO JUSTICE CAN BE PAVED WITH LIES Defense attorney Mickey Haller - The Lincoln Lawyer - rides the wave of freeing a wrongfully convicted man from prison.Inundated with pleas from incarcerated people claiming innocence, Haller enlists the help of ex-LAPD detective Harry Bosch to find the next case which could result in a resurrection walk.When Bosch finds a needle in the haystack - a woman imprisoned for murdering her husband, a sheriff's deputy - they discover evidence that doesn't add up, and a department pushed for quick closure in the killing of one of its own.But is this rushed justice - or something more sinister?As they face a David versus Goliath court battle, the secrets which could lead to an innocent woman walking free could also mark the end of the Haller-Bosch dream team. . .****PRAISE FOR RESURRECTION WALK:'Another Connelly classic'EXPRESS'Superb'THE TIMES'Connelly at his glittering best: it grips like a hungry python'DAILY MAIL****CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY:'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation'IAN RANKIN'The best mystery writer in the world'GQ'A superb natural storyteller'LEE CHILD'A master'STEPHEN KING'America's greatest living crime writer'DAILY EXPRESS'One of the great storytellers of crime fiction'SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Mit farbigem Buchschnitt - limitiert -Skylenna hat die Chandelier City, die Emerald Lake Anstalt und die verdrehten gesellschaftlichen Zwänge der Frauen hinter sich gelassen, um mit dem Patienten zu fliehen, vor dem alle Angst haben. Dessin.Als sie sich in den unerforschten Wäldern verstecken, erfährt Skylenna, dass das Geheimnis des berüchtigten Patienten Dreizehn noch lange nicht gelöst ist. Jede gefährliche Situation bringt eine neue Persönlichkeit hervor und damit einen neuen Mann, der ihre Anziehung vertieft.Erst als sie auf unerwartete Verbündete und alte Kolonien der Wälder stoßen, haben sie einen Grund, freiwillig in die Anstalt zurückzukehren. Doch nicht als Angestellte. Dieses Mal ist Skylenna die zwölfte Patientin der Emerald Lake Anstalt.Wird Dessin beweisen, dass sie ihm genauso viel bedeutet wie er ihr? Oder spielt der Meister nur mit seiner Marionette?
Mit farbigem Buchschnitt - limitiert -Leon Ich habe mir meinen Ruf unter Magiern nicht umsonst verdient: Ein falscher Schritt, und du bist tot. Mörder, nannten sie mich, und das Töten ist das, was ich am besten kann. Außer bei ihr. Bei derjenigen, die ich nehmen sollte, bei derjenigen, die ich hätte töten sollen - habe ich es nicht getan. Der Kult, der mich einst kontrollierte, will sie haben, und ich werde mein neues Spielzeug nicht an sie verlieren.Rae Ich habe immer an das Übernatürliche geglaubt. Die Jagd nach Geistern ist meine Leidenschaft, aber das Herbeirufen eines Dämons war nie Teil des Plans. Monster durchstreifen die Wälder, und etwas Prähistorisches - etwas Böses - erwacht und ruft meinen Namen. Ich weiß nicht, wem ich vertrauen kann, oder wie tief diese Dunkelheit reicht. Alles, was ich weiß, ist, dass meine einzige Überlebenschance der Dämon ist, der mich verfolgt, und er will nicht nur meinen Körper. Er will meine Seele.
Mit farbigem Buchschnitt - limitiert -Mia Sokolov, Mafia-Erbin mit selektivem Mutismus, macht keine Gefangenen.Doch als sie Landon King eine Kostprobe seines eigenen Handelns gibt, erkennt sie schnell, dass manche Taten gefährliche Konsequenzen mit sich bringen können.Landon King ist ein genialer Künstler, ein vornehmer, reicher Junge, der besessen von Mia ist ... und dem düsteren Geheimnis, das sie verbirgt.Trotz Landons psychotischer Tendenzen, die Mia in die Enge treiben, bringt seine Obsession sie näher zusammen, als sie beide je erwartet hätten.Doch während Landon der Wahrheit über Mias Vergangenheit immer näher kommt, nähern sich auch die Schrecken, die sie heimsuchen.Sie mag gelernt haben, ihm zu vertrauen. Doch wenn alles in sich zusammenbricht, wird er sie beschützen oder ins Verderben stürzen?Leseempfehlung: ab 18 Jahre
Dass ihre Nacht so ausgehen würde, damit hat Quinn nicht gerechnet, als sie die legendäre Halloween-Party betrat. Nachdem ein Mann mit Scream-Maske sie vor einem übergriffigen Fremden rettet, findet sie sich in einem fesselnden Spiel aus Verlangen und Gefahr mit drei maskierten Männern wieder. Die Abmachung? Das Spiel endet bei Tagesanbruch. Doch die drei scheinen Quinn besser zu kennen, als sie zunächst angenommen hatte. Sie haben sie aus der Ferne beobachtet und ihr Schutz geboten, während sie selbst gefährliche Neigungen hegten. Doch nun verschwinden Menschen, Leichen tauchen auf und Quinns Familiengeheimnisse drohen sie einzuholen und ihre Zukunft zu zerstören. Wie viel kann Quinn ertragen, bevor die Sonne aufgeht? Wie lange können die Dinge noch im Verborgenen weitergehen, bevor sie alles zu zerreißen drohen? Werden es die Geheimnisse ihrer maskierten Männer sein, die Quinn in die Dunkelheit ziehen?
Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo und Diesel - die Vipern.Ihnen gehört diese Stadt und jeder, der sich darin befindet - auch ich. Ihre Geschäfte sind schmutzig und allein ihr Ruf reicht aus, um die stärksten Männer um Gnade winseln zu lassen. Mit ihnen legt man sich nicht an, doch genau das hat mein Vater getan. Der alte Mann hatte Schulden bei ihnen - und hat mich an sie verkauft.Ganz genau, er hat mich verkauft.Jetzt besitzen sie mich.Ich gehöre ihnen, auf jede erdenkliche Weise. Sie wollen alles, was ich bin, alles, was ich zu geben habe, und werden nicht aufhören, ehe sie genau das bekommen haben.Aber zahm und gehorsam war ich noch nie ... und so langsam finde ich Gefallen an unserem Spiel. Diese Männer ... gnadenlos, smart und durchgeknallt zugleich. Und verdammt sexy ...Die Vipern? Sie werden den Tag bereuen, an dem sie mich mitgenommen haben.Denn dieses Mädchen beißt - wie eine echte Viper.
Mit farbigem Buchschnitt - limitiert -JuniperNachdem eine Sekte versucht hatte, mich ihrem bösen Gott zu opfern, war ich auf der Flucht und tat alles, was nötig war, um zu überleben. Bis mir ein Dämon einen Deal anbot: Ich schenke ihm meine Seele und er würde mir helfen, die Rache zu nehmen, die ich suchte. Blut wird vergossen werden und die Monster, vor denen ich einst davonlief, werden bald vor mir davonlaufen. Aber meine Seele zu verdammen, war nur der Anfang - als Nächstes will der Dämon mein Herz.ZaneIch jage seit Jahrhunderten Seelen, aber sie ist die ultimative Beute - bösartig und wild, mit einer gebrochenen Seele so dunkel wie meine eigene. Ich dachte, sie zu erobern, wäre ein einfaches Spiel, aber Juniper ist alles andere als einfach. Ich habe mich entschieden, ihr auf einen Pfad zu folgen, der mit dem Blut ihrer Feinde getränkt ist, aber es ist unser Blut, das als Nächstes vergossen werden könnte. Wenn ein alter Gott aus seinem Schlaf erwacht, wird vielleicht keiner von uns überleben.
A thirty-five-year-old writer decides she wants to have children. Rounds of IVF treatments and several years later, she has two daughters and sits down to write this book. World's Best Mother is a sublime journey - through pregnancy, the mothering of small children, marriage, an affair - which unfolds in a heady mix of anecdote, imagination, and social commentary. Clever and insightful, the narrator examines the myth, but also the scam, of motherhood, openly dialoguing with voices of the past that in one way or another have fueled her condition as a woman. Autorid: Nuria Labari, Katie Whittemore
"A glossary of colloquial Anglo-Indian words and phrases, and of kindred terms, etymological, historical, geographical and discursive."Hobson-Jobson is a unique work of maverick scholarship. Compiled in 1886 by two India enthusiasts, it documents the words and phrases that entered English from Arabic, Persian, Indian, and Chinese sources - and vice versa. Described by Salman Rushdie as "the legendary dictionary of British India" it shows how words of Indian origin were absorbed into the English language and records not only the vocabulary but the culture of the Raj. Illustrative quotations from a wide range of travel texts, histories, memoirs, and novels create a canon of English writing about India. The definitions frequently slip into anecdote, reminiscence, and digression, and they offer intriguing insights into Victorian attitudes to India and its people and customs.With its delight in language, etymology, and puns, Hobson-Jobson has fascinated generations of writers from Rudyard Kipling to Tom Stoppard and Amitav Ghosh. This selected edition retains the range and idiosyncrasy of the original, and includes fascinating information on the glossary's creation and its significance for the English language.ABOUT THE SERIES:For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The real life stories of eight East Germans caught up in the dramatic transition from Communism to Capitalism by the fall of the Berlin Wall - and what they feel about life after the Wall.
Ich bin ein Mann ohne Moral und Gefühle.Der einzige Grund, warum ich es so weit geschafft habe, ist, um herrschen zu können.Nichts und niemand wird mich aufhalten.Zumindest hätte das der Plan sein sollen.Jetzt ist mein einziges Ziel, die Frau zurückzubekommen, die mir gehört.Sasha glaubt, dass alles vorbei ist, aber wir fangen gerade erst an.Sie ist mein Mädchen. Meine Partnerin. Meine Ehefrau.Sie ist mein.Leseempfehlung: ab 18 Jahre
London, 1922. Orphan girl Alice dreams there's more to life than toiling long hours in Pink's jam factory. Inspired by stories about the legendary Queen of Thieves, Mary Carr, who terrorised the streets of Victorian London, Alice decides to set up her own gang: The Forty Thieves. Sly seamstress Kate Felix from Whitechapel has the same plan and will stop at nothing to keep Alice and her pals off her turf in the West End shops. But Alice is determined to win at all costs, hitting the headlines as the Bob-Haired Bandit. It isn't long before they make some powerful enemies, and Alice must sacrifice more than she ever thought if she is to become Queen of Diamonds. But the toughest and most beautiful diamonds are formed under pressure. The third in a thrilling new crime saga series about a real-life gang girl from Sunday Times bestselling author Beezy Marsh, Queen of Diamonds is perfect for fans of Sam Michaels, Martina Cole and Jessie Keane. Autorid: Beezy Marsh
'Joyful, heartwarming and utterly charming' JUDY MURRAY 'Charming, poignant and as comforting as a tin of royal shortbread. Delightful' VERONICA HENRY Three strangers. Ten miles. One life-changing day... Suzie is 69 and has been keeping a secret for most of her life. She'd do anything to have her beloved Colin with her today, of all days, but she's hoping that the long walk ahead will be a first chapter in a new life without him. Tim is 42 and is joining the queue out of a sense of duty. It's for his mum, who adored the Queen, but she can't be there. He's lived his whole life by the book, putting facts before feelings, trying to fit in but always sticking out. Perhaps he can change that today, by becoming part of history? Abbie is 19, desperately hungover and isn't sure how she ended up in the queue at all. Her 'big move' to London hasn't exactly gone to plan - surrounded by millions of people, she's never felt more lonely, and her dreams feel further away than ever. Yet today, she feels closer to her queue family than she does her real one. As the unlikely trio wind along the Thames, edging ever closer to Westminster and the Queen, it becomes clear that when they finally leave the queue their worlds will never be the same again... More praise for The Queue 'A love letter to London!' GEORGINA MOORE 'A sharp, joyous, soulful book. Alan Bennett but sexy and modern and female' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH 'A gorgeous story' FABULOUS magazine Autorid: Alexandra Heminsley
'An evocative romance with an delightfully unconventional heroine and a hero I fell in love with' Virginia Heath John might be a catch for any debutante, but Georgiana is no lady . . . Georgiana Bailey is making her debut, but she's not looking for a husband. Her heart is finally on the mend and she's on the search for a wealthy benefactor to fund her charity home instead. John Tyrold has made a fortune, but he's not in the business of charity. Until his young ward, Flora, runs away, forcing him to seek help from the ravishing and secretive debutante, Georgiana. In return, he'll help save her from her money troubles. But being so close to the infuriating - and frustratingly handsome - John isn't as easy as Georgiana would like. Especially once feelings - that certainly weren't a part of their negotiations - begin to arise. And for all his expertise, John's never quite understood matters of the heart . . . Autorid: Felicity George
This is a love letter to the pioneers of solidarity and coalition. It's a new global look at those bold moments where marginalised voices came together to say 'enough is enough'. It's the story of those who sacrificed individual gains to fight for collective freedom. 'Incredibly useful in our current times. Enticing and nuanced.' TRAVIS ALABANZA 'Full of incredible detail, I learned so much about the history of the fight against oppression. A revelation and an important book to read in today's world.' JILL NALDER 'An inspirational and much-needed examination of the power of solidarity. A great read.' DIPO FALOYIN 'An antidote to despair, Shoulder to Shoulder reminds us of the battles that came before, of their interconnection and their heart. A joy to read.' FRANKIE MIREN 'A profoundly beautiful, humanising and necessary road map to freedom.' DAN GLASS Through astounding research and fascinating storytelling, Shoulder to Shoulder, transports us through time and into the world of these trailblazers, bringing their tales to life and exploring both the inexplicable joys and brutal realities of their fights for justice. Spanning movements from the Black Panthers coalition with the Gay Liberation Front in the US to the Pride support for miners strikes in the UK, Shoulder to Shoulder shows how marginalised activists have always been intertwined in their pursuit of joint liberation. A beautiful celebration of our often chaotic, and always messy, human history and those incredible, ordinary people who pushed for equality no matter the cost. Shoulder to Shoulder is for anyone who loved Bad Gays, Natives or Poverty Safari and is hungry for a fresh perspective on our shared human history. 'Shoulder to Shoulder makes me hopeful for the future.' ANNA SULAN MASING Autorid: Jake Hall
In unserer grausamen Welt gibt es so etwas wie die Wahrheit nicht.Lügen häufen sich, bis sie zur Realität werden.Aber ich bin entschlossen, aufzudecken, was mit meiner Familie passiert ist.Es gibt jedoch ein Problem.Mein Monster, Kirill.Es ist schlichtweg unmöglich, sich voneinander fernzuhalten.Es ist irre, chaotisch und falsch, aber so sind wir nun mal.Und wir müssen dafür vielleicht mit Blut bezahlen.Leseempfehlung: ab 18 Jahre
Ich bin eine Prinzessin, die sich in einer Akademie für Übernatürliche als Junge versteckt. Aber das ist keine normale Schule, wir werden zu Attentätern ausgebildet.Ich muss einfach nur überleben.Doch ich habe nicht mit den über zwei Meter großen Kriegern gerechnet, die sich selbst Könige nennen. Mit ihren seltsamen Tätowierungen, ihrem umwerfenden Aussehen und ihrer Kraft sind sie anders als alle Männer, die ich bisher kennengelernt habe.Sie halten mich für einen hübschen Jungen.Sie denken, ich wäre verwöhnt.Sie glauben, ich sei nicht stark genug.Ich werde ihnen das Gegenteil beweisen.
'Inspiring, uplifting and full of heart' - Annie Lyons Like half of all the young women living in the Scottish town Clydebank in early 1911, Ellen works at the sewing machine factory. So does her big sister, Bridget, Bridget's fiancé Malcolm, and her new friend Sadie, who has come to work at the factory after the death of her father... For Sadie, the factory is a way to make ends meet, but Ellen has sewing in her veins. She is even making Bridget's wedding dress on her beloved sewing machine. But after the excitement of the wedding dies down, everything changes. Ellen discovers that the work of the cabinet polishers - her job - is to be reorganised, and they will be doing more work for less pay. Ellen feels betrayed - the sewing factory is her family and they've let her down. Sadie is more pragmatic. But the women aren't going to give in without a fight. They've been reading about strikes and they've got an idea - much to the disgust of manager Malcolm. Meanwhile, Bridget, forced to choose between her husband and her sister, has made a new friend and is fighting her own battle, alongside the suffragettes. The events of the strike will throw Ellen, Bridget and Sadie's lives into turmoil but also bring these women closer to each other than they could ever have imagined. ********** Readers are loving Posy Lovell: 'I couldn't put the book down!' 'A heartwarming story that brings the people who worked in the sewing machine factory to life.' 'If I could give it more than five stars, I would!' 'A gem of a story' 'Gripped me from the first sentence' Autorid: Posy Lovell
'Highly recommended' 'This book was absolutely fantastic! I couldn't put it down' 'This is one of the best thrillers I've read' "This riveting, original, and powerful mother-daughter story kept me glued to the pages." Colleen Hoover "Filled with buried secrets and jaw-dropping deception, Sarah Pekkanen's GONE TONIGHT is a page-turning thriller about a mother-daughter you won't soon forget." Harlan Coben Catherine Sterling thinks she knows her mother. Ruth Sterling is quiet, hardworking, and lives for her daughter. All her life, it's been just the two of them against the world. But now, Catherine is ready to spread her wings, move from home, and begin a new career. And Ruth Sterling will do anything to prevent that from happening. Ruth Sterling thinks she knows her daughter. Catherine would never rebel, would never question anything about her mother's past or background. But when Ruth's desperate quest to keep her daughter by her side begins to reveal cracks in Ruth's carefully-constructed world, both mother and daughter begin a dance of deception. No one can know Ruth's history. There is a reason why Ruth kept them moving every few years, and why she was ready--in a moment's notice--to be gone in the night. But danger is closing in. Is it coming from the outside, from Ruth's past? Is Ruth reaching a breaking point? Or is the danger coming from the darkness that may live in Catherine, herself? More praise for GONE TONIGHT "Captivating from beginning to end." - Samantha Downing Autorid: Sarah Pekkanen
The official prequel to the hit television showFrance, 1976. Baptiste is an intelligent but somewhat naive detective, sent to work in Clermiers, a town filled with corruption. A girl goes missing, presumed dead after bloody clothes are found close to an illicit party near an abandoned chateau. Baptiste believes he's nailed the culprit, the eccentric Gilles Mailloux. When he appears in court, the public call for the guillotine - and that's the sentence Mailloux gets. But as Mailloux awaits an appeal for clemency, he asks to see Baptiste, who's still haunted by the fact the girl's body remains missing. As the clock ticks towards execution hour, Baptiste begins to realise he may have made a terrible mistake... Autorid: David Hewson
'This is a vital book. Hand this out in schools, in the workplace, everywhere. It's also beautifully written.' Olivia Colman 'Brilliant. Patriarchy 101' Amnesty UK 'Immersive and accessible' Dazed 'A practical guide and a refreshing perspective... This is 21st-century feminism in action' Angela Rayner ***** The essential guide for women everywhere, The Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy is full to the brim with unbelievable stats, shocking figures and emboldening knowledge to understand and fight the patriarchal systems holding all of us back. Across the world, women are still denied opportunities and rights. The home remains the most dangerous place for women to be worldwide; with the majority of homicide victims who are women being killed by partners or relatives. In some countries, women who get abortions after they are raped face jail time. Less than 20 per cent of landholders in the world are women. Despite all these truths, many would prefer to blame women. For not demanding a seat at the table. For walking home alone at night. For not working hard enough to overcome the odds that are stacked against them. In her first fact-filled, inclusive and energising book, Maya Oppenheim supplies you with the unforgettable realities, real-world anecdotes and tales of resistance to help you combat denial and continued injustice as the far-right grows and women's rights come under attack. If yet another rebuttal of patriarchy leaves you lost for words, this book can be pulled out of your pocket. Utilising her breadth of experience as Women's Correspondent at The Independent - and as the only women's correspondent at a UK news outlet - Maya leaves no stone left unturned and sparks new conversations on: Women's Health Sexual Violence Criminal Justice System Sex Work Policing Far Right Abortion Rights And much more across 22 chapters. Combining poignant stories with startling evidence, The Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy is a blazing examination of the systems rigged against us and offers a way forward that could prompt sustainable reform and build a better world for us all. ***** 'Necessary reading for everyone. But most especially for men. Buy it for your next hinge date.' Grace Campbell 'Enormously useful' Selma James Autorid: Maya Oppenheim
'You will lose yourself in Lucy Debussy's worlds.' Meghan Flaherty, author of Tango Lessons'Rich and creamy writing fired with a crackling of humour... Tales that charm as quickly as they disarm.' Lynsey May, author of Weak Teeth'Beautiful, shocking and beautifully shocking; treat yourself to this rich and sensuous read.' Catherine Simpson, author of One Body"Now as they take their pleasure, I shall take mine..."A Spanish Inquisitor's daughter breaks out of piety to tap into her talents as a dominatrix. A woman inhabiting a male identity as a sailor explores a heady sexuality that dances across gender lines.An exacting auctioneer loves putting the bidding paddles to good use, and a journalist follows a travelling circus to discovers a carnal awakening with the man who keeps the aerialists flying...The erotic stories in this collection each feature women stepping into their sexual power in the most unexpected and delicious ways.Compellingly immersive, sensual and stunningly written, these tales will speak life to your desires. Delve into their sumptuous beauty and delight your senses. Autorid: Lucy Debussy
New edition of the Sunday Times bestseller - winner of the RNA Novel of the Year Award 'A captivating read: beautifully written and heartrendingly sad' Telegraph The Gardens of Delight brochure promises the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful gardens in the Lake Como area of Italy. For Lucy, the chance to go to Italy offers more than just gardens. Lake Como is where her father lives, and the last time she saw him was when she was just a teenager. Recently married Helen and her wealthy husband have just moved into the Old Rectory. With her husband spending so much time away from home, Helen throws herself into caring for the garden. But Helen needs help - and friends - and so decides to take the plunge and join the local Garden Club. Conrad isn't the least bit interested in gardening. Widowed for five years, his life revolves around work and humouring Mac, his elderly uncle who lives with him, and who has expressed a desire to go on the Gardens of Delight tour. Reluctantly, Conrad agrees to accompany him. 'Anything for a peaceful life,' he concedes. But a peaceful life is the last thing any of them are in for... Autorid: Erica James
'Inspiring, uplifting and full of heart' - Annie Lyons 1916, Scotland. Five years after leading a strike at the sewing factory, newly pregnant Ellen is rushed off her feet at the Clydebank Clothing Exchange, the heart of the community. Ellen is missing her husband James who is away with the Royal Navy, and worried about how to make ends meet. She desperately wants to confide in her best friend Sadie. However, Sadie is hiding a heart-breaking secret of her own which places strain on their friendship. Ignoring concerns from her sister Sadie, seventeen-year-old Rachel has signed up as a munitions worker at the former sewing factory in Clydebank. Together with the other women nicknamed 'the munitionettes' she finds fun and friendship as they start a local football team. When Ellen is forced to return to the factory to earn money for her growing family, she clashes with Sadie, who is angry about the working conditions. Several of the women and their babies are falling ill, despite assurances from management that the factory is safe. As the war rages on, can the women help each other cope through the difficult times ahead? READERS ARE LOVING POSY LOVELL: 'If I could give it more than five stars, I would!' 'I couldn't put the book down!' 'Already waiting for a third book in the series' 'A gem of a story' 'Gripped me from the first sentence' 'A brilliant second book' Autorid: Posy Lovell, Karen Bartke
"Wow, I loved this one so much! I didn't want it to be over because I was enjoying it so much, but I couldn't stop turning pages! House of Glass is a gripping thriller that was packed with surprises and compelling characters." Freida McFadden 8-year-old Rose Barclay refuses to talk after the shocking death of her nanny in the midst of her parents' acrimonious divorce. Attorney Stella Hudson is determined to help Rose speak, and discover what really happened. As Stella unravels the secrets of the Barclay family, the past and present collide with shocking consequences. Everyone is a suspect in the nanny's murder. Even little Rose. Is the person Stella's supposed to protect the one she may need protection from? Read what everyone is saying about House of Glass: 'The author played me like a freaking fiddle. I was so proud that I'd figured everything out. I was, shamefully, wrong. Five stars.' Goodreads Reviewer, 'This book was a next level thrill for me...Chef kiss perfection...The page turning rate of this whole read was sonic!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'This book is a "WOW!"' Goodreads Reviewer, 'I never saw that ending coming, never!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'If you get a chance to pick up this book - DO IT!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'Pure perfection...From the depth of the characters to the ever-ratcheting foreboding...This book will easily compete for my top read of the year.' Goodreads Reviewer, 'I gobbled this up in two days!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'I had no choice but to give this exciting book five glowing stars!...Pekkanen is a master of the psychological thriller...I literally couldn't put it down.' Goodreads Reviewer, 'A page-turning thriller that will keep you up 'til the wee smalls!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'I can truly say that I was hooked right from the start and stayed hooked right to the last page!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'What a wonderfully devious book!' Goodreads Reviewer, Autorid: Sarah Pekkanen
