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**AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4**An interpreter has come to The Hague to escape New York and work at the International Court. A woman of many languages and identities, she is looking for a place to finally call home.She\'s drawn into simmering personal dramas. Her lover, Adriaan, is separated from his wife but still entangled in his marriage.Her friend Jana witnesses a seemingly random act of violence, a crime the interpreter becomes increasingly obsessed with as she befriends the victim\'s sister.And she\'s pulled into an explosive political controversy when she\'s asked to interpret for a former president accused of war crimes.She is soon pushed to the precipice, where betrayal and heartbreak threaten to overwhelm her, forcing her to decide what she wants from her life.One of Barack Obama\'s Favourite 2021 ReadsA New York Times Top 10 Book of 2021\'One of my favourite novels of the past few years\' Caleb Azumah Nelson\'Captivating\' Elif Shafak\'Charged with tension and power\' Avni Doshi\'Simply stunning\' Brandon Taylor\'Gorgeous\' Raven Leilani Σελίδες: 240, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER.The fifth book in the engaging military adventure series for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow and Matthew Harffy. \'Brilliant\' Bernard Cornwell \'This is historical adventure with nuance and a flawed, melancholy hero\' The Times \'Paul Fraser Collard commands the genre of historical action adventure with as much aplomb as Jack Lark commands his troops\' Matthew HarffyJack Lark has come a long way since his days as a gin palace pot boy. But can he surrender the thrill of freedom to return home? London, 1859. After years fighting for Queen and country, Jack walks back into his mother\'s East End gin palace a changed man. Haunted by the horrors of battle, and the constant fight for survival, he longs for a life to call his own. But the city - and its people - has altered almost beyond recognition, and Jack cannot see a place for himself there. A desperate moment leaves him indebted to the Devil - intelligence officer Major John Ballard, who once again leads Jack to the battlefield with a task he can\'t refuse. He tried to deny being a soldier once. He won\'t make the same mistake again. Europe is about to go to war. Jack Lark will march with them.THE LAST LEGIONNAIRE: JACK LARK BOOK 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READERS CAN\'T GET ENOUGH OF JACK LARK: \'Collard proving he deserves to be placed among the very best writers in the genre\' \'Everything you need in an historical military novel. Intrigue, deception, the horror of combat, revenge...\' \'Collard\'s writing is flawless\' \'Anything but predictable\' \'A superb addition to the series\' Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1201, Διαστάσεις: 13.3x13.3cm

BOOK 9 IN THE BELOVED NO.1 LADIES\' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIESThe one with the poison pen letter . . . For the first time in her career as Botswana\'s no. 1 lady detective, Mma Ramotswe suffers a blow to her faith in the goodness of humanity (and of her neighbours in particular) when she receives a threatening letter. But she does not let this swerve her from the sad plight of an orphan who hopes to find her true family. Meanwhile, at Zebra Drive, Mma Ramotswe\'s beloved husband Mr J. L. B. Matekoni is also searching for an expensive miracle for their own foster daughter Motholeli.\'Exceptional charm\' Daily Mail\'As fluent and gracious as ever\' Sunday Times\'Irresistible - there will indeed be miracles\' New York Times Book Review Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0108, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

The first time R.J. defies her beloved father is when she is born a female; the second, when she opts to study law rather than medicine. Yet destiny is to overtake her when, for the first time, R.J. Cole realises that she has inherited The Gift. Holding the hand of a sick man, R.J. feels a dreadful certainty that he is going to die; tragically, the patient is no stranger but her own lover. Struggling with her grief, R.J. knows she must bow to the inevitable, and become a doctor. At first she combines her new talent with her legal work on cases where medical advice is needed, and her diagnostic skill combined with The Gift make her an invaluable consultant.But her life changes when she moves to a small town practice and is faced with a terrible dilemma - and an important choice to make... Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 11.3x11.3cm

‘What a ride, I loved this book and the brilliant Hitchcockian twist!’ Sarah Michelle Gellar ‘Twisty and gripping’ Jane Fallon ‘You will NEVER guess the ending of this one!’ Louise Candlish ‘A fiendishly well-plotted, deliciously dark and twisting read’ Lucy Foley ‘A twisty, gripping thriller’ The Sunday Times ‘Expect twists a plenty in this clever and tense thriller’ Red Magazine The highly anticipated novel from the international bestselling author of Sometimes I Lie, A twisted and nerve-wracking thriller. Aimee Sinclair: the actress everyone thinks they know but can’t remember where from. But I know exactly who you are. I know what you’ve done. And I am watching you. When Aimee comes home and discovers her husband is missing, she doesn’t seem to know what to do or how to act. The police think she’s hiding something and they’re right, she is – but perhaps not what they thought. Aimee has a secret she’s never shared, and yet, she suspects that someone knows. As she struggles to keep her career and sanity intact, her past comes back to haunt her in ways more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. I Know Who You Are will leave your heart pounding and your pulse racing. This is the most twisted thriller you’ll read all year. Σελίδες: 352, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The much-acclaimed toddler book series from The Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler.Simple but engaging stories which reflect the ups - and downs - of toddler life.Major new animation series launching on Milkshake in 2021Pip and Posy are best friends - they love to play, and make things, and have fun. But just occasionally they get cross or sad, and sometimes things go wrong that are beyond their control. And that\'s when kindness and understanding - and a cuddle - make everything better.In The Little Puddle, Pip comes to play at Posy\'s house. The friends have such a fun time playing that Pip forgets he needs to go to the loo, and soon there\'s a little puddle on the floor. But everyone has accidents sometimes, so Posy mops it up, and lends him some clothes. The next time Pip needs a wee, he does it in the potty all by himself. There are loads of titles to collect . . .The Super Scooter, The Big Balloon, The Bedtime Frog - and many more! Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0407, Διαστάσεις: 20x20cm

Peru, 1950s. A young airman is found brutally murdered near an Air Force base in the northern desert. Lieutenant Silva and Officer Lituma set out to investigate, hitching rides on chicken trucks and cajoling a cab driver into taking them to the crime scene. Without support from their superiors and with the base\'s commanding officer standing in their way, the case won\'t be easy. But they are determined to uncover the truth.Who Killed Palomino Molero? is an entertaining and brilliantly plotted detective novel. It takes up one of Mario Vargas Llosa\'s characteristic themes - how hard it is to be an honest man in a corrupt society. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Scribble and his gang, the Stash Riders, haunt the streets of an alternate Manchester, chasing the immersive highs that come from Vurt Feathers. Place a feather in your mouth and it takes you to the Vurt: another place, a trip, a shared reality of all our dreams and mythologies. Different coloured feathers provide different experiences, but Scribble is searching for his lost love and only one feather offers the hope of finding her. It’s the ultimate feather, it may not even exist at all: Curious Yellow. But as the Game Cat says, “Be careful, be very careful. This ride is not for the weak.”  First published in 1993, Jeff Noon’s extraordinary, influential, award-winning novel transcended SF boundaries and resisted categorization. Alluding to noir and surrealism alike, it was defiantly its own thing and remains so thirty years later.  “Refreshing, disturbing and original,\" – The Independent File Under: Fantasy [ Curious Yellow | Urban Wonderland | Game Cat | Living on the Dub Side ] Σελίδες: 376, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

WHAT YOU WERE FIGHTING FOR is a wonderful collection of short stories that provokes the mind with its weird and intriguing tales. We catch glimpses of worlds that are similar to our own, but always different enough to make you wonder and sit at the edge of your seat. Reading this collection you often have to work out what is truly happening as Sallis weaves his imaginative portrayals of idiosyncratic characters with all the subtlety of the mind that spawned the Lew Griffin novels, Willnot, Sarah Jane, and Drive. Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Oh my goodness. If I could give this book 6 stars out of 5 I would\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'One of those books that will stay with me for years and decades to come...\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'Grabbed my heart and wouldn\'t let go!\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'A joy to read\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐_____________________________________________________________A temple city in lush southern India, Madurai is bustling with pilgrims and steeped in history and tradition. Yet not all traditions should be upheld...1992. As a low-caste cleaner for a wealthy family, Janani\'s duty has always been quiet obedience. Even at home, her mother-in-law\'s word is law. Janani has never dared to dream of a different life. But now, she has something she\'ll do anything to protect... even if it means losing everything she\'s ever known.2019. Nila doesn\'t remember her life before they moved to Australia, and her parents never talk about their past. So when she joins her parents on a trip to their hometown, Madurai, she hopes she\'ll finally uncover the truth. Especially as Nila seeks acceptance for a secret of her own...For both Janani and Nila, love isn\'t simple.Sometimes love is an act of courage..._____________________________________________________________COSMOPOLITAN AND GLAMOUR\'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023Apple\'s Best of the Month for May\'Haunting, moving, completely compelling - an incredible debut\' JENNIFER SAINT\'A captivating and riveting debut from an unforgettable new voice\' LOUISE O\'NEILL\'Heartrending but ultimately hopeful, this richly evocative and spellbinding book will touch your soul\' VERONICA HENRY\'A beautiful story, hauntingly written\' JULIE COHEN\'Heartbreaking, emotional and thought-provoking... I will think about this story for a long time\' ALIYA ALI-AFZAL\'Full of grace and tenderness\' JYOTI PATEL\'A haunting, powerful novel\' THRITY UMRIGAR\'Powerful and important\' KAREN ANGELICO\'A truly powerful story that remains with you long after the final word has been read\' GLAMOUR\'This raw and moving debut packs a punch\' ADELE PARKS FOR PLATINUM\'Utterly devastating and quietly hopeful\' WOMAN\'S OWN\'Once read it is not easily forgotten\' DAILY MAIL\'You won\'t be able to put this compelling novel down\' SUNDAY EXPRESS Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0213, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

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A 2019 Poetry Book Society Winter Wild Card. A Sunday Times Book of the Year 2019. Ever since her first Carcanet book, In White Ink (1991), Mimi Khalvati has been drawn to the sonnet form. In Afterwardness its pull became irresistible. She has created in this unprogrammatic series, mixing memory, history, daily life, all her intersecting geographies and cultures, a self-portrait in all her moods, anxieties and delights. The sonnet form is stretched in all sorts of fruitful directions. Just as she adapted the ghazal form to English use, here she puts the Petrarchan sonnet to striking, unfamiliar use, widening the possibilities of the form. The poems are rich with Khalvati\'s personal history, her Iranian origins, her long years in Great Britain. The poems play between cultures, ancestral and acquired. Σελίδες: 72, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

‘One of the most beautiful and profound novels I’ve read in ages’ Washington Post‘A magical take on Africa before the arrival of the Atlantic slave ships’ Independent‘Takes on the great riddles of existence’ New York TimesBy a riverbank in Africa, two lovers meet for the first time. They make a promise to meet again the next day, same time, same place, but only one of them shows up.This sounds like the beginning of a love story, but it’s more than that, for this breathtaking tale takes the reader into the heart of a vibrant world, a complex and intriguing civilisation of warriors and kings, philosophers and artists, parents and lovers. A world and culture which is about to end for, glimpsed on the horizon, seen but unsuspected, beautiful ships with white sails are waiting... Σελίδες: 512, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0905, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Pre-order THE SEEKER OF LOST PAINTINGS, ​a historical page-turner about love, betrayal and a quest for the truth, coming Summer 2025. \'A page-turning journey to uncover a past of heroism, betrayal, love, and loss’ Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz \'A gorgeous debut\' Heat  ‘A standout novel of heartbreak, survival and hope in time of war\' Rachel HoreTwo lovers caught at the crossroads of historyA daughter’s search for the truth   When Max, a Jewish architect, is sent to the Dachau concentration camp, it’s only his talent for making exquisite porcelain figurines so admired by the Nazis that stands between him and certain death. Avant-garde artist and Max’s partner, Bettina, has no idea where he’s been taken but, when she learns of his fate, she’s determined to rescue him whatever the cost.   A lifetime later, Bettina’s daughter, Clara, sets out to unravel the mystery of her identity. As she weaves together the fabric of her past, she discovers the terrible answers her mother wanted hidden forever.   A heart-breaking historical tale that explores how the power of art can shape our relationships, our society and our future.  For fans of Heather Morris and Kristin Hannah, The Porcelain Maker is a sweeping, epic story of love, betrayal and art, set across Europe from the 1920s Weimar Republic, to dark and glittering 1930s Berlin.   Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0523, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

For these two typecast actors, love can’t always be black or white.Shin is an actor whose awkward personality has gotten him typecast as the villain, whereas his secret lover Shige garners all the prime princely roles. As their careers advance, can these two endure all eyes being on them not just in public but in private too? Shige’s boss—CEO Asakusa of the Tokyo Sky Star agency—unexpectedly visits the set where Shige, Shin, and Tatara are filming their next movie. And when he approaches Shin, making it clear he’s there just to see him, it sets Shige, Tatara, and the others on edge. Seeing their behavior change, Shin finally figures out that something is up. But when he asks Shige about it, Shige only says “Not now,” leaving Shin with more questions than answers! Σελίδες: 162, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1219, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

The untold story of the most contested fixture in world football ‘A must read.’ Henry Winter \'Superb.\' Daniel Taylor Liverpool and Manchester. Two gloriously independent-minded, eclectic, culturally vibrant places. Yet the inhabitants dislike each other with a passion that is visceral. It is a divide that spans generations, across class, gender and ethnicity. And it has grown over the years, largely driven by one thing: football. The dark, malignant loathing shared by the followers of Liverpool and Manchester United has seeped into every aspect of life in the two cities. Football is not a barometer of disdain, as it is in places like Glasgow or Istanbul or Moscow. In northwest England, it is the engine of animosity. How did it come to this? Why did things turn so nasty? And what does it say about the two cities in which the clubs are based? Written by a Scouser and a Manc in a rare collaboration, Red on Red addresses the divide by talking to those involved in ten seminal football matches. It speaks to the characters who patrolled and provoked the rivalry: Alex Ferguson, Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard and Gary Neville, among many others. Also questioned are the fans, the administrators, the referees, the police, and politicians. And through each legendary game, its authors tell the full story of the most extraordinary division not just in football, but in modern Britain. This is Red on Red, a rivalry like no other. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0701, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Young children can have hours of fun with this roarsome dinosaur domino game for 2-4 players. The 28 chunky, wipe-clean domino cards, each with dinosaur pictures on one side and numbers on the other, are perfect for little hands, and are packed in an attractive box with with clear, illustrated instructions explaining how to play. Children can master picture-match dominoes before progressing to matching numbers, making this game ideal for a range of ages. Σελίδες: 16, Διαστάσεις: 19.5x19.5cm

Discover the love story that captured 21 million hearts . . . from the author of The Last Letter from Your Lover, now a major motion pictureThe No. 1 bestselling international phenomenon and major film adaptation.\'One of the most memorable books of the last decade\' Woman & Home\'A timeless love story\' Red\'The only book that ever made me cry - I wept so much I thought I might not stop!\' Lisa Jewell__________Will needed Lou as much as she needed him, but will her love be enough to save his life?Lou Clark knows lots of things. She knows how many footsteps there are between the bus stop and home. She knows she likes working in The Buttered Bun teashop and she knows she might not love her boyfriend Patrick.What Lou doesn\'t know is she\'s about to lose her job or that knowing what\'s coming is what keeps her sane.Will Traynor knows his motorcycle accident took away his desire to live. He knows everything feels very small and rather joyless now and he knows exactly how he\'s going to put a stop to that.What Will doesn\'t know is that Lou is about to burst into his world in a riot of colour. And neither of them knows they\'re going to change the other for all time.If you fell in love with Lou Clark, find out what she does next in After You and Still Me - out now!__________\'You simply have to read it\' Closer \'Magical and heartbreaking . . . Waterproof mascara essential\' Marie Claire \'A triumph\' ElleThe Lou Clark trilogy has sold over 21 million copies worldwide across all formats [The Bookseller, June 2020]Me Before You has sold over 14 million copies worldwide across all formats [The Bookseller, June 2020]JoJo Moyes, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, February 2023 Σελίδες: 512, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Remarkable\' – Ian McEwanShortlisted for Hearsts\' Big Book Award 2018.Set in 2003 in the sweltering heat of Singapore, Sharlene Teo\'s Ponti begins as sixteen-year-olds Szu and Circe develop an intense friendship. For Szu it offers an escape from Amisa, her beautiful, cruel mother – once an actress, and now the silent occupant of a rusty house. But for Circe, their friendship does the opposite, bringing her one step closer to the fascinating, unknowable Amisa.Seventeen years later, Circe finds herself adrift and alone. And then a project comes up at work, a remake of the cult seventies horror film series ‘Ponti’, the same series that defined Amisa’s short-lived film career. Suddenly Circe is knocked off balance: by memories of the two women she once knew, by guilt, and by a lost friendship that threatens her conscience . . .Longlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2019.Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Fiction, with a Sense of Place Award. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0423, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

An entertaining collection of strange, delightful and unexpectedly apt words from the origins of English, which illuminates the lives, beliefs and habits of our linguistic ancestors. \'A marvelous book\' Neil Gaiman \'Wonderful\' - Tom Holland \'A lovely, lovely read\' - Lucy Mangan \'Splendid\' - David Crystal \'Thorough, entertaining, and absolutely fascinating.\' Paul Anthony Jones, Haggard Hawks In this beautiful little book, Hana Videen has gathered gems of words together to create a glorious trove and illuminate the lives, beliefs and habits of our linguistic ancestors. We discover a world where choking on a bit of bread might prove your guilt, where fiend-ship was as likely as friend-ship, and you might grow up to be a laughter-smith. These are the magical roots of our own language: you\'ll never see English in the same way again. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1006, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Mylène\'s light-hearted advice is all about navigating the world with confidence.\' Daily MailIn this witty and uplifting book Parisian blogger Mylène Desclaux speaks tenderly and honestly about turning 50 and what it means for herself and for the other women in her entourage. Mylène assures us that we are still \'young women\' in our fifties - but with more opportunities. \'By the time we\'re fifty, we\'ve generally done all the important things - career, family. Now we can re-centre and discover a new energy within ourselves. It\'s our time to blossom - to reprogramme gently. To revitalise. We realise that we are the mistresses of our own lives . . . The desire to do battle disappears. We feel calm. And we know we\'re going to have time to make the most of it.\'With acerbic French humour she distils the essence of getting the most out of your middle age and gives advice on everything from: * Relationships* Sex* Fashion* Dating* Skincare* Friendships* Kids* BeautyIn WHY FRENCH WOMEN FEEL YOUNG AT 50 you will learn how to take pleasure from the simple things in life and how to make the most of your fifties, the Parisian way. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0723, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Gamrah’s faith in her new husband is not exactly returned …Sadeem is a little too willing to please her fiancé …Michelle is half-American and the wrong class for her boyfriend’s family …While Lamees works hard with little time for love.The girls of Riyadh are young, attractive and living by Saudi Arabia’s strict cultural traditions. Well, not quite. In-between sneaking out behind their parents’ backs, dating, shopping, watching American TV and having fun, they’re still trying to be good little Muslim girls. That is, pleasing their families and their men.But can you be a twenty-first century girl and a Saudi girl? Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

**SHORTLISTED in the Learning & Development category for the Sainsbury\'s Children\'s Book Awards 2020**This book is the perfect gift to celebrate your child starting school, a nursery graduation or a birthday present.By the time a child reaches the age of five, they have changed more in those early years than they will at any other point in their life. This amazing feat is celebrated in Wise Before Five.This illustrated guide is packed with everything a five-year-old should already know and introduces more complex ideas to support further learning. The book covers basic early years concepts, such as the alphabet, shapes and numbers, as well as topics such as feelings, daily routine, mindfulness and road safety. With gorgeous and vibrant illustrations by the talented Ekaterina Trukhan, Wise Before Five will build confidence and give children the power to realise that they are pretty remarkable! Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 22.4x22.4cm

Embark on a captivating literary journey with the international bestseller The Reader on the 6.27, a heartwarming tale of redemption and the uplifting power of books.Guylain Vignolles leads an unremarkable life, toiling at a job he despises in a book pulping plant. But every morning on the 6.27 train, Guylain finds pleasure in reciting aloud from pages he has saved from the jaws of his monstrous pulping machine.However, Guylain\'s life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers the diary of a lonely young woman named Julie. In this quirky and humorous novel, an unlikely hero embarks on an enchanting adventure through the streets of Paris, guided by the power of the written word.Bursting with eccentric characters and clever charm, The Reader on the 6.27 is a funny yet thought-provoking fable perfect for fans of Amelie and Mr Penumbra\'s 24-hour Bookstore. Masterfully crafted by French author Jean-Paul Didierlaurent, this contemporary story celebrates the joy of reading and the potential for books to transform lives in surprising ways. Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0712, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

Living alone in New York, Frannie teaches creative writing to a motley bunch of students, and secretly compiles a dictionary of street slang: virginia, n., vagina; snapper, n., vagina; brasole, n., vagina. One evening at a bar, she stumbles upon a man, his face in shadow, a tattoon on his wrist, a woman kneeling between his legs. A week later a detective shows up at her door. The woman\'s body has been discovered in the park across the street. Soon Frannie is propelled into a sexual liaison that tests the limits of her safety and desires, as she begins a terrifying descent into the dark places that reside deep within her. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0511, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

\'One hell of a fine book\' Conn IgguldenIN AN AGE OF CLASHING EMPIRES, DARK FORCES FROM THE EAST ENDANGER THE FIRST LIGHT OF THE WESTERN RENAISSANCE...It is an age of ruthless rulers, divided churches, fractured dynasties and intrepid traders. It is an age of great cities like Venice and Constantinople; an age of conquerors like Tamerlane who will drown the world in blood; an age when only a hero of exceptional gifts can make a difference. Luke Magoris is that hero. A hero who will find himself committed to a long journey to discover - and try to avoid - his destiny. He will travel from battle to trading fortune, from horse dealing to captivity, and to the love of three very different women and the unrelenting enmity of two remarkable men. Σελίδες: 592, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0701, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

\'The older the zombie, the bigger the death needed to raise it.\'After a few centuries, the only death \'big enough\' is a human sacrifice. I know because I\'m an animator. My name is Anita Blake. Working for Animators, Inc. is just a job - like selling insurance. But all the money in the world wasn\'t enough for me to take on the particular job Harold Gaynor was offering. Somebody else did, though - a rogue animator. Now he\'s not just raising the dead... he\'s raising Hell. And it\'s up to me to stop it. Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1101, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer . . . I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series!\' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series\'It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel\' RT Book Reviews\'Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story\' Erin Watt, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Royals series.I am Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman. My only \'superpowers\' are that I turn into a thirty-five-pound coyote and fix Volkswagens. But I have friends in odd places and a pack of werewolves at my back. It looks like I\'m going to need them.Centuries ago, the fae dwelt in Underhill. When they were cast out, they left behind their great castles, troves of magical artefacts . . . and their prisoners. Without the fae to mind them, those creatures roamed freely through Underhill wreaking havoc. Only the deadliest survived.Now one of those prisoners has escaped. It can look like any creature it chooses and if it bites you, it controls you. It lives for chaos and destruction and can make you do anything - even kill the person you love the most. Now it is here, in the Tri-Cities. In my territory. It won\'t - can\'t - remain. Not if I have anything to say about it.Mercy Thompson returns in another thrilling instalment from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs.Books by Patricia Briggs:The Mercy Thompson booksMoon CalledBlood BoundIron KissedBone CrossedSilver BorneRiver MarkedFrost BurnedNight BrokenFire TouchedSilence FallenStorm CursedSmoke BittenShifting Shadows (Stories from the world of Mercy Thompson) Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0127, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

From the critically acclaimed author of THE BROKEN EMPIRE series comes a brilliant new epic fantasy series, THE RED QUEEN’S WAR. I’m a liar and a cheat and a coward, but I will never, ever, let a friend down. Unless of course not letting them down requires honesty, fair play or bravery. The Red Queen is dreaded by the kings of the Broken Empire as they dread no other. Her grandson Jalan Kendeth – womaniser, gambler and all-out cad – is tenth in line to the throne. While his grandmother shapes the destiny of millions, Prince Jalan pursues his debauched pleasures. Until, that is, he gets entangled with Snorri ver Snagason, a huge Norse axeman and dragged against his will to the icy north… Σελίδες: 512, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

*AN AMAZON RISING STAR*Victoria Walters\' debut novel is a powerful tale of love, grief and survival, perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern, Lucy Dillon and Miranda Dickinson. \'Brilliant and superior women\'s fiction\' HeatIn the Cornish town of Talting, everyone is famous for something.Until recently Rose was known for many things: her infectious positivity; her unique artistic talent; and her devotion to childhood sweetheart Lucas.But two years ago that changed in one unthinkable moment. Now, Rose is known for being the young woman who became a widow aged just twenty-four.Though Rose knows that life must go on, the thought of carving out a new future for herself is one she can barely entertain. Until a newcomer, Robert, arrives in Talting for the summer...Can Rose allow herself the chance to love again?Get lost in Victoria Walters\' immensely touching debut novel, and discover a world that will capture your imagination and heart.Readers are falling in love with THE SECOND LOVE OF MY LIFE:\'A beautiful story - full of heart\' Giovanna Fletcher\'An emotional read\' Daily Mail\'A wonderful love story\' Heat\'A sobtastic story\' Red Online\'Just darn brilliant\' Look \'Brilliant and superior women\'s fiction\' Heat\'A moving debut\' Sun\'A well-written, heart-wrenching read\' Best\'Heartbreaking and heart-awakening\' Lisa Dickenson*New Magazine BOOK OF THE WEEK* Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0407, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

FOR NEW 2024 EDITION SEE 9780008703011 The inspirational memoir from Paralympian and disability advocate Anne Wafula Strike Struck down with polio at the age of two and a half, Anne overcame the prejudice rife in her native village in Kenya, where neighbours believed she was cursed and called her a snake because of her disability, which left her paralysed below the waist. Losing her mother at a tender age, and sent to a school far away from home, she achieved fantastic academic results, amidst the challenges of a military coup. She went to university and qualified as a teacher, and fell in love with a British man who truly valued her defiant spirit. She moved from a world with no running water to make a life for herself in modern Britain. Where, against all odds, she bore a child, and went on to being the first East African to compete in her sport internationally. Anne is currently in further training, hoping to represent Great Britain at the 2012 Paralympics. Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0708, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'About as close to flawless as any reader could ask for\' The New York Times Book Review\'For anyone who has ever felt the contempt of a self-righteous world, this book will resonate within you like a gospel choir. For anyone who hasn\'t, this book will be an education\' Barbara Kingsolver Carolina in the 1950s, and Bone - christened Ruth Anna Boatwright - lives a happy life, in and out of her aunt\'s houses, playing with her cousins on the porch, sipping ice tea, loving her little sister Reece and her beautiful young mother. But Glen Waddell has been watching them all, wanting her mother too, and when he promises a new life for the family, her mother gratefully accepts. Soon Bone finds herself in a different, terrible world, living in fear, and an exile from everything she knows. Bastard Out of Carolina is a raw, poignant tale of fury, power, love and family.This editon contains an introduction by the author. Dorothy Allison was awarded the 2007 Robert Penn Warren Award for Fiction, and has been likened to Flannery O\'Connor, William Faulkner and Harper Lee. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES*** ***Don\'t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.***Whether you\'ve read them all or whether you\'re discovering Alex Gray\'s bestselling series for the first time, ECHO OF THE DEAD will have you gripped until the final page.\'Echo of the Dead will keep you guessing LIN ANDERSON \'Echo of the Dead is Alex Gray at her finest DOULGAS SKELTON \'An exciting procedural\' SUNDAY TIMES \'Effortlessly charming, wholly engaging and cleverly plotted\' IRISH INDEPENDENT \'A consistent delight, wonderful\' ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH After a stressful winter, DSI William Lorimer is enjoying some time away from Glasgow. He and his new friend, Daniel Kohi, have retreated to the wilds of the Scottish Highlands to unwind. But what awaits them is far from a holiday.Despite its troubled history, the mountain village of Glencoe is now a popular resort, famed for its close-knit community, its breath-taking scenery and the warm welcome it offers weary travellers. So it\'s particularly shocking when two bodies are discovered in quick succession on the nearby peaks . . .With a potential serial killer on the loose, Lorimer\'s Major Incidents Team are drafted in from Glasgow. It\'s clear that a dark secret lurks beneath the wild beauty of this place. But will Lorimer manage to root it out before the killer strikes again? ____________WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT ALEX GRAY\"I have read every book in the Lorimer series and each one has been a pleasure\" *****\"Alex Gray is a master storyteller\" *****\"She never disappoints\" *****\"I cannot wait for the next book\" *****\"Her writing always keeps me engrossed\" ***** Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0310, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

To commit the perfect murder, you need the perfect cover.On an icy morning, a mother wakes to find her daughter\'s blood-soaked body frozen to the road. Who would carry out such a killing on the victim\'s doorstep?Straight off her last harrowing case, Detective Erika Foster is feeling fragile but determined to lead the investigation. As she sets to work, she finds reports of assaults in the same quiet South London suburb where the woman was killed. One chilling detail links them to the murder victim - they were all attacked by a figure in black wearing a gas mask.Erika is on the hunt for a killer with a terrifying calling card. The case gets more complicated when she uncovers a tangled web of secrets surrounding the death of the beautiful young woman.Yet just as Erika begins to piece the clues together, she is forced to confront painful memories of her past. Erika must dig deep, stay focused and find the killer. Only this time, one of her own is in terrible danger...From the global million-copy bestselling author comes a totally heart-racing, hold-your-breath read that will keep you hooked until the very last page.Read what everyone is saying about Deadly Secrets:\'It was absolutely brilliant!... the story keeps you in suspense right to the end with more red herrings than you can shake a stick at. I honestly didn\'t guess who it was until the reveal actually happened, and loved the twist - very cleverly done!\' Stardust Book Reviews\'I love how the author doesn\'t give anything away and kept me guessing throughout. I truly had no idea who could be behind the killings and when all is revealed, with some shocking twists, it won\'t be what you are expecting! ...a thrilling and addictive read that chilled me to the bone.\' By the Letter Book Reviews\'Simply Splendid!! This is another fabulous story by Robert Bryndza. He certainly has a talent when it comes to writing entertaining thrillers.\' Goodreads Reviewer\'This newest installment has exactly the same high quality of writing, plot development, twists and the healthy dose of suspense and action I have become used to with this series. I found myself hooked right from the very first page as there is just something about the writing that draws you right in.\' It\'s All About Books Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0309, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

A California high-school student, blonde, promiscuous Cheryl Diggs is murdered and the obvious suspect is her fellow student, Chris Whitman. A seemingly straightforward case, especially when it emerges that Whitman is an East Coast mafia chieftain\'s son - after all, murder runs in the family. But no murder case is straightforward, as Sergeant Pete Decker well knows, and the closer he looks at this one the less satisfied he is. Though Whitman eventually confesses to the killing Decker knows the case hasn\'t been exhaustively investigated - and certain pieces of evidence don\'t quite add up. On the other hand, Decker also knows that, even if he didn\'t murder Diggs, Whitman is a cold-blooded killer. And that the sweet young girl now under his thrall is bound, eventually, to suffer at Whitman\'s hands if he walks free. How should Decker ensure justice is done? Σελίδες: 512, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0510, Διαστάσεις: 11.2x11.2cm