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The courtesan’s courtshipPursuing a role in Parliament, Christopher Lattimar needs a virtuous marriage to make society overlook his roguish past. When beautiful and disarming Ellie Parmenter offers to reform and refine him, he’s too tempted to say no.Once a courtesan, Ellie knows a thing or two about polishing a diamond in the rough. She has no designs on Christopher—or any man in search of a wife—but their best-laid plans begin to tumble once lessons in respectability turn to seduction…Hadley’s HellionsFour friends united by power, privilege and the daring pursuit of passion!
A Perfect Cornish Summer
The first in a gorgeous new series from the author of Summer at the Cornish Cafe, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Milly Johnson.‘A beautiful, uplifting feeling and a perfectly placed sense of community along with love and friendship make this a wonderful addition to your bookshelf’ Shaz’s Book BlogSummer is on the horizon, and the people of Porthmellow are eagerly awaiting the annual food festival. At least, most of them are…For Sam Lovell, organising the summer festival in her hometown is one of the highlights of her year. It’s not always smooth sailing, but she loves to see Porthmellow’s harbour packed with happy visitors, and being on the committee has provided a much-needed distraction from the drama in her family life (and the distinct lack of it in her love life).When their star guest pulls out with only a few weeks to go, everyone’s delighted when a London chef who grew up locally steps in at the last minute. But Gabe Matthias is the last person Sam was expecting to see, and his return to Porthmellow will change her quiet coastal life for ever.Curl up with this gorgeous novel and savour the world of Porthmellow Harbour.Authors love Phillipa Ashley’s books…‘Scandals and secrets in the Scillies – sheer joy!’ Katie Fforde‘A delicious festive treat with as many twists and turns as a Cornish country lane’ Jules Wake‘Warm and funny and feel-good. The best sort of holiday read’ Katie Fforde‘Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!’ Jill Mansell‘An utterly glorious, escapist read from a one of the freshest voices to emerge in women's fiction today. I loved every gorgeous page’ Claudia Carroll‘Deliciously entertaining’ Liz Fenwick
The Lost Girls Of Paris
‘A gripping tale’ MY WEEKLY ‘Thrilling’ WOMAN ‘A truly gripping read of mystery, love and heroism’ FROST MAGAZINEThe Lost Girls of Paris is an emotional story of friendship and betrayal during the second world war, inspired by true events – from the international bestseller Pam Jenoff.1940s. With the world at war, Eleanor Trigg leads a mysterious ring of female secret agents in London. Twelve of these women are sent to aid the resistance.They never return home.1946. Passing through Grand Central Station, Grace Healey finds an abandoned suitcase tucked beneath a bench. The case is filled with a dozen photographs, each of a different woman.Setting out to find the women behind the pictures, Grace is drawn into the mystery of the lost girls of Paris. And as she delves deeper into the secrets of the past, she uncovers a story of fierce friendship, unthinkable bravery – and, ultimately, the worst kind of betrayal.Praise for The Lost Girls of Paris:‘Fraught with danger, filled with mystery, and meticulously researched, The Lost Girls of Paris is a fascinating tale of the hidden women who helped to win the war.’ Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours‘A smart, suspenseful, and morally complicated spy novel for our time. Eleanor Trigg and her girls are every bit as human as they are brave. I couldn’t put this down.’ Jessica Shattuck, New York Times bestselling author of The Women in the Castle‘Pam Jenoff's meticulous research and gorgeous historical world-building lift her books to must-buy status. An intriguing mystery and a captivating heroine make The Lost Girls of Paris a read to savor!’ Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice NetworkPraise for Pam Jenoff:‘Wonderfully compelling… The story grips from the very first page, and the atmosphere of the circus is entrancing – you feel all the terror and thrill of the flying trapeze.’ Margaret Leroy, author of The Soldier’s Wife‘Secrets, lies, treachery, and passion…I read this novel in a headlong rush.’ Christina Barker Kline, #1 bestselling author of Orphan Train‘A thrilling, yet heart-breaking story of life and love, heroism and sacrifice in wartime Europe’ My Weekly‘This is a book not to be missed’ Melanie Benjamin, bestselling author of The Swans of Fifth Avenue and The Aviator’s Wife‘Jenoff has written a tribute to the human spirit that soars in the midst of epic despair…’ NPR‘Jenoff’s prose is evocative and compelling’ The Globe and Mail‘An emotional tale of survival and courage during a difficult time in Europe.’ Suzy Approved Book Reviews‘Jenoff keeps readers on their toes with the numerous twists and turns… as well as the emotional peaks and valleys that had me reaching for tissues more than once.’ Romance Dish‘THE ORPHAN’S TALE takes us on a heartbreaking, hopeful, touching and emotional journey; one that is not to be missed.’ Jennifer Blankfein
The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O.
You think you know how the world works? Think again.From bestselling author Neal Stephenson and critically acclaimed historical and contemporary commercial novelist Nicole Galland comes a captivating and complex near-future thriller that questions the very foundations of the modern world.1851 England The Great Exhibition at London’s Crystal Palace has opened, celebrating the rise of technology and commerce. With it the power of magic – in decline since the industrial revolution began – is completely snuffed out. The existence of magic begins its gradual devolution into mere myth.21st Century America Magic has faded from the minds of mankind, until an encounter between Melisande Stokes, linguistics expert at Harvard, and Tristan Lyons, shadowy agent of government, leads to the uncovering of a distant past. After translating a series of ancient texts, Melisande and Tristan discover the connection between science, magic and time travel and so the Department of Diachronic Operations – D.O.D.O. – is hastily brought into existence. Its mission: to develop a device that will send their agents back to the past, where they can stop magic from disappearing and alter the course of history.But when you interfere with the past, there’s no telling what you might find in your future…Written with the genius, complexity, and innovation that characterize all of Neal Stephenson’s work and steeped with the down-to-earth warmth and humour of Nicole Galland’s storytelling style, this exciting and vividly realized work of science fiction will make you believe in the impossible, and take you to places – and times – beyond imagining.
The Hobbit
Read the definitive edition of Bilbo Baggins’ adventures in middle-earth in this classic bestseller behind this year’s biggest movie.The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a burglar.Encounters with trolls, goblins, dwarves, elves and giant spiders, conversations with the dragon, Smaug, and a rather unwilling presence at the Battle of Five Armies are just some of the adventures that befall Bilbo.Bilbo Baggins has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of children’s fiction. Written by Professor Tolkien for his own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when published.
The Stationmaster’s Daughter
‘Absolutely broke my heart… I didn’t emerge for breath until I’d tearfully finished the last page. Wonderful.’ Being Anne, 5 starsDorset, 1935. Stationmaster Ted has never cared much for romance. Occupied with ensuring England’s most beautiful railway runs on time, love has always felt like a comparatively trivial matter. Yet when he meets Annie Galbraith on the 8.42 train to Lynford, he can’t help but instantly fall for her. But when the railway is forced to close and a terrible accident occurs within the station grounds, Ted finds his job and any hope of a relationship with Annie hanging in the balance… Present day. Recovering from heartbreak after a disastrous marriage, Tilly decides to escape from the bustling capital and move to Dorset to stay with her dad, Ken.When Ken convinces Tilly to help with the restoration of the old railway, she discovers a diary hidden in the old ticket office. Tilly is soon swept up in Ted’s story, and the fateful accident that changed his life forever. But an encounter with an enigmatic stranger takes Tilly by surprise, and she can’t help but feel a connection with Ted’s story in the past…Don’t miss this haunting and evocative timeslip novel.Readers LOVE The Stationmaster’s Daughter:‘A MUST READ in my book!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Utterly perfect… A timeslip tale that leaves you wanting more… I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘I may have shed a tear or two!… A definite emotional rollercoaster of a read that will make you both cry and smile.’ Debbie’s Book Reviews, 5 stars‘Oh my goodness… The pages turned increasingly quickly as my desperation to find out what happened steadily grew and grew.’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars‘Very special… I loved every minute of it.’ Jessica Belmont, 5 stars‘Brilliant… Very highly recommended!!’ Donnasbookblog, 5 stars‘Touched my heart! A real page turner… The perfect read for cosying up. I can’t recommend this gorgeous book enough.’ Dash Fan Book reviews, 5 stars
Волшебство в новогоднюю ночь
Это сказка о девочке и ее бабушке, которые могли МЕЧТАТЬ и ВЕРИЛИ, что в новогоднюю ночь все ВОЗМОЖНО! Мечты сбываются ,когда человек проявляет положительные качества характера, такие, как доброта, забота о близких, любовь, терпение и действует через каждодневный труд, стремление к успеху, совершенствуясь изо дня в день, воспринимает этот Мир через глаза и голос Души и Сердца, любит его, занимается творчеством и имеет Чистые намерения – Мир откликается взаимностью!. Когда ребенок любознателен и не стесняется задавать интересующие его вопросы – ответы приходят. Наблюдательность приводит к новым открытиям в жизни, стремление БЫТЬ ЛУЧШИМ в своей самореализации дает РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ! Чудеса случаются, когда в них искренне веришь!
Волшебные пуанты
Конечно, все знают, что под Новый год могут произойти самые разнообразные и невероятные чудеса. Чаще всего автором этих чудес становится славный и всеми любимый дедушка с белой бородой и добрыми глазами. Его ждут все, и даже те дети, которые уже сами стали родителями. Но в тот предновогодний день к маленькой девочке Лизе вместо Деда Мороза пожаловала необычная гостья. А чем закончилась эта встреча мы с вами узнаем из сказки Ирины Яновской «Волшебные пуанты».
Scandals Of The Rich
Scandalised & SeducedJet pilot Zack Scott stirs from a flashback, where he finds himself pressed up against the soft, womanly body of Lia Corretti. For years, Lia has hidden her pain and the shadows in Zack's eyes call to her. But the hot heat of him as he holds her awakens her senses… * Jilted at the altar, Alessandro Corretti escapes the headlines on his yacht. Aboard his boat is Elena—the woman who tore up his heart six months ago. Alessandro wants Elena…Yet passion has consequences. If Elena carries his child, she'll be his forever. * Alessia Battaglia is a vision in white…as she flees the church. She's abandoned her fiancé, praying that his cousin, Matteo Corretti will come after her. Because there are two things Matteo doesn't know… Alessia is pregnant, and the child is his!
Scandals Of The Powerful
Secrets to hide…Journalist Emily Hyslop is covering a wedding in Sicily and it’s clear there’s a mystery behind the union of the Corretti and Battaglia families. Then Emily meets the sexiest man she's ever encountered… Does she have to leave Sicily once the wedding is over? *PA Ella is ready to handle whatever devilish Santo Corretti throws at her. But there’s real darkness in her boss's eyes this morning – scandal is circling Santo's family. All he wants is a little TLC. Except, Ella's heart is not a toy for his amusement! *Careful Taylor Carmichael knew her encounter with playboy Luca Corretti, a bottle of chilled champagne and a skintight dress was a bad idea, worse still the paparazzi caught it all on camera. Taylor is fuming. Luca could have stopped the press…