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The third installment of a bewitching series brimming with charm
and charisma that will make fans of Outlander rejoice! (Woman's
World Magazine). New York Times bestselling author Paula
Brackston's second novel in the Found Things series, Secrets of the
Chocolate House, was called a time-swapping romance [that] will
please fans of Alice Hoffman (Publishers Weekly). Now, Brackston
returns to the Found Things series with a third book, The Garden of
Promises and Lies. As the bustle of the winter holidays in the
Little Shop of Found Things gives way to spring, Xanthe is left to
reflect on the strange events of the past year. While she's tried
to keep her time-traveling talents a secret from those close to
her, she is forced to take responsibility for having inadvertently
transported the dangerous Benedict Fairfax to her own time. Xanthe
comes to see that she must use her skills as a Spinner if she and
Flora are ever to be safe, and turns to the Spinners book for help.
It is then that a beautiful antique wedding dress sings to her.
Realizing the dress and her adversary are connected in some way,
she answers the call. She finds herself in Bradford-on-Avon in
1815, as if she has stepped into a Jane Austen story. Now in
Xanthe's time, Fairfax is threatening Xanthe into helping him with
his evil doings, and demonstrates all too clearly how much damage
he is capable of causing. With Fairfax growing ever more powerful,
Xanthe enlists the help of her boyfriend Liam, taking him back in
time with her. It is a decision that might just ensure she prevails
over her foe, but only by putting her life--and his--on the line.
"A poignant, tender story of families and sisters divided by the
cruelty of political chance-my heart ached for them on every page."
Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network
A city divided. When the Berlin Wall goes up, Karin is on the wrong
side of the city. Overnight, she's trapped under Soviet rule in
unforgiving East Berlin and separated from her twin sister, Jutta.
Two sisters torn apart. Karin and Jutta lead parallel lives for
years, cut off by the Wall. But Karin finds one reason to keep
going: Otto, the man who gives her hope, even amidst the brutal
East German regime. One impossible choice... When Jutta finds a
hidden way through the wall, the twins are reunited. But the Stasi
have eyes everywhere, and soon Karin is faced with a terrible
decision: to flee to the West and be with her sister, or sacrifice
it all to follow her heart? From the USA Today and internationally
bestselling WWII novelist of The German Midwife, The Secret
Messenger and The Berlin Girl comes a story set at the dawn of the
Cold War in Berlin. Why readers love The Girl Behind the Wall: 'I
was captivated from the very first chapter. It was so well written,
I felt like I was really there... A must read.' NetGalley Reviewer
'Oh my goodness, what a page-turner. My heart was in my mouth for
most of this book.' NetGalley Reviewer 'Such a fast-paced read!
Historical fiction at its best! Highly, highly recommend.'
NetGalley Reviewer 'Another fabulous read from the super talented
Mandy Robotham who never fails to give us a satisfying story... she
has the ability to mix a damn good story with historical facts...
you want to read and read... I raced through this one.' NetGalley
Reviewer 'What a truly gripping read! I didn't want to stop
reading, I was mesmerised...' NetGalley Reviewer 'I couldn't put
this book down... well-researched and a heartbreakingly accurate
portrayal of the families separated by the wall. Keep the tissues
handy because you might need them.' NetGalley Reviewer 'What a
read. I found myself thinking of the family in the book as real
people I loved. If you read only one book this year, make sure it's
this one!' NetGalley Reviewer 'Mandy Robotham has a gift for making
history come alive. Amazing read. I simply could not put it down.'
NetGalley Reviewer 'Beautifully written and heartfelt... I loved
it... A story that will stay with you. Well worth a read.'
NetGalley Reviewer 'Another winner from Mandy Robotham!' NetGalley
Reviewer
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Fox
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John Reinhard Dizon
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Now in trade paperback for the first time--#1 New York Times
bestselling author Stephanie Laurens's unforgettable tale of love
and mystery that introduced her overwhelming popular Bastion Club
novels
Tristan Wemyss, Earl of Trentham, has a most unexpected
challenge: like all men of his class he must find a suitable wife,
but within a year, and if he fails, he must forfeit his
inheritance. Despite the many alluring young women paraded before
him, he picks his neighbor, Miss Leonora Carling. Spirited,
educated, and no man's fool, Leonora meets his requirements
perfectly. Unfortunately, she has no desire to marry anyone . .
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But then unanticipated danger finds her and Leonora must beg
Tristan for his aid. A mysterious stranger is attempting to force
her family from their home, so when Tristan extends his services as
protector she has little choice but to accept. Yet as they get
ever-closer to uncovering the source of the threat, Tristan
discovers his offer of convenience is becoming an offer of
love.
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The Kept
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James Scott
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Only Oona
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Tamatha Cain
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From the bestselling author of The Librarian of Auschwitz, Antonio
Iturbe, comes a captivating historical novel based on a true story
- the extraordinary life and mysterious death of Antoine de
Saint-Exupery, author of The Little Prince. Flying. Love. War. For
some men everything is an adventure . . . All Antoine de Saint
Exupery wants to do is be a pilot. But flying is a dangerous dream
and one that sets him at odds with his aristocratic background and
the woman he loves. Despite attempts to keep him grounded, Antoine
is determined to venture forwards into the unknown. Together with
his friends, Jean and Henri, he will pioneer new mail routes across
the globe and help change the future of aviation. In the midst of
his adventures, Antoine also begins to weave a children's story
that is destined to touch the lives of millions of readers around
the world. A story called The Little Prince . . . Fame and fortune
may have finally found Antoine, but as the shadow of war begins to
threaten Europe, he's left to wonder whether his greatest adventure
is yet to come . . . Translated by Lilit Zekulin Thwaites, The
Prince of the Skies is a moving tale of love and friendship, war
and heroism, and the power of the written word. Praise for The
Prince of the Skies: 'I adored the character of Antoine' - Gill
Paul, author of The Secret Wife 'What a beautiful,
thought-provoking read' - Jennifer Ryan author of The Chilbury's
Ladies Choir and The Kitchen Front
Hunger deepened in Ireland in 1848 as the potato crop failed again.
In London, the government, alarmed by austerity in England and
revolution in Europe, refused to re-open the soup kitchens in
Ireland. But, worse still, they refused to halt food exports from
the starving country. Emigration quickened as many were evicted,
and many more fled from a wasted land. They worked the waterfronts
and coal mines of America and the railways and building sites of
England. But hunger still stalked them. 'Cold is the Dawn' follows
these men and women and their bitter fight for survival in Ireland,
England and America.
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