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Journey to the dusty plains of Central Australia in The Pearl
Sister, the fourth book in the number one bestselling Seven Sisters
series by Lucinda Riley. A spellbinding story of love and loss,
inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. CeCe
D'Apliese has never felt she fitted in anywhere. Following the
death of her father, the elusive billionaire Pa Salt - so-called by
the six daughters he adopted from around the globe and named after
the Seven Sisters star cluster - she finds herself at breaking
point. Dropping out of art college, CeCe watches as Star, her
beloved sister, distances herself to follow her new love, leaving
her completely alone. In desperation, she decides to flee England
and discover her past; the only clues she has are a black-and-white
photograph and the name of a woman pioneer who lived in Australia
over one hundred years ago. En-route to Sydney, CeCe heads to the
one place she has ever felt close to being herself: the stunning
beaches of Krabi, Thailand. There amongst the backpackers, she
meets the mysterious Ace, a man as lonely as she is and whom she
subsequently realizes has a secret to hide . . . A hundred years
earlier, Kitty McBride, daughter of an Edinburgh clergyman, is
given the opportunity to travel to Australia as the companion of
the wealthy Mrs McCrombie. In Adelaide, her fate becomes entwined
with Mrs McCrombie's family, including the identical, yet very
different, twin brothers: impetuous Drummond, and ambitious Andrew,
the heir to a pearling fortune. When CeCe finally reaches the
searing heat of the Red Centre of Australia, she begins the search
for her past. As something deep within her responds to the energy
of the area and the ancient culture of the Aboriginal people, her
creativity reawakens once more. With help from those she meets on
her journey, CeCe begins to believe that this wild, vast continent
could offer her something she never thought possible: a sense of
belonging, and a home . . . The epic multi-million selling series
continues with The Moon Sister. 'Delicious reading' - Daily Mail
2016
Fresh from her mother's funeral, Mari arrives on Martha’s Vineyard off
the coast of Massachusetts to study under the enigmatic painter
Elizabeth Devereux.
But she soon realises that her relationship to the island runs deeper
than she ever thought possible.
1942
It’s World War II, and Smith sisters Cadence and Briar are faced with
the impossible task of holding their failing family farm together as
the US army arrives on their island.
In an attempt for normalcy, the sisters start a book club that quickly
grows in numbers and becomes a lifeline for the women who remain on the
island.
That is, until a German soldier's arrival casts shadows of doubt and
danger. Who can they really trust in their tight-knit community?
When a handsome man literally fell at her feet while she was walking through a moonlit convent courtyard, Helena knew he must have been there for a scandalous liaison. Yet she kept his presence a secret from the questioning nuns -- and for her silence the stranger rewarded her with an enticing, unforgettable kiss. What Helena didn't know was that her wild Englishman was Sebastian Cynster, Duke of St. Ives ... and that this dashing, dangerous nobleman was her destiny. Seven years later, Sebastian spies Helena from across a crowded ballroom. This heiress is dazzling London society with her wit and beauty, tantalizing all the eligible men with the prospect of taking her hand in marriage. But Helena is not looking for just any husband. She wants an equal, a challenge -- someone who can live up to the promise of that delicious, never-forgotten kiss.
'In this vivid, affecting novel of intertwined destinies and the
enduring power of love against the bleakest odds, Levensohn weaves
a tale saturated with historical accuracy and yet surprisingly
intimate. A Jewish Girl in Paris delivers romance and intrigue to
spare, but the novel's real power lies in its portrayal of how
deeply and sometimes mysteriously we can find ourselves connected
to the past, and to each other.' - Paula Mc Lain, New York Times
bestselling author of The Paris Wife and When the Stars Go Dark
Paris, 1940, a city under German occupation. A young Jewish girl,
Judith, meets a young man, the son of a wealthy banker and Nazi
sympathizer - his family will never approve of the girl he has
fallen in love with. As the Germans impose more and more
restrictions on Jewish Parisians, the couple secretly plan to flee
the country. But before they can make their escape, Judith
disappears . . . Montreal, 1982. Shortly before his death, Lica
Grunberg confesses to his daughter, that she has an older
half-sister, Judith. Lica escaped the Nazis but lost all contact
with his first-born daughter. His daughter promises to find the
sister she never knew. The search languishes for years, until
Jacobina is spurred on by her young friend Beatrice. Soon the two
women discover a dark family secret, stretching over two continents
and six decades, that will change their lives forever . . .
Inspired by true events and set against the backdrop of the Second
World War, Melanie Levensohn's A Jewish Girl in Paris is a powerful
novel about forbidden love, adapted from a translation by Jamie Lee
Searle.
Through letters with a famous author, one French librarian tells her
love story and describes the brutal Nazi occupation of her small
coastal village.
Saint-Malo, France: August 1938. Jocelyn and Antoine are childhood
sweethearts, but just after they marry and are hoping for a child,
Antoine is called up to fight against Germany. As the war rages,
Jocelyn focuses on comforting and encouraging the local population by
recommending books from her beloved library in Saint-Malo. She herself
finds hope in her letters to a famous author.
After the French capitulation, the Nazis occupy the town and turn it
into a fortress to control the north of French Brittany. Residents try
passive resistance, but the German commander ruthlessly purges part of
the city's libraries to destroy any potentially subversive writings. At
great risk to herself, Jocelyn manages to hide some of the books while
waiting to receive news from Antoine, who has been taken to a German
prison camp.
What unfolds in her letters is Jocelyn’s description of her mission: to
protect the people of Saint-Malo and the books they hold so dear. With
prose both sweeping and romantic, Mario Escobar brings to life the
occupied city and re-creates the history of those who sacrificed all to
care for the people they loved.
A special invitation. A night to remember . . .
The Ball at Versailles is a sparkling, captivating tale of four young
women and one life-changing night, from the billion copy bestselling
author, Danielle Steel.
1958. The Palace of Versailles is hosting an event that will go down in
history. It is a glamorous dusk-to-dawn ball, where a select group of
debutantes will be presented to international society and royalty. And
for four young women, all with something to prove, it is an event they
will never forget.
Amelia Alexander is the daughter of a hard-working, single mother who
sacrifices everything to ensure that Amelia can take every opportunity
for a better life.
Caroline Taylor is pursuing a passionate affair with an up-and-coming
movie star ten years her senior. But does he love her, or is his
interest because of her famous father?
Nuclear physics student, Felicity Smith, is uninterested in fashion and
socializing, but she attends the ball to please her parents and to step
out of the shadow of her sister.
And Samantha Walker is the beloved, over-protected daughter of a
wealthy businessman, her excitement about the invitation overshadowed
by a past tragedy that still haunts her.
An exclusive invitation, a trip to Paris, and one spectacular, show
stopping night will change these young women’s lives forever . . .
A stunning collectible edition containing the third and fourth novels
in #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn's beloved
Bridgerton series. This edition features:
gorgeous sprayed edgesintricate foil iconographyribbon
bookmarkbeautiful endpapers
BENEDICT'S STORY
Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady
Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball--or that she would be spinning in
the arms of her "Prince Charming"--the debonair and devastatingly
handsome Benedict Bridgerton. But when the clock strikes midnight,
Sophie's enchanting evening ends. Since that night Benedict has been
able to think of nothing but the bewitching young woman, and he's sworn
to find and wed his mystery miss. Yet will another unexpectedly steal
his heart--and his chance for a fairy tale love?
COLIN AND PENELOPE'S STORY
Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother
for . . . well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of
watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything
about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret . . . and fears
she doesn't know him at all.
Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an
empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady
Whistledown, who can't seem to publish an edition without mentioning
him. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers
nothing in his life is quite the same--especially Penelope
Featherington! The girl who was always simply there is suddenly the
girl haunting his dreams. When he discovers that Penelope has secrets
of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide . . . is she his biggest
threat-- or his promise of a happy ending?
The first novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author
Stephanie Laurens's legendary Cynster series--now available in a
trade paperback edition for the first time--a breathtaking tale of
passion and mystery involving a duke known as "Devil" and the
governess who beguiles him.
The Duke of St. Ives, known to those closest to him as Devil
Cynster, comes from one of England's most powerful families, but
even a dynasty as respected as the Cynsters has its skeletons. When
the duke's young cousin is found murdered, Devil is determined to
uncover the killer . . . even if means disgracing a member of his
own blood.
Matters aren't helped by the distracting presence of Honoria
Wetherby. She may be "only" a governess, but Devil has never met a
woman like her before--one with brains, beauty, and a fearless
desire to help him in his quest for justice.
Together, they embark on an adventure--one of danger, love, and
passion--a journey that just might cost them their lives.
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