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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Romance > Historical
Set in an alternative Edwardian England, this is a comedy of
manners, manor houses, and hedge mazes: including a magic-infused
murder mystery and a delightful queer romance. 'Lush historical
fantasy . . . A delightful book, with richly developed characters'
- New York Times 'Mystery! Magic! Murder! . . . This book is a
confection, both marvellous and light' - Alix E. Harrow, author of
The Ten Thousand Doors of January For fans of Georgette Heyer or
Julia Quinn's Bridgerton, who'd like to welcome magic into their
lives . . . Young baronet Robin Blyth thought he was taking up a
minor governmental post. However, he's actually been appointed
parliamentary liaison to a secret magical society. If it weren't
for this administrative error, he'd never have discovered the
incredible magic underlying his world. Cursed by mysterious
attackers and plagued by visions, Robin becomes determined to drag
answers from his missing predecessor - but he'll need the help of
Edwin Courcey, his hostile magical-society counterpart. Unwillingly
thrown together, Robin and Edwin will discover a plot that
threatens every magician in the British Isles. The Binding meets
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell in debut author Freya Marske's A
Marvellous Light. Continue the thrilling series with A Restless
Truth. 'A dazzling debut' - Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who
Became the Sun 'Prepare to fall in love with the gorgeous Edwardian
setting, the sizzling character dynamics, and the murderous
enchanted hedge maze' - Emily Tesh, author of Silver in the Wood
'An absolute delight . . . If you ever wished Downton Abbey was
sharper-edged and full of magic, this is the book for you' - Kat
Howard, author of An Unkindness of Magicians
A heartwarming read from Rosie Clarke's bestselling Mulberry Lane
series.LONDON 1949 Peggy is once more torn two ways and can only
hope that a reunion with her Mulberry Lane family and friends at
Christmas can help resolve her problems. Her eldest daughter Janet
is desperately unhappy and fears her husband is having an affair,
whilst her youngest daughter Fay has been talent-spotted to train
as a figure skater back in London. Peggy is faced with the dilemma
of moving her family back to London to pursue her daughter's
destiny. But will everyone be happy with this? Praise for the
Mulberry Lane series: 'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke
is up there with some of the best in the business' Bookish
Jottings. 'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example
of its genre' That Thing She Reads. 'This is wonderful historical
fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived
on your street' 'Absolutely loved this latest instalment and
revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another great story of love and
heartache' What readers are saying about A Reunion at Mulberry
Lane: 'I just adore this book series and was delighted to read this
one.' 'What I loved about this book was the emotional sense of
comfort, good people facing sometimes-difficult challenges and
trying to do the right and kind thing with positive results.'
'Another wonderful book in this lovely series.' 'This is another
definite five star read for me, I absolutely adore this author's
work. This is a great read and quite possibly one of my
favourites.' 'Another fantastic book in this series, just like
checking in with old friends'
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The Third Death
(Hardcover)
Murat Tuncel; Translated by Stuart Kline; Edited by Richard Holmes
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R773
Discovery Miles 7 730
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose
yourself in another time and another place.' Lizzie Lane May 1940
There are new residents at Goodwill House - WAAF drivers Camilla
'Millie' Cunningham and Diane Forsyth, both eager to do their bit
for the war effort and excited to be helping the brave boys who
fly. And when Millie meets dashing and heroic Spitfire pilot Ted
Thorrington, they strike up an instant connection. But with Hitler
gaining more ground in Europe, there is danger brewing across the
Channel in Dunkirk and Ted is required to fly more and more
dangerous sorties, risking his life every time. With their hearts
and lives on the line, the courage of the girls in blue will be
tested like never before... Don't miss book two in the wonderful
new Goodwill House series by bestselling author Fenella J. Miller!
Praise for Fenella J. Miller: 'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J
Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another
place.' Lizzie Lane 'Engaging characters and setting which whisks
you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A great start to
what promises to be a fabulous series.' Jean Fullerton
Sitting on musty damp blankets below deck, Maria wondered as to
where all of her courage had gone. She felt that it had floated
away on the stormy seas. Her children were counting on her, as well
as her husband, she thought. The shadows of uncertain doubt clouded
her mind as the stormy waves of the Atlantic Ocean tossed the
German brig about as if it were a leaf in a pond. What did America
hold for her family? The temptations of owning their own land had
won over the risks they would have to take. Was it really worth the
risk? Would her family truly find a place to call home? Closing her
eyes, Maria allowed the grace of God sweep over her as she silently
prayed.
Micah Hartman and Damon Hall first meet in the frontier river town
of Reed's Landing, Wisconsin in the 1850's. Micah, the son of one
of the town's leading lumbermen, embodies the West but seeks more
from his life than the perpetual cycle of lumbering. Damon,
educated at Harvard's Divinity School, comes to "the Landing" an
idealistic young cleric seeking to do God's will. Despite what they
may have planned for their lives, the Civil War gives them
different paths to tread. The old friends are united as members of
the Seventh Wisconsin--soon to become part of the famous "Iron
Brigade." Micah, an infantryman, and Damon, the Seventh's chaplain,
are forever changed inside the crucible of combat where they are
forced to face war's death, pain, and suffering. After the war,
life continues. The men find wives and dream of children. Young men
become older men; older men discover regret. It is only after forty
years at each other's side that the truth comes out. An aged ledger
appears that casts a shadow of doubt on the integrity of one of
these men, and that shadow could forever darken a lifelong
friendship.
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