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Mother doesn't always know best in this atmospheric and twisty
novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Flowers
in the Attic series and Landry series-now popular Lifetime movies.
When former teacher Paula Eden adopts Faith and Trevor, she is
astounded by their natural intelligence and decides to homeschool
them to nurture their brilliance. But as the years go on, Faith and
Trevor itch for more independence. When Faith sets her sights on a
handsome young man visiting from out of town, Paula grows
increasingly desperate to preserve her small family and her plans
for the children to carry on her legacy. Luckily, she has a cohort
in loyal Trevor, who will do anything to please his mother, even at
the risk of hurting his sister and potentially changing their lives
forever.
It's 1945 and the war is finally over. For the Devlin family in
Liverpool, the wartime years have been almost too much to bear. But
at long last sisters Grace and Chrissie can return to their normal
lives. Level-headed and hard-working, Grace wants nothing more than
to meet a nice man and settle down. Vivacious Chrissie, though,
craves fun and excitement - and there's not much of that to be had
in the austere post-war years. So when Chrissie meets Pat Kilroy, a
handsome Irishman, she's swept off her feet and eagerly follows Pat
to Ireland. Chrissie soon realises she has made a terrible mistake,
and Grace rushes to her side to help. But the consequences of
Chrissie's actions are to be as far-reaching as they are
devastating.
Enthralling and ambitious, Sunday Times bestseller Jeffrey Archer's
As The Crow Flies brings to life one man's rise from rags to riches
- a boy who inherits a barrow and ends up with the biggest
supermarket chain in the world. Growing up in the slums of East End
London, Charlie Trumper dreams of someday running his grandfather's
fruit and vegetable stall. That day comes all too suddenly when his
grandfather dies, leaving him his legacy, his barrow. The onset of
World War I takes Charlie far from home to the trenches of Normandy
where he learns to deal with any enemy. Returning to the East End,
he finds his barrow stolen, and comes straight into conflict with a
dangerous enemy whose legacy of evil will follow him and his family
for generations, even as Charlie strives to fulfil the dream his
grandfather inspired. In an epic journey set against the turbulent
backdrop of a changing century and spanning three continents and
sixty years, this mesmerizing tale showcases Archer formidable
talents. 'If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer
would win' - Daily Telegraph
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Titans Of War
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Wilbur Smith, Mark Chadbourn
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A RUTHLESS ENEMY. A CIVILIZATION IN RUINS. A QUEST FOR SALVATION.
For over fifty years Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing armies in their wake. Times are desperate, but throughout the conflict, a brave resistance fights on under the great Taita, a slave who has risen far beyond his ranks.
Piay, entrusted into Taita's care by his parents at the age of just five, has been trained to become a great spy, unmatched by any other. Determined to prove his worth, he embarks on a dangerous mission to the north - to Mycenae and through the heart of Hyksos land and across the great sea - to find allies to help defend Egypt. As the situation becomes increasingly precarious, and the fate of the kingdom is hanging in the balance, can Piay succeed in his quest or will this mean the end of the glory that is Egypt once and for all?
The prequel to the million-copy bestseller, A Woman of Substance,
where, high on the Yorkshire moors, the story of Blackie O'Neill
and Emma Harte begins... Orphaned and alone, 13-year-old Blackie
O'Neill must leave County Kerry to find work and put food in his
mouth. His only chance of survival lies with his mother's brother,
far away in Leeds. There, amid the noise and bustle, the mills and
manufactories of the clothing industry that have made Leeds one of
England's most prosperous cities, Blackie's spark of ambition
becomes a flame. Working in his Uncle's business, he nurtures a
dream of throwing off the impotence of poverty, of building houses
and perhaps even of becoming a gentleman. And then, high on the
Yorkshire moors, in the mists of a winter morning, he meets a
kitchen maid called Emma Harte. And as the Victorian world gives
way to the freedom of the Edwardian age, so a young man and a
servant girl seize a chance, against the odds, to build a better
life... 'Heart-soaring and hopefuly, this is a story about love,
courage and ambition. A true treat for anyone fell in love with the
original novel' Yours 'This captivating read chronicles 13-year-old
orphan Blackie O'Neill's migration from Ireland . . . when he meets
Emma Harte, it ignites a lifetime of friendship' Woman Don't miss
this stunning new novel from Barbara Taylor Bradford!
Daisy Belle, a gifted singer from the Tyneside backstreets, is
devastated when her baby daughter Rose goes missing. Little does
she know Rose has been stolen and given to a wealthy woman who,
tricked into believing she's an orphan, adopts her and renames her
Rosina. Worse still, it was all arranged by Daisy's ruthlessly
ambitious agent, Jack Fidler. Years later, when tragedy strikes,
Rosina runs away to join a theatrical troupe and her natural talent
for singing wins the hearts of the crowds. But this brings her into
direct competition with one of the northern music halls'
established stars, Daisy Belle - and back into the path of Jack,
who is determined to destroy her...
Ava's twenty-five-year marriage has fallen apart, and her two grown
children are pursuing their own lives outside of the country. Ava
joins a book group, not only for her love of reading but also out
of sheer desperation for companionship. The group's goal throughout
the year is for each member to present the book that matters most
to them. Ava rediscovers a mysterious book from her childhood-one
that helped her through the traumas of the untimely deaths of her
sister and mother. Alternating with Ava's story is that of her
troubled daughter Maggie, who, living in Paris, descends into a
destructive relationship with an older man. Ava's mission to find
that book and its enigmatic author takes her on a quest that
unravels the secrets of her past and offers her and Maggie the
chance to remake their lives.
The ring sealed their fate for ever . . . In the turbulent days of
Germany in the thirties, Kassandra von Gotthard met the man who
would change her life: Dolff Sterne. She was the beautiful wife of
a wealthy Berlin banker. He was a famous Jewish writer. Together
they shared a love that happens only once in a lifetime. But theirs
was a love fated to end in tragedy. The terrible day came when
Dolff was wrenched from Kassandra's arms by Nazi soldiers - leaving
her heartbroken and humiliated. And Kassandra decided that her life
was no longer worth living. All that she leaves for her descendents
is her memory of pain and a diamond signet ring. A ring that will
carry the destiny of the von Gotthards to new lives and new loves.
Danielle Steel's wonderful novel spans three generations of one
family and the loves, losses and lessons they encounter.
Don't miss the sixth and final book in the heartwarming six-part
series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!
Dolly's dreams could lead her astray . . . Dolly Blanchard dreams
of a bigger life. She wants to make a mark on the world, not simply
wait for a husband to come along. So when an impoverished actress
offers her a lifeline, Dolly flees to London, determined to make it
on the stage and prove to her family - and herself - that she can
strike out alone. But the dark city streets are full of danger.
With her dreams fading to dust, Dolly soon finds herself in peril.
And with the family's future under threat at Rockwood Castle, and
secrets tumbling out of the shadows, she faces a difficult choice.
Will her heart call her home? Dilly's novel Sunday's Child hit #1
in the Sunday Times bestselling charts the w/e 25th June 2022.
Can she leave her troubles behind to find true happiness?In the
aftermath of the Great War, many are searching for a new life. But
has Tilly missed her only chance for love? Since the end of the
First World War, the residents of Victoria Crescent have been
slowly rebuilding their lives. For Tilly Moran, this means living
under the watchful eye of her elder sister, Alice, while waiting to
come of age. Unable to bear the restrictions placed upon her, Tilly
flees to Liverpool for a fresh start. As Tilly enters a new line of
work she meets many interesting characters, and is charmed by
Leonard Parker, a shipping entrepreneur. But when Tilly becomes
involved in an investigation for a private detective agency she
discovers that some of her new associates aren't what they seem.
Can Tilly's dreams of love and independence come true, or will her
luck run out?
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Unsheltered
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Barbara Kingsolver
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A compelling wartime drama from the author of The Street, perfect
for fans of Pam Weaver and Kitty Neale. The Windmill Theatre was
one of the most famous clubs of the 20th century. Its heyday was
during WWII when it famously 'never closed' and it became famous
for its 'tasteful' nude performances. Dawn is a pretty and feisty
blonde. Losing her job as a chambermaid, she goes to work as a
dancer at The Windmill Theatre. Despite refusing to appear on stage
naked, Dawn is taken on and soon gets a glimpse of London's dark
and seductive underbelly. She meets Olive, Renee and Rosie, women
all with their own secrets to bear. Each of them will be have to
draw on their courage to survive, not just Hitler and his bombs,
but by the life they have chosen and the men that they cannot
escape...
'Draws you in from the start and doesn't let you go until the end'
Reader Review 'Wonderfully written and oozing wartime spirit.
Couldn't ask for more!' Reader Review The second inspiring novel in
the heartwarming and hopeful Bletchley Park Girls series from the
queen of saga, Molly Green... When Rosie Frost was jilted on her
wedding day, she didn't think life could get any worse. But six
years later in the throes of the Second World War, she is
unceremoniously dismissed from her dream job after they discover
her illegitimate child. Thankfully, top secret war office Bletchley
Park recognises Rosie's talent and recruits her to decipher their
Italian naval signals. Happy to be doing her bit for the war
effort, Rosie settles into her new life. But when she spots a
familiar face at the Park, Rosie's world threatens to come crashing
down once more. Can she put her heartbreak behind her? And will
wedding bells ring out across Bletchley Park before the year is
out? The second in an uplifting wartime series set at Bletchley
Park, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas. Readers
are LOVING Molly Green's Bletchley Park series: 'A journey for the
reader...tantalizing...interesting...try this one!' Reader Review
'What can I say...I love it! Can't wait to read more' Reader Review
'Outstandingly fabulous' Reader Review 'A lovely story' Reader
Review 'One of those can't-put-down books' Reader Review 'A
cracking good read!' Reader Review 'Moments of being held
spellbound...Kept me on the edge of my seat. Couldn't put it down'
Reader Review 'A fantastic addition to what has been a fantastic
series so far' Reader Review 'Great story. Great characters.
Wonderfully written and oozing wartime spirit. Couldn't ask for
more!' Reader Review
Don't miss the new summer novel from Sunday Times bestselling
author Sarah Morgan! A family wedding Catherine Swift is a
bestselling romance author, but her personal story hasn't been
quite so successful; three failed marriages have left her
relationship with her daughters strained. Engaged once again,
Catherine is counting on this wedding, at her villa in Corfu, to
finally bring the family together. A summer of secrets Adeline
can't believe her mother is getting married for a fourth time, or
that she's expected to attend. It brings back the pain of her
mother's infidelity and the baby who was the result. Not that she
blames her half-sister Cassie, but then she's never tried to know
her, either. Cassie, on the other hand, is thrilled by her mother's
news - she's always admired Catherine's resilience, and is excited
to meet the mystery groom. Cassie also has a secret of her own, and
a summer in Corfu will give her the time she needs to process
everything. A chance to start over again As the guests arrive on
the island, and the big day approaches, Catherine begins to reveal
secrets from her past, and suddenly both Cassie and Adeline realise
that they don't know their mother at all . . .
It's 1942 and Dorothy Taylor, now eighteen, dreams of distant lands
far from the grey backstreets of Rotherhithe where she has spent
all her life. As the war rages on, excitement comes in the form of
the Americans posted in London. Although Dolly is engaged to Tony,
a boy from her street who has been called up, she can't help but
fall in love with Joe, a dashing American GI who eventually asks
her to marry him. But America is not all she imagined it would be,
and she's shocked by the cool welcome Joe's mother gives her. As
she struggles to make friends and understand the man she's married,
Dorothy begins to realise that she made a terrible mistake when she
walked away from Tony, and wonders if he even remembers the
innocent young girl who broke his heart. Only when she returns to
Rotherhithe can she find out if there is still a chance of
happiness for the two of them.
Amidst the turmoil and disruption of 1950s Notting Hill, young
mother Daisy Rivers has created a small pocket of tranquility in
the bedsit she shares with her two daughters. Her life is by no
means perfect but it is a far cry from the lonely years she spent
in an orphanage as a child. Meanwhile in the plush surroundings of
the Cliff Head Hotel in Torquay, June, the sister Daisy hasn't seen
since they were separated by adoption, is close to despair. A life
of wealth and privilege and a happy marriage aren't enough to erase
the legacies of her past and a terrible secret, ignored for too
long, forces her to seek out the sister she hasn't seen in almost
twenty years...
Francine Champion loves her life working as a mechanic at her
uncle's Leicester garage. But when Eddie Taylor starts seeing her
best friend, Stella, Frankie can't help feeling uneasy. Eddie's
certainly charming, but Frankie can see he's a bad lot. She's
shocked, then, when she finds out it's she, Frankie, that Eddie
wants. Within days he's broken up her relationship with her steady
boyfriend, ruined her friendship with Stella and started pursuing
her so relentlessly that before she knows it, Frankie has agreed to
marry Eddie. After a year the marriage is going well and Frankie
can't think why she had doubts about her husband. But she should
have trusted her first instincts, because Eddie is far more
dangerous than she ever imagined...
'One of my all-time favourites' LORRAINE KELLY 'An absolute joy.
Maeve sweeps you away to an island paradise!' VERONICA HENRY
___________ 'They were still talking as the first stars came into
the sky...' Four strangers meet at a taverna on a beautiful Greek
island, with nothing in common except a need to escape. But over
one magical summer they'll discover that sometimes, the people who
understand you the best can be the ones who don't know you at
all... ___________ Find out why millions of readers adore Maeve
Binchy... 'A story to lift your heart and bring you peace.' (Five
stars) 'Maeve Binchy in the sunshine of Greece - what more could
one want?' (Five stars) 'Happy and life-affirming' (Five stars)
'The Greek island itself was so real, it made you want to pack a
suitcase an rush off to live there.' (Five stars) 'Set on a
beautiful Greek island, and as you get caught up in the story you
feel as if you have been there yourself.' (Five stars) 'Romance,
disappointments, opportunities taken, beautiful Greece all tied up
in a holiday package.' (Five stars) ___________ SPECIAL EDITION
FEATURING 'MEMORIES OF MAEVE' FROM: Minnie Driver - Marian Keyes -
Cathy Kelly - Veronica Henry Jilly Cooper - Lorraine Kelly - Jenny
Colgan - Katie Fforde - Ruby Wax Patricia Scanlan - Liz Nugent -
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Maeve's husband, Gordon Snell. ___________ 'A brilliant
storyteller' GRAHAM NORTON 'A master storyteller' NEW YORK TIMES
'Maeve Binchy was my hero' MARIAN KEYES 'The Queen of Fiction'
IRISH TIMES 'A true star' JILLY COOPER 'A remarkable writer' RUBY
WAX 'Wielded her pen with dizzying genius' CATHY KELLY ___________
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