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After two years, Meg Fairfax has finally started to make a success
of herself. Her skills as a baker have made her enough to buy the
bakery she loves and she's planning a wedding to her fiance. But
Frankie hasn't been entirely honest and both the bakery and Meg's
happiness are threatened when she discovers the truth. Meanwhile,
Meg's younger sister, Sarah, is attempting to build a life for
herself in London but soon realises it's far from what she
expected. Finding herself alone on the city streets, she seeks
comfort in the arms of a young cockney named Sam Waites. With so
much to lose, will the sisters find the security and happiness they
seek?
"Like Outlander with an Italian accent." --Real Simple "A detailed
historical novel, a multifaceted mystery, and a moving tale of
improbable love." --Publishers Weekly, starred review A NEW YORK
POST MUST-READ BOOK Readers of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Tracy
Chevalier's Girl with a Pearl Earring...will be swept away by the
spell of medieval Siena" (Library Journal, starred review) in this
transporting love story and gripping historical mystery.
Accomplished neurosurgeon Beatrice Trovato knows that her deep
empathy for her patients is starting to impede her work. So when
her beloved brother passes away, she welcomes the unexpected trip
to the Tuscan city of Siena to resolve his estate, even as she
wrestles with grief. But as she delves deeper into her brother's
affairs, she discovers intrigue she never imagined--a 700-year-old
conspiracy to decimate the city. As Beatrice explores the evidence
further, she uncovers the journal and paintings of the
fourteenth-century artist Gabriele Accorsi. But when she finds a
startling image of her own face, she is suddenly transported to the
year 1347. She awakens in a Siena unfamiliar to her, one that will
soon be hit by the Plague. Yet when Beatrice meets Accorsi,
something unexpected happens: she falls in love--not only with
Gabriele, but also with the beauty and cadence of medieval life. As
the Plague and the ruthless hands behind its trajectory threaten
not only her survival but also Siena's very existence, Beatrice
must decide in which century she belongs. The Scribe of Siena is
the captivating story of a brilliant woman's passionate affair with
a time and a place that captures her in an impossibly romantic and
dangerous trap--testing the strength of fate and the bonds of love.
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Paradise Lost
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John Milton; Foreword by Dr. Angelica Duran; Illustrated by Gustave Dore; Created by Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)
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Paradise Lost tells of the expulsion from Eden and the war of
Heaven that followed, exploring the fall of humanity and the
rebellion of the fallen angels from the perspective of Satan and
mortal kind. Milton's epic poem, written in 10,000 lines of blank
verse divided into 12 sections, was a reflection of the political
upheaval that led to the English Civil war. Flame Tree Gothic
Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together
the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction.
Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction
and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are
beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of
reading pleasure.
'I was completely captivated' Barbara Erskine The spellbinding new
historical novel from the Sunday Times bestseller Anne O'Brien.
England, 1444. Three women challenge the course of history... King
Henry VI's grip on the crown hangs by a thread as the Wars of the
Roses starts to tear England apart. And from the ashes of war, the
House of Paston begins its rise to power. Led by three visionary
women, the Pastons are a family from humble peasant beginnings who
rely upon cunning, raw ambition, and good fortune in order to
survive. Their ability to plot and scheme sees them overcome
imprisonment, violence and betrayal, to eventually secure for their
family a castle and a place at the heart of the Yorkist Court. But
success breeds jealousy and brings them dangerous enemies... An
inspirational story of courage and resilience, The Royal Game,
charts the rise of three remarkable women from obscurity to the
very heart of Court politics and intrigue. 'A wonderfully immersive
and intriguing read, meticulously researched. I was completely
captivated' Barbara Erskine
No one is spared from the heartache of warAs the Blitz destroys
lives in Liverpool, three sisters are forced to make difficult
choices to protect themselves and those they love. When Nellie
Callaghan marries her love in secret, it causes a rift in the
family. But when the bombs drop on Liverpool grievances must be put
aside as the people of the city are brought to despair. Nellie's
mother is killed and her sister Lottie is injured, while her other
sister Babs runs away to join the WLA. It falls to Nellie to care
for the family. Despite the suffering that the war brings, it is
trouble on the homefront that leads to further hardship for each of
the sisters. Before the war is over, each of the Callaghans will
have faced heartbreak and sacrifice. But amongst the sadness they
will find some joy, and never giving up hope for a brighter future.
From Victorian London to the vibrant port cities of England and
France, from gracious stately homes in Gloucestershire to the
decadence of Paris, Master of his Fate launches an unforgettable
new historical series. London 1884: Queen Victoria is Empress of
India and Britain is at its peak of worldwide power. James Falconer
works as a barrow boy in a flourishing London market owned by Henry
Malvern. But James hungers for more. Turning away from family
tradition, he dreams of building an empire of stores like Fortnum
and Mason's and believes that Henry, along with his daughter and
heir Alexis, could offer him a way to climb beyond his beginnings.
But tragedy and betrayal threaten the dreams of both James and
Alexis - and jeopardise everything they hold dear...
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Odyssey & Iliad
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Antony Makrinos; Created by Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)
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Two great epics of Western Culture are combined here into one
volume. The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War of the Ancient
Greeks, focusing on the struggles of Achilles. The Odyssey covers
the events after the war as Odysseus travels home, encountering
many strange monsters and creatures along the way. The Flame Tree
Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring
together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short
fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science
fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections
series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a
lifetime of reading pleasure.
The new heart-stopping instalment in the Four Streets saga, from
the Sunday Times bestseller Nadine Dorries. Summer is coming to the
four streets - but so is trouble, especially for its redoubtable
women, who've struggled through a bitter winter to put food on the
table. The Dock Queen Carnival is only weeks away, but there's no
money for the usual celebrations. No sign of a tramp ship with
illicit cargo to be quietly siphoned off by the dockers. Peggy
Nolan, with seven boys and a husband too lazy to work, has hit rock
bottom and is hiding a terrible secret. Little Paddy, her
mischievous eldest, is all too often in trouble, but he'd do
anything for the mother he loves. How can he save her from selling
herself on the streets - or worse? Maura and Tommy Doherty always
looked out for any neighbour in trouble, especially Peggy, but
they're far away, running a pub in Ireland and corrupt copper,
Frank the Skank, is moving into their old house on the four
streets. Can anything bring them home in time?
'A beautiful, heart-warming yet sometimes heart-wrenching book...
Beautiful... I was left with a smile on my face' Goodreads
reviewer, Can a second chance heal their broken family? Since their
mother walked out on them as children, Izzie's taken responsibility
for her younger sister, Linda. And when their father's temper
flares up, Izzie knows the girls are better off on their own. But
when a handsome Italian chef moves to Worthing and offers Izzie a
job in his cafe, she is forced to choose between her
responsibilities and her desires. Then her mother resurfaces, and
Izzie discovers there's more to her abandonment than meets the eye.
Will Izzie be able to come to terms with the past in order to
pursue the future she deserves? A gripping and emotional family
drama from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of
Katie Flynn and Rosie Clarke. Readers love At Home by the Sea:
'Such a remarkable book from start to finish... It will touch your
heart... Loved it' Goodreads reviewer, 'I couldn't put it down it
was so captivating' Goodreads reviewer, 'Family saga at its best.
Such lovely story lines and you actually feel like you are in the
book' NetGalley reviewer, 'A warm story about love, betrayal,
family... I loved the ending. It was incredible!' NetGalley
reviewer, 'Loved this book, I couldn't put it down' NetGalley
reviewer, 'Lovely book, couldn't stop reading it... There are lots
of secrets in this story which keep the reader gripped til the very
end... Would definitely recommend' NetGalley reviewer, 'I was
hooked from the first page... Read it for yourself and experience
this brilliant book' NetGalley reviewer,
Turn a Blind Eye is the third instalment in the gripping story of
Detective Inspector William Warwick, by the master storyteller and
Sunday Times number one bestselling author of the Clifton
Chronicles. William Warwick, now a Detective Inspector, is tasked
with a dangerous new line of work, to go undercover and expose
crime of another kind: corruption at the heart of the Metropolitan
Police Force. His team is focused on following Detective Jerry
Summers, a young officer whose lifestyle appears to exceed his
income. But as a personal relationship develops with a member of
William's team, it threatens to compromise the whole investigation.
Meanwhile, a notorious drug baron goes on trial, with the
prosecution case led by William's father and sister. And William's
wife Beth, now a mother to twins, renews an old acquaintance who
appears to have turned over a new leaf, or has she? As the
undercover officers start to draw the threads together, William
realizes that the corruption may go deeper still, and more of his
colleagues than he first thought might be willing to turn a blind
eye. 'Peerless master of the page-turner' - Daily Mail
For lovers of thrilling adventure and grand history, the
bestselling co-author of the #1 "New York Times "bestseller "The
Dangerous Book for Boys" has written a magnificent novel with a
hero for the ages: the legendary, visionary conqueror Kublai Khan.
A succession of ruthless men have seized power in the wake of
Genghis Khan's death--all descendants of the great leader, but none
with his indomitable character. One grandson, Guyuk, strains the
loyalties of the tribes to the breaking point, and another, Mongke,
brutally eliminates the opposition and dispatches his younger
brothers Kublai and Hulegu to far-flung territories.
Hulegu displays his barbarity with the savage destruction of
Baghdad and his clash with the Khan's age-old enemies, the cult of
assassins. But it is Kublai--refined and scholarly, always
considered too thoughtful to take power--who will devise new ways
of warfare and conquest as he builds the dream city of Xanadu and
pursues the ultimate prize: the ancient empire of Sung China. His
gifts will serve him well when an epic civil war breaks out among
brothers, the outcome of which will literally change the
world.
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""Conqueror" is as real as military fiction gets. Conn Iggulden's
story of one of history's most ferocious and brilliant warriors is
full of lessons for our warfighters today."--Gunnery Sergeant Jack
Coughlin, USMC (ret.), "New York Times" bestselling author of
"Shooter "and" Kill Zone: A Sniper Novel"
"A rollicking, dangerous and often very gory gallop through the
largest land empire the world has ever known."--"Sunday Express
"(U.K.)
"A thrilling journey, rippingly told . . . Iggulden's most
satisfying to date.""--The Daily Telegraph" (U.K.)
When Ella Burton takes a job as a lowly cleaner at the glamorous
Palace theatre in Swansea, she is surprised by how quickly she
takes to the job - it's as if she was born for a life in the
theatre. Unlike Kathleen, who wants her name in lights, it's
backstage that Ella's heart lies, running the show under the
watchful eye of Anthony. It's not long before she realises that she
has fallen in love, and Ella begins to dream about a future that's
far from everything she has ever known... But a tragic accident
threatens to ruin everything she has worked for, and it seems clear
that Ella will have no choice but to accept the man that her father
chose for her - even if it breaks her heart. Will Ella be forced to
put her family before her own happiness - in the ultimate act of
love? Iris Gower, Wales' favourite bestselling storyteller, begins
a powerful and warm-hearted series set around Swansea's beautiful
theatre.
Will the war be over by Christmas? As the war moves into 1945 the
lives of the women of Woolworths continue. When store manager,
Betty Billington, announces she is expecting Douglas's baby her
future life is about to change more than she expects. Freda has
fallen in love with the handsome Scottish engineer but will it end
happily? Maisie loves being a mother and also caring for her two
nieces although she still has her own dreams. When her brother
appears on the scene he brings unexpected danger to the family.
Meanwhile Sarah dreams of her husband's return and a cottage with
roses around the door but Woolworths beckons. Will our girls sail
into times of peace, or will they experience more heartache and
sorrow? With a wedding on the horizon, surely only happiness lies
ahead - or does it? A Gift from Woolworths is the fourth instalment
in Elaine Everest's much-loved Woolworths series.
In the dramatic conclusion to the Marta’s Legacy series, the beloved
author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece
delivers a rich and deeply moving story about the silent sorrows that
can tear a family apart and the grace and forgiveness that can heal
even the deepest wounds.
Marta’s granddaughter, Carolyn, comes of age during the turbulent
sixties, struggling to navigate a tense family life. Though college
offers a taste of freedom, tragedy shatters her confidence and she
disappears into the heady counterculture of San Francisco. When she
reemerges, more lost than ever, she reluctantly turns to her family to
help her rebuild a life for herself and her own daughter, May Flower
Dawn.
But familiar tensions emerge when Dawn develops a closer bond with her
grandmother than her own mother. As she seeks to avoid the mistakes of
those who went before her, Dawn determines to become a bridge between
the women in her family.
Her Daughter’s Dream is the emotional final chapter of an
unforgettable saga about the sacrifices mothers make for their
daughters and the very nature of unconditional love.
Three sisters separated by distance but bound by love The Fry
sisters enter the Roaring Twenties forever changed by their
experiences during the Great War. Now, as each of their lives
unfold in different corners of the globe, they come to realise that
the most important bond is that of family. Desperate to save the
man she loves, Etta leaves behind the life she has made for herself
in Capri and enters the decadent world of Parisian society with all
its secrets and scandals. Celie's new life on the Canadian prairies
brings mixed blessings - a daughter to adore, but a husband who
isn't the man who holds her heart. In Egypt, Jessie's world is
forever changed by a devastating loss. And back in London - where
each of their adventures began - their mother Christina watches as
the pieces of her carefully orchestrated existence begin to
shatter...with implications for them all...
A delicious and heartwarming novel featuring the girls working at
the nation's favourite wrapped chocolate factory. At sixteen years
old, Irene 'Reenie' Calder is delighted to land a seasonal job at
Mackintosh's Quality Street factory but trouble seems to follow her
around and it isn't long before she falls foul of the strict rules.
Diana Moore runs the Toffee Penny line and has worked hard to
secure her position, but Diana has a dark secret which if exposed,
could cost her not only her job at the factory but her reputation
as well. When a terrible accident puts supply of Quality Street at
risk, Reenie and Diana know that everything rests on them, if they
are to give everyone a Christmas to remember...
German U-boats are getting through the defences. It's up to the
Wrens to stop them.After her fiance died in the sinking of the
Royal Oak, Mary finds herself stationed in Orkney, still battling
her grief. With Iris and Sally by her side, she is gradually
overcoming her loss and is surprised to be helped by the irascible
Joe. Joe is a signalman aboard the Kelpie and his cheeky Morse code
signals to Mary while she's on shift bring her cheer and
exasperation in equal measure. With Christmas round the corner,
Mary is opening herself back up to the festive spirit - and to
love. But the Germans keep slipping through Scapa Flow's defences,
somehow without triggering any of the Navy's alarms. Could someone
on land be guiding them? If so, can Mary, Iris and Sally figure out
who and stop them before more lives are lost? A wonderfully
heartwarming and gripping saga, perfect for readers of Johanna
Bell, Kate Thompson and Daisy Styles. Praise for A Wrens' Wartime
Christmas 'This had me enthralled from the very start... Vicki
knows how to tell a great story and I can't wait until the next
book. I thoroughly recommend this!' Reader review 'Enjoyed this
book - was a lovely, easy to read story with really good
characters!' Reader review 'Another brilliant story from Vicki
Beeby. I do so love reading this genre - you learn so much.' Reader
review 'This book kept me awake at night because I couldn't put it
down. It was exciting and heartwarming in equal measures... loved
it.' Reader review 'Another fantastic book in the series. The girls
are all so likeable... The story was easy to read and had plenty of
twists and turns to keep the reader interested.' Reader review 'I
loved the festive wartime vibes. Honestly had me smiling from ear
to ear and this is another book I can add to the 'adored it' list.'
Reader review 'Wow what another brilliant book in The Wren Series.
If you love family saga set during the world wars, this is right up
your street.' Reader review
Previously published as The Summer Season and The Canal Girl. For
fans of Katie Flynn and Dilly Court, The Canal Boat Girl is a
heartwarming novel from the queen of family saga, and author of The
Nursemaid's Secret. Wales, 1883. Young Ruth Owen, a talented
musician with a scholarship to a prestigious music school, has a
sparkling career ahead of her. But after a run-in with her
mysterious tutor she flees to London, leaving everything and
everyone behind. London, 1897. Fourteen years later, Ruth, now
married with two children, finds herself struggling for money and a
place to live. Left with no other option, they decide to return to
Wales and live on a canal boat. Life on the canals may seem
idyllic, but what troubles await her return? And can the past ever
truly be forgotten? 'Like having dinner with your mother in her
warm and cosy kitchen.' Diane Allen, bestselling author of For the
Sake of Her Family Don't miss the next novel from Sheila Newberry,
The East End Nurse. Coming November 2021. Pre-order now!
A gripping and heartwarming novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times
bestseller, Dilly Court. Lottie Lane is all alone in the world. As
a chambermaid at one of London's busiest inns, condemned to a life
of drudgery and at the mercy of a vicious landlady, Lottie is too
worn out to even dream of a better life. Until one night an injured
soldier is brought to The Swan. Lottie nurses him back from the
dead and suddenly everything changes. She finds herself following
the drum of the soldiers, all the way from the docks of Chatham to
the darkness and despair of a far flung battlefield. When tragedy
strikes, Lottie is alone once more and thrown back into the jaws of
London's streets. With the threat of destitution nipping at her
heels, Lottie is in dire need of a miracle . . .
Some secrets can't stay buried forever...In 1942, two young women,
Dorothy Wilson and Lynne Donegan, give birth in a home for unwed
mothers. Thirteen years later, Dorothy is offered her first major
role in a feature film and it becomes clear that she and her
boyfriend Sam have different ideas for their future together.
Meanwhile, Lynne, having lost her childhood sweetheart in the war,
is a struggling dressmaker bringing up her daughter on her own.
Though their lives have taken different paths, Dorothy and Lynne
are brought back together in ways that neither could have
predicted, and the secrets both women are keeping from their loved
ones threaten to burst into the open and change the two women's
lives forever. A gripping saga of heartbreak and family drama,
perfect for fans of Lyn Andrews and Katie Flynn.
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