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Bad Cree
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Jessica Johns
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In this gripping debut, a young Cree woman's dreams lead her on a
perilous journey of self-discovery that ultimately forces her to
confront the toll of a legacy of violence on her family, her
community, and the land they call home. When Mackenzie wakes up
with a severed crow's head in her hands, she panics. Only moments
earlier she had been fending off masses of birds in a snow-covered
forest. In bed, when she blinks, the head disappears. Night after
night, Mackenzie's dreams return her to a memory from before her
sister Sabrina's untimely death: a weekend at the family's
lakefront campsite, long obscured by a fog of guilt. But when the
waking world starts closing in, too - crows stalk her every move
around the city; she gets threatening text messages from someone
claiming to be Sabrina - Mackenzie knows this is more than she can
handle alone. Travelling north to her rural hometown in Alberta,
she finds her family still steeped in the same grief that she ran
away to Vancouver to escape. They welcome her back, but their shaky
reunion only seems to intensify her dreams - and make them more
dangerous. What really happened that night at the lake, and what
did it have to do with Sabrina's death? Only a bad Cree would put
their family at risk, but what if whatever has been calling
Mackenzie home was already inside her?
From the top-ten bestselling author of One Snowy Night, Rita
Bradshaw, comes The Winter Rose, a sweeping family saga set in the
north of England. It's December 1902 and Rose O'Leary is looking
forward to her baby girl's first Christmas. But then tragedy
strikes: her husband dies at the shipyard where he works and within
days his friend, Nathaniel, makes it plain he's determined to have
her. Rose flees with her child, but soon finds the world is a cruel
place for a beautiful woman with no protection. More tragedy ensues
and yet, although she's bruised and broken, Rose is a fighter.
Then, when she least expects it, love enters her life again, but
she cannot escape her past and now it threatens not only her
happiness but her very life. Will she ever find a safe haven?
Lana and May are a very long way from home. Their Nigerian parents
have emigrated to England in search of a better life for their
family. Nineteen fifties London is a great adventure to the girls
but not always welcoming. There are signs in windows of lodging
houses warning: 'no blacks, no dogs, no Irish'. When tragedy
strikes and the girls lose their father, their mother is unable to
cope. When she fails to recover from the surprise birth of another
child, all three girls are sent to an orphanage. Lana is determined
to keep her sisters together but when baby Tina is cruelly taken
from them, she must face the possibility of their family being torn
apart - perhaps forever... A heartbreakingly lovely and original
saga celebrating black history which will appeal to historical
fiction readers new and old.
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Rage
(Paperback)
Wilbur Smith
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R612
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As a master of disguise, Thomasina Wynchester can be a polite young
lady-or a bawdy old man. She'll do whatever it takes to solve the
cases her family takes on. But when Tommy's beautiful new client
turns out to be the highborn lady she's secretly smitten with, more
than her mission is at stake . . . Bluestocking Miss Philippa York
doesn't believe in love. Her heart didn't pitter-patter when she
was betrothed to a duke, nor did it break when he married someone
else. All Philippa desires is to decode a centuries-old manuscript
to keep a modern-day villain from claiming credit for work that
wasn't his. She hates that she needs a man's help to do it-so she's
delighted to discover the clever, charming baron at her side is in
fact a woman. But as she and Tommy grow closer and the stakes of
their discovery higher, more than just their hearts are at risk.
Entertainment Weekly Best Romances of 2021 Library Journal Best
Romances of 2021
'As heart-warming as it is heartbreaking, this novel is
unputdownable' Sunday Express. Tarabeg is a small village on the
West Coast of Ireland. In the aftermath of the Second World War,
two women are waiting there for ambitious Michael Malone to return
home. Rosie is the local schoolteacher and most people think she is
promised to him. Just a few have guessed that he has secretly begun
to woo Sarah, whose brutal fisherman father would kill her if he
knew. Both Rosie and Sarah love Michael, both hope to become his
wife and their lives will interweave in a tale of tangled secrets,
old promises and new feuds. Michael Malone's choice will have
fateful consequences for everyone - especially, in due course, for
his young daughter. This is the first in a new sequence of novels
with a brilliant cast of characters and a story that will lead to
Liverpool in Mary Kate and back to Ireland in The Velvet Ribbon.
A desperate young woman's bargain with a wealthy couple is not what
it seems. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and
literary phenomenon V.C. Andrews-whose books are now major Lifetime
TV movies (Flowers in the Attic, Heaven, Ruby)-comes a gothic tale
of big city dreams gone wrong. The English countryside is
beautiful, but for Emma Corey it cannot compare with the bright
lights of New York City. Tired of performing only in pubs and at
church, she announces she's moving to America-and her conservative
father disowns her on the spot. Distraught but undeterred, Emma
will become a Broadway star-or die trying. Leaving the comforts of
her youth is a thrilling adventure. The largeness of the city, her
new friends, the boundless opportunities make everything shine with
promise. However, New York has a way of chipping away at a
newcomer's resolve. First a robbery. Then a low-wage job. Then the
realization that such a city attracts the young and the
talented-competitors all. Just when it seems like Emma might have
to admit defeat and return to the UK, she is introduced to a
peculiar couple: a wife that cannot bear children of her own, and a
husband who would pay Emma to solve that problem. Emma's father
once told her, "Money is life." But when Emma trades one for the
other and moves into the couple's remote estate to participate in
an elaborate ruse, there's no telling what kind of life she'll have
once she's taken the money.
It's Sarah and her brother against the world... When Sarah Jepson's
mother Annie dies, Sarah is left with her little brother Tommy to
care for. Alone in the world, the two of them must make a life for
themselves in the wake of the terrible upbringing they have
endured. But when Tommy is struck down by illness, Sarah's new life
collapses. Lost in grief, she turns to the handsome Roger to save
her - only to find that he is not who he seems... Waiting in the
wings is George - kind, but brutally scarred, Sarah's never seen
him as anything more than a friend. But could all that be about to
change? The Sunday Times bestseller is back in a heartbreaking,
moving tale of triumph against all the odds.
'OMG as always Kitty Neale's book has not disappointed, story was
amazing. Could hardly put the book down to " parent " my children
lol... awesome read.' Reader review All they ever wanted was
somewhere to call home... Beaten When Jenny's mother abandons her
and her younger siblings, Jenny is left at the mercy of her abusive
father Henry. And when Henry beats his eldest daughter so badly
that she ends up in the hospital, it seems like there's nowhere
left for them all to go. Broken But carpenter Craig has fallen head
over heels for Jenny, and he offers her a place to stay. Happy at
last, Jenny begins a new life with him, but when tragedy strikes,
she's left to pick up the pieces of both her broken home - and her
broken heart. Bereft Desperately trying to make ends meet, Jenny is
alone and working round the clock. Will she ever be able to give
her siblings the happy home they deserve? Or is the worst yet to
come...? The Sunday Times bestseller is back in an utterly gripping
and unputdownable family drama, perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries
and Dilly Court. Readers love A Family's Heartbreak: 'It brought
tears to my eyes... such touching stories to melt your heart.
Heartbreaking moving story. I LOVED IT.' Reader review 'Yet again
Kitty Neale has exceeded herself and written another absolutely
fantastic read, This is a book you will want to read in one
sitting. Just wonderful.' Reader review 'Kitty you never cease to
amaze me, another brilliant read... Cannot wait for your next novel
to come out. You deserve more than 5 Stars.' Reader review ' A
lovely story from the start to the finish, I didn't want to put
this down.' Reader review ' What a must read, well worth more stars
Kitty, what a roller coaster.' Reader review
More than thirty years ago, a classic was born. A searing novel of the Mafia underworld, The Godfather introduced readers to the first family of American crime fiction, the Corleones, and the powerful legacy of tradition, blood, and honor that was passed on from father to son. With its themes of the seduction of power, the pitfalls of greed, and family allegiance, it resonated with millions of readers across the world—and became the definitive novel of the virile, violent subculture that remains steeped in intrigue, in controversy, and in our collective consciousness.
She has the chance for a new life, but will she take it?When their
mother dies of pneumonia, Ellie and her younger sister Dora are
left alone in the world. Their hard-drinking, womanising father has
abandoned them, and they cannot afford the rent on their East End
tenement alone. Ellie is proud but she cannot turn down an offer of
help from Doctor Lowe, a kindly man who sees Ellie as the
replacement for his own recently deceased daughter. Though Doctor
Lowe's motives are misguided, his kindness offers Ellie and Dora an
opportunity to escape the poverty of their background and make
something of themselves. But will Ellie risk her chance at a new
life for revenge on her father? An enthralling Victorian saga of
family and female independence, perfect for fans of Maggie Hope and
Val Wood.
A heartwarming novel from Dilly Court, the No.1 Sunday Times
bestseller. With the fate of her family in her hands, Rose has to
make a terrible choice. Be thrown onto the streets without a penny
to her name, or watch her loved ones fall into ruin . . . Rose is
keeping a dreadful secret, and too scared to ask her strict father
for help, it's down to her to keep her brother from the hangman's
noose - whatever it takes. Her innocent sister Cora is on a
different road to ruin, bewitched by a handsome cad whose
intentions are anything but gallant. When Rose's father discovers
that his children have disgraced his name he turns them onto the
street. Penniless, homeless and with the noose tightening, Rose
must rescue her brother and keep her sister from the streets, even
if it means putting herself in the most terrible danger . . .
A moving saga about love and forgiveness from a bestselling author.
Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Sheila Newberry and Rosie Goodwin.
Abby Reed, grieving after the loss of her mother, finds an
unexpected source of comfort exploring the rugged, snowy
countryside with the brooding Gillan Collingwood, son of a local
shipping merchant. It isn't long before she begins to hope that she
and Gill might someday be more than friends . . . But then Gill
meets his elder brother's new wife Helen, and falls instantly,
deeply in love with her. Abby is shattered by the news and throws
herself into an imprudent love affair. Her impulse will take her
away from the frosty wilds of her homeland to London's glittering
social scene . . . but can she ever forget the boy she left behind?
A sparkling winter wonderland of a novel - the perfect fireside
read!
It's 1921 and eighteen-year-old Daisy May and her little sister
Mary-Jane, who is six, are orphaned. Times are tough and, to
support her sister, Daisy has to work hard as a dancer in a
nightclub, getting home late and hardly seeing Mary-Jane. One night
a fire starts and Mary-Jane is alone in the house. The night's
events lead to the sisters being split up and Daisy May begins to
fear that she will never see Mary-Jane again...
Heartache and hardship in London's East End, from the bestselling
author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street It's the 1950's and the
orphans of Halfpenny Street have found a new home in the Essex
countryside at Halfpenny House. Meanwhile, back among the slum
clearances of Bethnal Green, St Saviour's has now been partially
given over to a home for disturbed girls though it still serves as
a reception centre for local children who are in desperate need.
Amongst these are Archie and his sister June. They've been 'latch
key' kids; fending for themselves while their caring but harassed
and careworn mum tries to make ends meet. Now she's been accused of
theft and prison seems inescapable. Archie has no intention of
letting his mum go down. He knows she's innocent and will do
anything to prove it. But can he help his mum before adoption, and
the authorities, take him and June away forever?
The stunning follow-up to The Lonely Wife from bestselling author
Val Wood. 'With fully developed characters and a compelling story,
it's no wonder the author won the Catherine Cookson Prize for
Fiction for her debut... A great choice for a book club' Belfast
Telegraph -------------------------------- 1864: Following the
untimely death of her cold-hearted husband, Beatrix and her three
children are finally free. While Ambrose has already determined his
path in life, eldest son Laurie's future is less certain. With the
responsibility of the family estate on his shoulders, Laurie must
decide between staying in Yorkshire to farm the family land and
following his dreams. Meanwhile, headstrong and independent Alicia
is defying expectation and excelling at school. There she befriends
the enigmatic Olivia Snowdon and they quickly become inseparable.
But Olivia's past is shrouded in mystery and as the two families
grow closer, secrets start to come tumbling out... A powerful story
of family ties, long-held secrets and the fleeting days of
childhood. -------------------------------- Praise for Val Wood: 'A
heart-warming story filled with compelling action' Rosie Goodwin
'Hull's answer to Catherine Cookson' BBC Radio 4's Front Row
'Wonderfully fully-fleshed characters are the mainstay of [Val
Wood's] stories' Peterborough Telegraph Readers are loving Children
of Fortune: ***** 'Excellent story, great characters bounding with
interest from start to finish. Strongly recommend' ***** 'Another
excellent book from Val Wood and cannot wait for the next one'
***** 'Val Wood never fails to keep me interested in her books, I
love them'
Einar and the Wolf Coats undertake a dangerous mission to war-torn
Northern France in this thrilling Viking adventure from Tim
Hodkinson. 936 AD. Brittany is torn apart by war. Many nobles have
sought refuge in King Aethelstan's England, including Louis,
prospective king of Francia. Einar and the Wolf Coats,
disillusioned by events in Norway, are also at Aethelstan's court.
When Louis decides to take up his throne, Aethelstan sees a way to
make a crucial ally: a powerful noble whose support Louis needs.
And Aethelstan has just the men he needs to carry his message...
and undertake a secret mission. The Wolf Coats' quest is fraught
with danger and foreboding, for the world is changing. Pagan kings
clash with Christians, Vikings assail Francia, and Einar and his
crewmates risk death at the centre of the storm. Reviewers on Tim
Hodkinson 'Will appeal to fans of Bernard Cornwell, George R.R.
Martin, and especially Theodore Brun' Historical Novel Society 'A
gripping action adventure like the sagas of old' Melisende's
Library 'An excellently written page-turner' Historical Writers
Association
A heartbreaking novel from the bestselling author of The Four
Streets. Noleen Delaney is one of an army of night cleaners at St
Angelus Hospital. Son Finn has done something unheard-of and passed
his Eleven Plus exam. How on earth will they pay for his books, his
grammar school uniform and shoes? Bronia Ryan has battled
depression since her husband died and now one of her sons is in
prison. Her youngest, Lorcan, wants no part of a life of crime, but
how can he ever escape? Or protect his mother from her vicious
eldest son? As usual, St Angelus is at the heart of things. Life
and death, love and loss, jealousies, rivalries and betrayals are
woven into a rich tapestry in Nadine's great series about poverty,
sacrifice and community spirit in post-war Liverpool and the early
days of the NHS. Can't wait for the next one? CHRISTMAS ANGELS is
out now! What people are saying about THE MOTHERS OF LOVELY LANE:
'I have loved this series from the first book, and with each new
book, I was never disappointed' 'So many powerful characters,
especially the women' 'Good stories, believable characters that
make you sad, happy and hopeful for them' 'Nadine Dorries has done
it again - had me gripped from page one'
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Circe
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Perdita Weeks; Madeline Miller
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When Rosalind West leaves her native Durham for a job in London
with the Doxbridge Motor Company she is determined to escape her
background and build a new life. London is excitingly different and
tantalisingly glamorous - especially when she meets the handsome
and aristocratic Freddie Harrington, a rally driver, and the son of
a once-wealthy Northumberland landowner. Against her friends'
better judgement Freddie and Rosalind begin a relationship. But
Freddie's family have plans for him which do not include marrying a
Durham miner's daughter. Turning to a close companion for
consolation, Rosalind suddenly finds herself torn between two men,
both of strong passions, and fierce ambition. Note: this book was
previously published under the title Home to the High Fells. Praise
for Elizabeth Gill 'Original and evocative - a born storyteller'
Trisha Ashley 'A wonderful book, full of passion, pain, sweetness,
twists and turns. I couldn't put it down' Sheila Newberry
'Elizabeth Gill writes with a masterful grasp of conflicts and
passions' Leah Fleming 'An enthralling and satisfying novel that
will leave you wanting more' Catherine King 'If you love Catherine
Cookson then you will love Elizabeth Gill' Northern Echo
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