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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?
Set twenty years after the dramatic events that unfolded in
Abbeyford, Abbeyford Inheritance is the second volume in the moving
and powerful saga from Margaret Dickinson. Lynwood felt a strange
constriction in his chest. No! No - it wasn't possible! Caroline
had come back . . . But this is 1815; Caroline had eloped in
disgrace twenty years earlier, and the girl now standing before him
speaks with a low husky drawl and an accent from America. Adelina
Cole. Her daughter. Returned to Abbeyford in search of a
grandfather she has never seen, and the estate which she, as
closest living relative, has every right to inherit. Except that
Lord Royston cannot bring himself to see Adelina - her disturbing
beauty reminds too many people of the past. Reluctantly taken in by
distant cousins, Adelina believes she has found an ally in Emily
Langley and her betrothed, the handsome, ruthless Wallis Trent. A
man with old scores to settle, Trent knows Lord Royston altered his
will to make Emily the main beneficiary. But Adelina's return
changes everything - perhaps now his hand may be more profitably
played elsewhere? And there is Francis, Earl of Lynwood - the man
who first discovered Adelina. He once adored her mother and now
cannot forget the face which threatens his peace of mind again . .
. Continue the popular Abbeyford Trilogy with Abbeyford Remembered.
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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.
Back Cover Marketing Copy Two generations of a Southern family
leave their mark on Florida, their adopted home. Ellen Adair is a
vivacious beauty who weds Joseph White. Marrying about the time
Florida is ceded to the United States, Ellen leaves Kentucky to
trek with Joseph into half-civilized land of north Florida in the
1820
Hidden in the shadows, an evil will rise . . .
Piay, appointed Nomarch of Memphis by the God-Pharoah Rameses, has transformed his city, rebuilding the famous white walls, feeding the once starving citizens and returning the wealth plundered by the barbarian Hyksos. But when a murdered scribe is found sealed inside the city's newly-constructed vault - with the mark of Anubis, god of death, scrawled next to him in blood - panic tears through the people.
Piay calls on the only man in Egypt he knows can discover the truth: his mentor, the great sage Taita. But soon after Taita's arrival in Memphis, the bloody mark of Anubis appears again. Taita and Piay are pitted against a criminal mastermind turned warlord. The pair's adversary has a simple, brutal aim: restore the Red Pretender's kingdom - and obliterate Rameses's forces.
Drawn into a desperate battle of wits, can Taita and Piay finally reunite the two kingdoms? Or will the shadow of the Red Pretender tear Egypt apart once again?
Who will survive the battle in the house of the two pharaohs?
Woven in the grit of the Great Depression and the determination of
the Second World War, "Some Trust in Chariots" is an endearing love
story that will thrill fans of the "Intents of the Heart" Series
while welcoming new readers to the joys and sorrows of the Preston
family saga.
It is the story of Malcolm and Carolyn Thomas Preston, the
Christian couple who would later open their home and hearts to
Lauren Mitchell, the troubled youth who is the central character of
the novel series. Discover childhood influences, such as the
unflappable Granny Preston, and search the deep spiritual roots
that grounded them not only in their faith in God but in their
commitment to each other. Laugh as courtship mishaps abound as
these two independent forces collide and weep with them as a global
war turns their world upside down and separation must be
endured.
Reunions are sometimes bittersweet, and difficulties are sure
to follow. Faith and prayer are their only weapons.come along for
the journey to the beginning of their remarkable legacy that will
be revealed in "Intents of the Heart."
In this intriguing sequel to The Security of Silence, meet again
the fascinating members of the Malin family and their dramatic
lives as they struggle for survival in a new country. A Conspiracy
of Silence follows the Malin family as they emigrate from Germany
to the United States. The family's head thinks that moving to
America presents far greater opportunities for economic success.
However, they struggle to survive the hardships of learning a new
language, extreme working conditions, and troubled personal
relationships. This novel is a richly dramatic tale that vividly
portrays one family's experiences, hardships, and personal
tragedies. But there is a conspiracy of silence among its members
-- though the shocking truth, sooner or later, will come out.
He set the broth on the ledge and took a step out into the storm.
He blinked hard once then twice to clear his failing eyes. The
light was out and yet.he could still see the flickering, yellow
flow of its existence in the narrow arrow loop on the tower's next
higher level. Then the torch was back.full and strong.if
beleaguered by the gusts. Then again it was out. He stepped further
into the maelstrom.and stared.and wished for better eyes. He could
make no sense of it. It was queer. He resigned himself to cross the
wall's expanse and properly investigate.then a shiver ran through
him thoroughly like a bolt of lightning.ice cold lightning. He
wiped furiously at the freezing rain that blurred his eyes. It was
not the torch. It was something else.between the torch and
him.blocking the light. It was something.else. Something big.and
looming bigger. Something moving.and moving toward him He turned to
go back for his spear.but he never made it. There was little
difference between death and the night. Except.that death felt a
little warmer.
In 1900, Franca Raimondi lived a privileged life in Sicily. Franca
puts aside her intellectual ambition and marries Edoardo Privitera,
an American exporter. They marry and are blessed with a daughter,
Giulia. In 1908, an earthquake buries their beloved child beneath
the rubble. Miraculously, Franca and Edoardo rescue her, but the
pain and suffocation foreshadow things to come. Giulia, too,
nurtures her intellect, but her ambitions are thwarted by
Mussolini's March on Rome and the impassioned love of Alissandru
Leone. Although they marry and add two children to the family,
Alissandru's philandering ways drive a wedge between them.
Seeking a better life, Franca, Giulia and their husbands move
to the United States in the late 1920s, as the Great Depression
rages. Again, their path to prosperity is impeded. As Alissandru's
affairs and temper splint the family, Franca rescues her
grandchildren. She's determined to oppose the forces of nature,
love, and politics that have thus far divided their lives.
Splintered Lives will invade your dreams and infuse your mind with
romance gone adrift. Only the deep love of a grandmother can
restore the family to splendor as she tells the children, "You come
from intelligence and class; surely it must come through."
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Will an unlikely friendship be enough to save them?After escaping a
train bound for a death camp with a trusty German Shepherd dog, a
girl wakes to find that she has no memory of her former life. Lily
is fostered by the kind RAF pilot who found her and his wife, Meg.
It is not long before their lives are disrupted once again by the
war and, with their home in ruins, they are forced to flee to the
country. In the Somerset countryside, Lily is reunited with Rudy,
the heroic German Shepherd. However it soon becomes clear that Rudy
is not just her companion, he is protecting her too, and someone
wants him out of the way... A gripping historical saga of
friendship and family from bestselling author Lizzie Lane. Praise
for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep
you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another
heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all
saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of
factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and
choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin
Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then
look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller
Just outside the wee village of Ballantrae, Scotland, lies Glenapp
Castle, an abandoned manor with a tragic and mysterious past. When
Eva and Andrew Campbell buy the fire-ravaged castle and its
thirty-acre estate on a whim with plans to create an exquisite
hotel by the sea, they dismiss warnings of ghostly spirits
inhabiting their new home. It soon becomes clear there is indeed
something mysterious within the walls of Glenapp Castle, something
they cannot explain but that holds the key to age-old rivalries and
long-held secrets...and murder. Glenapp Castle is an enthralling
tale of intrigue and suspense. Set against the stunning backdrop of
Scotland's craggy southwestern coast, this is a story of a love
lost and found, a truth kept and revealed, and a house long
forgotten but suddenly brought back to life.
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