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"If at all possible, send or take your household animals into the
country in advance of an emergency. If you cannot place them in the
care of neighbours, it really is kindest to have them destroyed."
Joanna Ryan's father has gone off to war, leaving her in the care
of her step-mother, a woman more concerned with having a good time
than being any sort of parent to her. But then she finds a puppy,
left for dead, and Joanna becomes determined to save him, sharing
her meagre rations with him. But, in a time of war, pets are only
seen as an unnecessary burden and she is forced to hide her new
friend, Harry, from her step-mother and the authorities. With bombs
falling over Bristol and with the prospect of evacuation on the
horizon, can they stay together and keep each other safe? A
gripping, heartwarming historical saga 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
A gorgeous new pocket-sized special edition bound in real cloth with
sprayed edges and a ribbon marker to celebrate the 250th anniversary of
Jane Austen’s birth in 2025. The designs are inspired by Jane Austen’s
life and work.
Northanger Abbey tells the story of Catherine Morland, a naive young
woman whose perceptions of the world around her are greatly influenced
by the romantic gothic novels to which she is addicted. When she moves
to Bath she sees mystery and intrigue all around her, not least of all
in Northanger Abbey itself, the home of General Tilney and his handsome
son Henry, where Catherine suspects a sinister crime has occurred.
With original illustrations by the celebrated Hugh Thomson and bonus
material about the design.
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Underworld
(Paperback, UK ed.)
Lovern Kindzierski; Edited by Alexander Finbow; Artworks by GMB Chumichuck
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R600
Discovery Miles 6 000
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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One of the first dystopian novels ever written, The Last Man
traces the impact of an unstoppable pandemic as it slowly overtakes the
world. Beginning in the year 2073, the story follows Lionel Vesey—the
titular last man—and his circle of friends as the disease creeps from
continent to continent and erodes the foundations of civilization.
Published in 1826, after the death of Shelley’s husband, her
stepsister, and her two children, The Last Man is both an eerily
accurate story about humanity wrestling with disaster and a moving
fable about surviving personal grief.
The next stop in Dokja's journey is Chungmuro, where the scale of the
scenario is far greater than anything his group has faced so far.
Making matters worse, the whole place is controlled by the predatory
Landlord Coalition that makes the thugs in Geumho station look like a
joke. Between the various opposing factions and daily monster attacks,
the station is one enormous powder keg, and Dokja holds the torch! But
while he is preoccupied with this complex chess board, another key
player is nowhere to be seen. With Junghyeok's disappearance, Dokja is
forced to consider a chilling question--if the main character of this
universe dies, what happens to the rest of the world?
Also known as MDZS, the blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from
China that inspired comics, animation, and the live-action series
The Untamed! This historical fantasy tale of two powerful men who
find each other through life and death is now in English, for the
very first time! Wei Wuxian was once one of the most powerful men
of his generation, a talented and clever young cultivator who
harnessed martial arts and spirituality into powerful abilities.
But when the horrors of war led him to seek more power through
demonic cultivation, the world's respect for his abilities turned
to fear, and his death was celebrated throughout the land. Years
later, he awakens in the body of an aggrieved young man who
sacrifices his soul so that Wei Wuxian can exact revenge on his
behalf. Though granted a second life, Wei Wuxian is not free from
his first, nor the mysteries that appear before him now. Yet this
time, he'll face it all with the righteous and esteemed Lan Wangji
at his side, another powerful cultivator whose unwavering
dedication and shared memories of their past will help shine a
light on the dark truths that surround them. This xianxia fantasy
tale built around the romanticized love between two men (danmei)
has spawned a multimedia franchise that has taken the globe by
storm. The Seven Seas English-language edition will include
exclusive, all-new covers from Jin Fang (jinzillaa), interior
illustrations from Marina Privalova (BaoshanKaro), and a
translation by Suika (yummysuika) with editor Pengie (pengiesama).
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Chiral Mad 5
(Hardcover)
Michael Bailey; Stephen King, Josh Malerman
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R924
Discovery Miles 9 240
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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Pride and Prejudice
(Paperback)
Jane Austen; Introduction by Ian Littlewood; Notes by Ian Littlewood; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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R131
Discovery Miles 1 310
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Pride and Prejudice, which opens with one of the most famous sentences in English Literature, is an ironic novel of manners. In it the garrulous and empty-headed Mrs Bennet has only one aim - that of finding a good match for each of her five daughters. In this she is mocked by her cynical and indolent husband.
With its wit, its social precision and, above all, its irresistible heroine, Pride and Prejudice has proved one of the most enduringly popular novels in the English language.
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