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An enthralling collection of new and classic tales of the fearsome
Djinn, from bestselling, award-winning and breakthrough
international writers. Imagine a world filled with fierce, fiery
beings, hiding in our shadows, in our dreams, under our skins.
Eavesdropping and exploring; tormenting us, saving our souls. They
are monsters, saviours, victims, childhood friends. And they are
everywhere. On street corners, behind the wheel of a taxi, in the
chorus, between the pages of books. Every language has a word for
them. Every culture knows their traditions. Every religion, every
history has them hiding in their dark places. There is no part of
the world that does not know them. They are the Djinn. With stories
from Neil Gaiman, Nnedi Okorafor, Amal El-Mohtar, Catherine Faris
King, Claire North, E.J. Swift, Hermes (trans. Robin Moger), Jamal
Mahjoub, James Smythe, J.Y. Yang, Kamila Shamsie, Kirsty Logan,
K.J. Parker, Kuzhali Manickavel, Maria Dahvana Headley, Monica
Byrne, Saad Hossain, Sami Shah, Sophia Al-Maria and Usman Malik.
Loss Phyllis Kimber's entire future is called into question after
her father is killed in Earl Redfern's employ. But the earl knows
something about Phyllis that means she will always be looked after.
Lies As lady's maid to Martha, Phyllis is the American heiress's
only confidant in England: she knows Martha doesn't love the
recently widowed Lord Melton, the man Martha's socially ambitious
father is determined she marries, but there's another secret - a
secret that makes Phyllis give up everything to protect her friend.
Loyalty Martha begins making preparations to return to America with
Phyllis, her father and new husband on the Titanic but the burden
of deception eclipses Phyllis's hope for a new future. As she
struggles to protect Martha, Phyllis must decide where her
loyalties lie, unaware of the undiscovered secrets in her own past
and of the tragedy that is about to unfold on that fateful
crossing.
Duty Nell Goodman is a good daughter. Her job in the local brewery
is the only thing keeping her and her mother afloat. But with her
mother becoming increasingly eccentric and requiring more and more
attention, Nell is starting to feel the burden of her
responsibilities. Dreams When Nell goes to George Wilmot, the
brewery's owner, for help he offers her a job as a live-in servant
at Wilmot Grange. And then she begins to grow closer to Devlin,
George's son, and it looks like Nell's luck is finally changing.
Despair An unwelcome discovery and a tragedy mean that things
suddenly change. Devlin pulls away from Nell, her mother's
behaviour is becoming worse, and there are secrets around every
corner. Somehow Nell is at the heart of all the drama and yet she
has no idea of the part she is supposed to play . . .
A heart-breaking and nostalgic family saga set around the launch of
Titanic. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Val
Wood Will the secrets in her past protect her from that fateful
crossing? After her father is killed in the employ of an Earl,
Phyllis Kimber's entire future is called into question. But the
Earl knows something about Phyllis that means she will always be
looked after . . . Lady's maid to American heiress Martha, Phyllis
is her only confidant in England: she knows Martha doesn't love the
recently widowed Lord Melton, the man Martha's socially ambitious
father is determined she marries, but there's another secret - a
secret that makes Phyllis give up everything to protect her friend.
As the Titanic prepares for its maiden voyage, Phyllis makes
preparations to journey to America with Martha and her family, but
the secret she's keeping threatens to destroy all hope for a new
future. Unaware of the undiscovered secrets in her own past,
Phyllis must decide where her loyalties lie . . . unaware too of
the tragedy that is about to unfold on that fateful crossing . . .
Readers love Catherine King's heart-breaking and nostalgic,
Titanic-set novel: 'I was completely immersed in the way this story
unfolded . . . I shall be looking for more books by this same
author' 'Brilliant read. Just couldn't put it down!' 'Catherine
King never fails to tell a great story' 'Love this author!
Excellent read' 'Could not put it down - better than watching TV'
Representing Renaissance art, c.1500-c.1600 is a study of change
and continuity in the iconographies of art and the visual
representation of artists during the sixteenth century, especially
in Italy and the Netherlands. The issue of how, and how far,
artists obtained higher status for their profession during the
Renaissance is a key question for the study of the early modern
period. This book considers the maintenance of well-established
traditions for the visual representation of artists, and also
examines the new iconographies that emerged in the sixteenth
century. By highlighting art and architecture that artists designed
for their personal use, including the decoration of their houses,
this study provides insight into the tastes and 'ways of looking'
specific to artists. By examining the visual evidence we see the
opinions both of artists who expressed their views in literary
texts, and additionally those of artists who did not publish their
ideas in written form. -- .
Desire Lettie Hargreaves wants more than her simple, uncomplicated
life with her grandmother can provide. She longs for excitement and
love and she's determined to make something of herself. Deceit
There is something about Lettie's mother that Ivy has kept hidden
from her granddaughter, something that would shatter her world. So
when Lettie suggests going into service for the ailing Lady
Laughton, Ivy knows she must do something to stop it. Determination
Feeling stifled and confused, Lettie chooses a different path that
offers her the chance at love and of the life she so craves. But
she is still the same strong-minded young woman and her ambition
may do more harm than good as she is entirely unaware of the
secrets her actions will uncover.
Sacrifice When her mother passed away, Meg Parker was forced to
sacrifice her chance at love for the sake of her family. She hopes
she will be able to live a full life once again after her father
remarries - until tragedy strikes a second time. Suddenly, Meg is
facing a darker future altogether. Struggles Lady Alice Langton is
travelling the Yorkshire Dales, spreading the suffragette message.
Florence Brookes, the daughter of a prosperous grocer, accompanies
her, impassioned by the cause but seeking distraction from her own
troubles. Appalled by their lack of domestic skills, Meg decides to
flee her old life and joins the two women as their maidservant as
they make their way to London. Strength When Meg is reunited with
her old flame, she is hesitant about her feelings for him - not
least because of the rift this causes between her and Lady Alice.
It's not until Florence's actions land them in jeopardy that Meg
realises she must find the courage to make a heartbreaking choice.
From the Sunday Times bestselling author, another gritty and
compelling saga in the vein of Dilly Court and Maggie Hope.
Destitute. Quinta Haig is struggling to make ends meet at Top Field
with her ailing mother, Laura. Their small Yorkshire farm is
run-down and isolated and when the only way to take their goods to
market is lost, Quinta is prepared to sacrifice almost anything for
both of them to survive. Coveted. Noah Bilton, a wealthy neighbour,
has designs on Top Field as well as ideas for the future of Laura
and her daughter. He offers an uneasy solution to keep them out of
the workhouse, but Laura Haig will have nothing to do with it, or
him. Deserted. Quinta finds love against all odds, but is deserted
at her most vulnerable. The hardships that follow give her a steely
determination to seek retribution from the man who has wronged her
- but can revenge ever bring back her happiness?
Promises Beth thought marrying gentleman farmer Edgar Collins would
rescue her from a life of endless servitude, but her future would
be bleaker than she could ever imagine . . . Pain When the
legitimacy of her twin babies is questioned, the tiny infants are
sent far away. James is adopted by Edgar's uncle, the very wealthy
Lord Redfern, master of Redfern Abbey. But Daisy is sent to a
cold-hearted childless couple who raise her to be a maid, rather
than a daughter. Passion When Daisy, at sixteen, finally escapes
her hard life with her adoptive brother Boyd, they arrive at the
Abbey to seek work. Little does Daisy know that her flesh and blood
is the next in line to be lord of the Abbey. There is a strange
connection between Daisy and James, something they can neither
explain nor ignore. But will the truth be discovered in time?
Little Sarah is found in the snow: an orphaned new-born baby. She
is taken in at Meadow Hall in South Riding, Yorkshire, to be
trained as a scullery maid. Feisty and headstrong, at fourteen
Sarah decides to run away. Dressed as a boy, she meets good-hearted
Aidan and impulsive Danby, forming an unlikely but happy trio. When
Sarah is found out, Aidan knows she can not live with two young men
and reluctantly takes her to the workhouse. He plans to rescue
Sarah just as soon as he can, but something keeps Aidan from his
promise . . . Reunited as adults, but now strangers, Sarah holds a
secret about Danby, Aidan and her unborn child. But can she do what
is right for her baby, even if it means losing the love of her
life?
Abandoned. Olivia Copley is an orphan. Sent to live with her uncle,
the ruthless mine owner Hesley Mexton, she soon discovers that a
house ruled by men can not only be desperate: it can be cruel.
Humiliated. A new governess, Harriet Trent, offers Olivia a glimpse
of hope. But Harriet's past is full of secrets and, alone and
without protection, Olivia realises that Hexley Mexton will take
full advantage of her vulnerability - despite her governess's
protests. Determined. Starved of love, Harriet and Olivia form a
bond that helps them to endure their harsh conditions. But, when
forced to fight for their freedom, will they survive in the outside
world and find the courage to defy the man that seeks to hold them
captive?
Set against the harsh and gritty background of the Industrial
Revolution, this is a story of poverty and star-crossed love, of
sexual exploitation and deceit, of greed, murder, and revenge.
Luther Dearne has made a fortune wheeling and dealing with the
wealthy ironmasters of South Riding--and by cheating the Swedish
shippers who bring their iron to sell in England. Rich, powerful,
and apparently above the law, he has everything his heart
desires--except children. When one day a woman turns up in the
tavern with an orphaned little girl for sale, Luther does not
hesitate and buys her. Little does he know what he has done for
this child, Lissie, with her great beauty and mysterious origins,
whom his wife hates at first sight, will prove to be both his
greatest joy, his deepest heartache, and eventually his undoing. A
search for her roots--her father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather all worked with coal, steel, or iron--and as
interest in local industrial history provide inspiration for her
stories.
Mariah Bowes's father, Ezekiel, is a respectable iron master, but
unbeknownst to her he has a past he wants to hide. He is determined
to ensure that no one will ever discover the terrible secret he has
worked so hard to conceal. The son of a coal miner, Daniel Thorpe
strives to better himself and now that he has a job as supervisor
at Bowes ironworks, he has succeeded. But his affair with the
beautiful Lily has devastating consequences for Mariah. After the
death of her mother, Mariah's father tells her that she must marry
a man 40 years her senior. She can think of nothing worse and
decides instead to leave, giving up the life she has known. But,
alone and penniless, Mariah is at the mercy of the fates and soon
must draw on all her strength and courage if she is to survive.
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