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The Forgotten Tower is an absorbing gothic tale about a castle full
of dark secrets and buried history, from Sunday Times top ten
bestselling author Lulu Taylor. 1939 When Arthur Pendleton arrives
at Wakefield Castle with cases of precious fossils from the Natural
History Museum, all he wants is to protect them from London bombs
in peace and quiet. Soon, though, he is drawn to the family there:
the deaf old colonel with his Fortnum’s catalogues, Great Aunt
Constance and her delicate constitution, and the grandchildren –
from the eldest, Imogen, to the youngest, Archie. But who is the
beautiful woman he has seen weeping in the castle grounds? Is she
real or a ghost? With war declared, the family at Wakefield Castle
prepare to make sacrifices and to open their doors to newcomers.
But while the castle offers a refuge for many, including evacuees,
it is also a place to hide many things: sorrow, secrets and even
people . . . As winter deepens, an unwelcome arrival begins to
change everything, and suddenly danger is apparent within the
castle walls itself. The present Georgie Wakefield never wanted to
be a chatelaine, but the castle is her husband Casper’s legacy
and he is determined to restore its fortunes. Hiding from her
troubled past, Georgie sets about learning all she can about the
family who lived there before her, including from an inherited
recipe book with notes in many hands. Who was Etti Boule and why
are the children who were there during the war determined to
remember her? Can she be connected to the West Tower, with its
legends of hauntings and a weeping woman? The arrival of her
sister, escaping from a violent marriage, awakens Georgie’s
darkest fears. As the secrets of Wakefield begin to reveal
themselves, she realizes that, in order to be free, she must
confront what she most dreads . . .
The Snow Angel is a deliciously dark family saga from Lulu Taylor,
the bestselling author of The Winter Folly. A forbidden passion. A
lifetime of consequences. In 1960s London, Cressida Felbridge is
living the high life as a debutante when she is courted by a friend
of her brother's and set to marry. But as soon as she meets the
painter Ralph Few, Cressie knows her life will never be the same
again. Soon, she is deeply in love with Ralph, but there is one
problem: Ralph is still married to Catherine. Soon, Cressie is
drawn into a strange, triangular relationship. As Catherine's
behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, Ralph and Cressie escape to
Cressie's family home in Cumbria. But Catherine will not give up
Ralph that easily . . . In the present day, Emily Conway has
everything she could wish for: a huge house in West London, two
beautiful children and a successful husband, Will. But as Emily and
Will drive to a party, Will reveals that he has been betrayed by
his business partner. Steering the car off the road at high speed,
their perfect life is abruptly ended. When she wakes from her
injuries, Emily is told of a mysterious legacy: a house in Cumbria
on the edge of an estate, left to her by a woman she has never met.
Could this house provide the chance to start anew, or must secrets
be uncovered before it can be at peace?
The Winter Secret is a thrilling mystery from Lulu Taylor, top ten
bestselling author of The Snow Rose. 'My dear boy, the place is
cursed. It always has been and it always will be . . .' Buttercup
Redmain has a life of pampered luxury, living in beautiful
Charcombe Park, Dorset. Her older husband, Charles Redmain, is
wealthy and successful, and proud of the house he has painstakingly
restored, once owned by a famous ancestor. Buttercup is surrounded
by people who make her life delightfully easy. But the one thing
she really wants seems impossible. There are other discomforting
realities: her husband's ex-wife still lives nearby - though
Buttercup has never met her. Soon, it becomes very clear that all
the people who make Buttercup's life so carefree are also watching
her every move. Does she actually live in a comfortable but
inescapable cage? And what is the truth of her husband's previous
marriage? In the late 1940s, Xenia Arkadyoff lived in Charcombe
Park with her father, a Russian prince, and her mother, a famous
film star. Life seemed charmed, full of glamour and beauty. But
behind the glittering facade lay pain, betrayal, and the truth
about the woman Xenia spent her life protecting. Now Charcombe Park
is calling back people who were once part of its story, and the
secrets that have stayed long hidden are bubbling inexorably to the
surface . . .
The Winter Children is a haunting mystery from Lulu Taylor, author
of A Winter Memory. Behind a selfless act of kindness lies dark
intentions . . . Olivia and Dan Felbeck are blissfully happy when
their longed-for twins arrive after years of IVF. At the same time,
they make the move to Renniston Hall, a huge, Elizabethan house
that belongs to absent friends. Living rent-free in a small part of
the unmodernised house, once a boarding school, they can begin to
enjoy the family life they've always wanted. But there is a secret
at the heart of their family, one that Olivia does not yet know.
And the house, too, holds its darkness deep within it . . .
"I felt like the luckiest person on earth when I not only met
Chawadee, but had her as my personal food navigator through
Bangkok. We walked, boated, and ate our way through some of the
best food I've ever had, all thanks to Chawadee, her warmth and
expertise. And now you get to have the next best thing: her
fantastic book. Enjoy every delicious bite." --Phil Rosenthal
("Somebody Feed Phil") Learn the secrets of Thai cooking that only
local foodies know about! Real Thai Cooking is a labor of love by
Thailand's leading food blogger and street food expert, Chawadee
"Chow" Nualkhair and Lauren Lulu Taylor who did the recipe testing
and editing and provided many of the photographs. Her book presents
the full range of iconic Thai recipes together with fascinating
back stories that enable you to truly appreciate what you are
cooking and eating! This book presents insider recipes and secrets
about Thai food that only local foodies know about: Chef Black's
famous Sriracha Sauce recipe (from Blackitch Artisan Kitchen) and
the story of how this hot sauce was invented (most people think it
is Vietnamese, but it is really 100% Thai!) The world's best Pad
Thai and how this dish has come to define Thailand's national
identity Minced Chicken Kanom Jeen and the Portuguese Influence on
Thai Food Mee Krob (Fried Rice Noodles)--the dish that saved Siam
from colonization And many more delicious recipes and nuggets of
Thai food lore! With over 75 recipes and 225 color photos, this is
the cookbook every Thai food lover will want!
The Winter Children is a haunting mystery from Lulu Taylor, author
of The Snow Angel. Behind a selfless act of kindness lies dark
intentions . . . After years of IVF, Olivia and Dan are blissfully
happy at the arrival of their long dreamed-of twins. At the same
time, they make the move to Renniston Hall, a huge, Elizabethan
house that belongs to absent friends. Living rent-free in a small
part of the unmodernised house, once a boarding school, they can
begin to enjoy the family life they've always wanted. But there is
a secret at the heart of their family, one that Olivia does not yet
know. And the house, too, holds darkness deep within it . . .
A house full of secrets is at the heart A Winter Memory, an
absorbing family drama from bestselling author Lulu Taylor -
perfect for the winter months. Now Years ago, Helen fell for the
charming Hamish and was enchanted by his family home, the romantic
Ballintyre House. Elegantly sat on the edge of a loch in western
Scotland, the house has been home to the Ballintyre family for
decades. Now, seeking refuge from a scandal that has cost Hamish
his job, they are living with his older brother Charlie at the
house, while his troubled mother is never too far away. Struggling
with her own problems, Helen is surprised to find that Charlie's
wife has vanished. No one else seems at all concerned. Where has
she gone, and why? Then In 1968, sixteen-year-old Tigs is madly in
love with James Ballintyre, her childhood friend and hero. When he
marries another woman, her heart is broken. She knows it's hopeless
but she can't help how she feels. She tries to find her way to a
new life and a new love but, somehow, everyone is called back to
Ballintyre in the end. Tigs is no exception . . . Forever
Ballintyre has always been the setting for revelations of love,
obsession and betrayal. Now, as Helen seeks the answer to Charlie's
wife's disappearance, she is forced to confront her own difficult
truths - as the events of the past reach forward to touch the lives
of those who still call Ballintyre home, and reveal their secrets .
. .
A Midwinter Promise by Sunday Times top ten bestselling author Lulu
Taylor is a dramatic story of loss, grief and the legacy of
secrets. 'Don't you just want to grab this, switch off the phone
and curl up on the sofa? Winter bliss from Lulu Taylor' - Veronica
Henry, author of A Night on the Orient Express. The past A lonely
and imaginative child, Julia loves her family's beautiful and wild
Cornish home with all her heart. But, marked by dark troubles, she
enters her adult years determined to leave and seek a new beginning
in London. It's there she meets the handsome David. They fall in
love but, when Julia becomes pregnant, even he can't stop the
terrible echoes of the past from ringing in her ears. The only
sound to be heard above the noise is the old Cornish house, calling
her home . . . The present For Julia's adult children, Alex and
Johnnie, the house hides the history of their family within its
walls. For Alex, it is full of memories of her late mother. For
Johnnie, it is the house - rightfully theirs after Julia's death -
that was stolen. With their father now lying in a hospital bed,
time is running out for Alex and Johnnie to uncover the secrets of
what happened to their mother all those years ago. Can they
discover the truth before the house closes its doors to them
forever?
The Snow Rose is the gripping story of a woman on the run from her
past by Lulu Taylor, author of The Winter Folly. 'This is a
fantastic, all-consuming read.' - Heat I know they think I
shouldn't keep her . . . That's why I've escaped them while I can,
while I still have the opportunity . . . Kate is on the run with
her daughter Heather, her identity hidden and their destination
unknown to the family they've left behind. She's found a place
where they can live in solitude, a grand old house full of empty
rooms and dark secrets. But they're not alone: in the cottage next
door live two strange older ladies, sisters Matty and Sissy. They
know what happened here long ago, and are curious about Kate. How
long can she hide Heather's presence from them? When an eccentric
band of newcomers arrive, led by the charismatic Archer, Kate
realizes that the past she's so desperate to escape is about to
catch up with her. And inside the house, history is beginning to
repeat itself . . .
The Snow Angel is a deliciously dark family saga from Lulu Taylor,
the bestselling author of The Winter Folly. A forbidden passion. A
lifetime of consequences. In 1960s London, Cressida Felbridge is
living the high life as a debutante when she is courted by a friend
of her brother's and set to marry. But as soon as she meets the
painter Ralph Few, Cressie knows her life will never be the same
again. Soon, she is deeply in love with Ralph, but there is one
problem: Ralph is still married to Catherine. Soon, Cressie is
drawn into a strange, triangular relationship. As Catherine's
behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, Ralph and Cressie escape to
Cressie's family home in Cumbria. But Catherine will not give up
Ralph that easily . . . In the present day, Emily Conway has
everything she could wish for: a huge house in West London, two
beautiful children and a successful husband, Will. But as Emily and
Will drive to a party, Will reveals that he has been betrayed by
his business partner. Steering the car off the road at high speed,
their perfect life is abruptly ended. When she wakes from her
injuries, Emily is told of a mysterious legacy: a house in Cumbria
on the edge of an estate, left to her by a woman she has never met.
Could this house provide the chance to start anew, or must secrets
be uncovered before it can be at peace?
The Winter Folly is a gripping mystery of family secrets and past
sins by Lulu Taylor, author of The Snow Angel. In this house there
are many secrets . . . It is 1965 and young Alexandra Crewe
obediently marries the man her father has selected for her. But,
very soon, both she and her husband Laurence realize that their
marriage is a disaster. When real love finds Alexandra, plucking
her out of her unhappy existence, she is powerless to resist. Her
home becomes Fort Stirling, a beautiful Dorset castle, but
Alexandra fears that there will be a price to pay for this
wonderful new life. When tragedy strikes, it seems that her
punishment has come, and there is only one way she can atone for
her sins . . . In the present day, Delilah Young is the second wife
of John Stirling and the new chatelaine of Fort Stirling. The house
seems to be a sad one and Delilah hopes to fill it with life and
happiness. But, when she attempts to heal the heartbreak in John's
life, it seems that the forces of the past might be too strong for
her. Why does John have such a hatred for the old castle on the
hill, and what happened to his mother when she vanished from his
life? As Delilah searches for the truth, she realizes that perhaps
some secrets are better left buried . . .
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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Her Frozen Heart.
Everyone has heard of the Beaufort twins, but few have ever seen
them... On the eve of their 21st birthday, at one of the most
lavish parties society has ever seen, Octavia and Flora Beaufort
are launched into the world. For Octavia, it is one of the most
thrilling nights of her life, an evening glittering with the
promise of her future. But Flora shrinks from the limelight,
fearful of what lies beyond the walls of her over-protective aunt's
house. As Octavia is swept into a whirlwind of lavish spending and
fashionable society, she grasps eagerly at whatever she wants:
clothes, houses, men... even a department store. But Flora yearns
for security - and when she is rescued from harm by a kind
stranger, she seems to have found the love and protection she
craves. Prey to all kinds of dangers, the twins soon realise that
without each other, they run the risk of losing everything. But is
it already too late...?
Caitlyn, there's something I have to tell you. About Sara. Caitlyn
thinks her marriage to Patrick is a success. For one thing, he is
one of the few people not to fall head over heels for her beautiful
friend, Sara. Life is lived on his terms, but they are happy.
Aren't they? When a devastating accident turns her existence upside
down, Caitlyn is forced to reassess everything she thought about
her marriage, what she truly knows about Patrick, and his real
feelings for her best friend. In the refuge of an old manor house,
she begins to discover the truth. In 1947, the worst winter in
decades hits England, cutting off entirely the inhabitants of Kings
Harcourt Manor. For Tommy Carter, widowed at the start of war, it
is particularly hard: the burden of the family falls on her. She
has the solace of her children, and the interesting presence of her
brother's friend, Fred. But there is also Barbara, a mysterious
figure from her past who appears to want a piece of Tommy's future
as well. Her Frozen Heart is a thrilling mystery from Lulu Taylor,
top ten bestselling author of The Snow Rose.
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