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Eileen Broadcastle hat ihren Platz in der Akademie gefunden und selbst die schwarzmagische Organisation PRISMA konnte sie nicht aufhalten. Oder etwa doch?Als Eileen zurückkehrt, musss sie erkennen, dass die Gegner längst eingedrungen sind. Und sie schonen niemanden. Während die Direktorin der Athanor Akademie verschwunden bleibt, muss Eileen sich der Wahrheit stellen: Ist sie Ernest Broadcastles Nichte? Und wenn ja, wer lebt dann unter ihrem Namen in ihrer alten Wohnung? Und warum?Als Zuko nach einer Explosion im Gewölbe eine gefährliche Rettungsmission startet, scheint der Sieg der dunklen Seite unmittelbar bevorzustehen.Allerdings könnte sich eine Fehlentscheidung aus Eileens ersten Tagen an der Akademie jetzt unerwartet bezahlt machen.Lilly Labord ist das Pseudonym einer Frankfurter Autorin. Als Lilly Labord veröffentlicht sie überwiegend Paranormals und Urban Fantasy.

Vom Elendsviertel in die High Socity: Sarah Rosewell kämpft für ihr GlückAls Sarah Rosewell in den Haushalt von Lady Sudbury aufgenommen wird, ändert sich ihr Leben über Nacht: Sie entkommt der Enge und der Gewalt ihres Elternhauses im Armenviertel Soho, und vor ihr liegt plötzlich eine strahlende Zukunft. Sie wird von ihrer Wohltäterin zu einer Expertin für wertvolle Gegenstände ausgebildet und beginnt, für das prestigeträchtige Auktionshaus Varnham’s zu arbeiten. Das ist jedoch vielen ein Dorn im Auge, und Sarah muss sich gegen mächtige Gegenspieler behaupten, die nur darauf warten, dass sie einen Fehler macht. Ihre Vergangenheit kann sie nicht abstreifen, und ihre Zukunft will sie nicht aufs Spiel setzen – auch wenn das bedeutet, dass sie den Mann, dem ihr Herz gehört, nie haben kann. Doch dann bricht der Erste Weltkrieg aus, und die Kriegsjahre verändern alles …Amelia Martin ist das Pseudonym einer Bestsellerautorin. Sie hat jahrelang als Sachverständige für ein weltweit handelndes Auktionshaus gearbeitet, die Provenienz von Möbeln und Kunstgegenständen geprüft und Ausstellungen organisiert. Nach Jahren in England und im europäischen Ausland unternimmt die Autorin heute ausgedehnte Recherchereisen an die Schauplätze ihrer Romane.

In Elizabeth von Arnim’s humourous novel, "The Pastor's Wife", the main character Ingeborg Bullivant goes on a spontaneous trip to Lucerne and returns engaged to a Prussian pastor.However, her new life as a wife is restrictive, and when the dashing artist Ingram comes into her life and indulges her with musings about Italy, wanderlust temps Ingeborg for a second time.This warm and witty novel is based on von Arnim’s own first marriage and will be enjoyed by fans of ‘Eat, Pray, Love’.Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany.Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim.

In this collection of essays, G. K. Chesterton matches his wits against some of the greatest issues of the 20th century.Imperialism, politics, education, and feminism are put to debate as Chesterton criticises the government of the day, while also speaking to a modern era.A testament to one of the most prolific writers of the 20th century, 'What's Wrong with the World' proves Chesterton as a master essayist whose work bears the scrutiny of historians and philosophers.Essential reading for students of British history, Chesterton bears the soul of the English spirit and puts its politicians to shame.Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 – 1936) was an English writer, journalist, philosopher, and literary critic. An unparalleled essayist, he produced over four thousand essays during his lifetime, alongside eighty novels and two hundred short stories.Tackling topics of politics, history, philosophy, and theology with tenacious wit and humour, G. K. Chesterton was often considered a master of the paradox. Himself both a modernist and devout Catholic, he is remembered best for his priest-detective short stories ‘Father Brown’, and his metaphysical thriller ‘The Man Who Was Thursday’.In his lifetime, Chesterton befriended and debated some of the greatest thinkers of the age, such as George Bernard Shore, H. G. Wells, and Bertrand Russell, while his works went on to inspire figures including T. S. Eliot, Michael Collins, and Mahatma Gandhi.

A light-hearted collection of poems featuring G. K. Chesterton’s classic wit and cheer, ‘Wine, Water, and Song’ celebrates drink in all its forms, lampooning ideas of prohibition that were on the rise in 20th century London.Chesterton makes a merry satire of local politics and English traditions, with poems including ‘Wine and Water’, where he imagines a wine cellar aboard Noah’s Ark, and ‘The Logical Vegetarian’, where he sings the virtues of a liquid diet.For fans of Chesterton and poetry that provokes, this book is a perfect collection of clever rhymes and outspoken English humour.Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 – 1936) was an English writer, journalist, philosopher, and literary critic. An unparalleled essayist, he produced over four thousand essays during his lifetime, alongside eighty novels and two hundred short stories.Tackling topics of politics, history, philosophy, and theology with tenacious wit and humour, G. K. Chesterton was often considered a master of the paradox. Himself both a modernist and devout Catholic, he is remembered best for his priest-detective short stories ‘Father Brown’, and his metaphysical thriller ‘The Man Who Was Thursday’.In his lifetime, Chesterton befriended and debated some of the greatest thinkers of the age, such as George Bernard Shore, H. G. Wells, and Bertrand Russell, while his works went on to inspire figures including T. S. Eliot, Michael Collins, and Mahatma Gandhi.

Step into an English realm of knights, elves, and priestly sermons. ‘The Wild Knight and Other Poems’, by G. K. Chesterton, is a masterful collection of poems that trace themes of morality, fairy tales, and religion.An early work by one of the 20th century’s most influential writers, this book of poems comes alive with pagan and Christian imagery intertwined. A profoundly thoughtful work that bears multiple readings and gives an earnest glimpse into the mind of Chesterton.Featuring works such as ‘Chord of Colour’, ‘The Donkey’, and ‘The Ballad of the Battle of Gibeon’, ‘The Wild Knight and Other Poems’ will inspire philosophers and artists alike.A perfect collection for readers of Philip Pullman’s ‘The Good Man Jesus and The Scoundrel Christ’ or Simon Armitage’s ‘The Owl and the Nightingale’.Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 – 1936) was an English writer, journalist, philosopher, and literary critic. An unparalleled essayist, he produced over four thousand essays during his lifetime, alongside eighty novels and two hundred short stories.Tackling topics of politics, history, philosophy, and theology with tenacious wit and humour, G. K. Chesterton was often considered a master of the paradox. Himself both a modernist and devout Catholic, he is remembered best for his priest-detective short stories ‘Father Brown’, and his metaphysical thriller ‘The Man Who Was Thursday’.In his lifetime, Chesterton befriended and debated some of the greatest thinkers of the age, such as George Bernard Shore, H. G. Wells, and Bertrand Russell, while his works went on to inspire figures including T. S. Eliot, Michael Collins, and Mahatma Gandhi.

Most books of literary criticism are written long after their age has passed, but a rare few are written during their time - and G. K. Chesterton’s ‘The Victorian Age in Literature’ is one of them.Born during the Victorian era, Chesterton gives an incredible insight into Victorian literature as it was perceived at the end of the 19th century. His witty accounts shine a light on the classic works of Dickens, Austen, and the Brontës, as well as leading poets of the period, from Tennyson to Browning.His discussion ranges from the politics of the day to the birth of radical philosophies and revelations within the sciences. Chesterton’s work is a refreshingly personal look into the Victorian mind and an invaluable resource for any student of literary history.Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 – 1936) was an English writer, journalist, philosopher, and literary critic. An unparalleled essayist, he produced over four thousand essays during his lifetime, alongside eighty novels and two hundred short stories.Tackling topics of politics, history, philosophy, and theology with tenacious wit and humour, G. K. Chesterton was often considered a master of the paradox. Himself both a modernist and devout Catholic, he is remembered best for his priest-detective short stories ‘Father Brown’, and his metaphysical thriller ‘The Man Who Was Thursday’.In his lifetime, Chesterton befriended and debated some of the greatest thinkers of the age, such as George Bernard Shore, H. G. Wells, and Bertrand Russell, while his works went on to inspire figures including T. S. Eliot, Michael Collins, and Mahatma Gandhi.

Underpinned by true events, ´An Ayah's Choice´ draws us into a rarely seen aspect of British Indian history.Following the momentous life of Jaya Devani, an Indian woman harbouring a secret that propels her to find her own agency against a backdrop of sex, class, and race discrimination.In a small Indian village in 1900, aspiring artist Jaya Devani yearns for freedom beyond the confines of the life expected of her. When she begins a tumultuous relationship with her British colonial employer, William Edmundson, she launches herself on course for a new life as an ayah, a nanny, in London.Arriving on British shores as the suffragette movement is growing, Jaya grapples with a choice: can she really find freedom in the arms of William, or will she have to seek out her own way to be truly free?A story of the tenacity of the human spirit, friendship, and blazing your own path.Perfect for fans of ´The Paris Library´ and ´The Beekeeper of Aleppo´.What people are saying about ´An Ayah's Choice´:"A rare jewel." - Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of ´The Rose Code´."Utterly spellbound" - Julianne MacLean, USA Today bestselling author."Tender and thrilling." - A.J. Gnuse, author of ´Girl in the Walls´."A page-turner." - Helen Pankhurst CBE, women's rights activist, and great-granddaughter of Emmeline Pankhurst and granddaughter of Sylvia Pankhurst.Shahida is an author, writer, public speaker and publisher. She lives in Cambridge.

Der neue Roman der »Queenie«-Erfolgsautorin ist ein einzigartiges Familienporträt: gegenwärtig, rasant und unglaublich komischCyril Pennington ist das, was man als »People Person« bezeichnet: gesellig, umtriebig, extrovertiert. Was er vor allem nicht ist: ein Vater. Und das obwohl er fünf Kinder von vier verschiedenen Frauen hat. Seine Kinder wachsen ohne ihren Dad auf und ohne einander wirklich zu kennen. Bis ein dramatisches Ereignis die Halbgeschwister zusammenbringt und sie stärker aneinanderbindet, als ihnen lieb ist.»Eine mitreißende Erzählerin, eine grandiose Entdeckung.« Deutschlandfunk Kultur»Ein Roman unserer Zeit, voller Witz, Weisheit und Dringlichkeit« SPIEGEL über »Queenie«

Can romance and riches ever work out?One minute, Jemma Pears is a struggling theatrical make-up artist in London. The next, she's been left a vast fortune by her estranged grandmother. However, there's a catch: she must marry a man with a title to inherit.Jemma thinks this is truly impossible: she's a romantic, searching for true love, not just a convenient marriage... and besides, where would she even find a titled guy?Enter Ashford, the new Duke of Burlingham. His legacy: massive debts that he must pay back immediately or risk the bank seizing his assets. Or worse: his mother's wrath!When their lawyer hears of their situations, a secret match is made despite their mutual hatred of each other: by marrying Ashford, Jemma can inherit and Ashford can pay back his debts immediately. Problem solved!That is until their marriage is leaked to the press and everyone finds out... Now they have to play out the charade for at least a year or risk going to jail for fraud!A hilarious pretence ensues and Jemma must battle against a crazy mother-in-law, a stuffy aristocracy, and finally, and most surprisingly of all, confusing feelings for Ashford!A hilarious romantic comedy perfect for fans of ´The Hating Game´ and ´Red, White & Royal Blue´.Felicia Kingsley is the author of ´How (Not) to Marry a Duke´. She was born in 1987, lives in the province of Modena, and works as an architect.

"Apart from herpes and Lulu – everything is eventually swept away"Just one shimmering pearl of wisdom from pop-star and polymath James Maker, whose worldly observations will (like herpes) once again be on everyone’s lips thanks to his award-winning memoir, remastered with new chapters.If you hadn’t heard of rock bands Raymonde or RPLA – fronted by James in the 80s and 90s – you might be forgiven for mistaking AutoFellatio for fiction. But here fact is more fantastical than any novel. We follow our hero from Bermondsey enfant-terrible to Valencian grande dame, a scenic journey that stops off variously at Morrissey confidant, dominatrix, singer, songwriter.It is literally littered with memorable bons mots and hilarious anecdotes that make you feel like you've hit the wedding-reception jackpot of being unexpectedly seated next to the groom's flamboyant uncle.According to Wikipedia, very few men can perform the act of autofellatio. We never discover whether James is one of them but certainly, as a storyteller, he is one in a million.‘Glitteringly epigrammatic, it’s a glam-rock Naked Civil Servant in court shoes. But funnier. And tougher.’MARK SIMPSON‘Pistol sharp, loaded with witty one-liners and peppered with Maker’s scatter gun observations on life, music and the meaning of good hair.’ PAUL BURSTONJames Maker first trod the boards in 1982 as dancer and backing vocalist with The Smiths, and was erroneously known as "The Fifth Smith". He subsequently became lyricist and lead singer with the 1980s Indie group, Raymonde, and 1990s "gay" Hard Rock group RPLA. In 2004, he supported the New York Dolls.

"Karrady serrò il pungo nella tasca del soprabito. Istintivamente, per la prima volta dopo quasi dieci anni, raddrizzò la schiena, sollevò la fronte che la condanna aveva abbassato sul vuoto di un abisso d’odio; fu contento di sentire salire dal fondo del cuore un desiderio bruciante di vendetta. Che cosa avrebbe fatto?".Cosa rimane da fare, dopo dieci anni trascorsi in una squallida cella, se non rintracciare il colpevole delle proprie disgrazie e trovare finalmente soddisfazione? In una Londra brumosa e irta d’insidie, popolata di investigatori privati, giornalisti ambiziosi e poi, ancora, farmacisti e meccanici, segretarie e infermiere attraenti, un ex carcerato torna finalmente in libertà dopo essere stato fregato da un complice. Giusto il tempo di riabbracciare la moglie e poi via, nella nebbia dei vicoli londinesi che si stagliano, come un labirinto, da Chelsea Bridge a Kingsland Road. Una storia di vendetta, di amore, di disperazione, in perfetto stile Enna!Francesco Cannarozzo, meglio noto come Franco Enna (1921-1990), è stato uno dei maggiori scrittori di fantascienza italiani, nonché un celebrato anticipatore del giallo contemporaneo. Nato a Castrogiovanni, trascorre la giovinezza a Enna – città in cui farà anche la conoscenza di Andrea Camilleri – per poi trasferirsi a Milano in cerca di fortuna. Impiegato come direttore dell’ufficio stampa dei periodici Mondadori, dal 1955 inizia a pubblicare i primi romanzi di fantascienza per la collana Urania. Essendo uno degli unici scrittori italiani attivi nel genere, diventa ben presto un punto di riferimento per tutti gli appassionati nostrani. L’invenzione del fortunato personaggio del commissario Sartori, poi, lo renderà anche un affermato giallista. Fra i suoi romanzi più noti si possono citare l’esordio "L’inferno confina con Dio" (1952), "Preludio alla tomba" (1955), "Panico al Polo" (1958) e "La bambola di gomma" (1971).

"Der var noget mærkeligt ved manden, der nærmede sig. Da skiliften standsede, faldt han ud og blev liggende..."Kriminalkommissær Henry Tibbett og hans kone ser frem til at skulle på skiferie i Alperne langt fra Londons beskidte og larmende gader. Henry håber, at han kan holde lidt fri fra forbrydelser og efterforskning, men han må tro om. En død mand vælter ud af en skilift, og da sneen farves blodrød, er der ingen tvivl: Der er tale om mord. Henry må samarbejde med det lokale politi for at finde frem til, hvem den døde er, og hvordan han kan være blevet dræbt i en skilift, som han øjensynligt var alene i."...og sneen var blodrød" udkom første gang i 1959 og er første bind i serien om kriminalkommissær Henry Tibbett.Patricia Moyes (1923-2000) var en irsk krimiforfatter, der især var kendt for sin krimiserie om kriminalkommissær Henry Tibbett. Hun stod desuden bag en lang række ungdomsbøger og noveller, og flere af hendes bøger er blevet oversat til fremmedsprog.

Tucked away in a near-derelict library in the center of London, The House of Marvellous Books is a publishing house on the brink of financial disaster.With assistant Ursula asleep at her desk, head publisher Gerard going health and safety mad, and chief editor Drusilla focused on finding a supposedly priceless but famously missing manuscript, there is hardly anyone left to steer the ship. Young Mortimer Blackley, assistant editor, charts the descent of the House in his logbook as it lurches from one failure to the next.Will mysterious Russian buyers, lurking in the wings, stop the ship from sinking at great cost to all? Or will Drusilla find the legendary Daybreak Manuscript and save the day?With witty and sharp observations, Fiona Vigo Marshall draws upon a career spent working in small publishing houses to create a laugh-out-loud ode to the publishing industry.´The House of Marvellous Books´ will delight those interested in books about books, such as ´Book Lovers´ and ´The Hating Game´.What readers are saying:"This book was hilarious and quirky! The eccentric characters were fun to follow along with. The pace of everything was well-timed, and kept interesting throughout!" - Goodreads reviewer"I loved this hilarious, a bit eccentric, and witty book. It's populated by quirky and fleshed-out characters and there's plenty of literary references. A book written in diary format that I loved." - Goodreads reviewerFiona Vigo Marshall was born in London and educated at Somerville College, Oxford. Her debut novel ´Find Me Falling´, published by Fairlight Books in 2019, was shortlisted for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize 2020. ´The House of Marvellous Books´ is her second novel.Her short stories and poems have been nominated for numerous awards, including the V. S. Pritchett Memorial Prize, which she won in 2016 with her short story ‘The Street of Baths’. Her work has appeared in Prospect, Ambit, The Royal Society of Literature Review, Orbis International Literary Journal, and The London Journal of Fiction.

Depuis son plus jeune âge, Chiara, au caractère bien trempé représente la joie incarnée pour toute sa famille et le bonheur coule dans ses veines. La jeune Italienne de vingt-quatre printemps demeure ce lien qui permet à tout le monde de profiter de moments inoubliables ensemble. Pourtant, depuis quelques années, la famille se disloque et prend des chemins différents. Une idée germe dans son esprit depuis une semaine: un calendrier de l'avent spécial cette année. La période des fêtes représente une occasion parfaite pour passer des moments précieux en famille et être heureux avec les personnes qui comptent le plus. Chiara réussira-t-elle à réunir toute sa famille pour Noël ? Que cache cette soudaine envie ? Servez-vous un bon chocolat chaud accompagné de chantilly et de guimauves, blottissez-vous sous un plaid et suivez Chiara dans sa folle aventure !(c) Lacoursière, 2022, 2022, Saga Egmont

As a man holds his wife's fragile hand, he recounts a journey like no other...Daniel and Olivia are destined to be together. At least, Daniel thinks this the night he sees Olivia across a sea of people. As he backpacks through Australia, Daniel and Liv continue to cross paths, yet never speak. Until one night, Liv joins Daniel for a drink. And that night everything changes.Back in London, stuck in a monotonous routine, Daniel finds himself daydreaming of the woman with amber eyes and fiery hair. Armed with only a name he vows to find her, yet with every passing moment, Daniel's hopes begin to disappear. What if it wasn't meant to be?But then fate steps in, and Daniel and Olivia's story can truly begin...A tale of serendipity, missed chances, and the power of love, ´The Night We Met´ is perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks' ´The Notebook´.Readers LOVE ´The Night We Met´:"´The Night We Met´ will warm and break your heart in equal measure, and make you laugh out loud and sob quietly. A lovely gem" - Heat"Beautifully written, utterly heartbreaking. An epic love story" - Paige Toon, author of ´The Minute I Saw You´"I know this gorgeous love story will stay with me for a long time. Amazing" - Lorraine Brown, author of ´Uncoupling´"A beautifully wrought novel, exhilarating and devastating in equal measure, and filled with passion, warmth and humour" - Reader reviewZoë Folbigg is a magazine journalist and digital editor, starting her career at Cosmopolitan in 2001 and has since then been freelancing for titles including Glamour, Fabulous, Daily Mail, Healthy, LOOK, Top Santé, ELLE, Sunday Times Style, and Style.com.In 2008 she had a weekly column in Fabulous magazine documenting her year-long round-the-world trip with 'Train Man' – a man she had met on her daily commute. She since married Train Man and lives in Hertfordshire with him and their two young sons.Zoe is the author of ´The Note´, ´The Postcard´ and ´The Distance´. ´The Note´ was Amazon Prime's most downloaded book of 2018 and has sold over 200,000 copies.

Ein altes Familiengeheimnis.Eine eigenwillige junge Frau.Und eine düstere Sage ...An der Nordküste Cornwalls spukt es, wenn man den Küstenbewohnern glaubt. Menschen sind verschwunden, geholt vom fahlen Seemann, der dazu verdammt ist über die Meere zu fahren, bis ihn jemand aus seiner Einsamkeit erlöst. Luna Walker, eine junge Frau aus London, hält nichts von dieser Sagengestalt. Sie hat das Häuschen ihrer Tante geerbt und möchte an der Küste Fuß fassen, sich aus der versnobten Londoner Gesellschaft lösen.Robert Byrne, der aus der Gegend stammt, aber längst nicht mehr dort lebt, belächelt den Aberglauben der Küstenbewohner ebenfalls. Er ist nur zurück, um endlich sein Elternhaus zu verkaufen. Zu viele schlechte Erinnerungen lasten auf dem schlossähnlichen Gebäude oben auf den Klippen. Erinnerungen an die Familie, die Byrne dort verlor. Er und Luna begegnen sich im Pub. Die junge Frau macht Eindruck auf Byrne. Doch dann geschieht etwas, was niemals geschehen dürfte ...Eva Lirot lebt mit Mann und Hund in Limburg a.d. Lahn, Autorin erfolgreicher Thriller, Studium der Psychologie, Magister in Literaturwissenschaft.Weitere Infos zu Eva Lirot gibt es hier:https://www.facebook.com/liroteva/

London 1896 – Im Crystal Palace Park stirbt eine Frau unter den Rädern einer neuartigen Motordroschke – ein tragischer Unfall, wie es scheint. Doch Chief Inspector Swanson schöpft Verdacht, denn der Bruder der Toten ist kurz zuvor spurlos und unter mysteriösen Umständen aus dem Gefängnis in Wicklow verschwunden. Als dann unweit der Haftanstalt – in dem kleinen irischen Küstenstädtchen Bray – die verstümmelte Leiche eines seit Monaten vermissten Mannes inmitten okkulter Symbole gefunden wird, haben selbst die irischen Behörden nur eine Erklärung: Die berüchtigte Hexe von Bray sucht sich nach zwanzig Jahren abermals ihre Opfer. Inspector Swanson und sein Team werden nach Irland geschickt, um dem Spuk ein Ende zu bereiten ...Robert C. Marley, geboren 1971, ist Autor, Kriminalhistoriker, Goldschmiedemeister und Mitglied des Syndikats – der Vereinigung deutschsprachiger Krimiautoren. Seit seiner Jugend liebt er Sherlock Holmes und Agatha Christie und besitzt ein privates Kriminalmuseum. Der Autor lebt mit seiner Jugendliebe und einer schwarzen Katze in einer sehr alten Stadt in Ostwestfalen.

Wszyscy mamy swoje małe tajemnice, grzeszki z przeszłości i rozmaite złe wspomnienia, które co jakiś czas powracają, mącąc zwykłe, codzienne życie. Co jednak zrobić, gdy myśli o nich nie pozwalają normalnie funkcjonować, stopniowo przeradzając się w groźną obsesję? To pytanie dręczy Magdę, młodą kobietę mieszkającą w Londynie ze swoją partnerką, Agatą. Wahania nastroju, powtarzające się napady paniki i niepokojące sny sprawiają, że Magda decyduje się na psychoterapię. Wkrótce będzie musiała zdecydować, czy ma odwagę ponownie zmierzyć się z koszmarem, o którym od wielu lat starała się zapomnieć...Próba samobójcza Magdaleny Synockiej to poruszająca powieść o zmaganiu z chorobą psychiczną, trudnej sztuce przebaczania i wolności, która przychodzi dopiero wtedy, gdy zostawimy za sobą wszystkie toksyczne relacje.Piotr Wilczyńśki - polski pisarz, autor „Próby samobójczej Magdaleny Synockiej". Autor powieści bardzo ceni sobie swoją prywatność i pragnie, by informacje na jego temat pozostały tajemnicą...

Everyone's got secrets... but not everyone can keep them!Recently widowed Louise is facing life as a single mum of three. As her sister Christa keeps telling her, the tragic accident that claimed the life of her husband was just that: an accident. So why does she feel so guilty?At long last, Carl's winning the battle against his demons; he's in therapy, he has a new girlfriend, and he loves life in The Mews where he's surrounded by friends who feel like family. But then he gets some news that will change his life forever...Christa can't have kids and she's okay with that – even though her (ex)boyfriend suddenly isn't. A one-night stand with her gorgeous neighbour Carl is the perfect way to move on... until it results in a shocking surprise. If she's going to face her new future head-on, Christa must finally deal with a long-buried secret from her past... but she's going to need all the help she can get.Can the residents of The Mews pull together to make sure everyone gets their happy ending? Will these single mums be able to move on from life in the mansion?Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk, and Mhairi McFarlane.Janet Hoggarth has worked on a chicken farm, as a bookseller, children's book editor and DJ with her best friend (under the name of Whitney and Britney). She has published several children's books, the most recent ones written under the pseudonym of Jess Bright. Her first adult novel ´The Single Mums' Mansion´, which was a huge bestseller, was based on her experiences of living communally as a single parent.

Podczas pobytu w Birmie pułkownik John Strickland poszukuje rubinu na prezent dla swej czarującej, ale trochę postrzelonej przyjaciółki Ariadne Ferne. W międzyczasie Strickland zostaje poproszony o wzięcie udziału w polowaniu i zastrzelenie budzącego strach w okolicy tygrysa-ludojada. Mężczyzna z oddaniem realizuje swoją misję i nawet nocą stara się wytropić w dżungli groźnego drapieżnika. Kiedy w świetle księżyca jego oczom wreszcie ukazuje się coś, co przypomina wielkiego, dzikiego kota, okazuje się... że to nie żaden tygrys, ale ludzka bestia ukryta w zwierzęcej skórze. ,,Człowiek tygrys" z 1927 r. to udane połączenie powieści detektywistycznej, pełnego grozy thrillera oraz klasycznego romansu - całość utrzymana jest na wysokim poziomie literackim.Jeśli szukasz pełnej mrocznych zagadek lektury z dreszczykiem, z pewnością przypadnie ci do gustu to dzieło A. E. W. Masona.

Three strangers all caught in the deep end... but can they help each other float through?After tragically losing her husband and being left a single mother to two children, Gabriella has only one escape for herself - swimming at a local London lido to clear her mind.A constant stream of both new and familiar faces visit the lido like Gabriella, but she doesn't suspect any are suffering quite like her until she meets Helen - who swims to escape her emotionless husband, and Ian - who feels lost in the deep end after becoming unemployed and unable to tell his husband.Grateful for new companionship, these three strangers decide to make their friendship into something more permanent: The Lonely Hearts Lido Club.An uplifting, captivating read about the power of friendship. Fans of Hazel Prior and Mike Gayle will adore this.Readers are loving ´The Lonely Hearts Lido Club´ and Charlie Lyndhurst:"I'm in awe of how Charlie Lyndhurst manages to tease out the extraordinary from ordinary lives and make me like every single character." - Sue Moorcroft, author of ´Summer at the French Café´."A super cute read - you'll be laughing and crying." - Mandy Baggott, author of ´Staying Out for the Summer´."My favorite read of 2022, I am recommending it to everyone I know." - Reader Review"A real escapist summer read. Their friendship is uplifting and heart-warming. I almost wish I was part of the Lonely Hearts Lido Club myself" - Reader Review.Charlie Lyndhurst is the Diversity Officer of the RNA and heavily involved in the Rainbow Chapter. Charlie previously wrote as Liam Livings, self and trade publishing gay erotic/romance novels.

Jeanie Masterson ist die Tochter des Bestatters in dem beschaulichen irischen Städtchen Kilcross. Von ihrem Vater hat sie die Gabe geerbt, mit den Verstorbenen sprechen zu können und deren letzten Wünsche entgegenzunehmen. Diese Fähigkeit verleiht ihr einen besonderen Status, zugleich bedeutet sie aber auch eine große Bürde: Denn sie muss entscheiden, welche Botschaften sie den Verbliebenen übermittelt und welche sie lieber für sich behält. Als ihre Jugendliebe Fionn nach London geht, fühlt Jeanie sich zum Bleiben verpflichtet, weil sie hier in Kilcross gebraucht wird. Aber vergessen kann sie ihn nie.Anne Griffin porträtiert eine junge Frau, hin- und hergerissen zwischen Pflichtgefühl und ihrem Wunsch nach Befreiung und Selbstbestimmung. Ein fesselnder und herzerwärmender Roman über das Leben, das Sterben und das, was das Leben lebenswert macht.Anne Griffin ist eine irische Schriftstellerin. Sie erhielt für ihre Kurzgeschichten den John McGahern Award for Literature, außerdem stand sie u.a. auf der Shortlist für den Hennessy New Irish Writing Award und den Sunday Business Post Short Story Award.Ihr Romandebüt, "Ein Leben und eine Nacht", wurde in zahlreiche Länder verkauft, u. a. in die USA, nach Kanada, Frankreich und Holland, und stand auf Platz 1 der irischen Bestsellerliste. Anne Griffin lebt in Irland.

Si Scarlett a choisi de se marier à Londres, à Noël, c’est parce qu’elle adore la neige et qu’elle est tombée amoureuse de l’Angleterre autant que des yeux noirs de son prince charmant britannique. Leur histoire n’a pas commencé sous les meilleurs auspices, et la demande en mariage le genou dans la neige, à côté d’une vache suicidaire, n’était pas des plus romantique. Mais maintenant, à une semaine du mariage, il ne peut plus rien arriver, n’est-ce pas ? Pourtant, il suffit d’un grain dans l’engrenage – ou, en l’occurrence, un strass de string à paillettes – pour que les catastrophes s’enchaînent... Eau contaminée, traiteur et fleuriste fermés, échange de pièces montées... Scarlett et William ne sont pas au bout de leurs peines ! Et c’est sans compter leurs familles respectives qui auront bien du mal à cohabiter. La magie de Noël pourra-t-elle sauver le plus beau jour de leur vie ?Lucie Castel met à profit son humour cinglant et son imagination débordante pour brosser des portraits de personnages au vitriol dans des vaudevilles rythmés. Son premier roman Pas si simple a connu un véritable succès en France et à l’international.« C’est drôle, frais et pétillant. Ce roman m’a fait un bien fou ! »Manon, de @lalecturedemanon

Een rijke jongeman uit Londen vraagt de hand van de arme en emotioneel gebroken Ellen Kellaway. Haar droom komt uit, maar is het misschien te mooi om waar te zijn? Ellen is vanaf haar vijfde een weeskind en wordt onder hoede genomen door haar oom en tante. Zij laten haar keer op keer weten dat wat ze ook in haar leven zal bereiken, aan hun hartelijk te danken is. Wanneer de verloving met haar nieuwe vlam zich nadert, pleegt hij plotseling zelfmoord. Wat heeft haar neef Jago hiermee te maken? En welke mysterieuze familiegeheimen liggen er verborgen in haar erfenis, het eiland met het familiekasteel voor de kust van Cornwall? ‘De gevaarlijke erfenis’ speelt zich af in het begin van de twintigste eeuw.

Kriminalkommissarie William Warwick har blivit befordrad efter gripandet av drogbaronen Assem Rashidi och står nu inför en ny uppgift: starta en antikorruptionsenhet för att sniffa ut rötäggen bland hans egna kollegor. Tillsammans med Rebecca Pankhurst och Nicky Bailey försöker de gräva fram information om kriminalöverkonstapel Summers vars extravaganta livsstil och utgifter verkar överskrida hans inkomst. Så vart får han pengarna ifrån? Situationen blir allt mer komplicerad när Nicky faller för den korrupta polisen och hennes kollegor måste lista ut vilken sida av lagen hon faktiskt står på. Samtidigt står Rashidi inför rätta för sina brott och det är upp till sir Julian att inte låta knarkbaronen gå fri. Men i rättssalen blir det en hård match mot Rashidis försvarsadvokat Booth Watson – och endast en kan vinna. Bokserien om William Warwick följer hans liv, karriär och livslånga mål att bli poliskommissarie för Metropolitan polisen i London. I både med- och motvind måste William handskas med kärlek, sorg, och kampen mot sin mäktiga ärkefiende.Jeffrey Archer (1940) är en engelsk författare och före detta politiker. Archers böcker har publicerats i 97 länder och översatts till mer än 33 språk. Hans främsta verk Rivalerna nådde första plats på New York Times bästsäljarlista och är en av de mest sålda böckerna i världen.

Veronica har burit på en familjehemlighet i nästan femtio år. En hemlighet som kommer att förändra livet för alla involverade efter den kommit ut. Sittande vid köksbordet en juldag i Lund börjar hon sakta men säkert berätta historien hon burit inom sig ett halvt sekel för sitt barnbarn Chloe. Året är 1971 och unga Veronica har flyttat till drömmarnas stad – London. Och det är där, en vacker decemberdag, då hon för första gången möter hans blick. Med ögon att drunkna i och ett leende som gör henne knäsvag kan Veronica inte hjälpa att falla för den vackra italienaren Francesco. Men livet kommer emellan och hemligheten tär isär det förälskade paret. Med hjälp av sitt barnbarn väcks Veronicas hopp på nytt och det är äntligen dags att kämpa för det hennes hjärta vill ha. Men kommer de lyckas hitta tillbaka till varandra eller är deras kärlek för evigt förlorad? Anethe Bergendahl föddes år 1963 i Malmö. Med ett brinnande intresse för skrivande ändå sedan barnsben har hon länge haft författardrömmar. Drömmen gick äntligen i uppfyllelse 2018 då hon gav ut sin första bok Livet blir aldrig som man tänkt. En andra chans i juletid är hennes fjärde feelgoodroman.

Gdy umiera ojciec Nicholasa, na chłopaka spada odpowiedzialność za utrzymanie rodziny. Bohater nawiązuje kontakt z ekscentrycznym wujem, sprowadza się z bliskimi do Londynu i rozpoczyna pracę w szkole. Dziewiętnastowieczne brytyjskie mieszczaństwo nie jest jednak wspierającym środowiskiem dla osób w gorszej sytuacji finansowej. Powieść napisana w charakterystyczną dla Dickensa mieszanką czułości i ironicznego dystansu. Moralitet miesza się tu z romansem, a pozytywistyczna refleksja z sensacyjnymi przygodami. W filmowej adaptacji książki z 2002 r. wystąpiła Anne Hathaway, zaś w 1985 r. na jej podstawie powstał australijski film animowany.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - dziewiętnastowieczny angielski powieściopisarz, najwybitniejszy wówczas przedstawiciel powieści społeczno-obyczajowej. Czuły na niesprawiedliwość społeczną, precyzyjnie opisywał życie uboższych sfer i portretował ekscentryków w konwencji groteski i karykatury. Wywodził się z rodziny, która popadła w nędzę, bardzo wcześnie podjął pracę zarobkową w fabryce pasty do butów, uznanie w środowisku literackim zapewniła mu powieść "Klub Pickwicka".

Nachdem Eileen unverhofft Dozentin an der angesehensten englischen Akademie für Alchemie geworden ist, scheint alles bestens. Trotz dem Debakel mit dem Liebestrank ist sie endlich mit Zuko zusammen und genießt ihr neues Leben. Doch dann meldet sich der Mann, der den Liebestrank versehentlich abbekommen hat, und Eileens neue Welt versinkt in Chaos.Plötzlich steht sie alleine mächtigen Schwarzmagiern gegenüber.Lilly Labord ist das Pseudonym einer Frankfurter Autorin. Als Lilly Labord veröffentlicht sie überwiegend Paranormals und Urban Fantasy.

'In the desert, no one can hear you, queen'Justin David’s newly-released novella is part creepy coming-of-age story, part black-comedy, set partly in buzzing 1990s London and partly in barren New Mexico wildlands.When Jamie meets Matthew in Soho, he’s drawn to his new-age charms. But when he follows his new friend across the planet to a remote earth-ship in Taos, bizarre incidents begin unfolding and Matthew’s real nature reveals itself: he’s a manipulative monster at the center of a strange cult.Jamie finds himself at the center a disturbing psychological nightmare as they seize the opportunity to recruit a new member. Pushed to his limits, lost in a shifting sagebrush landscape, can Jamie trust anyone to help him? And will he ever see home again?This evocatively set desert gothic expertly walks the line between macabre humor and terrifying tension. "Kissing the Lizard" is a world unto itself. Perhaps the universe is talking to us after all.