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The much-loved classic, finally in ebook. Roland, Helen, Nicholas and David, four Manchester children, are led into Elidor, a twilight world almost destroyed by fear and darkness. On a gloomy day in Manchester, Roland, Helen, Nicholas and David are lured into a ruined church, where the fabric of t
### Product Description A classic work of rural magic realism from one of Britain's greatest children's novelists Four interconnected fables of a way of living in rural England that is now disappeared. Craftsmen pass on, or withhold, secrets of their relationship with the natural world, which gives
**NOW A CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED MOTION PICTURE** ******** **A true story of death, grief and the law** **** ******"Garner's book is a writer's profound response to a tragedy and to questions about human responsibility over time as well as at precise moments"_The Age_** In October 1997 a clever
'Helen Garner writes the best sentences in Australia.'_Bulletin_ Janet is a skeptic, a journalist; Maxine revels in New Age fantasies; and Ray, a drifter, is a born-again Christian. The common ground is the house they share. But their fragile domestic balance is about to explode amid the smashing o
The much-loved classic, finally in ebook. In 'The Lad of the Gad' Alan Garner has reworked five stories from the Gaelic layers of British folktale. Folk and fairy tales have not always been relegated to children, and older readers will appreciate Garner's ability to give these stories a new vitali
*They say that tourist ships to Antarctica, even more than ordinary human conveyances, are loaded down with aching hearts. Deceived wives and widowers, men who've never been loved and don't know why, Russian crew forced to leave their children behind for years at a time ... And then there are the ma
Each holiday season, new and returning guests gather in the small town of Timberton, Montana, to celebrate Christmas at the Timberton Hotel. Resident artist and chef Mistโs unique way of offering exceptional cuisine, exquisite dรฉcor, and a touch of the unexpected, has a way of bringing visitors and
A major novel from one of the country's greatest writers, and the crowning achievement of an astonishing career, 'Boneland' is also the long-awaited conclusion to the story of Colin and Susan โ a story that began over fifty years ago in 'The Weirdstone of Brisingamen'... 'A woman was reading a book
_The Last Days of Chez Nous & Two Friends_ showcases the range of one of Australiaโs greatest writers. These two scripts for filmsโ _The Last Days of Chez Nous_ was directed by Gillian Armstrong in 1991, and _Two Friends_ by Jane Campion in 1986โare funny, sharp observations of relationships and fri
**'Garner is a natural storyteller.' James Wood,_New Yorker_** This new edition of Helen Garner's collected short fiction celebrates the seventy-fifth birthday of one of Australia's most loved authors.These storiesโthat delve into the complexities of love and longing, of the pain, darkness and joy
A Christmas novella with cookie recipes included! The Timberton Hotel has always provided a perfect Christmas retreat for regular guests, as well as newcomers. But the small town of Timberton, Montana, hasn't been the same since resident chef and artist, Mist, arrived, bringing a unique new ag
A vacation on the Southern California coast promises rest and relaxation for flamboyant senior sleuth Sadie Kramer and her mischievous Yorkie, Coco. But when the body of a heartthrob celebrity washes up on the beach outside her luxury hotel suite, Sadie's fun-in-the-sun soon turns into sleuthing-wit
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: Brian Aldiss marked the centenary year of H G Wells' birth with this ingenious novella combining comedy, terror and, intriguingly, late nineteenth-century period charm. In a sleepy East Anglian town we meet Bruce Fox and Gregory Rolles - two young men who have sworn to Think L
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Preorder the long-awaited sequel to Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, the stunning conclusion to Hilary Mantel's Man Booker Prize-winning Thomas Cromwell trilogy. 'If you cannot speak truth at a beheading, when can you speak it?' England, May 1536. Anne Boleyn is dead, decapitated in the space of a
Bullets arenโt the only things flying on this missionโฆ When Texas Ranger Nash Sullivan finds himself in a hailstorm of gunfire during a bunker raid, he handles himselfโand those around himโwith his usual skill and sharp wit. It seems his charm worked its wonders too, because heโs gone from a Rang
In the city of Quafin, Emilie Hartford will find dangerโฆand love I always knew that being a cop would be dangerous. Long nights, unknown threats, and the constant rush that any hesitation to act could very well mean death. But I lived for that. I loved the rush. And nowhere was more dangerous than
One night of passion will bind them for a lifetimeโฆ Their first marriage was a disaster. Cold-hearted billionaire Massimo Montebello needed Alessia as his bride to complete a valuable merger, but that was never enough for love-struck Alessia. She had no choice but to leave him. Five years later, an
I married my fake fiancรฉ and nowโฆ I want a divorce. Iโve known Mason since we were kids and next-door neighbors. Back when I was more interested in his brother. Scandalous, I know. All of that is in the past. The only thing that matters now is my dying fatherโs last wish. His dream is to wal
A rogue attack. A shocking kidnapping. A surprise fated mate. Joshua, the Crown Prince and Captain of the Guards, doesnโt want to fall in love, but fate has other plans for himโฆ so do rogue wolf shifters. Leah enjoys the time she spends with her longtime friend and fiercest confidante, but when ti
**Named one of the most anticipated books of the year by _Entertainment Weekly_ , _O, The Oprah Magazine_ , _BuzzFeed_ , _Electric Literature_ , _Yahoo Lifestyle_ , and Bitch Media ** **"A delightful hybrid of a book... Youll laugh, you'll cry, often both at once. Everyone should read this extr
The mysteries and adventure are back and bigger than ever in the second book in the Menagerie trilogy! With the magic of Brandon Mullโs Fablehaven and the charm and humor of Carl Hiaasen, *The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial* is perfect for young readers who love myths, fairy tales, and magical creatu
## Why read the *The Gumboot & Gumshoe Series?* ## Because everyone needs a laugh! If you love satire and black comedies or are fans of _Fargo_ , _Twin Peaks_ , _Murder She Wrote_ or Miss Marple, then _The Gumboot & Gumshoe Series_ is for you. What started with _Gumboots, Gumshoes, & Murde_r, is f
From a three-time Christy award winner, a young woman goes to Chicago to find her mother, but newly exposed to a bigger world, discovers herself.
When Professor Humberto Ossmann and Dr. Clematis Woodley, who heartily despised each other in life, are found together in a mortal embrace, Norman de Ratour knows that evil once again stalks the hallowed precincts of the Museum of Man. It has been several years since the museum was wracked by what b
A birthday wish led to an unexpected gift landing on her doorstep. Who knew this unexpected cowboy would bring so much trouble with him? Sydney led a fulfilling life of hard ranch work. She had her animals, and she thought that was enough for her. Until she made a crazy birthday wish which was
0At Christmas time, will Cleoโs frozen heart melt when she meets the perfect man? After the tragic loss of her husband in Afghanistan, single mom Cleo Martin moves to Pecan Grove with her young son to build a new life. Sheโs stuck in a dead-end job and struggling to make ends meet when a fateful ic
Le 7 avril 1803 naรฎt ร Paris la militante fรฉministe et ouvriรฉriste Flora Tristan, fille d'un officier pรฉruvien au service du Roi d'Espagne et d'une bourgeoise parisienne. Un siรจcle plus tard, le 8 mai 1903, son petit-fils, Paul Gauguin, meurt seul et presque aveugle dans sa case des รฎles Marquises.