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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Books can change lives, even in wartime. . .When World War II breaks out, Carrie Anderson sets up a bookstall at her local train station in the hope of providing a sense of escapism for travellers, troops and evacuees.Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and armed with a colourful array of Penguin paperbacks, Carrie's business soon booms. And when she gifts a book to a dashing officer, an act of kindness becomes the beginning of Carrie's very own love story.But as war rages on, and Mike is posted abroad, Carrie's world is turned upside-down.With the help of her station community, and the power of her paperbacks, can Carrie find the strength to battle through ________________________Praise for The Little Penguin Bookshop 'Romance, nostalgia, family, and books! The Little Penguin Bookshop has it all' Elaine Everest'Endearing characters [.] wartime loves, laughter and heartbreak' Annie Murray'A charming heroine, a dashing hero and books! I loved it!' Lesley Eames'An uplifting wartime saga with family at its heart' Tracy Baines'Meticulously researched and beautifully written' Helen Yendall.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - There are two sides to every story.Husband and wife Archie and Francine Hughes are heroes in their hometown of Philadelphia. Archie is a football star, while Francine is a Grammy-winning singer.So everyone is in a state of shock when news breaks about the seemingly perfect couple.One spouse is murdered. The other is Suspect Number One.Even before the case hits the courtroom, it's the hottest ticket in town. For the defence: Cooper Lamb, private investigator to the stars. For the prosecution: Veena Lion, an attorney so bright she's got to wear shades.Between them, they know every secret in the Hughes household. Together, they prove how two wrongs can make a right.______________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer . Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried . there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - If you had the power to change the past. . . where would you start Cassie has never really fitted in. She remembers everything. Understands nothing. And consistently says the wrong thing.So when she gets dumped, fired AND her local café runs out of banana muffins - all in one day - it feels like the end of the world.But then Cassie discovers she has the power to go back and change things.With endless chances to get it right, can she stop it all from going wrong As featured on Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 2 Book Club, The Times & Daily Mail_________________________'A time-twisting delight' REESE WITHERSPOON'Utterly brilliant!' ZOE BALL'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' LINDSEY KELK'Totally absorbing' GRAEME SIMSION'Sharp, funny, quirky, insightful and so very, very relatable' JOANNE HARRIS'Hilarious and heartwarming' WOMAN'S OWN'Gut-warmingly funny' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH'Truly original novel' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS'Very clever' IRISH EXAMINER'IWonderful' DAILY MAIL'This is THE book for anyone who has ever wished life came with an undo button' SOPHIE IRWIN'Smart [and] funny' THE TIMES'A triumph' SUN'Clever [and] unusual' DAILY EXPRESS'Brilliantly clever' SARAH HAYWOOD'A witty read' SUN ON SUNDAYFirst published in the UK as The Cassandra Complex.Reese's Book Club Pick, June 2023.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The mysterious stranger seems perfect. But nobody knows who she is and what she has been compelled to do to survive. The gripping new bestseller from Tony Parsons.'Vividly drawn and utterly engrossing' Tom Hindle'Gripping and beautifully written, with atmosphere you could cut with a knife' Alex Michaelides'A cracking story . keeps you hooked to the last page.' Heidi Perks'If you like volatile characters and character-driven mysteries, this book is just the ticket. I devoured it in two days.' Evening Standard'.an intriguing Du Maurier-ish Cornwall mystery. a story of twists and turns' Peterborough Telegraph'Quite possibly his most assured outing yet.' Barry Forshaw, Crime Time'It's a brilliant book' Piers Morgan___________A bonfire burns on a Cornish beach in the middle of the night.Nearby, a young woman waits for morning, and for the estate agent to arrive with the keys to her new life in the peaceful fishing village.She carries with her no trace of the past she has left behind.Quickly she becomes an object of fascination among the locals; one in particular finds that he just can't stay away.But can anyone really have start afresh What happened to this woman's old life And what price did she pay to escape it ___________Readers can't get enough of Who She Was . . .\*\*\*\*\* 'I read this book within 24 hrs of receiving. That's how good it is.'\*\*\*\*\* 'What a perfect book to discuss at a book club.'\*\*\*\*\* 'This is an absolutely beautiful book. Atmospheric doesn't even begin to describe the writing.'\*\*\*\*\* 'Wonderful characterization and a captivating novel.'\*\*\*\*\* 'Wow, what a great book! I loved everything about it. I haven't read Tony Parson's books for a while, and I now feel like I've missed out on some great reads.'.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Happily Ever After is a total scam, but at least this time the princess is the one in control - until her true love arrives and threatens to ruin the whole scheme. 'A dazzlingly magical, thrilling, and inventive take on a beloved classic.' Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Payback's a WitchI'm not who you think I am.My transformation from a poor, orphaned scullery maid into the enchantingly mysterious lady who snagged the heart of the prince did not happen - as the rumours insist - in a magical metamorphosis of pumpkins and glass slippers.Instead, with the help of a touchingly tragic past and the some highly illegal spells, my stepsisters and I infiltrated the ball and captured the attention of the prince. I became a princess, secured our fortunes, and ensured we'd all live happily ever after.But of course, there's always more to the story. Now my magic is running out, war is looming, and a handsome hostage prince - the wrong prince - is distracting me with his magnetic charm and forbidden flirtations. I'm in danger of losing control of the delicate balance I've created . . . and that could prove fatal.There's so much more riding on this than a crown.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - \*WINNER OF THE WRITERS' PRIZE - BOOK OF THE YEAR\*Inspired by a true story, The Home Child is a beautiful novel-in-verse about a child far from home'Ground-breaking' Benjamin Zephaniah'Beautifully crafted' Guardian'Extraordinary' Hannah LoweIn 1908, Eliza Showell, twelve years old and newly orphaned, boards a ship that will carry her from the slums of the Black Country to rural Nova Scotia. She will never return or see her family again.With nothing to call her own, the wild beauty of her surroundings is the only solace Eliza has - until another Home Child, a boy, arrives at the farm and changes everything.Inspired by the true story of Liz Berry's great aunt, this spellbinding novel in verse is an exquisite portrait of a girl far from home.'One of the outstanding books of this year. Although this is a historical tale its resonance is timeless' Sunday Times'Deeply moving. A graceful, delicate book, stunning in its emotional depth. I know I'll return to it many times in the future' Megan Hunter, author of The End We Start From.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'A stunning mix of hilarious tropes, swoony romance and lovable, relatable characters. A must read for every romance lover!!' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis_____A room-mance for the books in this tender, steamy story about unexpectedly finding love and being brave enough to let it revise life's narrative in the final book in the beloved Bergman Brothers series.TallulahI've got a massive case of writer's block and I've been kicked out of my apartment, with no end to my misery in sight. At least, until Viggo Bergman makes me an offer I can't refuse: he needs help running his romance bookstore; I need help with my thriller's romantic subplot.We'll swap skills and cohabitate for convenience. I'm a cold-hearted cynic, he's a heart-eyed romantic. We barely get along. But who says roommate-coworkers need to be friends ViggoLife's hard as a hopeless romantic still waiting for my forever love. Between running my romance bookstore and a romance book club, coaching kids' soccer, and adopting a household of pets, my chaotic life seems to make finding love downright improbable. But when I bump into Tallulah Clarke, hope seems like it's finally on the horizon.Except that sharing a home and life with Tallulah challenges everything I thought I knew about love, and reveals the plot twist I never saw coming: happily ever after is here already, right under our roof._____Praise for Chloe Liese'Absolute romantic perfection' Christina Lauren'Prepare to be completely swept away' Helen Hoang'Equal parts smart and steamy, with razor-sharp wit and an elegant, playful rhythm' Rachel Lynn Solomon.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE WRITERS' PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024TAKE FLIGHT WITH THE BOOK OF THE SUMMER'A magnificent novel' SALLY ROONEYNell is a young woman with adventure on her mind. As she sets out into the world, she finds her family history hard to escape. For her mother, Carmel, Nell's leaving home opens a space in her heart, where the turmoil of a lifetime begins to churn. Over them both falls the long shadow of Carmel's famous father, an Irish poet of beautiful words and brutal actions.From our greatest chronicler of family life, The Wren, The Wren is a story of the love that can unite us, and the individual acts that threaten this vital bond.'A triumph.treasure it' Sunday Times'One of the great living writers on the subject of family' New York Times'A must-read' MARGARET ATWOOD (on Twitter)'A pleasure from beginning to end' Irish Times \* Book of the Year for the Sunday Times, Observer, Guardian, TLS, Harper's Bazaar, New Statesman, New Yorker, Time and Washington Post \*Readers love The Wren, The Wren'I was swept away. absolutely beautiful''A must-read: her best novel yet''Stunning. a five-star read''A wonderful novel. I could not wish for more''A novel to fall into. gorgeous''Magnificent.moving, beautiful''Spellbinding. you are astonished over and over''I loved this book'.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Sail the high seas between worlds with this first book in a new sizzling fantasy romance series from the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok smash-hit Neon Gods.'Sizzling chemistry . . . High stakes, taut pacing, and enticing characters' Publisher's Weekly on Neon GodsEvelyn is a witch with a perfect storm of bad impulses: terrible taste in bed partners, sticky fingers, and a lust for danger. After she steals from her vampire ex and falls through a portal to another realm, she's fished out of the waters by a band of seafarers and their telekinetic captain. She's immediately given a choice - join their group or die.Bowen and his crew are bound by vow to patrol through Threshold, the magical sea between realms, keeping the portals to other worlds safe. When he rescues Evelyn, he doesn't expect to be attracted to the unflappable pickpocket, but the longer he spends in her presence, the more he begins to question if his heart is the next thing she'll steal.As tension heats up between Bowen and Evelyn, the danger escalates as well. Because Evelyn has no intention of keeping her vows, and if she betrays the crew, both she and Bowen will pay the ultimate price . . .

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - NOW A MAJOR NEW NETFLIX SERIESTom Ripley wants money, success, and the good life - and he's willing to kill for it. Struggling to stay one step ahead of his creditors (and the law), Ripley leaps at the chance to start afresh on a free trip to Europe. But when his new-found happiness is threatened, his response is as swift as it is shocking. Now a major new Netflix series, The Talented Mr Ripley is the first in Highsmith's classic series featuring the character of Tom Ripley - fiction's most terrifying con-man. 'The No.1 Greatest Crime Writer' The Times'Ripley, amoral, hedonistic and charming, is a genuinely original creation' Daily Telegraph.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - \*\* SHORTLISTED FOR BEST NOVEL OF THE YEAR, IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023 \*\*\*\* LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023 \*\*Meet Jamie and his community on the west coast of Ireland in the most uplifting and tender book of the year'A gorgeous gift of a novel'Douglas Stuart, no.1 bestselling author of Shuggie Bain'Heart-rending and delightful'Louise Kennedy, no.1 bestselling author of TrespassesJamie O'Neill loves the colour red. He also loves tall trees, patterns, rain that comes with wind, the curvature of many objects, books with dust jackets, cats, rivers and Edgar Allan Poe. At age 13 there are two things he especially wants in life: to build a Perpetual Motion Machine, and to connect with his mother Noelle, who died when he was born. In his mind these things are intimately linked. And at his new school, where all else is disorientating and overwhelming, he finds two people who might just be able to help him. How to Build a Boat is the story of how one boy and his mission transforms the lives of his teachers, Tess and Tadhg, and brings together a community. Written with tenderness and verve, it's about love, family and connection, the power of imagination, and how our greatest adventures never happen alone. 'A heart-stopping read' - Sinéad Gleeson, author of Constellations'Bursting with soul' - Lisa McInerney, author of The Rules of Revelation'I can't wait for readers to fall in love' - Jan Carson, author of The Raptures.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Good dad or good assassin Can he be both From the internationally bestselling author of BULLET TRAIN: A seemingly ordinary family man tries to juggle his home life with his job as a hitman.\*SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER AWARD FOR BEST THRILLER\*Kabuto is an ordinary guy; stressed with work, hassled by his wife and disrespected by his teenage son. No wonder he visits his doctor so often. Except the 'Doctor' is actually his handler, and Kabuto is a hired assassin. Because although he may seem like a small man at home, Kabuto is really good at killing people.But Kabuto is worn out with the business of murder. So he's trying to pay his way out with a few last jobs. But when the final assignment puts his unsuspecting family in danger, Kabuto realises he is going to need every deadly skill he knows to keep them alive.PRAISE FOR KOTARO ISAKA:'Showcases Isaka's Tarantinoesque blend of offbeat wit and stylised violence' The Times'Unusual and thoroughly enjoyable' GuardianDon't miss the next thrilling Kotaro Isaka book, HOTEL LUCKY SEVEN, available to pre-order now.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The unsolved mystery of a murder lies at the heart of this page-turning story of a young couple who are struggling to find happiness and meaning in their lives together . . . perfect for fans of Claire Douglas!'A story about extraordinary events happening to ordinary people' Banbury Guardian___________When Ben was seven, his mother was murdered in the woods while he waited for her in their car.The case made the front pages, but her killer was never found.Thirty years later, Ben has a safe, grown-up life: a job, a ramshackle cottage and, most importantly, a happy marriage to Rebecca.His mother has receded to the corners of his mind, lingering only in the nightmares that won't quite go away.Then Rebecca takes on a new job, painting a fairy-tale fresco for a wealthy businessman who starts asking questions about Ben's mother . . .Is it time for the truth to come out - and for Ben to face the questions he's never dared ask before ___________Love for The House at the Edge of the Woods . . .\* 'Breathtaking.' \*\* 'Full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged and intrigued' \*\* 'Superb compelling reading. Excellent novel.' \*\* 'An intriguing premise and some thoughtful storytelling.' \*\* 'The unravelling of the story worked well . I was fully satisfied by the end.' \*.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - \*LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024\*\*SHORTLISTED FOR FICTION - 2023 NERO BOOK AWARDS\*After the death of a young girl, the finger of suspicion is pointing at one reclusive family.'Ambitious and original' DAVID NICHOLLS'Gripping. A triumph' SUNDAY TIMESIt's 1990 in London and, after the death of a young girl on an estate, the finger of suspicion is pointing at one reclusive Irish family: the Greens.At their heart sits Carmel: beautiful, other-worldly, and once destined for a future beyond her circumstances until life - and love - got in her way. Now, as the scandal unfolds and the tabloids hunt their monster, she must confront the secrets and silences that have trapped her family for so many generations.A DAILY TELEGRAPH, TIMES, NEW STATESMAN AND SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'Daring, brilliant. Bold and beautiful' DAILY TELEGRAPH'A compulsive read' THE TIMES'Heartbreaking' VOGUE.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Two best friends' lives were about to change for ever, neither would ever be forgotten.'As a girl I witnessed the world I loved crumble and vanish, destroyed by senseless hatred, and with it, my best friend Anne'When Hannah's family flee from the Nazi to Amsterdam, she soon strikes up a friendship with a girl just like her freshly arrived from Germany. Precocious and outspoken, the girl's name is Anne Frank and for seven blissful years the inseparable pair navigate school, boys and coming of age.Then one day in 1942, as the Nazi occupation intensifies, they are separated without warning. Hannah calls on Anne and can't find a trace of her, breakfast dishes still in the sink, beds unmade. Anne and her family have seemingly vanished. They are told the Franks have fled to Switzerland.As Hannah is tormented by the fate of her friend, hoping she is alive and well elsewhere, her own family's fate unfolds. After attempts to flee themselves, the SS finally come for them and they are taken to the transit camp Westerbork. Eventually Hannah, her father and younger sister Gabi are transported to Bergen-Belsen. Amid horrific conditions with death all around, it is during Hannah's darkest point at the concentration camp that she hears astonishing of news of Anne. Desperate to save her friend who is weak and struggling to survive, Hannah risks her life to help her.In an incredible memoir of hope, strength and defiance, Hannah shares the intimate, loving portrait of her friendship with the young diarist who would go on to capture the hearts of millions around the world.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\*\*\*OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLDWe tend to believe that normality equals health. Yet what is the norm in the Western world Mental illness and chronic disease are on an unstoppable rise. How did we get here And what lies ahead for us 'It all starts with waking up. to what our bodies are expressing and our minds are suppressing.'In this life-affirming book, Gabor Maté connects the dots between our personal suffering and the relentless pressures of modern life - showing that ill health is a natural reflection of our disconnection from our true selves. Drawing on four decades of clinical experience, and stories of people transforming their bodies and minds, Dr Maté offers a hopeful pathway to reconnection and healing.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\*THE RUNAWAY BESTSELLER, WITH NEW MATERIAL FOR THE PAPERBACK\*\*\*THE REVEALING, DEFINING ACCOUNT OF THE DARK NETWORK THAT BROKE OUR COUNTRY. Something has gone really wrong in Britain. Our economy has tanked, our freedoms are shrinking, and social divisions are growing. Our politicians seem most interested in their own careers, and much of the media only make things worse. We are living in a country almost unrecognisable from the one that existed a decade ago. But whose fault is it really Who broke Britain and how did they do it Bold and incisive as ever, James O'Brien reveals the shady network of influence that has created a broken Britain of strikes, shortages and scandals. He maps the web connecting dark think tanks to Downing Street, the journalists involved in selling it to the public and the media bosses pushing their own agendas. Over ten chapters, each focusing on a particular person complicit in the downfall, James O'Brien reveals how a select few have conspired - sometimes by incompetence, sometimes by design - to bring Britain to its knees.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE 2023 HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZEA WATERSTONES NATURE AND TRAVEL BEST BOOK OF 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT NATURE WRITING PRIZE 2023'Modern, revealing and restorative, a coastal treasure' Amy Liptrot'Like its talismanic title, Huband's voice is distinct and singular. A gorgeous reckoning with the sea, islands and mythology' Sinéad Gleeson'A wild melding of body and landscape. A deep, immersive, storm-tossed read' Helen Jukes'As vital and complex as the oceans themseleves' Joanna PocockA powerful journey of sea and self, trial and hope on the islands of ShetlandOn the storm-tossed beaches of the Shetland Archipelago, Sally Huband is searching. A message in a bottle, a mermaid's purse, a lobster trap tag, each find connects her more deeply with our oceans. But it is Sally's quest for a fabled sea bean that unlocks the myths of these islands and carries her through chronic illness towards a new and more resilient self.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -'Mandatory reading. Not just for company founders and leaders, but for anyone wanting to succeed in our ever-changing world.' Keith FerrazziWhat separates the world's most successful entrepreneurs and business tycoons from the rest It's not their superhuman intelligence. It's something more fundamental: they understand how to turn uncertainty to their advantage.We all know that the future is inherently unknowable, and yet we behave and plan as though it is. Once we truly understand the nature of uncertainty, though, we can take practical steps to make the most of the opportunities that come our way. In Mastering Uncertainty award-winning author Matt Watkinson and investor and entrepreneur Csaba Konkoly offer a masterclass on the workings of luck and probability. They show how to calculate when to make big bets and when to pull back. And they offer supremely practical advice on how we can improve our odds, whether through maximising our networks, learning how to read warning signs, or assessing where best to place our energies.The unforeseen always occurs. Mastering Uncertainty shows you how to prepare for it and make the best use of it. 272 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -One of the world's greatest scientists of human behaviour, the bestselling author of Behave, shows that free will does not exist - and sets out the disturbing yet liberating implications of accepting this fact.'One of the best scientist-writers of our time' OLIVER SACKSWhat if free will is an illusion As Robert Sapolsky shows in this masterful account of the science of human behaviour, everything we think and do is caused by the luck of our biology and the influence of our environment, and ultimately both are beyond our control. In a world without free will, we must completely rethink what we mean by choice, responsibility, morality and justice. Sapolsky's extraordinary book does exactly this, guiding us toward a profoundly fairer, more humane way of living together.'A joy to read. It's impossible to recommend this book too highly. Reading it could change your life' LAURENCE REES'Outstanding for its breadth of research, the liveliness of the writing and the depth of humanity it conveys' Wall Street Journal'Moving, absorbing, compassionate' OLIVER BURKEMAN, Observer 528 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -How do we love, trust and create in the aftermath of trauma How do we name and speak that love In this powerful new collection from acclaimed poet and novelist Elaine Feeney, images andmemory circle and recur, and the journey from pain towards a place of greater safety is far from linear. All the Good Things You Deserve juxtaposes violence, hurt and the tyranny of shame with love, beauty and the transformative possibilities of art. 87 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -\*\*NO 1 KINDLE BESTSELLER\*\*\*\*A GUARDIAN, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, RED, DAILY MAIL AND iNEWS BEST SUMMER READ\*\*'One of the funniest debuts for years' SUNDAY TIMES \* 'The most fun I've had reading in the longest time' MARIAN KEYES \* 'An absolute riot' THE UNMUMSY MUM \* 'A wonderful, wonderful novel' JENNIE GODFREY \* 'A time-bending gem' GABRIELLE ZEVINYou wait ages for The One . . . then 203 come along at onceOne night Lauren finds a strange man in her flat who claims to be her husband. All the evidence - from photos to electricity bills - suggests he's right.Lauren's attic, she slowly realises, is creating an endless supply of husbands for her.There's the one who pretends to play music on her toes.The one who's too hot (there must be a catch).The one who makes a great breakfast sandwich.The one who turns everything into double entendres ('I'll weed your garden').And the one who can calm her unruly thoughts with a single touch.But when you can change husbands as easily as changing a lightbulb, how do you know whether the one you have now is the good-enough one, or the wrong one, or the best one And how long should you keep trying to find out THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER\*\*\*READERS LOVE THE HUSBANDS!!\*\*\*\*'This book was INCREDIBLE! So inventive, funny and different''I clapped out loud and cried''I adored this book. Fast-paced and funny with heart''Incredibly vivid, completely original''So many husbands so many personalities so much confusion so much fun!' 354 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -'An alluring, immersive Gothic mystery from an impressively talented writer. A simmering, splendid novel' Jennifer SaintThere's something devilish going on in the quiet Welsh village of Penhelyg. Will the shadow key unlock its dark secrets After a grave mistake, Henry Talbot has been forced to take an unappealing position as a village doctor in remote Wales where he can't speak the language and belief in myth and magic is rife. When Henry discovers his predecessor died in mysterious circumstances, and starts to notice an arcane symbol appearing in odd places, he sets out to find answers.When Henry meets the lady of the manor, Linette Tresilian, he finds her vexingly unhelpful at first. She seems to know little about the shelves of occult books he notices in her family's library. But Linette has suspicions of her own about what's happened in the village and, together, their investigations will bind their destinies in ways neither thought possible.PRAISE FOR THE SHADOW KEY'A haunting, transporting mystery.kept me completely enthralled' Elodie Harper'I was gripped. the story was so dark and clever' Stacey Thomas'Wonderful. . . an intricate plot, beautiful writing, and a clever exploration of evil. If you like my books, then you'll love [this]' Laura Shepherd-Robinson'A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of arcane magic and Welsh mythology' Rosie Andrews'A tale of chilling suspense, occult secrets and cunning folklore that delicately captures that entanglement of the Welsh landscape and the myths that inhabit it' Cari Williams 464 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -\*Longlisted for the 2024 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize\*'A splendidly dramatic ending. Chowdhury's writing is compelling and compassionate' The GuardianONE MISSING BOY. ONE MAN UNDERCOVER. A WHOLE NATION AT RISK.Detective Kamil Rahman is working for the Met Police when he gets the call from MI5.They've received intelligence of a terrorist plot, and it's Kamil they need.Posing as a disaffected cop and working in his friend Anjoli's restaurant on Brick Lane, Kamil attempts to infiltrate the cell. What he uncovers leads him halfway across the world to Kashmir, and face to face with an old nemesis.Meanwhile Anjoli starts to investigate the disappearance of a young boy who's sending coded messages to his parents. As she attempts to solve his clues, she finds herself in greater danger than she could have imagined.Time is running out for Kamil and Anjoli: can they save the boy, and save a nation, before it's too late READERS LOVE THE SPY:'WOW! The Spy is the perfect mix of contemporary politics, humour, action and romance. the best in a series that just keeps getting better and better''In Kamal and Anjoli, Ajay Chowdhury has created a modern day Holmes and Watson''Full of intrigue and twists and turns which gave an insight into the fight against terrorism'Praise for the Detective Kamil Rahman series:'Outstanding' SUNDAY TIMES'Hugely entertaining' ANN CLEEVES'A rip-roaring mystery that's engrossing from start to finish' ABIR MUKHERJEE 413 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -\*\* THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER \*\*'Insightful and heartfelt' GLAMOUR'Easy to inhale' GUARDIAN'Mesmerizing' BRIT BENNETT, author of THE VANISHING HALF\*\*\*HOW FAR WILL WE GO TO BELONG On the precipice of Y2K, unpaid intern Lily Chen is attempting to live the American dream in New York City. But her scientist parents imagined so much more for her when they fled Mao's cultural revolution, hoping for a better life. Despite the glamour of her media job, Lily can barely make rent - until she falls into the arms of Matthew. This young financier can give her a fairy tale life of luxury, and for the first time her dreams appear within reach.High school student Nick Chen and his best friend Timothy are plotting to break free. College promises escape from an isolated and close-knit island in Washington State, space from his strict and secretive mum Lily, and the chance to finally fit in. But when Nick sets out to find his long-lost father, a world of questions opens, and it is one unexpected member of the Chen family who holds the key to it all.Real Americans is a family epic about identity, sacrifice, choices and fate. It is a wildly imaginative and profound story of betrayal and forgiveness that asks us how far we should go for those we love.\*\*\*'Traverses time with verve and feeling' RAVEN LEILANI, author of LUSTER'An eye-opener, imaginative and exhilarating' HA JIN, author of WAITING'Gorgeous, heartfelt, soaring, philosophical and deft' ANDREW SEAN GREER, author of LESS 399 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -'Gripping. irresistible. brilliant' The Times'Perfectly judged and intimately alive' GuardianNayan Olak hasn't risked love since his young son died.Instead he has ploughed his grief and energy into his work at the union, trying to create the world he would have wanted for his boy. Now he's running for the leadership: a huge moment for Nayan, the culmination of everything he believes.As he grows closer to the mysterious Helen Fletcher, and to the possibility that their pasts may have been connected, much more is suddenly threatened than his chances of winning. And when Megha Sharma, a new candidate with new politics, bursts into the picture, the race of a lifetime is on.'A plot-packed, propulsive story' New York Times'Restless, inquiring, utterly topical. The Spoiled Heart may be his finest yet, with a tumultuous but perfectly sustained ending that proves both moving and revelatory' Financial TimesReaders are obsessed with The Spoiled Heart:\*\*'A deft and artful novel when it comes to speaking around the philosophical questions that define our current 'culture wars''\*\*'A compelling story that looks at a number of social and cultural issues but is basically a very absorbing narrative'\*\*'A masterful novel which asks important topical state-of-the-nation questions'\*\*'My favourite of Sahota's novels' 329 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Property might be theft. But the housing market is murder . . . A Beginner's Guide to Breaking and Entering is a gripping thriller about what it's like to be young, skilled, unemployed - and on the run.'Fantastic' Zoe Ball'Madly fun and exciting' Lisa Jewell'Who knew murder could be so funny. A joyous read from start to finish. I loved it!' Clare Mackintosh'Witty, dazzling and incredibly addictive' Jenny Colgan'A bloody brilliant, fantastic book . I'm bereft now I've finished it' Philippa Perry'It's laugh-out-loud funny, proceeding at a pace that makes it almost impossible to put down.' Sunday Times'A comic delight' Financial Times'Smart, satirical, knowledgable, accurate, punchy, laugh out loud funny, surprising, shocking, thought provoking . Loved it.' Matt Chorley, The Times__________Property might be theft. But the housing market is murder.My name is Al. I live in wealthy people's second homes while their real owners are away.I don't rob them, I don't damage anything. I'm more an unofficial house-sitter than an actual criminal.Life is good.Or it was - until last night, when my friends and I broke into the wrong place, on the wrong day, and someone wound up dead.And now . now we're in a great deal of trouble.__________Readers love A Beginner's Guide . . .\*\*\*\*\* 'I just didn't want this to end. The narrator's voice is very, very engaging: a little cynical, very witty and all round jolly good fun.'\*\*\*\*\* 'I was more than pleasantly surprised. It has some brilliantly written characters and the plot keeps you engaged throughout.'\*\*\*\*\* 'I was gripped to the very end.'\*\*\*\*\* 'Great fun, fast paced and quirkily written.'\*\*\*\*\* 'This book is so far fetched that it's brilliant!'__________More love for A Beginner's Guide to Breaking and Entering . . .'Filled with humour, shocks, love and hate - and a few tips on how to beat the housing crisis.' Express'[Andrew Hunter Murray] has written something so funny and clever, you will want to give him a badge.' Cariad Lloyd'A propulsive plot, an ingenious narrator and lashings of intrigue make this a genuine and thoroughly enjoyable page-turner.' Guardian'A thoroughly entertaining mix of whodunnit, social satire and a cunningly smuggled-in love story. Highly recommended.' Mail on Sunday'Tremendous fun: a quirky, gripping and insightful novel that kept me reading late into the night.' Elizabeth Macneal'This is a giddy, addictive thrill ride of a book - who knew accidental espionage was so much fun !' Daisy Buchanan'Legit brilliant, FUN and FUNNY and I couldn't recommend it more' Stevie Martin'Dark, funny, and deeply twisted' Val McDermid'An excellent pacy caper' Professor Sophie Ratcliffe'Tremendous fun: a quirky, gripping and insightful novel that kept me reading late into the night.' Elizabeth Macneal'The plot is corset-tight and lavish with its surprises. An amusing crime caper.a delight.' Strong Words Magazine'Filled with humour, shocks, love and hate - and a few handy tips on how to beat the housing crisis. Funny, thoughtful and all-round entertaining.' Press Association 455 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -The clock is ticking.To save her life you must take another.When Jack Morgan is invited to the luxurious Monaco coast to set up a new Private office, it seems like the perfect opportunity to relax in an iconic destination.But the vacation is quickly cut short when Jack's partner Justine is abducted.The kidnappers send Jack clear instructions - and a gun. If he wants to see the woman he loves again, he must take a life in exchange for hers.Jack soon becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that will come to a head at the Monaco Grand Prix.Hours from disaster, Jack must find Justine and her kidnappers - and put a stop to whatever they have planned next._______________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences . breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Fast, fierce and breathtaking' MYSTERY PEOPLE'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.James Patterson, global bestselling thriller author, Circana BookScan, April 2023Private Beijing, part of the Private series, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2023 346 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -'Destined to become a new classic' Chris KrausA dazzlingly original reassessment of women's stories, bodies and art - and how we think about them.For decades, feminist artists have confronted the problem of how to tell the truth about their experiences as bodies. Queer bodies, sick bodies, racialised bodies, female bodies, what is their language, what are the materials we need to transcribe it Exploring the ways in which feminist artists have taken up this challenge, Art Monsters is a landmark intervention in how we think about art and the body. Weaving daring links between disparate artists and writers - from Julia Margaret Cameron's photography to Kara Walker's silhouettes, Vanessa Bell's portraits to Eva Hesse's rope sculptures - Lauren Elkin shows that their work offers a potent celebration of beauty and excess, sentiment and touch, the personal and the political.'The Susan Sontag of her generation' Deborah Levy.