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VE Day 1945: as victory bells ring out across the country, war bride Ellie Burgess’ happiness is overshadowed by grief. Her charismatic Newfoundlander husband Thomas is still missing in action. Until a letter arrives explaining Thomas is back at home on the other side of the Atlantic recovering from his injuries.

In the summer of 1944, Eva Mozes Kor and her family arrived at Auschwitz. Within 30 minutes, they were separated. Her parents and two older sisters were taken to the gas chambers while Eva and her twin, Miriam, were herded into the care of the man who became known as the Angel of Death: Dr Josef Mengele. They were 10 years old. While twins at Auschwitz were granted the 'privileges' of keeping their own clothes and hair, they were also subjected to Mengele's sadistic medical experiments. 

The First World War was the defining event of the last century. It claimed the lives of more than 16 million people across the globe and had an enormous impact on all who experienced it. No nation in Europe was left untouched and even neutral states felt its devastating impact. Yet it was the ordinary men and women who were affected the most. This gripping, revealing and poignant collection of stories tells the First World War from the perspective of those who were there, using letters, diaries and memoirs from Imperial War Museum's unparalleled archives.

Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince who - no, that’s not right! Once upon a time, there were strong, fierce women who plotted, schemed, took action, showed kindness, used magic and trickery and made their own destiny. From the long-haired Petrosinella who escaped the tower and broke the spell that the ogress had cast over her and Nana Miriam who beat a hippo using politeness and magic, to Kate Crackernuts who tried to save her stepsister from her mother’s curse, these are stories of girls doing it for themselves!

A long time ago, Emmie Blue released a red balloon with a secret message hidden inside - and against all odds, across hundreds of miles of ocean, it was found on a beach in France by a boy called Lucas. Fourteen years later, on the eve of her 30th birthday, Emmie hopes that Lucas is finally about to kiss her. She never expected him to announce that he was marrying someone else! Suddenly Emmie's dreams are shattered and the one person in her life she can rely on is slipping through her fingers. But what if Lucas isn't her forever? What if her love story is only just beginning.

Drag superstars Trixie Mattel and Katya have long captivated fans with their stunning looks, onscreen chemistry and signature wit. In Trixie and Katya’s Guide to Modern Womanhood, the pair channel that energy into an old-school etiquette guide for ladies. In essays and how-to sections, Trixie and Katya will advise listeners on beauty and fashion and tackle other vital components of a happy home, such as money, entertaining and friendship; sharing advice and personal stories in high-concept fashion.

Ex-con Bob has done his time. After five years at Her Majesty's pleasure, he's been released on licence with an ankle tag registered to his estranged son's address. Uptight Gruff isn't too happy about it - he's just become a father himself and the last thing he needs is his delinquent dad back in his life. But Bob turns on the charm, persuading sympathetic daughter-in-law Alice that his heart's in the right place and manages to inveigle his way into moving in. 

Learn how to harness the benefits of mindfulness to take control of your life for the better. With simple breathing exercises, meditation tips, and relaxation techniques, Practical Mindfulness will improve your concentration and help you achieve success. Questionnaires tailor advice to you by...

Working for yourself can be an incredibly rewarding way of making a living, giving you more freedom, control, fun, satisfaction and even money than you could have imagined. This audiobook is a step-by-step guide, showing you how to do it in an effective, fulfilling and rewarding way. Drawing on Rachel Bridge's extensive experience and those of many others who already work for themselves, it contains practical advice and information, real-life examples and essential top tips to help you make a successful transition to working for yourself. 

Featuring work by M. R. James, Edith Nesbit, Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Atherton and many more, this enhanced audio collection of eight enduring stories - some well-known, others less familiar - transport you to a candlelit fireside to hear tales of lonely coastlines, deadly rivers, dark, creaking corridors, horrific, everlasting love and unknown entities lurking in black velvet shadows.

The RuPaul's Drag Race legends, stars of UNHhhh, and expert biological women share the secrets of their feminine mystique in this satirical guide to beauty and homemaking. Drag superstars Trixie Mattel and Katya have long captivated fans with their stunning looks, onscreen chemistry, and...

'In the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice' My Weekly From the author of Pearl of Pit Lane, a dramatically powerful and romantic saga of tragedy and triumph. If you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you'll LOVE Glenda Young! 'You deserve more than this, Jess... You...

With little over 12 weeks until race day, three women are trying their hardest to focus on their ultimate goal - to run 26.2 miles. For Hannah, it seems near impossible, her first attempt leaving her pained, sweaty and full of regret. But intent on winning back her husband, Hannah is determined to at least try. Malika signed up to the race after finding a running medal of her friend Abbie's, who died only a few weeks before. She once promised Abbie she would run a race with her and she plans to keep that promise.

With the death of Ruprekt Matkosen, his daughter, Ashielle, is now the Lord Governor of Ceocan. Her father’s murderers still lurk in the shadows, threatening not only her rule but every mortal soul under her protection. Even her own people cannot be trusted - any one of them may be part of the poisonous plot to destroy her bloodline. Deep beneath the palace, locked away from all human contact, Ashielle finds a weapon unlike any other: a monster, more adept at hunting in the darkness than any assassin.

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise… ‘Exceptional’ A.J. Finn ‘A smart thriller’ Gillian McAllister ‘Creepy, absorbing and unnerving’ T.M. Logan Kitty Marchland has always known that her family aren’t like others. But when her father uproots them to a...

Smoky Barrett gehörte zu den besten FBI-Agenten der USA, bis der Doppelmord an ihrem Mann und ihrer Tochter ihr Leben zerstörte. Seitdem ist ihre linke Gesichtshälfte von einer Narbe entstellt. Nichtsdestotrotz ist sie eine brillante Ermittlerin, die perfekt mit Waffen umgehen kann. Folge 3 - "142". Der Serienkiller veröffentlicht im Internet Videos seiner Taten und kündigt die Ermordung eines Kindes an. Für Smoky und ihr Team beginnt ein Wettlauf um Leben und Tod.

Smoky Barrett gehörte zu den besten FBI-Agenten der USA, bis der Doppelmord an ihrem Mann und ihrer Tochter ihr Leben zerstörte. Seitdem ist ihre linke Gesichtshälfte von einer Narbe entstellt. Nichtsdestotrotz ist sie eine brillante Ermittlerin, die perfekt mit Waffen umgehen kann. Folge 4 - Der Prediger. Die Taten des religiösen Serienkillers ziehen weite Kreise. Smoky entdeckt in einer Kirche wichtige Hinweise auf den Wahnsinnigen und gibt alles, um weitere Morde zu verhindern.

Smoky Barrett gehörte zu den besten FBI-Agenten der USA, bis der Doppelmord an ihrem Mann und ihrer Tochter ihr Leben zerstörte. Seitdem ist ihre linke Gesichtshälfte von einer Narbe entstellt. Nichtsdestotrotz ist sie eine brillante Ermittlerin, die perfekt mit Waffen umgehen kann. In "Das Böse in uns" wird eine junge Frau auf einem Flug nach Virginia ermordet, die Besatzung findet Lisas Leiche erst nach der Landung. Die FBI-Agentin Smoky Barrett hat lediglich einen Hinweis: ein silbernes Kreuz mit der Zahl 143 im Körper der Toten. Zählt der Mörder seine Opfer?

Smoky Barrett gehörte zu den besten FBI-Agenten der USA, bis der Doppelmord an ihrem Mann und ihrer Tochter ihr Leben zerstörte. Seitdem ist ihre linke Gesichtshälfte von einer Narbe entstellt. Nichtsdestotrotz ist sie eine brillante Ermittlerin, die perfekt mit Waffen umgehen kann. Folge 2 - Im falschen Körper. Die Suche nach dem Serienkiller geht weiter. Smoky entdeckt weitere schreckliche Details, die ein Muster erkennen lassen. Die Spur führt zur katholischen Kirche.

Some women have it all. Others are 34 and rent a tiny flat alone because they recently found their long-term boyfriend in bed with their boss. Newly single and jobless, Ginny Taylor is certain her life can’t get any worse. But then she encounters her downstairs neighbour for the very first time. Cassie Frost was a once-loved actress, but after a recent mishap she desperately needs a new publicist. And Ginny is a publicist who desperately needs a job - but can she be persuaded to work for the uber-difficult, excessively prickly woman that lives below her floorboards?