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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BERNARD SHAW PRIZE EARPHONES AWARD WINNER A woman’s life, erupting with brilliance and promise, is fissured by betrayal and the pressures of duty. What had once seemed a pastoral family idyll has become a trap, and she struggles between being the wife and mother she is...

The remnants of Duke de Clairmont's army are surrounded by enemy legions under the command of Ricardo di Lorenzo, otherwise known as the Golden Lion. Marshal de Clairmont himself is badly wounded, and already at death's door. Duke de Bauffremont and Duke de Gondy have assembled their forces on the border between Bergonia and Vestonia, and now, under Prince Philippe's leadership, this army is about to march off to rescue the surrounded Vestonian force. But that won't be enough to beat the Golden Lion in the field.

After receiving the title of Margrave de Valier, Max has set off on campaign as part of the royal army commanded by the Duke de Clairmont, Marshal of Vestonia. Max's assignment is to take control of his new lands, which are known popularly as Shadow Pass and which are being held by the Knights of the Order of the Scarlet Shield.

Mark Antony, one of the three rulers of the Roman world, has become the thrall of the fascinating Cleopatra. Affairs of state call him to Rome, but the attractions of the queen of Egypt prove impossible to resist. From one of history's greatest love stories Shakespeare builds this magnificent tragedy of the clash between love and duty.

Having returned to Herouxville, capital of Vestonia, Max Renard has found himself drawn into the dangerous game of courtly intrigue. King Carl III is ill and weakened by his wounds. This leads to tensions between the various princely parties at court. The struggle for influence inside the country is spilling over onto a whole new level. Carl III's foreign enemies are taking advantage of his weakness and ramping up their pressure.

Elevate your backyard veggie patch into a work of sophisticated and stylish art. Kitchen Garden Revival guides you through every aspect of kitchen gardening, from design to harvesting. Author Nicole Johnsey Burke, founder of Rooted Garden, one of the leading US culinary landscape companies, and...

Thirteen-year-old Abby Hubble lives in an unhappy home in the Sierra Nevada foothills where her father makes life miserable for her and her mother, Mary. One day Abby witnesses a man dump a litter of puppies into the nearby river. Diving in to rescue all seven, she knows she won’t be able to bring them home. Afraid for their fate at the pound, she takes them to an abandoned cabin, where all she can offer is a promise that she’ll be back the next day.

Contains the complete Void Wraith Origins trilogy: Dryker's Folly, Book One; Dryker's Stand, Book Two; and Dryker's Fall, Book Three.

The Golden Lion has retreated to Atalia with the remnants of his army. An anxious calm has settled over war-torn Bergonia, but it doesn't seem likely that things will stay quiet for very long. With the burden of command finally removed from his shoulders, Max is headed to northern Bergonia. To the lands of the Margraviate de Valier, which were conferred on him by King Carl III.

What is driving the rise of fascism--and how can we stop it? In this singular investigation into the sinister realms of fascism and its many guises, Omer Aziz, author of the acclaimed Brown Boy and contributing writer for the Boston Globe, sets out to answer the question: Why are so many young...

The World Fantasy Award-winning thriller about a girl no one can remember, from the acclaimed author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August and 84K. My name is Hope Arden, and you won't know who I am. But we've met before -- a thousand times. It started when I was sixteen years old. A father...

Glenn never asked to be dragged into this cursed world. But if he can't go home, he'll settle for vengeance. Baron Howard, the man who murdered the only people who showed him kindness, has earned a place on Glenn's list. To reach him, Glenn needs power far beyond what any human should wield. His...

'OK. WOW... a fast paced, page turner that I simply could not put down... kept me hooked right from the start to the very end!' NetGalley Review, 5 stars The upcoming psychological thriller from the bestselling author of My Husband's Lies and The Girl in the Cellar. They say grief does strange...

A pioneering physician reveals how childhood stress leads to lifelong health problems and what we can do to break the cycle. When a young boy walked into Dr Nadine Burke Harris's clinic he looked healthy for a preschooler. But he was seven, and hadn't grown a centimetre since a traumatic event...

This audiobook is narrated by Indira Varma and Tom Burke. As recommended by the BBC Radio 2 Book Club 'A mystery, a love story and a ghost story, all at once. I didn’t want it to end' - S J Watson They say we'll never know what happened to those men. They say the sea keeps its secrets...

THE INSTANT BESTSELLER 'Vivid, bright and beautiful' – Guardian 'Wonderful. I wish I'd written it – I couldn't put it down' Miriam Margolyes Kathy Burke is one of Britain's most distinctive voices. Even as a fearless kid in Islington, she did things her own way; roaming the estate that...

Digitally reincarnated into the world's most powerful online video game, Clay must now find out what's happening on the outside to save those living in his world. On top of this, he's been pushed into a quest by a young paranoid king, nations are preparing for war, and a malevolent glitch continues its path of destruction.

In a world where magic decides who lives and who dies, Kaz was born on the losing side. A kobold in a ruthless hierarchical society, he never expected more than survival—until humans arrive hunting ancient secrets, and everything changes. When Kaz forms an impossible bond with a young...

Bloomsbury presents Hysteria by Megan Miranda, read by Kelly Burke New York Times bestselling author Megan Miranda's masterful storytelling brings readers along for a ride to the edge of sanity and back again. Mallory killed her boyfriend, Brian. She can't remember the details of that night but...

A new and fully updated edition of DK's practical guide to effective people management The practical guide that gives you the tools to improve your people-management skills. Discover how to improve your skills by learning how to motivate staff, improve performance, and create positive...