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After the tragic loss of his wife, Helen, Luke Hansard is desperate to keep her memory alive. In an effort to stay close to her, he reaches out to an online friend Helen often mentioned: a reclusive photographer with a curious interest in beautiful but broken objects. But first he must find her - and she doesn’t want to be found. Orla Kendrick lives alone in the ruins of a remote Suffolk castle, hiding from the haunting past that has left her physically and emotionally scarred.

Lady Susan has just arrived uninvited at the country home of her brother-in-law, Charles, and his unwelcoming wife, Catherine. Susan’s reputation as an accomplished coquette precedes her, and Catherine will not allow her own brother, Reginald, to fall prey to Susan’s amorous games. Despite warnings, the besotted young man finds himself falling - all to the conniving lady’s delight. And in Austen’s unfinished work, The Watsons, a family reunion sparks the passionate pursuits of four sisters.

Harriet Greenleaf dreams of spending the summer in a beautiful ancient priory on the Somerset coast with her two best friends - but her dream is bittersweet. On the one hand, it’s a chance to reconnect three lives that have drifted apart; on the other, she has a devastating secret to share that will change everything between them forever. First to arrive is Audrey - the workaholic who’s heading for a heart attack unless she slows down and makes time for herself. Then Lisa, the happy-go-lucky flirt who’s always struggled to commit to anyone - or anything. 

After the death of their father, sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood face financial ruin. At the mercy of their half brother, John, and his greedy wife, their only hope is to make a good match. But reduced circumstances make courtship difficult—especially after being turned out of their home. While responsible Elinor takes a practical approach to matters of the heart, Marianne throws herself in unreservedly. In Jane Austen’s first novel, two of literature’s most iconic characters discover that love demands a balance of passion and pragmatism.

Morton Hall, with its beautiful, ruined grounds and its reclusive mistress, Emilia Morton, is full of mysteries. For freelance editor Anne Marie, the wild garden has become a serene and secret refuge from her loveless marriage. The only other regular visitor is Cape, the hall's part-time gardener, who is forbidden to tend to anything except the magnificent maze or to meet his enigmatic employer. When Emilia dies, Cape and Anne Marie are astonished to find themselves among an unlikely group of villagers named in her strange will.

First published in 1792, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman tackles many of the punitive patriarchal attitudes that dominated 18th-century society. With warmth and passion, Mary Wollstonecraft urges women to prioritize reason over emotion - a necessary step in building the strength of character required to break free from male notions of female fragility and foolishness. Wollstonecraft bases much of her argument in the case for women's education.

Manon d'Epinay is on her way to Paris to wed one of the most powerful nobles in France, an adviser to King Louis. But en route, her coach is attacked by marauding revolutionaries. To save her family, Manon strikes a devil's bargain with a seductive highwayman that will seal her fate. For revolution is about to tear France apart - and transform her life forever.

Lea hat eigentlich alles, was man sich wünschen könnte: Als Tourmanagerin begleitet sie eine erfolgreiche Band quer durchs Land. Doch hinter ihrem Lächeln verbirgt sich ein Gefühl, das sie kaum in Worte fassen kann. Als eine schockierende Diagnose alles verändert und ein intimer Moment viral geht, steht Lea plötzlich ungewollt im Rampenlicht. Jetzt muss sie sich entscheiden: Will sie sich weiter verstecken oder wagt sie den mutigsten Schritt ihres Lebens und steht endlich zu sich selbst?

Lea fühlt sich in ihrem eigenen Körper unwohl. Jeder Blick in den Spiegel wird zur Herausforderung. Umso unglaublicher ist es für sie, als sich ausgerechnet Ben, der Sänger ihrer Lieblingsband, für sie interessiert. Zwischen Lea und Ben entsteht eine tiefe Freundschaft. Lea merkt, dass auch Ben eine Maske trägt – und dass sie füreinander der sichere Ort sein können, an dem man ehrlich sein darf. Dieses Hörbuch von Jana Crämer erzählt ehrlich und einfühlsam von Bodyshaming, Mobbing, Selbsthass, Freundschaft und Hoffnung.

Can your final fling become your happy ever after? When Jo Coulson finds herself single again in her late 30s, she finally resigns her membership to Last of the Hopeless Romantics, fully intending to tackle midlife and motherhood alone. First, she plans one legendary last fling.... In walks Harry Inchbold, and the connection is electric. Passionate, unpredictable and messily divorced, Harry is the perfect antidote to cosy coupledom. Known as The Sinner, drama follows him around with a clapper board.

DCI Erica Sands is on the hunt for her father, the infamous serial killer Charles Sterling, who vanished without a trace after a daring escape from a maximum-security prison. The trail has gone cold, and the authorities believe he has disappeared forever. But Erica knows her father better than...

Radio Iris follows Iris Finch, a 20-something socially awkward daydreamer and receptionist at Larmax, Inc., a company whose true function she doesn't understand (though she's heard her boss refer to himself as "a businessman"). Gradually her boss' erratic behavior becomes even more erratic; her coworkers begin disappearing; the phone stops ringing, making her role at Larmax moot; and a mysterious man appears to be living in the office suite next door.

Kassandra Black used to get away with things. She was her high school's anonymous vigilante, exposing bullies and predators. But when she's expelled for breaking into another student's car just weeks before graduation, her acceptance to Columbia is revoked. Now her future depends on behaving herself for the summer at Henley University under the watchful eye of her great-uncle Brian.

“Out of the blue, my perfect life imploded. Let's look at my situation, sans rose tinted specs. I have: no husband, no self-esteem, no money, a 6-year-old son, a boisterous puppy, a crush on my son's teacher… and an online dating profile, apparently! I am the subject of village gossip...

Three troubled women. One deadly secret. Lissy and her daughter, Rosie, live a quiet life in Yorkshire, however, when events at Rosie’s school come to light, their peaceful existence is shattered. Meanwhile, middle-aged women Erica and Beverley appear to have perfect lives but behind closed...

A successful travel journalist, Bridget has ambitions to turn her quirky relationship blog into a book. But then a different proposition catches her eye. Nicole Dupré died leaving behind a bestselling novel and an incomplete sequel. Tasked with finishing the book, Bridget is thankful to have a...

A dark, twisty Scandinavian thriller from CWA-shortlisted author, Alex Dahl. You are her therapist. Kristina is a successful therapist in central Oslo. She spends her days helping clients navigate their lives with a cool professionalism that has got her to the top. She is your client. But when...

“THE HYPE IS REAL. You won't be able to put this book down… an exhilarating read which grabs you from the start and doesn't let go. The ending is pitch-perfect too.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A twisted killer. His estranged daughter. A shared obsession with murder. Erica Sands keeps...

""Wow... this book had it all! Suspense, intrigue, action... a great whodunnit I never saw coming."" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After the sudden death of her husband, Christine Harvey would do anything to give her precious children Molly and Ryan a fresh start. The huge clifftop house...

One moment of carelessness. Four shattered lives. Literary agent Viola Matthews is sure she's met Katherine Baxter before. When her husband and bestselling novelist Samuel Morton introduces her to the quiet, unassuming woman he has offered to mentor, she knows their paths have crossed previously...