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Brand: Jo Fletcher Books
EAN: 9789123906529
MPN: 9789123906529
Category: Books & Magazines

Title in This Set: 1. Rotherweird 2. Wyntertide 3. Lost Acre Description: Rotherweird 1558: Twelve children, gifted far beyond their years, are banished by their Tudor queen to the town of Rotherweird. Some say they are the golden generation; some say the devil's spawn. But everyone knows they are something to be revered - and feared. Four and a half centuries on, cast adrift from the rest of England by Elizabeth I and still bound by its ancient laws, Rotherweird's independence is subject to one disturbing condition: nobody, but nobody, studies the town or its history. Then an Outsider arrives, a man of unparallelled wealth and power, enough to buy the whole of Rotherweird - deeply buried secrets and all . . . Wyntertide For four hundred years, the town of Rotherweird has stood alone, made independent from the rest of England to protect a deadly secret. But someone is playing a very long game. An intricate plot, centuries in the making, is on the move. Everything points to one objective - the resurrection of Rotherweird's dark Elizabethan past - and to one date: the Winter Equinox. Wynter is coming . . . Lost Acre APOCALYPSE NOW? Geryon Wynter, the brilliant Elizabethan mystic, has achieved resurrection and returned to present-day Rotherweird. But after the chaos of Election Day, how can a stranger from another time wrest control? And for what fell purpose is Wynter back? His dark conspiracy reaches its climax in this unique corner of England, where the study of history is forbidden and neither friend nor foe are quite what they seem. The stakes could not be higher, for at the endgame, not only Rotherweird is under threat. The future of mankind itself hangs in the balance.
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Brand: Frederick Warne & Co
EAN: 9780723275923
MPN: 9780723275923
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in This Set: 1. The Tale of Peter Rabbit 2. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin 3. The Tailor of Gloucester 4. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny 5. The Tale of Two Bad Mice 6. The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle 7. The Tale of The Pie and The Patty-Pan 8. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher 9. The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit 10. The Story of Miss Moppet 11. The Tale of Tom Kitten 12. The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck 13. The Tale of Samuel Whiskers 14. The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies 15. The Tale of Ginger and Pickles 16. The Tale of Mrs Tittlemouse 17. The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes 18. The Tale of Mr. Tod 19. The Tale of Pigling Bland 20. The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 21. The Tale of Little Pig Robinson 22. Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes 23. Celily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes Description The works of Beatrix Potter have been a phenomenon ever since the first publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902 - which sold out before it had even hit shelves! Twenty-two other stories followed in this classic series, all of which are included in this beautiful keepsake collection. Printed here in the iconic pocket-sized hardback format, in a presentation case perfect for both storage and display, this boxed set makes the perfect gift for any occasion. Beatrix Potter’s tales have featured prominently in many people’s childhoods over the years, and a new audience is just finding them, inspired by the recent live-action Hollywood films. The characters have also been heavily merchandised, with products ranging from stuffed toys to puzzles, and even currency! This comprehensive gift set provides a perfect opportunity to share the original classic tales with a new generation of readers, in the format they were intended to be enjoyed in. Who are the characters? Everyone has a favourite among the cast of memorable characters. Perhaps it’s Peter Rabbit, the naughty trespasser in Mr McGregor’s garden, or his cousin Benjamin Bunny? Or roly-poly Tom Kitten, tidy Mrs Tittlemouse, or one of the Flopsy Bunnies? Maybe your favourite is silly Squirrel Nutkin, or poor Jemima Puddle-Duck? All of these characters and more feature in this set of wonderful stories, presented in full alongside a note about where the stories came from. What's in the box? The books in this collection include: The Tale of Peter Rabbit - Peter and his sisters are warned by their mother not to go into Mr. McGregor’s garden, since he put their father in a pie. Nevertheless, Peter goes in to eat some vegetables, and loses his jacket and coat trying to escape. The Tailor of Gloucester - a tailor sends his cat Simpkin away to buy a twist of silk, to complete the mayor’s Christmas wedding waistcoat.While the cat’s away, the tailor frees the mice he has hidden under teacups. When the tailor falls ill, the mice complete the waistcoat out of gratitude for their freedom. The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle - one of the most popular of Beatrix Potter’s creations, Mrs Tiggy-winkle is a hedgehog laundress for other animals. She is discovered...
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Frederick Warne & Co in Books & Magazines

Brand: Hodder
EAN: 9780922895595
MPN: 9780922895595
Category: Books & Magazines

Title in This Set: 1. The Worst Best Man 2. By a Thread 3. Forever Never Description: The Worst Best Man The bride is a doll. The groom is the perfect gentleman. But the rest of the wedding party are the stuff of nightmares. Rich? Yes Vapid? Yes Entitled? Yes And the Best Man? More like the Worst Man. But Maid of Honor Franchesca takes her duties seriously. There's no way she's going to let that pretentious, judgmental jackhole ruin her best friend's wedding. No matter how sexy he is . . . By a Thread Dominic: I got her fired. Okay, so I'd had a bad day, but there's nothing innocent about Ally Morales. Maybe her colourful, annoying, inexplicably alluring personality brightens up the magazine's offices that have felt like a prison for the past year. Maybe I like that she argues with me in front of the editorial staff. And maybe my after-hours fantasies are haunted by her brown eyes and sharp tongue. She's working herself to death at half a dozen dead-end jobs for some secret reason. And I'm going to fix it all. Don't accuse me of caring. She's nothing more than a puzzle to be solved. If I can get her to quit, I can finally peel away all those layers. Then I can go back to salvaging the family name and forget all about the dancing, beer-slinging brunette. Ally: Ha. Hold my beer, Grumpy Grump Face. Forever Never You don't fall for your brother's high school sweetheart, your boss's daughter, or your ex-wife's best friend. Especially when they're all the same woman. Under Brick Callan's mile-wide chest beats a loyal heart with a few cracks in it. He's the steadfast, overprotective type. Especially when it comes to the one woman he can never have. When Remi Ford returns to Mackinac Island in the dead of winter with a secret, Brick makes it his mission to find out what put the shadows in those green eyes. Even if it means breaking down the walls he's built between them. Even if it means falling for the one girl he'll never get over.
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Brand: Macmillan
EAN: 9789124145477
MPN: 9789124145477
Category: Books & Magazines

Title In This Set: 1. We Hunt the Flame 2. We Free the Stars Description: We Hunt the Flame Zafira is the Hunter. Forced to disguise herself as a man, she risks everything to provide for her people. Nasir is the Prince of Death. A feared assassin who is forever bound to the command of his father, the sultan. Both are legends in their kingdom – but neither wants to be. And when Zafira embarks on a dangerous quest to return magic to their suffering land, Nasir is sent on a similar mission. But as their journey unfolds, an anvient evil begins to stir . . . We Free the Stars The battle is over, but the war is just beginning. Low on resources and allies alike, Zafira and Nasir are determined to finish their mission; to restore magic to their kingdom. But the land teems with the return of an ancient evil, and as Nasir fights to command the magic in his blood, Zafira battles a very different darkness. And yet, in spite of everything, they find themselves falling into a love they can't stand to lose. Time is running out and if order is to be restored, sacrifices will have to be made . . .
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Brand: Simon & Schuster/Penguin
EAN: 9782211197069
MPN: 9782211197069
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles In This Set: Daisy Jones and The Six The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Maybe in Another Life One True Loves Malibu Rising Description: Daisy Jones and The Six Everybody knows Daisy Jones and the Six. From the moment Daisy walked barefoot on to the stage at the Whisky, she and the band were a sensation. Their sound defined an era. Their albums were on every turntable. They played sold-out arenas from coast to coast. Then, on 12 July 1979, it all came crashing down. They were lovers, friends, brothers. But they were also rivals. This is the story of their legendary rise and irrevocable fall. A story of ambition, desire, heartbreak and music. Everyone was there. Everyone remembers it differently. Nobody knew why they split. Until now... The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career. Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the '80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways. Maybe in Another Life At the age of twenty-nine, Hannah Martin still has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She has lived in six different cities and held countless jobs since graduating college. On the heels of leaving another city, Hannah moves back to her hometown of Los Angeles and takes up residence with her best friend Gabby. Shortly after, Hannah goes out to a bar one night with Gabby and meets up with her high school boyfriend, Ethan. Just after midnight, Gabby asks Hannah if she’s ready to go. A moment later, Ethan offers to give her a ride later if she wants to stay. Hannah hesitates. What happens if she leaves with Gabby? What happens if she leaves with Ethan? In concurrent story lines, Hannah lives out the effects of each decision. Quickly, these parallel universes develop into radically different stories with large-scale consequences for Hannah, as well as the people around her. As the two alternate realities run their course, Maybe in Another Life raises questions about fate and true love: Is anything meant to be? Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Hannah believes there is. And, in both worlds,...
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Brand: Ebury Publishing
EAN: 9781529105100
MPN: 9781529105100
Category: Books & Magazines

A book of hope for uncertain times. Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons. The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been shared millions of times online - perhaps you've seen them? They've also been recreated by children in schools and hung on hospital walls. They sometimes even appear on lamp posts and on cafe and bookshop windows. Perhaps you saw the boy and mole on the Comic Relief T-shirt, Love Wins? Here, you will find them together in this book of Charlie's most-loved drawings, adventuring into the Wild and exploring the thoughts and feelings that unite us all.
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Ebury Publishing in Books & Magazines

Brand: Classic Editions
EAN: 9789391348304
MPN: 9789391348304
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles In This Set: 1. A Christmas Carol 2. Great Expectations 3. A Tale of Two Cities 4. Hard Times 5. Oliver Twist Description: A Christmas Carol The character of Ebenezer Scrooge has become an archetype of the merciless miser. He was a man quite content with utter disregard for the welfare of those around him. A smile, a warm greeting or a kind word were all incomprehensible to old Scrooge. A Christmas Carol is a parable, a tale of a journey towards transformation a reformation of beliefs, and long practised ways of viewing the world and all within it. This timeless classic is also a story of miracles and magic, a homage to the human spirit. Great Expectations Young, orphaned Philip Pirrip - known lovingly as Pip - lives with his borderline abusive elder sister, who also doubles as a flawed mother figure. Narrated in the first person by Pip, Charles Dickens' Great Expectations is a story of ambition and opportunities. Despite being relegated by birth to lowly circumstances, Pip dreams big. One day, luck seems to turn in his favour, and Pip's prospects start to look up. But the young boy has many hard lessons to learn as he grows up, and ambition, it would seem, could come at the cost of things much more precious in life. A Tale of Two Cities A Tale of Two Cities is a remarkable work of historical fiction set in the period prior to and during the French Revolution. The story follows the Manette family and their friends from the peaceful lanes of London to the epicentre of the Reign of Terror and its cries of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, or Death. A haunting narrative with uncomfortable glimpses into the oppressive world of the poor. Yet, it is also a tale of hope, love, courage, sacrifice, and redemption. Hard Times Following the lives of its unforgettable characters — master of fact, Thomas Gradgrind, heartless and perverse Bounderby, tragic Louisa, fanciful Sissy, honourable Stephen, selfish Tom, and the pesky Mrs. Sparsit — the narrative bemoans the extermination of imagination, curiosity, and enjoyment, the dehumanisation and suffering of workers, and the spread of rampant greed and dishonesty. Placed in juxtaposition to this portrayal of the times is the entertaining Sleary's Circus Troupe, the only glimmer of a yearning for joie de vivre. Oliver Twist Charles Dicken's famous classic Oliver Twist is the tale of the eponymous hero - an orphaned boy whose life is beset by adversities and trials. Set in the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, the book captures the gritty realities of 19h-century England. Dickens pulls you into the harsh lives of children attempting to survive in a world consumed by greed and cruelty. Oliver Twist stands firm as the unblemished protagonist and the moral heart of the story, proving that love and kindness exist even in the darkest corners of the world.
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