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*WINNER OF THE BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION 2023* THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Funny, clever and sweet’– Sunday Times ‘The much loved comic proves adept at noirish fiction in a debut whose surrealist humour sets it apart’ – Observer My name is Gary. I’m a...

Ein Jahr nach dem Tod ihres Mannes ist Emma zu einem Mauerblümchen verkommen. Sie geht förmlich unter in der Farbenpracht des Blumenladens, in dem sie arbeitet. Doch als ein Kollege sie zu einem Vortrag über die Titanic einlädt, wird ihre Neugier geweckt: War der sagenumwobene Dampfer nicht auch mit Blumen geschmückt? Und wenn ja, wer steckte dahinter? Während ihrer Recherche stößt sie auf ein Foto einer jungen Stewardess der Titanic, das ihr auf unerklärliche Weise vertraut vorkommt. Emma dämmert immer mehr, dass sie sich auch auf den Spuren ihrer eigenen Geschichte befindet.

Welcome to this collection of timeless tales, drawn entirely from the public domain. Narrated Archives explores the extensive public domain library to offer listeners both enduring classics and forgotten tales. The content spans genres including adventure, mystery, horror, love, and the human spirit, all waiting to be rediscovered. Here, you will find stories that have shaped literature, commented on culture of the day, made observations and entertained generations, featuring a variety of authors whose words have transcended time.

Police officer Sebastian Clifford never planned on becoming a private investigator. But when a scandal leads to the disbandment of his London based special squad, he finds himself out of a job. That is, until his cousin calls on him to investigate her husband’s high-profile death, and prove that it wasn’t a suicide. Clifford’s reluctant to get involved, but the more he digs, the more evidence he finds. With his ability to remember everything he's ever seen, he's the perfect person to untangle the layers of deceit.

The story of a remarkable boy called Yann Margoza; Tetu the dwarf, his friend and mentor; Sido, unloved daughter of a foolish Marquis; and Count Kalliovski, Grand Master of a secret society, who has half the aristocracy in thrall to him, and wants Yann dead. Yann is spirited away to London but...

In Jesus, the Man Who Lives, the celebrated British author Malcolm Muggeridge offers meditation that was deemed by The London Times to be his “masterpiece, the greatest achievement of his life as a writer.” Muggeridge's portrait of Christ is at once deeply personal and universally accessible.

The Prisoner is the much-anticipated sequel to Persephone Books’ bestselling title, Crooked Cross by Sally Carson. It is now August 1933, and the deadly fervour of Hitler’s Nazi regime continues to spread across Germany. Michael Reader, a young Englishman, decides to visit his friends the...

Seit Faith in unser Leben gestolpert ist, hat sich alles verändert. Wir stecken mitten in einem Krieg, der Opfer fordern wird und sie ist unser Pfand, das dafür sorgt, dass wir nicht dazu gehören. Doch anstatt sich wie eine gefügige Geisel zu verhalten, raubt sie uns den Verstand und zwingt uns, unsere eigenen Regeln zu brechen. Besonders unseren König. Nyx versinkt ihretwegen immer tiefer in seiner Dunkelheit. Trotz des Verlusts seiner Krone und dem drohenden Zerfall unserer Truppe werde ich für immer an seiner Seite bleiben. Denn obwohl er all die Finsternis in sich trägt, glaube ich an ihn.

"To think of PDA as merely involving demand avoidance is to me akin to thinking of tigers as merely having stripes." This book is a unique window into adult Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), exploring the diversity of distinct PDA traits through the voices of over 70 people living with and...

Welcome to The Lazy C: Pulse of the Sabinal, a deep dive into one of the Texas Hill Country’s most storied landscapes. From the 1872 pioneer holdings of Gideon Thompson to the "biological jackpot" of the Sabinal River Valley, this series explores the intersection of legacy, the wild, and the investment. Whether you’re interested in the strategic value of a 705-acre estate, the "bat-nados" of the Frio Cave, or the relentless fishing optimism of a Lab-mix named Booker, join us as we explore the heartbeat of the Lazy C Ranch.

Acclaimed author Sally Nicholls delivers a gripping and thought-provoking portrayal of the complex dynamics of influencer culture and the dangers of 'sharenting'. Ever since she was little, Anna and her sister Josie have been the main feature of her mum’s vlogs and social media posts, which...

Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect armchair read! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart. When Lara bought a floristry and moved to North Dorset, she did so with the expectation...

For generations, every Frankenstein has found their true love and equal unlocking lifetimes of blissful wedded adventure. Clever, pretty (and odd) Angelika Frankenstein has run out of suitors and fears she may become the exception to this family rule. When assisting in her brother Victor's ground-breaking experiment to bring a reassembled man back to life, she realizes that having an agreeable gentleman convalescing in the guest suite might be a chance to let a man get to know the real her. For the first time, Angelika embarks upon a project that is all her own.

As the sun sets into the sea over the pretty Cornish town of St Ives, a young woman, Freya Kempston, hasn’t returned home after a day out in the mall at St Austell. Panicking, her husband begs Detective Lauren Pengelly and her team to find her. Has Freya run out on her stable, loving marriage, or has something more sinister taken place? Grainy security footage from the mall provides the first break in the case—capturing Freya talking intently with a well-known local mechanic on the day she disappeared. But when cornered, the mechanic denies even knowing her.

Sally Sierer Bethea was one of the first women in America to become a "riverkeeper"—a vocal defender of a specific waterway who holds polluters accountable. In Keeping the Chattahoochee, she tells stories that range from joyous and funny to frustrating—even alarming—to illustrate what it takes to save an endangered river. Her tales are triggered by the regular walks she takes through a forest to the Chattahoochee over the course of a year, finding solace and kinship in nature.

When you speak, you leave a unique voiceprint. It can command a room. Comfort a loved one. Invite opportunity. Create success. A powerful voiceprint isn’t reserved for professional speakers, it’s available to everyone. It’s available to you. Voice coach, Sally Prosser, takes you on a literary adventure that cleverly weaves raw stories with life-changing advice, helping you reclaim your vocal magic.

Set in the year 1644 in the heart of Inverness, Scotland, Witch of the Glens follows the journey of Kelpie, a teenage girl whose life was forever altered when she was kidnapped by Gypsies in her early childhood. With her striking blue ringed eyes, a symbol of her mysterious Second Sight, Kelpie yearns to uncover her true identity and dreams of becoming a witch. As she navigates a series of transformative events, Kelpie embarks on a quest that will change her destiny and reveal the secrets of her past. - Summary by kirk202

Taking Control of Your Career is a career coaching podcast for women who know they’re capable of more but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start.Hosted by career coach Sally Spicer, this podcast is about cutting through the noise, calming the panic, and having the honest conversations most of us avoid. There’s no hype, no hustle, and no pressure to have it all figured out — just clear thinking, practical tools, and grounded support to help you stop second-guessing yourself and start making career decisions that actually feel right.If you’re navigating career transition, ...

Nyx:

Man nennt mich den König der verlorenen Jungen. Ich war der Erste, doch allein reichte ich meinem Ziehvater nicht. Also erschuf er mehr von mir. Mehr Soldaten, die ihm dienen, weil er uns ein besseres Leben geschenkt hat.

Faith:

Als Tochter der Grinsekatze bin ich dazu bestimmt, in seine Fußstapfen zu treten, auch wenn er das anders sieht. Er will mich aus seiner düsteren und verkommen Welt raushalten. Ich kann aber mehr als im Wonderland Cocktails zu mixen. Und das werde ich ihm dank der Wunderdroge beweisen.

Posey Love doesn't ask for much: a loving husband, charming children . . . oh, and for people in town to stop blessing her heart. She married Chad for that very reason, but now he's left her homeless, penniless, and childless. So, what's an ex-preacher's wife to do? Give up church for Lent and explore the Seven Deadly Sins, that's what.