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The Skull and the Nightingale
The Skull and the Nightingale
Michael Irwin
¥66.22
Set in England in the early 1760s, this is a chilling and deliciously dark tale of manipulation, sex, and seduction. When Richard Fenwick, a young man without family or means, returns to London from the Grand Tour, his wealthy godfather, James Gilbert, has an unexpected proposition. Gilbert has led a fastidious life in Worcestershire, but now in his advancing years, he feels the urge to experience, even vicariously, the extremes of human feeling—love and passion, adultery and deceit—along with something much more sinister. He has selected Fenwick to be his proxy, and his ward has no option but to accept. But Gilbert’s elaborate and manipulative “experiments” into the workings of human behaviour drag Fenwick into a vortex of betrayal and danger where lives are ruined and tragedy is always one small step away. And when Fenwick falls in love with one of Gilbert’s pawns and the stakes rise even higher – is it too late for him to escape the Faustian pact?
Angel Rock
Angel Rock
Darren Williams
¥72.99
A beautiful, haunting, engrossing, terrifying, enchanting novel destined to win prizes and storm the bestseller lists. To read this book is a total immersion experience. Since it was first acquired in a hot auction, Darren Williams’ novel has attracted comparisons – Picnic at Hanging Rock, To Kill a Mockingbird, Stand By Me, to name but a few (and no coincidence that all three have been made into major movies, because Angel Rock is a feast for all the senses) – but it is also a completely unique and original novel. The setting is Australia, 1969. Two half-brothers get lost in the wild wooded countryside around the small town of Angel Rock. Only the eldest, 13-year-old Tom, finds his way home. At about the same time, a 16-year-old girl goes missing from the town and is found in Sydney. She has killed herself. The policeman who gets the case in the city follows the trail back to Angel Rock. In searching for a meaning in this tragic death, he is searching for nothing less than a meaning in his own troubled life. The tales of the policeman, Gibson, and the boy, Tom, converge in the mystical back-country of Angel Rock, in a story that is part coming-of-age, part detective thriller, of redemption both individual and communal, and altogether one story that you will never forget.
The Yips
The Yips
Nicola Barker
¥66.22
The hilarious Man Booker-longlisted novel from the author of ‘Darkmans’ and ‘The Burley Cross Postbox Theft’. 2006 is a foreign country; they do things differently there. Tiger Woods' reputation is entirely untarnished and the English Defence League does not exist. But storm-clouds are gathering above the bar of Luton's less-than-exclusive Thistle Hotel. Among those caught up in the unfolding drama are a man who's survived cancer seven times, a woman priest with an unruly fringe, the troubled family of a notorious local fascist, an interfering barmaid with three E's at A-level but a PhD in bullshit, a free-thinking Muslim sex therapist and his considerably more pious wife. But at the heart of every intrigue and the bottom of every mystery is the repugnantly charismatic Stuart Ransom – a golfer in free-fall.
Lonely Girl
Lonely Girl
Josephine Cox
¥58.86
The new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Josephine Cox gets straight to the hope and heartbreak of family drama. One fateful night changes the course of a child’s life forever… Rosie’s mother is a cruel woman and has Rosie’s kind and loving father wrapped around her finger. Though John Tanner does his best to protect her, Rosie often bears the brunt of her mother’s rage. And his protection can’t last forever. In one tragic moment Rosie’s fragile world is shattered. Grieving and alone, Rosie is thrust into a harsh reality, and she must face the obstacles that fate has set in her path. But secrets will out, and Rosie must uncover the shocking truth behind her mother’s cruelty before she can hope for the love and happiness she deserves.
The Dearly Departed
The Dearly Departed
Elinor Lipman
¥77.99
An unexpectedly joyful comedy of manners that encompasses amateur dramatics, drive-by shootings, political campaigns and golf. When Sunny Batten hears from a brusque, ill-mannered stranger that her beloved mother Margaret has just died in a freak household accident, understandably she thinks that things can't get any worse. But when she discovers that her cranky informant is the son of the man who died alongside Margaret, and that the pair, unbeknownst to their offspring, were engaged to be married, matters take a distinct downward turn. As even-tempered, reasonable Sunny and arrogant, wise-cracking Fletcher take their positions at the funeral, the eyes and ears of the sleepy New Hampshire town of King George are fixed upon them. What excites the graveside gossips more than anything is the mourners' identical, prematurely grey hair. Mere coincidence, or the inescapable workings of shared DNA? With its vivid evocation of small-town life and a cast of unwittingly hilarious characters, ‘The Dearly Departed’ will prompt as many belly laughs as it will tears – and leave you hoping for more despatches from King George long after you’ve turned its final page.
The General Danced at Dawn
The General Danced at Dawn
George MacDonald Fraser
¥46.11
From the author of the Flashman series. For the first time in ebook format, a collection of short stories by the bestselling author George MacDonald Fraser.
Sunshine on a Rainy Day:A funny, feel-good romantic comedy
Sunshine on a Rainy Day:A funny, feel-good romantic comedy
Bryony Fraser
¥44.44
A hilarious and heartbreaking read, for anyone whose life hasn’t quite gone to plan… The only book that fans of BRIDGET JONES and MARIAN KEYES need. ‘If you enjoyed One Day, you’ll love this.’ Reader review It’s Zoe and Jack’s first wedding anniversary party. They’ve got an announcement! They’re getting divorced… Marriage isn’t for everyone – something that Zoe and Jack discovered only after they’d walked down the aisle. Bad timing, huh? So now they’re stuck together in their once harmonious marital home, neither one of them willing to move out of their lovely house. With Zoe’s three sisters always wanting a say, and Jack’s best friend trying his best to fix things between them, misunderstandings arise. Tempers flare. ‘Accidents’ happen… Zoe and Jack are going to be lucky if they’re still alive when the twelve months are up. But maybe things aren’t quite as final as they seem? What readers are saying about Sunshine on a Rainy Day: ‘A refreshingly hilarious read that has the power to pull at your heartstrings…it brought sunshine to my soul.’ The Writing Garnet ‘If you enjoyed One Day, you’ll love this.’ Reader review ‘I laughed and cried all the way through…a fantastic, laugh-out-loud feel-good book.’ Reader review ‘An engaging and entertaining story!’ Rae Reads ‘Funny and moving…it will make you laugh and cry, and wish you knew some of the characters in real life.’ Reader review ‘Funny story…highly entertaining.’ Reader review
Dreaming of Elisabeth:A Short Story
Dreaming of Elisabeth:A Short Story
Camilla Lackberg
¥22.66
A short story from No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg, perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo. Malin and Lars have embarked on an epic sailing trip. But during the trip Malin starts to have strange dreams about Lars’ ex-girlfriend, Elisabeth. As his behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, Malin becomes convinced that Lars is responsible for the death of his ex. Trapped on a boat with nowhere to go, Malin fears he is next on the list…
Merry Meerkat Madness (Awesome Animals)
Merry Meerkat Madness (Awesome Animals)
Ian Whybrow
¥44.15
The fourth meerkat story in the hilarious Awesome Animals series – awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife. Told in Ian Whybrow’s unique style this hilarious Christmas adventure is a must-have for little meerkat fans. More hilarious adventures featuring Uncle Fearless, Skeema, Mimi and Little Dream – the all-star cast of Meerkat Madness, from the creator of the Little Wolf books. One of the fantastic titles in the Awesome Animals series – the funniest fiction, starring the wildest wildlife, from prize-winning authors. It’s Christmas in the Kalahari and the Really Mad Mob of meerkats are about to have a very Merry Meerkat Christmas indeed!
Fury (Mercy, Book 4)
Fury (Mercy, Book 4)
Rebecca Lim
¥73.58
Hell hath no fury like an angel scorned… Heartbreak. Vengeance. Truth. Betrayal. Everything that has happened to Mercy over millennia has made her who she is. Now she and The Eight wage open war with Luc and his demons, and the earth is their battlefield. Ryan’s love for Mercy is more powerful than ever, her guiding light in the hour of darkness. But the very love that sustains her, now places Ryan in mortal danger. Two worlds collide as Mercy approaches her ultimate breathtaking choice. Hell hath no fury like Mercy …
The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
Christopher Healy
¥51.50
A fast-paced and hilarious fantasy quest in the grand tradition of Shrek and The Princess Bride, starring four very unlikely, but likeable, heroes. Prince Liam. Prince Frederick. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You’ve never heard of them, have you? But you’ve probably heard of Prince Charming, the guy who rides in at the last minute to save the girl. Well that’s them, all four of them. They are all Prince Charmings. Only in reality, they are a little less heroic than you might expect. One day, cast out of their castles for one reason or another, the four Prince Charmings stumble upon each other, then shortly afterwards, upon an evil plot to bring about the downfall of the kingdom. Can the princes stop their bickering, overcome their failings and become the heroes the stories always said they were?
The Golem and the Djinni
The Golem and the Djinni
Helene Wecker
¥57.09
New York, 1899. Two strangers, one destiny. Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life by a disgraced rabbi who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic. When her master, the husband who commissioned her, dies at sea on the voyage from Poland, she is unmoored and adrift as the ship arrives in New York in 1899. Ahmad is a djinni, a being of fire, born in the ancient Syrian desert. Trapped in an old copper flask by a Bedouin wizard centuries ago, he is released accidentally by a tinsmith in a Lower Manhattan shop. Though he is no longer imprisoned, Ahmad is not entirely free – an unbreakable band of iron binds him to the physical world. The Golem & The Djinni is their magical, unforgettable story; unlikely friends whose tenuous attachment challenges their opposing natures – until the night a terrifying incident drives them back into their separate worlds. But a powerful threat will soon bring Chava and Ahmad together again, challenging their existence and forcing them to make a fateful choice.
The Little Kiosk By The Sea: A Perfect Summer Beach Read
The Little Kiosk By The Sea: A Perfect Summer Beach Read
Jennifer Bohnet
¥11.77
The wonderful seaside story from Jennifer Bohnet, perfect for fans of Fern Britton and Veronica Henry! One summer they’ll never forget… Meet Sabine, desperately fighting to save her little kiosk from closure whilst turning down her friend Owen’s proposals, time and time again. Cue Harriet, returning to Dartmouth after thirty years, haunted by the scandal that drove her away and shocked by a legacy that threatens her relationship with her journalist daughter. Enter Rachel, the mysterious newcomer who has an unexpected chemistry with a local widower, and who sets in motion a chain of events she could never have predicted… One thing’s for sure, as the autumn tide turns, there’ll be more than one secret laid bare!
A Spoonful Of Sugar: A Novella (Could It Be Magic?, Book 5)
A Spoonful Of Sugar: A Novella (Could It Be Magic?, Book 5)
Kerry Barrett
¥16.97
Competing with witches spells disaster… When popular baking show Britain Bakes decides to televise their latest series on location in Claddach, Esme is thrilled. This will finally put her beloved hometown back on the tourist map, and revive the family’s cafe business. But when her cousin Harmony insists that novice baker Esme join her as a contestant on the show, she panics – with no witching allowed on prime-time TV, this will be a question of focus over hocus pocus… So once filming gets underway, Esme is surprised to find that she is actually enjoying herself, until strange ‘accidents’ start to befall the other contestants. Are they just run-of-the-mill baking mishaps, or is someone trying to sabotage the show? It looks like Esme may need to wave her magic spatula after all…
A Baby to Bind Them (Mills & Boon Medical)
A Baby to Bind Them (Mills & Boon Medical)
Susanne Hampton
¥30.61
The greatest bond of all… Neonatal nurse Jade Grant’s former wild-child existence ended the day she became sole guardian to her newborn niece. Three years on and she’s ‘Miss Sensible’ – she’d wrap Amber in cotton wool if she could! And she definitely doesn’t have time for men… Especially not Amber’s devil-may-care uncle, Mitchell Forrester – no matter how gorgeous he is! But as Mitchell reminds Jade how to live a little, and she sees the way he lights up Amber’s eyes, she begins to wonder… Perhaps her perfect family was right there all along!
A Reunion and a Ring (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Proposals & Promises, Book 3)
A Reunion and a Ring (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Proposals & Promises, Book 3)
Gina Wilkins
¥31.10
Someone's sleeping in my bed Needing to ponder a marriage proposal, play-it-safe Jenny Baer escapes to an Ozarks cabin–right into bed with a naked man! What's a recuperating Officer Gavin Locke doing in her rental amid a raging storm? He's the last thing she needs–the man she loved…and left. Trapped with Jenny in his cabin, with no power and too many memories, Gavin knows nothing's changed. She can't accept his dangerous career, and she's about to marry a powerful politician. But when one little kiss brings him to his knees, Gavin can't deny the attraction never died. Nor can Jenny. Once the flood waters recede, Jenny will wear a ring…But from whom?
A Will, a Wish...a Proposal (Mills & Boon Cherish)
A Will, a Wish...a Proposal (Mills & Boon Cherish)
Jessica Gilmore
¥31.10
"Will you marry me?" Ellie Scott stopped believing in fairy tales three years ago. Now she’s living by her own rules, and nothing will distract her—especially not hotshot executive Max Loveday. They might be bound together by her godmother’s will, but Ellie’s determined to ignore the sparks lighting up her heart every time Max is near! Max is used to women walking away when they realize they can’t change him. But beautiful, vulnerable Ellie makes him want to be a different man, and with four little words he’ll prove it!
Angel Of Doom
Angel Of Doom
James Axler
¥22.46
MYTHIC PROPORTIONS Insidious alien forces conspiring to enslave humanity grow increasingly dangerous and defiant. Willing to do whatever it takes to defeat these ancient invaders, the Cerberus rebels carry on the fight for freedom. DAMNATION THRALL The Cerberus fighters embark on an urgent quest to discover what happened to expeditions lost in Italy, on land that once belonged to the Etruscan empire. On site they encounter the monstrous Charun, armed with the hammer of the gods, and Vanth, the angelic winged huntress with a heart of evil. These alien gods are intent on opening a portal to bring their kind to earth, harnessing the power of victims' minds while using their bodies as shock troops. As the river Styx is poised to flow again, the Cerberus team must prevail or an invasion from a barbaric dimension will lay siege to Europe…and beyond.
Australian Dreams (Mills & Boon M&B)
Australian Dreams (Mills & Boon M&B)
Fiona McCallum
¥51.60
From The Rugged Beauty of Australia Comes a Story of Love and Hope… Claire McIntyre needs to remember what really makes her happy when tragedy and the loss of her job throw her into turmoil. Soon Claire finds herself back at the very place she’s been running from – the family property. A place where reputations are hard won and easily lost, and where fortune is as fickle as the weather. Here, in the rugged Adelaide Hills, Claire starts to rebuild her life with her friends, her father and his beloved racehorses – including one really promising horse. But, just as she begins to find happiness and perhaps even love, fate comes to call. Now Claire must decide whether to risk it all on her newfound passion…
Falling for the Sheriff (Mills & Boon American Romance) (Texas Rebels, Book 2)
Falling for the Sheriff (Mills & Boon American Romance) (Texas Rebels, Book 2)
Tanya Michaels
¥30.61
A FRESH START Widow Kate Sullivan moved to Cupid's Bow, Texas, to get her teenage son on the right path. But their new life in the small town gets off to a rocky start when her son is caught shoplifting by the sheriff. Kate is immediately attracted to Cole Trent, but she's not ready to fall in love again, and certainly not with another cop. Cole should have known Cupid's matchmakers would scramble to fix him up with a smart, beautiful woman like Kate. The single dad has managed to evade their efforts until now, so he and Kate come up with a plan to keep the matchmakers at bay. Pretending to be a couple was a good idea, until Cole realizes his feelings are anything but pretend. Can he convince Kate to give their romance a real chance?
Following the Doctor's Orders (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Texas Rescue, Book 3)
Following the Doctor's Orders (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Texas Rescue, Book 3)
Caro Carson
¥29.43
The Man To Heal Her Heart? ER physician Dr Brooke Brown is too busy saving patients to have time for men – especially men like firefighter Zach Bishop. But, after one unexpected night with Zach, Brooke begins to fear that it’s not her job but her tragic past that’s standing in the way of her happily-ever-after.