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The Palace of Curiosities
The Palace of Curiosities
Rosie Garland
¥66.22
A luminous and bewitching debut novel that is perfect for fans of Angela Carter. Set in Victorian London, it follows the fortunes of Eve, the Lion-Faced Girl and Abel, the Flayed Man. A magical realism delight. Before Eve is born, her mother goes to the circus. She buys a penny twist of coloured sugar and settles down to watch the heart-stopping main attraction: a lion, billed as a monster from the savage heart of Africa, forged in the heat of a merciless sun. Mama swears she hears the lion sigh, just before it leaps…and when Eve is born, the story goes, she didn’t cry – she meowed and licked her paws. When Abel is pulled from the stinking Thames, the mudlarks are sure he is long dead. As they search his pockets to divvy up the treasure, his eyes crack open and he coughs up a stream of black water. But how has he survived a week in that thick stew of human waste? Cast out by Victorian society, Eve and Abel find succour from an unlikely source. They will become The Lion Faced Girl and The Flayed Man, star performers in Professor Josiah Arroner’s Palace of Curiosities. And there begins a journey that will entwine their fates forever.
Sisters, Secrets and Sacrifice
Sisters, Secrets and Sacrifice
Susan Ottaway
¥57.09
Two sisters. Two special agents. One War. Sisters, Secrets and Sacrifice is the incredible true story of British special agents Eileen and Jacqueline Nearne, two sisters who risked everything to fight for our freedom during the Second World War. The death of an eccentric recluse is rarely an event to be given more than a few lines in a local newspaper. But when, in September 2010, police were called to a tiny, cluttered flat in Torquay and discovered the body of local ‘cat lady’ Eileen Nearne, they also found a small bundle of possessions that told an amazing story. For Eileen Nearne had been an agent for the Special Operations Executive during the Second World War, going undercover in Nazi-occupied France to send wireless messages of crucial importance to the Allies. Astonishingly, Eileen was not the only special agent in the family – her sister Jacqueline had also been an SOE. Rarely had two members of the same family sacrificed so much to such dangerous work. Sisters, Secrets and Sacrifice pays tribute to these fiercely patriotic women with hearts of courage, who fought for freedom at much personal cost. While Jacqueline narrowly avoided capture several times, tirelessly couriering secret documents for the resistance, Eileen was arrested and tortured by the Gestapo before being incarcerated at Ravensbrück concentration camp. She was only 23. This is a true story of triumph and tragedy, of two sisters who sacrificed themselves to defend our freedom, who stood shoulder to shoulder during the darkest of days.
A Stolen Childhood Part 3 of 3
A Stolen Childhood Part 3 of 3
Casey Watson
¥34.14
Bestselling author and teacher Casey Watson shares the horrifying true story of Kiera Bentley, a 14-year-old girl with a deeply shocking secret she’s too young to even understand. When Casey first meets Kiera, a small slight girl who’s just lashed out at a fellow pupil in assembly, she immediately senses something’s wrong. Something in Kiera’s eyes alerts Casey that this is an “old head on young shoulders”, and with Kiera’s constant tiredness and self-soothing habit of pulling her hair out, she follows her instinct and takes Kiera under her wing. At first the answer seems simple enough; Kiera’s parents aren’t together and they don’t get on, which makes life hard for Kiera as she’s so close to her dad. But as the weeks roll on, Casey begins to understand that there’s something much darker going on behind closed doors. And when she finally learns the truth, she’s terrified she won’t be able to save Kiera from it.
Girl Alone Part 2 of 3
Girl Alone Part 2 of 3
Cathy Glass
¥45.42
Aged nine, Joss came home from school to discover her father's suicide. She's never got over it. This is the true story of Joss, 14, who is angry and out of control. At the age of nine, Joss finds her father's dead body. He has committed suicide. Then her mother remarries and Joss bitterly resents her step-father who abuses her mentally and physically. Cathy takes Joss under her wing but will she ever be able to get through to the warm-hearted girl she sees glimpses off underneath the vehement outbreaks of anger that dominate the house and will Cathy be able to build up Joss's trust so she can learn the full truth of the terrible situation.
Girl Alone Part 3 of 3
Girl Alone Part 3 of 3
Cathy Glass
¥45.42
Aged nine, Joss came home from school to discover her father's suicide. She's never got over it. This is the true story of Joss, 15, who is angry and out of control. At the age of nine, Joss finds her father's dead body. He has committed suicide. Then her mother remarries and Joss bitterly resents her step-father who abuses her mentally and physically. Cathy takes Joss under her wing but will she ever be able to get through to the warm-hearted girl she sees glimpses off underneath the vehement outbreaks of anger that dominate the house and will Cathy be able to build up Joss's trust so she can learn the full truth of the terrible situation.
The Girl Who Wouldn’t Die (George McKenzie, Book 1)
The Girl Who Wouldn’t Die (George McKenzie, Book 1)
Marnie Riches
¥32.08
Georgina McKenzie, called George by the select few she chose to count as friends, slept deeply on the lumpy old mattress on her bed. The insistent rapping on her door took more than a minute to register with her still drunk ears.
The Girl Who Broke the Rules (George McKenzie, Book 2)
The Girl Who Broke the Rules (George McKenzie, Book 2)
Marnie Riches
¥22.27
The jagged pain between her shoulder blades was fleeting. Magool flinched. Breathed in sharply at the unpleasant sensation. She loosened her seatbelt. Wriggled in the passenger seat to look behind her.
People (Collins Learn to Paint)
People (Collins Learn to Paint)
Sharon Finmark
¥55.72
In this reference guide, Sharon Finmark looks at all the essential aspects of painting people in their environment, using watercolour, acrylics, gouache and pastels. Several step-by-step demonstrations are included, featuring people at rest, in motion, in indoor settings and outside. Learn to Paint People features: guidelines on choosing painting materials; clear, practical advice on painting techniques; a wide range of subjects, including single figures; groups of people, people in indoor settings and people outdoors; and stage-by-stage demonstration paintings.
101 Erotic Nights The Sheherazade Diaries
101 Erotic Nights The Sheherazade Diaries
The Secret Diarists
¥34.14
“… Like Sheherazade, I was fighting to change what struck me as a very bleak future and what follows is the uncensored and unabridged account of how I met that challenge. Was I successful? Well, you’ll just have to read on to find out….” The Secret Diarists are an anonymous group who have never met and perhaps never will. They came together online and were inspired by one writer's idea to create a collaborative work called The Sheherazade Diaries. Loosely based on the concept of 1001 Arabian Nights, their diverse talents were challenged to create a book of romantic, erotic stories linked by a narrative thread.
Geek Drama (Geek Girl)
Geek Drama (Geek Girl)
Holly Smale
¥12.56
“My name is Harriet Manners, and I am a geek.” A brand new World Book Day story from the no. 1 bestselling and award-winning GEEK GIRL series! Harriet Manners knows that the hottest observed place on earth is Furnace Creek in Death Valley. She knows that dolphins shed the top layer of their skin every two hours. And she knows just how badly auditions can go, especially when you’re a model. But she has no idea how to get herself out of the extreme embarrassment of the school play or what to do when arch-nemesis Alexa decides it’s the perfect opportunity to humiliate her… Can GEEK GIRL survive the bright lights of the stage? A hilarious World Book Day GEEK GIRL novella by award-winning, bestselling author Holly Smale.
Best Mates
Best Mates
Michael Morpurgo
¥12.56
Best Mate, by winning three successive Cheltenham Gold Cups between 2002 and 2004, emulated the achievement of the legendary Arkle and secured his place in racing history. With jockey Jim Culloty and trainer Henrietta Knight he formed an irresistible partnership that was taken to the hearts of not just the racing public but the nation as a whole. Anne Holland weaves a fascinating story about how Best Mate left behind the fields of County Meath to come to Henrietta Knight's stables at Lockinge where she and husband Terry Biddlecombe trained him to so many famous triumphs.
The Unbreakable Trilogy
The Unbreakable Trilogy
Primula Bond
¥113.99
Bound by passion, she was powerless to resist. The Silver Chain is the first in the sexy, passionate and addictive Unbreakable Trilogy by Primula Bond. One dark evening in London, photographer Serena Folkes is indulging her impulsive side with a night-time shoot. But someone is watching her – mysterious entrepreneur Gustav Levi. Serena doesn’t know it yet, but this handsome stranger will change her life forever… Serena is fascinated by Gustav, the enigmatic owner of the Levi Gallery, and she soon feels an irresistible pull of attraction. The interest is mutual, and Gustav promises to launch Serena’s photographic career at his gallery, but only if Serena agrees to become his exclusive companion. To mark their agreement, Gustav gives Serena a bracelet to wear at all times. Attached to it is a silver chain of which he is the keeper. With the chain Gustav controls Serena physically and symbolically – a sign that she is under his power. As their passionate relationship intensifies, Gustav’s hold on the silver chain grows stronger. But will Gustav’s dark past tear them apart? A seductive and beautifully written novel perfect for fans of erotic romance.
The Canal Boat Café A perfect feel good romance
The Canal Boat Café A perfect feel good romance
Cressida McLaughlin
¥58.86
As Summer Freeman turned into the square of concrete that proudly advertised itself as Willowbeck’s car park, her hands gripped the steering wheel, her fingers red from the cold.
Saving Miranda A Love...Maybe Valentine eShort
Saving Miranda A Love...Maybe Valentine eShort
Catherine Ferguson
¥18.34
I’ve got that daft song lodged in my brain.
The Christmas Card
The Christmas Card
Dilly Court
¥51.50
The new novel from Sunday Times best seller Dilly Court. She turned the picture of the Christmas card over with her frozen hands. The scene showed a family at Yuletide as they gathered around the magnificent tree. Standing stiff with cold on the icy cobbles, Alice could only dream.... With the snow falling steadily, Alice and her ailing mother have found themselves on the cold streets of London with only debts to their name - forced to rely on the begrudging charity of cruel Aunt Jane. Determined to rid herself of an expensive responsibility, Jane instead tries forcing Alice into a monstrous marriage. Even though Alice knows her aunt will turn her out, she refuses the marriage and is sent to work in a grand house to earn her keep. Finding herself in sole charge of the untamable and spoilt young miss of the house, Alice's only ally is handsome Uncle Rory, who can see she's more than a mere servant. But when someone sets out to destroy her reputation, Alice can only pray a little Christmas spirit will save her from ruin..
The Medusa Affair (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (Bombshell, Book 66)
The Medusa Affair (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (Bombshell, Book 66)
Cindy Dees
¥20.80
Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger. A mission they can’t survive on good looks alone… Misty Cordell has focused on proving to herself she’s much more than a pretty face. She joined the Medusas, the first all-female Special Forces team. But when she saves a handsome pilot, it’s a good thing she knows that looks can be deceiving. Because Gregorii Harkov isn’t who he says he is. Greg and Misty hardly know whether to trust one another, let alone anyone else. Can they find their way through the layers of trickery to the only truth that matters?
Colby vs Colby (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (The Equalizers, Book 3)
Colby vs Colby (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (The Equalizers, Book 3)
Debra Webb
¥24.13
Head to head and pulling no punches He was Jim Colby’s newest Equalizer – but a mystery to everyone else. Until the past caught up to him in the form of beautiful Officer Lisa Smith. Lisa was a straight arrow except when it came to Sam. She knew Sam had been framed for three gangland killings. Now he was a man who trusted no one. But he would have to let Lisa in if they were ever going to expose a brutal killer before it was too late for the next victim…and the Colbys.
Shelter from the Storm (Mills & Boon Intrigue)
Shelter from the Storm (Mills & Boon Intrigue)
RaeAnne Thayne
¥24.13
Diagnosis:desire Six foot and spicy hot, Sheriff Daniel Galvez wasn’t the kind of man women said no to. Unless you were Lauren Maxwell. Years ago, Daniel had worked a case that had destroyed her family…and her trust in men. Now Lauren’s come home, a trauma doctor, all cool-eyed and distant – and in need of a strong lawman to help her safeguard a battered teenage patient. Holed up together, Daniel swears to bridge the distance between them – even if it means having his own heart broken again.
Rancher's Twins:Mum Needed (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Rugged Ranchers, Book 3)
Rancher's Twins:Mum Needed (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Rugged Ranchers, Book 3)
Barbara Hannay
¥25.41
How will Holly uncover the brooding cattleman’s secret? Nanny Holly O’Mara has formed a close bond with her late cousin’s little twins. When their estranged father, rough, rugged Australian cattleman Gray Kidman, arrives to take his children to the Outback Holly senses that he is out of his depth! Holly is already in love with Gray’s adorable twins, and she’s soon falling for the mysterious man himself. Seeing him light up his children’s world makes her spirits leap and even begins to heal her own emotional bruises. She can tell Gray is far from indifferent to her, but something is making him push her away…
A Family for the Rugged Rancher , Soldier on Her Doorstep
A Family for the Rugged Rancher , Soldier on Her Doorstep
Donna Alward,Soraya Lane
¥40.81
Dare to dream… these sparkling romances will make you laugh, cry and fall in love – again and again! A Family for the Rugged Rancher Gruff rancher Luke’s new live-in housekeeper comes with an unexpected addition…a small son! Emily may be a pretty single mum but a family’s not on this bachelor’s wish list! Yet, slowly charmed by Emily and Sam, Luke begins to wonder if there might be room on his ranch – and in his heart – for a family after all… Soldier on Her Doorstep Soldier Alex promised his dying comrade he’d make sure his wife and daughter were okay. Alex was prepared for tears, but not for the beautiful woman who answered the door – or the little girl hiding behind her. Could Lisa and Lilly help to heal the hero’s heart?
The Surgeon's Secret Baby Wish (Mills & Boon Medical)
The Surgeon's Secret Baby Wish (Mills & Boon Medical)
Laura Iding
¥23.05
Enter into the world of high-flying Doctors as they navigate the pressures of modern medicine and find escape, passion, comfort and love – in each other’s arms! A miracle child… Paediatric surgeon Naomi Horton longs to have a baby of her own. But with a failed marriage behind her, she’s planning to get pregnant without the risk of a broken heart… Only her gorgeous new boss Rick Weber makes Naomi realise she doesn’t want single parenthood – she wants a loving husband too. She wants Rick… But, while their desire for each other is undeniable, a family is definitely not on Rick’s agenda. How can Naomi break the news to Rick that she’s now pregnant – with his baby!