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The Poisoned Crown (The Accursed Kings, Book 3)
The Poisoned Crown (The Accursed Kings, Book 3)
Maurice Druon
¥66.22
‘This was the original game of thrones’ George R.R. Martin No man is impervious to the poisons of the crown… Having murdered his wife and exiled his mistress, King Louis X of France becomes besotted with Princess Clemence of Hungary and makes her his new Queen. However, though the matter of the succession should be assured, it is far from so, as Louis embarks on an ill-fated war against Flanders. Where his father, Philip IV, was strong, Louis is weak, and the ambitions of his proud, profligate barons threaten his power and the future of a kingdom once ruled by an Iron King.
The Royal Succession (The Accursed Kings, Book 4)
The Royal Succession (The Accursed Kings, Book 4)
Maurice Druon
¥66.22
“This is the original Game of Thrones.” George R.R. Martin. 'No woman shall succeed in Salique land' Louis X is dead, poisoned, murdered, by the hand of Mahaut d’Artois. Her plan is simple – to clear the path to the throne for her son-in-law Philippe. However, there is the small matter of Queen Clemence and her unborn child. As the country is thrown into turmoil, Philippe of Poitiers must use any means necessary to save his country from anarchy. However, how far is he willing to go to clear his path to the throne and become King in his own right?
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.
The Surgeon She's Been Waiting For (Mills & Boon Medical)
The Surgeon She's Been Waiting For (Mills & Boon Medical)
Joanna Neil
¥23.05
Falling for her surgeon boss Megan Rees never had a loving family of her own, and never believed she could have her own happy-ever-after. Instead, this dedicated A&E doctor has made her career her priority. Until she meets her gorgeous new boss Theo Benyon… Top-notch surgeon Theo used to think he could handle anything. But when his sister is taken ill Theo faces his greatest challenge yet – looking after his handful of a five-year-old nephew! Megan’s head tells her to keep handsome Theo at a distance, but charming Theo and little Harry start to steal her heart. For the first time Megan can imagine her future – with the arms of this gorgeous surgeon wrapped firmly around her for ever.
Italian Groom, Princess Bride (Mills & Boon Romance)
Italian Groom, Princess Bride (Mills & Boon Romance)
Rebecca Winters
¥23.05
Princess Regina Vittorio must soon leave her beloved kingdom of Castelmare and become queen of another realm. Gina has devoted her life to royal duty, but as the day of her arranged wedding approaches, she wants just one moment with the man she loves....Royal gardener Dizo Fornese has watched Princess Regina blossom like the roses he tends at the palace. He knows she is untouchable, but he has one chance to risk all--and claim his princess bride!
Her Cattleman Boss (Mills & Boon Romance)
Her Cattleman Boss (Mills & Boon Romance)
Barbara Hannay
¥23.05
When Kate Brodie inherits half a rundown cattle station she doesn’t expect to have a sexy cattleman boss to contend with! Noah Carmody doesn’t need a city-girl like Kate trying her pretty hand at Outback life, but he’s a single dad now, and needs help restoring Radnor to its former glory. Kate’s the only person within a hundred miles who will help him, so he’ll grudgingly show her the ropes… As they toil together under the Outback sun, romance should be the last thing on their minds…shouldn’t it?
A Different Kind of Summer (Mills & Boon Superromance)
A Different Kind of Summer (Mills & Boon Superromance)
Caron Todd
¥28.35
"Is there life after motherhood?"Widowed before her son, Chris, was born, Gwyn Sinclair has put all her energies into being a great mom. But after meeting David Bretton, she starts to wonder if it's time to be more than a mother. And she' s starting to realize Chris needs more, too. David would love to be the man who helps Gwyn find the answer to her question. Too bad his ideas about parenting Chris are completely opposite hers!
The Perfect Daughter (Mills & Boon Superromance) (Count on a Cop, Book 32)
The Perfect Daughter (Mills & Boon Superromance) (Count on a Cop, Book 32)
Anna DeStefano
¥24.33
Over the past ten years Maggie Rivers has faced more than her share of trauma. Everyone has been amazed at how nothing seemed to faze her--until she fell in love with Detective Matt Lebretti and was confronted with the constant dangers of a cop's life. Now she's fighting to keep her head above a tidal wave of fear--and losing.... When Maggie heads to Oakwood, Georgia, to put some distance between them, Matt reluctantly lets her go. Then Matt, for reasons of his own, follows Maggie south. And when her life is once more at stake, Matt shows her that it's okay to lean on someone else. Someone like him.
A Mum For Amy (Mills & Boon Superromance) (Single Father, Book 24)
A Mum For Amy (Mills & Boon Superromance) (Single Father, Book 24)
Ann Evans
¥28.35
He was the love of Maggie Tillman's life. But when she and Will Stewart broke up, she was forced to make a decision?one that cost her far too dearly. And now a twist of fate brings her face-to-face with her past, and with the secret she has kept?for eight long years. How can they possibly keep their relationship professional? As they work together old angers erupt between them?along with the fiery attraction that always got Maggie and Will into trouble. But now there's much more at stake than their hearts. Because Will's hiding his own secret. And this one could cost him his daughter and a second chance with Maggie.?
The Rancher's Surprise Marriage (Mills & Boon Cherish)
The Rancher's Surprise Marriage (Mills & Boon Cherish)
Susan Crosby
¥24.53
Cattle rancher Tony Young was seeing stars. Movie idol Maggie McShane--America's Sweetheart--had just asked him to marry her! It was a strictly temporary business arrangement. But ever since they shared a dance and a night of incredible lovemaking, Tony wanted the pleasure of something a little more...permanent.From the moment she met the sexy cowboy, Maggie knew he was the answer to her wedding woes. But when the charade ended, would they have to call the whole thing off? Or, with the Taka-Hanson Hotel throwing them the biggest wedding ever, could Maggie and Tony turn their sham marriage into a forever kind of love?
Her Texas Lawman (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Men of the West, Book 12)
Her Texas Lawman (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Men of the West, Book 12)
Stella Bagwell
¥24.53
Shoulders as broad and strong as TexasThat was Lucita Sanchez's first thought as Deputy Ripp McCleod rescued her from a crash. Here was a man that a woman could count on. One who wouldn't betray his wife and leave her with a son to raise alone. But as Ripp investigated her accident they realized someone had targeted Lucita--and her son might also be in danger.Though Ripp vowed to protect Lucita with his life, he was wary about offering up his heart. Still, the proud yet vulnerable ranching heiress compelled him to stay close. Could this disaster be the best thing that ever happened to them?
Feels Like Family (A Sweet Magnolias Novel, Book 3)
Feels Like Family (A Sweet Magnolias Novel, Book 3)
Sherryl Woods
¥61.90
Life can be full of surprises… Helen Decatur spent a lifetime setting goals – getting through university and opening her own law practice, becoming financially secure and establishing herself as one of the most highly respected marriage lawyers in the state of South Carolina. Achieving those goals was a breeze compared to the one she’s faced with now. Helen is forty-two, single and suddenly ready for the family she’s put on the back burner for all these years. Unfortunately, having a child at her age comes with lots of complications, not the least of which is the absence of a serious relationship in her life. But Helen’s not the type of woman to wait around for fate to step in. Taking charge of her own destiny puts her at odds with her two best friends, sets sparks flying with a man who doesn’t want a family, and leads her straight into the most unexpected complication of all. . . love.
Bye Bye Love
Bye Bye Love
Patricia Burns
¥15.40
Everybody it seems, except Scarlett Smith. In one day, she loses her Mum and her home as well. Now she and her father are adrift in Southend, moving from one grimy rented room to the next – the only happiness for Scarlett is her innocent romance with local boy Tom. Scarlett’s once-loving Dad can’t hold down a job – or keep off the drink. Scarlett must leave school to work in a factory, just as Tom heads off to do national service. With Tom away, Scarlett’s life is bleak, with the only highlight being the dance hall on a Saturday night. There Scarlett forgets her troubles with the lead singer of a rock ,n’ roll band – with disastrous consequences… Praise for Patricia Burns “The characters spring to life and simply walk off the page. ” Sally Worboyes Other books by Patricia Burns We'll Meet Again Follow Your Dream
The Drowning Girl
The Drowning Girl
Margaret Leroy
¥53.76
Such a pretty girl. Four years old; well-loved by her young mother, Grace. But there’s something… off about the child. Her deathly fear of water; her night terrors; most of all, her fixation with a photo of an Irish fishing village called Coldharbour. “Sylvie, tell me about your picture. Why’s it so special, sweetheart?” My heart is racing, but I try to make my voice quite calm. “That’s my seaside, Grace.” Very matter-of-fact, as though this should be obvious. “I lived there, Grace. Before.” I sit very still for a long slow moment. Cold moves over my skin. “I don’t know about it,” I say. “Don’t you, Grace?” She seems surprised.
Lost in France:The Story of England's 1998 World Cup Campaign
Lost in France:The Story of England's 1998 World Cup Campaign
Mark Palmer
¥57.09
An essential fly-on-the-wall account of the biggest World Cup tournament ever staged. 1998 is the year the World Cup comes home. Almost 70 years since Jules Rimet’s dream first came to fruition, France plays host for the first time to the greatest sporting event in the world. And, with a record-breaking 32 nations competing, the 1998 tournament will be the largest and most widely publicised football extravaganza in history. While following the sporting action, Mark Palmer will also travel around France to speak to fans, players, coaches, competition organisers and journalists, to present the inside story of the World Cup as the drama unfolds. With unrivalled access to the English and French FAs, as well as world regulating body FIFA, Palmer will balance the official view of the tournament with fans’ own experiences – all the while comparing the breaking story to how it is being reported back home.
Sleeping With Ghosts
Sleeping With Ghosts
Lynne Pemberton
¥53.76
A blockbuster novel of suspense, intrigue and revenge, from the celebrated author of Platinum Coast and Eclipse Kathryn de Moubray comes from a respectable English family. So when she discovers that her grandfather was a high-ranking Nazi and wanted war criminal who disappeared in 1944, she is devastated – and compelled to trace the family history that her mother, now dead, kept hidden for so many years. Adam Krantz, a New York art dealer whose family was wiped out in the Holocaust, is on a mission to find their legacy: an exquisite collection of paintings which vanished at the same time as Kathryn’s grandfather. Adam is convinced that the two are connected. They meet in St Lucia, and again in London when a priceless painting turns up mysteriously, amidst a storm of controversy. Despite the bitterness and betrayal of the past, the attraction between them grows stronger. But will it unite them or drive them apart as they unravel the extraordinary events that took place in wartime Berlin more than fifty years ago?
My Fair Man
My Fair Man
Jane Gordon
¥46.11
A modern Pygmalion story with a twist, by the bestselling author of STEPFORD HUSBANDS. Hattie George is a woman with a mission. A dedicated socialist, she wants to make the world a better place. Teased by her friends, especially her best friend’s boyfriend, Jon, she bets that she can transform Jimmy, a young Geordie who lives on the streets and sells the Big Issue, into a drop-dead gorgeous, man-about-town – in just a few weeks. With his taste for brown sauce and brown ale, and his very different table manners, Jimmy will never turn the heads of the chattering classes or change Jon’s cynicism. Or will he? As Hattie’s mission is launched, there is more than one transformation taking place, resulting in chaos, hilarity, heartbreak and misunderstanding. Just who is trying to impress who? MY FAIR MAN is a modern fairy tale and a witty portrayal of men, women and contemporary society, in which Jane Gordon explores with humour, sympathy and incisiveness the important issues of gender, class, and different people’s motivations.
The Dastardly Book for Dogs
The Dastardly Book for Dogs
Rex,Sparky,Joe Garden
¥63.77
It’s time to jump out of the handbag and take control of the lead. From the same kennel as The Dangerous Book for Boys, this hilarious doggy equivalent barks one simple question: What's happened to us?! Designer dog beds? Organic gluten free gourmet doggie biscuits? Spa treatments? Everyone likes to be pampered now and then – but isn't there more to being a dog than wearing a mini cashmere sweater and riding around in a Louis Vuitton handbag? What about the simple pleasures of life – feeling the wind in your fur, digging up the grass beneath your paws, smelling another dog's bottom? Isn't that part of the great joy of being a dog? This book is for good dogs, bad dogs, and the millions of people who love them, either way, but owners will no doubt recognize their own lovable pets, and maybe themselves, in these pages. After all, so many people talk to their dogs, they might as well read to them, and learn a little something in the process. Chapters include: Foul Smells Every Dog Should Roll In, What's Edible?, How to Bury a Bone, Building a Bed out of Laundry, Escaping the Lead, Dogs in Literature, Courageous Dogs in History, Formal Rules of Fetch, Enhancing Your Walk and Amazing Bath Time Escapes. The Dangerous Book for Boys tapped into a male desire to recapture a back-to-basics sense of fun. Now, a boy's sense of fun is perfectly fine, but a dog's sense of fun is hilarious. Leg-humping, bottom-sniffing and tail-chasing – these are not just the bedrock of dog life; they are the bedrock of comedy.
48-hour Detox (Collins Gem)
48-hour Detox (Collins Gem)
Gill Paul
¥38.36
Packed full of quick-fix detox plans for instant weight loss this pocket guide gives all the advice you need to feel refreshed and rejuvenated in just two days. Whether detoxing for the first time, or adopting it as an approach to life, this is the perfect portable guide to finding a detox plan that works for you and ridding your body and lifestyle of toxins. In just 48 hours, it’s possible to kick-start a sluggish system, lose weight and improve the look of your skin. With a variety of 48-hour detox plans to choose from it’s easy to pick a regime that fits into your life. Each plan includes delicious recipes and menus to help you lose pounds. Shopping lists and storecupboard must-have items are also included, making this the ideal book to slip into your handbag for quick and speedy reference. Up-to-date information on detox aids and therapies as well as useful addresses and a section on taking your detox beyond the 48-hours makes this book a great one-stop guide to safe and easy detoxing.
Dark Matter (Star Carrier, Book 5)
Dark Matter (Star Carrier, Book 5)
Ian Douglas
¥69.26
The fifth book in the epic saga of humankind's war of transcendence… An enemy might just have to become an ally . . . in order to save humankind The United States of North America is now engaged in a civil war with the Earth Confederation, which wants to yield to the demands of the alien Sh'daar, limit human technology, and become a part of the Sh'daar Galactic Collective. USNA President Koenig believes that surrendering to the Sh'daar will ultimately doom humankind. But when highly advanced, seemingly godlike aliens appear through an artificial wormhole in the Omega Centauri Cluster 16,000 light years from Earth, President Koenig is faced with a tremendous choice: continue fighting the Sh'daar . . . or ally with them against the newcomers in a final war that will settle the fate of more than one universe.