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Tigana
Tigana
Guy Gavriel Kay
¥80.25
With this rich, masterfully written extravaganza of myth and magic, the internationally acclaimed author of THE FIONAVAR TAPESTRY trilogy has created an epic that will forever change the boundaries of fantasy fiction. Set in a beleaguered land caught in a web of tyranny, Tigana is the deeply moving story of a people struggling to be free. A people so cursed by the dark sorceries of the tyrant King Brandin that even the very name of their once beautiful land cannot be spoken or remembered. But not everyone has forgotten. A handful of men and women, driven by love, hope and pride, set in motion the dangerous quest for freedom and bring back to the world the lost brightness of an obliterated name: Tigana.
Ysabel
Ysabel
Guy Gavriel Kay
¥63.18
In this exhilarating, moving novel set in modern and ancient Provence, Guy Gavriel Kay casts brilliant light on the ways in which history – whether of a culture or a family – refuses to be buried. Ned Marriner, fifteen years old, has accompanied his photographer father to Provence for a six-week “shoot” of images for a glossy coffee-table book. Gradually, Ned discovers a very old story playing itself out in this modern world of iPods, cellphones, and seven-seater vans whipping along roads walked by Celtic tribes and the Roman Legions. On one holy, haunted night of the ancient year, when the borders between the living and the dead are down and fires are lit upon the hills, Ned, his family, and his friends, are shockingly drawn into this tale, as dangerous, mythic figures from conflicts of long ago erupt into the present, claiming and changing lives.
Whatever it Takes: The Real Story of Gordon Brown and New Labour
Whatever it Takes: The Real Story of Gordon Brown and New Labour
Steve Richards
¥80.25
At the beginning of the financial crisis, in September 2008, Gordon Brown called an emergency press conference in which he declared, 'we will do whatever it takes to restore stability in the financial markets'. He was to repeated the phrase ‘whatever it takes’ constantly in the following weeks. As Shadow Chancellor Brown would do whatever it took to restore Labour's economic credibility. As leader-in-waiting he would do whatever it took to acquire the crown. As Prime Minister he would do whatever it took to buttress his enfeebled regime, going as far instigating a rapprochement with Peter Mandelson, a figure he had come to despise. Determined, wilful, multi-layered in his complexity, Brown would always do whatever it took to survive. New Labour, as a political force, rootless and defensive in its origins, would similarly do whatever it took to retain support in what its founders regarded as a conservative country. Written by one of the most influential political commentators in the UK, the Independent's chief political commentator, Steve Richards, this political expose examines Gordon Brown's wildly oscillating career and the ruthless and sometimes shallow pragmatism displayed by New Labour as a whole.
The Moses Legacy
The Moses Legacy
Adam Palmer
¥34.14
An ancient enigma threatens to shake the world to its very core… When fragments of stone covered in a mysterious ancient * are found in Egypt, language expert Daniel Klein is called in to help. Daniel believes that the stone's origins, if revealed, could be potentially explosive, but others are determined to prevent the truth from seeing the light of day. Framed for murder and forced on the run, Daniel and archaeologist Gabrielle Gusack are pursued across the Middle East by a ruthless killer with shadowy motives. As they try to stay one step ahead of their hunter, they realise that the secret of the stones is only the beginning…and the truth could cost them their lives. Be blown away by a heart-stopping conspiracy thriller - the perfect buzz for fans of Matthew Reilly and David Gibbins.
The Major's Wife (Mills &  Boon Historical)
The Major's Wife (Mills & Boon Historical)
Lauri Robinson
¥31.59
WILL THE TRUTH SET THEM FREE? Major Seth Parker knows his wife, and the woman standing before him isn't her. The manipulative vixen who tricked his hand in marriage could never possess such innocence–nor get his heart racing like this! Millie St. Clair has traveled halfway across the country to pull off one of the greatest deceptions ever. But with everything at stake it soon becomes clear that the hardest part might be walking away from the Major when it's all over…. "A delightful western…humor, realism and sweet emotion."–RT Book Reviews on Inheriting a Bride
Whicker’s War
Whicker’s War
Alan Whicker
¥69.26
Alan Whicker is quite simply a legend. A visionary and master of his craft, his television shows from the fifties to the nineties almost single handed invented the language of travel television and earned him the status of one of the most foremost of British media icons. Yet throughout his forty years in TV he was steadfast in his belief that his programmes should not be about himself but about those people he encountered. Until this year when he was persuaded, as part of the 60th anniversary of the invasion of Italy, to tell his remarkable war experiences in two fabulously reviewed hour-long television pieces. This book uses these programmes as the starting point to tell the story of Alan Whicker's remarkable war. Alan Whicker joined the Army Film and Photo Unit as an 18-year-old army officer, following the Allied advance through Italy, from Sicily to Venice. He filmed the troops on the front line, met Montgomery, and other military luminaries, filmed the battered body of Mussolini after his execution and accepted the surrender of the SS in Milan. This is remarkable account of the Italian campaign of 1943 and 1944 as he retraces of his steps over sixty years later. Beautifully written, poignant with humour and pathos this is a masterful book by one of the 20th centuries greatest TV journalists.
The Wedding Ring Quest (Mills &  Boon Historical)
The Wedding Ring Quest (Mills & Boon Historical)
Carla Kelly
¥38.36
SEARCHING FOR A RING… FINDING A FAMILY! Penniless Mary Rennie knows she’s lucky to have a home with relatives in Edinburgh, but she does crave more excitement in her life. So when her cousin’s ring is lost in one of several fruitcakes heading around the country as gifts Mary seizes the chance for adventure. When widowed Captain Ross Rennie and his son meet Mary in a coaching inn they take her under their wing. After years of battling Napoleon, Ross finds his soul is war-weary, but Mary’s warmth and humour touch him deep inside. Soon he’s in the most heart-stopping situation of his life – considering a wedding ring quest of his own!
Scandal's Virgin (Mills &  Boon Historical)
Scandal's Virgin (Mills & Boon Historical)
Louise Allen
¥11.77
A LADY WITH A SECRET SORROW Reeling from heartbreak, Lady Laura Campion has transformed herself into the infamous Scandal’s Virgin of high society – flirtatious, alluring and utterly shocking – and yet she has always stopped short of absolute ruin. But now she has new hope. The daughter she thought lost is alive, and under the guardianship of the powerful Avery Falconer, Earl of Wykeham. Going into battle against Lord Wykeham might be her only option to win little Alice back, but she doesn’t expect the irresistible attraction that simmers between her and the formidable Earl. Laura finally has a chance at happiness – but can she persuade Avery to forgive her past?
An Ideal Companion (Mills &  Boon Historical)
An Ideal Companion (Mills & Boon Historical)
Anne Ashley
¥38.36
HER QUIET WORLD OVERTURNED When an unseasonable snowstorm brings an assortment of stranded travellers to Lady Beatrice Lindley’s door, companion Miss Ruth Harrington welcomes them in, flustered though she is by the towering presence of Colonel Hugo Prentiss. But the next morning Ruth’s quiet existence on the moor is shattered – Lady Beatrice is dead! Convinced there’s more to her employer’s demise than meets the eye, Ruth seeks the one man who can help her uncover the truth – the enigmatic Colonel. But, in a world where nothing is what it seems, can Ruth and Hugo come to put their trust in each other?
No Place For An Angel (Mills &  Boon Historical) (The Gryphon)
No Place For An Angel (Mills & Boon Historical) (The Gryphon)
Gail Whitiker
¥38.36
‘I AM NOT AN ANGEL…ONLY A FALLEN WOMAN FORCED TO TURN TO THE STAGE’ In the eyes of society famous actress Catherine Jones is the virginal Angel of London. Her spotless reputation is essential if she’s ever to get her son back from his overbearing grandparents. But her secret desire for the dashing Lord Valbourg could threaten to destroy everything she’s worked so hard for… The moment he heard Catherine sing Valbourg was intoxicated. But he is guardian to his newly orphaned nephew, so a dalliance with an actress is out of the question. With so much at risk, can these two burdened hearts find happiness with each other…?
Soul Possessed (The Life After trilogy, Book 2)
Soul Possessed (The Life After trilogy, Book 2)
Katlyn Duncan
¥42.48
Life after Life Now Maggie has been given the chance of her after-life to become a Guard, nothing will stand in her way. Not even the undeniable attraction she feels for her trainer and past love—Jackson. But when the battle between Shadowed and Guard begins again which side will she choose? When her boss, Felix, partners Jackson and Maggie up with Ally and Cooper to investigate terrifying Shadowed activity in a small New England town, she doesn’t think it could get any worse. Jackson and Cooper barely tolerate each other and this time, Maggie isn’t just proving her loyalty to the Guard during one mission...she has a side mission too. One so secret and so dangerous she can’t tell a soul... Praise for Katlyn Duncan ‘I loved every page of SOUL POSSESSED. ... I’m truly blown away by this series and can’t wait for book three to hit my Kindle. ONE of the best I’ve read this year!’ – Dark Novella 'The plot was original and I did not see some things coming. The writing was spectacular... There was the perfect amount of angst, tension, and passion all blended together.’ – Tween 2 Teen Books 'Soul Possessed takes this story to a whole new level. In this book, the stakes have been raised, extra layers have been added to a story that will keep you glued to its pages...’ – Realm of the Shappired Dragon The Life After series: 1. Soul Taken 2. Soul Possessed 3. Soul Betrayed - out 27 Feb 2014
The Yummy Mummy’s Survival Guide
The Yummy Mummy’s Survival Guide
Liz Fraser
¥72.40
Becoming a mother is as challenging as ever. Help is at hand, with this indispensable guide to surviving the biggest transition of your life. Liz Fraser is a (mostly) stylish mother of three young children, and offers a much-needed, fresh look at what happens to us, our relationships and our wardrobes when we take the plunge and fill our tidy homes with Lego. Hilarious, honest and poignant, Liz uses her experiences of motherhood to help you through pregnancy and the first year with your baby, making the whole event seem manageable – even desirable. This indispensable guide is the stylist, personal trainer, box of anti-depressants, bar of chocolate and best friend which every woman can carry around in her handbag. Because becoming a mother doesn't mean you stop wanting to look and feel fabulous – it just becomes a little trickier!
Every Day Is Mother’s Day
Every Day Is Mother’s Day
Hilary Mantel
¥66.22
From the author of the Man Booker prize-winners ‘Wolf Hall’ and ‘Bring Up the Bodies’ comes a story of suburban mayhem and merciless, hilarious revenge. Barricaded inside their house filled with festering rubbish, unhealthy smells and their secrets, the Axon family baffle Isabel Field, the latest in a long line of social workers. Isabel has other problems too: a randy, untrustworthy father and a slackly romantic lover, Colin Sidney, history teacher to unresponsive yobs and father of a parcel of horrible children. With all this to worry about, how can Isabel begin to understand what is going on in the Axon household?
Vacant Possession
Vacant Possession
Hilary Mantel
¥66.22
From the Man Booker Prize-winning author of ‘Wolf Hall’ and ‘Bring Up the Bodies’, a savagely funny tale that revisits the characters from the much-loved ‘Every Day is Mother’s Day’. Muriel Axon is about to re-enter the lives of Colin Sidney, hapless husband, father and schoolmaster, and Isabel Field, failed social worker and practising neurotic. It is ten years since her last tangle with them, but for Muriel this is not time enough. There are still scores to be settled, truths to be faced and rather a lot of vengeance to be wreaked.
Pregnancy Surprise: Parents in Training / Her Pregnancy Surprise / Expecting a M
Pregnancy Surprise: Parents in Training / Her Pregnancy Surprise / Expecting a M
Barbara McMahon,Susan Meier,Jackie Braun
¥38.65
Parents in Training Discovering she’s pregnant fills Annalise with joy, but her husband, Dominic, feels shell-shocked! He’s still reeling from an unhappy experience of parenthood from his past – a fact he’s kept secret from everyone, even Annalise.
Wyoming Lawman (Mills &  Boon Love Inspired)
Wyoming Lawman (Mills & Boon Love Inspired)
Victoria Bylin
¥31.10
Matrimony? Never again for deputy sheriff Matt Wiley. The only good thing from his first marriage is his daughter. His little girl might want a mother, but Matt knows that no woman should have to deal with his guilty secret, or his anger at God. He'll do his duty, serve the town of Cheyenne and keep his distance. Yet when courageous single mother Pearl Oliver comes to town, watching from the sidelines isn't an option–especially when Pearl lands herself in danger. His heart, Pearl's life and the safety of their town are all at risk. Only the love and faith he thought he'd left behind can help him win his way to happily ever after.
A Family For Daniel (Mills &  Boon Vintage Superromance) (You, Me &  the Kids, B
A Family For Daniel (Mills & Boon Vintage Superromance) (You, Me & the Kids, B
Anna DeStefano
¥31.10
A family for them all? Ten-year-old Daniel has had a rough year. His mother's unexpected death has landed him in a small South Carolina town, in the custody of his uncle, elementary school principal White. Josh is a pro when it comes to dealing with other people's kids, but he can't get through to Daniel. The only other child in the school who's having a worse time is Daniel's classmate Becky. Her mother, Amy Loar, left a troubled marriage and is now fighting to rebuild her career in Atlanta while Becky stays with her grandmother in Sweetbrook. Amy and Josh were friends as teenagers…with a hint of something more. Now they find themselves thrown together as they try to help Becky and Daniel. Coming together as a family would be the best thing for the children–but can Amy ever trust a man again?
A Man Of Honor (Mills &  Boon Vintage Superromance) (Count on a Cop, Book 28)
A Man Of Honor (Mills & Boon Vintage Superromance) (Count on a Cop, Book 28)
Linda Barrett
¥25.60
Heather Marshall is fearless But to Officer Dave McCoy, the social worker' s fearlessness spells trouble. And he can' t understand why she' s so afraid to trust her safety–and her heart–to a cop.
A Man She Can Trust (Mills &  Boon Vintage Superromance) (Blackberry Hill Memori
A Man She Can Trust (Mills & Boon Vintage Superromance) (Blackberry Hill Memori
Roxanne Rustand
¥28.35
Pregnancy is the last thing on her mind After all, isn't that one of the reasons Grant walked out on her last fall? He couldn't wait for her practice to settle down to have kids. Not to mention, her husband couldn't seem to commit to one woman. It seems next to impossible that one night of stupidity could lead to her becoming pregnant. She still can't forgive him, but Jill has to tell Grant he's going to be a father. As if Grant's return wasn't hard enough, the man has provoked someone else–someone who won't stop the phone calls, the threats. As much as she hates it, Dr. Jill Edwards's life may depend on her estranged husband.
A Woman Like Annie (Mills &  Boon Vintage Superromance) (Hometown U.S.A., Book 7
A Woman Like Annie (Mills & Boon Vintage Superromance) (Hometown U.S.A., Book 7
Inglath Cooper
¥31.10
Annie McCabe loves the town of Macon's Point, and she's ready to fight to save it After her bitter divorce, Annie wanted to put down roots for herself and her son in the small community. As mayor, Annie works hard for the people she has grown to care about. Now the town's main employer, Corbin Manufacturing, is on the chopping block, and Annie must convince Jack Corbin to keep the company in business. Annie quickly realizes that Jack just wants to wrap things up and move on, and things are further complicated by her growing attraction to him. Will she be able to make Jack see the true value of his hometown…and its mayor?
Fathers and Other Strangers (Mills & Boon Vintage Superromance)
Fathers and Other Strangers (Mills & Boon Vintage Superromance)
Evelyn A. Crowe
¥25.60
A Family of Strangers Matt Bolt. A top homicide detective before he made one–almost fatal–mistake and ended up with a bullet in his chest, another in his leg. And not to complicate matters, his son–a child he's seen only twice in ten years–is placed in his care. Bolt's life is a shambles, his house a wreck–and he can't cook. Worse, his son seems to hate him. Then, as if he doesn't have enough. troubles, he's suddenly stuck with Virginia Carney, a woman running from her past. Running for her life. Matt Bolt's a stubborn man; even he admits that. He's never asked anyone for help, but he needs it now. Still, he has two questions: First, is Ginny's presence in his home likely to be a danger to his son? Second, can she cook?