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The Idol House of Astarte：A Miss Marple Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Years ago, a murder was committed on the night of a costume party thrown by Sir Richard Haydon, a man who was a rival of his cousin Eliot for the affections of the lovely Diana Ashley. Sir Richard’s estate contained the grove of Astarte, which held a mysterious stone summer house. The summer house was rumoured to have been the site of numerous sacred rites in years long past, and in a surprise act, Diana enacted the role of Astarte, startling Sir Richard who stumbled and fell. When the others reached him body, he was found dead of a knife wound to the heart. After all these years, can the Club still solve the case?
Ingots of Gold：A Miss Marple Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Raymond West approaches the Tuesday Night Club after his visit to John Newman, a friend who is searching for the Spanish ship Otranto which was shipwrecked off the coast of Cornwall. When John Newman disappears for days, upon his return he claims that he had been abducted by the thieves who had stripped the Otranto of its gold, and that the local pub landlord had worked with them. Can Miss Marple help the club solve the mystery of the Otranto and its dangerous allure?
The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger：An Agatha Christie Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Tommy and Tuppence Beresford wait anxiously for a letter from Russia that may contain information of international importance, surreptitiously hidden beneath the stamp. The letter is anticipated by more than just the Beresford’s, and they must fight to keep the information from getting into the wrong hands.
Finessing the King：An Agatha Christie Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. A personal advertisement written in code attracts the attention of Tuppence Beresford. When Tuppence suspects that the code involves the Three Arts Ball, she persuades Tommy to attend dressed in costume. Tuppence’s suspicions prove to be correct when a murder takes place, but as all of the guests are dressed in masquerade, identifying the killer may be more difficult than first thought…
The Shadow on the Glass：An Agatha Christie Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. When invited to Mr and Mrs Unkerton’s party in Greenway’s House, Mr Satterthwaite learns of a haunted window, which no matter how many times it is replaced always contains the image of a cavalier in a plumed hat. When gunshots are heard, Satterthwaite finds that two of the guests have been shot dead, which is shortly followed by a sighting of the cavalier in the newly-replaced window pane. Can Mr Quin shed light on the mystery?
The Mystery of the Blue Jar：An Agatha Christie Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Every morning, at the same hour whilst on the golf course, Jack Hartington hears mysterious cries for help. He speaks to a resident of the cottage from which the cries emanate and learns that she has unsettling dreams of a woman with a blue Chinese vase. Believing that the cries for help are from the late Mrs Turner, the former resident of the cottage, Jack hires a psychic investigator to spend a night in the house, a night which proves to have startling results…
Mr Eastwood’s Adventure：An Agatha Christie Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Mystery writer Anthony Eastwood is lured to the crime scene of a faked murder. Two individuals masquerading as police officers arrest him and charge him for murder. As the phoney police officers escort Mr Eastwood home, the true goal of the masquerade becomes apparent.
Karren Brady’s 10 Rules for Success
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Karren Brady’s 10 Rules for Success are the secret to getting ahead for working women everywhere! Combining advice on how to balance a family and career with tips on how to embrace ambition, this short guide boils down Karren’s advice for women everywhere into a manageable list of ten key rules for work and life that have helped her become successful, independent and Britain’s best-known business woman. These ten rules reflect Karren’s belief that being a successful woman isn’t about aiming for the mythical ‘having it all’, it’s about working what you want, aiming high and digging in your heels. “Over my working life, I have learnt that certain skills, habits and attributes are essential to achieving success. You will not instantly master them all. It will take time and practice. But if you follow these ten rules – and importantly keep trying to follow them – you will get very far along the road to where you want to go. That I can promise you.” Karren Brady Karren Brady’s 10 Rules for Success is an extract from Karren Brady’s business autobiography, Strong Woman.
Margaret’s Story (GI Brides Shorts, Book 2)
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This is Margaret’s story, one of four true stories from the book GI Brides. “Margaret’s eyes were on the handsome officers who milled around the US Army headquarters. But it was one young second lieutenant that she particularly looked out for… And she secretly deteThe room was filled with GIs – some playing pool, some jostling for control of rmined to make him hers.” An attractive young English girl, Margaret finds herself working at the US Army headquarters in London, where she meets a dashing American officer who breaks her heart. Soon she falls pregnant by another GI, marries, and follows him to America’s deep south. What she finds out in Georgia about her husband's true character will shock her. Margaret’s story is extracted from GI Brides, written by the bestselling authors of The Sugar Girls. It tells the true stories of four of the 70,000 British women who crossed the Atlantic for love after the Second World War.
Australian Secrets (Mills & Boon M&B)
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Some secrets need to be told… Current affairs reporter Nicola Harvey has everything – she’s part of Australian television’s A-list, has a wealthy, successful fiancé and a classy apartment in Adelaide. But appearances are deceiving and Nicola’s sensing a problem. So, when her boss sends her on an extended research trip, she’s happy to get away for some country-style relaxation. When Nicola arrives in the little town of Nowhere Else, nothing is as she expected: there’s no spa and all the locals are tight-lipped except the handsome stranger from the plane, who’s keen to entertain her! The deeper Nicola digs for a story, the more time she spends with rugged Alex and she realises coming here wasn’t a mistake. In fact, Alex may just unlock the mystery of her past. And hold the key to her future happiness… Originally published as Nowhere Else.
Hummingbird Bakery Spring Weekend Bakes
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This is an extract from the bestselling Cake Days by The Hummingbird Bakery. From Britain’s favourite bakery, a selection of the perfect recipes to bake on a beautiful spring weekend, from Apple Blossom cupcakes to a fun Grasshopper pie.
A Gift from Heaven
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Millions of people around the world have experienced contact from the other side. In this inspiring and uplifting short story leading expert Jacky Newcomb shares some of the stories she’s received about contact and life after death. When a loved one is taken away suddenly, people often tell Jacky of their regrets about not having the opportunity to say goodbye. Yet people all over the world have stories of loved ones who come back to say Hello or Goodbye from heaven. They appear in dreams, visions, meditation and sometimes when we’re wide awake. Those who are lucky enough to experience it consider it a gift they will remember for the rest of their lives. Here for the first time Jacky will share these extraordinary stories along with the amazing and bizarre reasons for why our loved ones visit.
Touching Heaven: True stories of spiritual experiences
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Have you ever wondered where we go when we cross through the light at the end of the tunnel? Or what – and who – is waiting for us on the other side? Angel expert Jacky Newcomb brings light where there was darkness with more unique and incredible true stories from the world beyond the veil. Through the miraculous accounts of those brought back from the brink of death, and the astonishing stories of those who’ve experienced visits from loved ones who’ve passed on, Jacky shares with us the glimpses of heaven we could only imagine until now – and the life changing effects they have had on those lucky enough to experience them. Beautifully told and compelling in nature, “Touching Heaven” is as beguiling as it is revealing.
Dogs in Heaven: and Other Animals
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Our pets are our family. They love us, comfort us and make us laugh – so it’s no wonder that letting them go is so hard. But amazing and inspirational true stories from Jacky Newcomb show that we will be reunited with them again. From dreams to visitations, there have been numerous accounts of furry friends appearing to their owners from heaven. Old dogs have been rejuvenated to puppies, injured cats restored to their former selves, and there have even been stories of horses being cared for by loved ones who have gone ahead before us. Magical, comforting and truly incredible, Dogs in Heaven reveals the uplifting truth behind your prayers.
Murphy the Hero Donkey: A true WW1 story
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The remarkable true story of an amazing and loyal donkey during World War I. The true story of a small grey donkey called Murphy, chosen to be a trusty ‘ambulance’ during the bloody Gallipoli campaign in 1915. He carried wounded soldiers over the hilly,craggy terrain to the field hospital as the bombs and snipers’ bullets rained down. The donkey was recruited by Australian stretcher-bearer ‘Jack’ Simpson, who cared for his brave helper day and night. Murphy never gave up or complained; he worked to the point of exhaustion, saving hundreds of lives. At the end of the battle, when the time came for the donkeys to be returned to Greece, the Australian ‘diggers’ were desperate to protect Murphy - he was one of them, he was a digger and a war hero. They fixed a brown luggage label to his harness, bearing his name and status, and hoped it would secure his safe passage home.
50 Quick Facts About Game of Thrones
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Game of Thrones is the television and written world phenomenon that has come from the mind of George R.R. Martin and his series of books, A Song of Ice and Fire. This book contains trivia and many interesting facts about the lands of Westeros and Essos. From stories about the filming of the series, tales from behind the camera through to a little more background on the families and locations in the Game of Thrones world. This book is a must have for any fan of the tales of the Iron Throne.
1990s Movie Quotes - The Quick Quiz
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Are you a fan of 90s movies? Do you think you could recognise a film just from a single quote?If so, you'll love this fantastic quiz featuring 120 of the greatest movies from the decade that gave us masterpieces such as Fargo, Schindler's List and The Silence of the Lambs. With classic lines from all of these and many more, the questions - sorted into easy, medium and hard categories - are sure to keep the whole family entertained.
1990s Music Lyrics
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How well do you know your nineties music? Do you think you can recognize a song from a single line of lyrics? If so, then this is the book for you! This eBook features 120 questions ranging from basic ones (to get you into the swing of things) all the way through to those that will have you scratching your head saying 'I KNOW this one!'. Perfect for all the family, this book is great fun for any occasion.
Anomalous
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America's first African American heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson, has a chance encounter with a mysterious Irishman, named Altamont, when they meet at the boxer s restaurant, Cafe de Champion, in August 1912. Johnson's new relationship with the unusual man, with beady eyes and hawk-like nose, places him in an unusual circumstance to help Altamont get out of a tough situation. In 1913, Johnson is nailed with a felony conviction in the American court system and flees to Canada, and later travels to England, to meet with fight promoters. But a stolen South African blood diamond and a grudge harbored against the controversial boxer from the past, puts Johnson s life in peril while on British soil, reuniting him with the mysterious Altamont. Will Johnson uncover the true identity of this Irishman, and entrust his life to Altamont's care? And as the action unfurls, Johnson forms an alliance with a black British rogue and grifter, Steve Dixie, but can this man be trusted? With all the uncertainty Johnson faces in a foreign land, and for his own protection, he calls in a favour from his American Mafia cronies, finding himself in league with American teenage mobsters, Alphonse Capone and Frankie Yale. Johnson, Altamont and their entourage of companions race against the clock, not just to save Johnson's life, but to preserve the national security and future of Britain as well.
UK Law on Self-Defence
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This fantastic ebook by self-defence expert Tom Hill attempts to interpret the UK Law on self defence. What legal options are presented to an individual who fears for their own safety? What is reasonable force? Can you use a weapon? All these subjects and more are discussed in this revealing and informative guide.
Question of Identity - A Modern Sherlock Holmes Story
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When a young girl goes missing, Watson puts his mid-life crisis to one side and helps Holmes try to find her. Dealing with the sceptical police, a bunch of teenagers and a grumpy step-father all add to the challenges of the case. Can Holmes find her before it is too late? And before Detective Chief Inspector Gregson makes the mistake of his career? And will Watson achieve that illusive book-deal he's dreaming of? A modern re-working of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes adventure, A Case of Identity. The fourth story in a series of five.
