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Alice is finding her feet managing the Sail Loft Hotel when Sam is presented with an offer he can’t refuse. The bad news is, if he says yes, he will have to leave Cornwall. Sam’s visits home see him split in his loyalties between his daughter Sophie, and spending time with Alice. Sophie’s mother, Kate, seems to be doing her best to make things difficult.

Patricia and Jean Owtram are possibly the only living sisters to have signed the wartime Official Secrets Act. Raised in a Lancashire country house in the 1920s, the family takes in two Austrian Jewish refugees, and the sisters quickly become fluent in German—which will go on to shape their roles forever.

Meet Maisie and Daisy, the posh private school girls with a unique way of explaining popular culture; jilted bride Wendy, who's determined to give her wedding speech despite her groom's absence; and 'Can-do Candi' Karmel, the 80-year-old diva who won't let old age stop her performing. There's also the acupuncturist who's determined to ensure her clients are relaxed, the humble Cockney charlady who knows her place, and the police officer who can't find the right words.

NEW unabridged audio book of Now We Are Six, Milne’s classic, timeless poetry for children. 'But now I am Six, I'm as clever as clever. So I think I'll be six now for ever and ever.' Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Anniversary! Picture the world through the eyes of Christopher Robin and...

Robert Hichens was the Quartermaster at the wheel when Titanic hit the iceberg. He received the famous order “Hard-a-Starboard” from First Officer William Murdoch. For 100 years Robert had a reputation as a coward and a bully for his behavior in Lifeboat Six where he had a stand-up row with the famous Unsinkable Molly Brown. Her interview with the New York Times after the disaster cost him his career prospects.

Sixteen-year-old Kate McGuire has a secret; her father, Joe has disappeared, and Kate, her mother Stella, and sister Emma are left to fend for themselves with little income and no one to turn to. For two years, they are heartbroken, wondering why he left, or whether he is still alive. Kate decides she must take on a role she never wanted; as caretaker for her abusive alcoholic mother and guardian of her sister who seems intent on finding the solace she needs her own way - a decision that leaves Kate almost unable to continue because of the hurt she causes.

Tracing Your Roots explores one of the UK's most popular pastimes: researching family history. Best-selling author Sally Magnusson follows the genealogy trail back in time, uncovering facets of social history through personal stories and giving you the information you need to add branches to your own family tree. With the right tools, you can not only find lost ancestors, but discover what they did for a living, what their lives were like and maybe even what kind of people they were.  

Progress in the Edwardian era is coming on apace. The motor car is becoming increasingly popular - and you can be sure that in the back seat you’ll find the luscious temptress Dame Jenny, driving someone to delicious distraction. And what about those magnificent men in their flying machines? It’s too early for Jenny to join the mile-high club, but give her an inch (or several) and she’ll do her level best….

Anne-Marie Oomen uses a wealth of vivid language and personal details to bring scenes from her childhood on a family farm to life in House of Fields. Yet the focus of this book shifts away from the daily activities of the farm, which Oomen presented in Pulling Down the Barn, to life outside its boundaries, as she explores the complex meaning of "education" in all of its rural forms. Oomen's description of the farmhouse where she grew up becomes the central image for this collection of essays.

A sassy, smart, shrewd, sexy, sarcastic and strong redhead—that’s DCI Charlotte Walker. Fearless and feisty; confident and creative; with a knack for a performance, a fantastic analytical mind and adept at using all her feminine charms to devastating effect, Charlotte is the detective you want on your case—unless you are a criminal.

'Utterly charming...an uplifting and optimistic story' Hot Brands Cool Places on New Beginnings at Rose Cottage If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter! 'A perfect story full of hope, love and...

Amethyst Keane lives a lonely existence. Growing up, her mother moved them around so many times she gave up on having a normal life and friends. She threw herself into her school work and started publishing a magazine at the age of 17. Almost three years later, she's completely independent and as lonesome as ever. On an assignment for her magazine, she visits a small coastal town. While there, she meets a boy, and for the first time, she feels as if she might not have to live a solitary life.

The author of the New York Times bestseller Broken Open returns with a visceral and profound memoir of two sisters who, in the face of a bone marrow transplant—one the donor and one the recipient—begin a quest for acceptance, authenticity, and most of all, love. A mesmerizing and courageous...

Pat Summitt, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history and bestselling author of Reach for the Summitt and Raise The Roof, tells for the first time her remarkable story of victory and resilience as well as facing down her greatest challenge: early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Pat...

Gut health issues are some of the most common health issues that can be experienced, with women experiencing them much more often than men. Your gut is vital to all areas of your life, as it makes up 80 percent of your immune system and has a deep connection with the brain.

‘The word “mesmerising” is frequently applied to memoirs, but seldom as deservedly as in the case of Girl With Dove’ Financial Times ‘Reading is a form of escape and an avid reader is an escape artist…’ Brilliantly original, funny and clever Honor Clark, Spectator, Book of the Year...

50 Things to Know About Writing for a Living, by Amanda Walton, offers a straightforward approach to being able to earn an income while writing.

Destined to Fly – The Story of Ron Strauss retraces the extraordinary life of an ordinary boy from Iowa as he leaves home and sets out for a life of unknown adventures. Often choosing an unconventional route, this book explains how Ron achieved his dream of becoming a pilot. What began as a desire to be involved in aviation, quickly turned into a 12-year military career in the United States Air Force. As flight engineer, he flew 3,400 hours during the Vietnam War, departing California with supplies and returning with fallen soldiers.

Charli Owens’ murder house renovation is meant to save her from financial ruin—if it doesn’t kill her first. More than corpses pile up, forcing Charli and neighboring contractor, Eli Lange a.k.a. "Hunky Daddy," together as they unravel a history of death, corruption, and deceit leading to criminal activity of the 1960s Chicago Syndicate.

Dan's best friend is an alien, called Zoggy and he has invited him for Christmas. After trudging through the deep snow, Zoggy finds Dan's front door wide open. He goes in, but the house looks different - and there are lots of sparkly decorations everywhere. Zoggy looks for Dan but finds him already tucked up in bed fast asleep...and there is another visitor here! Should Zoggy wake Dan and tell him? Zoggy is in for a few surprises…