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Eye of the Storm: 'An utterly absorbing page-turner' Lorraine Kelly
Par Hilary Jones. 2022
A DEVASTATING WAR. A LOVE THAT WON'T DIE.A sweeping and sumptuous historical epic from Hilary Jones. The 1918 armistice has…
ended the war in Europe. But as the 1920's roars to life, it is an age of social change, excess, shellshock and ghosts.Having shown courage and strength on the battlefield, Will and Grace are back in the UK and working at the cutting edge of modern medicine. At every turn they see a country in flux.Many of their contemporaries are following serious paths, committing to causes of the day – workers' rights, votes for women, an independent Ireland.Others seek refuge in more earthly and bohemian pleasures. But as young parents and practising medics, they have – more than anything – duties of care and compassion that cannot be ignored.The follow-up to Hilary Jones's acclaimed debut novel, Frontline, perfect for fans of Ken Follett, Kate Mosse and Jeffrey Archer. ___________PRAISE FOR DR HILARY JONES'The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read' - Jeffrey Archer'A story to get the heart racing' - Daily Express'An enthralling tale' - Daily Mirror'Dr Hilary is a master storyteller' - Lorraine Kelly CBEA Daughter's Gift (Raven Hall Saga Ser.)
Par Mollie Walton. 2023
Author shortlisted for the Romantic Novelist Association's 'The Romantic Saga Award 2023' for A Mother's WarNorth Yorkshire, September 1940. It's…
a year since war was first announced and the dangers are becoming all too real for Rosina Calvert-Lazenby and her courageous daughters. When Raven Hall is requisitioned by the army, Rosina must do all she can to protect her family home from the rowdy troops. After Rosina's burgeoning relationship with young sergeant Harry is interrupted as he's posted abroad, the arrival of an older officer who takes a keen interest in her could also spell trouble...Meanwhile, Rosina's fearless second daughter, twenty-year-old Evelyn Calvert-Lazenby, decides to join the Auxiliary Fire Service. Determined to help with the Blitz effort in London, she faces extreme danger. Two kind professional firemen, the Bailey brothers, take her under their wing to help protect and guide her. But with the bombings getting worse, there can be no guarantees...Who will be safe? How can Rosina protect all those she loves? And is love still possible with such high stakes? Praise for Mollie Walton: 'A Journey. Compelling. Addictive' Val Wood'Beautiful and poignant' Tania Crosse'Feisty female characters, an atmospheric setting ... A phenomenal read' Cathy Bramley'Great characters who will stay with me for a long time' Beth Miller'Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling. I loved it' Miranda DickinsonLa guerra del fin del mundo
Par Mario Vargas Llosa. 2000
La primera gran novela histórica de Mario Vargas Llosa: un libro fundamental de la narrativa en español del siglo XX…
«Esta novela me hizo vivir una de las aventuras literarias más ricas y exaltantes».Mario Vargas Llosa «El hombre era alto y tan flaco que parecía siempre de perfil. Su piel era oscura, sus huesos prominentes y sus ojos ardían con fuego perpetuo».A finales del siglo XIX, en las tierras paupérrimas del noreste de Brasil, el chispazo de las arengas del Consejero, personaje mesiánico y enigmático, prenderá la insurrección de los desheredados. En circunstancias extremas como aquéllas, la consecución de la dignidad vital sólo puede venir de la exaltación religiosa y del quebranto radical de las reglas que rigen el mundo de los poderosos. Así, grupos de miserables acuden a la llamada de la revolución de Canudos, la ciudad donde se asienta una comunidad de personajes que difícilmente desaparecerán de la imaginación del lector. Frente a todos ellos, una trama político-militar se articula para detener con toda su fuerza el movimiento que amenaza con expandirse. Publicada originalmente en 1981, La guerra del fin del mundo es la primera gran novela histórica de Mario Vargas Llosa, un libro fundamental de la narrativa en español del siglo XX sobre el que el propio autor ha declarado: «Si yo tuviera que escoger una entre todas las novelas que he publicado, probablemente elegiría ésta, porque la considero el proyecto más ambicioso que me he planteado». La crítica ha dicho:«La escritura de Mario Vargas Llosa ha dado forma a nuestra imagen de Sudamérica y tiene su propio capítulo en la historia de la literatura contemporánea. En sus primeros años, fue un renovador de la novela, hoy, un poeta épico».Per Wastberg, presidente del Comité Nobel «Bienvenido sea [...] el gran recreador de la novela realista, queleemos con el mismo entusiasmo con el que otros leen los excesos imaginativos —bienvenidos también ellos— del realismo mágico».J. A. Masoliver Ródenas, La Vanguardia«Sus libros contienen la más compleja, apasionada y persuasiva visión de la novela y del oficio de novelista de la que tengo noticia; también contienen el mejor estímulo que un novelista puede encontrar para escribir, un estímulo solo inferior al que contienen las propias novelas de Vargas Llosa».Javier Cercas, El PaísLa isla de las tormentas (Omnibus Ser.)
Par Ken Follett. 1999
Un apasionante thriller bélico de Ken Follett, autor best seller con más de 178 millones de ejemplares vendidos. En el…
año 1944 los aliados preparan en secreto una de las mayores operaciones militares de la historia: la invasión de la Europa ocupada por los nazis. Henry Faber, espía alemán, descubre que el desembarco se efectuará en Normadía e intenta llevar la noticia al Alto Mando alemán, pero nunca llegará a su destino... La crítica ha dicho...«Una novela de espionaje del más alto nivel.»Baltimore Sun «Un suspense extraordinario con el que el corazón dará mil vuelcos y los nervios estarán a flor de piel.»Los Angeles TimesThe Winemaker's Wife: An internationally bestselling story of love, courage and forgiveness
Par Kristin Harmel. 2020
If you love The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Beekeeper's Promise and then you'll adore this beautiful story of love,…
hope and survival. East of Paris in the sun-drenched vineyards of northern France lies the glamorous champagne house Maison Chauveau. But as the Nazis march closer and the Resistance builds strength, it becomes clear the grand house is not all it seems. 1940: When young Ines married into the famed Chauveau family she dreamt of peace and luxury. But with German occupation comes a life of fear: for herself, for family and friends joining the Resistance and for Celine, the Jewish wife of their chief vintner. As tensions mount and loyalties are tested, Ines will be faced with a terrible choice. 2019: Liv Kent has lost everything: her job, her husband and the family she thought they were building. Alone and adrift she leaps at the chance to join her eccentric grandmother on a trip to Champagne. But it's not long before past and present collide, and in a desperate search for the truth, Liv is led straight to the Maison Chauveau.If you loved The Winemaker's Wife then check out Kristin Harmel's instant bestseller The Book of Lost Names, out now.What readers are saying about The Book of Lost Names:'A heart-stopping tale of survival and heroism centered on a female forger who risks everything to help Jewish children escape Nazi-occupied France' People Magazine, '20 Best Books to Read this Summer''Brilliantly imagined' Publishers Weekly, Starred Review'Heartbreakingly real with a dash of suspense and romance' Booklist___________What readers are saying about The Winemaker's Wife: 'A beautifully woven tale of love, betrayal and redemption' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This is a story of love through generations, of the French Resistance and families of blood and choice. Fabulous read!' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'A memorable book that weaves a heartbreaking, yet hopeful, tale. This book is fascinating and a must read!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'It is a story of love and betrayal. It's also a story of forgiveness ... kept me intensely interested until the very end' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'A deeply thoughtful historical fiction novel, based on details of real-life Resistance activities that occurred in France during World War II' Gwendalynbooks.blog 'I would highly recommend The Winemaker's Wife to those who like historical fiction and women's fiction. A 5 star for me!' Stories Unfolded Blog 'This was a wonderfully twisty book ... I definitely want to read more from this author' The Good, the Bad and the UnreadCity of Ghosts: A Times 'Thriller of the Year' (A revol Rossel Thriller Ser.)
Par Ben Creed. 2020
'Reminded me of Gorky Park, only I liked this tense, complex thriller even better' JAMES PATTERSON *Shortlisted for the 2021…
CWA Gold Dagger and the John Creasey 'New Blood' Dagger* 'Brilliantly orchestrated and totally engrossing' THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION ______Leningrad, Russia, 1951.The shadow of war lingers. Revol Rossel – once a virtuoso violinist with a glittering future – is now a humble state militia cop, forced to investigate desperate crimes in this desperate era.But when five frozen corpses are found neatly arranged between railway lines, Rossel is faced with the most puzzling – and most dangerous – case of his career. His hunt for the truth leads him to the dark heart of Leningrad's musical establishment, and, ultimately, to the highest levels of the Kremlin itself.It's a world he knows intimately. A world where his dreams were shattered.A world where a killer may now be hiding...'A highly assured and entertaining debut . . . Martin Cruz Smith's Gorky Park [...] may have a true heir' THE TIMES'A worthy successor to Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko . . . A fine and often moving thriller' FINANCIAL TIMES'Gripping . . . with historical heft, plenty of twists along the way, and a uniquely ingenious code left behind by our murderer. An excellent start to a new historical crime series' VASEEM KHANFrontline: The sweeping WWI drama that 'deserves to be read' - Jeffrey Archer
Par Hilary Jones. 2021
'The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read' - Jeffrey Archer 'A story to get the heart racing'…
- Daily Express 'An enthralling tale' - Daily Mirror 'Dr Hilary is a master storyteller' - Lorraine Kelly CBE ___________LOVE GAVE THEM STRENGTH. LOVING EACH OTHER GAVE THEM COURAGE. Britain and her allies are engaged in a long war with Germany.Grace is the daughter of landed gentry, volunteering as a nurse on the Western Front.Will is the son of a dockworker, driven to enlist by a sense of patriotism and the thrill of adventure.When their lives collide in a field hospital in France, they form a passionate connection.This is a sweeping and sumptuous WW1 drama and historical epic, perfect for fans of Ken Follett, Kate Mosse and Jeffrey Archer.Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and doesn't let go!' Diney Costeloe'Beautiful ... I can't wait…
for the next instalment' Judy Summers'A tender tale of love and strength in the midst of war' Val Wood'Stays with you long after you have finished reading' Margaret Dickinson'A highly enjoyable, immersive read!' Sarah Sykes'Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending. Had me hooked' Louisa Treger'A lively and heart-warming saga' People's Friend ___________North Yorkshire, September 1939.Rosina Calvert-Lazenby, the widowed matriarch of Raven Hall, must be strong for her five daughters as the war approaches. When the RAF come to stay, Rosina is intrigued by their charismatic – albeit young – sergeant. But is there time for love with the war looming?Grace Calvert-Lazenby is twenty-one years old and ready for a new adventure. Joining the Women's Royal Naval Service, she trades the safety of Raven Hall for exhausting drills and conflicting acts of secrecy. It's not easy, but Grace knows that everyone has a part to play in what's to come.With so much on the line, will Rosina and Grace have the courage to lead those around them into the unknown?This heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke. ___________Reader reviews for A Mother’s War:????? 'LOVED IT! The layout and the research is stunning'????? 'A fabulous read'????? 'A definite 5 stars'????? 'Mollie Walton has done it again!'????? 'An excellent book by an outstanding writer¿Y si pudieses volver atrás y elegir un destino distinto? La novela romántica interactiva en la que TÚ eres la…
protagonista. Todos pensamos en ese amor que pudo haber sido. Esa decisión que pudo cambiarlo todo. Ese momento que marcó nuestro destino. ¿Y si pudieses volver atrás y tomar otro camino?Charlotte ha conseguido recomponer su vida después de que le rompieran el corazón, pero no deja de preguntarse en qué momento su vida tomó el rumbo equivocado. Cuando se le presenta la oportunidad de cambiar su pasado, Charlotte no lo duda. Esta vez, acertará en sus decisiones. ¿Pero qué camino es el correcto?¿Caer rendida en brazos del chico malo del instituto? ¿O quizás en los de chica más popular? ¿Vivir el primer amor junto a su mejor amigo? ¿O arriesgar su corazón y su vida en un romance épico más allá del tiempo? Su destino está en tus manos. Reseñas:«Sorprendente y muy original, Esperanza Luque viene con todo (¡y de todo!) para contarnos una historia que son tres que son muchas más, todas llenas de amor y de respuestas a esos ¿y si...? que nos surgen cuando dudamos de haber escogido bien nuestro camino».Clara Cortés, autora de Somos astronautas. «¡Por finun libro en el que la prota elige siempre a quien tú querías!».Raquel Brune, autora de la saga Brujas y nigromantes y Oscura es la noche.The Forest of Vanishing Stars
Par Kristin Harmel. 2021
Yona has used her knowledge of the wilderness to help hundreds of Jews escape the Nazis. But what happens when…
a secret from her past emerges and threatens everything? After being stolen from her wealthy German parents and raised in the unforgiving wilderness of eastern Europe, a young woman finds herself alone in 1941 after her kidnapper dies.Her solitary existence is interrupted, however, when she happens upon a group of Jews fleeing the Nazi terror. Stunned to learn what's happening in the outside world, she vows to teach the group all she can about surviving in the forest – and in turn, they teach her some surprising lessons about opening her heart after years of isolation.But when she is betrayed and escapes into a German-occupied village, her past and present come together in a shocking collision that could change everything.Praise for Kristin Harmel: 'A powerful story of survival and resilience. I couldn't put it down' - Heather Morris'A cracking story and characters that zing from the page. Totally immersive' - Liz TrenowWrath Becomes Her
Par Aden Polydoros. 2023
"Haunting, exhilarating, and a howl of vengeance." —Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Hell Followed With UsFrankenstein…
meets Inglourious Basterds in this stunning Jewish historical horror novel from the award-winning author of The City BeautifulVera was made for vengeance.Lithuania, 1943. A father drowns in the all-consuming grief of a daughter killed by the Nazis. He can&’t bring Chaya back from the dead, but he can use kishuf — an ancient and profane magic — to create a golem in her image. A Nazi killer, to avenge her death.When Vera awakens, she can feel her violent purpose thrumming within her. But she can also feel glimpses of a human life lived, of stolen kisses amidst the tragedy, and of a grisly death. And when she meets Akiva, she recognizes the boy with soft lips that gave warm kisses. But these memories aren&’t hers, and Vera doesn&’t know if she gets—or deserves—to have a life beyond what she was made for.Vera&’s strength feels limitless—until she learns that there are others who would channel kishuf for means far less noble than avenging a daughter&’s death. As she confronts the very basest of humanity, Vera will need more than what her creator gave her: Not just a reason to fight, but a reason to live.Whiplash: Whiplash (Dreamland Thrillers #11)
Par Dale Brown, Jim DeFelice. 2009
A high-tech covert strike force takes aim at a nuclear armed extremist in the New York Times–bestselling co-author’s military techno-thriller.The…
world is watching as the U.S. and Iran agree to lay down their swords. But one man hiding in Africa holds the power to obliterate the peace. Shrouded by the bloody madness of tribal warfare, Iranian functionary-turned-fanatic Bani Aberhadji has created a vast network dedicated to unleashing a nuclear nightmare. Only by chance are American agents now learning of its existence . . . and it may already be too late.The covert strike force Whiplash is armed and ready to spring into action. Born from the ashes of Dreamland, it possesses the most cutting-edge military technology on Earth. But Aberhadji’s web of death is wide and well concealed . . . and the doomsday clock is ticking.Seas of Crisis: A Novel (The Jeffrey Fuller Novels #6)
Par Joe Buff. 2011
“Attention, all military thriller fans, report to battle stations, flank speed, superior entertainment ahead”—from the author of Straits of Power…
(Publishers Weekly).The Allied Powers continue their uncertain and deadly war against the Fascist Berlin–Boer Axis. The Russians remain ostensibly neutral––but their actions hint at something far more dangerous. When the U.S. discovers that the Russians are providing the Axis powers with weapons technology that could shift the balance of power, Captain Jeffrey Fuller, one of the most decorated heroes in the U.S. Navy, is called in to put an end to this potentially catastrophic Russian involvement.The plan to punish Russia is audacious. It is bold. And it is potentially suicidal. Jeffrey Fuller’s orders are to clandestinely transport commandos to Russia, where they will infiltrate a nuclear missile facility, and fire one of their weapons––at the United States. If the plan is successful, the commandos, posing as German forces, will destroy the missile as it reaches the atmosphere, creating a dramatic shift in global politics and forcing Russia to ally with the United States against Germany.Praise for the Jeffrey Fuller series“The crème de la crème of submarine thrillers.” —Stephen Coonts, New York Times–bestselling author “If you want a hair-raising trip to the bottom of the ocean, Joe Buff’s the guy to take you there.” —Patrick Robinson, New York Times–bestselling author “[Joe Buff] out-Clancys Tom Clancy.” —Kirkus ReviewsFamily Meal: A Novel
Par Bryan Washington. 2023
&“Tender and poignant, Washington&’s latest hits the spot.&” – PEOPLE Magazine From the bestselling, award-winning author of Memorial and Lot,…
an irresistible, intimate novel about two young men, once best friends, whose lives collide again after a loss.Cam is living in Los Angeles and falling apart after the love of his life has died. Kai's ghost won't leave Cam alone; his spectral visits wild, tender, and unexpected. When Cam returns to his hometown of Houston, he crashes back into the orbit of his former best friend, TJ, and TJ's family bakery. TJ's not sure how to navigate this changed Cam, impenetrably cool and self-destructing, or their charged estrangement. Can they find a way past all that has been said - and left unsaid - to save each other? Could they find a way back to being okay again, or maybe for the first time?When secrets and wounds become so insurmountable that they devour us from within, hope and sustenance and friendship can come from the most unlikely source. Spanning Los Angeles, Houston, and Osaka, Family Meal is a story about how the people who know us the longest can hurt us the most, but how they also set the standard for love. With his signature generosity and eye for food, sex, love, and the moments that make us the most human, Bryan Washington returns with a brilliant new novel.Exit Plan: A Novel
Par Mike Sixsmith. 2012
Bill Sloan, a former British Army intelligence officer and Shahid Al Sheehi, the son of a Pakistani British immigrant are…
caught up in a breathtakingly ambitious plan for a small Middle Eastern Emirate to seize regional power by acquiring weapons of mass destruction. The destinies of Sloan and Al Sheehi are irrevocably entwined.This novel draws the reader into a realm of political intrigue, characterized by thwarted terrorist plots, international duplicity, and a host of anxious preoccupations including the threat of WMDs. Incredibly timely, as these issues still continue to feature in contemporary headlines, this work acts to set our current perceptions of such issues is context.Well-developed characters populate the pages, living very different lives but influenced by similar factors; a writer in command of his subject matter details their parallel agendas and overlapping imperatives with ease. Informed by his own personal experiences, this novel has a real feel of authenticity, offering an unrivalled insight into the Middle Eastern tensions, which have simmered over the past thirty years, and seeking to illuminate the paradoxes and oppositions of lives ensnared in such realities.The Last Full Measure (Divided We Fall #3)
Par Trent Reedy. 2016
Trent Reedy brings his action-packed, provocative trilogy about the second American Civil War to a stunning and stirring close in…
The Last Full Measure.In a YA trilogy like no other, Trent Reedy has raised the most primal questions of our national existence: Do we owe our greatest loyalty to our friends? Our state? Our country? Our party? How do we reconcile our individual rights and common needs? What keeps us all united -- and what happens if we fall apart?Now, in this third book, the Second Civil War has come to an end in Idaho. The Feds have taken the fight to other fronts, and Danny and his friends are free of US dominance. But that freedom comes with considerable costs, from Danny's disturbing flashbacks to the war, to the Brotherhood of the White Eagle, whose "security" for Freedom Lake looks more like outright thuggery. After Danny makes a shocking discovery about the Brotherhood's final aims, he and his friends lead a group of townspeople on a dangerous journey across a ravaged Idaho, hoping to build a better society of their own, and fulfill the dreams they had in what once was the United States.Anything Could Happen
Par Will Walton. 2015
When you're in love with the wrong person for the right reasons, anything could happen.Tretch lives in a very small…
town where everybody's in everybody else's business. Which makes it hard for him to be in love with his straight best friend. For his part, Matt is completely oblivious to the way Tretch feels - and Tretch can't tell whether that makes it better or worse.The problem with living a lie is that the lie can slowly become your life. For Tretch, the problem isn't just with Matt. His family has no idea who he really is and what he's really thinking. The girl at the local bookstore has no clue how off-base her crush on him is. And the guy at school who's a thorn in Tretch's side doesn't realize how close to the truth he's hitting.Tretch has spent a lot of time dancing alone in his room, but now he's got to step outside his comfort zone and into the wider world. Because like love, a true self can rarely be contained.Night Witches: A Novel of World War Two
Par Kathryn Lasky. 2017
From bestselling and award-winning author Kathryn Lasky comes an explosive adventure following the teen girl fighter pilots who took on…
Hitler's army . . . and won.16-year-old Valya knows what it feels like to fly. She's a pilot who's always felt more at home soaring through the sky than down on earth. But since the Germans surrounded Stalingrad, Valya's been forced to stay on the ground and watch her city crumble.When her mother is killed during the siege, Valya is left with one burning desire: to join up with her older sister, a member of the famous and feared Night Witches-a brigade of young female pilots. Using all her wits, Valya manages to get past the German blockade and find the Night Witches' base . . . and that's when the REAL danger starts. The women have been assigned a critical mission. If they succeed, they'll inflict serious damage on the Nazis. If they fail, they'll face death . . . or even worse horrors.Historical fiction master Lasky sheds light on the war's unsung heroes-daredevil girls who took to the skies to fight for their country-in an action-packed thrill ride that'll leave you electrified and breathless.Drag Teen
Par Jeffery Self. 2016
When life's a drag, you've gotta drag it up.JT feels like his life's hit a dead end. It looks like…
he'll always be stuck in Florida. His parents are anti-supportive. And his boyfriend, Seth, seems to be moving toward a bright future a long way from home.Scholarship money is nonexistent. After-school work will only get JT so far. There's only one shot for him -- to become the next Miss Drag Teen in New York City.The problem with that? Well, the only other time JT tried drag (at a school talent show), he was booed off the stage. And it's not exactly an easy drive from Florida to New York. But JT isn't going to give up. He, Seth, and their friend Heather are going to drag race up north so JT can capture the crown, no matter how many feisty foes he has to face. Because when your future is on the line, you have to be in it to win it, one fraught and fabulous step at a time.Tomb of the Khan: An Assassin's Creed Novel Series #2) (Last Descendants: An Assassin's Creed Series #2)
Par Matthew J. Kirby. 2017
Owen and his friends are back and deep in simulations of Mongolian China. The second book in the Last Descendants…
trilogy based on the Ubisoft(R) video game franchise "Assassin's Creed"!As the second book in the Last Descendants trilogy begins, Owen and his friends have lost. When they located the first piece of an ancient and powerful relic long considered a legend - the Trident of Eden - it seemed little could stop them. This piece was sought by the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order, but before either organization could take the piece, it was stolen by an unknown third party. The relationship between the teens fractured-Owen and his friend Javier taking sides with the Assassins, the others with the Templars.Now there are still two pieces of the Trident of Eden to find, and both are determined not to repeat their mistakes. The next piece is said to have been buried with the Mongol warlord Mongke Khan, whose tomb has never been found. Teens on either side of the conflict will have to go into simulations in war-torn Mongolian China in a race against time to discover the next piece, and ensure their safety before their enemies find it first.