Books Historical Fiction Books She ran along the snow-covered cobbles, gripping her sewing box – fate in her hands… Living hand to mouth ever since her mother’s tragic death, Amelia sells the last of her treasured possessions to avoid being cast out of her home onto London’s streets. Her estranged grandfather unexpectedly bequeaths a small, struggling factory making mourning dresses & Amelia dares to dream… Drawing sketches by candlelight, she longs to sew elegant gowns from fine silks & beautiful ribbons for the rich. As the cold winter wind begins to bite, Amelia’s future hangs by a thread – can she keep her hopes alive?   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780008580759 •†Author: Dilly Court •†Publisher:   Harper Collins •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 496 •†Dimensions:† 12.9 x 3.4 x 19.8 cm ...

When retiring Iowa farmer Larry Cook announces that he wishes to split his land between his three daughters, the eldest
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Discover the unforgettable Tik Tok sensation that has captured millions of hearts – a story about two hearts, one love & an ending you will never forget… As teenagers, Rune Kristiansen & Poppy Litchfield's friendship grew into a love that promised to last a lifetime. But their worlds were shattered when Rune was sent home to his native Norway. Two years later, Rune is back, & Poppy is ready for their happy ever after to begin. But the boy who returns is not the Rune she remembers. What happened to turn her sweet, thoughtful Rune into this brooding stranger? & will the secret Poppy’s secret bring them closer together or further apart? Discover the story that will break your heart & make you believe true love really does last for eternity…   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781405955317 •†Author:†  Tillie Cole •†Publisher:†  Penguin •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 352 •†Dimensions:† 12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm ...

Can two broken hearts make a whole? After losing her beloved sister three years ago, Savanna Litchfield has been living half a life. When Savannah's therapist suggests joining a trip around the world for grieving teens she agrees to go clutching tightly to the unread journal her sister left behind. Seventeen-year-old Cael Woods is angry. One year after losing his older brother his life has spiralled. Once the most promising hockey player in the junior league, Cael can no longer step onto the ice. When his parents sign him up for a trip abroad no part of him wants to go. As Cael & Savannah embark on a journey they begin to find solace in each other. As they start to heal piece by broken piece, could this be the start of a love they never thought they'd feel again? Product Information:  •†ISBN: 9781405962964 •†Author: Tillie Cole  •†Publisher: Penguin •†Format: Paperback •†Pages:†352 •†Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.7cm ...

Books Historical Fiction Books Summer, 1858. Young Imogen Burnhope & her maid Rhoda board a non-stop train to Oxford to visit Imogen's Aunt Cassandra, who waits on the platform at the terminus to greet them. All the passengers alight at Oxford, but the two women are nowhere to be seen. The train is searched & the coachman swears he saw them join first class, however they seem to have vanished into thin air. When he learns his daughter is missing, Sir Marcus Burnhope contacts Scotland Yard for help.  Inspector Colbeck & Sergeant Leeming are assigned to the case & are advised to tread carefully around Sir Marcus
- an MP who is used to getting what he wants. With witnesses confirming the impossible
- that the women boarded the train
- is it a simple case of runaways? Or is there a larger, more sinister conspiracy at work? The Railway Detective must unravel the mystifying web of their disappearance before Imogen & Rhoda vanish into oblivion for good.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780749018566 •†Author: Edward Marston  •†Publisher:   Allison & Busby •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 350 •†Dimensions:† 13.3 x 1.9 x 19.7 cm


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This text explains that people have the possibility of total transformation & awakening to their soul's purpose. The author takes the reader, step by step, through the processes he/she has to follow to change his/her thoughts, behaviour, health & future in a positive & empowering way. ...

If only Pat Macgregor had an inkling of the embarrassment romantic, professional, even aesthetic that flowed from accepting narcissistic ex-boyfriend Bruce Andersons invitation for coffee, she would never have said yes.

And if only Matthew, her boss at the art gallery, hadnt wandered into his local bookshop & picked up a particular book at a particular time, he would never have knocked over his former English teacher or attracted the attentions of the police.

Whether caused by small things such as a cup of coffee & a book, or major events such as Stuarts application for promotion & his wife Irenes decision to go off & study for a Ph D in Aberdeen, change is coming to serial fictions favourite street.

But for three seven-year-old boys Bertie Pollock, Ranald Braveheart Macpherson, & Big Lous foster son Finlay
- it also means a getting a glimpse of perfect happiness.

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• ISBN: 9781408710999
• Author: Alexander Mc Call Smith
• Publisher: Little Brown
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 277
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2cm














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This amazing book is packed with over 3000 ideas & suggestions to help you pick the perfect name for your baby. Alphabetically arranged, with sections for boys & girls, each entry specifies the origin & meaning of the name alongside its variations. A wonderfully informative guide to baby naming this book is packed full of traditional, modern & unusual names. The perfect guide for the perfect name. ...

Now in its fifth edition, the bestselling A To Z Of Everything continues its quest to fascinate, inform, surprise & entertain. This unique publication & monumental work of reference has become a must-have for any bookshelf, often cited as the arbiter in the settling of family disputes, always to be relied upon for a nugget of information on practically any subject of human endeavour. Nothing as comprehensive has appeared before. With subjects from Abbreviations to the Zodiac, some of the book's sections would stand up as reference works in their own right: here Music encompasses more information than many specialist titles; the Cinema section covers over 2000 films; History

Includes:: a detailed chronology of world events; & Geography has a comprehensive list of world capitals, mountains, rivers & lakes. The section on Famous People

Includes:: pseudonyms, middle names, celebrity marriages & causes of death; while Literature even details the complete list of characters from the works of Shakespeare, Dickens & Austen. In this new edition, the original topics have been brought up to date & added to, while eclectic new additions range from Beers of the World & Heads of State to Internet Top Level Domains & Cabinet Members through the Ages!



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Which country moved its capital city from Bujumbura to Gitega in January 2019?

Or when the London Crossrail service opens,

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