A Victorian tale of murder & intrigue taking place on a snowy Christmas in 1897... During a bitter snowstorm a mysterious stranger descends on the Netheridges country home in Whitby where a group of renowned actors have gathered to prepare a Boxing Day production of Dracula. Amidst an atmosphere of competing theatrical egos & artistic disagreements the unknown Mr Ballin is brutally murdered. Determined to uncover the truth but without help from the police who cannot reach the house through the snow Caroline Fielding begins to investigate the circumstances surrounding the puzzling affair. Who was the victim? Was his appearance at the house as innocent & as circumstantial as he professed? & which of the guests knows more than they are letting on? ...

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet & magic at Christmas! Its Christmas the most magical time of the year & Delphie is really excited about taking part in her ballet schools special Christmas show! & just when Delphie thinks things cant get any better she is whisked away to Enchantia. Her friends there really need her help to make sure that this Christmas in Enchantia is the best one ever despite King Rats mischief making... ...

The combination of model house story & wonderful heartwarming artwork from Maggie Kneen inspire creative play. This is an innovative new version of this popular lift the flap series. It is Christmas Eve & Mr Mouse & his family return home after buying gifts. The children want to decorate the Christmas three but the parents say there isnt time. Go on an interactive journey with the young mice: open doors & lift the flaps as they search in cupboards & behind cushions for little trinkets to adorn the tree. The perfect gift for children with inquisitive minds. ...

Christmas is truly magical with Nora Roberts All I Want for Christmas Identical six-year-old twins Zeke & Zach wished for only one gift from Santa this year: a new mum! But convincing their love-wary dad that their new music teacher Miss Davis was his destiny & sent by Santa wasnt as easy as theyd hoped... This Magic Moment For Ryan Swan whod vowed never to give her trust again master of illusions Pierce Atkins was the last man to whom she should give her heart. Especially since he was planning a death-defying stunt he might not even survive. Yet despite everything when she was with Pierce all Ryans defences seemed to vanish... ...

A festive collection of short stories by No. 1 bestseller Cathy Kelly the natural heir to Maeve Binchy. Lose yourself in a warm & wonderful collection of short stories from bestselling Irish storyteller Cathy Kelly. From Dolores & Genevieve two spinster sisters who must finally break free from their mothers powerful personality to Alice who is facing having to open her home & her heart to the one visitor that she doesnt want this Christmas; from a captivating family story triggered by a letter to Lilys disastrous arrival at her best friends wedding these are stories to make you laugh cry & nod in recognition. Relax & unwind this holiday season & indulge yourself in these warm & uplifting tales. Remember that Christmas comes but once a year so curl up by a roaring fire & let the magic reel you in.. . ...

When the widow Mc Dowell & her son Thomas knock at the woodcarver Jonathan Toomeys door one winters day they receive a frosty reception. Jonathan has been hard & cold since the death of his wife & daughter but as Thomas watches him work a miracle occurs to warm his sad chill heart. ...

Fifty years ago a girl disappeared from her home in Norway. She ran after a lamb & found herself travelling right across Europe to Palestine & back through 2000 years to meet the Holy Family in Bethlehem. There she met angels shepherds wise men & other biblical characters who joined her on her pilgrimage; & she heard of many of the things that happened in the world in the last 2000 years. In present-day Norway a boy acquires a strange old Advent calendar. Hidden in each of the windows is a tiny piece of paper. Little by little these pieces unfold the girl's story & as we learn what happened to her another story is revealed
- that of the strange old man who made the calender.
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Millions mistletoe & a merry sexy Christmas A Bride for His Majestys Pleasure Ionanthe must pay the price for her sisters mistake. She will leave her freedom at the castle doors. Recently crowned Prince Max plans to bring change to his country after his new bride pays her debt. Her Christmas Fantasy Lisa yearned for stability & the traditional family Christmas she never had as a child. But then she met the exasperating
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- Oliver who was determined to make all her Christmas fantasies come true... Figgy Pudding Take one woman add a boss whos told the world theyre having an affair & then concoct one very special dish in order to save the heroines catering career!

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The seventh title in the lively Ballerina Dreams series written by trained dancer & successful author Ann Bryant. The Central School of Ballet has been involved in the creation of these realistic stories capturing the dreams & dramas of three budding ballerinas. Synopsis Poppy Jasmine & Rose are thrilled to have won parts in a professional production of The Nutcracker. But with demanding rehearsals & a whole host of new people to work with the girls face many challenges both in their dancing & to their friendships. Worst of all when they most need her advice Miss Coralie is ill in hospital & no one knows if she will even be better in time to see their special Christmas Eve performance. ...

This is a fantastic activity book filled with a variety of Christmas themed patterns to colour in providing hours & hours of festive fun. Some of the patterns come with suggested colour schemes but children are free to follow them as closely or as loosely as they please. This title

Includes:: tips on combining colours & how to make each pattern a work of art.

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