Agatha Christie's ingenious mystery thriller reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans & book lovers. Lucy Angkatell invited Hercule Poirot to lunch. To tease the great detective her guests stage a mock murder beside the swimming pool. Unfortunately the victim plays the scene for real. As his blood drips into the water John Christow gasps one final word: ' Henrietta'. In the confusion a gun sinks to the bottom of the pool. Poirot's enquiries reveal a complex web of romantic attachments. It seems everyone in the drama is a suspect
- & each a victim of love.
...

Once upon a time Jack set out to find his fortune in the big city. But the big city is Toy City formerly known as Toy Town & it has grown considerably since the good old days & isn't all that jolly any more. & there is a serial killer loose on the streets. The old rich nursery rhyme characters are being slaughtered one by one & the Toy City police are getting nowhere in their investigations. Meanwhile Private Eye Bill Winkie has gone missing leaving behind his sidekick Eddie Bear to take care of things. Eddie may be a battered teddy with an identity crisis but someone's got to stop the killer. When he teams up with Jack the two are ready for the challenge. Not to mention the heavy drinking bad behaviour car chases gratuitous sex & violence toy fetishism & all-round grossness along the way. It's going to be an epic adventure! ...

Aged only thirteen Emma daughter of the Duke of Normandy is married in a strategic alliance to King Aethelred of Engl&. Inept & arrogant Aethelred is loathed by his young wife whom he punishes for his many failings as a ruler. Their first son Edward is born through an act of violence that is little more than rape. England is invaded by the Viking King Swein Forkbeard & his son Cnut. After a bitter struggle Aethelred loses his kingdom & his wife. Emma now dowager queen holds London against the invader Cnut. When he demands she surrender or suffer the consequences Emma stakes everything on a dangerous gamble but troubles & tragedy still await the indomitable queen as she struggles for power & for survival... ...

Lots of twins have a special connection
- being able to finish each other's sentences; sensing what the other is thinking; perhaps
...

The countryside of England & Wales in the Dark Ages forms an almost tangible background to this wonderfully & powerfully realised picture of an ancestral hero coming to manhood. The Hollow Hills is the brilliant portrayal of the young Arthur from his birth to accession to the throne of Britain. & behind & around him is the strong yet vulnerable figure of Merlin who sees & knows so much but is powerless to prevent the strife & violence of his turbulent times. ...

Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating third series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! Its carnival time in Enchantia! Everyone is looking forward to having a wonderful time. But when Holly & the White Cat make a surprise visit to the Land of the Sweets they find that EVERYTHING is topsy-turvy! How can they put things right before the Lollipop Carnival begins? ...

Attracting Love explores six simple steps to prepare you for love improve an existing relationship or move you towards a new one. You will discover the importance of understanding who you are what signals you're sending out & how to feel empowered enough to believe you deserve love. This book

Includes:: general tips & techniques to help strengthen your hopes & combat your fears so you become fully equipped & emotionally ready to attract the right person towards you.

...

Just as Holly & her friends start to make their way back to Coral Kingdom with the magic crystals for Queen Neptuna a storm whipped up by the evil Mantora throws them right off course! Holly & her fellow Sisters of the Sea are lost but they must find their way home as quickly as possible in order to complete their important mission. Holly must be very brave so she can help her mermaid friends & save the turtless home from danger. ...

The King & Queen of Fairyland are all in a fluster. Jack Frost is up to his old tricks & has kidnapped the Christmas elves. Without the elves to make the presents & decorate the trees there wont be any Christmas this year. Can Rachel & Kirsty save the day with a little help from Holly the Christmas Fairy? ...

The death of a celebrity is often as fascinating as
- & sometimes more fascinating than
- a stars actual life. From the grisly

...