A glittering brand new novel of deeply-buried secrets passionate love obsession & redemption from the master storyteller. Thirty-year old Serena Stone is a talented war photographer who has followed in her famous father's footsteps. But when he dies unexpectedly she steps away from the war zone to reassess her life. Drawn to writing her father's own story Serena approaches Harry Redford his best friend & front line colleague. Harry has a request of his own. He wants her to go take care of Zachary North her former lover who has come out of Afghanistan suffering from mental & physical exhaustion. Serena & Zac inevitably rekindle their passion
- & together tackle her father's huge legacy of iconic photographs. But one collection about Venice has never been seen before. It is among these images that Serena stumbles across photos that turn her world upside down. In search of the truth about her father her family & her own life Serena begins a desperate quest to uncover a story from decades earlier. Moving from her family's home in the hills above Nice to the canals & romance of Venice & the riot-filled streets of Libya Secrets from the Past is a moving & emotional story of secrets survival & love in its many guises.
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A glittering brand new novel of deeply-buried secrets passionate love obsession & redemption from the master storyteller. Thirty-year old Serena Stone is a talented war photographer who has followed in her famous fathers footsteps. But when he dies unexpectedly she steps away from the war zone to reassess her life. Drawn to writing her fathers own story Serena approaches Harry Redford his best friend & front line colleague. Harry has a request of his own. He wants her to go take care of Zachary North her former lover who has come out of Afghanistan suffering from mental & physical exhaustion. Serena & Zac inevitably rekindle their passion
- & together tackle her fathers huge legacy of iconic photographs. But one collection about Venice has never been seen before. It is among these images that Serena stumbles across photos that turn her world upside down. In search of the truth about her father her family & her own life Serena begins a desperate quest to uncover a story from decades earlier. Moving from her familys home in the hills above Nice to the canals & romance of Venice & the riot-filled streets of Libya Secrets from the Past is a moving & emotional story of secrets survival & love in its many guises.
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A seemingly sleepy Devonshire village Burracombe is in fact full of intrigue & drama. Family secrets budding romance cruel twists of fate & amazing friendships all play out against the backdrop of the beautiful countryside. It's autumn 1953. The village is delighted when Joe Tozer
- who left Burracombe as a young man in 1919
- returns to visit his family. His life since emigrating to the States has been a world away from rural Devon
- but coming home he falls in love with the place (and one particular person) all over again. With him is his eldest son Russell. He sets hearts fluttering in the village
- but will there be anyone on his arm when he catches the boat back to America?



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Two friends as close as sisters -- & one killer secret that will tear their small town apart. In the dust & shadows of the attic the two girls shared everything -- fanciful stories high school crushes plans for the future dreams to travel the world. For Karen the attic is her escape from the reality of her stepfathers unwanted attention. Together in the eaves of a house with its own murderous history the best friends concoct a scheme that will put Karens stepfather in his place. It wasnt supposed to turn deadly. But in the deceptive stillness of the attic Karen shares one more secret with her best friend -- a secret to take to the grave.. . ...

Everyone says her mother was mad. Is she doomed to repeat the past? Up in the attic thats where Alices mother used to escape to -- & its where so Alice has been told she plotted the murder of her own stepfather. Now years later with her mother locked away for life the attic is where Alice finds comfort in her solitude writing poetry & painting pictures. When Alice finally finds the courage to come out of her shell exchanging her dowdy looks for flattering clothes & make-up her life is completely transformed. She even attends her high school prom with a cute popular boy. But the night turns suddenly tragic -- sending her new-found happiness crashing down around her & hurtling Alice into a shattering new life: one that leads her to a shocking reunion with the shadows she had fled. ...

Whitby 1901. Sarah Brook has kept diaries for most of her life. Now eighty-five & at the end of her own journey she allows her favourite great-niece Esther to read them. But while full of Sarahs thoughts & dreams & family stories the diaries also hold dark family secrets about the past which are about to be exposed... Whitby 1832. When their mother tragically dies life changes dramatically for Sarah & her siblings. Arabella is ordered by their father to assume the domestic role
- something she fears will destroy her hoped-for relationship with John Sharp captain of her fathers whale ship the Sea King. Little does she know that Harriet has an idea to ensure she doesnt end up with a hard life like Arabella: she will ensnare John & marry him. Charley too has his own escape plan: determined to forge a life at sea against his fathers wishes he stows away on the Sea King. But when tragedy strikes the Sea King in the Arctic the Brook family & those near to them are forced to make crucial assessments about their futures...
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This is the first ever cake book for Aga owners all the lovely things cooks want to make but often find tricky to get right in the Aga. With 100 recipes for large cakes cupcakes buns muffins & traybakes ranging from the classic to the contemporary this book is perfect for both the keen cake baker & the complete beginner. There are ideas for all occasions or simply fast cakes for the busy person & even recipes that children will enjoy making themselves. It
Includes:: simple cakes: quick & easy traybakes Swiss rolls all-in-one cakes
- ideal for beginners; Chocolate cakes: anything & everything chocolate brownies chocolate roulade death-by-chocolate
- sumptuous delights that are equally good served as teatime cakes or dinner-party desserts; Traditional cakes: Victoria sandwich Christmas cake Simnel cake Dundee cake parkin teabread scones plus old English regional classics; Baking with kids: fairy cakes drop scones Welsh cakes flapjacks cookies fork biscuits
- quick easy & fun to make; Cupcakes: beautiful little iced gems in a variety of colours & flavours; Coffee-shop cakes: to sup with a cappuccino muffins flavoured shortbread banana loaf gingerbread; & the healthy option: fruit bars oatcakes carrot cake courgette buns wholewheat cake fat-free cakes
- remove some of the guilt from cake baking! All recipes have Aga & conventional instructions. There is also advice about baking equipment & useful tips throughout making cake baking in the Aga absolutely foolproof!




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Welcome to the wonderful world of Lauren Goodger! Before The Only Way is Essex Lauren was just an ordinary girl working as a secretary & trying to build a life with her long-term boyfriend Mark Wright. Now shes constantly followed by the paparazzi; she cant wear a bikini without her weight being scrutinised & her private life is played out on the front pages of the tabloids. Lauren may be a celebrity who goes to red carpet events dates gorgeous men & has her own business but shes also a down-to-earth girl who loves to laugh & treasures her friends & family. In Secrets of an Essex Girl Lauren lifts the lid on the truth behind the headlines. She shares her beauty regime the real facts about her relationships & her break-up with Mark & describes how her friends & family have pulled her through the tough times. So much has been written about Lauren but now its her turn to set the record straight. In this heartfelt account she opens up about all the incredible ups & downs of her rollercoaster life. Told with searing honesty this is Lauren as youve never seen her before. ...

Welcome to the wonderful world of Lauren Goodger! Before The Only Way is Essex Lauren was just an ordinary girl working as a secretary & trying to build a life with her long-term boyfriend Mark Wright. Now she's constantly followed by the paparazzi; she can't wear a bikini without her weight being scrutinised & her private life is played out on the front pages of the tabloids. Lauren may be a celebrity who goes to red carpet events dates gorgeous men & has her own business but she's also a down-to-earth girl who loves to laugh & treasures her friends & family. In SECRETS OF AN ESSEX GIRL Lauren lifts the lid on the truth behind the headlines. She shares her beauty regime secrets about her love life & describes how her friends & family have pulled her through the tough times. So much has been written about Lauren but now it's her turn to set the record straight. In this heartfelt account she opens up about all the incredible ups & downs of her rollercoaster life. Told with searing honesty this is Lauren as you've never seen her before. ...

This book helps you discover how easy it can be making your own eclairs at home with this complete guide to choux pastry Secrets of Eclairs". This beautiful collection has everything you need to know for a well-risen puff assorted fillings & the secret to making the glossiest icing. You can learn the ropes with the classics
- coffee & chocolate eclairs
- then throw yourself into eclairs with more unusual fillings like lime chestnut & passionfruit & icings to die for including salted-butter caramel & mille-feuille style stripes. The perfect gift for a keen baker or patisserie aficionado " Secrets of Eclairs" lets you bring these perfect little pastries into your very own home kitchen. Key points: the definitive guide to eclairs; extensive information on ingredients & equipment required for an array of dazzling finishing touches; & the perfect gift for a keen baker or patisserie aficionado who would like to bring this cult pastry home."

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