In the winter of 1849 Florence Nightingale was an unknown 29-year-old
- beautiful well-born & deeply unhappy. After clashing with
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When Vavara a young orphaned Polish girl is brought to serve at Empress Elizabeths glittering dangerous court in St Petersburg she is schooled by the Chancellor himself in skills from lock-picking to love-making learning above all else to stay silent
- & listen. Soon she is Elizabeths tongue
- her secret eyes & ears. Then Sophie a vulnerable young princess arrives from Prussia as a prospective bride for Elizabeths heir. Set to spy on her by the Empress Vavara soon becomes her friend & confidante & helps her navigate the illicit seductions & the treacherous shifting allegiances of the court. But Sophies destiny is to become the notorious Catherine the Great. Are her ambitions more lofty & far-reaching than anyone suspected & will she stop at nothing to achieve absolute power?

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The Iceman crept into the house on the edge of the lake. He killed the father first. Then the mother & child. & when his work was done he set the house on fire. Lucas Davenport has tracked killers in cities across America. But the woods of rural Wisconsin are as dark & primal as evil itself. The winters are harsher & colder. & in the heart of every mother & father there is fear.. . Because tonight the Iceman cometh. ...

Elfrida Phipps loves her new life in her pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage her faithful dog Horace & the friendship of the neighbouring Blundells
- particularly Oscar
- to ensure that her days include companionship as well as independence. But an unforeseen tragedy upsets Elfridas tranquillity: Oscars wife & daughter are killed in a terrible car crash & he finds himself homeless when his stepchildren claim their dead mothers inheritance. Oscar & Elfrida take refuge in a rambling house in Scotland which becomes a magnet for various waifs & strays who converge upon it including an unhappy teenage girl. It could be a recipe for disaster. But somehow the Christmas season weaves its magical spell & for Elfrida & Oscar in the evening of their lives the winter solstice brings love & solace.

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Winter Town follows two childhood best friends who learn that growing up means growing apart. This is written from both points of views Every winter Evan looks forward to a visit from Lucy a childhood pal who moved away after her parents divorce. But when Lucy arrives this year shes changed. The girl next door has chopped dyed black hair a nose stud & a scowl. But even though Lucys changed Evan & Lucy connect again. & this time Evan falls in love. Lucy has secrets. She doesnt tell Evan about her mothers new abusive boyfriend her own violent boyfriend & the fights that got her kicked out of her house. She feels guilty & starts to resent Evans picture perfect (boring) life. She knows Evan wont change & Lucy knows she must break his heart & move on. The next winter after transferring to an art college against his fathers wishes Evan sees Lucy again. & this time they know the timing is right. This unique story features gorgeous black-&-white illustrations throughout (comic strips spot art chapter heads etc.). ...

This is a delightful collection of recipes from Weight Watchers. This latest Mini Series is handbag sized & thus perfect to pick up on your way home from work. Small but perfectly formed each book is themed with a selection of recipes for delicious meals that are healthy too. ...

It all started when Lauren first moved to the countryside from the city & discovered that her ordinary little pony was anything but ordinary for when she recited a secret spell Twilight turned into a unicorn with magical powers! From that moment on Lauren & Twilight learned how to use magic to help their friends solve their problems. & now Lauren & Twilight are back in a magical new & exciting wintertime adventure. ...

Imagine waking up in a snow globe... That's how travel journalist Krista feels when she arrives in magical Quebec to report on Canada's glittering Winter Carnival. Over ten sub-zero days Krista's formerly frozen heart begins to melt as she discovers an enchanting world of ice palaces husky dog-sledding & maple-syrup treats galore. & then she meets Jacques a man as handsome & rugged as he is mysterious... The two share a secret that could bond them forever but can they find a way to break through the protective layers around their hearts to warm up this winter wonderland?.. .let the snow-spangled adventure begin The irresistibly gorgeous new novel from Belinda Jones will completely melt your heart perfect for those looking to escape in an exhilarating romantic story with a little extra magic. Fans of Lindsey Kelk Milly Johnson & Carole Matthews will love Belinda Jones's unique blend of humour adventure & delectable romance. Find Belinda on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/ Belinda-Jones-Travel-Club or visit her website www.belindajones.com. ...

Winter Wonderland Wishler takes the children to Winter Wonderland in search of some Christmas snow. They find that Santa & his elves need help
- his new sleigh hasn't arrived & the presents aren't wrapped yet. But even worse Santa doesn't want to deliver them! Can the three friends save Christmas?
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Grieving widow Kay Partridge & her daughter Evie unable to face the oncoming Christmas festivities move into a cottage at majestic Wintergill Farm in the Yorkshire Dales. Kay wants to shut the door & forget about everything. Evie struggling to come to terms with the concept of death just wants her Daddy to come home for Christmas. Grieving widow Kay Partridge & her daughter Evie unable to face the oncoming Christmas festivities move into a cottage at majestic Wintergill Farm in the Yorkshire Dales. Kay wants to shut the door & forget about everything. Evie struggling to come to terms with the concept of death just wants her Daddy to come home for Christmas. But Wintergill is far from the quiet refuge that they expected. Devastated by Foot & Mouth Nik Snowden & his Mother Nora are facing a bleak future. The two are at loggerheads. Nora has had enough of the hard life but Nik wants to keep the house & lands that have been in his family for generations. But Nik is not the only one attached to the house. In the distant past a terrible tragedy occurred & ever since a restless spirit has haunted the land seeking a child that once was lost. Through the generations the ghost has brought misery & pain to bear on the inhabitants. But where one spirit has sown despair others have sought to protect the children of Wintergill. ...