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'One of the most exciting new voices of the decade' Erin Kelly'Ambitious and arresting' Beth Underdown'Utterly engrossing' Louise Nealon'Brilliantly written... compelling' Kate Sawyer'Painfully real' Hanna Jameson'A visceral slice of female friendship' StylistEveryone's got that history, I guess. Everyone's got a story.When Emily meets enigmatic and dazzling actress Tamsin, her life changes. Drawn into Tamsin's world of Soho living, boozy dinners, and cocktails at impossibly expensive bars, Emily's life shifts from black and white to technicolour and the two women become inseparable.Tamsin is the friend Emily has always longed for; beautiful, fun, intelligent and mysterious and soon Emily is neglecting her previous life - her work assisting vulnerable women, her old friend Lucy - to bask in her glow. But when a bombshell news article about a decades-old sexual assault case breaks, Emily realises that Tamsin has been hiding a secret about her own past. A secret that threatens to unravel everything . . .Young Women is a razor sharp novel that slices to the heart of our most important relationships, and asks how complicit we all are in this world built for men.Praise for Jessica Moor'A fabulous new writer' Richard Osman'Compelling, tense and pacy read' The Observer, 10 Best Debut Novelists of 2020'Powerful and chilling, an important story, well told' Guardian'Vastly impressive . . . Deeply affecting and superbly told, it demands to be read' Daily Mail'Jessica Moor is a new young writer I believe in' Jeanette Winterson'Tense, beautiful and lyrical. Everyone should read this book' Sara Collins'Made me rage and weep and understand a little better. A powerful book telling stories that need to be heard' Rosamund Lupton

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Every bouquet tells a story...And every story begins at Blossom & Grow, a tiny jewel-like flower shop in the heart of Dublin. Here, among the buckets of fragrant blooms, beneath the flickering candles and lanterns, florist Lara works her magic, translating feelings into flower arrangements, changing hearts and lives. Whether its bridal posies, anniversary bouquets or surprise deliveries from secret admirers, Lara arranges the flowers for all manner of life-changing moments. No stranger to heartbreak herself, Lara knows flowers say more than words ever can. But can the flowers that heal the customers work their magic on Lara? Drawing together a delightful cast of characters, Ella Griffin brings her warmth, wit and wisdom to a captivating tale woven around a Dublin florist.

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From Turner Classic Movies, this challenging 2-in-1 puzzle and book gift set spotlights 100 of the greatest stars from Hollywood''s golden age and beyond.* 2-IN-1: The double-sided puzzle included in this set gives you 2 unique scenes to piece together; the movies'' most awe-inspiring leading ladies shine on Side 1, and Side 2 is a star-studded tribute to the leading men* INFORMATION-PACKED BOOK: An 56-page paperback companion book (5 x 6 inches) offers essential stats and key films for every star featured on the puzzle* SPECIFICATIONS: 500-piece double-sided puzzle, full-color and printed on high-quality stock; finished puzzle measures 16 x 20 inches* KEEPSAKE BOX: Cards are house in full-color printed keepsake box with magnetic closure* PERFECT GIFT: A movie lover''s dream

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The teachers thought they knew her. They were wrong...'Must read' Bella'A brilliant thriller' Closer'Gripping and powerful!' Lauren North'An addictive page-turner' Samantha Tonge'School run revenge at its best' Jacqueline Ward'The end was a triumph, absolutely brilliant!' Rona Halsall When single mum Ruth has a brief fling with Rob, she's mortified to discover that he lied to her. He lied to her, because he's married. Worse still, he's the husband of Janine, head of the PTA at the primary school where Ruth works as secretary, and when the truth of their fling is discovered, Ruth suddenly has a lot of enemies at the school gates. Threatening texts begin to arrive, rumours abound and the staff room becomes hostile. But when it also starts to affect her son, a student at the school, Ruth realises you can do anything if you convince yourself it's for the sake of your child. Even murder.A page-turning and deeply compulsive psychological thriller about a school secretary and how dangerous it can be to make enemies at the school gates. For fans of Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty and The Rumour by Lesley Kara.

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'Haunting and enchanting by turns. This book will stay with me for a long time. Utterly magnificent' Jenni Keer? Can the truth about her family's past unlock her future? Normandy, 1937. Sixteen-year-old Elise embarks on a whirlwind romance with a young American man, which transports her from the drudgery of her everyday life caring for her mother. But neither she nor William is prepared for the war that will threaten to tear them apart... Boston, 2009. Lucy has been left reeling by the death of her beloved grandfather. They had always planned to visit France together after her college graduation; now, still aching from his loss, Lucy decides to take the trip alone. As Lucy traces the steps of her grandfather through the French countryside where he once served as a GI, a powerful story of love, loss and destiny emerges – but can the truth about her family's past unlock her future? Or are some scars too deep to heal? Readers love The Time Between Us: 'Poignant, haunting story took my breath away. A simply stunning debut' Clare Marchant 'Emotional story of love and loss, beautifully woven' Liz Fenwick 'Left me breathless. My emotions were crushed and revived and tangled... I cried and felt heartbreak for the characters. Time stood still and supper cooled while I finished living it... Unmissable... I cannot stop thinking about it' Goodreads 5* Review 'Emotional rollercoaster of love and loss... An excellent read which kept my interest right through to the last page' Jo Lambert 'Fabulous, emotional... This is a beautifully written story of war, love and loss... Pulled me in from the first page and I loved the story of Elise' NetGalley 5* Review 'Emotional and heart-breaking... If you like WWII books then you will love this one' NetGalley 5* Review 'Fantastic... Hooked me and kept me invested... McCarron was able to capture the sights, smells, sounds, touch and tastes to the extent that I felt I was in the soldier's boots. It was phenomenal!... I was emotionally wrung out by the end of the book... This is the best book out there... Spectacular... Magnificently written, five-star historical fiction must be on your radar' NetGalley 5* Review 'Very beautiful read. I highly recommend this one. I really like the writer's style and look forward to her future books' @IslaRoseReads, 5* Review 'Heart-breaking dual timeline story of love, loss and the reality of life' NetGalley Reviewer 'Historical fiction is one of my favourite genres and this one did not disappoint... I recommend this book if you like to read historical fiction' NetGalley Reviewer 'Poignant and emotionally complex. Loved it' NetGalley Reviewer

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READERS LOVE YOUNG WOMEN:'Hands down, this is an absolutely phenomenonal book! I recommend Young Women to everyone out there, one you'll be hearing about for a long time to come''Young Women instantly grabbed me from the first chapter. I devoured this novel''Incredibly powerful . . . essential reading for all.''Sharp, beautifully written and powerful'AN INTOXICATING FRIENDSHIP.AN UNFORGIVABLE BETRAYAL.From the Observer debut novelist of the year, an addictive new novel where a fierce new female friendship will unearth a secret that could change everything . . .When Emily meets enigmatic and dazzling actress Tamsin, her life changes. Drawn into Tamsin's world of Soho living, boozy dinners and cocktails at impossibly expensive bars, Emily's life shifts from black and white to technicolour and the two women become inseparable.But after a bombshell news article breaks, Emily begins to realise that Tamsin has been hiding a secret about her past. A secret that threatens to unravel everything . . .'Confirms Jessica Moor as one of the most exciting new voices of the decade' Erin KellyAmbitious and arresting' Beth Underdown 'Vividly engaging' Winnie M. Li'Brilliantly written' Kate Sawyer 'Painfully real' Hanna Jameson'Provocative, thought-provoking' Bexy Cameron 'Visceral' Stylist'A timely read' Prima 'A slick cautionary tale' Sunday Times'Utterly engrossing' Louise Nealon*Observer best debut novelists of 2020 - 26th Jan 2020

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READERS LOVE YOUNG WOMEN:'Hands down, this is an absolutely phenomenonal book! I recommend Young Women to everyone out there, one you'll be hearing about for a long time to come''Young Women instantly grabbed me from the first chapter. I devoured this novel''Incredibly powerful . . . essential reading for all.''Sharp, beautifully written and powerful'AN INTOXICATING FRIENDSHIP.AN UNFORGIVABLE BETRAYAL.From the Observer debut novelist of the year, an addictive new novel where a fierce new female friendship will unearth a secret that could change everything . . .When Emily meets enigmatic and dazzling actress Tamsin, her life changes. Drawn into Tamsin's world of Soho living, boozy dinners and cocktails at impossibly expensive bars, Emily's life shifts from black and white to technicolour and the two women become inseparable.But after a bombshell news article breaks, Emily begins to realise that Tamsin has been hiding a secret about her past. A secret that threatens to unravel everything . . .'Confirms Jessica Moor as one of the most exciting new voices of the decade' Erin KellyAmbitious and arresting' Beth Underdown 'Vividly engaging' Winnie M. Li'Brilliantly written' Kate Sawyer 'Painfully real' Hanna Jameson'Provocative, thought-provoking' Bexy Cameron 'Visceral' Stylist'A timely read' Prima 'A slick cautionary tale' Sunday Times'Utterly engrossing' Louise Nealon

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In 1801, at the age of 26, Joseph Mallord William Turner became the youngest ever member of the Royal Academy. His early paintings combined great historical themes with inspired visions of nature, but subsequent experiments with the effects of light led him swiftly towards a evolutionary dissolution of forms. In this profusely illustrated book, Olivier Meslay invites us to follow the development of Turner's incandescent art, a bridge between Romanticism and Impressionism and one of Britains' most remarkable contributions to art.

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Richard Ouzounian turns his probing questions and observational skills to the world of pop culture celebrity. He knows just what buttons to push to get larger-than-life figures to reveal things about themselves.

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A DEVASTATING WAR. A LOVE THAT WON'T DIE.A sweeping and sumptuous historical epic from Hilary Jones. The 1918 armistice has ended the war in Europe. But as the 1920's roars to life, it is an age of social change, excess, shellshock and ghosts.Having shown courage and strength on the battlefield, Will and Grace are back in the UK and working at the cutting edge of modern medicine. At every turn they see a country in flux.Many of their contemporaries are following serious paths, committing to causes of the day – workers' rights, votes for women, an independent Ireland.Others seek refuge in more earthly and bohemian pleasures. But as young parents and practising medics, they have – more than anything – duties of care and compassion that cannot be ignored.The follow-up to Hilary Jones's acclaimed debut novel, Frontline, perfect for fans of Ken Follett, Kate Mosse and Jeffrey Archer. ___________PRAISE FOR DR HILARY JONES'The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read' - Jeffrey Archer'A story to get the heart racing' - Daily Express'An enthralling tale' - Daily Mirror'Dr Hilary is a master storyteller' - Lorraine Kelly CBE

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A heartwarming Victorian saga, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Kitty Neale.'I couldn't stop reading this story . . . a real page turner' Sheila Newberry1860s LondonOrphaned at a young age, Rosa has always looked out for her younger sister, Grace, protecting her from the dangers and bullies of the workhouse.So when Grace is suddenly faced with a world without Rosa, she finds herself alone and forced to make difficult decisions about her future. Can she really walk away from everything she has built to protect the children Rosa has left behind?Returning to the gang-ruled streets of south-east London, Grace is determined to build a better future for herself and for the children of Bell Lane - no matter what the cost . . .

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A highly illustrated history of the Wars of the Roses based on the medieval art of Graham Turner. The period of civil strife in the second half of the 15th century now known as the Wars of the Roses was one of the most dramatic and tumultuous in English history. Since first being inspired by a visit to Bosworth battlefield nearly 30 years ago, renowned historical artist Graham Turner has built a worldwide reputation for his depictions of this colourful and troubled era, his paintings and prints prized by historians and collectors for their attention to detail and dramatic and atmospheric compositions. This new study contains a detailed history of the wars alongside a unique and comprehensive collection of over 120 of his paintings and drawings, many created especially for this book. It provides meticulously researched details of arms, armour, settings and countless other aspects of the period, while bringing to life the human stories behind the turbulent events.

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'ONE NIGHT, NEW YORK transports the reader to the glitter and the danger of old New York. A page-turner with style.' ERIN KELLY'ENTHRALLING' THE TIMES, BEST NEW HISTORICAL FICTIONA THRILLING DEBUT NOVEL OF CORRUPTION AND MURDER, SET IN THE NIGHTCLUBS, TENEMENTS AND SKYSCRAPERS OF 1930s NEW YORK - FROM THE WINNER OF THE VIRAGO/THE POOL NEW CRIME WRITER AWARD.At the top of the Empire State Building on a freezing December night, two women hold their breath. Frances and Agnes are waiting for the man who has wronged them. They plan to seek the ultimate revenge.Set over the course of a single night, One Night, New York is a detective story, a romance and a coming-of-age tale. It is also a story of old New York, of bohemian Greenwich Village between the wars, of floozies and artists and addicts, of a city that sucked in creatives and immigrants alike, lighting up the world, while all around America burned amid the heat of the Great Depression.'An atmospheric portrait of a city in the grip of the Great Depression as well as a compelling crime story' GUARDIAN'Thompson's impressive debut delivers a beautifully detailed and multifaceted account of Jazz Age New York' IRISH TIMES'An assured debut so evocative you can almost smell the bathtub gin wafting off the pages' RED MAGAZINE

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A revealing new portrait of J.M.W. Turner and the man behind the art, uncovering fresh material and shedding new light on this complicated and secretive artistic figure. Joseph Mallord William Turner is arguably Britain's greatest and most mysterious painter, whose range of work encompasses seascape and landscape, immensely powerful oil paintings and intimate watercolours. His friend and colleague C.R. Leslie remembered him thus: 'Turner was short and stout, and had a sturdy, sailor-like walk. He might be taken for the captain of a river steamboat at first glance; but a second would find more in his face than belongs in any ordinary mind. There was that peculiar keenness of expression in his eye that is only seen in men of constant habits of observation'. The son of a Covent garden barber and a woman who died in Bethlehem Hospital, Turner achieved fame and fortune during his lifetime. Although he possessed a wide-ranging imagination, he was an often incoherent speaker and writer, and his muddled will produced much discord – it is a wonder that, despite avaricious relatives and incompetent lawyers, so many of his works are now in the hands of the nation, and publicly proclaim his genius. In this riveting and revelatory biography, Anthony Bailey has drawn upon archival material, scholarly literature and research, as well as studying many of Turner's sketchbooks, paintings and watercolours, to shed new light on this complicated and secretive artistic figure.

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As the brainchild behind the Cable News Network, Ted Turner revolutionized the television industry by introducing a 24-hour news station. Dubbed "Terrible Ted" for his apparent disregard for the rules, he turned sharp business savvy into a global communications empire that has made him one of the wealthiest-and most powerful figures in the business. This unique biography, the latest in the bestselling Speaks series, presents the different shades of this colorful personality by bringing together original Turner quotes from newscasts, interviews, and articles. Janet Lowe (Del Mar, CA) is the author of the bestselling /Ispeaks/N series, including /IWarrenBuffett Speaks, Jack Welch Speaks, Bill Gates Speaks,/N and /IOprah Winfrey Speaks./N Shehas written for /Inewsweek/N, the /ILos Angeles Times/N, and the /IChristian Science Monitor./N

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A bold new interpretation of Nat Turner and the slave rebellion that stunned the American SouthIn 1831 Virginia, Nat Turner led a band of Southampton County slaves in a rebellion that killed fifty-five whites, mostly women and children. After more than two months in hiding, Turner was captured, and quickly convicted and executed. In the Matter of Nat Turner penetrates the historical caricature of Turner as befuddled mystic and self-styled Baptist preacher to recover the haunting persona of this legendary American slave rebel, telling of his self-discovery and the dawning of his Christian faith, of an impossible task given to him by God, and of redemptive violence and profane retribution.Much about Turner remains unknown. His extraordinary account of his life and rebellion, given in chains as he awaited trial in jail, was written down by an opportunistic white attorney and sold as a pamphlet to cash in on Turner’s notoriety. But the enigmatic rebel leader had an immediate and broad impact on the American South, and his rebellion remains one of the most momentous episodes in American history. Christopher Tomlins provides a luminous account of Turner's intellectual development, religious cosmology, and motivations, and offers an original and incisive analysis of the Turner Rebellion itself and its impact on Virginia politics. Tomlins also undertakes a deeply critical examination of William Styron’s 1967 novel, The Confessions of Nat Turner, which restored Turner to the American consciousness in the era of civil rights, black power, and urban riots.A speculative history that recovers Turner from the few shards of evidence we have about his life, In the Matter of Nat Turner is also a unique speculation about the meaning and uses of history itself.

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70 delicious recipes to clear through the nutribabble and let you enjoy food again, with no rules, no restrictions and absolutely no BS. 'It's great to have more qualified nutritional professionals speak out against the wellness fads' Renee McGregor, author of Orthorexia. Fed up with bloggers with no qualifications telling you what to eat? Had enough of all the detoxes and diet? Confused about all the conflicting nutrition messages in the media? Then this book is for you. Time to clear through the nutribabble, and enjoy food again with this collection of 70 delicious recipes for a truly healthy diet, with no rules, no restrictions and absolutely no BS.

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“Going my way?” asked John Turner’s campaign brochure in 1962, “my way is the Liberal way.” It was, that is, until Pierre Trudeau came to power. Turner was his party’s star apprentice in the Liberal art of managing a heterogeneous nation through brokerage politics, but in the 1968 election Canadians opted instead for a newly minted celebrity leader for a re-imagined nation.A political biography extraordinaire, Elusive Destiny reveals the inner workings of the Liberal Party in its heyday as charted through the meteoric rise and fall of John Napier Turner. It highlights Turner’s vision for the country and tallies the political price he paid when he deviated from the Trudeau legacy on matters such as language rights, social spending, and Quebec. It also provides a new perspective on federal politics from the 1960s through the 1980s while giving John Turner his rightful place in Canadian history.

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Featuring 12 powerful maritime paintings, from the ever-popular Turner collection at Tate. A fine new art calendar from Flame Tree.One of the world''s most celebrated and popular artists, J.M.W. Turner was a master painter of light and the elements. This wall calendar features a range of Turner’s atmospheric seascapes, from Tate collections: from the drama of iconic work Snow Storm - Steam-Boat off a Harbour’s Mouth to the heady heat of The Lighthouse at Marseilles from the Sea. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging, with plastic-free packaging.

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A definitive new biography, deftly interweaving an account of Turner’s early life with profound scholarly and aesthetic appreciation of his work A complex figure, and divisive during his lifetime, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851) has long been considered Britain’s greatest painter. An artist of phenomenal invention, complexity, and industry, Turner is now one of the world’s most popular painters. This comprehensive new account of his early life draws together recent scholarship, corrects errors in the existing literature, and presents a wealth of new findings. In doing so, it furnishes a more detailed understanding than ever before of the connections between Turner’s life and art. Taking a strictly chronological approach, Eric Shanes addresses Turner’s intellectual complexity and depth, his technical virtuosity, his personal contradictions, and his intricate social and cultural relations. Shanes draws on decades of familiarity with his subject, as well as newly discovered source material, such as the artist’s principal bank records, which shed significant light on his patronage and sales. The result, written in a warm, engaging style, is a comprehensive and magnificently illustrated volume which will fundamentally shape the future of Turner studies.

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The narrative of Tumult! The Incredible Life and Music of Tina Turner is an extended exploration of the magical transformation of shy country girl Anna Mae Bullock into the boisterous force of nature we know today as Tina Turner. This is creative alchemy in action: turning into Turner is actually also the captivating tale of someone who was already precociously there, a stellar talent just waiting to emerge and grab the global spotlight. Far from the early myths attached to her name by association with her talented but tormenting producer-husband, she was not a Svengali-like creation at all, but rather a fully formed, if vulnerable, young musical prodigy who was going to burst out of the creative shell imposed upon her one way or the other. Even though it took sixteen years to do so, her second career as a solo pop artist is the achievement for which she is rightly remembered. In Turner, we have a case study in triumph over adversity and sheer creative will power: singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, feminist icon. Often referred to as the Queen of Rock and Roll, she has sold over two hundred million records and sold more live concert tickets than any other solo performer in history. In 2019, she celebrated her eighieth birthday and was also lionized in the live Broadway version of her incredible life story, Tina: The Musical, starring Adrienne Warren. In Tumult!, we unearth and examine what uncanny skills enabled her to connect with so many people at such a deep heart-to-heart level. She is, in fact, a beating human heart in high heels.

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Richard Ouzounian turns his probing questions and observational skills to the world of pop culture celebrity, Heknows just what buttons to push to get larger-than-life figures to reveal things about themselves they've never told anyone before.

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Produced in partnership with the National Gallery, this gorgeous and practical month-to-view year planner features on its cover a design based on J.M.W. Turner's famous masterpiece The Fighting Temeraire. It’s a perfect gift or special treat just for you. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.

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The Sunday Times bestseller – Now a major TV series with Paramount+Elizabeth Macneal's The Doll Factory is a gothic suspense story of art, obsession and delusion, set in Victorian London.'Astounding . . . I recommend it wholeheartedly' – Jo Whiley, BBC Radio 2 Book ClubLondon. 1850. On a crowded street, the dollmaker Iris Whittle meets the artist Louis Frost. Louis is a painter who is desperate for Iris to be his model. Iris agrees, on the condition that he teaches her to paint.Dreaming of freedom, Iris throws herself into a new life of art and love, unaware that she has caught the eye of a second man. Silas Reed is a curiosity collector, enchanted by the strange and beautiful. After seeing Iris at the site of the Great Exhibition he finds he cannot forget her.As Iris's world expands, Silas's obsession grows. And it is only a matter of time before they meet again . . .'A sharp, scary tale of love, art and obsession' – Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the TrainBBC Radio 2 Book Club PickBBC Radio 4 Book At BedtimeFive Star Reader Reviews:'Breathtaking''I couldn't put it down''Spellbinding''I never wanted it to end''A plot to stop your heart'The Burial Plot, Elizabeth's latest cat-and-mouse thriller, is available to pre-order now!

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Erica Cantelli feels weighed down and it has nothing to do with the extra pounds she's trying to lose. Juggling a successful career with two children and a deadweight husband, most days can feel she's biting off more than she can chew. In fact fantasising about getting rid of her increasingly disinterested husband is just about all that keeps Erica sane. That and daydreaming about the incredibly handsome new school Principal, Julian Foxham... So when her husband jokes about trading her for a size 0 model and the only man who shows her any affection is her gay best friend, Erica knows something has to change. But is counting calories really the answer? Or is getting rid of him the real path to happiness? The Husband Diet is for fans of snarky humour and women who know what it's like to feel under-appreciated. With a simple honesty that is in turns both hilarious and touching, you'll laugh and cry, sometimes both at the same time! Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Kirsten Bailey and Lindsey Kelk. Readers absolutely love The Husband Diet! 'Truly stunning read... Nancy never fails to disappoint. Heart-warming and beautifully written' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review 'Enjoyed this book from beginning to end... Gave me all the feels... Very hard to put down!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review 'Great feel good book... Loved it, def a 5 star book' Goodreads Reviewer, 5* Review 'Funny, touching story... If you've ever felt like you're not quite enough and/or love a heroine that you will be rooting for from the first page until the last, this is the book for you... A fantastic read. 5 stars' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review 'Delightful read. I devoured it in 2 days!! Couldn't put it down' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review 'Hooked from the first chapter' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review 'Adored this book... A quick read that was cute, easy and funny'NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review 'Completely relatable, funny, and interesting' NetGalley Reviewer, 4* Review 'Loved this mind-blowing, impulsive, crazy book!' NetGalley Reviewer, 4* Review

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'A stunning debut . . . I loved every page' CLARE MACKINTOSH'I loved this book. Its witchy, and sweaty and unputdownable. It takes a traditional thriller structure and turns it on it's head' DAISY JOHNSON'Refreshing, heartbreaking and magical . . . Every mother should read this' CATH WEEKS'A riveting and utterly convincing story, that shines a light on the shadows between right and wrong. A sensitive and thought-provoking into the lives of women' KIRAN MILLWARD HARGRAVE'Fascinating. Enlightening. Sobering.' OXFORD TIMES'Hard to believe it's a debut . . . utterly compelling' JENNY BLACKHURST'Fiction that navigates issues not often showcased on the page with care and without judgement is something to savour. One More Chance does just that' SKINNY'Gritty . . . Brutally honest. Emotionally powerful' MY WEEKLY***THE BATTLE ON THE INSIDE IS JUST THE BEGINNINGDani hasn't had an easy life. She's made some bad choices and now she's paying the ultimate price; prison.With her young daughter Bethany, growing up in foster care, Dani is determined to be free and reunited with her. There's only one problem; Dani can't stay out of trouble.Dani's new cellmate Martha is quiet and unassuming. There's something about her that doesn't add up. When Martha offers Dani one last chance at freedom, she doesn't hesitate.Everything she wants is on the outside, but Dani is stuck on the inside. Is it possible to break out when everyone is trying to keep you in . . .***What readers are sayingA brilliant insight into the life of a prisoner told in such a clever and sympathetic way. . . that will have you gripped to the very end.A fantastic read. 5*****The story was . . . refreshingly different from anything l have read before. Well worth reading. A gritty, honest read. Really enjoyed it!Just couldn't put it downA brilliant engrossing story and I can't wait to read more by Lucy AyrtonI loved this book. I loved the plot and the story arc. I loved Danni.

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Two families divided by hate. A love that will not die.Sylvie and Donna travel on the same train to work each day but have never spoken. Their families are on different sides of the bitter Brexit divide, although the tensions and arguments at home give them much in common.What they don't know is that their eldest children, Rachid and Jodie, are about to meet for the first time and fall in love. Aware that neither family will approve, the teenagers vow to keep their romance a secret.But as Sylvie's family feel increasingly unwelcome in England, a desire for a better life threatens Rachid and Jodie's relationship. Can their love unite their families - or will it end in tragedy?'Powerful and moving' RACHEL EDWARDS'Heart-wrenching' 5* READER REVIEW'A thought-provoking triumph' MIKE GAYLE'Such a beautiful story' 5* READER REVIEW'Outstanding' SUSAN LEWIS'Compelling' 5* READER REVIEW'Original and powerful . . . You'll love it' LOUISE BEECH'A love story like no other' 5* READER REVIEW'Warm, wise and very moving' ARAMINTA HALL'I could not put it down' 5* READER REVIEW'Absolutely loved In Little Stars' LUCY DIAMOND'Intelligent, thought-provoking and heart-breaking' 5* READER REVIEWPlease note this novel contains details of racial abuse and racially motivated violence.

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Two Girls. One Chance. When Lizzie's car crashes with her two daughters inside, she faces a terrible choice. And when she recovers from her injuries, she has to deal with the impact of that tragedy as well as the police investigation into it. As Lizzie and her family struggle to come to terms with the events of that night, things take an even darker turn. Just what did happen on that remote country road? Who is responsible? And can the family get through this together...Or will the truth finally tear them apart?A stunning, deeply emotional and beautifully realised cross between SOPHIE'S CHOICE and DAUGHTER.

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In the face of religious and cultural diversity, some doubt whether Christian faith remains possible today. Critics claim that religion is irrational and violent, and the loudest defenders of Christianity are equally strident. In response, Desire, Faith, and the Darkness of God: Essays in Honor of Denys Turner explores the uncertainty essential to Christian commitment; it suggests that faith is moved by a desire for that which cannot be known. This approach is inspired by the tradition of Christian apophatic theology, which argues that language cannot capture divine transcendence. From this perspective, contemporary debates over God’s existence represent a dead end: if God is not simply another object in the world, then faith begins not in abstract certainty but in a love that exceeds the limits of knowledge. The essays engage classic Christian thought alongside literary and philosophical sources ranging from Pseudo-Dionysius and Dante to Karl Marx and Jacques Derrida. Building on the work of Denys Turner, they indicate that the boundary between atheism and Christian thought is productively blurry. Instead of settling the stale dispute over whether religion is rationally justified, their work suggests instead that Christian life is an ethical and political practice impassioned by a God who transcends understanding.

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'White's sharp-eyed take on modern life couldn't be more on target ' Irish Independent All looks perfect for Ali and Shelly. And that's what counts, right? But beneath the filters, it's a different story . . .Ali Jones is dealing with a lot. The fallout from her ill-conceived plan to fake a pregnancy to gain new social media followers, an inbox filled with horrible messages, her ex is still ignoring her ... Oh, and she actually is pregnant. For real this time.But as Ali debates trying to salvage her online career as a desperate step to support her baby, Queen of the Influencers Shelly Devine discovers that her mysterious stalker seems to know a shocking amount about the life not shown in her glossy aspirational content - a life Shelly wants to keep hidden.As Ali and Shelly try to figure out how to live their lives online, they start to realise that the lines between fact and fiction are still blurry, even for them. And are they in danger of losing the people that matter most?

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In late May 1918 in Valdosta, Georgia, ten black men and one black woman, Mary Turner, eight months pregnant at the time, were lynched and tortured by mobs of white citizens. Through hauntingly detailed full-color artwork and collage, Elegy for Mary Turner names those who were killed, identifies the killers, and evokes a landscape in which the NAACP investigated the crimes when the state would not, when white citizens baked pies and flocked to see black corpses, and when black people fought to make their lives-and their mourning-matter. With introductions from C. Tyrone Forehand, great grand-nephew of Mary and Hayes Turner, whose family has long campaigned for the deaths to be remembered; abolitionist activist and educator Mariame Kaba, reflecting on the violence visited on black women's bodies; and historian Julie Buckner Armstrong, who opens a window onto the broader scale of lynching's terror in American history.

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In the face of religious and cultural diversity, some doubt whether Christian faith remains possible today. Critics claim that religion is irrational and violent, and the loudest defenders of Christianity are equally strident. In response, Desire, Faith, and the Darkness of God: Essays in Honor of Denys Turner explores the uncertainty essential to Christian commitment; it suggests that faith is moved by a desire for that which cannot be known. This approach is inspired by the tradition of Christian apophatic theology, which argues that language cannot capture divine transcendence. From this perspective, contemporary debates over God’s existence represent a dead end: if God is not simply another object in the world, then faith begins not in abstract certainty but in a love that exceeds the limits of knowledge. The essays engage classic Christian thought alongside literary and philosophical sources ranging from Pseudo-Dionysius and Dante to Karl Marx and Jacques Derrida. Building on the work of Denys Turner, they indicate that the boundary between atheism and Christian thought is productively blurry. Instead of settling the stale dispute over whether religion is rationally justified, their work suggests instead that Christian life is an ethical and political practice impassioned by a God who transcends understanding.

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**THE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH****A SUNDAY TIMES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 2022**In the outback, nothing stays buried forever...'Classic Hammer. A crime novel that will stay with me for a long time.' Ann Cleeves'This novel is Hammer's best work yet.' The Times'A complex, twisty thriller, with nuanced characters and a winding plot all set in the oppressive Australian heat.' Lisa Hall'This slice of Australian noir sparkles like an opal in the blistering sun.' Lisa Gray'Opal Country is a top-notch Aussie Noir with real heat coming off the pages.' Christopher FowlerOpals...In the desolate outback town of Finnigans Gap, police struggle to maintain law and order. Thieves pillage opal mines, religious fanatics recruit vulnerable youngsters and billionaires do as they please.Bodies...Then an opal miner is found crucified and left to rot down his mine. Nothing about the miner's death is straight-forward, not even who found the body. Homicide detective Ivan Lucic is sent to investigate, assisted by inexperienced young investigator Nell Buchanan.But Finnigans Gap has already ended one police career and damaged others, and soon both officers face damning allegations and internal investigations. Have Ivan and Nell been set up, and if so, by whom?Secrets...As time runs out, their only chance at redemption is to find the killer. But the more they uncover, the more harrowing the mystery becomes, and a past long forgotten is thrown into scorching sunlight.Because in Finnigans Gap, nothing stays buried for ever.Praise for Chris Hammer:'Hammer is a great writer - a leader in Australian noir' Michael Connelly'Shimmers . . . A tortured tale of blood and loss' Val McDermid'Stunning - a page-turner which stays long in the memory' Sunday Times

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'A perfect, warm escape from these cold, dark times' Kate Eberlen'Bursting with hope and heart' Cathy Bramley'Wonderfully engaging . . . beautifully drawn' Mike Gayle-----Lorna's world is small but safe. She loves her daughter and the two of them are all that matter. But after nearly twenty years, she and Ella are suddenly leaving London for the Isle of Kip, the tiny remote Scottish island where Lorna grew up. Alice's world is tiny but full.She loves the community on Kip and how her yoga classes draw women across the tiny island together. Now Lorna's arrival might help their family finally mend itself - even if forgiveness means returning to the past...And as the two women find friendship, Lorna also starts to find her place in the world.Can coming home mean starting again?-----Join the community of readers who love Libby's bright, moving storytelling:'A wonderfully evocative and enveloping novel ... a perfect, warm escape from these cold, dark times' Kate Eberlen, author of Miss you and Only You'Tender, heartfelt ... The Island Home explores every aspect of love and shows us it's never too late to fix what's broken.' Lindsey Kelk, author of In Case You Missed It'Radiates warmth, happiness and hope' Veronica Henry

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What if your LONG-LOST SISTER holds the key to a family secret?A much-loved gripping novel from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author about two sisters and a heartwrenching secret.Claire leads a busy, fulfilled and happy life, a life she wouldn't trade for anything . . . but that is about to change for ever.When Claire fails to prevent a young woman's suicide, the incident seems to trigger something in her - forgotten images of a long-lost sister and a childhood she had always remembered as being close to perfection. Realising that this was not the case, Claire runs the risk of uncovering the dark secrets that are locked away in her memories.Caught in a complex struggle between the present and past, between the man who wants to help her and the husband who cannot, Claire must discover the terrible truth for herself...Unlock the secrets you'll love to discover with Diane Chamberlain, the storyteller beloved of readers everywhere:'An excellent read that will be loved by her fans and anyone who enjoys reading' Jodi Picoult'I completely LOVED this book' Jane Green'Totally amazing...so powerful and beautifully written. I love Diane's writing' Cathy Kelly'Incredibly moving story, rich in character and atmosphere. I couldn't put it down' Susan Lewis'With beautifully drawn characters and a string of twists that will keep you guessing right up to the end' Stylist 'Chamberlain puts so much grit, emotion and drama into her books that it's impossible to stop thinking about them' Heat'Gripping' Woman & Home'Essential reading for Jodi Picoult fans' Daily Mail

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