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The Forgotten Tower is a mesmerising gothic mystery about a castle full of dark secrets and buried history, from Sunday Times top ten bestselling author Lulu Taylor.Georgie is reluctant to move when her husband inherits Wakefield Castle, but he is determined to restore its fortunes. When exploring her new home she finds an old handwritten recipe book which leads her to suspect that the castle hides secrets as troubling as her own . . .In 1939, as war is declared, the Wakefield family open the castle to shelter unusual guests. As the Wakefield children learn to cope with the loss of their missing parents and the presence of newcomers, the castle becomes a refuge and a keeper of secrets.As Georgie’s fascination for the castle grows, it becomes a place for her own escape. But when unravelling the mysteries of its past, she realises that in order to be truly free, she must confront what she most dreads.'Don’t you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa? Winter bliss from Lulu Taylor' - Veronica Henry, author of The Foreign Exchange5 Star Reader Reviews:'A mesmerising gothic novel, written to perfection''I have loved everything this author has written and this was no exception'

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A Midwinter Promise by Sunday Times top ten bestselling author Lulu Taylor is a dramatic story of loss, grief and the legacy of secrets. 'Don’t you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa? Winter bliss from Lulu Taylor' – Veronica Henry, author of A Night on the Orient Express.The pastA lonely and imaginative child, Julia loves her family’s beautiful and wild Cornish home with all her heart. But, marked by dark troubles, she enters her adult years determined to leave and seek a new beginning in London. It’s there she meets the handsome David. They fall in love but, when Julia becomes pregnant, even he can’t stop the terrible echoes of the past from ringing in her ears. The only sound to be heard above the noise is the old Cornish house, calling her home . . .The presentFor Julia’s adult children, Alex and Johnnie, the house hides the history of their family within its walls. For Alex, it is full of memories of her late mother. For Johnnie, it is the house – rightfully theirs after Julia's death – that was stolen. With their father now lying in a hospital bed, time is running out for Alex and Johnnie to uncover the secrets of what happened to their mother all those years ago. Can they discover the truth before the house closes its doors to them forever?

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Escape into a fanciful creative world of adorable, kawaii-style cat mash-ups with more than 100 cat-themed drawing projects, doodle prompts, and whimsical exercises. If you are crazy about cats, looking for new ways to get inspired to draw, or simply want to unwind after a busy day, you have found the right book! Bursting with humor and imagination, 101 Super Cute Cat Things to Draw follows in the successful pawsteps of author Lulu Mayo’s 18 existing books, featuring: Quirky cats, including dragon cats, unicorn cats, ghost cats, star sign cats, maneki-neko (beckoning cat), cat-themed clothes and accessories, cat foods (tangerine tabby, purrfect peach, sushi cats, gelato gatos, ice cream catwiches), cactus cats, cat home decor, and so much more! Step-by-step instructions for drawing and coloring an array of fun feline pictures Cat doodling prompts and mindfulness exercises that will inspire and de-stress you Hours of silly cat entertainmentfrom cover to cover So stimulate your curiosity and explore fun and inspiring ways to draw felines with this book! Just grab your pencils, some paper, and a copy of 101 Super Cute Cat Things to Draw to create plenty of giggle-worthy drawings. Lulu Mayo’s signature whimsical and humorous style of writing and drawing will offer you the inspiration to doodle all types of cats in fun mash-ups and scenarios. The books in the 101 Things to Draw series will put a smile on your face with original mash-ups, step-by-step drawing instructions, doodling exercises, and mindfulness activities.

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A house full of secrets is at the heart A Winter Memory, an absorbing family drama from bestselling author Lulu Taylor – perfect for the winter months.NowYears ago, Helen fell for the charming Hamish and was enchanted by his family home, the romantic Ballintyre House. Elegantly sat on the edge of a loch in western Scotland, the house has been home to the Ballintyre family for decades. Now, seeking refuge from a scandal that has cost Hamish his job, they are living with his older brother Charlie at the house, while his troubled mother is never too far away. Struggling with her own problems, Helen is surprised to find that Charlie’s wife has vanished. No one else seems at all concerned. Where has she gone, and why?ThenIn 1968, sixteen-year-old Tigs is madly in love with James Ballintyre, her childhood friend and hero. When he marries another woman, her heart is broken. She tries to find her way to a new life and a new love but, somehow, everyone is called back to Ballintyre in the end. Tigs is no exception . . .ForeverBallintyre has always been the setting for revelations of love, obsession and betrayal. Now, as Helen seeks the answer to Charlie's wife's disappearance, she is forced to confront her own difficult truths – as the events of the past reach forward to touch the lives of those who still call Ballintyre home, and reveal their secrets . . .'Don’t you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa? Winter bliss from Lulu Taylor' – Veronica Henry, author of Escape To The Cornish Bakery series.

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A Million Mermaids is a colouring book designed for mermaid lovers of all ages. Its humour and adorable charm will appeal to both children and adults as they enter a magical world where mermaids collect shells and swim with dolphins and narwhals. Inside are over 30 spreads of these beautiful mythical creatures, decorated with gorgeous patterns and motifs. A new title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million series, with a stunning foiled cover.

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The Winter Children is a haunting mystery from Lulu Taylor, author of The Snow Angel. Behind a selfless act of kindness lies dark intentions . . . After years of IVF, Olivia and Dan are blissfully happy at the arrival of their long dreamed-of twins. At the same time, they make the move to Renniston Hall, a huge, Elizabethan house that belongs to absent friends. Living rent-free in a small part of the unmodernised house, once a boarding school, they can begin to enjoy the family life they've always wanted.But there is a secret at the heart of their family, one that Olivia does not yet know. And the house, too, holds darkness deep within it . . .

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This may be the biggest But it is far from the first sacrifice I’ve made for this house And I’m sure it won’t be the last But don’t fret. I’m ready. England, 1640. A war is brewing. Rumours are flying. A household is in crisis... and the Devil’s having some fun. For Lady Elizabeth, nothing is more important than protecting her family’s legacy and their ancestral home. When that comes under threat, she elicits the help of Agnes, a young servant suspected of witchcraft. But Agnes has dark dreams of her own for this house. Women, Beware the Devil is a deadly new play of treachery and trickery by The Sunday Times Playwriting Award-winner Lulu Raczka, author of Antigone and Nothing. This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at the Almeida Theatre, London, in February 2023.

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The Winter Children is a haunting mystery from Lulu Taylor, author of A Winter Memory. Behind a selfless act of kindness lies dark intentions . . . Olivia and Dan Felbeck are blissfully happy when their longed-for twins arrive after years of IVF. At the same time, they make the move to Renniston Hall, a huge, Elizabethan house that belongs to absent friends. Living rent-free in a small part of the unmodernised house, once a boarding school, they can begin to enjoy the family life they've always wanted.But there is a secret at the heart of their family, one that Olivia does not yet know. And the house, too, holds its darkness deep within it . . .

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Learn how to draw bunnies and other cute creatures in Lulu Mayo’s unique and quirky style, using simple shapes and easy-to-follow steps. Featuring cute, cuddly spring animals, including bunnies, chicks, and lambs, and even spring sloths, unicorns and marshmallow rabbits. This book will show the reader how to draw quirky creatures in an easy and inspiring way that will encourage them to come up with their own creations in no time. Step by step, illustrator Lulu Mayo will explain how to draw each cute critter by using simple shapes. The 30 different exercises will keep the reader entertained and ignite their doodling curiosity, inspiring them to experiment and dream up their very own spring characters.

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A Million Llamas is a giftable colouring book designed for llama lovers of all ages. Inside are over 30 double page scenes, each packed with quirky and off-the-wall llamas, alpacas and other cute creatures. Lulu Mayo's instantly recognisable style brings gentle fun and humour to each scene, which kids and adults alike will love bringing to life with colour.

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Kawai Tarot features a darling deck of tarot cards, all created and illustrated by acclaimed United Kingdom–based designer Lulu Mayo, accompanied by a guidebook to the Major and Minor Arcanas. With this deck and guide, you’ll learn to use your intuition to interpret the cards’ messages, manifest your intentions, and connect with your inner self while being surrounded by the cuteness of kawaii! Find insights on where you are and figure out your next move with the help of supercute kawaii characters like Lucky Cat, Princess Poodle, and Fancy Unicorn. This modern set will introduce you to the art of tarot readings with: 78 adorably illustrated cards A comprehensive 64-page guidebook to the tarot Strengthen your spiritual practice with this super-cute kit for spiritual beginners and lovers of all things kawaii!

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The Snow Angel is a deliciously dark family saga from Lulu Taylor, the bestselling author of The Winter Folly.A forbidden passion. A lifetime of consequences. In 1960s London, Cressida Felbridge is living the high life as a debutante when she is courted by a friend of her brother's and set to marry. But as soon as she meets the painter Ralph Few, Cressie knows her life will never be the same again. Soon, she is deeply in love with Ralph, but there is one problem: Ralph is still married to Catherine. Soon, Cressie is drawn into a strange, triangular relationship. As Catherine's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, Ralph and Cressie escape to Cressie's family home in Cumbria. But Catherine will not give up Ralph that easily . . .In the present day, Emily Conway has everything she could wish for: a huge house in West London, two beautiful children and a successful husband, Will. But as Emily and Will drive to a party, Will reveals that he has been betrayed by his business partner. Steering the car off the road at high speed, their perfect life is abruptly ended. When she wakes from her injuries, Emily is told of a mysterious legacy: a house in Cumbria on the edge of an estate, left to her by a woman she has never met. Could this house provide the chance to start anew, or must secrets be uncovered before it can be at peace?

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Luci was born without a shadow. Mama says no one notices. But Luci does. And sometimes others do too. Sometimes they stare, sometimes they tease Luci, and sometimes they make her cry. But when Luci learns to look at what makes her different as a strength, she realises she has more power than she ever thought. And that her differences can even be a superpower.

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LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 'A compelling fable of decline, a lament for a way of life, and a warning about what society is already becoming. It is a capsule of England and its dystopian present ... as sad and angry as it is memorable' Rónán Hession'Salt Lick is that rare beast – imaginative, risky storytelling where every sentence is a gift' Heidi JamesBritain is awash, the sea creeps into the land, brambles and forest swamp derelict towns. Food production has moved overseas and people are forced to move to the cities for work. The countryside is empty. A chorus, the herd voice of feral cows, wander this newly wild land watching over changing times, speaking with love and exasperation. Jesse and his puppy Mister Maliks roam the woods until his family are forced to leave for London. Lee runs from the terrible restrictions of the White Town where he grew up. Isolde leaves London on foot, walking the abandoned A12 in search of the truth about her mother.

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It functions as a dictionary, defining specific words in the bible, as well as a concordance with entries listing scriptural reference to passages where these words may be found.Reading the Bible provides inspiration and hope to millions of people worldwide, but sometimes the language and geography leaves readers with questions. This reference guide of over six thousand Biblical names and terms helps you locate your favorite biblical passages.Formatted as a dictionary, its topics range from people and cultures to religious terms. As a concordance, it also includes places and events keyed to verse in the King James Bible. From Abraham to Jerusalem, and from Frankincense to Queen Jezebel, this dictionary can help you learn about and truly understand the people and terms used in the Bible.

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A Million Puppies is a super-cute and cuddly colouring book designed for dog lovers of all ages. Inside, there are over 30 spreads packed with the most adorable puppies, from cute corgis and dinky Dalmatians to baby beagles and precious pugs. Each page is decorated with stunning patterns and motifs. Lulu’s instantly recognizable style brings gentle fun and humour to each scene, which kids and adults alike will love bringing to life with colour. A new title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million series.Also available in the series:9781782435693 A Million Cats9781782435877 A Million Dogs9781789291063 A Million Sloths

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The Winter Secret is a thrilling mystery from Lulu Taylor, top ten bestselling author of The Snow Rose.‘My dear boy, the place is cursed. It always has been and it always will be . . .’Buttercup Redmain has a life of pampered luxury, living in beautiful Charcombe Park, Dorset. Her older husband, Charles Redmain, is wealthy and successful, and proud of the house he has painstakingly restored, once owned by a famous ancestor. Buttercup is surrounded by people who make her life delightfully easy. But the one thing she really wants seems impossible.There are other discomforting realities: her husband’s ex-wife still lives nearby – though Buttercup has never met her. Soon, it becomes very clear that all the people who make Buttercup’s life so carefree are also watching her every move. Does she actually live in a comfortable but inescapable cage? And what is the truth of her husband’s previous marriage?In the late 1940s, Xenia Arkadyoff lived in Charcombe Park with her father, a Russian prince, and her mother, a famous film star. Life seemed charmed, full of glamour and beauty. But behind the glittering facade lay pain, betrayal, and the truth about the woman Xenia spent her life protecting.Now Charcombe Park is calling back people who were once part of its story, and the secrets that have stayed long hidden are bubbling inexorably to the surface . . .

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The Snow Angel is a deliciously dark family saga from Lulu Taylor, the bestselling author of The Winter Folly.A forbidden passion. A lifetime of consequences. In 1960s London, Cressida Felbridge is living the high life as a debutante when she is courted by a friend of her brother's and set to marry. But as soon as she meets the painter Ralph Few, Cressie knows her life will never be the same again. Soon, she is deeply in love with Ralph, but there is one problem: Ralph is still married to Catherine. Soon, Cressie is drawn into a strange, triangular relationship. As Catherine's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, Ralph and Cressie escape to Cressie's family home in Cumbria. But Catherine will not give up Ralph that easily . . .In the present day, Emily Conway has everything she could wish for: a huge house in West London, two beautiful children and a successful husband, Will. But as Emily and Will drive to a party, Will reveals that he has been betrayed by his business partner. Steering the car off the road at high speed, their perfect life is abruptly ended. When she wakes from her injuries, Emily is told of a mysterious legacy: a house in Cumbria on the edge of an estate, left to her by a woman she has never met. Could this house provide the chance to start anew, or must secrets be uncovered before it can be at peace?

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Lulu Moore created a perfect book boyfriend in OAR THAN FRIENDS. Oz is the very definition of boy obsessed and his pursuit of Kate is absolutely delicious! This book is sweet and sexy and I didn''t want it to end! ~ New York Times bestselling author Monica MurphyShe''s rowing for Cambridge. He''s rowing for Oxford. But they just can''t keep one another at oar''s length . . .Arthur Osbourne-Cloud has his future mapped out for him graduate Oxford and follow his dreadful father into politics. Except Arthur wants anything but that. He'd rather spend his days rowing for gold at the Olympics,.And this year he has the Boat Race to win. Kate Astley also has her future mapped out. Fly half-way across the world, and win a scholarship at Cambridge University to study medicine. Oh, and crew for the legendary Boat Race. Seems simple enough. But then she meets Arthur. For Arthur, this feisty American challenges everyt

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A Million Magical Creatures is a colouring book designed for dreamers of all ages.Its humour and adorable charm will appeal to both children and adults as they enter a fantasy world of fairies and phoenixes, where mermaids and water sprites dwell in enchanted lakes and unicorns and dragons soar across starry skies. Inside are over 30 spreads of beautiful magical creatures, decorated with stunning patterns and motifs. A new title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million series, with a fully foiled cover.

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A Million Sloths is a colouring book designed for sloth lovers of all ages. Its humour and adorable charm will appeal to both children and adults, providing an escape from hectic modern life to channeling nature’s most relaxed animal and living life in the sloth lane. Inside are over 30 spreads of quirky and off-the-wall sloths, decorated with stress-busting patterns and motifs. Get ready to turn your perspective upside-down. A new title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million series, with a stunning foiled cover.

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Surround yourself with adorable wildlife from all over the globe in this charming colouring book. Inside are over 30 scenes to colour, each packed with cute creatures including kittens, foxes, rabbits, fawns and loads of other furry friends. Lulu Mayo’s instantly recognisable style brings gentle fun and humour to each scene, which kids and adults alike will love bringing to life with colour.

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With 78 supercute kawaii illustrations to color and enjoy, Kawaii Tarot Coloring Book offers an adorable escape into the mystical world of tarot. For centuries, tarot decks have taken many forms, and thousands of different art styles have graced their cards. But has there ever before been a cuter tarot deck? In Kawaii Tarot Coloring Book, the Major Arcana cards, which represent archetypes drawn from mythology and medieval society, include a lucky cat as The Fool, a fluffy unicorn as the High Priestess, a fancy Poodle as The Empress, and two cuddly bunnies as The Lovers. The cards of the Minor Arcana are also packed with silly and cute creatures, all waiting for you to color them in! Join best-selling artist Lulu Mayo as you color your way through the 78 cards of the tarot deck. Inspired by supercute kawaii characters, Lulu Mayo drew each card in the Major and Minor Arcana in the most adorable way possible. This delightful coloring book features: Lulu Mayo’s lovable creations, from cats, bunnies, and puppies to llamas and sloths More than 75 illustrations, featuring each card of the tarot deck Thick, high-quality paper so you can color using your choice of colored pencils, markers, and more, without worrying about the color bleeding through A perfect choice for: Coloring book hobbyists Tarot enthusiasts Aspiring kawaii artists Animal lovers and doodlers Kawaii Tarot Coloring Book allows coloring enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy and discover the art of tarot in an adorable new way, with the most aww-inspiring kawaii cuties!

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From a New York Times bestselling and Pura Belpré Honor–winning creator comes a heartwarming picture book celebrating essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic that’s also a lively, bilingual game of Veo, Veo (I Spy).Marisol’s mami is the best cook at Rosita’s Cafe! But now, the restaurant is closed. A bad virus—too easy to catch in small, crowded places—is going around. Marisol, Pepito, and Mami still need to go out to bring Mami’s arroz con pollo to housebound Tía Olga and Cousin Johnny. As Marisol and Pepito watch the people working around the neighborhood, who their mother explains have essential work, Marisol thinks of the perfect game to play: Veo, veo… ¿Qué ves, Marisol? I spy…a trash collector. Essential work. Those bins were full! By the time they get home, Marisol has another idea: a way to show the people in her neighborhood that she sees them!

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Learn how to draw mermaids and other adorable creatures in Lulu Mayo’s unique and quirky style, using simple shapes and easy-to-follow steps. From a magical mermicorn and a friendly narwhal to a puppy cupid and a panda cupcake, these cute creations are loads of fun to draw. The book demonstrates how to create quirky kawaii-style characters in an easy, step-by-step way that will also have readers coming up with their own cute characters in no time.Using simple shapes, illustrator Lulu Mayo explains how to draw each mythical, magical or just plain marvellous creature. Her 30 imaginative creations are sure to keep budding artists entertained and inspired to dream up their very own weird and wonderful characters.

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The Snow Rose is the gripping story of a woman on the run from her past by Lulu Taylor, author of The Winter Folly.'This is a fantastic, all-consuming read.' - HeatI know they think I shouldn't keep her . . . That's why I've escaped them while I can, while I still have the opportunity . . .Kate is on the run with her daughter Heather, her identity hidden and their destination unknown to the family they've left behind. She's found a place where they can live in solitude, a grand old house full of empty rooms and dark secrets. But they're not alone: in the cottage next door live two strange older ladies, sisters Matty and Sissy. They know what happened here long ago, and are curious about Kate. How long can she hide Heather's presence from them?When an eccentric band of newcomers arrive, led by the charismatic Archer, Kate realizes that the past she's so desperate to escape is about to catch up with her. And inside the house, history is beginning to repeat itself . . .

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The Winter Folly is a gripping mystery of family secrets and past sins by Lulu Taylor, author of The Snow Angel. In this house there are many secrets . . .It is 1965 and young Alexandra Crewe obediently marries the man her father has selected for her. But, very soon, both she and her husband Laurence realize that their marriage is a disaster. When real love finds Alexandra, plucking her out of her unhappy existence, she is powerless to resist. Her home becomes Fort Stirling, a beautiful Dorset castle, but Alexandra fears that there will be a price to pay for this wonderful new life. When tragedy strikes, it seems that her punishment has come, and there is only one way she can atone for her sins . . .In the present day, Delilah Young is the second wife of John Stirling and the new chatelaine of Fort Stirling. The house seems to be a sad one and Delilah hopes to fill it with life and happiness. But, when she attempts to heal the heartbreak in John's life, it seems that the forces of the past might be too strong for her. Why does John have such a hatred for the old castle on the hill, and what happened to his mother when she vanished from his life? As Delilah searches for the truth, she realizes that perhaps some secrets are better left buried . . .

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A Million Baby Animals is a colouring book designed for animal lovers of all ages. Inside, there are over 30 spreads packed with all kinds of adorable baby animals, from cuddly bunnies and dinky ducklings to cute kittens and fluffy chicks. Each page is decorated with stunning patterns, motifs and quirky details in Lulu’s instantly recognizable style. With a gentle humour and sense of fun throughout, kids and adults will love bringing the illustrations to life with colour.A new title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million series, with a fully foiled cover, this book will be perfect for springtime and Easter.

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