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It's been two months since Pandora English left her small hometown to live with her mysterious great-aunt in a haunted mansion in Spektor, the fog-wreathed suburb of Manhattan that doesn't appear on any map. With the help of her great-aunt and the beautiful, but dead, Lieutenant Luke, Pandora is beginning to understand the significance of the Lucasta family heritage her late mother kept secret from her. Pandora is heir to a great gift - a gift that comes with a frightening responsibility. And when a new designer arrives in town, Pandora soon discovers that this designer's ambitions extend far beyond taking over the fashion world, one knit at a time...

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It''s 1946, and though war correspondent Billie Walker is happy to finally be home, for her the heady postwar days are tarnished by the loss of her father and the disappearance of her husband, Jack. To make matters worse, the newspapers are now sidelining her reporting talents to prioritise jobs for returning soldiers. Determined to take control of her own future, she reopens her late father''s private investigation agency, and, slowly, the women of Sydney come knocking. At first, Billie''s bread and butter is tailing cheating husbands. Then, a young man, the son of European immigrants, goes missing, and Billie finds herself on a dangerous new trail that will lead her to the highest levels of Sydney society, and down into its underworld. As the danger mounts and Billie realises that much more than one man''s life is at stake, it becomes clear that, though the war was won, it is far from over.

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In the months since Pandora English left the small town of Gretchenville to live with her mysterious great aunt in a supernatural Manhattan suburb, her whole world has been turned upside down. Pandora has discovered she is the chosen one, the Seventh Daughter of a Seventh Daughter, and during the impending Revolution of the Dead, she alone will have the power to save all life as we know it. The Agitation is unfolding, building towards the Revolution, and Pandora can no longer deny the truth in these incredible prophecies. But what will she do when the moment comes? How can she stand against the army of the dead? Pandora's relationship to her spirit guide, Lieutenant Luke, is intensifying. She's had to grapple with ghosts, vampires and necromancers. Now, with the Blue Moon approaching and a new exhibition opening at The Met, which celebrates an ancient female pharaoh done wrong in antiquity, powerful forces threaten to upend the balance of life and death. Pandora is given the chance to find out what happened to her parents all those years ago, but first she must put her own supernatural gifts to the test. From the best-selling author of The Blood Countess, The Spider Goddess and The Skeleton Key.'[A] charming para-normal story...Pandora is an engaging character - polite, courteous, grieving for her parents who died eight years ago...She is likeable and unassuming - but beginning to understand the importance of her role in the protection of the living world.' - Queensland Reviewers Collective'A fabulously fun supernatural new adult romance oozing female empowerment and open-mindedness...The Cobra Queen is a highly entertaining and emotionally satisfying escape from the real world. Sign me up for the next one!' - Booklover Book Review

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Nantucket: The Ultimate Playground is a captivating read and visual guide that captures the essence of the idyllic island of Nantucket through a child's eyes. Whether you are a longtime resident or a first-time visitor, this photographic story offers more than 200 beautiful photographs that showcase Nantucket's unique magic and family-friendly attractions. Some of the key highlights of the book include a focus on Nantucket's vibrant beach culture, featuring colorful beach jeeps, kayaks, and surf shops; an appreciation for the island's culinary delights, including warm waffle cones and other local treats; stunning imagery of Nantucket's famous bluff walks and secret gardens, offering a glimpse into the island's natural beauty; and a visitor's guide to the places featured in the book, making it an invaluable resource for families planning a trip to Nantucket. Inspired by the birth of the author's child during the COVID-19 pandemic and her own near-death experience, Nantucket: The Ultimate Playground is a celebration of life and the simple pleasures that Nantucket has to offer. Whether you are seeking inspiration for your next vacation or simply want to explore the island's hidden treasures, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves Nantucket.

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