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In the close-knit community of Carrenporth in Cornwall everyone knows everyone else’s business. Luke Carrack is only too aware of this. He’s been away for two years, but nothing has changed - from the town gossips who can’t see past the scandal of his childhood to the cold way he is treated by some of his so-called family. The only person who seems to understand is local hotelier’s daughter Cat Trevelyan, although even Luke’s new friendship with her could set tongues wagging. But Carrenporth is about to experience far bigger scandals than the return of Luke....

Despite her refusal to face the truth, some mysterious force makes Sophie leave her lover, Jake, and her secure, normal student life in London for the village of Pendlemere, lurking under the sinister Pendle Hill. For centuries Pendlemere has been the source of legends of witchcraft, and, with a growing sense of fear, Sophie knows that she has been there before, perhaps in another existence....

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Without a Trace. A compelling story of courage, friendship and love by international number one bestselling author Lesley Pearse, read by Emma Powell. Coronation Day, 1953. In the Somerset village of Sawbridge, young shopkeeper...

London was all on edge and astir to have in its midst the exquisite Princess Felicity of Brasnia. What scandal would ensue should society discover that the bejeweled heir to a royal throne was in truth Miss Felicity Channing of Cornwall, fleeing a match she did not want and that had been...

Poor Lucy was living a dream. She had married a gambler, a womanizer, and a drunkard. And she refused to admit that his frequent overnight absences were of any significance. The sting came when it was revealed that Lucy's parents had bought her husband for her. And then one night at a ball, Lucy...

As far as matrimonial prospects were concerned, Lucy Bliss was told she'd make an excellent clergyman's wife. Her mother, however, had loftier aspirations for her lovely younger sister Belinda. Belinda would marry a duke. More specifically, the Duke of Wardshire. Lucy was truly horrified...

Two great loves. One shattering betrayal. A war that changes everything. Harriet and Mae Grafton are 20-year-old identical twins born from a scandalous affair. They grew up in India slighted by gossip and ostracised from polite society. They had each other and that was enough. But when their wealthy benefactor sends them to Singapore, they meet the mysterious Alex Blake and their relationship fractures with devastating consequences. Ivy Harcourt is posted to wartime Singapore amid the looming threat of Japanese invasion. Ivy knows the island will be a far cry from war-torn London, but she is totally unprepared for what awaits her.... 

Then: Madeleine lived for her children. She'd always believed she'd die for them, too. But on the morning of her twins' tenth birthday her love was put to the test when a killer knocked on their door and forced her to make a devastating choice: which child should live and which should die - her son or her daughter? Now: Madeleine stands silent on the periphery of her now fractured family, trying desperately to unravel why her world was so suddenly blown apart.

It's the end of August 2005, and a big hurricane is blowing in to New Orleans, Louisiana. Barry's family plans to evacuate the Ninth Ward with everyone else, but when Barry's little sister gets violently ill, they must return to their home and stick out the storm. At first, everything seems fine. But then the levees break, the water rises, Barry is swept out of his home, and everything changes. Stranded in the floodwaters with no idea where he is and only a stranded dog by his side, Barry must find the courage to survive the storm of the century.

Based on many years’ experience counselling bullies and targets, Stella O’Malley offers concrete strategies to empower children and teenagers to deal confidently with bullying and dominant characters. We can’t always be there to protect our kids as they make their way in the world. What we can do is equip them with the tools they need to ensure they have a positive social experience. Based on many years’ experience counselling bullies and targets, O’Malley offers concrete strategies to empower children and teenagers to deal confidently with bullying and dominant characters.

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Intense, gorgeous, troubling, seductive - a novel that has to be surrendered to rather than read' Sarah Waters AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF AN ENGLISH PEN TRANSLATES AWARD All Men Want to Know traces Nina Bouraoui's blissful childhood in Algeria, a wild...

Emil is Chicago’s most feared food critic—a man who delights in trashing restaurants and terrorizing chefs. When he hears rumors of a restaurant serving an off-menu dessert called Blood of Leeches, Emil’s curiosity quickly turns into a fixation. One taste, and Emil’s curiosity drives him to deconstruct the dish with a hunger reaching far beyond gastronomy—into something older and darker.

One big dream. One little fairy. One last chance. Lina only wants one thing in life; to be a Christmas fairy. The problem? Her magic can be a little wild, and she has an addiction to candy canes. With her big heart, she is determined to make her dream come true. In this short story collection, follow Lina from her childhood, through her school years, and into adulthood. Every stage in her life brings new trials to overcome.

We’ve been sold a hollow myth of dimples and a chubby baby face. The true Cupid is no cherub; he is a gilded plague. His arrows don’t spark romance; they carry a fever that rots the mind. There is no grace in his archery, only the copper tang of blood and a fixation so violent it consumes everything it touches. In this forgotten chapter of the Hellenistic world, the God of love and desire stalks the streets of Rome with a quiver full of poison.

In Winterberry Hollow, a dark event is an annual tradition, concealed beneath the garland and lights. The secret belongs only to the wealthy founding family's elders. Their grandchildren receive a letter, a chilling invitation from a shadowy figure by the name of Father Christmas. A chance to be put back on the "Nice" list, to be given all the goodness those of pure heart receive. But it's a dangerous and intense trail to gain entrance onto the list. And the punishment is just as dark.

The world of Keyfaetuun has four dragons, but never did it have a single unicorn … until the fae guardian of the Kingdom of Zenith, Madame Astrid, took a foal from its mother and fed the foal magic milk, which transformed him. Then she stole a baby girl from her parents and gave the little unicorn to her “daughter” as a pet. But when the daughter grew up and was taken to live in a tower, she said goodbye to her unicorn friend she called Quinn. After Madame Astrid was punished for breaking the rules.

See clearly. Think rationally. Live intelligently. You don’t need a lab coat to think like a scientist—just curiosity, clarity, and the courage to question. When life feels uncertain or complex, science offers more than facts—it offers a method for understanding reality. Blending psychology, philosophy, and practical reflection, Think Like a Scientist transforms the scientific method into a clear framework for living intelligently.

'MASSIVELY ENTERTAINING' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'WARM, FUNNY, FULL OF HEART' DIANA EVANS, AUTHOR OF ORDINARY PEOPLE 'PROFOUNDLY MOVING' ANTONIA HODGSON, AUTHOR OF THE RAVEN SCHOLAR 'ABUNDANT IN LOVE, HEART AND SOUL' LISA OWENS, AUTHOR OF NOT WORKING 'HUGELY SATISFYING' BIDISHA 'A TRIUMPH' LISA...

Disgraced pilot Johnson and Sammie, a Terwillian, are drunk in the Orbit, an asteroid belt mining bar, watching the exotic calabash dancers. Johnson is bonkers for one dancer, the beautiful Alashoa (Eyes like dark limpid pools.. You can imagine… ). But Alashoa mysteriously disappears! Desperate to find her, Johnson joins Sammie aboard his ship, the Lily Langtree to search for her. Soon the Lily is in trouble. Sammie is forced to call Mabel at Acme Deep Space Towing for a tow.

The Smart Shopper’s Anti-Inflammatory Grocery Guide transforms how you shop, cook, and feed your family without confusion, overwhelm, or wasted time. This system takes you aisle by aisle, showing how to spot hidden inflammatory additives in packaged foods and swap them for cleaner, budget-friendly options. Instead of relying on brand lists or specialty items, it gives tools that work in any store, on any budget.