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As she nears the end of her life, Addie Bundren wants nothing more than to be buried in her native Jefferson, Mississippi, far from the miserable backwater surroundings of her married life. A captivating and stylistically innovative work, the narrative revolves around the grim, yet darkly humorous, pilgrimage as the Bundren family sets out to fulfill her last wish.

Jerusha Abbott, who much prefers to be called Judy, has received the offer of a lifetime: an anonymous benefactor has chosen to pay for her college education, in return for monthly letters. As a poor orphan with nothing of her own—even her name was chosen at random by the matron of the orphanage—this is the chance to choose her own future. Through heartfelt, witty, and honest correspondence, Judy discusses her friendships, classes, triumphs, and failures. Along the way, Judy also encounters a relationship that was entirely unexpected.

Michael “Mickey” O’Halloran is no stranger to hardship. As an orphaned newsboy in the early 1900s, every day brings struggle. However, his kindness, faith, love, and optimism define his character and shine so brightly that he leaves an incredible impact on those around him. After taking in a crippled girl in need, Mickey works even harder to prepare a home, provide for their needs, and to bring joy and hope to their dark times.

"I have deep feelings for this guy, but he says I'm like a sister to him. What should I do?" "Why should a man still be expected to initiate romance?" "Isn't it okay to spend time together if we're just friends?" "If I never marry, will God take that desire away?" These are some of the many questions posed in letters to Elisabeth Elliot by readers of her bestselling book Passion and Purity. In Quest for Love, Elisabeth shares many of these letters and responds with sound, biblical guidance that will speak to your heart and your situation.

Discovering a photograph in her late husband’s coat pocket spurs Claire Didier on a quest to find a mysterious stranger. Amidst the magical Christmas markets of France, she finds herself unwrapping a flurry of secrets, betrayals, and intrigue—while facing the exhilarating possibility of a later-in-life romance.

Als ein heftiger Sturm sich verzieht, hinterlässt er ein grausames Geheimnis: Die Leiche eines jungen Mädchens, verletzlich und allein im Wald. Während die Ermittler unter wachsendem Druck nach Antworten suchen, verblassen die ohnehin spärlichen Spuren. Als der Verdächtige die Tat gesteht, ist der Fall klar. Doch zwei Frauen ahnen, dass bei dem Verfahren nicht alles mit rechten Dingen zugegangen ist. Sie versuchen herauszufinden, was in dieser Nacht wirklich passiert ist, und riskieren dabei alles.

Auf dem Gymnasium waren Annabel, Esther, Tanya und Chloe beste Freundinnen und teilten jedes Geheimnis. Mittlerweile sind die vier nur noch lose in Kontakt – bis eine unerwartete Einladung sie wieder zusammenbringt: Ihre frühere Mitschülerin Poppy lädt die jungen Frauen zu ihrer Hen Party in die Karibik ein. Offenbar vergeben und vergessen. Leichtfertig nehmen sie die Einladung an. Doch sie haben Poppy unterschätzt: Gnadenlos enthüllt sie alte wie neue Sünden, und die tropische Idylle wird zum blutigen Albtraum.

After the mysterious death of her mother, Juniper Hawthorne is left in charge of the family apothecary. The problem is, she can't bear to run her mother's old shop. She abandons it all, leaving the witches in Starbrook without their supplies. Fellow witch Ozan Demir makes his grand return to Starbrook with emotional baggage, a business degree, and an idea for a new apothecary. When his old rivalry with Juniper reignites, sparks of passion begin to fly, too. If Juniper doesn't fill her mother's role in the small community, she will lose the shop and memories of her mother along with it.

Il se passe des choses étranges dans la maison de retraite Ömheten : un mystérieux cambriolage suivi d'un décès éveillent les soupçons de Tore Lindahl, policier retraité. Viking, son voisin, est-il vraiment mort de cause naturelle ? Ensemble, Tore et Veronika se lancent sur les traces d'un réseau criminel aux ramifications multiples. Viking est-il mort parce qu'il en savait trop ?

Kriminalbeamtin Ali Dawson führt alles andere als ein normales Leben. Sie ist gerade fünfzig geworden, alleinerziehende Mutter eines erwachsenen Sohnes und Teil einer geheimen Ermittlungseinheit, die in der Zeit zurückreist, um alte Morde aufzuklären. Ihr neuster Fall ist so brisant wie nie zuvor: Im Auftrag des Tory-Ministers Isaac Templeton reist sie ins Viktorianische Zeitalter.

El Paso, Texas: Rebecca Carter awoke on a morgue table with only two desires: to find her daughter, Moonflower; and to sate her gnawing hunger. Rebecca sets out on a desperate quest, fighting her murderous craving for blood, and pursued by a vengeful FBI agent.

Pat bekommt überraschend einen Anruf der BBC-Moderatorin Gwen, die sich für ihre Vergangenheit interessiert. Aber will sie darüber überhaupt reden? Nach so vielen Jahrzehnten, in denen sie kein Sterbenswort verraten durfte? Jahre, in denen sie dachte, das Leben kommt noch? Pats Vergangenheit führt tief hinein in ein unbekanntes Kapitel wagemutiger Frauen des Widerstands, die Sabotageakte verübten, geheime Funksprüche absetzten, lautlos töten mussten und beständig unterschätzt wurden.

LAPD detective Marcy Kendrick and her partner, Angel Reyes, are called to investigate the brutal sex murder of an up-and-coming starlet. A calling card has been left at the crime scene. This was the work of a professional, Alejandro 'El Gato' Gómez, an infamous drug lord who has evaded LA police for over a decade. Gómez has a right-hand man, a mysterious assassin known as El Mariachi de los Muertos. The assassin, for reasons unknown, is on a murderous rampage across LA. The bodies are piling up. But why? 

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin—actress, singer, and legendary style icon—and her profound cultural impact, from the “acerbic, culturally astute, and genuine” (The New York Times) author of the instant New York Times bestseller Glossy. Jane Birkin was...

Decan never thought he’d find his dream woman while reading in a coffee shop. Hope was beautiful, charismatic, and everything that Decan wanted. There was just one problem: his wheelchair. Would Hope be able to see past that–and his insecurities?

Little Pollyanna, recently orphaned and sent to live with her dour Aunt Polly, surprises everyone with her incredibly optimistic and joyful personality. While her circumstances are glum, especially for one so young, Pollyanna insists on being a bright light in the town—influencing all she comes across. Using the game her father taught her in order to find beauty and hope in everything, she slowly transforms even the hardest of hearts. However, when a seemingly insurmountable tragedy strikes, the town must come together to encourage their little light to shine again.

Whenever the Bratva needs their problems to disappear, they call Nikolai Savin. It’s something he’s particularly good at. He’s the Colonel, the head of the Bratva army. And he rules it with an iron fist. Ivy Kelley transformed from a sweet girl in small-town Idaho to the most seductive assassin in New York City. She boasts striking red hair and form-fitting black tactical outfits that complement her deadly skills. When two of the most dangerous assassins cross paths while hunting the same target, sparks fly.

Der Abenteuerroman spielt um 1830 in der Umgebung des Mississippi Rivers. Huckleberry Finn flüchtet aus der Vormundschaft der Witwe Douglas und vor seinem brutalen Vater. Neben vielen heiteren und turbulenten Episoden begeistert der Roman durch die Freundschaft zwischen dem Sklaven Jim und Huckleberry Finn.

What do we do when those we love are no longer able to care for themselves? How are we to face the brokenness and suffering of those to whom we once looked for strength? Elisabeth Elliot wrestled with these difficult questions while watching the steady erosion of her mother's memory—an erosion that seemed to devour every strong and noble attribute that made her mother who she was. This book contains insights Elisabeth gained as she struggled to find perspective.

Piper Turner ran to save her life and stumbled into a destiny she never asked for. Hunted by her own coven and cursed with magic that tears at the world, she collapses into the protection of four impossible men: Leo, the cool, dangerous vampire; Cole, a fire-breathing dragon; Gavin, a fierce wolf-witch; and Travis, a steady, earthbound bear. When the Goddess of Creation appears in a vision and declares the five of them a single key, Piper must bind herself to each of them to reassemble the elements that will tame her power. Every bond brings relief and complications.