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Amalia Carotenuto ha rinunciato da anni a praticare il mestiere di avvocato per una colpa che non può perdonarsi. Ma quando Cetta Caracciolo la contatta per affidarle un'indagine di omicidio, l'antico amore per la giustizia torna a galla. Aiutata dal fedele Picchio Malatesta, tassista e investigatore, Lia si addentra tra i meandri segreti delle ville di Posillipo alla ricerca della verità, per gli altri e per sé stessa.

Helmer doet zijn vader naar boven; het is tijd om schoon schip te maken. Hij haalt de woonkamer en de voormalige ouderlijke slaapkamer leeg, schildert de boel en koopt nieuwe spullen. Ooit had hij een tweelingbroer, Henk, de lieveling van zijn vader, degene die de boerderij zou overnemen. Van de ene op de andere dag werd Helmer tot opvolger gebombardeerd, door vader uit de stad gehaald en onder de koeien gezet. Nu is het grote wachten begonnen, bijna zonder dat hij het zelf in de gaten heeft.

In the dead days between Christmas and New Year, a body turns up on the grounds of Liggan Manor, and Malachite Peck is called in. The lady of the manor swears her family has nothing to do with it—and she wants Mal to prove it. Mal isn’t convinced, but with too much time on her hands, she agrees. What starts as a simple case quickly unravels into a tangle of family secrets, a whispered new will, and a surprising new heir no one saw coming. As generations clash over the sprawling estate, another second body is discovered, and it’s clear—a killer is hunting the Liggan heirs one by one.

To an outsider, Cassandra Shaw's life looks perfect. She lives in a beautiful, luxurious house in the English countryside, with a handsome, wealthy boyfriend who insists she needn't do a day's work in her life. But Cassie knows that something is not right. Her boyfriend has grown colder, treating her more like a housekeeper than a future wife. And her time feels empty and purposeless. Cassandra has always been riddled with insecurities and self-doubt, but, just for once, she decides to take a chance on a new beginning.

Perception, memory, truth, and knowledge all play major roles in this dialogue. What is remarkable about Plato's treatment of those ideas is how contemporary are both the questions and the answers he puts in the mouths of his characters. Socrates is adamant in asserting that he does not know the answers but that his function is simply to help formulate and critically examine the doctrines presented by others.

The Marquis of Darincourt who is the greatest matrimonial catch in the Beau Monde decides at last that he will get married and has chosen Lady Charlotte Warde to be his wife. He has been pursued for years by every debutante and ambitious mother, but he has, however, preferred the sophisticated married women who amuse him with their provocative wit and attractions. He is a hero from the war with Napoleon and the Duke Wellington had twice awarded him the Gold Medal for Bravery.

The beautiful Lady Diana Dinsdale’s father has died and shortly afterwards her mother dies as well and she is heartbroken at the loss of both her beloved parents. After the Earl of Dinsdale’s death, her mother had married again to William Walker, a rich businessman who is cynically seeking to improve his standing socially to help his financial interests to make him even richer. And now Diana is all alone except for her grasping stepfather.

Willkommen im Outback – wo das Abenteuer endet und der Albtraum beginnt! "Die Jagd" ist ein harter, blutiger Thriller um einen Roadtrip ins Verderben und eine gnadenlose Verfolgungsjagd durch die Wildnis Australiens. Dass es im australischen Outback etwas rauer zugeht, damit haben Charlie und Delilah durchaus gerechnet. Immerhin sollte ihr Roadtrip durch die dünn besiedelte Wüste mit ihren eindrucksvollen Felsformationen ja ein echtes Abenteuer werden. Als sie jedoch an einer einsamen Tankstelle halten, begehen Charlie und Delilah den Fehler ihres Lebens.

The era of the yummy mummy has finally gone and to celebrate, Shari Low has taken a baby wipe to the glossy veneer of the school of perfect parenting with "Because Mummy Said So". This collection of hilarious memories tells the truth about motherhood in all of its sleep-deprived, frazzled glory. No judgement, no impossibly high standards, no perfect day – just real life and a whole lot of chaos that every experienced, new or soon-to-be parent will relate to.

Norman and Mandy are at the beach when they spot a penguin! Realising it must have escaped from the Zoo, Mandy wants to return it, but Norman has other ideas and decides to take it home. He soon discovers that looking after a penguin is more work than he realised though, and trouble starts when the penguin goes missing after he tries to take it to the swimming pool. Luckily, Fireman Sam and the firefighting team are soon on their way to the rescue!

Delivering the untold truth about why it’s so important to express yourself, ‘Find Your Creative Mojo’ provides the perfect manifesto on finding your voice, your passions and unleashing your creative soul. Whether you’re taking your first step or looking to awaken your arty side, you’ll be reaching for this book whenever you find your creative voice in need of a boost. A rattling book, Josh Langley mixes humour, inspirational quotes, and quirky anecdotes to craft one cocktail of creative love letter to art. Ideal for any budding creative soul.

"Wink and Grow Rich" is the fable of a nine year old boy being raised by his carpenter father who is both sick and tired... In fact, he is tired of being sick and sick of being tired. Every day for the last twenty years the carpenter has visited the Well of Wealth and spent a dollar there, because it is generally known by the townsfolk that if they give generously to the Well, it will give generously to them in return.

Meet DI Andy Horton. He’s a risk-taking Harley-Davidson-riding detective who doesn’t always play by the rules... which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. Suspicious lights at sea, decomposing bodies and an old flame send Horton down a rabbit hole in this captivating crime thriller. An elderly man obsessively watches the coast from his Victorian house high on the hill above Ventnor. When he observes mysterious lights out at sea, he reports them to the police. The local police think he’s a bit of a nuisance. And when Horton interviews him he’s inclined to agree.

When Bunny Carter, the old lady from the Manor House, is discovered in an open grave, Sophie Sayers is sure it’s a case of foul play. But when it comes to suspects, she’s spoiled for choice. One of Bunny’s squabbling children from three different husbands? Petunia Lot from the Cats Prevention charity, always angling for a legacy? All these and more had motive and opportunity. But who is to blame? And can Sophie and her boyfriend, village bookseller Hector Munro, stop them before they strike again? Debbie Young is a British writer of cosy mystery novels.

It’s the day of the Giant Vegetable Competition in Pontypandy and the children are sure they will win, thanks to Hannah’s enormous pumpkin! All they have to do now is get the giant pumpkin to the fair - but it’s going to be tricky as it’s so huge and heavy! Meanwhile, a mysterious creature is causing havoc at the vegetable competition. Can Fireman Sam help get to the bottom of the mystery?

Kongehuseksperten Lady Colin Campbell var i sin tid den første, der forudså, at hertugen og hertuginden af Wales ville ende med at blive skilt. Hun fulgte parret på tætteste hold gennem alle årene, og efter Dianas tragiske død har hun gravet en mængde nyt stof frem – bl.a. forbavsende afsløringer om Diana og nye teorier om hendes død. Den rigtige Diana er baseret på 35 interviews med prinsesse Diana, som Lady Colin Campbell foretog. For første gang nogensinde sætter hun også navn på sine royale kilder.

Duncan Hunter set out to build a better life for his sons in Washington Territory, but before they reached Hell Gate, the wagon train was ambushed by Blackfoot warriors. Only young Cody survived. Taken in by the Crow and renamed Crazy Wolf, he grew into a master hunter, fearless warrior, and skilled scout. Years later, on the raw edge of the American frontier, Cody Hunter has become a vital U.S. Army scout, but the spirit of Crazy Wolf runs deep. Caught between two worlds, he is as wild and untamed as the land itself. And just as deadly.

A letter. A phone call. And just like that, Nellie's life will never be the same. Reeling from heartbreak, Nellie never expected to inherit everything from her beloved Aunt Lil—the charming beach house, the quirky poodle, and a one-way ticket back to Muddleford, the seaside town she hasn't seen in twenty years. As she steps onto the golden sands of her childhood, memories come rushing back: the salty breeze, the laughter, and a stolen kiss with a boy named Jack. Now, Jack is still in town—only he's all grown up. A devilishly handsome vet with every pet owner (and Nellie) swooning over him.

Mord auf Schwedens Sonneninsel. Es ist Herbst auf der schwedischen Insel Gotland. Anki Karlsson, eine rüstige Dame in den besten Jahren, ist mit ihren beiden Island-Pferden gerade erst hierher gezogen. Doch kaum ist ihr gemütliches Häuschen eingerichtet, da häufen sich auch schon die Absonderlichkeiten. Und schließlich liegt auch noch eine Tote auf ihrer Gartenterrasse. Da Anki die "Neue" im Dorf ist, fällt der Verdacht bald auf sie. Und so beschließt die resolute Dame, die Ermittlungen selbst in die Hand zu nehmen...

In der oberbayerischen Januarkälte glitzert der zugefrorene Spitzingsee. Niemand vermutet in dieser Idylle etwas Grauenvolles...