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An intense novel of war at the Roman frontier. On the Empire's Northern border trouble is stirring. For decades the barbarians have been at the gates. Now, facing threats from within as well as outside, the Emperor is provoking war. When his friend Atius goes missing in Germania, Imperial Assassin Silus is sent into the heart of the battle-torn region.

She needed a getaway. What she found was a home. After catching her boyfriend in flagrante delicto with another woman, Louise is heartbroken and vows to stay away from men. But when she takes on a restoration project at an Italian hotel run by a group of lively seniors, she can't help but be distracted by the mysterious and alluring neighbour Vito. Despite his tragic past and her no-romance policy, sparks fly between them. Will they be able to resist the pull or succumb to their undeniable chemistry?

Even the most glamorous stately homes hide secrets and lies from the past... When Flora receives a shocking telegram about her father’s sudden death in a riding accident, she rushes back to her childhood home, Cleeve Abbey. Once a governess to young Eddy, Viscount Trent, and daughter of the Earl’s trusted butler, Flora finds the house steeped in unease. Her plans to lay her father to rest beside her mother, Lily, are upended when mystery surrounds Lily’s final resting place.

Simon Perlingers dritter Fall: Blutiger Ritualmord am Königssee. So hatten sich die Gäste aus dem Berchtesgadener Land ihren Ausflug aufs Wasser wohl nicht vorgestellt: Statt das herrliche Bergpanorama vom Königssee aus zu genießen, setzen sechs tote Priester in Ruderbooten liegend der Überfahrt ein jähes Ende. Im Instrumentenkoffer des Schiffsbegleiters findet sich zudem eine abgetrennte Hand mit einem wertvollen Ring – der jedoch kurz darauf verschwindet. Mysteriöse Fälle wie dieser sind für Simon Perlinger, Polizeibergführer und Leiter der Kripo Berchtesgaden, nichts Neues mehr.

Dastardly deeds, daring deceptions and a dress to die for... Epiphany Bloom is back on the case! Epiphany "Pip" Bloom, would-be detective and London’s unluckiest woman, finds herself in a real costume drama when she unearths a theft at a fashion museum. The missing dress is a proper piece of Hollywood history, worth a fortune. And as Pip investigates, she finds the museum staff all had reasons to want the garment gone. From fancy boutiques to sketchy back alleys, Pip discovers the fashion world is not all glitz and glamour as she hunts down her prize.

There's a killer at Ruby's new school. It's Ruby. On her first day at a new school, Ruby finds a note in her locker saying "I KNOW YOU DID IT". She's terrified that someone has found out she was responsible for the death of a girl called Hannah in a playground when they were both toddlers - a secret that has haunted her for years. When first one, then two students are found dead, it looks like another killer is framing Ruby. Or, she might be next.

La porte de la chambre fermée à clef "à l'intérieur", les volets de l'unique fenêtre fermés, eux aussi "à l'intérieur", pas de cheminée. Qui a tenté de tuer Mlle Stangerson et, surtout, par où l'assassin a-t-il pu fuir de la chambre jaune ? C'est le jeune reporter Rouletabille, limier surdoué et raisonnant par "le bon bout de la raison", qui va trouver la solution de cet affolant problème.

In 1905 London, where glittering wealth collides with political unrest, Flora Maguire faces her most personal mystery yet. When a body is found on a train bound for Paddington and her beloved charge Viscount Edward Trent is accused of murder, Flora refuses to leave his fate in the hands of the police. Teaming up with her husband Bunny, Flora dives into a murky underworld of spies, communists, and fraudsters. And with the police surer than ever that Edward is their murderer, Flora must work fast to keep him safe.

Some secrets hide in plain sight. Others are stolen in the dead of night... Flora Maguire has everything she could wish for—a beautiful Belgravia home, a devoted husband, and baby Arthur to dote on. But her perfect world is shattered when she accepts an invitation to tour St Philomena’s Children’s Hospital in poverty-stricken Southwark. The conditions are appalling, but the real horror lies in a chilling discovery: children are vanishing from the hospital.

Dark secrets pulse beneath the surface of Stockholm, ready to drag the unwary into its depths.From the bestselling Swedish crime writer, Luna Miller, comes a new unputdownable Scandi Noir thriller. Gunvor Ström, a fierce ex-surgeon turned private investigator, is tasked with what seems like a simple job: Nadja Franzén suspects her husband, Mikael, of infidelity. But as Gunvor navigates the web of lies and deceit, she uncovers a story far more complicated and unexpected than mere betrayal.

The way children cope with the small things in life builds a foundation for dealing with the bigger problems later on. In ‘Everyday Resilience’, you can learn how to help kids deal with increasing challenges of friendship issues, academic pressure and self-doubt. With rising mental health issues amongst children and young people, it has never been more important to nurture resilience. acked with every day scenarios and practical steps, ‘Everyday Resilience’ provides every parent with tools to nurture strength in young lives.

Get ready to break the rules and uncover a side of Dua Lipa you've never heard of. It's time to levitate into the real world of one of the most beloved pop phenomenons to date. From humble beginnings in London to ruling the global pop scene, how did she rise so meteorically to fame? With unparalleled talent and unapologetic boldness, Dua Lipa has become an icon for a generation. DUA LIPA: The Unauthorized Biography explores the depths of her character and the whirlwind of her career to uncover what has shaped one of the most influential voices in modern music.

"Ethan Frome" is a novel published in 1911 by the Pulitzer Prize-winning American author Edith Wharton. It is set in the fictitious town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. The novel was adapted into a film, "Ethan Frome", in 1993. "Ethan Frome" tells the story of a tragic love triangle. Set in the highly symbolic wintry landscape of Starkfield, Massachusetts, the narrative centers on the title character's fraught relationships with his "sickly, cantankerous" wife Zeena and his young, beautiful cousin Mattie Silver.

Supporting a young person who is self-harming feels like a minefield. Why are they doing it? And why can’t they just stop? Self-harm goes against every innate instinct of self-protection and survival, and remains a distressing and difficult issue for parents and carers. Uncovering the wide and varied reasons and ways young people self-harm, this book offers fresh insights into how to prevent, understand and respond to self-harm. Michelle Mitchell provides parents and carers with the practical help and comfort they need.

Les frères Grimm, Jacob et Wilhelm, sont des conteurs allemands, célèbres pour leurs "contes de fées". Voici réunis leurs 71 contes pour enfants les plus célèbres, notamment : "L'Apprenti meunier et la petite chatte", "La Belle Catrinelle et Pif-Paf le Lutin", "La Betterave", "Blanche Neige", "La Bonne bouillie."

Die ersten 6 Bände der Ostsee-Krimis von Bestsellerautorin Katharina Peters vereint in einer Box:Emma Klar war eine der besten Polizistinnen mit großer Leidenschaft für ihren Beruf. Bis ein Einsatz gegen Mädchenhändler furchtbar schieflief. Sie wurde tagelang gefangen gehalten und wäre fast getötet worden. Nun hat sie sich ins beschauliche Wismar zurückgezogen - angeblich als Privatdetektivin. In Wahrheit agiert sie allerdings als verdeckte Ermittlerin und stellt schnell fest, dass die Idylle trügt. In dieser Box enthalten sind Band 1-6 der Reihe rund um Emma Klar:1. Todesstrand2. Todeshaff3.

For six years, Britain and Nazi Germany fought a bitter battle for control of the Atlantic. Allied offensives against Hitler's armies on the continent were conditioned by their bases on the British Isles, which made air strikes and landings possible. But during 1939, the Germans began to ‘starve’ the British into surrender by cutting off vital supplies of food and equipment from the Allies. This was done with the help of U-boats that tried to sink more cargo ships than the shipyards could produce - even when these actions were suicidal.

Laura lives an isolated life with her father, alone in a castle in the Austrian wilderness. When the mysterious Carmilla, a strange and beautiful lady, arrives in the night, no one suspects the supernatural occurrences that follow. But still more unsuspected is the tempestuous romance that blooms between the two young women, and Carmilla’s nightmarish secret. Written 26 years before Stoker’s "Dracula", Carmilla is the original vampire novel. Sheridan Le Fanu combines a chilling Gothic atmosphere with horrifying episodes, boldly exploring the sexual desires of his heroines, and establishing the image of the female vampire.

One December wedding. One runaway bride. One winter's day to bring everyone together again... Today is the day Caro and Cammy are due to walk up the aisle. But Caro's too caught up in the trauma of her past to contemplate their happy ever after. Stacey's decision to return from L.A. is fuelled by one thing – telling Cammy how she feels before it's too late. Wedding planner, Josie, needs to sort the whole mess out, but she's just been dealt some devastating news. Can she get through the day without spilling her secret?

The "Republic" poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? What form of education provides the best leaders for a good republic? What are the various forms of poetry and the other arts, which ones should be fostered, and which ones should be discouraged? How does knowing differ from believing? Several characters in the dialogue present a variety of tempting answers to those questions. Cephalus, Polemarchus, Thrasymachus, and Glaucon all offer definitions of justice.