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New Zealand, 1921. Bright, feisty, and pretty, 16-year-old Lottie O’Brien lives with her troubled family in an impoverished part of Wellington. Life at home is hard for Lottie, her younger sister Bella and brother Jack – their father has returned from the war a mental and physical invalid, for whom their mother has neither sympathy nor affection. Ambitious Lottie dreams of a better life and is befriended by her class teacher, Madeleine Carson, who introduces Lottie to her affluent family.

After Julius Caesar's murder, his mistress Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, fled to Alexandria where she gave birth to their son. Civil war broke out in Rome, and Mark Antony, Caesar's friend, was given control over the East. Summoned to his headquarters, Cleopatra made her entry at dusk on a scented, candle-lit barge: and so began one of the greatest love stories of all time.

It is 1945, and victory marches fill the streets of London. Brenda and her friends, happy that at long last the war is over, hope that they'll soon leave the days of rationing and worry behind. Before long Brenda's skills as a real life Mary Poppins are in demand again. Moving from house to house, Brenda never stays long, but just enough time to sprinkle a little magic. Word quickly spreads of this wonder nanny, who gets up to feed fretful babies in the middle of the night, who delivers quiet wisdom, and calmly restores order and happiness.

An afternoon at the races - laced with champagne and women - is just another event for Ethan Cartwright, until very ordinary Daisy Donohue catches his eye. Daisy knows to keep her head down and stay invisible amongst the throngs of designer-clad socialites. But ruthless Ethan is intrigued by the drab assistant, and can't resist one passionate embrace! Daisy is devastated to be fired for a kiss - she needs her job! That's where Ethan comes in.

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When Lisa married Alex, she gave his life meaning. Alex, Lisa, and their young son Connor made a happy little universe. But then, Lisa dies in a train crash, and their universe is destroyed. Then, Alex meets four strangers. Two men and two women, who never met Lisa, but whose lives changed profoundly because she died. As Alex hears their stories, he begins to realize the world may not be as cruel and senseless as it seems. Perhaps, after all, the future is written in the stars....

The Cemetery of the Nameless in Vienna is where those who take their own lives are buried - suicide victims who jumped into the Danube to kill themselves. But when the obvious victim of a murder washes up on the banks of the Danube, Karl initiates a homicide investigation. Supported by Anna and Sigmund, Constable Gruber heads into the world of prostitutes and pimps in Vienna's red-light district.

A bank is robbed in Vienna. The constables quickly arrive on the scene - one of the bank robbers is arrested while the others flee with the loot. Karl involves Sigmund in the questioning of the arrested man - the mentally unstable man is the only chance they have to find the other robbers and their spoils.

When an old prison is renovated, the fragile diary of one of the inmates is found. The entries contained detailed information about a series of unsolved murders from a long time ago. With Anna's support, Karl starts to interview former inmates of the prison while Sigmund tries to identify the killer on the basis of the diary entries.

When two little children are murdered and the suspect - the children's mother as well as one of Freud's patients - is arrested, the Professor is compelled into action: he is sure the suspect is innocent. Instead he suspects the children's father committed the murder. He is able to persuade Karl Gruber of his suspicions.

Heather's haunting memories of Greg are suffocating her. She's convinced that he's seeking revenge, as he appears in her dreams and even manifests in real life, despite being imaginary. The situation takes a sinister turn with the arrival of a mysterious neighbor across the street, who seems to know everything about Heather. Rumors are swirling that he wants to harm her. Heather is torn between dismissing her fears as paranoia or facing the possibility of a real threat. The stakes are high, and the situation is too precarious to ignore.

Let's face it; divorce can be one of life's most challenging and painful experiences. But don't worry, for within this powerful affirmations track lies the key to your healing, transformation, and journey toward emotional recovery. In this transformative audiobook, you will discover a treasure trove of daily positive divorce affirmations meticulously crafted to nurture your wounded heart and ignite the flames of hope within.

The follow-up to Tangled Threads, Margaret Dickinson's Twisted Strands follows the dramatic highs and lows of the Hardcastle family as they endure the upheaval caused by war. It is 1914, and Eveleen Hardcastle, now in in her early thirties, has married Richard. As the First World War breaks out...

Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of grief and longing, yearning for a way to move on and reclaim your inner strength? If so, then this transformative self-hypnosis meditation is exactly what you need to guide you on your journey toward emotional healing and empowerment.

We are not crazy simply because we see images or hear voices in our mind. When our Logical Brain thinks about it, it cannot rationalize what is happening. Our Egoic Mind jumps into action, convincing us we couldn’t possibly be having these experiences and certainly shouldn’t tell people about them. Our Egoic Mind knows these things sound crazy, “whackadoo”, “woo-woo,” out there, or impossible.

The Longest Goodbye: The Strength of a Family's Love” is a heart-wrenching memoir by Karyn Banner and Nicolette Banner, a mother-daughter duo facing the challenges of caregiving for Karyn's mother, who is battling dementia. This poignant tale dives into the emotional rollercoaster of their journey, filled with struggles, hardships, and strength. With a raw and honest narrative, Karyn and Nicolette share their profound experiences, showcasing a family's love and dedication.