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London, 1850. Constance Horton has disappeared. Maude, her older sister, knows only that Constance abandoned the apothecary they call home, and, disguised as a boy, boarded a ship bound for the Arctic. She never returned. 'A tragic accident', the Admiralty called it. But Maude Horton knows...

The Book of Pook: Ultimate Edition with Workbook is your definitive guide to mastering the art of seduction through self-transformation. Inspired by timeless wisdom on confidence, charisma, and attraction, this audiobook delves into the psychological principles that make a man compelling. It begins by exploring the journey of embracing masculinity, understanding the intricacies of female psychology, and honing the subtle yet powerful tools of body language and voice.

Western Australia, 1886 As the pearling ships return to Bannin Bay after a long diving season, twenty-year-old Eliza Brightwell nervously awaits the arrival of her father's boat. But when his lugger finally limps in, it brings with it a tale of tragedy: Charles Brightwell, master pearler, has...

1886 Bannin Bay, Westaustralien: Strände voller glänzender Perlen und Muscheln so groß wie Teller—hier wollen die Brightwells mit Tochter Eliza ihr Glück finden. Zehn Jahre später ist Charles Brightwell der erfolgreichste Perlenfischer der Küste. Eines Tages jedoch kehrt sein Boot ohne ihn zurück, Charles ist spurlos verschwunden. Eliza weigert sich zu glauben, dass ihr Vater tot ist und forscht entschieden nach. Doch in einer Stadt voller Korruption, Vorverurteilung und Erpressung lernt sie schnell: Die Wahrheit wird mehr kosten als Perlen.

'Grisly, addictive fun . . . I devoured it in 24 hours' – Emilia Hart, author of Weyward In deepest winter, beware the coldest hearts . . . London, 1850. Constance Horton has disappeared. Maude, her older sister, knows only that Constance abandoned the apothecary they call home, and, disguised...

It takes courage to admit that you have been duped by a narcissist into giving up years of your life into a dead-end one-sided "relationship". The truth is you could have been manipulated and controlled for decades and not even know it. Narcissists (male or female) will use covert emotional manipulation techniques to get what they want from you, and remain undetected. The first rule of dealing with a narcissist is: Never, never, never, never, take it personally. How a single person views you should not define your worth as a human-being.

Picked as one of Stylist magazine's 'Fiction Books You Can't Miss' and longlisted for the HWA Debut Crown Award. Fortune favours the brave in Lizzie Pook's mesmerising and fiercely feminist historical novel, Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter. 'Immersive storytelling, a rollicking mystery and...

If you don't know who the sucker is in a situation, then it's probably you! Don't fall for a woman's deceptive, manipulative tricks! Learn how to protect yourself from female manipulation. This book will teach you how to be bulletproof in the sexual marketplace. After all, when you understand female psychology, then you will be immune to her dramatic ploys to play you like a sucker.

Now the Kids Are in Bed is what happens when two Brighton-based DJs, promoters, and producers finally get a moment to breathe… and overshare. Married with three kids and a chaotic life full of loud thoughts, smashed lamps, and half-eaten carrots, this is the unfiltered conversation that kicks off once the house goes quiet. Join us each week as we talk parenting, ADHD, relationships, music, and all the weird bits in between — from rants about the school run to how we got into dance music in the first place. No experts, no script, just real talk (and the occasional swear)