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Paperback. Zustand: Fine. Paris, 1869. Houses are being razed, whole neighbourhoods reduced to ashes. By order of Emperor Napoleon III, Baron Haussmann has set into motion a series of large-scale renovations that will permanently transform Paris into a modern city. In the midst of the tumult, one woman will take a stand. Rose Bazelet is determined to fight against the destruction of her family home until the very end; as others flee, she stakes her claim in the basement of the house on rue Childebert, ignoring the sounds of change that come closer and closer each day. Attempting to overcome the loneliness of her daily life, she begins to write letters to Armand, her late husband. And as Rose delves into her memories, she reveals the secrets held within the walls of her beloved house. Praise for A Secret Kept: That rare thing a hugely accomplished, compelling, compulsively readable novel Douglas Kennedy A wholly captivating novel. A triumphant follow-up to the bestselling Sarahs Key Easy Living A sumptuous dark story its the suspense that keeps you truly hooked Stylist.

Paperback. Zustand: Fine. The problem with first love is that it never truly dies . . . Libby London fell in love with the eighties, came of age in the nineties, and now the twenty-first century is baffling her. Her New-York-City style is more, erm, vintage tragedy than retro babe and her penchant for All Things Eighties might just be what's holding her back in matters of life and love . . . At least that's what her well-meaning friends think. They've staged a #80sIntervention in an effort to bring Libby bang up to date. What with her dreaded birthday party, friends' madcap ambush, and being forced to relocate her vintage shop, Libby's nearing breaking point! Will she ever be able to move on when the one she loves keeps her in the past?.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. With the original text shortened and adapted by Martin Jarvis, this is a collection of four favourite "Just William" stories. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Fine. The Sunday Times bestseller, Making It is an inspirational memoir about beating the odds and turning things around even when it all seems hopeless, by Jay Blades, the beloved star of hit BBC One show The Repair Shop. We had our hardships, and there were times that we didnt have a lot of food and didnt have a lot of money. But that didnt stop me having the time of my life. In his book, Jay shares the details of his life, from his childhood growing up sheltered and innocent on a council estate in Hackney, to his adolescence when he was introduced to violent racism at secondary school, to being brutalized by police as a teen, to finally becoming the presenter of the hit primetime show The Repair Shop. Jay reflects on strength, weakness and what it means to be a man. He questions the boundaries society places on male vulnerability and how letting himself be nurtured helped him flourish into the person he is today. An expert at giving a second life to cherished items, Jays positivity, pragmatism and kindness shine through these pages and show that with care and love, anything can be mended.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Mr Bear is tired and goes to bed - but can he get to sleep? "Snore, snore" went Mrs Bear, "Tick-tock, tick-tock" went the clock. Mr Bear desperately tries to get some sleep, around the house, in the garden and even in the car. This new edition contains two new pieces of artwork. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA STEEL DAGGER 2012 Theres something dangerous about the boredom of teenage girls. Coach said that once. She said it like she knew, and understood. When Colette French arrives at school one fall and takes charge of the cheer squad, she brings a hint of threat. Sleek, remote and careless, she transforms the girls into warriors and rivals. Addy and Beth find that for the first time they have secrets from one another. But their mentor is playing her own deadly game, and there is everything to lose. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize The Top Ten Bestseller Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month A Sunday Times Paperback of the Year If you want to read a book that moves you both at the level of sentence and the quality of language and with the emotional depth of its subject matter, then A Fortunate Woman is definitely the book you should be reading - Samanth Subramanian, Baillie Gifford judge When Polly Morland is clearing out her mothers house she finds a book that will lead her to a remarkable figure living on her own doorstep: the country doctor who works in the same remote, wooded valley she has lived in for many years. This doctor is a rarity in contemporary medicine she knows her patients inside out, and their stories are deeply entwined with her own. In A Fortunate Woman, with its beautiful photographs by Richard Baker, Polly Morland has written a profoundly moving love letter to a landscape, a community and, above all, to what it means to be a good doctor. Morland writes about nature and the changing landscape with such lyrical precision that her prose sometimes seems close to poetry - Christina Patterson, The Sunday Times Timely . . . compelling . . . a delicately drawn miniature - Financial Times This book deepens our understanding of the life and thoughts of a modern doctor, and the modern NHS, and it expands movingly to chronicle a community and a landscape - Kathleen Jamie, New Statesman. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Join Lioness Leah Williamson, Arsenal and England womens football player, as she shows girls that they can be a leader at any age, and that huge things can happen when they believe in themselves! In the summer of 2022 Leah led the Lionesses to victory in the European Championships now she wants to show kids that they can achieve anything they put your mind to, both on and off the pitch, no matter what other people say. This positive guide for life will inspire young girls to lead like a pro, and motivate them to do what they love. Written with football writer Suzanne Wrack, You Have the Power is filled with stories from Leahs own life and tons of brilliant advice, to show children and teens how to find their strength and empower them to follow their dreams. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The best-loved young heroes in literature! The Kingfisher Book of Classic Boy Stories celebrates favourite boy characters in one brilliant book. Now available in paperback for the first time, this collection will appeal to a new generation of readers. The carefully chosen extracts offer the perfect introduction to characters who have delighted and inspired generations of readers. Each is perfect for reading aloud to younger children, and richly satisfying for the more confident reader to enjoy on their own. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Based on the television comedy series, "Father Ted", this is a collection of the lead character's favourite editions of his parish magazine. They include features such as "The 100 Greatest Priests" (Father Ted comes up with only nine), a history of Craggy Island, and Father Dougal's games page. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Lenton, Steven (illustrator). 'Proper, sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It's perfect.' Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War Packed with mystery, adventure and laughs, Noah's Gold is the exciting novel from the bestselling, multi-award-winning author of Millions and Cosmic, Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Fully illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton, this is perfect for readers of 9+. Being the smallest doesn't stop you having the biggest ideas. Eleven-year old Noah sneaks along on his big sister's geography field trip. But everything goes wrong! Six kids are marooned on an uninhabited island. Their teacher has vanished. They're hungry. Their phones don't work and Noah has broken the internet. There's no way of contacting home . . . Disaster! Until Noah discovers a treasure map and the gang goes in search of gold. 'A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahls magic, but more heart' Sunday Telegraph. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 'Irresistible' - Val McDermid, author of the Karen Pirie series 'Breathtaking' - Daily Mail Forensic, dark and utterly gripping, Sixteen Horses is the debut literary thriller from an extraordinary talent, Greg Buchanan. For fans of Jane Harpers The Dry. Near the dying English seaside town of Ilmarsh, local police detective Alec Nichols discovers sixteen horses heads on a farm, each buried with a single eye facing the low winter sun. After forensic veterinarian Cooper Allen travels to the scene, the investigators soon uncover evidence of a chain of crimes in the community disappearances, arson and mutilations all culminating in the reveal of something deadly lurking in the ground itself. In the dark days that follow, the town slips into panic and paranoia. Everything is not as it seems. Anyone could be a suspect. And as Cooper finds herself unable to leave town, Alec is stalked by an unseen threat. The two investigators race to uncover the truth behind these frightening and insidious mysteries no matter the cost. 'Totally gripping' - Alex Michaelides, author of The Silent Patient and The Fury 'Read it, read it, read it' - B. P. Walter, author of The Dinner Guest 'Original' - Sophie Hannah, author of Haven't They Grown Featured on BBC Two's Between The Covers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Ottoline is back! Ottoline and the Purple Fox is the fourth fantastical Ottoline adventure from 20152017 Children's Laureate and author of the Goth Girl books, Chris Riddell. Ottoline and Mr Munroe love puzzles, clues and mysteries. One day, they meet an enigmatic purple fox, who offers to take them on a night-time urban safari. The fox shows them all the hidden animals of the city and Ottoline makes notes on them in her field notebook. Mr Munroe is making notes too - on the anonymous poems he finds stuck to lampposts on their journey . . . Who is the secretive poet, and how can Mr Monroe and Ottoline help them mend their broken heart? Beautifully and intricately illustrated by the author, the Ottoline series is perfect for curious young readers. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In Daddy's Girls, Danielle Steels thought-provoking novel, three sisters discover the truth about their past and the importance of their unique bond. Many years have passed since ranch hand JT Tucker took his three small daughters to start a new life, eventually building the largest ranch in California. But success comes at a price, and with no mother in their life, Tuckers relationship with each of his very different daughters was complicated. Caroline, the youngest, was overlooked by her father. She fled the ranch as early as she could to become a wife and mother, pursuing a career writing childrens books. Gemma, his declared favourite, yearned for Hollywood glamour and became a major TV star. Kate, the eldest, stayed to work on the ranch, forsaking relationships and family for a father who took her for granted. When JT dies suddenly, the paper trail he leaves behind reveals more than the sisters could ever have guessed . . . The truth brings a new reality, helping them to understand who they really are and what they really want. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Axel Scheffler (illustrator). You're never too young to meet a Gruffalo! Lift the soft felt flaps on every page to meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood. With soft fabric flaps which are easy to lift and help develop fine motor skills, this felt flaps book is perfect for sharing with babies. Designed to appeal to even the youngest child, simple patterns and bright colours combine with Axel Scheffler's instantly recognizable artwork to keep babies entertained for hours. Perfect for tiny Gruffalo fans, Gruffalo, Where Are You? is part of a charming range of books specially created for babies featuring Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's iconic creation, the Gruffalo. Enjoy more of the Gruffalo Baby series with Say Hello to the Gruffalo and Gruffalo, What Can You Hear? The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The Wedding Dress is story of a family and a special dress, handed down from mother to daughter, during times of fortune, loss, tragedy and victory, by the worlds favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel. The Deveraux family were among the most important members of 1920s San Francisco society, and the wedding of their daughter Eleanor to wealthy banker Alexander Allen would be the highlight of the 1929 social calendar. The wedding, held in the familys magnificent Pacific Heights mansion, was everything theyd hoped, and Eleanors dress was a triumph. But the dream life, along with the most perfect honeymoon in Europe, was about to come to an end when Alex received news of the Wall Street Crash. It appeared that the family had lost everything . . . In the years that followed, the Deveraux lived through periods of huge social and political change. What helped to unite them was the beautiful wedding dress, first worn by Eleanor, which remained a family heirloom and continued to hold a special place in the hearts of a family desperate to survive the turmoil and changing fortunes of the times. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 'Prepare to have your heart broken' Good Housekeeping Woman & Home Book Club Pick Poland, 1941. A mother. A child. An impossible choice. After the Jews in their town are rounded up, Roza and her five-year-old daughter, Shira, seek shelter in a local farmers barn. They spend their days and nights in silence to avoid being caught. When their safe haven is shattered, Roza faces an impossible choice: whether to keep her daughter close by her side, or give her the chance to survive by letting her go. A deeply moving novel about the unbreakable bond between parent and child, The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner powerfully portrays the triumph of humanity and hope in even the darkest circumstances. 'If you only read one book this year, make it The Yellow Bird Sings' AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird 'Room meets Schindlers List . . . a beautifully written tale of mothers and daughters' Kate Quinn, author of The Huntress. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A thriller from the author of THE HONOURABLE SCHOOLBOY. Uncertain evidence suggests Soviet missiles are being put in place close to the German border, while vital film has gone missing and a courier is dead. The Department has to find an old hand who can prove that they are not out of the running yet. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Set in snowy Amsterdam, Together by Christmas is a moving read of secrets, romance and heartbreaking dilemmas by Sunday Times bestseller Karen Swan. 'We couldn't put it down' Bella magazine When Lee first came to Amsterdam, it was with a newborn baby and a secret. Five years later, her life is approaching normal: her career as a celebrity photographer is flourishing, her son Jasper is growing up, and they are enjoying the run-up to Christmas with their tight circle of close friends. But all this changes one morning when Lee finds a book in the basket of her bicycle and scrawled inside it, a desperate message. Who left it for her, and why? Lee feels compelled to help and tracks down the books author, Sam. With an instant, undeniable connection it seems they might have a shot at a real future together. Until her past comes calling. As the snow falls and ice thickens on the citys canals, the secret Lee has never told resurfaces. Suddenly everything she holds dear hangs in the balance. Christmas is a time for being together but what if the truth means she ends up alone? 'A real treat to get absolutely lost in. Go on - spoil yourself!' - Veronica Henry, bestselling author on The Christmas Party by Karen Swan Real readers love Karen Swan: 'Gritty, real and romantic in equal measure' 'Something very special' 'Christmassy, romantic, heartbreaking' 'One of my favourite reads of the year' 'Laughed, cried . . . couldn't put it down'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The PICTURE THIS! series is a brand-new programme of reference books, designed for a new generation of visually-engaged children and inquisitive general readers. Fresh, clean, direct and uncluttered, each spread transforms a core topic into a visual feast of raw facts, figures and statistics relating to the most essential aspects of the subject. The purely graphic approach provides a clear and concise overview, as a jumping-off point to further investigation and cross-referencing. In some ways a visual dictionary, in other ways a revision guide, the quirkily inventive graphics, icons, tables, graphs, maps and step-by-step illustrations are an entertaining way of absorbing information and getting to grips with concepts that can be difficult to understand when explained through a more conventional text-and-image format. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling preschool classic, Postman Bear by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Bear is writing letters to his friends. But what could his letters be about? Lift the flaps and join Frog, Squirrel and Mole for Bear's special surprise! With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years. Look out for new Tales from Acorn Wood story Hare's New Dress and discover more favourites: Fox's Socks, Hide-and-Seek Pig, Rabbit's Nap, Cat's Cookbook, Mole's Spectacles and Badger's Band. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Secrets, betrayal and shocking revelations await in the stunning holiday islands of Sweden . . . The Hidden Beach is the addictive page-turner by bestselling author Karen Swan. In Stockholm's oldest quarter, Bell Everhurst loves her job working as a nanny for the rich and charming Hanna and Max Mogert, caring for their three children. But one morning, everything changes. A woman from a clinic Bell has never heard of asks her to pass on the message that Hanna's husband is awake. But the man isn't Max. As the truth about Hanna's past is revealed, the consequences are devastating. When the family heads off to spend their summer on Sweden's idyllic islands, Bell finds herself caught in the crossfire of a family in turmoil. Delve into a gripping tale of love, loss, and the complexities of marriage, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sweden's coastal paradise. The Hidden Beach is a suspenseful and heartbreaking story that will keep you turning the pages until its shocking conclusion. 'Deliciously glamorous, irresistibly romantic!' Hello! Enjoy more of Karen Swan's captivating seasonal novels: The Greek Escape and The Rome Affair. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Presenting biographies of nearly 200 composers past and present, this dictionary contains entries on such major figures as Mozart, Beethoven and Verdi, together with shorter entries on lesser-known composers. Essays relate major events in a composer's life to their music. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Fine. An instant New York Times bestseller, Wilder Girls is Rory Power's chilling and unputdownable YA debut. The Power meets We Were Liars in this compelling story of survival and the power of female friendships, perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. 'Body horror meets boarding school in a moving, terrifying thriller' Guardian Everyone loses something to the Tox; Hetty lost her eye, Reese's hand has changed, and Byatt just disappeared completely. Its been eighteen months since the Raxter School for Girls was put in quarantine. The Tox turned the students strange and savage, the teachers died off one by one. Cut off from the mainland, the girls dont dare wander past the schools fence where the Tox has made the woods wild and dangerous. They wait for the cure as the Tox takes; their bodies becoming sick and foreign, things bursting out of them, bits missing. But when Byatt goes missing, Hetty will do anything to find her best friend, even if it means breaking quarantine and braving the horrors that lie in the wilderness past the fence. As she digs deeper, she learns disturbing truths about her school and what else is living on Raxter Island. And that the cure might not be a cure at all . . . 'Your new favourite book' Cosmopolitan 'Wholly original and compelling' Observer 'A staggering gut punch of a book' Kirkus.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Milly-Molly-Mandy lives in a tiny village in the heart of the countryside, where life is full of everyday adventures! Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as she acts for the movies, dresses up with her friends and celebrates Guy Fawkes Day whatever Milly-Molly-Mandy and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around. Milly-Molly-Mandy & Co contains seven short stories that are wonderful to read aloud and are the perfect way to introduce younger readers to the enduringly popular heroine, not forgetting her friends little-friend-Susan and Billy Blunt! This fifth book in Joyce Lankester Brisley's Milly-Molly-Mandy series, which have charmed generations of children since their first publication in 1928, brings the characters to life with the authors original, iconic black and white illustrations. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Silent Night is an unforgettable story of love, heartache, and the strength we draw from those we love. Escape with the worlds favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel, at her most moving and compelling. Paige Watts is the ultimate stage mother. The daughter of Hollywood royalty, Paige channels her own acting dreams into making her daughter, Emma, a star. By the age of nine, Emma is playing a central role in a hit TV show. Then everything is shattered by unforeseeable tragedy. Now Emma is living with her Aunt Whitney, who had chosen a very different path from Paige. Whitney was always the career-driven older sister, loving a no-strings relationship and hating the cult of celebrity that enveloped her family. But at a moments notice, Whitney must change her life in every way. Will the rewards of motherhood make up for the life she left behind? Emotionally involving and deeply inspiring, Silent Night explores how the heart has mysterious healing powers of its own, and that sometimes the best things happen when we think all is lost . . . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.