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  The Ultimate Vice

  A. Bertram Chandler

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  The Ultimate Vice by A. Bertram Chandler - Hallam wanted to get out of space – but even more he wanted to make a fortune first. Now he had found a way to do it – by selling – The Ultimate Vice. 
  A. Bertram Chandler (1912-1984) was an Australian science fiction author best known for his extensive John Grimes series, set in the Rim World universe. Chandler’s career as a merchant marine officer deeply influenced his writing, infusing his stories with authentic nautical and spacefaring details. He explored themes of exploration, isolation, and the human condition in the vastness of space. Chandler’s protagonists, particularly Grimes, are often depicted as pragmatic, resourceful, and somewhat rebellious figures navigating the complexities of interstellar bureaucracy and the challenges of frontier life. His works blend adventure, hard science fiction, and social commentary, often reflecting his fascination with alternative realities and parallel universes. Chandler’s storytelling is marked by a sense of wonder and a deep respect for the exploratory spirit. Although not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the genre have earned him a dedicated following.

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  Terra Nova

  Henriette Lazaridis

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  A haunting story of love, art, and betrayal, set against the heart-pounding backdrop of Antarctic exploration—from the Boston Globe-bestselling author of The Clover House. 
   
  The year is 1910, and two Antarctic explorers, Watts and Heywoud, are racing to the South Pole. Back in London, Viola, a photo-journalist, harbors love for them both. In Terra Nova, Henriette Lazaridis seamlessly ushers the reader back and forth between the austere, forbidding, yet intoxicating polar landscape of Antarctica to the bustle of early twentieth century London. 
   
  Though anxious for both men, Viola has little time to pine. She is photographing hunger strikers in the suffrage movement, capturing the female nude in challenging and politically powerful ways. As she comes into her own as an artist, she's eager for recognition and to fulfill her ambitions. And then the men return, eager to share news of their triumph. 
   
  But in her darkroom, Viola discovers a lie. Watts and Heywoud have doctored their photos of the Pole to fake their success. Viola must now decide whether to betray her husband and her lover, or keep their secret and use their fame to help her persue her artistic ambitions. 
   
  Rich and moving, Terra Nova is a novel that to challenges us to consider how love and lies, adventure and art, can intersect.

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  The Younger Woman

  Mandy Byatt

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  ⭐ The unputdownable new thriller from Mandy Byatt that will leave you reeling after the final twist…⭐ 
  She knows him better than anyone. 
  She doesn’t know him at all… 
  Lottie and Nick once had a dream marriage, but a series of failed IVF attempts has left Lottie feeling insecure, and her paranoia is further stoked by the arrival of a new starter at Nick’s firm. Tasha is the spitting image of a younger, more attractive Lottie, and Nick is paying her a lot of attention… 
  But then Lottie discovers she’s pregnant. A surprise getaway to their country cottage to celebrate Nick’s birthday will provide the perfect backdrop to give him the news and start to heal the rifts in their relationship. 
  Then, on the eve of Nick’s birthday, Lottie goes into the cellar, and what she finds makes her question everything. 
  Because there, in the corner of the cellar, is the body of a young woman. 
  A young woman who looks just like Lottie… 
  A gripping, suspenseful thriller with a killer twist you won’t see coming! Perfect for fans of Adele Parks and Liane Moriarty.Readers LOVE The Younger Woman 
  'Clever and pacy, with a shocking twist that hits you between the eyes. Guaranteed to create plenty of discussion at book clubs’ AMANDA BROOKE 
  ‘With devious characters aplenty, The Younger Woman is an explosive thriller with a killer twist’ RUBY SPEECHLEY 
  ‘A thriller in the true sense of the word. This will have your brain going in all directions’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘BOOM! This was explosive … An absolute whirlwind from start to finish’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘The plot was superbly crafted to keep you guessing … So good, I’ve just downloaded her other novel!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Oh, wow! I absolutely devoured this book in one sitting’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘The Younger Woman is just as tightly plotted as Byatt’s debut, with a twist that had me scraping my jaw off the floor’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In this latest thriller from Mandy Byatt, the city life of Lottie and Nick takes a shocking turn. The unexpected pregnancy and the discovery of a body that resembles Lottie adds a new layer of mystery to their already strained relationship. 
  For fans of S. E. Lynes (The Ex), Victoria Jenkins (Happily Married), Rona Halsall (The Soulmate), Kathryn Croft (The Suspect), and Samantha Hayes (The Engagement). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Dating the Dealing Demon

  Luna Joya

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  The Demon Prince 
   
   
   
  I'm the premier matchmaker for all monsters. Royal, rich, and single-handedly saving the realms from ruin, I could have my pick of women. But only my fated mate will win me the throne of hell. So why won't she be a good little human and fall for me already? No matter. I'll win her heart. I always win in the end. 
   
   
   
  The Unsuspecting Human 
   
   
   
  In my family of reality TV stars, I'm the one who doesn't fit in. The jinx. The curse. The least likely to succeed. When a demon alphahole locks me in his castle and declares I'm fated to be his future queen, I say liar, liar, wings on fire. 
   
   
   
  Let the anti-love games begin. 
   
   
   
  With enemies to lovers, the cutest mongoose turned dragon ever, naughty flaming fun, and a heroine obsessed with mascara and sheet masks, Dating the Dealing Demon is a steamy, slow burn romance in the Matchmaker Monster Romance series. The books promise a happily ever after for each of four friends who walk into a haunted house, not knowing that monsters are real. Or that they've been matched to the monsters inside. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  King of Swords

  Amy Kuivalainen

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  In the heart of a magical Venice, where power and privilege rule, a conspiracy threatens to tear the Republic apart. Stella is an unregistered magic user, risking everything to keep her secret hidden, including ignoring the advances of the irresistible shifter prince, Dom Aladoro. 
   
   
   
  When a chance encounter brings them together in the dark alleys of San Marco, they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous search for missing magic users. As they navigate the treacherous waters of the city's elite, they uncover a plot that could unravel the very fabric of their world. 
   
   
   
  Dom is determined to protect Stella at any cost, even if it means risking his own status and position within the Council of Ten. Together, they will journey from glittering palaces to seedy brothels, facing dangerous enemies and ancient magic, all while trying to deny the undeniable attraction growing between them. 
   
   
   
  As the hunt intensifies, they realize they must put aside their differences and work together to save not only themselves but the entire Republic. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late, or will their love be the ultimate sacrifice in the game of power and magic? 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Old Stage-coaching House An...

  Charles Dickens

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  Charles Dickens was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
  AN OLD STAGE-COACHING HOUSE: Before the waitress had shut the door, I had forgotten how many stage-coaches she said used to change horses in the town every day. But it was of little moment; any high number would do as well as another.

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