Verlag: Wildside Press
Edgar Wallace turns his talents to a comedy of manners. When young Chick is unexpectedly catapulted into the aristocracy by an uncle's death, he finds himself unprepared for life as a marquis. Unambitious and friendly, Chick has been working as as office clerk. Now he must navigate high society with the help of his friend Gwenda and everything he's learned at school.
'An utter delight. 10 out of 10!' Harry Mount, editor of The Oldie A charming gift book of pleas, put downs, misplaced career guidance and character assessments collected from the school reports and memoirs of celebrities and ordinary people from across the UK and Ireland. Featuring household names such as Benedict Cumberbatch, David Bowie, Sandi Toksvig, Sir Billy Connolly, and even members of the Royal family, this collection will have readers laughing and digging out their own school reports.Zum Buch
In the world of Gertrude Charmaine Beasley, exists the soft spoken black sheep daughter in law, Becky Beasley, married to the not-quite celebrated son Matthew. In order to shape Becky into the daughter-in-law she favors- Denise, Gertrude imparts her wisdom, suggestions, and thinly veiled insults through the passive-aggressive art form of letter writing.Zum Buch
She's wearing the pants in this family. And washing everyone else's too...When Sarah's husband, Will, is unexpectedly fired, her first reaction is shock. Then she gets a call offering her his old job. On principle, she should turn it down. But their young family needs the money and Sarah can't help feeling like her career has taken a backseat all these years. Now it is her turn to shine.Overnight, Sarah and Will trade places.She's now the departmental director commuting into the city five days a week and answering client calls on the weekend. He's doing the school run and the laundry. Or at least trying to. They've always said they are equal partners, so this should be simple right? Wrong. This change was supposed to be the making of them as a family, but as Sarah fights for her chance to have it all, she might end up losing everything...Zum Buch
From dodgy home haircuts and Tiktok dance crazes to banana-bread baking and checkpoint cheek, even in lockdown social media star and comedian Rory O'Connor found plenty of opportunities to keep everyone laughing. Filled with Rory's trademark banter and observational gems, this hilarious and infectious (!) lockdown lookback will make you nostalgic for outdoor dining in the rain and loo roll shortages!Zum Buch
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Murder, Mayhem, and Mischief in Paradise! The sun may be shining on Citrus Beach, but a dark cloud of mystery looms over the cozy coastal town in this riveting new adventure! Megan, her dashing partner Aiden, and their ever-curious canine companion Barney are back—and this time, they're diving headfirst into a tangled murder case that has everyone on edge. With a quirky writer weaving her own narrative, a new detective determined to leave his mark, and a pair of nosy feathered watchmen keeping an eye on things, the cast of characters is as colorful as a Citrus Beach sunset. But solving a murder is no day at the beach! Megan must keep one slippery suspect in her sights, while Aiden does his best to guide the rookie detective toward the truth. And, of course, Barney isn’t tackling this mystery alone. With his trusty sidekick Gypsy at his side—and a nose for trouble—they’re sniffing out clues faster than you can say “murder most foul.” But uncovering the old secrets that led to this crime won’t be easy. Will this tight-knit team solve the case and bring the killer to justice, or will the truth remain buried beneath the tropical sands? Grab your flip-flops, a cool drink, and settle in for another heart-pounding, laugh-out-loud installment of the Citrus Beach Cozy Mysteries! Curl up and find out why life in this sunny beach town is anything but ordinary.Zum Buch
