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  Blossoms of the Heart A Poor...

  People with Books

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  "Blossoms of the Heart" unfolds in the bustling streets of Victorian London, where the air is thick with the fragrances of both hardship and hope. Set against the backdrop of a society marked by stark class divisions, this tale invites readers into the world of impoverished flower sellers struggling to eke out a living in the shadows of grandeur. In this poignant romance, the narrative threads through the cobblestone alleys and crowded markets, weaving a tale of resilience and love among those who, despite their impoverished circumstances, dare to dream of a brighter future. The story not only captures the intricate dance of hearts but also paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by those on the fringes of society during this era. As petals are exchanged and fortunes intertwined, "Blossoms of the Heart" promises to be a captivating journey through the delicate complexities of love and life in Victorian London.

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  Under Everyone's Eyes

  Maitre Aik

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  The game of power has only just begun. 
  She is an influential director, a woman of power used to controlling every room she enters. He is an authoritative voice met online, a man who has turned her hidden desires into an obsessive anticipation. For their first real-life encounter, he has set the rules: a professional business suit, a crowded bar, and a single, daring command... no lingerie. 
  Perched on a high bar stool, exposed to the world, she has no idea that the small pink object he hides in his pocket is far more than a simple remote. Between the hands of a curious waitress and the relentless thumb of her master, every vibration becomes a challenge to her sanity—a delicious agony she must hide behind a corporate mask. 
  Experience a sensory journey where total surrender is hidden in the most public of places: right under everyone's eyes.

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  The Leonard Girls

  Deborah Challinor

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  Rowie's pro-war, her sister Jo's a protester. And they're both in Vietnam.  
  The compelling new novel from the bestselling author of From the Ashes 
    
  In 1969, at the height of the Vietnam war, nurse Rowie Leonard is serving a 12-month tour of duty. She supports the war and is committed to caring for wounded New Zealand and Australian troops. After a few months, however, she realises that nothing at all about the conflict is as clear-cut as she'd assumed. 
  Her younger sister, Jo, is the opposite - a student at Auckland University, a folk singer and a fervent anti-war protestor. But when Jo falls for professional soldier Sam Apanui, home on leave to visit his ill father, she finds herself torn between her feelings and her convictions. 
  As the three of them grapple with love, loss, and the stresses and sorrows of war, each will be forced to confront and question everything they believed. 
  Praise for Deborah Challinor: 
  'Challinor is a good storyteller ... seamlessly joining fact and fiction and creating a convincing, atmospheric yarn' Bookseller and Publisher 
  'The perfect blend of fact and fiction' NZ Herald

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  Game of Captives

  Lindsay Buroker

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  Falling in love with the enemy is never a good idea, especially when you’re in the middle of a war.  
  After her coronation, Queen Syla Moonmark must lead her people against the stormers and their dragon allies to drive them out of the kingdom. That would be easier if she’d managed to bring home the rare magical components that would allow the rebuilding of the sky shielder that was sabotaged early in the war. Without that protection, keeping dragons away from her people’s islands is impossible. 
  As she battles the kingdom’s enemies, worries about usurpers, and learns what it means to be bonded to the persnickety red dragon, Wreylith, Syla plans to capture and interrogate the dragon rider, Captain Vorik. By questioning him, she might learn where the crucial shielder components are—and how to get them.  
  The problem is that Vorik is charming, handsome, talented, and keeps saving her life. She might even be falling in love with him. 
  To make matters worse, Vorik has orders to capture Syla.  
  If she can’t outmaneuver him, she could end up in an enemy camp, being tortured and interrogated for secrets with the power to destroy her entire kingdom. 

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  The Murder After the Night Before

  Katy Brent

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  'A whip-smart whodunnit, this will keep you guessing' Red 
  'A fast-paced thriller with clever twists' Bella***KATY BRENT IS BACK! I BET YOU'D LOOK GOOD IN A COFFIN IS OUT NOW*** 
  Something bad happened last night. My best friend Posey is dead. The police think it was a tragic accident. I know she was murdered. 
  I’ve woken up with the hangover from hell, a stranger in my bed, and I’ve gone viral for the worst reasons. 
  There’s only one thing stopping me from dying of shame. I need to find a killer. 
  But after last night, I can’t remember a thing… 
  From the author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With It, don’t miss this wickedly witty and utterly addictive novel, perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Dawn O’Porter and Killing Eve.Praise for The Murder After the Night Before: 
  ‘What a ride! Unflinchingly realistic and raw but somehow also brilliantly funny at times, Brent's novel is a must-read’ Jesse Sutanto, author of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers 
  ‘The horrors of going viral on social media twinned with a twisty murder mystery – contemporary fiction at its best, I loved it!' Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple 
  ‘Brent delivers a compelling and incredibly important novel’ My Weekly 
  ‘A fast-paced and satisfying read’ Charlotte Bigland, author of It’s Not Me It’s You 
  ‘The Hangover meets Fleabag in this ribald, twisted mystery’ PJ Ellis, author of Love & Other Scams 
  ‘A fast-paced thriller. With clever twists, it’s totally gripping' Closer Magazine 
  ‘Once again, Katy Brent has shown her immense talent at writing dark humour with a thought-provoking core’ Sarah Clarke, author of A Mother Never Lies 
  ‘A flawlessly plotted murder mystery. Devilishly brilliant. I loved it!’ Sarah Bonner, author of Her Perfect Twin 
  The black humour and satire in Katy Brent's writing style is evident in The Murder After the Night Before, making it a thrilling psychological journey. The feminist story is filled with humourous twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat. 
  For fans of Elle Cosimano (Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun), L.M. Chilton (Everyone in the Group Chat Dies), John Marrs (The Good Samaritan), Catherine Mack (Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies), and Lucy Score (Mistakes Were Made). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Juvenilia – Volume I

  Jane Austen

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  "I have a great mind to go to Italy and be a nun, but I don't think I should like it."
  
  Long before she created Elizabeth Bennet or Emma Woodhouse, a teenage Jane Austen was already skewering the tropes of 18th-century literature. Juvenilia – Volume I is a riotous collection of "scraps" and "sketches" that displays none of the refined restraint of her later novels. Instead, readers are treated to dark humor, absurd plots, and characters who drink too much, marry too often, and faint with alarming frequency. From the chaotic social blunders of "Frederic and Elfrida" to the wild escapades of "Henry and Eliza," this volume offers a rare, unvarnished look at the birth of a satirist who would go on to change the world of fiction.
  
  The Roots of Satire: In these early pages, Austen mocks the "Sirs" and "Madams" of the sentimental novels she grew up reading. She takes the dramatic clichés of her time—vows of eternal friendship, tragic coincidences, and fainting fits—and pushes them to a level of hilarious absurdity. It is a masterclass in parody that shows a young girl already in full command of her wit.
  
  A Window into the Austen Household: These stories were meant to be read aloud to the Austen family at Steventon Rectory. They reflect the lively, intellectual, and often irreverent atmosphere in which Jane was raised. Many stories are dedicated to her siblings or cousins, making the volume an intimate piece of literary history that bridges the gap between a private family hobby and public masterpiece.
  
  Dark Comedy and High Energy: Readers expecting the polite drawing rooms of Mansfield Park will be surprised by the energy here. In "Jack and Alice," for example, we find a world of "red-faced" drinking and physical comedy. This volume proves that Austen was always a rebel at heart, using her pen to puncture the pomposity of the world around her from the very start.
  
  Discover the girl behind the genius. Purchase "Juvenilia – Volume I" today.

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