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SOON TO BE A FEATURE FILM STARRING MARGARET QUALLEY AND THOMASIN MCKENZIE Named one of the Most Anticipated Books of 2025 by Oprah Daily, Reader's Digest, Polygon, and Paste “Simmering with rage, propulsive and laugh out loud funny, Victorian Psycho speaks profoundly of horror both within and without us.”—Catriona Ward From the acclaimed author of Mrs. March comes the riveting tale of a bloodthirsty governess who learns the true meaning of vengeance. Virginia Feito’s Mrs. March was hailed as “a brilliant debut … [by] a writer who keeps pace with the grandees she invokes” (Sarah Ditum, Guardian)—from Daphne Du Maurier and Shirley Jackson to Patricia Highsmith. Now, Feito returns with her “silver-polish sentences and her eerie psychological acumen” (Constance Grady, Vox) to unleash an entirely new antihero on us all. Grim Wolds, England: Winifred Notty arrives at Ensor House prepared to play the perfect governess—she’ll dutifully tutor her charges, Drusilla and Andrew, tell them bedtime stories, and only joke about eating children. But long, listless days spent within the estate’s dreary confines come with an intimate knowledge of the perversions and pathetic preoccupations of the Pounds family—Mr. Pounds can’t keep his eyes off Winifred’s chest, and Mrs. Pounds takes a sickly pleasure in punishing Winifred for her husband’s wandering gaze. Compounded with her disdain for the entitled Pounds children, Winifred finds herself struggling at every turn to stifle the violent compulsions of her past. French tutoring and needlework are one way to pass the time, as is admiring the ugly portraits in the gallery … and creeping across the moonlit lawns. … Patience. Winifred must have patience, for Christmas is coming, and she has very special gifts planned for the dear souls of Ensor House. Brimming with sardonic wit and culminating in a shocking conclusion, Victorian Psycho plunges readers into the chilling mind of an iconic new literary psychopath.Mostra libro
For readers of Paulette Jiles and Gil Adamson, a 19th-century tale of a father’s greatest regret and path to redemption Devastated at his wife’s death and stricken at raising two girls and a boy on his own, Arthur Delaney places his children in a Halifax orphanage and runs off to join the Union Army in the American Civil War. The trauma of battle and three years in a disease-ridden prisoner-of-war prison changes his perspective on life and family. After the war, Delaney odd-jobs his way up the American east coast and catches a schooner to Halifax. There he discovers the orphanage has relocated to a farm in rural Nova Scotia. His children are not there. They and others had been sold and resold as farm workers and house servants through the Maritime provinces, as well as Quebec and Ontario. Their whereabouts is unknown. Arthur Delaney sets out on a punishing 20-year journey across Canada to find them. This is a heartbreaking, beautifully told story of a father’s attempt to reconnect with his childrenMostra libro
In the heart of the Enchanted Forest, Oliver Owl is renowned for his love of ornaments and his quest to find the most extraordinary ones. One autumn morning, Oliver discovers a magnificent tree adorned with dazzling ornaments and meets Chip, a chipmunk who has been collecting these treasures for years. Through Chip’s stories, Oliver learns that each ornament holds a piece of someone’s story and that their true value lies in the connections they represent. Inspired, Oliver decides to share his own collection with the forest creatures, gifting them ornaments that reflect their unique spirits. The joy and gratitude his friends express lead Oliver to realize that the real magic of ornaments is in the happiness they bring to others. His collection thus evolves into a symbol of friendship and the joy of giving, enriching both his life and the lives of those around him.Mostra libro
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. She thought she was ordinary. The dead knew better. Renee Caldwell is just trying to live a normal life—hold down her job, keep her head down, and ignore the shadows creeping ever closer. But when terrifying visions begin to seep into her waking hours and whispers from beyond claw at the edges of her reality, Renee is forced to confront the impossible: she can see spirits... and something much darker can see her. Drawn into a secret war between light and darkness, Renee is thrust into the hands of The Luminaria, a clandestine order sworn to protect the veil that separates the living from the beyond. As ancient evils stir and the line between this world and the next thins, Renee must master a gift she never wanted—or risk losing herself, and countless souls, to the dark. A chilling, emotional, and supernatural journey that blends urban gothic atmosphere with spiritual warfare, The Between is perfect for fans of paranormal suspense, dark fantasy, and strong heroines discovering their power. Step into the shadows. The veil is thinning.Mostra libro
All five novels in the complete Alpha Heroes first series bundle! Ajax He’s a former Navy SEAL, haunted by his past. She’s the only woman who can help him redeem his honor. But will they be able to overcome the mayhem of his previous life, and set themselves free from the darkness? Max Max Battleson can’t outrun the memories or the agony of his former life as a Marine. That part of his past has left scars, both mentally and physically. But when his brothers force him to take on a new mission, he finds himself facing more than just a mysterious enemy. He discovers the only woman who has a chance to save him from himself. Troy Troy Battleson is a man with many secrets. No wonder his call sign is Rogue. A former special operations pilot, Troy is now a ferocious lawyer engaged in a high-stakes mission to catch a mysterious enemy. Handsome and smooth-talking, he hides his past behind his charm. Marisol Mendez is a scientist playing the dangerous role of spy. The most dangerous thing they could do is fall in love... Apollo Apollo Battleson knows what it is to be down and out. He’s come a long way since poverty and tragedy launched him into a soul-crushing journey through the juvenile court system. Now he’s a doctor, a decorated former SEAL, and a self-made man. But that all changes when he meets a mysterious woman who goes by the name ‘Blue.’ Kass Kass Battleson is a man who has beaten the odds and chosen his own destiny. A hardcore overachiever, he's also an elite Delta Force operator. Liberty Rose—AKA Tee. She’s the one that got away. And now that she’s in danger, Kass will have to fight for her with all he’s got. Both of their lives depend on it.Mostra libro
"Snow's Kitchen" is the final book in the "Snow" trilogy and is written in the voice of Snow's daughter, Dolly. This Young Adult novella is a coming-of-age story that turns a young refugee girl's life upside down as she journeys toward independence. Dolly was thirteen years old when her family moved from Seattle to Orange County, California. Lost between two cultures, she did not feel Vietnamese or American. In her search to find a community of her own, Dolly lost her identity, her voice, and her independence. It was through the experience of first love, the discovery of new wave music, the appreciation of traditional foods, and the survival of tough love that she understood identity was rooted in self-love and self-acceptance. Amy M. Le, award-winning author of "Snow in Vietnam" and "Snow in Seattle," gives readers a glimpse into the Vietnamese youth culture of the 1990s as they carved their niche in America following resettlement from the Vietnam War. Diverging viewpoints from old-fashioned parents living in a progressive America brought conflict and cultural divide within familial generations. Food and new wave music were the two elements that threaded the cultural and societal gaps. Join us in Snow's Kitchen as we transition from the novella to the cookbook where pho, egg rolls, crepes, and other favorite foods from the Snow trilogy bring us together at the table to break bread and discover commonalities between different worlds. Similar to Fannie Flagg's "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe," Jill Conner Browne's "Sweet Potato Queens" novels, and Patricia Cornwell's "Kay Scarpetta" series, Snow's Kitchen is chock-full of recipes and plot twists.Mostra libro
