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  The Wolf's Shadow - 'Has already...

  G J Williams

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  'Right up there with C J Sansom... A brilliant historical thriller' Philip Gwynne Jones'The twists and turns are brilliantly done' Sarah Ward'A joy for the senses... see the smoke and grime of Tudor London' Chris Lloyd 
  1558: The body of Thomas Seymour is found hanging naked in an oak tree at Hatfield House, the home of Elizabeth Tudor, the Queen’s sister. But Thomas Seymour was supposedly beheaded nine years to the day on Tower Hill. How did he return from the dead, only to die again? 
  Doctor John Dee and Margaretta, assisted by his pupil Christopher, are charged with unravelling the mystery. But then there is a kidnapping, a ransom threat and more bodies appear. 
  Amongst secrets and rumours, the scandal of the Seymour Affair threatens to resurface. Elizabeth’s road to the throne could be ruined and with that comes the fall of the Tudor Dynasty. 
  Can John Dee keep Elizabeth’s secret before it casts a shadow over them all? 
  'Thrilling and intriguing' S. W. Perry'A joy to read. Well researched and fast paced' Leslie Scase'G J Williams knows how to keep a reader hooked' Adele Jordan'This is a fabulous mystery, pacy, tense and very atmospheric' Historical Novel Society'An intriguing story skilfully woven into the fabric of real history' Crime Time

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  In the Black Dream

  Victoria Sterling

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  Iris Ainsley has spent her whole life losing to her twin.
  
  Juliet is the gifted one — beautiful, celebrated, adored by everyone who meets her, including their own parents. Iris is the one who studies until her hair falls out and still finishes second. And Juliet means to keep it that way. Every prize Iris earns, Juliet steals. Every person Iris loves, Juliet takes. When Iris finally fights for a future of her own, the cost is a shattered leg and a stolen life.
  
  But Juliet has one fatal blind spot. She can only steal what already exists — and Iris isn't finished writing yet.
  
  A chilling story of two sisters, a rewritten fate, and the terrible patience of a girl who refuses to lose. Some people are born to shine. Others are forged in the dark.

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  A Room of One's Own

  Virginia Woolf

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  One of the most influential works of modern literature, exploring creativity, independence, and the power of women's voices.
  
  Discover "A Room of One's Own" by Virginia Woolf, the groundbreaking literary essay that has inspired generations of readers, writers, and thinkers. Blending elegant prose with profound insight, this timeless classic examines the relationship between creativity, education, financial independence, and artistic expression, making it one of the defining works of twentieth-century literature.
  
  Based on a series of lectures delivered at women's colleges, A Room of One's Own explores the historical barriers that limited women's opportunities in literature and the arts. Through thoughtful reflection, vivid imagination, and memorable examples, Virginia Woolf considers the conditions necessary for creative achievement while examining themes of education, equality, intellectual freedom, identity, and the enduring importance of independent thought. Her ideas continue to spark meaningful conversations about literature, culture, and society around the world.
  
  First published in 1929, "A Room of One's Own" is regarded as a landmark of literary criticism and feminist thought. Its influence extends across literature, history, education, gender studies, and cultural criticism, ensuring its place among the most important nonfiction classics of the modern era.
  
  Perfect for readers interested in classic literature, literary criticism, women's history, feminist philosophy, cultural studies, education, and timeless nonfiction, this remarkable work offers an engaging and thought-provoking reading experience.
  
  Experience one of the most important literary essays ever written. Add "A Room of One's Own" to your Kindle library today and discover a timeless classic that continues to inspire creativity, independence, and intellectual freedom.

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  The Unwanted Daughter

  Elara Frost

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  They never loved her. They never even looked for her.
  
  Peach was the unwanted daughter—born after her twin brother didn't survive. Her family made sure she knew it. Every day. Every choice.
  
  When her sister marries the man Peach loved, no one expects her to show up. But when she doesn't, they're not worried. They're angry. Her mother curses her. Her brother calls her selfish. Her father disowns her.
  
  They don't know that Peach is already dead.
  
  Murdered the night before the wedding. Her body buried where no one would look.
  
  Now, as a ghost bound to the family that never wanted her, Peach watches them eat, argue, and move on. Until grief and guilt begin to tear them apart from the inside.
  
  A haunting, heartbreaking story about the daughter no one loved—and what happens when it's too late to try.

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  Carmilla

  Sheridan Le Fanu

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  Carmilla (1872) is a Gothic novel that begins when Laura, a young woman living with her father in an isolated castle in Styria, receives an unexpected visit from Carmilla, a mysterious young woman who, following an accident during her journey, stays as a guest at the family home.
  
  As the two young women grow closer, Laura finds herself increasingly fascinated by her new companion. However, Carmilla's strange behaviour, her prolonged absences at night and the unsettling secrets surrounding her past arouse a growing unease. At the same time, a series of strange illnesses and deaths begin to spread throughout the region, fuelling rumours and fears amongst the local inhabitants.
  
  As she tries to make sense of the events unfolding around her, Laura finds herself caught up in an atmosphere of mystery, attraction and danger where nothing is quite what it seems and where an ancient threat appears to have returned to disrupt the peace of the place.

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  A Day Like Any Other

  Guy Ware

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  A woman with a successful career in child protection is floored by her husband's sudden death; a retired civil servant smothers his wife, but can't go through with their pact; a teacher fleeing a disastrous school trip finds himself – literally – in a dark wood.
  Pascal famously said we shall die alone. But there are always others left behind to grieve, to cheer, to feel guilt, relief or laughter, because we are human, whether we like it or not. In these stories, a dozen characters find at least a dozen ways to live by facing death – their own or that of those they love – in familiar worlds shot through with a strange absurdity.
  A man with cancer is employed to smoke by a character from a novel who may never have existed; an historian finds a love he hopes will last beyond the grave, even if it isn't his; a former judge dispenses justice in a prison camp; a randomly-selected Prime Minister confronts the biggest life-or-death decision she – or anyone – will ever have to take.
  A Day Like Any Other explores death – natural, assisted, promised and unexpected – with compassion, wit, a steady gaze and a desire to confront the challenge we mostly prefer to avoid: why live at all? It is the perfect collection for anyone who's going to die one day.

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