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  Raising Olives in Provence - A...

  Kenneth R. Timmerman

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  Americans have long had a love affair with Provence: its glamour, its mystique, its foreignness. But never have they had a guide like Ken Timmerman. Bursting with humorous stories about local characters and vivid description of French landscapes and customs gleaned from thirty-five years in the country, Raising Olives in Provence tells the story of how the author improbably came to renovate a run-down house and raise olive trees in the hills above Saint-Tropez. From olive presses to truffle markets, from Templar hostelries to lunch at a beachside club with the king and queen of Sweden, Timmerman takes us to places and introduces us to people we would never find on our own. 
   
   
   
  In his other life as a war correspondent and investigative reporter, Timmerman deals with the horrors and betrayals of a world gone mad, always returning to this hillside in the south of France as a refuge. But even here, intrigue and treachery lie just beneath the surface, along with mysterious visitors on the hillside, an olive thief, phony artists and wannabe aristocrats, and the endless love adventures of his French neighbors. 
   
   
   
  Love, faith, marriage, and friendship—with a sprinkling of salt, thyme, and some olive oil, please! And don't forget the rosé.

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  Oliver Twist

  Charles Dickens

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  A hungry orphan. A cruel world. A courage that refuses to die.
  Born into hardship and forced into a life of poverty, young Oliver Twist is swept from a bleak workhouse into the grim underworld of London. Surrounded by thieves, schemers, and the unforgettable Fagin, Oliver fights to hold onto his innocence while danger closes in from every side. Yet even in the darkest places, kindness appears in unexpected forms—and Oliver's unwavering spirit becomes his greatest protection.
  
  Praised as "one of Dickens's most powerful and unforgettable novels," this classic exposes the harsh realities of Victorian society while delivering a story filled with heart, suspense, and enduring hope.
  
  If you love emotional journeys, vivid characters, and triumph against impossible odds, this masterpiece will stay with you long after the final chapter.
  
  Follow Oliver's journey today—and discover why this story continues to touch hearts around the world.

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  Forgotten Beach The: Escape to...

  Amanda James

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  Don’t miss this chance to escape to stunning Cornwall for a heartwarming new standalone novel about secrets and second chances 
  They say a single moment can change your life… 
  For Cornish artist Sennen Kellow that moment comes with the discovery of her late gran’s epic love story – a story that happened years before she ever met Sennen’s grandfather. 
  Now, as Sennen digs into her grandmother’s past and discovers a forgotten beach, a hidden poem, and a love that blazed brightly before Fate intervened, her search for answers leads her on a fated journey of her own. One which sees history repeating itself, and Sennen faced with a chance at the kind of once-in-a-lifetime love her gran experienced…but only if she’s willing to risk everything.Readers LOVE The Forgotten Beach: 
  ‘A true love story…curl up in a comfy chair and be transported by this talented author’ Brenda 
  ‘A beautiful love story that spans generations…I loved how the old house slowly got renovated and came back to life plus I could picture the steps down to the private beach with the cave’ Muriel 
  ‘Complex characters, with a simple love story and a heartstopping final arc but the ending we all wanted!’ Ritu 
  ‘The author does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Cornwall … a good beach read’ Sarah 
  ‘Perfect escapism and I read it in almost one sitting…so much more than just a romance’ Helen 
  ‘A heartwarming love story…My eyes were a bit teary at the end’ Anne 
  ‘I have always been an avid fan of Amanda James, a truly talented author who strives to write a beautiful story for others to enjoy time after time’ Joan 
  ‘Delightful story with the past gently woven into the present.…a joy to read’ Judy 
  The Forgotten Beach by Amanda James is a magical realism tale set in the rural beauty of Cornwall. It's a story of love, friendship, and second chances that will make you believe in the power of small town bonds and the enduring legacy of a love that transcends time. 
  For fans of Faith Hogan (The Women at Ocean's End), Kirsty Ferry (Whispers of the Past), Liz Eeles (The Diary at the Last House Before the Sea), Kate Ryder (Echoes on a Cornish River), and Veronica Henry (The Forever House). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Happy Bloody Christmas: Perfect...

  Jo Middleton

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  Don't miss the perfect Christmas present for yourself (or for that best friend who would definitely help you hide a body…) 
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  Anna's Christmas Eve To Do List: 
  1. Wrap the kids' presents​ 
  2. Peel the potatoes ​ 
  3. Get rid of the dead body?! 
  Hungover and exhausted after her family's annual party, all Anna Johnson wants for Christmas is to finish her to-do list and finally sit down with the world’s biggest glass of wine. 
  But when she stumbles across a dead body in her larder, her plans are well and truly buggered. 
  A mysterious death in her home really is the last thing she needs, but with her judgemental in-laws arriving in less than twenty-four hours, turning her house into a crime scene is not an option. If she’s going to save Christmas, it’s up to Anna to find out what the hell’s gone on. Oh – and figure out what to do with the body before one of the kids finds it. 
  And you thought burning the turkey was the worst that could happen…  
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  READERS LOVE HAPPY BLOODY CHRISTMAS! 
  'Had me in fits of laughter, tears streaming down my face!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Will be going in everyone's stockings this Christmas!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Engaging and quirky in the very best way' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'A must read for Winter 2024!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'I was absorbed from the very first page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'I have never laughed so much while reading a book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'So fresh, exciting, funny and intelligent!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Kept me guessing until the end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'An absolute riotous Christmas cracker!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Motherland meets Agatha Christie….The funniest book I have read this year!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'I would 100% recommend this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  AUTHORS LOVE HAPPY BLOODY CHRISTMAS! 
  'An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!' MIKE GAYLE 
  'A brilliantly written, hilarious whodunnit. Smart and very, very funny.' IAN MOORE 
  ‘So funny, I’m annoyed I didn’t write it!' GILL SIMS 
  ’This hilarious, sweary, cheerful whodunnit is a full-on festive romp that will make you laugh out loud.’ ADELE PARKS FOR Platinum  
  ‘The perfect present for the friend who would help you hide a body!' CHRISSIE MANBY 
  ‘Hilarious, festive and relatable. A total Christmas cracker!’ FIONA LEITCH 
  'So good, you should sack off Christmas dinner and read this instead!' HARPER FORD 
  'A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific!' J.M. HALL 
  'Laugh a minute? More like laugh a second!' HANNAH HENDY 
  'Hilarious with dollops of fun and a brilliant whodunnit!' JONATHAN WHITELAW 
  'A five-star triumph!' ROSIE HANNIGAN 
  'Chock-full of proper jokes!' ABIGAIL BURDESS 
  In Happy Bloody Christmas, Jo Middleton presents a humorous fiction that explores the intricacies of life and relationships within a dysfunctional family during the holidays. The unexpected discovery of a dead body adds a thrilling twist to the story, making it a top pick for readers. 
  For fans of Alexandra Benedict (Death Comes at Christmas), Denzil Meyrick (Terms of Restitution), Hannah Hendy (A Terrible Village Poisoning), Rachel Rowlands (Snowed In at the Cat Cafe), and Shari Lapena (An Unwanted Guest). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  The Car Dog & the Girl - A Short...

  Kevin G. Chapman

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  A short story from award-winning thriller author Kevin G. Chapman. 
    
  This simple job just went way off the rails. 
    
  Lenny wants to get into the good graces of the guys who have connections. He's willing to do anything. His cousin, Eddie, sets him up with a simple job — drive a classic red convertible from Boston to Brooklyn. Nobody told him there would be a dog involved. Or a girl. And when the girl's husband shows up, Lenny is in way deeper than he ever wanted. It's not his fault, or is it? If he ever gets out of this scrape, he's going to kill cousin Eddie.

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  The Good The Bad and the Nomadic

  Phil O'Brien

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  A collection of stories from the life and times of Australian Outback Raconteur Phil O'Brien. Failing to ever settle down he has amassed over 200 jobs in a life of reckless misadventure , near death experiences, failed romance and at times a few too many beers. Never burdened by material possessions or financial security he was just a bloke that went out and had a crack, and somehow has turned drifting around outback Australia into an artform. The Good The Bad and the Nomadic is a selection of yarns from Phil's previous books and some not told before, all brought to life with entertaining Audio and narrated by Author Phil O'Brien. Easy listening often humorous and unfortunately all the stories are true.  
  An enthusiastic observer and Storyteller Phil O'Brien comes from the Northern Territory of Australia. Leaving home at an early age Phil O'Brien pursued a life of freedom on the road going from job to job and place to place, never quite settling down. His longest job was as a Crocodile Farmer in North East Arnhem Land spanning two a half years, and his shortest was as a Drink Waiter which lasted roughly 27 seconds, and there’s been everything in between. But through it all he has remained on optimist. 
  His lack of formal education has been no drawback as his creativity and passion to entertain and share a story has shone through with 5 published books , also there has been several film projects, as well as being an active live musical performer. He was awarded a Pride of Australia medal in 2007 . 
  In between projects he is still living a mainly nomadic life across the North of Australia.

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