Editorial: Brown Dog Books
The first book in the Morden series introduces DI James Morden and his journalist sister Kat and explores the dark secrets of Bath and its surrounding towns in a twisty crime thriller involving workplace factionalism in a state-of-the-art residential home, political corruption and a national debate on assisted suicide.
Risky BusinessHigh-powered lawyer Brandon Washington knew how to win. He had to be ruthless, cutthroat and, for his latest case, irresistible. His biggest client, the family of the late hotel magnate John Garrison, had sent Brandon under an assumed name to the Bahamas to track down their newly discovered half sister. He would find her, charm her and uncover all her secrets.But as soon as Brandon met the beautiful heiress, the lines began to blur. Between the truth and the lies. Between her secrets and his. Between his ambition…and a chance to be loved. And as a storm gathered over the Caribbean, Brandon knew the reckoning was coming. And this time, winning could be the last thing he wanted.Ver libro
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Charlotte Brontë featuring the remarkable performance of Imogen Stubbs as the iconic author herself in “The Letters of Charlotte Brontë”. “Imogen Stubb’s reading of her letters show us a character so fine, so sympathetic that in the end we are uplifted” Good Book Guide “Imogen Stubbs reading is enthusiastic... and her reading of Emily’s slow death could not be faulted. 5-star rating.” Talking Business Step back in time to the early 19th century as we unveil the poignant and tragic life of Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855). From the desolate Haworth parsonage to the captivating landscapes of Brussels and the windswept Yorkshire moors, Charlotte's life unfolds before your ears through her heartfelt letters to her closest friend and confidante, Ellen Nussey. Witness her triumphant creation of "Jane Eyre," only to be struck by the heart-wrenching loss of her siblings. Discover the resilience of a woman who, despite personal tragedy, continued to pen timeless novels and wander her cherished moors. Enjoy a gripping narrative of Charlotte Brontë's remarkable life and untimely death, filled with passion, perseverance, and profound literary legacy. This is Charlotte Brontë’s world, a literary genius who left an indelible mark on literature. Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a sixteen hour, seven-volume edition featuring the letters and journals of Lord Nelson, Charlotte Brontë, Scott of the Antarctic, Queen Victoria, Lord Byron, Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth. Performed by Charles Dance, Imogen Stubbs, Edward Fox, Virginia McKenna, Robert Powell, Fiona Shaw and Jenny Agutter. © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks LtdVer libro
They came to our world a hundred years ago. Before we knew it they overran the world, destroyed our infrastructure and now we live in habitats. That's the best we can call our living accommodations. They terraformed the world… What remains of humanity whispers about a plan to evacuate some of us. They claim that scientists hid away in a bunker somewhere where they retro-fitted one of their spaceships. We don't know if it's true, but as we watch them lead away groups of humans from the nearest habitats, we decide to chance our escape.Ver libro
The main attraction of an upcoming exhibition on ancient Egypt vanishes shortly before opening night at the British Museum. The pharaoh sarcophagus, which would normally contain an ancient mummy, is empty. At the request of the distraught museum director, Holmes and Watson take up the case.Ver libro
'An unputdownable, tense, fast-paced, terrifying plot that deftly twists and turns' Danielle Ramsay Be careful what you wish for… Mum passed recently. It was sudden and unexpected. On the cusp of adulthood, my twin sister, Skye and I are left with decisions to make that will change our lives forever. As identical twins, we’d normally stick together like glue, but anger and grief gets the better of us and we push and pull in different directions. Skye wants us to desert our broken family for university. While I want us to postpone our university entry and huddle together at home with our grief-stricken dad and our younger sister, Jade; try to heal our broken hearts and learn to live without our mother. At an impasse, each of us stubbornly gets our wish. Finding myself alone and without the other half of me, I’m desperately lonely. I need a friend. Someone to talk to. Someone who understands. But when I find that special someone, I know I’ve made a terrible mistake and trusted the wrong person. Have I put us all in danger? Bestselling author Diane Saxon’s utterly compelling thriller is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Ruth Ware. Praise for Diane Saxon: ‘An intensely dark thriller’ Ross Greenwood 'Packed full of secrets and lies, and in a town filled with an unsettling atmosphere, Saxon succeeds in putting the ‘creep’ in creepy’ Valerie Keogh 'Gripping... I couldn't put it down' Gemma Rogers 'A complex, dark and disturbing thriller, full of intrigue, toxic relationships and jaw-dropping twists' Alex Stone 'The final twist was so unexpected' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'I highly recommend this book, you won't want to put it down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewVer libro
Middlemarch (Book 2: Old and Young), A Study of Provincial Life is a novel by English author George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans. It appeared in eight installments (volumes) in 1871 and 1872. Set in Middlemarch, a fictional English Midlands town, from 1829 to 1832, it follows distinct, intersecting stories with many characters. Issues include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education. Leavened with comic elements, Middlemarch approaches significant historical events in a realist mode: the Reform Act 1832, early railways, and the accession of King William IV. It looks at medicine of the time and reactionary views in a settled community facing unwelcome change. Eliot began writing the two pieces that formed the novel in 1869–1870 and completed it in 1871. Initial reviews were mixed, but it is now seen widely as her best work and one of the great English novels.Ver libro
