D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

• 

  The Conditions of Unconditional...

  Alexander McCall Smith

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Everyone’s favorite moral philosopher and amateur sleuth, Isabel Dalhousie, is  
  back and once again finds herself facing a number of tricky situations and  
  philosophical questions, both public and private. 
  Isabel’s life has fallen into a comfortable and tidy rhythm. Well, as tidy as things  
  can be with two small boys wreaking havoc around the house. But when her  
  husband, Jamie, invites a woman named Dawn—recently embroiled in a  
  contentious affair with a member of Jamie’s orchestra—to stay with them, things  
  begin to go awry. Strange noises can be heard from the upper floor, even when  
  Dawn is supposedly at work, and the couple wonders whether something more  
  nefarious may be afoot. 
  If that weren’t enough, Professor Robert Lettuce is staging an academic  
  conference and has asked Isabel to publish the conference papers in a special  
  issue of the Review of Applied Ethics. But something is definitely suspect about  
  the funding, and it will be up to Isabel to sort it out. As the truth comes to light,  
  Isabel must once more rely on her kindness, powers of deduction and  
  philosophical expertise to navigate these sensitive matters.

  Voir livre

• 

  Anthony - The Shackleford...

  Beverley Watts

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Get ready for more laughter and sparkling romance in this, the final instalment of the Shackleford Sisters… 
  Anthony Shackleford had long been acquainted with the word duty. Indeed, since the moment he could walk, it had been drummed into him every Friday between the hours of two and four in the afternoon, accompanied by tea and apple cake. His mother had always been especially partial to apple cake. 
   
  The essence of his obligation was this. The Duke of Blackmore could not be expected to keep his in-laws into their twilight years. Despite the fact that his sisters had all made extremely advantageous marriages, as the only son, it was his job to ensure his parents a comfortable dotage. So, for the most part, his duty had always appeared very simple. Marry an heiress, preferably with a title. But while Anthony was handsome enough to capture the eye of even the pickiest of debutantes, the fact that the Duke had seen fit to gift him with a manor house and twelve acres would certainly help in winning over any unduly ambitious mothers. 
   
  Though grateful for his brother in law’s generosity, Anthony was nevertheless determined not to hang onto his benefactor’s coat tails and stubbornly declared he would undertake the repairs to Bovey Manor himself. Unfortunately, that meant he would have to temporarily set aside his duty since the renovations were likely to take some time… 
   
  Georgiana didn’t know her last name. In fact it was only by accident that she discovered her first one. Raised in the slums of Exeter, she’d been George to everyone for as long as she could remember and no one but her foster family had any idea she was a girl. She knew nothing of where she came from, only that Henry and Martha Atkins were being paid to keep her alive. Indeed, she’d always been a pain in her foster father’s slovenly arse - until she began to blossom into womanhood. As he suddenly started looking for ways to be alone with her, Georgiana realised she had to escape. 
   
  But Henry Atkins was not about to simply let her go. In truth, he dared not, since she was the key to plans years in the making… 
   
  When Anthony crossed paths with a raggedy arsed lad named George, employing him out of pity to help with the renovations to Bovey Manor, he had no inkling that his life was about to change forever, and duty would be the very last thing on his mind… 
   
  Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humour and a little bit of steam...

  Voir livre

• 

  Following The: Book 2

  Jacqueline Druga

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Harper has a gift.Since a near-death experience as a child, she has the ability to reach the other side.While this unique ability is not without its downsides, Harper uses it for good: solving crimes, helping find missing persons, and giving loved ones one last chance to say goodbye.But now something lurks on the other side of the veil. Something evil, something strong, and it’s making its way through.It’s waiting for Harper.Harper and her team must not only find a way to face this being but also to defeat it. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance. The cost of failure is far too high.The Following: Book Two continues the terrifying and often comedic escapades of Harper and her ghost hunting crew.

  Voir livre

• 

  Boring Animal Facts for Sleep

  Drowsy Facts

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Discover the calm and curious world of animals while easing yourself into a deep and peaceful sleep. This audiobook brings you a collection of boring yet intriguing animal facts—perfect for quiet evenings and bedtime listening. Each fact is presented slowly and gently, helping you relax and release the day’s stress. 
  From the slow-moving sloth to the tiny, hidden creatures of the forest and the vast herds that roam the plains, these facts focus on the simple, unhurried aspects of animal life. You’ll learn about habits, routines, habitats, and unique features of animals without any dramatic storytelling—just soft, soothing knowledge to lull you to sleep. 
  Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or someone seeking a calming bedtime routine, this audiobook is designed to help you slow down. The steady pace and gentle tone invite you to unwind as you listen to the quiet wonders of the animal kingdom. Close your eyes, listen to the calm rhythm of these facts, and let them guide you into restful, restorative sleep.

  Voir livre

• 

  The Ransom of Red Chief

  O. Henry

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry is a hilarious and ironic short story that flips the classic kidnapping plot on its head. First published in 1907, this timeless tale follows two small-time crooks who plan to kidnap the son of a wealthy man and hold him for ransom… only to discover that the boy is far more trouble than they bargained for. 
  As chaos unfolds, the would-be kidnappers find themselves at the mercy of their wildly imaginative and hyperactive captive, “Red Chief,” who sees their criminal scheme as the perfect opportunity to live out his frontier fantasies. Full of O. Henry’s trademark wit, irony, and clever dialogue, this story delivers laugh-out-loud moments while skewering human folly and assumptions. 
  Brought to life with vibrant narration and comic timing, this audiobook is a must-listen for fans of classic American short stories, lighthearted crime fiction, and literary humor.

  Voir livre

• 

  Toes Up in the Tulips

  Dale Mayer

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Book 20: Lovely Lethal GardensRiches to rags. ... Time heals all wounds, ... but old deeds still haunt, ... even for the innocent!After helping the captain solve his long overdue case, Doreen’s reputation is well and truly cemented in Kelowna. That’s proven out when a young woman is murdered in her own apartment, and the police start looking at the boyfriend. With the town on edge, this young man seeks out Doreen’s help to prove his innocence.Corporal Mack Moreau is back to light duty work—mostly keeping an eye on Doreen, if the captain has any say in it. It’s hardly a hardship, as he loves being around her, when she’s not dipping her toes in his active cases. And yet somehow she manages to find old cases that dovetail with his ongoing ones, giving her an exaggerated opinion of where her boundaries are.What seems simple on the surface goes back into history to a case that was done and dusted, with the killer now out free, looking for revenge. But, of course, it’s not that simple or that easy; and, by the time Doreen and her animal crew are done, the world has shifted for more than just one person in this case.

  Voir livre