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The Poor Man is a vividly written love-story in which socially awkward Edward pursues bright and sociable Emily, with sidelights on San Francisco and China and satirical send-ups of the arty set. Walks a fine line between tragedy and comedy
Paddy Whack is a historical tale of resiliency and coming of age from pianist and author Francis Martineau. Based in part on his own childhood in Scotland, each episode chronicles the story of a boy growing up in the shadow of World War II, the diary of his mother, and a separate correspondence between two would-be lovers attempting to find a semblance of normalcy in turbulent times. Martineau's exquisite dramatic reading of the text brings the story to life with deep feeling, immense charm, and an evocative mix of local dialects. In addition, his original piano music dotted throughout makes this recording a uniquely personal expression. Settle in. You've never heard anything quite like this. Paddy Whack is the first book in a series. Book two, A Far Cry, is now available as well.Ver libro
Murder Most Foul is a dark, witty and fast-paced novel, from one of Britain’s best-loved screenwriters. It’s 1593, Elizabeth I is Queen and everyone is terrified of the worst outbreak of plague in a generation. Shakespeare has only written six plays and is lagging behind his friend Christopher Marlowe, London’s leading playwright. When Marlowe is stabbed to death in mysterious circumstances, rumours abound – but the one that won’t go away is that Shakespeare did it to remove his greatest rival. Will is determined to clear his name, and teams up with his old flame, Marlowe’s sister Ann, who has plenty of secrets of her own. In their search to solve the crime, Will and Ann uncover a dark world of treachery, murder, and corruption – which in turn provides Shakespeare with scenes and characters which will appear in his greatest plays.Ver libro
'At least that post-Reformation sovereignty of the word still yields novels as richly imagined and skilfully crafted as this' The Spectator Longlisted for the 2025 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction Longlisted in the 2024 HWA Crown Awards ANNO DOMINI 1546. In a manor house in England a young woman feels the walls are closing around her, while her dying husband is obsessed by his vision of a chapel where prayers will be said for his immortal soul. As the days go by and the chapel takes shape, the outside world starts to intrude. But as the old ways are replaced by the new, the people of the village sense a dangerous freedom … Reader Reviews 'A must read … Characters that one cares about, beautifully structured, a real page turner' 'A jewel of a book' 'Beautifully written' 'Atmospheric and compelling'Ver libro
Discover a brand-new, unforgettable wartime saga filled with courage, camaraderie and hope. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Daisy Styles 🚂✨💚 1940 - As the Nazi invaders race across Europe, the women of the Great Western Railway works pull together like never before. Catherine wrestles with self-pity after a machine-shop accident. With her fiancé and brothers on the front lines in France, she must find a new way to fight on the home front. At her side are her steadfast GWR friends, among them Maggie, facing the loss of her father and family home, and Lily, desperate for news of her childhood sweetheart. All are determined to keep morale high and do their bit to win the war. Amid blackout nights and rationed days, as the war creeps closer to home, these resilient women forge deeper bonds of sisterhood, confronting heartache and embracing joy. Standing up and volunteering to do even more, when hundreds of thousands of exhausted and wounded troops are rescued from Dunkirk and arrive in Dover. Britain’s ships and small boats saved them, now the trains must move them to safety and the women need to help to keep them alive... An inspiring story of friendship, courage and women’s strength on the home front. Praise for Jane Lark: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Friendship, drama and an array of authentic characters make this debut saga a must-read.’ Maisie Thomas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A compulsive, absolutely unputdownable read! I was enthralled by the wonderful stories of these courageous Railway Girls. Swindon and the Great Western Railway community come alive in this book.' Renita D'Silva ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a brilliant read!! Jane Lark has an incredible talent to draw the reader in from the first page' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A powerful, many faceted book, intelligent and well written. Exceptional characters, emotionally charged.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I enjoyed it from beginning to end and have decided I would read anything by Jane Lark... hell I'd even read her shopping list!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A worthy five-star read!' Reader ReviewVer libro
