Hens Reunited
Author: Lucy Diamond
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 449
ISBN-13: 1509811125
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Author: Lucy Diamond
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 449
ISBN-13: 1509811125
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ISBN-13: 9781509807598
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Sheila M. Young
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2019-10-11
Total Pages: 221
ISBN-13: 1793603871
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe hen (or bachelorette) party, with its groups of visible, raucous women on trains, planes, and in public spaces is ubiquitous throughout the English-speaking world. The practice of the blackening, a unique form of kidnapping and “punishment” ritual, is limited to North Eastern parts of Scotland and to specific sectors of the population. Both are prenuptial rituals enacted by women. In Prenuptial Rituals in Scotland, Sheila Young produces a thorough description of how these two rituals were and are enacted and analyzes the ways these practices have changed through time as a social commentary. Young’s study provides valuable insights into identity, gender, social class, contemporary attitudes to ritual, and what it means to approach marriage in the twenty first century.
Author: Lucy Diamond
Publisher: Quercus
Published: 2021-12-14
Total Pages: 351
ISBN-13: 1529419638
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'The book we all need - full of escapism, romance, hope and kindness' Milly Johnson 'Gloriously romantic' Sun 'I couldn't put it down' Jill Mansell Your big secret is out. What next? For Lara and her daughter Eliza, it has always been just the two of them. But when Eliza turns eighteen and wants to connect with her father, Lara is forced to admit a secret that she has been keeping from her daughter her whole life. Eliza needs answers - and so does Lara. Their journey to the truth will take them on a road trip across England and eventually to New York, where it all began. Dreams might have been broken and opportunities missed, but there are still surprises in store... Anything Could Happen is a warm, wise, funny and uplifting novel about love, second chances and the unexpected and extraordinary paths life can take us down. More praise for Anything Could Happen 'Captivating' Woman & Home 'A lovely, romantic read' 5* reader review 'Tender, bittersweet and funny' Veronica Henry 'Heartwarming' 5* reader review 'Perfect' Prima 'I absolutely loved it' 5* reader review 'A star-crossed lovers story with so much heart and humour' Fiona Palmer 'Unputdownable' 5* reader review 'Full of extraordinary surprises' Woman's Own 'Delightful' 5* reader review 'A feel-good, uplifting book' Sheila O'Flanagan 'Kept me captivated' 5* reader review 'Lovely!' Hello! 'One of my favourite authors' 5* reader review 'Romantic, uplifting and a total joy' Heidi Swain 'A perfect rainy day read' Bella 'Brimming with humour and hope - this book is a joy to escape into' Cathy Bramley '[A] warm hug of a novel' Irish News 'A story of true love and near misses' 5* reader review 'A wonderful book about the What Ifs of love and loss' Laura Kemp 'I laughed and cried and didn't want it to end' 5* reader review 'A captivating, humorous and warm-hearted story elevated to must-read status' Heat 'A story of love, forgiveness and taking a chance on new beginnings' 5* reader review
Author: Lucy Diamond
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Published: 2016-02-04
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 1447278321
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Baby at the Beach Cafe is an engaging short story follow-up to Lucy Diamond's bestselling novel The Beach Cafe. Evie loves running her beach cafe in Cornwall but with a baby on the way, she's been told to put her feet up. Let someone else take over? Not likely. Helen's come to Cornwall to escape the stress of city living. She hopes a seaside life will be the answer to all her dreams. When she sees a job advertised at the cafe it sounds perfect. But the two women clash and sparks fly. . . and then events take a dramatic turn. Can the pair of them put aside their differences in a crisis?
Author: Lucy Diamond
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Published: 2014-11-06
Total Pages: 102
ISBN-13: 1447273648
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith her Cornish Beach Café closed for the winter, Evie Flynn should be looking forward to lazy days and a happy Christmas, with nothing more pressing to think about than when to have her next mince pie. But her sister Ruth is coming to stay, in a cloud of heartbreak and bitterness following her marriage breakdown, along with her three unhappy children, and Evie knows she'll have her work cut out, trying to spread some festive cheer. Then her boyfriend Ed breaks the news that he's going to spend Christmas in London, for family reasons, and her heart sinks even further. Add in to the mix a lost dog plus the hotly contested village Christmas bake-off and before long, Evie is feeling the strain. But there are still a few surprises in store for her, that look set to make this Beach Café Christmas the most memorable one yet . . . An enchantingly festive short story, Christmas Gifts at the Beach Cafe is a perfect Christmas read from Lucy Diamond.
Author: Lucy Diamond
Publisher: Quercus
Published: 2023-11-28
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13: 1529432960
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'I enjoyed it SO much!' MARIAN KEYES 'With glorious characters and a dreamy setting, I couldn't have loved this book more' THE SUN, ***** 5 STARS Back to the city of dreams . . . Jess Bright, single mum and journalist, feels her life has stalled. So when she's offered a writing job in Paris for the summer, she leaps at the chance to go. Hasn't she always felt that she left a piece of her heart in the city years before? Her subject is the iconic artist Adelaide Fox, whose personal life has been steeped in scandal and intrigue. Now approaching eighty, she's ready to tell her side of the story - and serve up some scalding-hot revenge in the process. Amidst a stormy working relationship, Jess and Adelaide must face up to their pasts. As passionate affairs, terrible betrayals and life-changing secrets surface, there may be more surprises in store than either of them dared imagine . . . Set in the city of love, with two unforgettable protagonists, I REMEMBER PARIS is a glorious, life-affirming novel about second chances, unlikely friendships and finding your way back to yourself. 'Escapist, romantic and a little bit scandalous, this is Lucy Diamond at her page-turning best' VERONICA HENRY 'As multi-layered, rich and enjoyable as a giant mille-feuille. You will adore it' MILLY JOHNSON 'Heartfelt and escapist' WOMAN & HOME 'Lucy's best book yet' 5* READER REVIEW 'I loved it!' KATIE FFORDE 'Escapist, romantic and scandalous' SUNDAY POST 'Such a treat' 5* READER REVIEW 'Escapist, thoughtful' MY WEEKLY READERS LOVE LUCY DIAMOND 'I love all of Lucy's books' 5* reader review 'Lucy writes with such warmth and sympathy' 5* reader review 'Pure escapism' 5* reader review 'So uplifting' 5* reader review 'I can't put Lucy's books down' 5* reader review
Author: Lucy Diamond
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Published: 2013-11-07
Total Pages: 89
ISBN-13: 1447262085
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Christmas short story from bestselling author Lucy Diamond, revisiting her Beach Cafe characters. After a hectic summer running her beach cafe in Cornwall, Evie Flynn is looking forward to her first Christmas with new boyfriend Ed - she's determined that it's going to be the most perfectly romantic one ever. Cosy nights in front of the fire, spicy mulled wine, mince pies . . . what's not to love? But the peace is shattered when Ed's ex suddenly gets in touch again, and then some unexpected guests arrive: Ed's surly brother Jake and Evie's heartbroken best friend Amber. Add in the stress of trying to finish her very own recipe book, snow blizzards and family dramas and Evie's Christmas starts to look as if it'll be a total turkey. Will any of her festive wishes come true . . . or is this Christmas just a recipe for disaster? An absolute Christmas cracker from Lucy Diamond, bestselling author of The Beach Cafe and Me And Mr Jones. Featuring exclusive Christmas recipes, Christmas at the Beach Cafe is the perfect present for anyone who loves women's fiction, heartwarming stories and the festive season!
Author: Lucy Diamond
Publisher: Quercus
Published: 2023-02-16
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13: 1529420393
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSet over the course of one life-changing year, The Best Days of Our Lives is a warm, big-hearted and poignant story, full of hope, heartache and love. The McKenzies are your average complicated family: knotted together by in-jokes, arguments and a few closely-guarded secrets. Thirty-something sisters Leni and Alice became inseparable following the divorce of their parents, Belinda and Tony, with younger brother Will always trying to keep up. They're not perfect, but they love each other - most of the time, anyway. But then one ordinary summer day, an accident changes the family forever. Questions arise, guilt surfaces and secrets begin to emerge. Scattered by grief and seeking comfort in the unlikeliest of places, can the McKenzies find their way back to each other? 'Deeply moving' Katie Fforde 'Wise and wonderful' Veronica Henry 'Compelling and beautifully written' Sarah Morgan SEE WHAT EVERYONE'S SAYING ABOUT THE BEST DAYS OF OUR LIVES 'So real and so romantic' Laura Kemp 'Deeply moving' 5* Reader Review 'This book touched my heart' Sarah Morgan 'So uplifting and comforting' 5* Reader Review 'Poignant, yet uplifting and comforting' My Weekly
Author: Martin DOYLE (pseud. [i.e. William Hickey.])
Publisher:
Published: 1870
Total Pages: 428
ISBN-13:
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