"Rick Queen, an investigative reporter based in New York, was forced to relocate to Monroe County in the Southern Appalachian mountains. The life of Queen family will never be the same again"--Provided by publisher.
The secret is in the tower. The problem is the beast.The answer is two thieves. ABOUT THE BOOK When a destitute young woman hires Royce and Hadrian to help save her remote village from nocturnal attacks, they are once more drawn into the schemes of the wizard Esrahaddon. While Royce struggles to breech the secrets of an ancient elven tower, Hadrian attempts to rally the villagers to defend themselves against the unseen killer. Once more, what begins with the simple theft of a sword places the two thieves at the center of a firestorm but this time the outcome could change the future of Elan. ABOUT THE SERIES Although part of a multi-book saga, Avempartha is a stand-alone story and can be read independently of the series. Instead of a string of sequels, The Riyria Revelations is a six-book series conceived as a single epic tale divided into individual episodes. All were written before the first was released. The books are being released one every 6 months. The first The Crown Conspiracy was released October 2008.
It is the summer of 1914 and Britain teeters on the brink of war. Society girl, Millicent Awbridge, is oblivious to the impending conflict and preoccupied with the recent shooting of her horse. When she confronts the culprit, Ryan O'Flynn, a groom in her father's service, Millie finds romance rather than hostility. The encounter sparks a series of events that brings Millie's burgeoning womanhood to fruition. Millie and Ryan's affair is conducted in secret but Millie's aunt has her suspicions and is determined to bring an end to it. Inevitably, the war also impacts on the young people's lives and others are implicated in the muddle. Will Millie and Ryan ever be truly united? A subtle romance, set in England during the First World War. "Millicent is vivacious, endearing and determined. I truly enjoyed her character a great deal from the first page to the last. She reminded me of Sybil from Downton Abbey; in fact, this novel has other overtones from that drama," (Romantic Historical Reviews). "As a romance, it ticks all the right boxes, and it’s a pleasure to see it come with a well-written story behind it. Readers looking for a HEA will certainly enjoy it," (4-star review, Bookangel.co.uk).
What promises to be a perfect summer for Millie Kirchner—a chance to volunteer at the archaeology site at Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s secret retreat—turns ominous as first an archaeology intern and then Millie’s housemate are murdered. Millie discovers that the deadly past holds the key to the murders in the continuation of this series that links the doings of a founding father to modern times. [Deadly Design is the second of the Deadly Past books] Mystery by Marion Moore Hill; originally published by Pemberley Press
Explores the process of "becoming woman" through an analysis of the depiction of girls and young women in contemporary Anglo-American and German literary texts.
'A delightful, well researched story that really does depict nursing and the living conditions in the East End at the end of the war' Lesley Pearse London is putting itself back together and twenty-five-year-old Millie is at the forefront of the effort as she tends to the East End community around her. While she witnesses tragedy and brutality in her job, Millie also finds strength and kindness as her training begins to pay off, helping her to bring her patients back to health and welcome babies into the world. But it's not only the patients that need Millie as matters of the heart bring both tears and joy for the young nurses. With grit and gumption, Millie and her friends do their best to find their way through first loves and heartbreaks, and balancing their duty of care with looking after each other. But when misfortune befalls her own family, it is the enduring spirit of the community that shows Millie that even the toughest of circumstances can be overcome. An absorbing and richly detailed novel following the life and work of a young nurse in post-war East London - perfect for anyone who loved CALL THE MIDWIFE.
An unexpected Christmas gift An Amish Wife for Christmas by Patricia Davids Bethany Martin has until Christmas to prove to the Amish community that she can raise her siblings—including her mischievous brother—without a husband. Then handsome newcomer Michael Shetler arrives, winning over Bethany’s siblings. He might be the answer to their prayers, but Michael has a troubled past. Can Bethany love a man with secrets…even if it’s the only thing keeping her family together? Her Surprise Christmas Courtship by Emma Miller Handsome Amish men like Elden Yoder don’t fall for big girls like Millie Koffman, so she’s sure he bid on her charity-auction cake by mistake. Only it’s all part of Elden’s plan to woo his pretty neighbor—and put his failed engagement behind him. But as the past threatens their new courtship, can they overcome their own insecurities…and find love for Christmas? USA TODAY Bestselling Author Patricia Davids 2 Uplifting Stories An Amish Wife for Christmas and Her Surprise Christmas Courtship
It is 1951, and Mark Bergner is an American soldier who has just returned home from serving in the army. As he attempts to acclimate to a life he never asked for or wanted, no one knows that Mark has left the love of his life behind in Germany. Lauren Werner, the beautiful German girl who captured his heart despite their seemingly insurmountable obstacles and different backgrounds, is also doing her best to move on without him. Unfortunately all that remains in their stark reality is their memories. As ten years pass, Mark and Lauren carry on their individual lives, separated by an ocean and continent. Mark transforms into the CEO of a large company while Lauren becomes a well-known reporter and photographer who ends up in the midst of a civil war. Despite their professional successes, both Mark and Lauren are still relentlessly preoccupied by remembrances of their time together. After Mark decides to travel overseas in search of Lauren, their dream of reuniting finally comes true. Will their meeting have disastrous results, or will they recapture the special magic they once shared together? In this historical tale, two young lovers tragically separated by an ocean during the early 1950s struggle to rebuild their lives while holding out hope they will one day reunite.
A comprehensive biography of Edvard Munch explores the events of his turbulent life and places his experiences in their intellectual, emotional, and spiritual contexts.