Tabitha's just moved into a creepy old manor house with her family. It feels like the house is waiting for something, and she can't explain all the things that are happening here: she hears maids sobbing, old ladies are standing in the hall, and she feels a cold breath. She can't tell Dad or Mum, but least she has her little brother Ben to talk to.
My name is Hanna. I am 15. I am Latvian. I live with my mother and grandmother. My father is missing, taken by the Russians. I have a boyfriend and I'm training to be a dancer. But none of that is important any more. Because the Nazis have arrived, and I am a Jew. And as far as they are concerned, that is all that matters. This is my story. "A tragic, harrowing and deeply moving account of the Holocaust from the perspective of an ordinary girl." - The Bookseller
A brand-new edition of the Carnegie Medal-winning THE HAUNTING - written by internationally bestselling author, Margaret Mahy. 'Strong and terrifying . . . The novel winds up like a spring. A psychological thriller' - Times Literary Supplement Eight-year-old Barney has been haunted before. He thought it was something he'd just grow out of, like the imaginary friends his step-mother believes he has. But this time it's different. Footsteps follow him, there's a demanding voice barking orders and Barney begins to feel that sometimes his body is not his own at all . . . With the help of his sisters, Tabitha and Troy, Barney sets out to uncover the truth about their family secrets and to find out once and for all who it is who's haunting him. A thrilling ghost story about a 'mostly ordinary' family and a secret legacy.
“Gives readers more of what they’ve come to expect from Penny Vincenzi: a thoroughly enjoyable family saga with glamour, romance and drama to spare.” —Bookreporter A mysterious, tragic accident in the 1950s. An inexplicable suicide twenty years later. What was the strange link between the two—and Caroline Hunterton’s long-buried past? A secret which could not be kept forever, especially from her two daughters, Chloe and Fleur. Fate had separated the sisters in time and distance—but bound them in mutual hatred—until journalist Magnus Phillips decided to tell the story that would tear their lives apart. Moving from wartime Suffolk to 1950s Hollywood, from glitzy Madison Avenue to London’s theatrical aristocracy and the machinations of checkbook publishing, An Outrageous Affair explores the extraordinary, sometimes fatal, consequences of truth—sure to please Penny’s legions of readers. “Fans of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s multigenerational stories will likely flock to Vincenzi’s latest . . . the mystery will likely keep them turning the pages.” —Booklist “Vincenzi provides plenty of heat and intrigue.” —Publishers Weekly Praise for Penny Vincenzi “The doyenne of the modern blockbuster.” —Glamour “Soap opera? You bet—but with her well-drawn characters and engaging style, Vincenzi keeps things humming.” —People “Nobody writes smart, page-turning commercial women’s fiction like Vincenzi.” —USA Today “Will draw you in against your better judgment and keep you awake reading all night.” —The Boston Globe “Vincenzi does it again with another captivating and entertaining family saga that combines power, riches, lies, and greed . . . For fans of Barbara Taylor Bradford and Danielle Steel.” —Library Journal
The Whirlwind by Eden Phillpotts is a captivating and dramatic novel set in the rugged landscape of Dartmoor, known for its rich descriptions and intricate plot. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a wild and windswept terrain, mirroring the turbulent events and passionate lives of its characters. At the heart of the novel is a gripping tale of personal and social conflict. The narrative follows the lives of several intertwined characters whose fates are shaped by their desires, ambitions, and the unpredictable forces of nature. Phillpotts expertly explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, weaving a story that is as dynamic and relentless as the whirlwind itself. Phillpotts’ evocative prose brings Dartmoor to life, with its dramatic scenery playing a crucial role in the story. The novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of the environment on the characters' lives. As the whirlwind of fate sweeps through their lives, readers are drawn into a world of emotional intensity and moral ambiguity. The Whirlwind is a compelling read for those who enjoy richly detailed narratives and complex character studies. Eden Phillpotts’ skillful storytelling and deep understanding of human nature make this novel a memorable exploration of the forces that drive and shape our lives.
