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"Death The Knight And The Lady" by H. The 15th century is the setting for the ghost story De Vere Stacpoole. The plot centers on the tragic saga of Sir James Douglas, a knight who, after killing his wife in a fit of rage, is cursed to live his entire life as a ghost. Until he locates a woman who will willingly become his wife and break the curse, the knight is doomed to wander the earth. The ghost of Sir James encounters a young lady who he thinks might be the one to break the curse centuries later. She is a kind and compassionate woman, but she is also engaged to be married to a man named John. Sir James decides to test her loyalty and devotion by appearing to her as a ghost and asking her to marry him. She is understandably terrified by the spectral presence, but she cares about the knight and decides to assist him. In the end, the ghost of Sir James finally finds peace and is able to rest in peace knowing that he has done the right thing. The story is a haunting tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption that explores the idea of what it means to be truly human.

Eine junge Frau auf den geheimnisvollen Spuren ihrer Vergangenheit …Das fesselnde Familiengeheimnis vor der malerischen Kulisse der schottischen HighlandsEmmas Leben könnte nicht besser laufen: Ihr wird nach dem Studium nicht nur eine Stelle bei einem renommierten Antiquitätenhändler in London angeboten, sondern auch ein Heiratsantrag gemacht. Doch dann erreicht sie die tragische Nachricht vom Tod ihrer geliebten Großmutter und Emma reist Hals über Kopf in ihre schottische Heimat. In den Highlands erwartet sie eine Überraschung, denn ihre Großmutter hat in ihrem Testament festgelegt, dass Emma nur dann ihr gesamtes Erbe erhalten wird, wenn sie im örtlichen Museum eine Ausstellung über die faszinierende Geschichte ihrer Familie organisiert. Zwischen Trauer und Neugierde hin- und hergerissen, beginnt Emma, in den Hinterlassenschaften ihrer Großmutter zu stöbern. Dabei taucht sie immer tiefer in das rätselhafte Geflecht ihrer Familiengeschichte ein und stößt auf Geheimnisse, die bis ins 19. Jahrhundert zurückreichen. Bei der Suche nach der Wahrheit erhält Emma unerwartet Hilfe von dem charmanten Ranger Jason. Und plötzlich steht Emma vor einer schicksalsschweren Entscheidung, die ihr Herz und ihre Zukunft betrifft …Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuausgabe des bereits erschienenen Titels Schicksal in den Highlands.Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Liebenswerter Roman für alle Fans von Familiengeheimnissen."„Mitreißend, romantisch, bewegend und nur zu empfehlen!"„Habe mich schnell gefühlt, als wäre ich selbst in den Highlands, so sehr hat mich das Ebook in den Bann gezogen."„Liebesroman mit Spannung, Herz und authentischen Charakteren!"

Author Diana Stevan's sequel to the award-winning Sunflowers Under Fire. Lukia's story continues in Lilacs in the Dust Bowl, an inspirational family saga about love and heartache during the Great Depression.In 1929, when Lukia Mazurets, a widow and a Ukrainian peasant farmer, immigrates to Canada with her four children, she has no idea the stock market is about to crash and throw the world into a deep depression. Falling grain prices, the ravages of nature, and unexpected family conflicts threaten to smash her dreams of family unity in a strange land. And when love knocks on her door again, awakening desire she thought was long gone, Lukia has to choose between having a man in her life or the children she's sacrificed everything for.A former family therapist, Diana Stevan is the mother of two daughters and lives with her husband Robert in West Vancouver and on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

AN ENRICHING AND DETAILED STORY OF PEOPLE STRIVING TO SURVIVE...Fresh from the Dust transports us into the West Australian outback during the early stages of the Second World War, where Steve Robinson has had a severe blow to his head, causing amnesia and epilepsy. This tragic event spurs painful consequences for himself and his family.Steve's wife, Irene, does her best to carry on, but finds herself caught between her husband who is now a different person since the accident, and the diverse range of people she encounters while she navigates her way through the western side of Australia.Steve's accident sets off a chain of events that makes Fresh from the Dust an enriching and detailed story that runs deep with an array of complex characters."A modern classic of Australian outback life and struggles in a difficult period... Great work..." Donna, Indie Book reviewer

England, 1940. Opening the box with trembling hands, she couldn't believe it - a tiny baby lay inside. She gently lifted the newborn as it started to cry. Cradling the little one to her chest, she searched the darkness for any sign of whoever left it here. And as she rocked the child, something fluttered to the ground... a ration book. Nurse Annie Russell anxiously listens to the terrifying sounds of planes and gunfire overhead, worried about what the morning will bring for the patients in her care. The boys from the local airfield fly up in the skies each night, risking their lives to protect the people of Bramble Heath village, but they can't stop every bombshell. Until a knock at the door makes her jump. Awaiting Annie on the doorstep is a hatbox. Peeking under the lid, she gasps - inside is a whimpering newborn, round cheeks glistening with tears. The poor little thing may be all alone, but someone must truly love the baby... Tucked into a hand-knitted blanket, there's a precious ration book, vital for food supplies in these darkest of days. Her heart breaking, Annie does everything she can to care for her tiny charge. But, without a ration book, she knows that the frightened young mother could also be in dire need of help too. Then social services bring devastating news. If Annie can't find the helpless child's family soon, the authorities will have to take the little one away. As the Nazi threat grows, more and more of the brave pilots at the local airbase don't come home. Is one of the fallen the child's father? And with her only clue leading nowhere, can Annie find the answers she needs, and reunite the innocent baby with its parents before it is too late? A totally unputdownable and emotional historical novel that will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Martha Hall Kelly and Before We Were Yours. What readers are saying about Ellie Curzon: 'Must-read... Wow and wow... The twist and turns in the story will come as a surprise and keep you hooked... Loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A riveting story of one woman's courage and perseverance, set against the backdrop of World War Two.

Eine vergessene Liebe, ein dunkles Familiengeheimnis und ein Schloss, das mehr als nur Erinnerungen birgtDer fesselnde Roman über zwei Frauen, deren Schicksale miteinander verbunden sindFebruar 1930. Die fünfzehnjährige Theres erhält eine Anstellung als Hausmädchen auf dem Schloss Rosenhag. Dort verdient sie sich Vertrauen und Zuneigung des kinderlosen Fürsten und begegnet unverhofft der Liebe. Doch anstelle einer glanzvollen Zukunft erwarten Theres düstere Zeiten voller Entbehrungen: Eine Welt zwischen Krise und Krieg, ein Leben zwischen Liebe und Verantwortung.Fast neunzig Jahre später begibt sich die Geschichtsstudentin Evelyn auf Spurensuche in die Vergangenheit ihrer Familie. Dabei stößt sie auf tragische Schicksale und ein Schloss, das vom Erdboden verschwunden ist, aber immer noch seine Schatten auf die Gegenwart wirft. Wird sie die Wahrheit ans Licht bringen, die irgendwo zwischen den Trümmern der Vergangenheit verborgen liegt?Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuauflage des bereits erschienenen Titels Das Erbe von Schloss RosenhagErste Leser:innenstimmen„Ein Familienroman voller spannender Geheimnisse und Wendungen - absolute Empfehlung!"„Sehr authentischer und gut recherchierter historischer Liebesroman."„Mitreißend, gefühlvoll und wunderschön!"„Ich liebe Romane mit verschiedenen Zeitebenen und war auch hier von Beginn an gefesselt!"„Ein liebevoll erzähltes Familiengeheimnis und wunderbares Lesevergnügen."

"Orphia dreams of something more than the warrior crafts she's been forced to learn. Hidden away on a far-flung island, her blood sings with poetry and her words can move flowers to bloom and forests to grow... but her father, the sun god Apollo, has forbidden her this art. A chance meeting with a young shield-maker, Eurydicius, gives her the courage to use her voice. After wielding all her gifts to defeat one final champion, Orphia draws the scrutiny of the gods. Performing her poetry, she wins the protection of the goddesses of the arts: the powerful Muses, who welcome her to their sanctuary on Mount Parnassus. Orphia learns to hone her talents, crafting words of magic infused with history, love and tragedy. When Eurydicius joins her, Orphia struggles with her desire for fame and her budding love. As her bond with the gentle shield-maker grows, she joins the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece. Facing dragons, sirens and ruthless warriors on the voyage, Orphia earns unparalleled fame, but she longs to return to Eurydicius. Yet she has a darker journey to make - one which will see her fight for her love with all the power of her poetry"--

In the aftermath of the explosion, the music industry continues in its soul-crushing vortex of creating superstars and spinning lies into truth. The Grants, royals of rock'n'roll, make a decision that will strain Ben's family and lead a killer to their front door. Meanwhile, Chris wrestles his obsession over the only woman he ever loved. His solo career thrives as his fragile marriage suffers under the weight of jealousy and unspeakable betrayal. Record mogul Jameson Lockhardt has used every weapon in his arsenal to avoid the exposure of his past, including his failed marriage, his son's illness, and a trail of bodies. One man knows the truth about the biggest name-the biggest monster-in entertainment. And Jameson has left him nothing to lose. Frustrations intensify as reporter Miles Macy and his Metro Dade allies continue their off-the-books investigation into the Grant murders. A mysterious riddle from an anonymous source, previously concealed evidence, and a voice from the past converge to fill in missing pieces and bring closure to more than one grieving family. Loyalties shift. Bonds of love are tested. Life and death meet head-on in a cataclysmic finale that will shake the foundations of an entire industry.

Daisy Bach, a therapist, has always been certain that she did not want to have children. Her childhood experiences with an overbearing and controlling mother, Verity, who tore the family apart, further cemented this decision. However, at the age of forty-five, Daisy finds herself reconsidering this choice.Unfortunately, her decision to try and conceive is complicated by her mother's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. With strained family relationships, Daisy faces the daunting task of caring for her elderly parents while also attempting to conceive.As she navigates this challenging time, Daisy is forced to confront her deep-seated resentment towards Verity. This journey leads her to re-evaluate her beliefs about motherhood, forgiveness, and the true meaning of a "happy" family. Will Daisy find a way to reconcile with her past and make peace with her present? Only time will tell.

Spring has arrived and it's time to Dig for Victory... March 1941After Flo Butterworth loses everything in Manchester's Christmas Blitz, she decides to leave the area and join the Women's Land Army. Putting the past firmly behind her, she arrives at Rookery House in Norfolk hoping for a new start and a chance to do the gardening work she loves. The grip of war has intensified and growing more food is vital to keep the nation going. Thea buys an extra field to grow crops, and in the village, her sister Prue leads members of The Mother's Day Club and Women's Institute as they take on a derelict allotment. Meanwhile the construction of a nearby aerodrome disrupts village life and brings even more new residents to Rookery House, including Hettie's difficult sister, Ada. With Rookery House now bursting at the seams, will it still be the happy home it's always been?When an enemy plane crashes nearby, Flo must help German airmen who might have been directly responsible for her family loss. She quickly finds that her heart-breaking past cannot so easily be forgotten. Can she do the right thing? And will her new friends help her move on towards a brighter future?A heart-warming and uplifting novel following the much-loved characters from the award winning Mother's Day Club.

Zwei verfeindete Familien, eine verbotene Liebe und ein Haus voller Geheimnisse …Das fesselnde Familiengeheimnis vor der schönen Kulisse SüditaliensItalien im Jahr 1955: Schweren Herzens gibt Anatolia Lavoratori ihre Träume von einem Kunststudium in Neapel auf, um ihren Eltern unter die Arme zu greifen. Denn um deren Pizzeria im wunderschönen Casa Principessa steht es seit dem Schlaganfall ihrer Mutter schlecht. Im Handumdrehen gelingt es der kreativen Anatolia das Geschäft zum Blühen zu bringen. Als sie jedoch den jungen Tynano kennenlernt und sich Hals über Kopf in ihn verliebt, tritt dieses plötzlich in den Hintergrund. Was sie nicht ahnt: er gehört der Familie Di Nero an, die seit Jahrzehnten mit der ihren eine verbitterte Feindschaft führt. Wird ihre Liebe an dieser Fehde zerbrechen?Deutschland, fünfzig Jahre später: Die junge Konditorin Liza steht kurz vor der Erfüllung ihres Lebenstraums: Eine eigene Konditorei zu eröffnen. Als jedoch ihre Mutter unerwartet verstirbt, ändern sich ihre Pläne schlagartig. Liza reist nach Italien, um dem letzten Wunsch ihrer Mutter gerecht zu werden, und deren Asche in ihre Heimatstadt Venosa zu bringen. Dort angekommen, erkennt Liza schnell, dass in den Straßen Venosas ein Geheimnis lauert, das seinen Ursprung in einer Zeit lange vor ihrer Geburt nimmt. Auf der Suche nach Antworten findet sich Liza schon bald in einer Welt aus Zwietracht und Hass verstrickt, in der die Liebe über allem schwebt …Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Fesselnde Familiensaga, dramatische Liebesgeschichte und charmantes, italienisches Setting."„Diese Star-Crossed-Lovers-Geschichte hat mich tief berührt."„Ein Familiengeheimnis-Roman genau nach meinem Geschmack: geheimnisvoll, romantisch, atmosphärisch."„Für Fans von Romeo und Julia und mysteriösen Familiengeheimnissen eine klare Lese-Empfehlung!"

As a new Special Operations Executive, Claire Dudley is determined to do her part for her country. But when she is sent to rural France, she never expects what happens next...

Reprint of the original 1924 English translation edition! Buddenbrooks is a 1901 novel by Thomas Mann, chronicling the decline of a wealthy north German merchant family over the course of four generations, incidentally portraying the manner of life and mores of the bourgeoisie. Mann drew deeply from the history of his own family, the Mann family of Lübeck, and their milieu. It was Mann's first novel, published when he was twenty-six years old. Buddenbrooks became a major literary success. The work led to a Nobel Prize in Literature for Mann in 1929. Although the Nobel award generally recognizes an author's body of work, the Swedish Academy identified "his great novel Buddenbrooks" as the principal reason for his prize.

AD 53 - Strong-willed, impetuous, and naive, Theodosia Varro inherits the family estate after her brother is murdered on the streets of Rome. With no preparation, she goes from poverty and isolation to great wealth and a prestigious position in society. Only by identifying her brother's killer can she feel safe, yet her efforts take her in quite the opposite direction. After her own actions and the scheming of others lead to catastrophe, Theodosia struggles to survive and recover what matters most in her life. WARNING: Contains period-appropriate themes and incidents that may disturb sensitive readers. MARTHA MARKS is the award-winning author of two best-selling books available on Amazon. REVIEWS: "Powerful, evocative visit to ancient Rome. Martha Marks takes us there with this superb novel and leaves us eager for the next installment! -Grady Harp, Top 100 Reviewer, Amazon Vine Voice "If I were to select a book of the year to read, RUBIES OF THE VIPER would be in the running for top choice. Yes, it is that good." -Rhonda Esakov for Story Circle Book Reviews "I ordered this book after seeing all the five star reviews. Now I see they are well deserved. Impossible to put this book down. I HIGHLY recommend this book." -Patricia Goodspeed, Amazon Vine Voice "This was a great read with many enjoyable characters (or deplorable characters, as appropriate) and a good deal of vivid historical detail. I am eager to read the sequel, The Viper Amulet." -Kristen McQuinn for Discovery Diamonds Book Reviews "A gem, not in the rough as one might expect from a new author, but polished enough to reflect the seemingly effortless combination of scholarship and storytelling ability. Despite being set during the ubiquitous Julio-Claudian line of emperors, it is a very fresh, unique voice among the crowd... I am so glad I didn't miss this and urge you to give it a try. Oh- even if you aren't a fan of historical mysteries set in the ancient world, I would still bet you would enjoy it- all you need is an appreciation of good writing and an ability to handle plot." -Goodreads reviewer Sheri Humble "Martha Marks' writing is beautiful. Her lifelong love of ancient Rome shines through in this novel. She gives us details about life at all levels of Roman society, from patricians to slaves, and she takes us to a great variety of locations, from Theodosia's estate to an underground prison cell, to a musical competition at Nero's palace. The scenes set in Greece and Syria are beautifully written, as well. I highly recommend RUBIES OF THE VIPER, and I am looking forward to the other two volumes in the trilogy." --Vicki Kondelik, librarian, University of Michigan

"When the Blitz imperils the heart of a London neighborhood, three young women must use their fighting spirit to save the community's beloved library in this novel based on true events from the author of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir"--

"On the day Juliet Lansdown reports to work for the first time at Bethnal Green Library, it isn't the bustling hub she's been expecting. But in the face of German attacks, she's determined to make it a place where all of their neighbors feel safe and welcome. Katie Upwood is thrilled to be working at the library too, though she's only there until she heads off to university in the fall. But after the death of her beau on the front lines and unexpected family strife, she's more in need of support than ever. Sofie Baumann, a Jewish refugee without any family to lean on, finds comfort and friendship in Bethnal Green's quickly growing literary community and escapes to the library every chance she gets. But her asylum in London is tied to a domestic work visa issued by an unscrupulous employer, leaving her vulnerable and uncertain where to turn when her work environment becomes unbearable. So when a slew of bombs damage the library, Juliet can't bear to give up on her safe haven of books and relocates the stacks into an Underground station where the city's residents shelter nightly, determined to keep lending out stories that will keep spirits up. But tragedy after tragedy strikes, threatening to unmoor the women and sever the ties of their community. Will Juliet, Kate, and Sofie be able to overcome their own troubles to save the library? Or will the beating heart of their neighborhood be lost forever?"--

Romeo and Juliet's families caused all sorts of problems, but the two lovers took that poison themselves, the idiots. When Beth Ellingson meets Ethan Brooks, it's because her aunt and father are conspiring to steal the Birch Creek Ranch from the handsome young man. It wasn't the cutest way to meet, but just as roses grow best when fertilized with manure, sometimes beauty springs from tragedy.Beth's father's definitely a stinker, and she wants to spare Ethan the misery of affiliating with him. But Ethan's never been afraid of a fight when the cause is just. Can these two young but beloved Birch Creek characters find their happily ever after? Or will the biggest surprise of their young lives derail all their plans and poison their future?

DØTRE er en skæbnefortælling om familierelationer, søskendehierarkier og barndommens råstof. Og om også at elske livets skrammer.KAREN. MAREN. METTE.STORESØSTER. MELLEMSØSTER. LILLESØSTER.KÆMP. FRYS. FLYGT.Karen, Maren og Mette mødes ved deres mors dødsleje og konfronteres med den uhellige pagt, de indgik med hende i barndommen.Det er en pagt, der sendte søstrene ud i tre forskellige livsbaner. Men livsbaner er som elastikker. De rækker kun et vist stykke, så sprænges de – eller svirper tilbage til udgangspunktet.I DØTRE møder Karen, Maren og Mette ikke kun deres egne, men også hinandens valg og livsstrategier.Marianne Rohweder fra krimiduoen Plaetner & Rohweder solodebuterer med romanen Døtre.

"In a world torn apart by violence, Bess is forced to make an impossible decision, all while keeping a dark secret of her own. A gripping, epic and heartbreaking story about how adversity can change us in ways we never anticipate."--Provided by publisher.

London, 1940. As bombs rain down, Margot Dudley lands a job as an usherette in the West End. This is where she belongs. Only not down here. Her place is up there, on the stage, in the spotlight.

Did you ever hear the words in your head ... 'what if'? What if you chose one path earlier in life but later had the chance to walk down the path previously unchosen? Would you?¿¿In her early adulthood, Debbie made a choice. She had two men who loved her. She chose one. She lost the friendship of the other. Twenty years on, horrific tragedy strikes. Mother to three grown children, she has to find the strength to be there for them, while pushing her own grief aside.Dealing with the loss of the man who has been by her side for two decades pushes her into depression. Every day seems harder to deal with than the last. The feeling of loss is further heightened by finding her husband's lifetime of journals. Hesitant at first to look inside them, she eventually does. Almost instantly, she regrets that decision. In the years of her husband's writing, she reads things that lead her to seriously question whether she ever really knew him at all, or if they had actually been strangers for two decades. The combination of the loss of her husband, and the uncertainty about who he truly was, pushes her to retire into a dark room and have no desire to leave. She wants to shut out the world. She wants to not believe what she knows in her heart is real.With her youngest daughter, Poppy, still living at home, Debbie is eventually pulled from the darkness by her daughter's pleas. Finally, the dark days start to fade, and Debbie begins to see the sun shining once more. She can find the strength to keep going. She can start to move into a period of recovery and growth. Finally, she can accept that it's okay to accept help and lean on others.As she starts rediscovering her ability to embrace life again, results appear from her daughter's determination to help her mother. Someone from her past is brought back into her life. A friendship is re-established. It's time to let go of the past and begin a new future. It's time for total new beginnings.