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A fascinating exploration of the local history of the castles and fortifications of the West Country.

The unmissable twenty-eighth mystery in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series set in Devon, by award-winning crime writer Kate Ellis.

Million-copy-bestselling author Kate Ellis returns with the new book in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series. 'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present' THE TIMESNovember. With the tourist season well and truly over in South Devon, Detective Inspector Wesley Peterson is looking forward to a quieter month in the CID. But when a man is shot dead on Bonfire Night, he finds he has a disturbing murder case on his hands. The body of Patrick North was found in woodland connected to Nesbaraton Hall, a grand estate dating back to the eighteenth century. North worked for the Smithson family who now own the estate. The family are away on holiday, however when an anonymous letter threatening to abduct the Smithson son is uncovered, Wesley fears North's death might have been collateral damage in a kidnap plot.Meanwhile, archaeologist Dr Neil Watson discovers a hidden grotto on land that was once part of the Nesbaraton estate. Evidence of past rituals and the shocking discovery of a skeleton raise questions about strange occurrences, past and present, on the land.Then, just when Wesley's team seem to be making progress in their investigation, a resident of the nearby village is killed in a near-identical shooting to North's. A race is on to find the ruthless killer, before they strike again . . .

'Tis the season for finding love... and the perfect bookWith just two weeks until Christmas, everything in Clove Lore should be perfect. But the latest holidaymaker to the Borrow a Bookshop is feeling far from festive...Icelandic ex-bookseller Magnús Sturluson might be surrounded by love stories in the Bookshop, but he's nursing a sadness that not even fiction can fix.When Alexandra Robinson finds herself stranded in Clove Lore, she finds a safe place to hide from heartbreak. After all, all that's waiting for her at home is a cheater boyfriend and the memories of her parents. As Alex finds herself embraced by the quirky village community, she finds her tough exterior thawing - and as she grows closer to Magnús, she finds an equally soft heart under his gruff shell.It seems that Clove Lore is working its magic once again - until a great flood on Christmas Eve brings devastation in its wake. It's up to Magnús and Alex to batten down the hatches and help bring the village back together again, while also introducing the locals to the Icelandic tradition of the jólabókaflóð - Yule book flood - where families and friends gather on Christmas Eve to exchange books and read together.But can Magnús and Alex truly rescue the ruins of the village, and salvage their Christmas spirit? Or is there another complication lurking even closer than they thought?A totally uplifting read that will lighten the winter gloom, for fans of Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley. Booklovers will adore this seasonal treat!Readers are loving Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop...'The best holiday for every bookworm...Warm, cosy and full of Christmas atmosphere.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review'This was such a sweet and uplifting story. A story about instant connection, friendship, strength, hope, and love.' ¿¿¿¿¿Reader Review'The perfect holiday read to curl up next to a fire with a cup of cocoa!'¿¿¿¿¿Reader Review'Absolutely adored this...Likeable characters and a wonderful storyline that I enjoyed! Add this book to your Christmas reads!'¿¿¿¿¿Reader Review'A perfect cozy read when the weather is cold and you just want to snuggle up with a sweet book! Loved it!' ¿¿¿¿¿Reader Review'I read it in one sitting; couldn't seem to put it down!...An absolute joy.' ¿¿¿¿¿Reader Review'Bookshops + Romance + Christmas...What more could you want out of a romance novel?! VERY sweet and VERY good.' ¿¿¿¿¿Reader Review'A fabulous Christmas read, full of romance, friendships, community and family...Joyful Christmas escapism. Recommended'¿¿¿¿¿Reader Review

Charmerende hit-serie om folk og fæ i den lille engelske by Cockleberry Bay, Devon. Rosa går hjemme med sin nyfødte søn, mens hendes mand, Josh, er bortrejst på forretningsrejser flere uger ad gange. Hun har derfor overladt sin café i en andens trygge hænder. Eller i hvert fald næsten. For hun kan ikke helt holde sig væk, og snart har hun også kastet sig over et nyt projekt. Til ære for sin oldefar Ned begynder hun at samle ind til velgørende formål i hans navn. Det var ham, der i sin tid testamenterede butikken til Rosa og på mange måder ændrede hendes liv. Den helt store finale er en julekoncert i Cockleberry Bay, men vil det lykkes Rosa at få stablet arrangementet på benene i tide? Mens julen nærmer sig og sneen daler, forsøger Rosa at jonglere en hektisk hverdag, men tingene går ikke altid helt som planlagt i den lille kystby. NICOLA MAY er forfatter til tolv romaner inden for romantic comedy-genren og er blevet kaldt Englands 'usynlige bestsellerforfatter'. Huset på hjørnet i Cockleberry Bay har solgt over 250.000 eksemplarer i England og var Amazon UK's tredjemest solgte skønlitterære bog i 2019.

Charmerende hit-serie om folk og fæ i den lille engelske by Cockleberry Bay, Devon.Tiden er ved at være inde til, at Rosa lader en anden overtage sin lille butik på hjørnet i Cockleberry Bay. Hun bestyrer en café, som går strygende, og hun er klar til at stifte familie. Men Rosas velgører stillede i sin tid en vigtig betingelse, da hun overtog butikken: Den må under ingen omstændigheder sælges, men kun gives videre til en, der virkelig fortjener den. Rosa aner ikke sine levende råd. Hvordan skal hun tage sådan en stor beslutning? Snart begynder fremmede med tvivlsomme motiver at dukke op i byen, og da gamle familiehemmeligheder ser dagens lys, sætter det skub i en række begivenheder, der vil ændre Rosas liv for altid. NICOLA MAY er forfatter til tolv romaner inden for romantic comedy-genren og er blevet kaldt Englands 'usynlige bestsellerforfatter'. Huset på hjørnet i Cockleberry Bay har solgt over 250.000 eksemplarer i England og var Amazon UK's tredjemest solgte skønlitterære bog i 2019.

Charmerende hit-serie om folk og fæ i den lille engelske by Cockleberry Bay, Devon. Rosa og gravhunden Hot og deres venner er tilbage i andet bind i serien om den lille hyggelige hjørnebutik i Cockleberry Bay, hvor en mystisk ildebrand og jagten på en forsvundet far sætter byen på den anden ende. NICOLA MAY er forfatter til tolv romaner inden for den romantic comedy-genren og er blevet kaldt Englands 'usynlige bestsellerforfatter'. Huset på hjørnet i Cockleberry Bay har solgt over 250.000 eksemplarer i England og var Amazon UK's tredjemest solgte skønlitterære bog i 2019. Romanen er den første bog i den lille Cockleberry Bay-serie, og den første af Nicola Mays romaner, der udkommer på dansk.

I løbet af få dage vendes Raynor Winns liv på hovedet. Hendes mand gennem toogtredive år, Moth, får stillet en dødelig diagnose, og de mister deres hjem og levebrød. De har intet tilbage, og heller ikke meget tid, og de beslutter impulsivt at vandre den tusind kilometer lange South West Coast Path langs kysten i det sydvestlige England. Alt, hvad de ejer, bærer de i deres rygsække. På turen mærker de en ny frihed, nærkontakt med naturen og deres egen eksistens. Men hvad venter dem for enden af stien?