Anne Jaccob is coming of age in late eighteenth-century London, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. When she is taken advantage of by her tutor — a great friend of her father’s — and is set up to marry a squeamish snob named Simeon...
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Author:Osman, RichardSummary:INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A new mystery is afoot in the third book in the Thursday Murder Club series from million-copy bestselling author Richard Osman. "The quartet of aging amateur sleuths…remain wonderful...
- Author:Kipling, RudyardSummary:
The experiences in public school, Sandhurst and military life in India of Major George Cottar together with his adventures in the dream world he discovers and frequents.
- Author:Castellan, E. M.Summary:
In 1922's England, eighteen-year-olds Vita and Izzy hope to spend the summer dancing to jazz. But Vita is kidnapped, flappers are found dead all over London, and the carefree summer turns dangerous.
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Author:Martin, KatSummary:Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace-believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy-to...
- Author:Finn, K. C.Summary:
Lily Coltrane’s to-do list for starting university life is pretty simple: 1. Make friends 2. Meet a cute guy 3. Survive her first year in Modern History In the little English town of Piketon this seems more than achievable, so much so...
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Author:Kempe, MargerySummary: - Author:Raughley, SarahSummary:
An African tightrope walker who can't die gets embroiled in a secret society's deadly gladiatorial tournament in this thrilling historical fantasy set in an alternate 1880s London, perfect for fans of The Last Magician and The...
- Author:Jocelyn, MartheSummary:
Aggie Morton lives in a small town on the coast of England in 1902. Adventurous and imaginative but deeply shy, Aggie hasn't got much to do since the death of her beloved father . . . until the fateful day when she crosses paths...
- Author:Waddell, Dan.Summary:
Genealogist Nigel Barnes is recruited by Scotland Yard to investigate a group of puzzling, vicious murders. The victims all bear a message carved into their bodies that appears to refer to a series of 19th-century stabbings for which...
- Author:Dunn, CarolaSummary:
Teresa Danville, raised on a coffee plantation in Costa Rica, must travel to London, accompanied by Sir Andrew Graylin, to learn the social graces. Before leaving, she shoots a poisonous snake at Andrew's feet, rescues herself from...
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Author:Willett, MarciaSummary:It was Felix who named it The Birdcage - the tall house in Bristol where Miss Pidgeon lived with her tenant, the beautiful and talented actress Angel, and Angel's daughter, Lizzie. It was Felix whom they all adored and who was so in...
- Author:Pilling, AnnSummary:
Awkward and lonely, Angela longs to be accepted. Straight from her friendly local school, she is plunged into the alien life of her aunt's boarding school for girls. Slowly she finds allies and her secret talent wins admiration...
- Author:Trollope, JoannaSummary:
A network of deep friendships connects the members of two families in the town of Whittingbourne. Laurence and Hilary with their three sons and Gina and Fergus with their daughter. This is a story where friendships and betrayal...
- Author:Rendell, RuthSummary:
Charlie Hatton wanted fast money and conspicuous success, and he was prepared to cut any corners to get them. But before he could realize a single ambition, he was found dead at the edge of a river.
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Author:Harry, LilianSummary:When Stella Simmons comes to the Devonshire village of Burracombe to start her teaching career, she is alone in the world. This book begins with the story of life in a Devonshire village in the 1950s and shows us a picture of Britain...
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Author:Goodall, MarkSummary:Critical opinion on The Beatles (aka the 'White Album') in 1968 varies, the record being seen as something of a comedown after the exhilaration of the group’s somewhat over-rated predecessor, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. In...
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Author:Asher, PeterSummary:A legendary record producer and performer takes readers on an alphabetical journey of insights into the music of the Beatles and individual reminiscences of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Peter Asher met the Beatles in the spring of...
- Author:Klassen, JulieSummary:
Lillian longs to soar beyond her provincial limits. After enjoying London's sophisticated society and the attentions of wealthy suitors, Lilly returns home to help her ailing dad. Determined to resurrect his apothecary business, Lilly...
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Author:Edwards, Ruth DudleySummary:Foolishly, the British and Irish governments have chosen the tactless and impatient Baroness Troutbeck to chair a conference on Anglo-Irish cultural sensitivities. She instantly pressgangs Robert Amiss, her young friend and reluctant...
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