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A Time to Hide


When Grete and Julius fell in love, they planned to build a new life together in Germany, near their families. They never thought they’d be forced to wear yellow stars for everyone to identify them as Jews, use forged papers with fake names, or hide in a stranger’s attic in Holland—with their newborn baby just downstairs, in plain sight of the Nazis. Author Marion Seidemann Fredman chronicles the story of her parents’ experience through the horrors of World War II and how they survived by taking life into their own hands. Each page weaves a story of its own through historical papers, photographs, documents, and other pieces saved and passed down from one generation to the next. Combined with gorgeously painted artwork by nationally acclaimed author and illustrator Elisa Kleven, the effect renders a uniquely poignant depiction of Jewish life during the Holocaust. Also included at the back is a glossary and an author’s note. From leaving home for temporary safety in Holland, finding help from brave, self-sacrificing individuals, and defying incredible danger to have a baby when surrounded by enemies, Seidemann’s story serves as a powerful reminder of a past not too long ago and the importance in keeping stories and memories alive.
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22,99 €

Mischlinge


A FORGOTTEN MANUSCRIPT. A FAMILY SECRET. AND THE URGENT NEED TO TELL THE WORLD ABOUT THE CHILDREN HITLER WANTED DEAD. THE TRUE STORY OF THE MISCHLINGE. Mischling (plural: Mischlinge): a cruel, derogatory term created by the Nazi regime to brand those of 'mixed blood'; children born to both Jewish and Aryan parents and grandparents. A word designed to degrade, divide and deny humanity. Berlin, 1935. A knock sounds at the Bernstein family's door. Eight-year-old Edie answers it to two Gestapo officials, who issue an unthinkable ultimatum; Edie's mother must divorce her Jewish husband – for the supposed 'protection' of her children. They hear the word Mischlinge for the first time. And from that moment on. it becomes a stain that seeps into every corner of their existence. Teachers and classmates gradually turn against Edie and her big brother Heini. Neighbours begin disappearing in the night. With each passing day, the circle tightens – until there is no safe place at home or on the streets. As antisemitic laws multiply and people around them disappear, Edie and Heini are dragged into a world of interrogation, surveillance and fear. Every knock at the door threatens separation. Every whisper risks arrest. Yet even as the Nazis close in, Edie and Heini refuse to let go of one another. 'Perhaps the most remarkable untold history of the Holocaust. Sharon Ring has done her mum proud with this brilliant – and utterly terrifying – story. A story so unlikely that it reads like a novel – yet every word is true.' – Rory Clements
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22,99 €

The Other Mother


A courageous story about a mother in crisis from one of Norway's most exciting writers, for readers of Boulder and Detransition, BabySilje Marie has been keeping a secret from her wife. She loves one of her sons more than the other.In their sleepy suburb of Oslo, she's given Henry and Olav the childhood she never had: organic cotton clothing, a house by the forest, apple pies baked with Grandma on summer afternoons.But when Silje Marie stays behind to clear the house for an upcoming renovation, buried thoughts resurface. She is haunted by the sense that only one of her children truly feels like her own-an admission that would destroy her wife, Helene. Worse still, there is the other mother. A woman befriended in secret, whose son's resemblance to Henry is impossible to ignore.Spiky, daring and feverishly intense, this is a story about the complex confinement and joy of family life, and a mother drawn towards dismantling the home she has fought so hard to build.'Raises impressive ruminations on the nature of this ownership we call love' Kenan Orhan, author of The Renovation'Brave, well-written, distinctive' Morgenbladet'Exceptionally powerful' Vart Land'Digs deep into the gnarly emotions hidden behind domesticity' Szilvia Molnar, author of The Nursery
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19,99 €

The Lottery Winner Widows Club


'An absolute hoot' MILLY JOHNSON'Riotously funny, gripping and twisty' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'Fun, fabulous and a force to be reckoned with' LUCY DIAMONDMeet The Lottery Winner Widows Club - a fabulous, filthy-rich sisterhood whose husbands all hit the jackpot . . . and then mysteriously dropped dead. Having just lost her husband in a freak accident, Paula is gobsmacked when, two days later, she wins the lottery - with a ticket he bought. Out of nowhere, she is approached by a tight-knit trio of other glamorous jackpot winners who tell her that they've been where she is now. That grief looks good on her. That freedom does, too. There's just one problem: Paula didn't kill her husband. She loved him, of course. But something about their world is hard to resist. And when other people come sniffing around for a share of Paula's winnings, she's faced with the ultimate choice: hold onto her old life, or accept help from her new friends, whose methods are a little more . . . unconventional. Twisty, mischievous, and deliciously dark, The Lottery Winner Widows Club is a story of luck, lies, and the dangerous appeal of starting over, from a fresh new voice in the crime world. MORE PRAISE FOR THE LOTTERY WINNER WIDOWS CLUB:'A cheeky, brilliant, fun read' HEAT 'Joyous, dark and devilishly funny' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH'I had so much fun reading this!' ? Reader review'A funny and touching crime romp' CLAIRE MCGOWAN'A very fun read' CLOSER'I laughed loads and it was so addictive' ? Reader review'A riotously funny romp of a read with a wonderful cast of characters' MIKE GAYLE'Filled with laughter. . . an astute story about the power of friendship' RED 'This book is so good it's criminal' DAISY BUCHANAN'A clever, twisty and compulsive read' ? Reader review'A riotous romp. Fun, funny and full of heart' ASIA MACKAY'A super fun book about female friendship and solidarity' JULIE MAE COHEN'Truly original' SOPHIE COUSENS'Full of surprises and a total joy' ? Reader review'The feel-good novel par excellence! I bloody loved it' HARPER FORD'Full of humour and deliciously deadly intent' KATE STOREY'Paula and the gang completely won me over' ? Reader review'Such a joy! A true escape' LAURA PEARSON'Deliciously fun with a delightful cast of characters' FIONA GIBSON
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26,99 €

Serapion


Mgr. art. Vlado JAVORSKÝ (1952) prichádza po románoch Noah (2021), Čas čarodejníc (2022) a románe Chata v hmle (2024, Pars artem) s najnovším románom SERAPION (2026, Signis), ktorý nesie nezameniteľný rukopis autorovej tvorby. Vyštudovaný filmový a televízny scenárista a dramaturg vidí svoje príbehy v obrazoch, ktoré si čitateľ vo svojej fantázii dokáže pred očami pretaviť do akoby odvíjajúceho sa filmu. Román Serapion je „film“ širokého časového plátna. Osudy ľudí v komunite cirkusu od besnenia svetovej vojny až po neľútostnú súčasnosť. Kladie si otázku, prečo toľko pádov, prehratých bitiek a zúfalých pokusov o šťastie? Je to osud, čo ženie človeka do zúfalých činov, kde hľadá nápravu a porozumenie? Hoci je román prakticky bez dialógov, príbeh ich nepotrebuje, je jasný a zrozumiteľný. Autor je znalcom kritických momentov života, ovláda podstatu konfliktov a snáh o ich riešenia. Každý z hrdinov nesie svoj kríž bez zbytočného sentimentálneho balastu. Hrdinovia sú takými, akými ich splodila doba. Sú silní vo svojej viere, že marazmus ich bytia je iba dočasný. Hrdo nosia v sebe nádej v lepšie dni...
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17,99 €

Abe Sapien 7: Utajený oheň


SOUČÁST HELLBOY UNIVERSA Abe Sapien při pátrání po pravdě o sobě prošel celé Státy. Tajemství, jež mu doposud zůstávala skryta, se mu konečně odhalují při střetu s gigantickou obludou, jež potopila část floridského pobřeží, a během setkání s dívkou, která je duševně propojená s nejstarší silou celé hellboyovské mytologie.
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29,99 €

Shepherd King Duology Box Set


A paperback box set of the multi-million-copy bestselling Shepherd King duology - the dark, lushly gothic fantasy about a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdom. 'One Dark Window is enthralling from beginning to shocking end' Hannah Whitten, bestselling author of For the WolfELSPETH NEEDS A MONSTER. THE MONSTER MIGHT BE HER. An ancient, mercurial spirit is trapped inside Elspeth Spindle's head - she calls him the Nightmare. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, she is thrust into a world of shadow and deception. Together, they embark on a dangerous quest to cure the town of Blunder from the dark magic infecting it. As the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him. Praise for One Dark Window:'An enchanting tale with sharp claws and teeth - Gillig's prose will pull you in and won't let you sleep. Pulse-pounding, darkly whimsical and aglow with treacherous magic, One Dark Window is everything I love in fantasy and more' Allison Saft, author of A Far Wilder Magic'An evocative tale of romance, mystery and alluring monsters, told in beautifully lush prose' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge'The steamy romance that emerges between Elspeth and Ravyn delights' Publishers Weekly'A beautifully dark fairy tale of blood, rage and bitter choice, that whisked me away to mist-wreathed woods ripe with romance and menace' Davinia Evans, author of Notorious Sorcerer The Shepherd King duology:One Dark WindowTwo Twisted CrownsThe Stonewater KingdomThe Knight and the Moth
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29,49 €

Nine Days in May


The General Strike of 1926: the tragic story of how the world''s best organized working class confronted the world''s most powerful, and self-confident, government.In May, 1926, nearly three million British workers downed tools to support nearly one million of their countrymen, miners whose employers meant to lengthen their working day and cut their pay. This General Strike brought the country to a grinding halt - which, according to Conservative Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, represented a threat not merely to the nation but to the parliamentary system itself. For nine days, the world''s best organized working class confronted the world''s most powerful, and self-confident, government. And yet the outcome was never in doubt, for Britain''s most important trade-union leaders thought as Baldwin did, although they kept saying they were engaged in a wages dispute only. Really, they feared winning even more than they feared losing.In Nine Days in May, award-winning author and historian Jonathan Schneer mines hitherto untapped archival sources to explain why and how the Strike came about, why and how it was waged and countered, why and how it ended. In addition to government reports and TUC reports, he uses reports of undercover agents and spies, "special" constables sworn in for the duration of the Strike, volunteer strike-breakers, Communist agitators, trade-union leaders and rank-and-file members of trade unions; also, of course, the papers of politicians of all parties.This is a tale of Shakespearian dimensions, replete with tragic heroes and villains and buffoons and opportunists and double-dealers, and contending, evenly matched, forces - both of which meant to do their duty whatever the cost. There may never be another general strike in Britain, but the General Strike of 1926 was one for the ages, illuminating the human condition.
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33,49 €

La Maison


In this bold and intimate semi-autobiographical novel, La Maison, Emma Becker transports the reader behind the closed doors of a Berlin brothel, where she worked for two years not only to earn a living, but to immerse herself in a world she wanted to understand – and to write about with unflinching honesty. What emerges is a deeply personal, unsentimental, and often surprising account of life inside the brothel, where Becker explores not just the physical aspects of sex work, but the emotional, psychological, and social complexities that shape it. With frankness and literary insight, she recounts her encounters with clients, her growing self-awareness, and, most poignantly, the friendships and solidarity she finds among the other women who work there. Far from reducing sex work to cliché or voyeurism, Becker gives space to the quiet routines, shared laughter, private pain, and hard-won dignity of a profession often misunderstood and rarely written about from the inside. Part memoir, part sociological study, and wholly literary, La Maison challenges preconceptions about sex, agency, and femininity, offering a provocative and compassionate exploration of what it means to inhabit multiple identities—as worker, writer, woman, and witness.
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17,99 €

Celestial Lights


‘Exquisite and deeply felt’ VOGUE ‘Beautifully rendered’ GRAZIA ‘Magnificent … melds sharp insight with great heart’ NICOLA DINAN ‘Thoughtful and beautifully compelling’ ALICE WINN A beautiful, heartbreaking novel about ambition, love and space from the award-winning author of the Women’s Prize longlisted Wandering Souls. 28 January, 1986: Moments after launch, the Challenger shuttle falls from the sky. At the same time, in a small English village, Oliver Ines is born. Ollie spends his childhood in a bedroom covered in glow-in-the-dark wallpaper, bearing the planets and stars. Decades later, he has become one of the most renowned astronauts of his time. When an enterprising billionaire approaches him to lead a landmark, ten-year mission to the distant moon Europa, Ollie cannot resist the call of history. As the mission advances deeper into uncharted territory, Ollie finds himself retreating into the past: his school days and years in the Navy, relationships found and lost, becoming a husband and father. But will the world he remembers still be waiting for him when he returns? Celestial Lights is a breathtaking story of fate, love, and sacrifice that questions what we owe ourselves and our loved ones, when our ambitions and loyalties collide. ‘Truly lovely … the scope of an epic’ JO HAMYA, author of The Hypocrite ‘A wonderful and singular reading experience’ JENNY MUSTARD, author of What A Time To Be Alive ‘Incredible … stayed with me long after the page’ RED MAGAZINE ‘Atmospheric, original, and beautiful’ ELA LEE, author of Minbak ‘Masterful … I was totally absorbed from start to finish’ JYOTI PATEL, author of The Things That We Lost ‘A moving story that stays with you’ ROMALYN ANTE, author of Agimat ‘Stunning, exhilarating and unforgettable’ ELIANA RAMAGE, author of To the Moon and Back
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22,99 €

The Epic of You


An inspiringmodel and guide to navigating your personal heroic journey.  Undeniably, theworld and its people desperately need more hope. Our friends, foes, family, andfellows are all experiencing challenging times and fighting their own battles,and author Peter Bailey is no exception. From his current vantage point as a successfulinfluence in the leadership and human improvement field, one might assume helooks back on his life (the addiction, the recovery, the travel, theheartbreak, the love, the grief) with difficulty and hesitance. Rather, it isexactly this kind of reflection that helped him take on the role in his storyhe was meant to play: the hero.  In his debutbook, The Epic of You, Bailey uses Joseph Campbell’s Heroic Journey as aframework to plot out your past and navigate your future. More than a plotdevice or literary standard, Bailey proves the Hero’s Journey is an effectiveand transformative life map by . . . • detailing andexemplifying his own epic journey,• analyzing thepractical applications of Campbell’s framework,• and guidingreaders through their reflective process in the Heroic Journey Guidebooksection. Far more than the standard self-help text, thisbook is a personal story, a comprehensive methodology, and a step-by-step guideto wholeness. If you’re ready to rewrite your personal mythos and rekindle yourhope, this book is for you
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34,99 €

The Power of Parting


'Brave and groundbreaking' – Lori Gottlieb, psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. This myth-shattering, inspiring book combines research and memoir to explore the growing phenomenon of cutting ties from toxic relatives – showing it not as a tragedy, but as an empowering and effective solution. After decades of enduring his mother’s physical and psychological torment and years of trying in vain to set boundaries, Eamon Dolan took a radical step: he cut his mother out of his life. Parting with his abuser gave him immediate relief and set him on a path toward freedom, confidence and joy like none he had ever felt before. In The Power of Parting, Dolan has written the book he wishes he’d had when he was struggling to free himself from his mother’s abuse. As high-profile cases like the Beckham family tensions bring these difficult conversations into the mainstream, Dolan reveals the hidden statistics: One in five UK families will be affected by estrangement, and at least 27 per cent of Americans are estranged from a parent, sibling or other family member. Estrangement should be understood and embraced, not shrouded in shame. Drawing on his experience, expert guidance and the stories of other survivors, Dolan first explains why abuse harms us in childhood and beyond, and why limiting or eliminating contact might be our best possible choice. He then takes us through the steps of a positive estrangement: how to take time for yourself; how to set rules for your abuser and – if they don’t respect your limits – how to end a toxic relationship. He also offers counsel on how to ease the guilt and grief that often accompany parting. With a blend of clarity and empathy, Dolan encourages others to do what he ultimately did for himself: determine whether the people in your life treat you with the care and concern you deserve – and part ways with them if they don’t.
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15,99 €

Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room


I couldn’t stop reading it. 5 stars - Noah, aged 9 A laugh-out-loud new adventure from Paddington star Hugh Bonneville, perfect for fans of the real-world mischief, relatable characters and short episodic stories of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Horrid Henry and Just William, and filled with brilliantly funny illustrations from Loretta Schauer. Rory Sparkes can’t stand his red hair, freckles and being unusually tall, because all he’s ever wanted is to fit in. Donna loves being loud, charging around and starting water fights. Donna is terrible at fitting in. That’s probably because she is an elephant! When Donna and the circus stomp into Rory’s life, they bring him more attention than ever. But maybe their chaos, noise and friendship is actually exactly what he needs?
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12,49 €

Haweswater


The prizewinning debut from Britain''s most exciting contemporary novelist.In a remote dale in a northern English county, a centuries-old rural community has survived into the mid-1930s almost unchanged. But then Jack Liggett drives in from the city, the spokesman for a Manchester waterworks company with designs on the landscape for a vast new reservoir. The dale must be evacuated, flooded, devastated; its water pumped to the Midlands and its community left in ruins.Liggett further compounds the village''s problems when he begins a troubled affair with Janet Lightburn, a local woman of force and character who is driven to desperate measures in an attempt to save the valley.Told in luminous prose, with an intuitive sense for period and place, Haweswater remembers a rural England that has been lost for many decades.
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13,49 €

The Riviera Secret


The captivating new novel from USA Today bestselling author Sarah Steele is a spellbinding book club read, set in the glittering French Riviera in the dangerous days leading up to the outbreak of WW2. Nestled into the pine-dusted coastline of the Cap d'Antibes is the dazzling white Chateau Violette. When British diplomat Lord Harry Castlemere, his young Jewish wife Daisy and their four-year-old son move into the chateau in the summer of 1938, their home becomes a beacon for the glamorous expat set - rife with gossip about the Windsors, and everyone in denial about the grumblings across the border in Italy and northern Europe. But as Germany tightens its grip on Europe, Daisy discovers the chateau holds a dark past that could threaten her future. While she unravels the tragic secrets of the previous mistresses of Chateau Violette, war begins to rage across the continent, and soon, no one is safe - least of all Daisy... Your favourite authors love Sarah Steele's novels... 'I was gripped and enthralled' JILL MANSELL'Moving, romantic and utterly gripping' KATIE FFORDE'A fabulous story' MANDY ROBOTHAM'A tense, heart-in-mouth story' GILL PAUL
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17,99 €

Insomniacs After School, Vol. 13


Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school’s astronomy observatory.Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap—but he''s not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely things.It’s senior year. College entrance exams are just around the corner, and the pressure is on. Ganta, Isaki, and their friends head off to Kansai to check out universities and are excited and surprised by all the big city there has to offer. Then Ganta and Isaki throw themselves into studying for the test that will decide their futures. What awaits beyond all their tears?
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14,99 €

Understanding Scottish Graveyards


Graveyards hold a special fascination. We’re drawn to their quiet beauty, the artistry and symbolism of their carved stones, and the stories they preserve of lives once lived. Understanding Scottish Graveyards remains the essential guide to exploring and interpreting this rich part of Scotland’s heritage. First published in 1985, Betty Willsher’s groundbreaking work transformed how we understand historic gravestones. She combined meticulous fieldwork with an accessible appreciation of their cultural and historical significance. This new, expanded fourth edition—produced in collaboration with Archaeology Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland—honours that legacy while fully embracing the digital age. The original text is updated to include a new regional gravestone symbols guide, based on Willsher’s survey of more than 660 graveyards across Lowland Scotland. Crucially, information in this edition is linked to freely available online archives and resources, opening the door for today’s readers and community researchers to continue Betty Willsher’s pioneering work. Through its blend of insight, guidance, and practical advice, Understanding Scottish Graveyards invites us all to explore, record, and protect Scotland’s remarkable historic gravestones—ensuring that the carvings etched in stone endure for generations to come.
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32,99 €

Going, Going, Gone


Once the hammer comes down, there’s no getting out…20 years ago, Imani’s best friend Kaitlin vanished.Now, Kaitlin’s crumbling childhood home is up for auction.Buying this house is Imani’s chance to finally resolve her grief. It might even ease her guilty conscience surrounding Kaitlin’s disappearance.But fixer-uppers always come with nasty surprises.And as Imani throws herself into the renovations, she discovers secrets that make her question all her memories of Kaitlin, and of the night she never came home.Could restoring no.6 Cross Street really help Imani uncover the truth? Or will winning the auction prove to be a dangerous – even deadly – mistake?
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13,49 €

The Care Home Swindler


The gripping inside story of a major British scandal, a man who conned the elderly out of millions of pounds, and an expose of the terrifying reality of what happens to the elderly behind closed doors, from award-winning journalist Kate Snell. Behind a façade of luxury and respectability, David Barton, owner of the Barton Park Nursing Home in Southport, swindled millions of pounds from the infirm amassing himself a fortune. Along the way he was assisted by corrupt professionals: solicitors, bookkeepers and senior care home workers who became part of his fraudulent operations - co-conspirators who held positions of authority in the community, and in whom the elderly placed their trust. With exclusive access to witnesses, court documents, victims' families, the police and the Crown Prosecution Service award-winning filmmaker and journalist Kate Snell goes on the trail of a multi-million pound fraud involving a property empire, luxury cars, false identities, forged documents and lies to unravel this astonishing story. It also pulls back to look at abuses in the care home system more broadly - what more should be done to protect the most vulnerable in our communities?
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33,49 €

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