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Munich & Vienna, 1932Aspiring opera singer Angelika Eder thought she had it all—a cultured life in Vienna, along with the guidance of her glamorous mother, a world-famous soprano. But when tragedy strikes and her mother dies amidst a swirling family scandal, eighteen-year-old Angelika finds herself uprooted to Munich, where civil unrest is rife and leaders of the increasingly powerful Nazi Party seek to use her voice as propaganda.When a figure from her mother’s past offers Angelika the chance to study and sing at an elite Viennese university, she decides to fight for her dream while evading the vile Nazis she despises. But the Nazis aren’t relenting in their demand that Angelika support their party and sing for Hitler himself. Can Angelika find her voice and stand against evil, even if it means risking not only her dreams of fame, but also the safety of herself and everyone she loves?

Families at War is a sweeping tale of love, loyalty, and the brutal legacy of war.In 1930s Friedrichshafen, a shared passion for art binds English-Jewish Judith, idealistic Matthias, and zealous Hinrich—until Nazi ideology tears them apart. As WWII ignites, Judith returns to England to serve as a wartime nurse.Matthias, haunted by his love for Judith, fights on the Eastern Front, battling not just enemies but his own conscience. Meanwhile, Hinrich descends into darkness as a sadistic SS officer. Their families, too, are drawn into the maelstrom—some resisting, others complicit. Years later, an art exhibition reunites the trio, each scarred by the past.Now artists, Judith and Matthias must confront the memories that shaped them, while Hinrich reappears in a guise both familiar and changed. Moving and unflinching, this is a story of shattered innocence, the enduring power of memory, and art’s ability to redeem or destroy.

1930s Warsaw. Two privileged sisters: Ida—glamorous and self-assured—and Luiza, the spirited tomboy striving to fulfil the ambitions their German-born father once held for the son he never had.At just seventeen, Luiza''s world is upended when her Polish homeland is occupied. Caught between two identities—raised speaking both German and Polish—she must now decide where her true allegiance lies. Meanwhile, Ida, newly married and expecting her first child, is living under Soviet occupation in the eastern part of Poland. When she vanishes, taking her baby with her, Luiza begins a search that will span decades.In a cruel irony, the war that destroys Ida brings Luiza both adventure and love. But her life becomes driven by survivor’s guilt—a need to live not only for herself, but for the sister she lost.Inspired by the life of the author’s mother, Finding Ida is a gripping family saga. It explores themes of faith, loss and forgiveness, and the enduring human drive to survive. At its heart, it is a story about identity and belonging.

This irreverently satirical book pokes fun at the bureaucracy rampaging across quango-land; the vagaries of office life, with its endless meetings, counter-productive wellness programmes and pointless motivational events; the absurdity of many corporate visions and missions; the comicality of jargon beloved by officialdom; the pomposity of inflated job titles; political correctness gone mad; and the wholesale takeover of our daily lives by digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.The book also attempts to defuse – albeit in a light-hearted way – some of the usage booby-traps strewn across the English language.We laugh at the comical name and farcical purpose of the organisation parodied in the book, at its absurd hierarchy and taxpayer-enabled profligacy, at the pointlessness of its frenzied working practices, at the abundance of its committees with their ridiculous names and remits and at its surreal rebranding exercise.We also chuckle at the highly inventive names of the book’s protagonists and gasp in disbelief at the linguistic ineptitude of the organisation’s editorial team and at the ludicrous phraseology used by the mocked bureaucrats in their countless policies, directives, rules, regulations, edicts, decrees, statutes, precepts, schedules, memoranda and the like.

After a breakdown and the loss of her job, Mattie moves into a house inherited from an aunt she never knew existed, hoping to find peace and stability. But the house holds more than she expected —it has a sitting tenant, and secrets that refuse to stay buried.As Mattie unravels the tangled threads of her family’s past, she discovers the shocking truth about her mother, her birth, and the sister no one ever spoke about. Just as she begins to settle in, an unknown enemy launches a sinister campaign to drive her out of the home she’s grown to love.With her past and present about to collide, can Mattie find the strength to rebuild her life.

The Composition of a Crow is a dark and gripping modern retelling of the Greek myth of Apollo and the crow, where trauma, manipulation, and self-discovery collide.Lora, known only as “little crow” to her nameless captor, has endured years of abuse until she finally reaches her breaking point — and kills him. But freedom remains elusive, as she is haunted by his ghost and forced to confront the psychological scars he left behind.Obsessed with Eleanor, a woman whose strange behaviour echoes her own past, Lora uncovers disturbing parallels, suspecting that Eleanor may be trapped in the same cycle of abuse. Lora’s emotional journey becomes a tense battle as she navigates the line between love and manipulation, empathy and envy — all while grappling with her past and the choices that lie ahead.Blurring the boundaries between reality and the supernatural, The Composition of a Crow takes readers deep into the psyche of a woman fighting to piece her life back together, all the while haunted by the eerie sense that her fate may already be sealed…

What would your life look like if you stopped waiting for permission to live it?In this powerful and practical guide, Lizzie shares her raw, unfiltered journey from approval-addicted people pleaser to a woman who trusts her gut and lives unapologetically. From uprooting her family from an off-grid paradise in Australia to chasing her dreams in the Scottish Highlands, Lizzie reveals how breaking free from society''s rules can transform your life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubted yourself, or tied yourself in knots trying to make everyone else happy, this book is your wake-up call. Through relatable stories, actionable exercises, and a no-nonsense approach, you’ll learn to:Let go of the need for approvalSet boundaries without guiltTrust yourself and follow your desiresBuild a life that feels expansive, not restrictiveThis isn’t just a book—it’s a rebellion against the lie that you need to be “enough” for everyone else. The life you want is waiting. Stop seeking validation. Start believing in yourself. Because you don’t need anyone’s approval to live your best life.

Bailey would be lost without him. He’s made sure of it.He is the man everyone wants to be or be with. He is respected, charismatic, successful. But beneath the polished exterior lies a monster. For him, control is an addiction, more intoxicating than murder. And he should know.When Sophie and Bailey cross paths with him on a night out in London, their lives take a dark and irreversible turn. Sophie becomes his victim, silenced forever, and now forced to helplessly watch as her vibrant, confident best friend falls prey to his insidious web of coercion and control. Bailey, once full of hope for the future, now struggles to get through each day. But Sophie knows his horrifying secret. Worse still, she knows what will happen when he grows tired of his game...

When successful lawyer Nikki Harper’s disastrous date with Lewis, an insurance broker, leaves her questioning her life choices, a chance encounter introduces her to James Keller, Hollywood’s most enigmatic star.Swept into his dazzling world of fame and fortune, Nikki finds herself torn between thrilling adventures, heartfelt moments, and the harsh realities of his high-profile lifestyle.Will their connection overcome the challenges of their vastly different worlds, or is true love just another Hollywood illusion?Prepare for laughs, passion, and glamour in this captivating romance!

In this desolate land stripped of life and hope, a twelve-year-old boy has, against all odds, spent the last decade surviving alone. His name is the only constant he clings to—a fragile thread that ties him to his identity.When a fateful encounter with an old man challenges his solitude, an unlikely bond begins to form, redefining what it means to live rather than merely exist. The boy faces a choice: risk companionship or cling to the survival rules his brother taught him years ago.But the harsh reality of survival tears the boy’s world apart once again, plunging him into the merciless grip of The Centre—an organisation that strips him of his humanity. As the now-teenager endures unimaginable loss and pain, he grapples with questions of identity, love, and what it truly means to be human.With everything on the line, a chance of escape sparks hope. Led by a mysterious figure who stirs feelings the teenager has no words for, together, they risk everything for a future that may not exist. Do they dare to defy despair with the fragile power of hope?

Mount Olympus, Macedonia.Deep in the mists of Greek mythology, Zeus wins dominion over the world by casting two ivory dice, unleashing the concept of chance. These fateful dice embark on a journey across Europe, shaping history over millennia.Passing through the hands of celebrated gamblers and other legendary figures, the dice influence pivotal events: the fall of Troy, Hannibal’s march on Rome, Robert the Bruce’s fight for Scottish independence, the sinking of the Titanic, and more. From Charles Martel’s defence of Frankia against the Moors to Henry VIII’s clashwith queen and church, they leave their mark on history before returning to the gods.Fortuna is a sweeping tale of 4,000 years, exploring the tension between human choice and the whims of fate. Discover how the masters of risk and probability theory emerged—and wonder: could European history have fallen another way?Roll the dice and find out.

“Sol stirred his drink with his finger, spilling it absently on the floor. ‘I don’t reckon you understand what this place is. Not sure what you’ve been watching on EBC News, but no police come in here. Ever. By design. Understand? No one cares what information you think you have. No one here cares if you live or die. Welcome to the real world.’”In a lawless quadrant of London, anarchy reigns.Amidst the turmoil, art analyst Lima observes her boss attempting to sell SunDog—a rogue AI capable of creating art and destruction—for millions. But when he is brutally murdered and her co-workers massacred, Lima is thrust into a deadly chase, pursued by criminal factions, corrupt officials, and SunDog itself.Hiding in the anarchic Zone, she uncovers a link between SunDog’s skyrocketing value and a wave of arson targeting global art galleries.Lima must outwit the local militia and the malevolent AI. As the city teeters on the edge of chaos, her survival could plunge London and the rest of the world into an uncontrollable crisis…

Three newly recruited police constables, each with different motivations and backgrounds, embark on a three-year tour of duty in Palestine in the mid-1930s, as the British colonial authorities struggle to contain an uprising by the local Arab population. Sam, a young man seeking adventure, Spud, a freewheeling Eastender, and Jack, with a background in higher education and the arts, are thrown together as violence intensifies against the British forces of law and order.The three recruits witness first-hand the struggle for land and rights in British Mandate Palestine, while being obliged to participate in British efforts to crush the Arab rebellion and restore order.At such a dangerous time, will the three constables emerge unscathed from their experiences? What will they discover about land, homes, and livelihoods—the issues at the core of the still-unsolved question of Palestine? And why on earth has Jack, an artist at heart, chosen to become a policeman?

When sixty-nine-year-old spinster Arabella Pettygrew plunges from the roof of her apartment in Balmoral Square Mansions, there are three possibilities: a tragic accident, suicide, or murder. Cycling Detective Inspector Richard Strawberry and Constable Brenda Gunn are assigned to the case, but as their investigations unfold, the mystery deepens. Is there a connection between the pensioner’s death and the undercover surveillance being conducted by police in the Square’s private gardens? If Arabella is the victim of foul play, the list of suspects is long, including a gallimaufry of eccentric neighbours hiding dark secrets behind their twitching net curtains. Meanwhile, the Seagull Slayer – a self-appointed crusader on a mission to rid Edinburgh’s streets of the ‘flying rats’ – harbours a murderous hatred for First Minister Nicola Sturgeon which complicates matters even further for Strawberry and Gunn. 

Harry Hedgehog loves two things; showing off his tricks to his friends and snacking on tasty treats. But one day when Harry’s latest snacking escapade goes awry, and is unknowingly exposed to pesticides, he learns important lessons about friendship, nature, and the dangers of the world around him.Join Harry Hedgehog and his friends in their garden paradise, filled with fun, adventure, and tasty treats!Packed with humour and heart, this delightful tale teaches kindness, personal growth, and environmental awareness while keeping kids– and adults – laughing at Harry’s cheeky antics!

What do a dress designer, a nanny, and a dentist have in common? Their love of dance and Clarissa’s amateur dance group for mature ladies.Now the Manchester troupe heads to Paris for the finals of the Expression competition. However they''re carrying more baggage than just their costumes. Monica’s marriage is on the rocks, Ruby is torn between her lascivious lifestyle and a new love, Ingrida has secretly married her employer. Meanwhile, Fay longs to reconnect with her daughters, and Asha is obsessed with nailing her Bollywood routine for her upcoming wedding.With Clarissa’s choreography and their shared passion, the ladies are determined to triumph. But betrayal and sabotage threaten their friendships and their chances of winning.Can they overcome the obstacles and claim the prize?