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A stunning and heartbreaking new novel from Jamila Gavin, the bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya.England, 1937.Gwen, Noor, Dodo and Vera are four very different teenage girls, with something in common. Their parents are all abroad, leaving them in their English boarding school, where they soon form an intense friendship. The four friends think that no matter what, they will always have each other. Then the war comes.The girls find themselves flung to different corners of the war, from the flying planes in the Air Training Auxiliary to going undercover in the French Resistance. Each journey brings danger and uncertainty as each of them wonders if they can make it through - and what will be left of the world. But at the same time, this is what shows them who they really are - and against this impossible backdrop, they find new connections and the possibility of love.Will the four friends ever see each other again? And when the war is over, who will be left to tell the story?A heartbreaking and gripping story of hope, fear and unbreakable friendship, for readers of Code Name Verity and When the World Was Ours.

Betrayal, family loyalties, secrets: not all gangsters live in the east end.Two families run this part of Manchester: the Johnsons and the Bennetts. With the head of the Johnson family banged up, the Bennetts have made their move. But power comes at a price...Now Charlie Johnson is out of prison and he wants his empire back. But the Bennetts have had a taste of the money and the control. Charlie's sons want to strike now and destroy their rivals but Charlie wants to wait. He has a personal score to settle.Charlie's wife Janey hates that her controlling husband is home from prison and is hatching a plan to leave him, but she knows he won't let her go easily - not with the secrets she carries. She needs allies - and through her daughter and her passionate affairs, she may have found the way out she needs.But for all of them, getting what they want will mean risking everything.

His secret could destroy them, but her truth is even harder to bear...One year ago, my husband Jack left. I've longed for the moment he would walk through the door and tell me all he ever wanted was to be with me.Now he's back, but this isn't the reunion I had dreamt of...Jack has been in a hit and run accident. He doesn't remember we aren't together, has no clue about his other family, and no recollection of the phone call he made before the crash - I made a terrible mistake that I can't put right. All I can do is get out.Jack is different to the man that walked out and I'm certain he's hiding something too.But I finally have my husband by my side, and with Jack suffering from amnesia, surely the easiest thing would be to stay quiet...But can you really trust a man who simply vanished from your life? And should he even trust me?From the bestselling author of My Sister's Child comes a new emotional family drama about love, lies and the lengths that we will go to for the ones we love. Fans of Claire Amarti and Nicole Trope will love this gripping page-turner!Readers LOVE Karen Clarke!'A brilliant psychological thriller... the twists that happen will leave you on the edge of your seat.' NetGalley Reviewer, Very fast paced, had me turning pages as I tore through it... Gave me chills. Solid five.' NetGalley Reviewer, Had me hooked right from the start... I honestly cannot recommend this book enough!' NetGalley Reviewer, An addictive and chilling read... great story, pace and development!' NetGalley Reviewer, I was completely enthralled and the ending wow a huge twist I did not see coming at all!' NetGalley Reviewer, Karen Clarke is an incredible writer... I had to keep reading as I needed to unravel the story further.' NetGalley Reviewer, A tense and emotional read, with well-drawn, menacing and intriguing, characters.' NetGalley Reviewer,

Oona is one determined little mermaid, but she faces her biggest challenge yet in trying to make friends with Stanley the shark. Whatever will she do? A fun-filled and gorgeously illustrated celebration of friendship, creativity and perseverance.Oona loves to share her inventions with her friends. They're big and bold and loud - just like her!But there's one underwater creature who doesn't seem to enjoy Oona's company, or her creations.And that's Stanley the shark!Oona's latest hopping, chopping and popping inventions just make him angry.Oona may not know what Stanley likes, but she does know what he doesn't. And maybe that's a good place to start. Because mermaids never stop trying . . . not when there's a friend out there to make.From the New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and featuring the extraordinary illustrative talents of Raissa Figueroa, the dynamic partnership behind Oona.

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL will soon be a major motion picture from Netflix - starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young and more! The battle between Good and Evil begins. Two brothers. One Good. One Evil. Go back in time to the beginning of the School for Good and Evil and uncover the never-before-told events leading up to Sophie and Agatha's dramatic arrival and the beginning of their epic fairy tale. Together, they watch over the Endless Woods. Together, they choose the students for the School for Good and Evil. Together they train them, teach them, prepare them for their fate. Then, something happens. Something that will change everything and everyone. Who will survive? Who will rule the School? The journey starts here. With magic, surprises and daring deeds at every turn, courage and loyalty will be put to the test, only to lead you to the very beginning of the adventures that are The School for Good and Evil.

The back yard is full of balloons and streamers, and a pinata hangs from a tree branch, circling lazily in the breeze. But beneath the table of party food, a body lies half-covered by a brightly coloured tablecloth, blood seeping onto the floor... A child's birthday party ends in chaos when one of the parents is found brutally beaten to death. With no way for anyone to leave unnoticed, it's clear the killer must be another guest, but with twenty high-spirited children as a distraction, anyone might have had the opportunity to slip away from the rest of the party. Detective Meredith Somerset soon discovers the victim had no shortage of enemies, and everyone has a potential motive. Fractured marriages, jealousy and betrayals all come to light but Meredith can't seem to cut through the lies and find the truth. When another party-goer disappears Meredith knows the clock is ticking before the killer strikes again. But when everyone has a motive, how can she be sure who was the one who struck the fatal blow? Who is innocent-and who is out for blood? A gripping thriller you won't be able to put down, this is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh. Readers LOVE the Detective Meredith Somerset series! 'Great book! It had suspense, intrigue, action and so many twists and turns! I can't wait for more!' NetGalley reviewer 'An intriguing thriller that will keep you guessing... his best yet! Looking forward to the next installment... highly recommend!' NetGalley reviewer 'Had all the great elements you want in a detective book... Couldn't put it down at all. Can't wait for the next one.' NetGalley reviewer 'Wow!!! Marvelous.' NetGalley reviewer 'Prepare yourself for a totally immersive story that you won't soon forget.' NetGalley reviewer 'As well as the intrigue that begins on the very first page this book really tugs at the heartstrings... A great start to what I hope will be a really exciting series.' NetGalley reviewer

From the author of We Just Clicked and The Man I Didn't Marry comes a brand-new romantic and moving love story daring to find a second chance in life and love.'The perfect combination of poignancy and charm. A warm hug in book form, and a gorgeous summer read' Holly Miller, The Sight of You'I absolutely adored Note to Self. A brilliant, fun concept, characters that will steal your heart and a love story to make you swoon. It should be on everyone's summer reading list!' Emily Stone, Always in December'A triumph of humour and heart! I'm such a sucker for nostalgia and romance combined, and Note to Self took me on the most perfect rollercoaster of emotion' Laura Jane Williams, Our Stop--It's never too late to follow your heart. One summer's day seventeen years ago Edie and Joel meet.Their connection is instant and a friendship is born, although Edie can't help but wish for more. But just as she builds up the courage to lay her heart on the line, one night changes everything...Edie's moved on from the heartbreak of years ago. So the last thing she expects to receive on her thirty-fifth birthday is an email... from her eighteen-year-old self. As more emails arrive, she starts to remember what - or rather who - she left behind.Following her own advice, Edie heads back to the place where it all began, and finds her path unexpectedly crossing with Joel's once more. Could this finally be their chance at love? Or are some things better left in the past?COMING JUNE 2022* * *'Warm, charming and totally relatable, I was so engrossed in this gorgeous story that I almost missed my tube stop! Loved it' Lorraine Brown, The Paris Connection'A fresh spin on a romcom formula that satisfies in every way. It's the perfect summer read' Josie Lloyd, The Cancer Ladies' Running Club 'Nostalgic and life-affirming, I really enjoyed this slice of sunshine' Nicole Kennedy, Everything's Perfect

A gripping new thriller with a killer twist!Two bodies. Thirty years. And a secret that connects them both... 1990 A woman's body is found brutally murdered in the woods, and next to it, a shallow grave hiding a terrified young girl. 2021 When Mia and Rich move to an eco-village in Spain, they're looking for a new start. Val Verde is everything they wished for - at least to begin with. But when someone is murdered in an olive grove, Mia realises the village isn't the safe haven she was hoping for... There's a killer in the village - and they'll stop at nothing until they get revenge...

The charming and joyful follow-up book from 'the nation's taster in chief,' Felicity Cloake. If there's one thing that truly unites Britain, from Aberdeen to Aberystwyth, St Ives to St Pancras, it's an obsession with breakfast. We all have an opinion on the merits of brown sauce versus ketchup on our morning bacon sarnie. In this eagerly awaited follow-up to One More Croissant for the Road, the nation's favourite taster-in-chief Felicity Cloake sets off on a cycle trip of condimental proportions to investigate and celebrate the legendary Great British Breakfast. Travelling the length and breadth of the UK to establish once and for all what makes a perfect fry-up, she rates them on criteria from the crispness of the bacon to how long they keep her pedalling. But a woman cannot live by All Day Breakfast alone, so as well as recipes for the Savoy's Omelette Arnold Bennett and proper Scottish porridge, she lavishes her attention on the regional specialities she encounters along the way, from a desi breakfast in Birmingham to a Greggs Geordie stottie cake. This is a freewheeling gastronomical tour like no other. Eaten with as much relish in The Wolseley on Piccadilly as in Glasgow's University Cafe, Britain loves nothing more than a good breakfast. The only question is: what do you have with yours?

Meet Grant the genie, and his best friend - the puppy, Teeny... The third in a series of magical adventures from the renowned illustrator, Steven Lenton, winner of Waterstones Picture Book of the Month and the Times Children's Book of the Week. When Grant starts to miss his old life in Genie World, Teeny has a plan on how he can get the genie home for a flying visit. But as usual, where wishes are involved, nothing is quite that simple and they soon find out they're in for a rollercoaster of a ride!

Cook, Batch, Freeze is the ideal book for anyone looking to save time and money, without scrimping on flavour and nutritious value. By understanding how to make the most of your freezer, by cooking in bulk and freezing leftovers, you can cut down on the cost of your ingredients and the time you spend in your kitchen.

Enter SowHow - the innovative grow guide for the modern gardener. With its fresh, bright design and clear-cut know-how, this clever little book provides all the expert advice and encouragement you need to get growing. So whether you are looking to fill a garden, an allotment, or a patio pot, get going and grow with SowHow.

Wed to a stranger

Leaving Manhattan... For a secret Parisian affair...

The wrong bride Will meet him at the altar!

The scandal of the season Must be stopped!

From convenient marriage... To inconvenient attraction!

This is a book with a mission. A mission to help parents get their little ones into loving and caring for the outside world. For the sake of their mental health, their physical health and - ultimately - the good of the planet too.

'An exquisitely-written, generous, funny, thoughtful book about the everyday joys of being alive. I love it.' Dolly Alderton 'J. B. Priestley is one of our literary icons of the 20th Century and it is time that we all became re-acquainted with his genius.' Dame Judi Dench

`The finest book ever written about England and the English¿ Stuart Maconie`J. B. Priestley is one of our literary icons of the 20th Century and it is time that we all became re-acquainted with his genius.¿ Dame Judi Dench

One takeaway dinner. Two lonely hearts. Did somebody order a rom com?

'No Escape is what the world needs to read' Nathan Law, Nobel Peace Prize nomineeA devastating account of China's genocide of the Uyghurs, by a leading Uyghur activist and Time #100 nomineeNury Turkel was born in a 're-education' camp in China at the height of the Cultural Revolution. He spent the first several months of his life in captivity with his mother, who was beaten and starved while pregnant with him, whilst his father served a penal sentence in an agricultural labour camp. Following this traumatic start - and not without a heavy dose of good fortune - he was later able to travel to the US for his undergraduate studies in 1995 and was granted asylum in the country in 1998 where, as a lawyer, he is now a tireless and renowned activist for the plight of his people.Part memoir, part call-to-action, No Escape will be the first major book to tell the story of the Chinese government's terrible oppression of the Uyghur people from the inside, detailing the labour camps, ethnic and religious oppression, forced sterilisation of women and the surveillance tech that have made Xinjiang - in the words of one Uyghur who managed to flee - 'a police surveillance state unlike any the world has ever known'.

A Secret Cornish Summer is an enchanting novel by the acclaimed author Phillipa Ashley. Published in 2023 by HarperCollins Publishers, this book takes you on a journey through the picturesque landscapes of Cornwall. The story unfolds in the summer, revealing secrets that are as captivating as the Cornish coast itself. This book is a must-read for those who love a blend of romance and adventure. Phillipa Ashley, known for her compelling storytelling, weaves a tale that keeps you hooked till the very end. The genre of the book is a mix of romance and drama, making it a perfect summer read. A Secret Cornish Summer is a testament to Phillipa Ashley's literary prowess and her ability to transport readers to the beautiful Cornish coast. Published by HarperCollins Publishers, this book is a testament to their commitment to bringing engaging and captivating stories to readers worldwide.

Each story in this collection will examine how women in society are viewed and the impact that constant surveillance has on all of our lives. Women understand what it feels like to be watched, Watching Women and Girls dissects this omnipotent gaze and investigates what happens when it is returned, what life can be like when you stare back.

A compelling, funny, first-hand account of Australia's wonderfully unique mammals and how our perceptions impact their future. Think of a platypus: they lay eggs (that hatch into so-called platypups), they produce milk without nipples and venom without fangs and they can detect electricity. Or a wombat: their teeth never stop growing, they poo cubes and they defend themselves with reinforced rears. Platypuses, possums, wombats, echidnas, devils, kangaroos, quolls, dibblers, dunnarts, kowaris: Australia has some truly astonishing mammals with incredible, unfamiliar features. But how does the world regard these creatures? And what does that mean for their conservation?In Platypus Matters, naturalist Jack Ashby shares his love for these often-misunderstood animals. Informed by his own experiences meeting living marsupials and egg-laying mammals on fieldwork in Tasmania and mainland Australia, as well as his work with thousands of zoological specimens collected for museums over the last 200-plus years, Ashby's tale not only explains the extraordinary lives of these animals, but the historical mysteries surrounding them and the myths that persist (especially about the platypus). He also reveals the toll these myths can take.Ashby makes it clear that calling these animals 'weird' or 'primitive' - or incorrectly implying that Australia is an 'evolutionary backwater' - a perception that can be traced back to the country's colonial history - has undermined conservation: Australia now has the worst mammal extinction rate of anywhere on Earth. Important, timely and written with humour and wisdom by a scientist and self-described platypus nerd, this celebration of Australian wildlife will open eyes and change minds about how we contemplate and interact with the natural world - everywhere.

`An enchanting debut¿ USA Today bestseller Mandy Robotham

From the bestselling author of The Patient comes another powerful novel about betrayal, family and the secrets of the past. 'Jane Shemilt is a mistress at skilfully weaving seemingly perfect family lives with deadly secrets from the past in stunning locations.' Jane Corry

In The Memory Librarian music, fashion, film and activist icon Janelle Monae returns to the Afrofuturistic world of her critically acclaimed album, Dirty Computer, to explore how different threads of liberation - queerness, race, gender plurality, love - become tangled in a totalitarian landscape... and to discover costs of unravelling them.