Daphne Kouma
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"Jess needs a fresh start. She’s broke and alone, and she’s just left her job under less than ideal circumstances. Her half-brother Ben didn’t sound thrilled when she asked if she could crash with him for a bit, but he didn’t say no, and surely everything will look better from Paris. Only when she shows up – to find a very nice apartment, could Ben really have afforded this? – he’s not there.
The longer Ben stays missing, the more Jess...
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"A rich, magical new novel on belonging and identity, love and trauma, nature and renewal, from the Booker-shortlisted author of 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World. Two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, meet at a taverna on the island they both call home. In the taverna, hidden beneath garlands of garlic, chili peppers and creeping honeysuckle, Kostas and Defne grow in their forbidden love for each other. A fig tree stretches...
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"In the Soviet Union in 1973, there is perhaps no greater honor for a young girl than to be chosen to be part of the famed USSR gymnastics program. So when eight-year-old Anya is tapped, her family is thrilled-- what is left of her family, that is. Years ago her mother disappeared. Anya's only confidant is her neighbor, an older woman who survived unspeakable horrors during her ten years in a Gulag camp--and who, unbeknownst to Anya, was also her...
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Dispelling the myths around this legendary queen, this biography of Henrietta Maria, queen consort of King Charles I, retells the dramatic story of the English Civil War from the perspective of this dynamic woman.
Henrietta Maria is British history's most reviled queen consort. Condemned in her lifetime as the "Popish brat of France," an adulteress, and a traitor, she remains in popular memory the wife who wore the breeches in her marriage, the woman...
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She thought she'd found her lost past, but did she uncover all the secrets?
Melodie returns to her mother's house in Corfu for the first time since inheriting it. Only, she discovers it isn't empty. She finds someone has been living there; a girl who claims the property is hers.
Dismissing the claim, Melodie tries to enjoy her new life and love in the beauty of Corfu. The girl soon resurfaces, and it becomes impossible to ignore her any longer....
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Can a lost past lead to a beautiful future? A passionate love story – a heart wrenching discovery.
Melodie Pelletier is drawn back to the idyllic island of Corfu, a place bursting with wonderful family memories. She visits the popular fishing village of Agios Stefanos, a place with an outpouring of warm welcomes and even warmer seas and sand.
While travelling, Melodie meets a handsome man with an intriguing young daughter. But Melodie doesn't...
8) The Retreat
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Relaxation. Recovery. Revenge…
The sunlight sparkles on the bright turquoise of the pool, next to the freshly painted house with its trailing pink flowers and terracotta roof. I feel a jolt of pride. My partner José and I have dreamed of this moment, opening our perfect home nestled in the mountains of southern Spain to its first guests for a few days of total relaxation.
We've worked so hard for this, pouring all our energy and our...
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Breath catches in my throat and terror grips me as my daughter's favourite jumper slides into focus. Time slows. Helpless, I watch my precious little girl run into the road. Screeching tyres slice through the quiet afternoon. Days from now, my friends will say the worst day of my life was all my fault…
A bright and welcoming haven, the playgroup sits at the heart of the town, tucked away inside a red-brick building. The Nest should have been...
10) Jackdaw
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Omg!! This was just such a pleasure to read, in a dark and twisted way! It's such a breath of fresh air and so original starts with a bang and never lets up Amazing. Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
From the Sunday Times and international bestselling author of Ragdoll, comes a heart-in-your-mouth unputdownable thriller that will keep you up all night!
They call him the Jackdaw. On each body, he leaves a chilling signature: five scratches. And each...
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THE MOONLIGHT MYSTERY CLUB ARE ALL SET FOR THEIR SECOND MAGICAL ADVENTURE!
Pandora is an impulsive teen witch with funky pink-and-black bangs and a wicked sense of humour. She makes up exactly one quarter of the Moonlight Mystery Club, alongside naive Scarlett, independent Foxglove, and perfectionistic Maya.
Under the guidance of their mentor, Aunt Sandy, the members of the club are earning their witchcraft badges. They use their magic to help other...
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THE MOONLIGHT MAGIC CLUB ARE IN FOR A WILD RIDE IN THEIR NEXT ADVENTURE!
Foxglove is a smart, independent teen witch, whose animal familiar is a sassy talking cat. She makes up exactly one quarter of the Moonlight Magic Club, alongside naive Scarlett, impulsive Pandora, and perfectionistic Maya.
Under the guidance of their mentor, Aunt Sandy, the members of the club are earning their witchcraft badges. They use their magic to help other people through...
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THE MOONLIGHT MAGIC CLUB ARE BACK IN THIS EXCITING ADVENTURE!
Maya is a teen witch with powerful magic, a cute pet hare, and the best friends in the whole world. She makes up exactly one quarter of the Moonlight Magic Club, alongside naive Scarlett, impulsive Pandora, and independent-minded Foxglove.
Under the guidance of their mentor, Aunt Sandy, the members of the club are earning their witchcraft badges. They use their magic to help other people...
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JOIN THE MOONLIGHT MYSTERY CLUB FOR THEIR FIRST MAGICAL ADVENTURE!
There's something strange about 10-year-old Scarlett's new babysitter. Why does Foxglove keep talking to the mirror, and what's going on with her unexpectedly clever cat? Surely she can't be a witch??
Scarlett is in for a big surprise. Not only does Foxglove have magical powers-but she's scouting new talent for the Moonlight Mystery Club!??
That's right-Foxglove and her friends...
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A family heirloom, handmade in Paris. A wartime sacrifice that changed everything. And a secret kept for generations.
Paris, 1940. Clutching a delicate silver dove-shaped brooch – the last gift from her beloved Otto, with a message of love engraved in the back – Lally flees her home in Paris. With her closest friend by her side, she dodges the Nazi gunfire echoing all around the city streets. But as they become more and more desperate during...
16) You Know Her
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Wow! I was completely hooked. A twisty tale that I found difficult to put down. Addictive. Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In the last ever video clip of Joy Maddison a perfect wife and mother she smiles for the camera, then turns to the woods and sets off on her evening run.
And then she is gone.
I lean forward and touch her face on the TV screen. The evening sunlight catches her long blonde hair, turning the strands to threads of true gold. Her laughter...
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One small mistake. One deadly consequence.
Elodie Fray wants to be more like her perfect sister, Ada, the one her parents are actually proud of. When she decided to quit her job and pursue her dream of becoming an author, she thought it would be her time to shine, but a year on nothing has happened. And she's getting desperate.
When Elodie makes one small mistake on a drunken night with a friend, things quickly spiral and suddenly everyone believes...