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Charlotte knew nothing of her parents except that they'd died when she was a child. And when her aunt's will leaves no provision for her, Charlotte must leave the only home she's known for the uncertain protection of an uncle she's never met at his manor house, Plas Melyn. Plas Melyn seems cold and unwelcoming, but when acts of violence that can only be directed at her occur, Charlotte has to wonder why anyone would want to kill a poor orphan.

Jessie Price has travelled the drovers' roads from South Wales to London's Smithfield Market and becomes a milkmaid in London. Her ambition to own her own dairy grows, and she is helped by young Albie. Meanwhile, Non Jones is miserable when Caradoc leaves her and their son to go to London on the drove, and when she receives news of a terrible accident, her world falls apart. Jessie is devastated when Albie is arrested and sent to Newgate prison. She knows that he is innocent and will rely on Non to speak for him in court.

El eco de un tiro en los despachos de Whitehall, el complejo administrativo que el gobierno inglés posee en el centro de Londres, no anuncia tan solo la extraña muerte de un alto funcionario, sino también el principio de una sutil intriga. Kate y Octavian, jefe del departamento donde trabajaba el difunto, forman un matrimonio aparentemente feliz que alberga en su casa de Dorset a un extravagante grupo de personajes.

Gwenllyn Lyons has been raised by her grandmother in the Wye Valley. One afternoon, they come across a man lying injured by the river bank. They nurse him, but nothing seems to help him regain his lost memories. Gwenllyn realises that she can't imagine what it would be like without this man in her life. As her love for the mysterious stranger grows, she cannot help rejoicing when she realises he feels the same way about her. Gwenllyn's only fear is that some day his past may come to haunt them - a different life, where another woman might be waiting for him.

Young Charlotte Mortimer loves her job teaching the poor children in the local school and she is happy with her steadfast fiancé, Luke. Then, one day, a terrible mining explosion rocks the town, and, suddenly, everything Charlotte thinks she knows is thrown into doubt. The arrival of wealthy businessman Justin Harvard complicates things further. Charlotte must marry him to save the school she loves even if it means sacrificing everything else that is dear to her. There are secrets and lies at every turn to challenge her; will she ever make it as a bargain bride?

When her beloved father dies, Manon Jenkins is left homeless and alone. She longs for Caradoc Jones, son of a famous Welsh cattle drover, and, in desperation, she accepts a job as chaperone to Caradoc's spoilt sister Georgina, and joins the drovers on the road to Smithfield market in London. Non struggles to be accepted by the other women on the journey, as they walk long miles over rugged terrain. One heady, star-filled night, Caradoc finally becomes her lover, but she is devastated when he refuses to marry her.

It’s Christmas time, and the entire Thornton clan is spending the holidays in a cabin deep in the Washington woods. What could go wrong with twelve adults, four kids, and a dog all staying together in one big cabin? Only the most chaotic - and memorable - Christmas ever!

Der Sommer hält Einzug an der Amalfiküste, und auch die malerische Hafenstadt Salerno erwacht zu neuem Leben. Die Lidos haben geöffnet, Urlaubsstimmung liegt in der Luft. Wie jedes Jahr im Juni wird das nahegelegene Ravello zum pittoresken Schauplatz eines internationalen Musikfestivals. Doch dann fällt ein jäher Schatten über das frohe Treiben, als nach einem Konzert im Castello di Arechi eine bekannte Musikkritikerin erstochen aufgefunden wird. Die Stiche wurden gezielt gesetzt und mit unglaublicher Wucht ausgeführt.

Was Iris über Sexualität sagt, ist nicht spektakulär, eher unscheinbar, wie "Man kann Sexualität nicht machen, man kann nur in sie hineingehen". Über solche Sätze kann man hinweggehen. Aber wenn man nicht darüber hinweggeht, dann können sie eine Kraft entfalten und wirklich etwas ändern. Das ist mir beim Bearbeiten für die Herausgabe des Buches passiert. Ich bin hineingegangen in das, was Iris dort sagt. Und plötzlich konnte ich greifen, was es heißt, Sexualität nicht zu machen, sondern in sie hinein zu gehen.

In der Vorweihnachtszeit strahlt Salerno in einem ganz besonderen Glanz: Wenn die Tage kürzer werden, verzaubert ein Meer von Weihnachtslichtern die malerische Hafenstadt an der Amalfiküste. Doch dieser Zauber wird jäh durchbrochen, als statt der Lichtinstallation ein kunstvoll an einer Hauswand drapierter menschlicher Kopf für Aufsehen sorgt. - Der zweite mysteriöse Mordfall innerhalb kurzer Zeit für Salernos frischgebackene Hauptkommissarin Patrizia Vespa, die erkennen muss, dass sie sich inmitten eines blutigen Rachefeldzuges befindet. Denn schon bald wird Salernos Lichtertraum durch den nächsten grausamen Mord getrübt.

Ich fühle mich bedrückt, unleidig, vom Leben ungerecht behandelt, habe Kopfschmerzen, will am liebsten morgens im Bett bleiben, schaue mit Argwohn auf Menschen um mich herum, werde unfair... Es geht mir nicht so toll. Dies alles sind Symptome des Irrgefühls. Er ist eigentlich kein Gefühl sondern ein Zustand, aber wir fühlen uns dabei... hmmm... nicht toll.

Iris Fisher Smith's stories of family, friends, and health will show the importance of sticking together with those you love. She had an Italian grandmother, who, in her teens, idolized Bonnie and Clyde; a father who was friends with Leonard Nimoy; a mother who attended school with the Boston Strangler, and more. This family provides a rich history that shaped the author's life and personality. When Life becomes challenging, this is the time we need each other the most. It is important to laugh and play together and enjoy each other’s company.

Sheltered her entire life, Jubilee Thornton yearns to spread her wings and fly after a childhood marked by illness. Her first goal? To attract the attention of the handsome schoolteacher she’s had a crush on for years - Heath DiMarco. One fateful night, Jubilee throws caution to the wind and kisses Heath - until he pushes her away and tells her they can never be together.

Learn about the life experiences of a 15 year old biracial author growing up in a multi-racial household with parents of the opposite race. Examine the differences and challenges being overcome in everyday life in order to understand what makes Iris, Iris.

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