Echoes on a Cornish River

Echoes on a Cornish River PDF Author: Kate Ryder
Publisher: Embla Books
ISBN: 1471412490
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266

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'I was totally transfixed by this spellbinding story! I couldn't put it down, my everyday life was completely forgotten whilst I was immersed in this wonderful book!... I love time-slip novels, and this one certainly didn't disappoint!' Reader review 5 stars Can a love like theirs stand the test of time? Ellinor lived for adventure, always travelling from one place to the next - until tragedy struck and turned her world upside down. Needing to escape, she accepts an invitation to stay with relatives at their remote Cornish farmhouse. As Ellinor settles on the outskirts of Calstock, it's not long before the land and its history have her itching to explore once more. Her search takes her far and wide when an unexpected encounter with an enigmatic, handsome stranger stops her in her tracks. From the moment they meet, Ellinor knows deep in her soul they share a connection like no other. It's as if they've known each other forever. But no one else has heard of William... Is he all that he claims to be? Could their love story be written in the stars? Or will past secrets threaten to alter the very future Ellinor has begun to let herself hope for? A gorgeously heart-warming and romantic timeslip novel that will sweep you off your feet. Perfect for fans of Outlander and The Time Traveler's Wife. Praise for Echoes on a Cornish River: 'I was hooked from the very first page and drawn into this mystical tale... Romance, danger and ancient magic' Christina Courtenay, Echoes of the Runes 'Wonderful timeslip, a tale of love across the centuries I loved every page!' Kathleen McGurl, The Girl from Bletchley Park 'Rare magical quality that carries you away' Nicola Cornick, The Winter Garden

Echoes on a Cornish River

Echoes on a Cornish River PDF Author: Kate Ryder
Publisher: Embla Books
ISBN: 1471412490
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266

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Book Description
'I was totally transfixed by this spellbinding story! I couldn't put it down, my everyday life was completely forgotten whilst I was immersed in this wonderful book!... I love time-slip novels, and this one certainly didn't disappoint!' Reader review 5 stars Can a love like theirs stand the test of time? Ellinor lived for adventure, always travelling from one place to the next - until tragedy struck and turned her world upside down. Needing to escape, she accepts an invitation to stay with relatives at their remote Cornish farmhouse. As Ellinor settles on the outskirts of Calstock, it's not long before the land and its history have her itching to explore once more. Her search takes her far and wide when an unexpected encounter with an enigmatic, handsome stranger stops her in her tracks. From the moment they meet, Ellinor knows deep in her soul they share a connection like no other. It's as if they've known each other forever. But no one else has heard of William... Is he all that he claims to be? Could their love story be written in the stars? Or will past secrets threaten to alter the very future Ellinor has begun to let herself hope for? A gorgeously heart-warming and romantic timeslip novel that will sweep you off your feet. Perfect for fans of Outlander and The Time Traveler's Wife. Praise for Echoes on a Cornish River: 'I was hooked from the very first page and drawn into this mystical tale... Romance, danger and ancient magic' Christina Courtenay, Echoes of the Runes 'Wonderful timeslip, a tale of love across the centuries I loved every page!' Kathleen McGurl, The Girl from Bletchley Park 'Rare magical quality that carries you away' Nicola Cornick, The Winter Garden

Into a Cornish Wind

Into a Cornish Wind PDF Author: Kate Ryder
Publisher: Embla Books
ISBN: 1471412504
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284

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'A gentle, slow-burn romance interwoven with otherworldly insight and a strong sense of place, which has left me yearning for a holiday in Cornwall!' Morton S Gray, author of the Borteen Secrets series Could a chance encounter between strangers lead to a lifetime of love? Kat Maddox has had her fair share of terrible relationships. And after discovering that her latest boyfriend has been hiding an entire other life from her, it's time for a fresh start. Accepting a job on the Cornish coast, Kat begins a new chapter in Fowey. She is immediately drawn to the beautiful Cornish landscapes and swiftly an old feeling begins to emerge. Ever since she was young, Kat's had a 'gift' - when her paintbrush touches canvas, she's able to see the history of her subject as if by magic. Consumed with trying to discover what this could mean, she crosses paths with local sailor, Mac. Though this isn't the first, or the last time, they're destined to meet. As Mac and Kat grow closer, she begins to wonder whether she should open her heart to love one more time... A beautifully enchanting romance that will captivate your hearts and have you believing in fate. Perfect for fans of Susanna Kearsley, Nicola Cornick and Christina Courtenay. Readers are falling in love with Into a Cornish Wind: 'It's one of those books that leaves you with a warm glow and I looked forward to escaping with it every night. This ticked many boxes for me: romance, a cosy setting, history of Cornwall weaved into the storyline and even a bit of supernatural' Reader review, 5* 'This book was so good that I just wanted to read the whole thing at once!!!' Reader review, 5* 'I absolutely loved this book. It has a really warm, feel-good factor. I will certainly recommend it to everyone' Reader review, 5*

Cottage on a Cornish Cliff

Cottage on a Cornish Cliff PDF Author: Kate Ryder
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1788541103
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369

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An irresistible Cornish romance, set against a glorious backdrop of sandy beaches, turquoise seas and windswept cliffs. Perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Liz Fenwick and Fern Britton. Famous actor Oliver Foxley has made the most difficult decision of all. He has said goodbye to Cara, the love of his life, in order to try and bring his family back together. But there's a magnetic pull towards Cara, and her beautiful home in the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, that Oliver can neither deny nor resist... Heartbroken for a second time in her short life, single mother Cara knows she has no choice but to pick up the pieces yet again. Then she is given the chance to move to the other side of the world and start a new life. Perhaps a complete change of scene would help her, and her young family, carry on? Yet her mind, heart and spirit yearn for the windswept shores of her Cornish Cove... Cara and Oliver face an agonising choice between following expectations, or following their hearts. How will their story end...? Readers love Cottage on a Cornish Cliff! 'A gentle love story with a magnificent backdrop' Rosemary Smith, NetGalley. 'Kate Ryder is one of my all-time favourite authors. These two books I could read again and still feel that special magic all over again' Michelle Russell, NetGalley. 'Kate Ryder's descriptions of Cornwall are wonderful and she brings the settings and local characters alive, her own love of the county shining through' Jane Cable, NetGalley. 'I can't wait to read more from Kate Ryder... She creates incredible characters that you can't help but fall in love with' Joanne Dibb, NetGalley. 'I have revelled in this book; everything about it is just so delicious' Grace J Reviewerlady, NetGalley. 'A second-chance-at-love story. But it is so much more. It's love, loss, joy, with laughter and a bit of mystery' Nancy Knox, NetGalley.

The Forgotten Promise

The Forgotten Promise PDF Author: Kate Ryder
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491884584
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325

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Irish lass, Maddie OBrien, is living an independent, carefree life in London. She loves her work with a film production company but, as the years slip by, is increasingly aware of a nagging insistence for change. During a film shoot in Dorset she is inexplicably drawn to a 17th Century cottage for sale. Although in a semi-serious relationship with Dan, Maddie takes the plunge and exchanges city life for country living. But all is not what it seems at the cottage and immediately after moving in she experiences visions and happenings which would have most people booking into the nearest hotel. Not so Maddie; she feels she has come home. Embracing her new life she soon meets Nick, a local wood sculptor, and despite both being in relationships they are immediately attracted to each other. But who is Nick and what is it that draws them together? And what is Maddie's connection with The Olde Smithy? Little by little the cottage reveals its deepest secrets taking Maddie on a journey of self-discovery back to the dangerous days of the English Civil War, visiting the ghosts of her past. Slowly her destiny is revealed and it would seem there is more than one restless spirit to appease

Beneath Cornish Skies

Beneath Cornish Skies PDF Author: Kate Ryder
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1800243812
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327

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To an outsider, Cassandra Shaw's life looks perfect. She lives in a beautiful, luxurious house in the English countryside, with a handsome, wealthy boyfriend who insists she needn't do a day's work in her life. But Cassie knows that something is not right. Her boyfriend has grown colder, treating her more like a housekeeper than a future wife. And her time feels empty and purposeless. Cassandra has always been riddled with insecurities and self-doubt, but, just for once, she decides to take a chance on a new beginning. She answers an advert for a live-in nanny, dogwalker, cook and all-round 'Superhuman' for a family living in a rambling manor house on the rugged North Cornish coast. The work is hard and tiring, but Cassie has never felt so fulfilled. As Cassie learns to connect with the natural beauty unfolding around her, Cornwall starts to offer up its secrets. Soon, Cassie starts wondering if she was drawn to this isolated part of the coast for a reason. Why was she guided to Foxcombe Manor? What are the flashes of light she sees in the valley? Is it her imagination or does someone brush past her? And who is the mysterious man living deep in the woods? A beautiful romance with a hint of ghostliness, Beneath Cornish Skies is for anyone who has ever longed to start their lives again. Readers love Beneath Cornish Skies! 'A wonderful story of finding love, freedom and oneself with a little help from friends, ancient magic and spirits in the landscape. Uplifting, romantic and perfect for anyone who loves Cornwall!' Christina Courtenay, author of Echoes of the Runes 'I absolutely adored this beautifully written book. A magical and deeply romantic read' Georgia Hill, author of On a Falling Tide 'A beautiful story of love and self-discovery. Evocative, haunting and magical' Nicola Cornick, author of The Forgotten Sister 'An absorbing tale of romance and deceit, layered with supernatural magic and impressively researched historical fact' Carol Lovekin, author of Wild Spinning Girls 'A lovely and atmospheric read, filled with magical moments' Samantha Tonge, author of The Winter We Met 'An evocative and powerful ode to Cornwall, its magic and mysteries, and the power to start over again' Nancy Barone, author of New Hope for the Little Cornish Farmhouse

Secrets of the Mist

Secrets of the Mist PDF Author: Kate Ryder
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1788541111
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318

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A gorgeous timeslip romance for fans of Kate Mosse, Diana Gabaldon and Barbara Erskine. Maddie is restless in London. She has friends, a job and a sort-of boyfriend, but something in her life is missing. Then she visits the ancient village of Walditch, deep in the Dorset countryside. Something stirs in her, and on a whim she buys a centuries-old cottage and moves there three months later. Her friends think she's crazy, but for Maddie it feels like coming home. Late at night in the cottage, Maddie hears strange noises and sees mist gathering indoors and out. When she starts investigating the cottage's history, she becomes drawn into the tragic story of a family who lived here 400 years ago. Meanwhile, Maddie starts to fall in love with a local carpenter – but he has a relationship already... Can Maddie solve the riddle of the past? What is her connection with the family that lived there so many years ago? And can she and her true love ever be together? Previously published as The Forgotten Promise. Readers love Kate Ryder! 'Searingly emotional, compassionately told and wonderfully uplifting, this is one book you will remember long after the last page is turned' Julie Bonello, NetGalley. 'The author has a deft touch in handling emotion – her characters are totally sympathetic and believable, surprisingly and satisfyingly complex' Anne Williams, NetGalley. 'A fantastic read... If you are looking for some heat in these cold days of spring then look no further as this is the book for you. Warmth, romance and the Cornish breeze flow from these pages' Michelle Russell, NetGalley. 'Absolutely loved it: friendship, romance, family, scary stalker, wonderfully described scenery, a well written story – what more can one ask for?' Donna Orrock, Netgalley. 'Really enjoyed the characters and plot of this book' Jamie Dyer, NetGalley. 'I look forward to more from this author and maybe get to "visit" the Cornish cove again!?' Sharley Phillips, NetGalley. 'The storytelling in this book is first class... The final chapters are heartrending and poignant and maintain Cara and Oliver's authenticity' Jane Hunt, NetGalley.

Cry of the Gulls

Cry of the Gulls PDF Author: Kate Ryder
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781518675935
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368

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To the outside world Oliver Foxley leads a charmed life. Married to the attractive and independent Deanna, he is a successful, award-winning actor with the world at his feet. However, Oliver's life is one huge jigsaw puzzle with the pieces never quite falling into place. Battling depression, he visits a retreat where he meets Sylvie, a single thirty-something who, unbeknown to him, nurtures an unhealthy obsession with the actor. Cara Penhaligon is a talented, yet, undiscovered artist living simply and quietly in a ramshackle, cliff-top bungalow on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. Free-spirited by nature, she is slowly coming to terms with the untimely death of her husband, which has left her raising their two young children on her own. When Oliver rejects a role in the next sure-fire box office hit in favour of a play touring Cornwall for the summer, he puts into action a series of events that could not have been foreseen. And when destiny brings Oliver and Cara together he is powerless against an all-consuming passion that forces him to question the very fabric of his life...

Angels Make Their Hope Here

Angels Make Their Hope Here PDF Author: Breena Clarke
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316253995
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245

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Russell's Knob is not paradise. But already in 1849 this New Jersey highlands settlement is home to a diverse population of blacks, whites, and reds who have intermarried and lived in relative harmony for generations. It is a haven for Dossie Bird, who has escaped north along the Underground Railroad and now feels the embrace of the Smoot family. Duncan Smoot presides as accidental patriarch, protector of his enterprising sister, Hattie, and his two rambunctious nephews. As Dossie busies herself with cleaning, cooking, and tending the chickens at Duncan's homestead, she wonders: Could this man, her rescuer -- so godlike in her eyes, so much older than she -- expect her to become his helpmeet?. Tentatively, Dossie begins to put down roots -- until a shocking act of violence propels her away from Russell's Knob and eventually into the mayhem of New York City's mean streets. With the same storytelling brio that distinguished the acclaimed novels River, Cross My Heart and Stand the Storm, Breena Clarke weaves a richly dramatic story of interracial harmony in the Civil War era -- and of one woman's triumph in the crucible of history.

The Arthurian Handbook

The Arthurian Handbook PDF Author: Norris J. Lacy
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317777441
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 456

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Everything you ever wanted to know about King Arthur and his knights is covered in this fascinating volume: the origins of the Grail legend, the Tristan and Isolde love story in opera and literature, Spielberg's use of Arthurian motifs in Star Wars , the depiction of Arthur in paintings, the presentation of Camelot on the Broadway stage, the twitting of the legend in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and much more. This critical survey of Arthurian history and legend, archaeology, literature, and the arts from the fifth century to the present provides an introduction for the general reader and a useful summary for the specialist. It offers both historical facts and key discussions on Arthurian subjects, from post-Roman Britain to the most recent novels and films. There is a lengthy glossary of Arthurian characters, motifs, and places, a chronology of major historical and literary items, a guide to pronunciation, and a full bibliography. What's new in the Second Edition:All the material has been revised and updated to 1996 since the original 1988 edition; The chapter on modern literature has been thoroughly revised, with new material on writings from France, Germany, England, and America; The coverage of King Arthur in the arts has entirely rewritten by one of the premier authorities in Arthurian studies. Brand-new geneological charts of the ancestry of Arthur and his family and the Grail kings and knights.; A fully up-to-date chronology; Many new illustrations.

The Rosewater Insurrection

The Rosewater Insurrection PDF Author: Tade Thompson
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316449067
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356

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The Rosewater Insurrection continues the award-winning science fiction trilogy by one of science fiction's most engaging voices. All is quiet in the city of Rosewater as it expands on the back of the gargantuan alien Wormwood. Those who know the truth of the invasion keep the secret. The government agent Aminat, the lover of the retired sensitive Kaaro, is at the forefront of the cold, silent conflict. She must capture a woman who is the key to the survival of the human race. But Aminat is stymied by the machinations of the Mayor of Rosewater and the emergence of an old enemy of Wormwood. Innovative and genre-bending, Tade Thompson's ambitious Afrofuturist series is perfect for fans of Jeff Vandermeer, N. K. Jemisin, and Ann Leckie. Praise for The Wormwood Trilogy: "Smart. Gripping. Fabulous!" —Ann Leckie, award winning-author of Ancillary Justice "Mesmerising. There are echoes of Neuromancer and Arrival in here, but this astonishing debut is beholden to no one." —M. R. Carey, bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts "A magnificent tour de force, skillfully written and full of original and disturbing ideas." —Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Children of Time The Wormwood Trilogy Rosewater The Rosewater Insurrection The Rosewater Redemption