The Secret Life of Evie Hamilton

The Secret Life of Evie Hamilton PDF Author: Catherine Alliott
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141908645
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 461

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From the bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors and A Cornish Summer comes a funny and heart-warming look at what happens when your whole world is turned upside-down . . . 'Like a breath of fresh air. Warm, funny and has a lovely storyline' 5***** Reader Review 'Giggle out loud funny. Well written and very entertaining' 5***** Reader Review 'Funny and unpredictable. Like listening to a friend tell a good story' 5***** Reader Review ___________ Evie Hamilton's biggest worry in life is whether or not she can fit in a manicure on her way to fetch her daughter from clarinet lessons. Little does she know that her charmed and happy life is about to be turned upside-down . . . For one sunny morning a letter lands on Evie's immaculate doormat. It's a bombshell, knocking her carefully arranged and managed world completely askew as it threatens to sabotage all she holds dear. What will be left and what will change forever? Is Evie strong enough to fight for what she loves? And can her entire world really be as fragile as her best china? . . . ___________ Praise for Catherine Alliott: 'Classy, wonderfully gossipy and breathless' Red 'We defy you not to get caught up in Alliott's life-changing tale' Heat 'Alliott at her best' Daily Telegraph

The Secret Life of Evie Hamilton

The Secret Life of Evie Hamilton PDF Author: Catherine Alliott
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141908645
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 461

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Book Description
From the bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors and A Cornish Summer comes a funny and heart-warming look at what happens when your whole world is turned upside-down . . . 'Like a breath of fresh air. Warm, funny and has a lovely storyline' 5***** Reader Review 'Giggle out loud funny. Well written and very entertaining' 5***** Reader Review 'Funny and unpredictable. Like listening to a friend tell a good story' 5***** Reader Review ___________ Evie Hamilton's biggest worry in life is whether or not she can fit in a manicure on her way to fetch her daughter from clarinet lessons. Little does she know that her charmed and happy life is about to be turned upside-down . . . For one sunny morning a letter lands on Evie's immaculate doormat. It's a bombshell, knocking her carefully arranged and managed world completely askew as it threatens to sabotage all she holds dear. What will be left and what will change forever? Is Evie strong enough to fight for what she loves? And can her entire world really be as fragile as her best china? . . . ___________ Praise for Catherine Alliott: 'Classy, wonderfully gossipy and breathless' Red 'We defy you not to get caught up in Alliott's life-changing tale' Heat 'Alliott at her best' Daily Telegraph

A Crowded Marriage

A Crowded Marriage PDF Author: Catherine Alliott
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402253206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468

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Praise for Catherine Alliott "Possibly my favorite writer."—Marian Keyes "Compulsively readable and highly entertaining."—Times "A joy...you're in for a treat."—Daily Express "Hilarious and full of surprises."—Daily Telegraph 'Til death do us part jut might cause you to wring someone's neck... Imogen Cameron can't quite figure out how she and her husband, Alex, have plummeted from living in their beloved London townhouse to scraping by in his exgirlfriend's guest cottage. But although the scenic pastures might inspire her flagging artistic career, and getting out of the city might do their son good, Imogen wonders if all the country air in the world could calm the crowds that are invading her marriage. There's a gaggle of psychotic chickens, an infuriatingly bossy vet, that oh-so-sweet ex-girlfriend—and the feeling that her husband is preoccupied with more than just his job. International bestselling author Catherine Alliott delivers an "intelligent, acutely drawn picture of a difficult marriage" (Daily Telegraph), crafting a witty, sophisticated, and poignant exploration of relationships and family.

One Day in May

One Day in May PDF Author: Catherine Alliott
Publisher: Michael Joseph
ISBN: 9780718192600
Category : Domestic fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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One day in May, Hattie's life changes for ever...Hattie Carrington has good reason to be happy. Her antiques business is flourishing, her teenage son is settled at school and she's enjoying a fling with a sexy, younger man. But when work takes her back to the village of Little Crandon, heartbreaking memories of her first love surface. It seems that the secret affair with married politician Dominic Forbes, which changed the course of her life, just won't go away. So when Hattie's bumps into Dominic's widow and his gorgeous younger brother, Hal, her world is turned upside down. Though she's still trying to hide from her mistakes, she knows that if she's ever to fall in love again she needs to be honest with others, and herself. Can she admit what really happened with Dominic all those years ago? And, if so, is she ready for the consequences?

A Rural Affair

A Rural Affair PDF Author: Catherine Alliott
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141047798
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 445

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Fans of Catherine Alliott's bestselling novels One Day in May and A Crowded Marriage, will love her latest gorgeously romantic novel A Rural Affair. 'If I'm being totally honest I had fantasized about Phil dying.' When Poppy Shilling's bike-besotted, Lycra-clad husband is killed in a freak accident, she can't help feeling a guilty sense of relief. For at long last she's released from a controlling and loveless marriage. Throwing herself wholeheartedly into village life, she's determined to start over. And sure enough, everyone from Luke the sexy church organist to Bob the resident oddball, is taking note. Yet the one man Poppy can't take her eyes off seems tantalizingly out of reach - why won't he let go of his glamorous ex-wife? But just as she's ready to dip her toes in the water, the discovery of a dark secret about her late husband shatters Poppy's confidence. Does she really have the courage to risk her heart again? Because Poppy wants a lot more than just a rural affair . . . Step into Alliott country with A Rural Affair. Praise for Catherine Alliott: 'I raced through it, completely gripped from start to finish' Daily Mail 'An entertaining read that's as light as the summer breeze' Daily Express

About Last Night . . .

About Last Night . . . PDF Author: Catherine Alliott
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 1405924934
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 396

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Lose yourself in the immensely funny and heartwarming No. 1 bestseller from the author of A Cornish Summer Molly gets a second chance in life - but will she have the courage to take it? Molly has traded London for a dream home in the country - except it was her husband's dream, not hers. And David is, well, rather dead now. So when a distant relative leaves her a London townhouse, Molly is ready to quit 'The Good Life' and return to her good life. But there's a rather tall, handsome problem - a man who's already living in Molly's new house. And when a face from her past reappears, she's no longer quite sure where she belongs. Do any of the men in Molly's life have honourable intentions? Is she ready to ditch muddy wellies for high heels? Or is she saying goodbye to the delights of country life too soon? Readers love Catherine Alliott's books: 'Like going on holiday and travelling by book!' ***** 'Side-splittingly funny' ***** 'A big slice of sunny escapism' ***** 'Alliott always manages to write serious subjects with cracking humour' ***** 'The mistress of this genre' *****

The Secret Keeper

The Secret Keeper PDF Author: Kate Morton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143916309X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496

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From the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of Homecoming, The Distant Hours, The Forgotten Garden, and The House at Riverton comes a spellbinding novel of family secrets, murder, and enduring love. During a picnic at her family’s farm in the English countryside, sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson witnesses a shocking crime, a crime that challenges everything she knows about her adored mother, Dorothy. Now, fifty years later, Laurel and her sisters are meeting at the farm to celebrate Dorothy’s ninetieth birthday. Realizing that this is her last chance to discover the truth about that long-ago day, Laurel searches for answers that can only be found in Dorothy’s past. Clue by clue, she traces a secret history of three strangers from vastly different worlds thrown together in war-torn London—Dorothy, Vivien, and Jimmy—whose lives are forever after entwined. A gripping story of deception and passion, The Secret Keeper will keep you enthralled to the last page.

Behind Closed Doors

Behind Closed Doors PDF Author: Catherine Alliott
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 140594076X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286

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'Leaves you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart' MILLY JOHNSON Escape this summer with the page-turning new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author 'A fantastic, compelling story . . . The feelings on the page are tangible' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Packed with fantastic characters, uncomfortable truths, and flashes of pure comedy. Who could ask for more?' JILL MANSELL ________ From the outside, anyone would think that Lucy Palmer has it all: loving children, a dashing husband and a gorgeous home. But when her marriage to Michael comes to an abrupt and unexpected end, her life is turned upside down in a flash. As the truth of her marriage threatens to surface, Lucy seizes the opportunity to swap her house in London - and the stories it hides - for a rural escape to her parents' farmhouse in the Chilterns. But Lucy gets more than she bargained for when she moves back to her childhood home, especially when it throws her into the path of an old flame. Coming face-to-face with her mistakes, Lucy is forced to confront the secrets she's been keeping from herself and those she loves. Is she ready to let someone in? Or will she leave the door to her past firmly closed . . . ________ 'Emotional and engaging, I was completely absorbed' Sarah Morgan 'Compelling' Heidi Swain 'I enjoyed every minute and couldn't put it down' 5***** Reader Review 'Emotional and affecting, this is an absorbing read' Sun 'Catherine Alliott is back with another warm, escapist read . . . wonderfully written' Woman's Weekly 'Engrossing . . . sparkles with wit' Best Praise for Catherine Alliott: 'A huge treat. Hilarious yet poignant' Sophie Kinsella 'Warm, witty and wise' Daily Mail 'Her writing is both intelligent and sparkling' Marian Keyes 'Hilarious and full of surprises' Daily Telegraph

Dragonsbane

Dragonsbane PDF Author: Barbara Hambly
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453216863
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392

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DIVDIVAn idealistic young prince convinces an aging warrior and a struggling witch to help him kill the dragon that is terrorizing his kingdom/divDIV /divDIVAs a vicious dragon stalks the Southlands, Crown Prince Gareth ventures to the forbidding North in search of the only man who can kill it. He is Lord Aversin, the Dragonsbane, whose dragon-slaying days have won him renown across the land. But when Gareth finds Lord Aversin, he discovers the mighty hero is squat and bespectacled, the ruler of a mud-village who admits that he killed the dragon not with a lance, but with ignoble poison. Still, he’ll have to do./divDIV /divDIVGareth and Aversin set off in company with Jenny Waynest, a witch with great ambitions but disappointingly puny powers—a ragtag crew destined to become legendary, or die in the attempt./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Barbara Hambly, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection./div /div

The Secret Wife of Aaron Burr

The Secret Wife of Aaron Burr PDF Author: Susan Holloway Scott
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 1496719190
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400

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Inspired by a woman and events forgotten by history, bestselling author Susan Holloway Scott weaves together carefully researched fact and fiction to tell the story of Mary Emmons, and the place she held in the life—and the heart—of the notorious Aaron Burr. He was a hero of the Revolution, a brilliant politician, lawyer, and very nearly president; a skillful survivor in a raw new country filled with constantly shifting loyalties. Today Aaron Burr is remembered more for the fatal duel that killed rival Alexander Hamilton. But long before that single shot destroyed Burr’s political career, there were other dark whispers about him: that he was untrustworthy, a libertine, a man unafraid of claiming whatever he believed should be his. Sold into slavery as a child in India, Mary Emmons was brought to an America torn by war. Toughened by the experiences of her young life, Mary is intelligent, resourceful, and strong. She quickly gains the trust of her new mistress, Theodosia Prevost, and becomes indispensable in a complicated household filled with intrigue—especially when the now-widowed Theodosia marries Colonel Aaron Burr. As Theodosia sickens with the fatal disease that will finally kill her, Mary and Burr are drawn together into a private world of power and passion, and a secret, tangled union that would have shocked the nation . . . Praise for I, Eliza Hamilton “Scott’s devotion to research is evident . . . a rewarding take on a fascinating historical couple.” —Library Journal “Readers will be captivated.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Packed with political and historical as well as domestic details.” —Booklist

Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here PDF Author: Catherine Alliott
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 1405917903
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432

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A hilarious, compulsively readable novel from the Number One bestseller When Flora, James and their two teenage daughters are offered the holiday of a lifetime in a chateau in the South of France in return for one simple good deed, they jump at the chance to escape the confines of Clapham, the weight of the mortgage and anxieties over their future for a blissful break. But Flora didn't anticipate a mysterious guest and a whole heap of family baggage coming along too. And with James developing a schoolboy crush on a famous singer and Flora distracted by ghosts from her past, their dream holiday suddenly takes some very unexpected turns . . . Praise for Wish You Were Here: 'A breezy, comic, summery romp that will appeal to fans of Jilly Cooper' Sunday Mirror 'Warm, witty, easy to read . . . a thoroughly engaging, entertaining read' Daily Mail 'While you'll probably be glad that you're not on this holiday with the Murray-Browns, make sure to take them on yours. This book will also win you points as a great Mother's Day gift' Heat Can't get enough of Catherine Alliott? Don't miss her latest bestseller About Last Night, available now