Author: Kathryn Glendinning
Publisher: Stamford House Publishing
ISBN: 1904985602
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
After her father Gus' death, it seems to Jenny that her mother Jane is conniving at a scheme to manipulate the execution of Gus' will in favour of her brother Rory. The family sides against her, motivated by a mixture of greed and snobbery, and Jenny must decide whether to fight for what is rightfully her or turn her back on her family forever.
After Gus
Author: Kathryn Glendinning
Publisher: Stamford House Publishing
ISBN: 1904985602
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
After her father Gus' death, it seems to Jenny that her mother Jane is conniving at a scheme to manipulate the execution of Gus' will in favour of her brother Rory. The family sides against her, motivated by a mixture of greed and snobbery, and Jenny must decide whether to fight for what is rightfully her or turn her back on her family forever.
Publisher: Stamford House Publishing
ISBN: 1904985602
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
After her father Gus' death, it seems to Jenny that her mother Jane is conniving at a scheme to manipulate the execution of Gus' will in favour of her brother Rory. The family sides against her, motivated by a mixture of greed and snobbery, and Jenny must decide whether to fight for what is rightfully her or turn her back on her family forever.
Don't Kick Up a Fuss, Gus!
Author: Adria Meserve
Publisher: little bee books
ISBN: 9781499801002
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Find out what all the fuss is about in this funny picture book about a feisty zebra named Gus. Gus does NOT want to go on a long journey with his family. He just wants to stay home in the African savannah and play. So along the way he kicks up a BIG fuss, which doesn't make the trip any better. But with a little patience, Gus soon finds that sometimes you have the most fun when you least expect it.
Publisher: little bee books
ISBN: 9781499801002
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Find out what all the fuss is about in this funny picture book about a feisty zebra named Gus. Gus does NOT want to go on a long journey with his family. He just wants to stay home in the African savannah and play. So along the way he kicks up a BIG fuss, which doesn't make the trip any better. But with a little patience, Gus soon finds that sometimes you have the most fun when you least expect it.
Our Eva
Author: Anna Jacobs
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1444714465
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
She thought she could trust him . . . Eva Kershaw thought she would never marry, and is happy living a quiet life with her dear friend Alice. But Alice is ill, and her nephew, Gus, has thrust himself into their household. Alice's dearest wish is that Eva should not make the same mistakes she did, and she alters her will so that Eva and Gus are strongly compelled to marry. Eva obliges to fulfil her dead friend's wishes. But Gus is not all he seems to be: he is not Alice's kind nephew, but a robber, confidence trickster, and not even Gus Blake. And Eva is in terrible danger . . . ********************* What readers are saying about OUR EVA 'Yet another fantastic story in the Kershaw Sisters series . . . Anna Jacobs is an amazing author' - 5 stars 'Another fantastic book you won't want to put down' - 5 stars A great read from great writer' - 5 stars
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1444714465
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
She thought she could trust him . . . Eva Kershaw thought she would never marry, and is happy living a quiet life with her dear friend Alice. But Alice is ill, and her nephew, Gus, has thrust himself into their household. Alice's dearest wish is that Eva should not make the same mistakes she did, and she alters her will so that Eva and Gus are strongly compelled to marry. Eva obliges to fulfil her dead friend's wishes. But Gus is not all he seems to be: he is not Alice's kind nephew, but a robber, confidence trickster, and not even Gus Blake. And Eva is in terrible danger . . . ********************* What readers are saying about OUR EVA 'Yet another fantastic story in the Kershaw Sisters series . . . Anna Jacobs is an amazing author' - 5 stars 'Another fantastic book you won't want to put down' - 5 stars A great read from great writer' - 5 stars
A Sister to Honor
Author: Lucy Ferriss
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425276406
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
New from the author of The Lost Daughter Afia Satar is studious, modest, and devout. The daughter of a landholding family in northern Pakistan, Afia has enrolled in an American college with the dream of returning to her country as a doctor. But when a photo surfaces online of Afia holding hands with an American boy, she is suddenly no longer safe even from the family that cherishes her. Rising sports star Shahid Satar has been entrusted by his family to watch over Afia in this strange New England landscape. He has sworn to protect his beloved sister from the dangerous customs of America, from its loose morals and easy virtue. Shahid was the one who convinced their parents to allow her to come to the United States. He never imagined he d be ordered to cleanse the stain of her shame... READERS GUIDE INCLUDED "
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425276406
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
New from the author of The Lost Daughter Afia Satar is studious, modest, and devout. The daughter of a landholding family in northern Pakistan, Afia has enrolled in an American college with the dream of returning to her country as a doctor. But when a photo surfaces online of Afia holding hands with an American boy, she is suddenly no longer safe even from the family that cherishes her. Rising sports star Shahid Satar has been entrusted by his family to watch over Afia in this strange New England landscape. He has sworn to protect his beloved sister from the dangerous customs of America, from its loose morals and easy virtue. Shahid was the one who convinced their parents to allow her to come to the United States. He never imagined he d be ordered to cleanse the stain of her shame... READERS GUIDE INCLUDED "
Cherry Ames, Jungle Nurse
Author: Helen Wells
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826104347
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
When Cherry Ames is offered a temporary assignment to help establish a health clinic in a small native African village, she sees it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Not only will she be visiting a strange and exciting part of the world--but, more importantly, she will have a chance to help the underprivileged people of a very poor country. But no sooner has the clinic been built than Cherry finds herself caught up in the midst of a mysterious chain of events. Rough diamonds are being smuggled out of Africa--and Cherry's acute observations lead her to believe that the clinic itself is the base of the smugglers' operations! By carefully putting together obscure bits and pieces of evidence, and at great personal danger to herself, Cherry sets a trap for the criminals. How the alert and pretty young nurse from the United States manages to put an end to an international smuggling ring provides a whirlwind finish to a fascinating story of mystery and intrigue.
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826104347
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
When Cherry Ames is offered a temporary assignment to help establish a health clinic in a small native African village, she sees it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Not only will she be visiting a strange and exciting part of the world--but, more importantly, she will have a chance to help the underprivileged people of a very poor country. But no sooner has the clinic been built than Cherry finds herself caught up in the midst of a mysterious chain of events. Rough diamonds are being smuggled out of Africa--and Cherry's acute observations lead her to believe that the clinic itself is the base of the smugglers' operations! By carefully putting together obscure bits and pieces of evidence, and at great personal danger to herself, Cherry sets a trap for the criminals. How the alert and pretty young nurse from the United States manages to put an end to an international smuggling ring provides a whirlwind finish to a fascinating story of mystery and intrigue.
Cherry Ames Set 5, Books 17-20
Author: Helen Wells
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826104401
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
The fifth boxed set, Cherry Ames Boxed Set 17-20, contains Cherry's final adventures in four pulse-pounding mysteries: Companion Nurse, Jungle Nurse, The Mystery at the Doctor's Office, and Ski Nurse Mystery. Cherry Ames, Companion Nurse
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826104401
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
The fifth boxed set, Cherry Ames Boxed Set 17-20, contains Cherry's final adventures in four pulse-pounding mysteries: Companion Nurse, Jungle Nurse, The Mystery at the Doctor's Office, and Ski Nurse Mystery. Cherry Ames, Companion Nurse
Wilderness
Author: B. E. Jones
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 1472127951
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
*Soon to be a major TV series on Amazon Prime Video, starring Jenna Coleman* __________________________________________ LOVE CAN HURT. BETRAYAL CAN KILL. Shattered by the discovery of her husband's affair, Liv knows they need to leave the chaos of New York to save their marriage. Maybe the road trip they'd always planned, exploring America's national parks - just the two of them - would help heal the wounds. But what Liv hasn't told her husband is that she has set him three challenges on their trip - three opportunities to prove he's really sorry. If he fails? Well, it's dangerous out there in the wilderness; accidents happen all the time. And if it's easy to die, then it's also easy to kill. __________________________________________ What readers are saying about Wilderness . . . 'Fast paced and totally twisted. THIS IS A MUST READ' 'A dark, addictive thriller everyone should read this summer' 'Absolutely gripping' 'Superb . . . tension that oozes off the pages as you read' 'A MUST READ!!!' 'I absolutely devoured it! Lots of twists to keep you on your toes!' 'Addictive' 'If you enjoyed Gone Girl, you'll love this' 'A terrific page-turner' 'I loved every little surprise, twist and reveal' 'Edge of the seat' 'A brilliant page-turner! Loved it' 'One of the best and most surprising endings I've read in quite a long time' 'I loved this book' 'A dark story of obsession, revenge and forgiveness!'
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 1472127951
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
*Soon to be a major TV series on Amazon Prime Video, starring Jenna Coleman* __________________________________________ LOVE CAN HURT. BETRAYAL CAN KILL. Shattered by the discovery of her husband's affair, Liv knows they need to leave the chaos of New York to save their marriage. Maybe the road trip they'd always planned, exploring America's national parks - just the two of them - would help heal the wounds. But what Liv hasn't told her husband is that she has set him three challenges on their trip - three opportunities to prove he's really sorry. If he fails? Well, it's dangerous out there in the wilderness; accidents happen all the time. And if it's easy to die, then it's also easy to kill. __________________________________________ What readers are saying about Wilderness . . . 'Fast paced and totally twisted. THIS IS A MUST READ' 'A dark, addictive thriller everyone should read this summer' 'Absolutely gripping' 'Superb . . . tension that oozes off the pages as you read' 'A MUST READ!!!' 'I absolutely devoured it! Lots of twists to keep you on your toes!' 'Addictive' 'If you enjoyed Gone Girl, you'll love this' 'A terrific page-turner' 'I loved every little surprise, twist and reveal' 'Edge of the seat' 'A brilliant page-turner! Loved it' 'One of the best and most surprising endings I've read in quite a long time' 'I loved this book' 'A dark story of obsession, revenge and forgiveness!'
Native Son
Author: Richard Wright
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
Willow Creek
Author: Donald Gardner Stacy
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257909592
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
John Wheeler, a year out of a failed marriage, has lost his grip as a journalist for the Spokesman Review. He accepts a position as editor of the Willow Creek Courier, owned by the wealthy and eccentric widow Ruth Hutchins. A few months after Wheeler has gotten settled into his new life in the quaint resort town of Willow Creek, Rose LaBelle arrives driving a red Trans Am with the personalized plate proclaiming "Dancer." She fled Coeur d'Alene to escape an intolerable situation involving a considerate boyfriend who could not truly accept her occupation as an "exotic performer" at a nightclub along the Washington-Idaho state line. Wheeler and Ms Labelle are drawn to each other as fellow refugees from an urban landscape.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257909592
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
John Wheeler, a year out of a failed marriage, has lost his grip as a journalist for the Spokesman Review. He accepts a position as editor of the Willow Creek Courier, owned by the wealthy and eccentric widow Ruth Hutchins. A few months after Wheeler has gotten settled into his new life in the quaint resort town of Willow Creek, Rose LaBelle arrives driving a red Trans Am with the personalized plate proclaiming "Dancer." She fled Coeur d'Alene to escape an intolerable situation involving a considerate boyfriend who could not truly accept her occupation as an "exotic performer" at a nightclub along the Washington-Idaho state line. Wheeler and Ms Labelle are drawn to each other as fellow refugees from an urban landscape.
Poetically Speaking Down Through the Years
Author: Rachel McClellan
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1098099036
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The author’s poetry are about the people in our lives, private reflections, and a celebration of faith. The reader can relate to their own family, friends, coworkers, mentors, and neighbors while different are still the same in our thoughts and characteristics. The sentiments described in her poems, love of family, a mother’s anguish over the loss of a child, a celebration of our faith in God, admiration of our teachers and classmates, young or old. There is something for anyone and everyone who loves to read poetry that has been written with love and heartfelt appreciation for others.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1098099036
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The author’s poetry are about the people in our lives, private reflections, and a celebration of faith. The reader can relate to their own family, friends, coworkers, mentors, and neighbors while different are still the same in our thoughts and characteristics. The sentiments described in her poems, love of family, a mother’s anguish over the loss of a child, a celebration of our faith in God, admiration of our teachers and classmates, young or old. There is something for anyone and everyone who loves to read poetry that has been written with love and heartfelt appreciation for others.