The authors examine the lives of several Prime Ministers' wives, beginning with Sir Robert Peel and extending to Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. Each chapter delves into the unique contributions and challenges faced by these women, highlighting their involvement in social causes, their influence on political matters, and their roles as public figures. The narrative often reflects on how societal expectations shaped their experiences, revealing both the limitations and opportunities they enco...

Arthur thought the penthouse anniversary dinner was for him. He was wrong. His wife, Elena, has a new vision for their marriage - one where she is the queen, he is the servant, and the bed belongs to a man who knows how to take what he wants.

At twenty-nine, Lena Dodd is broke, jobless, and out of second chances. Her compulsive lying has cost her friends, family, and every bridge she's ever crossed. When she stumbles across a contest promising $100,000 for The Greatest Love Story Ever Told, she lies her way to first place-only to discover the prize comes with cameras, interviews, and a glossy magazine spread featuring her and her supposed soulmate.With just one week to produce the perfect partner, Lena turns to Mac McGr...

A gripping, never-before-translated novella by the cult writer of SiblingsKathrin – five years into a disenchanting marriage – struggles to work the farm with her sister-in-law while her husband Heinrich is away fighting for the Third Reich. To help them with the harvest, Heinrich arranges for Alexei, a Russian prisoner of war, to labour in the fields. Though initially suspicious of this watchful stranger, Kathrin is soon drawn to Alexei, with ruinous cons...

Gym by Verena Kessler is a sweat-slicked, painfully funny novel about obsession, ambition and a woman’s doomed attempt to run from herself. Translated from the German by Lucy Jones.A woman walks into a gym and lies to get a job.The gym is a palace of possibility. Here she can transform and start a new life, away from emails and presentations and stressful promotions.And she can finally get her probation officer off her back.When peo...

'Spare, chilling, with wild flashes of vivid colour and the tempo of a thriller, Siblings jolts us into the beating heart of a family and post-war East Germany, conjuring the political dreams and divisions that make and ultimately break both' Lisa AppignanesiThe border between East and West Germany has closed.For Elisabeth - a young painter - the GDR is her generation's chance to build a glorious, egalitarian socialist fut...

Few, we take it, would deny the influence that women, through the ages, have wielded in political life. Kings and potentates, Ministers of State and priests, have been guided by their counsels. Although such influence was indirect, it was nevertheless powerful, and produced both good and bad results. The published and unpublished diaries and letters of women of high position in the nineteenth century show their deep interest in political matters and their large knowledge of affairs from th...

Unblock and unlock your energetic power with this practical guide to chakra healing for beginners.Discover the powerful benefits of reiki and energy healing with this beautiful, accessible guide to over 40 simple chakra-balancing rituals. Drawing on breathwork, crystal healing, herbalism, mudras, meditations, and affirmations, Practical Chakras will teach you how to work with your ...

Jane leaves her old life behind her, looking for a new life. But bad luck leaves her stranded in the middle of nowhere. Step in Cannon who is more than willing to help her, will she finally let herself go and have something more than a conversation with him? Find out in this short novel of romance!

Getting her car fixed is Jane's first priority, but things never go as planned and Jane's stuck in the old town for one more day, what will she do? Will she give Cannon another chance to be with her?

As Jane's past comes back to haunt her she must make a decision that will change her life for ever. Will she give her heart a chance? Will she give Cannon the chance that he deserves or will she leave him and never look back? Find out on the final conclusion of Jane and Cannon's love story.

Embark on an unforgettable European adventure with Rolling Through Europe: The Ultimate Interrail Guide, the essential companion for anyone exploring Europe by train. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time explorer, this comprehensive guide provides all the tips, tricks, and practical advice you need to navigate the continent’s diverse rail network with ease and confidence.From choosing the perfect Interrail pass to discovering the most scenic routes, Lucy Lee ...