Calandra Smith, an amateur ornithologist, gains the requisite exam passes with distinction to secure her place at Oxford University. In order to fulfill her ambition to work in politics, she aims to study PPE. She meets her prospective tutor, Dr. Victoria Kestrel, who encourages her to take a gap year—which she does, living for nearly a year in Germany and working for an environmental institute. Away from home and family, she discovers her sexuality, her thoughts all too often turning to t...

**The thrilling continuation of a no holds barred, action packed fantasy series from Jackson Ford where a group of charmingly-named Bone Raiders harness the power of gigantic, fire-breathing lizards to defend their homeland from an invading enemy."Awesome. Masterfully executed. Frequently hilarious." —Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on The Bone Raiders**All Sayana wanted was to enjoy her life in the rolling grasslands of the Tapestry. After she and her ...

A stunning adaptation of a First World War masterpiece showing man's inhumanity to manGerman playwright Karl Kraus's early twentieth-century satirical play about the First World War was originally 15 hours long, but his classic satire The Last Days of Mankind, has been deftly distilled into a kaleidoscopic montage of scenes by talented director and writer Giles Havergal. This uncompromising production mixes dialogue drawn from contemporary document...

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Anna Westlake is a jobbing political journalist living in Canterbury with her wife, a successful professor. After jumping in for a TV interview outside the Houses of Parliament to help out a sick colleague, she learns that the head of features is impressed by her performance. She is summoned by the BBC, where she is offered the chance to host a late evening political discussion programme. On the way out of the building a defective lift literally pushes her into the arms of the beautiful an...

Sofia Morozova is a leading soloist in the Covent Garden Royal Ballet company. She is unhappily married to an older man and together they have a drink problem, which impacts on her status within the dance company. Her innate discipline means that she fights through the alcoholism to preserve her career. Despite her talent, the spiral is downwards. A car accident after an alcohol-infused dinner party leads to two fateful meetings which will alter her life dramatically. Can Sofia escape her ...

Join Pebbles, a curious and gentle little duck, on a heartwarming adventure that teaches the value of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. One sunny morning, Pebbles sets out on a simple errand to fetch her mail, but little does she know that the day ahead will challenge her in ways she never imagined. Through unexpected twists, playful surprises, and moments of fear, Pebbles learns that bravery isn't about never being scared; it's about facing your fears one step at a time with the su...

Two inspirational historical novellas featuring couples who find love and family on the western frontier during the holiday season."A Prairie Family Christmas" by Anna SchmidtA thriving homestead in South Dakota Territory is Julianne Cooper's dearest wish. Can the war-weary chaplain she rescues from a snowstorm help her reach it? Nathan Cook insists he's only passing through, but the lovely widow and her children have him dreaming of a life...

Sybilla Frank, fledgling star of the new film The Jawlensky Trail, based on Emma Stoiber's captivating book and directed by the talented Juliette Simon, feels her life is perfect. Happily married to her husband Thomas and ascending the career ladder, Sybilla arrives on set for the first day of rehearsals. An immediate confrontation with her co-star, Hannah Snyman, reveals an unprecedented level of antipathy between the two actresses. A stunt gone wrong unexpectedly brings them closer toget...

In the eighth and final book of the Starnberg set series, no couple escapes the grip of misfortune. From a terrifying cancer scare and a child's meningitis to a life-altering car crash in distant Toronto and the unravelling of a once-strong love, this year is a true battleground. As they confront these challenges, their bonds of friendship and support deepen, providing a lifeline through the storm. Amid the turmoil, an older love rekindles: Sybilla's mother, Emmeline Mertens, faces a famil...

With the enchanting backdrop of Lake Starnberg as its setting, the novel features Alexandra 'Sasha' Strauss, a young woman of Japanese and German descent, who finds herself on the cusp of love and career. As she tutors the challenging daughter of Marie Nyman and Arabella Cooper during her last year of university, Sasha's path unexpectedly crosses that of the enigmatic French-Canadian film producer, Dominique Thibault. Dominique, a woman with a mysterious past, is collaborating with the ren...

In "Peak's Island," readers can expect to immerse themselves in the island's natural beauty, community life, and perhaps some of the unique challenges faced by its residents. The story may revolve around the lives of individuals or families living on the island, depicting their day-to-day experiences, relationships, and adventures.As with many novels set in coastal communities, themes such as family dynamics, community bonds, and the influence of nature may be explored. Additionally, the n...