cornerstone aug 2023 (13 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Shortlisted in the 'True Crime Book Of The Year' category for Capital Crime's Fingerprint Awards, 2023. On Thursday 9th October 1986, Michelle Hadaway's worst fears came true. After watching her daughter Karen playing in the neighbour's garden with her best friend Nicola, Michelle returned to cook dinner for her family. Unbeknownst to her, this would be the last time she would ever see Karen alive. In the following days and months, shocking details would come to light about the nature of Karen and Nicola's murders, and the case which had come to be known as 'the Babes in the Wood murders' would lead to one of the most infamous and cruellest miscarriages of justice in British history. For decades, Michelle fought tirelessly to bring justice to her daughter's murder, shining light on countless police failings and media manipulations in the process. Finally, in 2018 after 32 years of suffering, Russell Bishop, the man Michelle had long known to be guilty, was sentenced in court. This is the story of two stolen lives, of the long road to justice, but most of all the story of a mother's love and determination.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If you could test your son for a gene that predicts violence, would you do it Antonia and Bea are sisters, and doting mothers to their sons. But that is where their similarities end.Antonia had her son tested to make sure he didn't possess the 'violent' M gene.Bea refuses to let her son take the test. His life should not be determined by a positive or negative result.These women will go to any length to protect their sons.But one of them is hiding a monster.And there will be fatal consequences for everybody.PRAISE FOR JAYNE COWIE: 'Nature, nurture, and parenting styles go to war in Jayne Cowie's tense thriller with a twist' Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX'Original and unsettling' The Sun'So timely, so relevant and so remarkably written, it's going to live with me for some time to come' John Marrs, #1 bestselling author of The One.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Downtown fans will enjoy this well-crafted novel' Choice Magazine ________________________________Buckingham Palace, 1951The nation is on the road to recovery after World War Two. And so is Milly Hendry. When her parents were killed in the Blitz, she was taken in by her aunt who works in the prestigious Royal Army of Cleaners. Buckingham Palace has since become like home to Milly, and the people she works with like family. Though tensions in the palace are rising as the King's health is declining, the staff gather below-stairs to celebrate Milly's 21st birthday. But her day quickly takes a turn when some unexpected post arrives. Could a letter containing secrets from the past change Milly's whole future ________________________________Praise for The Palace Girls: 'Breathtaking, richly atmospheric, and totally immersive' Andie Newton'An engrossing, emotional read' Betty Walker'A treasure trove of fascinating historical detail' Lesley Eames'A clever, pertinent and enjoyable read' Jenny Holmes'Five stars!' Norma Curtis 'Intriguingly romantic' Peterborough Review.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A NATION TORN APART BY WAR. ONE WOMAN STEPS INTO THE CROSSFIRE. 'This amazing book has everything in it: love, war, history and relevance to today. Gripping.' Russell Kane'I insist you read this intelligent empathetic novel. You won't regret it.' Frost Magazine'Extraordinary events sensitively told.' Lucy Jago, A Net For Small Fishes'I couldn't put it down.' Gill Paul, The Collector's Daughter'A heartrending tale of love, courage and sacrifice.' Nikki Marmery, On Wilder Seas____________1936. Civil war in Spain. A world on the brink of chaos . Twenty-one-year-old Lucy is frustrated with her constrained life in Hertfordshire, teaching and keeping house for her domineering father. But she is happy to be living next door to Tom and Jamie, two brothers she has known since childhood, and whom she loves equally. But her life is turned upside down when Tom decides he must travel to Spain to fight in the bloody Spanish Civil War. He is quickly followed by Jamie who, much to Lucy's despair, is supporting General Franco. To the dismay of her irascible father, Lucy decides that the only way to bring her boys back safely is to travel to Spain herself to persuade them to come home. Yet when she sees the horrific effects of the war, she quickly becomes immersed in the lifesaving work the Quakers are doing to help the civilian population, many of whom are refugees. As the war progresses and the situation becomes increasingly perilous, Lucy realises that the challenge going forward is not so much which brother she will end up with, but whether any of them will survive the carnage long enough to decide . ____________More praise for Acts of Love and War . 'Be prepared to lose your heart in the simmering heat of war-torn Spain.' Miranda Malins, The Puritan Princess'This is a marvellous book on any level, I thoroughly enjoyed it and could hardly put it down.' Deborahjs'Wide in scope and told with honesty, insight and tenderness, a moving and unputdownable story' Judith Allnatt, The Poet's Wife'Accomplished and expansive' Anne Morgan, Reading The World'Insightful and moving' Katherine Clements, The Crimson Ribbon'One of historical fiction's most lyrical and intelligent voices' Rachel McMillan, The London Restoration'Emotionally captivating and authentic . an unforgettable story' Susan Meissner, The Nature of Fragile Things_______________Readers can't get enough of Acts of Love and War . \*\*\*\*\* 'A tale of passion and passionate caring, and how that can manifest in very different ways.'\*\*\*\*\* 'A masterpiece.'\*\*\*\*\* 'Highly recommended if you enjoy historical fiction.'\*\*\*\*\* 'An amazing and compelling read.'\*\*\*\*\* 'An immersive and powerful story.'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Private Beijing is ripped apart after an attack leaves three agents dead and the head of the team missing. With the Beijing branch in turmoil, Private's owner and global head, Jack Morgan, immediately gets on a plane from LA. Soon after Jack lands in China, another Private office is attacked. It's clear that the entire organisation is under threat. As Jack launches a global investigation from unfamiliar territory, he will need the loyalty of his team now more than ever. ______________________________Readers are loving Private Beijing'Does not let up!'Superbly written''Tense, suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat stuff''Addictive, fast paced and thrilling story''An exciting, exhilarating, explosive, high octane political thriller'______________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences . breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the New York Times bestselling author. Two spies risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi doctor in the aftermath of World War II. 'Kelly weaves a fascinating tale of lesser-known heroes, inspired by true events, to enhance our understanding of history.' Starred Booklist'A compelling portrayal of turmoil both personal and global.' Kirkus Reviews'Intriguing . Historical fiction fans will be delighted.' Publishers Weekly_____________Two spies who have lost everything. Or have they The year is 1952. It's been over a decade since Josie and Arlette were arrested for working with the Resistance and imprisoned at the Ravensbrück concentration camp. Now working for the U.S. Army, Josie nurtures an ember of anger in her heart as she searches for the Nazi scientists who did unspeakable things to her mother. Arlette, having exhausted all her finances in Paris to find her stolen son, is left with no choice but to take a charming stranger up on his offer to search his compound's orphanage in French Guiana. Yet rumour has it the compound is filled with absconding Nazis. Both women must work together to uncover the truth and save the ones they love from terrifying danger . . . _____________Readers can't get enough of The Golden Doves . \*\*\*\*\* 'FANTASTIC!!! This is another EXCELLENT + incredibly well-researched book by Martha Hall Kelly.'\*\*\*\*\* 'Martha Hall Kelly always delivers a gripping, poignant, and beautifully told story.'\*\*\*\*\* 'A wonderful and stunning post WWII-era historical fiction that is from one of my favourite authors. I loved it.'\*\*\*\*\* 'This is a wonderful WW2 historical fiction. It has mystery, suspense and will keep you reading to see what will happen next.'\*\*\*\*\* 'I loved every minute of reading this book.'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Quentin has been cast out of Fillory. Alone and adrift, he returns to Brakebills, the school of magic where it all began. But he can't hide from his past.His new path will take him through a world of grey and uncertain magic, from Antarctica to theenchanted Neitherlands.But all roads lead back to Fillory. The magical barriers are failing and the realm faces destruction. To save them, Quentin must unlock the secrets of magic and risk sacrificing everything.Praise for The Magicians Trilogy'The best fantasy trilogy of the decade.' Charles Stross'The most entertaining and compelling fantasy I've read in a long time.' The Times'Lev Grossman has conjured a rare creature: a trilogy that simply gets better and better as it goes along. Literary perfection.' Erin Morgenstern'May just be the most subversive, gripping, and enchanting fantasy novel I've read this century.' Cory Doctorow'Dark and dangerous and full of twists. Hogwarts was never like this.' George R. R. Martin'Sad, hilarious, beautiful, and essential to anyone who cares about modern fantasy.' Joe Hill'A darkly cunning story about the power of imagination itself.' The New Yorker'The Magicians ought to be required reading. a terrific, at times almost painfully perceptive novel of the fantastic.' Kelly Link'Brilliantly explores the hidden underbelly of fantasy and easy magic, taking what's simple on the surface and turning it over to show us the complicated writhing mess beneath.' Naomi Novik.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - On an epic voyage far beyond the Republic, the Jedi will confront their most extraordinary enemy-and test the limits of honor and sacrifice against their most devastating challenge. . . . The Clone Wars have yet to erupt when Jedi Master Jorus C'baoth petitions the Senate for support of a singularly ambitious undertaking: the dream of Outbound Flight. Six Jedi Masters, twelve Jedi Knights, and fifty thousand men, women, and children will embark-aboard a gargantuan vessel, equipped for years of travel-on a mission to contact intelligent life and colonize undiscovered worlds beyond the known galaxy. Unknown to the famed Jedi Master, the successful launch of the mission is secretly being orchestrated by an unlikely ally: the evil Sith Lord, Darth Sidious, who has his own reasons for wanting Outbound Flight to move forward. Yet Darth Sidious is not the mission's most dangerous challenge. Once underway, the starship crosses paths at the edge of Unknown Space with the forces of the alien Chiss Ascendancy and a brilliant mastermind named Thrawn. Even Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, aboard Outbound Flight with his young Padawan student, Anakin Skywalker, cannot help avert disaster. Thus what begins as a peaceful Jedi mission is violently transformed into an all-out war for survival against staggering odds-and the most diabolical of adversaries.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The specter of the meancing Grand Admiral Thrawn looms over Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade as they embark on a journey to recover an important piece of Jedi history. Sometimes it seems a Jedi's work is never done and Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker know this only too well. Despite the bond they share in the Force, after three years of marriage the Jedi Master and his wife are still learning the ropes of being a couple-and struggling to find time together between the constant demands of duty. But all that will change when they're united on an unexpected mission: They must pool their exceptional skills to combat an insidious enemy and salvage a part of Jedi history. Whatever may await, the Skywalkers will not face it alone. Joining them on the strange and solemn journey are an officer of the post-Palpatine Empire, escorted by a detachment of Imperial stormtroopers; a party of diplomats from a gentle alien species that reveres the fallen Jedi for saving them from bloodthirsty conquerors; and a New Republic ambassador who harbors his own mysterious agenda. Soon enough, suspicion, secrecy, and an unknown saboteur run rampant aboard the isolated ship. But it is within the derelict walls of Outbound Flight itself, buried for half a century on a desolate planetoid, where the gravest danger lies. As the marooned hulk yields up stunning revelations and unexpected terrors to its visitors, Luke and Mara find all they stand for-and their very existence-brutally challenged. And the ultimate test will be surviving the deathtrap carefully laid by foes who are legendary for their ruthlessness . . . and determined to complete the job Thrawn began: exterminating the Jedi.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Quentin and his friends are now the kings and queens of the magical land of Fillory. But he finds himself growing restless. So when a mystery at the heart of the kingdom is uncovered, Quentin and his old friend Julia charter a sailing ship and set off to the wild outer reaches. But their voyage will take them much further than they imagined and leave them with a choice that could have devastating consequences - for Fillory and for magic itself. Praise for The Magicians Trilogy'The best fantasy trilogy of the decade.' Charles Stross'The most entertaining and compelling fantasy I've read in a long time.' The Times'Lev Grossman has conjured a rare creature: a trilogy that simply gets better and better as it goes along. Literary perfection.' Erin Morgenstern'May just be the most subversive, gripping, and enchanting fantasy novel I've read this century.' Cory Doctorow'Dark and dangerous and full of twists. Hogwarts was never like this.' George R. R. Martin'Sad, hilarious, beautiful, and essential to anyone who cares about modern fantasy.' Joe Hill'A darkly cunning story about the power of imagination itself.' The New Yorker'The Magicians ought to be required reading. a terrific, at times almost painfully perceptive novel of the fantastic.' Kelly Link'Brilliantly explores the hidden underbelly of fantasy and easy magic, taking what's simple on the surface and turning it over to show us the complicated writhing mess beneath.' Naomi Novik.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Who is Mister Magic Former child stars reunite to uncover the tragedy that ended their show - and discover the secret of its enigmatic host - in this dark supernatural thriller from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide. Thirty years after a tragic accident shut down production of the classic children's program Mister Magic, the five surviving cast members have done their best to move on. But just as generations of cultishly devoted fans still cling to the lessons they learned from the show, the cast, known as the Circle of Friends, have spent their lives searching for the happiness they felt while they were on it. The friendship. The feeling of belonging. And the protection of Mister Magic. But with no surviving video of the show, no evidence of who directed or produced it, and no records of who - or what - the beloved host actually was, memories are all the former circle of friends have. Then a twist of fate brings the castmates back together at the remote desert filming compound that feels like it's been waiting for them all this time. Even though they haven't seen each other for years, they somehow understand one another better than anyone has since. After all, they're the only ones who hold the secret of that circle, the mystery of the magic man in his infinitely black cape, and, maybe, the answers to what really happened on that deadly last day. But as the Circle of Friends reclaim parts of their past, they begin to wonder: Are they here by choice, or have they been lured into a trap Because magic never forgets the taste of your friendship. . . Kiersten White is a NYT bestselling author as of August 2022.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The mysterious stranger seems perfect. But nobody knows who she is and what she has been compelled to do to survive. The addictive new psychological thriller from bestselling crime writer, Tony Parsons. 'Vividly drawn and utterly engrossing' Tom Hindle'Gripping and beautifully written, with atmosphere you could cut with a knife' Alex Michaelides'A cracking story . keeps you hooked to the last page.' Heidi Perks___________A bonfire burns on a Cornish beach in the middle of the night. Nearby, a young woman waits for morning, and for the estate agent to arrive with the keys to her new life in the peaceful fishing village. She carries with her no trace of her previous life or the past she has left behind. Quickly she becomes an object of fascination among the locals; one in particular finds that he is falling in love with her. But can anyone really have a new life What happened to this woman's old life And what price did she pay to escape it When secrets long buried explode into the light, they will change the lives of everyone around her. ___________Readers can't get enough of Who She Was . . . \*\*\*\*\* 'I read this book within 24 hrs of receiving. That's how good it is.'\*\*\*\*\* 'What a perfect book to discuss at a book club.'\*\*\*\*\* 'This is an absolutely beautiful book. Atmospheric doesn't even begin to describe the writing.'\*\*\*\*\* 'Wonderful characterization and a captivating novel.'\*\*\*\*\* 'Wow, what a great book! I loved everything about it. I haven't read Tony Parson's books for a while, and I now feel like I've missed out on some great reads.'___________More love for Who She Was . . . '.an intriguing Du Maurier-ish Cornwall mystery. a story of twists and turns' Peterborough Telegraph'Quite possibly his most assured outing yet.' Crime Time'Grabs the reader and doesn't let go' Shots Magazine'Clever, tricky stuff' Saga'It's a brilliant book' Piers Morgan.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - London, 1940When tragedy strikes, Libby Gilbert is left homeless and destitute, fending for herself on the capital's most dangerous streets. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Libby is on the cusp of making a decision that could jeopardise her future when a local boy saves her from ruin. The kindness of this stranger sets her on a different path, and Libby heads to Liverpool with a determined mind and hope in her heart. There, she reconnects with long lost family - but will she be able to uncover the truth that tore them apart all those years ago WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN:'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy''Hard to put down''Her characters are like old friends''Heartwarming romance'.