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Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde: In Aid of the Royal Theatrical Fund
Oscar WildeGeoffrey Palmer - 2010
Additional narrators include Geoffrey Palmer O.B.E., Sir Donald Sinden, and Elaine Stritch. Music: 'Reverie De Sebastian' by Steve Davies.
A Touch To Die For
Brian D. Meeks - 2013
It seemed like a lifetime of desire that had only led to friendship…until last night. Now, he had to clear his head. Could he avoid screwing up? Getting past the “friend zone” was one thing, but what he really wanted was love.He told her he had to leave.But he would be back.She seemed pleased at the thought.Mitch left for the airport. He had never been happier. Years of distant longing faded into joy. Nothing could ruin it for him, he thought.He was wrong.Paul carried with him the pain of a single slight in college. It fueled him and the hatred drove his success. Now, a billionaire, he had almost put the memory behind him…until he saw them. In an instant, he had the perfect plan…but how does one become a serial killer and pin it on another?He would need to be careful.It would take planning.Could he ruin Mitch’s life in the most horrible way possible and walk away?
Stranger Child / Kill Me Again / The Sixth Window
Rachel Abbott - 2019
Six years later, Tasha’s bereft father has started to build a new life with Emma and their beautiful baby son, until the day a stranger walks into their home, and their world tilts on its axis. They say you should never trust a stranger. Maybe they’re right. Kill Me Again: When Maggie Taylor calls her husband to say she is on her way home from work, she is horrified to discover that her two young children are alone in the house, abandoned by their father. Then Maggie discovers she’s not the only one looking for him. When the body of a woman is discovered – a woman who looks just like Maggie, she fears for her life. Another woman will die soon, and it could be her. The Sixth Window: Natalie Grey is living a nightmare. She fears her partner has a dark side, and even darker intentions. Concerned for the safety of her fifteen-year-old daughter Scarlett, she moves them both to a new home beyond his reach, unaware that the apartment holds secrets of its own. Will they ever feel safe again? Tom Douglas is the man tasked with finding the truth. But nothing is ever as it appears…
The Dark Elf War Trilogy: Books 1-3
William Stacey - 2019
Reawakening the forces of magic...
And letting in monsters of myth and their dark-elf masters.
Now, the fate of all will fall upon two women gifted with magical powers and a veteran Special Forces soldier.
If they fail, it won’t just be the end of the Dark-Elf War.
It’ll be the end of all human life.
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- Book 1: Starlight - Book 2: Gunz - Book 3: Ranger
The Dark Elf War trilogy by former army officer William Stacey is a thrilling blend of urban fantasy and military sci-fi. You’ll love these books for their breathless pacing, believable characters, and non-stop action.
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BILLOO AND KARATE KID ENG: BILLOO (1)
Pran Kumar Sharma - 2018
Thus he created a boy with a long hair covering his eyes and named him BILLOO. This lanky was liked by the readers so much that the editor of the magazine asked the cartoonist to increase the episodes from one page to two. Billoo is seen roaming the streets with his pet pup - Moti. When he is at home, he is stuck to the TV.Billoo and his gang which includes Gabdu, Jozi, Mono, Bishamber etc; are at loggerheads with Bajarangi, the wrestler and his aide Dhakkan. They are always in search of some excuse to showdown each other. Jozi is friendly to Billoo, but her dad Colonel Three - not - Three doesnot like the boy and always points his gun at him. Billoo and his friends are often seen playing cricket in lanes of the block, and their score is few smashed windows.
The Collection
Agatha Christie - 2021
DavenheimThe Adventure of the “Western Star”The Tragedy at Marsdon ManorThe Million Dollar Bond RobberyThe Adventure of the Cheap FlatThe Mystery of the Hunter’s LodgeThe Kidnapped Prime MinisterThe Adventure of the Egyptian TombThe Adventure of the Italian NoblemanThe Case of the Missing WillThe Chocolate BoxThe Veiled LadyThe Lost MineThe Affair at the Victory BallThe Adventure of the Clapham CookThe Cornish MysteryThe Adventure of Johnnie WaverlyThe Double ClueThe King of ClubsThe Lemesurier InheritanceThe Plymouth ExpressThe Submarine PlansThe Market Basing MysteryThe Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Mastani
Kusum Choppra - 2012
Historical novel that explodes all the myths that surround Mastani who was the second wife of Peshwa Baji Rao I in Central India in the 1700s.
Tharoorosaurus
Shashi Tharoor - 2020
In Tharoorosaurus, he shares fifty-three examples from his vocabulary: unusual words from every letter of the alphabet. You don't have to be a linguaphile to enjoy the fun facts and interesting anecdotes behind the words! Be ready to impress-and say goodbye to your hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia!
Parallel Lives: The Remarkable Story of a Young Jewish Family Separated by World War II
Lena Rotmensz - 2018
Liliana is a beautiful and educated young Jewish woman. She marries Henry and becomes a mother to Rebecca. She has a full life ahead of her in Poland, or so it seems. The time period is the beginning of World War II, when the Germans invade Poland. To protect her, Liliana and Henry entrust Rebecca to their Christian friends. Shortly thereafter, Henry is among those taken to the concentration camp. Time passes, and Liliana knows little about the fate of her husband or daughter. To survive, Liliana (now known as Helena) assumes the identity of a Polish aristocrat and ends up working for a German officer named Robert. In a twist of fate, Robert and Helena fall in love with each other and get married. Unknown to Liliana, Henry survives and reunites with their daughter Rebecca. He finds a way to communicate with Liliana, only to find out that she started a new life. Liliana has yet to reveal her true identity to her German husband. Filled with guilt and longing for Rebecca, she thinks of putting an end to all of the lies. Will Liliana finally overcome her fears and reunite with her daughter? Parallel Lives is based on a true story. It brings the reader on a captivating journey of the "parallel lives" of a family who was separated by war. The journey takes the reader though a myriad of human emotions, including: love, jealousy, fear, despair, and freedom.
Westport (Grays Harbor Series Book 1)
James Bierce - 2018
He was leaving the hopelessness of his current life behind, but he now faced the uncertainty of living along the coastal waters of Grays Harbor, where the prospect of a better life was likely just as grim.Over the past several weeks, most of his friends and neighbors had either died or disappeared - and judging from the rumors around town and the limited amount of information he'd seen in the news, it seemed to be happening everywhere. He was hoping that the quiet, picturesque community of Cohasset Beach would shield his family from the chaos and misery in the world around them - but even in a secluded cabin, hidden by the ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest, his family begins to notice strange things happening around them. They soon discover that the nightmare they've been hiding from, isn't nearly as terrifying as what awaits them in the nearby town of Westport.
The Archon's Apprentice
Neil Breault - 2015
Mikol watches helplessly as his brothers take up arms against a warlord that has united the Savage Kingdoms. Discovering a secret 3000 years forgotten, Mikol must choose between the immediate safety of his apprenticeship and a quest that will take him deep into the Savage Kingdoms that could change the world forever.
Maggie: A Journey of Love, Loss and Survival
Vicki Tapia - 2018
This is a #MeToo story that has waited over a century to be told. Mt. Clemens, Michigan, 1887. Seventeen and headstrong, with marriage on her mind, Maggie is sure she has found her one true love. But when she collides head-on with betrayal, overwhelming loss and ill-treatment, her life unravels. Maggie rises above adversity through rare determination and grit, becoming an independent woman ahead of her time. Yet before she can truly find peace, one heartbreaking, life-altering decision remains. Inspired by her great-grandmother's life, the author weaves a timeless story of survival and courage set against the backdrop of Mt. Clemens, Michigan and the prairies of eastern Montana at the turn of the twentieth century.
Oaklayne, The Reconstruction
Karen Shriver - 2013
Oaklayne Plantation is in ruins, a stark reflection of the condition of a once prosperous country and her families who have been torn apart by war. Was anything gained by the deaths of so many Americans? Is all hope for restoration gone?The Reconstruction Era is an often overlooked, but politically charged time in American history. Oaklayne, The Reconstruction presents an engaging mix of heart rending tragedy, sabotage, murder, corruption and intrigue, together with humor, romance, joy, faith, hope and love. Come along with General Adam Layne as he walks the tumultuous road toward rebuilding his live, his family, his childhood home and his country in this historically accurate portrayal of a man who refuses to accept meaningless loss.
Broken Leaves of Autumn: A Novel
Eli Hai - 2021
In Brooklyn, he grows an unexpected friendship with Aaron, a young ultra-orthodox Jew that helps him find a job and invites him to his home. Jeff meets Eva, a successful businesswoman, who works as a broker at the World Trade Center. When Rebecca, Aaron’s ultra-orthodox sister, falls in love with Jeff, she throws her life, and his, into a swirl.A touching and mind-opening novel that will catch your attention from the very first page.Broken Leaves of Autumn is a fascinating and many-folded love affair that takes the reader from small-town Arizona to the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community of Brooklyn NY, and from World Trade Center “ground zero” to Israel. It is a delicate and absorbing love story which will not leave you indifferent.A sensitive and perfectly written story the holds an unexpected surprise.A young man trying to build a new life for himself while dealing with his family secrets; A beautiful young woman exiled from her community after her passion is exposed; A handsome broker, pregnant with two, caught in the World Trade Center in 9/11. All these are brilliantly and skillfully brought together into a page turning novel that will catch you by the heart.
रंगांधळा [Rangandhala]
Ratnakar Matkari - 1977
He searched the room to find the origin of the sound. When he realised that the sound was of the door bolt, he was shocked...........