A masterpiece from the best-selling author of the dark side of love. A murder in Damascus, a love with the power to save a young mans life In his latest novel, Rafik Schami ventures to the land of his childhood, where he is now unable to safely return: Syria. As a young girl, Sophia falls deeply in love with Karim, but weds a rich goldsmith instead. A few years later, Karim is accused of an assassination he did not commit and Sophia saves his life. He promises that she will forever have his loyalty, no matter the risk to himself. Long after the incident is buried in memory, Sophia's only son, Salman, returns to Damascus after forty years of exile in Italy; when his photo appears in the newspaper, he is forced into hiding and fears for his life. Remembering Karims promise, Sophia decides to call on him for help in spite of the many years that have passed, and the lost opportunity of their once-consuming passion.
Interlink Publishing
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9781566560313
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Paperback
My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice
By Patrice, Vecchione,
The ultimate writing guide for teens from the author of Ink Knows No Borders: Poems of the Immigrant and Refugee Experience Ever had an emotion or experience you wanted to express, but didn't know how? This guide encourages teens to find their voices, step up and speak their truths, and articulate what matters to them most--both personally and politically--whether it be boldly to an outside audience or just privately for themselves. Young adults are reading and writing and performing poetry more than ever before, and yet it's the most difficult form for schools to teach. Written in short, easy-to-digest chapters, My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice includes prompts and inspiration, writing suggestions and instruction, brief interviews with some current popular poets such as Kim Addonizio, Safia Elhillo, and others, and poem excerpts scattered throughout the book.
SEVEN STORIES
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9781609809850
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The Duke Is But a Dream
By Bennett, Anna
Shes a secret sensation. Miss Lily Hartley is the anonymous mastermind behind the tons latest obsession: The Debutantes Revenge, a tell-all advice column for young ladies. To keep her identity hidden, Lily delivers her columns disguised as a boy - which is well and good, until she lands in the middle of tavern brawl. As luck would have it, a devastatingly handsome duke sweeps in to rescue her.. He has no idea who she is.Eric Nash, Duke of Stonebridge, discovers theres a beautiful woman hiding beneath a lads cap, and, before long, hes falling for the delightfully clever stranger recuperating in his house. He vows to help her find her home, even though hes reluctant to part with her. Theres only one problem ... . Neither does she.Lily has no idea who she is. She could be a duchess or maid. Betrothed or married. Theres only one thing she does know - that her attraction to Nash is more than skin-deep, and it grows stronger every day. While Lily and Nash search to find her true identity, they just might lose their hearts to each other.... "Fans of Regency romance authors Eloisa James, Tessa Dare, and Mary Jo Putney will go wild." - BOOKLIST . "Deeply satisfying." - Publishers Weekly
St. Martin's Paperbacks
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9781250199485
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Mass Market Paperback
Laughter in the Rain & Engaged to the Single Mom
By Macomber, Debbie
BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION. Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.. A HOPELESS ROMANTIC. Abby Carpenter longs for the type of romance she reads about in books. She cares for predictable, practical Logan Fletcher, but he doesnt seem overly interested in winning her heart. Are magic, fireworks and passion too much to ask for? Then she meets Tate Harding, the handsome stranger who might just be the excitement shes been looking for. He cant be for real - hes the kind of man dreams are made of. . Logan thought things between him and Abby were great. Hes never been one for flowery displays of emotion, and he assumed Abby knew how he felt. But when a new man comes into town, Logan might just need to fight for Abby - and prove once and for all he loves her. But does an everyday guy like Logan have a chance against a man like Tate?. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!. Engaged to the Single Mom by Lee Tobin McClain. Single mom Angelica Camden is determined to fulfill her sick sons every wish, including moving back to their small town, and getting lots of dogs! Yet when she discovers his biggest wish is for a father, Troy Hintons shocking suggestion of marriage may just make all their dreams come true. . Previously published.
Christmas has never been Katie Seddon's favourite time of year. Whilst everyone else shares memories of families coming together and festive number ones, the soundtrack to Katie's childhood wasn't quite so merry: her parents' violent arguments, shattered crockery and broken windows were a lullaby in reverse. But since she moved to the village of Budbury on the Dorset coast, Katie and her baby son have found a new family. A family who have been brought together by life's unexpected roads and the healing magic of a slice of cake and a cupful of kindness at the Comfort Food Cafe. This year, Katie's new friends are determined to give her a Christmas to remember - and with a handsome newcomer in town, her Christmas wish for a happy home for her son might just come true.
Charnwood
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9781444842531
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Hardcover
The Possessions
By Murphy, Sara Flannery
"I was totally immersed in the strange, beautiful world of Sara Flannery Murphy's The Possessions. A gripping, chilling read that's part love story, part mystery, and completely original, it's sensuous, scary, and utterly thrilling. I've never read anything quite like it." - Anton DiSclafani, author of The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls"An enthralling meditation on grief and memory cloaked in suspenseful psychodrama, The Possessions dissolves the boundaries of past and present and artfully, heartbreakingly maps the consequences of transgressive desire. Sara Flannery Murphy has written the best kind of ghost story." - Robin Wasserman, author of Girls on FireIn this electrifying literary debut, a young woman who channels the dead for a living crosses a dangerous line when she falls in love with one of her clients, whose wife died under mysterious circumstances.In an unnamed city, Eurydice works for the Elysian Society, a private service that allows grieving clients to reconnect with lost loved ones. She and her fellow workers, known as "bodies", wear the discarded belongings of the dead and swallow pills called lotuses to summon their spirits - numbing their own minds and losing themselves in the process. Edie has been a body at the Elysian Society for five years, an unusual record. Her success is the result of careful detachment: she seeks refuge in the lotuses' anesthetic effects and distances herself from making personal connections with her clients. But when Edie channels Sylvia, the dead wife of recent widower Patrick Braddock, she becomes obsessed with the glamorous couple. Despite the murky circumstances surrounding Sylvia's drowning, Edie breaks her own rules and pursues Patrick, moving deeper into his life and summoning Sylvia outside the Elysian Society's walls. After years of hiding beneath the lotuses' dulling effect, Edie discovers that the lines between her own desires and those of Sylvia have begun to blur, and takes increasing risks to keep Patrick within her grasp. Suddenly, she finds her quiet life unraveling as she grapples not only with Sylvia's growing influence and the questions surrounding her death, but with her own long-buried secrets. A tale of desire and obsession, deceit and dark secrets that defies easy categorization, The Possessions is a seductive, absorbing page-turner that builds to a shattering, unforgettable conclusion.
Harpercollins
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9780062458322
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Hardcover
Where the Light Falls
By Pataki, Allison
A rich and sweeping novel of courage, duty, sacrifice, and love set during the French Revolution from New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki and her brother Owen Pataki Three years after the storming of the Bastille, the streets of Paris are roiling with revolution. The citizens of France are enlivened by the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The monarchy of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette has been dismantled - with the help of the guillotine - and a new nation is rising in its place. Jean-Luc, an idealistic young lawyer, moves his wife and their infant son from a comfortable life in Marseille to Paris, in the hopes of joining the cause. Andr, the son of a denounced nobleman, has evaded execution by joining the new French army. Sophie,a young aristocratic widow, embarks on her own fight for independence against her powerful, vindictive uncle. As chaos threatens to undo the progress of the Revolution and the demand for justice breeds instability and paranoia, the lives of these compatriots become inextricably linked. Jean-Luc, Andr, and Sophie find themselves in a world where survival seems increasingly less likely - for themselves and, indeed, for the nation. Featuring cameos from legendary figures such as Robespierre, Louis XVI, and Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, Where the Light Falls is an epic and engrossing novel, moving from the streets and courtrooms of Paris to Napoleon's epic march across the burning sands of Egypt. With vivid detail and imagery, the Patakis capture the hearts and minds of the citizens of France fighting for truth above all, and for their belief in a cause greater than themselves.Advance praise for Where the Light Falls"Succeeds in forcefully illustrating the lessons of the French Revolution for today's democratic movements." - Kirkus Reviews "Devotees of Alexandre Dumas and Victor Hugo will devour this tale of heroism, treachery, and adventure." - Library Journal "This is a story of the French Revolution that begins with your head in the slot watching how fast the blade of the guillotine is heading for your neck - and that's nothing compared to the pace and the drama of what follows." - Tom Wolfe "A beautiful novel that captures the spirit of the French Revolution and the timeless themes of love and truth." - Steven Pressfield "While not stinting on gorgeous detail, Allison and Owen Pataki know exactly how to write a gripping historical novel that concentrates on the intimate stories playing out against the epic background of the French Revolution." - Melanie Benjamin, author of The Swans of Fifth Avenue "For all those who didn't want Les Misrables to end, Where the Light Falls takes us past the pristine archives to the blood and bones of the French Revolution, commanding our attention and winning our hearts." - Sarah McCoy, author of The Mapmaker's Children "Delivers everything a reader hopes for in a great book: passion, intrigue, insights, and, above all, a story you won't soon forget." - Michelle Moran, author of Nefertiti "This luminous tale of love and betrayal in a world gone mad is as timely as it is timeless." - Juliet Grey, author of the Marie Antoinette trilogy
DIAL Press DELACORTE
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9780399591686
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Hardcover
Night Falls on Predicament Avenue
By Wright, Jaime Jo
As the walls of the house at Predicament Avenue reveal their hidden truths, two women--generations apart--discover that fear and foreboding are no respecters of time.. In 1910, Effie James is committed to doing anything to save her younger sister, who witnessed a shocking murder, leaving her mute and in danger of the killer's retribution. Effie must prove what her sister saw, but when a British gentleman arrives, he disrupts Effie's quest with his attempts to locate his wife, Isabelle Addington, who was last seen at the supposed crime scene in the abandoned house at 322 Predicament Avenue. Just as Effie discovers what she seeks, she finds that the blood staining the walls will forever link her to a scandal she couldn't imagine, and to a woman whose secrets promise to curse any who would expose them.
Love's Legacy
By Fallon, Daniel
Imagine inheriting tender letters from a renowned historical figure addressed to one of your ancestors. Making sense of such a gift ignited the genealogical investigation that Daniel Fallon records in this book. Love's Legacy chronicles Fallon's search for hidden meaning in two notes sent to his great-great-grandfather in 1817 by famous French writer François-René deChateaubriand. Woven into the rich fabric of this work are elements making it much more than a suspenseful detective story. It is an intimate biography of Chateaubriand, a story of forbidden love, fraught with passion and tragedy, and a memoir, recounting Fallon's discoveries as he pieces together his ancestry, governed by a legacy rooted in a star-crossed encounter of long ago. Captivating and deeply humane, Love's Legacy portrays the surprising impact people's lives can have on those born centuries later.
Sophia
By Schami, Rafik
A masterpiece from the best-selling author of the dark side of love. A murder in Damascus, a love with the power to save a young mans life In his latest novel, Rafik Schami ventures to the land of his childhood, where he is now unable to safely return: Syria. As a young girl, Sophia falls deeply in love with Karim, but weds a rich goldsmith instead. A few years later, Karim is accused of an assassination he did not commit and Sophia saves his life. He promises that she will forever have his loyalty, no matter the risk to himself. Long after the incident is buried in memory, Sophia's only son, Salman, returns to Damascus after forty years of exile in Italy; when his photo appears in the newspaper, he is forced into hiding and fears for his life. Remembering Karims promise, Sophia decides to call on him for help in spite of the many years that have passed, and the lost opportunity of their once-consuming passion.
My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice
By Patrice, Vecchione,
The ultimate writing guide for teens from the author of Ink Knows No Borders: Poems of the Immigrant and Refugee Experience Ever had an emotion or experience you wanted to express, but didn't know how? This guide encourages teens to find their voices, step up and speak their truths, and articulate what matters to them most--both personally and politically--whether it be boldly to an outside audience or just privately for themselves. Young adults are reading and writing and performing poetry more than ever before, and yet it's the most difficult form for schools to teach. Written in short, easy-to-digest chapters, My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice includes prompts and inspiration, writing suggestions and instruction, brief interviews with some current popular poets such as Kim Addonizio, Safia Elhillo, and others, and poem excerpts scattered throughout the book.
The Duke Is But a Dream
By Bennett, Anna
Shes a secret sensation. Miss Lily Hartley is the anonymous mastermind behind the tons latest obsession: The Debutantes Revenge, a tell-all advice column for young ladies. To keep her identity hidden, Lily delivers her columns disguised as a boy - which is well and good, until she lands in the middle of tavern brawl. As luck would have it, a devastatingly handsome duke sweeps in to rescue her.. He has no idea who she is.Eric Nash, Duke of Stonebridge, discovers theres a beautiful woman hiding beneath a lads cap, and, before long, hes falling for the delightfully clever stranger recuperating in his house. He vows to help her find her home, even though hes reluctant to part with her. Theres only one problem ... . Neither does she.Lily has no idea who she is. She could be a duchess or maid. Betrothed or married. Theres only one thing she does know - that her attraction to Nash is more than skin-deep, and it grows stronger every day. While Lily and Nash search to find her true identity, they just might lose their hearts to each other.... "Fans of Regency romance authors Eloisa James, Tessa Dare, and Mary Jo Putney will go wild." - BOOKLIST . "Deeply satisfying." - Publishers Weekly
Laughter in the Rain & Engaged to the Single Mom
By Macomber, Debbie
BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION. Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.. A HOPELESS ROMANTIC. Abby Carpenter longs for the type of romance she reads about in books. She cares for predictable, practical Logan Fletcher, but he doesnt seem overly interested in winning her heart. Are magic, fireworks and passion too much to ask for? Then she meets Tate Harding, the handsome stranger who might just be the excitement shes been looking for. He cant be for real - hes the kind of man dreams are made of. . Logan thought things between him and Abby were great. Hes never been one for flowery displays of emotion, and he assumed Abby knew how he felt. But when a new man comes into town, Logan might just need to fight for Abby - and prove once and for all he loves her. But does an everyday guy like Logan have a chance against a man like Tate?. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!. Engaged to the Single Mom by Lee Tobin McClain. Single mom Angelica Camden is determined to fulfill her sick sons every wish, including moving back to their small town, and getting lots of dogs! Yet when she discovers his biggest wish is for a father, Troy Hintons shocking suggestion of marriage may just make all their dreams come true. . Previously published.
Back in a Spell
By Harper, Lana
An awkward first date leads to a sparkling romance between one of the most powerful witches in town and a magical newbie in this rom-com by Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Payback's a Witch. Even though she won't deny her love for pretty (and pricey) things, Nineve Blackmoore is almost painfully down-to-earth and sensible by Blackmoore standards. But after a year of nursing a broken heart inflicted by the fiancée who all but ditched her at the altar, the powerful witch is sick of feeling low and is ready to try something drastically different: a dating app. At her best friend's urging, Nina goes on a date with Morty Gutierrez, the nonbinary, offbeat soul of spontaneity and co-owner of the Shamrock Cauldron. Their date goes about as well as can be expected of most online dates - awkward and terrible.
A Gift From The Comfort Food Cafe
By Johnson, Debbie
Christmas has never been Katie Seddon's favourite time of year. Whilst everyone else shares memories of families coming together and festive number ones, the soundtrack to Katie's childhood wasn't quite so merry: her parents' violent arguments, shattered crockery and broken windows were a lullaby in reverse. But since she moved to the village of Budbury on the Dorset coast, Katie and her baby son have found a new family. A family who have been brought together by life's unexpected roads and the healing magic of a slice of cake and a cupful of kindness at the Comfort Food Cafe. This year, Katie's new friends are determined to give her a Christmas to remember - and with a handsome newcomer in town, her Christmas wish for a happy home for her son might just come true.
The Possessions
By Murphy, Sara Flannery
"I was totally immersed in the strange, beautiful world of Sara Flannery Murphy's The Possessions. A gripping, chilling read that's part love story, part mystery, and completely original, it's sensuous, scary, and utterly thrilling. I've never read anything quite like it." - Anton DiSclafani, author of The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls"An enthralling meditation on grief and memory cloaked in suspenseful psychodrama, The Possessions dissolves the boundaries of past and present and artfully, heartbreakingly maps the consequences of transgressive desire. Sara Flannery Murphy has written the best kind of ghost story." - Robin Wasserman, author of Girls on FireIn this electrifying literary debut, a young woman who channels the dead for a living crosses a dangerous line when she falls in love with one of her clients, whose wife died under mysterious circumstances.In an unnamed city, Eurydice works for the Elysian Society, a private service that allows grieving clients to reconnect with lost loved ones. She and her fellow workers, known as "bodies", wear the discarded belongings of the dead and swallow pills called lotuses to summon their spirits - numbing their own minds and losing themselves in the process. Edie has been a body at the Elysian Society for five years, an unusual record. Her success is the result of careful detachment: she seeks refuge in the lotuses' anesthetic effects and distances herself from making personal connections with her clients. But when Edie channels Sylvia, the dead wife of recent widower Patrick Braddock, she becomes obsessed with the glamorous couple. Despite the murky circumstances surrounding Sylvia's drowning, Edie breaks her own rules and pursues Patrick, moving deeper into his life and summoning Sylvia outside the Elysian Society's walls. After years of hiding beneath the lotuses' dulling effect, Edie discovers that the lines between her own desires and those of Sylvia have begun to blur, and takes increasing risks to keep Patrick within her grasp. Suddenly, she finds her quiet life unraveling as she grapples not only with Sylvia's growing influence and the questions surrounding her death, but with her own long-buried secrets. A tale of desire and obsession, deceit and dark secrets that defies easy categorization, The Possessions is a seductive, absorbing page-turner that builds to a shattering, unforgettable conclusion.
Where the Light Falls
By Pataki, Allison
A rich and sweeping novel of courage, duty, sacrifice, and love set during the French Revolution from New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki and her brother Owen Pataki Three years after the storming of the Bastille, the streets of Paris are roiling with revolution. The citizens of France are enlivened by the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The monarchy of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette has been dismantled - with the help of the guillotine - and a new nation is rising in its place. Jean-Luc, an idealistic young lawyer, moves his wife and their infant son from a comfortable life in Marseille to Paris, in the hopes of joining the cause. Andr, the son of a denounced nobleman, has evaded execution by joining the new French army. Sophie, a young aristocratic widow, embarks on her own fight for independence against her powerful, vindictive uncle. As chaos threatens to undo the progress of the Revolution and the demand for justice breeds instability and paranoia, the lives of these compatriots become inextricably linked. Jean-Luc, Andr, and Sophie find themselves in a world where survival seems increasingly less likely - for themselves and, indeed, for the nation. Featuring cameos from legendary figures such as Robespierre, Louis XVI, and Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, Where the Light Falls is an epic and engrossing novel, moving from the streets and courtrooms of Paris to Napoleon's epic march across the burning sands of Egypt. With vivid detail and imagery, the Patakis capture the hearts and minds of the citizens of France fighting for truth above all, and for their belief in a cause greater than themselves.Advance praise for Where the Light Falls"Succeeds in forcefully illustrating the lessons of the French Revolution for today's democratic movements." - Kirkus Reviews "Devotees of Alexandre Dumas and Victor Hugo will devour this tale of heroism, treachery, and adventure." - Library Journal "This is a story of the French Revolution that begins with your head in the slot watching how fast the blade of the guillotine is heading for your neck - and that's nothing compared to the pace and the drama of what follows." - Tom Wolfe "A beautiful novel that captures the spirit of the French Revolution and the timeless themes of love and truth." - Steven Pressfield "While not stinting on gorgeous detail, Allison and Owen Pataki know exactly how to write a gripping historical novel that concentrates on the intimate stories playing out against the epic background of the French Revolution." - Melanie Benjamin, author of The Swans of Fifth Avenue "For all those who didn't want Les Misrables to end, Where the Light Falls takes us past the pristine archives to the blood and bones of the French Revolution, commanding our attention and winning our hearts." - Sarah McCoy, author of The Mapmaker's Children "Delivers everything a reader hopes for in a great book: passion, intrigue, insights, and, above all, a story you won't soon forget." - Michelle Moran, author of Nefertiti "This luminous tale of love and betrayal in a world gone mad is as timely as it is timeless." - Juliet Grey, author of the Marie Antoinette trilogy
Night Falls on Predicament Avenue
By Wright, Jaime Jo
As the walls of the house at Predicament Avenue reveal their hidden truths, two women--generations apart--discover that fear and foreboding are no respecters of time.. In 1910, Effie James is committed to doing anything to save her younger sister, who witnessed a shocking murder, leaving her mute and in danger of the killer's retribution. Effie must prove what her sister saw, but when a British gentleman arrives, he disrupts Effie's quest with his attempts to locate his wife, Isabelle Addington, who was last seen at the supposed crime scene in the abandoned house at 322 Predicament Avenue. Just as Effie discovers what she seeks, she finds that the blood staining the walls will forever link her to a scandal she couldn't imagine, and to a woman whose secrets promise to curse any who would expose them.