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Lizzie longs to be a gardener, a bold choice for a Victorian girl. When her strict stepfather sends her to London, Lizzie misses her country garden and struggles with her new life. She lives for the daily letters from her mother, until suddenly, the letters stop. Can Lizzie find the courage to stand up to her stepfather, and to follow her dreams?
A beautiful new edition of thistale of the Trojan War by award-winning author Adele Geras
As featured on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. and a grief-stricken widow defends her homeland amidst the destruction of war. Through these and other tales, War Girls presents a moving portrait of loss and grief, and of hope overcoming terrible odds.
The Fantora Files have been collected by Ozzy, the family's cat. Read postcards from Auntie, poems from an invisible son and find out about a granny who can see the future. There's never been a family quite like them before!Chucklers is a collection of books that make reading a pleasure. The series is edited by award-winning author Jeremy Strong.
Eva was once a legendary fashion designer until, mysteriously, she retired. Now widowed, she lives with her family in Salix House, the home she's owned and loved for forty years. When the family announces it's time to sell, Eva is deeply reluctant. The house contains memories and secrets that are part of her, although she never shares them.Megan is a fashion journalist working in London who interviewed Eva for a magazine. Torn apart by the brutal end of a love affair, Megan is drawn back to Salix House and Eva.Decades apart in age, the two women share a bond. Both are hiding something, but perhaps together they can confront their fears, their past pain and their uncertain futures - and discover the truth of Salix House's secrets.
Nach dem Tod der Matriarchin Constance Barrington erwartet die Mitglieder der Patchworkfamilie mit der Testamentseröffnung einige Überraschungen. Ihre Enkelin Lou erbt die Manuskripte ihres Grossvaters und taucht tief in die Familiengeschichte ein ...
While she was still trembling with the complete unexpectedness of what Aeneas had just said and done, he leaned forward a little and kissed her on the mouth. Just one swift, soft touch of his lips on hers and then he turned and walked away.Love c
„Wenn ich nicht mit Alastor zusammen sein kann, will ich auch keinen anderen“. So spricht Xanthe, die junge Trojanerin. Im Blutsaal, wo die verwundeten Krieger vom Schlachtfeld gepflegt werden, hat sie den stattlichen schönen Mann kennen gelernt - doch was sie nicht weiß: Alastor begehrt ihre kleine Schwester Marpessa, das Mädchen, das die Götter sehen kann. Der Zwist zwischen den beiden Schwestern ist vorherbestimmt, ebenso wie der Kampf zwischen Hektor und Agamemnon, die Schlacht um Troja, denn die Entscheidung wird oben auf dem Olymp gefällt.
Perfect for reading aloud in front of a crackling log fire, this is a collection of funny, gentle, sad and magical stories from such celebrated authors as Adele Geras, Michael Broad, Vivian French and Alan Durant."
Cecily longs to learn the new art of photography and is determined that her widowed father will come to love it too, especially when she realises that her new friend and photographer, Rosalind, would be a perfect match for him. Will her dreams of uniting them ever come true? The second 'Historical House' title from award-winning author, Adele Geras, this is a touching and beautifully crafted tale of hope and ambition, full of authentic historical detail and girl appeal.
"My name is Marie Cotter and I want you to believe me. Every word of this story is true. This is what happened to me. I'm back home again now, and sometimes, when I think about Bowdon House, I feel as if I was someone else when I was there, taking care of Amy. I'm trying to get back to normal. But I miss her so much. Also, I can't stop the dreams coming at night..." Seventeen-year-old Marie has had a lot to cope with in her young life. Now she is recovering, and gets a job working for the widower, Dr Slade, looking after his four-year-old daughter, Amy. At first, her new job seems perfect. Marie loves Amy, and Amy seems to like Marie, too. But, not long after arriving at Bowdon House, things start to change. It seems that not everyone is happy with the new situation... There appears to be someone else in the house - someone who is determined to come between Amy and Marie...
Kleopatra verzauberte nicht nur die wichtigsten Männer ihrer Zeit, sondern lenkte auch mit großer Weitsicht die Geschicke ihres Landes. Sie umgarnte Julius Cäsar und später Markus Antonius. Nefret, eine junge Dienerin am Hofe Kleopatras, erzählt den Lesern aus ihrem Leben - lebendiger Geschichtsunterricht aus der Feder einer Zeitzeugin. Ein hochwertiges Geschenkbuch für alle Ägypten-Freunde!
Au plus profond de la forêt, il y avait un lac argenté qu'on appelait le lac des cygnes. On racontait que les oiseaux blancs qui glissaient sur le lac étaient de ravissantes jeunes filles qu'un méchant sorcier avait changées en cygnes…"Le Lac des cygnes", "Giselle", "Coppélia", "La Belle au bois dormant", "Casse-Noisette", "L’Oiseau de feu" : les plus célèbres ballets sont aussi de merveilleux contes de fées.
Zannah and Adrian are planning to marry in May, the loveliest time of year. Zannah has always wanted a beautiful, traditional wedding and feels she missed out the first time around when she married Cal, father of her daughter Isis. Now two families are to meet for the first time. Will the slightly bohemian Gratrixes from Cheshire and the wealthy Ashtons from the Home Counties like each other? The meeting will take place on neutral territory, at a lunch party in the home of Zannah's Great-Aunt Charlotte in London—but no one anticipates the reaction when Zannah's mother and Adrian's stepfather first meet and the series of events that is set in motion. Full of revelations, reconciliations, and romance, this charming novel shows that not all marriages are made in heaven.
Beste englische Unterhaltung mit Wohlfühl-Garantie! Mit Charme und Warmherzigkeit zeichnet Adèle Geras Landschaften, Stimmungen und unvergessliche Protagonisten. Seit dem jähen Ende ihrer beispiellosen Karriere als Tänzerin richtet die charismatische Hester Fielding alljährlich das Wychwood-Festival aus, einen der Höhepunkte im Ballettjahr. Kurz bevor in diesem Jahr die Tänzer eintreffen und in einem Sturm aus Temperament und Ehrgeiz aufeinanderprallen, erhält Hester einen Anruf, und längst vergessen geglaubte Gefühle steigen aus den Tiefen der Erinnerung in ihr auf …
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Wenn ich nicht mit Alastor zusammen sein kann, will ich auch keinen anderen. So spricht Xanthe, die junge Trojanerin. Im Blutsaal, wo die verwundeten Krieger vom Schlachtfeld gepflegt werden, hat sie den stattlichen schönen Mann kennen gelernt - doch was sie nicht weiß: Alastor begehrt ihre kleine Schwester Marpessa, das Mädchen, das die Götter sehen kann. Der Zwist zwischen den beiden Schwestern ist vorherbestimmt, ebenso wie der Kampf zwischen Hektor und Agamemnon, die Schlacht um Troja, denn die Entscheidung wird oben auf dem Olymp gefällt. Mitreißend erzählt die Autorin die anrührende und dramatische Geschichte der beiden trojanischen Schwestern, ein Schicksal von Liebe und Eifersucht, vom Krieg und der Allmacht der Götter.
Little ballerinas will love this delightful story about budding ballerina, Tutu Tilly. Tilly loves going to ballet every Tuesday. From the moment Miss Anne claps her hands to start the class, Tilly does her best to become a beautiful ballerina. But will Tilly be ready in time for the big show? The first book in the charming Tutu Tilly series from award-winning author, Adele Geras.
An extended family gathers in late August to celebrate the seventy-fifth birthday of its formidable matriarch, Leonora. She is the daughter of the famous Edwardian painter Ethan Walsh, whose paintings are kept at the family home, Willow Court in Wiltshire. At Leonora's house party will be her daughters, Gwen and Rilla, whom she raised alone after she was widowed in her late twenties; Rilla's stepdaughter Beth; and Gwen's husband and three children with their spouses and lovers. One outsider joins the group: Sean Everard, a television director who's making a documentary about the life and work of Ethan Walsh. All families have their dark side and Leonora's is no exception. By the time the marquee is dismantled and all the guests have gone their separate ways, two shocking past events have come to light, to rock complacency and change for ever the lives of Leonora and her daughters.
An atmospheric tale of family secrets, betrayals and desire from an acclaimed storyteller. The Golden family has congregated for Christmas in their large, old family home. Laurie has invited his friend Carlo. He hopes for a chance to tell him his deepest feelings, but Carlo wants to spend time with Laurie's sister, the beautiful yet aloof Marianne. Meanwhile, their cousin, Ellie, is struggling to cope with her miserable mother and the fact that her father is absent. Outside the house the air is soft with snow; inside it crackles with tension as another family tradition becomes evident - that of keeping secrets. Some are tragic, some selfish and some embarrassing. Cut off from the outside world, will anything in the family ever be the same again?
Möge für dich jeder Morgen neu von Liebe erfüllt sein und Sonnenschein deinem Gesicht Glanz und Wärme geben. Möge dein Weg sich weit vor dir öffnen, dass du ihm wie auf Vogelschwingen folgen kannst. Ich wünsche dir Stärke und Mut, die Steine aus deinem Weg zu räumen. Möge ein hoher Turm daraus wachsen, den du voll Freude besteigen kannst. Gott bewahrt dich vor Gefahren. Du brauchst keine Angst zu haben. Seine Engel schützen dich, wohin du auch gehst. Ein Geschenkbuch mit poetisch-stimmungsvollen Texten – und vielen guten Wünschen, die wir einem lieben Menschen mit auf den Weg geben können: zum Geburtstag, zum Abschied oder zu einem neuen Lebensabschnitt.
All the Heath children become interested in tennis and lazy Nicky turns out to be the most talented, so the family tries to get her to enter a tennis championship. The story of a doctor's family, limited in funds, but with boundless ambition. The twins are launched by their grandfather as tennis players, only to find that the trying younger sister has the makings of a champion. So the whole family sets to work to make a tennis player of her and to reduce her ego.
This striking collection of stories, retold with children in mind, were specially selected for easy accessibility. They include The Magic Flute, Aida, Carmen, The Cunning Little Vixen, Turandot, and Hansel and Gretel.
Phoebe's new to the ballet class and Louisa (aka Weezer) takes an instant dislike to her - she's pretty, posh and worst of all, a good dancer too! When they're both picked to play in THE NUTCRACKER, Weezer is super smug - she's got a big part and Phoebe's just a measly mouse. BUt as rehearsals progress, the pair find that actually they rather like each other, and when Weezer hurts her ankle, it's Phoebe who's able to save the day.
Twenty of the finest children's authors have each woven a brand new tale around one century in the stunning and unique anthology Centuries of Stories, and together have come up with an amazing celebration of storytelling for the new millennium.
This spellbinding collection of eight well-known stories was created and designed especially for children. Acclaimed author Adèle Geras has dramatically retold familiar operas such as The Magic Flute and Aida, giving us timeless tales filled with magic, love, war, friendship, and a host of larger-than-life characters. Eight popular illustrators have brought these splendid stories to life in a colorful array of styles. Additionally, each opera is accompanied by spectacular costume sketches and a brief biography of the composer. The end result is a truly beautiful, fresh, entertaining, and child-friendly collection for the whole family.
Poor Callie feels totally ignored when a new baby arrives in the house. Even David - her special friend - pushes her away and no-one seems to appreciate the efforts she makes to welcome it. Even her carefully chosen gift (a dead bird) is greeted with horror rather than delight. And when she is banished to the kitchen, Callie sadly resolves that she is no longer wanted. She has no choice but to run away...
Esiste, tra gl'incartamenti dei delitti insoluti, il caso d'una squartatrice di bambole? O di un pappagallo tornato dall'aldilà per vendicarsi ferocemente? O, al contrario, tra le opere benefiche, è menzionato un cane fantasma che salva i bambini con le sue premonizioni, o un pellicano 'martire' che dà la sua vita e il suo sangue per i piccoli, sia degli uccelli che degli uomini? Queste e altre storia sono strisciate fuori dalla penna di diversi autori noti, che ce l'hanno messa tutta per regalarvi chi un rapido brivido, chi qualche minuto di batticuore, chi un'oretta di occhi sbarrati nel buio.
" La Belle au Bois Dormant est un conte que j'ai redécouvert en l'illustrant. Je n'avais jamais réalisé à quel point les deux personnages de femmes qui entourent la jolie princesse étaient redoutables. La mère du jeune prince charmant est même anthropophage ! Ça met un peu de piquant) cette histoire d'amour... qui finit bien. Bien sûr, sous mes pinceaux se sont glissés ici et là un chat, un chien, une chauve-souris... et un raton laveur ! ".
