Tag: fiction
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
by Agathe Christie Poor Roger Ackroyd. He knew the woman he loved had been harbouring guilty secret. And then, yesterday, she killed herself. But guilty secrets rarely stay secret. Who had been blackmailing her? Had it really driven her to suicide? Sadly, Roger Ackroyd wasn’t going to live long enough to find out . .…
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles
by Agathe Christie Sneak Peek: “Poirot’s eyes sparkled with an extraordinary brilliance. ‘It is a riddle, Hastings, a riddle to be solved—by the little grey cells, and the grey cells alone.’” This gripping scene marks the moment when Poirot takes charge of the investigation into the mysterious death of Emily Inglethorp, setting the stage for…
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Strangers in Time
by David Baldacci Journey back to wartime London with Strangers in Time, a gripping wartime drama from David Baldacci, the internationally bestselling author of The 6:20 Man and A Calamity of Souls. During one of the fiercest conflicts the world has ever known, three strangers’ lives collide . . . EVERY SECOND COUNTS Orphaned with no prospects, Charlie Matters’ life…
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Second Chance Summer
by Phillipa Ashley From the moment Lily Harper arrives at a remote retreat on the breath-taking Scilly Isles, she is itching to get back to civilisation – and her thriving business. Slowing down simply isn’t in her vocabulary, and so she quickly clashes with the gorgeous but dour Sam who runs the retreat. Just as Lily…
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Bad Manners
by Amy Beashel Would it kill you to smile, darling? Perhaps… A men-only charity dinner. A clutch of young waitresses. The jokes are uncomfortable. The hands linger. The collars loosen. Behind closed doors, the wine flows. The night is dark. The faces blur. The memories warp. Behind closed doors, the money flows. But revenge is…
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A Boy Called Saul
by Fiona Cummins Quick Reads are short books from bestselling authors, perfect for a fast and satisfying read – whether you’re a regular reader, or just getting started. With A Boy Called Saul you can get a taste of the thrilling and sinister story of Saul Anguish. It’s time to go back to the beginning . .…
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A New Year
by Leila Aboulela Quick reads Suad misses her husband. He died unexpectedly during an argument at work, and she never got to say goodbye. But Suad knows she is lucky. Her three children have promised to look after her. After several false starts, she receives a warm welcome from her oldest son and settles down…
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The Silence Factory
by Bridget Collins The Whole world disappears when you enter ‘The Silence Factory’ In the Factory, the looms clatter all day. Cobwebs found in ancient Mediterranean glades are spun into a precious fabric that silences the world. But what happens to those who fall under its spell? And who is harnessing its power? After all,…
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The Surprise Visitor
by Cathy Bramley Kind-hearted Jo Potter and fun-loving Eve Langton have been best friends since they were teenagers. Despite not seeing each other for a few years, they keep in touch every day with texts and calls. They’d love to meet up face-to-face, but life keeps getting in the way; they are both just so…
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Gallows Wood
by Louise Scarr The signs are unmistakable. The dog halts, his nose up – nostrils quivering. Every inch of him is poised. Moss has a scent. When a hand is found in Gallows Wood, PC Lucy Halliday and her specialist search dog Moss must find the rest of the body. What they uncover is a killer’s dumping…