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Remote

Milioane de angajati si mii de companii au descoperit deja placerile si beneficiile muncii la domiciliu. In companii de orice dimensiune, reprezentand, practic, fiecare domeniu, munca la domiciliu a inregistrat o crestere constanta an dupa an. Cu toate acestea, spre deosebire, de pilda, de utilizarea faxului, adoptarea acestui tip de muncǎ nu a fost nici pe departe asa de universala si comuna cum ar fi crezut multa lume. Dispunem de tehnologia necesara. Niciodata n-a fost mai usor sa comunicam si sa colaboram cu oameni de oriunde, oricand. Insa factorul uman este cel care are in continuare o problema fundamentala: lipseste o actualizare a conceptiilor noastre. Cartea aceasta isi propune sa-ti ofere tocmai aceasta viziune actuala. Iti vom pune in vedere nenumaratele beneficii ale muncii la domiciliu, inclusiv accesul la cei mai talentati angajati, eliberarea de naveta insuportabila si productivitatea marita in afara biroului consacrat. — JASON FRIED & DAVID HEINEMEIER HANSSON Remote nu reprezinta doar un set de instrumente foarte utile... Este o carte bogata in sfaturi despre colaborare, inovatie si mintea umana. — LEO BABAUTA, autorul cartii Mai mult cu mai putin (Publica, 2012) Asa cum nu ne puteam imagina un telefon mobil mai mic decat un prajitor de paine in anii '70, unele companii sunt in continuare convinse ca nu pot sa obtina un randament foarte bun de la angajatii lor decat daca acestia vin la birou. Munca virtuala reprezinta viitorul, iar Jason si David se descurca foarte bine sa descrie bunele practici, atat pentru angajati, cat si pentru angajatori. — PAMELA SLIM, autoarea cartii Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur Vei constata ca Remote iti ofera sfaturi substantiale de la niste oameni care au succes in campul virtual al muncii. Cartea este un manifest pentru renuntarea la deprinderile organizationale sufocante bazate pe un birou si un interval orar fixe, in favoarea practicilor optime de lucru pentru minunata noastra lume noua si globala. Daca organizatia ta se bazeaza pe tine sa duci anumite lucruri la bun sfarsit, cartea asta reprezinta o lectura obligatorie. — DAVID ALLEN, autorul cartii Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Pagina cu pagina, argument dupa argument, Remote ofera nesperata oportunitate la care viseaza orice jucator, mic sau mare, de pe piata de afaceri de a schimba regulile jocului si de a-si pozitiona afacerea in fruntea revolutiei. — Argumentul UniCredit Bank Remote face parte din Co-lectia de antreprenoriat a editurii Publica, colectie sustinuta de UniCredit Bank

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The Saved : Secrets, lies and bodies wash up on remote Scottish shores

The Saved : Secrets, lies and bodies wash up on remote Scottish shores

Nancy and Calder are moving from London to an isolated slate island, off the west coast of Scotland. But, for Nancy, the fresh start is undermined by the stark surroundings, mysterious locals and the discovery of Calder's dark past. Then one of Nancy's nightmares plays out in real life: Calder's boat upturned in the bay, his body adrift in the icy water. Miraculously, the doctors manage to bring him back to life, but Nancy doesn't recognize the man who has been snatched back from death's door. As secrets, lies and bodies begin to wash up on the island, Nancy must come to terms with the fact that sometimes the slate cannot be wiped clean

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The Place of Tides

The Place of Tides

‘Enchanting’ Telegraph‘Miraculous’ Isabella Tree‘Exquisite’ FTFrom the No.1 bestselling author of The Shepherd's Life, an unforgettable story of friendship, redemption and a life-changing voyage of discovery on a remote Norwegian islandHow far do you have to go to find yourself? One afternoon many years ago, James Rebanks met an old woman on a remote Norwegian island. She lived and worked alone on a tiny rocky outcrop, caring for wild Eider ducks and gathering their down. Hers was a centuries-old trade that had once made men and women rich, but had long been in decline. Still, somehow, she seemed to be hanging on. Back at home, Rebanks couldn’t stop thinking about the woman on the rocks. She was fierce and otherworldly – and yet strangely familiar. Years passed. Then, one day, he wrote her a letter, asking if he could return. Bring work clothes, she replied, and good boots, and come quickly: her health was failing. And so he travelled to the edge of the Arctic to witness her last season on the island. This is the story of that season. It is the story of a unique and ancient landscape, and of the woman who brought it back to life. It traces the pattern of her work from the rough, isolated toil of bitter winter, to the elation of the endless summer light, when the birds leave behind their precious down for gathering, like feathered gold. Slowly, Rebanks begins to understand that this woman and her world are not what he had previously thought. What began as a journey of escape becomes an extraordinary lesson in self-knowledge and forgiveness

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Nightfall

Nightfall

Don’t miss the next utterly gripping and emotional thriller from Amanda Brooke! ‘Loaded with twists and dark turns you won’t see coming’ The Sun Every family has secrets… Following her mother’s tragic death, Paige is preparing to scatter Ellen’s ashes in the heart of the Welsh mountains with her dad, grandmother, aunt and uncle by her side. Some secrets are benign… But when a blizzard descends over the hills, the family have no choice but to abandon their quest and seek refuge in a remote mountain inn. Some secrets a person would kill to conceal… But they aren’t the only ones trapped on the mountain. A stranger has followed their trail and he knows a secret. How far would you go to protect yours

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Misery

Misery

One of the true classics of psychological suspense, about a writer and his No. 1 fan, now with a stunning new cover look. Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now he's writing to stay alive. Misery Chastain is dead. Paul Sheldon has just killed her - with relief, with joy. Misery made him rich; she was the heroine of a string of bestsellers. And now he wants to get on to some real writing. That's when the car accident happens, and he wakes up splinted and in pain, in the remote mountain home of his rescuer, Annie Wilkes. The good news is that Annie was a nurse and has pain-killing drugs. The bad news is that she has long been Paul's Number One Fan. And when she finds out what Paul has done to Misery, she doesn't like it. She doesn't like it at all . .

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Prophet

Prophet

YOUR HAPPIEST MEMORY IS THEIR DEADLIEST WEAPON‘Prophet is a blast’ Sunday Times‘Brilliant. Hypnotically enthralling… I loved it’ CHRIS WHITAKER***A mysterious eventAn all-American diner appears overnight in a remote British field. More and more objects materialise: toys, fairground rides, pets and other treasured mementos of the past. A weapon like no otherThe deaths quickly follow. A devastating weapon – Prophet – is bringing these memories to life, then stifling innocent people with their own joy. But nobody knows who created it, or why. A fight for the futureSunil Rao and Adam Rubenstein are tasked with investigating this strange new reality. After a troubled past together, they are drawn closer than ever to defend what they both hold most dear…***‘A fast-paced techno-thriller…immense fun’ Guardian‘A thrilling dystopian novel’ TIMEREADERS LOVE PROPHET:‘It’s a wild ride and I loved it!’‘What an amazing novel…totally compelling’‘An endlessly inventive sci-fi thriller’‘Thoroughly enjoyable…full of action, drama, sci-fi twists’‘Absolutely brilliant

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Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park

Discover the gripping science fiction cult classic that inspired a global film franchise. PLUS, OUT NOW: ERUPTION, THE BRAND NEW THRILLER FOR 2024 FROM MICHAEL CRICHTON AND JAMES PATTERSON'Crichton's most compulsive novel' Sunday Telegraph'Breathtaking adventure. . . a book that is as hard to put down as it is to forget' Time Out'Crichton's dinosaurs are genuinely frightening' Chicago Sun-Times-------------------------------On a remote jungle island, genetic engineers have created a dinosaur game park. Now one of mankind's most thrilling fantasies has come true. Creatures that have been extinct for millions of years roam Jurassic Park, and all the world can visit them - for a price. But when a catastrophe destroys the park's defence system, what was once a scientific dream becomes a living nightmare. . . And scientists and tourists alike are left fighting for their lives. -------------------------------More praise for Jurassic Park'Full of suspense' New York Times'Wonderful. . . powerful' Washington Post'Frighteningly real. . . compelling. . . it'll keep you riveted' The Detroit New

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The Hitchcock Hotel

The Hitchcock Hotel

SIX FRIENDS. ONE REMOTE HOTEL. A LONG-OVERDUE REUNION. WELCOME TO THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL . . . 'Wrobel wittily recreates the mood of creeping suspense and comic horror that makes Hitchcock movies so endlessly entertaining' The Times 'Fans of Knives Out, Agatha Christie, and (of course) Alfred Hitchcock, rejoice! The Hitchcock Hotel is cool, classy – but such fun; reverent – yet so original' A.J Finn 'As twisty as a Hitchcock film' Alex Michaelides 'A scream from start to finish' Janice Hallett --- Alfred Smettle adores Hitchcock. And who better to become founder, owner and manager of The Hitchcock Hotel, a remote, sprawling Victorian house sitting atop a hill in the beautiful White Mountains, New England. There, guests can find movie props and memorabilia in every room, round-the-clock film screenings, and an aviary with fifty crows. For the hotel's first anniversary, Alfred invites the five college friends he studied film with. He hasn't spoken to any of them in sixteen years. Not after what happened. But who better to appreciate Alfred's creation? His guests arrive, and everything seems to go according to plan. Until one glimpses someone standing outside her shower curtain. Another is violently ill every time she eats the hotel food. Then their mobile phones go missing. You should always make the audience suffer as much as possible, right? The guests are stuck in the middle of nowhere, and things are about to get even worse. After all, no Hitchcock set is complete without a dead body. --- 'A slow burn of suspense, secrets, and lies that – in true Hitchcockian fashion - explodes into a series of twists, each more jaw-dropping than the last' Riley Sager ‘Artful construction, shudder-inducing suspense, and cinematic sparkle make The Hitchcock Hotel the perfect weekend escape’ Tess Wegert ‘A master stylist, Stephanie Wrobel strikes again with well-drawn characters, intricate plotting, satisfying surprises, and first-class entertainment. Endlessly clever, ridiculously entertaining, and so damn fun’ Kathleen West PRAISE FOR STEPHANIE WROBEL: 'Sensationally good – Wrobel is one to watch' Lee Child 'Worthy of Patricia Highsmith at her finest: quite superb' Daily Mail 'A riveting psychological duel' Sunday Times 'Expertly paced, hugely unsettling, and perfectly dark' Ashley Audrain 'A total page-turner' Lisa Jewell 'A spine-chilling thriller' Stylis

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Mici binecuvântări

Mici binecuvântări

Aleasă de Amazon printre cele mai bune cărți ale anului 2023Cel mai recent roman al autorului bestsellerelor Mystic River, Shutter Island, Gone, Baby, GoneBoston, vara caniculară a lui 1974. Mary Pat Fennessy încearcă din greu să-și întrețină singură ce i-a mai rămas din familie. Femeia a locuit toată viața în cartierul Southie, enclava americanilor de origine irlandeză care se agață cu încăpățânare de tradiții vechi și se delimitează cu mândrie de ceilalți.Într-o noapte Jules, fiica adolescentă a lui Mary Pat, rămâne afară până târziu și nu mai ajunge acasă. În aceeași seară, un tânăr de culoare e găsit mort, lovit de un metrou în circumstanțe misterioase.Cele două întâmplări nu par să aibă vreo legătură între ele. Însă în căutarea disperată după fiica ei, Mary Pat începe să descopere lucruri de care ar fi fost mai bine să nu se atingă, punând întrebări care-l deranjează pe Marty Butler, șeful mafiei irlandeze.Având drept fundal lunile caniculare și tumultuoase când procesul de desegregare al școlilor din oraș a explodat în fapte de violență, romanul de față este un thriller superb care prezintă infracționalitatea și puterea într-un mod brutal. O lucrare hipnotizantă și emoționantă.„O lectură care te pune pe gânduri, te captivează, te înfurie și pe care nu o poți lăsa din mână.”Stephen King„Un thriller care te lasă cu gura căscată, cu acțiunea plasată în 1974, în Boston, în timpul desegregării din școli, având drept protagonistă o femeie extrem de tenace și imposibil de ignorat.”Gillian Flyn

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1 Circe : The stunning new anniversary edition from the author of international bestseller The Song of Achilles

1 Circe : The stunning new anniversary edition from the author of international bestseller The Song of Achilles

The captivating Sunday Times and New York Times number one bestseller by the Orange Prize-winning author of The Song of Achilles; 'spellbinding ... a thrilling tour de force of the imagination' (Mail on Sunday)'Fabulous' Daily Telegraph'Blisteringly modern' The Times'Bold and sensuously written' Daily Mail'An airy delight' ObserverGod. Mortal. Daughter. Monster. Saviour. Outcast. Lover. Destroyer. Creator. Mother. Witch. Scorned, rejected and at last exiled from her father's house for her dark gifts, Circe arrives on the remote island of Aiaia with nothing but her wits and magic to help her. But there is danger for a solitary woman in the world, and Circe's independence and strange powers draw the wrath of men and gods alike. To protect what she holds dear, Circe must decide whether she belongs with the deities she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.Complicated and wounded, gifted and passionate, Madeline Miller's captivating Circe steps out of myth and into the present as a heroine for our time, and all times

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I Am Pilgrim : The bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club pick

I Am Pilgrim : The bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club pick

'A big, breathless tale of nonstop suspense' The New York Times'Simply one of the best suspense novels I've read in a long time' David Baldacci'An all too plausible disaster for the world we live in. Great nail-biting stuff' Robert Goddard'The plot twists and turns like a python in a sack... Visceral, gritty and cinematic' The Times_______________The astonishing story of one man's breakneck race against time to save America from oblivion. A YOUNG WOMAN MURDERED. All of her identifying characteristics dissolved by acid. A FATHER PUBLICLY BEHEADED. Killed in the blistering heat of a Saudi Arabian public square. A SYRIAN BIOTECH EXPERT FOUND EYELESS. Dumped in a Damascus junkyard. SMOULDERING HUMAN REMAINS. Abandoned on a remote mountainside in Afghanistan. PILGRIM. The codename for a man who doesn't exist. A man who must return from obscurity. The only man who can uncover a flawless plot to commit an appalling crime against humanity. The much-anticipated, heart-racing new thriller from Terry Hayes, THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST, is available now. _______________Praise for Terry Hayes'Clever and compulsive' Sunday Mirror'Huge ambition and even huger talent' Stav Sherez'Compelling and wildly inventive storytelling' Chris Ewan'Hayes brings well-refined storytelling chops to the enterprise' Kirku

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There Should Have Been Eight

There Should Have Been Eight

In this chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh, a remote estate in the New Zealand Alps hosts a reunion no one will ever forget. Seven friends. One last weekend. A mansion half in ruins. No room for lies. Someone is going to confess. Because there should have been eight... They met when they were teenagers. Now they're adults, and time has been kind to some and unkind to others. None more so than Bea-the one they lost nine long years ago. They've gathered to reminisce at Bea's family's estate, a once glorious mansion straight out of a gothic novel. Best friends, old flames, secret enemies, and new lovers are all under one roof. But when the weather turns and they're snowed in at the edge of eternity, there's nowhere left to hide from their shared history. As the walls close in, the pretense of normality gives way to long-buried grief, bitterness, and rage. Underneath it all, there's the nagging feeling that Bea's shocking death wasn't what it was claimed to be. And before the weekend is through, the truth will be unleashed. No matter the cost...

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The Assassin's Blade : The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas

The Assassin's Blade : The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas

‘One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade’ TIMEThe twist of a knife. The birth of a legend. Step into the world of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas with this collection of prequel novellas. Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom’s most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful Assassin’s Guild and its scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, she yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. But when Arobynn dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, Celaena finds herself acting independently of his wishes and questioning her own allegiance. If she hopes to escape Arobynn’s clutches, Celaena will have to put her faith in her wits and her blade ... knowing that if she fails, she’ll lose not just a chance at freedom but her life. A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas explores the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling — and deadly — world. Included in this volume: The Assassin and the Pirate LordThe Assassin and the HealerThe Assassin and the DesertThe Assassin and the UnderworldThe Assassin and the Empir

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Never Lie : From the Sunday Times Bestselling Author of The Housemaid

Never Lie : From the Sunday Times Bestselling Author of The Housemaid

A twisting, pulse-pounding thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Housemaid and The Coworker!Sometimes the truth kills…Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. They think they've found it when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace years ago. But when a violent winter storm traps them at the estate, the house begins to lose its appeal. Stuck inside and growing restless, Tricia stumbles on a collection of audio transcripts from Dr. Hale's sessions with patients. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to the doctor's mysterious disappearance. With each tape, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and a web of lies slowly unravels. But by the time Tricia reaches the final cassette, the one that reveals the entire horrifying story, it will be too late…From Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes an addictive, unpredictable thriller that will keep you asking the question: what is the truth

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Listen to Your Sister

Listen to Your Sister

A razor-sharp, breathlessly harrowing novel of siblings, the nightmares that haunt us, and the deep, powerful love that can tie a family together, perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix, Isabel Canas and T. Kingfisher. Twenty-five-year-old Calla Williams is struggling since becoming guardian to her brother, Jamie. Calla is overwhelmed and tired of being the one who makes sacrifices to keep the family together. Jamie, full of good-natured sixteen-year-old recklessness, is usually off fighting for what matters to him or getting into mischief, often at the same time. Dre, their brother, promised he would help raise Jamie-but now the ink is dry on the paperwork and in classic middle-child fashion, he's off doing his own thing. And through it all, The Nightmare never stops haunting Calla: recurring images of her brothers dying that she is powerless to stop. When Jamie's actions at a protest spiral out of control, the siblings must go on the run. Taking refuge in a remote cabin that looks like it belongs on a slasher movie poster rather than on an Airbnb listing, the siblings now face a new threat where their lives-and reality-hang in the balance. Their sister always warned them about her nightmares. They really should have listened

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Dead Mountain

Dead Mountain

Was it murder... or something even more sinister?‘Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life.’ David Baldacci on Preston and ChildFifteen years ago, a group of young engineers took a winter trip to the New Mexico mountains. When they failed to return home, searchers uncovered a disturbing scene. The group’s tent had been slashed open from the inside, as if they had fled in terror. What could have been horrific enough to make nine adults risk their lives in a vicious blizzard?Despite a diligent FBI investigation, and the discovery of horrifically mutilated corpses, some of the expedition were never found – until now. Two bodies have been located in a remote cave, one bearing signs of a grisly end. The infamous case remains a job for the FBI, so Agent Corrie Swanson calls in archaeologist Nora Kelly to work with him on yet another macabre mystery. Will Dead Mountain shed its secrets – or live up to its name once more?The latest pulse-pounding thriller from #1 New York Times bestsellers Preston & Child, perfect for fans of Simon Toyne and David Baldacci. 'Excellent.' Publishers Weekly'A first-rate thrill ride done in the indomitable style that has become Preston & Child's trademark.' Bookreporte

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The Christmas Stocking Murders

The Christmas Stocking Murders

'Tis the season to solve a mystery... discover the festive crime novel that everyone is talking about, from the bestselling author of Murder at Holly House. A case shrouded in secrets. Yorkshire, 1953. It's nearly Christmas, and Detective Frank Grasby and his boss, Juggers, are investigating a puzzling murder in the remote village of Uthley’s Bay. A fisherman has been found dead on the beach, with a stocking wound tight round his throat. A festive mystery for one and all. Hundreds of pairs of stockings, in neat cellophane bags, soon wash up on the shore. A blizzard cuts off Frank and Juggers from help, and the local innkeeper is murdered. Any remaining Christmas cheer goes up in smoke as the villagers refuse to talk, leaving the two detectives chasing false leads in the snow. A winter wonderland with no escape. To make matters worse, Frank can’t stop thinking about stockings. Why does everyone seem to be enjoying strangely high standards of hosiery, even beneath their oilskins? Who is the sinister man snooping around their hotel? And how can they solve the murder when everyone in the village is a suspect?Readers love The Christmas Stocking Murders:‘Atmospheric, amusing, a book to read by a fireside.’ *****‘This book is a delight.’ *****‘I found myself chuckling along.’ *****‘A wonderful page-turner.’ *****‘These books are a tonic.’ *****‘A Christmas joy. ****

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Nightfall: Devil's Night

Nightfall: Devil's Night

The games are back in the thrilling, final instalment of New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas's Devil's Night series. They call it Blackchurch: a secluded mansion in a remote, undisclosed location where the wealthy and powerful send their misbehaving sons to cool off away from prying eyes. Will Grayson has always been reckless, wild - and he's never been bound by a single rule other than to do exactly what he wants. He learned long ago that being treated like an animal gives you permission to act like one. In high school, he might have enjoyed backing Emory into corners when no one was looking, but he could also be warm. And fierce in keeping her safe. But the truth is, he has a right to hate her. Because it's all her fault. Everything. Devil's Night. The videos. The arrests. She's to blame - and yet she regrets nothing. He never expected one of his enemies to come straight to him. But now he knows she's here somewhere. And as the security detail leaves, and the door to the gilded cage opens, giving Will free rein of the house and grounds for another unsupervised month, he remembers with a smile . . . Blackchurch houses five prisoners. And he's only one of Emory's problems. **Nightfall is a STANDALONE dark romance with no cliffhanger. It is suitable for ages 18+*

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The Last Witch of Scotland : Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year 2024

The Last Witch of Scotland : Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year 2024

Being a woman was her only crime. Scottish Highlands, 1727. In the aftermath of a tragic fire that kills her father, Aila and her mother, Janet, move to the remote parish of Loth, north-west of Inverness. Blending in does not come easily to the women: Aila was badly burned in the fire and left with visible injuries, while her mother struggles to maintain her grip on reality. When a temporary minister is appointed in the area, rather than welcome the two women, he develops a strange curiosity for them that sets them even further apart from the community. Then arrives a motley troupe of travelling entertainers from Edinburgh, led by the charismatic but mysterious Jack. It is just the distraction Janet, and particularly Aila, needs: for the first time in a long while, their lives are filling with joy and friendship, and a kind of hope Aila hasn't known since her father's death. But in this small community, faith is more powerful than truth, and whispers more dangerous even than fire. Haunting and deeply moving, The Last Witch of Scotland is a story of love, loyalty and sacrifice, inspired by the true story of the last person to be executed for witchcraft in Britain. Perfect for fans of Outlander, The Mercies and The Witches of Vardo, or for anyone with an interest in the history of witchcraft, late renaissance Scotland and Highland history

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The Will of the Many : Volume 1

The Will of the Many : Volume 1

At the elite Catenan Academy, where students are prepared as the future leaders of the Hierarchy empire, the curriculum reveals a layered set of mysteries which turn murderous in this new fantasy by bestselling author of The Licanius Trilogy, James Islington. Vis, the adopted son of Magnus Quintus Ulcisor, a prominent senator within the Hierarchy, is trained to enter the famed Catenan Academy to help Ulciscor learn what the hidden agenda is of the remote island academy. Secretly, he also wants Vis to discover what happed to his brother who died at the academy. He’s sure the current Principalis of the academy, Quintus Veridius Julii, a political rival, knows much more than he’s revealing. The Academy’s vigorous syllabus is a challenge Vis is ably suited to meet, but it is the training in the use of Will, a practice that Vis finds abhorrent, that he must learn in order to excel at the Academy. Will—a concept that encompasses their energy, drive, focus, initiative, ambition, and vitality—can be voluntarily “ceded” to someone else. A single recipient can accept ceded Will from multiple people, growing in power towards superhuman levels. Within the hierarchy your level of Will, or legal rank, determines how you live or die. And there are those who are determined to destroy this hierarchal system, as well as those in the Academy who use it to gain dominance in internationally bestselling author James Islington’s wonderfully crafted new epic fantasy series

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A Sorceress Comes to Call

A Sorceress Comes to Call

From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes a dark retelling of the Brothers Grimm's Goose Girl, rife with secrets, murder, and forbidden magic. Perfect for fans of Naomi Novic, Alix E. Harrow and Nettle & Bone. Cordelia knows her mother is unusual. Their house doesn't have any doors between rooms-there are no secrets in this house!-Cordelia isn't allowed to have a single friend. Unless you count Falada, her mother's beautiful white horse. The only time Cordelia feels truly free is on her daily rides with him. But more than a few quirks set her mother apart. Other parents can't force their daughters to be silent and motionless-obedient-for hours or days on end. Other mothers aren't . . . sorcerers. After a suspicious death in their small town, Cordelia's mother insists they leave in the middle of the night, riding away together on Falada's back, leaving behind all Cordelia has ever known. They arrive at the remote country manor of a wealthy older man, the Squire, and his unwed sister, Hester. Cordelia's mother intends to lure the Squire into marriage. Cordelia knows this can only be bad news for the bumbling gentleman and his kind, intelligent sister. And indeed Hester sees the way Cordelia shrinks away from her mother. How the young girl sits eerily still at dinner every night. Hester knows that to save her brother from bewitchment and to rescue the terrified Cordelia, she will have to face down a wicked witch of the worst kind

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The Escape Room

The Escape Room

Eight contestants. One killer. Can you find the traitor?'I'm a Celebrity meets Lord of the Flies.' Emma Curtis‘The pace never slackens.’ Faith Martin'What fun!' GuardianEverything is a clue. Bonnie arrives on a remote sea fort off the coast of England to take part in a mysterious reality TV show. Competing against seven strangers, she must solve a series of puzzles to win the prize money. No one leaves. It doesn't take long for the contestants to turn on one another. Who will sacrifice the most for wealth and fame? And why can't Bonnie shake the creeping sense that they are not alone?The only way out is to win. When the first person is found dead, the others begin to panic. Because there's a killer with them inside the fort, and anyone could be next. If Bonnie wants to escape, she needs to win... Everyone is talking about The Escape Room . . . ‘The twists and turns are ingenious. Brilliant!’ *****‘A rip-roaring, immersive thriller that does not let you out of its grasp.’ *****‘This was a brilliant and extremely enjoyable thriller, and I hope to one day see it on our screens! Loved it!’ *****‘Like The Traitors on steroids’ *****‘A vivid look at reality TV and the damaging psychological effects of social media posts.’*****‘I read it in two sittings, and could NOT put it down.’ *****‘It’s like The Crystal Maze meets Big Brother, but really really dark!’ *****‘I never want to do an escape room after reading this book’ *****‘One of my top books of the year!’ ****

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Talking to Strangers

Talking to Strangers

***From the bestselling author of the Richard & Judy Book Club pick The Widow***‘A disturbing mystery that grips like a serpent.’ DAILY MAIL‘A chilling read.’ SUNDAY TIMES‘This novel hits home. And it hurts. Terrifyingly real and addictive.’ SHARON BOLTONThree women. One Killer. Talking to strangers has never been more dangerous... When the body of forty-four-year-old Karen Simmons is found abandoned in remote woodland, journalist Kiki Nunn is determined this will be the big break she so desperately needs. Because she has a head start on all the other reporters. Just a week before Karen was killed, Kiki interviewed her about the highs and lows of mid-life romance. Karen told her all about kissing strangers on the beach under the stars, expensive meals, roses. About the scammers and the creeps... While the police appear to be focusing on local suspects, Kiki sets out to write the definitive piece on one woman's fatal search for love. But she will soon learn that the search for truth can be just as deadly... *** Readers are gripped by Talking to Strangers! ***'WOW. I did NOT see this twist coming. This is my favorite kind of book - a whodunnit that leaves you guessing...right up until the very last words.' FIVE-STARS'Made me consider the kind of society we live in and left me wanting more with its thought-provoking issues and gripping story. It's a must read.' FIVE-STARS'Fiona Barton knocks it out of the park... this had so many twists and turns I nearly got whiplash!' FIVE-STARS'Once I started, I couldn't put it down! I absolutely loved it! Absolute must read.' FIVE-STAR

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The House of Ulloa

The House of Ulloa

A rich and unforgettable tragic-comic novel of sexual intrigue and political scheming, The House of Ulloa is one of the greatest works of nineteenth-century Spanish literature. The House of Ulloa follows pure and pious Father Julián Alvarez, who is sent to a remote country estate to put the affairs of the marquis, an irresponsible libertine, in order. When he discovers moral decadence, cruelty and corruption at his new home, Julián's well-meaning but ineffectual attempts to prevent the fall of the House of Ulloa end in tragedy. Combining gothic elements with humour and social satire, The House of Ulloa is the finest achievement of Emilia Pardo Bazán, a prolific writer, feminist, traveller and intellectual, and one of the most dynamic figures of her time. Brilliantly balancing biting satire and gothic undertones, and evoking a rich sense of place, this is a wonderful novel that deserves to be ranked with the other great books of the period. The Countess Emilia Pardo Bazán was born in 1851 and married at sixteen. After separating from her husband, she embarked on an affair with novelist Benito Pérez Galdós. The House of Ulloa (1886) is generally considered as her masterpiece among her many literary works. Professor Paul O'Prey is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Roehampton, London. Lucia Graves has translated works by Robert Graves, Anaïs Nin, Katherine Mansfield and Carlos Ruiz Zafón, and is the author of a memoir, A Woman Unknown, and a novel, The Memory House. 'An absolutely first-rate novelist [...] Bazán's genius lies in the way she mixes comedy, farce, realism and heightened-pitch hysteria with a dash of gothic [...] People may travel by donkey in this book, but it could have been written yesterday' - Nick Lezard, Guardian'Pardo Bazán's mastery of social types and of the political currents that swirled around the liberal revolution are unsurpassed in Spanish literature ... O'Prey and Graves ... avoid awkward literalisms while nonetheless remaining true to the spirit of the original' New Criterio

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We Solve Murders

We Solve Murders

FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUBA brand new series.An iconic new detective team.And a thrilling new murder to solve . . .-----Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favourite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy's business now.Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. As a private security officer, she doesn't stay still long enough for habits or routines. She's currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D'Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job . . .Then a dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy?-----PRAISE FOR RICHARD OSMAN'Brilliantly suspenseful' JEFFERY DEAVER'Deplorably good' IAN RANKIN'Funny, clever, compelling' HARLAN COBEN'I smiled a million times' MARIAN KEYES'Warm, wise and witty' VAL MCDERMID'Osman just gets better' SHARI LAPENA'The rightful king of crime' i'The twistiest, turniest tale told with all of Richard Osman's trademark wit and warmth' RED'The entertainment value is sky-high' I PAPER'Thursday Murder Club fans, you are in for a treat' PRIMA'Much as with the earlier books, I read We Solve Murders in a few pleasured gulps' SUNDAY TIMES'Osman's new series, which kicks off with this book, is written with just as light a touch and gently humorous tone' THE OBSERVER'The thing that shines through in Osman's writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities. All of which makes for a delightful read - and another little slice of warmth in time for autumn' THE OBSERVER'This is a sitcom-meets-Bond, and a fine murder mystery' DAILY EXPRESSRichard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, August 202

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