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Donoghue E: The Paris Express

The Paris Express

A Novel

Spanning decades and continents, A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing is a dark, magical realist family saga that moves through the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism and inescapability of fate in stunningly rendered folklore.

Spanning decades and continents, A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing is a dark, magical realist family saga that moves through the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism and inescapability of fate in stunningly rendered folklore.

A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing

The Sea Stone Sisters

Across land, sea and time, the stones will summon them home . . . 'Unpredictable and unputdownable . . . a stunningly good read' SANTA MONTEFIORE 'Cleverly layered and wonderfully compelling' KAREN SWAN 'A captivating, sweeping dual-timeline saga' SORAYA LANE Compelling, atmospheric, and spellbinding - it all begins with The Sea Stone Sisters. Combining magical realism with an epic family saga that spans decades and continents, The Sea Stone Sisters takes the reader to the most beautiful and aspirational locations in the world. ⭐ And readers can't get enough! ⭐ 'This mesmerising story will sweep you off your feet and transport you . . . If you enjoy Lucinda Riley, this is perfect for you' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Wow, what a page-turner of a read. Perfect for Lucinda Riley fans' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Fans of sweeping, emotional family sagas such as Lucinda Riley's Seven Sisters series will find much to love here. I certainly did!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A beautifully written novel that paints vivid pictures of wonderful landscapes, and mystery. I couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Transports the reader from the Scottish Highlands, to Ceylon, Australia and London. It was absolutely compelling with romance, mystery and danger all blending beautifully' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ _________________________ The four of them had sat upon the fallen stones the night before Iris left. Like the stones in their rings, the sisters were meant to stay together. Now they were scattered across the world. 1931. When Iris Blackmore's father knocks down the Sisters of Skara standing stones, a dark shadow falls on the Blackmore family. With his fortune lost and wife dead, his four daughters are forced to leave their home, taking only the rings they inherited from their beloved mother. Iris is the first to depart, travelling east in search of an uncle who might be able to help the family. Present day. Roz Chatton moves to London from Australia, bringing very little with her other than her mother's old ring. Grieving and adrift, she stumbles on a painting of four ancient standing stones which ignites an uncanny connection to the ring on her finger. Determined to learn more about the origin of the painting, Roz unearths the full story of Iris Blackmore, unravelling a family history she could never have imagined. Four lost sisters. An epic journey home. Will you follow? _________________________ The Sea Stone Sisters is the first of a sweeping and moving series, perfect for fans of Soraya Lane, Lucinda Riley and Clare Flynn. Let yourself be whisked away from Scotland to Ceylon and from Australia to London in this epic tale about family mysteries, unexpected love and enduring courage. 'A gorgeous immersive epic' KRISTIN HARMEL 'The perfect successor to Lucinda Riley' ZOE MARRIOTT 'Evocative, immersive and completely involving' CLARE FLYNN 'An enchanting, edge-of-your-seat tale' CHRISTINA COURTENAY

A spellbinding journey across decades and continents, combining evocative magical realism with epic family saga

'I love all of MacIntosh's work. This one is definitely one of my favourites' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿Don't miss this hilarious forced proximity, enemies to lovers rom-com from million-copy bestselling author Portia MacIntosh!In reality it was a business trip, dressed up as a romantic mini break, but the man behind the wheel was meant to be Candice Hart's boss (and secret boyfriend). Not Danny the new guy.Not only does Candice have to navigate the cramped quarters of Danny's 'fully' restored VW Beetle, but she also has to contend with his relentless enthusiasm for sharing his thoughts on everything from her career to her love life.As the journey turns into a chaotic adventure full of unexpected twists, Candice starts to realise that she might actually be enjoying herself with Danny more than she ever expected. Is it time to stop playing it safe and show the world the real Candice Hart?Tropes:Workplace romanceForced proximityEnemies to loversReaders LOVE Portia MacIntosh!:'Start to finish in 5 hours! Absolutely brilliant' ¿¿¿¿¿'One of those books you can't put down... Fun, flirty and really readable... Loved it' ¿¿¿¿¿'This was just perfect!'¿¿¿¿¿'Gorgeous... I completely devoured this book within a day... Had me giggling to myself many times... An absolute delight' ¿¿¿¿¿'Super cute. I loved everything about it' ¿¿¿¿¿'A gorgeous read which is guaranteed to leave you smiling... I have devoured this book in a matter of hours... I wish I could rate this higher than five stars' ¿¿¿¿¿

Drive Me Crazy

Throne of Khetara

A new reign is coming. . . Rebellion, dark magic, desire and horror collide in the start to this epic Ancient Egyptian inspired fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi and Sabaa Tahir. An instant New York Times bestseller and Waterstones YA Book of the Month! 'A bold and opulent fantasy that glimmers with magic and intrigue' - Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace Princess. Priestess. Rebel. Thief. The kingdom of Khetara awaits an uncertain future . . . As the gilded royal court revels in decadence, turning a blind eye to the civil unrest threatening to overspill the rural southern lands, an inescapable storm of change is brewing. For the pharaoh is dying and fate will come for them all. In the golden capital, the royal princess, SITA, is caught in a web of sensuality, deceit and murder as her older brother lusts for power and excess. Meanwhile her younger brother, rejects his royal heritage to find refuge in the sacred temple and the ancient knowledge it holds. Unbeknownst to the royal heirs, NEFF, a young girl haunted by prophetic blood-drenched dreams, holds the key to their destinies. To the south, the flames of rebellion ignite as RAE, a farmer's daughter, resists the pharaoh's oppressive rule and inspires an army. And in the depths of the desert, tomb-raider KARIM stumbles upon a long-buried secret and awakens the monster within . . . Who will sit on the throne when the bloodshed is done? A scintillating, explosive, richly layered lush fantasy told in multiple viewpoints - this is the start of a must-read epic trilogy!

Waterstones YA Book of the Month & NYT bestseller Ancient Egyptian fantasy epic of rebellion, romance and betrayal - perfect for Tahereh Mafi fans

Throne of Khetara: His Face is the Sun

The Tatami Time Machine Blues (Nomad Edition)

This book explores the complexity of cities as sites of warfare and investigates the ever-growing challenges for Disaster Risk Management (DRM). Through analysis of existing literature, media coverage and in-depth case studies, this title investigates the vulnerabilities of growing cities, the consequences citizens face in crises, and the effectiveness of DRM systems.
By depicting the serious global security problems that test systems of culture, governance, war and peace practices, this book encourages discussion around the present and future condition of cities. The volume investigates the impacts of urban warfare and argues for the implementation of effective DRM systems that are based on understanding of disaster risk in all its dimensions, achieved through well-designed training programs employing the latest teaching-learning theories and agile methodologies.
Stanis¿aw Kowalkowski is professor at War Studies University, Warsaw, Poland. He is the author and co-author of 230 different scientific studies, including ‘Determinants and possibilities of counteracting the use of improvised explosive devices’; and has participated in 12 development projects, including project dedicated to ‘Improving the Safety and Protection of Soldiers on Missions Through Research and Development in Military Medical and Technical Areas’.
Marek Wrzosek is professor at War Studies University, Warsaw, Poland. His military, research and teaching career develops in the scope of military reconnaissance systems, information systems and particularly military and non-military threats assessment. He published numerous theoretical and practical works, participated in the international research projects. His most important works include 
Military threats to Poland after the Russian’s invasion of Ukraine; Future wars; Doctrines, tactics, military operations.
Danuta Kämierczak is associate professor at University of The National Education Commission, Krakow, Poland. Her scope of research includes security studies including human security, education management, disaster risk management. She participated in international projects on security and safety, and disaster risk management.

Challenges for disaster management

Cities in crisis

The Fallen Gods Trilogy

Faithbreaker

'A captivating story of love and adventure, thrumming with secrets' Lucy Steeds, author of The Artist 'Moves elegantly back and forwards in time, and across the world from Paris and London to the Antipodes . . . beautifully written' Sunday Times 'A compelling tale . . . blends historical fiction with high adventure and romance' Guardian 'Like a fine vintage of champagne, this novel is complex, layered, and delicious' Kate MacIntosh, author of The Champagne Letters Caroline examines a stolen map. And there she finds it, at the edge of the Western Hemisphere, a black mark at the 30th latitude smaller than a flea: Norfolk Island. Her Aunt thinks she's a fool for wanting to follow her father to the other side of the world. He is no longer the man who taught Caroline about philosophy, apothecary and dreamt of returning to the France of his childhood. He is a convicted murderer, mad, deported, condemned. But, when she understands that Caroline is determined, her Aunt has one piece of advice: she must leave her past behind and invent a new story. In 1839, Caroline lands in Van Dieman's Land, a young widow of means with a boy in her care. In this insular colony of exiles and opportunists, no-one talks too much about their past. Caroline leases a run-down cottage and abandoned vineyard and, on this island of extreme seasons and wild beauty, she embarks on a fearless enterprise to reclaim her father, create champagne, and rewrite her family's legacy. Travelling from Paris to Edinburgh, London, New York and to Tasmania, The Great Act of Love is an epic story of hope and self-invention.

A Great Act of Love

“‘But who are we, if we forget everything that came before?’ Roza wonders in&nbsp;The Jilted Countess. This moving story of one woman finding a new life and new love in the aftermath of WWII answers this question, in the process taking on themes of PTSD, communism, and the plight of being an immigrant in postwar America.”—Meg Waite Clayton, internationally bestselling author of&nbsp;Typewriter BeachIn the aftermath of World War II, a young Hungarian émigré jilted by a G.I. persuades a Midwestern newspaper editor to help her find an American husband in this poignant novel, based on a true story, from the author of The French Winemaker’s Daughter.The war stole Roza Meszaros’s dreams of becoming a ballerina and her aristocratic family’s fortune. But the penniless Hungarian countess’s fate takes a hopeful turn when she meets an American soldier named Joe, who promises to marry her and take her to the States. After two years of waiting to obtain the necessary money and paperwork to emigrate, Roza finally arrives in Minnesota—and discovers Joe has married someone else.Determined to stay in America, Roza turns to popular newspaper columnist Cedric Adams to help her find a suitable husband. Sharing Roza’s story and her picture, Adams makes a special plea to his military readers. The response is overwhelming—nearly 1,800 World War II veterans bombard the paper’s offices with telegrams, flowers, candy, and cash, “a world-record” for marriage proposals, Adams tells Roza.Like a 1948 version of The Bachelorette, Roza ultimately chooses Finn Erickson, a former soldier and railroad locomotive engineer. Putting aside her romantic ideals, she and her new husband settle into the small riverside town of Red Wing, Minnesota. But when Roza unexpectedly runs into her former fiancé, things quickly become complicated.A captivating and unusual tale of love, loss, finding yourself, and creating your destiny, The Jilted Countess examines the meaning of marriage, the American dream, and what it takes to face our demons while searching for happiness.&nbsp;

“‘But who are we, if we forget everything that came before?’ Roza wonders in&nbsp;The Jilted Countess. This moving story of one woman finding a new life and new love in the aftermath of WWII answers this question, in the process taking on themes of PTSD, communism, and the plight of being an immigrant in postwar America.”—Meg Waite Clayton, internationally bestselling author of&nbsp;Typewriter BeachIn the aftermath of World War II, a young Hungarian émigré jilted by a G.I. persuades a Midwestern newspaper editor to help her find an American husband in this poignant novel, based on a true story, from the author of The French Winemaker’s Daughter.The war stole Roza Meszaros’s dreams of becoming a ballerina and her aristocratic family’s fortune. But the penniless Hungarian countess’s fate takes a hopeful turn when she meets an American soldier named Joe, who promises to marry her and take her to the States. After two years of waiting to obtain the necessary money and paperwork to emigrate, Roza finally arrives in Minnesota—and discovers Joe has married someone else.Determined to stay in America, Roza turns to popular newspaper columnist Cedric Adams to help her find a suitable husband. Sharing Roza’s story and her picture, Adams makes a special plea to his military readers. The response is overwhelming—nearly 1,800 World War II veterans bombard the paper’s offices with telegrams, flowers, candy, and cash, “a world-record” for marriage proposals, Adams tells Roza.Like a 1948 version of The Bachelorette, Roza ultimately chooses Finn Erickson, a former soldier and railroad locomotive engineer. Putting aside her romantic ideals, she and her new husband settle into the small riverside town of Red Wing, Minnesota. But when Roza unexpectedly runs into her former fiancé, things quickly become complicated.A captivating and unusual tale of love, loss, finding yourself, and creating your destiny, The Jilted Countess examines the meaning of marriage, the American dream, and what it takes to face our demons while searching for happiness.&nbsp;

The Jilted Countess

Französische Bibliothek

Ein 1807 während der Schlacht bei Preußisch Eylau schwer verwundeter und totgeglaubt ins Massengrab geworfener französischer Colonel kriecht mit übermenschlicher Anstrengung aus dem Leichenhaufen. Für den mittellosen Chabert beginnt eine Odyssee durch Kranken- und Armenasyle. 1818 kehrt er in das Paris der Restauration zurück, wo seine Ehefrau und Alleinerbin, die inzwischen mit einem Adligen wiederverheiratet ist, ihn zwar erkennt, aber verleugnet. Dem entstellten, offiziell für tot Erklärten fehlen jegliche Papiere zum Beweis seiner Identität. Schließlich findet er einen Anwalt, der ihm helfen will, sein Vermögen und seine gesellschaftliche Stellung wiederzuerlangen. Doch die skrupellose Raffinesse seiner Ehefrau, die Finten ihres Winkeladvokaten und die Aussicht auf einen kostspieligen Prozess nehmen dem angewiderten Chabert bald jeden Mut.In diesem virtuos verdichteten Roman bündeln sich Balzacs sozialkritische Leitgedanken wie in einem Brennglas: Identitätsverlust, Entwurzelung und Ausgrenzung des Individuums durch Krieg, soziale Umwälzung, rechtsverdrehende Justiz, intransparente Bürokratie und menschliche Abgründe in einer moralisch verkommenen Gesellschaft.&nbsp;

Die Rückkehr eines Toten

Colonel Chabert

'Heartwarming, nostalgic and poignant' Lucy ClarkeBuy a lottery ticket¿Win your wildest dreams¿Lose everything...?One lucky ticket is about to change everythingEdie and Ron have been together for nearly fifty years, keeping each other afloat by the skin of their teeth. They've always been ordinary - until something very extraordinary happens.Winning the lottery is everything they've ever wanted - well, almost.Because for the last twenty years, Edie and Ron have been running from a secret that tore their family apart. And when you can suddenly buy everything you've ever wanted, you realise that the only thing you really want is the one thing money can't buy.Join Edie as she finally takes control. She's had enough of playing the hand she's been dealt - it's time to risk it all.

'Heartwarming, nostalgic and poignant' Lucy Clarke'Both achingly funny and poignant' Sally Page'Tender and uplifting' Kate StoreyBuy a lottery ticket?Win your wildest dreams?Lose everything...?

How to Lose the Lottery

Historische Geschlechterforschung

Wie werden Gender- und Queer-History-Projekte im lokalen Kontext und im kleinstädtischen Raum umgesetzt? Die Beiträger*innen widmen sich anhand des Fallbeispiels Südtirol der Frauen-, Geschlechter- und Queer-Geschichte in Minderheitengebieten. Südtirol repräsentiert einen Kontext intersektionaler Diversität, in dem verschiedene Arten von Minderheiten (z.B. hinsichtlich ihrer sexuellen Orientierung, ihrer Geschlechtsidentität oder ihres Migrationshintergrundes) aufeinandertreffen. Aus den Forschungsergebnissen lassen sich nicht nur neue theoretische Aspekte für die Gender Studies gewinnen, sondern auch praktische Implikationen für das Leben in einer Gesellschaft, die von multipler Diversität geprägt ist.

Internationale Perspektiven und lokale Verortung

Frauen-, Geschlechter- und Queer-Geschichte

The Paris Express

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