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Miranda Beverly-Whittemore
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Crown
Bittersweet - A Novel
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Bittersweet is a captivating novel that explores the hidden lives of those of privilege. Miranda Beverly-Whittemore beautifully captures the fragile and fleeting nature of life while unraveling the mysteries and complexities of those of privilege. If you enjoy a good mystery full of moral ambiguity, this book is for you.
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Diane Setterfield
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Orion
The Thirteenth Tale
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Angelfield House stands abandoned and forgotten. It was once the imposing home of the March family--fascinating, manipulative Isabelle, Charlie her brutal and dangerous brother, and the wild, untamed twins, Emmeline and Adeline. But Angelfield House conceals a chilling secret whose impact still resonates...Now Margaret Lea is investigating Angelfield's past--and the mystery of the March family starts to unravel. What has Angelfield been hiding? What is its connection with the enigmatic author Vida Winter? And what is it in Margaret's own troubled past that causes her to fall so powerfully under Angelfilds spell?
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Damr Daphnr Du Maurirr
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Avon
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Rebecca
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The titles in this series are mainly new editions of titles in the "Longman Simplified English Series". They are suitable for students at upper intermediate level, including those preparing for the Cambridge First Certificate. Every book has been re-edited to ensure ease of understanding and naturalness of language and keeps within the 2000 word Defining Vocabulary of the "Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English". Any additional vocabulary used is explained in the glossary. All titles feature a four to five page introduction to the authors, characters and themes of the texts, giving students not only background information, but also help in literary appreciation. Additionally, there is exercise material at the back of each book: 50 questions on factual detail, with a further 20 more open-ended questions for written work or to stimulate discussion.
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Elizabeth Macneal
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Picador
The Doll Factory
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The Doll Factory, the debut novel by Elizabeth Macneal, is an intoxicating story of art, obsession and possession.London. 1850. The Great Exhibition is being erected in Hyde Park and among the crowd watching the spectacle two people meet. For Iris, an aspiring artist, it is the encounter of a moment – forgotten seconds later, but for Silas, a collector entranced by the strange and beautiful, that meeting marks a new beginning. When Iris is asked to model for pre-Raphaelite artist Louis Frost, she agrees on the condition that he will also teach her to paint. Suddenly her world begins to expand, to become a place of art and love.But Silas has only thought of one thing since their meeting, and his obsession is darkening . . .
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Caroline Lea
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Michael
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The Glass Woman
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1686, ICELAND. AN ISOLATED, WINDSWEPT LAND HAUNTED BY WITCH TRIALS AND STEEPED IN THE ANCIENT SAGAS.Betrothed unexpectedly to Jón Eiríksson, Rósa is sent to join her new husband in the remote village of Stykkishólmur. Here, the villagers are wary of outsiders.But Rósa harbours her own suspicions. Her husband buried his first wife alone in the dead of night. He will not talk of it. Instead he gives her a small glass figurine. She does not know what it signifies.The villagers mistrust them both. Dark threats are whispered. There is an evil here - Rósa can feel it. Is it her husband, the villagers - or the land itself?Alone and far from home, Rósa sees the darkness coming. She fears she will be its next victim...
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Rebecca MGR Upp 2nd Edn
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An outstanding love story that has been sensitively retold.The heroine, while employed as a personal companion, meets and falls in love with Maxim de Winter, a rich Englishman whose beautiful wife has recently died under tragic circumstances. To her surprise and joy, Maxim proposes to her. But the shadow of Rebecca, Maxim's first wife still dominates him.Original work by Daphne du Maurier.
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Stacey Halls
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Bonnier
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Mrs England : The captivating new Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Familiars and The Foundling
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West Yorkshire, 1904.When newly graduated nurse Ruby May takes a position looking after the children of Charles and Lilian England, a wealthy couple from a powerful dynasty of mill owners, she hopes it will be the fresh start she needs. But as she adapts to life at the isolated Hardcastle House, it becomes clear there's something not quite right about the beautiful, mysterious Mrs England. Ostracised by the servants and feeling increasingly uneasy, Ruby is forced to confront her own demons in order to prevent history from repeating itself. After all, there's no such thing as the perfect family - and she should know.Simmering with slow-burning menace, Mrs England is a portrait of an Edwardian marriage, weaving an enthralling story of men and women, power and control, courage, truth and the very darkest deception. Set against the atmospheric landscape of West Yorkshire, Stacey Halls' third novel proves her one of the most exciting and compelling new storytellers of our times.
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"Rebecca" is a classic novel that builds tension and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With its Gothic setting, mysterious first wife, and a plot that twists until the very end, this book is perfect for those who love suspenseful tales of romance and mystery. You won't be able to put it down!
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Laura Purcell
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Bloomsbury
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The Whispering Muse
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If you're drawn to the rich tapestry of theater and mythology, "The Whispering Muse" won't disappoint. Laura Purcell weaves a tale set in the cutthroat world of London's West End, where superstition and ambition collide with potentially supernatural consequences. It's perfect for those who love their suspense with a side of thespian drama and historical intrigue.
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1. The Sanatorium is a gripping mystery that will keep readers on edge until the very end.
2. With its stunning mountain setting and suspenseful storyline, The Sanatorium is sure to be a hit with fans of thrillers and mysteries.
3. Readers will love the complex characters and clever plot twists in The Sanatorium, making it a must-read for any mystery lover.
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Ruth Ware
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Scout
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The Death Of Mrs. Westaway
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On a day that begins like any other, Hal receives a mysterious letter bequeathing her a substantial inheritance. She realizes very quickly that the letter was sent to the wrong person—but also that the cold-reading skills she’s honed as a tarot card reader might help her claim the money.Soon, Hal finds herself at the funeral of the deceased…where it dawns on her that there is something very, very wrong about this strange situation and the inheritance at the centre of it.
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Sara Collins
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Penguin
The Confessions of Frannie Langton : The Costa Book Awards First Novel Winner 2019
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They say I must be put to death for what happened to Madame, and they want me to confess. But how can I confess what I don't believe I've done?1826, and all of London is in a frenzy. Crowds gather at the gates of the Old Bailey to watch as Frannie Langton, maid to Mr and Mrs Benham, goes on trial for their murder. The testimonies against her are damning - slave, whore, seductress. And they may be the truth. But they are not the whole truth.For the first time Frannie must tell her story. It begins with a girl learning to read on a plantation in Jamaica, and it ends in a grand house in London, where a beautiful woman waits to be freed.But through her fevered confessions, one burning question haunts Frannie Langton: could she have murdered the only person she ever loved?
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Kate Riordan
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Penguin
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The Girl In The Photograph
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The book is a perfect read for fans of gothic literature. The author has skilfully woven a brooding, suspenseful atmosphere full of secrets and ghosts. Reviewed as a saga, the novel has slow-burning tension throughout, with the story moving between past and present. The narrative is prickly and absorbing, making the reader an active participant in the intrigue.
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Mary Stewart
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Hodder
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Stoughton
Madam, Will You Talk? : The modern classic by the queen of romantic suspense
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Charity had been greatly looking forward to her driving holiday through France with her old friend Louise - long, leisurely days under the hot sun, enjoying the beauty of the parched Provencal landscape. But very soon her dreams turn into a nightmare, as Charity becomes enmeshed in the schemes of a gang of murderers, one of them a man with whom she is rapidly falling in love ...
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Sarah Rayne
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Simon
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Spider Light
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Following a shattering and exceedingly public personal tragedy, Antonia Weston moved to the sleepy town of Amberwood seeking peace and anonymity. As she struggles to rebuild her life, Antonia finds herself increasingly fascinated by the macabre history surrounding the town. The abandoned watermill, Twygrist, with its brooding darkness, and the now-vanished Latchkill Asylum—where, a hundred years ago, the unfortunate inmates suffered gruesome fates—both pique her interest. Eventually, however, Antonia's obsession with the linked histories of Twygrist and Latchkill alerts someone from her own past, a person who knows the town’s brooding secrets and who is prepared to use that knowledge in the most horrifying manner.
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Mark Mills
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Harper
The Savage Garden
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The Savage Garden could be a good read for lovers of historical fiction who enjoy a mix of mystery and romance with a touch of gothic atmosphere. The book is set in post-war Italy and follows a young scholar named Adam who is drawn to the mysterious Docci family and their beautiful garden. The story interweaves two tales of love, revenge, and murder, separated by four centuries, and builds up to a gripping conclusion full of suspense. The author, Mark Mills, creates a vivid sense of place and time, and the descriptions of the garden are particularly evocative, making readers feel like they are walking alongside the characters. Overall, The Savage Garden is a haunting and atmospheric page-turner that will transport readers to a bygone era and keep them guessing until the end.
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Kirsten Miller
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Delacorte
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Don't Tell a Soul
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Stay up all night with this modern day Rebecca! Perfect for fans of Truly Devious—a haunting story about a new girl in an old town filled with dark secrets . . . that might just kill her.People say the house is cursed.It preys on the weakest, and young women are its favorite victims.In Louth, they're called the Dead Girls.All Bram wanted was to disappear—from her old life, her family's past, and from the scandal that continues to haunt her. The only place left to go is Louth, the tiny town on the Hudson River where her uncle, James, has been renovating an old mansion.But James is haunted by his own ghosts. Months earlier, his beloved wife died in a fire that people say was set by her daughter. The tragedy left James a shell of the man Bram knew—and destroyed half the house he'd so lovingly restored.The manor is creepy, and so are the locals. The people of Louth don't want outsiders like Bram in their town, and with each passing day she's discovering that the rumors they spread are just as disturbing as the secrets they hide. Most frightening of all are the legends they tell about the Dead Girls. Girls whose lives were cut short in the very house Bram now calls home.The terrifying reality is that the Dead Girls may have never left the manor. And if Bram looks too hard into the town's haunted past, she might not either.
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Barbara Vine
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Shaye
Areheart
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The Brimstone Wedding
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"The Brimstone Wedding" is a hauntingly beautiful novel that explores the power and poison of love, highlighting the consequences of betrayal in a loveless marriage. It tells the story of Genevieve, who finds herself in a passionate love affair after 13 years of a loveless marriage. Stella, a dying woman who Genevieve cares for, shares with her the story of her own erotic entanglement, which only serves to heighten the suspense. This book will grip you until the very last page, leaving you with bittersweet feelings that only a well-crafted thriller can convey.
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Lucie Whitehouse
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Bloomsbury
The Bed I Made
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Recommendation: "The Bed I Made" is a page-turner that keeps you on the edge with its thrilling plot and the alluring but dangerous relationship between the main characters. Lucie Whitehouse's writing style is captivating and the wintry Isle of Wight setting adds a chilling atmosphere. If you are looking for a suspenseful read with a psychological twist, this is the book for you.
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Lucie Whitehouse
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Bloomsbury
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The House at Midnight
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On an icy winter weekend, seven friends celebrate New Year's Eve at Stoneborough, a grand manor in the English countryside. They've been brought together by Lucas Heathfield, a young man who recently inherited the property after the tragic death of his uncle Patrick. Though still raw from the loss of his last family member, Lucas welcomes this tight-knit group of friends to the estate he hopes will become their home away from home-an escape from London where they can all relax and rekindle the revelry of their college days.Lucas's best friend, Joanna, finds herself oddly affected by the cavernous manse, with its lavish mythological ceiling mural and sprawling grounds, and awakened to a growing bond with Lucas. Much to her surprise, he reveals that he's loved her for years. But as they begin to find their way from friendship to romance, Joanna can't shake the feeling that the house is having its own effect on them.Back in London, Joanna is stunned when Lucas announces that he and their impetuous friend Danny are moving into Stoneborough full-time. Her concern seems justified as Lucas, once ensconced, becomes completely ensnared in the turbulent past that seems to haunt the house - a past that is captured in old movie reels featuring Lucas's now-dead his charismatic uncle Patrick, his lovely mother, Claire, and his golden-boy father, Justin.Over one decadent, dramatic year, as the friends frequently gather at the shadowed residence, secrets slide out and sexual tensions escalate, shattering friendships and forever changing lives. And all the while, the house cradles a devastating secret.By turns taut and sensual, mesmerizing and disturbing, The House at Midnight is a gripping psychological novel that pulls the reader into the thrall of its ominous atmosphere. Newcomer Lucie Whitehouse has written a tense and captivating story that will linger long after the final, shocking pages.
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