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A Nurse’s War
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
2022
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The remarkable wartime diary of nurse Kathleen Johnstone ‘Warm, chatty and endlessly absorbing, this delightful diary brims with intelligence and humour.’ Wendy Moore, author of Endell Street: The Women Who Ran Britain’s Trailblazing Military Hospital The second world war could not have been won without the bravery and selflessness of women on the Home Front. Women like Kathleen Johnstone. This first-hand story of one extraordinary but unheralded member of Britain’s ‘Greatest Generation’ brings home with extraordinary lucidity and compassion the realities of wartime Lancashire. In 1943, Kathleen, then thirty, was a nurse-in-training at the Blackburn Royal Infirmary. For the next three years she kept a meticulous diary of her day-to-day existence, leaving behind a vivid record of the real-time concerns of a busy, thoughtful woman on the frontline of the war at home. Kathleen’s days were never the same. She writes in clear and lively prose about life in the hospital: of her fellow nurses, her patients, about death and dying, and the progress of the war as wounded soldiers returned from Normandy in the summer of 1944. She muses on being working class, wartime austerity, and her anxiety about examinations. Here too are dances, Americans and a POW boyfriend in Germany. Kathleen’s observations are witty, wry and astute – but above all relatable, even today. Poignant and engrossing, Kathleen Johnstone’s tale of trauma, romance and friendship will leave a lasting impression.
‘Sophie Irwin is an exciting and original voice. She's a must-buy author for me.’ Taylor Jenkins Reid ‘A delicious Regency romp for fans of Bridgerton.’ Red ‘Scandal, art and romance – this is the best Regency romp set in Bath since Persuasion!’ Good Housekeeping A lifetime of duty Widowed at just seven-and-twenty from her marriage of convenience, Eliza, now Countess of Somerset, is bequeathed a fortune, hers to keep – provided she can steer clear of scandal. The promise of love The last thing she expects is to be torn between two very different men – a face from the past, whose loss she’s always mourned, and a roguish poet, who scorns convention. A taste of freedom But a lady’s reputation is fragile and with jealous eyes on Eliza’s fortune, it will only take one whisper of gossip for her to lose it all… Escape with the most delightful, historical romance of the year from the Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie Irwin! ‘A very modern sensibility, witty and fun’ Adele Parks ‘Fans of Bridgerton will enjoy this well-observed Regency story with a plucky protagonist.’ Candis ‘A delicious Regency romp for fans of Bridgerton.’ Red Readers are LOVING A Lady’s Guide to Scandal: ‘LOVED this’ ????? ‘An excellent, delightful, refreshing Regency Romance’ ????? ‘What an absolute treat’ ????? ‘Inhaled it. Loved it’ ????? ‘Fun, light and romantic’ ????? ‘20 stars out of 5!! This book was a balm to my soul’ ????? ‘It is going to become a go-to favourite’ ????? ‘An absolute must read for fans of Regency romance’ ????? ‘So enjoyable, unpredictable, wonderful characters, just SO GOOD’ ????? ‘Sophie Irwin – she is such a fresh, fun, witty writer in this space. I'd read anything she wrote’ ????? Sophie Irwin's book 'A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 09-05-2022.
A Taste of Honey AQA GCSE 9-1 English Literature Text Guide
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
2022
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Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature Suitable for the 2025 exams Everything you need to revise for your GCSE 9-1 set text in a snap guide Everything you need to score top marks on your GCSE Grade 9-1 English Literature exam is right at your fingertips! Revise A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney in a snap with this new GCSE Grade 9-1 Snap Revision Text Guide from Collins. Refresh your knowledge of the plot, context, characters and themes and pick up top tips along the way to ace your AQA exam. Each topic is explained in an easy-to-read format so you can get straight to the point. Then, put your skills to the test with plenty of practice questions included in every section. The Snap Text Guides are packed with every quote and extract you need. We’ve even included examples of how to plan and write your essay responses! This Collins English Literature revision guide contains all the key information you need to practise and pass.
‘As twisty-turny as a Cornish lane in high summer’ J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder ‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries A Siren’s call… to murder Former Met police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is working a trial period as an auxiliary Detective Sergeant with the Penstowan police force. But living and working alongside DCI Nathan Withers – while still trying to grow her catering company – brings its own challenges, especially when Jodie’s attention is quickly taken up by the suspicious drowning of a local fisherman. While tourists and locals alike are falling under the spell of the annual mermaid festival with its captivating legends of Sirens luring fishermen to their deaths, Jodie and Nathan fear they may have found themselves in the middle of a very real – and very dangerous – turf war. As the casualties start to stack up, they must face the likelihood that something sinister has been going on under their noses for some time… Readers love A Cornish Seaside Murder: ‘An absolute gem… Leitch’s characters are as engaging and clever as the mystery she’s concocted’ Lauren Forry, author of The Launch Party ‘Fiona Leitch is on fine form with this wry, twisty tale from the Cornish coast’ M.H. Eccleston, author of The Trust ‘This was a great cosy crime that kept me turning the pages. I can’t wait to see what Jodie and friends get up to next!’ ????? ‘Love the characters and the plots. Such an easy cosy read.’ ????? ‘Fiona is a great writer. No cheese, realistic dialogue, and great character development.’ ????? ‘Another brilliant Cornwall visit.’ ????? ‘Law-enforcement, verbal-humor, situational-humor, Cornwall, cozy-mystery, series, foodie, punny, relationships, relatives, murder, murder-investigation, small-business, small-town, caterer, family…’ ?????
‘Fun, festive and fabulous. A story that sparkles like Christmas snow.’ MILLY JOHNSON ‘A page-turner’ – Woman’s Weekly When Sky Terran returns to the village of Middledip after losing the job she loves, she anticipates a quiet Christmas getting used to her new life. However, the annual street decoration competition is coming up and this year, the residents of Winter Street are determined to win. As she is pulled into the preparations, Sky quickly grows to love the quirky, tight-knit community she is now part of. Including the extremely handsome Daz, who soon becomes more than just a friendly neighbour. But when Daz’s ex turns up determined to win him back and it seems he might not be the man Sky thought he was, she remembers how much allowing people into her life – and heart – can hurt. As the snow falls, will she and Daz find a way through – and help win a Christmas victory for Winter Street? A gorgeously festive novel about love, family and the power of forgiveness from Sunday Times bestseller Sue Moorcroft, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Phillipa Ashley. Readers are already falling in love with A White Christmas on Winter Street! ‘Love this author, loved the characters, and the storyline was lovely. All set in a snowy landscape – what more could you ask for?’ ????? ‘Festive, feel-good and heartwarming from beginning to end. Curl up with your hot chocolate and enjoy being transported.’ ????? ‘What is there not to like in this book? Christmas lights, an old house, snow and happiness. Absolutely love it.’ ????? ‘Every time I read a new book by Sue Moorcroft I think, this is the best book she has written! It was the same after finishing A White Christmas on Winter Street.’ ????? ‘A fantastic return to Middledip where Christmas is always a magical time.’ ????? ‘Wow, wow, wow! I absolutely adored this book, it's the perfect Christmas tale.’ ????? ‘I didn't want the story to end!’ ????? ‘I REALLY loved this book, a gorgeous read.’ ?????
The perfect gift for fans of classic novels, crafting and puns. ‘There is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my glue gun.’ This crafting celebration of literary classics will transport you and your scissors far from your kitchen table: allow your Mod Podge to smooth your way into the Gilded Age with ‘The Decoupage of Innocence’, or your craft knife to help you conceal an illicit eBook with ‘Lady Chatterley’s Kindle Cover’. Or simply create the perfect picnic accessory, to be enjoyed alongside some ginger beer with ‘Five Go to Smuggler’s Cake Topper’. From a shelf made of books to paper flowers, Christmas wreaths to table decorations, A Loom of One’s Own is a pun-filled celebration of crafting and writing that will appeal to book lovers or anyone who owns a glue gun.
Everything is changing at the Quality Street factory, can the plucky girls in the line make this a Christmas to remember? The Quality Street girls are gearing up for Christmas, but with the factory now making gas masks, as well as the nation’s favourite chocolate sweets, it’s anything but normal. They’re having to make other adjustments too. Reenie is in the doldrums after being demoted at work, while Mary has got her hands full getting used to married life and a ready-made family. New girl, Ada, isn’t sure she fits into factory life at all. Then, just as the Christmas party season gets into full swing, Toffee town gets a shock, and soon it isn’t just Christmas cheer that’s in short supply. Can the Quality Street girls save Christmas once again?
The adventure of a lifetime awaits – blue seas, white sands and two months of freedom! ‘A gorgeous escapist romance’ Emma Robinson ‘Recommended for anyone who loves a good romcom and a spot of armchair travel’ Fiona Leitch Home is where the heart is . . . When Jaelee Tan leaves her high-flying PR job in Miami for a sabbatical in Bali, the last thing she expects is for it to become permanent. But when her boss demands the trip be cut short, Jae does the only thing she can think of and quits on the spot. With two months in Bali, a new group of friends and the gorgeous scenery and beaches, Jae is determined to make the most of her new-found freedom. And when she locks eyes with hunky Scot, Alistair, Jae wonders if she’ll lose her heart to more than just a Balinese sunrise. Escape to Bali in this uplifting novel full of friendship, laughter and romance, perfect for fans of Mandy Baggot, Julie Caplin and Holly Martin. Readers are falling in love with A Sunrise Over Bali: ‘You just can’t beat a Sandy Barker holiday romance. So, so brilliant’ Anita Faulkner, author of A Colourful Country Escape ‘A fun read with lots of laughs, love and sizzles’ Ritu, NetGalley ‘The dose of escapism that I didn’t know I needed’ Andrea, NetGalley ‘The perfect getaway . . . it made me daydream’ Denise, NetGalley ‘A beautiful story’ Rosamond, NetGalley ‘A fun, feel-good read’ Nikki, NetGalley ‘Perfect vacation vibes . . . if you’re looking for a book to steal your heart, this is the book for you’ Camilla, NetGalley ‘A must-have beach read that has you dreaming of tropical locations and laughing’ Erika, NetGalley
‘A wonderful, witty escapist read . . . fabulous [and] feel-good’ Kitty Wilson, author of Every Day in December ‘A delightful, heart-warming story of romance, friendship and family’ Lynne Shelby, author of Love on Location ‘A truly wonderful sunshine infused book’ Reader Review ‘A beautifully romantic read with all the drama you’d expect’ Katie Ginger ‘A heartfelt, witty tale . . . recommended for anyone who loves travel, romance and laughter’ Fiona Leitch *** Love is in the air . . . Sarah has everything she ever wished for; she lives with her gorgeous boyfriend and their cat in Sydney and life couldn’t be better. If only she wasn’t so anxious about turning the big 4 0. Meanwhile Cat is happily loved-up with Jean-Luc, except she lives in London, and he lives in Paris. She loves their long-distance relationship so why is she worrying about their future. But a surprise wedding proposal is about to change everything for these sisters. And with all their family and friends gathering at a vineyard in Tuscany to celebrate, love, laughter and mayhem are about to ensue. Reunite with your favourite characters from The Holiday Romance series as they gather together for love, laughter and a party they’ll never forget. Perfect for fans of Jo Thomas and Mandy Baggot. Readers love A Wedding in Tuscany ‘Wonderfully sweet [and] sprinkled with plenty of Sandy Barker steaminess to raise the temperatures’ ????? ‘I feel in love with the characters and found it hard to put down’ ????? ‘A delightful book . . . full of love, laughter, friendships and so much more’ ????? ‘An enjoyable book with its stunning location and overall themes of love in all its guises . . . a must-read author for me’ ????? ‘What could be more romantic than Tuscany’ ???? ‘This book was really good, highly recommend’ ???? ‘Escapism at its best’ ????
‘Sparkling, laugh-out-loud, romantic’ Phillipa Ashley St Aidan: a cosy Cornish village where friendships are made for life and it’s always cocktail hour somewhere… A clean slate in the world’s cosiest cottage by the sea… When Gwen Starkey and her best friend, Ella Simpson, arrive in St Aidan to take on a cottage renovation, it’s the fresh start they both so desperately need. But when their new adventure begins with them unintentionally breaking into their neighbour, Ollie Lancaster’s cottage – thinking it’s their new home – and Gwen accidentally flashing the gorgeous Ollie before they flee, the life-long friends realise that life in Cornwall is going to be anything but quiet! They also quickly discover that they’re in over their heads and it’s going to take a village to turn their cottage’s narrow walls into the luxurious hideaway of their dreams. St Aidan is full of colourful characters just waiting to welcome them, if only Gwen and Ella can find the courage to start leaving the past behind them… Readers love A Winter Warmer at the Little Cornish Kitchen ‘A lovely cosy book’ Dawn ‘An absolutely perfect story’ Susan ‘A warm hug of a book… I was utterly hooked… another truly marvellous book’ Rachel ‘Delightful… a very enjoyable read’ Yvonne ‘Moving and heart-warming’ Louise ‘Charming… a joy to read, simply delightful’ Lisa ‘A charming book set in an utterly charming location. I just wanted to be there’ Donna ‘Beautifully set in Cornwall with great descriptive moments’ Joanne
Discover the secrets and surprises that the scenic Scottish town of Briar Glen has to offer… ‘A warm beautiful read’ ?????NetGalley Reviewer ‘A great story . . . a happy feel good read’ ?????NetGalley Reviewer The brand new Scottish romance from the bestselling author of A Secret Scottish Escape When wedding planner Sophie Harkness refuses to move a friend’s wedding to accommodate a spoilt bridezilla, she finds herself out of a job. That is until she discovers her late grandma has purchased a local shop for her in the pretty Scottish town of Briar Glen. Surprised and delighted, Sophie opens her own porcelain shop in honour of her grandmother. But when an unusual tea set is left with Sophie, along with a mysterious letter, she can’t help but be intrigued by the story behind the antique. And when the handsome but aloof art critic Xander North comes knocking on her door, Sophie is about to find out the true colourful past of her latest treasure. The perfect feel-good romance for fans of Jo Thomas, Katie Fforde and Trisha Ashley. NetGalley readers are falling for A Scottish Highland Surprise ‘[I] adored this feel good, fun, emotional and life affirming book’ ????? ‘A great read… highly recommend’ ????? ‘A great holiday read’ ????? ‘Charming characters, mystery and romance’ ???? ‘An easy and lovely read’ ????? ‘Uplifting’ ???? ‘Well written with a cute and funny storyline and well developed characters’ ????? ‘Uplifting and enjoyable’ ????? ‘This author is amazing, she knows how to get you hooked straight away’ ????? ‘A great story and a perfect ending’ ?????
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics. A family enjoy an evening together at home as they get ready for dinner and spend time together. Can you see what everyone is up to?
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics. This family are out for the day to make a den in the woods, it's going to be so fun! Can they all work together as a team to build it? Have you ever made a den?
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics. Have you ever been to a farm? Get ready to meet a playful group of animal friends at the barn and see all the fun and mischief they get up to in this story.
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics. Join these three children on an adventure in their back garden with a treasure map they found. Can you help them find where the treasure is? What will they find?
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics. Oh no! The princess has pricked herself with a pin and fallen into a deep sleep. Who will wake her? Find out in this simple retelling of the classic fairy tale.
Angie, 6, and sister Polly, 4, are utterly distraught when they arrive to stay with foster carer Cathy Glass. Their older half-sister Ashleigh has accused their father of something horrible, and the two young sisters have been removed from home to keep them safe. Cathy tries to comfort the girls, but they are inconsolable. They just want their mummy and daddy, whom they love dearly. The girls appear to have been well looked after, but as they settle and start to talk of life at home, it becomes clear something is badly wrong. Then a chance remark sets in motion a chain of events that eventually changes everything.
From the USA Today bestselling author comes a gripping new emotional WW2 historical novel. Inspired by a true story! ‘Easily my favorite historical novel of the year If you love WWII fiction, this is a must read’ Soraya M. Lane, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Wives of War and The Last Correspondent Rumours of the Nazis coming for Czech children swept through the villages like a breeze through the trees, and the story was always the same… They wanted our children to raise as their own Since her husband, Josef, joined the Czech resistance three years ago, Anna Dankova has done everything possible to keep her daughter, Ema, safe. But when blonde haired, blue-eyed Ema is ripped from her mother’s arms in the local marketplace by the dreaded Brown Sisters, nurses who were dedicated to Hitler’s cause, Anna is forced to go to new extremes to take back what the Nazis have stolen from her. Going undercover as a devoted German subject eager to prove her worth to the Reich, the former actress takes on a role of a lifetime to find and save her daughter. But getting close to Ema is one thing. Convincing her that the Germans are lying when they claim Anna stole her from her true parents is another… ‘A powerful story told with humanity, skill and empathy’ Kate Thompson, author of The Little Wartime Library 'A moving story of a mother's love battling against the determination of the Reich to create a pure Aryan race' USA Today bestseller Glynis Peters 'An intensely moving, brilliantly researched novel about love, loss, and the lengths a mother will go to for her child' USA Today bestseller Deborah Carr 'Pulls you in on page one and never lets go! A chilling look at a Nazi program most of us have never even heard of…Historical fans will love this one!' Sara Ackerman, USA Today bestselling author of The Codebreaker's Secret 'Oh my heart! This was such a poignant and powerful story…It will stay with me for a long time.' – Gill Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of The Lighthouse Sisters
From the USA Today Bestseller Can a secret sister help her find her way? Worthing, 1931 Raised in the grandeur of Muntham Court, young Millicent has always felt like the black sheep of her family. Between a vindictive mother and a conceited older sister, her only ally is her doting father, Charles. Brought up in the traveller community and always on the move, Lena’s life has never been settled, but it has always been happy thanks to the support of her loving mother. When it is revealed that Lena is Charles’s illegitimate daughter, Milly finally has a chance at true sisterhood. Thrust into a world of fairgrounds and new friends, her excitement is short-lived when she realises her mother must never know. Six year later, when both girls lose their father suddenly, they need each other more than ever as they forge their own path in the world. But Milly is harbouring a secret from Lena that risks losing her forever… Can they help each other face their futures, or will old lies tear them apart? A gripping and emotional drama from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn. Readers adore Pam Weaver: ‘Such a remarkable book from start to finish… It will touch your heart… Loved it’ Reader review ????? ‘Full of twists and turns … Now I have a book hangover and don't know what to follow this with!’ Reader Review ????? ‘I couldn't put it down it was so captivating’ Reader review ????? ‘Family saga at its best. Such lovely story lines and you actually feel like you are in the book’ Reader review ????? ‘It is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. The characters are so real, I felt as if I knew them. Pam Weaver is a great storyteller.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A warm story about love, betrayal, family… I loved the ending. It was incredible!’ Reader review ????? ‘Loved this book, I couldn’t put it down’ Reader review ????? ‘Lovely book, couldn't stop reading it… There are lots of secrets in this story which keep the reader gripped til the very end… Would definitely recommend’ Reader review ????? ‘I was hooked from the first page… Read it for yourself and experience this brilliant book’ Reader review ?????