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Miss Fairfax of Virginia; a Romance of Love and Adventure Under the Palmettos
St George Rathborne
Hutson Street Press
2025
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Miss Fairfax of Virginia; a Romance of Love and Adventure Under the Palmettos
St George Rathborne
Hutson Street Press
2025
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Miss Priscilla Hunter, and, My Daughter Susan
Hutson Street Press
2025
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Miss Priscilla Hunter, and, My Daughter Susan
Hutson Street Press
2025
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Miss Pim's Camouflage
Hutson Street Press
2025
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Miss Pim's Camouflage
Hutson Street Press
2025
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Miss Milly Millefleur's Career
Hutson Street Press
2025
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Miss Milly Millefleur's Career
Hutson Street Press
2025
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Did you know Mozart had an older sister? Did you know she was a magnificent composer? In this imaginative and visually entertaining book (written by a 10 year old girl), read what it may have been like to be a talented girl in the 1700's. Full of feminism, fancy and fiction. A perfect bedtime read to instill a little empowerment
Mary Louisa Molesworth, n e Stewart (29 May 1839 - 20 January 1921) was an English writer of children's stories who wrote for children under the name of Mrs Molesworth. Her first novels, for adult readers, Lover and Husband (1869) to Cicely (1874), appeared under the pseudonym of Ennis Graham. Her name occasionally appears in print as M. L. S. Molesworth. Mrs Molesworth is best known as a writer of books for the young, such as Tell Me a Story (1875), Carrots (1876), The Cuckoo Clock (1877), The Tapestry Room (1879), and A Christmas Child (1880). She has been called "the Jane Austen of the nursery," while The Carved Lions (1895) "is probably her masterpiece."
‘As unexpectedly beguiling as it is affecting’ – Daily MailSince his award-winning debut collection of stories, Last Days of the Dog-Men, Brad Watson’s work has been as melancholy, witty, strange and lovely as any in America. Inspired by the true story of his own great-aunt, he explores the life of Miss Jane Chisolm, born in rural, early-twentieth-century Mississippi with a genital birth defect that would stand in the way of the central ‘uses’ for a woman in that time and place - namely, sex and marriage.From the country doctor who adopts Jane to the hard tactile labour of farm life, from the sensual and erotic world of nature around her to the boy who loved but was forced to leave her, the world of Miss Jane Chisolm is anything but barren. Free to satisfy only herself, she mesmerizes those around her, exerting an unearthly fascination that lives beyond her still.‘Watson‘s talent is singular, truly awesome; he reminds me of Raymond Carver, Flannery O‘Connor, Chris Offutt in his bravery, his unflinching willingness to look at what might set others running‘ – A. M. Homes‘Superb . . . Watson . . . has a great heart, and this great heart has made him a great writer‘ – IndependentPart of the Picador Collection, a series celebrating fifty years of Picador books and showcasing the best of modern literature.
A woman's tale of stolen dreams must end happily in this unforgettable saga from the No. 1 bestselling author and national treasure Josephine Cox. One winter's night, in the coalhole in her yard, Rosie finds a woman sheltering there who has been severely beaten by thugs.At a glance, Kathleen looks like an unkempt, aged vagabond who tramps the roads carrying all her worldly possessions in a grubby tapestry bag. Her only friend is the mangy old dog who accompanies her; the sum of her life is in the diaries she zealously guards. Yet close up, Rosie can see that Kathleen has a gracious beauty - the look of a respectable lady of means.In hospital, fighting for her life yet moved by Rosie's care and compassion, Kathleen entrusts the diaries, urging her to look at them. There, in the soft glow of the lamp, Rosie reads a heart-rending tale of stolen dreams, true love, heartache and loss. A tale that, somehow, must have a happy ending . . .
Find the clues. Play along. Solve the murder first. 'A true master of British crime writing.' RICHARD OSMAN'All the entertainment you'll need this Christmas. Wonderful stuff.' IAN MOORESix down-on-their-luck people with links to the world of crime writing have been invited to play a game this Christmas by the mysterious Midwinter Trust. The challenge seems simple but exciting:Solve the murder of a fictional crime writer in a remote but wonderfully atmospheric village in north Yorkshire to win a prize that will change your fortunes for good.Six members of staff from the shadowy Trust are there to make sure everyone plays fair. The contestants have been meticulously vetted but you can never be too careful. And with the village about to be cut off by a snow storm, everyone needs to be extra vigilant. Midwinter can play tricks on people’s minds…The game is set – but playing fair isn’t on everyone’s Christmas list.After all, when the prize is to die for, it’s so tempting to inject a little murder into the mystery.
Find the clues. Play along. Solve the murder first. 'A true master of British crime writing.' RICHARD OSMAN'All the entertainment you'll need this Christmas. Wonderful stuff.' IAN MOORESix down-on-their-luck people with links to the world of crime writing have been invited to play a game this Christmas by the mysterious Midwinter Trust. The challenge seems simple but exciting:Solve the murder of a fictional crime writer in a remote but wonderfully atmospheric village in north Yorkshire to win a prize that will change your fortunes for good.Six members of staff from the shadowy Trust are there to make sure everyone plays fair. The contestants have been meticulously vetted but you can never be too careful. And with the village about to be cut off by a snow storm, everyone needs to be extra vigilant. Midwinter can play tricks on people's minds...The game is set - but playing fair isn't on everyone's Christmas list.After all, when the prize is to die for, it's so tempting to inject a little murder into the mystery.
If this pup doesn't get found fast, her feisty younger sister could be on the hook for a life-threatening crime... Manchester, England, 1960s. Miss Riddell has no taste for modern fashions. Which gives her yet another bone to pick with the youngest and wildest family member whom she blames for their father's recent death. But the stern-minded amateur sleuth puts aside her grievances when her sibling is accused of stealing a murderous mobster's dog. Teaming up with her sister and a now retired friend from the police force, Miss Riddell discovers that the former cop is hot on the tail of a vanished feline film star. And as this unlikely trio of investigators chases two sets of paw prints across the city, she and her partners run headlong into a dastardly plot. Can youthful impetuosity combined with seasoned caution save the four-legged day? Miss Riddell and the Pet Thefts is the lighthearted fifth book in the Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries series. If you like quirky teams, mafia mix-ups, and the Swinging Sixties, then you'll love P.C. James's furry frolic. ________________________________________ Praise for the Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Pauline Riddell is sharp. She is curious, maybe a bit nosey, but she gets the job done. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ... an easy read, perfect for a winter night in front of the roaring fire-place with a cup of hot cocoa cuddled up with a few friendly blankets. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ These books are simply a pleasant way to while away a few hours, literary staycations essentially. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good plot, great pacing, interesting characters. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A cozy mystery in the classic definition, much like curling up with an Agatha Christie. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The author will keep you guessing who did it and why.
A lost fortune. A desperate hunt for answers. Can a persistent investigator unearth the truth and save a life? Sydney, Australia, 1977. Miss Riddell just survived a mind-numbing audit. So when she's approached by an Australian woman seeking to prove she's entitled to inherit an affluent English estate, the amateur sleuth is tickled by the chance to crack an easy case. But when she heads to England and discovers the aristocratic claim has no substance, she didn't expect her dissatisfied client to follow... or the danger she would attract. Helping the Aussie further her cause, Miss Riddell believes there's nothing left to uncover until she saves the woman from a hit and run. And with her keen eye spotting threats lurking in the shadows, the talented accountant is determined to expose a secret worthy of murder... Can Miss Riddell unravel a sinister scheme before someone's greed sends the poor soul to her grave? Miss Riddell and the Heiress is the intriguing sixth book in the Miss Riddell Cozy Mystery series. If you like whip-smart heroines, compelling clues, and sensational twists, then you'll love P.C. James' captivating tale. ______________________________________ Praise for the Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Pauline Riddell is sharp. She is curious, maybe a bit nosey, but she gets the job done. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ... an easy read, perfect for a winter night in front of the roaring fire-place with a cup of hot cocoa cuddled up with a few friendly blankets. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ These books are simply a pleasant way to while away a few hours, literary staycations essentially. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good plot, great pacing, interesting characters. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A cozy mystery in the classic definition, much like curling up with an Agatha Christie. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The author will keep you guessing who did it and why.