Susan Hill

A woman vanishes in the fog up on the Hill in Lafferton. The police have one lead - a pair of expensive cuff-links found in her flat, with a mysterious note attached to them. Then a young girl, an old man and even a dog disappear in quick succession in exactly the same place.

A terrifying ghost story by the bestselling author of The Woman in Black.The remoter parts of the English Fens are unruly, deserted and damp, even in the height of summer. In Iyot Lock stands a large, decaying house, belonging to Leonora and Edward's Aunt Kestrel. The pair are cousins, who were both sent to their aunt's creepy house for the summer when they were children.At the time, Leonora was angry and upset when she received the wrong dolly for her birthday.At the time, Edward told himself that the noises he heard around the house were in his head.But now, 40 years later, the terrifying consequences of what happened to Leonora's birthday doll are just beginning to surface...

â??Powerfulâ?¦ Poignant, bleak and haunting, this is a small masterpieceâ?? Sunday MirrorBrother and sister, Ted and Rose Howker, grew up in Mount of Zeal, a mining village blackened by coal. For Rose this comes in the form of love, while Ted seizes the chance of a job away from the pit.

Heavy rain falls on Lafferton. As the rain water slowly drains away, a shallow grave - and a skeleton - are revealed. It doesn't take long to identify the remains as those of missing teenager, Harriet Lowther, who was last seen sixteen years ago.

Two local prostitutes are found brutally strangled. Serrailler is called back urgently from his sabbatical but by the time he reaches Lafferton another girl has vanished. Then the wife of the Dean at the Cathedral goes missing â?? has the killer widened their net or is there more than one murderer at large?

Colin and Berenice married locally. May went to university in London, but came home within a year and never left again. Only Frank, quiet, watchful Frank, got away. He left for Fleet Street and a career in journalism but its the publication of a book about his childhood that brings the fame and money he craves - and tears his family apart.

Children are vanishing. The village of Lafferton is shattered. There are no witnesses and no leads â?? just a kidnapper at large. Then Detective Chief Inspector Simon Serrailler receives a call: a child has been snatched in Yorkshire.

A little boy is snatched at the gate of his home while he waits for his lift to school. An ex-con struggling to go straight finds himself drawn back into a criminal ring. A young woman hovers between life and death. Detective Chief Inspector Simon Serrailler is called in to investigate.

A gunman is terrorising young women. What links these seemingly random murders? The pressure is mounting... 'A captivating read' ObserverDiscover the bestselling crime series that over ONE MILLION readers have devoured.

A young school boy visiting his aunt's country house finds company and friendship with the gentle beekeeper and begins teaching the man to read, so that it seems nothing can ever intrude upon their closeness.

A terrifying ghost story by the bestselling author of The Woman in Black. One dark and rainy night, Sir James Monmouth returns to London after years spent travelling alone.

An unsettling and absorbing tale from the bestselling author of The Woman in Black. Celibate, irreproachable and distinguished, Thomas Cavendish is in his mid-fifties and the obvious man to become Master of his college.

Rebecca was Daphne du Maurier's most famous and best-loved novel. But what happened next?Married to the sophisticated, wordly-wise Maxim, the second Mrs de Winter's life should be happy and fulfilled.

At the far end of the long white gallery is a painting of a woman, in pale flowing clothes and lying on a sofa beside an open window. It is a painting which leads Flora on, beckoning her away from her childhood, her complaining, clinging mother, pert younger sister, and the confines of a small community, to a proud and self-reliant future.

'Heartstoppingly chilling' Daily ExpressAs The Woman in Black celebrates thirty years on stage, discover the truly terrifying classic English ghost story behind the play. Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the sole inhabitant of Eel Marsh House.

Do less. Connect more. This beautiful 40-day devotional for the Lenten and Easter season offers biblical reflections and full-color springtime photography to take you from burnout to burning a little brighter as you celebrate new life, fresh starts, and everyday redemptions.It's a distracted world out there. Maybe you find yourself scrolling more than savoring, texting more than resting, and rushing instead of taking a deep breath. The things you thought would bring connection make you feel more disconnected than ever, with a good dose of exhaustion thrown in. It's time for a reset.A Savior Is Risen is a 40-day journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter morning, a call for you to quiet your mind and soul as you focus on Jesus and His resurrection.In this gorgeous devotional, you are invited to:Experience the Easter season with fresh eyes and an expectant heartPractice a modern-day fast from the things distracting you from GodReflect on Jesus' life and ResurrectionDraw closer to God through silence and reflectionLet go of stress and embrace grace Each day's entry includes:A word that embodies the spirit of EasterA brief reflection on integrating that word into your lifeA Scripture passage for meditationA prayer to bring peace to your mindBright springtime photography that captures the beauty of new life A Savior Is Risen is ideal for anyone wanting permission to slow down, as a gift for someone looking for spiritual renewal, or as a beautiful book to display as a reminder of God's promises. So grab your morning coffee or afternoon chai, and feel your spirit settle as you immerse yourself the ultimate new beginning God has given us all.

LEGENDARNAJa SERIJa OB INSPEKTORE SERREJLERE. OT LJUBIMOGO AVTORA KAMILLY - NOVOJ KOROLEVY VELIKOBRITANII. Poluchiv sereznuju travmu, kotoraja polnostju izmenila khod ego zhizni, Sajmon Serrejler otpravljaetsja na otdalennyj shotlandskij ostrov. No i tam emu net pokoja. Vnezapno ischezaet nedavno pribyvshaja na ostrov zhenschina, kotoruju uspeli poljubit vse zhiteli. Mestnaja politsija bessilna... V Laffertone tozhe nespokojno: v gorode bushuet podzhigatel, a politsejskij uchastok terroriziruet zhenschina, chja doch ischezla neskolko let nazad. Dela nakladyvajutsja odno na drugoe, i sredi vsego eto bezumija inspektoru Serrejleru nuzhno sdelat reshajuschij vybor... Do bezumija beruschij za dushu kriminalnyj detektiv o zhizni starshego inspektora Sajmona Serrejlera. Slozhnoe perepletenie intrig, prestuplenij i lichnykh perezhivanij. -- "Sjuzen Khill obladaet udivitelnoj sposobnostju napugat, porazit i vovlech chitatelja vsego za neskolko predlozhenij... Eta kniga pereneset vas v pronizyvajuschij mir otdalennogo shotlandskogo ostrova. Porazitelno!" - CrimeReads "A tour de force... Sjuzen Khill masterski issleduet glubinu chelovecheskoj dushi i razgadyvaet tajny. Prekrasnaja kniga, zapominajuschajasja svoimi temnymi khitrospletenijami i povorotami". - New York Journal of Books "Zhutkaja, budorazhaschaja voobrazhenie zagadka... Lichnaja i professionalnaja zhizn Sajmona slivajutsja voedino v slozhnom, ledenjaschem dushu povestvovanii". - Women's World "Sjuzen Khill na vysote! I novichkam, i mnogochislennym poklonnikam serii budet trudno pokinut mir Serrejlerov posle chtenija etoj dolgozhdannoj chasti". - Booklist

Find peace for your heart and joy for your spirit amid the holiday hustle.Has being "merry and bright" and decking the halls left you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Set down your to-do list, grab a warm beverage, and cozy up with Be of Good Cheer for 40 days of Advent devotional reflections, Scripture readings, and prayers to bring you back to the beauty of the season.Each entry in this 40-day devotional invites you to reflect on one word that embodies the true meaning of Christmas. A corresponding Bible verse, a cheerful prayer, and beautiful Christmas photos guide your spirit, memories, and longings back to the heart of Christmas.Be of Good Cheer…Calls you to live intentionally this holiday seasonProvides 40 days of readings for AdventEncourages you to rejoice in a God who cares for you and carries youInspires you to recover gratitude during ChristmasOffers a meaningful and beautiful addition to your bedside or coffee tableMakes a thoughtful gift for anyone searching for deeper peace during the holidays Whether you're busy planning for the church's nativity play or preparing for the whirlwind of Christmas events, Be of Good Cheer anchors you in the joy, peace, and hope of the holiday season. This is a great gift to share around your Thanksgiving table as you prepare for the Christmas season or an excellent stocking stuffer for a friend, family member, or colleague seeking inspiration as Christmas draws near.