For Dr Lyn Webster, her move to London is exactly what she needs. After the traumatic death of her fiancé, Gavin, she's ready to concentrate on her work – until her handsome boss Dr Ross McKinnon shows an interest in her. She's devastatingly attracted to him, but he's too similar to Gavin to let herself get close to him; Ross is an adventurer - he wants to work in foreign countries, climb mountains, and sail through rough seas. All Lyn wants is a regular job, a house in the suburbs, and a husband who comes home every night. They know happiness is within their reach – but will an unexpected danger tear them apart before Lyn lets herself love again? Views: 43
Set against a backdrop of Rome, Renaissance artworks, and images of Mary Magdalene, Trompe l'Oeil portrays the ripple effects of a family tragedy and the ways in which its members perceive and misperceive themselves and each other.During a vacation in Rome, the Murphy family experiences a life-altering tragedy. In the immediate aftermath, James, Nora, and their children find solace in their Massachusetts coast home, but as the years pass the weight of the loss disintegrates the increasingly fragile marriage and leaves its mark on each family member. Trompe l'Oeil seamlessly alternates among several characters' points of view, capturing the details of their daily lives as well as their longing for connection and fear of abandonment. Through the turbulence of marriage, the challenges of parenthood, job upheavals, and calamities large and small, Trompe l'Oeil examines family legacies, the ways those legacies persist, and the ways they might be transcended. Nancy Reisman is a... Views: 42
"[David I. Masson] began publishing sf with "Traveller's Rest" for NEW WORLDS in 1965; his fiction, including this extraordinarily intense study in the distortion of PERCEPTION, was assembled in _The Caltraps of Time_ (coll 1968), which single volume established his strong reputation as a writer of vigorously experimental, vivid, often scientifically sound stories. Notable among them, and reflecting his close and informed interest in LINGUISTICS, were "Not so Certain" (1967) and the brilliant TIME-TRAVEL story "A Two-Timer" (1966), told entirely in language appropriate to 1683, the year from which the inadvertent time traveller is whisked into the future. Each of DIM's stories seems to be a solution to some cognitive or creative problem or challenge ..." (John Clute, _The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction_) Views: 42
Eleven years ago, Anna Lange's life was shattered when her young son,
Paul, disappeared -- though she never gave up hope that he might be
alive. Now, her son has been returned. The joyful family reunion is
short-lived, however, as the nervous, withdrawn Paul begins to behave
strangely. Anna's husband and daughter grow fearful living in the same
house with him. But Anna believes that Paul is still recovering from the
extreme psychological trauma he experienced the night he disappeared --
though he claims he has no memory of that time.
Does he or doesn't he? Someone
remembers -- and will stop at nothing to keep the truth a secret. Now
Anna will have to contend with a nightmare from the past that will
either tear her family apart, or destroy them together.... Views: 42
At a family reunion in Wales several years ago, the prize-winning poet Owen Sheers stumbled across the mesmerizing story of his great-great-uncle Arthur Cripps, a mysterious figure who turned from poetry to missionary work in Africa and ultimately became a shamanlike figure, ministering to the locals.Arthur Cripps left his native England in a ship set for southern Rhodesia in 1900. During his time as a missionary in the British colony, Cripps became passionate about indigenous ways, leaving him ostracized from the largely racist, conservative European minority. Railing against colonial injustice, Cripps became a hero to the native population. He chose to exile himself from the Anglican church, factions of which branded him a heretic and burned down his churches. All the while he hid the soul-racking secret of what had driven him from England into the heart of Africa.The Dust Diaries is the haunting record of Sheers’s all-consuming attempt to piece together the luminous fragments of Arthur Cripps’s remarkable life, and to understand the mystery of why he abandoned England for life in the African veldt—a journey that takes Sheers from the genteel reading rooms of Oxford University’s libraries to the parched landscape of contemporary Zimbabwe. Refracting Cripps’s life through the prism of his own vivid imagination, Sheers illuminates the devastating effects of power, the potent effects of grace, and the legacy of an extraordinary life. Dust Views: 42
One bewitching bed...four captivating couples...two enthralling authors...ONCE UPON A PILLOW tells the story of the magnificent Masterson bed and the passionate couples who share it through the ages. This sparkling quartet of tales by two of historical romances brightest stars—Christina Dodd and Connie Brockway—is set during four of England's most enthralling eras and proves that true love—and sizzling desire—are truly timeless.FIRST KNIGHT by Connie BrockwayIn medieval England, a battle weary knight returns from the crusades searching for peace and finds instead the feisty—and bloodthirsty—wife-by-proxy he'd forgotten he even had.KIDNAPPED by Christina DoddA poverty-stricken lord concocts the perfect plan to win a fortune by abducting and marrying an heiress, but finds his own heart stolen when he snatches the wrong girl.HER CAPTIVE by Connie BrockwayDuring George's III reign, a highwayman's beautiful sister will do anything to protect her brother from the bold kingsman set on... Views: 42
Internationally acclaimed, New York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance brings another action, adventure, and suspense-filled story to transport readers out of this world.Far from home...Alexandru Carson has a major problem and it isn't with the woman who captured him - it is the fact that he can't remember anything but his name. Confused by his inability to remember, he doesn't know where he is or how he ended up in the middle of a forest that feels bizarrely alien to him. If being lost wasn't bad enough, his fascination with and attraction to his captor is making the situation even more frustrating as he tries to unravel the mystery of what happened.Ka'ya Stargazer is an outcast among her tribe. Born with the mark of the Huntress, she is feared for her ability as a warrior even while she is a prisoner to the tribe who shuns her. When she... Views: 42
Mystery and intrigue with a decidedly literary bent, from the bestselling crime writer When successful biographer Rona Parish is asked to write the life-story of a bestselling author, recently deceased, she is intrigued - to say the least. After all, Theo Harvey led a very colourful life, and died in mysterious circumstances. But Rona's husband Max is wary and, it soon becomes apparent, with good reason...As Rona begins to delve into Theo Harvey's life and death, and to interview his friends and family - some more willing than others - she realises that she has taken on a poisoned chalice.From BooklistRona Parish is flattered when she's asked to write a biography of noted author Theo Harvey, a larger-than-life figure who churned out a series of lowbrow best-sellers, then suffered a severe case of writer's block that lasted for several years. When he began writing again, his books were melancholy psychological studies that garnered him critical acclaim but disappointed his former fans. Soon after his reemergence, he died a mysterious death at his remote mountain hideaway. His widow hopes that having Rona research and write Theo's biography will shed new light on his metamorphosis as a writer and possibly on his death. But Rona has barely begun work when she receives a series of anonymous threats warning her to leave the bio unwritten. This classic British cozy features an unusual plot, surprisingly multilayered characters, and a fair bit of suspense. All in all, a pleasant and entertaining read. Emily MeltonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedAbout the AuthorFraser announced at the age of five that she wanted to be an author. Views: 42
