From New York Times bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford comes the first book in a stunning new historical saga.Victorian England is a country of sharp divides between rich and poor, but James Lionel Falconer is everything a self-made man should be: handsome, ambitious, charming, and brimming with self-confidence. Even as a boy working in his father's market stall in Camden, he was determined to become a merchant prince. Through hard work and a single-minded determination, James rises quickly through the ranks, with a loving wife, devoted children, and a lofty position in the Malvern & Malvern Company. But when back-to-back tragedies strike the Falconer home, shattering this idyllic life, it seems as though James might never recover his former glory...until a royal summons gives him the chance to prove that he truly is a master of the game. The first book in an expansive and intricately detailed new historical fiction series from master...
**From *New York Times *bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford comes the first book in a stunning new historical saga.**
Victorian England is a country of sharp divides between rich and poor, but James Lionel Falconer is everything a self-made man should be: handsome, ambitious, charming, and brimming with self-confidence. Even as a boy working in his father's market stall in Camden, he was determined to become a merchant prince. Through hard work and a single-minded determination, James rises quickly through the ranks, with a loving wife, devoted children, and a lofty position in the Malvern & Malvern Company. But when back-to-back tragedies strike the Falconer home, shattering this idyllic life, it seems as though James might never recover his former glory...until a royal summons gives him the chance to prove that he truly is a master of the game.
The first book in an expansive and intricately detailed new historical fiction series from master storyteller Barbara Taylor Bradford, *Master of the Game* is filled with drama, intrigue, and Bradford's trademark cast of compelling characters. Views: 543
A looming evil. A hidden saviour. A young protector will rise… Shari Dawn is no ordinary seventeen-year-old. In a world desperate for a protector, she could be the answer. But revealing her innate powers to the non-believers of her hometown could spell death for everyone she loves…Battling against the guidance of her by-the-book mentor, Shari unveils her magic—and unleashes a curse designed to push her to the breaking point. And now she must hone her strengths if she has any hope of defending her realm from a bloodthirsty entity bent on destruction and revenge. Will Shari defeat the primeval menace, or has she doomed her world to eternal darkness?Ronah is the first book in the Lissae series of epic YA fantasy adventures. If you like fierce heroines, pulse-pounding action, and unique magical worlds, then you’ll love R. Lennard’s suspenseful page-turner. Buy Ronah to bend the elements to your will today! Views: 543
A murderous fall down icy stairs is nearly all she wrote for Anna Hitchcock, the "American Agatha Christie." The cry for help from his old mentor cuts short mystery author Kit Holmes' romantic weekend with his new lover J.X. Moriarity, and lands him an amateur sleuth gig in an elegant snowbound mansion in the Berkshires. Unfortunately, a clever killer is still one step ahead of Kit... Views: 543
When Ade moves to London from Nigeria, he knows things will be different, but nothing can prepare him for the ups and downs of his Parson's Road adventures. Ade doesn't always feel welcome in his new community; fitting in is hard, especially as he looks different to everyone else. But Ade is brave and takes on the school bullies, surprising himself and the kids on his new street. His heroic acts and super football skills quickly help him make new friends who will always be there for him. Views: 543
An SCU team investigates an inexplicable string of murders committed by men and women with no memory of their crimes in the latest in this New York Times bestselling series.
Madness has taken ahold of Prosperity, North Carolina. Residents are killing one another, as if in a dream, and waking up with no memory of the monstrous acts they've committed--or why. As the death toll climbs, the local sheriff's department is further rocked by a murder carried out by one of their own. Deputy Katie Cole knows that whatever monster is afoot is beyond her scope...
The Special Crimes Unit is called in for their specific brand of investigation. It will take all their training, all their experience, and every extra sense they can call on to get to the bottom of things in Prosperity. And as a dark pattern begins to emerge, even the most experienced and hardened SCU agents have to wonder if this is beyond their understanding. Views: 542
The evil Shadow Witch wants to steal the Everchanging Lights right out of the sky! The Snow Sisters will need all their magic to stop her turning their world dark for ever...In their first adventure, the girls sneak away from their castle for a night-time quest through the frozen forest. Can they find the pink Everchanging Light before the Shadow Witch snatches it for herself?Beautifully illustrated throughout by Monique Dong, this sparkly fantasy series will have young readers hooked until the final page.Look out for the Snow Sisters' next adventures...The Crystal RoseThe Frozen RainbowThe Enchanted Waterfall Views: 542
