At the age of five, Shirley Temple became the world's most famous and acclaimed child—the most talented, beautiful child performer ever to capture the public's imagination. By the time she was ten, she had either met or had received words of admiration from almost everyone of distinction. Nine-tenths of the world could recognize her on sight. She single-handedly cheered an entire nation caught in the firm grip of a depression. Her films saved a major studio from bankruptcy. She earned more than the President of the United States and lived in her own junior-sized San Simeon. As lionized, idolized and protected as royalty, Shirley Temple was the one and only American Princess. Shirley Temple is brought into focus in this definitive, intimate portrait of her as a child and as the woman that child became: a woman forced to live her entire life in the shadow of her own past glory. We follow the tumultuous events and disappointments that marked Shirley Temple's meteoric rise... Views: 43
What happens when the past comes back to kill you? When DCI Anna Tate is called to the gruesome discovery of a dead woman found on Barnes Common, she is plunged into a high‐profile investigation involving a prominent MP. London is baying for blood – but is there more to Holly's death than at first meets the eye? Meanwhile, the hunt is on for Anna's missing daughter Chloe, who vanished ten years ago when her ex‐husband kidnapped her. The case has been cold for what feels like forever – but a phone call brings a brand new lead... Can Anna solve the murder case whilst dealing with her own personal demons? Or is someone from the past planning to get in her way? An addictive new thriller from J. P. Carter, perfect for fans of Katerina Diamond and M.J. Arlidge. Views: 43
Read this classic romance novella by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, now available for the first time in e-book! Originally published as Figgy Pudding in 1997.The perfect Christmas recipe...Take one woman, add a boss who's told the world they're having an affair, and then concoct one very special Christmas dish in order to save her catering career! Views: 43
How do you know who's on your side, if you don't know whose side you're on? 'Chilling' Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She Said 'Compulsive read' Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange 'Enigmatic' Louise Candlish, author of Our House 'Brilliant' Jon Snow, Channel 4 News "I thought it would really take something to kiss my children goodbye one morning and walk out the front door, knowing I wouldn't be back. But in the end, it was simple. The door had already been opened; all I had to do was walk." David is the heir to global company TradeSmart, run by his philanthropic father, Clive Witherall. Meg is an ambitious intern at a national newspaper, determined to break into the media world. Anna is hiding a dark secret, desperately clinging onto her new identity. When the three friends meet Harry, everything changes... As Anna finds herself drawn into the dark and highly controlled world of intelligence, she is forced to question everything she thinks she knows about the people who have... Views: 43
Who says you can't go home again?Philadelphia real estate broker Devyn Winters is at the peak of her career, closing multimillion-dollar deals and relishing it. She's pretty much blocked out her formative years in Dreamer's Bay, where the most exciting thing to happen was the twice a year bake sale. Unfortunately, a distress call hauls her back home and away from the life she's constructed. Now the question is just how long until she can leave again? And when did boring Elizabeth Draper get so beautiful?Elizabeth Draper loves people, free time, and a good cup of coffee in the warm sunlight. In the quaint town of Dreamer's Bay, she's the only employee of On the Spot, an odd jobs company. She remembers Devyn Winters as shallow in high school, but now everything about Devyn makes her lose focus. Though her brain knows Devyn is only home temporarily, her heart didn't seem to get the memo. Views: 43
