I will prepare a description at a later date. Thank you for writing this wonderul book. People will love it. Views: 695
A hauntingly powerful novel about how the choices we make can stay with us forever, by the award-winning author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August and 84K.South Africa in the 1880s. A young and naive English doctor by the name of William Abbey witnesses the lynching of a local boy by the white colonists. As the child dies, his mother curses William. William begins to understand what the curse means when the shadow of the dead boy starts following him across the world. It never stops, never rests. It can cross oceans and mountains. And if it catches him, the person he loves most in the world will die.Gripping, moving, and utterly thought-provoking, this novel proves once again that Claire North is one of the most innovative voices in modern fiction.Previous books by Claire North:The First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustTouchThe Sudden Appearance of HopeThe End of the... Views: 695
'The characters and descriptions of medieval life are thoroughly engaging ... A page-turner' Mystery PeopleJune 1144. When the naked corpse of an unknown man is discovered and the Prince of Powys's messenger fails to reach Earl Robert of Gloucester, Bradecote, Catchpoll and Walkelin head to Wales to confirm his identity, and piece together evidence that the dead man deserved a noose rather than a dagger. Retracing his steps leads them to a manor with a sarcastic lord, a neglected wife, a bitter mother and a fevered brother, all amidst folk who do not want the truth uncovered. The lord sheriff's men have to unravel a knot where the law and justice seem to be in opposition. Views: 695
Red is a re-telling of a classic fairy tale, and the first in the Once Upon a Future series. Ceron, known as "Red", comes from the village neighbouring a Wolven pack. Storm, son of the Wolven Alpha, befriends Ceron who finds that friendship soon becomes something much deeper. For generations, Ceron's people and the Wolven have lived in peace, but now, the Wolven are accused of attacking villagers. Ceron and Storm know they'll face prejudice as their relationship deepens. But more dangerous and deadly is an unknown enemy. Views: 695
Life has not been kind to Bianca.Childhood abuse has left her cautious. She trusts no one. Especially men. Guarding her emotional and physical scars has been her life's mission. She went to her deathbed without ever sharing her secrets with anyone. Or so she thought. Waking up from ten years in a cryostat leaves her scared out of her mind. People have seen her scars. The horror of that new reality has her reeling. And worse? She's been left alone in the care of a man she barely knows. Grayson's job is to keep Bianca safe and nurse her to health.He's well aware she has secrets. The welts on her back explain a lot about the private woman. It's not a surprise that she doesn't trust him. She doesn't deserve whatever life has dealt her. He will move mountains to keep her safe and help her heal. As their friendship grows, he gradually breaks down her walls. He'd give anything for her to let him in. But... Views: 694
