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"When their mother is suddenly taken ill on holiday, five siblings are left to fend for themselves at the elegant, faded hotel, Les Oeillets. Under the increasingly jealous gaze of the glamorous patronne, Mademoiselle Zizi, the children gravitate towards her mysterious and charming lover, Eliot, for comfort. And, amongst the gnarled trees of the old orchards, thirteen-year-old Cecil watches from the side lines as her achingly beautiful sister, Joss,...
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Excerpt: "In reverent and affectionate retrospective view of the influences and conditions which had power and made mark upon the settlement of New England, we are apt to affirm with earnest sentiment that religion was the one force, the one aim, the one thought, of the lives of our forbears. It was indeed an ever present thought and influence in their lives; but they possessed another trait which is as evident in their records as their piety, and...
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[2024]
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The residents of Button House – the living and the dead – are back as the BAFTA-nominated supernatural sitcom returns for its fifth and final series. The unlikely house share between Mike and Alison and their after-life tenants continues to cause comedy chaos. There’s April fools’ high jinks between Alison and the ghosts. Meanwhile, Mike struggles to handle the insurance claim on the gate house fire (yes, lightning really does strike thrice)....
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Stella Montgomery intrigue volume 1
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IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 7
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Stella, eleven, gets her dreamed-of adventure when something she should not have seen in the damp, dull hotel where she lives with three dreadful aunts on a cliff above Withering-by-Sea sends her on the run from stage magician Professor Starke and his thugs, eluding danger, making new friends, and facing questions about herself.
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Travelling through the vineyards of England and Wales? Dive into an experience where you sip fine wines and rest without a care about the drive home.
From hidden gems offering quaint B&Bs to those with chic glamping sites, this guide will introduce you to unique stays right in the heart of wine country.
While it's not exhaustive, it's ever-evolving: each year adds fresh vineyards expanding their horizons. And as new terrains are cultivated, expect...
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"This debut science fiction novel tells a story of misfits, rebels, found family--and a mystery that spans the stars." --
Welcome to the Grand Abeona Hotel: home of the finest food, the sweetest service, and the very best views the galaxy has to offer. All year round it moves from planet to planet, system to system, pampering guests across the furthest reaches of the milky way. The last word in sub-orbital luxury--and an absolute magnet for intrigue....
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Ce livre est bien plus qu'un simple guide de voyage. Plongez dans ce manuel exhaustif qui vous emmène à travers chaque étape, depuis l'exploration de vos passions jusqu'au choix de l'hébergement idéal. Des pourcentages basés sur des enquêtes mondiales, des récits inspirants, et des conseils pratiques vous guideront pour créer le voyage de vos rêves.Découvrez comment aligner vos intérêts spécifiques avec des destinations captivantes,...
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Go beyond the ordinary with this remarkable travelogue and guidebook filled with spectacular color photography that showcases Venice's magical beauty and hidden gems, from the Piazzo San Marco to the island of Giudecca, the banks of the Grand Canal to the Arsenal district-the second entry in the Hedonist's Guide travel series.
Combining essential insider details, cultural information, must-see attractions, and detailed maps with glorious custom photography,...
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[2023]
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This fourth series sees resident ghosts and cash-strapped couple Mike and Alison face life changing events at Button house - their crumbling, haunted stately home. Alison and Mike are determined to get the best reviews from the guests at their luxury new B&B. However, buried secrets, booking mix-ups and open war with neighbours all collide to create a chaotic series of events which threatens to derail their dreams. --container
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Nestled in the town square of Concord, Massachusetts, the windows of the Colonial Inn have gazed upon more than three centuries of bloodstained history.
Known for its role in the American Revolution, the Inn was originally built as three separate buildings with the oldest section of the property dating back to 1716. A stone's throw from Old North Bridge, the Inn is notoriously haunted by the ghosts from its Revolutionary War past. Guests report...
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Since the day it opened in 1892, Denver's Brown Palace Hotel has been the Mile High City's foremost destination for high-powered business travelers, celebrities, royalty and politicians. In Ladies of the Brown, hotel historian and archivist Debra B. Faulkner introduces readers to some of the hotel's most fascinating and famous female visitors, residents and employees. From Denver's "Unsinkable" Molly Brown and Romania's Queen Marie to Zsa Zsa Gabor,...
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