Polly Lee
41) Death in Pieces
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He sends you the clues...and leaves his victims in pieces.
When forensic psychologist Harriet Quinn receives the random pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, she knows they hold the key to identifying a sadistic killer's next victim.
A victim who hasn't yet been taken.
Racing to identify the intended target, she realizes that she has been chosen as Puzzle Master in a deadly game concocted by a twisted serial killer.
Teaming up with DI Drew Haskell, she must...
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In 1938, Sarah Baring was enjoying life as a young debutante. Only a few years later, at the height of World War Two, she was working alongside some of the greatest minds of Britain in their code-breaking operations at Bletchley Park.
How did she end up in the top-secret world of cyphers and codes?
Like many young men and women across all levels of British society, the outbreak of war in 1939 dramatically altered the course of Sarah's life.
Knowing...
43) I, Jane
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Though her path to the throne was long and paved with treachery, Jane Seymour would win the heart of her king - and heal her own.
Jane Seymour of Wiltshire is not meant to go to Court. Not a child like her, with her lack of beauty and no title. But family connections are enough to have her named to the bridal retinue of Mary Tudor. At the French Court, the plain and docile Jane meets the girl who will grow into her rival in years to come: the already...
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Five lessons in pleasure. One lesson in love.
Fraser MacGregor, thirteenth Duke Molineux, seizes the opportunity to use the title he unexpectedly inherited, to further his whisky business. He leaves his Highland home and heads for London where he's accosted by a feisty lass, who smashes a vase over his head.
Delilah Hart should be relishing her first London season. But she'd rather be a writer than a bland society wife. Her secret occupation of...
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In her late forties, after a noisy upbringing as one of six children and adulthood as a vocal feminist and mother, Sara Maitland found herself living alone in the country and, to her surprise, falling in love with silence. In this fascinating, intelligent, and beautifully written book, Maitland describes how she began to explore this new love, spending periods of silence in the Sinai desert, the Scottish hills, and a remote cottage on the Isle of...
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The Temple of Hekate is a vibrant and exciting collection of modern rituals and practices exploring the mysteries of the Goddess Hekate. In this book Tara Sanchez draws together her knowledge of ancient practices and literature, merging it with her personal experiences and ideas.
Thoroughly modern, but steeped in history, this is a book of rituals, meditations, divinations, and other techniques through which the listener is invited to explore the...
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Everything, and nothing, changed once Emma Mahony was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of fifty-two.
In Better Late Than Never she seeks to reduce the stigma around diagnosis as an adult, and provides support for anyone who finds themselves in the same situation or thinks they may suffer from ADHD. Offering helpful advice alongside Emma's experience, subjects covered include:
• Seeking diagnosis later in life
• Getting a diagnosis
• How ADHD...
48) Murder in Venice
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Murderous secrets are lurking in the City of Canals!
1923. Lottie Sprigg is a lowly maid. But when she's hired by a wealthy heiress, she embarks on a thrilling journey across Europe and beyond. Lottie's expecting exciting exploits and spectacular sights. But she's not expecting murder . . .
In Venice, Lottie befriends a famous opera singer after reuniting him with his lost dog. Early the next morning, the singer's corpse is found floating in the...
49) A Wicked Mercy
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He's in your home...and you don't even know it.
Not everything is as it seems in this sleepy Yorkshire village.
DI Drew Haskell is a no-nonsense detective recovering from a devastating personal loss. When a number of young people are found dead in a sleepy Yorkshire village, Haskell believes a murderer is on the loose. But his boss isn't so sure and won't authorize an investigation. Breaking the rules is Haskell's only chance at solving this case.
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50) The Secret Bride
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For fans of The Tudors comes a captivating drama about the only woman who could defy Henry VIII - and keep her life.
Mary Tudor, the headstrong younger sister of the ruthless King Henry VII, has always been her brother's favorite - but now she is also an important political bargaining chip. When she is promised to the elderly, ailing King Louis of France, a heartbroken Mary accepts her fate, but not before extracting a promise from her brother: When...
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This book shows how to build a profound magical relationship with a dryad-the spirit or life force of the trees. With nine themed charms, author Penny Billington helps you connect with tree nymphs and nature spirits so that you may receive their blessings, advice, and guidance. Nine Ways to Charm a Dryad shares meditations, exercises, writing prompts, and tips for creative art projects designed to support communication with the wise spiritual beings...
52) Hidden Hart
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A lasting friendship, a dream sacrificed, a life destroyed.
Major Devon Hart, the ultimate rake, had women flocking to his bed, until a street brawl four years ago left him scarred, inside and out. His once-handsome face now damaged beyond recognition, he remains hidden, except at night, when he dispenses his own brand of justice on the streets of London. He has nothing to live for except his friendship with Colonel Fossett, who saved his life, and...
53) Murder in Monaco
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Life's a gamble on the risky Riviera!
Lottie Sprigg and her employer arrive in glitzy Monaco where Lottie finds a mysterious note which threatens murder. Before she can act on it, a body is found in a private room at the Monte Carlo Casino.
Who wrote the note? Lottie takes a gamble on discovering their identity. But as she and her dog Rosie navigate a web of lies, new dangers emerge.
Lottie has her work cut out in a place where money means power....
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Supporting the mental health and well-being of children and young people is a top priority for parents, caregivers, and teachers, but it can be tricky to find reliable and evidence-based information. Written by an experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist, in a user-friendly question and answer format, this book outlines the mental health challenges facing our children and young people and offers practical advice on how to best support them. The...
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From the author of The Secret Bride, the tragic tale of the fifth wife of Henry VIII.
When the young and beautiful Catherine Howard becomes the fifth wife of the fifty-year-old King Henry VIII, she seems to be on top of the world. Yet her reign is destined to be brief and heartbreaking, as she is forced to do battle with enemies far more powerful and calculating than she could have ever anticipated in a court where one wrong move could mean her undoing....
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From the author of The Queen's Mistake comes the untold story of King Henry VIII's first well-known mistress.
As the beautiful daughter of courtiers, Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount is overjoyed when she secures a position as maid of honor to Katherine of Aragon. But when she captures the attention of the king himself, there are whispers that the queen ought to be worried for her throne.
When Bess gives birth to a healthy son the whispers become a roar....
57) Princess Plot
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Award-winning, internationally best-selling author Kirsten Boie has written more than 60 books for children. In The Princess Plot, Jenna amazes herself by landing the role of a princess in an upcoming movie. But when the producers fly her to the Kingdom of Scandia for the film shoot, she discovers she bears more than a passing resemblance to the real, missing Princess of Scandia-and Jenna realizes that nailing her lines is the least of her concerns....
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Chrissie Wellington, the world's number one female Ironman athlete and four-time World Ironman Champion, presents her struggles, wisdom, and experiences gained from her hard-won career as a triathlete.
With close to 2 million core participants, triathlons of various distances and challenges are attracting more participants than ever before. In TO THE FINISH LINE, one of the sports' greatest legends brings triathlon to life, with guidance for newbies...
59) Murder in Cairo
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Beware of the Pharaoh's Curse!
Young sleuth, Lottie Sprigg, accompanies her employer to Cairo-a city flushed with excitement after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. But a shadow looms after the untimely death of Lord Carnarvon-could the Pharaoh's Curse be real?
Fears are confirmed when a wealthy hotel guest is poisoned. While some blame the long-dead pharaoh, Lottie's suspicions fall on her fellow guests. They're all up to no good, but can she...
60) Briar Rose
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Beautiful heiress Briar Rose longs to find a man whom she can love. Then she meets the dashing but disgraced Lord Gareth Hawke, who has fallen on hard times. But there are those who seek to do anything they can to thwart such a union, including her spiteful stepmother and Hawke's archenemy.