‘What an emotional, twisty, rollercoaster of a novel! It kept me guessing all the way through.’ Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer’s Wife Sometimes the past is best left buried Since the birth of baby Joe five weeks ago, Ali Baker has been struggling to cope. Starved of sleep and haunted by painful memories from the past, she’s a million miles away from the polished, professional barrister she has worked so hard to become. Then her mother tragically and unexpectedly dies, leaving Ali an orphan. Haunted by her loss, Ali can’t forget her mother’s last words to her: There is something I really need to tell you... Heading back to the Norfolk Broads to sort her mother’s things, Ali is plunged into memories of her family’s picture-perfect summers on the river. But as she starts to uncover secrets hidden within the isolated house, Ali is drawn into a dark web that threatens to destroy everything she believed about her childhood – and her very sanity. Ali may finally discover her mother’s secrets... but at what cost? A gripping, captivating psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Samantha Hayes and S.E. Lynes. Perfect for book group reading - includes discussion questions. Readers are loving The House on the Water’s Edge: ‘A novel that gradually creeps under your skin... suffocatingly claustrophobic with an ‘oh my goodness’ finale!’ Carla Kovach, author of The Next Girl ‘Absorbing from start to finish. The climax is incendiary. It set my day on fire.’ Amanda Robson, author of Obsession ‘The creeping sense of doom reached its crescendo and did not disappoint. The twists and revelations left me reeling!’ Ruby Speechley, author of The Face at the Window ‘As I finished the last page, I nearly dropped my eReader! WHAT?!?! Definitely a book you’ll want to pick up!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘This gripping, twisty tale of family secrets and ancient lies coming home to roost is a real rollercoaster of emotion. I couldn’t put it down... What a fantastic read!’ Judi Daykin, author of Under Violent Skies ‘A sharp, twisty thriller filled with secrets... fantastic.’ Chris George, author of Guess Who ‘A completely engrossing story, full of intrigue and mystery, and with a dash of romance too. Brilliant!’ C.J. Cooper, author of The Book Club ‘Loved how the secrets started to unfold...With one final unexpected revelation at the end, this left me open mouthed.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Loved this one!... Lots of twists and turns along the way. Definitely one I recommend.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘This psychological thriller was a never-ending journey of twists and turns... the author had you hanging onto her every word.’ ‘A really exciting and thrilling read... with lots of twists and turns.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘I wasn’t expecting the twist... I didn’t see it coming at all.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Hard to put down... filled with secrets, childhood drama, and a lot of tragedy.’ Reader Review ‘I am definitely going to be looking for more from this author, highly recommend.’ Reader Review ‘I loved it. Well-written, fun to read, quick to finish.’ Reader Review ‘This was such a fast paced read! The plot was fabulous and I had no idea what to expect next... Which kept me on my toes.’ Reader Review ‘Isolation, lonely and creepy! It really opened up the more I read.’ Reader Review
Layers of secrets are gradually peeled back in this brilliantly absorbing tale.' Marion Todd, author of Old Bones Lie Darkness lies at the heart of this family... In 1959 Milly starts her new life as a housemaid at Rutherford House, working for the aristocratic Rutherford-Percy clan. Entranced by her new mistress, Vivienne, she becomes deeply embroiled in the household and the keeper of dark secrets the family conceals beneath the mansion’s grand exterior. In the present day, Christie is working as a psychiatric nurse when she meets troubled patient Lillian Percy, Vivienne’s granddaughter and heiress to Rutherford House. They soon bond over the loss of their mothers – Lillian’s died when she was a child; Christie’s mysteriously disappeared over twenty years ago – and Christie finds herself increasingly fascinated by Lillian’s family and their imposing ancestral home. As Christie learns more about the Rutherford-Percys, she finds a shocking clue that could help her uncover what happened to her own mother. Desperate for answers, Christie puts her job, her family and even her very life on the line. But how much of the truth does she really want to know? A twisty, chilling and unputdownable page-turner about family secrets, perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Louise Douglas and Harriet Evans. Praise for The Shadows of Rutherford House: ‘An absorbing tale of dark family secrets...It holds the reader in suspense with an intricately woven plot’ Heather Burnside, author of Guilt ‘An absolutely riveting multi-generational drama with gasp-out-loud twists I never saw coming!’ J.M. Hewitt, author of The Life She Wants ‘A gripping gothic thriller with a compelling cast of characters’ Stephanie Sowden, author of After Everything You Did 'The secrets and twists of this intriguing tale kept me turning the pages well into the night.' Amanda Brittany, author of I’m Watching You ‘I flew through this book, which hits the spot perfectly for the colder, darker nights. A moody Yorkshire mystery in which I pictured a lot of the men as modern day Heathcliffs and Rutherford House as a twentieth-century Wuthering Heights, I couldn’t put it down.’ Caroline Corcoran, author of What Happened on Floor 34? 'Atmospheric, with a cast of creepy characters' Stephen Edger, author of The Prodigal Mother ‘This book was so deliciously creepy! I devoured it in one sitting! It had me hooked from the first page.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'My jaw literally dropped at the ultimate twist!...Honestly, one of the best books I’ve read this year.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'I was absolutely dumbfounded by the ending that was so freakin' satisfying and jaw-dropping!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'The twist at the end had me stunned' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'One of the best books I’ve read recently!...would highly recommend to anyone that enjoys mysteries and thrillers!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'If you want a story that has more twists and turns than a roller coaster, this is it.' Reader Review 'I absolutely loved this book and could not put it down. A gothic thriller with so many great twists' Reader Review
An utterly compelling, atmospheric, twisty domestic suspense novel that packs a real emotional punch.' Alice Hunter The perfect life. The perfect home. But at what price? Introspective Ruth Parker is desperate for love and attention. Overlooked as a child by her cold and critical mother, her pain manifests in loneliness and a crippling lack of self-esteem. When glamorous actress ‘Aunt’ Vanessa, her mother’s childhood friend, shows an interest in her, Ruth basks in the blinding light of her attention. Once Ruth escapes to university in London, Aunt Vanessa invites her to Wilton Place, her stunning Belgravia residence. As she blossoms under Vanessa’s guidance, Ruth finds herself torn between student life and the hypnotic, luxurious confines of Wilton Place. Belgravia wins out, but when Ruth explores the gloomy attic of her new home and finds a hidden, locked door, she discovers that Vanessa is hiding the darkest of secrets from her childhood, secrets that threaten everything Ruth knew about her own mother. How far will Ruth go to find the truth - and how much does she really want to know? A twisty, Gothic-inspired chiller that fans of Kate Morton, Louise Douglas and Kathleen McGurl will love. Readers can't put down The Attic at Wilton Place: 'I loved The Attic at Wilton Place. The wonderful writing and characterisation drew me in instantly, as did the hint of secrets soon to be revealed. A satisfying read - highly recommended!' Elisabeth Carpenter ‘I loved it so much and couldn’t put it down. First class story, first class character development. Everything I relish in a novel.' Amanda Robson ‘Brilliantly addictive and absorbing, with that perfect touch of darkness I have come to expect from this author. I devoured it in an evening!’ D.E. White ‘This book was easily one of the best I’ve read in the last few years ... the story kept me hooked ... I struggled to put it down ... The twist at the end where her motives are revealed were not what I was expecting at all... ’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Another suspense-filled book by C E Rose. I literally could not put it down ... I can definitely recommend this book, with it's Gothic feel.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Heart-pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I thoroughly loved this book. The characters were wonderful and very easy to identify with. I would definitely recommend ... and I have bought several of this author’s books.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘C.E. Rose is a marvellous storyteller. With terrific characterization and a well drawn plot this is another well written, compelling read that I had trouble putting down. Highly recommended...’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Wow! ... It was a great read and I would recommend it to anyone who has a mother.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘This is a unique, different story which I love. The characters were well written ... I was very Impressed with C E Rose’s storytelling ... Definitely worth a read ...’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A real page-turner full of dark secrets and mysteries to unravel.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Honestly, I’m at a loss for words ... It was a whole thrilling entire experience. CE Rose got me hooked from the very start with this plot...’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Disturbing, eerie, and immensely captivating...will send shivers down your spine.’ Reader Review The imposing gates of Ramsay Hall yawned open. As Serena and 4-year-old Lana walked up the long driveway, little did they know the dark secrets that lay within. When Serena Green accepted the role of housekeeper for wealthy widower Hayden Ramsay, she never imagined her new home would be Ramsay Hall, an ancient, sprawling mansion in Northern England. Serena quickly becomes an integral part of the household, making friends with Hayden’s younger son Hugh, despite Jack, his older brother’s, coldness towards her and Lana. But the hall’s beautiful exterior hides many ugly secrets. Though Serena and Jack begin to grow closer, she’s confused by his behaviour around Lana. What is he guilty of? And is there more to their mother’s death than the Ramsay men will admit, even to themselves? As the harrowing past of Ramsay Hall unravels, Serena fresh start becomes a fresh horror. She fears for her and Lana’s safety, but what are the bleak secrets in Serena’s own past? This house is built on a lifetime of lies... and the truth might just bring the walls crashing down. A twisty, gripping and utterly unputdownable new thriller that fans of Lisa Jewell, C.L. Taylor and Mark Edwards will love. Readers can't wait to enter The House of Hidden Secrets: ‘As I finished the last page, I nearly dropped my eReader! WHAT?!?! Definitely a book you’ll want to pick up!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Gives a new meaning to the description of a twisted plot...I had a hard time putting this book down, it was so intense.’ Reader Review ‘This book drew me in...I loved it. Totally would recommend this to friends. Amazing.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘I loved it. Every time I thought I had worked out where the author was going, another twist would be thrown in.’ Reader Review ‘You’re taken through the many twists, turns and secrets that Ramsay Hall has hidden in its walls. I would highly recommend this novel.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Like a modern day Rebecca, The House of Hidden Secrets is a gothic tale full of twists and tension...this story had me holding my breath right up to the final chilling revelation.’ Helen Marsay ‘A divinely layered thriller that makes you gasp on page one and lets you exhale slowly with every turn of the page.’ Stacey Haber 'Dark and disturbing. I was totally engrossed in this book.' Amanda Robson, author of Obsession 'A completely engrossing story, full of intrigue and mystery, and with a dash of romance too. Brilliant!' C.J. Cooper, author of The Book Club ‘Loved how the secrets started to unfold...With one final unexpected revelation at the end, this left me open mouthed.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Loved this one!...Lots of twists and turns along the way. Definitely one I recommend.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘This psychological thriller was a never-ending journey of twists and turns...the author had you hanging onto her every word.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
This much-awaited final volume of The Birds of British Columbia completes what some have called one of the most important regional ornithological works in North America. It is the culmination of more than 25 years of effort by the authors who, with the assistance of thousands of dedicated volunteers throughout the province, have created the basic reference work on the avifauna of British Columbia. Volume 4 covers the last half of the passerines and describes 102 species, including the warblers, sparrows, grosbeaks, blackbirds, and finches. The text builds upon the authoritative format of the previous volumes and is supported by hundreds of full-colour illustrations, including detailed distribution maps, unique habitat shots, and beautiful photographs of the birds, their nests, eggs, and young. In addition, a species update lists and describes 27 species of birds new to the province since the first three volumes were published. The book concludes with Synopsis: The Birds of British Columbia into the 21st Century, which synthesizes data and information from all four volumes and looks at the conservation challenges facing birds in the new millennium. The four volumes in The Birds of British Columbia provide unprecedented coverage of the region's birds, presenting a wealth of information on the ornithological history, regional environment, habitat, breeding habits, migratory movements, seasonality and distribution patterns of 472 species of birds. It is the complete reference work for birdwatchers, ornithologists and naturalists.
Savannah “Savvy” Dixon's entire life has been planned since she was in the womb. Go to college. Marry the boy next door. Have two children. And one day, sit on her front porch in a big hat yelling at her grandchildren to stop stomping on her flowers. Her life was all set, until the boy next door eloped with a beauty queen, right before Christmas. Merry Christmas, Savvy. She's prepared to draw on the strength of her southern heritage to withstand the “bless your heart's” she expects to receive at her former boyfriend's engagement celebration. But instead of enduring the demise of all her plans, Savvy has an unexpected encounter, and for the first time in her life, she is swept away by romance. Will this new man be the path to another heartbreak or the road to happily-ever-after?
Deana is gone. Stolen in the night by the powerful shrouded one, Astrid, who insists she is not aligned with Idir. But as Astrid begins to teach Deana how to embrace her power, the seething rot of Idir’s curse starts to show beneath her honied words and motherly actions. If Deana doesn’t figure out how to escape Astrid’s clutches fast, then she risks becoming the very thing she has always feared: the avatar of destruction that will destroy the isles and all in them. Agnes is finally free of Kent and Savita, but the trauma they put her and her magic through has grim consequences. Is it just magical exhaustion or something more sinister, and can she be saved once the magical trap Idir seeded inside her keen two decades ago is triggered? As they race to find Deana, save Agnes, and stop the curse Idir started several centuries ago from destroying the isles, Bran stumbles upon a revelation of his own. One that will clear the mystery shrouding his origins and reveal the true nature of his destiny.
British Columbia has one of the richest assemblages of bird species in the world. The four volumes of The Birds of British Columbia provide unprecedented coverage of this region's birds, presenting a wealth of information on the ornithological history, habitat, breeding habits, migratory movements, seasonality, and distribution patterns of each of the 472 species of birds. This third volume, covering the first half of the passerines, builds on the authoritative format of the previous bestselling volumes. It contains 89 species, including common ones such as swallows, jays, crows, wrens, thrushes, and starlings. The text is supported by hundreds of full-colour pictures, including unique habitat photographs, detailed distribution maps, and beautiful illustrations of the birds, their nests, eggs, and young. The Birds of British Columbia is a complete reference work for bird-watchers, ornithologists, and naturalists who want in-depth information on the province's regularly occurring and rare birds.
Maggie McKitrick loves everything about her new life in Gibson's Run, Ohio—her charming bakery, her quirky customers, her distance from the past. Yes, she loves everything…except her new landlord. Police Chief Sean Taylor is like a piece of sand in an oyster—irritating, but with the promise of something beautiful. Despite Maggie's self-imposed man-fast, she wonders what kind of treasure she and the lawman could create together. Sean Taylor likes to keep the peace, but his new tenant is making it nearly impossible to keep anything on an even keel—including his heart. Despite her sassy attitude, Sean is drawn to the beautiful pastry chef and has an overwhelming need to serve and protect her. As Maggie and Sean draw closer together, her long buried dreams about her life are reawakened into a hopeful prayer…until a threat from her past promises to destroy their future. Will Maggie be forced to run—again—starting fresh? Or will God answer her prayer and give her the happily-ever-after she's started from scratch?
This study examines civil service pay and classification in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and developments in level and structures of employment and of pay there from 1977 to 1987. In that period, civil service pay came under increasing pressure in South Asia, leading to a weakening of the civil service's traditional role as the leading employer in terms of pay, conditions and job security.
Justice has no place among shadows… Avery’s life has been a series of horrific deaths, but nothing could have prepared her for Mira’s sacrifice. Seeking revenge will require more magic than she has left and allies willing to defy High Council in the process. The Lunar Ball might just be her only chance to gather the forces she’ll need but diving into enemy territory is not without risks. Thrown into a world of political maneuvering and shady alliances, she’ll have one shot to finally clear her name and cast a light on The Pure. In a court system riddled with injustices, she’ll have to get creative if she’s going to come out on top but it’s not just her own fate hanging in the balance. The darkness creeps ever closer to the Banshee Heirs and she is helpless to save them as her past comes back to haunt her. She broke her deal with the Reaper and the consequences are deadly… *Prepare to obsess over this high stakes Urban fantasy filled with unexpected twists and a heroine that will fight against all odds.*
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