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The Life You Left Behind

A breathtaking story of love, loss and happiness from Sunday Times bestseller Debbie Howells

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The Life You Left Behind

A breathtaking story of love, loss and happiness from Sunday Times bestseller Debbie Howells

By: Debbie Howells

‘A warm, uplifting story about love and loss . . . but beware, you'll need a big box of tissues!’ Clare Swatman, author of Before We Grow Old Two strangers. One missed flight. It only takes a moment to change a life. One year ago Casey Cassidy was happy. She had great friends, a wonderful teaching job and a busy life – until with one missed flight, everything changes. One year later Casey knows what it means to find that once-in-a-lifetime love people dream of. But when Ben leaves, her heart is shattered. Left facing a year of firsts without him, piecing her life back together seems impossible. But then a friend offers her a home in rural France. In the solitude and emptiness, Casey needs to come to terms with what’s happened and find a way to move forward. She has no idea where that will take her one year later... What readers are saying about The Life You Left Behind: ‘A powerful, emotional, and life-affirming story of love and hope’ Rachael Lucas ‘The writing was INCREDIBLE! I’ve never highlighted so many sections of a book before, but there were just so many beautifully written passages that I knew I indeed to save to come back to' Shan _treatyoshelves_ ‘Still crying. I do not think any other book touched me so much’ itsallaboutbooksandmacarons 'I really loved this book. It's one I'll never forget’ coffee.break.book.reviews 'That was absolutely beautiful. Heart-breaking but beautiful’ mrsbookburnee

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1802809961

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The Death of Her

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The Death of Her

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The Death of Her is a haunting psychological thriller from Debbie Howells, author of the bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club success The Bones of You. A woman's body is discovered on a Cornish farm, battered and left for dead in a maize field. Airlifted to hospital, her life hanging in the balance, no one's sure who she is. Three days later she comes round, but her memory is damaged. She knows her name - Evie - but no more, until she remembers another name. Angel - her three-year-old daughter. As the police circulate Evie's photo, someone recognizes her. Charlotte knew her years ago, at school, when another child went missing. Leah Danning, who vanished whilst in Evie's care. When the police search Evie's home, there's no sign of Angel. More disturbingly, there's no evidence that she ever lived there, forcing the police to question whether Evie's having some kind of breakdown. But even from the darkest place she's ever known, Evie believes her daughter is alive. The police remain unconvinced - unaware that on the fringes of Evie's life, there's someone else. Someone hidden, watching her every move, with their own agenda and their own twisted version of reality.

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Pan Books

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1509834664

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9781509834662

The Bones of You

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The Bones of You

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“An intriguing dark psychological thriller—truly brilliant” from the international bestselling author of The Stepdaughter (Lisa Jackson, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). When Kate receives a phone call with news that Rosie Anderson is missing, she’s stunned and disturbed. Rosie is eighteen, the same age as Kate’s daughter, and a beautiful, quiet, and kind young woman. Though the locals are optimistic—girls like Rosie don’t get into real trouble—Kate’s sense of foreboding is confirmed when Rosie is found fatally beaten and stabbed. Who would kill the perfect daughter, from the perfect family? Yet the more Kate entwines herself with the Andersons—graceful mother Jo, renowned journalist father Neal, watchful younger sister Delphine—the more she is convinced that not everything is as it seems. Anonymous notes arrive, urging Kate to unravel the tangled threads of Rosie’s life and death, though she has no idea where they will lead. Weaving flashbacks from Rosie’s perspective into a tautly plotted narrative, The Bones of You is a gripping, haunting novel of sacrifices and lies, desperation and love. “Suspenseful and poignant debut . . . the increasingly tense storytelling and astute observations on mother-daughter relationships will keep readers turning the pages.” —Publishers Weekly “Has been compared to Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones . . . Indeed, Rosie’s voice offers a dynamic narrative. Her disembodied perspective, tempered with other points of view—chiefly Kate’s—adds an unusual and haunting layer to the novel.” —Library Journal “A compelling debut.” —Woman and Home “A s

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Pinnacle Books

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0786041102

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9780786041107

The Secret

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The Secret

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‘What an absolute corker! More twists than your local theme park rollercoaster!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Reading it felt like watching a movie peeking through my fingers’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Everyone has secrets. And now, one of mine is yours...’

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HarperCollins UK

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0008400202

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The Girl I Used To Be

A heartbreaking, uplifting read from Debbie Howells

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The Girl I Used To Be

A heartbreaking, uplifting read from Debbie Howells

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From the bestselling author of The Life You Left Behind. Marie Kondo for the soul. Anna and Will have been passing in and out of each other’s lives since they were just teenagers. Now 20 years later, Anna is married - she has a lovely house, a grown-up stepdaughter and a husband with a good job. What she doesn’t have is joy. When she runs into Will it sparks something in her, a longing for the Anna she used to be. Together they embark on a journey to find what brings them joy, to discard what doesn’t and to become the people they always wanted to be. But in finding themselves, can they also find each other? Praise for Debbie Howells: ‘A warm, uplifting story’ Clare Swatman ‘A powerful, emotional, and life-affirming story of love and hope’ Rachael Lucas ‘The writing was INCREDIBLE! I’ve never highlighted so many sections of a book before, but there were just so many beautifully written passages that I knew I indeed to save to come back to' Shan _treatyoshelves_ ‘I do not think any other book touched me so much’ itsallaboutbooksandmacarons 'I really loved this book. It's one I'll never forget’ coffee.break.book.reviews 'That was absolutely beautiful' mrsbookburnee

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Boldwood Books Ltd

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1804150193

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9781804150191

It All Started With You

A heartbreaking, uplifting read from Debbie Howells for 2023

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It All Started With You

A heartbreaking, uplifting read from Debbie Howells for 2023

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A totally brilliant, escapist and uplifting read that will break your heart and put it back together again, perfect for fans of Cathy Kelly, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber. I always thought I was going to be a girl who did something. I was going to run my own business and find fame and fortune! Fall in love... But here I am. Still waiting for it all to happen, sitting on the floor, surrounded by lilies and roses, trying to do my best friend’s wedding flowers because – in her words – ‘how hard can it be, Frankie?’. The answer is actually ‘very hard’ but it’s not the only thing that’s tough right now. My boyfriend won’t commit, I barely have a job, and once again I have the hangover from hell... What I don’t know is that life’s about to throw me a curveball. A new friend I will make with a beautiful, sad-eyed little boy who is so very tragically ill. I still don’t know about that heartbreak. Even so, in this moment, I know that it’s time for some changes. Maybe it’s time to make my dreams come true? To try to become a marathon-running, healthy-living, wildly-in-love florist-to-the-stars! Because I’m beginning to realise that you only get one chance at life. I don’t yet know how you change everything, all at once, but what I do know is it all starts with me... Previously published as Wildflowers by Debbie Howells.

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180549225X

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The Shape of Your Heart

A completely heartbreaking new novel from Debbie Howells

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The Shape of Your Heart

A completely heartbreaking new novel from Debbie Howells

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The brand new page-turner from the bestselling author of The Life You Left Behind. 'When the world says “give up”, hope whispers, “try it one more time”.’ Callie’s always been the least ambitious of her sisters but also the happiest, until fate snaps her fiancé away before they can say I do. One year later, she is still putting her life back together, but she might be ready for more. With so much life left to live, she has to find a way to be happy. Nathan knows not everyone gets a second chance at life and he’s not going to waste his. He’s left the city behind, moved to Cornwall and is starting over. When he meets a beautiful woman at the beach it feels like fate, but her heart belongs to someone else. Could Callie and Nathan be just what each other needs?

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1804150282

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The Stepdaughter

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The Stepdaughter

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SECRETS, LIES, AND MURDER ROCK AN ENGLISH VILLAGE IN DEBBIE HOWELLS’ RIVETING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER “I live in a village of stone walls and tall trees, a place of cold hearts and secrets . . .” When Elise Buckley moved with her family to Abingworth, it was supposed to be a new start. She hoped the little English village, with its scattering of houses, pub, and village church, wouldn’t offer enough opportunity for her doctor husband, Andrew, to continue having affairs. Apparently, she was wrong. Now Elise’s only goal is to maintain the façade of a happy homelife for their teenage daughter, Niamh. When the body of Niamh’s best friend, Hollie, is found, the entire village is rocked. Elise, though generally distrustful since Andrew’s infidelity, believed that Hollie was loved by her father and stepmother. Yet there was something unsettling beneath the girl’s smile. As the police investigation stalls amid disjointed evidence, it’s Niamh who unknowingly holds the key . . . Flitting between the villagers’ lives, silent and unseen, Niamh is learning about the relationships and secrets that surround her—including those close to home. And as her daughter edges closer to a killer, Elise realizes that the truth may eclipse even her worst suspicions . . . Praise for Debbie Howells and Her Novels “A nail-biter from British author Howells. . . . Fans of psychological thrillers will be rewarded.” --Publishers Weekly on Her Sister’s Lie “A combination of lyrical writing and smart mystery. It's a winner.” —Sandra Block on The Beauty of the End “An intriguing dark psychological thriller—truly brilliant!” —Lisa Jackson on The Bones of You “Has been compared to Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones.Unusual and haunting.” —Library Journal on The Bones of You Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com

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149670696X

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The Making of Us

Discover a BRAND NEW uplifting book club pick from Debbie Howells for 2024 - Perfect for fans of for fans of David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes

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The Making of Us

Discover a BRAND NEW uplifting book club pick from Debbie Howells for 2024 - Perfect for fans of for fans of David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes

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Preorder the BRAND NEW heartfelt book club pick from bestseller Debbie HowellsTwo people are about to take off on a journey that could change their whole lives... As the plane surges up into the clouds, Stevie finds herself clutching the hand of the stranger sitting in the seat next to her. It is a moment that will change everything. But Ned is heading to see his dying mother, and Stevie is returning to France to escape a terrible loss in her past. Neither of them can think about that tiny flame that just flickered between them. But then their paths keep crossing, leading them both to the same beautiful community garden in a small French village; run by a mysterious old man named Zeke – a man with many of his own secrets. As it becomes clear that fate is going to keep bringing them together – the two of them have to ask – are they ready for a happy-ever-after? Do they even know how to find it? As the seeds grow into plants and flowers all around them, Stevie begins to wonders if Zeke – and his garden – might just have the answers... The Making Of Us is a heart-warming, uplifting novel about love, heartbreak, and living your truest life. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Beth Moran, and Nicholas Sparks. Readers love Debbie Howells: ‘Wow... this book. It’s very rare that a book captivates me from the first few pages alone, but this one definitely did. This was so beautifully written and so well thought out. I flew through it. It’s a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more... Incredible.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A massive WOW!... An emotional journey of heartbreak, grief and loss... A powerful, magical and quite simply beautiful read... You will lose your heart to this wonderfully touching and bittersweet tale.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh boy! It’s poignant, it’s raw, it’s blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready... We don’t know what may be around the corner... A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully written tearjerker, and worth every single one of my tears! I’m not prone to getting sentimental, so that’s saying a lot... It was sad and heartbreaking, but there was beauty... [It] reminds us of the power of love and what it can do... A five-star experience!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book that made me cry so much... about acceptance of loss and death... about soulmates and friendship. I loved it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Boldwood Books Ltd

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1804150436

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Time to Take a Chance

An emotional, life-affirming book club pick from Debbie Howells for 2023

By: Debbie Howells

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Time to Take a Chance

An emotional, life-affirming book club pick from Debbie Howells for 2023

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There’s an inner strength buried somewhere inside of you, Lizzie. When you find it, it will change your life forever. I wish with all my heart that I was going to be here to see it, but of course here lies the irony: it’s only when I’ve gone that you’ll discover it. Just four days ahead of her wedding, Lizzie Lavender receives a letter her mother wrote for her, a year ago, just before she died. Shocked into realising life is passing her by, she runs away, heading for the West Country, where she plans to clear her head and reconsider her options. Fate, however has its own ideas and Lizzie has no idea that a tiny village, two guardian angels and a host of new friends are exactly what she needs. And then there's Tom – who she can’t help but feel she's met before... As she rediscovers the magic in life, will she at last take a chance to find the happiness that has so far eluded her? Previously published as This is Your Life Praise for Debbie Howells: ‘A warm, uplifting story’ Clare Swatman ‘A powerful, emotional, and life-affirming story of love and hope’ Rachael Lucas ‘The writing was INCREDIBLE! I’ve never highlighted so many sections of a book before, but there were just so many beautifully written passages that I knew I indeed to save to come back to' Shan treatyoshelves ‘I do not think any other book touched me so much’ itsallaboutbooksandmacarons 'I really loved this book. It's one I'll never forget’ coffee.break.book.reviews 'That was absolutely beautiful' mrsbookburnee

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180549242X

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9781805492429

The House Sitter

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The House Sitter

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⭐The new breathtaking suspense from the bestselling, Richard and Judy pick author⭐ Praise for Debbie Howells: ‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter James ‘I was completely immersed for the entire time and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. A superb thriller’ B.P. Walter

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0008515824

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Time to Take a Chance

An emotional, life-affirming book club pick from Debbie Howells for 2023

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The Last Days of You and Me

A gorgeous uplifting book club pick from Debbie Howells for 2024, for fans of David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes

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The Last Days of You and Me

A gorgeous uplifting book club pick from Debbie Howells for 2024, for fans of David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes

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They didn’t know – when Winter gave way to Spring that year – that their lives were all about to change... Marnie didn’t realise – when she stormed into a bookshop one day, demanding a self-help book – that she was about to make a new best friend. Bookshop-owner Rae didn’t know she had been living like a shadow since her parents died. But then Marnie exploded into her life. And suddenly she realised things had to change... more so when she meets handsome nurse, Jack. And when Forrest’s life is turned upside down by a fatal car crash, he knew he was being given a second chance, but didn’t know why. He thinks Marnie might just be the woman he’s destined to be with. But – as she discovers that she has an illness she may never recover from – what if it’s too late for them? Can it ever be too late though? To make friendships that change everything. To grow, to change, to start again. Even – for two unlikely new best friends to find love at last...? The Last Days of You and Me is a heartbreaking, uplifting, magical story about friendship, love and above all what it means to truly live. Perfect for fans of Me Before You, Love Actually and One Day. Readers love The Last Days of You and Me: ‘Oh boy! It’s poignant, it’s raw, it’s blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready... We don’t know what may be around the corner... A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow... this book. It’s very rare that a book captivates me from the first few pages alone, but this one definitely did. This was so beautifully written and so well thought out. I flew through it. It’s a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more... Incredible.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Every now and again, a book comes along that firmly slaps me with a massive “Wow!”. And that is just what The Last Days Of You And Me did... [It] swept me away on an emotional journey of heartbreak, grief and loss... A powerful, magical and quite simply beautiful read... You will lose your heart to this wonderfully touching and bittersweet tale.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully written tearjerker, and worth every single one of my tears! I’m not prone to getting sentimental, so that’s saying a lot... It was sad and heartbreaking, but there was beauty... [It] reminds us of the power of love and what it can do... A five-star experience!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book that made me cry so much... about acceptance of loss and death... about soulmates and friendship. I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a moving story, have tissues nearby. This could easily be a read that’ll make you cry!... Inspirational... You never know what fate will put in your way... A story of love, of loss and more.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It’s a story unlike I have ever read. Trust me, go read this book.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You’re in for an emotional read, so grab those tissues and find yourself a secluded spot... Heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure... Love, life, friendships and so much more... Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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1804150088

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The Beauty of the End

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The Beauty of the End

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A haunting and heartbreaking psychological thriller from the international bestselling author of The Stepdaughter, “a terrific new talent” (Peter James, New York Times–bestselling author). Now living an aimless life in an inherited cottage in the English countryside, ex-lawyer Noah Calaway is haunted by the memory of the beguiling young woman who left him at the altar sixteen years earlier. Then one day he receives a troubling phone call. April, the woman he once loved, lies in a coma, the victim of an apparent overdose—and the lead suspect in a brutal murder. Deep in his bones, Noah believes that April is innocent. Then again, he also believed they would spend the rest of their lives together. While Noah searches for evidence that will clear April’s name, a teenager named Ella begins to sift through the secrets of her own painful family history. The same age as April was when Noah first met her, Ella harbors a revelation that could be the key to solving the murder. As the two stories converge, there are shocking consequences when at last, the truth emerges. Or so everyone believes . . . Set in a borderland where the past casts its shadow on the present, with a time-shifting narrative that will mesmerize and surprise, The Beauty of the End is both a masterpiece of suspense and a powerful rumination on lost love. “A combination of lyrical writing and smart mystery. It’s a winner.” —Sandra Block, author of What Happened That Night

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1496705998

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The Bones of You

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Part of the Silence

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When they find Evie Sherman left for dead in a maize field, the young woman has no recollection of who she is. But after three days in a hospital bed, she remembers two names: her own, and that of her three-year-old daughter, Angel. The police can find no evidence of the girl’s existence. But Evie knows her daughter’s voice, her chameleon eyes, every precious hair on her head—and that Angel is in grave danger. So how can she be losing her mind? As Evie’s grasp on reality slips away, she’s haunted by the same three-word warning: Trust no one. But who can’t she trust? The police? The doctors and nurses? Or the mysterious figure who’s been watching her, who knows all her secrets, and is ready to step out of the silence . . . Praise for Debbie Howells and Her Novels “A combination of lyrical writing and smart mystery. It's a winner.” —Sandra Block on The Beauty of the End “An intriguing dark psychological thriller—truly brilliant!” —Lisa Jackson on The Bones of You “Has been compared to Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones. Unusual and haunting.” —Library Journal on The Bones of You

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0786039604

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Her Sister's Lie

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Her Sister's Lie

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Remember the script. Sisters look out for each other. It’s been ten years since Hannah Roscoe saw her older sister, but that distance fades to nothing when she receives a call from the police saying Nina is dead. As a teenager, desperate to leave home and make her career in music, Hannah moved into Nina’s cottage in the English countryside. In that secluded setting, Nina was trying to give her children the freedom she and Hannah never knew growing up. Now Nina is gone, and Hannah is left to care for her young nephew, Abe, who’s remote and moody in the wake of his loss. But worse is to come, as Nina’s death, first ruled an accident, becomes a murder investigation. Hannah is forced to confront their unhappy childhood and the reasons she and Nina drifted apart. As for Abe, Hannah suspects he’s hiding something, but whom is he trying to protect? Through it all, Hannah can't shake the feeling that someone else knows all about the secrets she and Nina shared—and the ones they kept hidden, even from each other. Perhaps Nina’s death is not a tragic ending after all, but the beginning of a new and twisted nightmare . . . Praise for Debbie Howells and Her Novels “A combination of lyrical writing and smart mystery. It's a winner.” —Sandra Block on The Beauty of the End “An intriguing dark psychological thriller—truly brilliant!” —Lisa Jackson on The Bones of You “Has been compared to Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones. Unusual and haunting.” —Library Journal on The Bones of You

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1496718747

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The Last Days of You and Me

A gorgeous uplifting book club pick from Debbie Howells for 2024, for fans of David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes

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Part of the Silence

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It All Started With You

A heartbreaking, uplifting read from Debbie Howells for 2023

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American Literature, Lynching, and the Spectator in the Crowd

Spectacular Violence

By: Debbie Lelekis

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Spectacular Violence

By: Debbie Lelekis

American Literature, Lynching, and the Spectator in the Crowd: Spectacular Violence examines spectatorship in American literature at the turn of the twentieth century, focusing on texts by Theodore Dreiser, Miriam Michelson, Irvin S. Cobb, and Paul Laurence Dunbar. The spectator functions as a lens through which we view the relationship between violence and social change as depicted in the politically-charged crowds of fictional lynch mob scenes that expose the central tension of American democracy—the struggle for balance between the rights of the individual and the demands of the community. This has played out in American fiction through clashes between crowds and the primarily rural images that have so often been used to describe America. While this pastoral vision of America has dominated the study of American literature, this book argues for a reassessment of fiction that takes into consideration that the way the country defines itself collectively is as significant as the way its people define themselves individually. This study distinguishes itself from others by bringing together journalism, crowds, lynching, spectatorship, and literature in new and innovative ways that uncover how American literature at the turn of the twentieth century confronted and pushed beyond passive observation and static visual performances, which are traditionally associated with the terms "spectator" and "spectacle." The crowds in fictional lynch mob scenes clash with the idea of positive collective action because the crowd's vigilantism defies legitimate legal and democratic processes. Lynch mobs, in contrast to other crowds like strikes or political rallies, do not reclaim the democratic process from the control of the powerful and wealthy, but rather oppose those practices violently without regard to justice. As a figure who is simultaneously within and outside the crowd, the spectator (often in the form of a reporter character) is in a unique position to express the fractures occurring between the individual and the collective in American society. Racial conflicts are a key aspect of the crowd scenes examined. American writers contended with these issues by using the spectator to observe, question, and challenge readers to consider the impact on the structure of American society.

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Lexington Books

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1498506364

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Thinking Through New Literacies for Primary and Early Years

By: Jayne Metcalfe,Debbie Simpson,Ian Todd,Mike Toyn

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Thinking Through New Literacies for Primary and Early Years

By: Jayne Metcalfe,Debbie Simpson,Ian Todd,Mike Toyn

Thinking Through New Literacies for Primary and Early Years is an accessible text that encourages readers to consider deeply what is meant by ′literacy′ today. It explores the many different ways in which teachers and children develop their own literacy. Specifically written for education students in the later years of their course, the text draws on research and practice to explore the challenges and opportunities involved, while helping to develop the reader′s own critical thinking skills. The book begins by asking ′what′s new about new literacies?′ and goes on to explore some technological innovations designed to support the emergent reader and writer. It considers verbal literacy, speaking and listening, and visual literacy. Readers are encourages to think through the issues surrounding inclusion and the legal and ethical issues raised by this post-typographic age. Throughout, practical guidance runs alongside structured critical thinking exercises to help the reader reflect on both theory and practice. About the Thinking Through Education Series Thinking Through Education is a series of texts designed and written specifically for those education students entering the second or final phase of their degree course. Structured around sets of specific ′skills′, each chapter uses critical thinking and reflective exercises to develop greater subject knowledge and critical awareness. Each book contains links to the Teachers′ Standards providing students with a clear transition from study to practice. Jayne Metcalfe is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cumbria. Jayne is involved in e-safety training of student teachers. Debbie Simpson is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cumbria. She is currently the acting Programme Leader for the Primary PGCE course. Ian Todd is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cumbria, with a specialism in English and an interest in the teaching of ICT. Mike Toyn is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cumbria where he also coordinates the teaching of primary ICT.

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Learning Matters

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0857258109

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9780857258106

What Teeth Reveal about Human Evolution

By: Debbie Guatelli-Steinberg

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What Teeth Reveal about Human Evolution

By: Debbie Guatelli-Steinberg

Explores the insights that fossil hominin teeth provide about human evolution, linking findings with current debates in palaeoanthropology.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107082102

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The Life You Left Behind

A breathtaking story of love, loss and happiness from Sunday Times bestseller Debbie Howells

By: Debbie Howells

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The Life You Left Behind

A breathtaking story of love, loss and happiness from Sunday Times bestseller Debbie Howells

By: Debbie Howells

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Boldwood Books Ltd

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1802809961

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The Girl I Used To Be

A heartbreaking, uplifting read from Debbie Howells

By: Debbie Howells

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The Girl I Used To Be

A heartbreaking, uplifting read from Debbie Howells

By: Debbie Howells

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1804150193

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The Stepdaughter

By: Debbie Howells

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The Stepdaughter

By: Debbie Howells

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Kensington Books

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149670696X

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The Vow

By: Debbie Howells

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The Vow

By: Debbie Howells

**Pre-order The Secret now – the new edge-of-your-seat thriller from Debbie Howells, coming soon!** Everything was perfect. And then her fiancé disappeared... ‘Dazzling’ DAILY MAIL ‘A terrific new talent’ PETER JAMES

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HarperCollins UK

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0008400172

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The Beauty of the End

By: Debbie Howells

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The Beauty of the End

By: Debbie Howells

A gripping psychological thriller from Debbie Howells, author of The Bones of You I was fourteen when I fell in love with a goddess ... Ex-lawyer Noah has never forgotten his first love. So when, years later, he hears that she's suspected of murder, he knows with certainty that she's innocent. Some knowledge is instinctive. With April on life support and all the evidence pointing towards her guilt, he's compelled to help her. Yet he's also unprepared, as he's forced to confront what happened between them all those years ago. Meanwhile, troubled teenager Ella has her own secrets to tell. But no one will listen to her. She's the same age as April was when Noah first met her, and what Ella knows is key to finding the real murderer. But as Noah and Ella's stories converge there will be shocking consequences as, at last, the truth emerges. Or so everyone believes . . . PRAISE FOR THE BONES OF YOU "A terrific new talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions" Peter James, bestselling author of the Roy Grace series "A dazzling debut from a writer who looks to me to have an exceptional future. Howells's novel has a rare freshness and depth that set her apart" Daily Mail "A brilliantly twisty read that delves deep into the dark heart of the seemingly perfect family. Recommended." Tammy Cohen, author of When She Was Bad "Utterly compelling and addictive" Samantha Hayes, author of Until You're Mine "One of those books that captivates you from the first page, holds tight and never lets go. I savoured every word, character and psychological twist. Truly brilliant" Lisa Jackson, author of the Montana Mysteries

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1925480097

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9781925480092

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