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When Victoria and Guy Blakeney-Jones inherit the tiny Cornish island of Trelise, it seems they are stepping into an idyll.  The islanders are friendly.  The legendary sub-tropical gardens, laid out by Guy's ancestors on the site of an ancient monastery, await restoration.  The future looks bright... But the past looks increasingly dark... As work in the gardens proceeds, Victoria becomes enmeshed in mysteries hidden beneath the overgrown walks and terraces - the unexplained death of a child, a skeleton with a fractured skull unearthed in the Sea Garden.  Seeking explanations, she starts to dig through the trunkloads of family letters and diaries in the house's cavernous attic. But as she delves into 150 years of the history of Trelise, she sheds light on family secrets best left buried.  Secrets that germinate and grow into a nightmare that threatens to tear apart the island, her marriage, her life... Soft cover, fairly good condition.  The cover shows some minor signs of wear.  503 pages.

  Black Creek Crossing by JOHN SAUL FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER - Published March 2004 - Ballantine: NY Clean Dust Jacket - Item in Very Good Condition! The dark history and dire secrets of a peaceful small town are summoned from the shadows of the past. Unholy forces are stirred from long slumber to monstrous new life. And two young misfits discover the chilling art of turning persecution into retribution. With these eerie ingredients, bestselling master John Saul once again works his unique brand of sinister magic to conjure an unforgettable tale of unspeakable terror. For most of her young life, thirteen-year-old Angel Sullivan has been on the outside looking in, enduring the taunts of cruel schoolmates and the angry abuse of a bitter father. Then Angel’s family moves to the quaint town of Roundtree, Massachusetts—where a charming home is available, a promising job awaits Angel’s unemployed father, and most of all, the chance to make a new start beckons to the shy, hopeful teenager. But when she is shunned by her new classmates, Angel falls deeper into despair. Until she meets Seth Baker, a fellow outcast—and a fateful kinship is forged.  It’s Seth who tells Angel the unspoken truth about the legacy of murder that hangs over her family’s home—and the whispered rumors that something supernatural still dwells there. Uncertain whether the stories are true, and desperate to escape the torment of their daily lives, Angel and Seth devote themselves to contacting whatever restless soul haunts the dark recesses of Black Creek Crossing. But once they have begun, there is no turning back.  Guided by an anguished and vengeful spirit, they uncover the shocking events and centuries-old horrors that lay buried beneath the placid veneer of Roundtree. And along with the ghastly revelations comes a terrifying power—one that feeds upon the rage of the victimized, turning the basest impulses and most dangerous desires into devastating weapons. Now, the closer Angel and Seth are pushed toward the edge by their tormentors, the deeper they descend into the maelstrom of dark forces they’ve unleashed... and the more unspeakable the hour of reckoning will be.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Coined by National Trust co-founder Octavia Hill at the end of the nineteenth century, the phrase 'Green Belt' originally formed part of an impassioned plea to protect the countryside. By the late 1950s, those idealistic Victorian notions had developed into something more complex and divisive. Green Belts became part of the landscape and psyche of post-war Britain, but would lead to conflicts at every level of society - between conservationists and developers, town and country, politicians and people, nimbys and the forces of progress.Growing up on 'the last road in London' on an estate at the edge of the woods, John Grindrod had a childhood that mirrored these tensions. His family, too, seemed caught between two worlds: a wheelchair-bound mother who glowed in the dark; a father who was traumatised by chicken and was eventually done in by an episode of Only Fools and Horses; two brothers - one sporty, one agoraphobic - and an unremarkable boy on the edge of it all discovering something magical.The first book to tell the story of Britain's Green Belts, Outskirts is at once a fascinating social history, a stirring evocation of the natural world, and a poignant tale of growing up in a place, and within a family, like no other. Features Summary A captivating nature memoir telling the story of Britain's Green Belt, our national obsession with the countryside, and the author's childhood. Author John Grindrod Publisher Sceptre Release date 20170525 Pages 368 ISBN 1-4736-2502-5 ISBN 13 978-1-4736-2502-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days She never chose her deadly gift but now she's forced to use it. How far would you go to protect the only family you have left?Annie is beset by fleeting strange visions and a guilty conscience. Blind and orphaned, she struggles to care for her feisty younger sister Fia, but things look up when both sisters are offered a place at Kessler School for Exceptional Girls.Born with flawless intuition, Fia immediately knows that something's wrong, but bites her tongue... until it's too late. For Fia is the perfect weapon to carry out criminal plans and there are those at Kessler who will do anything to ensure her co-operation.With Annie trapped in Kessler's sinister clutches, instincts keep Fia from killing an innocent guy and everything unravels. Is manipulative James the key to the sisters' freedom or an even darker prison? And how can Fia atone for the blood on her hands? Features Summary She never chose her deadly gift but now she's forced to use it. How far would you go to protect the only family you have left? Author Kiersten White Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20130219 Pages 302 ISBN 0-00-749164-6 ISBN 13 978-0-00-749164-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 'A brilliant, relentless rollercoaster of suspense that shreds your emotions' PETER JAMES Audra has finally left her abusive husband. She's taken the family car and her young children, Sean and Louise, are buckled up in the back. This is their chance for a fresh start. Audra keeps to the country roads to avoid attention. She's looking for a safe place to stay for the night when she spots something in her rear-view mirror. A police car is following her and the lights are flickering. Blue and red. As Audra pulls over she is intensely aware of how isolated they are. Her perfect escape is about to turn into a nightmare beyond her imagining... Dark secrets and a heart-pounding race to reveal the truth lie at the heart of this page-turning thriller. Full of dark secrets and heart-pounding twists, Here and Gone is the ultimate page-turner. `An almost unbearably tense nail-biter of a novel. Cancel all your plans and settle in for the ride...' RUTH WARE `Packed with smart twists and unforgettable characters, Here and Gone is one of the best debuts of the year. Highly recommended' HARLAN COBEN Features Summary 'A brilliant, relentless rollercoaster of suspense that shreds your emotions' PETER JAMESAudra has finally left her abusive husband. Cancel all your plans and settle in for the ride... Author Haylen Beck Publisher Harvill Secker Release date 20170713 Pages 320 ISBN 1-911215-59-0 ISBN 13 978-1-911215-59-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Preserving is a wonderful way to make summer and autumn fruits and vegetables last into the winter and through to the next harvesting season. It's easy to do, inexpensive and great fun! Whether you grow your own, pick from the hedgerow or buy your ingredients, this book will help you make the best preserves every time. The diversity of preserves and whether they are sweet or sharp, hot or fruity, smooth or chunky, is matched only by the variety of foods with which they can be eaten. Guy Tullberg's family has been preserving for generations, and their award-winning company is called Tracklements, after an old English word meaning a savoury jelly or sauce. This book includes 100 of their favourite recipes, so whether you fancy hot aubergine pickle, green tomato chutney or beetroot and horseradish relish, there's something in this book for you. The book also reveals some of the social history behind the preserves and shares Tracklements' tips and techniques perfected over four decades of making preserves. With a guide to the preserving kitchen, including basic tips and advice on which simple pieces of kit you need, this book will help you make the best preserves. Features Summary Preserving is a wonderful way to make summer and autumn fruits and vegetables last into the winter and through to the next harvesting season. It's easy to do... Author Tracklements Publisher Pavilion Books Release date 20190722 Pages 192 ISBN 1-911624-68-7 ISBN 13 978-1-911624-68-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days `The Darkness Within hooked me from the start. Once you start you won't be able to stop!' Katerina Diamond, No.1 bestselling author of The Teacher A gripping new thriller debut that asks the question, how deep in our hearts does evil lie? When critically ill Jacob Wilson is given a life-saving heart transplant, his parents are relieved that their loving son has been saved. However, before long, his family are forced to accept that something has changed in Jacob. Their once loving son is slowly being replaced by a violent man whose mood swings leave them terrified - but is it their fault? Jacob's girlfriend, Rosie, is convinced the man she loves is suffering from stress. But when his moods turn on her, she begins to doubt herself - and she can only hide the bruises for so long. When a terrible crime is committed, Jacob's family are forced to confront their darkest fears. Has the boy they raised become a monster? Or is someone else to blame? This is a spellbinding crime novel with a dark heart that will stay with you long after you close the book. Features Summary `The Darkness Within hooked me from the start. Once you start you won't be able to stop!' Katerina Diamond, No.1 bestselling author of The Teacher A gripping new thriller debut that asks the question... Author Lisa Stone Publisher AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Release date 20170908 Pages 384 ISBN 0-00-824884-2 ISBN 13 978-0-00-824884-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Jess is shocked when she sees her pictures of the old Town Hall on fire with a woman standing on the roof of the burning building. Is this a photographic trick, or something more sinister? Jess is led deep into the past, into a dangerous world of witchcraft, persecution and family tragedy. This book is part of the Breakouts series. It is perfect for readers who have gained a bit more confidence in reading and who are after a more challenging read, but who aren't yet ready for longer, more demanding reads. Features Summary A photograph of a woman standing on a burning building leads Jess into a a dark world of witchcraft and family tragedy. Author Jill Atkins Publisher Ransom Publishing Release date 20160510 Pages 64 ISBN 1-78591-145-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78591-145-3

Genre: Romantic  Fiction Mills & Boons In Dante's Debt 185 pages Owing the Argentinian... Count Dante Galván was ruthless. Though it broke Daisy’s heart to lose her family’s horse farm to him, she had no alternative – he’d come to collect a debt. And Daisy couldn’t resist Dante’s demands that she repay her dues in his bed... Captive in his Bed 186 pages Falling for her captor... Matthew Knight is on Mia Palmieri’s case. But to unearth the truth about Mia, his only option is to kidnap her! Mia’s still got a secret mission to fulfil, but she can’t resist Matthew’s blissful seduction. Brazilian Boss, Virgin Housekeeper 187 pages A Brazilian affair... His scars are the only visible reminder of the life Eduardo de Souza left behind in Brazil. Marianne Lockwood is mesmerised by her brooding boss. But Eduardo is holding dark secrets and it’s only a matter of time before she finds out the truth... Book condition: Very Good – little to no signs of wear, hardly shelfworn and almost no bumped corners. Some pages may be dog eared and the cover may have some creases. No missing pages, no writing in the book. Pages on the inside of the book are still in a very good condition. Almost looks unread. Please note: I have 1000's of books available. If you are looking for something specific, please feel free to ask and I will let you know if I have it.   I WILL COMBINE ORDERS FOR POSTAGE/COURIER.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days "The author has incredible talent for creating a tense, atmospheric world for his characters, and I was on the edge of my seat for every page of this book." - Magnolia Reads Jack didn't know what to call the nameless, skeletal creature that slunk into her house in the dead of night, stealing the very things she loved the most. So she named him The Toy Thief... There's something in Jack's past that she doesn't want to face, an evil presence that forever changed the trajectory of her family. It all began when The Toy Thief appeared, a being drawn by goodness and innocence, eager to feed on everything Jack holds dear. What began as a mystery spirals out of control when her brother, Andy, is taken away in the night, and Jack must venture into the dark place where the toys go to get him back. But even if she finds him, will he ever be the same? FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launching in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Features Summary Jack didn't know what to call the skeletal creature that slunk into her house in the night, stealing the very things she loved the most. So she named him The Toy Thief... Author D W Gillespie Publisher Flame Tree Publishing Co Ltd Release date 20181017 Pages 240 ISBN 1-78758-047-4 ISBN 13 978-1-78758-047-3