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In the rugged yet burgeoning colony of Nova Scotia in the late 18th century, Ambition’s Price tells the captivating story of Mary “Polly” Cannon, a spirited and resourceful girl who rises from humble beginnings to become a formidable businesswoman.

Ailis et Donna pleurent toujours la disparition de leur cousine Katrina, mais elles n'ont pas oublié leur promesse de parcourir le monde, bien loin des conventions imposées par leur famille et leur rang. Ailis, qui vient d'accepter un poste à l'observatoire de Johannesburg, va enfin réaliser son rêve d'explorer le ciel. De son côté, Donna, passionnée par le vol en ballon, construit des montgolfières et des dirigeables avec son mari. Lorsque la Première Guerre mondiale éclate, elle rejoint l'escadrille Lafayette en France en tant que mécanicienne et instructrice de vol.

When Maggie Sullivan’s world shatters—betrayed by the two people she trusted most—she leaves behind a high-powered legal path and hits the road with nothing but a friend's van, her seeing impaired dog, Walker, and a map full of unknowns. From small towns to mountain skies, Maggie’s journey leads her not only across states but deep into her own heart. Along the way, she rescues a young woman escaping abuse, confronts her parents’ controlling grip on her future, and discovers the quiet courage it takes to stop surviving—and start living.

Lisa a quitté sa ville natale, Belfort, pour aller vivre avec Jérémy à Widensolen, près de Colmar. Elle est heureuse un temps, mais très vite, elle sent que les choses bougent et pas dans le bon sens. Un soir qu'elle suit Jérémy, elle tombe en panne devant un hôtel/restaurant où elle est hébergée par le propriétaire et son petit-fils. Pour Lisa c'est la révélation... Mais Jérémy n'a pas dit son dernier mot.

In the shadowed glens of Perthshire, Edyth Ruthven finds herself a stranger in her own home. As the new lady of the household, her welcome is colder than the Highland winds—scorned by her husband’s kin and haunted by whispers of her past. But Edyth carries more than secrets; her dreams are dark prophecies, warning of bloodshed on the horizon. When her beloved sister-in-law, Caitriona, is bound to a brutal political marriage, Edyth must confront the hard truths of a fractured land and a people on the brink of war.

The Moving Picture Girls Snowbound is the third installment in the charming young adult series by Laura Lee Hope, best known as the author of The Bobbsey Twins. First published in 1914, this delightful story continues the adventures of sisters Ruth and Alice DeVere, along with the spirited crew of the Comet Film Company, as they navigate the early days of silent filmmaking. In this volume, the company journeys to a remote lodge in upstate New York to capture picturesque winter scenes for their latest motion picture.

I came to Kentbury to recover. A heart attack has a way of forcing you to slow down, even if you’re not ready. My family insisted I take a break from my relentless life in Boston, dragging me to this small town where the only thing on my to-do list is co-chairing the Pumpkin Festival. Simple, right? Then I meet Meadow—an artist with fiery red hair and a smile that feels like sunlight after a long storm. She’s juggling a gallery opening, family obligations, and town festivals, making it all look easy. But in her eyes is a woman who knows what it’s like to carry too much.

This is a tale of how the career experiences of a female federal government agent intersect social issues and every day realities facing women in all walks of life. As you take this journey you will find nuggets sprinkled along the way that explore love, loss, pain, joy, and other concerns affecting women. Not only will we explore challenges but we will find some solutions too.

Auf einer Wiese hinterm Deich wird ein Mord begangen. Allerdings ist das Opfer kein Mensch, sondern ein Schaf des verstorbenen Bauern Dietrichsen. Enna und Pavel sind höchst alarmiert, denn wer so eine Gewalttat an einem Tier begeht, kann seine Brutalität auch gegen Menschen richten.

Abandoned by her husband of twenty-two years, not quite destitute, Donna Hendricks finds a little red hardbound in a San Francisco used bookstore for a quarter. Sure that this ancient looking volume is worth a lot, she buys it without looking inside. Later, when she opens it, the book is blank except for the first page that word for word tells of Donna finding a little red hardbound in a used bookstore for a quarter, sure that it is worth a lot and later opening the book. . . The last sentence printed suggests what Donna should do next.

A young woman leaves her village and sets out on an extraordinary and evocative walking journey across distant lands, seeking her own meaning of life. Through deserts, cities, and snowy wilderness, she discovers the strength, freedom, and profound wisdom that comes from choosing your own path. Her journey is both personal and universal, mythic even, yet it is also an invitation. To anyone who has ever yearned to follow their own path, to pursue something different from the life laid out before them.

Meet Ruby Rose, a 2010 Kia Soul with a sassy attitude and a knack for storytelling. When Traci, a frazzled mom, and her glitter-obsessed daughter Lizzie embark on a cross-country journey from Oklahoma to California, Ruby’s not just their ride—she’s their guide through life’s wild detours. From squirrel heists to disco RVs, this funny road trip novel is packed with quirky characters, absurd mishaps, and heartfelt moments.

Lever les yeux vers les étoiles. Aussi, à défaut de pouvoir les approcher, dans un monde où le métier d'astronaute est réservé aux hommes, elle est devenue astrophysicienne. Mais le jour où elle apprend que la NASA recrute des scientifiques, consciente des sacrifices qui s'annoncent, elle saisit sa chance. Ce matin de décembre 1984, quand Joan arrive au centre de contrôle à Houston, elle s'attend à vivre une journée comme les autres.

The irresistible and unforgettable Mrs. Plansky goes rogue in this whirlwind adventure that will lead her up and down coastal Florida and beyond! Mrs. Plansky is fresh off of winning a thrilling senior tennis championship with her doubles partner, Kev Dinardo, and is gearing up to celebrate with...

Luring Nazi officers from smoky taverns to their deaths was not what Evi Strobel bargained for when she agreed to join the Dutch Resistance. But that is what she did until that fateful night she was saved from rape by a downed American Airman. Nor did Zoe Visser expect to be picking pockets for Dutch ID cards for use by escaping Jews, much less leading frightened enemies of the Reich toward uncertain treks to the Belgian border.

Sie sollen bluten. Bis sein Meisterwerk vollendet ist. In einer Kölner Galerie wird die ausgeblutete Leiche einer jungen Frau entdeckt, inszeniert wie das weltberühmte Gemälde Der Schrei. Die Ermittler Kat Winkler und Sebastian Fischer übernehmen den Fall. Nur wenige Tage später wird in...

An isolated island. A grieving nurse, struggling to heal. Three desperate fugitives taking hostages. Can she outwit them and survive? Guilt-ridden over the drowning death of her nine-year-old nephew, Kenzie Adams flees her nursing job at a major city hospital to work at a primitive but...

The best adventures start with a single step… 'What a lively and fresh voice Penny has. So funny too and really resonates with someone who never wants to retire or slow down! Sunday Times bestselling author Phillipa Ashley Gracie Jenkins thought her days of adventure were behind her. Settled...

Als ich in eine Stadt zog, wo mich niemand kannte, nur mit einer kleinen Tasche voller Habseligkeiten, glaubte ich wirklich, meiner Vergangenheit entkommen zu sein. Es war kaum zu glauben, wie gut alles lief: Ich ergatterte meinen Traumjob, eine wunderschöne Wohnung und einen hingebungsvollen Freund. Zum ersten Mal seit Jahren begann ich, Menschen wieder zu vertrauen. Ich fing an, mich sicher zu fühlen. Aber jetzt passieren seltsame Dinge. Merkwürdige Geräusche in der Nacht, das ständige Gefühl, dass jemand an meiner Tür lauert.

This is not your typical werewolf tale. These stories are about more than claws and fangs. They are about justice, identity, and a young woman caught between two worlds — human and supernatural, loyalty and rebellion, power, and conscience. Jacquelyn Fernandez did not ask for the wolf within her. But when she is forced to embrace it, she becomes something extraordinary: a protector, an avenger, a legend. From the streets of Brooklyn to the underground war zones of Europe, Jacquelyn fights not just monsters — but the darkness within herself.