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Man drought

Johns, Rachael2013
Imogen Bates moved to the small rural town of Gibson's Find to start a new life for herself after the death of her husband. Tired of being haunted by the painful memories of her old life, Imogen set her last remaining hopes on the little town and, in particular, pouring her heart and savings into...
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The nightingale

Hannah, Kristin2015
Viann and Isabelle have always been close despite their differences. Younger, bolder sister Isabelle lives in Paris while Viann lives a quiet and content life in the French countryside with her husband Antoine and their daughter. When World War II strikes and Antoine is sent off to fight, Viann a...
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Jilted

Johns, Rachael2020
"After more than ten years away, Australian soap star Ellie Hughes returns to the small country town of Hope's Junction, determined to remain anonymous while caring for her injured godmother, Matilda. But it isn't long until the townspeople are gossiping about her return. Soon Ellie and her forme...
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Midwinter murder : fireside mysteries from the queen of crime

Christie, Agatha, 1890-19762020
Deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisened meals and mysterious guests... This new compendium of seasonal short stories featuring some of Agatha Christie's most famous detectives is perfect for reading in front of a crackling fire when the days are growing shorter, there's a chill in the air...
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The story of a new name

Ferrante, Elena2020
The second book, following My Brilliant Friend, featuring the two friends Lila and Elena. The two protagonists are now in their twenties. Marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila. Meanwhile, Elena continues her journey of self-discovery. The two young women share a complex and evolving bond that ...
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Those who leave and those who stay

Ferrante, Elena2020
Elena and Lila have become women. Both have attempted pushing against the walls of a prison that would have seen them living a life of misery, ignorance and submission. They are afloat on the great sea of opportunities that opened up during the1970s. Yet they are still very much bound to each oth...
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The harder they fall

McInnes, J. L.2021
Set in Australia; mainly in Tropical North Queensland, Melbourne and Sydney, this book comprises 11 stories on the theme of people who ride a crest of success, only to come crashing down to earth. Sometimes they remain at the bottom, and sometimes they regain their footing... to a degree. Parts o...
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Midsummer mysteries : secrets and suspense from the queen of crime

Christie, Agatha, 1890-19762021
"An all-new collection of summer-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the holiday season. Summertime - as the temperature rises, so does the potential for evil. From Cornwall to the French Riviera, whether against a background of Delphic temples or English country house...
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Another life

Hannah, Kristin2023
Angie DeSaria has spent years of her life trying to have a child. Now, her marriage has crumbled under the strain. Adrift and alone, she returns to her childhood home in a small coastal town to help try and rescue the beloved, failing family business. Lauren Ribido is a senior in high school. She...
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