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A Bell Toils in the Vieux Carré
by Michael GandyMy one-time take on a Sherlock Holmes-type mystery, this one takes the real-life model for Holmes, the Edinburg physician Dr. Joseph Bell, and transports him with a clerk who may or may not be Arthur Conan Doyle to New Orleans in the late nineteenth century ostensibly for a vacation but which turns into a search for a serial killer. I had a great deal of fun recording the talking book, which required I employ all sorts of British accents, bringing forth the skill in mimicry that used to annoy our British mother no end. And too, inspired by Shakespeare in Love, there are all sorts of references to characters and places in the Holmes canon.
The Bell Tower: The brand new suspense thriller from an award-winning bestseller
by R.J. ElloryLIFE ON DEATH ROW TAKES ITS TOLL.UNTIL YOU CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE... Death Row duty comes with three simple rules: Do not make it personal Do not question the system Do not take justice into your own handsGarrett Nelson will break every one of them. Injured during a drug bust, Deputy Garrett Nelson finds himself out of the Sheriff's Department. Uncertain of his future, he takes a job at a Florida Penitentiary. Situated on the grounds of an old Spanish mission, the bell tower is now an execution chamber. After a dangerous manhunt for escaped convicts through the Everglades, Nelson's belief in the justice system is tested to the limit. In a heartbreaking conflict of duty versus conscience, he must decide whether he's willing to let the State execute an innocent man, or risk his own life and family in order to find the truth.Gripping and heart-breaking by turns, and beautifully set against the backdrop of Florida's Everglades, THE BELL TOWER is the latest literary suspense novel from the award-winning, internationally bestselling author of A QUIET BELIEF IN ANGELS. ****PRAISE FOR R.J. ELLORY'Beautiful and haunting... A tour de force' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Beautifully written novels that are also great mysteries' JAMES PATTERSON'A uniquely gifted, passionate, and powerful writer' ALAN FURST'In the top flight of crime writing' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'The master of the genre' CLIVE CUSSLER
The Bell Tower: The brand new suspense thriller from an award-winning bestseller
by R.J. ElloryLIFE ON DEATH ROW TAKES ITS TOLL.UNTIL YOU CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE... Death Row duty comes with three simple rules: Do not make it personal Do not question the system Do not take justice into your own handsGarrett Nelson will break every one of them. Injured during a drug bust, Deputy Garrett Nelson finds himself out of the Sheriff's Department. Uncertain of his future, he takes a job at a Florida Penitentiary. Situated on the grounds of an old Spanish mission, the bell tower is now an execution chamber. After a dangerous manhunt for escaped convicts through the Everglades, Nelson's belief in the justice system is tested to the limit. In a heartbreaking conflict of duty versus conscience, he must decide whether he's willing to let the State execute an innocent man, or risk his own life and family in order to find the truth.Gripping and heart-breaking by turns, and beautifully set against the backdrop of Florida's Everglades, THE BELL TOWER is the latest literary suspense novel from the award-winning, internationally bestselling author of A QUIET BELIEF IN ANGELS. ****PRAISE FOR R.J. ELLORY'Beautiful and haunting... A tour de force' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Beautifully written novels that are also great mysteries' JAMES PATTERSON'A uniquely gifted, passionate, and powerful writer' ALAN FURST'In the top flight of crime writing' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'The master of the genre' CLIVE CUSSLER
The Bell Tower: The brand new suspense thriller from an award-winning bestseller
by R.J. ElloryLIFE ON DEATH ROW TAKES ITS TOLL.UNTIL YOU CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE... Death Row duty comes with three simple rules: Do not make it personal Do not question the system Do not take justice into your own handsGarrett Nelson will break every one of them. Injured during a drug bust, Deputy Garrett Nelson finds himself out of the Sheriff's Department. Uncertain of his future, he takes a job at a Florida Penitentiary. Situated on the grounds of an old Spanish mission, the bell tower is now an execution chamber. After a dangerous manhunt for escaped convicts through the Everglades, Nelson's belief in the justice system is tested to the limit. In a heartbreaking conflict of duty versus conscience, he must decide whether he's willing to let the State execute an innocent man, or risk his own life and family in order to find the truth.Gripping and heart-breaking by turns, and beautifully set against the backdrop of Florida's Everglades, THE BELL TOWER is the latest literary suspense novel from the award-winning, internationally bestselling author of A QUIET BELIEF IN ANGELS. ****PRAISE FOR R.J. ELLORY'Beautiful and haunting... A tour de force' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Beautifully written novels that are also great mysteries' JAMES PATTERSON'A uniquely gifted, passionate, and powerful writer' ALAN FURST'In the top flight of crime writing' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'The master of the genre' CLIVE CUSSLER
The Bell Tower of St. Barnabas
by Alice KeatsAt St. Barnabas Academy, there is a legend that if you stand by the bell tower and wish for true love as the midnight chimes ring in Valentine's Day, your wish will come true. Every year, students test the legend, pinning their hopes on a romantic tale passed down through generations. But not Caleb. To Caleb, those stories are just part of a stupid superstition. He's completely uninterested in romance and doesn't want his lifelong best friend, Gabriel, depending on a myth to make his secret crush reciprocate his feelings. But the stories are a little truer than Caleb thought. When Gabriel takes his request to the bell, the result is pink, sparkly, and utterly unaware of the concept of personal space: the wishing fairy Emmeline, whose new mission in life is to fulfill Gabriel's wish--by making Caleb fall in love with him.
Bell Weather: A Novel
by Dennis MahoneyA captivating adventure set in a fantastical world where a young woman must uncover the secrets of her past while confronting the present dangers of a magical wildernessWhen Tom Orange rescues a mysterious young woman from the flooded Antler River, he senses that their fates will deeply intertwine.At first, she claims to remember nothing, and rumor animates Root-an isolated settlement in the strange wilderness of colonial Floria. Benjamin Knox, the town doctor, attends to her recovery and learns her name is Molly. As the town inspects its spirited new inhabitant, she encounters a world teeming with wonders and oddities. She also hears of the Maimers, masked thieves who terrorize the surrounding woods.As dark forces encircle the town, the truth of Molly's past spills into the present: a desperate voyage; a genius brother; a tragedy she hasn't fully escaped. Molly and Tom must then decide between surviving apart or risking everything together. Dennis Mahoney's Bell Weather is an otherworldly and kinetic story that blends history and fantasy, mystery and adventure to mesmerizing effect.
Bella: A laugh-out-loud romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rivals
by Jilly Cooper OBEA charming romance from the bestselling author of Rivals'Absolutely brilliant' 5 STAR reader review'Such good fun!' 5 STAR reader review'I couldn't put it down . . . one of the best books I've read!' 5 STAR reader reviewThere was no doubt Bella Parkinson was a success: the most promising actress in London, bright, sexy - and hopelessly scatterbrained - she was taking the town by storm.Rupert Henriques, dashingly handsome and wealthy enough to buy her every theatre in London if she wanted it, couldn't wait to marry her . . .But Bella had a secret in her past - and the one man who knew it was about to come into her life again. Worse, Rupert's sinister cousin Lazlo, for some reason of his own, was trying to prevent her marriage.Before she knew where she was, Bella found herself in real danger . . .'There is no one else like Cooper' Guardian'The Jane Austen of our time' HARPERS & QUEEN'The funniest and sharpest writer there is' Jenny Colgan'Flawlessly entertaining' Helen Fielding[Cover may vary]
Bella (The Puppy Place #22)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home! Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They enjoy taking care of the dogs themselves, but the best part is finding a perfect new owner for these adorable animals. Bella is an orphaned newborn cocker spaniel. She is very weak and almost doesn't survive her first night. Lizzie is determined to save the pint-sized pup. The Peterson's bottle-feed her around the clock until she's healthy enough to be adopted. But who will give this sweet little dog the home she deserves?
Bella
by Lisa SamsonIf you want God to laugh, tell him your plans.For Jose the cook and Nina the beautiful waitress life has not turned out the way either had planned. Living with the weight of guilt and lost dreams, each struggles to survive and to make sense of what life now holds. But the events of one ordinary day in New York City turn into an unforgettable experience that changes both of their lives forever.Based on the #1 top-rated movie of 2007 and one of the most honored films of the year--winning the highly coveted People's Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival, Best Picture and Best Actor at the 2008 MovieGuide Awards--Bella is a story about redemption, family and finding love unexpectedly.
Bella: Un momento puede cambiar su vida para siempre
by Lisa Samson Metanoia FilmsTrabaje para el bien en el mundo mediante su amor por los demásBella cuenta la historia de una mesera soltera en la ciudad de Nueva York, que queda embarazada y sufre conflictos por su situación apremiante. Su aflicción es exacerbada cuando pierde su trabajo, y termina encontrándose con un misterioso chef latino, cuyo corazón cariñoso y bondadoso le ayuda a ver las cosas claramente.
Bella and Monty: A Hairy Scary Night
by Alex T. SmithBella and Monty are best friends. They love doing everything together. Unfortunately, Monty is petrified of absolutely everything, but thankfully Bella is as brave as brave can be and will help her friend overcome his fears. 'A reassuring tale to help children conquer their fears.' - Nursery WorldAlex T Smith is the World Book Day illustrator for 2014 and also the author of the internationally bestselling fiction series Claude, which was shortlisted for the Waterstone's prize and was part of the Richard and Judy Book Club. Follow Alex at http://alextsmith.blogspot.co.uk and https://twitter.com/Alex_T_Smith
Bella and the Beast: A Cinderella Sisterhood Novel (Cinderella Sisterhood Series #4)
by Olivia DrakeAn explorer’s daughter hunts for a treasure map in the home of a reclusive duke in this historical romance by the author of Abducted by a Prince.Bella Jones feels like a fish out of water in civilized England. Raised abroad by her explorer father, she’s amused by the very proper manners of the nobility. Nevertheless, to save her younger siblings from ruin, she must infiltrate a ducal household in order to find the map to an ancient treasure trove. Alas, the haughty, handsome duke stands in her way . . . unless she can tame his beastly temper, that isMiles Grayson, the Duke of Aylwin, prefers antiquities to, well, everything else. Especially prying females with their irksome questions. But Bella’s blue eyes and beguiling smile are improbably charming, and the temptation of her kiss is impossible to resist. As the pair is swept into a mystery that reaches back to their childhoods, Miles realizes that Bella has made the rarest discovery of all—the key to his heart . . .Praise for Bella and the Beast“Once more, Drake proves the right pair of shoes can change your life—especially if they’re red and belong to the Cinderella Sisterhood. This story is both charming with its light, fairy tale–based plotline, and intriguing with the dark, underlying Gothic twists. This is the perfect quick, pick-me-up read.” —RT Book Reviews“An intriguing and passionate story full of history and tingling romance…. Another winner by author Olivia Drake.” —Romance Reviews Today“The ideal historical romance to lose yourself in. With a unique premise, a feisty couple, and great writing, Olivia Drake makes a story readers will grab again and again.” —Fresh Fiction
Bella and the Big Bad Bully
by Rebecca JaglowskiIt doesn&’t matter how big or small you may be, anyone can save the day and be a superhero.Bella, a small, spunky Chihuahua, feels as if she can&’t do as much as the rest of her pals because of her size.Her pals always made her feel accepted – that is, until the town bully comes by. Ty, a bulldog who is much larger than the rest and wears a shiny chain around his neck, stirs up trouble with Bella and her pals.It isn&’t until Ty and the rest of the gang is in trouble and desperately need Bella&’s help that he realizes he shouldn&’t bully others because of their size or shape.
Bella and the Merciless Sheikh (The Balfour Brides #2970)
by Sarah MorganWhen a sheikh rescues a spoiled socialite in the desert, the sun and sand won’t be all that’s heating up in this fiery romance by a USA Today bestseller.Sheikh Zafiq Al-Rashid is furious when his week of solitude is interrupted by Bella Balfour, lost in the desert! While his fierce honor demands he rescue her, the willful heiress is a little less grateful than he’d expected. Zafiq is tempted to leave the spoiled socialite wandering the wilderness . . . but where would be the challenge in that?He’s powerful enough to tame the rebellious beauty. However, when they depart from the seclusion of the oasis, will Zafiq leave the memory of the fiery passion behind or announce to his kingdom that he is taking a queen?
Bella and the Voyaging House
by Meg McKinlayBella's house likes to travel, setting sail across the ocean while everyone sleeps. Bella's parents don't mind as long as the house is home by daylight. One night, Bella has a wonderful idea for her grandfather's birthday. She wants to find a figurine he made of her grandmother, which was lost overboard in an accident. Bella and the house go in search of it, but things don't quite go according to plan ...
Bella and the Wandering House
by Meg MckinlayHer parents are too busy to notice, but even they can't pretend it's not happening when they wake up a few days later to find their house on the banks of a lake. Night after night, the house moves and the family wakes to a new location. When Bella realises that her room at the top of the house is built from Grandpa's old boat, she finally knows what the house is looking for. It seeks the sea. So Bella dons the captain's hat her Grandpa has given her and guides the house safely to the shore, where finally they are home.
Bella at Midnight
by Diane Stanley Bagram IbatoullineIn the little village of Castle Down, in a kingdom plagued by war, lives a peasant girl called Bella. Blessed with a kind family and a loving friend, she manages to create her own small patch of sunlight in a dark and dangerous world. Bella is a blacksmith's daughter; her friend Julian is a prince -- yet neither seems to notice the great gulf that divides his world from hers.Suddenly Bella's world collapses. First Julian betrays her. Then it is revealed that she is not the peasant she believed herself to be: She is Isabel, the daughter of a knight who abandoned her in infancy. Now he wants her back, so Bella is torn from her beloved foster family and sent to live with her deranged father and his resentful new wife. Soon Bella is caught up in a terrible plot that will change her life -- and the kingdom -- forever. With the help of her godmother and three enchanted gifts, she sets out on a journey in disguise that will lead her to a destiny far greater than any she could have imagined.
Bella Baxter and the Itchy Disaster (Bella Baxter #2)
by Jane B. Mason Sarah Hines StephensWork! Work! Work! Ever since Sea Inn opened, Bella Baxter has been doing nothing but. Every day she makes the beds and clears the table, but Bella has even more work to do. She wants the guests at Sea Inn to feel truly at home. She decides to find out each person's interests, so she can add special touches to the rooms.In three short days an important guest, Dr. Frederick Fauna, is arriving -- the perfect guest for Bella's special welcome. But unfortunately Bella's "special" welcome nearly becomes an itchy disaster! Don't miss all of Bella's adventures at Sea Inn!
Bella Baxter and the Lighthouse Mystery (Bella Baxter #3)
by Jane B. Mason Sarah Hines StephensLights at night...footsteps...strange sightings... Bella is smack in the middle of a mystery! The old lighthouse right near Sea Inn is supposed to be abandoned, but someone--or something--has been there recently. With the help of her old friend, Trudy, and a couple of new friends, Bella uncovers a long-kept secret!
Bella Bright and the Ghost Game
by Carolyn WardEleven-year-old Bella Bright has just moved into Darkling House in Castleton. On her first day at her new school, she is spotted by a pair of manipulative mean girls, Skylar and Regan. They push her into inviting them to a Halloween sleepover. Another much friendlier girl, Lex, comes to Bella's rescue and offers to join the sleepover to support Bella, who is delighted to be making a real friend.On Halloween night, things start getting spooky for the four girls, when the huge front door appears to shut itself, and their mobile phones lose signal. They decide to order pizza using the landline, but a hair-raising whisper comes down the line.Skylar suggests they play hide and seek, but as she utters the words, the house appears to wobble and they discover all the exits are impossibly locked. Bella searches the manor and a ghostly teenage girl appears in front of her. She reveals herself to be Alice, a young girl who died in the house 150 years ago during a game of hide and seek gone terribly wrong. She has hidden Bella's three friends, and gives Bella a rhyming clue to find them in the enormous and cavernous house.Bella has until midnight. After that, Alice will get to keep the girls as her playmates for ever...
Bella Bright and the Ghost Game
by Carolyn WardEleven-year-old Bella Bright has just moved into Darkling House in Castleton. On her first day at her new school, she is spotted by a pair of manipulative mean girls, Skylar and Regan. They push her into inviting them to a Halloween sleepover. Another much friendlier girl, Lex, comes to Bella's rescue and offers to join the sleepover to support Bella, who is delighted to be making a real friend.On Halloween night, things start getting spooky for the four girls, when the huge front door appears to shut itself, and their mobile phones lose signal. They decide to order pizza using the landline, but a hair-raising whisper comes down the line.Skylar suggests they play hide and seek, but as she utters the words, the house appears to wobble and they discover all the exits are impossibly locked. Bella searches the manor and a ghostly teenage girl appears in front of her. She reveals herself to be Alice, a young girl who died in the house 150 years ago during a game of hide and seek gone terribly wrong. She has hidden Bella's three friends, and gives Bella a rhyming clue to find them in the enormous and cavernous house.Bella has until midnight. After that, Alice will get to keep the girls as her playmates for ever...
Bella Bright and the Witch Tree
by Carolyn WardIf you go down to the woods today...Eleven-year-old Bella Bright has invited her three best friends to visit her new cottage, which stands in the shadows of a ruined manor house. As they explore, Bella thinks she catches a glimpse of a pale face in one of the empty windows...who could it be?Things go from spooky to scary when they get lost in a hedge maze, and find themselves hurled back in time by the mysteriously burnt willow tree growing at the centre. Now trapped in 17th century England, Bella must uncover the mystery of how the manor was destroyed, find out whose face she saw at the window, and try to get herself and her friends back home to their own time before they are stuck in the past forever.
Bella Bright and the Witch Tree
by Carolyn WardIf you go down to the woods today...Eleven-year-old Bella Bright has invited her three best friends to visit her new cottage, which stands in the shadows of a ruined manor house. As they explore, Bella thinks she catches a glimpse of a pale face in one of the empty windows...who could it be?Things go from spooky to scary when they get lost in a hedge maze, and find themselves hurled back in time by the mysteriously burnt willow tree growing at the centre. Now trapped in 17th century England, Bella must uncover the mystery of how the manor was destroyed, find out whose face she saw at the window, and try to get herself and her friends back home to their own time before they are stuck in the past forever.
Bella Bright and the Witch Tree
by Carolyn WardIf you go down to the woods today...Eleven-year-old Bella Bright has invited her three best friends to visit her new cottage, which stands in the shadows of a ruined manor house. As they explore, Bella thinks she catches a glimpse of a pale face in one of the empty windows...who could it be?Things go from spooky to scary when they get lost in a hedge maze, and find themselves hurled back in time by the mysteriously burnt willow tree growing at the centre. Now trapped in 17th century England, Bella must uncover the mystery of how the manor was destroyed, find out whose face she saw at the window, and try to get herself and her friends back home to their own time before they are stuck in the past forever.
Bella Broomstick #1: Magic Mistakes (Bella Broomstick #1)
by Lou KuenzlerSometimes being true to yourself is the most bewitching magic of all! This young middle-grade series is hilarious, enchanting, and filled with mischief! Perfect for fans of The Worst Witch!Bella Broomstick is a terrible witch. She doesn't have nose hair or warts. Her magic wand never does what she wants it to do. And she's obsessed with things no good witch would ever need...like toothbrushes, fluffy slippers, and a pink flamingo pen. So it's really not a surprise when Bella fails the Creepy Castle School entrance exam. Aunt Hemlock sends her to live with a nice family and warns her that magic is forbidden! It turns out that living with non-magical parents means all kinds of fun new things--like eating ice cream instead of frog spawn porridge and taking hot bubble baths instead of washing in a swamp. Bella can totally give up magic to live here . . . unless there's a really good reason to try a spell. This hilarious series starter features a reluctant witch, a lost kitten, and a fun look at our world through the eyes of an outsider. When Bella follows her heart, making magic is easy!