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A Fall of Moondust (Arthur C. Clarke Collection #No.49)
by Arthur C. ClarkeA &“superbly ingenious&” classic of space survival from the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey—one of science fiction&’s most influential grandmasters (Daily Express). Expanding the Moon&’s population hinges on building a thriving tourist industry. But when a prototype tourist craft called the Selene encounters a moonquake, the ship plummets under a vast body of liquid-fine moondust called the Sea of Thirst. While time runs out for the passengers and crew, rescuers find their resources stretched to the limit by the unpredictable conditions of the lunar environment. Nominated for the Hugo Award in 1963, this brilliantly imagined story of human ingenuity and survival is a tour-de-force of psychological suspense and sustained dramatic tension sure to appeal to fans of Andy Weir&’s The Martian. &“The best book yet about man&’s most dramatic journey, the most exciting science fiction novel for years.&” —Evening Standard &“Expertly told and cruelly exciting to the end.&” —The Sunday Times &“Extremely good . . . with some superbly ingenious and exciting new twists.&” —Daily Express
A Fall of Moondust (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
by Sir Arthur C. ClarkeTime is running out for the passengers and crew of the tourist cruiser Selene, incarcerated in a sea of choking lunar dust. On the surface, her rescuers find their resources stretched to the limit by the mercilessly unpredictable conditions of a totally alien environment. A brilliantly imagined story of human ingenuity and survival, A FALL OF MOONDUST is a tour-de-force of psychological suspense and sustained dramatic tension by the field's foremost author.Shortlisted for the Hugo Award, 1963.
A Fall of Shadows: A Bess Ellyott Mystery (A Bess Ellyott Mystery)
by Nancy HerrimanPerfect for fans of Charles Todd and Susanna Calkins, comes Nancy Herriman’s second bewitching tale of herbalist Bess Ellyott who uncovers the sinister underbelly of Elizabethan England.The dark shadows of Elizabethan England envelop a bucolic village when a brutal murder reveals a viper’s nest of resentment, fear—and the haunting specter of black magic.Autumn has fallen on Wiltshire, but as the air grows crisp and the trees turn a resplendent gold, a sinister presence arrives in the form of a horrifying murder. Bartholomew Reade, a player in a traveling troupe, has been found stabbed, sprawled on a low mound outside the village, a reed pen jabbed into his throat.On the night of the murder, a bleeding woman collapses at the doorstep of herbalist Bess Ellyott desperately seeking help. Could she have a connection to the dead man? As Bess seeks answers, Constable Kit Harwoode is busy assembling his own lengthy list of suspects. Reade had many enemies, including the leader of the troupe, who resented his ambitions as a playwright, and his fellow players, who bristled at his arrogance—just to name a few.As if the case weren’t thorny enough, the hill where the dead man was found is reputed to have once been the site of a Druid temple. And recent reports of diseased sheep and sick children, supposedly the work of a witch, have the townspeople terrified. As the shadows lengthen, Bess races to discover the truth before darkness descends in A Fall of Shadows.
A Fallen Sparrow: A Novel of the American Revolution
by Lynne Basham TagawaIt was all Samuel Adams's fault. <P><P> Ruth Haynes uses the pen name Honorius when she writes for her father’s newspaper. Boston has changed beyond recognition, and her Loyalist views soon get her in trouble. With war looming, what will their family do? <P><P> Jonathan Russell hides a guilty secret. The Battle of Bunker’s Hill sweeps him and his Shenandoah Valley family into the war. The unthinkable happens, and he’s forced to deal with both his grief—and his guilt. <P><P> Lieutenant Robert Shirley is summoned by his godmother and introduced to the Earl of Dartmouth, who charges him to gather intelligence in Boston. He is horrified but must obey.
A False Mirror: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries #9)
by Charles ToddUnhealed scars of the Great War still torment Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge, and he carries with him the presence of the soldier he was forced to execute in the midst of battle. A haunted, damaged shell of a man, he has been sent to the small coastal town of Hampton Regis to solve a violent crime and to confront his own tragic past.An officer who served with Rutledge in the trenches of France before being sent back to England under suspicious circumstances has now been accused of savagely beating the husband of the woman he still loves. The suspect has taken the wife hostage, threatening to kill her and her maid unless Rutledge is put in charge of the investigation. Although the case painfully mirrors Rutledge's own past and the love he lost to another man, he cannot refuse it. When the unconscious brutalized victim vanishes without a trace, it's clear that this peaceful little town hides a vicious murderer . . . and secrets powerful enough to kill for.
A False Sense of Well Being
by Jeanne Braselton“I was married eleven years before I started imagining how different life could be if my husband were dead. . . . ” At thirty-eight, Jessie Maddox subscribes toHouse Beautiful,Southern Living, evenPsychology Today. She has a comfortable life in Glenville, Georgia, with Turner, the most reliable, responsible husband in the world. But after the storybook romance, “happily ever after” never came. Now the housewife who once wanted to be Martha Stewart before therewasa Martha Stewart is left to wonder: Where did the marriage go wrong? Why can’t she stop picturing herself as the perfect grieving widow? As Jessie dives headlong into her midlife crisis, she is aided and abetted by a colorful cast of characters in the true Southern tradition: her best friend and next door neighbor Donna, who is having a wild adulterous affair with a younger man; Wanda McNab, the sweater-knitting, cookie-baking grandmother who is charged with killing her abusive husband. Then there’s Jessie’s eccentric family. Her younger sister Ellen, born to be a guest onJerrySpringer, has taken her seven-year-old son and squawking pet birds and left her husband “for good this time” . . . while their mother crosses the dirty words out of library books and alerts everyone to the wonderful bargains at Winn-Dixie, often at the same time. And then there’s the stuffed green headless duck . . . When a trip home to the small town of her childhood raises more questions than it answers, Jessie is forced to face the startling truth head-on–and confront the tragedy that has shadowed her heart and shaken her faith in love . . . and the future. From a brilliant new voice in fiction, here is a darkly comic novel full of revelation and insight. The danger of secrets and the power of confession . . . The pull of family, no matter how crazy. . . The fate of wedlock when one can’t find the key . . . Jeanne Braselton weaves these potent themes into a funny, poignant, utterly engaging story of a woman at the crossroads–and the unforgettable journey she must take to get back home.
A Familiar Stranger
by McGarvey BlackWhat do you do when you&’ve lost it all? A novel of one man&’s rise and fall, self-doubt, and spiral into despair—and the moments that can change our fates . . . Eddie Gamble was blessed with looks and charm. Everything came easy to him. It always had. It was just how it was—until it wasn&’t. He had a successful media career, married his college sweetheart, and had a couple of kids. Still, every morning he looks in the mirror and only sees a fraud. When his career falls apart, his wife leaves him, and he&’s down to his last dollar, he can&’t stop the free fall. This wasn&’t the way it was supposed to be. With nowhere to turn, Eddie gives up—but an unlikely chance encounter on a snowy night may be the thing that saves him . . .
A Familiar Tail (A Witch's Cat Mystery #1)
by Delia JamesMagic and meows meet in the first enchanting Witch's Cat mystery! Unlucky-in-love artist Annabelle Britton decides that a visit to the seaside town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is the perfect way to get over her problems. But when she stumbles upon a smoky gray cat named Alastair, and follows him into a charming cottage, Annabelle finds herself in a whole spellbook full of trouble. Suddenly saddled with a witch's wand and a furry familiar, Annabelle soon meets a friendly group of women who use their spells, charms, and potions to keep the people of Portsmouth safe. But despite their gifts, the witches can't prevent every wicked deed in town.... Soon, the mystery surrounding Alistair's former owner, who died under unusual circumstances, grows when another local turns up dead. Armed with magic, friends, and the charmed cat who adopted her more than the other way around, Annabelle sets out to paw through the evidence and uncover a killer.
A Family Affair
by Cindy VictorCindy Victor debuts with humor and drama in A Family Affair (#417). When psychologist Tamara Beattie’s daughter elopes with mystery writer Spencer Goddard’s son, a tumultuous romance blooms between the two single parents. There’s some extra fun here for mystery buffs, as we glimpse Spencer plotting murder in the shower.
A Family Affair
by Fern MichaelsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels comes a captivating and heartfelt new novel, as a young dancer finds an unexpected partner--and gains the courage to live according to her heart. . .In a city built on dreams, Trisha Holiday makes her living moving like one. But out of her dancer's costume, she's as down-to-earth as they come. That's why she ignores the admiring note--and the accompanying $1000 bill--that arrives backstage after one of her ethereal performances. Yet the sender, a wealthy foreign prince, isn't easily dissuaded. Seven years living and studying in the United States have made Malik long for the freedom to choose his own bride--and the woman he wants is Trisha. After a breathtaking visit to Malik's kingdom culminates in a marriage proposal, Trish attempts to adjust to an opulent new lifestyle complete with servants, sumptuous surroundings, and vast wealth. None of that matters to Trish as much as Malik's love. With Malik's sister Soraya proving a trusted new friend, they plan a lavish wedding surpassing anything she could have imagined. Yet Trish's new life will have challenges too--adjusting to a new and complex culture, to the myriad demands of Malik's royal position, and to the expectations she faces as his wife. In the midst of her own major changes, Trish vows to help her sister, Emma, whose marriage has ended in a bitter breakup. And through it all, Trish will strive to stay true to what matters most--love, true friendship, and the ties that hold family together across the miles and the years.
A Family Affair
by Fern MichaelsIn a city built on dreams, Trisha Holiday makes her living moving like one. But out of her dancer’s costume, she’s as down-to-earth as they come. That’s why she ignores the admiring note that arrives backstage after one of her ethereal performances. Yet the sender, a wealthy foreign prince, isn’t easily dissuaded. An American education has made Malik long for the freedom to choose his own bride—and the woman he wants is Trisha.After a breathtaking visit to Malik’s kingdom culminates in a marriage proposal, Trish attempts to adjust to an opulent new lifestyle. In the midst of these dizzying changes, she vows to help her sister, Emma, whose marriage has ended in a bitter breakup. And through it all, she strives to stay true to what matters most—love, true friendship, and the ties that hold family together across the miles and the years—and embrace the everlasting dance of life.“Fern Michaels never fails to deliver a heartfelt and wrenching story . . . A wonderful and powerful read.” —Fresh Fiction on A Family Affair“Michaels’ latest is sure to capture the hearts of its readers, even while tickling their funny bones.” —Booklist on The Blossom Sisters“Michaels just keeps getting better and better with each book . . . She never disappoints.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Forget Me Not
A Family Affair
by Judy Griffith GillAfter being forced together with her ex-husband for what's sure to be a nightmare weekend, Cindy begins to realize there may still be sparks between them after all . . .Cindy Todd, divorcée and mother of two pre-teens, must balance her career as a general practitioner with the needs of her children and her elderly father, as well as her community. But when a fundraising reunion is planned in her small hometown, the last person she expects to attend is her ex-husband. And when he's billeted in her house, she's forced to acknowledge that it's also her children's home, and they have a right to spend a week with him.What Cindy hasn't bargained for is that Quin, as a mature man, is far more appealing to her than he was as the teenager who "had to marry her." And while she can try to fight it, the old attraction is clearly mutual--and Quin is not a man to take no for an answer.
A Family Affair
by Marcus MajorMeet the Moores. Mom, dad, in-laws, all of them loving, fighting, staying together, and falling apart. As generations collide, as personal and professional lives intersect and combust, a stunning secret comes to light-and cuts deep into the heart of what really makes and breaks a family.
A Family Affair
by Nadine BismuthA wry, savvy novel of untidy modern relationships, A Family Affair confirms award-winning author Nadine Bismuth’s place as a remarkable chronicler of contemporary middle-class mores in the manner of Jonathan Franzen, John Irving, and Lorrie Moore. Award-winning novelist and screenwriter for film and television Nadine Bismuth has returned with an unsparing portrait of twenty-first century life. In A Family Affair, love is the first casualty and deceit — towards others, towards oneself — the norm.Kitchen designer Magalie is being cheated upon and so cheats in turn, in the office and with a divorced police officer who has hired her. Her partner, Mathieu, has no idea how to be, and the police officer Guillaume no idea what he wants. So begins a story of messy relationships wrested against the odds from the detritus of failed marriages, the demands of professional lives, and the pull of the internet and its false messages of perfection. With an assiduous eye that is both clinical and sympathetic, Bismuth’s elegant and highly readable novel captures the alienating nature of contemporary life and sheds light on this, our strange new world full of unrequited yearning in a sea of seeming plenty.
A Family Affair
by Reshonda Tate BillingsleyFrom the national Essence bestselling author comes an engaging tale about a family secret that sends one young woman scrambling to uncover the truth about her past.Olivia Dawson has watched her mother struggle her whole life. For as long as she could remember, it's always been just the two of them, trying to make ends meet. When Olivia finally gets her big break--acceptance into Julliard--she chooses not to go because she would rather stay home to take care of her sickly mother and help pay the bills than chase after her dream. When Olivia's mother finds out about her abandoned dream, however, she reveals a shocking secret: Olivia's father is alive and doing very well for himself. Olivia decides to track down the man that might be her father, and confront him about the lifelong deception. Her father Bernard Wells is a wealthy business owner--his success is partly due to his marriage to a beautiful heiress and socialite. And predictably, he handles Olivia's reentry into his life the same way he handles everything: by throwing money at the problem. But this tactic can only work for so long before the truth comes to light, bringing surprising revelations and healing for everyone.
A Family Affair
by Robyn CarrLife&’s biggest dilemmas can provide its sweetest rewards Anna McNichol knows how to take charge. Raised by a single mother, she&’s worked to ensure her three children have every advantage she didn&’t. And while her marriage has its problems, she values commitment and believes in "till death do us part." Now an empty nester, she&’s at the peak of her career and ready to seize the opportunity to focus on her future. But life can change in an instant, and when her husband dies suddenly, Anna&’s carefully constructed world falls apart. The mysterious young woman at the memorial service confirms her husband had been keeping secrets, and Anna is determined to get to the truth. For once, she doesn&’t have the answers. Her kids are struggling with their grief, her mother&’s health is in decline and Anna needs closure. Faced with one challenge after another, she finds support from an unexpected source. And as she puts her life back together, Anna realizes the McNichols may not be perfect but they&’ll always be family, and family is forever.
A Family Affair (Five Star First Edition Romance Series)
by Barbara Riefe[from inside flaps] "It is the mid-1960s, and America is in the throes of social and political turmoil. In Vietnam the war continues, while at home the dispute over America's involvement rages on. Cheryl Joyner, twenty-five, has found herself a safe, comfortable marriage with Howard, a widower nineteen years her senior. She sees them strolling together into the sunset. And then the telegram arrives: Howard's son is coming home from Vietnam. There had been no contact between father and son since David's mother died. Now here he was, after four years in Vietnam, months in a prison camp, and weeks in a hospital. Some men came home from Vietnam in bad shape. David came home cold, sullen, contentious--and married. Then David's wife left him, and he reached out to Cheryl for sympathy. Their growing fondness made Cheryl fear that their relationship would spiral out of control. She loved Howard, and the devotion and security he gave her. But David offered excitement and passion, and Cheryl didn't understand the real power of passion..."
A Family Affair (The Hillsbridge Sagas)
by Janet TannerA dangerous secret changes the lives of two women living in an English mining town in this final entry in the historical Hillsbridge sagas. Jenny Simmons has always thought of herself as the ugly duckling of her family, so when she blossoms into a swan, she&’s not quite sure what to do with it. When amateur boxer Bryn Thompson walks into her life, it seems happiness really is possible. But then a well-kept family secret rears its ugly head, a secret that could put her very life in danger . . . Helen Hall, a newly qualified doctor, may just be able to help her, but will she risk the job she loves in order to do it? A Family Affair, a story of life, love and hope will appeal to fans of Maggie Hope and Katy Flynn.&“Sensitive and exceptionally polished.&” —Manchester Evening News
A Family Affair: (The Adams Family: 5): The perfect uplifting, funny and feel good Cockney saga to settle down with (The Adams Family #5)
by Mary Jane StaplesBy Sunday Times bestseller Mary Jane Staples, this is the gripping next instalment in the Adams Family saga. Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas, Maggie Ford and Katie Flynn.PRAISE FOR THE ADAMS FAMILY SERIES! "Mary Jane Staples makes you care about her characters, which explains why her books have enjoyed so much popularity" -- Take a Break"Forget Eastenders, this it the London of old, when people knew each other's names and communities really pulled together." -- Woman's Realm"Mary Jane Staples completely capture the feel of the period and the essence of the people...has warmth, humour and charm. An ideal book for you holiday reading." Finesse "I get so engrossed in the stories I feel like one of the family." - ***** Reader review. "These books about the Adam's family are fantastic! These books are the kind you can read, leave a while and read again & again!" - ***** Reader review*********************************CAN THE FAMILY KEEP SAFE FROM HARM?1926: A murderer is behind bars - thanks to Boots - but he is now plotting revenge on the entire Adams clan from his cell.When a dapper, quiet, but rather odd lodger turns up at Doreen Paterson's house, nobody thinks anything is amiss. Certainly not Doreen - who works for Boots in Adams Enterprises and thinks him just wonderful...Could the strange lodger be plotting the downfall of the irrepressible, outrageous, and larger-than-life Adams clan?A Family Affair is the fifth in Mary Jane Staples's Adams Family series. Their story continues in Missing Person. Have you read the first four Adams Family novels?
A Family Affair: A gripping saga of love and loyalty in war
by June TateWhen her whole life is thrown into disarray, will those she loves stand by her? Tragedy threatens to tear two sisters apart in June Tate's gripping and passionate Second World War saga, A Family Affair. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale.Kathy Bates is happily looking forward to an idyllic future with fiancé Jimmy Greene. But her younger sister Maisie is pretty and flirtatious, and Kathy finds herself constantly looking out for her, especially as Southampton floods with young servicemen on their way to Europe.After putting herself in danger to protect her sister, Kathy becomes the victim of a horrible rape. Terrified and deeply ashamed, she tells no one. But when she discovers she is pregnant, her loyalty to her sister as well as her treasured relationship with Jimmy are tested...What readers are saying about A Family Affair: 'Brilliant book' 'Five stars'
A Family Affair: A gripping saga of love and loyalty in war
by June TateWhen her whole life is thrown into disarray, will those she loves stand by her? Tragedy threatens to tear two sisters apart in June Tate's gripping and passionate Second World War saga, A Family Affair. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale.Kathy Bates is happily looking forward to an idyllic future with fiancé Jimmy Greene. But her younger sister Maisie is pretty and flirtatious, and Kathy finds herself constantly looking out for her, especially as Southampton floods with young servicemen on their way to Europe.After putting herself in danger to protect her sister, Kathy becomes the victim of a horrible rape. Terrified and deeply ashamed, she tells no one. But when she discovers she is pregnant, her loyalty to her sister as well as her treasured relationship with Jimmy are tested... What readers are saying about A Family Affair: 'Brilliant book' 'Five stars'
A Family Affair: An unmissable and moving drama about lies and regret
by Patricia DixonA crime committed in desperation is brought to light generations later, in this emotional saga of family love, loyalty, and lies . . . When Honey McCarthy is given a box containing trinkets left to her by her beloved great-aunty Beryl, she has no idea that hidden inside is a confession to a terrible crime dating back to a cold December night in 1940, when German bombs rained down on Manchester. Beryl has been the guardian of this dark secret for twenty years. Now it is Honey&’s responsibility, and she has a difficult choice to make. If the truth is revealed, it will tear her precious family apart. Should she admit the truth, knowing the pain and devastation it will cause, or is it better to hide her family&’s skeletons back in the box where she found them? A chance meeting with handsome stranger Levi provides a distraction, and Honey finds herself confiding in him and accepting his offer to help. Levi has his own complicated history and their search for answers soon leads them down a path of discovery neither of them could have imagined. Will one dark secret stay buried or will it change their lives forever?
A Family After All
by Kathy AltmanHe wants forever. She wants right now. Ivy Millbrook isn't interested in happily-ever-after. The only thing she wants from Seth Walker is no-strings-attached fun. Too bad Seth is holding out for the white picket fence. As a single father of two, he is the epitome of commitment and the complete opposite of Ivy. They're at a standstill. The situation intensifies when Seth insists on helping Ivy save her dairy farm. With the kids in tow, working together isn't easy. But is the prospect of losing each other forever enough to push them toward a compromise?
A Family Again
by Gill SandersonInstant Attraction Emily was amazed to find herself kissing Dr Stephen James. She'd come to Africa to forget men after her marriage had failed and the last thing she needed was to fall for a man who was returning to England in two weeks. So when Stephen asked for more Emily had to say no. But when Emily was forced to return to England she was surprised to find out that Stephen was her new boss. Emily had a second chance and this time she wanted to say yes. Three caring sisters -in need of a loving family-