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Heavy Freight (Orca Soundings)
by Sigmund BrouwerFifteen-year-old Maxwell Stone has been surviving and thriving in the tough part of East Vancouver by being smart and fast. But when a drug deal goes wrong, Max suddenly finds himself on the run from both the bad guys and the cops. Desperate to escape, Max impulsively decides to hop on a moving freight train. His first attempt to climb aboard fails, but at the last second a hand reaches down and pulls him in. Joseph has been riding the rails for years, and his tales inspire Max to take a journey to the last place he ever expected to go. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Heavy is the Head
by Sumaya Enyegue&“Where does all the grief go when it&’s not tugging at your wrist?&” Enyegue&’s debut collection is an ode to girlhood, to Blackness, to generational trauma, sexual assault, and mental health.This collection does not aim to heal anyone who reads it, but instead help them confront their own healing. Rather than sugar-coated bullets that enter you lightly, these poems are designed to hurt. They are for the girls with difficult names, the boys with softness at their core, and the people with neither. They are meant for the people who are Black, and the people who are not—because we are all tethered together by the heaviness of the human experience.
Hechos poco fieles
by Lena AnderssonVuelve el fenómeno escandinavo:Lena Andersson y la afilada secuela de Apropiación indebida. «Una escritora impresionante.»Times Literary Supplement «Andersson saca a la luz la crueldad y el humor de cualquierobsesión romántica [...]. Fascinante.»The New Yorker «No cabía ninguna duda de que el matrimonio de Olof estaba a punto de diluirse. Solo había que esperar.» Todas las relaciones tienen un espacio de intimidad que nos vuelve vulnerables; este libro habla de ese lugar. El encuentro entre la protagonista, Ester Nilsson, y el actor Olof Sten tiene resultados ciertamente desiguales: el ciego enamoramiento de ella, el deleite narcisista de él. Y aunque Olof le deja claro a Ester desde el principio que está casado, lo cierto es que ni él frena las muestras de amor de Ester ni ella asume lo que está pasando. A los encuentros les suceden las llamadas, a las llamadas los malentendidos, a estos las discusiones y, de nuevo, las fantasías de un amor total. Andersson trata con humor, rigor y una fina crueldad las esperanzas y las mentiras sobre las que en ocasiones se construyen nuestras relaciones; mentiras a los demás, pero, sobre todo, mentiras a nosotros mismos. La crítica ha dicho...«Un libro verdaderamente impresionante [...]. Una sabiduría y una elegancia infinitas.»Daily Mail «Divertido e inteligente [...]. Dan ganas de subrayar la mitad de las frases, píldoras de una verdad incómoda.»The White Review «Andersson saca a la luz la crueldad y el humor de cualquier obsesión romántica [...]. Fascinante.»The New Yorker «Una exploración profunda y afilada sobre cómo nuestra cultura percibe la infidelidad.»Elle «Una escritora impresionante.»Times Literary Supplement «Desgarradora [...]. A nivel emocional esta novela es tan cómica como espeluznante; a cualquier persona que haya amado de una manera irracional le resultará certera [...]. Un análisis agudísimo de una mente delirante [...]. Irresistible.»Booklist «Irónica, realista e innovadora.»Kirkus«Un acercamiento muy agudo a la figura de la amante [...]. El epílogo es como un puñetazo en el vientre para todo el mundo: a quien se ha casado, a quien está soltero, a quien tiene esperanza y a quien está desesperado.»Literary Hub «Hechos poco fieles muestra de un modo vigoroso las frustraciones de perseguir a alguien que no desea ni comprometerse ni cortar por lo sano [...]. Cautivadora [...], divertida y conmovedoraThe Literary Review «Una novela desgarradora contada con rigor intelectual. Me tuvo atrapada desde la primera página a la última. ¡Fantástica!».Alice Sebold «Lena Andersson escribe de manera precisa y depurada [...]. Hechos poco fieles es una novela rabiosamente buena.»Nerikes Allehanda «Merece la pena aún más que la anterior. [...] Ester Nilsson, la protagonista, se asegura un lugar en la literatura.»Dagens Nyheter «Una novela muy poco romántica sobre los romances que acaba siendo incluso mejor que su predecesora. Lena Andersson empezó a escribir Hechos poco fieles antes de escribir Apropiación indebida y la nueva novela, más que una secuela, parece una obra primigenia.»Sydsvenskan
Heck Superhero
by Martine LeavittHeck is used to getting by on his own; his mother is unreliable, at best. But even a boy with a rich imagination is going to have a tough time managing when he and his mother find themselves without a home. It's a good thing Heck has wit, strength, and a lot of optimism.
Hedge Fund Wives: A Novel
by Tatiana BoncompagniIn this amazingly timely story about what the wealthy do when Wall Street lays an egg, the author of Gilding Lily once again delivers a witty and insightful treatment of today's woman, as she explores the sacrifices they make, the bargains they strike, the rules they follow, and what happens when it all starts to fall apart. Who could have guessed that Wall Street would go south just as Marcy Emerson and her husband moved east? Down to earth Marcy relocated from Chicago to New York when her husband was offered a big time job as a hedge fund manager. She gives up her own job—after all, hedge fund wives don't work! And while at first it's fun to shop all day and party all night, Marcy quickly learns that life among the rich can be anything but easy and that behind every smile can be a stab in the back. Still, it's not until her husband leaves her for his thinner, blonder mistress—a woman who is higher up the social ladder than the original Mrs. Emerson will ever be—that Marcy decides to stand on her own two feet once again, and fight for the things that are far more important than money.
The Hedgehog of Oz
by Cory LeonardoThe Wizard of Oz meets The Wind in the Willows in this middle grade novel full of &“old world charm and adventure&” (Kirkus Reviews) in which a theater-dwelling, Oz-loving hedgehog goes on the journey of a lifetime to find his way home in this tale of loyalty, friendship, loss, and hope.Marcel the hedgehog used to live with his beloved owner Dorothy, but since getting hopelessly lost, he&’s tried to forget the happy home he left behind. Now, Marcel lives a quiet life in the abandoned balcony of The Emerald City Theater where he subsists on dropped popcorn and the Saturday showings of The Wizard of Oz.But when he&’s discovered, Marcel is taken far away from everything he knows and ends up lost once more. His quest to return to The Emerald City Theater leads him to Mousekinland, where he meets Scamp, a tiny mouse armed with enormous spirit (and a trusty sling-shooter). Before long, they&’re joined by an old gray squirrel, Ingot, who suffers from bad memories and a broken heart, and Tuffy, a baby raccoon lost and afraid in the forest. And the travelers attract the attention of an owl named Wickedwing, who stalks them as they search for the old theater.From field to forest, glittering theater to the gutter, the animals&’ road home is a dark and winding journey. But sometimes you need to get a little lost before you can be found.
Heels of Steel: a novel about the queen of New York construction
by Barbara KavovitShe’s shattering the glass ceiling one building at a timeBridget Steele’s father taught her two things: how to build and how to fight. With those skills, she created her own company and began building for New York City’s elite. Often the only woman in the room, she’s faced sexism, corruption and harassment, but armed with her designer hard hat and steel-toed stilettos, she’s up for any challenge. Bridget figured out quickly she had to be ten times better just to be considered equal.Even with a stellar reputation, this scrappy young woman from the Bronx can’t seem to gain access to the old boys’ club. She doesn’t fit in with the powerful men in commercial real estate and construction. But this single mom has learned how to play the game, and she never gives up. With her quick wit and determination, she won’t let anyone get in the way of her dream—including the irresistible man who is also her biggest competitor. She’s learned the hard way that if she wants the view from the top, she’ll have to build it herself.
Heft: A Novel (Platinum Readers Circle Ser.)
by Liz Moore"A stunningly sad and heroically hopeful tale. . . . This is a beautiful novel about relationships of the most makeshift kind."--O, The Oprah Magazine Arthur Opp weighs 550 pounds and hasn't left his rambling Brooklyn home in a decade. Twenty miles away, in Yonkers, seventeen-year-old Kel Keller navigates life as the poor kid in a rich school and pins his hopes on what seems like a promising baseball career--if he can untangle himself from his difficult family life. The link between this unlikely pair is Kel's mother, Charlene, a former student of Arthur's. After nearly two decades of silence, it is Charlene's unexpected phone call to Arthur--a plea for help--that shatters their isolation. Told with warmth and intelligence through Arthur and Kel's own quirky and lovable voices, Heft is the story of two improbable heroes whose connection transforms both their lives. It is a memorable, heartbreaking, and ultimately redemptive novel about finding sustenance and friendship in the most surprising places.
Heidi
by Johanna SpyriOriginally published in 1880 in two parts, Heidi is a novel about the events in the life of a young girl in her grandfather’s care, living in the Swiss Alps. Johanna Spyri creates in Heidi a heroine that is young, endearing, intelligent, and charming, alongside a cast of unique characters both memorable and unique, and a fascinating portrait of a small Alpine village. And, of course, it is not without life lessons: appreciating nature, staying attuned to the less fortunate, having respect for and helping others, and being true to oneself.
Heidi (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Johanna SpyriWhen Heidi's parents pass away, her aunt takes her in, but she soon sends Heidi to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. At first, Heidi's grandfather seems gruff, but over time he becomes fond of her. Heidi grows to love the mountains and spends many hours with the goats and Peter, the goatherd, until she is sent to back to the city to be a companion to Clara, an invalid, and receive an education. Heidi learns that though the people in the city have more money, the people in the country lead richer lives. This classic Swiss children's book by Johanna Spyri was published in two parts in 1880 and 1881. This unabridged version comes from a 1915 edition, translated from the original German by Elisabeth P. Stork and illustrated by Maria L. Kirk.
Heidi
by Johanna Spyri'I would rather be with my grandfather on the Alp than anywhere on earth!'When Heidi is sent to live in the Swiss mountains with her bad-tempered old Grandfather, everyone in the village feels sorry for her. What will a little girl do in such an isolated home, and with such a grumpy companion? But Heidi soon discovers a secret: Grandfather isn't nearly as cross as he looks - plus she can play all day in the fields among the bright flowers. But then Heidi is whisked away again to be a companion to a injured girl in the city. She longs for her beautiful mountain home - how will she ever get back again?BACKSTORY: Find out which character you most resemble and try out some Heidi-inspired activities!
Heidi (Puffin Classics)
by Johanna SpyriLittle Heidi goes to live with her grandfather in his lonely hut high in the Alps and she quickly learns to love her new life. But her strict aunt decides to send her away again to live in the town. Heidi cannot bear being away from the mountains and is determined to return to the happiness of life with her grandfather.With a delightfully nostalgic introduction by award-winning author, Eva Ibbotson.
Heidi (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
by Johanna Spyri Gail Herman Lydia HalversonThe story of Heidi was written over one hundred years ago, however, it is far from a period piece. In the Swiss Alps, where it is set, a hundred years is just the blink of an eye. <P><P>We see in her the daughter that every mother dreams of having and every little girl dreams of being. Her presence makes us happy, and so her story has endured. <P><P>This deluxe Children's Classic edition is produced with high-quality, leatherlike binding with gold stamping, full-color covers, colored endpapers with a book nameplate. <P><P> Some of the other titles in this series include: Anne of Green Gables, Black Beauty, King Arthur and His Knights, Little Women, and The Secret Garden.From the Hardcover edition.
Heidi: The Junior Novel
by Sarah Stephen Johanna SpyriThis adaptation of Johanna Spyri's classic story of an orphan who goes to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, and is then sent to stay with a rich family as companion to a sick girl, is now available in this Scholastic Classics paperback edition.
The Heights: The new edge-of-your-seat thriller from the #1 bestselling author of The Other Passenger
by Louise CandlishFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE, WINNER OF THE CRIME & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, COMES A NAIL-BITING STORY OF REVENGE, OBSESSION AND VERTIGO. &‘Impossible to resist, impossible to predict, impossible to put down… this is an author at the top of her game&’ Erin Kelly, author of Watch Her FallHe thinks he&’s safe up there. But he&’ll never be safe from you. The Heights is a tall, slender apartment building among the warehouses of Tower Bridge, its roof terrace so discreet you wouldn&’t know it existed if you weren't standing at the window of the flat directly opposite. But you are. And that&’s when you see a man up there – a man you&’d recognize anywhere. He&’s older now and his appearance has subtly changed, but it&’s definitely him. Which makes no sense at all since you know he has been dead for over two years. You know this for a fact. Because you&’re the one who killed him. It&’s time to confess what we did up there. &‘Kieran Watts has been dead for over two years when I see him standing on the roof of a building in Shad Thames…&’#CloseToTheEdge 'The Heights has everything you could possibly wish for - tragedy, obsession, revenge and, yes, love. Another finely-crafted masterpiece from Louise Candlish' BA Paris, author of The Therapist 'There&’s nothing quite so chilling as the roar of mother tiger love. Louise Candlish had my heart in my throat. Dizzily dark. Dangerous. Deadly' Jane Corry, author of The Lies We Tell 'No one creates middle-class characters we love to hate quite like Louise Candlish. I&’d expected her to do this, and to provide a great sense of place, and twists that would have been rifling through the book to see how they&’d been done. What I wasn&’t expecting was that this thriller of obsessive revenge and intense parental grief would tug at my heartstrings. Smart, addictive, twisting, surprising. Highly recommended' Sarah Vaughan, author of Little Disasters 'It twists and it turns and it twists again. The Heights by Louise Candlish is the very definition of a &“just one more chapter&” novel. I devoured it. And it&’s full of such great writing about the ferocity of maternal love' Hannah Beckerman, author of If Only I Could Tell YouPraise for Louise Candlish: 'Louise Candlish is the queen of the sucker-punch twist' Ruth Ware 'No one creates middle-class characters we love to hate quite like Louise Candlish' Sarah Vaughan 'Louise is the mistress of the "Oh my God, this could be me" nightmare' Fiona Barton &‘The queen of the urban thriller returns&’ Red &‘Louise Candlish just gets better and better&’ Lisa Jewell &‘Stylish, suspenseful and absorbing&’ Best 'Psychological suspense at its most elegant and sinister' AJ Finn &‘You won&’t want to put down this roller coaster read!&’ Closer &‘Not only is Candlish a terrific storyteller, she has the gift of making you care about unlikable characters&’ Guardian &‘A must read!&’ Lucy Foley ?&‘Gripping from start to finish&’ Bella 'I couldn&’t put it down!' Shari Lapena &‘The layers of plot astound&’ Sunday Times Crime Club 'An instant class
The Heights: The unputdownable thriller about a mother's revenge from the author of OUR HOUSE
by Louise CandlishFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE, WINNER OF THE CRIME & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, COMES A NAIL-BITING STORY OF TRAGEDY AND REVENGE &‘Impossible to resist, impossible to predict, impossible to put down… this is an author at the top of her game&’ Erin Kelly, author of Watch Her FallHe thinks he&’s safe up there. But he&’ll never be safe from you. The Heights is a tall, slender apartment building among the warehouses of Tower Bridge, its roof terrace so discreet you wouldn&’t know it existed if you weren't standing at the window of the flat directly opposite. But you are. And that&’s when you see a man up there – a man you&’d recognize anywhere. He&’s older now and his appearance has subtly changed, but it&’s definitely him. Which makes no sense at all since you know he has been dead for over two years. You know this for a fact. Because you&’re the one who killed him. 'It twists and it turns and it twists again. The Heights by Louise Candlish is the very definition of a &“just one more chapter&” novel. I devoured it. And it&’s full of such great writing about the ferocity of maternal love' Hannah Beckerman, author of If Only I Could Tell You Praise for Louise Candlish: 'Louise Candlish is the queen of the sucker-punch twist' Ruth Ware 'Louise is the mistress of the "Oh my God, this could be me" nightmare' Fiona Barton &‘The queen of the urban thriller returns&’ Red &‘Louise Candlish just gets better and better&’ Lisa Jewell &‘Stylish, suspenseful and absorbing&’ Best 'Psychological suspense at its most elegant and sinister' AJ Finn &‘You won&’t want to put down this roller coaster read!&’ Closer &‘A gripping read with a brilliant first-person narrative. I couldn&’t turn the pages fast enough. It&’s so good!&’ BA Paris &‘Not only is Candlish a terrific storyteller, she has the gift of making you care about unlikable characters&’ Guardian &‘A must read!&’ Lucy Foley ?&‘Gripping from start to finish&’ Bella 'I couldn&’t put it down!' Shari Lapena &‘The layers of plot astound&’ Sunday Times Crime Club 'An instant classic' Mark Edwards &‘A chillingly addictive and glamorous thriller' Sunday Post
An Heir for the Billionaire: An Heir For The Billionaire Contract Wedding, Expectant Bride Waking Up With The Boss (Dynasties: The Newports #2)
by Kat CantrellWill a single mom and her baby become an instant family for this all-business tycoon? After learning her billionaire father is dying, Nora Winchester O'Malley rushes to his bedside in Chicago-and right into an old friend's arms. Reid Chamberlain is there to comfort the young widowed mom when she needs it most. But what passes between them isn't mere compassion...it's sheer passion. Reid has been all business for so long, shutting down his emotions as he built up his hotel empire. Now Nora and her adorable child have come along, stirring up demons he must face to have a shot at a future...
Heir to Murder (The Adair Affairs #4)
by Elle JamesA cowboy must be on his guard when he learns he’s a billionaire in this romantic suspense series conclusion by a New York Times–bestselling author.The long-lost Adair heir is finally revealed!Thanks to a DNA test, ranch hand Noah Scott discovers he’s heir to a billion-dollar fortune. Now an Adair, Noah must come to grips with his true identity and the shocking murder of his real father. Then he discovers that the one woman he thought he could trust was spying on him for his siblings, and he cuts Rachel Blackstone out of his life.But his father’s killer has never been caught . . . With all those close to Noah targets—including Rachel—Noah needs to set a dangerous trap . . . using himself as ultimate bait.
Heir to Scandal
by Andrea Laurence"Yes, you have a son." The past is about to catch up with Congressman Xander Langston...in more ways than one. While his reelection campaign is in full swing, unidentified remains surface on his family's farm and scandal ensues. Yet when he returns home, it's his reunion with Rose Pierce that's consuming all his waking thoughts. His high school sweetheart has blossomed into a radiant beauty. The thrill of first love that Xander had once dismissed is proving to be a more enduring proposition. But Rose has a secret, too-will it put a stop to their second chance and derail his career for good?
Heiress
by Janet DaileyNew York Times Bestseller: Two Texan half sisters battle over their father&’s fortune, risking their relationships with the men who love them.Standing over her father&’s coffin, Abbie Lawson wonders if he ever actually loved her. Yes, he&’d given her wealth, a place in the top echelon of Houston society, and horses—a farm full of Arabians—but not his attention. On those important family occasions, he was always away on business in California. And then Abbie sees why . . .On the fringe of the crowd of mourners at the funeral is a woman whose face nearly mirrors her own—a second daughter. And, as if that betrayal isn&’t enough, she discovers that her father has left his money to the interloper. Abbie has the Arabians, but not the money to support them. As she witnesses her rival&’s rise in the Texas social scene, a tall, rough-hewn oil man named MacCrea Wilder enters her life. She doesn&’t need the distraction, but there&’s something about his sinewy arms that keeps her mind circling back to his kiss. Yet, as the years pass, even love may be sacrificed to the bitterness between these two women.With over 300 million books sold, Janet Dailey is one of the great names in fiction. In Heiress, she tells the story of half sisters trapped in a bitter rivalry, providing the &“solid entertainment&” that made her famous (Publishers Weekly).
The Heiress: The deliciously dark and gripping new thriller from the New York Times bestseller
by Rachel HawkinsTHERE'S NOTHING AS GOOD AS THE RICH GONE BAD 'One of the most deliciously twisted families ever put to page' Riley SagerWhen Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, she's not only North Carolina's richest woman, she's also its most notorious. The victim of a famous kidnapping as a child and a widow four times over, Ruby ruled the tiny town of Tavistock from Ashby House, her family's estate high in the Blue Ridge Mountains.But in the aftermath of her death, her adopted son, Camden, wants little to do with the house or the money - and even less to do with the surviving McTavishes. Instead, he rejects his inheritance, settling into a normal life as an English teacher in Colorado and marrying Jules, a woman just as eager to escape her own messy past.Ten years later, his uncle's death pulls Cam and Jules back into the family fold at Ashby House. Its views are just as stunning as ever, its rooms just as elegant, but the legacy of Ruby is inescapable.And as Ashby House tightens its grip on Jules and Camden, questions about the infamous heiress come to light. Was there any truth to the persistent rumours following her disappearance as a girl? What really happened to those four husbands, who all died under mysterious circumstances? And why did she adopt Cam in the first place? Soon, Jules and Cam realise that an inheritance can entail far more than what's written in a will - and that the bonds of family stretch far beyond the grave.
The Heiress: The deliciously dark and gripping new thriller from the New York Times bestseller
by Rachel HawkinsTHERE'S NOTHING AS GOOD AS THE RICH GONE BAD 'One of the most deliciously twisted families ever put to page' Riley SagerWith the death of his adopted mother, Camden McTavish hopes that he can finally be free of his scandalous family. Ruby McTavish was North Carolina's richest woman, and its most notorious: the victim of a famous childhood kidnapping and a widow four times over.Camden settles into a normal life and marries Jules, a woman eager to escape her own messy past. It seems like history might just stay buried...But ten years later, his uncle's death pulls Cam and Jules back into the family fold as sinister questions about the infamous heiress begin to come to light. What truth lies behind Ruby's disappearance as a child? What really happened to those four husbands, all dead in mysterious circumstances? Why did Ruby adopt Cam in the first place?Soon, Jules and Cam will realise that the bonds of family stretch far beyond the grave...
The Heiress and the Baby Boom (The Osterlund Saga #2)
by Lauri RobinsonFrom high school enemiesTo shotgun wedding! Growing up, heiress Randi Osterlund found the only person who didn&’t care who her parents were was penniless Jason Heim—until a bitter exchange left bad blood between them. Now, years later, Randi needs Jason&’s land for a business venture, but the self-made man refuses to sell. There was always something burning between them, and when their arguing turns into one unforgettable night, the consequences risk adding to the &’50s baby boom!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.The Osterlund Saga Two generations taking twentieth-century America by stormBook 1: Marriage or Ruin for the HeiressBook 2: The Heiress and the Baby Boom
Heiress Takes All (Heiress Heists #1)
by Emily Wibberley Austin Siegemund-Broka&“A perfectly delicious tale of greed, family, vengeance, and revenge.&” —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and The Agathas Scorned in more ways than one, a former teen heiress attempts the ultimate revenge heist at her blue-blooded father&’s luxury wedding—if only her infuriatingly charming ex-boyfriend would get out of the way—in this funny and fast-paced romantic thriller. Seventeen-year-old Olivia Owens isn't thrilled that her dad's getting remarried ... again. She's especially not thrilled that he cheated on her mom, kicked them out of their Rhode Island home, and cut Olivia out of her rightful inheritance. But this former heiress has a plan for revenge. While hundreds of guests gather on the grounds of the gorgeous estate where she grew up, everyone will be thinking romance—not robbery. She&’ll play the part of dutiful daughter, but in reality she&’ll be redistributing millions from her father&’s online accounts. She only needs the handwritten pass code he keeps in the estate's safe. With the help of an eclectic crew of high school students and one former teacher, Olivia has plotted her mid-nuptial heist down to the second. But she didn't plan for an obnoxiously nosy wedding guest, an interfering ex-boyfriend intent on winning her back, greedy European cousins with their own agenda, or a vengeful second wife. When everything seems like it's going wrong, Olivia has to keep her eyes on what really matters: getting rich. And when she&’s done, &“something borrowed&” will be the understatement of the year. Amidst competing schemes, nonstop twists, and a romance to root for, one high-heeled mastermind must prove to her father—and herself—that she&’s more ruthless than anyone expected. Perfect for fans of: ★ The Inheritance Games★ Ocean&’s Eleven★ Second chance romance★ Gossip Girl★ Ally Carter★ Heist stories
Heiresses
by Lulu TaylorFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of Her Frozen Heart. They were born to the scent of success. Now they stand to lose it all ... Fame, fashion and scandal, the Trevellyan heiresses are the height of success, glamour and style.But when it comes to ...... WEALTH: Jemima's indulgent lifestyle knows no limits; Tara's one purpose in life, no matter the sacrifice, is to be financially independent of her family and husband; and Poppy wants to escape its trappings without losing the comfort their family money brings.... LUST: Jemima's obsession relieves the boredom of her marriage; while Tara's seemingly 'perfect' life doesn't allow for such indulgences; and Poppy, spoiled by attention and love throughout her life, has yet to expose herself to the thrill of really living and loving dangerously.... FAMILY: it's all they've ever known, and now the legacy of their parents, a vast and ailing perfume empire, has been left in their trust. But will they be able to turn their passion into profit? And in making a fresh start, can they face their family's past?