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When Ivory reunited with her twin sister Lisa and inherited a quaint farm near the village of Landow Creek, Missouri, she unknowingly stepped into a world tinged with ancient healing traditions and buried deceptions. Now she must unravel the mysterious history of the Frederick family before her inheritance is usurped.

Drawing on the same lyrical prose and strong sense of place that distinguished his award-winning first novel, One Foot in Eden, Ron Rash has written a book about the deepest human themes: the love of the land, the hold of the dead on the living, and the need to dive beneath the surface to arrive at a deeper truth. Saints at the River confirms the arrival of one of today's most gifted storytellers.

He nicknamed her Skittles when they were eleven. She was his best friend, and she helped him through the loss of his mother. He, in turn, supported her while she was raised by her alcoholic father. Jade spent more time at the Three Oaks Ranch than she did at home.

Cuarta parte de la Saga de "El guardián de las flores". En el Monasterio de Santo Estevo de Rivas do Sil se celebra la entrega de los premios a los gallegos del año. La noche amenaza tormenta y un hecho violento obligará a cerrar el recinto a cal y canto, con lo que todos se convierten en sospechosos. La arqueta con los nueve anillos de los nueve obispos está detrás de todas estas muertes, que el padre Afonso, ha decidido proteger con su propia vida.

In the sleepy Yorkshire Dales, the peaceful existence of Sally’s family is shattered by the outbreak of the Second World War. With her father navigating the challenges of wartime farming, and her mother striving to keep the home fires burning, young Sally is determined to do her bit. The war brings unexpected challenges, but none so disarming as Luca – an Italian POW who introduces Sally to a love that threatens to unravel everything she holds dear.

When a violent storm descends upon Orkney, the body of Archie Stout is left in its wake. An unusual murder weapon, a Neolithic stone bearing ancient inscriptions, is found discarded nearby. Archie was a popular, larger-than-life character, and his death is a shocking blow to the community. Detective Jimmy Perez, no stranger to the complexity of human nature and the darkness it can harbour, is soon on the scene. He counted Archie as a childhood friend, so this case is more personal than most.

Free Range is a humorous and quirky compilation of short stories. They were developed over time about a young JD Nirmaier being left with only his own devices and vivid imagination while growing up in the very rural North Woods of Wisconsin. Set during the early nineteen sixties and beyond, the stories are intended to highlight the incredible power and potential of the young (and older) human imagination, especially when left unchecked.

Sarah is a preacher's daughter and a people pleaser. She's also on the verge of graduating high school and following her dream of singing in Nashville. The only thing standing in her way is that the entire town of Devil's Head, Missouri thinks she will marry Matt, the son of the town's richest rancher. But Sarah's not sure he's her future husband, especially when his older brother, Isaac, returns home after serving six years in the Army. He has tattoos on his arms and bad habits that are not "father-approved."

Das Böse sprengt jede Grenze – der fünfte Band der SPIEGEL-Bestseller-Serie um das deutsch-österreichische Ermittlerteam Alexa Jahn und Bernhard Krammer ...

Ellie Laing has a very good reason to want to stay single: her last relationship put her in danger. And she’s worried that while the physical scars will heal, the emotional ones never can. So, travelling to Kansas for her best friend Sandy’s wedding, Ellie’s in need of some time alone. And Sandy’s brother Ben’s rural and idyllic ranch seems like the perfect place for it.

Eine winzige Insel vor der norwegischen Küste: Kristian Hadeland, erfolgreicher Künstler mit einer Karriere in London und einer bevorstehenden Retrospektive am MoMa in New York, hat sich in die Abgeschiedenheit zurückgezogen. Er will seinem Leben ein Ende setzen. "Tod und Vergänglichkeit", das war das große Thema seines fotografischen Werks, mit dem er sich über sämtliche Regeln hinwegsetzte und in der Kunstwelt für Furore sorgte. Für diesen Ruhm ist er einen faustischen Bund eingegangen.

Ein herausragendes literarisches Debüt voller unterschwelliger Spannung, sanfter Wucht und Eindringlichkeit. Schon immer hat Stubber, der wortkarge Einzelgänger, mit seinem Heimatdorf gehadert. Doch seit er sein Kind bei den Bergbewohnern zurückließ und für Jahre verschwand, hadert das Dorf auch mit ihm. Ein "kaltes Mensch" sei dieser Mann, heißt es. Ein Sprengmeister, wie sein Vater, undurchsichtig und seltsam. Als bei einer nächtlichen Explosion elf Männer durch Sprengstoff aus Stubbers Besitz zu Tode kommen, gibt man ihm die Schuld – eine Schuld, die ihn jetzt durch die Bergwelt treibt.

Have you ever wondered why winning lottery tickets always seem to be purchased in a small town in the middle of nowhere? Nadine did more than wonder. Unhappy with the way her life turned out and desperate for a change, she devises a plan to travel to a remote town that appears to pay out lottery winnings every week. Her lackadaisical husband Sam is hesitant at first (which irritates the hell out of Nadine) but then joins her on a trip that will surely change their lives. W

In Foam, the Hendersons are an ordinary family with an extraordinary secret: they aren’t human, but conscious beings made entirely of foam. When this revelation forces them to choose between merging into a collective mind or remaining individuals, the struggle for identity, unity, and self-acceptance begins. Packed with humor, heart, and a dash of existential mystery, this novel dives into the complexities of relationships, transformation, and learning to embrace imperfection.

Seit mehr als 15 Jahren hat die verwitwete Elspeth ihr Zuhause auf Teneriffa gefunden, und es gibt kaum etwas, das sie auf der Insel noch überraschen könnte. Doch als ein befreundeter Hotelier sie bittet, einen Gast aufzunehmen, da das Hotel ausgebucht ist, lernt sie den gut aussehenden Charles kennen. Der Tod ihres Mannes vor vier Jahren hat Elspeth zutiefst erschüttert und sie ist noch nicht bereit für eine neue Romanze. Doch irgendetwas an Charles zieht sie magisch an, und langsam kommen sie einander näher.

It’s been nearly three years since the fall of the Hardshaw Group, and Rose is living a low-key life in Fenton County. She’s happily married to Joe Simmons, raising her own two children along with her niece and nephew, and running her landscape business. Everything is coming up…well…roses! And still, when she and her best friend Neely Kate unearth a peculiar wooden box in a client’s yard, she finds herself yearning for the good old days of solving mysteries. Be careful what you wish for.

In the cold aftermath of a devastating fire in the late 70s, Lila's haven was reduced to ashes. Standing amidst the remnants of her cherished possessions, she faced the harsh truth of life's impermanence. The sight of her charred stereo, once her connection to the broader world, and the loss of her beloved poodle, a constant source of joy and energy, left a void in her heart. The stark exposure of her once-private world under the scrutiny of tragedy's unforgiving light was a profound revelation. This pivotal moment marked a transformation in Lila's life.

If Jules was sure about one thing, it was that she would never become a riding instructor. But suddenly she is the lead instructor at the Alachua Eventing Co-Op, and though Jules never thought she’d be so sentimental, she loves training up a new generation of riders. Her own riding has never been better, and Jules will be able to afford a promising new horse if she and Dynamo can win at the Central Park Horse Show in the fall.

Though Jules has spent her adult life bouncing from one farm to another, it never mattered: home was always where her horses were. But now, newly engaged and pregnant, she is yearning for a place she can truly call home. Alachua Eventing Co-Op once felt like that, but the co-op board is making Jules’ life difficult again, and her good friend (and professional rival) Kit seems destined to take Jules’ spot as head instructor. When Jules’ doctor forbids her from getting into the saddle until the baby comes, Jules has a full-blown existential crisis. Who is she if she’s not on horseback?

Ten months after giving birth to her son, Jules is back on top. Or, she’s ready to be. She and Pete have traveled to Maryland in prep for the Chesapeake Three-Day Event, one of America’s toughest events, for the first time. A big win could be the perfect cap to her comeback season. Jules is where she belongs competition-wise, but there’s one problem: she’s in the wrong state. Because the fact is, Jules just hates Maryland.