Pre-order the BRAND-NEW instalment from bestselling author Lizzie Lane's Cottage Hospital series. Winter casts a long shadow, but hope springs eternal. Somerset, 1932 In the dead of night, a young woman is abandoned on the steps of Orchard Cottage Hospital and a man is seen fleeing. Nobody knows their identities. When the young woman dies, Doctor Frances Brakespeare is keen to solve the mystery of her identity and find those responsible for her fatal injuries. With her mother's failing health and a very patient admirer, the last thing Frances needs is a dream job offer from a top London hospital. Torn, Frances must decide what matters more to her; her career or remaining in a small town she's become attached to surrounded by those who need and love her... With the society wedding of the year fast approaching will Nurse Lucy Daniels be able to unburden her shattering news and will Devlin Compton-Dixon be honest with his feelings and anxieties? As Christmas blossoms into Spring there are huge decisions to be made, honest truths to be told and long kept secrets to be revealed - let's hope happiness doth prevail. Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Fenella Miller and Patricia McBride. If you love this, try Lizzie's Tobacco Girls and Coronation Close series Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'An absorbing and fascinating read that kept me turning the pages until the early hours. Simply wonderful.' - Tracy Baines 'What a fantastic, unforgettable new series by the fabulous Lizzie Lane. I loved it!' - AnneMarie Brear 'Lizzie Lane has done it again! Fantastic writing, beautifully drawn characters and wonderful plotlines! What's not to love?' - Rachel Brimble 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - Rosie Goodwin 'A heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans' - Jean Fullerton 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane' - *Fenella J Miller * 'I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'A New Doctor At Orchard Cottage Hospital' and I wholeheartedly recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Lizzie's work in the future' - Ginger Book Geek 'Such a delight to read and by the end I felt invested in every character. Strong women and gorgeous men, combined with some brilliantly written baddies made it a perfect read. I'll be eagerly waiting for the next instalment' - Reader Review 'This is a heartwarming read, with some endearing characters (and some not so!) and in such an idyllic setting, I could completely visualise the setting' - Reader Review ' i didn't want it to end I'm hoping there would be a follow on as I'd like to find out more' - Reader Review

The essence of England can be found in the Cotswolds with its picturesque villages. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Beautiful gardens, old churches, romantic street lines and cafés invite you to linger. The Cotswolds are famous for their honey-colour limestone villages in a beautiful rural setting.CALVENDO has chosen this calendar for its Gold Edition. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Cardboard Spine at the back This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations:January: Bakery in Bourton-on-the-Water February: Village church of Broadway March: Romantic villa in Uley April: Cottages at the River Coln May: Country idyll in the village of Painswick June: Landscape garden in Bibury July: Old cottage with lush garden in Bibury August: The romantic village of Broad Campden September: Cottage in Snowshill October: Limestone houses in Bourton-on-the-Hill November: Church and village square in Snowshill December: Cotswolds Cathedral in Northleach QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. The Cotswolds is one of the most beautiful and magnificent areas in the green heart of England., author: Christian Müringer

'Totally gripping and atmospheric. This hypnotic timeslip about witches is compulsive reading. Breathtaking and beautifully written... Will stay with the reader long after the last page.' Bestselling author of The Witch's Tree, Elena Collins Now : When Adrianna arrives at the small, run-down cottage, near the sea in rural Norfolk, she can't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Here she can forget her life in the city, and the problems she's left behind there, at least for a while. But - like Adrianna herself - the cottage holds secrets. And when Adrianna finds a mysterious bundle of notes hidden under a floorboard, she can't shake the idea that they've been waiting for her. Especially when - in the rambling, overgrown garden - she then finds a strangely-carved stone, drawing her into a centuries-old mystery... 1646 : Between her work as the village midwife and the medicines she sells from her cottage, Ursula has no need for a man. But this ideal leaves her unprotected in a world where just one accusation of witchcraft can mean certain death. So when she catches the eye of a powerful new local doctor, she must use every part of her cunning, or risk becoming his prisoner... Can the two women - their paths bound by place and history - each find the keys to their own destiny? Utterly gripping timeslip historical fiction, perfect for fans of The Witch's Tree, The Essex Serpent and Weyward. Bestselling authors love The House of the Witch: ' I was completely hooked by this brilliant timeslip novel. Unmissable! ' Louise Douglas ' A haunting tale of one woman's struggle to be independent at a time when strong women were seen as a threat and dealt with accordingly. The House of the Witch gripped me from the first page and refused to let go. ' Jenni Keer

'Totally gripping and atmospheric. This hypnotic timeslip about witches is compulsive reading. Breathtaking and beautifully written... Will stay with the reader long after the last page.' Bestselling author of The Witch's Tree, Elena Collins Now : When Adrianna arrives at the small, run-down cottage, near the sea in rural Norfolk, she can't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Here she can forget her life in the city, and the problems she's left behind there, at least for a while. But - like Adrianna herself - the cottage holds secrets. And when Adrianna finds a mysterious bundle of notes hidden under a floorboard, she can't shake the idea that they've been waiting for her. Especially when - in the rambling, overgrown garden - she then finds a strangely-carved stone, drawing her into a centuries-old mystery... 1646 : Between her work as the village midwife and the medicines she sells from her cottage, Ursula has no need for a man. But this ideal leaves her unprotected in a world where just one accusation of witchcraft can mean certain death. So when she catches the eye of a powerful new local doctor, she must use every part of her cunning, or risk becoming his prisoner... Can the two women - their paths bound by place and history - each find the keys to their own destiny? Utterly gripping timeslip historical fiction, perfect for fans of The Witch's Tree, The Essex Serpent and Weyward. Bestselling authors love The House of the Witch: ' I was completely hooked by this brilliant timeslip novel. Unmissable! ' Louise Douglas ' A haunting tale of one woman's struggle to be independent at a time when strong women were seen as a threat and dealt with accordingly. The House of the Witch gripped me from the first page and refused to let go. ' Jenni Keer

Historische Romantik von der New-York-Times-Bestsellerautorin Die temperamentvolle Amazone und der arrogante Marquis Schottland, 1847: Der ehrgeizige Dr. Reilly Stanton, Marquis von Stillworth, verlässt London, um auf der abgelegenen Insel Skye eine Stelle als Arzt anzunehmen. Er ist fest davon überzeugt, dem rauen Klima und den nicht weniger rauen Dorfbewohnern zu trotzen, um seiner Verlobten zu beweisen, dass er mehr als ein adliger Taugenichts ist. Doch dass die größte Herausforderung dabei Miss Brenna Donnegal sein wird, konnte er nicht ahnen ... Die schöne Lady mit den flammend kastanienroten Locken und dem genauso feurigen Willen hat die Rolle als lokaler Arzt von ihrem Vater geerbt und ist alles andere als begeistert, dass ausgerechnet dieser Städter ihre Stelle und das Cottage übernehmen will. Wäre doch gelacht, wenn sie den arroganten Marquis nicht mit ein paar Tricks loswerden könnte. Solange sie das überhaupt noch will ... Erste Leserstimmen "die Geschichte verspricht Romantik, Intrigen und starke Figuren" "die Charaktere haben mich oft zum Lachen gebracht" "eine spannende und unterhaltsame Handlung mit vielen größeren und kleineren Konflikten" "grandios leitet der lockere und bildreiche Schreibstil durch die Geschichte" "auch die prickelnden Szenen kommen bei Patricia Cabot nicht zu kurz"

The Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller A couple in their thirties live in a small rented cottage in a quiet part of Tokyo. They work at home as freelance writers. They no longer have very much to say to one another. One day a cat invites itself into their small kitchen. She is a beautiful creature. She leaves, but the next day comes again, and then again and again. New, small joys accompany the cat; the days have more light and colour. Life suddenly seems to have more promise for the husband and wife; they go walking together, talk and share stories of the cat and its little ways, play in the nearby garden. But then something happens that will change everything again . . . The Guest Cat is an exceptionally moving and beautiful novel about the nature of life and the way it feels to live it. Written by Japanese poet and novelist Takashi Hiraide, the book won Japan's Kiyama Shohei Literary Award. 'A rare treasure . . . beautiful and profound . . . whether you're a cat lover or not, don't pass this one up - NPR

A lucky encounter in the crystal-lake splendor of Wisconsin leads to love in this Americana romance from the New York Times bestselling author. Born and raised in small, picturesque Cable, Wisconsin, shy music teacher Eve Rowland thinks she's perfectly fulfilled--generous parents, a devoted community of friends, a rewarding career, and a new summer cottage on gorgeous Lake Namekagon. As for love, it isn't a priority, and opportunity is already fading. After all, what are the chances that Mr. Right would ever find himself this far north? She never imagined falling for a type like Luck McClure. Rough, cocky, uncensored, rakehell-sexy, yet very attentive, the single father is on a logging job in a neighboring town when they meet. In no time at all, he sweeps Eve off her feet, and she's feeling a passion she's never experienced before. What's troubling for Eve is that he doesn't seem to know it. Is she falling for a man whose only intention is to find a mother for his son? She hopes not. Because with a little luck, this could be the love of her life.

A summer by the sea can change everything... When journalist Meg Adamson is sent to the coastal town of Old Port, Maine, to interview bestselling author Cullen Walsh, she's forced to confront painful memories—and finds herself swept into the kind of love story she's only ever written about in her private journal. Meg is determined to deliver the perfect feature to her demanding editor at a major New York magazine. But being back in this charming New England seaside town means reliving childhood wounds that never fully healed. As salt-sprayed walks along golden beaches, warm summer nights in Cullen's book-filled cottage, and starlit conversations on the dock chip away at her defenses, Meg is drawn to his quiet intensity and guarded heart. When her editor pushes her to expose the tragic family secrets behind Cullen's success—secrets he's desperate to protect—Meg faces an impossible choice between her career and the chance at real love. An emotional contemporary romance perfect for readers seeking the seaside charm of Elin Hilderbrand, Mary Alice Monroe, Carley Fortune, and fans of cozy small-town romances.

This enchanting collection of 52 wordless illustrations invites you to become the storyteller—uncovering new layers of your creativity and seeing where they lead! Have you ever encountered an owl riding a bicycle through a snowstorm, or a giant octopus visiting a cottage underneath the sea? The Storyteller’s Almanac is filled with extraordinary characters to meet and unusual places to wander. But the story behind these magical scenes? That’s entirely up to you. Inside this all-ages picture book, you’ll find 52 richly detailed illustrations to explore—of curious creatures and fantastical worlds—each one an adventure waiting to unfold. Use the pages as imaginative storytelling prompts at bedtime, on a road trip, or during a creative writing exercise. And when you need a little extra inspiration, there’s a scavenger hunt to guide you to hidden details in the artwork to spark new ideas. The Storyteller’s Almanac is a resource you’ll reach for again and again—whether you’re: A child discovering new ways to play and imagine A parent looking to connect with your child A teacher seeking thoughtful story starters for the classroom Someone creative searching for a fresh spark of inspiration Where will your imagination take you? To endless, wondrous stories that are just as unique as you!

From the author of the international bestseller Sweetbitter, a memoir of survival, starting over, and love in all its complicated guises. Even after achieving her dream of selling her debut novel, Stephanie Danler feels adrift in New York. Struggling in the throes of a doomed relationship and haunted by her tumultuous childhood, something nameless compels her to return home to Southern California. In a cottage in Laurel Canyon, as a new life begins to shape itself, she finally succumbs to memories of the past that have proved impossible to escape. A father who swung in and out of her life erratically, charming and mercurial and prone to addiction. A mother now disabled by years of alcoholism and an aneurysm, who cannot remember the abuse she inflicted. The looming, desolate mountains of Colorado, and a teenage freedom that nearly killed her. And above all, the painful love and forgiveness for those who failed her over and over again. 'It's such a thrill to watch a writer open up her greediest thoughts, to slice open little pockets of her skin and root around underneath her flesh.' New York Times Book Review 'A compulsive, neck-breaking masterpiece.' Lisa Taddeo 'This is a story of triumph: the triumph of grit, talent, grace, and beauty over the dark pull of inner demons.' Dani Shapiro

BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BLACK NARCISSUS AND THE RIVER 'A haunting tale . . . the whole book burns with the beauty and poetry' EVENING STANDARD 'Powerful adult themes underlie the novel's glimmering surface' ROSIE THOMAS, GUARDIAN 'One of our best and most captivating novelists' PHILIP HENSHER Sophie Barrington Ward, without a husband, with two children and very little income, is faced with making a new life. She arrives in the Eden of Himalayan Kashmir to set up home in a tumbledown cottage surrounded by flowers and herbs. Settling down to live quietly, frugally and peacefully with her new neighbours, she is unaware of the turmoil her arrival provokes as the villagers compete fiercely for her patronage. Sophie is determined to live with the Indians and like it. Pundit Pramatha Kaul, her wise landlord, shakes his head. Profit David, her merchant friend, warns her. But when Sophie's cook makes a drastic bid to secure his position, the unwanted consequences are catastrophic . . . Mesmerising and thoughtful, this Godden's lesser-known classic evokes India's uniquely beautiful landscape amidst a timeless tale of misunderstanding.

BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BLACK NARCISSUS AND THE RIVER 'A haunting tale . . . the whole book burns with the beauty and poetry' EVENING STANDARD 'Powerful adult themes underlie the novel's glimmering surface' ROSIE THOMAS, GUARDIAN 'One of our best and most captivating novelists' PHILIP HENSHER Sophie Barrington Ward, without a husband, with two children and very little income, is faced with making a new life. She arrives in the Eden of Himalayan Kashmir to set up home in a tumbledown cottage surrounded by flowers and herbs. Settling down to live quietly, frugally and peacefully with her new neighbours, she is unaware of the turmoil her arrival provokes as the villagers compete fiercely for her patronage. Sophie is determined to live with the Indians and like it. Pundit Pramatha Kaul, her wise landlord, shakes his head. Profit David, her merchant friend, warns her. But when Sophie's cook makes a drastic bid to secure his position, the unwanted consequences are catastrophic . . . Mesmerising and thoughtful, this Godden's lesser-known classic evokes India's uniquely beautiful landscape amidst a timeless tale of misunderstanding.

The Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller A couple in their thirties live in a small rented cottage in a quiet part of Tokyo. They work at home as freelance writers. They no longer have very much to say to one another. One day a cat invites itself into their small kitchen. She is a beautiful creature. She leaves, but the next day comes again, and then again and again. New, small joys accompany the cat; the days have more light and colour. Life suddenly seems to have more promise for the husband and wife; they go walking together, talk and share stories of the cat and its little ways, play in the nearby garden. But then something happens that will change everything again . . . The Guest Cat is an exceptionally moving and beautiful novel about the nature of life and the way it feels to live it. Written by Japanese poet and novelist Takashi Hiraide, the book won Japan's Kiyama Shohei Literary Award. 'A rare treasure . . . beautiful and profound . . . whether you're a cat lover or not, don't pass this one up - NPR

From the author of the international bestseller Sweetbitter, a memoir of survival, starting over, and love in all its complicated guises. Even after achieving her dream of selling her debut novel, Stephanie Danler feels adrift in New York. Struggling in the throes of a doomed relationship and haunted by her tumultuous childhood, something nameless compels her to return home to Southern California. In a cottage in Laurel Canyon, as a new life begins to shape itself, she finally succumbs to memories of the past that have proved impossible to escape. A father who swung in and out of her life erratically, charming and mercurial and prone to addiction. A mother now disabled by years of alcoholism and an aneurysm, who cannot remember the abuse she inflicted. The looming, desolate mountains of Colorado, and a teenage freedom that nearly killed her. And above all, the painful love and forgiveness for those who failed her over and over again. 'It's such a thrill to watch a writer open up her greediest thoughts, to slice open little pockets of her skin and root around underneath her flesh.' New York Times Book Review 'A compulsive, neck-breaking masterpiece.' Lisa Taddeo 'This is a story of triumph: the triumph of grit, talent, grace, and beauty over the dark pull of inner demons.' Dani Shapiro

An unforgettable story about a family with a terrible secret. From the #1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs and None of This is True comes a new edition of The House We Grew Up In, with a brand new introduction from Lisa Jewell! 'Unputdownable' RED 'Simply stunning' Daily Mail 'Fantastically gripping' HELLO! ____________ When a tragedy breaks a family apart, what can bring it back together? The Birds seem to be the perfect family: mother, father, four children, a charming cottage in the country. But one Easter weekend, something happens - something so unexpected, so devastating, that no one can bring themselves to talk about it. The family shatters, seemingly for good. Until, years later, they are forced to return to the house they grew up in, and to confront what really broke the family apart . . . ____________ Readers can't get enough of The House We Grew Up In: ***** 'I could NOT put it down!' ***** 'A captivating page-turner ' ***** 'It's one of the very best books I've read this year .' ***** 'A fantastic novel' ***** 'Lisa Jewel is an amazing writer ' ***** ' Brilliant and fantastically written !'

Eine Frau wird sowohl im wörtlichen als auch im übertragenen Sinne von den Geistern der Vergangenheit heimgesucht in diesem zweiten Roman der Royal Street-Serie von der New York Times-Bestsellerautorin Karen White. Nola Trenholm mag zwar selbst nicht hellseherisch sein, aber sie hat genug Zeit mit Menschen verbracht, die es sind, um zu wissen, wann Geister anwesend sind, und in ihrem kürzlich erworbenen kreolischen Cottage in New Orleans sind definitiv einige verweilende Geister. Etwas oder jemand hält sie an diese Welt gebunden. Und nicht alle von ihnen sind wohlwollend. Doch mit der plötzlichen Rückkehr von Sunny Ryan, der lange verschollenen Schwester von Beau Ryan, hat Nola genug Ablenkung von ihren gespenstischen Mitbewohnern. Besonders als der verlockende – aber fest unerreichbare – Beau, der Gerechtigkeit für die, die er für Sunnys Entführung verantwortlich macht, einfordern möchte, Nola um einen Gefallen bittet, der droht, ihre hart erkämpfte Genesung zu gefährden und sie zurückzuwerfen. Er bittet sie, Michael Hebert wieder in ihr Leben zu lassen, obwohl Michael der Grund für Nolas verletztes Herz ist. Beau ist überzeugt, dass Michaels mächtige Familie hinter Sunnys Verschwinden steckt und dass Michael der Schlüssel zu Informationen ist, die die Polizei nicht ignorieren kann – wenn Nola bereit ist, alles zu riskieren, wofür sie so hart gearbeitet hat. Zerrissen zwischen der Hilfe für Beau und dem Schutz ihrer selbst, erkennt Nola erst, als es fast zu spät ist, warum die Geister ihr Haus heimsuchen – eine überraschende Offenbarung, die sie und Beau zusammenbringt, um gegen einen gemeinsamen Feind zu kämpfen. Vorausgesetzt, Nola kann Beau dazu bringen, auf das zu hören, was die Geister ihm zu sagen versuchen, denn sie zu ignorieren könnte sich als tödlicher Fehler herausstellen.

An unforgettable story about a family with a terrible secret. From the #1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs and None of This is True comes a new edition of The House We Grew Up In, with a brand new introduction from Lisa Jewell! 'Unputdownable' RED 'Simply stunning' Daily Mail 'Fantastically gripping' HELLO! ____________ When a tragedy breaks a family apart, what can bring it back together? The Birds seem to be the perfect family: mother, father, four children, a charming cottage in the country. But one Easter weekend, something happens - something so unexpected, so devastating, that no one can bring themselves to talk about it. The family shatters, seemingly for good. Until, years later, they are forced to return to the house they grew up in, and to confront what really broke the family apart . . . ____________ Readers can't get enough of The House We Grew Up In: ***** 'I could NOT put it down!' ***** 'A captivating page-turner ' ***** 'It's one of the very best books I've read this year .' ***** 'A fantastic novel' ***** 'Lisa Jewel is an amazing writer ' ***** ' Brilliant and fantastically written !'

Never kiss a villain - selbst wenn es noch so verführerisch scheint Im ersten Band von Andreas Dutters queerem New-Adult-Liebesroman-Duett »Love Studies« trifft der Überflieger-Doktorand Quentin auf den attraktiven Massimo, der ihm in mehrfacher Hinsicht gefährlich werden könnte ... Zwei Überflieger-Doktoranden mit ehrgeizigen Zielen und ganz viel unerwartetem Herzklopfen Der 24-jährige Überflieger Quentin Wallace ist überglücklich, weil er zusammen mit einem anderen jungen Doktoranden ein besonderes Stipendium ergattert hat: Die beiden dürfen im zauberhaften Obsidian Hill Cottage in Glasgow wohnen, das der Uni vermacht wurde. Außerdem erben sie ein Vermögen - falls sie ihren Doktortitel in der vorgegebenen Zeit erwerben. Für Quentin, der als Vollwaise sein Geschichtsstudium mit diversen Nebenjobs finanzieren musste, ist das Erbe die Chance seines Lebens. Er muss sich unter allen Umständen auf seinen Doktortitel konzentrieren - nur das ist leichter gesagt als getan. Denn der gutaussehende Massimo tritt in sein Leben und lässt nicht locker, bis er Quentin erst zu einem, dann zu immer weiteren Dates überredet hat. Bald merkt Quentin, dass er viel zu oft an Massimo denkt statt an seine Bücher. Er kann nicht ahnen, dass Massimo ebenfalls ein ehrgeiziges Ziel verfolgt ... Mitreißende queere Romance! Eine queere Rivals-to-Lovers-Liebesgeschichte von Own-Voice-Autor Andreas Dutter um liebenswerte Nerds an der Uni in Glasgow, die brillant sind in dem, was sie tun, nur vielleicht in Sachen Liebe noch ein wenig Nachhilfe brauchen ... In »Never Date Your Enemy« - dem 2. Liebesroman der New-Adult-Reihe »Love Studies« - muss Quentins Mitbewohner Cormac mehr als eine schwierige Entscheidung treffen.

Welcome to the Hundred Acre Woods! This cozy board book introduces young children to the timeless, classic world of Winnie-the-Pooh , where the stories begin: In Which Pooh Meets Some Bees . Meet Christopher Robin and follow Pooh on his quest for his favorite thing: honey. He may have to face some bees before he can get to the honey, though. Great gift for babies and toddlers just discovering Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their world. Once Upon a Cottage stories are just right for toddlers and preschoolers to read and enjoy classic tales. The book size and sturdy board pages make this picture book ideal to read over and over again. Board book pages are just right for even the littlest "readers." A.A. Milne's classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories distilled into stories for babies and toddlers. Charming new illustrations bring Winnie-the-Pooh and friends to life for new readers. Casebound board book sturdy pages and small size are perfect to take on the go. A keepsake for generations!

For fans of Odder and Skunk and Badger comes a heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a gull and a badger. Septimus is not good at being a badger. He adores the sunset. He dreams of going to Venice. And he lives alone in a charming cottage by the sea. He’s not unhappy with his tidy, solitary life, but there are times when being so bad at badgerdom makes him wonder if he’s even a badger at all. When a gull of very few words lands on the windowsill, Septimus leaps at the possibility of friendship. However, his new confidant soon goes missing and Septimus is bereft. Determined to find his best—and only—friend; he ventures into new territory and encounters a cast of surprising characters. Can Septimus be as brave and bighearted as he’ll need to be to find Gully? Or is he really a bad badger after all? Bad Badger is a young middle-grade novel about badgers, gulls, and learning that staying true to yourself means knowing who you are to begin with.